Tag Archives: Vancouver Canucks

Round One Thoughts

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Hear the gnashing of teeth. See the flailing of arms. Feel the tension and taste the tears, because playoff hockey is here. Mere days into the NHL’s first round, and we’ve already seen blowouts — the Sidless Penguins handed John … Continue reading →

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EA Predicts a repeat

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

The frenzy that is the first round of the NHL playoffs is upon us — and if the first night is any indication, the theme is defense, defense, snore… I mean, defense. I mean, really. The last time we came out of … Continue reading →

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Episode 51: Habs, Ducks & Lacklustre Canucks

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Chris & Jason discuss the midseason surprises of the shortened 2013 NHL season, and wonder if the window has perhaps shut early on the Vancouver Canucks wündercore assembled by Mike Gillis & predecessors Brian Burke & Dave Nonis. They also … Continue reading →

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Somebody Approved This: Vancouver Millionaires

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Chris Withers

Jersey: The maroon jersey of the 1915 Stanley Cup champion Vancouver Millionaires. Years worn: 1911-1926 by the Millionaires. November 20, 2008 by the Vancouver Giants. March 16, 2013 by the Vancouver Canucks. Reaction: Almost unanimously positive. People like them some retro jerseys. Most … Continue reading →

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EA Predicts a 3-0 week for Vancouver Canucks

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

EA Predicts a 3-0 week for the Vancouver Canucks By Jake Hall It’s been a tough few weeks for Canucks fans. Injuries to stud Ryan Kesler and stalwart Kevin Bieksa, coupled with lacklustre play from the rest of the boys, … Continue reading →

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Canucks put on a ho-hum show in Minnesota

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Over the past two weeks, the Vancouver Canucks have offered up fair-to-middlin’ performances against opposition they should beat. They lost 3-2 to the Calgary Flames and 2-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, both teams that haven’t made the post-season since … Continue reading →

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Kevin Bieksa, Power Forward

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Down 2-1 seven minutes into the middle frame of a late February game in Dallas, the Vancouver Canucks turn to an offensive juggernaut to tie the game. He accepts a lead pass from Dan Hamhuis at full speed, crosses centre … Continue reading →

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Hockey Day in Canada good to YVR-based teams

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Hockey Day in Canada brought good things to Vancouver-area teams this year, as the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Giants, Abbotsford Heat, Simon Fraser University Clan and UBC Lady Thunderbirds all posted wins on Saturday, February 9. Acting as the exception to … Continue reading →

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Goalie controversy in Vancouver? Nah.

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

Coming into the 2013 season, Cory Schneider looked forward to his first action as an NHL starter. Halfway through his first game as the #1 guy in Vancouver — a game that was essentially a pre-season game, just with points … Continue reading →

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Alex Edler signs extension

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Jason Kurylo

The Vancouver Canucks signed Alex Edler to a six-year, $30-million contract extension on the eve of the shortened 2013 season, according to General Manager Mike Gillis. The move means two big things for the Canucks: 1) the team medical staff … Continue reading →

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