Trap trap trap (The quest for one point)
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 6:50 AM PDT
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GAME TIME: 12:00 PST
TV: Sportsnet Pacific
ENEMY TERRITORY: Mile High Hockey
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UPDATE 2:04 AM
No Joe Sakic. No Marek Svatos either who is done like dinner after taking a shot to the hand (finger) from his teammate John-Michael Liles earlier in the week. Per Ledin will play in his 2nd NHL game in his stead.
From NHL.com:
The injury-riddled Avalanche have had 11 players make their NHL debuts. Only the league-worst New York Islanders have had more players (12) play their first NHL game in 2008-09.
UPDATE 1:46 AM
There are some who are concerned that Luongo may be putting his groin in jeopardy by playing an early game because he injured his groin against Pittsburgh in an early game last time. Well don't tell Roberto that. He knows what's at stake and he's going to play, damn it!
Editor's note: GoodKeith posted this in the FanPost section and I figured it summed up the preview of the Canucks' game against the Avalanche very well.
This is what it comes down to, Canucks fans: A noon-time date with destiny. Or, even, a lunch date with a real ugly chick. One chance to seize the northwest division once and for all after the Flames had their "insurmountable division lead," the first chance the Canucks had to clinch (CANUCKS AN INCH AWAY FROM CLI... nope), the game the flames had a chance to clinch (Where I still don't know how Roberto made some of those saves), and now we're here.
It's been a long season that began with a somber note and has hopes of ending with the greatest gift of all: Home ice. (Well, for the first round at least) A season which saw Roberto Luongo miss time with a non-contact injury only to see him come roaring back, answering the critics and asserting himself into the captain's seat.
A year of lutefisk, blue and yellow, ABBA and Mamma Mia.
And now, all the Canucks and their rabid fans need is one point against the Colorado Avalanche. Just get to overtime and you've got your title.
Destiny is something few can control. Don't lose your grasp on this, Canucks.
I live and work in the state of Washington and today, while working an eight-hour shift, I saw more people in Canucks logowear than in Seattle Mariners clothing.
They know something special's about to happen. Tomorrow begins the first step.
--GoodKeith
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I really don’t know what to expect in this one. It’s an early game and a stupid 1-game road trip. The Canucks had better seize the moment regardless.
That being said, I’d bet on Colorado winning 4-3 in a shootout. All we need is one point!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys beat me to the game thread
I had a draft ready but this is just as good! Here’s a snippet from mine:
One more game and you can shut the book on the 2008-09 season. It wasn’t too long ago we were gearing up for the season opener.
81 games later, here were are: effectively the same team that started the season (with one Swedish enigma chucked in along the way), suffered through a slew of goalie injuries in November and December, a franchise record losing streak in January and yet still posted the highest winning percentage of any team in the league over the last two months to put itself in the position for a shot at the NW crown. Along the way they had to deal with a new team identity (sans Linden and Naslund), the passing of Luc Bourdon over last summer and more recently Carly Bragnalo and received the gift of career years (in terms of points) for Burrows, Kesler, Edler, Bernier, Wellwood, Mitchell, Raymond, Henrik Sedin and Bieksa. And Vigneault, for all of my incessant bitching, is still behind the bench.
Raise your hand if you guessed all of that back in October? (you liar)
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
by Yankee Canuck on Apr 11, 2009 6:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No…
Oh man, I should have checked the drafts… dammit, sorry man.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never jumped off the wagon
In fact, I never once lost hope at any point through the season. It’s you terrible band-wagon fans that really give this team a bad name.
by Temujin on Apr 11, 2009 8:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i nearly lost hope....unfortunately...
i was thinking if they don’t get their act in gear in the next couple games (at that time), i would give up on them completely. that was february 1st.
luckily, this happened right before that game against carolina on february 2nd where Mr. Everything got that shorthanded goal with a minute left in the game to win it 4-3 and begin that february winning streak.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll tell you what I saw coming…the Canucks or the Flames winning the Northwest. It was a toss-up, but I picked Vancouver,when all the goofs out East put us in 10th or 11th.
