Eighteen games into the 2013 season, the Vancouver Canucks have shown me two things so far that are of great relief and yet deep concern as a fan of this hockey club. When on their game, they are every bit as lethal and deserving of being regarded as one of the league’s best teams, and [...]
Ryan Kesler: Photo: CBC.ca The record may only be 0-1-1 in the two games since Ryan Kesler made his much anticipated 2013 Vancouver Canucks debut, coming off of shoulder and wrist injuries, yet the effect he has already had and will continue to make is significant to the Canucks and their aspirations of chasing Lord [...]
Dear Southsiders: On Tuesday night, you made your presence known at Rogers Arena. The ‘shrine’ of the Vancouver Canucks. That other Vancouver based team that seems to get a lot of press and attention in this city. That night, you brought your brand of cheer and support that we, the fans at Rogers Arena, are [...]
Jannik Hansen – Jordan Schroeder – Mason Raymond, what a line, what speed, what pluck! HanShrayRay (for lack of a better, more officious nickname, that’s not as sexy as West Coast Express but…) added hustle, speed, and the game winning goal. “They played with skill, speed and grit,” said Coach Alain Vigneault during the post-game [...]
Great that the Canucks are winning; but disturbing is the execution. While the points are beginning to add-up, and the Canucks are getting the necessary wins to lead the Northwest division (again), the manner of execution leaves one wondering if the offense and defense are not overly relying on our hot goalie tandem. For starters, [...]
