CrashingTheGoalie

by Bill Heintz
Looks like we can forget about Hamhuis. The Flyers dealt defenseman Ryan Parent to the Predators on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Dan Hamhuis and a conditional draft pick in the 2011 draft.Hamhuis, 27, had five goals and 19 assists for Nashville last season. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent [...]

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by Bill Heintz

After the boys most recent performances against the crème de la crème, the chat boards are buzzing with controversy.
The problem?
Why, simply its; do we need a third line centre upgrade?

Many fans have given up on Kyle Wellwood. He’s not producing the offence and he isn’t playing on the PK so [...]

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By Bill Heintz
Well, the truth is: not yet.
But there’s been lots of positive signs as we hit the halfway point. Bob Luongo’s been steady. The Sedins have been magic. Mason Raymond has emerged. Kesler and Burrows have continued to produce points and antagonize enemies. And we’ve shown we can be one of the tougher teams [...]

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By Bill Heintz

…The Mediocrity Express!!!
Okay maybe I’m just being a grouch. And the team is trying to stay positive. You’ve probably seen the reports…you know “we have to win tonight against Nashville to ensure that this road trip is a successful one.”
And sure, I’m trying to buy it.
But in the back of my mind [...]

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By Bill Heintz
Speaking of hockey…what the hell?
I’ve spoken to a number of people recently who say they just aren’t getting excited about the season in general and the Canucks in specific.
Canadians? Not excited about hockey?
Another sign of the end days.
Truth here. Part of the reason has to be the maddening inconsistency demonstrated by [...]

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By Bill Heintz
Well, here we are: after hungering all summer for the slightest shred of hockey information. After reading numerous daffy trade proposals. After endlessly arranging and then re-arranging the line combinations, And finally, after enduring the early season gaffs, injuries and slumps, we’ve reached a mini-milestone.
The Quarter pole.
And now we have to endure the [...]

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By Bill Heintz
The injured guys are trickling back in. Ryan Johnson is once again blocking shots. Captain Lou will be on the bench tonight with the expectation of playing Thursday. Daniel Sedin is rumored to be just a few days away from playing. And for some reason that is causing me a slight twinge.
The Dallas [...]

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by Bill Heintz
The attitude that was so painful to watch during the Dallas game was again evident tonight…we just didn’t have the brilliant performance from Corey Schneider that kept us in it the other night. After tonight’s woeful performance it’s now official, the Canucks have officially taken their foot off the gas. Hang on, folks.

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By Bill Heintz

I make no secret that I read various chat boards. It’s one of the best ways to tap into the large base of hockey expertise that exists in this country. You find various levels of understanding mixed with passion and unbridled optimism but sometimes a certain dimwitted critique of NHL hockey players and [...]

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By Bill Heintz
Well, let’s not lose control of our emotions here: but the truth is that was one gutsy effort.
Sure Bieksa and O’Brien sometimes have IQ levels that seem compromised. And yes, their selfish play almost cost us. But the real character guys; the Keslers, the Sedins, the Samuelsons and the Raycrofts…those are the guys [...]

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