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NWSB Insider & Vancouver Canucks blogger Josh Hall runs down the Canucks Saturday night showdown against the Montreal Canadiens. Why is Alain Vigneault treating Kassian like Hodgson? Can Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin finally bump their slumps? It’s starting to get ridiculous now. How about the Goaltending duel? Can Carey Price overcome the far superior Roberto Luongo? Hit the link for awesomeness.
NWSB Insider Josh Hall one of our Vancouver Canucks writers runs down the main story-lines heading into the Canucks first matchup with the Winnipeg Jets since February 1996. When and where will Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin bump their frustrating slumps? How will hometown heroes Evander Kane and Andrew Ladd perform for the hopefully playoff bound Jets? A rivalry is renewed Thursday night.
Hosh Jall, our Vancouver Canucks insider finally has things straightened out since Zack Kassian recorded two points against Buffalo. When things are going the right way and not reversed, JOSH says that Roberto Luongo and Kari Lehtonen of the Dallas Stars would make for a very interesting goaltending 1st round matchup. Also, what’s this noise about Josh and gelatin? Ryan Kesler loves it…or the Sedins are made of it?
NWSB Vancouver Canucks Insider usual preview isn’t so usual this time. With the trade for Zack Kassian and Marc-Andre Gragnani from the Buffalo Sabres and of Cody Hodgson’s return Saturday night on Hockey Night In Canada, Josh delves into the most controversial topic in Vancouver Canucks nation as we speak. What was Mike Gillis thinking is what Josh asks. What can you do to show your disdain towards the trade?
NWSB Insider and Vancouver BC sports blogger Steve Lee brings us the news this week about the (LFL) the lingerie football league coming to Abbotsford British Columbia, better known as the Bible-Belt of Canada. Many are offended by the promoted sexuality of the league and the apparent degradation of women. Many of these same people fail to realize that women’s beach volleyball players wear the same if not less.
NWSB Insider and Vancouver Canucks writer Josh Hall gives the win to Vancouver but it won’t come easy because these Toronto Maple Leafs have crunchulence. How will Chris Tanev assist the Canucks on D? Will it be Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul showing up for the Leafs? Or will it be Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin who bust the slump for Vancouver. Look for Roberto Luongo to get the start as well.
NWSB Insider and Vancouver Canucks writer Josh Hall lays down the bottom line on what the Canucks need to do to get back on track. He’s insistent the Hockey Gods have something to do with it. Ryan Kesler and Henrik Sedin need to improve their attitudes and Cody Hodgson deserves more respect from his coach. Puck Drop is 7pm Wednesday on Sportsnet Pacific.
Josh Hall one of our Vancouver Canucks bloggers is back with his Monday Vancouver Canucks vs.Phoenix Coyotes matchup preview. 7:00 p.m. PT, on Rogers Sportsnet. The Canucks and Coyotes played once this season, back on November 25th, and the Canucks won 5-0. Sami Salo, Ryan Kesler, David Booth, Maxim Lapierre and Alex Burrows all scored en route to a Cory Schneider shutout.
Vancouver Canucks insider C-Mac brings us five reasons why Canucks fans want a NHL Hockey team in Seattle. From cheaper expenses compared to Rogers Arena to not having to travel to Phoenix, these anecdotes will have you begging for an NHL team in Seattle Washington in 2012. Make it happen Christopher Hansen and the Seattle city council.
Josh Hall one of our Vancouver Canucks bloggers is back with his Saturday Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames matchup preview. 10 p.m. ET, on CBC. Hockey Day in Canada. Vancouver has prevailed in two of three meetings this season. The Flames Olli Jokinen has five goals and three assists during a five-game points streak. Roberto Luongo will be in net for Vancouver.
Josh Hall recently had a NWSB exclusive twitterview with Chicago Wolves goaltender Eddlie Lack. As of February 10th, 2012, Lack has a 2011-12 record of 12-11-5 in a starting role ahead of Matt Climie. He has played in 27 of 47 games this season leading the Wolves to 5th spot in the Western Conference. Eddie very recently set up a twitter account, the next step could be him in Vancouver Canucks uniform.
Josh weighs in with the daily Vancouver Canucks Java. NHL team news for the die hard Nucks fans. Gossip and articles captured on the web for Wednesday. NWSportsBeat.com your source for all Vancouver Canucks hockey talk all the time, plus Canucks blog archives…
