Canucks-Blackhawks Game 4 Preview
by Sean Zandberg on May 7, 2009 1:00 AM PDT
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PrintGAME TIME: 5:00 PST
TV: CBC
THE ENEMY: SECOND CITY HOCKEY
A great pre game "pep talk" posted by GoodKeith in the FanPost section.
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There was so much tension mounting for Canucks fans prior to Game 3 yet the team prevailed, going back to it's Alain Vigneault roots to shut down Chicago. That was big. That gave back the Canucks' home ice advantage in this series. Now there is a newfound tension. Can the Canucks possibly take both games in Chicago and go up 3-1 in the series with the opportunity to close these guys out on home ice?
With this Canucks team, anything is possible. They continually show resiliency even when many count them out.
I'm not making any predictions. I don't know what is going to happen tonight. But I do know what's happening in this series.
-Patrick Kane has 3 goals and 1 assists.
-Duncan Keith has 4 assists.
-Captain Toews has 1 measily assist.
-Alex Edler has 1 goal and 4 assists
-Mats Sundin has 3 assists
-Hank Sedin has 3 goals and 1 assist
-Dank Sedin has 3 assists
-The Canucks have been outshot in every game of this series, and I believe in 6 of the 7 playoff games they've played.
-Roberto Luongo has a much better goals against average than Nikolai Khabibulin in the playoffs.
-The same applies with his save percentage.
-The Canucks have scored 5 power play goals in this series. The Squawks 3.
The Canucks will need the same effort they put forth in Game 3 to win Game 4. They took the fans right out of it early last game. That kind of trapping hockey makes Luongo look good, as he doesn't have to make many miraculous saves. I like it like that because has been anything but god-like in this series.
The status of Sami Salo remains a game time decision at this point. Sami has a comedic side to him. From Pierre Lebrun at ESPN:
When pressed by a Chicago reporter to reveal the nature of his injury, whether it was a groin or an ankle or a knee, Salo didn't miss a beat.
"Maybe it's just a burning sensation when you pee. You never know," Salo said as the scrum exploded into laughter.
Tip to Second City Hockey for finding that. Damned funny. At least your sense of humor isn't injured, Sami!
No Demitra, no problem. Play that kind of game again, Mason Raymond!
Go Canucks! Shut these guys down!
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We should NOT be friends
with the hawks…..but ok,when we move on i will behave and not get myself banned
Nucks 5 and wimpy hawks 2
and if any of you wimps from hawks site are here…….wtf you ban me for?
Why the stupid? Hockey fans are hockey fans, no matter what jersey they put on or who they cheer for. The reasons for liking a team or another are completely and utterly arbitrary, it’s like disliking someone for liking natto or sushi or steaks or something. Dumb.
Talking smack (with good repartee and wit) for fun is one thing, trolling is another. If you can’t tell the difference be kind and unplug your keyboard until you figure it out.
by rsm on May 7, 2009 7:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am NOT a troll
I simply gave my thoughts and i was banned……hawks fans KNOW they are doomed and cant take it
Christ..
You are one dumb fuck, eh? You were originally banned with your other screenname because you were a sexist/stalking troll.
You were WARNED with this screenname because you’re the same person and continued the trolling, though with minimal sexism, I applaud you for that.
However, come back and post one more troll-like comment on my site and you will be banned.
Holy shit!
I’m a Canuck fan and even I can’t take it. I’ve read the garbage over there, and I can’t believe the restraint they’ve shown.
That was my brother DAMIT lol
and hey ‘kesrows’ why are you on hawks side?…….and dont give me that garbage about fair play…….tell that to a canuck who risks pain for rest of life to beat these guys
I’m not even convinced you’re not just some Flames fan, packing some retarded grudge into the next series.
sigh
Unplug your keyboard, read a book (I can recommend the book “Night Work – the Sawchuck Poems”. When the game starts, plug in your keyboard and hang out.
by rsm on May 7, 2009 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
There is a good review by Joe Pelletier (Greatest Hockey Legends) on his book site if you want more details. My dad really loved it (I haven’t read the whole thing).
by rsm on May 7, 2009 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Back to your regularly scheduled programming
If the Hawks score first it might be tough, if the Canucks the first goal or anything remotely like the last couple of games (2-3 goal leads) the Hawks can probably pack their bags.
