2010–11 Vancouver Canucks season
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The 2010–11
Vancouver Canucks
season was the 40th season in the modern Canucks' history. The Vancouver Canucks
won their fifth Northwest division
title, third conference championship and first Presidents Trophy. They also reached the Stanley Cup Finals
for the third time in franchise history, losing to the Boston Bruins
in seven games.
was held June 25–26, 2010 at Staples Center
in Los Angeles
, California
. The Vancouver Canucks had the 25th overall draft choice in the first round as a result of being defeated by the Chicago Blackhawks
in the Western Conference
semi-final but that draft choice was traded to the Florida Panthers. The Canucks also did not have a second or third round draft pick. Their second round draft pick was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Steve Bernier
. Their third round draft pick was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes
at the NHL trade deadline in exchange for Andrew Alberts
. The Vancouver Canucks acquired an additional sixth round draft choice from the Phoenix Coyotes
as a result of a trade that sent Mathieu Schneider
to Phoenix. Vancouver had the 115th, 145th, 172nd, 175th and 205th overall draft choices.
and Victor Oreskovich
from the Florida Panthers
in exchange for Steve Bernier
, Michael Grabner
and the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Mike Gillis traded Shane O'Brien and Dan Gendur
to the Nashville Predators
in exchange for Ryan Parent
and Jonas Andersson on October 5, 2010. Parent was immediately waived after being acquired while Andersson was assigned to the Manitoba Moose
of the American Hockey League
. On October 6, Darcy Hordichuk
was traded to the Florida Panthers
in exchange for Andrew Peters
. Peters will play for the Manitoba Moose.
On October 7, Mike Gillis made another trade with the Florida Panthers, this time acquiring Nathan Paetsch
for Sean Zimmerman
.
Eddie Lack
to a two-year entry level contract. Lack spent the 2009–10 season as a member of the Brynäs IF
posting a 2.67 GAA
and a .911 save percentage
. He is expected to start the year with the Manitoba Moose.
On May 31, 2010, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they signed three defensemen, including prospect Yann Sauve
. Sauve was drafted 41st overall by the Canucks in the 2008 draft
. In addition, they signed free agent Lee Sweatt
and Chris Tanev. Sweatt split time in the Finnish Elite League
and Kontinental Hockey League
for the 2009–10 season. He registered 9 goals and 7 assists in 21 games for TPS Turku
in the FNL. Sweatt added 2 goals and 5 assists in 37 games in the KHL with Dinamo Riga
. Chris Tanev signed as a free agent after playing in the NCAA
where he scored 10 goals and 18 assists in 41 games for the RIT Tigers
.
On June 1, 2010, the Vancouver Canucks signed Anton Rodin
to a 3-year entry level contract. Rodin was drafted 53rd overall by the Canucks in the 2009 draft
. Rodin spent the 2009–10 season in the Swedish Elite League
with Brynäs IF
. Rodin also played at the 2010 World Junior Championships
where he won a bronze medal with Team Sweden. He finished the tournament tied for second in scoring for Sweden with 3 goals and 10 points, good enough for ninth in the tournament.
On June 2, 2010, Mike Gillis signed Cory Schneider
to a contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. He was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
by the Canucks. Schneider spent the last two seasons playing with the Manitoba Moose
of the AHL
where he was named the league's Goaltender of the Year in 2008–09
while leading the Moose to the Calder Cup Final
. The Canucks also announced that they signed Peter Andersson
to an entry level contract. Andersson was drafted 143rd overall by the Canucks in 2009
.
On June 16, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks re-signed pending unrestricted free agent, Aaron Rome
, to a new 2-year contract. The deal is worth $1.5 million and will have a salary cap
hit of $750,000 per season. On July 2, 2010 Alexandre Bolduc
signed a 1-year, two way contract, worth $500,000. Shane O'Brien re-signed with the Canucks on July 6, 2010 when he accepted his qualifying offer. The new contract will pay O'Brien $1.6 million for 1-year. Tanner Glass
also signed a 1-year contract worth $625,000.
On July 22, Jannik Hansen
was awarded a 1-year contract worth $825,000 by an arbitrator.
On July 26, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks re-signed Mason Raymond
to a new 2-year contract worth $5.1 million.
to a 6-year contract worth $27 million, Jeff Tambellini
to a 1-year contract worth $500,000, Manny Malhotra
to a 3-year contract worth $7.5 million and Joel Perrault
to a 1-year contract worth $510,000. The Vancouver Canucks signed Tyler Weiman
on July 12 to a 1-year contract worth $500,000.
On August 19, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks signed unrestricted free agent Bill Sweatt
, younger brother of Lee, to a 3-year entry level contract worth $2.7 million. The contract also includes an additional $300,000 per season in potential performance bonuses. Bill Sweatt was drafted 38th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks
in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
but decided not to sign a contract until completing his four years of college education. He was subsequently traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs
along with Kris Versteeg
, but maintained his desire to test free agency. He eventually decided to re-unite with his brother in Vancouver.
The Canucks signed unrestricted free agent Raffi Torres
to a 1-year contract worth $1 million on August 25, 2010.
On October 7, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks signed Peter Schaefer to a 1-year, two way, contract worth $600,000. Schaefer played for the Canucks between 1998 and 2000 before being traded to the Ottawa Senators
for Sami Salo
.
at the South Okanagan Events Centre. In addition to training camp, the Canucks hosted a Young Stars prospect tournament prior to the start of training camp from September 12 to 16. The event featured prospects from five teams in an eight game round robin format. The tournament included the Anaheim Ducks
, Calgary Flames
, Edmonton Oilers
and San Jose Sharks
. The Canucks finished the tournament with a record of 2–2.
Shortly before the start of training camp, Roberto Luongo
announced that he would be relinquishing his captaincy. Luongo served as the team captain for two seasons.
in Calgary and one at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. In addition, the Canucks will play each of the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks twice, once at home and once on the road. The Canucks finished the preseason with a record of 3–5.
. With the Canucks celebrating their 40th anniversary, the NHL scheduled this game to honour the Canucks first ever NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings on October 9, 1970. The Canucks lost the game in a shootout by a score of 2–1. Vancouver's win against the Minnesota Wild on March 14, 2011 put the team at 101 points in the standings. It was the fastest the Canucks reached the 100-point mark in franchise history. On March 27, 2011, the team recorded its 50th victory of the season for the first time in franchise history with a 4–1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets
. They followed that with two more team firsts: first place in the Western Conference with a 3–1 victory over the Nashville Predators
on March 29, and the Presidents' Trophy
after defeating the Los Angeles Kings
on March 31.
The season finale took place on April 9, 2011 against the Calgary Flames which saw the Canucks win 3–2 in overtime. Daniel Sedin registered two assists in order to clinch the Art Ross Trophy
, a year after his brother did it.
