Canucks’ fan satisfaction needs overhaul
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 2 Comments »In a not-so-recent article on ESPN’s website (compiled last year), a comprehensive survey looked at comparing many of the professional sports team’s fan satisfaction ratings. Although somewhat dated, it provides (at least) a prior view of the Vancouver Canucks’ ...
Gillis named, offers indictments and espousals
Thursday, April 24th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Newly named General Manager Michael Gillis has shown many things with an open past. Gillis has also quickly realized that this hockey town lives on the Canucks’ pulse. He has left himself quite open to the media, offering ...
Nonis & ‘The Replacements’ - Managerial Speculation
Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Managerial Speculation It is much like a murder mystery, with the suspects lined up and dossiers out for everyone to see….Will you pick the precise (appropriate) manager for the Vancouver Canucks’ top job? I will attempt to shed a little ...
Roots and fabric culture
Saturday, April 19th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »In the face of the change that is in a tumultuous period in hockey; possibilities can be directed when a determination first springs forth and then is seen through with conviction. The Vancouver Canucks have options that can be discussed at ...
Swirl-ings on the slipstream
Friday, April 18th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Rumours are swirling about the release of General Manager Dave Nonis. Cause and effect, as well as to determine suitable and likely candidates for the vacancy, are now starting to surface. Opinions have been polarized on the move by ownership, ...
Nonis fired in Vancouver
Monday, April 14th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 5 Comments »It was reported on 'Hockey Night in Canada' just moments ago that Dave Nonis has been relieved of his duties as General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Let the rumour mill churn out the names of Steve Tambellini, Scott Arniel and ...
Cory Schneider (G) - Prospects unlimited
Sunday, April 13th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 1 Comment »Goaltender Cory Schneider is Vancouver’s absolute blue-chip prospect to be sure, especially since Mason Raymond, Ryan Shannon and Alexander Edler have graduated. Schneider, a Silver Medal winner with Team U.S.A. in 2003/04 accepted a contract to mind ...
Lukas Mensator (G) - Prospects unlimited
Saturday, April 12th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 1 Comment »Not much is known about young goaltender, Lukas Mensator. After starring for his country in the Under-18 World Championships in 2001-02 and leading the Ottawa 67’s into the OHL Finals the next year, Mensator headed home to the Czech ...
Julien Ellis-Plante (G) - Prospects unlimited
Thursday, April 10th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »With a shortage of draft picks over the past five years, Vancouver’s modest supply of prospects shows some promise after all, mostly in the later rounds. I am not going to fluff up the substantial contributions from the likes ...
Closed for the season
Sunday, April 6th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »The Canuck’s front office and outlets may keep their ‘cards facedown’ and debit machines online. Make no mistake though, the second-season for 14 teams will be signaled by the start of next season’s free agency and the entry draft. Wise ...
