Forsberg Update: “Thanks But No Thanks”

Nov 16th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency

According to the Team 1040, Peter Forsberg has told the Canucks “Thanks but no thanks” in regards to him returning to the NHL. He will apparently return to pro hockey, but with Modo of the Swedish Elite League.

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Hodgson Injury, Vigneault’s Contract, Cloutier’s Comeback and More!

Sep 8th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency, Rumours

Nice to see Cody Hodgson back on the ice this week at Canucks prospect camp. Hodgson injured his back from the 120+ games he played at the NHL exhibition/OHL regular season and playoffs/AHL playoffs and had surgery on it over the summer.

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D-men Bonanza! Schneider, Ehrhoff and Lukowich on Their Way to Vancouver

Aug 29th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Draft, Free Agency, Rumours, Signing, Uncategorized

Mike Gillis had a busy day on Friday, signing Mathieu Schneider and acquiring Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich in exchange for Daniel Rahimi and Canuckz.com favourite, Patrick White (that was sarcasm by the way).

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Blast From the Past… Scatchard Attempts Comeback with Canucks

Aug 27th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency

In the latest development in what can now be considered an unusual career, the pride of Salmon Arm, Dave Scatchard will be trying out with the Canucks in training camp.

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Reports Say Mathieu Schneider is Soon To Be a Canuck

Aug 24th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency, Rumours

Dan Murphy of Sportsnet is reporting that the Canucks are about to sign Mathieu Schneider. That’s a pretty reliable source, which could mean that Gillis has finally found his puck moving defenceman. I know he’s old, but at the right price (about $2 million per season lets say?), he’s a perfect fit.

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Bertuzzi Back in Mo-town

Aug 19th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency

On Tuesday the Detroit Red Wings signed Todd Bertuzzi to a one year, $1.5 million deal. This is an interesting deal on a few fronts.

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Wellwood Back for Another Season… at $1.2 million

Jul 29th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency

While Wellwood’s salary/term has yet to be figured out, in an interview with the TEAM 1040, Wellwood’s agent said that he would be back in Vancouver. Apparently Wellwood’s demands were not high enough for the Canucks to walk away from.

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What is Garth Snow Doing?

Jul 23rd, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency, Rumours

No, not what is he doing here with Charles Wang, but this time the former goaltender has gone goalie shopping crazy!

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