Fearless Predictions
Monday, September 28th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »The Canucks finished the preseason without a single loss in regulation time, an incredible feat in itself, but after the game the counter is reset to zero and whatever happened in the preseason won't count on October 1. There's been ...
No Hodgson
Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | 2 Comments »Mike Gillis isn't convinced Cody Hodgson's going to make this team but he's also acknowledged that it's partly due to injury. I noted how relatively average Hodgson's looked and I agree with Gillis' assessment. However, the real dilemma is whether ...
Burke Wanted to Sign Moore
Saturday, September 26th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »The latest development in the Steve Moore fiasco: Brian Burke wanted to give the guy a chance to play in the NHL again when he was with the Ducks. Moore's lawyers and doctors saw that it was a direct slap ...
More Cuts
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Assigned to Moose: Taylor Ellington, PC Labrie, Evan Oberg, Eric Walsky, Travis Ramsey, Daren Machesney Assigned to juniors: Yann Sauve Released: Dave Scatchard, Ronald Petrovicky No real surprises here although I do feel Oberg looked a lot better as the preseason went on. ...
Sharks @ Canucks: Thoughts
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | 3 Comments »- John Garrett and John kkShorthouse wonder why they can't rake in the viewers like HNIC or TSN can. It's little things like saying Benn Ferriero's name properly. It's irritating. FAIR-ree-AY-ro, not FAIR-ree-o. Missing a syllable there, fellas. - Jannik ...
The One-Third Rule
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Just how good are the Canucks defensively? It's a big question heading into this season because of the blowout loss suffered at the hands of the surging Blackhawks last year and on paper it looks like Mike Gillis has really ...
Roster Cuts
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Returned to junior teams: LW Steven Anthony, St. John Fog Devils, QMJHL G Morgan Clark, Swift Current Broncos, WHL D Kevin Connauton, Vancouver Giants, WHL C Prab Rai, Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL RW Kellan Tochkin, Everett Silvertips, WHL Sent to Moose: RW Dan Gendur Released, but signed with Moose: C ...
Big Ten
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Ever year heading into camp, the question is always about the third twin. This year, it's about defense. Despite having the best goalie in the league, the Canucks are currently carrying 10 players on one-way contracts, which means at least ...
The Shirokov Show
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »The Canucks squeezed out a 2-1 win over the Islanders last night in Terrace, BC, the winner of the Kraft Hockeyville Challenge. The game featured a boatload of prospects from both teams, but it was Sergei Shirokov who stole the ...
Combos
Monday, September 14th, 2009 Posted in Canucks | No Comments »Usually pairings and lines during camp don't mean anything but it is a bit of a precursor to what sort of lineup we'll be seeing come October. Most teams like to stack their talent on one line on a consistent ...
