The Province Jul 6, 2014
Kuzma: Alex Burrows sees the writing on the wall: It says ‘Vrbata’
The curious nature of those affected in the reshaping of the Vancouver Canucks extends 3,700 kilometres. The future will be on display Monday when a prospects camp opens at UBC, but last Wednesday’s signing of unrestricted free agent winger Radim Vrbata had a here-and-now impact in Montreal. That’s where Alex Burrows trains in the offseason, and he immediately knew what he’ll be up against in the battle to keep patrolling the wing on a line with Henrik and Daniel Sedin.
The Province Jul 5, 2014
Gallagher: A lot’s on Vey if Vancouver is to go a long way
With Vancouver general manager Jim Benning saying he’s pretty much done this summer and the team is set to start the season with its present roster, Vancouver hockey fans had best hope the new guy has pulled off one of the great steals in team history when he lifted Linden Vey from the L.A. kings for just a third-round draft choice. While the club’s prospects were certainly helped by the signing of Radim Vrbata this week, particularly if he does develop some chemistry with the Sedins or is able to aid the Swedish brothers in getting back somewhere near the form we are used to seeing, Vey...
Nucks Misconduct Jul 4, 2014
A Closer Look At Radim Vrbata
What can be expected from the newest offensive weapon? When GMJB said he was done bridging his roster for now, it largely means the dreaded 1-2 punch of centers in the West - headlined by the skill that LA, Anaheim, Chicago, St. Louis and San Jose boost down the middle - for Vancouver will be Henrik Sedin and Nick Bonino. Not only will it put added pressure on Bones to mesh well with his new linemates (Kassian and Burrows perhaps?), but a ton of focus will be on the presumptive new third Sedin in Radim Vrbata and his ability to help carry the offense. First let's hear from Sir Bennington on...
The Province Jul 3, 2014
Botchford: The role of Sedin sidekick filled once again
No wonder Radim Vrbata passed up on longer-term offers to sign with Vancouver. Not only does he get to join the Canucks and get paid $5 million a year to do it, he gets membership into an exclusive club.
Rotoworld Jul 3, 2014
Radim Vrbata fielded a number of offers - Radim Vrbata (W) Vancouver Canucks
Radim Vrbata and his agent fielded a number of offers before the winger decided to sign with the Vancouver Canucks.
Five For Howling Jul 3, 2014
Thursday's Coyotes Tracks - bye bye Vrbie
Radim Vrbata heading north and Mikhail Grabovski going to the Islanders were the top stories for day two of the frenzy. Coyotes News Arizona Coyotes expected Thomas Greiss to depart -- AZCentral.comThe Coyotes expected backup goalie Thomas Greiss to sign elsewhere once he became an unrestricted free agent Tuesday Canucks Reportedly Sign Radim Vrbata - Nucks Misconduct2 years, $10 million. There will be eggs thrown I'm sure! Coyotes explain why they let Vrbata walk | ProHockeyTalkThey didn't want to hand him a no-move/no-trade clause. Vancouver pries Vrbata from Coyotes with 2-year, $10...
Second City Hockey Jul 3, 2014
Morning Bag Skate 7/3
Our daily look at Blackhawks news and the happenings around the world of hockey. Blackhawks progressing on their to-do list. (ESPN Chicago) A look back at the final year of the Brandon Bollig era. (Madhouse Enforcer) Where can you follow the 2014 draft class in the fall? (Blackhawks) No chargers filed against Captain Grabass, I mean Claude Giroux. (CSN Philly) *autoplay Jim Nill is turning the Stars into contenders. (SB Nation) Radim Vrbata picks money over term, signs with Canucks. (Yahoo) Coyotes explain why they let him walk. (Pro Hockey Talk) The Islanders...
Arizona Republic Jul 2, 2014
Radim Vrbata accepts offer from Vancouver Canucks
The Coyotes expected to move on without winger Radim Vrbata – and they will as Vrbata accepted a two-year, $10 million offer from the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday evening – but they were in serious talks to keep the free agent leading up to his decision to ultimately go elsewhere.
Vancouver Sun Jul 2, 2014
Free agent Radim Vrbata signs with Canucks
Badly in need of a right-shot forward, the Vancouver Canucks dipped into the free agent pool Wednesday night to sign forward Radim Vrbata to a two-year contract worth $10 million.
The Province Jul 2, 2014
Canucks reportedly sign Radim Vrbata to two-year $10 million deal
TSN is reporting the Vancouver Canucks have signed unrestricted free-agent forward Radim Vrbata to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $5 million. Vrbata, 32, scored 20 goals and 31 assists In 80 games with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2013-14. He was paid an average annual value of $3 million over the last three years.
Nucks Misconduct Jul 2, 2014
Canucks Reportedly Sign Radim Vrbata
There is no number coming across the Twittersphere as of yet, though he made 3 mil last year... I like the guy, as I remember him to be a pain in the *** for the Canucks to play against at times, in addition to being able to put the puck in the net ( Radim Vrbata got 20 goals and 51 points last year for that 3 mil, and just 2 years before that, scored 35 goals and 62 points. More to come, like the cost ( just coming across the dictaphone...2 years and 10 million. He can score, we hope, but I like that the first thing I remembered about the guy is that he was a pain in the *** for my team...
Fear The Fin Jun 30, 2014
Report: Sharks among teams interested in Radim Vrbata
Former 35-goal scorer becomes an unrestricted free agent tomorrow. If general manager Doug Wilson is to be believed, the Sharks will not be very active when the NHL's unrestricted free agency period opens tomorrow. Early in the offseason, Wilson told CSN Bay Area the team would "probably not" be players in the free agent market, a sentiment he reiterated on the draft floor this past weekend. And yet, the Sharks appear to be one of the few teams still in the running for Phoenix Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata, who is slated to test the market: Appears to be 5-6 teams expressing interest...
