Mason to backstop rookies in NHL YoungStars game
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:15:28 PST)
Rookie goalie Steve Mason has shown the Columbus Blue Jackets that he is ready for the NHL. Now he has a chance to prove it on a much bigger stage. Mason has taken the Blue Jackets' starting job away from injured Pascal Leclaire and run with it. In his first 23 games this season, Mason went 13-9-1 with five shutouts and posted a stellar 1.82 goals-against average.

Puck Headlines: Jagr would take 'minimum salary' for Mario
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:59:52 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Leafs' Grabovski gets three games for ref push
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:56:36 PST)
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Canucks Team Report
(Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:13:10 PST)

Mats Sundin finally made his debut with the Canucks, three weeks after signing as a free agent and more than a week after joining his new team. The question now is how long until the point-a-game center actually arrives.

Playing his first NHL game in almost exactly nine months during Wednesday night's 4-2 win in Edmonton, the 37-year-old Sundin did little to remind Canucks fans of the 555 goals and 1,321 points he racked up in 1,305 games with Quebec Nordiques and Toronto, including 78 points in 74 games as captain of the sad-sack Maple Leafs as recently as last season.

"It felt all right, actually—actually, better physically than I expected," Sundin said after centering a second line with former Toronto teammate Kyle Wellwood and second-year speedster Mason...

Canucks recall RW Hansen
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:51:02 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks on Thursday recalled right wing Jannik Hansen from Manitoba of the American Hockey League.

Puck Headlines: Jordan Staal signs, and East all-star snubs
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:18:44 PST)
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Wednesday's three stars: Consolation prize Lang upstages Sundin
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:07:03 PST)
No. 1 star: Robert Lang, Montreal Canadiens When it became apparent that Mats Sundin wouldn't be coming to...

Puck Headlines: Some bald dude ready to play for Vancouver
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:19:32 PST)
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Canucks C Sundin to make season debut Wednesday
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:46:01 PST)
Center Mats Sundin, recently acquired by the Vancouver Canucks, finally is ready to make his longest-anticipated season debut.

Lidstrom an All-Star for 10th straight time
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:36:17 PST)
Nicklas Lidstrom is headed to the NHL All-Star game for the 10th straight season, but for the first time as captain of the Stanley Cup champion. The six-time Norris Trophy winner, as the league's best defenseman, and Detroit Red Wings teammate Pavel Datsyuk were among 15 players chosen Wednesday to fill out the Western Conference roster for the midseason classic to be played Jan.

Puck Headlines: Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals ready to go 'Patrick Division' on each other
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:44:46 PST)
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Puck Headlines: Even the Canucks can't tell Sedins apart
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:36:31 PST)
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Monday's three stars: King Henrik and Canada's drive for five
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:17:23 PST)
No. 1 star: Cody Hodgson, Canada With just two games on the NHL docket, the center of the hockey world last...

Canucks assign RW Jansen to minors
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:25:01 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks on Monday assigned right wing Jannik Hansen to Manitoba of the American Hockey League.

Canucks assign G Schneider to AHL
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:39:01 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks on Monday assigned goaltender Cory Schneider to Manitoba of the American Hockey League.

NHL Power Poll: Teams set sights on playoffs
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:07:01 PST)
Toronto coach Ron Wilson noticed it while playing Ottawa this week. The intensity is rising for teams getting...

Puck Headlines: After tragedy, fight debate reaches critical mass
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:15:25 PST)
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Canucks D Ohlund to play vs. Stars
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:21:02 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- After missing the final 20 minutes of Friday's game, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund declared himself ready to go for Sunday's contest against the Dallas Stars.

Bruins' Bergeron progressing in return from injury
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:16:02 PST)
We might see Bruins center Patrice Bergeron again this season if he continues to make progress from his second concussion in 14 months.

Thursday's three stars: Datsyuk blows 'em away at Wrigley
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:23:48 PST)
No. 1 star: Pavel Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings Was this the first wind-aided goal in NHL history?

Puck Headlines: Penguins hold players-only meeting after loss
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:11:28 PST)
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Tuesday's three stars: Savard, Conklin come up big in showdowns
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:26:49 PST)
No. 1 star: Marc Savard, Boston Bruins Savard was a difference-maker in the Bruins' 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh...

Canucks G Sanford leaves game
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:02:05 PST)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- Vancouver Canucks goaltender Curtis Sanford was removed from Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers to start the second period.

Canucks get G LaBarbera from Kings for draft pick
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:52:00 PST)
The Canucks, still missing top goalie Roberto Luongo, added some netminder insurance by acquiring Jason LaBarbera from the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night for a seventh-round pick in the 2009 draft. LaBarbera will join Curtis Sanford and rookie Cory Schneider, who have been sharing Vancouver's goaltending duties since Luongo was placed on the injured list Nov.