Mike Gillis’ trade history
For the first time in his tenure as Canucks general manager, the topic of firing Mike Gillis is being discussed heavily by a significiant number of Canucks fans. This is ludicrous, of course. Mike Gillis has been in charge of the Canucks for 5 seasons and the results speak for themselves.
The team has won its division 5 times (they had only won their division 5 times since 1970 previous...
Blackhawks vs. Canucks Monday Preview
Blackhawks vs. Canucks Monday Preview
Chicago have a chance to capture the second Presidents' Trophy in franchise history, when they visit the Northwest Division-leading Vancouver Canucks.
Vancouver, which clinched a postseason berth with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, can wrap up its fifth consecutive Northwest title by earning one point...
Justin Abdelkader Drops Vancouver Canucks’ Keith Ballard in Fight: Video
The Detroit Red Wings suffered another setback Saturday night, 2-1 in a shootout against the Vancouver Canucks. But forward Justin Abdelkader scored his own personal victory, taking down Vancouver’s Keith Ballard with a vicious right hook during a second period fight.
The Wings had been applying heavy pressure in the Canucks’ zone prior to the incident — Ballard was also called...
The Canucks close off March with a meeting against their Northwest rival Edmonto...
The Canucks close off March with a meeting against their Northwest rival Edmonton Oilers. It's been a while since these two teams hooked up this year, they last saw each other in early February when the Canucks won 3-2.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 35 notes, prediction & tweets!
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Canucks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Game 25 notes, prediction & tweets!
Mmmm Grilled UmmmmBurger
Maybe the concern over losing to “lowly” Columbus in overtime was unjustified. After all, with a win tonight they’re just two points behind the Canucks.
The Blue Jackets are red hot, having won five in a row, while the Canucks have won three of their last eleven.
By the run of play, a Jackets win tonight isn’t out of the question, but imagine the...
Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild Game 24 notes, prediction & tweets!
Here we go again…
It’s yet another chance for the Vancouver Canucks to right the ship heading into March’s crunch, as the beleaguered club has won just three of its last 11. Thankfully, tonight’s matchup features a Northwest division rival that the Canucks have dominated in the recent past. They’ll need another win tonight to keep the Wild from knocking on the door of a...
Canucks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Game 23 notes, prediction…no tweets?
Hello Ohio
The Canucks kick off a three game road trip in Columbus this afternoon that also ends in Columbus next week, the circle of hockey life.
We’ve now hit the midway point of the season and the Canucks are still mired in a mini-slump where, outside of the Kings game, they haven’t been playing to their potential.
Remember, this season is the lightning season where every...
Canucks Gameday: What the Canucks need to do to beat the BlueJackets
Let’s Go Boys!
Mornin’, everyone. The Canucks are in Ohio tonight to take on the Columbus Bluejackets, who despite winning their last two games are still dead last in the NHL. Vancouver is coming off of a disappointing Tuesday night shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Tonight’s game is the first of a three game road trip that sees them play the Bluejackets twice. Seems kind...
22 down 26 to go! Canucks 2013 overachievers and underachievers
Jealous of Chicago
It is time for the Canucks overachievers and underachievers update as the half season approaches, and there are some marked differences from the first list we produced.
The Canucks’ meek start gave way to an extended strong run, mainly on the backs of the goaltenders, but Vancouver now finds itself mired in a slump once more.
The team remains in the top ten of...
San Jose Sharks vs. Canucks Game 22 notes, prediction & tweets!
Bring It On SanHosers!
Some would argue the Canucks need the jaws of life right now, but they’ll have to settle for Jaws tonight as they play host to the San Jose Sharks.
It’s been a one-up one-down type of year for Vancouver as they’ve never been able to fire on all cylinders, never minding Ryan Kesler‘s injury woes.
It’s gauntlet time with 14 games in 26 games for the...
Canucks Gameday: What the Canucks need to do to beat the Sharks
What better time to get on a roll?
The Vancouver Canucks (11-6-4) are at home tonight playing host to the struggling San Jose Sharks (10-6-4). The Canucks are coming off a 4-2 loss against the Flames in Calgary on Sunday, while the Sharks beat the Nashville Predators on Saturday for just their third win in ten games.
The Canucks are off on a three game road trip after tonight’s...
Peter Tessier: Ballard to Winnipeg Makes Sense
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Take the recent news with Keith Ballardâs agent telling News 1130 that heâd be calling the Canucks, more particularly GM Mike Gillis, about his clientâs playing time and situation as gamesmanship. Thereâs a whole lot of bluster and a whole lot of strategy in the move, perhaps more of the latter but itâs well masked.