But jeezus, I had to try very hard to stay positive in January.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i’m just hoping for an epic winning of at least 1 point. i have no idea what to expect for a score.
on second thought, 4-2 would be nice to have again.
oh, and a shout-out to the oilers: THANK YOU!!!!
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got breaking news that Bieksa and Kesler will not play, Ossi and Jannik will replace them.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was actually thinking to myself last night, “which guys will take the game off in order to rest and not risk injury, and also give one of the extras some ice time before the playoffs.” Bieksa and Kesler are probably the best choices.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did they just say? Bieksa is sick and not playing, Ossi Vaananen will play.
Ryan Kesler is a game time decision
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Both have the “flu”
I think they’re just taking a game off to rest, basically.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Maybe a couple bumps and bruises. Still, it’s an important game…
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they can still grab at least a point, the Avs are a glorified AHL team at this point.
I would like to see some dump-n-chase against their young D-men in order to force turnovers.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t tell that to Hejduk the Canuck-killer! Oh and now Galiardi
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!1
Huge Leafs/Sundin fan…who has wholeheartedly hopped on the Canucks’ bandwagon.
I hope you’ll accept me with open arms:
http://www.sportsandthecity.com/2009/04/bandwagoning.html
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to a deep run.
If, hopefully when, the Canucks win the Stanley Cup, it will be the first time a goalie accepts the Cup from Bettman…and I think he’ll hand it over to Sundin, next…that would be classy as hell.
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, just like a typical Torontonian. I don’t blame you, though…
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like a typical Torontonian? Hardly, my friend. I’ve been taking enough heat in the Toronto blogosphere for this move. The peoples here do not support the decision at all.
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not gonna squawk on that. If the Leafs made the playoffs I’d pull for them
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m an hour out from Toronto and know plenty of people who keep switching teams.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m talking about the Leafs’ blogosphere…they refuse to cheer for a Canadian team…
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Canucks, but a lot of my support for them has to do with Mats…I really want him to win a cup.
And Kesler is sick…and I love Luongo
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t mind the leafs as a team. I just hate the unceasing coverage they get even when the only thing to report is Stajans explosive diahrea or Burke buyin salmon at Safeway.
The leafs are a few years away, but they will be good again. I’m positive that Burke will make them a tough team to play against by the end of the summer.
by Nuckels on Apr 11, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. In Burke we trust.
It will be interestin to see whether he gives the Sedins a call on July 1st.
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked your bandwagon article...
Mats Sundin is going back to the post-season. For the first time since 2004, when I was, like, five years old.
You’re pretty decent for a 10-year old. haha
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s just how long it feels, mate.
I seriously miss the playoffs…
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I caught your sarcasm!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
@ Temujin- I really did believe in this years team right from day one. With all the rubbish of a “deeply skilled Oilers team” and Vancouvers “unskilled-hardpressed to score” talk and subsequent ranking, I saw what would really happen. I NEVER trust TSN or Sportsnet when it comes to pickin winners and losers.
I thought the Nucks would be 1 or 2 in the NW, and today they will clinch 1st.
I’m still not sure about playin Columbus, but I am sure about Van winnin today. If they don’t win, then it won’t be good for the team headin into the playoffs. I’m gonna go with a 6-1 drubbing.
by Nuckels on Apr 11, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here. I’d been telling my Leafs friends that this team will surprise everyone this year. I found the MSN convo (I’m Jay):
09/10/2008 7:25:06 PM Jay… Clark Long season ahead for the Laughs…
09/10/2008 7:25:26 PM Clark Jay… yeah yeah, your nuckleheads will be near the bottom too, so…
09/10/2008 7:25:41 PM Jay… Clark I don’t think so, they’ll surprise some people
09/10/2008 7:25:55 PM Jay… Clark I think they can sneak into the playoffs at the least.
09/10/2008 7:26:07 PM Jay… Clark Last year was so incredibly injury-riddled.
09/10/2008 7:26:20 PM Clark Jay… we’ll see
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
twas a general consensus from the East people huh?
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much. Even the professional analysts predicted us tanking. Didn’t someone have the Canucks ranked 30th pre-season?