The Canucks were also the first team since the champion Montreal Canadiens
to finish the league with the most goals scored and fewest goals against. They also finished the regular season with the top ranked power play and second ranked penalty kill.
Prior to their game on December 11, 2010 against the Tampa Bay Lightning
, the Vancouver Canucks honoured Markus Naslund
by retiring his #19 jersey. Näslund was the third player in franchise history to receive the prestigious honour following Stan Smyl
and Trevor Linden
. Näslund spent twelve seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, nine as captain. He also holds the franchise lead in points scored with 756. The retirement ceremony coincided with Mattias Ohlund
's return to Vancouver for the first time since signing with the Lightning in 2009.
The Canucks also announced that they will be introducing a "Ring of Honour" to commemorate past players. Four players will have their names added to the ring this season. The first player to get the honour will be Orland Kurtenbach
who was the first ever captain of the Vancouver Canucks. Kurtenbach's ceremony took place on October 26. Kirk McLean
was added to the ring of honour on November 24. McLean helped lead the Canucks to game seven of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals
. The third player to be inducted into the Ring of Honour will be Thomas Gradin
on January 24. Gradin was part of the 1982 Canucks team that made it to the Stanley Cup Final. He now works as a European scout for organization and is heavily praised at having convinced then GM Dave Nonis
to draft Alex Edler.
The final ceremony took place on March 14 when Harold Snepsts
was inducted into the Ring of Honour.
on March 16 at Rogers Arena.
The win earned them their fourth Northwest Division
title in five years, thus guaranteeing them home ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
. This was the fastest the team had clinched a playoff spot in franchise history. The team earned the top seed in the Western Conference when they defeated the Nashville Predators 3–1 on March 29 and the Presidents' Trophy
with a win over the Los Angeles Kings
on March 31, guaranteeing home ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Canucks opened their postseason schedule with a series against the defending Stanley Cup
champions, Chicago Blackhawks
. This was the third time the two teams played in the playoffs in consecutive years with the Blackhawks winning the first two, both in six games. Vancouver won the opening three games of the series before Chicago responded to force a game seven. Alex Burrows scored the winning goal in overtime to clinch the series victory.
Vancouver moved on to play the Nashville Predators
in the second round of the playoffs. It is the first time the two teams have met in the playoffs. Vancouver won the first game before Nashville evened up the series at one. Vancouver won both games in Nashville, Game 3 3-2 in overtime on a Ryan Kesler deflection goal, and 4-2 in Game 4. The series returned to Vancouver for Game 5, where the Predators staved off elimination, beating the Canucks 4-3. Forward Joel Ward scored two goals, including the game winner. The Canucks won the series 4–2 after a 2–1 victory in game six.
The Canucks played the San Jose Sharks
for the first time ever in the western conference
final after San Jose eliminated the Detroit Red Wings
in game seven. Vancouver prevailed in five games with a double overtime goal scored by Kevin Bieksa to send the Canucks to the Stanley Cup finals
for the third time in franchise history and the first time since 1994.
They would face the Boston Bruins
after Boston defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning
in seven games. The series began on June 1 with a 1–0 victory. Roberto Luongo picked up his third shutout of the playoffs while Raffi Torres
scored the dramatic lone goal with 18.5 seconds remaining in the third period. However, after game one, the series became heated and physical. Alex Burrows got away with biting Patrice Bergeron during game one (after the incident was reviewed by the league Burrows was not suspended) and in game three, a hit by Aaron Rome left Bruins winger Nathan Horton
concussed and unable to play for the rest of the series. Despite playing without Horton - one of the Bruins best goal scorers - for the final four games of the series, Boston was able to pick up their play and comeback to win the series despite staking Vancouver leads of 2-0 and 3-2. Bruins winger Brad Marchand
would later attribute the Canuck's dirty play, arrogance and lack of sportsmanship as motivation for Boston's comeback. It was Boston's first Stanley Cup victory in 39 years. The Canucks became the first team to lose in the Finals after winning the Presidents' Trophy since the Detroit Red Wings
in .
, a new national sports channel with regional broadcast capabilities. The new partnership included 13 additional games, on top of the 45 on Rogers Sportsnet
Pacific, to be shown thus eliminating Canucks TV Pay-Per-View. In addition, CBC Hockey Night in Canada
announced that it would once again be showing 14 games nationally while TSN
would show 10 games.
announced that he would be retiring at the start of the season. His final radio call was during the Vancouver Canucks season opener against the Los Angeles Kings on October 9. He spent 33 years as the colour commentator for the Vancouver Canucks and was replaced by Dave Tomlinson
.
in franchise history, thus guaranteeing themselves home ice advantage for the duration of the playoffs.
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in Los Angeles, California
.
This draft pick originally belonged to the Phoenix Coyotes. It was acquired from Phoenix in exchange for Mathieu Schneider.
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
season was the 40th season in the modern Canucks' history. The Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
won their fifth Northwest division
Northwest Division (NHL)
The NHL's Northwest Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Western Conference due to expansion. Like the Pacific Division, the Northwest Division is also a descendant of the former Smythe Division, as three of its Canadian teams played in that division from 1981–1993...
title, third conference championship and first Presidents Trophy. They also reached the Stanley Cup Finals
Stanley Cup Finals
The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup, emblematic of the professional club championship of ice hockey. Although the Cup itself has existed since 1893, an annual championship series between professional teams was not established until 1913...
for the third time in franchise history, losing to the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
in seven games.
Entry draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
was held June 25–26, 2010 at Staples Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The Vancouver Canucks had the 25th overall draft choice in the first round as a result of being defeated by the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
in the Western Conference
Western Conference (NHL)
The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
semi-final but that draft choice was traded to the Florida Panthers. The Canucks also did not have a second or third round draft pick. Their second round draft pick was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Steve Bernier
Steve Bernier
Steve Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League...
. Their third round draft pick was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
at the NHL trade deadline in exchange for Andrew Alberts
Andrew Alberts
Andrew James Alberts is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He has additionally played in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes...
. The Vancouver Canucks acquired an additional sixth round draft choice from the Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
as a result of a trade that sent Mathieu Schneider
Mathieu Schneider
Mathieu Schneider is a American former professional ice hockey player. Considered an offensive defenseman, Schneider played 1289 games in the National Hockey League with ten different teams, scoring 233 goals and totalling 743 points...
to Phoenix. Vancouver had the 115th, 145th, 172nd, 175th and 205th overall draft choices.
Trades
On June 25, 2010, the Vancouver Canucks acquired Keith BallardKeith Ballard
Keith Ballard is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a member of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He played college hockey for the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association for three seasons...
and Victor Oreskovich
Victor Oreskovich
Victor J. Oreskovich is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League...
from the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
in exchange for Steve Bernier
Steve Bernier
Steve Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League...
