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Friday Night Fights: Burke vs Gillis, Gallagher vs Suitor

October 2, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Rumours, Special Feature

The all holier than though Brian Burke is at it again. In a video posted on the Toronto Maple Leafs official website, Burke at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft tells the camera about a rumour he heard.

Drop the Puck!!!

October 1, 2009 Rob 1 Comment Special Feature

It’s finally here. Game 1 of the 2009-10 season and I’m going to say it. The Canucks are overrated. Not that I don’t think they have a good team, but this is getting ridiculous.

Vigneault Signs Extension

September 24, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Signing

The Canucks have just announced that Alain Vigneault has signed a three year contract extension. The contract takes him through the 2012-13 season.

What To Do About Hodgson?

September 23, 2009 Rob 4 Comments Special Feature

Will we be seeing Cody Hodgson in Canuck blue this season or will the people of Brampton be seeing him back in one of those snazzy green Brampton Battalion jerseys? That’s the decision that Mike Gillis and Alain Vigneault are trying to make and fans of the Canucks are debating. Yesterday I theorized that Hodgson would be sent back to junior.

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.

Canucks Reportedly Re-Sign Luongo

August 31, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Bandwagon Douchebaggery, Signing

According to Sportsnet, the Canucks have re-signed franchise player and team captain Roberto Luongo. Apparently the term and salary have been agreed upon, so only minor details remain to be worked out. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to Canucks fans, but it’s definitely great news. Remember all those bandwagon douchebags calling for the Canucks to trade Luongo after the Canucks were bounced in the 2nd round by Chicago? Luckily Mike Gillis isn’t smoking the same thing they were, and realizes the value of a top goalie.

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).

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.

Mike Gillis' Search For a "Puck Moving Defenceman"

August 9, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Rumours

He’s out there somewhere… isn’t he? It seems ever since Ed Jovanovski signed with the Phoenix Coyotes three summers ago, the Canucks have been trying to find a “puck moving defenceman” (that’s the buzz word of the year for Canucks fans) that can make a good first pass and run the power play.

Contracts, Arbitration and Speculation!

July 10, 2009 Rob 0 Comments Rumours

When you look at the Canucks payroll right now, one thing is clear: something has to give. If Michael Grabner and Cody Hodgson are ready for the NHL this season, then Mike Gillis currently has 15 potential NHL forwards. When you consider that most teams carry 14 or fewer forwards, then yes, something has to give.

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