Jackets Or Blues?
by Yankee Canuck on Apr 12, 2009 7:13 AM PDT
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PrintVancouver wakes up this morning on top of the Northwest world but without a confirmed opponent for the first round.
We spent the past few weeks assuming it was going to be Chicago. After wrapping up the division yesterday (hitting 100 points for the fifth time in franchise history), it looked like the Jackets. When Columbus failed to beat the Wild, it looked like Anaheim would overpower the Coyotes for sixth place. They failed too.
Which sets up today's far easier scenario: if the Blues beat the Avs, then it's St. Louis. If they don't, it's Columbus. No matter what, both are going to draw a division champ.
Make no mistake: either opponent won't be a cakewalk. St. Louis has all the momentum in the hockey world and Columbus has a deep offense that should concern most teams.
But if anyone out there thinks Vancouver is the desirable, easy opponent of the top eight in the West, they haven't been paying attention. The Canucks haven't been scored on in seven periods. Their deep defense has shored up its holes and begun scoring. Up front they don't just have two potent lines but a host of threats in the bottom six (Pyatt, Hansen, Bernier, Wellwood, Raymond). Oh and a resurgent Rypien. They're rolling into the playoffs solid as a rock and won't make life pleasant for whoever is on the other end of the ice.
But we have one day to discuss the pros and cons, so what say you?
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It must be Columbus
I don’t like any part of this Blues team right now. Worse still: Imagine their smug fans coming over here and trash-talking over a 7-game series. :-)
Though we all remember what happened last time the Canucks met the Blues in the playoffs.
Eh, the Blues aren’t as scary as they appear to be. And the SLGT crew is always welcome…as long as they recognize that, if they get to sixth, their run is going to end on our watch.
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
I like Columbus
just because I wouldn’t want a 7-game opening series for the Nucks.
Nice video on the 2003 series, I remember how Bert took out Barret Jackman in that series. Also, we must be a better team now with Luongod, not Dan Cloutier LOL!!!
We are all Canucks.
by Chinese Canuck on Apr 12, 2009 11:24 AM PDT reply actions
haha, lets not overlook the fact that we had Chris Osgood in net…
I wonder how far the Wings can go this year with their goaltenders… yikes
http://www.stlouisgametime.com/
Jackets all the way. It would/could probably be another Canucks-Stars type of series. The Jackets have only won 2 of their last 8.
The Blues have won 8 of their last 10 and it will take a monumental collapse for them to lose to Colorado today. Think they want to draw the Sharks in round 1? I’m sure they prefer Vancouver.
Watch the Blues blow the Avs out of the water today.
The Blues are going to win 8-1 and all of Vancouver will run for the hills thinking the world is coming to the end.
The Blues are acting like the Canucks. 1-0 after 2.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 12, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright, 'nuckleheads...
The Blues is on their way. looking forward to a good series.
I’m betting we’ll see some of you guys at our place (SLGT).
by Marcus E Pettersson on Apr 12, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions
Howdy y'all
Never thought you were gonna see us in the playoffs eh. hehehe!!! But seriously let’s have a good one.
'I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the league.'
MARK VIDUKA
What they said ..
I’m looking forward to this series. At this point, I don’t think it matters who we play, we’re ready for anyone. I’m expecting this to be a real gritty battle.
.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com
by CrossCheckRaise on Apr 12, 2009 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
Like I was saying yesterday, one day we’re sending well wishes to you guys at St. Louis Game Time for the Blues to make the post season and now we have to face you in Round 1.
Strange turn of events indeed! Do you guys think you have a chance? I mean, c’mon really! haha
Canucks in 6. Bank on it :)
We'll see...
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://www.tomorrowsblues.net
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 12, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
This should be a good series…Canucks played very well down the stretch and we are not taking you lightly, AT ALL!
Right back at you. The Blues just cruised into the playoffs and are red hot. They are not to be taken lightly either.
I’ll be honest though..I fucking hate Keith Tkachuk. I hope somebody beats his head in.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 12, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
head beating?
Too bad Bertuzzi is playing for the Flames or I’d advise you to give him a call :P
http://www.stlouisgametime.com/
Nah, we have Bieksa and O’Brien for that:)
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 12, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Our advantage is gonna be physical play, cause the blues are generally soft on the backend, and they won’t stand to much crashin. A bonus part of this series will be watchin Mike Weaver play and enjoying the fact that hes not on our Nucks :)
Anaheim/San jose is the best series in the West, a dream matchup for physical fans.
And finally, when are the “misconduct” playoff picks comin. I look forward to a chance to schoolin you on pickin winners.
The playoff picks are coming by tomorrow, hopefully.
The Blues don’t have much experience either as another knock against them.
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 12, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
"...the blues are generally soft on the backend..."
Roman Pola’k and Barrett Jackman say “hello.”
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://www.tomorrowsblues.net
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 12, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
An aside
Collectively the two of them are -32 on the season. So “hello” right back.
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
by Yankee Canuck on Apr 12, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Who? Polak, is that a punchline? and is Jackman still in the league? :) Blues arent goin far, but like I keep repeatin. The Blues have a strong deep young team and there time will come.
This series will be won on goaltending and defence, and Vancouver whups ass in both categories.
That’s the danger of being overly cocky isn’t it?
The Canucks really SHOULD win this series with the team on paper, but this is the playoffs and anything can happen. Both teams have come through some sick adversity.
My big question mark for the Blues will come with their playoff experience, but I’ll have to do my homework on it and post it later.
Until then, Go Canucks!
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 12, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I imagine that the first Vancouver forward who tries to cross the blueline on Polak's side on Wednesday...
…will find out how much of a “punch line” he is.
And oh, yeah, Jackman is still in the league. Too bad Todd Bertuzzi isn’t… :)
This series will be won on goaltending and defence, and Vancouver whups ass in both categories.
Once again, we’ll see…
Good luck, and may the better team win.
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://www.tomorrowsblues.net
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 13, 2009 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been crunching Blues stats today and I gotta say, the Blues forwards are quick and effective. The Canucks will have to trap them
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 13, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Oshie already made Luongo his bitch,
Any other Canucks want to bow to the King?
Taking out the Canucks, One game at a time.
by Bleedbluecp2 on Apr 13, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
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