2012–13 Vancouver Canucks season

NHL hockey team season March 2026 May 2013 NHL 2012–13 2012 Vancouver Canucks Western 3rd Northwest 1st 26–15–7 15–6–3 11–9–4 127 121 Mike Gillis Alain Vigneault Henrik Sedin Kevin BieksaRyan KeslerManny MalhotraDaniel Sedin Rogers Arena 18,947 (100.2%)2012–2013 NHL Attendance – National Hockey League – ESPN https://www.espn.com/nhl/ ESPN February 17, 2013 December 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201001318/http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance live Chicago Wolves (AHL)Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) Alex Burrows (13) Henrik Sedin (34) Henrik Sedin (45) Henrik Sedin (+19) Alex Burrows (54) Cory Schneider (17) Cory Schneider (2.11) yes The 2012–13 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 43rd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Canucks won their fifth-straight Northwest Division title and finished third in the Western Conference. In the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Vancouver was swept by the San Jose Sharks in the first round. Shortly after the Canucks' playoff elimination, head coach Alain Vigneault was fired. Prior to the beginning of the season the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expired, resulting in a lockout. The season was threatened with cancellation before the lockout ended, ultimately the length of the labor dispute resulted in the reduction of games from the standard 82 to a shortened 48. Cory Schneider entered the season as the team's new starting goaltender, while the Canucks attempted to trade incumbent Roberto Luongo. The two goaltenders battled for playing time early in the season resulting in a goaltender controversy. After a six-game winning streak to start February, the Canucks dealt with multiple injuries and suspensions resulting in the team slumping. In late March Schneider captured the starters job starting seven consecutive games helping the team to a second six-game winning streak. Vancouver dueled the Minnesota Wild in the standings before pulling away in April and winning the division. Led by Henrik and Daniel Sedin, the Canucks' power play struggled dropping from 4th the previous season to 23rd, with the Sedin twins' point production declining. Derek Roy was brought in through a trade to help deal with injuries at centre in the team's only trade of the year. Schneider was injured late in the season and missed the first two games of the playoffs. Vancouver lost the fourth game of their playoff series on a controversial call on Daniel Sedin. Three franchise records were set during the season. Henrik Sedin became the Canucks all-time leading scorer, surpassing Markus Naslund. Alex Burrows scored six seconds into a game making it the fastest goal to start a game for Vancouver. Alain Vigneault became the all-time leader in games coached. As a way of celebrating 100 years of hockey in British Columbia, the Canucks wore a special patch on their jerseys with the logo of the Vancouver Millionaires, the first professional team in the city. They also wore replica jerseys of the Millionaires for one game. 4 Off-season thumb|Trade rumors involving Roberto Luongo started in the off-season. Following an early exit from the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, the off-season began with speculation that head coach Alain Vigneault might be fired.https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/canucks-alain-vigneault-hot-seat-yes-shouldn-t-220212845.html Is Canucks coach Alain Vigneault on the hot seat? Yes, but he shouldn't be Yahoo! Sports April 17, 2012 September 21, 2012 Mooney Harrison https://web.archive.org/web/20120508034851/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/canucks-alain-vigneault-hot-seat-yes-shouldn-t-220212845.html May 8, 2012 live mdy There were also rumors that general manager (GM) Mike Gillis could be removed from his position. After an end of the year meeting with team owner Francesco Aquilini, Gillis signed a new five-year contract.http://www.vanhockey.com/2012/05/08/canucks-aquilini-backs-up-gillis-with-contract-extension/ Canucks' Aquilini backs-up Gillis with contract extension The Province May 8, 2012 July 13, 2012 Willes Ed https://web.archive.org/web/20120717180631/http://www.vanhockey.com/2012/05/08/canucks-aquilini-backs-up-gillis-with-contract-extension/ July 17, 2012 live mdy Tweaks for a Title The Hockey News The Hockey News 2012–13 Yearbook 169 Fifteen days after his new contract, Gillis signed Vigneault to a new two-year contract.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canucks-sign-alain-vigneault-to-contract-extension/article4204139/ Canucks sign Alain Vigneault to contract extension The Globe and Mail May 23, 2012 July 13, 2012 The Canadian Press https://web.archive.org/web/20120621172016/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canucks-sign-alain-vigneault-to-contract-extension/article4204139/ June 21, 2012 live The Canucks announced that they would be celebrating 100 years of hockey in British Columbia during the season. To that end, they would wear a special patch on their jerseys with the logo of the Vancouver Millionaires, the first professional team in the city.http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=86493 Millionaires Landing Page - Vancouver Millionaires Canucks.nhl.com January 30, 2013 May 6, 2013 May 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130515133702/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=86493 dead They also would wear replica jerseys of the Millionaires for their March 16 game against the Detroit Red Wings.https://vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+money+players+Millionaire+uniforms+fall+Wings/8110876/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130318180913/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks%2Bmoney%2Bplayers%2BMillionaire%2Buniforms%2Bfall%2BWings/8110876/story.html dead March 18, 2013 Canucks look like Millionaires, play like paupers in 5–2 loss to Wings Vancouver Sun March 17, 2013 March 19, 2013 Pap Elliot http://m.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/why-the-canucks-look-like-a-million-bucks/article9241289/?service=mobile Why the Canucks look like a million bucks The Globe and Mail March 1, 2013 March 19, 2013 Ebner David August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063705/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/why-the-canucks-look-like-a-million-bucks/article9241289/?service=mobile live After being replaced as starter for the final three playoff games, Roberto Luongo said that he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause if asked.https://vancouversun.com/sports/Vancouver+Canucks+Roberto+Luongo+willing+waive+trade+clause+with+video/6510691/story.html Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo willing to waive no-trade clause (with video) The Vancouver Sun April 25, 2012 July 14, 2012 Pap Elliott https://web.archive.org/web/20120428010720/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Vancouver+Canucks+Roberto+Luongo+willing+waive+trade+clause+with+video/6510691/story.html April 28, 2012 live mdy-all Following the re-signing of Cory Schneider to a three-year $12 million extension, trade rumors increased. It was later reported that Luongo wanted to be traded and that "it was time to move on".https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/Canucks+star+Roberto+Luongo+wants+trade+Vancouver+says+coach+Alain/6674385/story.html Canucks star Roberto Luongo wants trade out of Vancouver, says coach Alain Vigneault The Vancouver Sun May 24, 2012 July 14, 2012 Pap Elliott https://web.archive.org/web/20120525202818/http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Canucks+star+Roberto+Luongo+wants+trade+Vancouver+says+coach+Alain/6674385/story.html May 25, 2012 live mdy-all http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/19517240/roberto-luongo-on-canucks-i-think-its-time-to-move-on-and-im-ok-with-that Roberto Luongo on Canucks: 'I think it's time to move on and I'm OK with that' CBS Sports July 6, 2012 July 14, 2012 Stubits Brian https://web.archive.org/web/20120707011301/http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/19517240/roberto-luongo-on-canucks-i-think-its-time-to-move-on-and-im-ok-with-that July 7, 2012 live mdy Though as training camp approached, Luongo had not been traded. He indicated that he would have no issues returning to the Canucks. Gillis further stated that although he had received several "strong" offers, the Canucks were not having a "fire sale" for Luongo.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/luongo-ok-with-attending-canucks-camp-if-not-traded-1.1148603 Luongo OK with attending Canucks camp if not traded CBC September 12, 2012 September 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120916022149/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2012/09/12/sp-nhl-canucks-luongo-lockout.html September 16, 2012 live mdy Doug MacLean on Sportsnet's Hockey Central reported that a trade was in place to send Luongo to the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, Luongo, believing the Florida Panthers, his preferred destination, were going to make a deal for him, refused to waive his no-trade clause.http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/luongo-refused-to-waive-no-trade-to-join-leafs/ Luongo refused to waive 'no trade' to join Leafs Sportsnet April 1, 2013 July 5, 2013 Fox Luke July 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130704100936/http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/luongo-refused-to-waive-no-trade-to-join-leafs/ live Luongo later said that he never turned down a trade.https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/roberto-luongo-breaks-silence-seven-things-learned-231323150.html Roberto Luongo breaks his silence: seven things we learned Yahoo! Sports August 23, 2013 August 24, 2013 Harrison Mooney August 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130827230002/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/roberto-luongo-breaks-silence-seven-things-learned-231323150.html live 2012–13 lockout 2012–13 NHL lockout Prior to the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expiring in September, teams reassigned players on two-way or entry-level contracts to minor league affiliates.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nhl/story/2012/09/16/skinner-eberle-henrique-are-ahl-bound/57783158/1 Skinner, Eberle, Henrique are AHL-bound USA Today September 14, 2012 September 19, 2012 Brehm Mike https://web.archive.org/web/20120916062421/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nhl/story/2012/09/16/skinner-eberle-henrique-are-ahl-bound/57783158/1 September 16, 2012 live mdy The Canucks assigned 27 players, including Christopher Tanev, Eddie Lack, Zack Kassian and 2012 second-round draft pick Alexandre Mallet to the Chicago Wolves, while first-round pick Brendan Gaunce was sent to his junior team, the Belleville Bulls.http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=641477 Canucks re-assign players to AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves and junior teams Vancouver Canucks September 14, 2012 September 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120919085711/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=641477 September 19, 2012 dead mdy https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+sign+Alex+Burrows/7244194/story.html Vancouver Canucks re-sign 'more confident, stronger' Alex Burrows to four-year deal Top prospects Zack Kassian, Chris Tanev, others assigned to AHL Chicago Wolves, top pick Nicklas Jensen off to Sweden Vancouver Sun September 14, 2012 September 19, 2012 Tucker Cam https://web.archive.org/web/20120917000414/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+sign+Alex+Burrows/7244194/story.html September 17, 2012 live mdy-all When the CBA expired on September 15, the NHL enforced a lockout until a new agreement could be reached. Canucks management posted a message from the team to the fans stating that they would continue with community initiatives throughout the lockout, which they hoped would be resolved as soon as possible, and thanked fans for their loyalty and patience.http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/09/17/canucks-owners-post-personal-message-to-fans-regarding-lockout-what-about-other-nhl-teams/ Canucks owners post personal message to fans regarding lockout. What about other NHL teams? The Province September 16, 2012 September 19, 2012 Bowman J. https://web.archive.org/web/20120920135810/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/09/17/canucks-owners-post-personal-message-to-fans-regarding-lockout-what-about-other-nhl-teams/ September 20, 2012 live mdy They also reduced their employees work week to four days and instituted a 20% pay reduction.https://thehockeynews.com/news/news/canucks-front-office-will-take-pay-cut-work-fewer-hours-over-lockout Canucks' front-office will take pay cut, work fewer hours over lockout The Hockey News September 12, 2012 September 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201201220/http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/48407-Canucks-frontoffice-will-take-pay-cut-work-fewer-hours-over-lockout.html February 1, 2014 live mdy-all Four days into the lockout, the NHL cancelled all pre-season games before September 30, cutting the first four games from Vancouver's schedule.http://teamradio.ca/news/nhl-cancels-september-preseason-games/ NHL Cancels September Preseason Games: Canucks lose four exhibition matches Bell Media Radio September 19, 2012 September 21, 2012 McLetchie Iain January 15, 2013 https://archive.today/20130115224622/http://teamradio.ca/news/nhl-cancels-september-preseason-games/ live A week later, with no further talks between the two sides, the remainder of the preseason was canceled.