Henrik Sedin Trudges Forward Without His Brother

by Sean Zandberg on Oct 31, 2009 1:00 PM PDT in Sedin Comment 14 comments

We should be hearing some news about Daniel Sedin's injury soon, as the cast was scheduled to be removed yesterday and more X-rays performed. In the meantime, Henrik is doing his best to put up numbers and squash that psychotic twins separation anxiety talk. Sometimes, it appears that he (at least visually) during games is not playing as well without his bro. Maybe it's mostly because we aren't seeing that dominating Sedin cycle right now, because as you can see below, he is still putting up the points.

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Daniel's last game was that October 7th romp over Montreal. He had 4 assists in 4 games. Henrik had 6 points in those 4 games. Since then, Henrik has 10 points in 10 games. Still on par for an 82-84 point season, which is normal for him.

Just throwing a nugget your way and giving Hank some praise (edit: minus that brutal giveaway on the PP last night that led to the SH goal). Now how about some secondary scoring?

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We should totally trade for that Katy Perry person, good hands in front of the net.

by Sneps-ish on Oct 31, 2009 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

She is “One of the Boys” after all.
Probably good with a stick

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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 31, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, but she is inconsistent and streaky. Kinda like Wellwood and Bernier.

by nucksandpucks on Oct 31, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

an article on THN is suggesting the idea of splitting them when Daniel gets back….the two comments posted on there basically say “FUCK NO!”

http://canuckpuckbunny.blogspot.com
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Oct 31, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions

That guy does not watch Canucks hockey. I’d put $$$ on that.

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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 31, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, anyone who has watched the Canucks lately and in the past few seasons has got to see that Henrik is not the same without Daniel. Obviously they’re good players separated, but they’re that much better together. Plus, having them on one line draws a lot of defensive attention from the opposition, letting guys like Kesler, Raymond, Sammy, Wellwood, etc. skate against lesser opponents.

by nucksandpucks on Oct 31, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions

My mouth is actually watering thinking about that 1st line/2nd line attack when Daniel gets back.

The so called 2nd line with the Speedy Boys has been our best recently.

An all Swedish line for a first, a third line with Burrows playing with Welly when HE gets back (which I think could be two players that could find something together…both are pretty slick with the puck at times)

Of course…it all comes together again when the big fella gets back too, but lets not get too needy…

I’ll take a solid effort against the Avs….put those cocky kids in their place!

vancitydan

by vancitydan on Oct 31, 2009 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

My mouth waters over the wings and blue cheese dressing with personal pitcher of beer (for $10) I will order while I watch tomorrow nights game – no more no less. I have zero expectations about this current roster and I seriously HOPE the Avs score first because that is the only way these sons of ($^$&^# seem to get the &^#)@ out of there pants and try to play this game they call hockey.

by Linden4evah on Oct 31, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I feel your frustration. Oh yes I do.

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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 31, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Mmm, where’s that at?

by thelastjohnny on Oct 31, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

damn I love wings and blue cheese…sounds like Red Robin’s. Best ever?

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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 31, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Sometimes

more scoring doesn’t necessarily mean secondary scoring but maybe getting more out of your top line talent.

I say put Grabs up with Sammy and Hank, he as looked the most consistently dangerous and would be even moreso with the opp to convert Hank’s playmaking, and vice versa.

Also, as good as they are together if they can both score just as well apart I don’t see a big prob with trying the twins on different lines if need be.

by yoata on Oct 31, 2009 11:20 PM PDT reply actions

I say put Grabs up with Sammy and Hank, he as looked the most consistently dangerous and would be even moreso with the opp to convert Hank’s playmaking, and vice versa.

That may well be worth a try! Kesler’s passes to Grabner last game were too hard and not tape-to-tape. Hank would set him up better.

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by Sean Zandberg on Oct 31, 2009 11:28 PM PDT reply actions

Plus

maybe Burr back with Kes would rekindle their spark, they always seem to feed off each other, and I think Bernier has earned a shot on the 2nd line as well.

by yoata on Nov 1, 2009 9:43 AM PST up reply actions