The Year That Was (or Where We All Thought 2012 Ended on January 7)
CHB looks back fondly on the Vancouver Canucks and the year 2012.
Tagged: Detroit Red Wings
Out of Town Notebook: Western Conference Semifinals Playoff Preview
Tom Wakefield profiles the second round in the Western Conference and laments the state of NHL playoff action.
The Wheel of Justice is Back
J.J. Guerrero discusses the suspension of Byron Bitz and non-suspension of Shea Weber.
Out of Town Notebook: Western Conference Quarterfinals Playoff Preview
Tom Wakefield breaks down the first round of the playoffs in the Western Conference and offers his picks on series outcomes.
The Game According to Twitter: Canucks 4 vs. Red Wings 3 (SO)
[View the story “Game 61: Canucks 4 vs. Red Wings 3 (OT)” on Storify]
Things That Make You Go Hmmm: Clash of the Titans and the Overrated Canucks
[Inspired by Arsenio Hall’s “Things That Make You Go Hmmm…”, Clayton Imoo talks about Canucks-related things that make him go hmmm… You can follow Clay on Twitter at (@canuckclay) or on his website, Clay’s Canucks Commentary.] After a brief one-week hiatus, I’m back to ponder a few things relating to our favourite hockey team. On the heels of Vancouver’s thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings, here are a few Things That Make You Go Hmmm: 1. I’ll take seven more games please. Last night’s tilt between the Canucks and Red Wings was the most highly-anticipated Canucks game...
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. ...
Canucks Review and Preview: February 20 to February 26, 2012
[Every week, Caylie King reviews the Canucks week that was and previews the Canucks week ahead. You can follow Caylie on Twitter (@cayking).] Despite playing some inconsistent hockey over the last month or so, the Canucks have managed to keep pace with the NHL-leading, Detroit Red Wings. Now, things seem to be turning around as the Canucks won all four games this past week, including a 6-2 spanking of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday and a 5-2 beating of the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton on Sunday. The Canucks haven’t lost in regulation in 9...
Out of Town Notebook: Leafs vs. Oilers – Which Rebuild is Better?
James Mirtle in the Globe and Mail asked an interesting question Monday – which rebuild is better, the Leafs approach or the Oilers approach? Ultimately, the answer to this question can only come years from now, when the young promise on each roster has been fulfilled (or not fulfilled, for that matter). However, as the continued success of the Detroit Red Wings (and continued failure of the Columbus Blue Jackets) suggests, there are franchise factors that can have a major impact on the development of a successful team. Good ownership is one of these factors. Every fan wishes their team...
The Game According to Twitter: Canucks 3 Red Wings 4 (SO)
[View the story “Game 51: Canucks 3 vs. Red Wings 4 (SO)” on Storify]
