Canucks Look For 6th Straight Win As Blues Come To Town
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 27, 2010 10:30 AM PST
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| Time | 7:00 PST |
TV | Sportsnet Pacific |
| Season Series | 2-1 Blues |
Last Meeting | 4-3 Canucks (Dec. 31) |
| The Enemy | St. Louis Game Time |
| Blues | Category | Canucks |
| 13th | Conference Position | 4th |
| 6-3-1 | Last 10 | 7-2-1 |
| 2.56 (22nd) | Goals Per Game | 3.23 (3rd) |
| 2.73 (13th) | Goals Against Per Game | 2.40 (5th) |
| .96 (19th) | 5 On 5 GF/GA | 1.38 (2nd) |
| 15.9% (28th) | Power Play | 22.2% (4th) |
| 85% (5th) | Penalty Kill | 81.9% (15th) |
| 28.8 (24th) | Shots Per Game | 29.6 (17th) |
| 30.3 (18th) | Shots Against Per Game | 29 (7th) |
| .531 (26th) | Winning % When Scoring First | .778 (6th) |
| .625 (24th) | Winning % When Leading After 1 | .857 (4th) |
| .667 (30th) | Winning % When Leading After 2 | .958 (2nd) |
| 49.1 (17th) | Faceoffs % | 51.4 (7th) |
| 15.9% (28th) | Least PIM's Per Game | 15.8 (27th) |
| -7 (18th) | + / - | +33 (4th) |
UPDATE (3:00 PST): Thanks to canucklehead666 and jozsef for pointing these items out earlier: The War With CBC is Over. It's "business as usual" say the Canucks. Also, Hordichuk in and Glass out for tonight's game. Glass is a healthy scratch.
More after the jump..
I'm trying a different format, or look for the game previews. I saw the original concept at the Sabres site Die By The Blade a few days ago and was impressed by it. Hope they don't mind me stealing their idea, but I'll continually modify the look of it to give it our own feel. Imitation is the best form of flattery so they say.
So forget the rumors of David Backes being traded to Vancouver in the near future. Blues GM John Davidson said yesterday that he will not move Backes. I cannot remember where I read another article on that, but the author suggested that perhaps Paul Kariya would be available for Vancouver. I say "no thanks." We need size and preferably someone who isn't over the hill, all but done, and a rumored "whiner."
You may remember the last time the Canucks and Blues played each other: St. Louis blew a 3-0 lead and then lost in OT (the video of that is below). Andy Murray was fired 2 days later, and the Canucks were affectionately labeled "coach killers". Under new coach Davis Payne (great name isn't it?), the Blues are 6-4-2. The Canucks are 8-2-1 since that time.
Over their last 5 games the Blues are 2-2-1. In that span:
-Andy McDonald has 2 goals and 2 assists
-David Perron has 2 goals and 2 assists
-Paul Kariya has 2 goals and 2 assists
-TJ Oshie has 1 goal and 3 assists
-Brad Boyes and Alex Steen each have 1 goal and 2 assists
-Keith Tkachuk has one piddly goal.
David Backes has missed a few games with an upper body injury but may be ready to go against the Canucks. Carlo Colaiacovo (unsure) may not be in the lineup tonight.
There is a lot of bad blood between these 2 teams. There is no love from St. Louis because the Canucks swept the Blues in the first round of last year's playoffs. I would expect a solid effort from them tonight as the hate remains strong. St. Lou is also coming off an impressive 2-0 win over the Flames. Ty Conklin was superb in that game and will get the start tonight.
The Canucks will need the continued team defensive effort that they have shown lately, and continued production and magic from the top 2 lines. I saw a little more chemistry between Kyle Wellwood, Pavol Demitra and Steve Bernier last game. They are slowly getting used to each other and may start capitalizing on their chances soon. As far as that fancy play they made last game, where Wellwood passed between his legs to Demo who then shot between his legs and missed, I think that was unnecessary. Save the for the All Star Game. The score was only 3-2 Nucks at that point and it was later in the 3rd. The Sabres almost tied it up after that. Aside from that, hope to see Luongo keep up his excellent play. The Canucks, fueled by the Burrows saga, seem to be trying to get every point possible before they hit the long winding road. That trip begins Saturday against the Leafs.
It looks like Sami Salo is close to returning. He will join the team on the road trip, but I'm not sure he will play tonight. Willie Mitchell will not ready. He is still suffering from a concussion, and that means he is over a week away from returning.
And now... a few videos to get you into tha groove.
Janssen vs Rypien (12/31/2009). Janssen was hearing bells as this fight rang in the New Year:
Highlights from that game:
This never gets old does it?
