How will we look back on Hodgson-Kassian in 5 years?
Here’s the first thought that came to mind when word came down the Canucks had dealt 2008 first-round pick Cody Hodgson to the Buffalo Sabres for 2009 first-round pick Zack Kassian: Is this Markus...
View ArticleNorthwest Division race might actually be a race next season
A fifth straight Northwest Division title just got a whole lot more challenging for the Vancouver Canucks. The Minnesota Wild, perennial playoff also-rans, changed the face of their franchise and maybe...
View ArticleIain MacIntyre: Beyond pragmatic observations about linemates, Vrbata still a...
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Radim Vrbata came to the Canucks last year for the opportunity to play with Danny and Hank Sedin and live in Vancouver. So at least he’s batting .500. That’s more productive than...
View ArticleCanucks poll: Are you OK with a long-term rebuild?
The Vancouver Canucks, now 0-2 on a six-game road trip and coming off a 6-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, and spiralling down in the standings, face what is likely a major rebuild. Are you willing to...
View ArticleCanucks Game Day: Kids will be alright? Not always … just ask the Flyers
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers should serve as a warning to anyone who thinks that achieving some success with talented young players is a platform for greater team success in the future. Four...
View ArticleBad hockey equals bad results for the Canucks
The Columbus Blue Jackets have done it. So have the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres. Even the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Vancouver Canucks find themselves in select company as one of only two...
View ArticleBo Horvat hobbled after blocking shot
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have cost the Vancouver Canucks more than two points in the standings. Centre Bo Horvat suffered an injured left foot or ankle when he blocked a shot during a second-period...
View ArticleVideo: Canucks hitting Minnesota Wild hard tonight
Canucks defenceman Ben Hutton and Canucks centre Bo Horvat discuss tonight’s game in Vancouver against the Minnesota Wild.
View ArticleVideo: Hockey Talk – Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild
Sports columnist Iain MacIntyre talks about the Vancouver Canucks game tonight against the Minnesota Wild in Vancouver.
View ArticleIain MacIntyre: Willie takes blame, because it's always the coach's fault
About the only person around the Vancouver Canucks who thinks it’s the coach’s responsibility to have his players mentally and emotionally ready to play is the coach. And we’re not sure Willie...
View ArticleDucks whistle past Canucks in Vancouver's third straight 5-2 defeat
VANCOUVER — Same problems, same score, same questions, same answers. The Vancouver Canucks lost their sixth straight home game Thursday, beaten easily 5-2 by the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena. It was...
View ArticleBruce Boudreau passes on coaching Senators, joins Minnesota Wild
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators can scratch one of the top candidates for their vacant coaching job off their list after Bruce Boudreau decided Saturday to join the Minnesota Wild. While the former...
View ArticleBotchford: Signing Stecher was no slam dunk for Canucks
If you were ever looking to find out what a 22-year-old gets up to on the Friday after signing his first pro contract, look no further than Troy Stecher. The North Dakota communications major was in...
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