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The Canucks’ Summer
Original at DarrenBarefoot.com
• 13 hours ago
By darren I haven’t written anything about the Canucks for a while, so here are a few thoughts on the draft, recent free agency activity and the rest of the summer: Sedin - Sedin - Burrows Samuelsson - Kessler - Demitra Raymond - Wellwood - Bernier Hordichuk - Johnson - Rypien Luongo Schneider
Really Quick Kurtenthoughts: Free Agent Frenzy AftermathOriginal at The Province - Canada.com
• Thu, Jul 2
By Jason Brough 3. Signing Jay Bouwmeester was a big win for Darryl Sutter, but let's not forget a few things before we hand the Northwest Division to Calgary: The Flames won't have Cammalleri anymore, they'll have Olli Jokinen instead, Dion Phaneuf will need to get his **** together, ditto for Miikka Kip...
Peter Tessier: Is there anything else cooking?
Original at HockeyBuzz.com
• Thu, Jul 2
If you like the Sedins- I do- and you like having a dynamic top line that is not flashy but gets the job done then you should be pretty happy. I am. However, even if you are happy about the only action by the Canucks on UFA day should you be content? I'm certainly not content and I don't think any Canu...
2009 NHL Free Agent Frenzy Liveblog
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Wed, Jul 1
By Mike Halford Daniel and Henrik Sedin re-sign in Vancouver, five years, $30.5 million Montreal Canadiens acquired centre Scott Gomez, winger Tom Pyatt and defenceman Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Chris Higgins and defencemen Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valente...
Mattias Ohlund Signs With Lightning
Original at The FanHouse - AOL
• Wed, Jul 1
by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Canucks, Lightning, Eastern, Western, NHL Free Agency Just mere minutes after the NHL free agency period started Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning jumped in the pool. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Canucks re-sign Sedin Twins
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Wed, Jul 1
• 11 related articles
By Chris Parry The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed Daniel and Henrik Sedin for five years at $30.5 million. For the full story, click here.
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Ryan Kesler invited to Team USA Olympic camp
Original at Canucks Recent Headlines
• Tue, Jun 30
By Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler has been invited to the U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Orientation Camp from August 17-19, at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, IL. Kesler is among 34 players announced for the Camp that r...
Jordan Schroeder: Canucks' Draft Pick Short, But Not On Talent
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Tue, Jun 30
By Mike Halford The Canucks' first pick in the 2009 NHL entry draft is listed at 5-foot-8 and 175 pounds. Leddy, a defenceman, was chosen 16th overall by the Minnesota Wild, six spots ahead of Schroeder. He has great offensive instincts and great offensive ability," former Vancouver GM Dave Nonis said at t...
NHL Free Agency Preview: Forwards
Original at The FanHouse - AOL
• Mon, Jun 29
• 8 related articles
July 1 is a significant day in the National Hockey League. It's the day that unrestricted free agents are finally able to negotiate with any team they want. Even with a fading economy, it's a safe bet that money will be spent, and it will probably be spent freely by at least some teams. With this b...
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Canucks and Best Buy Canada to launch the "Best Buy Club" at GM Place
Original at Canucks Recent Headlines
• Sun, Jun 28
By Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, B.C. – Canucks Sports & Entertainment, in partnership with Best Buy Canada, is proud to announce the launch of the Best Buy Club; an all-new premiere suite experience in one of the most sought-after locations at General Motors...
Podcast: Listen: KB's NHL Draft Show, With Bonus Blooper!
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Sat, Jun 27
By Jason Brough The Vancouver Canucks used their first selection, the 22nd overall, to pick Jordan Schroeder, a University of Minnesota product who you can read all about here. Jason Botchford of The Province Adam Kimelman of NHL.com Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News
KB on the Radio: Post-NHL Draft Show, Tonight!
