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Tampa Bay Lightning Week in Review – Featuring The Quarterdeck Log
The Tampa Bay Lightning is 17-23-4 with 38 points through 44 games. After 44 games last season, the Bolts were 26-13-5 with 57 points. The Bolts are in fifth (last) place in the Southeast Division and trail the division leading Washington Capitals by twelve points. Tampa Bay is in 15th place in the 15 team Eastern Conference, twelve [...]
Marchand’s Five-Game Suspension Reveals Inconsistencies In NHL Justice System
On Monday evening, Boston Bruins’ forward Brad Marchand was suspended for five games by NHL head disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan for his “hit” on Vancouver Canucks’ defenseman Sami Salo during Saturday’s matinee contest at TD Garden. In fairness to the league, Shanahan and the player safety department have done an excellent job in improving the league’s [...]
“Eliminating Concussions?”: Suspension For Marchand Would Reek Of Pure Hypocrisy From The NHL
On Saturday afternoon, in front of a 17, 565 sellout at TD Garden and a nationally televised audience courtesy of NHL Network, perhaps one of the most poorly and hastily made penalty calls of the season was made late in the second period of the highly anticipated Bruins and Canucks Stanley Cup Finals rematch. It [...]
Canucks Edge Bruins In Penalty-Riddled Finals Rematch
In a game that saw 30 penalties, 18 power-plays, a penalty shot, and a combined 107 minutes of penalties, the Vancouver Canucks exacted a small bit of revenge against the Boston Bruins, as they defeated the B’s by a 4-3 score. With a chance to showcase arguably the two best teams in the league, and [...]
Line for Line, Note for Note: The 2012 Vancouver Canucks – Back In Black
It was a long off season for hockey fans, especially Canucks fans. The scars of a devastating Game Seven loss at home and an embarrassing downtown Vancouver riot only set the tone for a tragic summer for the entire hockey community. After relying heavily on music to pass the time without hockey, The Flying V [...]
Crease Clash: Luongo and Rinne Key Figures in Canucks vs. Predators Matchup
As he often does, Roberto Luongo became the story of the series in round one versus the Chicago Blackhawks. Heading into a second round matchup against the Nashville Predators and fellow Vezina Trophy candidate Pekka Rinne, Luongo stands to once again dominate the series spotlight.
Canucks at the Deadline: Making the Case for an Enforcer
To trade or not to trade, that is the question facing GM Mike Gillis in what has become one of the more interesting weeks on the NHL calendar.
Canadiens beat Canucks 3-2, avoid being swept on Western Canada trip
After losing 4-1 to the hands of the lowly Edmonton Oilers and 4-0 against the Flames at the Heritage Classic in Calgary, the Montreal Canadiens were set to face their biggest test of their annual trip in Western Canada against the Vancouver Canucks, the best team in the NHL so far with season. The last [...]
In Violent NHL, Respect Biggest Reason for Concussion Rise
In any sport, injury is destined to occur. Some sports are more violent and dangerous than others; however all involve a certain amount of risk when being played. From your intramural soccer game to the NHL, injuries can occur at any time and become more and more likely as the competition level rises.
Hodgson Debut Highlights Canucks Return to Action
The wait is over for the Canucks top prospect to dull his skates in his first ever NHL regular season game.
Canucks In Place for Spring Success After Big First Half of Season
Through 42 regular season games the Vancouver Canucks are well on their way to the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Kesler’s Hat Trick Shreds Blue Jackets in Canucks OT Win
Heading into the 2011 season the Vancouver Canucks were forced to decide between Ryan Kesler and Henrik Sedin as captain. While the decision to name Henrik Sedin became the worst kept secret in hockey, runner up Ryan Kesler has proven this season he too would have been an excellent choice to lead the team as captain.
Canucks Look to Extend Streak Versus Central Division Foe
Call it a statement game, call it a rivalry game, call it whatever you like. The Vancouver Canucks let their play do the talking Friday night, beating the Chicago Blackhawks in their own building on the way to a 3-0 victory. Tonight at Rogers Arena, the Canucks look to continue their strong play of late against another familiar rival, the St. Louis Blues.
“You Say 20 Games?” Canucks Review at the Quarter Mark
Through 20 games the Vancouver Canucks have shown flashes of what many regard as a Stanley Cup calibre team; however the reigning Northwest Division Champions have a lot to strive for at the quarter mark of the 2010 season, currently 8th in the western conference.
Price, Canadiens blank Canucks 2-0 at Bell Centre
Carey Price made 35 saves for his second shutout of the year and the Canadiens ended Vancouver’s six-game winning streak with a 2-0 win over the Canucks yesterday. Defensemen Andrei Markov and Roman Hamrlik both scored for Montreal on Roberto Luongo who stopped 27 of the 29 shots he faced. The Canadiens finally managed to [...]
The top 10 most expensive defensive corps in the NHL
Some GMs like to build their team with a lot of offensive punch (Washington Capitals), others with a strong goalie tandem (Boston Bruins), and finally some GMs prefer to build their team with a very deep defensive corps. One month into the 2010-11 season, let’s have a look at the top 10 most expensive defensive [...]
Rypien Suspended, Canucks Look to Improve Versus Wild
Following Tuesday’s scuffle with a Minnesota Wild fan, Rick Rypien was has been suspended six games by the National Hockey League.
Canucks Search for Secondary Scoring; Revenge Against Kings
After only three regular season games, The Vancouver Canucks have yet to put together the same solid sixty minute performance that became their blueprint for success last season. Having won three out of a possible six points over their first three games, the Canucks are looking for consistency throughout all four lines tonight against the LA Kings, who spoiled the Canucks season opener last weekend.
Opening Night: A Bar Patron’s Guide to the 2010-11 Vancouver Canucks
Last Spring the Canucks post season party was ended early for the second straight year by the Chicago Blackhawks. Tonight the Vancouver Canucks are looking celebrate their 40th season in style with a victory, however this season will only likely only be a success if the Canucks earn the right to host the Stanley Cup as guest of honour at season’s end.
Fighting for Your Life: 5 Stories to Watch During Canucks Pre-Season
Who better than the Calgary Flames to renew acquaintances with in a double city, double header to open the 2011 pre-season.