Glass back in Vancouver, after choosing Penguins over Canucks
Interesting to see Tanner Glass joining several of his ex-teammates for skates at UBC. Glass is buying a condo in Yaletown only three months after choosing to sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins instead...
View ArticleCanucks Trade Deadline History – A loving tribute
It’s almost trade deadline day in the NHL, which means fans around the league are holding their breath, waiting to see what their favorite team is going to do. Will they stock up for a playoff run?...
View ArticleJohn Tortorella: “Did I want to leave? No. I was told to leave and I left....
Head coach John Tortorella met with the New York media Thursday morning. (Province Files.) John Tortorella chatted amiably with several members of the New York media after his morning skate press...
View ArticleCanucks centre Jordan Schroeder on crutches, in boot; sidelined for three weeks
Jordan Schroeder was on crutches and had a moon boot on his left foot Thursday morning at Rogers Arena. (Getty Images via National Hockey League). Vancouver Canucks centre Jordan Schroeder was wearing...
View ArticleJannik Hansen: “It doesn’t matter to us. We don’t care who’s in the other...
Jannik Hansen says the players weren’t getting caught up in all the coach questions Thursday. (Getty Images via National Hockey League). There were plenty of questions in the Vancouver Canucks dressing...
View ArticleLike their Canuck counterparts, Ranger players say they aren’t talking about...
Ryan McDonagh of the Rangers battles with Brad Marchand of the Bruins. (Getty Images.) The New York Rangers’ dressing room Thursday morning sounded a lot like the Vancouver Canucks’ one when it came to...
View ArticleFrom the Rafters: Rangers at Canucks (5-0 Canucks)
- Alain Vigneault’s New York Rangers were in town to visit John Tortorella’s Canucks, which means 90% of the stories written today were about the creepy Wife Swap-esque thing the two organizations have...
View ArticleNew Canuck Zac Dalpe has B.C. history, coming from his time with the...
Zac Dalpe played in the BCHL with the Penticton Vees. (Carolina Hurricanes.) Zac Dalpe is new to the Vancouver Canucks, but certainly not new to hockey in B.C. Dalpe, a trade pick-up on Saturday from...
View ArticleJohn Tortorella: ‘I know you’re probably going to ask about 15 questions...
John Tortorella tried to downplay the shot-block injuries Saturday. (Province files.) John Tortorella did his best to block the shot-block brouhaha. “I know you’re probably going to ask about 15...
View ArticleCory Schneider hoping to “move on,” from Canuck goalie saga after his first...
Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo having a laugh as teammates. (Province files.) Cory Schneider isn’t splitting net time with Roberto Luongo any more. He did borrow John Tortorella’s podium Tuesday...
View ArticleHat trick: Fleury could copy Price, Martin among Pens to watch and what did...
Marco Sturm — remember him? — tries to sneak one past Marc-Andre Fleury the last time the Canucks and Penguins met, which was Oct. 6, 2011. (Getty Images photo.) Steve Ewen is up bright and early to...
View ArticleAndrew Alberts draws in for injured Alex Edler, but will Chris Tanev eat up...
Andrew Alberts gets back into the lineup in the wake of Alex Edler’s knee injury. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) Chris Tanev is eighth on the Vancouver Canucks in ice time on the season,...
View ArticleHat Trick: Talking Thornton’s suspension, Rask’s health, Kassian’s challenges
Canuck fans are hoping that Zack Kassian raise his hand when it comes time to answer the challenges of the Bruins. (Province Files.) Here are three thoughts on the Boston Bruins’ visit to the Vancouver...
View ArticleEddie Lack has Canuck goalie reins, but does someone else have his Twitter...
Eddie Lack was wondering if one of the Sedins had snuck on his Twitter account.(Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images). Maybe Eddie Lack sleep tweets? The Vancouver Canucks netminder came into...
View ArticleJohn Tortorella thinks Dan Hamhuis should get shot with Team Canada for Sochi
Dan Hamhuis deserves a spot on the Canadian Olympic team, says Canuck coach John Tortorella. (Getty Images via National Hockey League). John Tortorella hopes that the improving play of Dan Hamhuis...
View ArticleTortorella pumps the tires of current grinder Sestito and former sniper St....
Tom Sestito drew praise from Canucks coach John Tortorella Wednesday. (Getty Images.) John Tortorella was a quote machine yet again Wednesday morning. In his regular morning-skate address to the media...
View ArticleWeise, Booth get time in press box as Canucks look to right ship against Pens
Dale Weise will be a healthy scratch for Vancouver’s game with Pittsburgh, along with David Booth. (Getty Images via National Hockey League). The Vancouver Canucks are struggling defensively and Dale...
View ArticleThe story of Billy Blase, the back-up that almost was for the Canucks
Canucks head coach John Tortorella was wondering what might have been with Billy Blase backing up. (Province Files.) Billy Blase would have been thrilled to wear a Vancouver Canucks jersey. Instead,...
View ArticleAlex Burrows hopes to be back in the Canucks line-up next week
Alex Burrows hopes to be back in the Canuck line-up next week. (Getty Images via National Hockey League). Vancouver Canucks fans will have wait a while longer for Alex Burrows. After the morning skate...
View ArticleNew Giants winger Dominik Volek turns to former Vancouver star Michal Repik...
Giants coach Don Hay goes over schemes with new winger Dom Volek. (Vancouver Giants photo.) New left winger Dominik Volek says that he wants to play his 20-year-old season next year in the pro ranks,...
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