CANUCKS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Report: Vancouver Canucks fire coaching staff

The postseason shortcomings of the Vancouver Canucks have been well documented. Minus the fact that the Bruins beat Vancouver in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals in seven games, the Canucks have a history of being eliminated prematurely from the playoffs under the direction of head coach Alain Vigneault.  On Wednesday, it is being reported first by Louis Jean of TVA Sports (and later...
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17 hours ago  |  Discuss

Canucks Will Be Searching For A New Coach

Numerous media outlets are confirming the report from Louis Jean of Vigneault being fired by the Canucks.   Source says Alain Vigneault, Rick Bowness and Newell Browne have been fired by Vancouver Canucks. — Louis Jean (@LouisJean_TVA) May 22, 2013   Hearing no immediate rush for #Canucks to name a new head coach. — Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) May 22, 2013
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Report: Canucks Fire Head Coach Alain Vigneault After Seven Seasons

Just two years ago, Alain Vigneault and the Canucks were just one win from winning the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Now the Canucks are undergoing an overhaul that will apparently start with Vigneault losing his job. TVA Sports’ Louis Jean reports via Twitter that the Canucks have fired Vigneault after seven seasons as the club’s head coach. Additionally, assistant...
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18 hours ago  |  Discuss

Mike Gillis’ trade history

For the first time in his tenure as Canucks general manager, the topic of firing Mike Gillis is being discussed heavily by a significiant number of Canucks fans. This is ludicrous, of course. Mike Gillis has been in charge of the Canucks for 5 seasons and the results speak for themselves. The team has won its division 5 times (they had only won their division 5 times since 1970 previous...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

So Canucks fans. Yesterday Mike Gillis emailed me. Did he email you too? You sho...

So Canucks fans. Yesterday Mike Gillis emailed me. Did he email you too? You should check your email! Here is the letter. Thank you for your passion and support for our team; it is an honour and a privilege to host and play in front of you. However, this season and the way it ended was a disappointment to all of us. Everyone in our organization expects more – and we know...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

The past season for the Vancouver Canucks that ended with an embarrassing playof...

The past season for the Vancouver Canucks that ended with an embarrassing playoff exit is tough to get over. It was beyond a terrible season for the Canucks, who base season on their insanely high standards. Trying to find positives from the Canucks’ 2013 season www.nwsportsbeat.com NWSB Insider and Vancouver Canucks' blogger gives you his five positives from the Vancouver...
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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Size does matter…options for the Canucks

Younger and Bigger After the second-straight season where the Vancouver Canucks have been bounced out of the NHL playoffs in the first round, GM Mike Gillis stepped to the microphone and offered his synopsis of the season, state of the franchise, and the new direction the ‘Nucks will be heading. “Younger and bigger” was Gillis’ answer on how to produce results.  Concerned...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Canucks GM: Luongo return 'unlikely'

Roberto Luongo may finally get his wish. The veteran goalie has wanted out of Vancouver since Cory Schneider usurped him as the primary starter late last season, and he didn't change his mind after both goalies looked shaky in an opening-round sweep at the hands of the Sharks. "I feel like I am in a stage of my life where I want to play," Luongo said during his exit...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

They’re just not good enough: Canucks get swept by San Jose

It was one of the most disappointing first round series in Canucks history and not just for obvious reasons. The Canucks didn’t lose to the Sharks because of a bad bounce (of which there were a few) or bad penalties (of which there were lots). No, they lost because they weren’t good enough. This was not an aberration, it was a revelation. The Canucks aren’t as good as many...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Roberto Luongo’s Chances of Returning to Vancouver Next Season Are ‘Unlikely,’ General Manager Says

Roberto Luongo may finally get his wish. The veteran goalie has wanted out of Vancouver since Corey Schneider usurped him as the primary starter late last season, and he didn’t change after both goalies looked shaky in an opening-round sweep at the hands of the Sharks. “I feel like I am in a stage of my life where I want to play,” Luongo said during his exit interview...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Sedins to play for Sweden at worlds

Vancouver Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin and defenseman Alex Edler will play for Sweden at the world hockey championships. J.P. Barry, the Sedins' agent, confirmed Wednesday the twins will play for their homeland at the tournament. They will leave Vancouver for Stockholm on Friday after attending a media availability to discuss the disappointing end of the Canucks...
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14 days ago  |  Discuss

In sin bin, Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa ridiculed by Sharks fans (video)

The San Jose Sharks mercifully ended the season for the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, completing the series sweep courtesy of a 4-3 overtime victory in front of the hometown fans at HP Pavilion. And while the game was not without controversy — a controversial boarding penalty called on Daniel Sedin (his brother Henrik called the penalty “bulls**t”) led to Patrick Marleau’s...
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14 days ago  |  Discuss

Cory Schneider out, Vancouver Canucks in peril

The Vancouver Canucks appear to be lagging. Since the playoffs are underway, this is not good.They didn’t show much fight during their 3-1 loss to San Jose in Game 1 of their series. It didn’t help that No. 1 goaltender Cory Schneider was sidelined by what the team calls a “body” injury. Schneider will miss Game 2, too. But what about his big-name teammates? Will they show...
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20 days ago  |  Discuss
WAY HARSH

Sharks announcer rags on Canucks green men

The Vancouver Canucks green men have gained a healthy slice of notoriety over the years for their antics in mocking opposing players visiting the penalty box. Drew Remenda is not a fan. The Sharks announcer threw in a “40-year-old virgins” potshot when they greeted Marc-Edouard Vlasic to the box Wednesday night in Game 1. Moments later Randy Hahn joined in on the green man bashing...
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21 days ago  |  Discuss

Roberto Luongo Admits His Contract ‘Sucks,’ Says It’s Probably Why He’s Still With Canucks (Video)

The NHL’s worst-kept secret for the last year or so has been the Vancouver Canucks’ attempt to trade goaltender Roberto Luongo. The club reportedly had talks over the summer about moving him, and those talks reportedly resurfaced again this week. The suspense was at an all-time high Wednesday just minutes before the deadline. The goalie was pulled off the ice from practice just...
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April 03, 2013  |  Discuss
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