Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks president and chief executive officer Chris Zimmerman is stepping down. Zimmerman is leaving for family reasons, the team said Tuesday in a statement. The 49-year-old Zimmerman, a former Nike executive, held the job for three years. Canucks general manager Mike Gillis will also take on the role of president of Canucks Sports and Entertainment. "These past three years have been a tremendous personal and professional experience for me and I have loved working and living in the greatest hockey city in the world," Zimmerman said in a statement. Gillis will work with Victor de Bonis, the Canucks' chief operating officer, and be ... Read Full Story

From Team 1040 (tip to the CDC guys): The travel issue has always been a contentious one for the Canucks, and Mike Gillis has been taking pro-active steps with the NHL office to try and ensure the Canucks don't keep going through those kind of schedules. He had a lengthy meeting earlier this week with league officials, and told BMac and Rintoul that the Canucks may get a much better look next season. "I think we have a great chance. In fact, we've got a draft in place for about 38 of our road games for next season already, which is unheard of. They ... Read Full Story

Alright this comes as a bit of a shock . I'm trying to digest this. I know the Canucks are deep on defence, but I am a huge Krajicek fan. "They (management) told me that Tampa wanted me for quite some time," Krajicek told CKNW in Vancouver. "They said I would play more minutes there and in every way it should better for me." This comes down to Gillis wanting even more offence and Tampa needing a top 2 defenceman. We know Ouellet has a lot of skills and was a victim of the Lightning having way too many forwards. Last season, he missed ... Read Full Story

The agent for Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows says his client in under investigation for an altercation that took place in a summer league hockey game. Canadian television network RDS reported a complaint was filed July 21, stating Burrows hit goalie Koray Celik in the face with his stick during a game in suburban Kirkland, Quebec. "There are no changes, the police are investigating, but we won't comment on what happened," Burrows' agent Paul Corbeil said. 'I don't think he'll he charged, but you never know." The game took place in the Pond Hockey League, where pro and university players skate to stay in ... Read Full Story

The Vancouver Canucks re-signed forward Steve Bernier to a two-year contract extension on Thursday, keeping him away from free agency. The 24-year-old right winger gave up his chance to become a restricted free agent on July 1. Bernier scored 15 goals and posted a career high with 32 points in 81 games in his first season in Vancouver. He added two goals and two assists in 10 playoff games before the Canucks were eliminated by Chicago on Monday. "He gets there, he hits hard, and he's a really good young guy who wants to improve," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said. "So we're really ... Read Full Story