In memorandum - we bid ‘Adieu’ to Luc Bourdon
Thursday, May 29th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 3 Comments »In a forlorn twist of fate, Canucks' defenseman Luc Bourdon was tragically killed today outside of his hometown of Shippigan, New Brunswick. Bourdon, just 21 years of age, was an aspiring musician, former 1st round NHL draft pick (10th ...
Linden involved
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 3 Comments »Let the rumour mill start up again.... Trevor Linden was chattin' with ol' Bettman in one of the boxes at Mellon Arena just minutes ago, while the Penguins skated with the Wings. As a former player representative and intrinsic member ...
Put this out there….
Sunday, May 25th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 3 Comments »The Vancouver Canucks have a number of options worth exploring this off-season. I am of the mind that with the cap space they will be afforded by the increase and in weighing ALL available options, a significant and fundamental ...
More cooks, less cooks
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »The Vancouver Canucks said goodbye to two members of its front office today at a press conference held by GM Mike Gillis at 2 p.m. PST. Barry Smith has been an Assistant Coach with the organization for nine years (four with ...
Quake on the Pacific Rim
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 1 Comment »[I've posted in lieu of Friday morning, as a wedding rehearsal will block my regular timing] Tremors are starting, with an eventual earthquake or landslide a certainty. I relish the occasion to watch this restructuring as Vancouver has some solid ...
New direction - results over change
Monday, May 12th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »With the hiring of Laurence Gilman to a directorial position in the Canucks’ organization, I have a skepticism that most would agree is warranted. I understand through my readings and experience as a Jets fan in my teenage years that he ...
“Nucks at Worlds, part Two
Thursday, May 8th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Vancouver Canucks Jannik Hansen and Alexander Edler have been major players in this year's World Championships in Eastern Canada. The two faced-off against each other in the qualifying round today, with Team Sweden trouncing Denmark 8-1. Hansen has produced his ...
At Worlds, Canuck duo “on stage”
Sunday, May 4th, 2008 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Jannik Hansen (Denmark) and Alexander Edler (Sweden) are the two Vancouver Canucks at the World Hockey Championships in Halifax/Quebec City at the moment. Some may state that the Sedins should be part of the Swedish contingent and question why Ryan Kesler ...
Glimpse cohesion and movement
Thursday, May 1st, 2008 Posted in Canucks | 9 Comments »Glimpse cohesion and movement A fascinating window can be looked at in certain lights. The Vancouver Canucks have an opportunity to set ethos and bring a promising group of young players along. The cupboards are nary as dry as ...