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That Hi Kelly pic is incredible. I was laughing so hard people at work thought I was having a breakdown.
4-2 Nucks….Kesler FTW!!!
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
5-2 Canucks, Burrows with the GWG.
"Insult is the price of clarity"
His repeated use of this sentence suggests he thinks it’s more pithy, profound and powerful than it actually is. I’m not sure exactly what it means: "I’m being insulted because I was clear"? "I appeared to be insulting Burrows but actually I was just being clear"?
Greek to me. He may as well have said "Turnips are the price of sincerity." Or "Vaseline is the price of getting *****ed."
"narwal"
I'd say a Rypien-Janssen rematch is a lock.
And I love the predictions around here. 12-1 Nucks with Harold Snepsts’ stache scoring a hat trick with the foil on Rypien’s hand getting four assists.
www.stlouisgametime.com
lol
That ‘stache was EPIC, wasn’t it? Puts Carcillo’s molesterstache to shame, that’s for damn sure.
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
I will totally admit to being a Snepsts fan
before he finished his career in St. Louis.
www.stlouisgametime.com
He was a pretty likable guy no matter where he played… solid, tough as nails and a real character…
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
My big Harold experience? He was signing autographs by the boards before a game and my Dad congratulated him on being picked for the All-Star game. Harold said thank you, sir. I think my grin lasted a week.
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
Who did Janssen just destroy in Calgary? Was it Prust or McGratton? Or was it both?
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
by Yankee Canuck on Jan 27, 2010 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
And Prust got the decision last time against Ripper, or at least one of the tilts anyway.
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
by Yankee Canuck on Jan 27, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Neither, really
He held on for dear life against the much taller McG and had a slight edge over Prust.
Seconded
I dig it…
4-2 Canucks
Demitra GWG
I also want to say that much is made about Wellwood being fat, but not nearly enough is said about the tubby bastard that is Keith Tkachuk. He once showed up something like 30 lbs overweight at training camp. I even heard he ate a Swedish draft pick….
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 10:47 AM PST reply actions
He totally showed up out of shape and overweight
In 2005.
He’s still playing at nearly age 40 which might lead you to believe that five-year-old reference might be out of date.
Demitra’s still in the league? Hm. Learn something new every day.
www.stlouisgametime.com
I heard Tkachuk got stuck once trying to walk through the arch? Any truth to that rumor?
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 27, 2010 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
That’s just mean.
Which is why you have been rec’d, with honor!
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
awww come on, just trying to take a lil heat off ol’ pudge. don’t get bent outta shape. :)
Demitra’s recovery from the surgery is slow, but after the Olympics is when we will see whether he has anything left…
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 10:57 AM PST reply actions
No worries.
I’ve been told most Canuck fans are 14 year old girls, so I’ll be nice now.
www.stlouisgametime.com
why would you of all people believe anything Dan Tencer tells you?
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
5-2 Nucks. Sam'son FTW.
The wedding picture reduced me to ugly laughs.
High-larious.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
by eightyseven on Jan 27, 2010 11:03 AM PST via mobile reply actions
this just in...
TC_Carling
It will be business as usual with Canucks/CBC beginning this weekend with HDIC
fresh off twitter from the Canucks PR guy
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 12:00 PM PST reply actions
TC Carling? Is that his real name?
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
Yeah. He is head of the Canucks Media Relations department. Good dude. I met him once in passing in the bowels of GM Place. Seemed like a good dude. You can see him running around like a chicken with his head cut off in the locker room after games on PPV.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 27, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
I’m certainly not questioning his character. His name just sounds like the kind of name numerologists give themselves.
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
Oh yeah I know. I just felt like adding that in. It’s nice to know the people who run the team or help run it are good people. If I was him I would have people call me TCC.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 27, 2010 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
Yup, that’s the real name
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
by Yankee Canuck on Jan 27, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Goddamit GAHHHH, I was literally just about to press send on a 3-0 shutout prediction and you beat me to it…
Oh well, no point changing my mind now. 3-0 Canucks, Edler with the game winner.
by British Canuck on Jan 27, 2010 12:01 PM PST reply actions
So I’m curious…how do we have 322% power play rating? We score so many 5-5 that we just added some in?
that’s a glitch from me. I’ll fix that
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 27, 2010 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
A thought: In a couple places you use different demarcations for the same type of number; for instance power play etc. you use % where as winning percentage after x period you use decimals…it might be a bit more cohesive if you stick to percentages or decimals for all of them. Just a suggestion; it doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things, but I’m always a stickler for context in documents.
Maybe he is just trying to make sure all passing Oilers and Flames fans are too confused to comment?
