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6 months ago

Sex, lies, and hockey: A Vancouver Canucks rumor refuses to die.

Slate

30 years ago, the Stanley Cup playoffs ignited a rumor that has been messing with Jane Macdougall’s life ever since. Quickly, a rumor took hold: a defensive player had been having an affair with the goalie’s wife, which destroyed team morale and left the franchise flailing. In this episode of Decoder Ring, Acey Rowe from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation traces …

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7 months ago

Rick Tocchet voted NHL’s coach of the year for guiding Vancouver Canucks to Pacific Division title

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Rick Tocchet was honored as the NHL’s coach of the year Wednesday after guiding the Pacific Division champion Vancouver Canucks to their second playoff berth in nine years. Tocchet appeared on 109 of 114 ballots for the Jack Adams award submitted by members of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association, and received 82 first-place votes, the NHL announced. “I …

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7 months ago

Oilers thinking ‘one game at a time’ ahead of must-win Game 6 against Canucks

Associated Press

The Edmonton Oilers have been here before, heading back home with their season on the line. McDavid didn’t have a point in Games 3 or 5, and was held without a shot on net in Game 1 — the only time that’s happened in his 59 career playoff games. “Without being disrespectful, I thought the last couple games we were …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Edmonton Oilers making goalie change. Backup Calvin Pickard will start Game 4 against the Canucks

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in net for Game 4 of their playoff series with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. The 32-year-old journeyman netminder replaces Stuart Skinner, who was pulled in the third period of Edmonton’s 4-3 loss to Vancouver on Sunday after giving up four goals on 15 shots. “I’m expecting what I’ve …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville

Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet won’t deny being one of the NHL’s final eight teams still alive means a lot. “We know the next series will be tough,” Tocchet said Friday night after his Canucks advanced by downing Nashville 1-0 in Game 6. Brock made a great play, Pius great finish.” The Canucks now are in the second …

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8 months ago

Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years

Associated Press

Josh Morrissey remembers the city coming to life before his eyes. A nine-year-old Flames fan in the spring of 2004, he was captivated by every Jarome Iginla chance and Miikka Kiprusoff save during Calgary’s run to the Stanley Cup Final. “Everyone bonds together.” Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit, who grew up in suburban Montreal, recalls watching the Canadiens go on …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Stanley Cup Checklist: Analyzing the West contenders ahead of the trade deadline

New York Times

Tuesday was all about the Eastern Conference. Outside of a few core players, this team doesn’t have the high-end talent a championship-caliber team should strive for; their top line would likely resemble a second on a deep contender. Seattle Kraken Considering the Kraken’s depth over star power roster construction, it isn’t entirely surprising that the team does not stack up …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Stanley Cup-aspiring Oilers have a long way to go after ‘big gut punch’ in season opener

New York Times

VANCOUVER — What the heck was that? “It’s a big gut punch,” defenceman Brett Kulak said. “You don’t rely on one guy to carry you all the time, but it’ll be nice to have him back.” Sans Ekholm, the Oilers seemed lost and lethargic. “You’re still ironing out kinks, but I think we’re all smart enough in this room to …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Canucks fire head coach Bruce Boudreau, hire Rick Tocchet amid losing season

New York Times

The Vancouver Canucks fired head coach Bruce Boudreau and assistant coach Trent Cull, general manager Patrik Allvin announced Sunday. Even as the club has mightily disappointed this year, the fans understand that Boudreau is the least of the Canucks’ worries — his time in Vancouver will be remembered fondly for a very long time. — Dayal GO DEEPER Duhatschek: After …

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Sex, lies, and hockey: A Vancouver Canucks rumor refuses to die.

Rick Tocchet voted NHL’s coach of the year for guiding Vancouver Canucks to Pacific Division title

Oilers thinking ‘one game at a time’ ahead of must-win Game 6 against Canucks

Edmonton Oilers making goalie change. Backup Calvin Pickard will start Game 4 against the Canucks

The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville

Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years

Stanley Cup Checklist: Analyzing the West contenders ahead of the trade deadline

Stanley Cup-aspiring Oilers have a long way to go after ‘big gut punch’ in season opener

Canucks fire head coach Bruce Boudreau, hire Rick Tocchet amid losing season