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Derek Jung

Derek Jung covers the Vancouver Canucks for The Hockey Writers. He has been a diehard (and long-suffering) Canucks fan for as far back as he can remember -- well over three decades. Born and raised in Vancouver, he now lives in Clinton Township, Michigan, with his wife, son, and Center Ice subscription.

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Another year without a Stanley Cup: Canucks post-mortem

Another year without a Stanley Cup: Canucks post-mortem

June 2nd, 2010 On the surface, the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons ended identically for the Vancouver Canucks:  two second-round exits, both in six games, both courtesy of the Chicago Blackhawks, and of course no sipping from Stanley's mug. And, just as at the end of every year before this one, questions abound.  Questions about goaltending,...

Scott Arniel: Ready for the NHL spotlight?

If recent rumours are any indication, it may soon be time for Scott Arniel to join the NHL coaching fraternity.  Arniel, the 47-year-old head coach of the AHL's Manitoba Moose, the top minor-league affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, is reportedly a frontrunner for the head coaching position in Columbus as the Blue Jackets look to...
Canucks vs. Kings: Game 1 Recap

Canucks vs. Kings: Game 1 Recap

April 17th, 2010 If the Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings play the rest of their Western Conference Quarterfinal as they did in Game 1, we are in for a doozy.
Just how good are this year's Canucks?

Just how good are this year's Canucks?

April 7th, 2010 There have been very few "great" teams in the history of the Vancouver Canuck franchise. Which one has been the best? How does this year's club stack up?
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