Canucks-Islanders Preseason Game 1 Open Thread
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 1:53 PM PDT
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GAME TIME: 7:30 PST
TV: Sportsnet, NHL.com, MSG, and streamed live at Canucks.com
UPDATE: 2:41 PM: Pelletier has lots of photos of the Canucks arriving in Terrace, the autograph hounds, and team practice photos up on his site. Geez, Woody, crack a smile. He looks like someone insulted his mother.
UPDATE 1:52 PM: Rejoice! Rick Rypien is saying he's 100% mentally and physically.
UPDATE: 11:02 AM: The official Canucks roster for tonight is:
Goalies: Andrew Raycroft and Corey Schneider.
Defensemen:: Kevin Bieksa, Willie Mitchell, Aaron Rome, Brad Lukowich, Nolan Baumgartner, Yann Sauve, Shane O'Brien and Evan Oberg.
Forwards: Dave Scatchard, Ronald Petrovicky, Jannik Hansen, Rick Rypien, Michael Grabner, Kyle Wellwood, Alexandre Bolduc, Eric Walsky, Guillaume Desbiens, Mario Bliznak, Pierre-Cedric Labrie and Sergei Shirokov.
Tip to Brian Compton who is blogging the event at NHL.com.
UPDATE: 10:45 AM: The Canucks' plane circled the Terrace airport for a while and couldn't land because of the heavy fog. They have officially landed though. No Luongo. We knew that already. Tip to Joe Pelletier, who's texting me these updates.
Also, a few Canucks were on stage at the Canadian Country Music Awards at GM Place last night. The Province has that picture as well as an article on the Sedins calling Samuelsson a dirty player. Samuelsson may get top line duty after all. Not 100% yet. Is he the next Anson Carter? I'm still stuck on giving Burrows a shot there, but he may be moving to line 2.
UPDATE: 8:20 AM: Great article on Mark Parrish at the Province today. He was "giddy" when the Canucks came calling, but is a roster spot possible for this guy?
UPDATE: 12:43 AM: Grandpa (I mean Mathieu Schneider's) first blog at CDC. Know how to use a keyboard, Matt? No way in hell Schneider or Hodgson play as both are recovering from shoulder injuries/surgeries. I'm anticipating seeing Sergei Shirokov play perhaps with Wellwood.
-Yes Mitchell, the fishing is prime up here in Northern BC. Now, don't suck! Wellwood: Get an atlas and get to know your BC geography!
-Tick tock. Tick tock goes the Sundin clock. No word from Mats as training camp has begun. Mike Gillis gave "Sudden" a TC deadline and that has passed. Is it all but over for Sundin, or would Gillis backtrack and let him return at a later date?
Come and hang out here all day (and night) for the Canucks' first preseason game in Terrace, BC.
So it begins. There is so much to be settled with the Canucks' roster from the goaltending out. That is what preseason is for. Hat tip to Missy for providing the veteran Canucks roster for tonight's game:
Offense: Sergei Shirokov, Mario Bliznak, Robert Petrovicky, Michael Grabner, Kyle Wellwood, Guillam Desbiens, Rick Rypien
Defense:Willie Mitchell, Kevin Bieksa, Brad Lukowich, Nolan Baumgartner, Michael Funk, Lawrence Nycholat, Evan Oberg, Shane O’Brien
Goaltending: Andrew Raycroft and Cory Schneider (No Luongo=no surprise. The Canucks need a long and hard look at who warms the bench during Lou's games played.)
Tip to Joe Pelletier for finding the basic Islanders' lineup:
Forwards: Jon Sim, Tim Jackman, Jeff Tambellini, Nate Thompson, Blake Comeau, Josh Bailey, Sean Bentivoglio, Matt Moulson, Greg Moore, Greg Mauldin, Trevor Smith, Jeremy Reich.
