Jul. 11 11:57 AM PT12:57 PM MT1:57 PM CT2:57 PM ET-Linden retired from the NHL on Wednesday, 20 years to the day after the team drafted him into the league. Chosen second overall behind only Dallas' Mike Modano in the 1988 draft, Linden spent 16 of his 19 seasons in Vancouver, where he was the face of the franchise for most of the past two decades. Analysis: The 38-year-old Linden played 1,140 of his 1,382 games, and recorded 733 of his 867 career points, with the Canucks. He finishes with a franchise-record 415 assists, second to only Markus Naslund with 318 goals, and as the team's career playoff leader with 118 games, 34 goals and 95 points.
May 3 8:25 AM PT9:25 AM MT10:25 AM CT11:25 AM ET-Linden dropped another hint that he might be contemplating retirement on Thursday, according to the Vancouver Sun. The 38-year-old center hasn't made anything official yet, but he gave away one of his jerseys at a cancer fundraising rally, telling the crowd that the recipient was "taking over the No. 16 now." Analysis: Whether or not that gesture concludes his NHL career, Linden will have left behind a legacy. Linden, the Canucks' first pick in the 1988 entry draft, he has played 19 seasons in the NHL, spending almost all of that time with Vancouver. He leads the franchise in games played with 1,140 and in assists with 415. Linden is also second in goals (318) and points (733), trailing teammate Markus Naslund in both categories.
Dec. 3 5:17 AM PT6:17 AM MT7:17 AM CT8:17 AM ET-Linden was a healthy scratch who missed the Canucks' 2-1 win on Sunday at Minnesota. Linden remained tied with teammate Markus Naslund for the Canucks' franchise record in points with 724. Linden has played 1,099 games for the franchise. Naslund has played in 828 games for Vancouver. Linden has a goal and two assists in 18 games this season, lacking a point in any of his last five appearances.
Aug. 21 3:56 PM PT4:56 PM MT5:56 PM CT6:56 PM ET-Linden re-signed with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $600,000. The 37-year-old Linden, who will be entering his 16th season with the Canucks, can earn an additional $350,000 in bonuses for games played. Analysis: Linden, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound center, is the Canucks' career leader with 1,081 games played and 721 points. He was a presence in Vancouver's 12 playoff games last season, tying for the team lead in scoring with seven points. He scored the winning goal in Game 7 of the first-round series against the Dallas Stars.
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