The Intra-Squad game is a good opportunity for our players to demonstrate their abilities before we open main camp. This game is always filled with intensity and physical play and we are very happy to once again be playing at Bill Copeland Arena. |
The style of game they play is fairly open and they have some offensive weapons. |
The twins are talented, quality people who have shown continuous improvement in all aspects of their game since joining the Canucks. |
There is a chance he could be back for the playoffs depending on how quickly he rehabs and what kind of healer he is. It's a possibility for sure. I know he'll work as hard as he possibly can to get back. |
There was some healing taking place, and there was a possibility that he could play with it. But after going through the rehab process, and consulting with the doctors, it became apparent that was not going to happen and surgery became the next option. |
There won't be a coaching change this year. We're giving everyone a chance to win and (Crawford) is part of that. If the players are looking for a way out, that's not it. |
They're a very similar team to ourselves. |
This decision is about the future. Our club once again needs to become one of the hardest working teams in the league. |
This isn't a one-or-the-other situation. We are going to make decisions that make our team better. |
This isn't a one-or-the-other situation. We are going to make decisions that make our team better. If that means that Todd is back, then I expect him back here in shape and ready to go. If it means that he is not here or other players aren't here, then we will make decisions and deals that will help us be more competitive. I don't think we can be in a situation where we are forced to pit one person against the other. We're not going to do that. |
We are very excited to add Anson to our hockey team and feel he will be a great fit among our forwards. In eight NHL seasons, Anson has shown that he can score and add an offensive touch every where he has played. We feel his experience will be a great addition to our hockey club. |
We are very excited to be adding both Harold and Eric to our scouting staff. We feel very strongly that adding Harold to Ron Delorme's amateur scouting staff and Eric to our pro scouting staff will strengthen the department. It is important to our management team that both Harold and Eric have been with our franchise before and are passionate about the Canucks organization. |
We believe the league is very serious about the obstruction crackdown and the new rules put in place. That will make speed and skill very important. We felt Richard was one of the guys that fit into that category. He can change the game with his speed. |
We felt that at this time it's something that we couldn't rely on to hold up through the entire season given that he has to go up and down on it all the time. |
We have a pretty talented club that needs to get back on track. They have an opportunity to do that and they understand what the consequences are if they don't. |