Who Knows Washington?

Other than AO and the coach of the year Bruce Boudreau winning coach of the year, I know very little about this team.
Oh ya, and this is the team Nylander scorned Edmonton to join. 
Anyways, check out this blog from A View From the Cheap Seats.  The most current post is a preview of the Chicago [...]

82-0

451 goals.
Okay, it’s not going to happen, we all know that.
With all the good going on with the team after two games, let’s temper that a bit with some things that need work.

Edler Extended

The new core.
That’s the statement Gillis is making with this signing.  Edler is now signed out 2 years further than ANY other Canuck player.  He obviously not only believes in him, but in building a team that can be together for years to come. 
And while some had dreams of it being at a price of [...]

Secondary Scoring 2008/09 Season

The 2006/07 marked a dramatic shift for the Vancouver Canucks.  Gone was the West Coast Express and the puck moving Jovo Cop.  In came Marc Chouinard and Willie Mitchell, defensive hounds from the defense factory Minnesota Wild.  And a coach with a goal of playing defense first hockey.
Plus one Mr. Roberto Luongo.  All the hopes [...]

A Competitive Camp 2008

Jason Krog – signed to a one way deal
Jeff Cowan – on a one way deal
Matt Pettinger – on a one way deal
Not one of them made the team.  What does that tell you.
GM Mike Gillis wanted a competitive camp, and wanted guys to work for their jobs.  But more than that, he’s shown he’s [...]