Defenseman: Andy Sutton, Jack Hillen, Mark Flood, Andrew MacDonald, Dustin Kohn, Freddy Meyer
Goalies- Scott Munroe, Nathan Lawson
Right, not the biggest names for game 1 in a Hockeyville town, but it's preseason.
We'll keep you updated all day with further roster updates and news as the day goes along.
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hmm, Mitchell and Bieksa, but no Erhoff? And that’ll be interesting to see, 3 forward lines and 4 defensive pairings.
by thelastjohnny on Sep 14, 2009 2:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no, it’s called the vets roster, the rest of the roster will be revealed at some point today.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure why it was called that, it’s just a few names the media threw out there yesterday.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh okay, I see we have the full roster up now, anyway.
by thelastjohnny on Sep 14, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really looking forward to seeing Shirokov play, and curious (like a car accident) about Raycroft.
Burrows + Canucks = Stanley Cup!
by SpeakUp on Sep 14, 2009 8:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At last I get a chance to see Shirokov and Grabner and what they can do. Kinda looks like Wellwood’s job is to be the known skill fw whose presence lets the coaches see what the younger skill guys can do with such a linemate.
by casual on Sep 14, 2009 10:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Nucks!!
Fkn rights, first game of the year. Kick their ass Nuckles. I am wondering what coach V will do for the lines? Crazy guy is always messin around.
by kobracom on Sep 14, 2009 10:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
-wow, you guys must have been bored last night, putting the thread up so early.
-that comment from wellwood about not knowing where terrace was made my morning
-i can’t wait for the game :)
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, with all the Hockeyville hoopla going on, I figured I should just make one big post, plus there’s content below that I don’t want to bury too far down the page.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t Terrace a suburb of Kitimat?
I've seen enough to know that I've seen too much.
by Smoboy41 on Sep 14, 2009 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope. 2 separate towns completely.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrace is bigger than Kitimat and is 60 km away.
by T.Haynes on Sep 14, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, folks. Feeble attempt at humour.
I've seen enough to know that I've seen too much.
by Smoboy41 on Sep 14, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
news from VanCanucks on twitter:
hodgson, demitra and mathieu schneider all skated today with group C back in vancouver.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Coach Alain Vigneault will experiment with line combinations with four games in the next six days.
by yoata on Sep 14, 2009 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I went to watch the local Junior B team’s try-outs over the weekend and now the Canucks on TV. F*ck me I love hockey season. I do wish I could still go to games at GM place but living up in Fort St John makes it pretty hard. Only 5 more hours til the puck drops.
Terrace is better known as the town you have to drive through to get to Prince Rupert.
by Section 312 on Sep 14, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To be honest I’m not a fan of any town past my hometown of Smithers (Terrace, Kitimat or Rupert.) But I used to hang out in Terrace quite a bit at one point in my life. Good times were had by all!
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Head East, Young Man...
The motorcycle riding around Nelson is AWESOME! Friendly riders, too; even the Harleys.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Johnny Cash said it best when he sang: “I’ve been everywhere, man!”
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone wanna predict a score for tonight? I say 5-2 Canucks.
I get this feeling that Wellwood is going to lead the team in preseason scoring this year.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
6-3 Canucks.
Tough call since it’s such a hodge-podge of a lineup, but “hometown” advantage to the Canucks. [5-2 is probably more likely, but you beat us to it!]
1st star: Shirokov
2nd star: An islander
3rd star: Schneider
by casual on Sep 14, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-2 Islanders
…and Bieksa takes a dive in the sixth!
Just popping in. For a preseason game that’s actually televised, I’m fairly disappointed in the Isles lineup, as there aren’t even any big prospects who I’m burning to see. A lot of journeymen and AHL signees. But … yeah, preseason.
Seeing the small arena alive should be really cool though!
Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.
by Dominik on Sep 14, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-1 Nuckers. Couple of goals on the PP and Bieksa will get on the scoreboard. How’s that for a prediction?
by Section 312 on Sep 14, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s not the nucks vs. the islanders, it’s the whossits vs. the whothey. Go whossits!