, Michael Grabner
Michael Grabner
Michael René Grabner is an Austrian professional ice hockey player playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . Grabner grew up playing for the local team in Villach, EC VSV. He moved to North America at the age of 17 and joined the Spokane Chiefs of the major junior Western...
and the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Mike Gillis traded Shane O'Brien and Dan Gendur
Dan Gendur
Dan Gendur is a professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League...
to the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in exchange for Ryan Parent
Ryan Parent
Ryan Parent is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
and Jonas Andersson on October 5, 2010. Parent was immediately waived after being acquired while Andersson was assigned to the Manitoba Moose
Manitoba Moose
The Manitoba Moose were a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba that played in the International Hockey League from 1996 to 2001 and American Hockey League from 2001 to 2011. The team moved to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011 to become the St...
of the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
. On October 6, Darcy Hordichuk
Darcy Hordichuk
Darcy Hordichuk is a Canadian professional hockey winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League...
was traded to the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
in exchange for Andrew Peters
Andrew Peters
Andrew Peters is a retired Canadian ice hockey left winger- Playing career :Peters was drafted 34th overall by the Sabres in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft...
. Peters will play for the Manitoba Moose.
On October 7, Mike Gillis made another trade with the Florida Panthers, this time acquiring Nathan Paetsch
Nathan Paetsch
Nathan Paetsch is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for EHC Wolfsburg of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:...
for Sean Zimmerman
Sean Zimmerman
Sean Zimmerman is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who is currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League . Zimmerman played for the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League where he was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the sixth round...
.
Player signings
On April 6, 2010 The Vancouver Canucks signed Swedish goaltenderGoaltender
In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring...
Eddie Lack
Eddie Läck
Eddie Läck is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . Läck has previously played professionally in Sweden for Leksands IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan...
to a two-year entry level contract. Lack spent the 2009–10 season as a member of the Brynäs IF
Brynäs IF
Brynäs IF is a professional Swedish ice hockey team from Gävle. The club plays in the highest Swedish league , and has done so since 1960.-History:...
posting a 2.67 GAA
Goals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
and a .911 save percentage
Save percentage
Save percentage is an ice hockey and lacrosse statistic that represents the percentage of shots on goal a goaltender stops...
. He is expected to start the year with the Manitoba Moose.
On May 31, 2010, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they signed three defensemen, including prospect Yann Sauve
Yann Sauvé
Yann Sauvé is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . Sauvé was drafted by the Canucks in the 2nd round, 41st overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft...
. Sauve was drafted 41st overall by the Canucks in the 2008 draft
2008 NHL Entry Draft
The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008...
. In addition, they signed free agent Lee Sweatt
Lee Sweatt
Walter Lee Sweatt is an American former professional ice hockey player. Sweatt played four years of professional hockey in Europe and North America. Sweatt played three games in the National Hockey League in 2011, before retiring to work in the financial industry...
and Chris Tanev. Sweatt split time in the Finnish Elite League
SM-liiga
The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice...
and Kontinental Hockey League
Kontinental Hockey League
The Kontinental Hockey League is an international professional ice hockey league in Eurasia founded in 2008. As of 2009, it is ranked as the strongest hockey league in Europe....
for the 2009–10 season. He registered 9 goals and 7 assists in 21 games for TPS Turku
TPS (ice hockey)
TPS or Turun Palloseura is an ice hockey team and 11-time champion of SM-liiga. They play in Turku, Finland at the HK Arena. In terms of championships, TPS is the most successful team in SM-liiga history.-Team history:...
in the FNL. Sweatt added 2 goals and 5 assists in 37 games in the KHL with Dinamo Riga
Dinamo Riga
Dinamo Riga was an ice hockey club, based in Riga, Latvia. It was founded in 1946 and disestablished in 1995 as Pārdaugava Rīga.-History of Dinamo Riga:...
. Chris Tanev signed as a free agent after playing in the NCAA
Atlantic Hockey
The Atlantic Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates primarily in the northeastern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey–only conference. Unlike several other college athletic conferences, Atlantic Hockey has no women's...
where he scored 10 goals and 18 assists in 41 games for the RIT Tigers
RIT Tigers men's ice hockey
The RIT Tigers men's ice hockey team is one of two hockey teams representing Rochester Institute of Technology in suburban Rochester, New York. The school's men's team competes in the Division I Atlantic Hockey conference. The team has won two national championships, one each at the Division II and...
.
On June 1, 2010, the Vancouver Canucks signed Anton Rodin
Anton Rödin
Anton Rödin is a Swedish ice hockey player currently playing with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. A prospect for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , he was selected by the team in the second round, 53rd overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft...
to a 3-year entry level contract. Rodin was drafted 53rd overall by the Canucks in the 2009 draft
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
. Rodin spent the 2009–10 season in the Swedish Elite League
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
with Brynäs IF
Brynäs IF
Brynäs IF is a professional Swedish ice hockey team from Gävle. The club plays in the highest Swedish league , and has done so since 1960.-History:...
. Rodin also played at the 2010 World Junior Championships
2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2010 IIHF World U20 Championship, commonly referred to as the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships , was the 34th edition of World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The tournament was hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from December 26, 2009 to January 5, 2010...
where he won a bronze medal with Team Sweden. He finished the tournament tied for second in scoring for Sweden with 3 goals and 10 points, good enough for ninth in the tournament.
On June 2, 2010, Mike Gillis signed Cory Schneider
Cory Schneider
Cory Franklin Schneider is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .Schneider was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft...
to a contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. He was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft
2004 NHL Entry Draft
The 2004 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is especially notable because it was the last NHL event to take place before the beginning of the lockout which canceled all the games scheduled for the 2004–05 NHL season.- Selections by round :Listed...
by the Canucks. Schneider spent the last two seasons playing with the Manitoba Moose
Manitoba Moose
The Manitoba Moose were a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba that played in the International Hockey League from 1996 to 2001 and American Hockey League from 2001 to 2011. The team moved to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011 to become the St...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
where he was named the league's Goaltender of the Year in 2008–09
2008–09 AHL season
The 2008–09 AHL season is the 73rd season of the American Hockey League. 29 teams each played 80 games in the regular season, which ran from October 8 until April 12.-Team and NHL affiliation changes:...
while leading the Moose to the Calder Cup Final
2009 Calder Cup Playoffs
The 2009 Calder Cup Playoffs of the American Hockey League began on April 15, 2009. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-seven series for division semifinals, finals and conference finals. The conference champions then played a best-of-seven series for the...
. The Canucks also announced that they signed Peter Andersson
Peter Andersson (ice hockey b. 1991)
Karl Peter Andersson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for Frölunda HC in Elitserien...
to an entry level contract. Andersson was drafted 143rd overall by the Canucks in 2009
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
.
On June 16, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks re-signed pending unrestricted free agent, Aaron Rome
Aaron Rome
Aaron Rome is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He was originally selected out of the Western Hockey League 104th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings...
