2010 2011 Vancouver Canucks Discussion Thread

[gusman]

Here we are again...Vancouver Canucks on its 40th Season...Hope the prediction is right as the Canucks is considered one of this year contender for Stanley Cup

[gusman]

from nhl.com

Canucks name Henrik Sedin as captain

The Vancouver Canucks named center Henrik Sedin, last season's NHL scoring leader and MVP, as the 13th captain in team history. The announcement camp just before Saturday night's season-opener against the Los Angeles Kings.

"Henrik Sedin embodies the principles of this organization and all of the qualities of a leader through his honesty, integrity and discipline," GM Mike Gillis said. "Henrik is an exemplary leader who inspires teammates with a work ethic and desire to continually evolve his game. We are proud to name him as team Captain."

Sedin will be supported by Daniel Sedin, Ryan Kesler, Kevin Bieksa and Manny Malhotra in their roles as alternate captains.

Previous Canucks captains include Orland Kurtenbach, Stan Smyl, Trevor Linden, Mark Messier, Markus Naslund -- and goaltender Roberto Luongo, who gave up the "C" during the summer.

"I am truly honored to be named Captain of the Vancouver Canucks," Sedin said in a statement. "I have great respect for the captains who led the team before me and feel privileged to know them or have played alongside them during their careers as Canucks. With the support of Daniel, Ryan, Kevin and Manny I look forward to leading this team."

Sedin enters his 10th NHL season and has played his entire career as a Canuck since being selected by Vancouver third overall in the 1999 Entry Draft. In 2009-10 Sedin enjoyed a milestone season capturing the Art Ross Trophy as the League scoring leader with 112 points (29 goals, 83 assists) and the Hart Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the NHL. Sedin became the first player in franchise history to win the NHL scoring title, setting a new club record for most points and assists recorded in one season.

Sedin ranks fourth all-time in scoring with 572 points (138 goals, 434 assists) in 728 games. His 434 assists rank first in franchise history, and his 728 career games are sixth. He has represented Sweden at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympic Games, winning gold in Turin, Italy, in 2006.

[chad1976]

good luck nuck head lol.wait another:stop: 40 years lol

[gusman]

First game, Canucks lost to Kings in shootout

[gusman]

Associated Press

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Daniel Sedin scored his second goal of the game with 5:08 left and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Monday night.

Twin brother Henrik Sedin and linemate Mikael Samuelsson each had two assists, and Roberto Luongo made 41 saves as the Canucks bounced back from a shootout loss to Los Angeles in their first game on Saturday.

After opening the scoring on a short rebound in the first period, Daniel put the Canucks ahead again on a late scramble. Tomas Vokoun made an amazing headfirst dive save at one side of the net, but the puck squirted out the other side and this time it was Daniel lunging forward to knock it over the goal line.

Rostislav Olesz scored, and Vokoun finished with 33 saves for the Panthers, who opened the season with a loss in Edmonton on Sunday.

Vokoun, who only stopped 10 of 13 shots in Edmonton, had to be sharp early, stopping Kevin Bieksa on tip-in tight and Guillaume Desbiens on a breakaway in the opening 90 seconds. He made a handful of good saves in the second to keep it close, including a sliding 2-on-1 stop on Henrik Sedin, and Olesz tied it on a harmless looking play with 38 seconds left in the period.

Olesz just threw the puck at the net from the high sideboards and it went off a pair of Canucks - first the stick of Samuelsson and then the skate of Alex Edler - and past a surprised Luongo.

Luongo kept it tied with a sprawling left pad save off Shawn Matthias from the slot with 7:30 left, and made a nice pokecheck on David Booth in tight in the final minutes to preserve the win.

The Canucks didn't have a power play, while the Panthers were 0 for 3.

