NHL Power Poll: Grading the goalies
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:06:49 PST)
It has been a strange year for goaltenders. Some of the most consistent, durable goalies in the game have missed...
Canucks Team Report
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:17:46 PST)
Last December, goalie Cory Schneider was closer to the East Coast Hockey League than the National Hockey League. Less than a year later, the Canucks' top goalie prospect looks like a legitimate NHL stopper—with star potential.
That's heady praise considering the 22-year-old lost his NHL debut 3-1 in Calgary on Saturday, but that's also how far Schneider has come since coming close to being sent to the ECHL last season after a 3-7-0 start to his professional career.
"I laid it on the line," Manitoba Moose coach Scott Arniel told the Vancouver Province recently. "I flat out said, 'I don't think you respect the American Hockey League.' Maybe he was humbled. The next night he was the goalie we all hoped he'd be.
Canucks recall LW Jaffray
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:19:02 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks on Sunday recalled left wing Jason Jaffray from Manitoba of the American Hockey League.
Would more Canadian teams help or hurt hockey in U.S.?
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:27:30 PST)
There's a delightfully surreal disconnect whenever a Canadian journalist writes about expansion and/or...
Giant plush whale hockey mascots prefer blondes
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:12:41 PST)
The profile page for Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin reveals that his favorite book is "Moby Dick," his...
Canucks recall C Bolduc
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:08:01 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday recalled center Alexandre Bolduc from Manitoba of the American Hockey League.
Sanford makes life without Luongo easy for Canucks
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:56:08 PST)
Curtis Sanford gave the Vancouver Canucks the kind of sparkling outing in goal for which they are accustomed - and it couldn't have come at a better time.
Monday's three stars: Salo does his best work late
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:38:51 PST)
No. 1 star: Sami Salo, Vancouver Canucks Sami Salo not only returned from two games off a rejuvenated skater,...
Canucks RW Bernier leaves game
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:02:03 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- Vancouver Canucks right wing Steve Bernier left Monday's 3-2 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period with an upper-body injury.
Canucks G Luongo listed as "week-to-week"
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:40:04 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo has an adductor strain in his groin, and his return status is week-to-week, the team announced Monday.
Puck Headlines: Luongo out week to week, more or less
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:02:33 PST)
Here are your Evening Puck Headlines and Previews: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the...
NHL Power Poll: Quarter-pole questions
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:37:57 PST)
With the NHL's regular season a quarter of the way completed, we pose the biggest question facing each team in this week's rankings.
Puck Headlines: Another highlight for Patrick Roy, hockey dad
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:31:13 PST)
Here are your Morning Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest...
Review: 'Slap Shot 3: The Junior League' (2008)
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:20:43 PST)
Directed by Richard Martin. Screenplay by Brad Riddell. Starring Jeff Carlson, Steven Carlson, David Hanson,...
Saturday's three stars: Demitra gives Canucks one reason to smile
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:42:40 PST)
No. 1 star: Pavol Demitra, Vancouver Canucks Playing in his fifth game since returning from injury, Pavol...
Canucks recall G Schneider
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:41:03 PST)
The Vancouver Canucks on Saturday recalled goaltender Cory Schneider from Manitoba of the American Hockey League.
Video: Canucks fans clench collective sphincter for Luongo
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:43:49 PST)
As a Devils fan, I can only sympathize with how Vancouver Canucks fans must be feeling right now after seeing...
Canucks' Luongo injured
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:45:43 PST)
Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo left the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday with an apparent left leg injury. Luongo, a two-time NHL All-Star, was injured while making what appeared to be a routine save on a shot by Philippe Boucher about 5 minutes into the game. He slowly collapsed to the ice and was assisted off while favoring his left leg.
The parody of parity in the NHL standings
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:58:09 PST)
Former Los Angeles Kings , Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche coach Marc Crawford is blogging for CBC...
Thursday's three stars: Chicago's Versteeg continues Stars' fade
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:28:41 PST)
No. 1 star: Kris Versteeg, Chicago Blackhawks The rookie is right in the race for the Calder Trophy , and...
Puck Headlines: Putting the foil on for 'Ode to Slap Shot' Night
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:58:17 PST)
Here are your Evening Puck Headlines and Previews: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the...
Canucks recall D Baumgartner
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:00:02 PST)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (Ticker) - The Vancouver Canucks on Thursday recalled defenseman Nolan Baumgartner from Manitoba of the American Hockey League.
Why Henrik Lundqvist is allowed to pull himself out of a game
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:06:14 PST)
Free-thinking athletes have been consistently demonized by our sports media culture. Not just for candid...
Wednesday's three stars: Savard is on the Marc for Boston
(Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:58:27 PST)
No. 1 star: Marc Savard, Boston Bruins A distinction overdue because he's been a consistent scorer and received...
