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After loss to Flyers, Canucks wonder who'll mind the net
What was once the surest thing about the Canucks has become their biggest question. Who is going to play net? Already mired in mediocrity since Roberto Luongo strained his groin, the Canucks goaltending woes only worsened Tuesday with news Curtis Sanford will be put on injured reserve and is out ...
Jason LaBarbera Traded To Vancouver
Jason LaBarbera Traded To Vancouver
totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports - The Vancouver Canucks have picked up Jason LaBarbera from the LA Kings as a second or third option to Roberto Luongo . We see know real reason for this acquisition by the Canucks because Curtis Sanford has played solid as a second option while Luongo was hurt. Jason ... (more) Jason LaBarbera Traded To Vancouver
More on the trade
insidesocal.com — Here's the story I filed for the paper regarding the LaBarbera-to-Vancouver trade... By Rich Hammond Staff Writer The Kings' long quest to find stable goaltending took another twist Tuesday when they traded Jason LaBarbera to the Vancouver ... (more) More on the trade
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun: Our predictions for 2009
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun: Our predictions for 2009
sports.espn.go.com — What can we expect from the NHL in 2009? Here are 10 picks to ponder: Scott Burnside 1. 2009 will see the end of Nicklas Lidstrom's stranglehold on the Norris Trophy for the NHL's best defenseman. Lidstrom has won six of the past seven Norris ... (more) Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun: Our predictions for 2009
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Empty Netter Assists - Western Conference - 12-31-08
Empty Netters — ... Adam Burish on injured reserve and put defenseman Brent Sopel on long-term injured reserve. -Blue Jackets forward Manny Malhotra is ripping it up in the faceoff circle. Northwest Division -The Avalanche recalled forward Chris Durno from Lake Erie of the AHL. -The Canucks acquired goaltender Jason LaBarbera from the Kings for a 2009 first-round draft pick. -Vancouver put goaltender Curtis Sandford on injured reserve due to an ailing groin. -Mats Sundin practiced with the Canucks for ...

NHL Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Wild fans are losing patience, Penguins call players-only meeting and Coyotes CEO denies Globe & Mail reports
IllegalCurve.com — ... The Canucks lost the game and Curtis Sanford to a groin injury on Tuesday when they hosted Philadelphia.  During last night’s game the Canucks ...

Of Wolf And Man (And Suspect Goaltending)
Yankee Canuck — ... though we don’t know if it’s pre-Cliff Burton or not and, believe me, that makes a hell of a difference. Schneider, for all his efforts, made it a game last night in the 3-2 loss to Philly . I guess he had no idea that while he gave it his all on the ice Labarbera basically signals a trip back to Manitoba for the golden boy. So, a query: is this team anymore reliable with Sanford/Labarbera then they were with Sanford/Schneider? And how bad is this groin strain that Sanford apparently suffered yesterday morning (but played anyway?! Great call med staff!). Maybe the tandem will ...

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Gagne leaves hurt as Flyers top Canucks againESPN.com - NHL 12/31/2008
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Flyers lose Gagne, but top Canucks behind CarterUSATODAY.com NHL - Top Stories 12/31/2008
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Flyers lose Gagne but beat Canucks 3-2 (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NHL News 12/31/2008
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Flyers 3, Canucks 2NYT > Hockey 12/31/2008
Jeff Carter had a goal and an assist for the Philadelphia Flyers, who earned a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks but lost top forward Simon Gagne just 15 seconds into the game Tuesday night. >
Carter lifts Gagne-less Flyers past Canucks 3-2Boston.com -- Hockey news 12/31/2008
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