It’ll be damn interesting for sure.
Fortunately we haven’t seen a Hawks first goal yet. We’ve managed to have great starts every game. Once again the first 10 minutes, especially in their barn, will be key.
Not a real groundbreaking statement, but there it is.
Yepp, nothing groundbreaking, but I don’t think the Canucks really are in that kind of frame. Damn… we’re all starting to sound like AV press confrences >_<
by rsm on May 7, 2009 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha
Too true. Iwas thinkin something along that line when I was deciding whether or not to even bother hitting enter and dazzling you with my profound insight.
AV’s new media technique..the mind trap.
Hehe. It’s funny. The 1040 has a pregame interview with AV before every game. They sound about the same every time. Over time you can tell that there are some amusing themes bubbling below the surface that make them worth listening to though.
by rsm on May 7, 2009 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
ok.....
i gotta sleep and get ready……..hey second city,im gonna try and sneak in again……catch me if you can
Every once in a while I can almost sympathize with the arguments for eugenics…
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
At the very least we can take a stand against inbreeding.
Fuck me. I could have a more intelligent conversation with a toaster.
I’ve always sympathized with the argument, I just can’t morally justify it. However, internet eugenics works fine… where is my ignore button.
by rsm on May 7, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Good, If this was my site. I wouldnt put up with that crap for a second. Its pointless and a waste to everyone, when we have to wade through that kind of crap.
@Nuckels.. I was patient until I saw him ruining my preview thread.
I’ve had a pleasant experience with the Hawks fans so far (probably because I really don’t hate the Hawks team/organization and never have.)
by Sean Zandberg on May 7, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice interview on 1040
Cool interview with Ryan Johnson on the morning show on the 1040. He’s a nice articulate guy.
I never catch that show, as I’m usually sleeping… way past my bedtime (too many deadlines before the game starts at 9am).
Johnson is great. Always candid and usually stays away from the cliche responses. For someone who plays like he’s a few sandwiches short of a picnic, he is a really intelligent guy.
Speaking of bed, I’m between nightsihifts and should get myself to sleep. Be back before game time to enlighten everyone with more of my inanity (is that a word?…screw it…it is now).
Inanity is definitely a word.
I really should get back to proofreading cosmetics product press releases… some days my job bores me and makes me laugh.
by rsm on May 7, 2009 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
If anyone has any recommendations for the game thread song o’ choice, speak now.
(And SCH fans don’t get a choice…no offense. It reminds me a few years ago when David Wright on the Mets needed an entrance song so the NY Daily News ran a contest where you could recommend a song. Yankees fans flooded the piece by recommending “It’s Raining Men” and eventually the contest got yanked entirely. Hence, no Chicago votes)
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
That's hilarious!
So “What would Brian Boitano Do” is out of the question?
If I can't be a good example, I'll just be a horrible warning
Sort of. But still a great song. South Park references are always encouraged!
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by Yankee Canuck on May 7, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Metallica – Seek and Destroy, possibly fitting after one chicago players comments about putting tarkets on our defencemen. Maybe we can do a little seek and destroy of our own. :)
Burrows + Canucks = Stanley Cup!
On the way home I was thinking "Broken Beat and Scarred of Metallica’s Death Magnetic album.
by Sean Zandberg on May 7, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
First Post
Hello everyone,
So I’ve been following this site and the posts here pretty much since the playoffs started and decided to get in on the action. Love the small community here and the game previews/reviews.
Looking forward to the game tonight, and I of course predict a win!
