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Things That Make You Go Hmmm: Line Combos, Home Ice Disadvantage, and Pivotal Games

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Things That Make You Go Hmmm: Line Combos, Home Ice Disadvantage, and Pivotal Games

After an abbreviated season, the Vancouver Canucks opened up the postseason with a 3-1 loss to the visiting San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. Looking back at the game and looking ahead to the next one, there are a few Things That Make Me Go Hmmm: Searching for the Right Line Combinations The Canucks forwards simply did not create enough shots or scoring opportunities. This continues a trend of low-scoring games as the Canucks have not scored more than 3 goals in a game since their 4-2 win over Nashville on April 15. I must admit that I was a...

Canucks vs. Sharks First-Round Playoff Series Preview: A Tale of Two (Similar) Cities

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Canucks vs. Sharks First-Round Playoff Series Preview: A Tale of Two (Similar) Cities

On paper, the Vancouver Canucks probably couldn’t have drawn a better match-up in these first round of the NHL playoffs than the San Jose Sharks. Or maybe put it another way, at least they don’t have to play a 7-game series against a bigger, more physical St. Louis Blues team. The Canucks and the Sharks resemble each other in many ways. Both teams have veteran-laden rosters that have experienced a lot of regular season success. But also, save for an extended run or two, both teams have a history of crashing and burning in the postseason. Since the 2004 lockout,...

The Game According to Twitter: Canucks 2 at Oilers 7

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The Game According to Twitter: Canucks 2 at Oilers 7

But maybe not so surprising when you realize the Canucks played without their whole top line and their 3 of their top-4 defensemen. Heck, Derek Joslin, Cam Barker and Frankie Corrado all played about 19-20 minutes each. Those stats alone probably say it all.

The Game According to Twitter: Canucks 1 at Stars 5

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The Game According to Twitter: Canucks 1 at Stars 5

Against another potential playoff opponent, the Canucks collapsed once again last night. This time around, they allowed 4 goals in the third period and lost 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The forwards were bad, and the defense was especially bad. Get well soon, Kevin Bieksa and Chris Tanev. We need you back. Barker… useless as tits on a bull. #Canucks #TGATT — Bruce Ng (@transcendwebs) April 19, 2013

CHB’s Top 10 Reasons Why Playing Centre is Better Than Playing on the Wing

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CHB’s Top 10 Reasons Why Playing Centre is Better Than Playing on the Wing

In an effort to create more offense (or in an effort to maintain his reputation as a chronic line juggler), Canucks’ coach Alain Vigneault made news by putting Ryan Kesler on the wing alongside recently-acquired centreman Derek Roy in practice. While I was looking forward to seeing them play together, many Canucks fans were up in arms at the move, citing Kesler’s preference to play in the middle and the potential of unbalanced forward lines (from a scoring perspective). By game time, all was right with the world as Kesler took his centre position back while Roy was the one...

Clay’s Canucks Commentary: Welcome Back, Ryan Kesler

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Clay’s Canucks Commentary: Welcome Back, Ryan Kesler

In my first Clay’s Canucks Commentary since my trip to Rome 3 weeks ago, I look at Vancouver’s 2-0 win over Phoenix at Rogers Arena and in particular the return of Ryan Kesler. Kesler returned to the line-up after missing 19 games and he made an immediate impact by scoring the game-winning goal just 7 minutes in. Kesler’s return, coupled with the acquisition of Derek Roy at the trade deadline, bolsters the Canucks down the middle and gives some much needed strength and firepower to the forward group overall.    

The Game According to Twitter: Canucks 4 vs. Oilers 0

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The Game According to Twitter: Canucks 4 vs. Oilers 0

It really was an entertaining game. A 4-0 win against a streaking divisional rival, some big plays, big goals… and a return visit by the most exciting player to ever put on a Canucks jersey, Pavel Bure. Here’s the game in your tweets.

Photoshop Fun: Welcome to Vancouver, Mr. Roy!

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Photoshop Fun: Welcome to Vancouver, Mr. Roy!

(@cherry_grant is new to CHB and will be sharing with us her Canucks or NHL-themed photos, photoshops and comics.) I, for one, am particularly stoked to see that Roy has joined the Canucks!

You Be The Judge: Canucks Acquire Derek Roy From Dallas Stars

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You Be The Judge: Canucks Acquire Derek Roy From Dallas Stars

Not that GM Mike Gillis needed to be reminded of the Canucks’ lack of depth at center, but just to be sure, it was put in plain view in their 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks last night. Alain Vigneault tried Alex Burrows, Chris Higgins and his pack of gum at center. Even Henrik Sedin took some defensive zone faceoffs, which, if you’re aware of the team’s use of zone starts, flies in the face of their *ahem* process.

Out of Town Notebook: Caps The Contender That Never Was

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Out of Town Notebook: Caps The Contender That Never Was

One game does not represent an entire NHL season.   But Washington’s 5-0 loss to Carolina Monday night was another of the growing number of nails being hammered into the coffin laying rest to the Washington Capitals – 2011-12 edition. Make no mistake, this Washington team is taking after Monty Python’s dead parrot – it’s bereft of life, destined to rest in peace. And to think just 24 months ago this was a team destined to transform and dominate the NHL landscape. There are two reasons why the juggernaut Washington Capitals of 2009-10 have transformed into a Cinderella-sized pumpkin.  ...

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