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ross McKeon of Yahoo! Sports predicted a horrible season for us. I even still have the link to that article. (I did a term paper on the Canucks for english back in november)
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s who it was… I always found this guy to be a moron (not because of that prediction).
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate this guy.
he does the weekly power rankings on yahoo. he has yet to admit that the canucks are pretty good, let alone admit he was wrong about them.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't mind Pierre LeBrun of ESPN though
at least he admitted he underestimated us.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was a great article. Good on him!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check it out, my first Canucks jersey with a name on it!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
EPIC!
But the question is, do you carry a big stick also? mua ha ha
by Temujin on Apr 11, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not porn-star quality… I’m going for surgery to get a horse cack tho. Should be fun.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canucks are all over the Avs..holy hell!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this is going to be a good game for us, considering what we’ve seen so far.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any online feeds?
I can’t stand Joey Kenward…
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d look but I don’t wanna miss a Canucks goal
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohlund got high sticked……
no call
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
John Shorthouse sounds like Kermit the Frog at times
Holy crap, shots at 11-1 Vancouver. We gotta score.
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW I'm watching this on Comcast Sportsnet so I finally get to watch them when they aren't on CBC!
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Penalty on the Avs for too many men on the ice.
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Canucks are throwing everything at the net, something they don’t do all that often at times.
Good to see the desire is there.
A PP? Oh that would be great!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought for sure Kesler had a goal there. Just wide.
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Budaj the save…Budaj the save..multiply by 15
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nucks are getting some good shots though.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is the power play a chore for us? We score on our own net when a penalty is called before scoring on the other team.
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Livestreams can be found
The first one is working, the second one just died, apparently… use at your own risk :-)
by Temujin on Apr 11, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Always coming through in the clutch!
Thanks.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now put those on your favorites would ya??
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just end the game now and I'll take the point. ;-)
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cheap jerseys
My new friends, if anyone is looking for a cheap Sundin or Luongo jersey, check this out:
http://jersey101.com/en/products.asp?typeid=344
I’ve bought from them before. The quality is great. I’d recommend it.
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn, I just spent $230 on my Mitchell jersey.
Funny thing: there were a whole bunch of Demitra jerseys left at Jersey City
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you pick it up you'll get injured and miss work for 2 weeks.
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha! Zing! Well there’s enough lazy people out there…they should be sold out then!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mitchell is a great choice. What a rudey. Who doesn’t appreciate that guy, and what he brings to the table?
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant Demitra
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was talking to Eyebleaf.
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by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How legit are the jerseys and the dealer?
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have bought football, soccer, and hockey jerseys from them.
Everything is stitched.
I was hesitant at first, but really, I can’t complain. At that price, it’s a steal.
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The injuries chart
really tells the story of this year over last.
by Temujin on Apr 11, 2009 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Out of pure selfishness, I think it would be great to see Tomas Kaberle playing our point.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if Kabby had been traded at the deadline, I was hoping he would go to the Canucks…would have been sweet to be reunited with Mats.
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
deadly combo. Here we have Demitra playing the point
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s fair to say that Luongo is bored right now
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes a Demitra goal
just because we’re smack-talking him…
by Temujin on Apr 11, 2009 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Avs are tightening up defensively.
Seattle: Where the sun coming out or snow falling takes up 20 minutes of a 1 hour local news broadcast.
by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For the love of God
don’t let Gallardi touch the puck.
by Temujin on Apr 11, 2009 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lots of shots, but none of them are exciting enough.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Scoreless first period
Let’s keep it scoreless 2 more times! ;-)
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by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Playin’ for it to go into OT……
The Canucks are so stingy defensively right now, I love it
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did the damned Wings just lock up Franzen?
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
11 years for $3.9mil each is what I’m hearing.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Locked him in a dungeon for 11 years. The dungeon is known as Detroit.
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by SSreporters on Apr 11, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s a LONG deal for a guy who’s 29…
word on the streets (i mean internetz) is that they want to lock up hossa on a mega deal as well.
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
$3.9 million is a steal for the Mule
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, a guy has a sign that read “That’s a slooooooo foot”
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AV is smiling.
that’s a good sign, right?