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Fri, Jun 26
By Mike Halford Be sure to tune into the TEAM 1040 this evening from 7-to-9 p.m. PST for the first- (and quite possibly last) ever Kurtenblog Post-NHL Draft Show! We'll be breaking down all the news and transactions coming out of Montreal, featuring live hits from Adam Kimelman of NHL.com and Ryan Kennedy of...
The Canadian Press makes its picks ahead of NHL awards gala in Vegas
Original at google.com
• Wed, Jun 17
Frank J. Selke Trophy (outstanding defensive forward): Ryan Kesler of the Vancouver Canucks and Mike Richards of the Philadelphia Flyers earn well-deserved first nominations, but this one is going back to a familiar face. Datsyuk had a plus-34 rating, ...
A season in review: The Chicago Blackhawks
Original at Examiner.com
• Wed, Jun 17
However, it didn't end there as they then beat the Vancouver Canucks in the second round, culminating in a crazy 7-5 victory in game six. Suddenly, the upstart Hawks were off to the Conference Finals to take on their biggest rival, the Detroit Red ...
Ex-Lions Fieldgate, Duncan still have a spring in their step
Original at vancouversun.com
• Sat, Jun 13
Canada Maloney, the lovable 'Silver Fox', starred for the Western League Canucks as a prolific centre, then he scouted, coached and was GM of the NHL Canucks over the span of five decades. And he still hasn't been inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. ...
Oh, So THAT'S How You Regard The Mats Sundin Canucks Era
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Tue, Jun 9
By Mike Halford Making Sundin the highest paid hockey player in the world (pro-rated) was a joke. If Gillis hadn't committed ten million to that insane silliness who knows what other player(s) might have been available to Vancouver? Gillis apologists will claim otherwise, but if any teams did make of...
A season in review: The St. Louis Blues
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, May 22
However, in said playoffs they were dispatched with by the Vancouver Canucks in four games. Brad Boyes led the team with 72 points (and hopes you don't pay attention to his minus-20 rating) and Chris Mason played the part of hero in goal. ...
Podcast: Listen: KB Talks Canucks Season Wrap, George Brett Swearing and More!
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Tue, May 19
By Mike Halford This morning, we reconnected with Blake Price in the TEAM 1040 studios to catch up on all things sporting. Topics discussed included the Sedins contract scenario, what to expect from Cody Hodgson next year and what George Brett thinks of the Kansas City media. Click here to listen.
Podcast: Listen: Half of KB Dissects Canucks, Other Half Pukes
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Tue, May 12
By Jason Brough With both Mike Halford (sad, throwing up) and Blake Price (undisclosed) out of the line-up, it was only one half of the KB that joined Jeff Patterson and Dave Tomlinson in the TEAM 1040 studios to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' elimination from the 2009 NHL playoffs at the silky-smooth ha...
First the Flames, then the Canucks ... next, the world?Original at network.nationalpost.com
• Tue, May 12
By Sean Fitz-Gerald The Chicago Blackhawks, executioner of Western Canada’s post-season dreams — all due respect to you, too, Calgary — play the kind of hockey that could keep you indoors even as the patios open outside. If you missed Game 6 of the Western Conference semi-final on Monday, you should know you c...
Opinion: NHL on TV: Versus seems invisible in US, but Hockey Night in ...
Original at The Ann Arbor News
• Tue, May 12
But there will be a lot of tight collars at the CBC if the Vancouver Canucks join the rest of Canada's NHL entities on the golf courses of North America after tonight. The Canucks are driving ratings, but the rest of the field isn't doing much to stir ...
Podcast: Listen: KB Talks Phoenix Coyotes Fiasco, Canada-Russia and Hungover Blackhawks Fans!
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Sun, May 10
By Mike Halford Jeff Marek from CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province, And, as promised, here are some Canucks-Blackhawks Game 5 report card grades: A paltry 21 for Vancouver last night. In the last two games - both Canucks losses - Chicago has outshot Vancouver 58-36.