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 27, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Doubly so.
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
I am getting rec’d like crazy today. Maybe I should focus more on being funny than being an obnoxious prick? Hmmm. This is a life altering decision.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 27, 2010 12:20 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sure, I can manage that…maybe. Asshole. ;)
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 27, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
I thought we already had an obnoxious prick on here.
Just kidding ;)
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
No, Section is wandering over into the light. I need to put some balance in the force!
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 27, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
The 25-year-old Backes seemed to find the trade gossip amusing.
"It’s good to be wanted," he said, smiling. "I haven’t heard directly from management but a few people in the press from St. Louis told me that John Davidson squashed that, but who knows? It’s good to hear that support. Hopefully the people in Vancouver will still like me come Olympic time, too."
The Blues president squashed a deal? I wonder how Pleau, their GM, feels about that? Feeling like your judgment is trusted, Larry?
Something was up at the time, cuz Gillis went to the StL game in Mtl to scout, and the Blues sent their guys to watch the Moose. If StL falls outta playoff contention, maybe we’ll see it revived in the off-season.
The opposite of serious is not funny; the opposite of serious is unserious.
John Davidson
Along with Stan Fischler, one of the most overrated people in US hockey.
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
Davidson squashed the trade gossip. Not a trade.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 27, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe, maybe not. But why did Davidson do this, why not Pleau, the man who’s supposed to be responsible for trades? Still sounds like an override from above.
The opposite of serious is not funny; the opposite of serious is unserious.
JD's the faceman of the franchise.
When there’s an announcement to be made, it’s by him. He is the go-to guy for anything happening “on record” for the media. So, he’s the guy that does it.
Larry Pleau is a solid GM, and is on his way to retirement – his wife is not well (better now). Former Dallas GM Armstrong is the GM-in-waiting, and JD is the Pres/Head of Hockey Operations.
.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com
by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
That makes sense. Altho, I’ve never seen a GM use the president as a regular spokesman before, I could see it happening as you describe. Thx for the explanation.
The opposite of serious is not funny; the opposite of serious is unserious.
JD has 20+ years in the Broadcasting Booth
…and was just inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame as a broadcaster. When the cameras and recorders are turned on, it’s for his face and voice.
No problem.
Oh, and he’s also the author of this book. So, he oughta know what’s up, eh?
.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com
by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
Somewhat related, but...
…how Gillis solves the C. Schneider situation will be one of the defining moments of his GMship so far. It really needs to be resolved, because to have a player like that sitting in the AHL for 3 years doesn’t make much sense to me.
Agreed. And if he plays it right he might be able to get a good young forward in return who is under team control on a reasonable contract. Someone on a 3-4 year deal at 2-3 million but who is worth more. That would be the ideal pick up for me. Maybe someone to play with Raymond and Kesler for years to come?
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 27, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Backes? haha
I honestly don’t know who the player is. Basically, it would be nice to find someone who IS what we all hoped Bernier COULD be.
Agreed. I don’t know who the player is either and I am not in the mood for rosterbation right now. But it would be great to get a young guy under team control rather than an older rental. Although if it gets us a cup I guess the older rental works too. Let’s just hope MG gets it right.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
I still would like to acquire a C that can score, hit and take up space.
Perhaps Sundin is willing to consider another Favrian return?
Don’t get yoata started.
I was thinking about teams that might need a good young goalie. Atlanta comes to mind…maybe Bryan Little to play RW with Kesler and Raymond? Or maybe Foligno out of Ottawa? Not sure though if they are comfortable with their goaltending. Maybe St Louis and Backes does make the most sense.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
Dallas could use a young potential stud goalie soon. But I can’t see them giving up what we want (Neal, Benn, Eriksson, etc.).
Poutine & Meatballs
Depends what they get back if they move Marty though. Maybe they will get back a couple good young players and decide to rebuild a little. Crawford is a good coach to help a team rebuild. Then you could see them maybe move someone like Morrow?
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
Depends on how much of a rebuild they decide to do. If they moved Turco and got back a pick and a good young prospect they might decide to totally retool. Schnieder would be a good goalie to build around. And if you can move Ribiero as well and get good young players? Something for them to consider anyway.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
Turco
Who, realistically, is going to take a shot at him? I honestly have no idea. Most contenders (at this point) have their goaltending situation enough under control (or, conversely) are out of it.
Bizarrely (at least, it’s bizarre to me for some reason), the place that makes the most sense to me is DET. But you know Holland ain’t doing that.
Yeah it might take an injury to someone. What about Montreal? Or Atlanta if they decide to make a push? They are only 1 point out and have a lot of good young D men.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
I think Halak and Price are it for the Habs this year. Can’t see them spending the money to get more than that.