Notes: Canucks C Alex Bolduc sprained his ankle in the first game and was replaced on the fourth line by Jeff Tambellini, the son of Edmonton GM Steve Tambellini. Panthers LW Darcy Hordichuk played against his old team just five days after being traded away by the Canucks, but the tough guy hasn't even been to Florida yet. He joined the team in Edmonton for the first game Sunday. It was also the first game against their old teams for Canucks D Keith Ballard and Florida RW Steve Bernier, who were part of a five-player trade in June.

[steele420]

Go nucks go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gusman]

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[sleddy2008]

Well Gus another win in the bag !!!!!!The boys are rolling ,lets hope this is our time after 40 years.I know it's early but if the injury bug stays away I gotta a good feeling...........:yeaah:

[gusman]

Well Gus another win in the bag !!!!!!The boys are rolling ,lets hope this is our time after 40 years.I know it's early but if the injury bug stays away I gotta a good feeling...........:yeaah:

yep..9-1-1 on their last 11...the hottest team in the league at the moment.

[gusman]

at 6this time, even their points is only 51, they have the best point percentage sitting in #1..
.708 %
/http://www.nhl.com/ice/teamstats.htm?fetchKey=20112ALLAAAAll&sort=pointPctg&viewName=summary

[chuck]

the canucks are rolling for sure. have developed quite nicely over the last few years. definately canada's best chance to bring home lord stanley.

[gusman]

the canucks are rolling for sure. have developed quite nicely over the last few years. definately canada's best chance to bring home lord stanley.

from what I'm seeing and the way they played, they have the best Canucks line-up..from first line to fourth line

[gusman]

another first on rank in tsn.ca's power rankings
/http://www.tsn.ca/fantasy_news/rankings/nhl/

[gusman]

and they're #1 right now in the league in points

[gusman]

Being a canucks fan, I liked their statistics....January 8

#1 in total points = 59 (#2 is Detroit = 57)
#1 in total wins = 27 ...(#2 is Detroit and Pittsburgh = 26)
#1 in Point Percentage = .738% (#2 is Det = .695
#1 in Goals Per Game = 3.48 (#2 is Det = 3.46)
#5 in Goals against per game = 2.38 (#1 is Boston = 2.13
#4 in 5 ON 5 GOALS FOR/AGAINST RATIO = 1.34 (#1 is PHI = 1.44
#1 in POWER PLAY % = 25.2% (#2 is Chi = 24.8
#3 in PENALTY KILL % = 85.7% (#1 is Pit = 87.6
#1 in FACEOFF WIN PERCENTAGE = 56.5% (#2 is San Jose = 53.5

WTG Canucks.

Go Canucks Go!:yeaah:

[gusman]

Canucks again!
Canucks roll to 6-0 victory in Phoenix

[gusman]

Canucks in 5..

[gusman]

2 - 0..

14 more

[whiteheather]

one game at a time.......today's game in Chicago should be good, hopefully we take at least one in chicago, then knock them out at home.. canucks in 5................................

[whiteheather]

i can see how this game is going to go, with a bad call by the ref, it cost van a goal....the penalty should have been to chicago for a perfect dive......................but no worries. we shall prevail........you can beat the player, but you cant beat bad ref'swell we prevailed and won it...now 3-0 to Vancouver......the Hawks are worn out............

[gusman]

13 more to cup

[scatterprose]

Canucks are going to sweepity sweeep the series!! Down with the REFHAWKS or has Lahey would say "****hawks"

[whiteheather]

now we have to wait and see what smiling Bettman and his cronies give Torries, sure it was a hit. not once but twice. it was not a hit to blantantly injure......and Seabrook did play the next shift after the first hit..... i feel the 2 minutes should suffice........................but lets wait and see.....................yes the Hawks are beat, they may make a final comeback for one game then let Vancouver finish them off in Vancouver........................but chicago would suit me lol............................one day and one game at a time.........................

[Night Prowler]

there's a reason that the Sabres let Torres go.......go figure......:D

[whiteheather]

you could be right...then again.........

[mclovin]

Well looks like 3 more games and Chicago will have Vancouver golfing :D

[chuck]

Well looks like 3 more games and Chicago will have Vancouver golfing :D

lol..yeah..looks like the hawks ain't done playing hockey quite....... just yet!

