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Death Watch: Rangers' playoff hopes down to 50/50 chance (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 2009-04-06 14:51
Since we're down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins...

What We Learned: Priceless advice for the playoff desperate (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 2009-04-06 13:43
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Canucks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 2009-04-06 09:03

Everyone loves Raymond again—not the old sitcom starring Ray Romano, but speedy second-year Canucks forward Mason Raymond.

Back from a recent press box exile as coach Alain Vigneault shuffled his lines after Taylor Pyatt left the team following the death of his fiancee in a car accident in Jamaica overnight Thursday, Raymond was surprisingly moved all the way up to the second line, taking Pavol Demitra's spot alongside Mats Sundin and Ryan Kesler Saturday night against Edmonton. He made the most of the opportunity, using speed to create scoring chances but also going to the net, where he scored his 11th goal of the season from close range.

Raymond played almost 17 minutes against the Oilers, his most ice time since early January, including a solid effort in...

Galiardi, Budaj leads Avs past Canucks (AP)

Mon, 2009-04-06 05:58
The Avalanche gave up on making the playoffs a long time ago, but Colorado rookie T.J. Galiardi still has postseason aspirations. They just happen to be for another team. With his parents in the stands, the Calgary native scored twice to lead the Avalanche to a surprising 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

Gagner leads Oilers past Canucks (AP)

Sun, 2009-04-05 05:52

Sam Gagner had a goal and two assists, Dwayne Roloson made 43 saves and the Edmonton Oilers kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Ales Kotalik, Denis Grebeshkov, Ales Hemsky and Sheldon Souray also scored to help the Oilers snap a three-game losing streak.


Vancouver F Pyatt leaves team after fiancee dies (AP)

Fri, 2009-04-03 20:11
Canucks forward Taylor Pyatt left the team after his fiancee was killed in a car accident. Pyatt returned to his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario, after Carly Bragnalo was killed Thursday in a crash while vacationing in Jamaica. The couple, both 27, planned to marry this summer. "Today the Canucks lost a member of our family," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said in a statement released Friday...

Pyatt leaves Canucks following death of fiancee (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 2009-04-03 19:33
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) -- Vancouver Canucks left wing Taylor Pyatt left the team after his fiancee was killed in a car accident.

Puck Daddy chats with Wild's Cal Clutterbuck about fighting Avery, feuding with Cherry and setting a record for hitting people (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 2009-04-03 18:33
When you're blessed with one of the single greatest hockey names since Jeff Beukeboom hung up his skates,...

Vancouver forward Taylor Pyatt's fiancée dies in car crash (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 2009-04-03 17:42
Incredibly sad news today from the Vancouver Canucks : Taylor Pyatt, the team's 27-year-old winger, has lost...

Puck Headlines: LeBron endorses Ovechkin as 'prime time' (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 2009-04-03 17:02
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Death Watch: Blues improve odds; Rangers suddenly in peril (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 2009-04-03 15:20
Since we're down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a...

Perry's shootout goal lifts Ducks (AP)

Fri, 2009-04-03 06:17
The Anaheim Ducks are used to being counted out this season, so being down to Vancouver on Thursday night didn't faze them. Corey Perry had a goal and assist in regulation and the only goal in a shootout, and Anaheim overcame a pair of two-goal deficits to beat the Canucks 6-5. "I think it's a tribute to the guys recognizing around the room and on the ice and on the bench that we're not out of it...

Puck Headlines: Two out of 50 million chances for Ottawa playoffs? (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 2009-04-02 22:41
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Puck Headlines: The myth of 'charity point' screwing up standings (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 2009-04-02 17:10
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Death Watch: Seeding self-destruction for Blues, Sabres, Devils (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 2009-04-02 13:39
Since we're down to the final moments of postseason life for teams in contention, Puck Daddy solemnly begins a...

LW Van Riemsdyk signs with Flyers (AP)

Thu, 2009-04-02 01:24
James van Riemsdyk is giving up his final two years of college hockey to join the Philadelphia Flyers. Van Riemsdyk, the second overall pick in the 2007 NHL draft, signed an entry-level deal that takes effect next season. "Obviously, this is a thrill of a lifetime," the 19-year-old forward said Wednesday in a statement.

Henrik Sedin, Luongo carry Canucks past Wild (AP)

Wed, 2009-04-01 21:02

Roberto Luongo and the Sedin twins have the Vancouver Canucks looking as though they might be a force in the playoffs. The Minnesota Wild, however, are fading from postseason contention. Henrik Sedin scored 4 minutes into overtime and Roberto Luongo stopped 33 shots, leading the Canucks over the Wild 2-1 on Tuesday night.


C'mon, now: No need for panic in Jersey and Chicago, right? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 2009-04-01 18:55
If you're a New Jersey Devils fan (like me) and the calendar reads April 1 (which it does) and your team has...

Tuesday's Three Stars: Captain Niedermayer rallies the Ducks (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 2009-04-01 07:43
No. 1 star, Scott Niedermayer, Anaheim Ducks : The Anaheim captain revived his team's playoff hopes by scoring a...

Puck Headlines: Red Wings declare it's playoff beard time again (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 2009-03-31 23:59
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