Shea Weber (Shannon Byrne)

Every NHL fan has thought about their dream player on their favourite NHL team. You may love your current team, but face it; there is always room for improvement. Most NHL fans may choose players such as Sidney Crosby (healthy preferably), Alexander Ovechkin, Nick Lidstrom, or even Steven Stamkos. Personally I like to choose a more realistic player. Sure having one of the above players on the Canucks would be absolutely fantastic, but the chance of that happening is more unlikely than Aaron Rome winning the Norris trophy. When it comes down to choosing an effective and realistic addition to the Vancouver Canucks, I instantly think of Nashville Predator Shea Weber.

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Raffi Torres and Manny Malholtra celebrate after a goal in game 5 of the 2011 SCF. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Last season Canuck’s general manager Mike Gillis won the General Manager of the year award for his 2010/2011 season acquisitions. This included signing Manny Malholtra, Raffi Torres, and Dan Hamhuis. Gillis also acquired Chris Higgins and Maxim Lapierre for almost nothing. (more…)

The Canucks swarm Roberto Luongo following the conclusion of Game 6 in Nashville (photo courtesy of Frederick Breedon/ Getty Images)

Of course, for the time being, the Canucks have the luxury of taking a well-earned ‘breather’ until either Saturday or Sunday.  They jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Monday night, guiding home a tight defensive effort to close the series.   Henrik Sedin spoke to the feeling of putting away a plucky Predators team, anchored by solid defense and goaltending.  ”Relief,” started the Canucks captain.  ”It was one of those series where they get on a roll and win this game, and all of a sudden there’s a seventh game.  That’s the playoffs.  There were a lot of ups and downs, so we are happy.” (more…)