Vancouver trades for experience in Smolinski, Sopel
The Vancouver Canucks acquired center Bryan Smolinski from Chicago and defenseman Brent Sopel from Los Angeles in separate trades on Monday.
View ArticleBlue Jackets edge Canucks for team-record sixth straight home win
Jason Chimera scored a second-period goal and Pascal Leclaire made it stand up with 25 saves as the Blue Jackets edged the Canucks 3-2 and set a franchise record with their sixth straight home win.
View ArticleNHL draft 2010 - Re-examining the loaded 2003 NHL draft
Watching the playoffs, you can't help but notice the impact of the 2003 draft. Already, it stands among the best classes in league history. I thought ...
View ArticleRoberto Luongo, Canucks shut out slumping Devils
Raffi Torres and Ryan Kesler staked Vancouver to a two-goal lead early in the second period, and Roberto Luongo made 30 saves in the Canucks' 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.
View ArticleRed-hot Canucks handle Blue Jackets to reach 50 wins for first time
Chris Higgins had a two goals and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday to reach 50 victories for the first time in their 40-year history.
View ArticleCanucks end club's finest regular season with OT win over Flames
Christian Ehrhoff scored at 2:31 of overtime and the playoff-bound Vancouver Canucks wrapped up the best regular season in franchise history with a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
View ArticleNHL: ESPN The Magazine's 2010-11 Vancouver Canucks season preview
The Vancouver Canucks could well become the best team in the NHL this season. Our projections already show them atop the Western Conference.
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins among teams best-suited for 3-on-3 overtime - NHL
Which teams are best-suited for 3-on-3 overtime this season? Which teams look like they'll struggle? We project each team's two lines, then rank them 1-30.
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