[sleddy2008]

You guys are funny LOL.If Chicago comes back then I'm done but I think we will see a very different team tomorrow night.As Guss said Nucks in 5!!!!!!!!!

[gusman]

You guys are funny LOL.If Chicago comes back then I'm done but I think we will see a very different team tomorrow night.As Guss said Nucks in 5!!!!!!!!!

that's my prediction.....

[gusman]

well, 2 more games left and canucks still has the advantage, 3 -2....

Go Canucks go!

[sleddy2008]

well, 2 more games left and canucks still has the advantage, 3 -2....

Go Canucks go!

Glad you're optimistic Gus.Man I am so pissed off right now,where are the Sedins?No heart tonight totally playing soft and Lou geeezzz .

[gusman]

hopefully the 2 days break will give them more energy this coming Sunday for game 6

[sleddy2008]

hopefully the 2 days break will give them more energy this coming Sunday for game 6

Lets hope.......I'm getting so freakin tired of saying oh well maybe next year :(

[sleddy2008]

Maybe they where looking too far ahead and lost their focus.

[The Cobra]

Maybe they where looking too far ahead and lost their focus.

or maybe Luongo is just hitting his April/May stride????? You gotta know the fans in Chicago will be all over him with the Bronx cheer ...LUOOOOOOOOOOOOOser. Gonna be rough nite in Chitown for the Canucks.

[The Cobra]

Lets hope.......I'm getting so freakin tired of saying oh well maybe next year :(

Don`t feel too bad pal------------------------you could be a Leaf fan like me and have "next year" tatooed in your brain. LMAO

[kenkell1]

I too am pissed off at the Canucks!!
They need to send LUANGO to the Manitoba Moose because he is far from worthy of even being in the NHL and leave Cory Schneider in net!
Luango looked like a total bufoon last night and is lucky I wasn't in the crowd or I would have thrown a damn salmon at him lol.

[The Cobra]

I too am pissed off at the Canucks!!
They need to send LUANGO to the Manitoba Moose because he is far from worthy of even being in the NHL and leave Cory Schneider in net!
Luango looked like a total bufoon last night and is lucky I wasn't in the crowd or I would have thrown a damn salmon at him lol.

Yep I`ve been saying it for years and it`s worth repeating....Luongo is the Big O......Overpaid-Overrated-Overhyped.

[gusman]

or maybe Luongo is just hitting his April/May stride????? You gotta know the fans in Chicago will be all over him with the Bronx cheer ...LUOOOOOOOOOOOOOser. Gonna be rough nite in Chitown for the Canucks.

that is if Canucks can't score..Once they score, they will be quiet...

[The Cobra]

that is if Canucks can't score..Once they score, they will be quiet...

Not if they get outscored-----------"Defense Wins Championships"......Chicago will be one noisy building. It`ll be a great nite.

[gusman]

So noisy around here in the neighborhood......

[Tweaked]

OMG they did it Alex the Great came through

[mtheguy]

He's breathing a sigh of relief...lol...Takes that penalty..sits white knuckled for 2 mins...then jumps on and scores....With that kind of extreme highs and lows... (scores 1st goal)...Exreme low as Hawks tie it and he takes a penalty in OT...Then super high as he scores series winning goal....That boy is going to need some serious therapy...lol...I have to admit when Toews scored that tying goal I thought for sure it was all she wrote...That game should have been a blowout if not for Hawks rookie goalie...I couldn't believe some of those stops...man-o-man....

[sleddy2008]

What a game,maybe now the boys will learn not to take their foot off the gas.........Bring on the Predators Go Canucks...........

[gusman]

13 more to cup

11 more.......

[gusman]

midway to the Stanley Cup..woohoo!!!

8 more to go..

