Bieksa: Thornton, Couture so-called Canadians - Kevin Bieksa | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Kevin Bieksa called out San Jose Sharks forwards Joe Thornton and Logan Couture for embellishing penalties.

Kevin Bieksa returns to Canucks lineup today - Kevin Bieksa | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Defenseman Kevin Bieksa, who has missed five games because of a lower-body injury, will be back in the Vancouver lineup today when the Canucks wrap up their regular season with a game against the Edmonton Oilers.

Kevin Bieksa out, Cam Barker in on Sunday - Kevin Bieksa | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Kevin Bieksa will be sidelined with a groin injury on Sunday.

Shuffle Up: Justin Schultz, the real deal

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Today's Shuffle Up comes to you from the blue line; it's defensemen only, amigos. Goalies dropped last week, forwards arrive next week. If you have an issue with this schedule, please consult with Carl Racki in customer service.

The ranking below is the way I'd attack the position if facing a new draft right this second. What's already happened is an audition, not a mandate. Consider basic Yahoo! league scoring parameters (goals, assists, power-play points, PIMs, shots on goal) as you navigate along.

Your respectful

Shuffle Up: Erik Karlsson makes his point

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Time for Phase 2 of our Fantasy Hockey 2013 reranks, the Blue Line Shuffle. Normal rules apply: your respectful disagreement is welcome, but make sure you provide sound reasoning to go along with it. Win the debate, win the rank. We're all in this together. Commentary will be added later tonight, and a few ranks might be tweaked as the night goes along.

Players were considered in these stat categories: goals, assists, shots on goal, plus-minus, power-play goals and assists, penalty minutes. And as always, job security and injury concerns are part of the

2011-12 NHL All-Fantasy Teams (Goals, Rookies, Goons, Special Teams and More)

Source: Bleacher Report NHL

The 2011-12 NHL season is over, so let's look at who makes the cut for the FHC All-Star Fantasy Teams.  Positions are taken from NHL.com.

 

All-Rookie Team
G – Braden Holtby was great in the playoffs and won four of six starts in the regular season.
D – Justin Faulk led all rookie D-men with five PP goals and 12 PP points.
D – Slava Voynov took advantage of the Jack Johnson deal to get 20 points in 54 games.
L – Gabriel Landeskog was second in rookie goals and tied for first in rookie points.
C – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored 18 goals and 52 points in just 62 games.
R – Matt Read led all rookies with 24

Kevin Bieksa: Back in Business

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Kevin Bieksa: Bieksa returned from an undisclosed injury Thursday, finishing with an assist and three hits in 24 minutes of ice time. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Kevin Bieksa is slated to return Thursday - Kevin Bieksa | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Kevin Bieksa is expected to dress Thursday after missing the last four games with an undisclosed injury.