Vancouver Canucks History of Team Captains Trevor Beggs | June 26, 2011 This post was originally crafted by Jason Kurylo in June of 2011. It has been updated by a current THW writer, Trevor Beggs, in September of 2018. Since joining the…
Bruins Best Canucks to Capture Cup Andrew Knoll | June 16, 2011 Andrew Knoll soaks in the Champagne suds, cigar smoke and celebration of the Bruins after their historic victory.
Here We Go Again: Did the NHL Err in Not Suspending Johnny Boychuk? James Neveau | June 14, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent This time of the year is supposed to be one of celebration for the National Hockey League. The Stanley Cup Finals are in full swing, the…
Odd streak to end with Luongo? Jason Kurylo | June 13, 2011 Roberto Luongo came within one win of being the first #1 goaltender since 1976 to win a Stanley Cup while also wearing the number 1 on his back. Here’s…
Canucks must embrace the role of the villain Cam Charron | June 13, 2011 In the end, they looked dazed and unassuming. There was never a team so clayed in a mould that was so unable to live up to their tremendous expectations. This…
NHL Needs Bruins-Canucks to go Seven Games Kevin Wetzel | June 12, 2011 Hockey fans know the Stanley Cup Finals as a tale of two cities. Pure domination when games are played in one [Boston] versus some of the tightest, well played hockey…
In Light of Rome Suspension and Rule 48 Talk, Is NHL Actually Making Good Moves? James Neveau | June 9, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent Under the reign of Commissioner Gary Bettman, the NHL has become an easy target for those around the hockey world to make fun of, and perhaps…
NHL Can Send a Message by Suspending Canucks’ Rome Kevin Wetzel | June 6, 2011 What Aaron Rome of the Vancouver Canucks did tonight was inexcusable. Yes, you want to send a message while on the road that your team is not intimidated. You want…
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.…