Opinion: Canucks carrying Canada's hopes for a Cup
Original at The National Sports Review
• Thu, May 7
IL The following season, the Vancouver Canucks reached the Finals, losing an epic seven-game series to the New York Rangers, who ended their 54-year drought. Ten years passed before another Canadian team even made it back to the Finals. ... Bieksa loves the workload Standard Freeholder
NHL Playoffs: Canucks-Blackhawks Talk With Second City HockeyOriginal at The Province - Canada.com
• Thu, Apr 30
By Mike Halford KB: How worried are you about the prospect of facing Roberto Luongo? He pretty much beat the Blues by himself, and now he’s pissed because he got passed over for the Vezina. KB: What are the chances we get to see Brent Sopel play this series? He is something of a cult figure here in Vancouver.
Tiss the Season for Allsports and the NHL Playoffs
Original at http
• Wed, Apr 15
By Walt Webb 2) The Washington Capitals vs 7) The New York Rangers: Washington in Six NHL Western Conference: 3) The Vancouver Canucks vs 6) St. Louis Blues: Vancouver in Six 4) The Chicago Blackhawks vs 5) The Calgary Flames: Calgary in Seven
Opinion: Eastern Conference vs Western Conference
Original at Timmins Daily Press
• Wed, Apr 15
Canada The Sedin twins Canucks are without LW Taylor Season Series: Swept by the games played, and led the team list of injured guys, with little info the best way to describe the four-game posted identical 82-point seasons Pyatt, who is grieving the tragic ...
Roberto Luongo Contract Comments: Much Ado About Nothing
Original at Bleacher Report
• Tue, Mar 24
By Tyler Wilde If you've ever doubted how much of a hockey city Vancouver is, all you need to do is listen to the spin and buzz around this city over the last couple days over a harmless and rather-clichéd comment Roberto Luongo made Saturday during his "After Hours" interview on Hockey Night In Canada.
Opinion: Stoner Flicks, Meet the Vancouver Canucks
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Sun, Mar 22
By Jason Brough Mike Gillis also laid out a goal and never wavered. He wanted to sign Mats Sundin. Problem was, so did everyone else. That included New York Rangers general manager Glen Sather, who may or may not have been high as a kite considering what he paid Wade Redden. But that's another stoner flick.
Podcast: Listen: KB Chats Michael Grabner and Vancouver Sports Media Conflicts
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Thu, Feb 26
By Jason Brough It seems that one member of the KB was so convincing in his argument for the Canucks to call up Michael Grabner from Manitoba that Vancouver general manager Mike Gillis actually listened. The other member of the KB, who argued against such a move, will now feel shame. But Grabner was the topic...
Podcast: Habs Win Cross-Canada Battle
Original at hockeyfights.com
• Tue, Feb 24
By John Chandler Just like with every season, the NHL’s Canadian-based teams are finding a willingness to drop the gloves whenever they face each other this year. It was no different Tuesday night when the Canucks and Canadiens locked horns. Giveaway
Mats Sundin Scores Winner As Canucks Beat Leafs In Instant ClassicOriginal at Bleacher Report
• Sun, Feb 22
By Derek Harmsworth These words describe perfectly the scene at the Air Canada Centre last night as the Vancouver Canucks, and Mats Sundin, rolled into Toronto to battle the Maple Leafs on Hockey Day In Canada. February 21st, 2009, a date that will go down forever in Toronto Maple Leafs history.
Podcast: Canucks Outsider on BC Almanac, CBC Radio 1
Original at http
• Sun, Feb 1
• 5 related articles
By Dave O During this segment, I fielded calls from Canucks fans around BC (Penticton, Nanaimo, Fort St. John … ?) including 85 and 87 year old gentlemen who both brought good conversation and veteran savvy. Topics included coaching, Pat Quinn, Sami Salo, Ryan Johnson, Mats Sundin, chemistry, med...
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The Links: Richard's Last Stand, Hilary Duff Poolside and More Hockey News!