Burrows + Canucks = Stanley Cup!
Welcome aboard, glad to have ya join the ranks.
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by Yankee Canuck on May 7, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Who drops the puck tonight?
I’ve heard rumors there are a few people who were asked to do so ceremonially:
Barack Obama, Mike Ditka, William Perry, Mike Singletary, The 2006 White Sox team, Dan Aykroyd and John Goodman, The Dude that modeled the Blackhawks logo, a Harry Caray impersonator, the Chicago Fire (who?), a dude dressed up like a hot dog, Wayne and Garth from Wayne’s World, Stan Mikita, Devin Hester, Jay Cutler and Michael Jordan.
I wonder if the Blackhawks intend to do 33 pre-game ceremonial puck drops to get the crowd into it. That’s really my only fear: What if the Canucks go down early in the game? Can they turn the momentum around, something they haven’t really done much in these playoffs?
6.25 hours until game time, I might have to catch up on my reading, or something.
—GoodKeith
"What is Jumanji?" --Jason Owens
At least we know that Mike Myers would try to cause a Palin incident with Khabibulin as any good Canadian should.
That'd be the first relevant thing he's done in years
"What is Jumanji?" --Jason Owens
2 things:
They’d probably want the 2005 World Champion Sox, not the 2006 miss-the-playoffs Sox (though the two teams were barely different).
Chicago Fire = Major League Soccer team. So yes, who?
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
Yikes
There goes my MLB Baseball knowledge card… At least the joke is still somewhat funny, maybe.
"What is Jumanji?" --Jason Owens
I just read this as a complaint that Chicago has tons of famous people from or associated with our wonderful city. While Vancouver has… umm… wait.. there’s… uhh…
let me get back to you
…Troy Brouwer, Andrew Ladd, Brent Seabrook…
But I agree, they all suck ass.
;)
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by Yankee Canuck on May 7, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m telling Seabrook what you said. When you see him crying, you can only fault yourself.
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by Yankee Canuck on May 7, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Complaint?
Don’t know where you got the complaint idea from.
Hmm… famous people from Vancouver?
A couple of actors (of varying quality) – Boris Karloff!
A couple of (really good) authors – William Gibson!
A couple of musicians – Bryan Adams (Aaiiiii… eeep!) and a whole bunch of HK/Cantonese stuff I haven’t listened to since I stopped hanging out with the Chinese girls on campus.
A couple of sports guys – heard rumors of this guy in Colorado and some dude in Nashville
Not a bad stash for a city of around 1.8mill.
Ok I’ll admit: I had no idea Bryan Adams was from Vancouver.
Another South Park reference: “Now, now, the Canadian Government has apologized for Bryan Adams on several occasions.”
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by Yankee Canuck on May 7, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Procrastinating
I’m only posting this much because I’m slacking off from my work… at 430am
Seth Rogen. Bryan Adams. Sarah McLauchlan. Diana Krall. Ryan Reynolds. Pamela Anderson. Michael Buble. Michael J. Fox. Steve Nash. Larry Walker. Justin Morneau. A boatload of better hockey players than ever came from Chicago. Jason Priestly. The hot chick from Lost. The hot chick from How I Met Your Mother. The hot chick from Scrubs. 
by Beantown Canuck on May 7, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Nelly Furtado is from Victoria…..oh god…
by Sean Zandberg on May 7, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure what to predict for tonight. The Hawks have there backs to the wall, and after there no-show on Tuesday, I would expect a crazy effort from them. On that note, if we could get the first one, silence the crowd and plug up the middle again, it might completely demoralize them.
In the end, Van has played in some huge games this year, and pretty much delivered in them all. So I will go out and predict a tight nailbiter, with a 3-2 final.
Havin no Sami in the lineup will hurt more tonight than last game. Last game the Nucks had to avenge there terrible game 2, this time they don’t have that same motivation.
Anyways, i’m just stoked for another great game.
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