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Game 54 Canucks vs. Wild: On a roll versus downward spiral

One of these things is not like the other! What do the Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks have in common? A Downward Spiral - "The Wild" They’ve both been in first place in the West this season. Fortunately for the Canucks, they are the ones who are much closer to that spot than the Wild are. The Canucks are a virtual lock to win the Northwest, so Minnesota is looking...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  3 days ago
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The 2012 NHL Trade Deadline Nears For The Canucks Mike Gillis

The curious case of Mason Raymond Even Google knows when the NHL trade deadline is.  ”I googled it”. – “The NHL Trade Deadline is on Monday, February 27, 2012.” A couple weeks ago, Jason Botchford explored the possibility that Mason Raymond was Michael Grabner 2.0. He saw Raymond as a luxury player for the top six that at the same time wasn’...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  5 days ago
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Red Wings-Canucks quick take: karmic balance?

Maybe the Vancouver Canucks’ fans can at least argue that they got some karmic retribution despite dropping a 4-3 shootout decision to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. The Wings out-shot the Canucks by an insane margin through the first two periods (30-11) and out-shot Vancouver 43-25 overall, but the Wings went 0-for-4 in 8:00 of PP time and surrendered 1-0, 2-1 and...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  9 days ago
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Rational and irrational anger: Riley’s rants and raves

Gettin it off my chest! This week, things that bother me about the Canucks and the NHL. Keith Ballard Not a fan. At all. He has seven points (sixth among defencemen on the team), 57 PIM (third on the team), +1 (middle of the team) and two danger hip checks per game (leading team. by a lot). He contributes NOTHING, and every game could potentially be another bad moment when cripples...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  10 days ago
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GAME 51: The Red Wings vs. Canucks Date We Should Appreciate

This is Special Hockey Canucks fans were extremely lucky in January. We got to watch FIVE different games against teams Vancouver could face in the first three rounds of the playoffs, and that of course doesn’t include Boston. Hockey Town vs. Van City We saw San Jose twice, Los Angeles, the surprising St. Louis Blues and most recently, Chicago. In those five matchups, the curved...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  10 days ago
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Brenden Morrow… Could They? Would They?

Whenever there’s less than a month to go before the NHL trade deadline (February 27 this year), there are bound to be lots of wild rumours bouncing off the walls. One such wild rumour had Corey Perry on his way to the Vancouver Canucks for Corey Schneider, Keith Ballard and Mason Raymond. This is of course a ridiculous trade, one that doesn’t meet the Ducks needs at all...
Via Rob The Hockey Guy  |  12 days ago
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Blackhawks vs. Canucks Game 50: Woooah, We’re Halfway There

Gut Check Time Once the Hawks and Canucks face off Tuesday night, we can officially say that this season is over the hill.  We’ll be able to say the unofficial 2nd half has begun. Obviously 41 is half of 82 and this is Game 50, but if we are looking at the Canucks as Stanley Cup favourites, 50 is actually less than halfway to the amount of games the Canucks played last season...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  12 days ago
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Sunday Morning Trade Talk

from Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe, • Hottest rumor around the All-Star break had the Ducks dishing Corey Perry to Vancouver for former Boston College goalie Cory Schneider, Mason Raymond, and the vastly overpaid Keith Ballard. Another one had the Bruins dishing Tim Thomas to Chicago. Perhaps that could be the University of Vermont special, with the Bruins sending their...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  14 days ago
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Matthew Barry: Say WHAT? Corey Perry to Vancouver???

Hey, its a RUMOR board, right? This one is delicious. According to ex-NHL player Patrice Brisebois, there would be a trade in the works sending Corey Perry to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Cory Schneider, Mason Raymond and Keith Ballard. Perry has one year left on his deal. Bob McKenzie said Vancouver was getting some pretty good offers for Schneider. Dave Morrissette...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  16 days ago
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Canucks Blog: Love’ Em & Hate’ Em

A Squeeker Tuesday night’s game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers was as close to a gimme as the Canucks have seen all year. The Oilers have seen their season go up in flames once again, are 2-6-2 in their last 10, and despite their win over San Jose the previous night the Oilers haven’t won back-to-back games since November. It's Spring Break...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  17 days ago
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Oilers vs. Canucks Game 49 Preview: The Oil Aren’t So Slick These Days

Oil Spill On Aisle 49! The ice will be so tilted in Vancouver’s favour Tuesday night, you may literally feel a rush of blood to your head should you be sitting at the Oilers’ end of the rink. First off, the Oilers play Monday against San Jose, a game they should lose on paper. Edmonton has lost 3 in a row going into that game, so regardless of Monday’s result, the Oil should...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  19 days ago
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San Jose Sharks vs. Canucks Blog: Love’ Em & Hate’ Em

A Budding Rivalry The Vancouver Canucks came into Saturday’s afternoon tilt with the Sharks re-charge and re-configured with the addition of Chris Tanev. The team had slippin since the Boston game, emotionally drained, physically beat up, and forced into a compressed run of game that left little time for the team to practice or even catch their breath. Thankfully after Tuesday...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  20 days ago
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Is Chris Tanev The Best Blueline Option The Canucks Have?

