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NHL: Five burning Northwest Division questions Tue Sep  7 12:25:55 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks plowed through the Northwest Division with a 15-7-2 mark en route to the third best record in the Western Conference last season. However, their regular season success did not translate to the playoffs, as they fell in the conference semifinals for the second time in the last three years. Putting the puck in the net was the least of the Canucks' worries, as the team finished with a second-place finish to the Washington Capitals in goals
Kovalchuk pact approved; NHL-NHLPA adopt rules for long-term deals Sat Sep  4 04:39:36 2010 EST
likely be the last of its kind. To that end, the two entities also announced that the league will terminate its circumvention investigations into the contracts signed in 2009 by Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks, Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks, Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins and Chris Pronger of the Philadelphia Flyers. "We are pleased to finalize an agreement which ends the league's circumvention investigations and also establishes rules on long-term contracts that will provid
NHL: Five burning Central Division questions Mon Aug 30 11:10:22 2010 EST
development will decide Detroit's fate once the postseason begins. WILL NASHVILLE IMPROVE ENOUGH DEFENSIVELY? Dan Hamhuis was a major contributor to the Predators defense for six solid seasons. The defenseman will now ply his trade with the Vancouver Canucks after signing a six-year deal this past July 1. Nashville relied heavily on its top four defensemen more so than any other team in the league, as all four ranked in the top 50 players in terms of even- strength minutes. The loss of Hamhuis
Canucks sign Torres Wed Aug 25 11:14:26 2010 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks have added depth to their roster by signing Raffi Torres. TSN of Canada reported on Wednesday that the left winger was given a one-year contract worth $1 million. Torres, 28, split the 2009-10 campaign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres, registering 19 goals and 36 points in 74 games. For his career, the Ontario native has 98 goals and 84 assists in 432 games with the New York Islanders, Edmonton, Columbus and Buffalo. Torres w
Lightning name Tod Leiweke CEO Mon Jul 26 14:07:41 2010 EST
awks and president of Vulcan Sports, providing oversight of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and Major League Soccer's Seattle franchise. Additionally, Leiweke has NHL front office experience, having been the executive vice president of the Vancouver Canucks and president of the Minnesota Wild. "Jeff, Steve [Yzerman, the team's general manager] and I all believe that we can build a Lightning organization that will bring back the winning and pride to the entire Tampa Bay community," Leiweke said
Canucks sign LW Raymond to two-year deal Mon Jul 26 12:44:54 2010 EST
Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks on Monday avoided arbitration with Mason Raymond, signing the left winger to a two-year contract. Raymond, 24, enjoyed a breakout season in 2009-10, setting personal bests in goals (25) and assists (28) while appearing in all 82 games. According to TSN Canada, Raymond will earn $2.5 million in this upcoming season and $2.6 million in 2011-12. Originally selected by the Canucks in the second round (51st overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft,
Canucks D Salo out with torn Achilles tendon Fri Jul 23 15:17:04 2010 EST
Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - Vancouver Canucks defenseman Sami Salo is out indefinitely after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. The Vancouver Sun reported on Friday that Salo was injured in his native Finland while playing a version of hockey called floorball, something which Salo has done every off-season of his professional career. The 35-year-old blueliner played in 68 games last season, tallying nine goals with 28 points, adding a goal and five assists in 12 playoff appearances. Since b
Canucks D Sami Salo tears Achilles' tendon Fri Jul 23 13:14:00 2010 EST

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -Vancouver Canucks defenseman Sami Salo has torn his Achilles' tendon and is out indefinitely.

The team said Friday that Salo was hurt ``while training'' and would not comment further. But a report in his native Finland says the 35-year-old was hurt while playing floor hockey and will be out at least three months.

Salo had nine goals and 28 points in 68 games last season and has been a key part of the power play and penalty kill in his seven years in Vanco

NHL veteran Keane won't return to Manitoba Tue Jul 20 10:09:41 2010 EST
Winnipeg, MB (Sports Network) - Long-time NHL forward Mike Keane won't return to the Manitoba Moose for the 2010-11 season. Manitoba, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, announced it won't renew the 43-year-old veteran's contract. Keane played 1,161 NHL games with Montreal, Colorado, the New York Rangers, Dallas, St. Louis and Vancouver from 1988 until 2004. He spent the past five seasons with Manitoba. The Winnipeg native was a member of Stanley Cup championship team
Canucks sign D O'Brien, three others Mon Jul 12 15:46:11 2010 EST
Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - The Vancouver Canucks on Monday announced the signing of defenseman Shane O'Brien. O'Brien, 26, had two goals and six assists with a plus-15 rating in 65 games for the Canucks last season. He has eight goals and 47 helpers over 299 career contests with Anaheim, Tampa Bay and Vancouver. The Canucks also signed forwards Tanner Glass and Alexandre Bolduc and goaltender Tyler Weiman.
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