Detroit Capitalizes On Their Chances; Canucks Don't
by Sean Zandberg on Nov 13, 2009 12:27 AM PST
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PrintAt one point in this game the Canucks were outshooting the Red Wings 26-16 and the score was 1-1. But when Henrik Zetterberg roofed a back hander on Roberto Luongo 8:00 into the 3rd period, there was a realization that:
A: The Red Wings have skilled players that can bury their chances
B: At this point the Canucks do not have those type of players right now.
Almost end of story right there. Luongo was gold, and his mates did not bury their chances. That is the theme of the current Vancouver squad: they can't score.
Jimmy Howard may have been the game's top star, but he didn't have to be great. He was in position for most of the Canucks' shots and we couldn't bury our chances. It really emphasizes the point that Daniel Sedin is sorely missed right now.
Kyle Wellwood was on the hot seat tonight and how did he perform? Zero points and zero shots on goal. But he is sound defensively isn't he?
I think that one of the biggest highlights of the night for Canucks fans was the scrap:
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A: The Red Wings have skilled players that can bury their chances
B: At this point the Canucks do not have those type of players right now.
Bingo. Though I still think they can get this right somehow.
If they can get the Sedins back together finally you’d hope they could haul the offense on their back and, along with Kesler, lead them. But last year’s unsung heros – Burrows, Wellwood, Demitra – are all off the mark or obviously injured. Other than Raymond, no one else has stepped up.
They need to get Grabner back and in the mix and they need to seriously start thinking about getting another forward. Look towards Carolina or a desperate team that needs a move and get another skill get up in front.
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With this bunch, I might be misguided and biased, but I want to say that if they get that confidence with Dank back in the line up and maybe Samuelson could fill less of his roll as a “streaky player” and score a bit, everyone else will file up and march behind them. Leading by example on this team is underrated.
by thelastjohnny on Nov 13, 2009 7:00 AM PST up reply actions
Refus to pay for PPV
even when it’s my two favorite teams playing.
But did I hear right that now Burnier is not just a $2M 3rd liner, but in fact is now a $2M 4th liner?
Greeeeaaaat.
Stone-hands bernier is infectious. He better play on a line where he isn’t bringing down his teammates with poor offensive production. Same with Wellwood, actually.
by thelastjohnny on Nov 13, 2009 7:47 AM PST up reply actions
Something needs to change,. Quickly
AKA: Linix129
by sw12 on Nov 13, 2009 7:50 AM PST via mobile reply actions
It really emphasizes the point that Daniel Sedin is sorely missed right now.
A Gaborik or a Kovalchuk would also be helpful. The Canucks need a top sniper (Heatley as well) in order to compete for the cup. We’re stuck with what we have but I’m afraid it’s not nearly enough. Of course if Welly, Bernie and Burr begin scoring consistently, well that would be helpful.
Right…without the Sedins being effective as a unit and without help from the third line (at both ES and the PP) it’s taking a toll. They definitely needs Burrows, Pudge and Bernier to find their games or start looking for other options.
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by Yankee Canuck on Nov 13, 2009 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
I’d like to see Burrows getting some goals, but to me he really is the prototypical third liner. Plays hard, skates well, excellent defense but you’re happy if he nets 15-20 goals. Last year’s goal production was great, but I think it was the ‘Kevin Stevens Effect’ (an average player, who on a line with Jagr and Lemieux, had a 123pt season).
I totally agree. The problem is they relied on that production last year, rewarded him with a new contract and now they don’t have anyone replacing those goals (Sammy, in my mind, helps offset losing Sundin more than replacing or augmenting any other production). But the problem with Vancouver since the preseason is they have way too many bottom six guys. It’s tough to watch a first liner be knocked back into his natural third line role, if it comes to that at all.
There’s also the hope that getting Daniel back will make that line effective again. Who knows.
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by Yankee Canuck on Nov 13, 2009 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
Couldn't agree more
with all of the above, all of which I got slagged for saying before the season started.
But there’s no cap space for a true sniper now, unless Gillis can get someone to take his own mess off his plate, but instead he will probably just go dumpster diving again.
Peter Forsberg! Clap clap clap-clap-clap!
by Sean Zandberg on Nov 13, 2009 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
We could really use Daniel Sedin back. Let’s face it, the Sedins bury a lot of chances, and Daniel has a great nack for tipping in shots (hopefully next time, not off his foot).
I’m not as worried about our goal production, or having a 50 goal scorer (albeit I wouldn’t object). The Canucks, at least in recent years, have depended on strong production from the blue line. We really do have one of the top defensive units in the league, and I suspect once Edler, Salo and Schndier can find the same consistency as Erhoff, we’ll be doing just fine in the goal department. That being said, I haven’t been too stoked on Bieksa’s game yet this year. Maybe he’s this year’s trade-bait, with Cory Schneider and a draft pick for a top 6 player? He’s easily replaced by someone more defensively responsible, such as Brad Lukowich.
From the Province today: On defence, Kevin Bieksa hasn’t scored in 19 games, Alex Edler has no goals in 28, and Sami Salo is goal-less in 33.
It’s just a matter of time before the scoring returns. I agree with Mike that Daniel’s return with have a domino effect, and these recent outing will be all but forgotten.
by Sean Zandberg on Nov 13, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
I’m never too concerned about a defenseman’s offensive production. As long as they are keeping the pucks out of the net or helping out their goalie then I don’t mind if they don’t get any points. It gets worrisome when their +/- drops.
Yeah, but the Canucks are known for, and have been most successful when they get goals from their D.
by Sean Zandberg on Nov 13, 2009 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
Ehrhoff needs to sit
From my spot at the worst possible seat at JLA on Thursday, Ehrhoff inexplicably stopped skating to keep the puck from going in the net. No effort at all. Embarrassing. Absolutely embarrassing.
My wife sitting next to me immediately said “Why did he give up and stop skating to get that puck?”
It’s a great question. One that Mr. Ehrhoff needs to answer.
Nice observation. One I don’t remember seeing on TV.
by Sean Zandberg on Nov 14, 2009 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
But then you could say: “Sit Mitchell or Bieksa for their lousy coverage on Holmstrom for the 1-0 goal.”
by Sean Zandberg on Nov 14, 2009 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
Actually, I just watched the highlights, and Bieksa and Mitchell let Zetterberg dance around them for the winning goal.
Ah, you’re talking about the empty net goal. Maybe he was out of gas..
by Sean Zandberg on Nov 14, 2009 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Erhoff
Has been the lone brightspot on the blueline so far, top 10 in the league in dman points and overall +/-, which is by far the best on the Nucks.
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