Canucks-Hodgson/Sharks Game Thread
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 23, 2009 6:30 PM PDT
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It seems to be all about Cody Hodgson tonight. All eyes will be on him as he faces continual pressure and now gets a spot on the top line and will get power play time. So just to add to that pressure, I will give a brief period-by-period analysis of CoHo's performance. Feel free to hang out and chime in.
Period 3 & OT & Shootout
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
PIM: 0
Assessment: Continual fail. The Canucks came back to win in the shootout. Hodgson was not one of the 3 Nuck players selected in the shootout. He didn't earn it. He was outshined by several players tonight: Grabner, Raymond, Hansen...Great game by Hansen and Raymond. It will be interesting to read the media's take on Hodgson's play tomorrow.
Period 2
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
PIM: 0
Assessment: Hodgson and the team are stinking up the joint tonight. There's no gel there or anywhere. Hodgson is playing with Kesler and Raymond. It isn't translating into anything.
Period 1
Goals: 0
Assists: 0
PIM: 0
Assessment: I think every other Canucks line outshined the top line in Period 1. Hodgson did miss a glorious chance with 1:00 left. Was that him coughing the puck up in his own zone as well? No chemistry with Burrows and Kesler yet.
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just watching luk
Oh yea i see what you are saying Nucks without the puck he is awesome always moving to the right spot or picking up the right man.
Whatever.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
LUUUU!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Yep.
Ain’t got much to watch in the forwards tonight (Hodgson notwithstanding)
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Gah.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Hey!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
It's complaint practice. It's preseason for us too.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
vancitydan though..he’s a real griper!
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 23, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty slow game so far. Too bad Glass missed that pass. Still hoping Hodgson and Grabner make some plays tonight.
Burrows + Canucks = Stanley Cup!
Grabner is outshining Hodgson so far. Who would have thought?
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 23, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Grabner is outshining Hodgson so far. Who would have thought?
i dont think so are you taking just tonight?
Man...I dunno about you all, but I'm ready for the 1st.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
What?
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I just don’t get where you’re coming from with your comments
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 23, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant Opening night...bad communication.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
No…from his moniker, I am assuming kent might be one of our Wash. State fans! (Fucking LOVED that Huskies vs USC game! Go Dogs!)
Had a girlfriend in Kent…sort of like a cool Abbotsford without the smell of cowshit.
I agree…but I sure am enjoying this camp. So many compelling storylines. Be interesting to see how it all shakes out with AV and MG.
vancitydan
Originally from Madison, but living here now, yeah.
I used to follow the NORTH stars when I was younger, but you know the rest…
I think the Dawgs stole all of the Seahawks’ luck, though. More than half of their starters are out.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright, bounce back now...
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
PP!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long And there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Okay, once more...
GO CANUCKS GO!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
There is a distinct lack of sharpness being exhibited by almost every Canuck right now. Luckily the fans are helping them get going….oh wait…they aren’t even making any noise.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, I can only afford to go to 1-2 games...
It couldbe interesting, with Lu and Hodgson, yet…
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Bernier's looking okay, too...
…But I’m wondering how much of that is relative to the rest of the players out there.
Joe Pavelski, UW grad!
Wisconsin, that is.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
This game needs a fight. If you are a tough guy trying to make this team you need to beat some one up right now.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
Can you really judge Hodgson that harshly considering how flat and horrible the whole team has been?
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions
Summoning emotion about this game...
PK? Meh.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
I am going to start commenting on something interesting. I am now watching Gary Unmarried.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
Jay Mohr is killing it right now. Having a very good first act. No clear cut laughs yet but certainly some comedic chances. He will need to start finishing.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Hodgson
Looks like he’s behind in his conditioning and timing, but also like he is playing with very little confidence, thinking too much instead of moving his feet and letting his very good hockey instincts take over. Has the ability, but needs a pep talk.
Am I a geek if I am watching a TV show and see an actress I recognize and then instantly realize it’s Captain Janeway from Star Trek Voyager and I am stoked about it?
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
That was a nice finish controlling a bouncing, rolling puck.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
I've got it!
AV is seeing if they can win playing 10 minutes of hockey, just like som egames in the regular season.
Someone made a good point the other day. I can’t remember where I read it. They said San Jose’s playoff failures were doing a great job masking the Flames recent playoff flops.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah you might be right Dan. It was one of TSN or Sportsnet
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like the Sharks are in playoff form early this year.
by cyxj on Sep 23, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
We are like the mid 90s Chicago Bulls. Just turn it on in the 4th quarter when we have too.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
B team, but...