, to a new 2-year contract. The deal is worth $1.5 million and will have a salary cap
NHL Salary Cap
The NHL Salary Cap is the limit to the total amount of money that National Hockey League teams are allowed to pay their players and uses a "hard" cap, meaning there are no luxury taxes or exemptions....
hit of $750,000 per season. On July 2, 2010 Alexandre Bolduc
Alexandre Bolduc
Alexandre Bolduc is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
signed a 1-year, two way contract, worth $500,000. Shane O'Brien re-signed with the Canucks on July 6, 2010 when he accepted his qualifying offer. The new contract will pay O'Brien $1.6 million for 1-year. Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass
Tanner Glass is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . Known as a physical player, he has previously played in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers....
also signed a 1-year contract worth $625,000.
On July 22, Jannik Hansen
Jannik Hansen
Jannik Hansen is a Danish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Hansen began playing professionally at the age of 16 with both the Rødovre Mighty Bulls of the Danish league and the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish J20...
was awarded a 1-year contract worth $825,000 by an arbitrator.
On July 26, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks re-signed Mason Raymond
Mason Raymond
Mason Evan Raymond is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Cochrane, Alberta, he played Junior A in the Alberta Junior Hockey League for two seasons, where he captured league and regional titles with the...
to a new 2-year contract worth $5.1 million.
Free agency
On July 1, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks signed Dan HamhuisDan Hamhuis
Daniel Hamhuis is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League ....
to a 6-year contract worth $27 million, Jeff Tambellini
Jeff Tambellini
Jeff Tambellini is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger playing for the ZSC Lions of the National League A . Originally selected 27th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, he joined the NHL in 2005. During his rookie season, he was traded to the New York Islanders...
to a 1-year contract worth $500,000, Manny Malhotra
Manny Malhotra
Emmanuel Noveen Malhotra is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , serving as an alternate captain. During his NHL career he has additionally played for the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks and New...
to a 3-year contract worth $7.5 million and Joel Perrault
Joel Perrault
Joel Perrault is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays with the HC Ambrì-Piotta in the Swiss NLA.-Playing career:...
to a 1-year contract worth $510,000. The Vancouver Canucks signed Tyler Weiman
Tyler Weiman
Tyler Weiman is an Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-Playing career:...
on July 12 to a 1-year contract worth $500,000.
On August 19, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks signed unrestricted free agent Bill Sweatt
Bill Sweatt
Bill Sweatt is an American ice hockey left winger who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . As a roller hockey player, Sweatt has competed internationally with Team USA, winning a gold medal at the 2006 World InLine Championships...
, younger brother of Lee, to a 3-year entry level contract worth $2.7 million. The contract also includes an additional $300,000 per season in potential performance bonuses. Bill Sweatt was drafted 38th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
2007 NHL Entry Draft
The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007...
but decided not to sign a contract until completing his four years of college education. He was subsequently traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
along with Kris Versteeg
Kris Versteeg
Kris Versteeg is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League...
, but maintained his desire to test free agency. He eventually decided to re-unite with his brother in Vancouver.
The Canucks signed unrestricted free agent Raffi Torres
Raffi Torres
Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,...
to a 1-year contract worth $1 million on August 25, 2010.
On October 7, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks signed Peter Schaefer to a 1-year, two way, contract worth $600,000. Schaefer played for the Canucks between 1998 and 2000 before being traded to the Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
for Sami Salo
Sami Salo
Sami Salo is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He began his professional career with TPS of the SM-liiga before being selected by the Ottawa Senators with their last pick in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. He joined the Senators in...
.
Training camp
The Canucks held their training camp in Penticton, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
at the South Okanagan Events Centre. In addition to training camp, the Canucks hosted a Young Stars prospect tournament prior to the start of training camp from September 12 to 16. The event featured prospects from five teams in an eight game round robin format. The tournament included the Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
, Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...
, Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
and San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. The Canucks finished the tournament with a record of 2–2.
Shortly before the start of training camp, Roberto Luongo
Roberto Luongo
Roberto Luongo is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Montreal, Quebec, he is of Italian and Irish ancestry. He employs the butterfly style of goaltending...
announced that he would be relinquishing his captaincy. Luongo served as the team captain for two seasons.
Schedule
The Canucks' pre-season schedule began on September 21 against the Calgary Flames. It will be a split series where each franchise will split into two squads to play two simultaneous games, one at the SaddledomePengrowth Saddledome
The Scotiabank Saddledome is the primary indoor arena of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has a seating capacity of 19,289 people.Located on the Stampede Grounds, on the east end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames of...
in Calgary and one at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. In addition, the Canucks will play each of the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks twice, once at home and once on the road. The Canucks finished the preseason with a record of 3–5.
Schedule
The Canucks officially kicked off their 2010–11 campaign on October 9 at Rogers Arena against the Los Angeles KingsLos Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. With the Canucks celebrating their 40th anniversary, the NHL scheduled this game to honour the Canucks first ever NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings on October 9, 1970. The Canucks lost the game in a shootout by a score of 2–1. Vancouver's win against the Minnesota Wild on March 14, 2011 put the team at 101 points in the standings. It was the fastest the Canucks reached the 100-point mark in franchise history. On March 27, 2011, the team recorded its 50th victory of the season for the first time in franchise history with a 4–1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
. They followed that with two more team firsts: first place in the Western Conference with a 3–1 victory over the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
on March 29, and the Presidents' Trophy
Presidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
after defeating the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
on March 31.
The season finale took place on April 9, 2011 against the Calgary Flames which saw the Canucks win 3–2 in overtime. Daniel Sedin registered two assists in order to clinch the Art Ross Trophy
Art Ross Trophy
The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season. It was presented to the NHL by former player, general manager, and head coach Art Ross. The trophy has been awarded 61 times to 25 players since its inception...
, a year after his brother did it.
The Canucks were also the first team since the champion Montreal Canadiens
1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 69th season. The Canadiens won their third straight Stanley Cup, and 21st overall.-Game log:-Stanley Cup:Boston Bruins vs...
to finish the league with the most goals scored and fewest goals against. They also finished the regular season with the top ranked power play and second ranked penalty kill.
Special events
The Vancouver Canucks kicked off their season with a pregame ceremony on October 9, 2010 to commemmorate their 40th Anniversary. They also announced Henrik Sedin as the 13th captain of the team.Prior to their game on December 11, 2010 against the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
, the Vancouver Canucks honoured Markus Naslund
Markus Näslund
Sten Markus Näslund is a Swedish ice hockey general manager for Modo Hockey and a retired professional winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers, as well as in the Elitserien with Modo Hockey...
by retiring his #19 jersey. Näslund was the third player in franchise history to receive the prestigious honour following Stan Smyl
Stan Smyl
Stanley Philip Smyl is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger. As a junior, he appeared in three consecutive Memorial Cups with the New Westminster Bruins, winning the championship twice in 1977 and 1978...
and Trevor Linden
Trevor Linden
Trevor John Linden, C.M., O.B.C. is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre and right wing with four different teams: the Vancouver Canucks , New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, and Washington Capitals...