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=406230 https://web.archive.org/web/20120930230727/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=406230 dead September 30, 2012 NHL Cancels Remainder of 2012 Preseason TSN September 27, 2012 September 27, 2012 With no movement on a new deal, the NHL cancelled its first set of regular season games on October 4.http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/lockout-games-canceled-through-october-24-100412 NHL cancels games through Oct. 24 Fox Sports October 4, 2012 January 14, 2013 January 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130117100105/http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/lockout-games-canceled-through-october-24-100412 live Games continued to be cancelled in blocks culminating in their cancellation through January 14.NHL announces cancellation of 2012–13 regular-season schedule through November 1 – NHL.com – News http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=643820 NHL.com October 22, 2012 October 19, 2012 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021230108/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=643820 deadNHL announces cancellation of 2012–13 regular-season schedule through November 30 – NHL.com – News http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=644323&navid=DL%7CNHL%7chome NHL.com October 26, 2012 October 26, 2012 October 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028162658/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=644323&navid=DL%7CNHL%7Chome deadNHL announces cancellation of 2013 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic & SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival – Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic – Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=644824&navid=DL%7CNHL%7chome NHL.com November 9, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104190119/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=644824&navid=DL%7CNHL%7Chome deadNHL cancels games through Dec. 14, All-Star Game – NHL.com – News http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=646209&navid=DL%7CNHL%7chome NHL.com November 25, 2012 November 23, 2012 November 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127183252/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=646209&navid=DL%7CNHL%7Chome deadNHL announces cancellation of 2012–13 regular-season schedule through December 30 – NHL.com – News http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=647344&navid=DL%7CNHL%7chome NHL.com December 10, 2012 December 10, 2012 December 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121213040719/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=647344&navid=DL%7CNHL%7Chome deadNHL announces cancellation of 2012–13 regular-season schedule through January 14 – NHL.com – News http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=648084&navid=DL%7CNHL%7chome NHL.com December 23, 2012 December 20, 2012 December 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121231012409/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=648084&navid=DL%7CNHL%7Chome dead As the lockout dragged on, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman gave a self-imposed a deadline of January 11 to agree to terms on a new CBA or the entire season would be cancelled.https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/01/04/sides-nhl-labor-fight-meet-with-mediator/HU2nR95ABL4z9whvf4p0oM/story.html Sides in NHL labor fight meet with mediator The Boston Globe January 4, 2013 January 14, 2013 Podell Ira January 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130111023140/http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/01/04/sides-nhl-labor-fight-meet-with-mediator/HU2nR95ABL4z9whvf4p0oM/story.html live As the deadline approached, Bettman and the head of the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), Donald Fehr, engaged in a 16-hour negotiation session that produced a tentative agreement to end the lockout.http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/06/sports/ice-hockey-sports/nhl-and-players-reach-deal-lockout-to-end/ NHL and players reach deal, lockout to end Bangor Daily News January 6, 2013 January 14, 2013 Keating Steve November 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131124135140/http://bangordailynews.com/2013/01/06/sports/ice-hockey-sports/nhl-and-players-reach-deal-lockout-to-end/ live Both sides ratified the deal and a memorandum of understanding was signed on January 12. This officially ended the lockout and allowed training camps to open the following day.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=649889 Union ratifies new CBA National Hockey League January 12, 2013 January 12, 2013 January 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130114004451/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=649889 dead http://nesn.com/2013/01/report-nhl-lockout-officially-over-as-league-players-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/ NHL Lockout Officially Over As League, Players Sign Memorandum of Understanding NESN January 12, 2013 January 12, 2013 Kyed Doug January 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115035956/http://nesn.com/2013/01/report-nhl-lockout-officially-over-as-league-players-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/ live Due to the length of the lockout, the NHL announced a new scheduled for a shortened 48-game season after it ended.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/01/12/nhl-schedule-48-games/1829661/ NHL schedule released, features 48 games in 99 days USA Today January 13, 2013 January 15, 2013 Allen Kevin January 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115085944/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/01/12/nhl-schedule-48-games/1829661/ live Training camp thumb|David Booth was injured in training camp. Under the prior CBA, players could not be traded until after the lockout was resolved, meaning Roberto Luongo could not be moved.https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nhl-lockout-begins/ NHL lockout begins Fox News September 16, 2012 September 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120917193346/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/09/16/nhl-lockout-begins/ September 17, 2012 live mdy Once a new CBA was reached, the trade rumors returned, including one that alleged Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke was fired in order to help facilitate a trade.http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2013/01/09/brian_burke_fired_roberto_luongo_trade_maple_leafs_canucks/ Spector on Leafs: Luongo affair cost Burke his job Sportsnet January 9, 2013 January 15, 2013 Spector Mark https://web.archive.org/web/20130114151119/http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2013/01/09/brian_burke_fired_roberto_luongo_trade_maple_leafs_canucks/ January 14, 2013 dead mdy-all For his part, Luongo reiterated that he was willing to remain with the Canucks for the shortened season, but did not want to remain long-term.http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2013-01-14/roberto-luongo-trade-rumors-canucks-maple-leafs-flyers-cory-schneider Roberto Luongo trade rumors: Goalie would stay with Canucks for 2013 only Sporting News January 14, 2013 January 15, 2013 Gentille Sean January 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130116044523/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2013-01-14/roberto-luongo-trade-rumors-canucks-maple-leafs-flyers-cory-schneider live With training camp starting on January 13, 2013, Vancouver recalled 12 players from the Wolves.http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=650065 Vancouver Canucks 2013 Training Camp opens January 13th Vancouver Canucks January 1, 2013 January 21, 2014 January 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115170848/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=650065 deadhttp://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=649827 Canucks recall 12 Chicago Wolves players Vancouver Canucks January 12, 2013 January 15, 2013 Gentille Sean April 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130407020304/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=649827 dead They also bolstered their defence corp by signing NHL veterans Jim Vandermeer and Cam Barker to one-year contracts.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/14/canucks-continue-to-add-defensemen-sign-vandermeer/ Canucks continue to add defensemen, sign Vandermeer NBC Sports January 14, 2013 January 15, 2013 Halford Mike January 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115041044/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/14/canucks-continue-to-add-defensemen-sign-vandermeer/ live At the forward position, the Canucks were dealing with injuries to their second line. Centre Ryan Kesler, who was recovering from off-season surgeries to his shoulder and wrist, would be unable to start the season; it was unknown how long he would be out rehabbing the injuries.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=411615 https://web.archive.org/web/20121216083657/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=411615 dead December 16, 2012 Report: Kesler's Recovery from Surgeries Pushed Back Months TSN December 13, 2012 January 16, 2013 Winger David Booth was injured during the team's physicals to start camp.https://vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+David+Booth+sidelined+four+weeks+with+poll/7823440/story.html Canucks' David Booth sidelined four to six weeks The Vancouver Sun January 15, 2013 January 16, 2013 April 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140414001450/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+David+Booth+sidelined+four+weeks+with+poll/7823440/story.html live After having an MRI done on his injury, it was announced that Booth would miss four to six weeks recovering.https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/david-booth-six-weeks-canucks-face-lineup-panic-213715696--nhl.html David Booth out up to six weeks, as Canucks face lineup panic Yahoo! Sports January 15, 2013 January 16, 2013 Wyshynski Greg January 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123042313/http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/david-booth-six-weeks-canucks-face-lineup-panic-213715696--nhl.html live Alain Vigneault stated that he hoped to keep his third and fourth lines intact, leaving the possible replacements as, Andrew Ebbett, Jordan Schroeder and Zack Kassian. Schroeder was a first-round draft pick for Vancouver in 2009, but had never played in an NHL game. Ebbett a utility, journeyman forward played in 18 games for Vancouver in 2011–12. While the second-year Kassian produced only four goals in his rookie campaign.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canucks-winger-david-booth-out-4-to-6-weeks-1.1413749 Canucks winger David Booth out 4 to 6 weeks CBC January 15, 2013 January 16, 2013 January 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130117232944/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2013/01/15/sp-nhl-hockey-vancouver-canucks-david-booth.html live Vancouver elected to start the season with Ebbett and put Kassian on their second line.https://thestarphoenix.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Ebbett+never+taken+night/7844705/story.html https://archive.today/20130216222047/http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Ebbett+never+taken+night/7844705/story.html dead February 16, 2013 Canucks-Ducks preview: Ebbett "has never taken a night off" The Province January 19, 2013 January 22, 2013 Ewen Steve In order to keep defensive depth, the Canucks decided to keep nine defenceman. Schroeder was sent back to the minors in order to comply with the 23-man roster and because he would not need to clear waivers.https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+assign+nine+players/7839348/story.html Canucks cut Jordan Schroeder as nine players reassigned to AHL Wolves The Vancouver Sun January 18, 2013 January 22, 2013 Pap Elliott April 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413225924/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+assign+nine+players/7839348/story.html live Regular season January thumb|left|Cory Schneider was pulled from the game in his debut as Vancouver's starting goaltender. After winning back-to-back Presidents' Trophies in prior two seasons the Canucks were projected as Stanley Cup contenders once more.http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/2012-cup-contenders-vancouver-canucks/ 10 teams that can win it all: Canucks Sportsnet September 11, 2012 January 25, 2014 Ryan Porth July 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140729073122/http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/2012-cup-contenders-vancouver-canucks/ live The prediction was based on Vancouver's team depth, the offense provided by Daniel and Henrik Sedin, the two-way play of Kesler and Alexandre Burrows, plus the versatility of the Canuck's top four defenceman.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=79384 https://web.archive.org/web/20130111171549/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=79384 dead January 11, 2013 NHL Preview: Vancouver Canucks TSN January 25, 2014 The Hockey News predicted that the Canucks would win the Northwest Division and finish as the second place team in the Western Conference.Tweaks for a Title The Hockey News The Hockey News 2012–13 Yearbook 168 August 2012 Schneider began the year as the team's starting goaltender. In his first game against the Anaheim Ducks on January 9, 2013, Schneider allowed five goals on 14 shots and was pulled midway through the second period. When Luongo entered the game he was given a standing ovation from the crowd.http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/21584637/cory-schneider-gets-pulled-for-roberto-luongo Canucks starter Cory Schneider pulled for Roberto Luongo CBS Sports January 19, 2013 January 22, 2013 Gretz Adam August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063710/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/ live Luongo gave up another two goals as the Canucks lost 7–3. In the post-game interview, Schneider took the blame for the loss, saying, "It was unacceptable to play that way and to put my team in that situation and not even give them a chance to win." He also stated he would work hard to fix the mistakes, while Luongo said of his ovation that it was "a fun moment."https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/cory-schneider-flops-debut-canucks-starts-while-roberto-072346423--nhl.html Cory Schneider flops in debut as Canucks starter, while Roberto Luongo has 'fun moment' Yahoo! Sports January 20, 2013 January 22, 2013 Wyshynski Greg January 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123075628/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/cory-schneider-flops-debut-canucks-starts-while-roberto-072346423--nhl.html live The situation quickly led to a goalie controversy.http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/a-goalie-controversy-in-vancouver-in-record-time/ A Goalie Controversy in Vancouver, in Record Time The New York Times January 21, 2013 January 22, 2013 Zinser Lynn January 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130125001256/http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/a-goalie-controversy-in-vancouver-in-record-time/ live Luongo made the start the following night against the Edmonton Oilers. According to Vigneault, he had already determined the starting assignments for the opening two games, and Schneider did not factor into Luongo's start.http://seattletimes.com/html/hockey/2020180210_nhl21.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140219071555/http://seattletimes.com/html/hockey/2020180210_nhl21.html dead February 19, 2014 Vancouver Canucks lose to visiting Edmonton in shootout The Seattle Times January 20, 2013 January 22, 2013 In the game, Luongo allowed two goals after Vancouver had taken a 2–0 lead. The Canucks lost the game 3–2 in a shootout. Luongo failed to stop either of the two shooters he faced, while Vancouver did not score.https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks+Crease+Conundrum+Luongo+starts/7847066/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130124000824/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks%2BCrease%2BConundrum%2BLuongo%2Bstarts/7847066/story.html dead January 24, 2013 Canucks Crease Conundrum: Luongo starts, Schneider sits, Oilers win shootout The Province January 20, 2013 January 22, 2013 Kuzma Ben After losing their first two games, Vancouver added to their forward depth recalling Jordan Schroeder from the AHL and assigning Jim Vandermeer to the Wolves. Schroeder took over the second line duties after Andrew Ebbett went pointless in the first two contests.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/22/canucks-recall-former-first-rounder-schroeder/ Canucks recall former first-rounder Schroeder NBC Sports January 22, 2013 February 21, 2013 Halford Mike January 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126113758/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/22/canucks-recall-former-first-rounder-schroeder/ live Schneider started Vancouver's next game against the Calgary Flames. For the second-straight game, Vancouver lost a two-goal lead in a game which eventually went to a shootout. In contrast to his first start, Schneider had a strong game, making 34 saves by the end of overtime.https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks+rebound+down+Flames+shootout+with/7863347/story.html Canucks rebound to down Flames in shootout The Vancouver Sun January 24, 2013 January 25, 2013 Ziemer Brad April 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413010501/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks+rebound+down+Flames+shootout+with/7863347/story.html live In the shootout, he stopped four of the five shooters he faced, earning the Canucks their first win of the season.