There are some excellent restricted free agents to be had in this year’s NHL bazaar, if you’re willing to risk the wrath of those general managers who prefer collusion to actually functioning within the bounds …
Some Wild fans were rather annoyed when the team dealt fan favorite and rugged defenseman Willie Mitchell for Martin Skoula and Shawn Belle as a deadline deal back in the spring of 2006.
Is that John Shorthouse or Vladimir Lenin? Just a few hours ago, we reported that John Shorthouse will be the new play-by-play voice of the Vancouver Canucks on Sportsnet Pacific.
Defenceman with Providence College. Conference player of the year in 1975. … Picked 132nd overall in NHL draft by Toronto.
The NHL’s silly season checked in early this year. In Toronto, of course, the silly season never goes away, but usually the rest of the league waits until the summer sun fries a few brains before the nonsense …
A tragic motorcycle accident will prevent promising Manitoba Moose defenceman Luc Bourdon from ever reaching his full potential.
Alex Goligoski’s first NHL playoff game was a memorable one, even if he didn’t get the opportunity to play in it.
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Luc Bourdon, killed in a motorcycle accident last week, was remembered Monday as a shy but courageous and well-liked man who inspired friends, teammates and spectators.
The National Hockey League paid tribute Saturday night to Vancouver Canucks defenceman Luc Bourdon, who was killed in a motorcycle collision earlier in the week.
Sidney Crosby was the No. 1 pick in the same 2005 draft in which the Vancouver Canucks selected Luc Bourdon.
Canucks defenceman Luc Bourdon was killed Thursday in a motorcycle accident in New Brunswick.
Luc Bourdon, a promising rookie defenseman with the Vancouver Canucks , was killed Thursday when his motorcycle struck a tractor-trailer in a crash near his hometown.
“I don’t think I’m much fun to play against” He is known as Kes to his Vancouver Canuck teammates, but if Ryan Kesler keeps this up he could soon have a new nickname. via Vancouver Sun
“Teams out here have trips like this all season long” Former Devil Willie Mitchell couldn’t resist the joke. “I guess they had to come more than an hour to get here,” Mitchell, a Vancouver defenseman, said of the Devils, a team which has become more accustomed to … via The Jersey Journal
Roberto Luongo rarely has a bad game, and his consistently high level of play has earned him the title of 2007 goalie of the year from Goalies’ World magazine. via CKNW News Talk 980
Key matchup: Marty Turco vs. Roberto Luongo In the regular-season series last year, neither goalie gave up more than two goals in an game. via Dallas Morning News
In the voluminous deposition documents released concerning the Todd Bertuzzi affair, there are countless exchanges that can be extrapolated to support every wretched indictment of hockey imaginable. via The Toronto Star
“This means everything in the world to me” The undrafted forward is finally living his dream by taking a regular shift with the Canucks alongside wingers Mason Raymond and Taylor Pyatt over four games. via The Globe and Mail
The Edmonton Oilers have been playing a lot of extra hockey as of late, but have also been picking up wins. via Press of Atlantic City
“That was the turning point in the hockey game” Roberto Luongo says he’s feeling better. Maybe he just can’t resist a duel. Declaring his bruised ribs “good to go,” Luongo will return to the Vancouver Canucks’ net Tuesday to face fellow all-world goalie … via CBC News
Mattias Ohlund doesn’t dwell on personal accomplishments. He’ll tell you that breaking the franchise record for goals by a defenceman is quickly committed to memory, especially when the feat is fashioned during … via The Province
The New Jersey Devils are set to take their recent strong play through western Canada tonight with the opener of a three-game road trip against the Vancouver Canucks at General Motors Place. via Sports Network
“The actions of Chris Simon on Saturday do not reflect what the New York Islanders stand for” Chris Simon took a paid leave from the New York Islanders on Monday, agreeing with the team that he needed time away from hockey after his latest penalty for attempting to injure an opponent. via News Observer […]
“I think more so then anything it’s a confidence thing. “Any time you have confidence the game slows down for you, Every time you get a shot on net you feel like you’re going to score, it makes a big difference.” Third most goals among centres The calls questioning his ability to be a […]
Vancouver Canucks star Brendan Morrison could be out for up to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right wrist on Monday, the Canadian Press reported. via CBC
“The draft is the draft, but as an 18-year-old it’s a pretty big deal” Nearly every one of them had that moment - the dark day when even the sun seemed to give up on them as they were stricken with the frightening realization their dream was dying. via Calgary Herald
“I thought it was a cage-match there for a while” - It’s almost as if the Edmonton Oilers are playing just to get to the shootout.And who can blame them, based on their recent successes in the skills session.Fernado Pisani scored the shootout winner as the Oilers won their third consecutive game via the […]
“I was a guy that after a bad game, I wouldn’t sleep all night, I’d be thinking about hockey for the next three days” Jason Jaffray had his hands full trying to find enough tickets. The career minor leaguer played his first NHL game in Canada last night, and there were plenty of friends […]
The Vancouver Canucks are struggling on their current road trip, which has featured a change in net. via Sports Network
Kids contribute to Canuck’s win There was No Luongo , No Bieksa and No Morrison available to suit up and a pair of Moose were called up, but all in all the Canuck ’s didn ‘t seem to miss a beat . via HockeyNation