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Mattias Ohlund Lightning Press Conference / Video Tribute
The Lightning organization introduced Mattias Ohlund and Matt Walker to the TB media and fans a couple of days ago. How does Ohlund look in a Lightning jersey? Not too shabby. A tad heartbreaking I'd say. While he is a perfect fit on the Bolts' back end, he will be missed here in Vancouver. I just...
NHL News: Free Agency Day One Open Thread
Time to go shopping! We will use this thread for any NHL deals that go down today, feel free to talk about them here. Any Ranger deals that go down will be posted on the main page, just like any other Ranger news. Any Free Agent signings I will update in this window, and you guys can discuss them...
The Next Canuck Captain
Five weeks from now training camp begins (and four weeks from now prospect camp will have already begun). I am willing to assume we can soon embrace a post-Sundin life and, secondly, assume that Gillis will strike out in the trade market and this team will - barring any Mason Raymond-like training...
Ohlund may be on his way out
What Ohlund said recently: "I will be here (in Vancouver) if it is right for me and for the club, I would not be here just because I have been here for ten years." Link to that article here at Hockeyexpressen.se.Look for Ohlund to have a big season in the final year of his contract. Also look for...
Sundin apartment-hunting / Ohlund open to being traded
SUNDIN UPDATEWhile the Canucks travelled to Nashville, Sundin practiced hard at GM Place and looked for an apartment, according to HockeyExpressen. His girlfriend Josephine will be coming to Vancouver soon to check out the place and perhaps live here. Not sure if he partied with Ryan Johnson at all...
Ohlund will not waive his no trade clause
I know I've said that it would be wise to trade Mattias Ohlund by the trade deadline to get something in return for him before the summer free agency hits and if a deal cannot be reached. Well, 2 things now come into play, according to Hockeyexpressen.se:1. Ohlund has a no-trade clause in his...
Vigneault and Ohlund on losing
From Canucks.com: Alain Vigneault said after practice today: "It’s tough to say sometimes why you lose your game, or parts of your game," said Vigneault. "I do think right now the way to get our game back is a simple one, pay attention to the defensive part of our game. Part of our offence was...
NHL suspends Mattias Ohlund for Mikko Koivu slash
The NHL has handed down a four game suspension to Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund for the slash on Mikko Koivu in Vancouver on Friday night. The suspension will cost Ohlund about $75,000 and will insure he doesn’t play the Wild again on Wednesday night at the Xcel Energy Center. Mikko Koivu will...
Minnesota Wild lose more than a game to the Vancouver Canucks
Wild 2, Canucks 6 The Minnesota Wild goalies had a tough night at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, but so did Mikko Koivu and Stephane Veilleux.The Wild goalies (yes both follied under Canuck pressure) allowed 6 goals in a 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The first period was...
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