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 14, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kyle Wellwood would beg to differ. He’d say: “It’s MISTER Whossits to you, dick!”
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then he’d eat a donut. :)
Burrows + Canucks = Stanley Cup!
by SpeakUp on Sep 14, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a grim lookin' boy.
Wellington’s got his game face on from Day 1, and I like it.
I really think the rush he got from being banged up in last year’s playoffs, and being relied upon for his defence as much as for him scoring, has changed the player. Definitely one of the two candidates (with Bernier) for “Most Improved Canuck”.
5-2 Good Guys.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-2. That’s mine. You can’t have it. Get your own prediction! Pfft!
Oh yeah, I love the Waifwood. Always have. So much potential sitting right there.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
can someone check on this please?
although our roster reports are saying that Mitchell is playing tonight, NHL.com is saying that he only came up for the festivities and won’t be in the game.
???
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense. Good on Willie for showing up at least. Well add in Yann Sauve or Even Oberg….
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game time soon.
And I have SportsNet Pacific now, no online streaming for me!!
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
computer to my left, math homework to my right, dinner on my lap, blanket behind me, and tv set to rogers sportsnet. yeah, i’m ready for this.
btw, does anyone know how long an inning usually ends up being? the toronto bluejays game that’s taking up sportsnet is at the top of the ninth.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
correction, just got to the bottom of the ninth.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of the Rangers...
Watching “Junk Raiders” until then. A team recycles old toss-aways and tries to build something of value in one month.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i heard of that show. sounds kinda fun.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hurray, the ball game’s over! now on to the hockey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that girl on sportsnet connected just blew it.
she just had to hesitate and check her paper to see who the islanders were playing tonight.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ooh, hockeyville coverage just started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“Regional Blackouts in Effect”
DAMN YOU, SPORTSNET!!
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh that sucks!!!!
check out canucks.com, they said they’d have live streaming there.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, maybe I’ll get NHL Center Ice or Network when the season starts up.
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you have dig. cable or satellite, the NHL Centre Ice channels might be showing the preseason games for free, even if you’re not signed up for Sportsnet….that’s how I’m watching in Alberta right now.
by Shabbadoo on Sep 14, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The stupid! It burns!
Why the Sam Hill is there a blackout? Are they going to sell more tickets?
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I must have missed hockey...
…I even missed Garrett. (sniff, sniff) It’s… beautiful!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they’re coming on the ice!!!
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i saw wellwood, o’brien, and rypien already.
rypien has an A on his jersey tonight….
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting...
Any more trade conjectures, anyone? Who’s got the C?
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canucks, blackout, listening to team 1040 online...
same ole same ole.
by kentcheesehead on Sep 14, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Canucks.com feed isn’t working either, blast!!
I hate being in Ontario.
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
as I said above, but to repeat in case it gets missed….
If you have dig. cable or satellite, the NHL Centre Ice channels might be showing the preseason games for free, even if you’re not signed up for Sportsnet….that’s how I’m watching in Alberta right now.
by Shabbadoo on Sep 14, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, we stepping over to Lighthouse for the second?
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they’re just presenting stuff to the Terrace Hockeyville organizing commitee right now.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that short guy Bob is nicknamed Big Bob. He almost ripped me off on a Messier jersey once :)
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
national anthems time. the young 5th grader they mentioned on NHL.com is singing.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Found a feed: http://atdhe.net/index.html#
fistpump
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
holy smokes that girl can sing!!!!!!!!!
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
she must be so nervous right now, though.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrace is full of musical talents.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm confused. On 1040, they just called a goal.
by kentcheesehead on Sep 14, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, Don Cherry just scored with the local bar dancer
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, yeah. It was a PP goal by maybe Shirokov.
