The biggest what ifs in Whitecaps MLS history
The Vancouver Whitecaps broke into Major League Soccer in 2011. March 19, 2011, was their first game. You probably remember that game and you probably were even in that game. It was a sunny day…
Avid Thoughts: Canucks extend Kuzmenko, quiet from ‘Caps and more
Time for another edition of Avid Thoughts, where I ramble on about whatever is happening in the world of sports. Well, if you are a Vancouver Canucks fan, it hasn't been great. It hasn't been…
Bruce Boudreau deserved better and the Canucks should be ashamed
Bruce, there it is were the chants from Vancouver Canucks in the stands of Rogers Arena. We all know the chants referred to head coach Bruce Boudreau. Ever since he arrived in Vancouver in early…
How to fix MLS
Major League Soccer or MLS for short, is the biggest soccer league in North America. Soccer has always been seen as an afterthought in Canada and the United States where football, basketball, baseball and hockey…
Jim Rutherford says Canucks need “major surgery” in confusing press conference
If you have been following the Vancouver Canucks over the last decade, it has been tough. Any Canucks fan will tell you that. Apathy has been a common theme in the fanbase and we have…
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Canucks season so far
A smile may be good, but if you're a Vancouver Canucks fan, there is nothing to smile about in your life. (Hope you get the reference, if not it's linked for a reason.) The Canucks started their…
Avid Thoughts: Can the Canucks tank, ‘Caps back in town and more
Time for another edition of Avid Thoughts where I write a weekly (not really) column on the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL, the Vancouver Whitecaps, soccer and whatever else is happening in the world of sports.…
Avid Thoughts: 2023 predictions for hockey and soccer
In this edition of Avid Thoughts, it's time to make predictions for the first blog article of the year at the Area 51 Sports Network. New year, new me as many people say. It's now…
The Canucks need JT Miller to turn his anger into offence
Vancouver Canucks forward JT Miller is known for being in the headlines. He was in it many times during his career. For instance, Miller was in the headlines many times last season because he was…
Who is the Canucks best winger?
The Vancouver Canucks are over .500 for the first time this season. That is thanks to three straight wins with the most recent one being a 6-2 beat down of the San Jose Sharks at…