Edmonton welcomes Canucks to ice on Monday
Sunday, September 21st, 2008 Posted in Canucks, Uncategorized, acquisitions, coaches/admin., current happenings, fitness, projections, prospects | 15 Comments »The Vancouver Canucks 'Team A' will hit the Oilers' ice in the first preseason game on Monday evening. Training camp was literally a cup of coffee long, with two days in Whistler. Monday's pre-season game against the Oilers can be ...
Captain materials
Monday, September 1st, 2008 Posted in Canucks, honoured, projections | 1 Comment »With Markus Naslund departing for the Big Apple and Trevor Linden (setting down one of his many hats) retiring, the Canucks must examine the team for the next player to don the "C". Rumour mills and in regarding the circumstances surrounding ...
Hodgson knocking on the door
Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized, projections, prospects | No Comments »During the writing of a top prospects article I am writing on the best rookie shots to make a difference in the NHL this year, young Cody Hodgson has emerged as a candidate. Though down the list, Cody could ...
Canuck hopeful is working it OUT
Monday, August 25th, 2008 Posted in Canucks, acquisitions, coaches/admin., fitness, projections, prospects | No Comments »The 'in-and-tangible' of young Cody Hodgson can get Vancouver fans all excited as of now. Well, that is if you were not convinced at the draft. THe article at www.faceoff.com by Jim Jamieson from The Province goes on to provide ...
better ideas
Monday, August 18th, 2008 Posted in Canucks, coaches/admin., fitness, projections, prospects | No Comments »The Canucks will get a better idea with how some of their young prospects have developed and the mindset of the youngsters when the rookie camp opens a week ahead in advance of the main camp at UBC on the ...
Lack of agreement has certain implications
Monday, July 21st, 2008 Posted in UFA, current happenings, honoured, projections, prospects | No Comments »The fact that the four major parties involved in the Zurich meetings held by the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) between the KHL (Kontinential Hockey League-Russia) and the NHL/NHLPA were all well represented by big-time persons involved is one good ...
A tale of 3 Taylors
Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Posted in Canucks, projections, prospects | No Comments »The Canucks find themselves with a new GM, some important new players, new player development types and have a pan on the stove with Mats Sundin. They should be ready to pounce on Brian Gionta, if a trade is ...
Prospects climb
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in Canucks, fitness, interviews, projections, prospects | 2 Comments »On Draft Day, the Vancouver Canucks used their picks to draft all positions, with a slight emphasis on forwards. I will address all five picks, give opinion and add some insight to the drafting of the player. First, I'd like ...
fandom on the edge
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in Canucks, UFA, projections, prospects | 1 Comment »Vancouver fandom is busy (in late June....) speculating about the lineup for October with the acquisition of Kyle Wellwood, dreaming up trade possibilities, 'trying-on' potential UFAs and projecting how and when draft picks will enter the system. Refer to ...
