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VANCOUVER -- When the Vancouver Canucks signed forward Marco Sturm on the first day of NHL free agency many people believed it was just the appetizer. The main course, the impact player that would mend some of the tears shown during the Canucks Stanley Cup loss, would be added during the summer. With training camp just over two weeks away Vancouver general manager Mike Gillis doesnt see any major trades or signings on the horizon. He believes the team that lost Game 7 to the Boston Bruins has the talent and desire to win the Stanley Cup this season. "We think we have a really strong team," Gillis said Thursday. "We dont really see a tremendous weakness. "Of course there are certain players that you would love to have that are on other teams and (you) think they would fit in well here. They are impossible to get at this point. We are really confident in the group we have." Gillis remains open to any deals that might come along. "If something comes our way between now and the start of the season we are going to act upon it," he said. "You cant manufacture it. "Its either there or not there." Boston pushed Vancouver around in the final. The Bruins were the school yard bully while the Canucks were the A student having their lunch money robbed. Gillis isnt prone to rash moves. Hes analytical in his approach to making his team better, whether its finding the right third-line centre or hiring a sleep doctor to determine the best travel arrangements. Thats why Gillis dismisses suggestions the Canucks need more grit in their lineup. Maybe a big, powerful forward that can bring a physical presence. "We played the best teams in the league through the playoffs," said Gillis, who was named the NHLs top executive last season. "No one suggested we needed to have a different look. "We got into a series with Boston. You can debate as long as you want. They were the better team. We had a lot of injuries and were unable to respond to certain situations." Speed and skill are the foundation the Canucks are built on. Gillis doesnt plan on changing that. "You dont build a hockey team to face one issue and think once you surmount it you are going to win," he said. "You have to have a complete balance in a lot of different ways. "We are confident in our skill and toughness is there." The Canucks signed Sturm to a one-year, US$2.25 million deal. The 32-year-old forward is a former 20-goal scorer who has undergone two major knee operations. History isnt on the Canucks side when it comes to returning to the Stanley Cup final. The last two teams to play in back-to-back finals were Pittsburgh and Detroit in 2008 and 2009. Prior to that the last team to play for the Cup two years in a row was the New Jersey Devils in 2000 (beat Dallas) and 2001 (lost to Colorado). The last Canadian team to play for consecutive Cups was the Edmonton Oilers who won in 1987 and 1988. There are lessons to be learned, said Gillis. "Weve looked back at teams, especially Canadian teams," he said. "There have been things that occurred that we have tried to avoid and things we have tried to follow. "For our team we have set it up so there is real consistency." The Canucks have managed to keep their core players in tact. They lost high-scoring defenceman Christian Ehrhoff and rugged forward Raffi Torres to free-agency. "We havent lost many players," Gillis said. "We have tried to create more competition on our third and fourth lines. "We still maintain the depth we had last year on forward, defence and goaltending. I think as we move along to training camp . . . we will have a couple of unique things we are going to try and do. We think we have a strong group and we think we are determined." The Canucks will start the season without a couple key players. Selke trophy-winning forward Ryan Kesler had hip surgery over the summer and is expected to miss training camp. "Ryan is hopeful to be ready for the start of the season," Gillis said. "Well see." Speedy forward Mason Raymond is still recovering from a vertebrae compression fracture suffered in Game 6 against Boston. Raymond didnt require surgery but isnt expected to return until sometime in November. "I saw him two weeks ago," said Gillis. "He said he was feeling great. He was eager to do more stuff but the medical guys are holding him back a little bit." Defenceman Dan Hamhuis and forward Mikael Samuelsson both had surgery but are expected at training camp. Last years journey to the final was a huge learning curve for both players and management. Gillis said those lessons can be applied this season. "We learned different things every series, different ways to approach things," he said. Things like "being able to remain calm and think through issues. "Hopefully, when we get back there, we will have that experience and well be able to utilize it."  cheap jerseys . Ray gave up one run in his major league debut and got plenty of run support, especially from Miguel Cabrera, to help Detroit rout the Houston Astros 11-4 on Tuesday night for its season-high seventh straight win. jerseys from china . NHL hockey is returning to the Manitoba capital. The True North Sports and Entertainment group announced on Tuesday that they have completed a deal to purchase the Atlanta Thrashers and move them to Winnipeg in time for the 2011-12 season. http://www.cheapnfljerseys2015.us.com/ . Make that 2-40 now. Tony Gwynn Jr. led off the ninth with a walk against Miami closer Steve Cishek and later scored, Ben Revere added the go-ahead run when Miami second baseman Donovan Solano bobbled a potential double-play grounder and the Phillies rallied past the Marlins 5-4 Thursday night to snap a six-game losing streak. nfl jerseys china . Louis Cardinals have agreed on a four-year contract, giving the All-Star a fresh start after his Biogenesis drug suspension last summer. wholesale jerseys . It all paid off Friday night, when the Toronto right-hander earned his first victory since 2008 with an effective and emotional effort at Baltimore. McGowan allowed five hits over 6 1-3 innings, and the Blue Jays used two unearned runs to beat Chris Tillman and the Orioles 2-0.NEW YORK, N.Y. - Detroit goaltender Jonas Gustavsson has earned NHL first star of the week honours after winning in his first three appearances of the season. Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby earned second star honours, while San Jose forward Patrick Marleau was named the weeks third star. Gustavsson posted a 3-0-0 record over the week with a 1.67 goals-against average and .953 save percentage in helping the Red Wings (6-3-0) move into first place in the Atlantic Division. He recorded victories on consecutive days for the first time since January 2012, posting 28 saves in a 3-2 triumph over the Boston Bruins and 36 stops in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gustavsson then handed the Colorado Avalanche their first loss of the season, making 38 in a 4-2 victory. Crosby extended his season-openiing point streak to a career-long eight games, leading the NHL with six assists and eight points as the Penguins remained atop the Metropolitan Division with a trio of victories.dddddddddddd He opened the week by assisting on all three of Pittsburghs goals in a 3-2 triumph over the Edmonton Oilers. Crosby then had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia and registered a goal and two assists in a 4-3 shootout victory over Vancouver. Marleau also extended his season-opening point streak to eight games, totalling three goals and three assists over the week. Five of those points came in the power play. 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