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cgy-vs-van/2013/01/23/2012020038 Canucks edge Flames in shootout for first win. National Hockey League January 24, 2013 January 25, 2013 Woodley Kevin January 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130127070714/http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012020038 live Two nights later, as they began their first road trip, the Canucks played a rematch with the Ducks in Anaheim. Schneider made the start and earned some redemption, stopping all 30 Anaheim shots, helping the Canucks to the 5–0 win and earning his fifth career shutout.http://www.theobserver.ca/2013/01/26/cory-schneider-canucks-shut-out-ducks Cory Schneider, Canucks shut out Ducks Sarnia Observer January 26, 2013 January 28, 2013 February 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214808/http://www.theobserver.ca/2013/01/26/cory-schneider-canucks-shut-out-ducks livehttp://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/26/schneider-gets-revenge-on-ducks-earns-30-save-shutout/ Schneider gets revenge on Ducks, earns 30-save shutout NBC Sports January 26, 2013 January 28, 2013 Dadoun Ryan January 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130128041459/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/26/schneider-gets-revenge-on-ducks-earns-30-save-shutout/ live Following the win, Schneider started the next game, a 4–1 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Luongo started the next four games, finishing off the month of January and beginning February. Vigneault joked that he was making his starting goaltender decisions based on coin tosses. He further noted that the two goaltenders were team guys and they would do what was asked of them and never complain.http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/02/11/flipping-to-luongos-home-ice-history-against-wild-beats-coachs-coin-flip/ Flipping to Luongo's home-ice history against Wild beats coach's coin flip The Province January 26, 2013 February 11, 2013 Kuzma Ben February 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130214001641/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/02/11/flipping-to-luongos-home-ice-history-against-wild-beats-coachs-coin-flip/ livehttps://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/col-vs-van/2013/01/30/2012020091 Luongo, Canucks blank Avalanche in 3–0 win National Hockey League January 31, 2013 February 11, 2013 Woodley Kevin February 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130204001312/http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012020091 live The coin became a running joke for Vigneault and the Canucks in general, as Ryan Kesler stated he flipped it before announcing his return from injury.http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=14137 Schneider gets his turn in Canucks' net National Hockey League February 14, 2013 February 21, 2013 Woodley Kevin February 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201215116/http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=14137 deadhttp://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/02/15/kesler-pumped-to-lace-em-up-its-been-a-long-road/ Kesler pumped to lace 'em up: "It's been a long road" The Province February 15, 2013 February 21, 2013 McDonald Jonathan February 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201170240/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/02/15/kesler-pumped-to-lace-em-up-its-been-a-long-road/ dead February thumb|Ryan Kesler broke his foot in his first game of the season. At forward, Kassian began the year on the top line with the Sedin twins. Kassian scored five goals in the first seven games of the season.http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/02/26/zack-kassian-to-me-it-doesnt-matter-what-line-i-am-on-i-need-to-do-what-im-told/ Zack Kassian: "To me, it doesn't matter what line I am on — I need to do what I'm told" The Province February 26, 2013 January 25, 2014 Steve Ewen February 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201213705/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/02/26/zack-kassian-to-me-it-doesnt-matter-what-line-i-am-on-i-need-to-do-what-im-told/ live Partway through the Canucks' second game of February, Kassian was replaced on the top line by Alexandre Burrows. Kassian was dropped to the third line.https://montrealgazette.com/sports/Canucks+Wild+Game+offence+anyone+score+here/7933330/story.html Canucks-Wild Game Day: No offence, but can anyone score here? The Vancouver Sun February 7, 2013 January 25, 2014 Iain MacIntyre February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203030116/http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Canucks+Wild+Game+offence+anyone+score+here/7933330/story.html live Despite Kassian surpassing his goal total from his rookie season, the Sedins started the year with their lowest output in nearly ten years, combining for 14 points in the first 10 games.http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=106835 Zack Kassian Career Statistics Internet Hockey Database January 28, 2014 November 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113133425/http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=106835 livehttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canucks-edge-scrappy-wild-despite-continued-struggles-from-sedins/article8581996/ Canucks edge scrappy Wild despite continued struggles from Sedins The Globe and Mail February 13, 2013 January 28, 2014 David Ebner March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304231049/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canucks-edge-scrappy-wild-despite-continued-struggles-from-sedins/article8581996/ live Coinciding with the line changes, Vancouver went on a six-game winning streak between the end of January and their February 12 game.http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=39&sid=2013 2012-13 Vancouver Canucks Results and Schedule Internet Hockey Database January 25, 2014 February 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202184439/http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=39&sid=2013 live After the last game of their winning streak, the Canucks were expecting Kesler to return to the line-up. As Kesler was returning from injury, Vancouver placed centre Manny Malhotra on injured reserve (IR) for the remainder of the season. In regards to the move, Gillis stated he felt Malhotra was vulnerable to serious injury because of an eye injury he suffered in 2011. The decision was made despite Malhotra playing in 78 games in the 2011–12 season and nine games in 2013. Gillis further noted that he had reservation about him playing in the previous season, but wanted to give Malhotra a chance to adapt. After watching him play, Gillis did not see the types of changes that would not put him at a higher risk of injury. Upon placing Malhotra on IR, Gillis called it the hardest thing he had done as a GM.http://bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/nhl_coverage/2013/02/canucks_manny_malhotra_to_miss_rest_of_season Canucks' Manny Malhotra to miss rest of season The Boston Herald February 15, 2013 February 26, 2013 Associated Press April 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402124837/http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/bruins_nhl/nhl_coverage/2013/02/canucks_manny_malhotra_to_miss_rest_of_season live NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly released a statement on the situation, saying "the League is satisfied and has approved the team's and player's joint decision to discontinue the player's participation in NHL games at this time on the basis of the player's current medical condition and the risk of injury that such condition poses."http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/15/nhl-satisfied-with-canucks-decision-to-place-malhotra-on-ir/ NHL 'satisfied' with Canucks' decision to place Malhotra on IR NBC Sports February 15, 2013 February 26, 2013 Brough Jason February 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130218020148/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/15/nhl-satisfied-with-canucks-decision-to-place-malhotra-on-ir/ live The Canucks also announced that Malhotra would remain with the team in some capacity, but would not return to the ice including in the playoffs. Kesler played his first game of the season on February 15 against the Dallas Stars. The game was also witness to a piece of Canucks history as Henrik Sedin recorded two assists to pass Markus Naslund as the franchise's all-time leading scorer, with 757 points. After recording the record setting point, Sedin was given a standing ovation that carried on as play continued. After three minutes the play stopped, and Sedin saluted the crowd. During a commercial break, the Canucks ran a tribute video for the accomplishment, featuring congratulations from Naslund and Trevor Linden, the third-leading scorer in team history. As for Kesler, he registered an assist and blocked three shots in over 17 minutes of ice time of the 4–3 loss. After experiencing some discomfort in his right foot, Kesler had X-rays taken.http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/canucks-center-injured-again/ Canucks Center Injured Again The New York Times February 28, 2013 March 4, 2013 Mahiban Dhiren March 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130302182820/http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/28/canucks-center-injured-again/ live The X-rays were negative and he continued to play.https://www.foxnews.com/sports/canucks-kesler-has-broken-foot/ Canucks' Kesler has broken foot Fox News February 27, 2013 March 4, 2013 The Sports Network March 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130304130103/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/02/27/canucks-kesler-has-broken-foot/ live Four days after Kesler's return, Jannik Hansen was involved in a controversial hit on the Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa.https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/marian-hossa-injured-controversial-hit-canucks-jannik-hansen-035408602--nhl.html Marian Hossa injured on controversial hit from Canucks' Jannik Hansen Yahoo! Sports February 19, 2013 March 4, 2013 Wyshynski Greg February 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130224075510/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/marian-hossa-injured-controversial-hit-canucks-jannik-hansen-035408602--nhl.html live As both players went up for an airborne puck, Hansen struck Hossa in the back of the head with his forearm and elbow.https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+Jannik+Hansen+suspended/7993424/story.html Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen suspended one game for head hit on Blackhawks star Marian Hossa The Vancouver Sun February 21, 2013 March 4, 2013 Ziemer Brad February 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130224072847/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+Jannik+Hansen+suspended/7993424/story.html livehttps://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=416432 https://web.archive.org/web/20130220234507/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=416432 dead February 20, 2013 Fraser: Breaking Down the Hansen-Hossa Incident TSN February 20, 2013 March 4, 2013 Fraser Kerry Hossa then laid on the ice for a few minutes, during which time the training staff examined him before he was able to leave under his own power. Hansen was given a two-minute minor for roughing and Hossa did not return to the game.https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/8968422/jannik-hansen-vancouver-canucks-banned-1-game-hit-marian-hossa-chicago-blackhawks Jannik Hansen suspended 1 game ESPN February 20, 2013 March 4, 2013 February 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130224153550/http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8968422/jannik-hansen-vancouver-canucks-banned-1-game-hit-marian-hossa-chicago-blackhawks live Opinions of the hit varied with former NHL referee Kerry Fraser, stating that he did not believe that there was any deliberate or malicious intent, and that he would be surprised if Hansen received a suspension for the play.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/20/fraser-id-be-surprised-if-hansen-suspended-for-hossa-hit-olcyzk-id-be-surprised-if-hes-not/ Fraser: I'd be surprised if Hansen suspended for Hossa hit; Olcyzk: I'd be surprised if he's not NBC Sports February 20, 2013 March 4, 2013 Halford Mike February 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130223033447/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/20/fraser-id-be-surprised-if-hansen-suspended-for-hossa-hit-olcyzk-id-be-surprised-if-hes-not/ live Meanwhile, former Blackhawks analyst Ed Olczyk stated, "there's no doubt in my mind, once he didn't play the puck, he had one thing in his mind, and that was to put his forearm or elbow in the back of the head of Marian Hossa," and he would be surprised if Hansen was not suspended. Hossa returned to practice the following day.http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/21742911/blackhawks-marian-hossa-back-at-practice-after-hit-from-jannik-hansen Blackhawks' Marian Hossa practicing after hit from Jannik Hansen CBS Sports February 21, 2013 March 4, 2013 Stubits Brian August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063707/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/ live Hansen was suspended for one game due to what Brendan Shanahan called "the carelessness and force of which the blow was delivered." With Kesler back in the lineup, the Canucks were inconstant posting a 2–3–2 record.note 1 [note 1] Kesler registered five points in the seven games, but was playing with the discomfort steaming from a blocked shot in his first game back against Dallas. He was given a CT scan for his peace of mind. The results of the scan revealed a fracture in his foot. Though no time table for his return was given, the expectation was that he would be out of the line-up for four-to-six weeks.https://thestarphoenix.com/sports/Vancouver+Canucks+star+Ryan+Kesler/8025051/story.html Canucks star Ryan Kesler out indefinitely with broken foot The Vancouver Sun February 27, 2013 March 4, 2013 Elliot Pap March 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140302060200/http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/Vancouver+Canucks+star+Ryan+Kesler/8025051/story.html live Late in the month, Kevin Bieksa suffered a groin injury in a game versus the Nashville Predators.