…Those are the NHLers leading the way. Bernier and Burrows on the assists; Edler on the last goal; Raymond getting the first.
The captain made a couple big saves and everyone else decided to pull up their socks.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Nabokov is welcome to start for Russia in the Olympics as far as I am concerned. We will win gold. Overrated.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
Sweden is big competition too. And they got Lunqvist.
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
True. But all I ever hear about from so called Canadians is how good the Russians are and how much more individual skill they have. How we won’t be able to compete with them. blah blah blah
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I always thought the Swedes were part of the Top 2 as well. They have better overall talent than the Russians, IMO.
Swedes are strong in every position. Top to bottom of the lineup. Russia is weak on the back-end and in net, but they are tops when it comes to forwards.
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweden may be more rounded than Russia but the elite level skill of the Russians makes me think only one country has the players to stop them. No one else has Richards, Morrow, Doan type checking line players than can score too.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Phalson in the same league as Brad Richards or Shane Doan? Not in a million years.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Are either of those guys in the same league as Zetterberg?
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant Mike Richards and in my opinion Richards is but most might not agree with me. Plus there is Cory Perry as well. We have the best shut down checking type guys who can play offense as well. Plus the top end Getzlaf, Crosby, Iginla type guys.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the Russians are the second best team in the world. I just think Canada is the best. More well rounder players. Kovalchuk, Ovechkin, Malkin, Semin, Kovalev, etc etc the Russians have all kinds of talent.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Lidstrom-Ohlund-Lundqvist-Backstrom-Backstrom-Sedin-Sedin-Zetterberg-Alfredsson etc etc… Swedes are more rounded than the Russians.
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
forsberg will be there… mark my word
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The only Olympic hockey tourny that Forsberg makes is the paralympics.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Mario Bliznak sounds like a good soccer player name. Or a guy who started a tire company.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
According to the stats sheet, only two Canucks right now are minus players tonight:
Hodgson and Lukowich. The kid hasn’t quite got it yet.
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
This is like Italian basketball, they play 1/2 pace until the last 5 minutes.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
dammit. the old ridiculously old d-man on the point during the powerplay trick. we have to try that soon.
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Won't be long...
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The Canucks were like a cheap prostitute tonight. Went through the motions for the first 50 minutes and then went for the big finish in the last ten. Just couldn’t quite finish it off though.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
It can be!! Depends where you find them.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
LUUUU!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
AGAIN!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Note to San Jose:
Trade Jed Ortmeyer to Nashville, already! You know that’s where such a name belongs!
pp!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Oh god, not the zombie song.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
argh
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Whatever.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Hard to figure, innit?
Lu but the skaters…hmm.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
by kentcheesehead on Sep 23, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Merde.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Edler?
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
EDLER!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Let's go Ray
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
YEAH!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
Sick spin.
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
lululululululuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
Let me be the first to say we are going to 82-0 this year.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t know if being a Canuck fan would be the same if we actually won the Cup. But then again I am a Cubs fan.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Now you guys are just being ridiculous :)
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria...Canucks win back to back shootouts!
There ain't no turning back when our train is off its track, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash (watch it crash)
And there ain't no right and wrong when we know it won't be long, and there's nothing we can do but watch it crash
-Tomas Kalnoky/Streetlight Manifesto, Watch It Crash
yeah i feel bad about the cuts we’re going to have to make. some deserving boys will not be on this team.
by Beantown Canuck on Sep 23, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
idunno told me to post this
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
Sure!
A) We won
B) His photoshop guy has something coming out of his ass while mine is god on a building.
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 23, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck dude...that first one took me over an hour to make
I had it saved from before. Those bastards will pay though, mark my words!
by Sean Zandberg on Sep 23, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Murph is great by the way. Good Abbotsford kid.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
Borderline for sure. I would rather see tem allowed since you want goals and excitement in the shootout.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
well definitely for my team but really for any team.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Speak for yourself
Not a fan of the shootout deciding real games. But I’m a Luddite, so what can I say?
I would be interested to know how many team would have been affected by the shootout in terms of making the playoffs or not shootout versus tie.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I would like to see some stats on that.
I really don’t might a W-L-T point system because I feel that only 2 points should ever be doled out in a game.
I think you should get 3 for a win so that teams go for wins late in games.
by Section 312 on Sep 23, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
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