Some games in the NHL are inevitably dry, where neither team really looks like they’re trying to get themselves two points. Then there’s a Canucks vs. Predators game, which will suck the life out of you.

It was only a matter of time before realignment struck the NHL. It would be crazy to have the Winnipeg Jets continue to play in the Southeast Division (former logical home of the Atlanta Thrashers). Today, a new plan was approved to move some teams around and to have 4 “divisions”. Here is a breakdown of the new look NHL.

On Saturday, March 16, the Vancouver Canucks will play host to the Detroit Red Wings and will be donning the vintage Millionaires jerseys for the first time. We showed you Cory Schneider’s Millionaires mask when it was unveiled and are now getting pictures of Roberto Luongo’s mask made specially for Saturday. Let the debate begin on who will be starting.

Set the bandwagon on fire, trade Cloutier, fire Crawford and take the C from Naslund.

Sorry – as a Canucks fan, you tend to hear the same story every era, so panic mode isn’t always necessary. Then again, losing to the Blue Jackets in either era could call for that.

Vancouver will have a hard time finding a win in what would normally be an easy game on the road in Columbus tonight if special teams, soft goals and shootouts weren’t such huge issues for the team.

Lineup update: As per @FarhanLalji from TSN, Corey Schneider will get the start, and Andrew Alberts will sit in the press box as Keith Ballard will line up next to Cam Barker on defense.

Coming off a tired loss against the Flames on Sunday evening, the Canucks have to put in a better 60 minutes when they face the San Jose Sharks at home on Tuesday.