He shoots, he scores!! Oh is this ever sweet! Canada’s national sport is much faster, violent, and more entertaining than anything else out there.
After the NHL trade deadline had come and gone, the Vancouver Canucks had not made any major player transactions.
Canucks GM, Mike Gillis, only made three acquisitions – Sean Zimmerman from Phoenix, and Yan Stastny from St. Louis for Pierre-Cedric Labrie and Mathieu Schneider respectively. Gillis also traded a third-round draft pick for defenseman Andrew Alberts of the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Alex Burrows
Colin Campbell, the Director of Operations for the NHL, stated that there is no evidence of exact words that referee Stephane Auger said to Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows. The league handed Burrows a $2,500 USD fine, but made no mention on what happened to Auger, if he was even reprimanded at all.
Alex Burrows
In what might have been Alex Burrows’ biggest night with a chance at a third hat trick, a referee purportedly uttered words to the left winger in revenge for a previous game. Referee Stephane Auger had pulled Burrows aside just before the national anthems and said “I’m gonna get you back.”
Auger did make good on his threat calling a penalty for diving on the Canucks player 3:26 into the third period. Burrows was then hit with a questionable interference penalty 12 minutes later and then slapped with unsportsmanlike conduct. The interference call allowed the visiting Nashville Predators to score the game winning goal. The Canucks lost 3-2 to the Predators.
After the game, an emotional Burrows explained to the press that this debacle was in retaliation for an exaggerated hit by Jerred Smithson of the Nashville Predators back on December 8th, 2009.
Speaking out against officials in the National Hockey League is considered taboo. Players who do voice opinions about on ice officiating, decisions or policies can be slapped with hefty fines or suspension. It’s quite possible that Burrows, captain Roberto Luongo and coach Alain Vignault and Vancouver Canucks organization will be fined. There aren’t too many cases of the officials being penalized for on ice conduct.
A clip of the pre-game talk by Stephane Auger with Alex Burrows.
The Vancouver Canucks have put defenceman, Mathieu Schneider, on waivers after he walked out on December 18th upon hearing he would be unable play against the Washington Capitals that night.
Schneider has apparently told management that he’s unhappy with the loss of ice time and was placed on waivers to give the 40 year old an opportunity to play with another team.
Schneider signed a one year, $1.5 million contract, as a free agent back in August with the Vancouver Canucks.
Source: Vancouver Sun
Luongo on ice
A hairline rib fracture took Vancouver Canucks captain, Roberto Luongo, out of the team’s line up late Tuesday. Luongo was hit in the chest during third period in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the pain progressed through the last two games on Sunday and Tuesday.
It’s unknown when the Montreal native will return to the ice, however, Andrew Raycroft, will get the call to play against the Los Angeles Kings this Thursday.
Cory Schneider has been brought as Raycroft’s backup from the Canucks’ affiliate AHL team, the Manitoba Moose.
Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin, will be out 4 to 6 weeks after sustaining an injury during last Wednesday’s 7-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens. During the second period, Sedin deflected a puck to his right foot which was first believed to be a deep bone bruise. However, that bruise later appeared to be broken bone.
Steve Bernier will play alongside Henrik Sedin and Alex Burrows while Daniel is recovering.
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The Montreal Canadiens don’t have much luck when they visit Vancouver to take on the Canucks. The Habs were beaten 7-1 last night by a hungry Canucks team looking for their first win of the season.
Ryan Kesler opened the scoring in the first period and was followed by Alex Burrows, Steve Bernier, Mason Raymond, Mikael Samuelsson and Henrik Sedin. Sedin was twice able to slip the puck past Montreal’s goal tender, Carey Price.
The Dallas Stars are in town on Sunday, October 11th for a 7:00 PM PDT start.
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It’s that time of year again, when the weather turns cooler and the gray clouds bring everyone back inside their homes, to the bars and to the ice rink. The 2009-2010 hockey season starts today and the Vancouver Canucks are in Calgary playing their division rivals, the Flames.
The puck drops at 7:00 PM PDT, but there will be some fresh faces out on the ice tonight. Christian Ehrhoff and Mathieu Schneider who play defense, right-wing forwards Mikhail Samuelsson and Sergei Shirokov and goaltender Andrew Raycroft, are all new to the west coast. The quest for Lord Stanley’s cup is on!
The Canucks play in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday before returning Monday to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets for the Vancouver home opener.
Alain Vigneault, Head Coach for the Vancouver Canucks, has been granted a three year extension on his contract with the team. This extension would see Vigneault through to the 2012-2013 season.
Vancouver has won its sixth Northwest Division title with Vigneault behind the bench, making it his second in three years.
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Earlier today, Mike Gillis, Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager, confirmed that the contract for goaltender Roberto Luongo, has been finalized. The Montreal native’s 12 year contract will last through to the 2021-2022 season.
Luongo boasted a record of 33-13-7 for the 2008-2009 season, including 9 shutouts. The goaltender also holds the record for the second longest shutout in the league at just over 242 minutes; which was achieved during the same season.
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