Atlanta makes sense, if they decide to keep Kovy.
I don’t really see Turco as being an upgrade over either of them anyway, especially considering the Habs don’t have to win this year.
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
Jimmy Howard’s been (fairly quietly) killing it for the Wings, hasn’t he?
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
I LMAO’d after I realized what I posted. Good thing I caught it before anyone else. :)
Poutine & Meatballs
Our new aquisition
Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.
by Smoboy41 on Jan 27, 2010 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Your fantasies include Jimmy Howard?
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
what’s worse, mine include ron howard
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve gotta think Hotlanta’s confident in Pavelec going forward.
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
also: that Little figures prominently in their top-six plans going forward, especially with all the potential Russian turnover.
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
maybe we could get Waddell really drunk and bring Evander home somehow…
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 2:12 PM PST up reply actions
That’s WAY less likely than Little. Little will be due a raise soon. Kane won’t.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
Oh I know. Zero chance….if Waddell is sober. ;)
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 2:15 PM PST up reply actions
i would commit various crimes to get E.Kane to Vancouver. I’d ship out Hodge-podge without blinking.
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
goingforwardgoingforwardgoingforwardgoingforwardihavelimitedvocabulary
by Passive Voice on Jan 27, 2010 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
Rich Peverley? Putting up some useful numbers since he joined Atlanta last year, potential 2nd / 3rd line centre?
by British Canuck on Jan 27, 2010 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
Opponent hate mail
Have been making a habit of reading the opponents game preview and its getting clearer clearer that we are becoming an elite team. Its clear because of the sheer amount of hate coming from all of them. The fact that they know so much about us and I for one can’t even begin to think of something intelligent to say about them says it all. Do they still have Tkachuk? How old is he now? 40? 50? Has Janssen’s nose healed? As for the game, 4-0 nucks, Luongo needs to catch up in the shutout race.
The table looks a lot spiffier, keep it forth going I say.
Imagine if we drafted Perron instead of Pat White, he’d fit in nicely with Kesler/Raymond right now…. just saying.
I’m looking to make it 4 of the last 5 games with points:
3-1 Canucks, Burrows GWG.
Poutine & Meatballs
The table looks especially good when our team is in the top ten in basically every category. Hard to believe it’s the PK, normally so strong, which is pretty much the worst of all of our important team numbers.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
by Section 312 on Jan 27, 2010 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
Perron/White
But then we wouldn’t have Blastoff!
Kidding, mostly (I’m sure we could have thrown another non-prospect at the Sharks and taken their salary off their hands). But the draft IS mostly a guessing game (although I do recall not liking the White selection at the time either).
Perron had just come off a very nice rookie year in the Q and White was some no name High School player. Easy decision in my mind.
Oh well…
Poutine & Meatballs
hordichuck in glass out according to tsn
http://tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11009
not sure i like that move unless it’s an injury
ahem...
kurtenblog
Update from Chicago Breaking News, http://bit.ly/cfxOua: “Reached for comment, the Blackhawks confirmed the authenticity of the photos.”
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 1:35 PM PST reply actions
John Madden? Shouldn’t he have been at home in bed enjoying some warm milk?
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
rofl
this story is really bothering some people in chicago apparently
http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2010/1/27/1272947/time-to-get-on-the-soapbox
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
If I may make a recommendation for the game thread...
This image from the YouTube highlights really stuck with me.
Michael McDonald does not approve of Canucks comebacks.
by ShiftySC on Jan 27, 2010 2:02 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
could have sworn that was kenny rogers…
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
The more I look the more I think that is Phillip Seymour Hoffman in about 6 years.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
Random, unrelated question
Since we haven’t discussed CoHo in forever (or at least a week), I just had a random question:
Can we call him up after the Battalion are out of the CHL playoffs? I realize there is a good chance he’s not healthy or ready to play in the primetime, just curious if we COULD.
The Battalion are currently hanging onto the last playoff spot in their conference, and will undoubtedly be done their season by late March, at worst.
Once the season is over he can go to the AHL and we can call him up. Although if he plays a certain number of games then you lose a year off of his rookie contract. But let’s be honest. If he plays a game this season I will be surprised. His back is f*cked up.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Better to die trying to live than live trying not to die."
Yeah, the thought crossed my mind as well… when everyone was coming up with the 3rd line centre ideas. I haven’t been following him but if he hadn’t played any junior games this year, I wonder if he is holding out for a chance at the NHL since he has no games in JR this year…. however, he may have started playing junior this season if his back has healed… I haven’t been following that
Because
we’re also paying 2nd line money to a couple of 3rd line FAILs
Alex Burrows, with 11 goals in his past seven games, was asked if he knew who else has managed that.
