Stanley Cup Final Preview: Who Will Bring it Home? James Neveau | June 1, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent After five days of hype and previewing, the appointed day is finally upon us. The Boston Bruins will skate into Rogers Arena tonight to kick off…
What’s Left of the WCS: Character Counts Jas Faulkner | May 8, 2011 by Jas Faulkner, Nashville Correspondent Last night I got a flash of what I hope to see as I am ensconced in my living room with a coterie of…
Predators Get Some Luck ; 4-3 The Hockey Writers | May 8, 2011 The Nashville team had their best game since Game 2. There is simply no way that should have been enough. Some luck, some lapses by the Canucks, and we are…
Vancouver/Chicago: The Three Stars of the series Cam Charron | April 27, 2011 3 — Dave Bolland, Chicago Blackhawks Call it curse, call it fear, but the series dynamic changed when Dave Bolland was inserted into the lineup in Game 4. Coming off…
Hit Me With Your Best (Head) Shot: Should Raffi Torres Be Suspended? James Neveau | April 18, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent In his first game back from a four-game suspension, Raffi Torres looked to assert himself physically like he normally does. He went out trying to hit…
Canucks unveil Neilson statue, name award winners Cam Charron | April 8, 2011 Right arm outstretched, the blade of journeyman forward Jim Nill’s stick in hand, holding aloft a white towel on the butt-end, a Vancouver Canuck associate coach made history, and is…
Canucks Earn 50th Win of Season, But Will Injuries Derail Their Cup Dreams? James Neveau | March 27, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent With their 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, the Vancouver Canucks not only earned their 11th win in their past 13 games, but…
We ARE All Canucks. The Hockey Writers | March 26, 2011 Hello all. I have to first thank Bruce for giving me the opportunity to write about the team I love. If you, dear reader, will indulge me, I will be…
Luc Bourdon to Be Inducted Into NB Sports Hall of Fame Cam Charron | March 9, 2011 Before they “Luuu’d” for Roberto Luongo, they “Luuu’d” for Luc Bourdon. Sadly on May 29, 2008, at only 21 years of age, Luc passed away after a tragic motorcycle accident.…
Which Canucks Shooters See Their Shots Blocked? Cam Charron | March 2, 2011 One of the more underrated parts of shooting the puck involves getting the puck to the net. Television screens shattered from remote controls are a direct correlation to the number…
Ten Prospects That May Be Moved on Trade Deadline Day Christopher Ralph | February 23, 2011 Just as the title suggests, this is a list in no particular order of prospects that could prove to be valuable commodities leading up to the NHL trade deadline. GMs…
CBC Prepares for 11th Annual Hockey Day in Canada Andrew Rodger | February 5, 2011 The CBC is preparing for the 11th Annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on February 12th, 2011. The 13-hour broadcast originates from Whitehorse, Yukon and features three NHL games, a WHL game, and inspirational stories from across Canada.