Game File 63: Canucks 1 Blues 3

The Good
GUARANTEED WIN NIGHT FOR THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS.
Wait, what happened?

Not the end of Marc Chouinard

Chouinard was brought to Vancouver to help the team in their attempt to focus on the defensive side of the rink.  While touted as a face off specialist, it was really his overall defensive game and work ethic that impressed Nonis into signing him.
And Chouinard figured he have finally proved himself as a regular NHLer [...]

TRADE – Sopel back in Vancouver!

Nonis jumped the gun on deadline day and solidified his team at the two positions needing depth and help. 
While Sportsnet reported the Smolinski deal, then pulled it back, TSN is all over this one and reported both at once.

TRADE – Smolinski is a Canuck!

I did not anticipate this trade actually going down.  All along, I knew that this is a player that Nonis was targeting, and would be a great fit, but I anticipated his value being a bit higher than Vancouver would pay.
Only because I saw other teams starting to get anxious about making a deal before it’s [...]

Canuck Trade Rumours – Feb 27th

The day before the trade deadline… and the rumours are getting out of control. 
First rumour is that I’ve heard Marc Chouinard is on waivers.  What I’m surprised about with that move is that Bulis isn’t also on the list.  Then again, it’s only a rumour right now, so maybe he is.
But it makes sense upon the [...]