With just nine healthy players at his disposal, Canadian men’s rugby sevens head coach Damian McGrath had no complaints on Saturday night. VANCOUVER – Matt Murray made 27 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Saturday night.
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Kingsa Jake Muzzin fined $2,000 for embellishment
Jake Muzzin’s rocky 2016-17 season continued Friday, when the NHL fined him $2,000 for an embellishment incident during the Kings’ loss March 4 to the Vancouver Canucks at Staples Center, his second offense this season. Muzzin was fined under NHL Rule 64, which is designed to catch players who “repeatedly dive and embellish in an attempt to draw penalties.” Fines are set, starting with the second infraction, and can rise to $5,000 for the fifth offense by the player.
The Provies: Goldygate reprise, earning it and two sides of the Lindenning origin story
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Minnesota Wild: The Opening Faceoff 6 Mar 17
… at Xcel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports 2) Staal nets two of three Wild goals: Eric Staal had a red-hot start to the season, but has significantly cooled down since the …
Canucks News: No Rebuild, Closer Look at Dahlen, Goldobin, Cramarossa
Vancouver Canucks fans are all-in on the rebuild. So far, the process has been rather slow, but with the latest trading of veterans for prospects, it seems like management could officially speak of rebuilding.
Talented trio: A closer look at the three players acquired by the Canucks at the deadline
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As soon as the check clears, Golden Knights ready to deal
… years. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league doesn’t know exactly how the mumps returned but noted that other sports have seen isolated incidents, too. Daly said the NHL is promoting “education, reinforcement of precautions and booster …
Mumps the word: Players hope NHL can contain latest outbreak
… in places where people have had prolonged close contact with a person with the virus, such as school, dorms or sports teams. In an email to The Associated Press , NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly wrote it’s unclear what prompted the recurrence. As …
Vancouver Canucks Face Red Wings After Trading F Alex Burrows
Dec 18, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard makes the save on Vancouver Canucks left wing Alex Burrows in the first period at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The Vancouver Canucks will face Detroit at home, and for the first time in 12 years Alex Burrows will not be with them.
Canucks’ Troy Stecher diagnosed with mumps
The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus Canucks’ Troy Stecher diagnosed with mumps The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mglnAR VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher has been diagnosed with mumps and several other players have shown symptoms of the highly contagious virus. The team said Friday that defensemen Chris Tanev and Nikita Tryamkin and forwards Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund have shown symptoms.
Avs defenseman Erik Johnson nears return from broken leg
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Toronto Maple Leafs Rumors: Leafs In On Duchene Or Landeskog
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Gamethread: Canucks @ Penguins
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Vancouver Canucks: No Suspension to McLeod for Hit on Sven Baertschi
Vancouver Canucks fans are up in arms after the NHL chose not to discipline Cody McLeod for his questionable hit on Sven Baertschi. The Vancouver Canucks have had a gripe with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety more than once this season.
Canucks News: Jim Benning Changing Trade Deadline Strategy
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Vancouver Canucks: 3 Trade Proposals for Matt Duchene
It is no secret that the Vancouver Canucks will need a successor for franchise centre Henrik Sedin . And they will need one soon.
Bettis Didn’t Believe Results Of Cancer Test At First
New Research Aims To Extend Lifespan Of Dogs, Are Humans Next? A Labrador retriever living in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood may soon be on the cutting edge of aging research. ‘I’ve Shed More Tears Over Those Cubs’: Man Sentenced For Shooting Bears A Jefferson County judge has sentenced an Evergreen man to two years of probation for shooting two bears outside his home in September 2015.
Oscars Go Gaga For ‘La La Land’ With Record-Tying 14 Nods
New Research Aims To Extend Lifespan Of Dogs, Are Humans Next? A Labrador retriever living in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood may soon be on the cutting edge of aging research. ‘I’ve Shed More Tears Over Those Cubs’: Man Sentenced For Shooting Bears A Jefferson County judge has sentenced an Evergreen man to two years of probation for shooting two bears outside his home in September 2015.
Oilers Flames Hockey
Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott blocks a shot with his chest during the third period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Photo: Jeff McIntosh, AP
After conquering hockey, Hayley Wickenheiser is focused on mastering med school
Canada forward Hayley Wickenheiser watches teammates during a women’s ice hockey team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 19, 2014. Canada forward Hayley Wickenheiser watches teammates during a women’s ice hockey team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 19, 2014.
