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Hey Barbie! You want in?  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

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Hey Barbie! You want in? (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

The Canucks took another step backwards tonight in their overall team play and showed a general lacking in their ambition and intensity levels. Was it a fatigue factor? An emotional struggle given the situation with Taylor Pyatt? Complacency because of a clinched playoff berth?  Or was it all of the above?

This was another blown chance to really but the heat on Calgary for the division crown, but now they are not only going to most likely have to win out the season, they also are going to have to rely on teams like the Kings and Oilers to pound on the Flames in their final games. If they don't win the division they most likely will not have home ice advantage in the playoffs, as the Blackhawks are 3 points up on them in 4th spot and are not slowing down.

The Canucks went on a marvelous streak since February and were bound to slow down eventually. It's just unfortunate that it's happening now with so much at stake and against teams like the Oilers and Avalanche, who they should be beating the holy hell out of.

Alain Vigneault is a bit confused as well.

"We didn't look like we had a lot of jump or a lot of legs tonight, for whatever reason," Vigneault said. "You might think we've played 10 games in 10 different cities and that might have taken it's toll, and I know our guys are a very tight group and their wives and girlfriends are very tight and obviously the Taylor situation is a little bit challenging. But I know we're stronger than what we showed tonight, even though it's 10 different games in 10 different cities and a very personal loss to one of our family members."

Roberto Luongo was a lot less laid back about it.

"There's no excuses tonight," Luongo said. "It was a game we needed to have and we all need to give a bit more, starting with myself. We're not a team that's going to make excuses. There's no reason to use that as an excuse. If anything, you want to play hockey for Taylor and get a win for the guy."

Is there anything else to add to that?

Star-divide

The Canucks did not have their legs moving enough until the end of the 3rd. The Avalanche clogged up the middle and the Canucks lost too many battles along the boards. They also missed the net on far too many chances and got no breaks. They didn't deserve any breaks. They didn't work for it.

The Avalanche blocked 21 shots. The Canucks 3 (probably all by Ryan Johnson-love that guy).

Lots of turnovers, misread plays, odd man rushes against, and broken passing plays, etc. Oh yeah, this was a stinker. The Flames must be laughing right now.

Alain Vigneault finally reunited Pavol Demitra with Sundin and Burrows just over half way through the game. I don't believe that demoting Demitra to the 3rd line since the loss to the Ducks was the right move anyway. I saw some spark return to that RPM Line after that, and some chemistry with Wellwood and Raymond. They will be better against Calgary.

I tip my hat to the 3rd and 4th lines. At least they showed something out there. Kyle Wellwood is probably the best forward out there right now..again.

As a fan, you just hope that the team is taking a few games off mentally and will return to their winning form soon. I believe that is the case. We know they generally fail against non-playoff teams. Well the next game is against the Flames. They have to be better against a formidable opponent, right?

More post game reactions from the players here.

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I’m glad I missed this game. What a joke.

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by Yankee Canuck on Apr 6, 2009 6:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it was horrible

and just a pointer, Andrew Sekeres at the Globe has an interesting bit about the Canucks emotional state.

by Karina on Apr 6, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well it HAS to factor into the team’s play. You just hope that they can snap out of it, as it can’t be used as an excuse for too much longer.
I was talking to a friend this morning and we agreed that the moment of silence for Carly at the beginning of the game almost felt like it sucked the energy out of the place, and the team.
Now the team has to learn how to win again and get the ball rolling. It’s amazing how quickly the bad habits the Canucks have resurface (or become glaringly obvious) when they struggle and slump.

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

from the interviews that have been done, it’s obvious that they’re having a hard time with the situation. But you’d think they’d be able to focus on the games in hand now…

by Karina on Apr 6, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

as professionals, I think that now it’s about time, yes.

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are very damned fortunate indeed!

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 6:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A visual summation of my feelings on the matter

I listened on the radio on the way home from PG and nearly swerved off the road several times in frustration.

by Temujin on Apr 6, 2009 8:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You are lucky you didn’t actually SEE it.

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 10:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What are the chances they beat Calgary? Are there any hockey gods left?

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Wings are killing the Sabres’ hopes right now. 3-0 in the 3rd. Poor Buffalo.

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it ok if I think it’s funny that the Habs have lost Schneider for the year and Markov for 3 weeks?

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1-0 Flames in the second. They are outshooting the Kings 9-1 in the middle frame

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1-1! Wayne Simmonds ties it.

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2-1 Flames. Iginla of course.

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what a shot by Iggy

and kipper made a great save on Simmonds after his goal. Stinky Flames, I hate em

by Temujin on Apr 6, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh man. If we don’t win tomorrow…we won’t catch them

by Sean Zandberg on Apr 6, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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