September 2010
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Much Ado About Nothing
Some have asked why is it so quiet at this blog? You know, training camp is almost over. The local media is buzzing with all kinds of stimulating musings - who gets the final starting 6 defensemen spot (SOB or Alberts, Alberts?), will another Canuck prodigal son make his return (and we’re not talking about Jeff Tambellini), where will Cody Hodgson start the season, why does Keith Ballard...
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Getting Gouged
Here at CC, we would prefer to restrict our writing about the Canucks to hockey matters only. Though we are more than qualified to rant about the business aspects, no one wants to really read about that crap. But after having had to endure a couple of home ice exhibition games at regular freight, it’s time for a little righteous indignation.
In recent years the prices of a Canucks’...
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Split Squad, Unanimous Decision
We promise to not offer up blow-by-blows of every exhibition game encounter. But since we were present for the back end of last night’s split squad action (that the Canucks had the nerve to offer up to season ticket holders at full price), we will provide some of our typically critical commentary.
Yes, the Canucks failed to beat the Flames in either end of the simultaneous home and home...
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More Mo'
This, of course, is late news, but we find it an interesting discussion item - the potential return of Brendan Morrison, who has been invited to training camp on a tryout basis.
The invite may speak to the Canucks’ lack of faith in either Cody Hodgson or Jordan Schroeder to compete at the NHL level this season. Or it might just be a favour to a valued alumnus who needs some spark to keep...
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Hopelessly Waiting for Hodgson?
With no official word from either party as to the status of Canuck prized prospect Cody Hodgson, rumours continue to swirl. Some are now saying that Hodgson is, in fact, healthy to play, but is awaiting a trade.
In case you’re just joining the latest instalment of Cirque de Canuck, here’s the lowdown on the Hodgson chapter. As the first draft pick of the Gillis regime (and a 10th...
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Your Captain, Your Captain? [Poll]
While we’re certain that the Canucks captain replacement is already certain, let’s play along shall we? While those heading the organization seem to have a heavy disdain for the Vancouver media swarm, they seem to enjoy milking every opportunity to cue up the circus music. Though in this particular case, they would have likely been villified for having the replacement waiting in the...
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The End of the Tail that Wags the Dog (Revisited)
Back on July 5th, we proclaimed that Roberto Luongo’s reign as the straw that stirs the drink was over. From being thrown under the bus by Coach Vigneault during the Chicago series, to the announcement that Cory Schneider would be getting significant starts in the net, to the hiring of a full time goaltending coach to replace Luongo’s preferred consultant, it was clear that giving up...
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Great Expectations
Here we are on the eve of the Vancouver Canucks’ 40th training camp and, depending on who you believe, this will be a season to remember. A season to cherish. The year IT finally happens. Indeed, the hockey bible, “The Hockey News”, sees the Canucks as their pre-season favourite to take home the glory. Bookmakers have Vancouver at 9-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup (the best...
