10 Copyright (c) 2012 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Vancouver Canucks. http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/van http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13dkjf774/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/devils-look-eliminate-rangers-game-6-hal-gill-224506056.html Fri, 25 May 2012 15:45:06 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,3f21bdeb-6986-3814-b039-59dce25a8426-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13faahtqh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/los-angeles-kings-does-rest-become-rust-stanley-203150221.html It's late May. You've played three rounds of hockey. The bumps and bruises are there, but you're playing for the Stanley Cup, man. The three teams left in the race for the Cup are all feeling the effects of playing an extra month and a half of hockey. And while the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers will be playing their 18th and 20th games of the playoffs (respectively) tonight, the Los Angeles Kings have breezed their way through three rounds with a meager 14. The Rangers played that many through the opening two rounds and according to STATS, LLC., no Cup-winning team has ever played more than 18 games to get to the Final. By eliminating the Vancouver Canucks in five games and the St. Louis Blues in four, the Kings are used to having time off between series. With eight days between Game 5 against the Phoenix Coyotes and Game 1 of the Final, is that too much rest for the Kings? Fri, 25 May 2012 13:31:50 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,db9d2c2b-0002-3b8b-8e33-5be492ea9017-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=1363qkfb9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/flyers-may-footnote-another-champion-fans-outlook-133700832--nhl.html The Philadelphia Flyers are no good at winning the Stanley Cup themselves. However, Flyers fans like myself are all too used to seeing someone else rise to power at our own expense. The Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils have started dynasties at Philadelphia's expense over the decades, and now another conference/Stanley Cup champion may emerge after using the Flyers as a stepping stone. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:37:00 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,06caf14e-4f00-3fa3-91d3-1e729109a0bc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13snei904/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/lightning-gm-yzerman-suggests-not-trading-luongo-strengthens-185857237.html Thu, 24 May 2012 11:58:57 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cd27a1dc-8534-34ea-9f42-715f1ace7e33-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=130k9dp52/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/canucks-extend-contract-vigneaults-contract-005636741--nhl.html VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks signed coach Alain Vigneault to a contract extension, ending speculation that the team's playoff loss to Los Angeles might cost him the job. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:56:36 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,5ee75e3d-39b1-33d0-9ad3-2287f5247ff1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12vj4e9fa/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/canucks-coach-vigneault-contract-extension-225018212--nhl.html Even though the Vancouver Canucks were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round this season, they announced Wednesday that they have signed coach Alain Vigneault to a two-year contract extension. Wed, 23 May 2012 15:50:18 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a89ce0d4-2f68-38bc-8376-34ae6280da0c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12sppf2vl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/canucks-extend-contract-coach-vigneault-211003468--nhl.html VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks signed coach Alain Vigneault to a contract extension, ending speculation that the team's playoff loss to Los Angeles might cost him the job. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:10:03 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,11b8ae39-d6bd-37f7-8224-2227968fad0e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12r4234pd/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/canucks-coach-signs-contract-extension-210534171--nhl.html Alain Vigneault has signed a contract extension to remain as coach of the Vancouver Canucks, the National Hockey League team announced on Wednesday. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:05:34 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a71e02db-8847-3a47-a21b-a32d1e6a657f-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=143cjf8pg/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/alain-vigneault-signs-extension-vancouver-canucks-because-excellent-193014122.html Wed, 23 May 2012 12:30:14 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,7505a5e4-982e-3b42-8065-b12bbdb9f94e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=132drmqqk/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-stun-phoenix-ot-reach-stanley-cup-final-055405401--nhl.html The Los Angeles Kings continued their road to success in the 2012 NHL postseason, punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup finals by eliminating the Phoenix Coyotes in five games. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:54:05 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2dead200-89e5-3af9-809f-88b579890fee-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13dh34d2f/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/coyotes-vs-road-warriors-phoenix-end-la-kings-203844359.html Tue, 22 May 2012 13:38:44 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,03050d76-46e0-3c63-ab2d-002ec1422c31-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12mufp6qg/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/sabres-sign-defenseman-sulzer-one-213826938--nhl.html BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Sabres on Monday signed Alexander Sulzer to a one-year contract, allowing the defenseman to avoid free agency this summer. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:38:26 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8f99b2d3-851e-3d57-b229-c3addfab3ac2-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13r087mun/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/learned-embarrassing-la-sports-media-moments-while-covering-135822855.html Mon, 21 May 2012 06:58:22 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f879fe6a-83b0-3bf8-9dad-82774f5c572e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13gdo6ooj/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/jonathan-quick-sex-joke-favorite-ad-2012-stanley-195834918.html Sun, 20 May 2012 12:58:34 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,bd1fa33f-aedc-327f-941e-4feb40272215-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13cms4b69/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/brink-stanley-cup-final-la-kings-not-looking-153037170.html Sun, 20 May 2012 08:30:37 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,aa533062-3ae9-3469-96ac-747c57ca46d5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12j4fh58f/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-beat-coyotes-edge-closer-035549270--nhl.html LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The giant-killing Los Angeles Kings extended their magical playoff run, moving to just one win from their first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:03:12 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,512d070c-8f9f-3c09-b627-be10b3b9afbe-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12n24i6ts/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl--unbeatable-kings-fated-for-stanley-cup-final.html Los Angeles continued its dominant roll with a Game 3 decision over Phoenix in the West final, moving within one win of a title shot and a chance at history. Thu, 17 May 2012 23:32:24 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c34334da-75f4-3d58-8ba9-960a71a619f8-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12gopasi0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/oilers-coach-tom-renney-not-223310260--nhl.html EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Tom Renney is out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:27:42 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,bd2a2d81-6371-345b-9fbd-405f5930f0ca-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12s1mpug9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/oilers-not-renew-coach-renneys-contract-224137884--nhl.html (Reuters) - The struggling Edmonton Oilers will not renew head coach Tom Renney's contract after two losing seasons, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Thursday. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:41:37 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,08525102-9fc1-3fb5-bf0d-c282b4fdc445-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12g4pr8nq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/oilers-coach-tom-renney-not-215315174--nhl.html EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers are searching for a new coach after deciding to let Tom Renney go following two losing seasons. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:53:15 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,85db87d4-ae66-3d23-bc67-e0dfc0b6d8be-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12mih1ahf/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/finns-russia-slovaks-upset-canada-190002318--nhl.html Holders Finland advanced to the semi-finals of the world ice hockey championships with a last-gasp winner against the United States on Thursday, but Olympic champions Canada were shocked by Slovakia. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:23:16 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9a2a75b1-43e2-3b6d-a808-fbeb6c4da478-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12e9rdgso/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/slovakia-ousts-canada-4-3-151255607--nhl.html HELSINKI (AP) San Jose Sharks' Michal Handzus gave Slovakia the winning goal in a 4-3 victory over Canada in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championships in Helsinki on Thursday. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:12:55 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,61f7f8e5-bac5-35c7-b9d0-35db2d03ba82-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=12evr8n82/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl-questions-rangers-way-070855438--nhl.html The NHL's conference finals opened over the weekend without some of the top teams and big stars that highlighted the regular season. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:08:55 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,3de12ac6-e019-3d81-a7c2-2aa7a2e18ecc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13i25786r/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/playoff-puck-previews-kings-look-7th-straight-road-225516443.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:55:16 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e09b2f0b-de0b-303d-9e5a-0339ffa407c8-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13ig7kl05/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/inside-los-angeles-kings-twitter-feed-social-media-225509441.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:55:09 PDT nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c320cba9-d9d4-3342-8caa-1d1d9b2dc95e-l:1 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:45:06 PDT