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Canucks Battling Injuries While Trade Deadline Looms

Tough decisions loom for the Vancouver Canucks as the NHL trading deadline and playoffs slowly draw closer. For one of the few times this season, the Canucks are dealing with significant adversity in the form of injuries to defensemen Andrew Alberts, Aaron Rome and center Alex Bolduc. Alberts sat out Tuesday's 4-3...

Kevin Bieksa Shows His Value to Canucks Amid Trade Rumors

Hold those Kevin Bieksa trade rumors -- at least for now. The Vancouver Canucks defenseman has been the subject of considerable trade speculation the past two seasons while he struggled due to injuries and inconsistent play. But he's proving to be invaluable as the Canucks stay at the top of the NHL standings. Heading...

2010 NHL Free Agent Review: Canucks Best in the West

On July 1 of each NHL offseason, general managers can often be like the most passionate of fans. There are available players they just have to have. More often than not, the teams overpay. More often than not, the purchase does not make the team significantly better. Now that the 2010-11 season is approaching the midway...

Ryan Kesler Quietly Becoming Offensive Force for Canucks

Ryan Kesler continues to let his play do most of his talking. Rarely a good quote for reporters, the Vancouver Canucks centre has zipped his lip this season when it comes to chirping at other teams. As a result, the Livonia, Mich., native's actions are speaking louder than words -- and teammates are singing praise -- as...

Jeff Tambellini Flourishes While Playing With Hometown Canucks

After struggling to stick at two NHL waystops, Jeff Tambellini is looking right at home with his hometown team. Since Tambellini was recalled from Manitoba of the AHL on Nov. 24, the Vancouver Canucks have won six of eight games. Meanwhile, Tambellini, a 26-year-old native of the Vancouver suburb of Pitt Meadows, B.C.,...