Burns’ big season; Staal, Maroon and Gagner producing at bargain price
When the San Jose Sharks traded for former Minnesota Wild first-round pick Brent Burns, they believed they were getting a difference-maker on the back-end. But even the Sharks probably couldn’t have anticipated Burns’ explosion into one of the most prolific offensive defencemen the NHL has seen in recent decades.
Burns’ big season; Staal, Maroon and Gagner producing at bargain price
Anaheim Ducks’ Andrew Cogliano works against San Jose Sharks’ Brent Burns during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. When the San Jose Sharks traded for former Minnesota Wild first-round pick Brent Burns they believed they were getting a real difference-maker on the back-end.
Curtis McElhinney is a king among journeyman goalies
… and his win – just the 46th of his career – made him a king, of sorts, among journeyman goaltenders. Via the Elias Sports Bureau , his wins for six different teams is the most among all active goaltenders, tied with fellow journeyman Chad Johnson. I …
Nathan MacKinnon doesn’t deserve to be an All-Star
The NHL All-Star game has undergone many changes over the years. It used to be North America vs. World, then they went back to East vs. West, then they went to a fantasy draft format and now it’s a three-on-three division tournament.
Oilers recall Khaira, Brossoit from AHL Condors, send down Lander, Gustavsson
Forward Jujhar Khaira and goaltender Laurent Brossoit were recalled by the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday from the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors. Khaira, 22, has appeared in 24 games with the Condors this season, posting 18 points , 24 penalty minutes and a plus-2 rating.
Obama, In Final Speech, To Declare Faith In Power Of Change
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time
Man Who Threatened To Kill Colorado State Senator Avoids Jail Time A man who pleaded guilty after threatening a Colorado state lawmaker has avoided jail time. Global Supertanker Gets Green Light To Fight Fires On Federal Land A large firefighting plane based out of Colorado Springs has been approved to be used on federal and state firefighting assignments.
Report: Teams are balking at Avs’ asking price for Landeskog
If the Colorado Avalanche expect to move captain Gabriel Landeskog , they might have a better chance of doing so during the off-season. That’s one takeaway from an interesting edition of TSN’s Insider Trading on Tuesday.
Michael Grabner Leads 3 Stars of the Week
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Video: MacKinnon, Avs’ reason for optimism, ends losing streak in OT
The Colorado Avalanche don’t have a ton of reasons to smile, but many of their beacons of hope shined brightly on Friday. Most obviously, Nathan MacKinnon is still just 21, and his under-the-radar greatness sometimes proves brilliant enough to reach the greater hockey consciousness.
Vancouver Canucks History: The Kirk McLean Trade
Each week I look back at a moment in Vancouver Canucks history. I explore big stories and small stories, solemn stories and silly stories.
Blue Jackets extend run to 16 with win over Oilers
The Columbus Blue Jackets now own the second-longest winning streak in NHL history after beating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 Tuesday night. The Blue Jackets have won 16 in a row.
All four Wild prospects showing well at the World Juniors
The Minnesota Wild have only made 11 draft picks in the last two years, but it sure seems like they made some good ones based on what’s happening at the World Juniors. American forwards Jordan Greenway and Luke Kunin have also shown well.
Calgary Flames Will Be In An Uncomfortable Spot For Rest Of Season
… Honda Center. Monahan and Gaudreau each provided an assist on the goal. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Their top players were also not performing at all to start off the season. From the start of the season until November 15th, …
Man About Town’s Top 5 Things To Do On New Year’s Eve
… Office is seeking the public’s help locating several individuals they believe passed forged checks. The Ultimate Sports Viewing Guide For Christmas Weekend In case you don’t feel like watching A Christmas Story all weekend, here’s some sports action …
DraftKings NHL Picks: December 20th Daily Top Plays
… Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild beat the Boston Bruins 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings NHL Picks Tonight’s DraftKings NHL Picks slate features 12 games, with Boston (3.2), Minnesota (3.1), Chicago (3.1), …
Arizona Coyotes: Three Thoughts From Letdown Against Calgary
After a very strong first period, the Arizona Coyotes let off the gas and allowed the Calgary Flames to coast to victory. I don’t mean necessarily poor on the scoreboard.
Vancouver Canucks Tie Game Late, Fall to Columbus in OT
The Vancouver Canucks overcame deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to get the game to extra time, before Seth Jones scored the winner. Neither do the Columbus Blue Jackets, apparently.