303 Results for mike gillis

Officer: Canucks were queue-jumping

Associated Press

British Columbia's provincial health officer says Vancouver Canucks players jumped the line when they received swine flu vaccinations this week.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Forsberg staying in Sweden

ESPN.com news services

Canucks GM Mike Gillis was considering signing Peter Forsberg but said he learned Monday that Forsberg wanted to stay in his home country.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

A safer helmet: An idea whose time has come

Pierre LeBrun

...take a position on it." The poster-child incident for the renewed interest in this subject was Mike Richards' hit on David Booth last month. Everyone agrees it was a legal shoulder-to-head bodycheck...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Group to study issue, report in March

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The NHL's 30 GMs agreed Wednesday to study the idea of making blindside hits to the head illegal next season.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Wrapping up Day 1 of the GM meetings

Pierre LeBrun

...Don Baizley. Baizley just happens to represent Peter Forsberg, among other high-profile clients. Canucks GM Mike Gillis and Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli were among those who took the time to say hi to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Chatting with a Canucks blogger

Richard Durrett

...a team. Q: Do the Canucks have an interest in Peter Forsberg? A: Yes they do. Mike Gillis confirmed that on Team 1040 radio last night. There are Canucks scouts watching Forsberg in Finland...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Rypien sparks 3-goal 3rd period as Canucks win

Associated Press

Rick Rypien scored the go-ahead goal 8:48 into the third period, the first of three late goals that lifted the Canucks to a 4-1 victory.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Canucks angered by Leafs' conduct

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The NHL said Wednesday it has handled a dispute between the front offices of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks and now considers the matter closed.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Why Luongo's contract extension is the most significant of the summer

Pierre LeBrun

...a handful of them, and teams spend years trying to land one. So credit Canucks GM Mike Gillis for putting aside his personal preference of avoiding the kind of double-digit-term deals that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Luongo signs 12-year extension

ESPN.com news services

The Canucks and goalie Roberto Luongo have agreed to terms on a 12 year contract extension through the 2021-2022 season, the team said.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Luongo talks ongoing, but sides close to deal

Pierre LeBrun

...told ESPN.com on Monday. In an e-mail to ESPN.com on Tuesday, Canucks GM Mike Gillis said things were still "status quo" as talks continued. But clearly, this thing is going to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Canucks move to solidify defense

Associated Press

The San Jose Sharks have traded defensemen Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich to the Vancouver Canucks for two prospects.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Friday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...of discussion there in multiple sports. On the sleep expert front, new Vancouver Canucks (NHL) GM Mike Gillis has been trying new measures to deal with his team's travel this year, including military...

Blog | December 05, 2008

Young defenseman projects well

Tom Awad and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The Magazine

The Summer Skate series continues in Vancouver. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Canucks' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Canucks' GM to take on role

Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks president and chief executive officer Chris Zimmerman is stepping down.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009