CANUCKS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Canucks 5, Wild 2

Henrik and Daniel Sedin both scored against Minnesota for the first time in their careers to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Thursday night. Maxim Lapierre, Manny Malhotra and Ryan Kesler also scored for the Canucks. A CT scan earlier in the day on Henrik Sedin's foot came back clean and the Canucks captain played in his 553rd consecutive game, the...
Via AP on Fox  |  12 minutes ago

Sedin brothers know the ring is the thing

The Vancouver Canucks have not lost a game in regulation in their last seven, theyve only lost three in regulation over their last 18 games and they are tied for the second best record in the NHL. One would think that might be occasion for contentment in Canadas hockey-obsessed third-largest city. But entering Tuesdays game with Nashville, one of the local papers noted that Henrik...
Via Fox Sports Tennessee  |  5 hours ago

Gameday report: Vancouver Canucks Henrik Sedin foot status

Walking Wounded? The most popular foot in all of  North America I’m 100% sure belongs to Henrik Sedin right now.  Will he be able to play soccer pre-game tonight? Sounds like it. It seems like we’re getting some good news out the frozen tundra today that is Minnesota. The Canucks are letting everyone know that the iron man Vancouver Canucks captain does not have a fracture...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  7 hours ago

Ian Esplen: Canucks/Wild Game Day

Follow me on Twitter for random hockey talk, question and answer sessions, and the odd witty tweet Twitter Buttons The Vancouver Canucks head into the unkind confines of the Xcel Energy Center tonight to play the Minnesota Wild. Roberto Luongo is expected to get the start tonight, after posting back-to-back shutouts in his past two games against the Wild. However, on the road...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  7 hours ago

Canucks get good news on Sedin injury

The Vancouver Canucks say Henrik Sedin has no broken bones in his right foot. Head coach Alain Vigneault said before Thursday night's game at Minnesota that a CT scan came back clean. Sedin took part in the morning skate, and Vigneault said he'd be a game-time decision to play the Wild. Sedin was hit in the foot in the last game at Nashville by a slap shot from Predators...
Via AP on Fox  |  8 hours ago

Canucks get good news on Sedin, with no fracture

The Vancouver Canucks say Henrik Sedin has no broken bones in his right foot. Head coach Alain Vigneault said before Thursday night's game at Minnesota that a CT scan came back clean. Sedin took part in the morning skate, and Vigneault said he'd be a game-time decision to play the Wild. Sedin was hit in the foot in the last game at Nashville by a slap shot from Predators...
Via AP on Fox  |  8 hours ago

Vancouver…Get ready for the Kevin Connauton era

Up & Comer To understand the type of player Kevin Connauton is, consider his role in the Chicago Wolves second goal in a recent 4-2 win over the Rockford IceHogs. Connauton started with the puck at centre ice and burst into the offensive zone untouched before dropping  it back to Mark Mancari. Mancari’s quick shot was stopped by Carton Hutton but Anton Rodin popped home...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  12 hours ago

Video: Roberto Luongo Kicks Puck Into Own Net

It doesn’t matter where they are, whether it’s in Vancouver or Chicago, Roberto Luongo catches flak from the majority of fans around the National Hockey League. His latest issue isn’t likely to put a stop to that anytime soon. With the Canucks up 3-2 against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Luongo made the initial save, only to kick the puck into his own net...
Via Rant Sports  |  22 hours ago

Nolan formally announces retirement

Owen Nolan formally announced his retirement on Tuesday after 18 seasons in the NHL. Nolan, who last played with the Minnesota Wild in 2009-10, was visibly emotional while announcing his decision at a news conference at San Jose's HP Pavilion. "When your body won't do what your mind and your heart is willing to do, it's time to move on," the 39-year-old Nolan...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  1 day ago

It’s time for your Preds and Canucks LEFTGOVERS…

Vancouver Canucks 4, Nashville Predators 3 (shootout) Bridgestone Arena; Nashville, Tennessee February 7, 2012 *** LEFTOVER THOUGHTS: * Coming into the night, Vancouver has got to overtime seven times in their last nine. Now they’ve gone eight out of 10. * This was Vancouver’s first trip to Music City since they won Game 6 in last year’s Western Conference Semi...
Via Section 303  |  1 day ago

Preds edged in shootout loss to Canucks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Vancouver Canucks keep finding ways to win no matter how long it takes. Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games. The Canucks improved to 2-1 in the season series against the team they ousted in the Western Conference semifinals last...
Via Fox Sports Tennessee  |  2 days ago

DreamWeaver! Vancouver Canucks Sedin brothers looking for linemate

Twins need a triplet! The recent All-Star Game in Ottawa didn’t split up the Vancouver Canucks Sedins this time, offering a very glimpse into seeing how the twins are capable of operating with a comparable franchise player on their wing. Between Scott Hartnell and Daniel Alfredsson, the Sedins scored a couple of highlight reel goals on the best dream team they’ve been...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  2 days ago
'SUCK IT UP'

Canucks goalie rips Tim Thomas

Vancouver goaltender Cory Schneider took issue with Bruins goalie Tim Thomas blowing off the team's White House visit, saying it is "about putting your own agenda aside to do something with the team." 

Via NESN.com  |  15 days ago
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