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/canucks-bieksa-suffers-lower-body-injury-leaves-game-versus-predators/ Canucks' Bieksa suffers groin injury CBS Sports February 22, 2013 March 11, 2013 Halford Mike March 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130301060443/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/canucks-bieksa-suffers-lower-body-injury-leaves-game-versus-predators/ live He missed the next two games as Vancouver finished the month with back-to-back losses.https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Higgins+middle+Vancouver+Canucks+coach/8077129/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130314125430/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Higgins%2Bmiddle%2BVancouver%2BCanucks%2Bcoach/8077129/story.html dead March 14, 2013 Canucks Notebook: Chris Higgins moves to middle as Alain Vigneault seeks spark The Vancouver Sun March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013 Pap Elliott http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/team/vancouver-canucks/schedule/66321?q=vancouver-canucks https://web.archive.org/web/20120104233921/http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/team/vancouver-canucks/schedule/66321?q=vancouver-canucks dead January 4, 2012 Vancouver Canucks 2013 Schedule Fox Sports March 11, 2013 After being reunited with Burrows, the Sedin twins registered a combined 18 points in the final six games of February, while Kassian tallied only three assists in the 11 games after his demotion.http://www.sportsnet.ca/fan-fuel/vancouver-canucks-zack-kassian-struggles-slump/ Fan Fuel: Canucks need to fix struggling Zack Kassian Sportsnet January 28, 2014 February 26, 2013 Israel Fehr July 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140729073126/http://www.sportsnet.ca/fan-fuel/vancouver-canucks-zack-kassian-struggles-slump/ live March thumb|left|170px|Alexandre Burrows set a Canucks franchise record for fastest goal to start a game in March. Bieksa returned for the first game in the month of March, a 5–2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. During the game, he re-aggravated the injury and was listed as day-to-day. With Bieksa and Kesler out, Vancouver slumped dropping three straight games going 0–1–2.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/2013/03/monday-musings-canucks-finally-slide-out-of-first.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130313101413/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/2013/03/monday-musings-canucks-finally-slide-out-of-first.html dead March 13, 2013 Monday Musings: Canucks slide out of first CBC March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013 Wharnsby Tim Entering their March 10 game against the Minnesota Wild, the lead for the Northwest Division was at stake. A regulation win for the Wild would give them the lead based on tie breakers. Vancouver lost the game 4–2 and dropped to sixth place in the Western Conference. The Canucks reclaimed the division lead two days later with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the March 16 game against Detroit, Alexandre Burrows set a franchise record when he scored six seconds into the game, making it the fastest goal to start a game in team history. Vancouver failed to capitalize on the early lead, losing the game 5–2 and falling back into a tie with the Wild. The Canucks re-matched the Wild two days later with a chance to take sole possession of the division lead. Vancouver took the lead in the second scoring on the power play. The goal marked the first power play tally in 11 games, ending a 0–36 slump, the worst in franchise history. Much like the Detroit game, the Canucks failed to take advantage of the early lead and lost the game 3–1 and fell to seventh in the Conference.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/wild-extend-northwest-division-lead-with-win-over-canucks/article9939572/ Wild extend Northwest Division lead with win over Canucks The Globe and Mail March 19, 2013 March 19, 2013 Ebner David December 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131218160154/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/wild-extend-northwest-division-lead-with-win-over-canucks/article9939572/ livehttps://edmontonjournal.com/sports/Canucks/894638/story.html Vigneault starts Schneider: 'I've got to come in here after tonight's game and say my goaltender was better than their goaltender' Edmonton Journal March 19, 2013 March 19, 2013 Ebner David December 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131211040825/http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Canucks/894638/story.html live Schneider started Vancouver's next game and earned the win against the St. Louis Blues. The win marked the beginning of a six-game winning streak with Schneider as the starting goaltender each game. He allowed a total of six goals during the steak and posted two shutouts. The wins put the Canucks back into first in the Northwest.https://www.thescore.com/nhl/articles/670229-schneider-canucks-aim-for-season-high-win-streak https://archive.today/20130615164616/http://www.thescore.com/nhl/articles/670229-schneider-canucks-aim-for-season-high-win-streak dead June 15, 2013 Schneider, Canucks aim for season-high win streak theScore Inc. March 30, 2013 April 4, 2013 In the second game of their winning streak, defenceman Alexander Edler collided with Phoenix Coyotes' goaltender Mike Smith and was given a five-minute major for charging.http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2013/03/22/alex-edler-faces-hearing-for-hit-on-mike-smith-shanaban-on-the-way/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130325094025/http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2013/03/22/alex-edler-faces-hearing-for-hit-on-mike-smith-shanaban-on-the-way/ dead March 25, 2013 Alex Edler faces hearing for hit on Mike Smith; Shanaban on the way? The Vancouver Sun March 22, 2013 July 3, 2013 Mooney Harrison The following day, Edler was given a two-game suspension for his actions.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/03/22/alex-edler-hearing/2009263/ Canucks' Alex Edler suspended for two games USA Today March 22, 2013 July 3, 2013 March 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130326215253/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/03/22/alex-edler-hearing/2009263/ live Also during the Canucks' winning streak, they began to have injury problems. Booth suffered a leg injury that required surgery which ended his season.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/canucks/2013/03/22/vancouver-canucks-david-booth-injury-surgery/2011891/ Canucks' David Booth out for rest of regular season USA Today March 22, 2013 May 1, 2013 March 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130328161004/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/canucks/2013/03/22/vancouver-canucks-david-booth-injury-surgery/2011891/ live In 12 games played, Booth scored only a single goal into an empty net.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/healthy-booth-would-help-balance-canucks-scoring-attack/article14402715/ Healthy Booth would help balance Canucks' scoring attack The Globe and Mail September 18, 2013 January 28, 2014 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208193411/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/healthy-booth-would-help-balance-canucks-scoring-attack/article14402715/ live Winger Dale Weise injured a shoulder. Kassian suffered a back injury, and Steve Pinizzotto missed games due to an illness.https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+Dale+Weise+Steve/8150233/story.html Canucks Dale Weise, Steve Pinizzotto won't be sidelined for long The Vancouver Sun March 26, 2013 May 1, 2013 Pap Elliott March 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130329030715/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+Dale+Weise+Steve/8150233/story.html livehttps://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+Game+Vancouver+looks/8196094/story.html Canucks Game Day: Vancouver looks to stop surging Edmonton Oilers The Vancouver Sun April 4, 2013 May 1, 2013 Pap Elliott April 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413234438/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+Game+Vancouver+looks/8196094/story.html live With the forward corps depleted, defenceman Keith Ballard was moved to forward.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/25/burns-effect-canucks-d-man-ballard-loves-playing-wing/ Burns effect? Canucks d-man Ballard 'loves' playing wing NBC Sports March 25, 2013 May 1, 2013 Halford Mike May 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130528061446/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/25/burns-effect-canucks-d-man-ballard-loves-playing-wing/ live He continued to play upfront until he suffered a broken foot.http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/03/28/minor-fracture-in-foot-has-keith-ballard-sidelined-day-to-day-says-canucks-coach-alain-vigneault/ Minor fracture in foot has Keith Ballard sidelined day to day, says Canucks coach Alain Vigneault The Province March 28, 2013 May 1, 2013 Ewen Steve September 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150910003534/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/03/28/minor-fracture-in-foot-has-keith-ballard-sidelined-day-to-day-says-canucks-coach-alain-vigneault/ live In his seventh consecutive start, Schneider gave up two early goals to the Edmonton Oilers and was pulled in favor of Luongo. The goals were scored on Edmonton's first two shots. Goals continued to come in quick succession as Taylor Hall scored his second goal, Edmonton's third, 2:34 into the game, setting an Oilers franchise record for the fastest three goals to start a game. Hall set another Edmonton record minutes later when he completed the hat-trick at 7:58 in the first. It marked the fastest hat-trick to start a game, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's previous record. Vancouver did not allow another goal, but failed to score, losing 4–0.https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/edmonton-oilers/Taylor+Hall+scores+first+period+trick/8174925/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130403023220/http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/edmonton-oilers/Taylor%2BHall%2Bscores%2Bfirst%2Bperiod%2Btrick/8174925/story.html dead April 3, 2013 Taylor Hall scores first-period hat trick as Edmonton Oilers blank Vancouver Canucks Edmonton Journal March 30, 2013 April 4, 2013 Matheson Jim They were again passed by Minnesota for the division lead and finished March as the fourth-placed team in the Western Conference.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/van-vs-edm/2013/03/30/2012020515 https://web.archive.org/web/20130404001010/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020515 live April 4, 2013 Canucks vs. Oilers 30/03/2013 Vancouver Canucks March 30, 2013 April 4, 2013 http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/2013/04/flames-oilers-and-canucks-have-different-trade-deadline-needs.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130403071313/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/2013/04/flames-oilers-and-canucks-have-different-trade-deadline-needs.html dead April 3, 2013 Flames, Oilers and Canucks have different trade deadline needs CBC April 1, 2013 April 4, 2013 Wharnsby Tim April thumb|Derek Roy was acquired around the trade deadline to help add offense. In their first game of April, Vancouver attempted to improve its offensive production by re-calling their 2011 first round draft choice, Nicklas Jensen, and forward Bill Sweatt. The recalls failed to produce, however, as the Canucks lost to the San Jose Sharks 3–2.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/van-vs-sjs/2013/04/01/2012020530 https://web.archive.org/web/20130526083622/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020530 live May 26, 2013 Thornton leads Sharks to fifth straight win National Hockey League April 1, 2013 June 26, 2013 The following day, the Canucks acquired centre Derek Roy from the Dallas Stars for Kevin Connauton and a second-round draft pick. The trade was believed to be an attempt to fill a hole at centre while Kesler was out with an injury. The expectation was that Roy would become the team's third line center once Kesler returned to the line-up, though the possibility of the two playing together was proposed.http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2013/04/02/derek-roy-traded-to-vancouver-for-pick-and-prospect Stars trade Derek Roy to Canucks for pick and prospect Brantford Expositor April 2, 2013 June 26, 2013 Hosea Cheung June 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130629052940/http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2013/04/02/derek-roy-traded-to-vancouver-for-pick-and-prospect livehttp://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/15/canucks-experimenting-with-kesler-on-the-wing/ Canucks experimenting with Kesler on the wing NBC Sports April 15, 2013 June 26, 2013 Jason Brough April 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130422140816/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/15/canucks-experimenting-with-kesler-on-the-wing/ live At the NHL trade deadline, Vancouver failed to trade Luongo. They were reportedly close to a deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which eventually fell through.http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/luongos-salary-prevented-leafs-canucks-trade/ Luongo's salary prevented Leafs-Canucks trade Sportsnet April 5, 2013 June 26, 2013 Luke Fox July 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130705161542/http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/luongos-salary-prevented-leafs-canucks-trade/ live In response to finding out that he would not be traded, Luongo stated, "My contract sucks – that's what's the problem," and would "scrap it if I could now."https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/9130548/roberto-luongo-stays-canucks-says-my-contract-sucks Roberto Luongo stays with Canucks ESPN April 4, 2013 June 26, 2013 Craig Custance September 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130910031647/http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/9130548/roberto-luongo-stays-canucks-says-my-contract-sucks live The Canucks felt they needed more size and grit in their line-up and attempted to add some through trades.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/stanleycup2013/2013/05/latest-playoff-bust-could-cost-alain-vigneault-his-job.html?cmp=rss Latest playoff failure could cost Alain Vigneault his job CBC May 8, 2013 June 27, 2013 Jim Morris https://web.archive.org/web/20140910033535/http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/hockey/opinion/stanleycup/2013/05/latest-playoff-bust-could-cost-alain-vigneault-his-job.html September 10, 2014 However, they missed out on acquiring Ryane Clowe and Raffi Torres. Clowe chose to waive his no-trade clause to go to the New York Rangers so he could play in the Eastern Conference.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/04/02/sharks-rangers-trade-ryane-clowe/2047941/ Ryane Clowe traded to New York Rangers USA Today April 2, 2013 June 26, 2013 April 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130406013118/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/04/02/sharks-rangers-trade-ryane-clowe/2047941/ live The Coyotes traded Torres to the Sharks, as they considered San Jose's third-round pick more attractive than the Canucks' third-rounder.https://vancouversun.com/sports/Canuck+winners+losers+2013+trade+deadline/8199861/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130407134927/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canuck%2Bwinners%2Blosers%2B2013%2Btrade%2Bdeadline/8199861/story.html dead April 7, 2013 Canuck winners and losers of 2013 trade deadline The Vancouver Sun April 5, 2013 June 26, 2013 Harrison Mooney In his first game as a Canuck, Roy tallied an assist helping Vancouver to a 4–0 win. The win moved the Canucks past Minnesota for the division lead.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-van/2013/04/04/2012020550 https://web.archive.org/web/20130411002050/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020550 live April 11, 2013 Canucks 4, Oilers 0 Vancouver Canucks April 4, 2013 June 27, 2013 The shutout marked Schneider's fourth of the season, which doubled his career total.https://www.foxnews.com/sports/schneider-canucks-shut-out-oilers/ Schneider, Canucks shut out Oilers Fox Sports April 5, 2013 June 27, 2013 April 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130406143145/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/04/05/schneider-canucks-shut-out-oilers/ live Two games later, Schneider registered his fifth shutout of the season in a 2–0 over the Coyotes, tying him for the League lead. The game also marked the return of Kesler, who scored the game-winning goal.