Mats Sundin’s Canucks Legacy
Mats Sundin’s #13 banner was raised to the rafters of the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Saturday night, and it made me think back to his time in Vancouver. Sundin, as you might remember, spent half a season in blue and green during the 2008-09 season. The Mats Sundin that Canucks fans got to see, at age 38, wasn’t of hall of fame caliber but he wasn’t a bust...
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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...
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Why Vancouver Won`t Trade Schneider This Season
One of the players who is rumored to be on the trade block at this year`s deadline is Cory Schneider of the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver has two strong goalies in Schneider and Roberto Luongo and both would like to be the team`s clear number one goalie. Luongo is signed until 2022 with a $5.33 million salary cap hit. That contract is prohibitive to move. Schneider is signed for...
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Finishing first this year will be very important for Canucks
It goes without saying that finishing first in the conference is very important, but it’s likely going to be a lot more advantageous this year than last. Last year, the reward for finishing in first place was a date with the Chicago Blackhawks. I don’t think I need to remind anyone how hard that turned out to be.
Taking a look at the Western Conference standings as it...
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Monday on FOX Sports Arizona Plus: Coyotes at Canucks, 8:00 p.m.
A season-high five-game winning streak has helped vault the Phoenix Coyotes into the Western Conference playoff picture.
The Coyotes have already knocked off two of the conference's division leaders during their run, and they'll look to add the Northwest-leading Vancouver Canucks to the list Monday night at Rogers Arena.
After putting together just one three-game winning...
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Vancouver’s Top five reasons why Seattle should have an NHL team
Get with it, Seattle!
In recent weeks, a money manager from San Francisco named Christopher Hansen has apparently taken a much more serious look at a privately funded multi-purpose arena for the Seattle sports market. The main concern is to attract an NBA franchise back to the North West.
Since arenas are such expensive ventures, there would be a need to fill the proposed venue as...
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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...
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Giver + Receiver: Vancouver Canucks David Booth under the spotlight
“We Are All Canucks”
Is David Booth Vancouver’s unexpected, expected savior?
Starting during the 2008-09 season, the Vancouver Canucks dropped the “We Are All Canucks” campaign on their fans.
Over time, the marketing department may have gone in different directions, but at the end of the day, the team still wants us to feel that we are the seventh man on...
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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...
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The method behind Vigneault’s line juggling madness
Note: This article was also featured on the Legion of Blog on The Province’s website as part of Feature Friday. Big thanks to Wyatt Arndt (better known as @TheStanchion on Twitter) for the opportunity!
Early on in head coach Alain Vigneault’s tenure with the Vancouver Canucks, he was known as a compulsive line juggler, and was criticized heavily for it. In the past two seasons...
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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...
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Ian Esplen: Canucks Show Up for 20 and steal a point in Cowtown
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Last night, was a classic example as to why Vancouver should just stick to playing hockey and not bully their opponents. For the first 40 minutes, the Canucks tried to play the bully role, while Calgary played hockey. The Canucks truculence was led by Andrew...
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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...
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Vancouver vs. Calgary – February 11th | NHL Highlights
Canucks vs Flames Game Recap
Did you miss the Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames Saturday night on CBC Hockey Night in Canada?
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Maple Leafs retire Sundin's No. 13
Mats Sundin's familiar No. 13 has been raised to the rafters at the Air Canada Centre by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The longtime captain had his number officially retired in a pregame ceremony on Saturday night before the Maple Leafs faced the Montreal Canadiens. He was the 18th player so honored by the team, including fellow Swede Borje Salming - No. 21.
Sundin is the Maple...
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NWSB Exclusive: Twitterview with Chicago Wolves Goalie Eddie Lack
@EddieLack
I recently had an opportunity to “twitterview” Vancouver Canucks #1 Goalie Prospect Eddie Lack (@EddieLack) and what I came away with is that he is a very well spoken young man; ready for big things.
Here is a short background on Eddie to whet your appetite:
Eddie Lack was born January 5th , 1988 in Nortällje, Sweden. He was expected to be drafted at the 2009 NHL...
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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...
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Flames 3, Canucks 2, SO
Jarome Iginla scored the shootout winner and the Calgary Flames earned an important two points with a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.
The shootout was tied through two rounds, with Olli Jokinen scoring for Calgary and Alex Burrows replying for Vancouver, which set the stage for Iginla - the Flames' captain and all-time leading scorer.
Iginla put the Flames...
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The Future Of Vancouver’s Goaltending
from Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province, The decision over the future of the Vancouver Canucks’ goaltending position might be the most important of general manager Mike Gillis’s administration but, in analyzing things as they stand, there is one number that stands out for Roberto Luongo.
It is not the 10 years he has left on his contract. It’s not the $5.333 million...
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Canucks 3, Avalanche 2, SO
Kevin Bieksa tied the game with 34.1 seconds remaining in regulation and Mason Raymond scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Vancouver Canucks rallied for a 3-2 win over the struggling Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Raymond sent the puck through the pads of Jean-Sebastien Giguere and Roberto Luongo stopped all three shots he faced for Vancouver, which ended the Avalanche...
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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...
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Mike Augello: An Honor Well Deserved For Sundin; Leafs vs Habs
The Air Canada Center will be in full celebratory mode tonight as Mats Sundin, the Leafs all-time leading scorer has his #13 raised to the rafters in honor of a great career with the Blue-and-White.
The native of Bromma, Sweden scored 420 goals and 567 assists over 13 seasons in Toronto, a feat that will eventually earn him enshrinement in the Hockey Hall Of Fame. But besides...
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Mike Augello: A Minor Blip Or A Downward Spiral?
It was if we were transported back in time. Seeing Mats Sundin standing at center ice at the Air Canada Center receiving the plaudits and admiration of over 19,000 grateful Toronto fans for his great career.....a nice moment for a classy gentlemanâ¦â¦ and then the game began.
Apparently the current edition of the Blue-And-White decided to honor the former captain not only...
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Canucks C Henrik Sedin's CT scan comes up clean
Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin does not have a fracture in his foot, but it is not known if he will be available for Thursday's game against the Northwest Division rival Minnesota Wild.
Sedin, who has played in 552 consecutive regular-season games, told Team 1040 radio that the CT scan he had on Wednesday did not reveal any issue. He is expected to test his ankle later...
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Roenick, Sundin Both Honored Saturday Night
Both Mats Sundin (Toronto) and Jeremy Roenick (Phoenix) were honored by their former teams last night, as each had their number retired by their respective teams.
Sundin, who played 13 season with the Maple Leafs, had his No. 13 raised high to the rafters of the Air Canada Centre, prior to the Leafs contest with the Montreal Canadiens.
Over his 13 seasons in Toronto, the former...
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