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Dan Hamhuis Opens Up About Concussion

VANCOUVER – Dan Hamhuis thinks Ryan Getzlaf should have turned and skated back the other way. The Vancouver Canucks defenseman was commenting Saturday for the first time on the concussion that he received on a controversial blindside hit by Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf. "I don't think it was a real dirty,...

Keith Ballard Hopes for Best After Gruesome Injury

VANCOUVER -- Keith Ballard was bent, but his spirit was not broken. The Vancouver Canucks defenseman still showed a sense of humor Tuesday morning after suffering a gruesome knee injury when he was hauled down a night earlier by Milan Michalek of the Ottawa Senators. Ballard's knee twisted backward as he fell awkwardly...

Keith Ballard's Leg Injury Will Make Your Eyes Bleed

Good news if you're a Vancouver Canucks fan. They beat the Ottawa Senators on Monday night by a 4-2 margin, rolling along to their sixth win a row. The bad news? Defenseman Keith Ballard injured his leg in brutal fashion when he became tangled up along the boards with Senators forward Milan Michalek. The result:...

Cody Hodgson Called Up By Canucks

VANCOUVER -- Cody Hodgson's big chance with the Vancouver Canucks has finally arrived. The Canucks called up Hodgson on Monday from Manitoba of the AHL as they try to get more scoring from anyone not named Sedin, Ryan Kesler or Alex Burrows. With 26 points in 28 games, he could be the jolt they need. The promotion caps a...

Shane O'Brien Cools Jets in Nashville

VANCOUVER -- Shane O'Brien can still be counted on for a good quote, but not necessarily a good time. "It's a different Shane O'Brien," he said. "I'm waiting for the offseason to explore Nashville a little bit more." He made the comments as the Predators visited Vancouver for his first game against the Canucks since they...

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Canucks Win Presidents' Trophy, Clinch Top Seed In NHL Playoffs

The Presidents' Trophy, given to the team with the most regular-season points, is a nice honor, and an achievement to note.

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05/25/12 Canucks' Luongo wants out: Coach Source: The Sudbury Star - Sudbury ON - Canada A month after the Vancouver Canucks were eliminated from the NHL playoffs, rumours concerning goaltender Roberto Luongo's status with the club were confirmed by head coach Alain Vigneault.
05/23/12 Former All-Star Brian Roberts begins rehab assignment Source: CBC.ca Alain Vigneault staying behind Canucks' bench The Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday extended the contract of head coach Alain Vigneault, who has guided the club to the best regular-season record in the NHL the past two seasons. more > Madrid, Tokyo, Istanbul finalists to host 2020 Summer Olympics The IOC has eliminated Doha and Baku from the list of candidates to host the 2020 Olympics.
05/23/12 It wasn't Miller time for Zito in Milwaukee...Cards'... Source: CBS - KMOV - St. Louis MO Zito allowed eight runs â four earned â on five hits and four walks in three innings and fell to 0-4 lifetime with a 7.67 ERA in eight starts at Miller Park. PITTSBURGH (AP) â The Mets beat the Pirates this afternoon 3-1, giving New York wins in three of its last four games.
05/23/12 Alain Vigneault staying behind Canucks' bench Source: The Dawson Trail Dispatch The Vancouver Canucks have signed head coach Alain Vigneault to a contract extension.
05/09/12 Canucks' Vigneault still on thin ice Source: Edmonton Sun - Edmonton - AB - Canada With a new contract extension in his own back pocket, Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis has made it clear that his next order of business will be to secure his head coach, Alain Vigneault, to a similar extension.