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After a big hit by Dan Hamhuis drew attention in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals, Lindsay Berra checks in with hip-check specialist Rob Blake on the lost art.

Blog | Conversation | June 03, 2011

Neil Greenberg writes that Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa is having an historically dominant postseason on both ends of the ice.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2011

The Vancouver Canucks could well become the best team in the NHL this season. Our projections already show them atop the Western Conference.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2010

E.J. Hradek takes a quick preseason look -- hey, games have started -- at the Northwest division. The Canucks look like the favorites here -- but don't discount Matt Duchene in Year 2 with the Avs.

Blog | Conversation | September 22, 2010

E.J. Hradek weighs the winners and losers from Day 1 of NHL free agency. The Penguins are loaded for bear and the Canucks may have enough to finally play for the Cup. The Rangers? Don't ask.

Blog | Conversation | July 02, 2010

Jason Arnott has been pining to return to the Devils since last season. Now his wish has come true, and it could mean a boost for former linemate Patrik Elias. Plus, more on the Hamhuis trade in Philly, and what the Devils might turn their eyes to next.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2010

Insider is looking at potential offseason fixes for every single NHL team. For the Canucks, they must find a shutdown guy on defense if they want to advance to that next tier -- namely, representing the West in the Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2010

Insider is looking at potential offseason fixes for every single NHL team. For the Predators, they need to keep a young offensive threat in order to minimize any dropoff from last year.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2010