. Näslund spent twelve seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, nine as captain. He also holds the franchise lead in points scored with 756. The retirement ceremony coincided with Mattias Ohlund
Mattias Öhlund
Mattias Öhlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman and an alternate captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Prior to joining the Lightning, he played eleven seasons with the Vancouver Canucks...
's return to Vancouver for the first time since signing with the Lightning in 2009.
The Canucks also announced that they will be introducing a "Ring of Honour" to commemorate past players. Four players will have their names added to the ring this season. The first player to get the honour will be Orland Kurtenbach
Orland Kurtenbach
Orland John Kurtenbach is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. A centre notable for his defensive skill and as one of the toughest fighters in the game, he played for several National Hockey League teams during his twenty professional seasons, principally the Vancouver...
who was the first ever captain of the Vancouver Canucks. Kurtenbach's ceremony took place on October 26. Kirk McLean
Kirk McLean
Kirk Alan McLean is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers...
was added to the ring of honour on November 24. McLean helped lead the Canucks to game seven of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals
1994 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1994 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven playoff series contested between the Eastern Conference champion New York Rangers and Western Conference champion Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League...
. The third player to be inducted into the Ring of Honour will be Thomas Gradin
Thomas Gradin
Thomas Kjell Gradin was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League from 1978 to 1987. He is best remembered for the 8 seasons he spent with the Vancouver Canucks, and remains one of the top players in that franchise's history.-NHL career:Gradin was already one of the top...
on January 24. Gradin was part of the 1982 Canucks team that made it to the Stanley Cup Final. He now works as a European scout for organization and is heavily praised at having convinced then GM Dave Nonis
Dave Nonis
David M. Nonis is a former Canadian ice hockey defenceman, former general manager and executive of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks and current general manager of the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:Growing up in Burnaby, B.C., Nonis played junior...
to draft Alex Edler.
The final ceremony took place on March 14 when Harold Snepsts
Harold Snepsts
Harold John Snepsts is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 17 seasons in the National Hockey League...
was inducted into the Ring of Honour.
Playoffs
The Vancouver Canucks were the first team in the National Hockey League to clinch a berth in the playoffs. Two weeks later they clinched their division by defeating the Colorado AvalancheColorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
on March 16 at Rogers Arena.
The win earned them their fourth Northwest Division
Northwest Division (NHL)
The NHL's Northwest Division was formed in 1998 as part of the Western Conference due to expansion. Like the Pacific Division, the Northwest Division is also a descendant of the former Smythe Division, as three of its Canadian teams played in that division from 1981–1993...
title in five years, thus guaranteeing them home ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
2011 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 13, 2011, after the conclusion of the 2010–11 NHL regular season. Game 1 of the Finals was held on June 1, while Game 7 was held on June 15...
. This was the fastest the team had clinched a playoff spot in franchise history. The team earned the top seed in the Western Conference when they defeated the Nashville Predators 3–1 on March 29 and the Presidents' Trophy
Presidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
with a win over the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
on March 31, guaranteeing home ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Canucks opened their postseason schedule with a series against the defending Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
champions, Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
. This was the third time the two teams played in the playoffs in consecutive years with the Blackhawks winning the first two, both in six games. Vancouver won the opening three games of the series before Chicago responded to force a game seven. Alex Burrows scored the winning goal in overtime to clinch the series victory.
Vancouver moved on to play the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the second round of the playoffs. It is the first time the two teams have met in the playoffs. Vancouver won the first game before Nashville evened up the series at one. Vancouver won both games in Nashville, Game 3 3-2 in overtime on a Ryan Kesler deflection goal, and 4-2 in Game 4. The series returned to Vancouver for Game 5, where the Predators staved off elimination, beating the Canucks 4-3. Forward Joel Ward scored two goals, including the game winner. The Canucks won the series 4–2 after a 2–1 victory in game six.
The Canucks played the San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
for the first time ever in the western conference
Western Conference (NHL)
The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Eastern Conference....
final after San Jose eliminated the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
in game seven. Vancouver prevailed in five games with a double overtime goal scored by Kevin Bieksa to send the Canucks to the Stanley Cup finals
Stanley Cup Finals
The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup, emblematic of the professional club championship of ice hockey. Although the Cup itself has existed since 1893, an annual championship series between professional teams was not established until 1913...
for the third time in franchise history and the first time since 1994.
They would face the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
after Boston defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
in seven games. The series began on June 1 with a 1–0 victory. Roberto Luongo picked up his third shutout of the playoffs while Raffi Torres
Raffi Torres
Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,...
scored the dramatic lone goal with 18.5 seconds remaining in the third period. However, after game one, the series became heated and physical. Alex Burrows got away with biting Patrice Bergeron during game one (after the incident was reviewed by the league Burrows was not suspended) and in game three, a hit by Aaron Rome left Bruins winger Nathan Horton
Nathan Horton
Nathan Horton is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League...
concussed and unable to play for the rest of the series. Despite playing without Horton - one of the Bruins best goal scorers - for the final four games of the series, Boston was able to pick up their play and comeback to win the series despite staking Vancouver leads of 2-0 and 3-2. Bruins winger Brad Marchand
Brad Marchand
Bradley Kevin Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing left wing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Marchand was selected by the Bruins, 71st overall, at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He played his junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
would later attribute the Canuck's dirty play, arrogance and lack of sportsmanship as motivation for Boston's comeback. It was Boston's first Stanley Cup victory in 39 years. The Canucks became the first team to lose in the Finals after winning the Presidents' Trophy since the Detroit Red Wings
1994–95 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1994–95 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 72nd season. The Red Wings started the 1994–95 season strong, and finished it strong, going 33–11–4 for 70 points in 48 games. Having the league's best regular-season record, they were awarded the Presidents' Trophy...
in .
Television
On July 28, 2010 the Vancouver Canucks announced a new partnership with Rogers Sportsnet ONERogers Sportsnet One
Sportsnet One is a Canadian English language Category C specialty channel owned by Rogers Media.Sportsnet One is a national sports channel serving as a complementary service to Sportsnet, a regional sports network also owned by Rogers Media. The channel broadcasts in standard and high-definition...
, a new national sports channel with regional broadcast capabilities. The new partnership included 13 additional games, on top of the 45 on Rogers Sportsnet
Rogers Sportsnet
Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...