[gusman]

4 more to go...

stanley Cup coming soon

[gusman]

Canucks to host Eastern Conference champion Wednesday, June 1.

http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=563881

NEW YORK – The National Hockey League announced today the schedule for the 2011 Stanley Cup Final between the Western Conference champion Vancouver Canucks and the eventual Eastern Conference champion. The Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning are tied 3-3 in the Eastern Conference Final. Game 7 is Friday at 8 p.m. (VERSUS, CBC, RDS) to determine which team will face the Canucks for the Stanley Cup.

Based on their superior regular-season performance, the Canucks will host Games One and Two of the Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games Five and Seven, if necessary. Games Three and Four will be hosted by the Eastern Conference champion, as well as game Six, if necessary.

NBC will telecast Games One and Two and, if necessary, Games Five through Seven of the best-of-seven series in the U.S., while VERSUS will broadcast Games Three and Four. In Canada, CBC and RDS will provide coverage for the entire series. All games also will be carried in the Vancouver region on TEAM Radio (1040 and 1410 AM) and nationally on Sirius XM Satellite Radio.

NHL Network, the League's 24-hour, all-access pass to the most comprehensive hockey coverage, will feature special programming surrounding the Stanley Cup Final. NHL.com will continue to provide extensive digital coverage.

2011 Stanley Cup Final Schedule

Game 1: Wed., June 1 5:00 p.m. Eastern Conference Champ. at Vancouver CBC, NBC, RDS

Game 2: Sat., June 4 5:00 p.m. Eastern Conference Champ. at Vancouver CBC, NBC, RDS

Game 3: Mon., June 6 5:00 p.m. Vancouver at Eastern Conference Champ. VERSUS, CBC, RDS

Game 4: Wed., June 8 5:00 p.m. Vancouver at Eastern Conference Champ. VERSUS, CBC, RDS

*Game 5: Fri., June 10 5:00 p.m. Eastern Conference Champ. at Vancouver CBC, NBC, RDS

*Game 6: Mon., June 13 5:00 p.m. Vancouver at Eastern Conference Champ. NBC, CBC, RDS

*Game 7: Wed., June 15 5:00 p.m. Eastern Conference Champ. at Vancouver CBC, NBC, RDS

* - If necessary
All times listed are Pacific Time

[surfinisfun]

And now we wait.......

Lets see who comes out of the east. I'm hoping Boston.

The team that makes it to face the Canucks.......Eat your wheaties.lol

[kenkell1]

Neither Tampa nor the Bruins have what it takes to beat the Canucks this year and it will be a 4 game sweep with the Canucks winning the cup for the very first time.
2011 is their year ;)

[nada233]

I wish they can do it ,the way I look at it ,we only only 6 teams on the nhl,and the rest all based on usa,is like David and Goliath and for a canadian team to have make it that far out of 26 based in the usa and 6 in canada,speaks by itself,we deserve to be more proud of the number we have representing the sport and now in the finals I would say here is a wave to them go canucks go,lets show the rest of the nhl what we are made of,lol,beside most of the players playing accross the border are made in canada.

[gusman]

#13.....3 to go!:yeaah::bounce::skate::cheers2::trophy::party:: cor:

[whiteheather]

tonights game was anyone's, it was a goaltenders game, and Vancouver won........3 more wins and Lord Stanley will be the Canucks, however 1 game at a time, and of course Go Canucks

[gusman]

Go Canucks Go next year..

it's great to have come this far...

[chuck]

Go Canucks Go next year..

it's great to have come this far...

exactly gus!!

congrats to the VANCOUVER CANUCKS!!

it is not a simple nor easy task to achieve what they did this year. it is a very tough league, and the vancouver team and there fans should hold there head high, as they are a highly respected team and one to be not taken for granted when it comes to playing this game of hockey!

[chicot60]

In honour of the new NHL season starting, Tim Horton's is coming out with a new drink called the Vancouver.


Unfortunately it comes with no cup.

[kenkell1]

In honour of the new NHL season starting, Tim Horton's is coming out with a new drink called the Vancouver.


Unfortunately it comes with no cup.


hahahaha now that is funny.