Tanev Here to stay… Maybe The Canucks haven’t been playing well since the Boston game and while some have speculated on the emotional drain the players have been dealing with since the much hyped biggest game of the year, the real answer is Sami Salo. Salo’s injury has highlighted the fact that the Vancouver Canucks blueline has taken a step backwards with the departure of...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  22 days ago
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L.A. Kings vs. Canucks Blog: Love’ Em & Hate’ Em

Can’t get it together The Vancouver Canucks have just three games left this month and they look like they need it. The team has looked flat since the emotional win in Boston. Sami Salo‘s injury isn’t helping matters but the forwards up front aren’t exactly lighting it up either. Ryan Kesler has been in a prolonged scoring slump five-on-five while the Sedins...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  24 days ago
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Shea Weber trade proposal

There has been a possibility that Shea Weber could be going to the Vancouver Canucks. Weber will become a restricted free agent after this season. I think the Canucks should offer Keith Ballard, Mason Raymond and Cody Hodgson for Weber. For the Predators, they’ll be getting some young players and also Ballard’s contract. It would be nice to not add Ballard to the name, but if...
Via Rant Sports  |  25 days ago
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Blues Blog: Love’ Em & Hate’ Em

Vancouver Canucks blogger Richard Hodges Love Em Hate Em Canucks hockey blog. He recaps and rewinds the win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Maxim Lapierre is dropping the gloves this year. This a good thing. Keith Ballard was a healthy scratch tonight as Aaron Rome drew back into the line-up. Roberto Luongo has quietly had two fantastic starts on this road trip.
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  29 days ago
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Vancouver vs. Florida – January 9th | NHL Highlights

Did you miss the Vancouver Canucks vs. Florida Panthers game Monday morning? We’ve got the highlights for you. Scott Clemmensen's made his second start in three games with Jose Theodore sidelined with a knee injury, made 25 saves to lead the Panthers to a 2-1 victory against the Canucks. Keith Ballard, another former Florida player, played in his 500th NHL game. Dale Weise...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  January 10, 2012
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Ex-Cats facing a different Florida

By Bill WhiteheadDespite playing on the top team in the Western Conference and almost certainly guaranteed of playing in the postseason, Vancouver Canucks players David Booth, Chris Higgins and Keith Ballard must feel like they're missing out on the party. They leave and suddenly the Florida Panthers are sitting in first place.All three are gone, but now they're back.The three ex...
Via Red Light District Hockey  |  January 09, 2012
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Canucks-Panthers Preview

The Vancouver Canucks will travel to Florida to take on the Panthers on Monday. Roberto Luongo, who spent 5 seasons with the Florida Panthers, makes his return to Florida. He’ll likely get the start against the Panthers. The Vancouver Canucks began their 4-game road trip Saturday in Boston where Luongo has heckled by Bruins fans, despite not starting in the game. The Canucks are...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 09, 2012
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Canucks GM Mike Gillis is whining again.

Rose Bud Mag Wow!!! In a way I am kind of sad that the Boston Bruins don’t get to play the Vancouver Canucks more. That being said, I think it’s funny that Mike Gillis has the gall to say this when his teams has on it’s roster some of the biggest Rats hacks in the NHL; Alex Burrows aka Count Dracula, Maxim Lapierre who spends all game running his mouth on the ice until...
Via Goon's World  |  January 08, 2012
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Corey Perry & Canucks Trade Rumors

The internet is ABLAZE tonight with a MASSIVE TRADE rumor going around. The Ducks Get Mason Raymond, Cody Hodson, and Keith Ballard and a 3rd The Canucks Get Corey Perry When we know more we'll post it here or on the blog.
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  January 05, 2012
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Christmas Time In Van City: Five Gifts For The Canucks

Vancouver Canucks blogger C-Mac tells us The Vancouver Canucks already received three pretty great gifts this year. Here is the official 2011 Canucks Christmas Gift List, A jet pack or oversized novelty rocket to strap onto the back Of Andrew Alberts, An IOU ice time coupon from Alain Vigneault for Keith Ballard. What do you wish for the Canucks for Christmas?
Via NorthWest Sports Beat  |  December 23, 2011
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Video- Cam Ward Now A Save Of The Night Candidate

Ward robbed Keith Ballard of the Vancouver Canucks to keep the Canes ahead by a goal and that’s how the game ended. Vancouver has now lost back-to-back games to Columbus and Carolina.
Via Kukla's Korner  |  December 15, 2011
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SMELL THE GLOVE

Video: Cam Ward makes unreal save

With a 4-3 lead late in the third period, Carolina goaltender Cam Ward made an unreal glove save on Vancouver defenseman Keith Ballard...
Via Red Light District Hockey  |  December 15, 2011
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Canes 4, Canucks 3

After the Canes' 2-1 overtime loss Tuesday in Toronto, Kirk Muller said it was the best game that goalie Cam Ward had played since he took over as coach. Two nights later, Muller changed his mind. "That's No. 2. Tonight's No. 1," Muller said Thursday after the Canes' 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks at the RBC Center. "It's a gutsy performance...
Via Lord Stanley's Blog  |  December 15, 2011
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