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/gameflash/2013/04/08/30933_recap.html Kesler scores in return, Canucks stop Coyotes, 2-0 Sports Illustrated April 8, 2013 June 28, 2013 November 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131103085842/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/gameflash/2013/04/08/30933_recap.html dead Minnesota slumped towards the end of the season and the Canucks won their fifth-straight Northwest Division title with a 2–1 victory over the Blackhawks.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/canucks-clinch-northwest-win-over-050528835--nhl.html Canucks clinch Northwest with win over Blackhawks Yahoo! Sports April 23, 2013 July 3, 2013 May 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130511082917/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/canucks-clinch-northwest-win-over-050528835--nhl.html live In the game, Schneider suffered a groin injury and was unable to play the last two games of the season; he was listed by the Canucks as day-to-day with a "body" injury.http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/05/09/cory-schneider-i-tweaked-a-groin-in-the-chicago-game-i-was-hoping-to-get-it-better-in-time/ Cory Schneider: "I tweaked a groin in the Chicago game…I was hoping to get it better in time" The Province May 9, 2013 July 3, 2013 Steve Ewen June 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130613040951/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/05/09/cory-schneider-i-tweaked-a-groin-in-the-chicago-game-i-was-hoping-to-get-it-better-in-time/ livehttps://vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+Cory+Schneider+ready+wants+play+coach+Alain+Vigneault+will+make+final+call/8317298/story.html Canucks' Cory Schneider ready, 'wants to play,' but coach Alain Vigneault will make final call The Vancouver Sun April 30, 2013 July 3, 2013 Brad Ziemer May 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130503103918/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+Cory+Schneider+ready+wants+play+coach+Alain+Vigneault+will+make+final+call/8317298/story.html livehttp://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/24/canucks-schneider-day-to-day-with-undisclosed-injury/ Canucks' Schneider day-to-day with undisclosed injury NBC Sports April 24, 2013 July 3, 2013 Jason Brough June 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130628041458/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/24/canucks-schneider-day-to-day-with-undisclosed-injury/ live With Schneider out, the Canucks lost their final two regular season games. In their final loss, Vigneault rested many of his regulars, though he received criticism for playing Henrik Sedin for only 22 seconds. Furthermore, Sedin left the bench after his one shift. The Los Angeles Times''' Helene Elliott called it a cheap way of keeping Sedin's ironman streak intact. For his part, Henrik Sedin told Vigneault that "he would be okay with sitting out the game" and to him the streak is just "a number in the paper." Vigneault responded by telling Sedin that "he's not going to be the one that breaks the streak," and he gave him the choice to remain on the bench or return to the locker room. Sedin felt remaining on the bench would have been a further distraction and chose to leave.https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2013-apr-29-la-sp-0429-nhl-plus-minus-20130429-story.html NHL: pluses and minuses around the league Los Angeles Times April 29, 2013 July 3, 2013 Helene Elliott May 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130523073622/http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/29/sports/la-sp-0429-nhl-plus-minus-20130429 livehttps://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks+notes+Vancouver+hopes+erase+final/8307419/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130519170239/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks%2Bnotes%2BVancouver%2Bhopes%2Berase%2Bfinal/8307419/story.html dead May 19, 2013 Canucks notes: Vancouver hopes to erase final two games from memory bank The Vancouver Sun April 28, 2013 July 3, 2013 Brad Ziemer By season's end, the Sedin twins' point production dropped from the previous years. Henrik's point points-per-game average was the lowest it had been since 2007–08, while Daniel's was his worst since 2003–04.http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=34007 Henrik Sedin Career Statistics Internet Hockey Database January 28, 2013 April 26, 2013 https://archive.today/20130426130044/http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=34007 livehttp://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=34004 Daniel Sedin Career Statistics Internet Hockey Database January 28, 2013 October 10, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081010230054/http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=34004 live The Cauncks' power play also struggled throughout the year dropping from fourth in 2011–12 to 23rd in the League.http://espn.go.com/nhl/statistics/team/_/stat/special-teams/sort/powerPlayPct/year/2012 NHL Team Special Teams Statistics - 2011-12 ESPN January 28, 2013 January 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130128103610/http://espn.go.com/nhl/statistics/team/_/stat/special-teams/sort/powerPlayPct/year/2012 deadhttp://espn.go.com/nhl/statistics/team/_/stat/special-teams/sort/powerPlayPct/year/2013 NHL Team Special Teams Statistics - 2012-13 ESPN January 28, 2013 February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203025218/http://espn.go.com/nhl/statistics/team/_/stat/special-teams/sort/powerPlayPct/year/2013 dead Playoffs 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs Vancouver entered the playoffs as the Western Conference's third seed by virtue of winning the Northwest Division.http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=con#&navid=nav-stn-conf 2012-2013 Standings National Hockey League July 3, 2013 May 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100511025611/http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=con#&navid=nav-stn-conf dead As a result, they faced the sixth-seeded San Jose Sharks. The series was a rematch of the 2011 Western Conference Finals, in which Vancouver defeated the Sharks in five games to advance to the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals. However, the Sharks had won all three of the regular season games during the season.https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks+draw+Sharks+first+round+playoff/8306261/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010051/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks%2Bdraw%2BSharks%2Bfirst%2Bround%2Bplayoff/8306261/story.html dead April 30, 2013 Canucks will play host to San Jose Sharks on Wednesday and Friday in first round of playoffs The Vancouver Sun April 28, 2013 July 3, 2013 Brad Ziemer thumb|Daniel Sedin's penalty in overtime lead to a Game 4 loss. With Schneider still injured, Luongo started the first game of the series. There was concern that Kesler would also be unable to play in Game 1. When asked about Kesler, Vigneault joked, "We've got him locked in a back room. We're feeding him raw meat. The beast will be ready tonight."http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/22172469/roberto-luongo-to-start-game-1-for-canucks-for-injuried-cory-schneider Roberto Luongo to start Game 1 for Canucks for injured Cory Schneider CBS Sports May 1, 2013 July 3, 2013 Brian Stubits August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063706/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/ live Luongo started strong, holding the Sharks scoreless in the first period despite the Canucks being outshot 6–1 in the first 4:06 of the game. Vancouver took a 1–0 lead midway through the second, though San Jose tied the game shortly after and added two more goals in the third to win the game 3–1.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/05/02/sharks-beat-canucks-steal-game-one-first-round/2128447/ Sharks steal Game 1 on Canucks' home ice USA Today May 2, 2013 July 3, 2013 June 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130609195134/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/05/02/sharks-beat-canucks-steal-game-one-first-round/2128447/ live Luongo finished with 25 saves, Kesler played over 21 minutes, registering only two shots and finishing as a –1.http://content.usatoday.com/sportsdata/hockey/nhl/game/sharks_canucks/2013/05/01#box-score Game 1 Box Score USA Today May 2, 2013 July 3, 2013 November 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161114231925/http://content.usatoday.com/sportsdata/hockey/nhl/game/sharks_canucks/2013/05/01#box-score live Leading up to Game 2, Kesler vowed to be better. It was also rumored he had the flu in Game 1. Schneider was still unable to play, and there were concerns he would not be traveling with the team to San Jose for Game 3.http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/05/03/ryan-kesler-pledges-that-hell-be-on-the-top-of-my-game-for-game-2-against-the-san-jose-sharks/ Ryan Kesler pledges that he'll be on the "top of my game," for Game 2 against the San Jose Sharks The Province May 3, 2013 July 3, 2013 Steve Ewen August 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130801045729/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/05/03/ryan-kesler-pledges-that-hell-be-on-the-top-of-my-game-for-game-2-against-the-san-jose-sharks/ dead In Game 2, the Canucks trailed 1–0 after two periods of play. In the third period, Kesler scored a power play goal to tie the game and six minutes later, capitalized on a Sharks turnover to put Vancouver up 2–1. With Canucks leading late, San Jose pulled their goaltender for the extra attacker. With the net empty, Jannik Hansen had a chance to put the game away but missed the net. Shortly after with the play in Vancouver's end, Henrik Sedin attempted to make a pass to the middle of the ice which resulted in a turnover. On the ensuing play, a Dan Boyle shot deflected off Alexander Edler and through the pads of Luongo. The puck stopped short of the goal line, but Patrick Marleau tapped the puck in to tie the game. In overtime, a blocked shot led to an odd man rush for the Sharks, resulting in Raffi Torres scoring the game-winning goal. The loss put the Canucks down 2–0 in the series. Vancouver had never won a series after losing the first two games.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/sjs-vs-van/2013/05/03/2012030172 Sharks beat Canucks in OT, lead series 2-0 National Hockey League May 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 Kevin Woodley July 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130706110236/http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012030172 livehttps://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks+come+close+lose+heartbreaker+Sharks/8336691/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130507055310/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks%2Bcome%2Bclose%2Blose%2Bheartbreaker%2BSharks/8336691/story.html dead May 7, 2013 Canucks come so close but lose 3-2 heartbreaker in OT to Sharks The Province May 3, 2013 July 4, 2013 Jason Botchford http://globalnews.ca/news/535135/canucks-lose-2-1-in-overtime-now-down-2-0-to-sharks/ Canucks head to San Jose facing long odds Global News May 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 Kristin Reid May 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130507074412/http://globalnews.ca/news/535135/canucks-lose-2-1-in-overtime-now-down-2-0-to-sharks/ live Schneider returned from injury to play in Game 3 after missing two weeks. After the first two periods, the Canucks trailed 2–1. The Sharks scored quickly in the third period and by the 4:07 mark had scored three goals to make it a 5–1 game. After the fifth goal, Schneider was pulled and replaced by Luongo.https://vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+face+elimination+after+collapse+Sharks+Game/8341166/story.html Canucks face elimination after 5-2 collapse vs. Sharks in Game 3 The Vancouver Sun May 6, 2013 July 5, 2013 Brad Ziemerd May 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130526035404/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+face+elimination+after+collapse+Sharks+Game/8341166/story.html live Vancouver eventually lost the game 5–2, with Schneider making 23 saves on 28 shots. Luongo stopped all 10 shots he faced.http://canucks.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2012030173 https://archive.today/20130705153903/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2012030173 dead July 5, 2013 Game 3 Boxscore National Hockey League May 6, 2013 July 5, 2013 In the post-game press conference, Schneider stated he felt good, but did not do enough to help out his teammates. Later, questions were raised about who would be the starter for Game 4. Luongo stated he would be ready if asked to play, but also stated he would be supportive of Schneider if he was the starter. Sharks' centre Joe Thornton stated that San Jose felt Luongo had played great in the first two games, and they were lucky not to have to face him in Game 3.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=422508 https://web.archive.org/web/20130506150932/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=422508 dead May 6, 2013 Sharks Beat Canucks to Take Commanding 3–0 Series Lead TSN May 6, 2013 July 5, 2013 In Game 4, Schneider made the start and after two periods, the Canucks trailed 2–1. Midway through the third period, Vancouver had taken the lead, but late in the period, San Jose tied the game with a power play goal to force overtime.