Seriously confused.
by kentcheesehead on Sep 14, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just saw gordon campbell in the stands….i don’t like him.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wellwood took the ceremonial faceoff
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Against Sutton. That’s what, a 9 inch difference?
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
raycroft is starting in net
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good evening hockey fans. Strange that this obsession which is the Nucks season is startin again.
by Nuckels on Sep 14, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, that’s a different view of the ice
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ripper!
Knocks down two trying to check him, draws the penalty.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Either I'm insane or the TV is about 5 minutes behind the radio.
If I’m sane, the Canucks will score on this.
by kentcheesehead on Sep 14, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
interesting, i’ll check out team1040. i have the tv
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, you’re right, team1040 went for a break with 11 minutes left in the period while the tv was at 17 minutes left.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I think its safe to blow this year off as a development year. Obviously the lads don’t have it.
by Nuckels on Sep 14, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup, TV must be well behind the radio.
by Shabbadoo on Sep 14, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are all the games in HD this year. What a ripoff if this game is and the real ones arent.
by Nuckels on Sep 14, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just in case anybody has Bell Express Vu in Canada, the Centre Ice Channels…(433 tonight I believe) is showing this game for free if you’re not in BC and the game is blacked out on Sportsnet Pacific.
by Shabbadoo on Sep 14, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good info to disseminate. Spread the wisdom of the Canucks!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great shift by Shirokov…until the penalty
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Raycroft looking good so far… never thought I’d say that.
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Islanders have to shoot high on Rayzor. He goes down a lot.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ronald Petrovicky lives in PG? Didn’t know that
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool!
Petrovicky lives in Prince George? I did not know that! Play him lots, guys!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oy!
Get yer own brain waves! You aready stole my score prediction!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I read that in an interview somewhere…
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bliznak is having a hard time out there
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
failed hit attempt by hansen…
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lukowich just got two islanders in one move!
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No fail by Lukowich tho! took out 2 guys!
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two Islanders down
Looked good to me! ’Course, I got a man-crush on Hansen…
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, chnge your mancrush! haha
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never!
The Great Dane will outlast your young Raymond!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great shift by Hansen there! He was skating circles around those guys
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or does Wellwood look like he got faster (as a result of being lighter)?
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He does, doesn’t he? Certainly a lot more stamina
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad.
Not good, but I’ll take it! Hockey is BACK, baby!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So maybe Shirokov will win the Canucks preseason scoring
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they just showed an ad for NHL10 by EASports.
there was a nice (animated) hit by hordichuck.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna be picking that up tomorrow.
Loved the demo. Be a Pro mode looks wicked.
My only gripe is the punk on the cover.
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no, not gordon campbell!
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at least they kept to the subject of hockey…
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gives us lots of time to talk amongst ourselves, then.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BEST PREMIER EVER!!!! if you live in hell!!!
by Nuckels on Sep 14, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha amen to that! i don’t like what he’s done.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He supports the rich and ignores the poor. What’s there to like if you’re not wealthy?
by Bobby Canuck on Sep 15, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going light on the politics here… No need to derail the topic when something far more important is going on!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That’s one place the ’Nucks need a lot of work this season: special teams.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a bunch of prospects running it though…
I’m sure Schneider and Ehrhoff can help correct last year’s PP woes.
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ave no fear on that account: it’s going to be Vancouver’s biggest improvement. Not so sure about the PK, though.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petro!
If he can’t get on the score sheet…
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey…welcome to the new season…been working too much today.
Howz Chubby look?
by GZ Expat on Sep 14, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over at Lighthouse chatting with Dominik for the second.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Grabner not done much yet in my eyes… thoughts?
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 14, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
I’ve only liked Shiro, Wellwood, and Sauve so far.
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
schneider now out.
switch was pre-ordained.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Raycroft actually looked pretty good out there. That goal was a nearly impossible save.
