Willie Mitchell News

Based on their scoring rates the last three years, the hard-shooting defence trio of Sami Salo, Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa should combine over a full season to contribute 31 goals to the Vancouver Canucks' attack.

They outworked the Red Wings for much of Thursday's game here, but the Vancouver Canucks couldn't beat their skill.

The NHL's general managers are getting closer to making a recommendation about how to curb headshots.

Vancouver Canuck coach Alain Vigneault defended his decision to start Roberto Luongo on the bench instead of the crease Tuesday, which meant the goalie returning from injury faced the risky proposition of going into the St.

Jonathan Toews ' long wait finally ended. So did Ben Eager 's even longer wait. The Blackhawks forwards returned Monday night after recovering from concussions.

Live streaming Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks on online tv channels >> Posted By raingaugeman 23 hours, 51 minutes ago in Sports Vancouver Canucks Vs Dallas Stars Arena: Time: 06 November, 2009 at 8:30 PM League: NHL - United States of America CANUCKS at STARS Last 10 -- Vancouver 7-3-0; Dallas 4-3-3 Second of four meetings this season.

Andrew Raycroft is the vet, trying to hold on to his NHL career, who has stepped into Roberto Luongo's shoes and performed impressively.

The Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2. A November 6, 2009 1:07 AM A A A A Minnesota Wild right wing Cal Clutterbuck and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell pursue the puck in Vancouver's end during the first period of their NHL hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St.

A massive fight breaks out between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers during the third period of NHL action at GM Place in Vancouver Tuesday November 3, 2009.

The Canucks had their hands full with Tomas Holmstrom and Todd Bertuzzi getting in Roberto Luongo's face on Tuesday and it won't be any easier tonight for Andrew Raycroft in his debut as a Canucks starter.

The Canucks have signed Sami Salo to a four-year extension that will pay him $3.5 million a season.

With the oft injured Sami Salo expected to return to the lineup tonight, that now leaves a log jam at the defense position or in other words "Eight is enough". This year it looks like a dozen will not be enough, what with all the injuries, but there is only room for six to play.

Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan each collected two goals and an assist, Mike Brown put Anaheim ahead to stay with his first career short-handed goal and the Ducks beat Vancouver 7-2 Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews missed his fourth consecutive game because of concussion-like symptoms, sitting out Friday night against the Montreal Canadiens .

Wayne Simmonds of the Los Angeles Kings and Willie Mitchell of the Vancouver Canucks battle for the puck in the second period at Staples Center on Thursday night.

You know how Winnipeg is sometimes called the 'Chicago of the North'? Well, it was a lot more like Chicago was the 'Winnipeg of the South' here last night as the Blackhawks played the Vancouver Canucks and the requirement for meaningful participation in the game was apparently a connection to Winnipeg.

Jason Williams' power-play goal with just over five minutes left in the third period gave the Detroit Red Wings a come-from-behind 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in an action-packed game Tuesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Ron Wilson watches play against the New York Rangers during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto Oct.

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The Vancouver Canucks showed a killer instinct of a different sort Sunday, riding their man disadvantage units to a 2-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.