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Vancouver Canucks player Jeff Cowan (R) collides with Steve Bernier in pre-season action in 2007. Bernier is now a Canuck.

Canucks lock up Steve Bernier as talk...

It didn’t take long Tuesday — mere hours — for Vancouver Canuck general manager Mike Gillis to match the St. Louis Blues’ offer sheet to Steve Bernier.

 
 
Canucks GM Mike Gillis.

No big names, but Gillis not in panic...

Vancouver Canucks rookie general manager Mike Gillis remained the picture of confidence Friday despite his inability to land a prize National Hockey League free agent this week.

 
Steve Bernier.

Canucks land big power forward in former...

New Vancouver Canuck winger Steve Bernier admitted Friday he was stunned at being dealt away by the Buffalo Sabres for a pair of draft picks.

 
Ducks GM Brian Burke

Silly season in the NHL

“I have never been more embarrassed to work in the NHL. I know we can’t support these salaries. I’m running my business like a business, [but] I’m going head-to-head with people who are crazy as far as I’m concerned.” — Brian Burke on free agency, July, 2001...

 
Markus Naslund heads for goal.

Canucks going backwards

All Markus Naslund wanted was to be a Vancouver Canuck. The fool! How dare he?

 
 

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Ducks GM Brian Burke

Silly season in the NHL

“I have never been more embarrassed to work in the NHL. I know we can’t support these salaries. I’m running my business like a business, [but] I’m going head-to-head with people who are crazy as far as I’m concerned.” — Brian Burke on free agency, July, 2001...

 
Mats Sundin.

$20-million Mats

On the eve of the National Hockey League entry draft two weeks ago, Vancouver Canuck general manager Mike Gillis and player agent J.P. Barry quietly got together to discuss Daniel and Henrik Sedin.

 
Ron Delorme has spent 21 years with the Canucks, but his time may be up.

Delorme ponders a future without scouting...

OTTAWA — You don’t need to see the Vancouver Canuck tattoos on Ron Delorme’s butt — and be glad for that — to know how much the National Hockey League team is in his heart.

 
 

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Pavol Demitra of the Minnesota Wild is pursued by the Canucks' Matt Cooke in a 2007 game. He's rumoured to be on the verge of signing in Vancouver.

Demitra to Canucks? Pavol's not denying...

VANCOUVER -- Pavol Demitra isn’t disputing reports that he would like to sign a multi-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks.

 
 
Brendan Morrison celebrates a goal with now ex-teammate Ryan Kesler. The Pitt Meadows native is off to Anaheim.

Former ironman Brendan Morrison signs...

Brendan Morrison will end his 586-game association with the Vancouver Canucks today by confirming a one-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks, The Province has learned.

 
Todd Bertuzzi

Flames sign Bertuzzi

Unrestricted free agent winger Todd Bertuzzi has agreed to a one-year, $1.95-million US contract with the Calgary Flames.

 
Steve Bernier battles with Canucks' Ryan Shannon while with the San Jose Sharks last season.

Bernier could fit on top line

To Gilles Lupien, emerging power forward Steve Bernier isn't just a client. He's a friend. And in the right environment, he predicts the winger will flourish.

 
Mats Sundin at a ceremony on May 28 to receive the Mark Messier Leadership Award, given to a player who exemplifies leadership both on and off the ice.

No 'panic' over Sundin offer: Gillis...

VANCOUVER -- Mike Gillis will continue to play the waiting game while unrestricted free agent centre Mats Sundin ponders a two-year, $20-million-US contract offer from the Vancouver Canucks.

 
 

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Naslund jerseys are 50 per cent off at the Canucks store at GM Place on Thursday.

Naslund exit should not cause mass ...

It's funny how everyone is moaning about the departure of Markus Naslund because most of those same people wanted to string him up most of last year the way he played.

 
Markus Naslund likes the New York Rangers' direction, which speaks volumes about what he thought of the Canucks' future.

Escape to New York a damning indictment...

Before mass hysteria grips our city, everyone please take a deep breath and look at this rationally.

 
Wings' Henrik Zetterberg, battling Ducks' Francois Beauchemin, would boost any linemate.

This move rings hollow

While everyone waits for Mats Sundin to fully screw over the future of at least two NHL teams before making the decision on his future, despite having been away from the game for a full three months already, we are treated to the Marian Hossa spectacle.