Nazzy’s Coming Out of Retirement! To Play in Sweden….

Nov 17th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Rumours, Signing

It appears that Markus Naslund and Peter Forsberg will be returning to pro hockey together, playing for their hometown team of Modo in Sweden. The two of them are clearly very loyal to Modo, as they are reportedly going to play for FREE! This will mark the third (and presumably final) time that Forsberg and Naslund have played together for Modo. The two played together previously for Modo before their NHL careers and during the lockout canceled season in 2005-06.

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The Return of Matt Pettinger and Your Daily Injury Update

Nov 3rd, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Injury, Signing

How bad are the Canucks injury woes? Well, they’ve brought back a Tampa Bay Lightning cast-off! Yeeesh. Actually, I don’t mind this signing. Matt Pettinger was re-signed by Mike Gillis yesterday. With all their injuries at the moment, bringing a veteran NHL forward who can skate and kill penalties probably isn’t a bad idea.

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Vigneault Signs Extension

Sep 24th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Signing

The Canucks have just announced that Alain Vigneault has signed a three year contract extension. The contract takes him through the 2012-13 season.

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It’s Official, Luongo Signs a 12 Year Deal!

Sep 2nd, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency, Signing

The Vancouver Canucks have just announced that Roberto Luongo has re-signed, to the tune of a 12-year deal!

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Canucks Reportedly Re-Sign Luongo

Aug 31st, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Bandwagon Douchebaggery, Signing

According to Sportsnet, the Canucks have re-signed franchise player and team captain Roberto Luongo. Apparently the term and salary have been agreed upon, so only minor details remain to be worked out. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to Canucks fans, but it’s definitely great news. Remember all those bandwagon douchebags calling for the Canucks to trade Luongo after the Canucks were bounced in the 2nd round by Chicago? Luckily Mike Gillis isn’t smoking the same thing they were, and realizes the value of a top goalie.

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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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Luongo To Sign Extension Soon?

Aug 25th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Bandwagon Douchebaggery, Rumours, Signing

Reports are circulating that Luongo is about to sign a six year deal worth over $6.5 million per season.

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Sergei Shirokov… So Who is This Guy Exactly?

Aug 17th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Signing

Not since Pavel Bure has a Canucks sixth round draft pick generated so much interest before ever playing an NHL game. The Canucks signed their 2006 draft pick Sergei Shirokov on Monday. This begs the question: so who is this guy exactly?

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