Pacific, to be shown thus eliminating Canucks TV Pay-Per-View. In addition, CBC Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada is the branding used for CBC Sports' presentations of the National Hockey League...
announced that it would once again be showing 14 games nationally while TSN
NHL on TSN
The NHL on TSN is TSN's broadcast of National Hockey League games. The show's current incarnation debuted in 2002. The channel has exclusive local rights to the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.-Coverage overview:...
would show 10 games.
Radio
Also on July 28, 2010, Tom LarscheidTom Larscheid
Tom Larscheid is a former Vancouver-based radio sports broadcaster and football player. After a career playing college and CFL football, he was the colour commentator for the CFL's BC Lions and the NHL's Vancouver Canucks for many years...
announced that he would be retiring at the start of the season. His final radio call was during the Vancouver Canucks season opener against the Los Angeles Kings on October 9. He spent 33 years as the colour commentator for the Vancouver Canucks and was replaced by Dave Tomlinson
Dave Tomlinson
David H. Tomlinson is a retired professional ice hockey centre. He played 42 games in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers. After his NHL career, he went on to play 10 years of professional hockey in Europe. He is now a regular contributor and analyst for Team...
.
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| 1 | September 21 | Vancouver | 2 – 3 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
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| 2 | September 21 | Calgary | 3 – 1 | Vancouver | Shantz | 18,860 | 0–2–0 | |
| 3 | September 22 | Edmonton Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
3 – 2 | Vancouver | Schneider Cory Schneider Cory Franklin Schneider is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .Schneider was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft... |
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| 4 | September 25 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 – 4 | Vancouver | Luongo Roberto Luongo Roberto Luongo is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Montreal, Quebec, he is of Italian and Irish ancestry. He employs the butterfly style of goaltending... |
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| 5 | September 26 | Vancouver | 2 – 8 | Edmonton | Schneider | 16,839 | 1–4–0 | |
| 6 | September 28 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
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| 7 | September 29 | Vancouver | 2 – 6 | San Jose | Lack Eddie Läck Eddie Läck is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . Läck has previously played professionally in Sweden for Leksands IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan... |
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| 8 | October 1 | Vancouver | 4 – 2 | Anaheim | Schneider | 14,235 | 3–5–0 | |
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The Vancouver Canucks clinched their first Presidents' TrophyPresidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
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| 82 | 19 | 75 | 94 | +26 | 40 | |
| 82 | 41 | 32 | 73 | +24 | 66 | |
| 75 | 18 | 32 | 50 | +8 | 36 | |
| 79 | 14 | 36 | 50 | +19 | 52 | |
| 72 | 26 | 22 | 48 | +26 | 77 | |
| 70 | 15 | 24 | 39 | +8 | 10 | |
| 51 | 8 | 25 | 33 | +13 | 24 | |
| 72 | 11 | 19 | 30 | +9 | 22 | |
| 80 | 14 | 15 | 29 | +4 | 78 | |
| 82 | 9 | 20 | 29 | +13 | 32 | |
| 64 | 6 | 17 | 23 | +29 | 34 | |
| 66 | 6 | 16 | 22 | +32 | 73 | |
| 62 | 9 | 8 | 17 | +10 | 18 | |
| 73 | 3 | 7 | 10 | −5 | 72 | |
| 27 | 3 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 14 | |
| 65 | 2 | 5 | 7 | +10 | 53 | |
| 42 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 41 | |
| † | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 56 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +1 | 53 | |
| 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 21 | |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 8 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 2 | |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 0 | |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 16 | |
| 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −3 | 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 | |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 | |
| † | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 8 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | −5 | 31 | |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
|}
| Playoffs | ||||||
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| ss="wikitable sortable" width="100%"> | ||||||
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
| 24 | 3 | 19 | 22 | −7 | 16 | |
| 24 | 9 | 11 | 20 | −5 | 32 | |
| 24 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 47 | |
| 24 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 34 | |
| 22 | 2 | 10 | 12 | −11 | 16 | |
| 24 | 2 | 9 | 11 | −3 | 8 | |
| 24 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 51 | |
| 24 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 16 | |
| 24 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | |
| 24 | 2 | 6 | 8 | −1 | 6 | |
| 22 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
| 19 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| 24 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 66 | |
| 20 | 3 | 2 | 5 | −2 | 2 | |
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −4 | 8 | |
| 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 37 | |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | −4 | 2 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −5 | 18 | |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −6 | 12 | |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −4 | 6 | |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −7 | 6 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −1 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −3 | 2 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | ||||||||||
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO |
| 60 | 3,590 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 126 | 2.11 | 1753 | .928 | 4 | |
| 25 | 1,372 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 51 | 2.23 | 714 | .929 | 1 |
| Playoffs | |||||||||
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO |
| 24 | 1367 | 15 | 9 | 58 | 2.54 | 691 | .916 | 4 | |
| 5 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2.58 | 75 | .915 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Canucks. Stats reflect time with Canucks only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Canucks only.
Awards and records
Records
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Record | Awarded |
| Vancouver Canucks | Most points in 2010–11 season – 117 | March 25, 2011 |
| Vancouver Canucks | Most road victories in 2010–11 season – 24 | March 25, 2011 |
| Vancouver Canucks | Most wins in 2010–11 season – 50 | March 27, 2011 |
| Vancouver Canucks | Longest road winning streak in 2010–11 season – 9 | March 29, 2011 |
Milestones
| Regular season | |||
| Player | Milestone | Reached | |
| Mason Raymond Mason Raymond Mason Evan Raymond is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Cochrane, Alberta, he played Junior A in the Alberta Junior Hockey League for two seasons, where he captured league and regional titles with the... |
100th career point | October 17, 2010 | |
| Raffi Torres Raffi Torres Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,... |
100th career goal | October 22, 2010 | |
| Raffi Torres | 1st career hat trick | November 2, 2010 | |
| Kevin Bieksa Kevin Bieksa Kevin Christopher Bieksa is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , serving as an alternate captain for the Canucks during away games... |
100th career assist | November 2, 2010 | |
| Mario Bliznak Mario Bliznak Mário Bližňák is a Slovak professional ice hockey center who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League... |
1st career goal 1st career point |
November 11, 2010 | |
| Ryan Kesler Ryan Kesler Ryan James Kesler is an American professional ice hockey center for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He serves as an alternate captain for the Canucks during home games. Selected in the first round, 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Kesler has... |
100th career goal |
November 24, 2010 | |
| Mason Raymond | 2nd career hat trick |
December 1, 2010 | |
| Dan Hamhuis Dan Hamhuis Daniel Hamhuis is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .... |
500th career game | December 5, 2010 | |
| Ryan Kesler | 1st career hat trick | December 15, 2010 | |
| Aaron Volpatti Aaron Volpatti Anthony Aaron Volpatti is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st career game | December 18, 2010 | |
| Aaron Volpatti | 1st career goal 1st career point |
December 20, 2010 | |
| Alexandre Bolduc Alexandre Bolduc Alexandre Bolduc is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st career goal | January 2, 2011 | |
