Former Vancouver Canucks Willie Mitchell's Send-Off To LA
It is fitting that the Canucks and Kings will meet to open up the NHL 2010-11 season and the one thing that is a given, is that the 'Nucks will have their ...
Continue ReadingAnother thought provoking question?
Lot of good ones here tonight. I noticed that the Manitoba Moose are the AHL farm team for both the Dallas Stars and Vancouver Canucks. How does that work? Do they have a way to ensure that players in one teams system get enough playing time and the team is not dominated by players from one team?
Continue ReadingCan the Vancouver Canucks win the Stanley Cup?
My uncle lives in Vancouver and I have been there before and loved it. One day I hope to move out there but for now ill be staying in the UK. Anyway, when i was over there, I really got into ice hockey and the Stanley cup was on at the time. Now after last nights victory, the Canucks are 3 unbeaten and on a very good run. I also have £5 on them to win the Stanley Cup. What are the chances of this happening? Thanks.
Continue ReadingNHL's Hardest Slapshot: Five Defensive Gunners Who Give Goalies Grief!
Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion was the innovator, Bobby Hull was the world-record holder, and Al MacInnis was the master of consistency, winning seven hardest shot competitions. Over the years, many NHL players have been known for their blistering shots. I've compiled a list of five defensemen for 2010 that goalies around the league fear. Begin Slideshow
Continue ReadingNHL Buzz: Thursday, August 19th
The Florida Panthers are among the teams interested, it has basically been confirmed by their GM Dale Tallon. In an interview with NHL.com regarding Niemi he said "Do I have interest in him? We have any player with his history, that is a champion. We're open for business 24-7," said Tallon. It is believed the Capitals and Sharks are also interested. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province ...
Continue ReadingSan Jose Sharks: Possible Ways To Fill Looming Defensive Hole
Hindsight is a funny thing because it can cause the most solid of choices seem weak and incorrect after the fact has occured. Take for example the San Jose Sharks offseason thus far, where many of Doug Wilson's choices can be second guessed in hindsight. ( See Marty Turco contract, Andy Sutton, Antti Niemi ) Despite the fact that some of us pine to rewind the clock, the fact is that a ...
Continue ReadingCheck out your online options: Lions, NFL pools and Canucks
(Alert to footie fans: we're running the season schedule in Friday's Province Sports.) And our readers react strongly to Jason Botchford's Roberto Luongo ...
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