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Forsberg Update: "Thanks But No Thanks"

November 16, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Free Agency

According to the Team 1040, Peter Forsberg has told the Canucks “Thanks but no thanks” in regards to him returning to the NHL. He will apparently return to pro hockey, but with Modo of the Swedish Elite League.

Hodgson Injury, Vigneault's Contract, Cloutier's Comeback and More!

September 8, 2009 Rob 1 Comment Free Agency, Rumours

Nice to see Cody Hodgson back on the ice this week at Canucks prospect camp. Hodgson injured his back from the 120+ games he played at the NHL exhibition/OHL regular season and playoffs/AHL playoffs and had surgery on it over the summer.

It's Official, Luongo Signs a 12 Year Deal!

September 2, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Free Agency, Signing

The Vancouver Canucks have just announced that Roberto Luongo has re-signed, to the tune of a 12-year deal!

D-men Bonanza! Schneider, Ehrhoff and Lukowich on Their Way to Vancouver

August 29, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Draft, Free Agency, Rumours, Signing, Uncategorized

Mike Gillis had a busy day on Friday, signing Mathieu Schneider and acquiring Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich in exchange for Daniel Rahimi and Canuckz.com favourite, Patrick White (that was sarcasm by the way).

Blast From the Past… Scatchard Attempts Comeback with Canucks

August 27, 2009 Rob 1 Comment Free Agency

In the latest development in what can now be considered an unusual career, the pride of Salmon Arm, Dave Scatchard will be trying out with the Canucks in training camp.

Reports Say Mathieu Schneider is Soon To Be a Canuck

August 24, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Free Agency, Rumours

Dan Murphy of Sportsnet is reporting that the Canucks are about to sign Mathieu Schneider. That’s a pretty reliable source, which could mean that Gillis has finally found his puck moving defenceman. I know he’s old, but at the right price (about $2 million per season lets say?), he’s a perfect fit.

Bertuzzi Back in Mo-town

August 19, 2009 Rob 1 Comment Free Agency

On Tuesday the Detroit Red Wings signed Todd Bertuzzi to a one year, $1.5 million deal. This is an interesting deal on a few fronts.

Canucks Re-sign Hansen

August 5, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Free Agency

The Canucks have re-signed RFA Jannik Hansen to a two-way deal worth $550,000.

Wellwood Back for Another Season… at $1.2 million

July 29, 2009 Rob 1 Comment Free Agency

While Wellwood’s salary/term has yet to be figured out, in an interview with the TEAM 1040, Wellwood’s agent said that he would be back in Vancouver. Apparently Wellwood’s demands were not high enough for the Canucks to walk away from.