Original at The Province - Canada.com
• Tue, Jan 27
By Jason Brough File it under "Well, what did you expect him to say?": This video interview with Canucks coach Alain Vigneault. Brunnstrom to Manitoba. Yes, you're reading that correctly. The Dallas Stars have assigned left winger Fabian Brunnstrom to the AHL's Manitoba Moose.
Opinion: Becoming a fan
Original at http
• Sat, Jan 17
• 2 related articles
By ricolapak I mean, if you look at, say, the Canucks, you see very little in them that is representative of the fact that they are a club from Vancouver. There are no real rivalries against other teams (I reckon some might say we are rivals with the Oilers or Flames, but I have seen little evidence other th...
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How To: Mattias Ohlund vs Sheldon Souray Jan 7 2009 Hockey NHLOriginal at YouTube
• Fri, Jan 9
By rss@youtube.com (money4realws) http://www.money4real.ws Find out how to make money online. Mattias Ohlund vs Sheldon Souray. Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers game on Jan 7, 2009.
Monday's three stars: King Henrik and Canada's drive for fiveOriginal at Canada Photos on Yahoo! Canada News Photos
• Mon, Jan 5
By Greg Wyshynski The 6-4, 225-pounder's first goal since Nov. 17, 2007 tied the game in the second period before Andrew Cogliano's game-winner in the third gave Edmonton the 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders. The puck actually went off of Strudwick's skate, but a video review awarded the Oilers the go...
New Years Mash Up
Original at humminggiraffe (WordPress)
• Wed, Dec 31
By humminggiraffe Exhibit A) Kevin Bieksa in a Vancouver Sun article. TOO SEXY FOR HIS SHIRT: Much to his horror — but the delight of teammates — Canuck defenceman Kevin Bieksa was named one of British Columbia’s 10 most beautiful people by a local magazine.
Podcast: Puck Headlines: Sundin doesn't have 'spine' to help Chicago winOriginal at Canada Photos on Yahoo! Canada News Photos
• Thu, Dec 11
By Greg Wyshynski • Did Roberto Luongo suffer a setback at practice for the Vancouver Canucks? [Vancouver Sun] • Singer Michael Buble will join Gordie Howe and Pat Quinn as a minority owner of the Western Hockey League's Vancouver Giants. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Giants puck bunny population has seen a su...
Podcast: Puck Headlines: Our Milan Lucic man-crush is at critical massOriginal at Canada Photos on Yahoo! Canada News Photos
• Fri, Nov 14
By Greg Wyshynski • Tom Poti is sporting one hell of a hockey face for the Washington Capitals these days. [DC Sports Bog] • The Vancouver Canucks released their new third jerseys. Wow, way to break the mold. Bring back that funky electric skate Bure used to wear. [Waiting for Stanley]
Podcast: East Van Kid Makes Good at Gamenight vs. Boston - Canucks Outsider #66Original at Hockey Northwest
• Thu, Nov 6
Milan Lucic interview from Vancouver Giants Day at City Hall - Canucks Outsider #54 Music: unidentified band at Great Canadian Beer Fest in Victoria Subscribe: Canucks Outsider podcast Feed and/or iTunes See also: The Crazy Canucks - a fan/blogger roundtable podcast
Podcast: Cote and MacIntyre Reunite in Philly
Original at hockeyfights.com
• Sun, Nov 2
By John Chandler Darren McCarty found himself in the Wings’ lineup once again and didn’t waste any time making his presence known against the Canucks as he battled Mike Brown early on in a 3-2 Detroit victory out West. Darren McCarty vs Mike Brown Nov 2, 2008 Brandon Prust vs Nathan McIver Nov 2, 2008
Podcast: Cali Conflict
Original at hockeyfights.com
• Fri, Oct 17
By John Chandler Joe Thornton vs Steve Montador Oct 17, 2008 Jody Shelley vs George Parros Oct 17, 2008 Brad Staubitz vs Nathan McIver Oct 17, 2008 Darcy Hordichuk vs Andrew Peters Oct 17, 2008 Jamal Mayers vs Marc Staal Oct 17, 2008 Jerred Smithson vs Alexandre Picard Oct 17, 2008 Listen up
Opinion: Predators 2 Canucks 6
Original at CANUCKS HOCKEY
• Sat, Sep 20
By J.J. Guerrero(noreply@blogger.com) The Canucks' six goals tied a season-high and matched the combined total from their previous four games. (Matthew Sekeres, Globe and Mail; Elliott Pap, Vancouver Sun; Brad Ziemer, Vancouver Sun)What's this? A positive-sounding article from Tony G? (Tony Gallagher, Vancouver Provin...
