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Mitchell Talks with Team, a New Assistant Coach, more Larscheid Rumours and more!

Aug 5th, 2010 by Tonyz Tanti | Rumours

The rumour mill is heating up with regards to Willie Mitchell and shockingly it appears the Canucks may still be in the race. It looks like the free agent d-man is now symptom free and will be ready to start the season. He has also reportedly narrowed his search to four teams: Washington, Detroit, San Jose and Vancouver. Mike Gillis didn’t do anything to curtail rumours, admitting to talking to Mitchell.

Gillis Re-Signs Raymond for Cheap

Jul 27th, 2010 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency, Signing

The Canucks announced on Monday that they have re-signed Mason Raymond. The restricted free agent re-signed just minutes before his arbitration case was to be heard. But that’s not the surprising part, the surprising part is that Mike Gillis was able to get Raymond to sign a two year deal, worth $2.55 per season. There’s no doubt in my mind that Raymond would have been awarded more in arbitration, perhaps well more. In fact, most pundits (including myself)were predicting $3 million or more.

Bieksa to Columbus? Got to Love Offseason Rumours

Jul 2nd, 2010 by Tonyz Tanti | Rumours

When you have eight NHL defencemen under contract and are still set to re-sign Shane O’Brien, rumours are bound to follow. When you’re the #6 d-man on the depth chart and making $3.75 million, chances are you’ll be the guy talked about in those rumours. I’m speaking of course of Kevin Bieksa, who was rumoured to be on the trade block by yours truly after the Keith Ballard trade and is now being rumoured all over the place. Despite the fact that Mike Gillis isn’t confirming that Bieksa is being shopped, you have to believe he is.

Canucks Sign Three! Hamhuis, Malhotra, Perrault on their way to Vancouver

Jul 1st, 2010 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency

Mike Gillis has hit a free agent home run, signing the much coveted Dan Hamhuis to a 6 year deal worth $4.5 million per season. Hamhuis will step-in as their number one shutdown defenceman, replacing Willie Mitchell. He will bring defensive stability and toughness to the blueline.

Bieksa Being Shopped? Hamhuis on his way to the West Coast? Those Rumours and MORE!

Jun 30th, 2010 by Tonyz Tanti | Free Agency

We’re one day away from the start of NHL free agency and the rumours mill is churning. With respect to Vancouver Canucks, no name has been rumoured more than Kevin Bieksa. With the acquisition of Keith Ballard, many (including yours truly) have theorized that this makes Bieksa a little bit redundant. Personally I think it’s time to ship Bieksa out of town.

Trade Deadline Aftermath

Mar 4th, 2010 by Tonyz Tanti | Trades

Am I the only one that had a little bit of trouble adjusting to life after Olympic hockey? What an amazing tournament with such speed, skill and intensity. Then two days later, we have to watch the Canucks take on the Blue Jackets? Tough transition, but I think I’m getting back into the swing of things. The Canucks are on a nice little post-Olympic roll, beating the Blue Jackets in a comeback and laying a surprising beat down on the Red Wings.

David Backes Rumoured to be on his way to the West Coast

Jan 22nd, 2010 by Tonyz Tanti | Rumours, Trades

Who likes rumours? Everyone! Matthew Sekeres is reporting that the Canucks and Blues may be working on a deal that would see the Canucks acquiring David Backes with Cory Schneider heading the other way. Apparently Mike Gillis decided last minute to skip the Top Prospects Game in Windsor in favour of the Habs-Blues game in Montreal, presumably to watch Backes.

Canucks Shopping Demitra and O’Brien?

Dec 8th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Rumours

Interesting stuff from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun. Among other things, Garrioch is reporting that the New York Rangers are interested in acquiring Pavol Demitra and that the Canucks are shopping Shane O’Brien. Interesting news on both fronts.

Forsberg to Vancouver? Maybe…

Nov 6th, 2009 by Tonyz Tanti | Game Preview, Rumours

It’s that time of year again folks. Yep, the time of year that Mike Gillis tries to coax an aging Swedish future hall of fame centre to not retire and come to Vancouver. Peter Forsberg played in the Karjala Cup tournament in Helsinki this week, and is apparently contemplating a return to the NHL and possibly play in the 2010 Olympics this February. And Mike Gillis is interested.

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.

Mitchell Talks with Team, a New Assistant Coach, more Larscheid Rumours and more!

Gillis Re-Signs Raymond for Cheap

Bieksa to Columbus? Got to Love Offseason Rumours

Canucks Sign Three! Hamhuis, Malhotra, Perrault on their way to Vancouver

Bieksa Being Shopped? Hamhuis on his way to the West Coast? Those Rumours and MORE!

Trade Deadline Aftermath

David Backes Rumoured to be on his way to the West Coast

Canucks Shopping Demitra and O’Brien?

Forsberg to Vancouver? Maybe…

The Return of Matt Pettinger and Your Daily Injury Update

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