Posted on March 21st, 2011 by Larry "The Nucks IceMan" Johnson
Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson This just from the Vancouver Canucks office. Following an initial procedure and continued treatment, it has been determined that Manny Malhotra will not return to the Canucks lineup for the remainder of this regular season and playoffs. No further comment will be made at this time.
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Posted on August 10th, 2010 by Nucks IceMan
Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson All this gnashing of the teeth over the NHL ruling of Ilya Kovalchuk’s invalid contract and the subsequent investigations into the likes of Roberto Luongo, Marian Hossa, Chris Pronger and others, is a lot to do about nothing. Most of these contracts are now a year old and [...]
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Posted on August 5th, 2010 by Nucks IceMan
Written by: Larry “The Nucks Iceman” Johnson Reported on Vancouver radio TEAM 1040 that assistant coach Ryan Walter has retained counsel in his dismissal from the Canucks as he has made it clear that he did not volunteer to leave. Seems to me that the power play unit was just doing fine thank you very [...]
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Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Nucks IceMan
Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Now that Mason Raymond is signed, where is the depth at forward that was recognized as being a priority after the Chicago Blackhawks knocked off the Canucks for the second year in a row? Due to injuries that were later disclosed after the playoffs, the Canucks once again [...]
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Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Nucks IceMan
Written by: Larry ‘The Nucks IceMan” Johnson It was announced today that the Canucks have re-signed forward Mason Raymond to a two-year deal thus avoiding arbitration. In keeping with club policy, terms were not disclosed. However NHL.com stated that several media reports (including local radio station TEAM 1040) that Raymond will make $2.5 million this [...]
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Posted on July 21st, 2010 by Nucks IceMan
Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson I realize that this process of re-building the third and fourth lines is not complete, as that will not be finished until the season actually begins, but the signings of some of these players is puzzling. Anyone who watched the playoffs and Stanley Cup Finals knows that [...]
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