| Daniel Sedin Daniel Sedin Daniel Sedin is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , and serves as an alternate captain for the Canucks during home games. His identical twin brother Henrik also plays for the Canucks, and is the team captain... |
10,000th franchise goal | January 5, 2011 | |
| Ryan Kesler | 2nd career hat trick | January 7, 2011 | |
| Aaron Rome Aaron Rome Aaron Rome is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He was originally selected out of the Western Hockey League 104th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings... |
100th career game | January 13, 2011 | |
| Alexandre Burrows | 100th career assist | January 14, 2011 | |
| Alexander Edler Alexander Edler Alexander Edler is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He was drafted out of Sweden's third-tier ice hockey league by the Canucks 91st overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and played junior hockey with Modo of the J20 SuperElit and... |
100th career assist | January 18, 2011 | |
| Sergei Shirokov Sergei Shirokov Sergei Sergeyevich Shirokov is a Russian professional ice hockey winger currently with HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League . Drafted 163rd overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, he is a prospect for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
1st career goal 1st career point |
January 18, 2011 | |
| Chris Tanev | 1st career game | January 18, 2011 | |
| Chris Tanev | 1st career assist 1st career point |
January 24, 2011 | |
| Aaron Volpatti | 1st career assist | January 24, 2011 | |
| Lee Sweatt Lee Sweatt Walter Lee Sweatt is an American former professional ice hockey player. Sweatt played four years of professional hockey in Europe and North America. Sweatt played three games in the National Hockey League in 2011, before retiring to work in the financial industry... |
1st career game 1st career goal 1st career point |
January 26, 2011 | |
| Cody Hodgson Cody Hodgson Cody Hodgson is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .... |
1st career game | February 1, 2011 | |
| Cody Hodgson | 1st career goal 1st career point |
February 2, 2011 | |
| Lee Sweatt | 1st career assist | February 2, 2011 | |
| Cody Hodgson | 1st career assist | February 4, 2011 | |
| Alexandre Burrows | 100th career goal | February 9, 2011 | |
| Yann Sauve Yann Sauvé Yann Sauvé is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . Sauvé was drafted by the Canucks in the 2nd round, 41st overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st career game | February 15, 2011 | |
| Manny Malhotra Manny Malhotra Emmanuel Noveen Malhotra is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , serving as an alternate captain. During his NHL career he has additionally played for the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks and New... |
100th career goal | March 6, 2011 | |
| Cory Schneider Cory Schneider Cory Franklin Schneider is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .Schneider was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st career shutout | March 6, 2011 | |
| Raffi Torres | 500th career game | March 8, 2011 | |
| Henrik Sedin | 500th career assist | March 12, 2011 | |
| Ryan Kesler | 3rd career hat trick | April 7, 2011 | |
| Christian Ehrhoff | 500th career game | April 9, 2011 |
Awards
| Regular Season | |||
| Player | Award | Awarded | |
| Raffi Torres Raffi Torres Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,... |
NHL First Star of the Week | November 8, 2010 | |
| Roberto Luongo Roberto Luongo Roberto Luongo is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Montreal, Quebec, he is of Italian and Irish ancestry. He employs the butterfly style of goaltending... |
NHL Second Star of the Month | December 2010 | |
| Daniel Sedin Daniel Sedin Daniel Sedin is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , and serves as an alternate captain for the Canucks during home games. His identical twin brother Henrik also plays for the Canucks, and is the team captain... |
NHL First Star of the Week | January 10, 2011 | |
| Mikael Samuelsson Mikael Samuelsson Mikael Samuelsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | February 7, 2011 | |
| Daniel Sedin | NHL Second Star of the Week | March 14, 2011 | |
| Daniel Sedin | NHL Second Star of the Month | March 2011 | |
| Christian Ehrhoff Christian Ehrhoff Christian Ehrhoff is a German professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League... |
Babe Pratt Trophy Babe Pratt Trophy thumb|200px|[[Christian Ehrhoff]] is the most recent recipientThe Babe Pratt Trophy is one of six annual team awards presented to players of the National Hockey League 's Vancouver Canucks... winner |
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| Daniel Sedin | Cyclone Taylor Trophy Cyclone Taylor Trophy The Cyclone Taylor Award is the award given each year to the most valuable player on the Vancouver Canucks . It is named after Cyclone Taylor, a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who led the Vancouver Millionaires to the Stanley Cup in 1915... winner |
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| Daniel Sedin | Cyrus H. McLean Trophy Cyrus H. McLean Trophy The Cyrus H. McLean Trophy is an award given out by the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. It recognizes the Canucks leading scorer over the course of the regular season... winner |
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| Jannik Hansen Jannik Hansen Jannik Hansen is a Danish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Hansen began playing professionally at the age of 16 with both the Rødovre Mighty Bulls of the Danish league and the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish J20... |
Fred J. Hume Award Fred J. Hume Award The Fred J. Hume Award is a Vancouver Canucks team award given out at the end of each NHL season to the team's unsung hero, as decided by the Vancouver Canucks Booster Club. It was first given out after the Canucks' inaugural season in 1970–71 and was named after former Mayor of Vancouver Fred J... winner |
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| Roberto Luongo | Molson Cup Molson Cup The Molson Cup is an award presented to a distinguished player on Canadian ice hockey teams. After each game, the "three game stars" are selected, usually by a member of the media. At the end of the season, the player with the most three-star honours is presented with the Molson Cup... winner |
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| Ryan Kesler Ryan Kesler Ryan James Kesler is an American professional ice hockey center for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He serves as an alternate captain for the Canucks during home games. Selected in the first round, 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Kesler has... |
Most Exciting Player Award winner | > | |
| Daniel Sedin | Art Ross Trophy Art Ross Trophy The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season. It was presented to the NHL by former player, general manager, and head coach Art Ross. The trophy has been awarded 61 times to 25 players since its inception... winner |
April 10, 2011 | |
| Roberto Luongo Cory Schneider Cory Schneider Cory Franklin Schneider is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .Schneider was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft... |
William M. Jennings Trophy William M. Jennings Trophy The William M. Jennings Trophy is an annual National Hockey League award given to "the goalkeeper having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it. Winners are selected based on regular-season play." From 1946 until 1981, the Vezina Trophy had been awarded... winner |
April 10, 2011 | |
| Ryan Kesler | Frank J. Selke Trophy Frank J. Selke Trophy The Frank J. Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association following the regular season. It has been awarded 33 times to... winner |
June 22, 2011 | |
| Mike Gillis Mike Gillis Michael David Gillis is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and current president and general manager of the Vancouver Canucks.-Playing career:... |
GM of the Year NHL General Manager of the Year Award The General Manager of the Year Award is awarded annually to the top National Hockey League general manager as voted by "a 40-member panel that included all 30 general managers, five NHL executives and five media members." The current title holder is Mike Gillis of the Vancouver Canucks.-History:In... winner |
June 22, 2011 | |
| Daniel Sedin | Ted Lindsay Award winner | June 22, 2011 |
Draft picks
Vancouver's picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
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| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team (League) |
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| 4 | 115 | Patrick McNally | Milton Academy Milton Academy Milton Academy is a coeducational, independent preparatory, boarding and day school in Milton, Massachusetts consisting of a grade 9–12 Upper School and a grade K–8 Lower School. Boarding is offered starting in 9th grade... (ISL Independent School League (Boston Area) The Independent School League is composed of sixteen New England preparatory schools that compete athletically and academically. Founded in 1948, the ISL's sixteen member compete in eighteen sports in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference... ) |