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Edler’s struggling AND unlucky lately
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We have to score here. The Avs are waking up
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s the first shot on goal in the 2nd
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hope not.
if they do, that will just be annoying.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sundin to Demitra…NO! Sundin is a beast behind the net
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck! Save by Budaj again.
Our 4th line is the shit, folks
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice chance by the 4th line.
That’s the dump-chase I was talking about…
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
except that line is the only ones doing it :)
Sedin line is pretty quiet again aren’t they?
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 shots total for sedins and burrows combined.
same number for edler alone.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yikes…they’ll come alive though
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh great, Tucker sells the highstick
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Edler almost scored on his own net!!! Jesus!
WTF is wrong with this guy? He making bad decisions everywhere.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
Peter Budaj must really dislike the Canucks.
He always plays well against you guys.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 11, 2009 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what we ever did to him???
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
but it’s probably the same thing you guys did to Milan Hejduk
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 11, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did we do to Hejduk?
I know what we did to Deadmarsh!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm
I actually don’t remember what you did to Deadmarch. Then again… he probably doesn’t either, for different reasons.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 11, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canucks don’t kill Sundin penalties very well do they?
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Player A slashes and breaks Person B’s stick while B is taking a shot, would that be a penalty too?
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like it either. If the stick breaks that’s one thing, but if it falls out of his hand then it’s his own fucking fault
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well this sucks. I think we are trying get to OT with a 0-0 score. Cool if it works but…not recommended
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
0-0 = Ossi Vaananen hockey, not Kevin Bieksa hockey. Works for me in this circumstance if we can pull it off, although like Zen says, certainly risky.
by Beantown Canuck on Apr 11, 2009 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Something very, very wrong about waking up at 530 am to find that the second period is already over…
by rsm on Apr 11, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, that is wrong on all fronts! Insane game! All Canucks in period 1. Mostly Avs in period 2.
It’s the Budaj show again
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
She kinda look like the chick who runs my beer leagues.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine if that went off Budaj’s blocker and into the net?!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else just a tad nervous?
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
being bored and nervous is a weird combo
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Everything has been a bit quiet, let’s see him get one…
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Flames fans must be beside themselves right now
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I get this feeling the Sedin line is going to do something.
I gotta say though, lines 3 and 4 have been great tonight again
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
shook me all night long!!!!!!!!!
it is ac/dc time or something?
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what
I’m obviously cheering for the Avs, but the Canucks catching the Lames, followed b a 1st round Lames collapse, would be the highlight of my season.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 11, 2009 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, then, overtime would be good for both of us then…
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine too, well, except for the moment when I learned Sundin was coming here
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God damn. Love the Sedins cycle! Killed 2 minutes!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now watch Colorado win it in the first minute of OT
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A shutout would be a nice way to end Lu’s regular season.
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on your 6th division Championship
only 2 more and you tie the Avs. But I won’t mention the Canucks have been in the NHL 3x as long
Sorry i couldn’t say congrats without some snark. Seriously, better you guys than the Flames.
by Jibblescribbits on Apr 11, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks man.
and it’s okay. you’re a division rival. you’re allowed to be snarky.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Avs/Nords have been around almost as long as the Canucks…
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on the division...
PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!1
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by eyebleaf on Apr 11, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta start celebrating!
Been great hanging with you all here today.
WOOOO!!!
BTW, thanks Oilers. haha!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, we can’t forget to thank the oilers.
now we just have to make sure it’s columbus we’re playing in the playoffs.
by missy on Apr 11, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also keep in mind that Luongo has the new single season Canucks shutout record AND he has just tied Captain Kirk for overall franchise shutouts
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ALSO, if the Ducks win tonight and the Jackets lose in regulation we face the Ducks in round 1
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if we wanna play the surging Ducks…
by cyxj on Apr 11, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beauchemin’s back too. Fuck that. Let’s take Columbus!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I wasn’t here for the game, but congrats to one and all anyway…Ducks or Jackets, doesn’t matter. It’s a whole new season that starts in a few days and it’s great to be back in it after last year’s layoff.
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
by Yankee Canuck on Apr 11, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You didn’t miss much, except for the kickass ending!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 11, 2009 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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