Posts Tagged Vancouver

  • Roberto Luongo: Why He Could Land the Vancouver Canucks a Star Player in a Trade

    Ever since the Vancouver Canucks were eliminated from the 2012 NHL Playoffs, the trade rumours have been swirling around Roberto Luongo faster than you can say “goaltending controversy.” As good as Luongo has been and as much as he’s meant to the Canucks organization over the last ...

  • Vancouver Canucks’ Offseason Blueprint for Change, Part 5

    Following the first-round loss for the Vancouver Canucks on April 22, there were rumors suggesting it is time for head coach Alain Vigneault to go.In this segment, I will analyze the situation that exists in Vancouver to see which direction is optimal for the Canucks.To begin our discussion, please ...

  • NHL Playoffs 2012: Should Cory Schneider Be Vancouver Canucks’ Goalie Next Year?

    Simply put, yes. Cory Schneider must be the starting goalie for the Canucks next season.  About two months ago, I wrote an article highlighting five reasons why Cory Schneider is more valuable than Roberto Luongo.  Since then, we have seen the goalie tandem lead the Canucks to a secon...

  • Key Problems Forced Vancouver Canucks out of Contention in 2011-12 Season

    The Vancouver Canucks finished a very disappointing season on Sunday, April 22. The team finished its season in the Stanley Cup finals a year ago, and suddenly finds itself with a very long summer. What happened to the team this season?There are several problems that occurred that became the Canucks...

  • Vancouver Canucks Buzz: Game 5 Preview and Lineup Projections

    The Los Angeles Kings visit Rogers Arena on Sunday evening hoping to oust the 2011 Stanley Cup finalists and reigning President's Trophy winners from the first round of the playoffs. Heading into Game 5, the Kings lead the series 3-1, and Game 5 marks their second opportunity to advance to the secon...

  • Vancouver Canucks: Kevin Bieksa Pranks a Reporter Who Thinks He’s Ryan Kesler!

    The L.A. Kings may be leading the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 in their best-of-seven first-round series in the 2012 NHL playoffs, but you can score one for the Canucks in the interview prank department after Kevin Bieksa put one over on Mike Dunsmore of FOX Sports Radio Los Angeles. Dunsmore decided to in...

  • What the Vancouver Canucks Are Saying About Goaltending Situation

    On Thursday and Friday, the Vancouver Canucks spoke candidly about two topics: Cory Schneider is the starting goalie right now, and they are preparing to win Game 5 at 5:00 p.m. PST. I will let you hear from associate coach Rick Bowness, head coach Alain Vigneault, goalie Roberto Luongo, Cory Schnei...

  • NHL Playoffs 2012: Grading Daniel Sedin’s Return for the Vancouver Canucks

    Daniel Sedin returned to the Vancouver Canucks' lineup on Wednesday, exactly four weeks after getting rocked for a concussion by Duncan Keith.There were lots of questions about whether or not he was really ready, or if this was a desperation move by a Presidents' Trophy winner finding themselves dow...

«
»