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Minnesota Wild vs. Canucks: The taming of the Wild
Four points on the line
Two points were up for grabs to whoever won the game, but the more important two points were the ones that would vault Henrik Sedin over Markus Naslund for the all-time franchise lead.
The Sedin’s and Alex Burrows tried valiantly all game to make history, but were denied by a stingy rookie and some bad puck luck.
The Canucks though were good enough to grab...
NWSB’s January 2013 State of the Canucks
The Nucks +/-
Well, we’re all done the month of January and I thought it would be alright to go through which Canucks players have stuck out and which have maybe stunk out.
This is the first and certainly not the last, the Plus/Minus of the month.
The Plus
Zack Kassian:
Whodda thunk it?
Zack Kassian in seven games is leading the team in goals with five. One could attribute his...
Nice hometown discount! Vancouver Canucks extend Alex Edler
Home Cookin!
The season is here. The Nucks host the Ducks tonight. Here’s the Matchup + Stats Insight + NWSB Gameday Preview & Prediction.
The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they have signed pending UFA defenseman Alex Edler to a six-year contract extension. The team, who announced the signing well before TSN or anyone for that matter, didn’t release terms of the...
Vancouver Canucks training camp 2013: Blue line breakdown
How will blue line look opening night?
The Vancouver Canucks opened their 2013 training camp over the weekend, beginning a six-day sprint towards opening night on Saturday.
As veteran players are given a chance to find their ice legs, younger teammates are prepared to battle for the few available spots on a talented Canucks squad.
While the absence of Ryan Kesler in Vancouver’s...
"Locked Out" NHL Gophers Return to Minnesota
Even though they're former Gopher hockey players, and they're from two teams I am not all that fond of, Keith Ballard who's from the Vancouver Canucks and Paul Martin who's from the Pittsburgh Penguins; they both did a pretty good job in this video and it's very funny. Thank God the NHL is back on.
Five burning questions for the 2013 Vancouver Canucks season
I Feel Like Gary Cheevers (Stitch Marks on my Heart)
…And we’re back.
After staring into the abyss of a long cold winter with no hockey, we finally have something to live for again.
Canucks Hockey is here again, a mere eight months after the Los Angeles Kings lifted the Stanley Cup.
And now it gets interesting.
Rosters that were configured a lifetime ago now have under two weeks...
CBA settled: What the NHL’s labour agreement means for the Vancouver Canucks
Let’s drop the puck, finally
The NHL and NHLPA have reached a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement and the race to get home for training camp is already underway.
As the NHL and its players snap back to business as usual the major aspects of a new deal have already begun to surface, and many of those changes have specific implications for the Canucks.
The Cap...
Three Steps to End the NHL Lockout
Just over a month ago I wrote about the NHL lockout, brimming with positivity, believing that it would end and we would get to see NHL hockey this season. Well, I’m still positive, but this time I’m also angry.
I still believe there will be NHL hockey this season. The owners and players are simply too close to cancel a season. It could still happen of course (anything is possible...
Ian Esplen: Offer Friday
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Due to the many requests I've received, this Offer Friday will not include the following names in any deals, Roberto Luongo, Mason Raymond, Second Round Pick, and Keith Ballard. Instead today I will offer up trades featuring the Vancouver Canucks, and build...
Dan Spiegel: Epic Fail: Jacques Martin's Handling Of Jay Bouwmeester
Thank goodness for Dale Tallon. Thank goodness the Florida Panthers have a GM that knows what needs to be done and just does it. Thank goodness when it was time to face the music at the 2011 trade deadline he jettisoned many veterans and bad contracts. Thank goodness he started that trend at the 2010 NHL Draft (see Keith Ballard).
At the 2009 trade deadline, the anti-Tallon...
Ian Esplen: Offer Friday on Saturday
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My Offers
To Vancouver- Josh Bailey
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To NYI- Keith Ballard and a 3rd rd pick
Reason- With the season about to start (maybe), the Islanders need to add two things. The Isles still need to add another defencman, and 7 million more in salary. Ballard...
Even without Weber, the Canucks D isn’t that bad, right?
Now that the dust has settled
It’s been five days since the Flyers punched Canucks Nation right in the stomach, making it violently throw up the dream that was Shea Weber. Since my post on the 19th, a few more things have come to light regarding the Canucks and Shea Weber.
Offer Sheet
Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis confirmed on Team1040 this morning that he had met with Weber...
Canucks announce Baumgartner as assistant coach of Chicago Wolves
The Vancouver Canucks have announced that Nolan Baumgartner will be an assistant coach of the Chicago Wolves. Baumgartner will join newly appointed head coach Scott Arniel behind the bench next season.
Baumgartner who was originally drafted 10th overall by the Capitals in 1994, spent time with Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Dallas and Vancouver. “Baumer” has...
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