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Slowing down not part of Dal Richards' plan; Legendary Vancouver bandleader celebrates 95th birthday

(Dal Richards passed away Dec. 31. This story was originally published Jan. 11, 2013.)

Jan 4, 2016 10:24 AM Read more >

Which Canucks drought should we be most worried about?

On Friday night, Alex Burrows passed the puck back to Chris Tanev at the point. Tanev faked inside, then took a step outside and sent a wrist shot sailing towards the net.

Jan 4, 2016 8:30 AM Read more >

Andrey Pedan is the surprise star of Canucks 2016 SuperSkills

Andrey Pedan made a significant impression in his first two games with the Canucks as a defenceman. The physical side of his game wasn’t surprising, but his poise with the puck definitely was. He ha shown remarkable mobility and touch.

Jan 3, 2016 8:30 AM Read more >

Jake Virtanen and Canada eliminated in quarterfinals at 2016 World Juniors

Virtanen showcases both the best and worst parts of his game in 6-5 loss

Jan 2, 2016 1:07 PM Read more >

I Watched This Game: Canucks 2, Ducks 1 (SO)

I liked a lot of what I saw from the Canucks tonight. They won, for one thing. Winning's a good look. The Canucks didn't wear that hat nearly enough in 2015, in my opinion. And 2015 was sorely lacking in come-from-behind wins.

Jan 2, 2016 1:32 AM Read more >

Stick in Link: Hansen's fine, Bieksa's back, and Virtanen's struggling

Also: Pedan and other prospects; end of year lists and reminiscing

Dec 31, 2015 5:34 PM Read more >

Jannik Hansen gets $2000 fine for diving; also, the NHL is a joke

The NHL should be embarrassed by the performance of their referees on December 22nd, when they displayed a shocking lack of objectivity, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning 10 power plays against the Vancouver Canucks, apparently because the Canucks were

Dec 31, 2015 11:15 AM Read more >

Alex Biega won’t be coming out of the lineup: should he?

Alex Biega wasn’t supposed to play for the Canucks this season. The Canucks had a wealth of right-side defencemen: Chris Tanev, Kevin Bieksa, Yannick Weber, Adam Clendening, and Frank Corrado. Then that right-side depth got wiped out.

Dec 30, 2015 12:49 PM Read more >

Big Numbers: Canucks can't win draws; Horvat in over his head

Below you will find a compendium of interesting stats. Take from them what you will. Or, if you're feeling particularly sluggish this morning, take from them what I have taken from them. Whatever.

Dec 30, 2015 11:48 AM Read more >

Holiday open house nightmare

“Open House”: when most Vancouverites read that term it’s usually splashed across countless unsolicited flyers shoved in your mailbox from one of our city’s roughly one billion licensed real estate agents.

Dec 30, 2015 10:12 AM Read more >