San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
Sami Salo had a power play goal and two assists, Kyle Wellwood scored the deciding goal in the fifth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks spoiled Teemu Selanne's return to the Anaheim lineup with a 5-4 victory over the Ducks on Sunday night. Selanne...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/05/2007
Kevin Bieksa and Sami Salo both had a bad week. From Iain MacIntyre at the Vancouver Sun, “The Canucks Dodge a Bullet.” First: The lower leg injury to defenceman Kevin Bieksa is more serious than originally believed, but Vancouver Canucks general manager Dave Nonis emphasized Sunday that the player’s Achilles tendon did not require repair on Friday.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/02/2007
Vancouver Canucks defensemen Kevin Bieksa and Sami Salo will both miss time after suffering injuries in Thursday's 3-0 loss to Nashville.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/02/2007
From Sportsnet.ca alerts: “Kevin Bieksa out 6-8 weeks (lacerated calf muscle). Sami Salo out 4 weeks (broken nose surgery).” Alas. But then, who needs defense when you have great offense? (Oh, wait...) Update - Couple Other Notes (1) Luc Bourdon has been called up from the Manitoba Moose. (2) No trades, signings or other deals are forthcoming. Not a big surprise.
MSNBC.com: NHL (Free subscription) | 11/02/2007
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -The Vancouver Canucks will be without two of their top defensemen, losing Kevin Bieksa to a calf injury and Sami Salo to a broken nose during a 3-0 loss to Nashville.
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 11/02/2007
Kevin Bieksa and Sami Salo taken to hospital following 3-0 loss to Predators
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 04/29/2007
from the Vancouver Province, Rory Fitzpatrick is the latest victim of this bad-luck flu cocktail. The defenceman was injured, or caught the flu, sometime late in Game 2 in Anaheim. He remains doubtful tonight for Game 3. As does Sami Salo who hurt his lower back, or caught the flu, in the Dallas series when he was slew-footed by Ladislav Nagy. Kevin Bieksa, who skated on his own Saturday, said he can...
CANUCKS HOCKEY BLOG (Free subscription) | 04/28/2007
First of all, to those who hopped back on the bandwagon after last night's 2-1 double overtime win against the Ducks, welcome back. You had to be impressed with the Canucks' effort last night. Many people wrote them off after game one, and especially with the Sami Salo and Kevin Bieksa still missing from the defense corps and Willie Mitchell supposedly playing on one leg, they dug deep and came
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 04/25/2007
Top-four defencemen Sami Salo and Kevin Bieksa likely will miss the opening game in Anaheim tonight, reports Grant Kerr
Canucks and Beyond (Free subscription) | 04/25/2007
From Grant Kerr at the Globe & Mail: Top-four defencemen Sami Salo and Kevin Bieksa likely will miss the opening game of the Western Conference semifinal Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks due to what the team termed flu-like symptoms. Salo took the morning skate and was tentative at best, while Bieksa was not located at the Honda Center. I blame Texas. Those bastards. Excuse me while I go lock myself...
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 04/25/2007
Top-four defencemen Sami Salo and Kevin Bieksa likely will miss the opening game in Anaheim tonight, reports Grant Kerr
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 03/28/2007
Roberto Luongo stopped 34 shots and Sami Salo broke a scoreless tie with a third period power-play goal to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 03/28/2007
Roberto Luongo stopped 34 shots and Sami Salo broke a scoreless tie with a third period power-play goal to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. Matt Cooke and Daniel Sedin added empty net goals for the Canucks. Luongo posted his fifth shutout and the 32nd of his career. The NHL leader in wins with 44 moved to within three of matching Bernie Parent's...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 03/28/2007
DENVER (AP) -Roberto Luongo stopped 34 shots and Sami Salo broke a scoreless tie with a third period power-play goal to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.
Covers.com (Free subscription) | 03/28/2007
DENVER -- Roberto Luongo stopped 34 shots and Sami Salo broke a scoreless tie with a third period power-play goal to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. The Canucks were listed as +115 ...