He was stumped, but when told it was the Calgary Flames, he roared with laughter.
I see a giant blues fail tonight. 5-2 win for the good guys. Burr. Also, I have decided that I will be picking Burr for the winner every game from now on. At least this way I’m bound to occasionally be right.
by Beantown Canuck on Jan 27, 2010 2:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I could use some Raymond shorties for my keeper league, maybe a couple PP goals.
Agree, Raymond ftw!
by Jesse Taylor on Jan 27, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
Thankyou Raymond for the game, on call!
by Jesse Taylor on Jan 28, 2010 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
I am hoping to actually get my name on the damn list… I totally suck at predictions
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by canucklehead666 on Jan 27, 2010 2:57 PM PST reply actions
Have to say, that pic of Kelly is still making me laugh. She’s a great gal.
"We love them, We mourn for them, Unlucky boys of Red" - Morrissey
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
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I’m going with 3-2 Blues, with, say, Perron scoring the GWG.
I also predict about 4 instances of my yelling at Oshie to stop skating so fast.
Wow
6-1 ?? I didn’t see the note, is Raycroft starting?
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by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
Do you see Jin’s name on the Score Predicting Wizards list on the left sidebar on the main page? haha. There you go
by Sean Zandberg on Jan 27, 2010 5:23 PM PST up reply actions
LOL ya fucker!
It’s sad that you take so much pride in that silly little game.
I only think it’s silly because I fail at score prediction.
Well I, for one
like the way you think. Hee hee
.... formerly "Tim" of StLouisGameTime.com
by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, who invited you anyways?
We should do a commenting swap in the second and third period….
just a thought
or just have both threads open all game, and comment on both…. like i do.
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We did a field trip last year
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by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah ....
How’d that work out for ya?
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by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
Late to the party
But I’ll go with a 4-1 Canucks victory, and give Samuelsson the winner.
by sunshine and lollipops on Jan 27, 2010 3:46 PM PST reply actions
If we're making predictions
4-2 Blues, GWG by Alex Steen.
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by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 4:24 PM PST reply actions
is anyone watching the habs-bolts game. they just had a line brawl, that ended up with all of victor hedman’s gear on the ice.
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Down, girl. ;)
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hahahaha.
his shirt was still on and untorn, so there wasn’t much to see.
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i know!
hedman, edler, a younger ohlund (probably)…..
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by Sean Zandberg on Jan 27, 2010 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
Ohlund’s definitely a Dilf.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
Do I really have to explain? XD
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
Back to the important stuff, ladies. Who did Hedman throw down with? Gionta? Cammalleri? Gomez?
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According to Yahoo
this is how PIMs broke down
Montreal roughing – 2 min 9:51, S. Gomez
Montreal roughing – 2 min 9:51, S. Gomez
Tampa Bay roughing – 2 min 9:51, V. Hedman
Tampa Bay roughing – 2 min 9:51, V. Hedman
Tampa Bay fighting – 5 min 9:51, M. Smaby
Montreal fighting – 5 min 9:51, R. O’Byrne
Montreal misconduct – 10 min 9:51, S. Gomez
Tampa Bay misconduct – 10 min 9:51, V. Hedman
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by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
Jeebus, it WAS Gomez.
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hard to find a score that wasn't taken
i’ll go with 5-1 canucks, o’brien with the winner :P
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LOL
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by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
Except for Ottawa...
We’ve been too good on Canadian ice. 3-0 Blues, McDonald with the winner
Blues FTW!
3-1 Blues, TJ Oshie with the GWG
Like this one?
Against …. who was that again?
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by CrossCheckRaise on Jan 27, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
Man all these blues fans here stinking up the joint…i might have to go bait the flamers at matchsticks and neverwin.
"If the team keeps plaiyng like this, they should not only be considered division winners, but cup contenders"
Flames forum with their current 2-1 lead
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
Sadly
CDC has pretty facepalm moments too.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
wtf?
was that from October?
Alex Burrows, with 11 goals in his past seven games, was asked if he knew who else has managed that.
He was stumped, but when told it was the Calgary Flames, he roared with laughter.
Last night, sadly.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
- Dallas Stars Forum
Nucks
have 4 players on pace for 30 goals, two more on pace for 20.
elflamo has 1 player on pace for 30, 1 on pace for 20…
Alex Burrows, with 11 goals in his past seven games, was asked if he knew who else has managed that.
He was stumped, but when told it was the Calgary Flames, he roared with laughter.
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