I’d be alright with him being back up to Luongo this year. You think about his career.. he lost his confidence playing behind an abysmal Toronto defence, then went to Colorado where it wasn’t really a whole lot better. He’s obviously still got the ability, and I think in midseason form he’d be quicker getting across the net and better rebound control. That would free Gillis up to use Schneider (and Salo?) as trade bait because really.. is there any way he should be a back up or minor leaguer after what he did in Manitoba last year?
by Shane W on Sep 14, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackouts and regional broadcast rights
First of all, huge thank you to fistpump for posting that link!!! I noticed a few people showing some confusion about the blackout. I’ve dealt with this nonsense before (lived 7+ years in Toronto) and have a decent handle on this issue, so I thought I’d chip in if anyone is still confused.
Basically Sportsnet is only licensed to broadcast Canucks games in BC. So if you have digital cable/satellite and get Sportsnet Pacific, they will blackout the games on SNP if you are outside BC. If you purchase the NHL Centre Ice package, you will get the games on the Centre Ice channel, but SNP will still be blacked out if you try to access it during the game broadcast.
So, unlike say NFL blackouts, the issue is not about ticket sales. On the contrary, the people getting blacked out are the people who could not possibly be at the game. I think the main issues are regional broadcast rights and league revenue from the NHL Centre Ice package. I was really hoping that this wouldn’t apply to preseason (I haven’t ordered Centre Ice for this season yet) but apparently it does.
by nucksandpucks on Sep 14, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As I wrote this comment the online feed dropped. Unfortunately CDC streaming is also blacked out. Team 1040 it is!
by nucksandpucks on Sep 14, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would you say won that one?
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 14, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I would call it a draw, or Reich barely won it.
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going "Tie"
The kid came back well, and anyone standing after those hits deserves at least that.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quite the shot by the Isles’ goalie… Right up the middle, but it got out.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Been noticing Lawson and Sim this period.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Is that our third line? Shirokov, Hansen, Wellwood.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My feed died before the goal. Was it a nice one?
by cyxj on Sep 14, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick hands, and good focus on the puck. Got to like players who aren’t afraid to shoot!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking...
…My prediction for the score just might be a touch off…
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, Ripper?
Can you even reach Sutton’s jersey?
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he actually won that fight! that was surprising.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
h/t Oberg
He’s been acquitting himself quite well this game.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF??!! they went to commercial during the middle of play!!
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They do this during the season, I’m gonna go through a few televisions…
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Work shoddy enough to make a Canucks PPV proud.
by Shabbadoo on Sep 14, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*Tosses pencil*
“Well, that’s the S-Pac for you!”
(Gets fired)
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Close!
And I like the first look I got of Oberg and Shirokov.
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1st star Shirokov
no surprise there.
GO CANUCKS GO!
by missy on Sep 14, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t think we missed too much on that. Pretty bush though. Stars were Shirokov-Sims-Lukowich.
I can agree with that. I thought him and Obrien were the best D’men, though Oberg was good too.
The Canucks forwards had their moments. But Walsky, Petrovisky, and of course Hansen and Ripper, and Wellwood.
But the Man of the Match, to steal from the English, was Shirokov.
Nice hands eh?
vancitydan
by vancitydan on Sep 14, 2009 10:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I won't say we're eager, but...
200 comments for a pre-season game?
This place is gonna get busy in another month!
by Thursday on Sep 14, 2009 10:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ripper.
Fck there he goes after another giant. Rypien is a fkn pitbull, with very “piston like punches” hahaha I missed hockey so much. Thanks Rick you made my month!
by kobracom on Sep 14, 2009 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not bad for a first exhibition game. Noticed Shirokov, Desbiens, Rome and Rypien. Hope the Terrace fans enjoyed themselves. How are they going to watch River Kings v. Steelheads after this?
I've seen enough to know that I've seen too much.
by Smoboy41 on Sep 14, 2009 11:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With pleasure and appreciation, and possibly wishful anticipation.
by Thursday on Sep 15, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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