You may hate the NHL All-Star weekend for what it has become, but you can be sure the Vancouver Canucks and all remaining clubs will gladly use the time to recover. An 82-game schedule is tough, so a little break before the final stretch is certainly welcomed.
Speaking of the final stretch, it will be a tough one for the Canucks. There are currently seven teams looking to sneak into the playoffs via a wild-card spot.
Jeff Paterson of the Vancouver Sun provides us with a little write-up on each contestant.
Meanwhile, CHL players — former and present — are fighting to get reimbursed for their long hours in hockey rinks around the country.