Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Just think about it folks, you have just witnessed history, the likes of such you may never see again in your life time! The Vancouver Canucks had not lost in regulation time since December 5, that’s 38 days and 17 games ago. During that stretch they accumulated a [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson For the past decade I have beat on the Vancouver Canucks team for being too soft. I would fax the then Canucks GM’s Brian Burke and Dave Nonis to complain that this year’s version was too soft, not gritty enough, easy to play against, being pushed around — you [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson The Vancouver Canucks are at the half way point of the season, have gathered 60 points (27-8-6) and as of today’s writing sit atop the NHL standings. They lead or are in the top five in just about all NHL categories. Their goal-difference is a +42 (tops), tied [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Hope Roberto Luongo’s shutout disappointment has nothing to do with the shutout bonus, unless the bonus goes to charity. If not, the reaction would not look good for the $10 million this season and the $6.7 million salary he’s paid, for the next seven seasons. Does ‘Nucks centre Alex [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson As of last night’s game the Vancouver Canucks had entered into uncharted waters with their win over the San Jose Sharks. Not since December 5th of 2010 had they lost in regulation time. But the actual streak really started on November 21, 2010. Since that November date the [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson On a night when the Vancouver Canucks came to Dallas to play the Stars, only their goaltender Cory Schneider really showed up. You need not look any further than his 44 stops on 45 shots-on-goal to figure that one out. Not sure if it was the Christmas dinner [...]
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