Canucks Make Bold Statement in 7-1 Destruction Over Canadiens
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 7, 2009 10:48 PM PDT
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Print10/8, 10:03 AM Update: According to the Team 1040 and some threads, Carey Price punched a hole in the dressing room wall after last night's game. Perhaps he was aiming for Jacques Martin and missed.
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Maybe the naysayers and bandwagon jumpers will hop back on board after the slaughter tonight, maybe not. It is only one game after all. But what a way to break out of a slump! The Canadiens could not contain a possessed Canucks squad and also did little to help out their buddy Carey Price (in front of his pops no less). So many positives to take out of this game.
-The Raymond-Kesler-Samuelsson line looked good, with all 3 scoring tonight. The Keslord had a goal and 2 assists. I think that line should remain in tact for now. Go with what works.
-The Sedins combined for 7 points, with Henrik, the game's first star, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists.
-Steve Bernier potted one as well, playing on the power play with the Twins. From what I can recall, AV was shuffling both Bernier and Burrows on the top line 5 on 5.
-The 3rd and 4th lines...good energy even though they didn't get on the scoresheet. So it's official, Rick Rypien may be a middleweight, but can fight in the heavyweight class. Nice seeing Hal Gill's head pop back from those lefts.
It makes me wonder though...do we really need Darcy Hordichuk? Much is said about the leadership he brings, but we don't need 2 goons on that 4th line do we? I'd put someone like Tanner Glass on that line instead.
-Roberto Luongo had a lot of help from his buddies tonight, but besides the weak goal he let in, he was solid. An NM reader mentioned that Lou still doesn't look to be in top form yet and I would have to agree. Nevertheless, cheers to Lou for responding the way he did.
The win couldn't come at a better time. The Canucks don't play again until Sunday against the Stars, and then don't play again until Friday against the Flames. It was pretty crucial to get this monkey off their back as well. Great job by the team. Way to get it done in ass-kicking style.
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Poor Willie. He was leading the team with 3 points after 3 games, and Hank went ahead and got 4 points in one game. Ouch.
by Beantown Canuck on Oct 7, 2009 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
That may be, but Willie’s still on a 60-point pace ;)
by east_van_joe on Oct 8, 2009 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
good win and Hordichuk
Hordichuk made an excellent pass on a 3-2 that Wellwood then put through to Stone Hands Bernier (who miffed it)
Hordichuk has more skill and jump than he’s given credit for; he’s better than Rypien defensively too and doesn’t need to show off by fighting anything
tho yeah, the Rypien Gill tilt was hilarious Don Cherry material to be sure.
Am I delerious from being awake this early, or did Shirokov get sent down? It was up on my FB page.
OK, stop laughing.
I've seen enough to know that I've seen too much.
Yup
He got sent down because the Moose have back to back games in the next few days whereas the Canucks don’t play again until Sunday night. He’ll more than likely be called back for Sunday but I doubt he’ll suit up after the win. I’d guess his next game is next Friday in Calgary.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 8, 2009 4:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I doubt Shirokov plays next Friday in Calgary...
…coaches rarely make lineup changes after back-to-back wins.
There’s basically two games in seven days. Lots of downtime. Since AV still seems keen on seeing what Shriok can do you can’t keep him out of the game for too long. Against a tough Calgary team may be exactly the situation AV wants to chuck him back into. Vancouver plays in Minny the next day so maybe he’ll slot in there.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 8, 2009 4:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Impressive Win
I was disappointed with the first two Canucks games I watched but this one was a lot better. Passing was so good last night compared to the first two games and the way they were able to stretch the Canadiens defense was impressive to me. I knew the first two games weren’t the best indicator of Vancouver (hoping the same thing for my Red Wings) and knew it was a matter of time simply.
Glad my former Red Wing Mikael Samuelsson tallied a goal!
I can see why you guys called Samuelsson streaky. He was good the first game, then OK in Colorado, a disaster against the Blue Jackets and solid last night.
If only we could play a shattered, tired defense every night.
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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 8, 2009 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions
he had that sad look of disappointment in his eyes and his hands over his mouth. I laughed at it, but at the same time did feel a touch of remorse
by Sean Zandberg on Oct 8, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Awwwwww...Poor Price!!!
QUOTE: Carey Price punched a hole in the dressing room wall after last night’s game. Perhaps he was aiming for Jacques Martin and missed.
You’d damned well better fix the hole in that wall you created in the ’Nuck’s guest dressing room…as well as fixing the 5-hole you had last night.
Way to go ’Nucks!
I ran into him and his Canuck buddy at the Film Fest before the game. Hilarious!
He was saying how nice Canucks fans are…not like those fuckers you think are going to lynch you in the Saddledome.
Dude did pay “hundreds” for his and his buddy’s seats though, so what the hell! His bud looks happy, and HIS seat was free!
vancitydan
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