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| 5 | 145 | Adam Polasek Adam Polasek Adam Polasek is a Czech ice hockey defenceman who currently plays with the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League... |
P.E.I. Rocket P.E.I. Rocket The P.E.I. Rocket are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The franchise was granted in 1999, however the Rocket were originally located in Montreal, Quebec and called the Montreal Rocket. In 2003 they were relocated to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island... (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 6 | 172 | Alex Friesen | Niagara IceDogs Niagara IceDogs The Niagara IceDogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was originally known as the Mississauga IceDogs and founded in 1996. The team was relocated to St. Catharines and played its inaugural season in the Niagara... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 6 | 175 | Jonathan Iilahti | Espoo Blues Espoo Blues The Blues are an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. They play in Espoo, Finland at the Barona Areena.-Team history:The club was established in February 1984 as Kiekko-Espoo and played their first season in 1984-1985 in the Finnish Second Division... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
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| 7 | 205 | Sawyer Hannay | Halifax Mooseheads Halifax Mooseheads The Halifax Mooseheads are a CHL ice hockey club in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The team was founded in 1994 and began play in the Dilio division of the QMJHL for the 1994-1995 season. While the franchise has never won a league championship, they have... (QMJHL) |
This draft pick originally belonged to the Phoenix Coyotes. It was acquired from Phoenix in exchange for Mathieu Schneider.
Transactions
Trades
| February 28, 2011 |
To Vancouver Canucks Maxim Lapierre Maxim Lapierre Maxim Lapierre is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , he was selected 61st overall in 2003 by the Montreal Canadiens... MacGregor Sharp MacGregor Sharp MacGregor Donald Bartley Sharp is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who plays with the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Joel Perrault Joel Perrault Joel Perrault is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays with the HC Ambrì-Piotta in the Swiss NLA.-Playing career:... 3rd-round draft pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
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| February 28, 2011 |
To Vancouver Canucks Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins is an American professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . While playing college hockey, he was selected 14th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Evan Oberg Evan Oberg Evan Oberg is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League . Oberg played college hockey for the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he spent two seasons after spending his junior career with the Camrose Kodiaks of the Alberta Junior... 3rd-round draft pick in 2013 2013 NHL Entry Draft The 2013 NHL Entry Draft will be the 51st NHL Entry Draft. Date and location are still to be determined. -Traded picks:The order of the 2013 Entry Draft will be finalized upon the conclusion of the 2012–13 NHL season. However, some teams have already exchanged picks for this draft via trade... |
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| October 7, 2010 |
To Vancouver Canucks Nathan Paetsch Nathan Paetsch Nathan Paetsch is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for EHC Wolfsburg of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Sean Zimmerman Sean Zimmerman Sean Zimmerman is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who is currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League . Zimmerman played for the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League where he was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the sixth round... |
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| October 6, 2010 |
To Vancouver Canucks Andrew Peters Andrew Peters Andrew Peters is a retired Canadian ice hockey left winger- Playing career :Peters was drafted 34th overall by the Sabres in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft... |
To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Darcy Hordichuk Darcy Hordichuk Darcy Hordichuk is a Canadian professional hockey winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
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| October 5, 2010 |
To Vancouver Canucks Ryan Parent Ryan Parent Ryan Parent is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... Jonas Andersson |
To Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Shane O'Brien Dan Gendur Dan Gendur Dan Gendur is a professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League... |
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| June 25, 2010 |
To Vancouver Canucks Keith Ballard Keith Ballard Keith Ballard is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a member of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He played college hockey for the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association for three seasons... Victor Oreskovich Victor Oreskovich Victor J. Oreskovich is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League... |
To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Steve Bernier Steve Bernier Steve Bernier is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League... Michael Grabner Michael Grabner Michael René Grabner is an Austrian professional ice hockey player playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . Grabner grew up playing for the local team in Villach, EC VSV. He moved to North America at the age of 17 and joined the Spokane Chiefs of the major junior Western... 1st-round draft pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
Players retained
| Player | Contract terms | |
| Mario Bliznak Mario Bliznak Mário Bližňák is a Slovak professional ice hockey center who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $550,000 | |
| Mason Raymond Mason Raymond Mason Evan Raymond is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Cochrane, Alberta, he played Junior A in the Alberta Junior Hockey League for two seasons, where he captured league and regional titles with the... |
2 years, $5.1 million | |
| Jannik Hansen Jannik Hansen Jannik Hansen is a Danish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Hansen began playing professionally at the age of 16 with both the Rødovre Mighty Bulls of the Danish league and the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish J20... |
1 year, $825,000 | |
| Sean Zimmerman Sean Zimmerman Sean Zimmerman is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who is currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League . Zimmerman played for the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League where he was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the sixth round... |
1 year, $500,000 | |
| Tanner Glass Tanner Glass Tanner Glass is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . Known as a physical player, he has previously played in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers.... |
1 year, $625,000 | |
| Shane O'Brien | 1 year, $1.6 million | |
| Alexandre Bolduc Alexandre Bolduc Alexandre Bolduc is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $500,000 | |
| Cory Schneider Cory Schneider Cory Franklin Schneider is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .Schneider was selected in the first round, 26th overall, by the Canucks in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft... |
2 years, $1.8 million | |
| Aaron Rome Aaron Rome Aaron Rome is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He was originally selected out of the Western Hockey League 104th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings... |
2 years, $1.5 million |
Farm teams
- The Manitoba MooseManitoba MooseThe Manitoba Moose were a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba that played in the International Hockey League from 1996 to 2001 and American Hockey League from 2001 to 2011. The team moved to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011 to become the St...
will remain the Canucks' American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey LeagueThe American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate for the 2010–11 season. - The Victoria Salmon KingsVictoria Salmon KingsThe Victoria Salmon Kings were a professional ice hockey team based in Victoria, British Columbia. They were members of the Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL, debuting in the 2004–05 ECHL season and folding after the 2010–11 ECHL season as the Chilliwack Bruins WHL franchise...
will remain the Canucks' ECHLECHLThe ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
affiliate for the 2010–11 season.