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/van-vs-sjs/2013/05/07/2012030174 Sharks' OT victory completes sweep of Canucks National Hockey League May 8, 2013 July 5, 2013 Eric Gilmore June 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130607205226/http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012030174 live In the extra period, Daniel Sedin checked Tommy Wingels, which sent the Sharks winger's head into the boards. Sedin was given a controversial boarding penalty on the play.https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/canucks-swept-sharks-controversial-ot-penalty-sedin-060441263.html Canucks swept by Sharks after controversial OT penalty on Daniel Sedin Yahoo! Sports May 8, 2013 July 5, 2013 Greg Wyshynski June 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130620125331/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/canucks-swept-sharks-controversial-ot-penalty-sedin-060441263.html live On the ensuing power play, San Jose scored to win the game and complete the series sweep. After the goal was scored, Daniel voiced his opinion of the call to the referees and was given a game misconduct penalty for abusive language. When asked about the call after the game, he replied, "It's the playoffs. It's shoulder to shoulder," and it was a bad call, though he further noted that the Canucks did not lose the series on the call. Brother Henrik noted that it was "a bullshit call" also pointing out that it was shoulder to shoulder.http://www.torontosun.com/2013/05/08/sharks-sweep-away-canucks-with-overtime-win Sharks sweep Canucks; Henrik Sedin calls final penalty 'bulls---' Calgary Sun May 8, 2013 July 5, 2013 Randy Sportak July 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130729213211/http://www.torontosun.com/2013/05/08/sharks-sweep-away-canucks-with-overtime-win live Referee Kelly Sutherland explained the call by stating he deemed it a violent shove into the boards where the player could not defend himself. For his part, Schneider made 43 saves on 47 shots in Game 4, he stated that he was 100% healthy and his groin injury was not a factor in his play. Post-season thumb|Alain Vigneault was fired following the Canucks playoff elimination. At an end of the season press conference, GM Mike Gillis stated the Canucks would "hit the reset button on a number of different fronts."http://www.torontosun.com/2013/05/09/canucks-gm-gillis-prepared-to-hit-reset-button Canucks GM Mike Gillis prepared to hit 'reset button' The Toronto Sun May 9, 2013 June 26, 2013 Hosea Cheung November 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131112065722/http://www.torontosun.com/2013/05/09/canucks-gm-gillis-prepared-to-hit-reset-button live Days later Vigneault was fired, along with assistant coaches, Rick Bowness and Newell Brown.http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/22285572/report-alain-vigneault-fired-as-canucks-head-coach Alain Vigneault fired as Canucks head coach CBS Sports May 22, 2013 June 26, 2013 Brian Stubits August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063717/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/ live Vigneault left as the all-time winningest coach in Canucks history, while winning two Presidents' Trophies and six Northwest Division titles.https://thehockeynews.com/news/news/alain-vigneault-fired-for-gm-mike-gillis-mistakes Alain Vigneault fired for GM Mike Gillis' mistakes The Hockey News May 23, 2013 July 5, 2013 Adam Proteau https://web.archive.org/web/20130622141906/http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52058-Alain-Vigneault-fired-for-GM-Mike-Gillis-mistakes.html June 22, 2013 live mdy-all A month later, John Tortorella was hired as the new head coach. Tortorella had been fired by the New York Rangers earlier in the off-season following a second round playoff loss to the Boston Bruins.https://news.yahoo.com/canucks-hire-fired-rangers-coach-john-tortorella-163913195.html Canucks hire fired Rangers coach John Tortorella Yahoo! News June 25, 2013 June 26, 2013 June 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130628070210/http://news.yahoo.com/canucks-hire-fired-rangers-coach-john-tortorella-163913195.html live After the coaching situation had been settled, Gillis next turned his attention back to trading Luongo. The Canucks were hoping to make a deal at the 2013 NHL entry draft.https://thehockeynews.com/news/news/gillis-says-canucks-will-attempt-to-trade-luongo-as-nhl-draft-approaches Gillis says Canucks will attempt to trade Luongo as NHL draft approaches The Hockey News June 27, 2013 July 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130705021636/http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/52548-Gillis-says-Canucks-will-attempt-to-trade-Luongo-as-NHL-draft-approaches.html July 5, 2013 live mdy-all As the draft approached, it was reported the Canucks were also shopping Schneider.http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-on-hockey/22572659/nhl-rumors-canucks-shopping-goalie-cory-schneider NHL Rumors: Canucks shopping goalie Cory Schneider CBS Sports June 29, 2013 July 5, 2013 August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063813/https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/ live Originally, it was believed the rumors were an attempt by Gillis to gain leverage for any potential Luongo deals.http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2013/06/29/could-the-canucks-trade-cory-schneider-this-weekend-instead/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130702115714/http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2013/06/29/could-the-canucks-trade-cory-schneider-this-weekend-instead/ dead July 2, 2013 Could the Canucks trade Cory Schneider during NHL Draft weekend instead? The Vancouver Sun June 29, 2013 July 5, 2013 However, in a surprise move, Schneider was traded to the New Jersey Devils for the ninth overall pick in the draft, which Vancouver used to select Bo Horvat.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/30/trade-devils-get-goalie-schneider-from-canucks-for-9th-overall-pick/ Trade: Devils get goalie Schneider from Canucks for 9th overall pick NBC Sports June 30, 2013 July 5, 2013 Jason Brough July 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130703045924/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/30/trade-devils-get-goalie-schneider-from-canucks-for-9th-overall-pick/ livehttps://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks+fans+shocked+trading+away+promising/8599893/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130703132443/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks%2Bfans%2Bshocked%2Btrading%2Baway%2Bpromising/8599893/story.html dead July 3, 2013 Canucks fans shocked by Schneider trade but happy Luongo gets to stay The Province July 2, 2013 July 5, 2013 Ian Austin Sarah Taguiam Fans, as well as both Luongo and Schneider, were shocked by the news. Luongo stated, "I have to let this sink in and figure out what I'm going to do."http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/30/luongo-im-shocked-after-schneider-trade/ Luongo: 'I'm shocked' after Schneider trade NBC Sports June 30, 2013 July 5, 2013 Jason Brough July 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130703045826/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/30/luongo-im-shocked-after-schneider-trade/ live While Schneider stated he was not sure what to say or think and he was speechless, adding, "it was nice to have resolution to the situation." Standings Divisional standings VAN Conference standings VAN Schedule and results Regular season 2012–13 game log January: 3–2–2 (home: 2–1–1; road: 1–1–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 1 January 19 Anaheim 7–3 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 0–1–0 0 Recap 2 January 20 Edmonton 3–2 Vancouver SO Luongo 18,910 0–1–1 1 Recap 3 January 23 Calgary 2–3 Vancouver SO Schneider 18,910 1–1–1 3 Recap 4 January 25 Vancouver 5–0 Anaheim Schneider 17,529 2–1–1 5 Recap 5 January 27 Vancouver 1–4 San Jose Schneider 17,562 2–2–1 5 Recap 6 January 28 Vancouver 2–3 Los Angeles SO Luongo 18,344 2–2–2 6 Recap 7 January 30 Colorado 0–3 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 3–2–2 8 Recap February: 7–3–2 (home: 3–2–1; road: 4–1–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 8 February 1 Chicago 1–2 Vancouver SO Luongo 18,910 4–2–2 10 Recap 9 February 4 Vancouver 3–2 Edmonton OT Luongo 16,839 5–2–2 12 Recap 10 February 7 Vancouver 4–1 Minnesota Schneider 18,352 6–2–2 14 Recap 11 February 9 Calgary 1–5 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 7–2–2 16 Recap 12 February 12 Minnesota 1–2 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 8–2–2 18 Recap 13 February 15 Dallas 4–3 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 8–3–2 18 Recap 14 February 17 St. Louis 4–3 Vancouver SO Luongo 18,910 8–3–3 19 Recap 15 February 19 Vancouver 3–4 Chicago SO Schneider 21,423 8–3–4 20 Recap 16 February 21 Vancouver 4–3 Dallas Schneider 17,393 9–3–4 22 Recap 17 February 22 Vancouver 1–0 Nashville Luongo 17,113 10–3–4 24 Recap 18 February 24 Vancouver 3–8 Detroit Luongo 20,066 10–4–4 24 Recap 19 February 26 Phoenix 4–2 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 10–5–4 24 Recap March: 9–5–2 (home: 5–2–1; road: 4–3–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 20 March 2 Los Angeles 2–5 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 11–5–4 26 Recap 21 March 3 Vancouver 2–4 Calgary Luongo 19,289 11–6–4 26 Recap 22 March 5 San Jose 3–2 Vancouver SO Schneider 18,910 11–6–5 27 Recap 23 March 7 Vancouver 1–2 Columbus OT Schneider 13,632 11–6–6 28 Recap 24 March 10 Vancouver 2–4 Minnesota Schneider 18,846 11–7–6 28 Recap 25 March 12 Vancouver 2–1 Columbus SO Luongo 14,852 12–7–6 30 Recap 26 March 14 Nashville 4–7 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 13–7–6 32 Recap 27 March 16 Detroit 5–2 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 13–8–6 32 Recap 28 March 18 Minnesota 3–1 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 13–9–6 32 Recap 29 March 19 St. Louis 2–3 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 14–9–6 34 Recap 30 March 21 Vancouver 2–1 Phoenix Schneider 17,220 15–9–6 36 Recap 31 March 23 Vancouver 1–0 Los Angeles Schneider 18,118 16–9–6 38 Recap 32 March 24 Vancouver 3–2 Colorado Schneider 15,194 17–9–6 40 Recap 33 March 26 Columbus 0–1 Vancouver SO Schneider 18,910 18–9–6 42 Recap 34 March 28 Colorado 1–4 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 19–9–6 44 Recap 35 March 30 Vancouver 0–4 Edmonton Schneider 16,839 19–10–6 44 Recap April: 7–5–1 (home: 5–1–0; road: 2–4–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 36 April 1 Vancouver 2–3 San Jose Schneider 17,562 19–11–6 44 Recap 37 April 4 Edmonton 0–4 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 20–11–6 46 Recap 38 April 6 Calgary 2–5 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 21–11–6 48 Recap 39 April 8 Phoenix 0–2 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 22–11–6 50 Recap 40 April 10 Vancouver 4–1 Calgary Luongo 19,289 23–11–6 52 Recap 41 April 13 Vancouver 3–4 Colorado Schneider 15,229 23–12–6 52 Recap 42 April 15 Vancouver 5–2 Nashville Luongo 16,518 24–12–6 54 Recap 43 April 16 Vancouver 1–2 St. Louis SO Schneider 17,709 24–12–7 55 Recap 44 April 18 Vancouver 1–5 Dallas Schneider 16,571 24–13–7 55 Recap 45 April 20 Detroit 1–2 Vancouver SO Schneider 18,910 25–13–7 57 Recap 46 April 22 Chicago 1–3 Vancouver Schneider 18,910 26–13–7 59 Recap 47 April 25 Anaheim 3–1 Vancouver Luongo 18,910 26–14–7 59 Recap 48 April 27 Vancouver 2–7 Edmonton Luongo 16,839 26–15–7 59 RecapLegend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid #ccffcc #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid #ffcccc #fff Overtime/shootout loss (1 point) 1px solid #AAAAAA Playoffs 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference Quarterfinals vs. (6) San Jose Sharks: San Jose won series 4–0 # Date Visitor Score Home OT Canucks Goals Sharks Goals Decision Attendance Series Recap 1 May 1 San Jose 3–1 Vancouver Bieksa Couture, Boyle, Marleau Luongo 18,910 0–1 G1 2 May 3 San Jose 3–2 Vancouver OT Kesler (2) Thornton, Marleau, Torres Luongo 18,910 0–2 G2 3 May 5 Vancouver 2–5 San Jose Burrows, Hamhuis Pavelski (2), Couture (2), Marleau Schneider 17,562 0–3 G3 4 May 7 Vancouver 3–4 San Jose OT Raymond, Burrows, Edler Burns, Pavelski (2), Marleau Schneider 17,562 0–4 G4 Legend:      #cfc darkgray = Win      #fcc darkgray = Loss      Bold = Player scored game-winning goal Detailed records Western Conference Opponent Home Away Total Pts. Goals scored Goals allowed Central Division Chicago Blackhawks 2–0–0 0–0–1 2–0–1 5 8 6 Columbus Blue Jackets 1–0–0 1–0–1 2–0–1 5 4 3 Detroit Red Wings 1–1–0 0–1–0 1–2–0 2 7 14 Nashville Predators 1–0–0 2–0–0 3–0–0 6 13 6 St. Louis Blues 1–0–1 0–0–1 1–0–2 4 7 8 6–1–1 3–1–3 9–2–4 22 39 37 Northwest Division Calgary Flames 3–0–0 1–1–0 4–1–0 8 19 10 Colorado Avalanche 2–0–0 1–1–0 3–1–0 6 13 7 Edmonton Oilers 1–0–1 1–2–0 2–2–1 5 11 16 Minnesota Wild 1–1–0 1–1–0 2–2–0 4 9 9 Vancouver Canucks – – – – – – 7–1–1 4–5–0 11–6–1 23 52 42 Pacific Division Anaheim Ducks 0–2–0 1–0–0 1–2–0 2 9 10 Dallas Stars 0–1–0 1–1–0 1–2–0 2 8 12 Los Angeles Kings 1–0–0 1–0–1 2–0–1 5 8 5 Phoenix Coyotes 1–1–0 1–0–0 2–1–0 4 6 5 San Jose Sharks 0–0–1 0–2–0 0–2–1 1 5 10 2–4–1 4–3–1 6–7–2 14 36 42 Player statistics Skaters Regular season Player GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/− Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes Henrik Sedin 48 11 34 45 +19 24 Daniel Sedin 47 12 28 40 +12 18 Jannik Hansen 47 10 17 27 +12 8 Alex Burrows 47 13 11 24 +15 54 Dan Hamhuis 47 4 20 24 +9 12 Mason Raymond 46 10 12 22 +2 16 Alexander Edler 45 8 14 22 −5 37 Jason Garrison 47 8 8 16 +18 28 Chris Higgins Chris Higgins (ice hockey) 41 10 5 15 −4 10 Ryan Kesler 17 4 9 13 −5 12 Kevin Bieksa 36 6 6 12 +6 48 Zack Kassian 39 7 4 11 −7 51 Maxim Lapierre 48 4 6 10 −6 45 Jordan Schroeder 31 3 6 9 0 4 Christopher Tanev 38 2 5 7 +4 10 Derek Roy† 12 3 3 6 +1 2 Dale Weise 40 3 3 6 −7 43 Andrew Ebbett 28 1 5 6 −1 4 David Booth David Booth (ice hockey) 12 1 2 3 −3 4 Cam Barker 14 0 2 2 −3 4 Keith Ballard 36 0 2 2 −2 29 Aaron Volpatti‡ 16 1 0 1 0 28 Tom Sestito† 23 1 0 1 −3 53 Andrew Alberts 24 0 1 1 −7 32 Bill Sweatt 1 0 0 0 −1 0 Nicklas Jensen 2 0 0 0 −1 0 Derek Joslin 2 0 0 0 −2 0 Frank Corrado 3 0 0 0 −1 0 Andrew Gordon Andrew Gordon (ice hockey) 6 0 0 0 −1 0 Manny Malhotra 9 0 0 0 −3 0 Steve Pinizzotto 12 0 0 0 −6 29 Totals 48 122 203 325 +30 605 Playoffs Player GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/− Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes Alex Burrows 4 2 1 3 +1 6 Henrik Sedin 4 0 3 3 0 4 Daniel Sedin 4 0 3 3 −2 14 Ryan Kesler 4 2 0 2 −2 0 Mason Raymond 4 1 1 2 +2 0 Dan Hamhuis 4 1 1 2 0 8 Alexander Edler 4 1 0 1 −1 2 Kevin Bieksa 4 1 0 1 −1 8 Derek Roy 4 0 1 1 −1 2 Steve Pinizzotto 1 0 0 0 0 0 Tom Sestito 1 0 0 0 0 2 Andrew Ebbett 2 0 0 0 0 0 Jason Garrison 4 0 0 0 +1 2 Maxim Lapierre 4 0 0 0 +1 6 Jannik Hansen 4 0 0 0 0 2 Frank Corrado 4 0 0 0 −1 0 Zack Kassian 4 0 0 0 −1 4 Chris Higgins Chris Higgins (ice hockey) 4 0 0 0 −2 0 Andrew Alberts 4 0 0 0 −2 2 Dale Weise 4 0 0 0 −2 4 Totals 4 8 10 18 −10 66 Goaltenders Regular season Player GP Games played GS Games started TOI Time on ice W Win L Loss OT Overtime loss GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SA Shots against SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts G Goals A Assists PIM Penalty minutes Cory Schneider 30 30 1,733:19 17 9 4 61 2.11 835 .927 5 0 1 0 Roberto Luongo 20 18 1,196:55 9 6 3 51 2.56 551 .907 2 0 0 0 Totals 48 2,930:14 26 15 7 112 2.29 1,386 .919 7 0 1 0 Playoffs Player GP Games played GS Games started TOI Time on ice W Win L Loss GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SA Shots against SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts G Goals A Assists PIM Penalty minutes Roberto Luongo 3 2 139:41 0 2 6 2.58 71 .915 0 0 0 0 Cory Schneider 2 2 117:25 0 2 9 4.60 75 .880 0 0 0 0 Totals 4 257:06 0 4 15 3.50 146 .897 0 0 0 0 †Traded to Canucks mid-season. Stats reflect time with Canucks only. ‡Traded to another team mid-season. Stats reflect time with Canucks only. Bold/italics denotes franchise record 2012–2013 Regular Season Stats – Points – Vancouver Canucks – Statistics http://canucks.nhl.com/club/stats.htm Vancouver Canucks March 4, 2013 August 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090802035652/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/stats.htm dead Awards and honours Awards thumb|Henrik Sedin reached multiple milestones during the season including becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Player Award Team awards Cory Schneider Cyclone Taylor Trophy (Most Valuable Player) http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=667680 Canucks announce team awards Vancouver Canucks April 25, 2013 July 8, 2013 April 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130428053228/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=667680 dead Dan Hamhuis Babe Pratt Trophy (Best Defenceman) Jannik Hansen Most Exciting Player Award Jannik Hansen Fred J. Hume Award (Unsung Hero) Henrik Sedin Cyrus H. McLean Trophy (Leading Scorer) Milestones Player Milestone Reached Jordan Schroeder 1st NHL game January 23, 2013 https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Jordan+Schroeder+gets+chance+stand+tall/7863371/story.html Jordan Schroeder gets a chance to stand tall MacIntyre Iain Vancouver Sun Vancouver January 24, 2013 January 24, 2013 January 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126213944/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Jordan+Schroeder+gets+chance+stand+tall/7863371/story.html live Jordan Schroeder 1st NHL point1st NHL assist January 25, 2013 