Pavel Bure
Pavel Bure was the most electrifying new generation hockey player of the dead puck era. While the likes of Jaromir Jagr, Dominik Hasek, Paul Kariya and Eric Lindros were all amazing hockey players, it...
View ArticleKirk McLean
In less than one season Roberto Luongo has pretty much everyone agreeing he is the greatest Canucks goaltender of all time. There is little doubt that "Bobby Lou" is truly something special, but my...
View ArticleTrevor Linden
Before you read this, I must confess: Trevor Linden may be my favorite player of all time.I grew up watching hockey on the west coast in the 1980s. The Edmonton Oilers reigned supreme back then, and...
View ArticleGary Smith: Suitcase
In 1973, the Vancouver Canucks traded their original franchise player to get a lanky goalie with a reputation of being a bit on the flakey side. The goalie nicknamed "The Suitcase" not only became a...
View ArticleWayne Maki
Wayne Maki will always be known for this ugly incident on the ice:Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Wayne joined older brother Ron "Chico" Maki with the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1967–1968 season. In...
View ArticleDave Babych
There were two stages to Dave Babych's career.There was early Dave Babych, the junior superstar, the 2nd overall draft pick and the offensive defenseman. And then there was the later Dave Babych, a...
View ArticlePetr Nedved
Looking back at the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, one has to wonder how Jaromir Jagr was not drafted first overall.The answer, of course, lied in the uncertainty of Jagr's availability as political reforms...
View ArticleRon Delorme
Ron Delorme was a honest, unrelenting mucker and grinder with the Colorado Rockies and the Vancouver Canucks.A popular player with his teammates and the fans, Delorme was a hero to Native Canadians. A...
View ArticleJack McIlhargey
Bushy-haired Jack McIlhargey will forever be remembered as one of hockey's toughest players in the 1970s. He will always be associated with one of two teams, too - the Philadelphia Flyers, where he was...
View ArticleMartin Gelinas
"I feel so happy. I know it is the biggest trade ever in the sport.''- Martin GelinasAs if being a high NHL draft choice is not already more pressure than we should probably expect 18 year olds to...
View ArticleGus Adams
Greg "Gus" Adams certainly knew how to make a great first impression.In the summer of 1987 the Canucks made a big trade which promised great things for the future. The Canucks traded talented center...
View ArticlePit Martin
Tragic news about a former Vancouver Canucks player. Pit Martin passed away in a snowmobile accident.From The Canadian Press:Quebec provincial police say Hubert (Pit) Martin, a four-time NHL all-star...
View ArticlePhil Maloney
"Phil Maloney was never a very funny guy. But he made a lot of other guys look funny when he was skating around them and scoring those beautiful goals."- Walter "Babe" PrattWhile many associate the...
View ArticleDale Tallon
Dale Tallon was a very talented junior player, heralded as a future superstar when he was drafted 2nd overall in the 1970 Amateur draft, only behind Hall of Famer Gilbert Perreault. Although he felt...
View ArticleDennis Ververgaert
When the Vancouver Canucks drafted Dennis Ververgaert 3rd overall in the 1973 Entry Draft, much excitement was raised. The London Knights (OHA) right winger was supposed to be a combination of goal...
View ArticleGlen Hanlon
There is something about Brandon, Manitoba and goaltenders Bill Ranford, Ron Hextall, Turk Broda and Ken Wregget were all born there. Sugar Jim Henry Trevor Kidd, Rick Knickle, Dave McLelland, and...
View ArticlePatrik Sundstrom
NHL brother combinations are rich throughout NHL history. Twins brothers are obviously pretty rare. Long before anyone had even heard of the Sedin Twins, Swedish twins Peter and Patrik Sundstrom were...
View ArticleJohn Garrett
John Garrett has enjoyed a very successful career as a popular hockey television analyst. But today's generation might not realize that he also enjoyed a lengthy career as a professional goalie.John...
View ArticleMarkus Naslund
Proud and classy Markus Naslund was truly one of the more under-appreciated players around the league. He will always be remembered fondly in Vancouver where he enjoyed his best years.A junior...
View ArticleBrendan Morrison
Brendan Morrison was one of a number of BC boys who got to live out their childhood dream of growing up to play for the Vancouver Canucks.The Pitt Meadows native was treated to many live Canucks games...
View ArticleThe Sedins
I have watched a lot of hockey over the years. I have seen all the greats from 1980 to now. While I've tried to appreciate every player for what they are or were, very few of those players would I...
View ArticleTodd Bertuzzi
This is Todd Bertuzzi. I never liked Todd Bertuzzi. There are not a lot of hockey players I can honestly say I dislike, and none as much as Bertuzzi. And no, my dislike of Big Bert has nothing to do...
View ArticleSami Salo
Sami Salo figures he suffered over forty injuries in his 15 year NHL career. Even he has lost count in a career that lasted nearly 900 games - despite the fact injuries only allowed him to play close...
View ArticleMattias Ohlund
Mattias Ohlund's last played in 2011, but he was finally will be able to retire in 2016.Ohlund, once a robust, physical defenseman who quietly dominated in the NHL and top international stages, was on...
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