Opinion: Coyotes 1 Canucks 3
Original at CANUCKS HOCKEY
• Sat, Sep 20
By J.J. Guerrero(noreply@blogger.com) Split Sedins. (Jim Jamieson, Vancouver Province; Payback's a bitch. (Ed Willes, Vancouver Province; Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province; Brad Ziemer, Vancouver Sun; Iain MacIntyre, Vancouver Sun)Ohlund speaks to the press. (Jim Jamieson, Vancouver Province; Elliott Pap, Vancouver Sun)....
Fanfiction: 5 Dec 89
Original at vyvolat-hokej (Livejournal)
• Fri, Jul 18
By The Last Line of Defence. Written by: lady_death Title: 5 Dec 89 Fandom: NHL: Vancouver Canucks. Characters: Igor Larionov. Word Count: 691. Rating: PG Summary: Igor has his doubts. Author's Notes: The next in the letter series. In Russian. A reply to this letter from Slava. 05.12.1989 Alexandrovich, It is not right to ad...
Opinion: Season of Change In Vancouver
Original at Hockey Trade Rumors
• Fri, Apr 25
UFA - Markus Naslund, Brendan Morrison, Aaron Miller, Trevor Linden, Byron Ritchie, Curtis Sanford, Mike Weaver, Brad Isbister, Brad Moran Goal - Roberto Luongo Forward - Daniel Sedin, Hendrik Sedin, Ryan Kesler, Taylor Pyatt, Matt Pettinger, Jeff Cowan, Alex Burrows
Opinion: Canucks 3 Stars 2: No Revenge for Dallas
Original at hockey-madness (Blogspot)
• Thu, Dec 20
By Zanstorm What a great game. Instead of the usual 2-1 score that we are accustomed to between Dallas and Vancouver, we got to see a few more goals in a great matchup. Vancouver weathered a 1st period Dallas storm, being outshot 11-6 and purely outclassed by the Stars, who wanted to finish us off early. Luo...
Of Canucks, Crosby and Niedermayer
Original at hockey-madness (Blogspot)
• Wed, Dec 5
By Zanstorm CANUCKS 3 HAWKS 2 BOX SCORE CROSBY Can't wait until they play us: Shot by Crosby...GREAT SAVE LUONGO!" Another shot by Crosby...GREAT SAAAAVE LUONGO!" T Tags: Canucks Hawks Review Oilers+suck Crosby Niedermayer+returns+to+Ducks jackoff
Opinion: Goaltending hurts Wild, in 6-2 loss to Vancouver
Original at MVN
• Sat, Nov 17
By Derek Felska The Vancouver Canucks, perhaps no other team in the National Hockey League makes Wild fans’ blood boil at the very mention of their name. While Canucks fans and players dispute that a ‘rivalry’ exists between the two games, the games are always physical with incidents of chippiness and b...
Opinion: Game Report: Vancouver 3 - Chicago 1
Original at Vancouver Canucks Hockey
• Wed, Nov 23
By The Canuck Fan While Chicago took the lead late in the first period, the Canucks matched their work ethic and gave you a sense that they would eventually prevail. Led by Markus Naslund and Ryan Kesler, Vancouver would take the lead in the second and finished well for their 14th victory of the season. Game No...