https://theprovince.com/sports/Game+match+Vancouver+rejuvenated+Canucks+take/7875357/story.html Game, set, match to Vancouver as feisty Canucks take it to Anaheim in 5–0 shutout Kuzma Ben The Province Vancouver January 26, 2013 January 26, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130128112957/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Game%2Bmatch%2BVancouver%2Brejuvenated%2BCanucks%2Btake/7875357/story.html January 28, 2013 mdy Henrik Sedin 900th NHL game February 1, 2013 http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=653570 Tale of the Tape: Canucks vs. Blackhawks (2.1.13) Fung Daniel Vancouver Canucks February 1, 2013 April 7, 2013 February 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130204030949/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=653570 dead Christopher Tanev 1st NHL goal February 4, 2013 https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/van-vs-edm/2013/02/04/2012020126 Tanev's OT goal lifts Canucks past Oilers Kuzma Ben National Hockey League February 7, 2013 February 5, 2013 February 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130208052500/http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012020126 live Jordan Schroeder 1st NHL goal February 9, 2013 https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cgy-vs-van/2013/02/09/2012020165 Schroeder's first two goals lead Canucks past Flames Woodley Kevin February 10, 2013 National Hockey League February 10, 2013 February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130213042208/http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012020165 live Alexander Edler 400th NHL game February 17, 2013 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130218/hkn-blues-canucks/?ir=media Blues down Canucks in shootout, 4–3 Associated Press February 17, 2013 The Huffington Post February 21, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304224700/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130218/hkn-blues-canucks/?ir=media live Chris Higgins 500th NHL game February 24, 2013 http://digitaljournal.com/article/344244 Vancouver Canucks crushed as flying Wings get 8 by Roberto Luongo Hondro Marcus February 24, 2013 Digital Journal April 7, 2013 April 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402122159/http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/344244 live Henrik Sedin 600th consecutive NHL game February 26, 2013 https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=416939 https://web.archive.org/web/20130227144749/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=416939 dead February 27, 2013 Chipchura Scores Twice To Lead Coyotes Over Canucks Associated Press TSN February 27, 2013 February 26, 2013 Dale Weise 100th NHL game March 5, 2013 http://keyt.sportsdirectinc.com/hockey/nhl-boxscores.aspx?page=/data/NHL/results/2012-2013/recap55918.html San Jose 3, Vancouver 2 March 5, 2013 KEYT-TV April 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054003/http://keyt.sportsdirectinc.com/hockey/nhl-boxscores.aspx?page=%2Fdata%2FNHL%2Fresults%2F2012-2013%2Frecap55918.html March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all Steve Pinizzotto 1st NHL game March 14, 2013 https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=418223 https://web.archive.org/web/20130317085230/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=418223 dead March 17, 2013 Seven Different Canucks Score in Win Over Predators Canadian Press March 15, 2013 TSN March 15, 2013 Nicklas Jensen 1st NHL game April 1, 2013 https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+Game+Sedins+line+with/8179648/story.html Canucks Game Day: Sedins to line up with top prospect Nicklas Jensen as Mason Raymond sidelined for Sharks test April 1, 2013 The Vancouver Sun April 6, 2013 April 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130404080623/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+Game+Sedins+line+with/8179648/story.html live Kevin Bieksa 200th NHL point April 4, 2013 https://www.foxnews.com/sports/schneider-canucks-shut-out-oilers/ Schneider, Canucks shut out Oilers April 5, 2013 Fox News April 7, 2013 April 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130406143145/http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/04/05/schneider-canucks-shut-out-oilers/ live Henrik Sedin 600th NHL assist April 6, 2013 http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=664520 The Goods: Canucks stamp out Flames April 6, 2013 Vancouver Canucks April 7, 2013 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113847/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=664520 dead Frank Corrado 1st NHL game April 22, 2013 https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Family+tunes+Frank+Corrado+debut+with/8279406/story.html Family tunes in to Frank Corrado's debut with Canucks April 22, 2013 The Vancouver Sun April 22, 2013 MacIntyre Iain April 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424132256/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Family+tunes+Frank+Corrado+debut+with/8279406/story.html live Records Player Record Date Henrik SedinCanucks All-Time Leading ScorerFebruary 15, 2013http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=655941 Henrik Sedin becomes Canucks scoring leader National Hockey League February 16, 2013 February 16, 2013 February 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130218145326/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=655941 deadAlex BurrowsFastest Game-Opening Goal in Canucks HistoryMarch 16, 2013https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-van/2013/03/16/2012020416 Abdelkader's pair leads Red Wings past Canucks National Hockey League March 16, 2013 March 17, 2013 March 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130318123459/http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012020416 liveAlain VigneaultMost games coached in Canucks HistoryApril 6, 2013 Transactions During the off-season, Vancouver signed defenceman Jason Garrison to a six-year contract worth $27.6 million. While the Canucks brought in Garrison, they lost longtime defenceman Sami Salo. The Canucks wanted to re-sign Salo, though they were unwilling to sign him to a two-year contract and offered only a one-year deal. Salo chose to leave and signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. It was believed that Garrison would step in and contribute to the power play and replace the departed Salo, who had performed a similar role.Garrison signs six-year, $27.6 Million Deal with Canucks https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=399733 https://web.archive.org/web/20120704202703/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=399733 dead July 4, 2012 July 2, 2012 July 2, 2012 However, he struggled to adjust with his new team. He was taken off the power play unit and dropped to the third pairing within the first month.Criticism of new Canuck Jason Garrison sprouting like spring flowers http://www.vanhockey.com/2013/02/21/criticism-of-new-canuck-jason-garrison-sprouting-like-spring-flowers/ February 21, 2013 The Province Botchford Jason July 8, 2013 January 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140105051049/http://www.vanhockey.com/2013/02/21/criticism-of-new-canuck-jason-garrison-sprouting-like-spring-flowers/ live After the injuries to Bieksa, Garrison was moved from left defenceman to the right side pairing with Dan Hamhuis. The coaching staff came to consider this pairing to be the best and most trusted.Criticism of new Canuck Jason Garrison sprouting like spring flowers https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+defenceman+Jason/8257595/story.html April 18, 2013 The Vancouver Sun Iain MacIntyre July 8, 2013 April 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130421023105/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+defenceman+Jason/8257595/story.html live Garrison finished the season with eight goals and eight assists, scoring three goals and three assists on the power play, and registering a +18 rating.Jason Garrison Career Statistics https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/garrija01.html Hockey-Reference July 8, 2013 May 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130502160125/http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/garrija01.html live His plus-minus was second on the team and led all defenceman.2012-13 Vancouver Canucks Roster and Statistics https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/VAN/2013.html Hockey-Reference July 8, 2013 August 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130814090348/http://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/VAN/2013.html live Trades DateDetails April 2, 2013 To Dallas Stars: Kevin Connauton2nd-round pick in 2013 To Vancouver Canucks: Derek Roy Free agents acquired Player Former team Contract terms Ref Jason Garrison Florida Panthers 6 years, $27.6 millionhttps://vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+sign+free+agent+defenceman+Jason+Garrison/6869904/story.html Vancouver Canucks re-sign Ebbett, Pinizzotto, Also sign free agent defenceman Jason Garrison, lose Sami Salo The Vancouver Sun July 1, 2012 Ziemer Brad July 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120705031157/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+sign+free+agent+defenceman+Jason+Garrison/6869904/story.html July 5, 2012 live mdy-all Derek Joslin Carolina Hurricanes 1 year, $700,000 https://calgaryherald.com/life/Canucks+sign+blueliners+Derek+Joslin+Patrick+Mullen/6889327/story.html Vancouver Canucks sign blueliners Derek Joslin, Patrick Mullen The Vancouver Sun July 12, 2012 July 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20190705053700/http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Canucks+sign+blueliners+Derek+Joslin+Patrick+Mullen/6889327/story.html July 5, 2019 live mdy-all Patrick Mullen Los Angeles Kings 1 year, $600,000 Guillaume Desbiens Calgary Flames 1 year, $600,000https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks+bring+back+Guillaume+Desbiens/7012427/story.html Vancouver Canucks bring back Guillaume Desbiens The Vancouver Sun August 8, 2012 July 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120803015541/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Canucks+bring+back+Guillaume+Desbiens/7012427/story.html August 3, 2012 live mdy-all Cam Barker Edmonton Oilers 1 year, $700,000 Jim Vandermeer San Jose Sharks 1 year, $600,000 Kellan Lain Lake Superior State University 3 years, entry-levelhttp://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=660714 Introducing Kellan Lain Vancouver Canucks March 25, 2013 March 17, 2013 March 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130321043223/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=660714 dead Free agents lost Player New team Contract terms Ref Samuel PahlssonModo Hockey3 years https://calgaryherald.com/sports/Canucks+look+third+line+centre+after+Pahlsson+goes+Modo/6800731/story.html Canucks look for a third-line centre after Pahlsson goes to Modo The Province July 13, 2012 June 18, 2012 Jamieson Jim https://archive.today/20120921151641/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Canucks+look+third+line+centre+after+Pahlsson+goes+Modo/6800731/story.html September 21, 2012 dead mdy-all Sami SaloTampa Bay Lightning2 years, $7.5 millionhttps://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=399711&hubname=nhl-lightning Salo Signs Two-Year $7.5 Million Deal with Lightning TSN July 13, 2012 July 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016053208/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=399711&hubname=nhl-lightning October 16, 2012 live Aaron RomeDallas Stars3 years, $4.5 millionhttp://stars.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636871 Stars Sign Defenseman Aaron Rome to Three Year Deal Dallas Stars July 13, 2012 July 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120907020311/http://stars.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636871 September 7, 2012 dead mdy Mark MancariBuffalo Sabres1 year, $550,000https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=400064&hubname=nhl-sabres Sabres Sign Porter, Mancari to One-Year Contracts TSN July 13, 2012 July 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121206015703/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=400064&hubname=nhl-sabres December 6, 2012 liveMarc-Andre GragnaniCarolina Hurricanes1 year, $800,000https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=400374&hubname=nhl-hurricanes Hurricanes Agree to Terms with Free Agent Gragnani TSN July 13, 2012 July 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120731061014/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=400374&hubname=nhl-hurricanes July 31, 2012 live Claimed via waivers Player Previous team Date Tom Sestito Philadelphia Flyers March 1, 2013 https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/canucks-claim-winger-tom-sestito-off-waivers-1.1366324 Canucks claim winger Tom Sestito off waivers CBC March 1, 2013 March 1, 2013 Associated Press March 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130304055133/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/story/2013/03/01/sp-nhl-vancouver-canucks-tom-sestito-waivers.html live Lost via waivers Player New team Date Aaron Volpatti Washington CapitalsFebruary 28, 2013 https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/wp/2013/02/28/capitals-claim-forward-aaron-volpatti-off-waivers/ Capitals claim forward Aaron Volpatti off waivers (updated) The Washington Post February 28, 2013 February 28, 2013 Carrera Katie March 2, 2013 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https://web.archive.org/web/20120911175900/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/deal+nets+Cory+Schneider+three+years/6862657/story.html September 11, 2012 live mdy-all Andrew Ebbett July 2, 2012 1 year, $600,000 contract extensionhttps://theprovince.com/sports/Canucks+Ebbett+year/6872441/story.html Canucks' Ebbett re-ups for $600,000 and one year The Province July 2, 2012 July 2, 2012 Jamieson Jim https://web.archive.org/web/20120819083633/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Canucks+Ebbett+year/6872441/story.html August 19, 2012 live mdy-all Steve Pinizzotto July 2, 2012 1 year, $600,000 contract extension Mason Raymond July 9, 2012 1 year, $2.275 million contract extensionhttps://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks+sign+Mason+Raymond+year+million/6905955/story.html Canucks re-sign Mason Raymond to one year, $2.275 million deal The Province July 2, 2012 July 2, 2012 Kuzma Ben https://archive.today/20120921152617/http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks+sign+Mason+Raymond+year+million/6905955/story.html September 21, 2012 live mdy-all Dale WeiseJuly 25, 2012 1 year, $615,000 contract extensionhttps://vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+sign+Dale+Weise+avoiding+arbitration/6988754/story.html Canucks re-sign Dale Weise, avoiding Friday arbitration hearing The Vancouver Sun July 25, 2012 July 25, 2012 Ziemer Brad https://archive.today/20120921152717/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+sign+Dale+Weise+avoiding+arbitration/6988754/story.html September 21, 2012 live mdy-all Alexandre MalletAugust 2, 2012 3-year $2.0525 million entry-level contracthttp://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/08/02/canucks-sign-alexandre-mallet-to-entry-level-contract/ Canucks sign Alexandre Mallet to entry level contract The Province August 2, 2012 August 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120905120959/http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/08/02/canucks-sign-alexandre-mallet-to-entry-level-contract/ September 5, 2012 live mdy Brendan GaunceAugust 13, 2012 3-year, $3.0525 million entry-level