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Canucks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) 10/06/08

From the executive offices to the ice, the Canucks have gone through a makeover this summer, with a new general manager in Mike Gillis, the need for a new captain after Markus Naslund left, and a new philosophy more geared towards offense.

Yet for all the changes in the offseason, the Canucks head into the 2009-10 season looking very much like the same team that skidded out of the playoff race in the final two weeks of last season: great goaltending, a good defense core, and little or no offensive firepower beyond the top-line duo of Daniel and Henrik Sedin.

As promised during his introductory press conference, Gillis has made this year's Canucks faster and tougher, both on defense and the third and fourth lines.

McIver lifts Ducks past Canucks in OT (AP) 10/06/08

New Anaheim defenseman Nathan McIver skated out of the penalty box and into a breakaway, and beating Roberto Luongo at 22 seconds of overtime to give the Ducks a 4-3 preseason win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. It was McIver's first game for the Ducks after being claimed off waivers from the Canucks after Vancouver tried to send him down to the American Hockey League.

Canucks' 1st round pick Hodgson signs deal (AP) 10/05/08

The Canucks signed forward Cody Hodgson, their top pick in this year's draft, to an entry-level contract on Sunday. Hodgson, chosen 10th overall, had one assist and six penalty minutes in his first three preseason games with Vancouver. The 18-year-old center is trying to become the first top draft pick to stick with the Canucks since Petr Nedved in 1990.

Report: Canucks sign C Hodgson (PA SportsTicker) 10/05/08

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks signed center Cody Hodgson to an entry-level contract, according to CKNW radio in Vancouver.

Ducks claim D McIver on waivers (PA SportsTicker) 10/04/08

The Anaheim Ducks claimed defenseman Nathan McIver on waivers from the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Canucks' top line produces 3 goals (AP) 10/03/08

The Canucks' top line of Daniel and Henrik Sedin and Steve Bernier each scored a goal, lifting Vancouver to a 3-2 preseason victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Evgeni Nabokov made 17 saves for San Jose (2-4), but more important was the absence of Sharks star center Joe Thornton, who didn't take a shift after the second period.

Puck Daddy chats with Dave 'The Hammer' Schultz, Part 1: Breaking down some classic hockey brawls (Yahoo! Sports) 10/02/08

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Power Poll: Gotta go Red Wings for preseason No. 1 (SportingNews.com) 10/02/08

There's a temptation to pick a team other than the Detroit Red Wings as the preseason No.

Puck Headlines: Blaming Marian Hossa for everything (Yahoo! Sports) 10/02/08

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Hansen's 2 goals lead Canucks over Flames (AP) 10/02/08

Rookie Jannik Hansen scored two goals and linemates Ryan Kesler and Alexander Burrows both had three assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-1 preseason victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Pavol Demitra set up Alexander Edler's goal 21 seconds into the game and added one of his own in the second period for the Canucks (5-0-0), who played without their line and top four...

Canucks sign RW Gendur (PA SportsTicker) 10/01/08

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks signed right wing Dan Gendur on Wednesday.

Puck Headlines: The Rangers win the Cup! No, the other Cup (Yahoo! Sports) 10/01/08

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Don Cherry's low expectations for Ovechkin, European expansion (Yahoo! Sports) 10/01/08

The NHL held a conference call today with what it called "experts": Don Cherry of "Hockey Night...

Puck Headlines: Can Balsillie still steal the Preds from Nashville? (Yahoo! Sports) 10/01/08

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Canucks name G Luongo captain (PA SportsTicker) 09/30/08

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- The Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday designated Roberto Luongo as the team captain, marking the first time a goaltender has been named to the role in 61 years.

Canucks laugh at your ancient tradition, name Luongo captain (Yahoo! Sports) 09/30/08

Naming Roberto Luongo captain today reinforces that the Vancouver Canucks pretty much have nothing else going...

Season Preview: Vancouver Canucks, Class of '08-'09 (Yahoo! Sports) 09/29/08

NHL previews are often superfluous collections of popular opinions that, in the end, usually have no relation...

The Blackhawks are waiving goodbye to the Bulin Wall (Yahoo! Sports) 09/29/08

When Nikolai Khabibulin was scratched from what was expected to be his preseason debut on Sunday, the obvious...

Not a pretty picture (Yahoo! Sports) 09/29/08

Vancouver needs all the help they can get including, a Superman-like showing from goalie Roberto Luongo.

Why Selanne's return helps give Anaheim the division crown (Yahoo! Sports) 09/29/08

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Canucks spoil Selanne's return with shootout win (AP) 09/28/08

Sami Salo had a power play goal and two assists, Kyle Wellwood scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks spoiled Teemu Selanne's return to the Anaheim lineup with a 5-4 victory over the Ducks on Sunday night. Selanne had two power-play goals in his preseason debut after signing a two-year, $5.25 million contract earlier in the day.

No cutting corners for Maple Leafs (Yahoo! Sports) 09/28/08

Toronto must stick with its plan to rebuild, regardless of how long it takes for positive results.

Canucks win third straight, 3-2 over Sharks (AP) 09/28/08

Pavol Demitra, Jason Krog and Jannik Hansen each scored goals to help the Vancouver Canucks stay unbeaten in the preseason with a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Roberto Luongo stopped all 14 shots he faced in the first two periods. Cory Schneider allowed both goals, but also made 21 saves.

St. Louis has reason to be blue (Yahoo! Sports) 09/26/08

Losing Erik Johnson to injury is just the beginning of what will likely be an early end to the season for the Blues.

Puck Headlines: Calling for zero tolerance for hits from behind (Yahoo! Sports) 09/25/08

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Three reasons why Marian Gaborik will remain in Minnesota (Yahoo! Sports) 09/25/08

The negotiations between Marian Gaborik and the Minnesota Wild are ongoing, but aren't exactly encouraging,...

RotoWire's Keeper League Prospect Rankings (RotoWire) 09/25/08

Puck Headlines: King Henrik of the shaky knees (Yahoo! Sports) 09/24/08

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Canucks rookie Gardner scores PP goal in win (AP) 09/24/08

Canucks rookie Michael Grabner scored a power-play goal early in the second period, and Vancouver swept a home-and-home preseason series over the Edmonton Oilers with a 2-1 win on Tuesday night. Edmonton forward Kyle Brodziak opened the scoring with a sharp-angle shot during a power play, but tough guy Darcy Hordichuk -- making his Canucks debut after signing as a free agent -- banged in the tying...

The real Souray returns to Edmonton (Yahoo! Sports) 09/23/08

Sheldon Souray was an imposter last season, keeping his big gun holstered and his ill humour in check because...