All Entries Tagged With: "Ryan Kesler"
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.
2011 NHL All-Star Game Mock Draft
One day before the 2011 All-Star break celebrations, I participated in a NHL All-Star mock draft with a fellow Montreal Canadiens Blogger, James Usypchuk, from The Power Play. You can click here: 2011 NHL All-Star rosters to see the players that will participate in this year’s All-Star game in Raleigh, NC. James had the first [...]
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.
Red Wings Host Canucks in Battle for Wild West Supremacy
In the wild Western Conference in which nine points separates first place and first to the tee, there is no easy game on the schedule. The Vancouver Canucks enter Joe Louis Arena tonight on a hot streak, 9-1-1 in their last eleven games, yet the talented Red Wings who have struggled of late remain above [...]
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.
The race for the Frank Selke Trophy (Best defensive forward)
One third into the 2010-11 NHL season, let’s have a look at the best defensive forwards in the league this year. I have compiled a list of the best 20 players that should be considered for this prestigious, yet underrated award. Past winners since 2000-2001: 2000–01 John Madden New Jersey Devils C 2001–02 Michael Peca [...]
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.
Canucks Outgun Wings in Best of West Showdown
In a physical, high scoring affair the Vancouver Canucks proved to be too much for the Detroit Red Wings Saturday night at Rogers Arena.
Canucks Bury Avalanche, Rypien to Return Against Red Wings
Looking back, the Rick Rypien suspension may have been a blessing in disguise to the Vancouver Canucks.
Canucks Call on Defensive Depth Facing Back-to-Back Road Games
Only five games into the regular season the Vancouver Canucks are already relying on the defensive depth Mike Gillis acquired over the off season in order to fill holes in the Canucks top six. After Sami Salo’s infamous off season Floorball injury sidelined him for what may be entire 2010-11 season, defenceman Keith Ballard (Concussion) [...]
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.
Luongo Steps Down; Why Kesler is Right Captain for Canucks’ Cup Chase
After a summer’s worth of speculation, pushed back meetings and enough twitter debate to make your fingers ache, the “Captain in the Crease” era is over in Vancouver.
Salary Cap Reality Sends Mitchell Packing, Finds Tough Torres a Home with Canucks
In the salary cap era, a player’s loyalty to an organization, and the inverse fan/organizational loyalty to a player can often fall victim to the dollars and sense of signing a certain player to contract. Willie Mitchell, Raffi Torres and the Vancouver Canucks fan base now know well of the business side of the NHL. [...]
Sabres Draft, Rumors, and News
Barring a trade, the Buffalo Sabres will enter this weekend with 9 picks for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. The Sabres first round selection is slated to be picked at #23 overall. While some Sabres fans may not be to excited for having to wait until the 23rd pick on Friday night, there are some [...]
What Went Wrong: Analyzing Luongo, Questioning Character and What Needs to Change
IT WAS the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. The Vancouver Canucks 2010 season has been a tale of two teams, and unfortunately for the Canucks their regular season performance was far superior in comparison to their playoff success.
Never Say Die – Canucks Set to Battle Blackhawks; Extend Series at GM Place
The Canucks had no choice but to step up and prove their critics wrong, after talking about all the right things throughout the playoff series against the Blackhawks, the Vancouver Canucks executed their game plan to perfection, jumping on the favoured Blackhawks early and often on Sunday. After Brent Seabrook’s early wrist shot surprised Roberto [...]
Playoff Chokers advance to Conference Finals
The San Jose Sharks are entering uncharted waters. They’ve only been to the Western Conference Finals once in the franchises history. Try telling them that. After years of watching the team look like fish out of water, Sharks’ fans are pinching themselves trying to let the thought of this team advancing past two rounds register. [...]
