Written by Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Annually given out at the end of the season, I thought it might be interesting to see what players are in the running for Team Awards, Although not the offical 20 game mark, it is close enough to evaluate the performances to date. Let’s start with the Cyclone [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Well, you knew this question was bound to be asked at some point in the season. Roberto Luongo is supposedly this Olympic gold medal winning goaltender, with huge expectations from the ‘Nucks Nation, to lead them to the Cup. But hold on to those lofty dreams because maybe [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Woe to have played in Sami Salo’s skates with all the injuries (40 reported) he has amassed. I’m not going to elaborate about that but doesn’t he remind you of that character in Li’l Abner? I believe his name was Joe Btfsplk. He was the caricature known as [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson As everyone that follows the Vancouver Canucks knows, there are a number of prospects, including several number one draft choices, playing in Manitoba for the Moose. This past weekend the Moose won both games against the Rochester Americans 3-2 and 6-2. Manitoba is currently tied for second place in [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson So this has become a very interesting topic for the Vancouver media and fans alike. Mike Gillis went out during the off-season and targeted the need for some physical, durable, talented defenseman, that could improve the so called core. Gillis’ traded for Keith Ballard and his six [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson I honestly had this storyline as an article several days ago but just got around to writing it, just in time to be scooped by the Sun’s Ian MacIntyre. Oh well, great minds think alike and since it has been done, I will post it anyways. Mason Raymond last [...]
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