contracthttps://ottawacitizen.com/sports/Canucks+sign+pick+Brendan+Gaunce/7082983/story.html Vancouver Canucks sign top pick Brendan Gaunce The Vancouver Sun August 15, 2012 August 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131106181303/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Canucks+sign+pick+Brendan+Gaunce/7082983/story.html November 6, 2013 live mdy-all Eddie LackAugust 27, 20122-year, $1.5 million contract extensionhttps://theprovince.com/sports/Canucks+sign+Lack+keep+Schneider+back+options/7150848/story.html Canucks sign Lack, keep Schneider back-up options open The Province August 28, 2012 August 27, 2012 Kuzma Ben https://web.archive.org/web/20120829002257/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Canucks+sign+Lack+keep+Schneider+back+options/7150848/story.html August 29, 2012 live mdy-all Alex BurrowsSeptember 14, 20124-year, $18 million contract extensionhttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/8378609/vancouver-canucks-sign-lw-alex-burrows-4-year-extension Alex Burrows gets 4-year extension ESPN September 17, 2012 September 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120917015355/http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8378609/vancouver-canucks-sign-lw-alex-burrows-4-year-extension September 17, 2012 live mdy Alexander EdlerJanuary 18, 20136-year, $30 million contract extensionhttps://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=413933 https://web.archive.org/web/20130122020852/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=413933 dead January 22, 2013 Canucks sign Edler to six-year, $30 million extension TSN January 18, 2013 January 18, 2013 Tom Sestito May 29, 2013 2-year, $1.5 million contract extension https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+sign+heavyweight/8451156/story.html Canucks re-sign heavyweight Tom Sestito to one-way, two-year deal The Vancouver Sun June 7, 2013 May 29, 2013 Pap Elliott https://web.archive.org/web/20130608053145/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Canucks+sign+heavyweight+Sestito+year+deal/8451156/story.html June 8, 2013 live mdy-all Joacim Eriksson June 17, 2013 2-year, $1.85 million entry-level contract https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks+sign+Swedish+free+agent+goaltender/8538997/story.html https://archive.today/20130620052313/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/hockey/canucks-hockey/Canucks+sign+Swedish+free+agent+goaltender/8538997/story.html dead June 20, 2013 Canucks sign Swedish free-agent goaltender Joacim Eriksson The Province June 17, 2013 June 17, 2013 Jamieson Jim Draft picks thumb|Alexandre Mallet was Vancouver's second round pick. The 2012 NHL entry draft was held on June 22–23, 2012, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.2012 NHL Draft http://www.consolenergycenter.com/events/detail/2012-nhl-draft Consol Energy Center July 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120503041520/http://www.consolenergycenter.com/events/detail/2012-nhl-draft May 3, 2012 live mdy In the first round, the Canucks drafted Brendan Gaunce, a two-way centre with size. Leading up to the draft, Gaunce was ranked 13th among North American skaters by the NHL's scouting department, and was the top-ranked Canadian forward.https://vancouversun.com/sports/Vancouver+Canucks+take+Brendan+Gaunce+with+their+draft+pick/6828201/story.html Vancouver Canucks key on character, take Brendan Gaunce with their top NHL draft pick Postmedia Network Inc The Vancouver Sun July 9, 2012 June 22, 2012 MacIntyre Iain https://web.archive.org/web/20120625220813/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Vancouver+Canucks+take+Brendan+Gaunce+with+their+draft+pick/6828201/story.html June 25, 2012 live mdy-all http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/22/get-to-know-a-draft-pick-brendan-gaunce/ Get to know a draft pick – Brendan Gaunce NBC Sports July 9, 2012 June 22, 2012 O'Brien James https://web.archive.org/web/20120828142341/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/22/get-to-know-a-draft-pick-brendan-gaunce/ August 28, 2012 live mdy Projected to be a mid-first-round pick, he dipped slightly to 26 where he was selected by the Canucks. general manager Mike Gillis stated that going into the draft, they had targeted Gaunce, and if he had not been available, Vancouver would have traded down to add extra picks. With their second pick, the Canucks selected Alexandre Mallet, a gritty centreman who was passed over in his first year of draft eligibility.http://www.canada.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+gamble+late+bloomers+2012/6834010/story.html Draft notes: Canucks surprise with second pick The Vancouver Sun July 13, 2012 June 22, 2012 MacIntyre Iain https://www.webcitation.org/6AqYU4jYL?url=http://www.canada.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+gamble+late+bloomers+2012/6834010/story.html September 21, 2012 dead mdy-all Mallet's section was the first in a series "late-bloomer" picks aimed at acquiring players who were either ready for the NHL or going to college. Fifth-round selection Ben Hutton was heading to the University of Maine. Sixth-round pick Wesley Myron, the first British Columbia native to be drafted by the Canucks in four years, was going to Boston University, while seventh-rounder Matthew Beattie would attend Yale University.https://vancouversun.com/sports/Vancouver+Canucks+gamble+late+bloomers+2012+draft/6831044/story.html Vancouver Canucks gamble on late bloomers in 2012 NHL draft The Vancouver Sun July 13, 2012 June 22, 2012 MacIntyre Iain https://web.archive.org/web/20120625220126/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Vancouver+Canucks+gamble+late+bloomers+2012+draft/6831044/story.html June 25, 2012 live mdy-all In their yearly draft assessment, The Hockey News'' gave the Canucks a D grade for drafting Gaunce, whose stock was falling, as well as four players who had not been selected in prior drafts.2012 Draft Report The Hockey News 66 2 19 August 1, 2012 Round # Player Pos Nationality College/junior/club team (league) 1 26 Brendan Gaunce Centre Belleville Bulls (OHL) 2 57 Alexandre Mallet Left wing Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL) 5 147 Ben Hutton Defenceman Nepean Raiders (CCHL) 6 177 Wesley Myron Left wing Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) 7 207 Matthew Beattie Left wing Exeter High School (USHS-NH) source:NHL Entry Draft Year by Year Results http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2012&team=VAN&position=&round= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304130012/http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2012&team=VAN&position=&round= dead March 4, 2016 National Hockey League June 29, 2012 Draft notes Vancouver's third-round pick went to the Anaheim Ducks as the result of a February 28, 2011, trade that sent Maxim Lapierre and MacGregor Sharp to the Canucks in exchange for Joel Perrault and this pick.http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=554514 Canucks acquire Maxim LaPierre and MacGregor Sharp February 28, 2011 Vancouver Canucks July 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406031916/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=554514 April 6, 2012 dead mdy Vancouver's fourth-round pick went to the Columbus Blue Jackets as the result of a February 27, 2012, trade that sent Samuel Pahlsson to the Canucks in exchange for Taylor Ellington, a 2012 fourth-round pick (from the New York Islanders) and this pick.http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=619317 Canucks acquire Samuel Pahlsson from Columbus Blue Jackets Vancouver Canucks February 27, 2012 July 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120816004853/http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=619317 August 16, 2012 dead mdy Farm team thumb|150px|Eddie Lack suffered a season ending hip injury while playing for the Chicago Wolves. The Canucks completed their second season with the Chicago Wolves as American Hockey League affiliate, the final one under the two teams' contract.Canucks enter new AHL affiliation agreement with Chicago https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=370154 TSN July 20, 2012 June 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020180715/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=370154 October 20, 2012 live mdy The Wolves started the season by winning their first four games for the second time in franchise history.Chicago Wolves Professional Hockey Media Notes http://abbotsfordheat.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012%20WEBSITE/Media/Resources/Oct.%2019%20and%2020%20-%20Heat%20vs.%20Wolves%20/Notes.pdf Abbotsford Heat July 7, 2013 October 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062213/http://abbotsfordheat.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012%20WEBSITE/Media/Resources/Oct.%2019%20and%2020%20-%20Heat%20vs.%20Wolves%20/Notes.pdf March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all The following games were not as fruitful as they lost five of their next six games and their starting goaltender Eddie Lack suffered a hip injury.Chicago Wolves goalie Eddie Lack won't 'play through injury' https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Chicago+Wolves+goalie+Eddie+Lack+play/7618284/story.html The Vancouver Sun November 27, 2012 July 7, 2013 December 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121201003855/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Chicago+Wolves+goalie+Eddie+Lack+play/7618284/story.html dead The injury required surgery, and Lack missed the remainder of the season.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/29/canucks-goalie-lack-out-six-months-hip-surgery/ Canucks goalie Lack out six months (hip surgery) NBC Sports January 29, 2013 July 7, 2013 Jason Brough August 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210819063732/https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2013/01/29/canucks-goalie-lack-out-six-months-hip-surgery/ live With Lack out the Wolves finished fifteenth in the league for fewest goals allowed.http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/ahl19412013.html 2012–13 American Hockey League Standings Internet Hockey Database July 8, 2013 July 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130712022009/http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/ahl19412013.html live The previous season they allowed the fifth fewest goals in the league. Lack and back-up Matt Climie set a franchise record for lowest team goals against average.http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/ahl19412012.html 2011–12 American Hockey League Standings Internet Hockey Database July 8, 2013 July 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130719082431/http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/ahl19412012.html livehttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/10/12/theres-no-slack-in-lack/ There's no slack in Lack: Top Canucks goalie prospect brings work ethic to Wolves and smiles to teammates Chicago Tribune November 10, 2012 October 12, 2012 LaTour Paul November 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103114802/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-10-12/sports/ct-spt-1012-wolves-chicago--20121012_1_chris-tanev-top-canucks-cory-schneider live With the league's nineteenth best offense, the Wolves were unable to overcome the goals against them and finished fourth in their division. Thus missing the playoffs. It was the second time in three years that the Wolves missed the playoffs, but only the fourth time in franchise history.http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/chicago-wolves-5237.html Chicago Wolves Statistics and History [AHL] Internet Hockey Database July 8, 2013 June 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130612091134/http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/chicago-wolves-5237.html live Despite missing the playoffs, Chicago finished second in league attendance.http://theahl.com/stats/schedule.php?view=attendance&season_id=40 AHL Attendance Report American Hockey League July 8, 2013 September 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150918192809/http://theahl.com/stats/schedule.php?view=attendance&season_id=40 dead Late in the season, reports began to surface that the Canucks would be purchasing their own AHL team and relocating it.http://www.abbynews.com/news/204174211.html Updated: Canucks AHL affiliate not coming to Abbotsford, Heat staying put Abbotsford News April 26, 2013 July 8, 2013 Dan Kinvig May 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130528082652/http://www.abbynews.com/news/204174211.html live Vancouver wanted to have more control over personnel decisions for their farm team and bought the Peoria Rivermen.https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/04/01/wolves-next-nhl-affiliate-up-in-the-air/ Wolves' next NHL affiliate 'up in the air' Chicago Tribune April 1, 2013 July 8, 2013 Paul LaTour April 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130412052530/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-04-01/sports/ct-spt-0402-wolves-chicago-20130402_1_the-canucks-wendell-young-wolves live The Canucks had originally hoped to move the franchise to nearby Abbotsford, British Columbia, which was home of the Calgary Flames AHL affiliate the Abbotsford Heat. Calgary indicated they would be willing to move their franchise, but a deal between the Canucks and the city of Abbotsford was unable to be reached. With the Abbotsford deal not working out, the Canucks set out to find a new home for their affiliate. They considered moving the team to Vancouver and sharing Rogers Arena, but the city was within the 50-mile territorial radius provided by the AHL.Dan Kinvig http://www.abbynews.com/news/204774891.html Heat's territorial rights limit Canucks' local AHL options - Abbotsford News Abbotsford News April 13, 2013 June 14, 2013 May 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130501044456/http://www.abbynews.com/news/204774891.html live They next considered moving the team to Seattle, Washington, but were not allowed by the NHL. Seattle was a candidate to land the Phoenix Coyotes if a lease agreement could not be reached with the city of Glendale.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/seattle-on-nhls-relocation-radar-yet-again/article12602546/ Seattle on NHL's relocation radar yet again James Mirtle The Globe and Mail June 17, 2013 June 20, 2013 June 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130620145127/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/seattle-on-nhls-relocation-radar-yet-again/article12602546/ live Eventually, the Canucks decided to relocate their franchise to Utica, New York, creating the Comets.http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/06/report-canucks-moving-ahl-affiliate-to-utica/ Report: Canucks moving AHL affiliate to Utica NBC Sports June 6, 2013 June 14, 2013 Jason Brough June 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130613214423/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/06/report-canucks-moving-ahl-affiliate-to-utica/ live Notes note 11: The NHL uses a point system for their standings that awards two points for a win and one point an overtime or shootout loss. The denotation of a team's record is wins-losses-overtime/shootout losses.http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm#?navid=nav-stn-main 2011–12 NHL Standings National Hockey League November 19, 2012 November 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121117045810/http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm#?navid=nav-stn-main dead References 30em Vancouver Canucks season, 2012-13 Category:Vancouver Canucks seasons Vanc Vancouver Canucks, 2012-13 Vancouver Canucks, 2012-13 Canucks, 2012-13 Canucks