Burrows A Dark Horse Conn Smythe Candidate Tim Kolupanowich | June 6, 2011 Alex Burrows is one of those players that, while constantly on centerstage, rarely receives full attention of the fans. Players like Mike Knuble, Tomas Holmstrom and Andrew Brunette who thrive…
Keith Ballard: Examining life as a $4.2 million healthy scratch Mike Colligan | June 4, 2011 VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks practice on Thursday morning was an optional skate. Of the nine players who took part, only a few members of the fourth line had played…
Bite Night: Thoughts on Krejci, Burrows, and the Thomas/Luongo Battle James Neveau | June 2, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals ended up being what any hockey fan had hoped it would be. It was a well-played game with a…
Alex Burrows Bites Patrice Bergeron, Bruins Forward Not Happy Mike Colligan | June 1, 2011 VANCOUVER – For 59 minutes and 42 seconds, Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was a nail-biter. Leave it to Alex Burrows to take it even further than that.…
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…