Monday Morning Coffee- Danger! Danger!
by Kent Basky on Mar 22, 2010 9:07 AM PDT
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10 games to go and the Canucks find themselves facing a couple very dangerous opponents back to back. No, not the Sharks and Coyotes. Yes the real danger lies in the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks. Fear the bottom feeders, children... FEAR THEM!!!!! Ahem. Anyways, The Canucks will do well to throw everything they have at these teams, as both of them have been sniping teams ahead of them in the standings. More after the jump...
We could sit here and over examine Saturday night's loss until we're blue in the face, but what's the point. Don't sit on leads, dumb bounces, composite sticks suck ass. What else is there to say? Move on. The Edmonton Oilers have been out of the playoff race since um, August, yet they found a way to make things interesting. Forget the shootout win against Detroit, how about the 5-1 embarrassment they laid on the San Jose Sharks last night? Anyone who thought this was a little hiccup for San Jose is kidding themselves. This team is in full on fail mode right now. Some are pushing the idea that the Sharks and Blackhawks are both trying to avoid a first round match up against Detroit.
It's an interesting theory, though I would think no team would tank at the top of the standings, especially with the opportunity to have home ice for 3 rounds of the playoffs. I realize that a healthy Red Wings team is a dangerous one, 8th place or not. But they have a rookie goaltender, and Chris Osgood has been brutal this year. It could very well be much ado about nothing, as we all know that anything can happen in the playoffs.
So if you buy that those teams might be deliberately losing games to avoid Detroit, then let me play devil's advocate. I want to state that I don't subscribe to this theory, but what the hell, someone's gotta say it because I couldn't possibly be the only one thinking it. Once again, I am not saying this is real, or that I believe it. It's just something to discuss. Is it too convenient after the craziness that was the last year with the Phoenix Coyotes, that we see them hovering at the top of the standings after almost a decade in the cellar of the Western Conference? 9 wins in a row down the stretch. Fine. 5 of them by shootout? Something reeks about that. Gary Bettman insists hockey can and will work in Phoenix, and they finally sold out a game. The only way they were going to make that happen (besides ridiculously discounted tickets) was for this team to be a 'legitimate' contender. If you can claim San Jose is tanking to avoid Detroit... Just sayin'.
All of you playoff teams step forward. Not so fast, Calgary.
Speaking of spoilers, the Minnesota Wild delivered a crushing blow to the Flames playoff chances yesterday with a 4-3 win over Calgary. The Flames now sit 2 points behind the Red Wings, who also have a game in hand. And with the schedule Calgary has coming up, along with mounting injuries, the chances of them not being able to catch that last spot in the West are growing larger daily. Their week looks like this: The Ducks at home Tuesday, then on the road on Long Island Thursday, Boston Saturday and Washington Sunday. It doesn't get any easier after that, as they face Phoenix, Colorado, Chicago, San Jose, Minnesota and end the season against the Canucks. Looking forward to Jarome Iginla's contributions to Team Canada at the World Championships? Me too.
I am saying it right now. I am not going to be shocked if it's the Flyers that drop out of the playoffs in the East. Atlanta is making a charge for the post season and has been playing some decent hockey since they got rid of ol' what's his name. Of course, their reward for this? A first round date with the Capitals is the most likely scenario. Well, at least they get 2 playoff home dates, right?
ESPN's Pierre LeBrun is calling a Vancouver/Washington final as of this morning. I have been saying that for a while. Am I as smart as him? No chance. But if he's right, I look good. If Chicago takes the conference, I like the Wings in that series. Just sayin'.
And as mentioned here (and all over the Twitter) a couple Canucks prospects were putting on a show yesterday, making us all pee just a little bit when we think of the future. Gotta like the way Schroeder stepped in to the Moose lineup, contributing 2 goals and seeing some time on the PP. And Cody Hodgson's goal yesterday was a thing of beauty. The future looks bright, friends.
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Good write-up, my coffee tastes better when reading this.
It is the spirit we need for the new week, to shake off that stupid loss last Sunday.
Finally, it’s great to hear about the young future Canucks, haven’t heard that in the past years.
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Since the Coyotes were mentioned, can I say how much I hate Adrian Aucoin?
Praise be to Luongod, from whom all good things flow.
Definitely. I just wish he’d show it against teams I don’t like, such as the Redwings.
Praise be to Luongod, from whom all good things flow.
by TXCanucklehead on Mar 22, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Forgot to mention it
but major thanks to the wife for the photoshop magic this morning
Yeah, Aucoin is worthy of the hate. Let it all out.
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uh, 2004 comes to mind…
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Haha
I’m still drawing a blank for some reason.
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
he scored the OT winner in Game 7 for the Flames
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Wasn’t that Marty Gelinas? And wasn’t Aucoin on the Islanders then?
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
I think you’re right. meh. whatever. they’re the same guy.
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I was just going to sing your praises for the Photchop work..haha. Props to your wife! She’s good!
Flyers get a bummer deal with both Emery and Leighton out. That was not supposed to happen so harshly.
Kudos to Tippett in Phoenix for getting those guys to play well as a unit.
I am absolutely positive the Hawks and Sharks are playing down so they don’t have to face Detroit. That’s a knock on teams like LA and Nashville, who are not to be underestimated.
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 22, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys really think they are playing down? I am not too sure of that.
Both teams? Hawks got banged up pretty good pretty quickly.
Maybe the Sharks trying something new going into the playoffs, I can see that, but the Hawks don’t strike me as that sort of team.
Kudos to the missus sir, the PS is cool.
"I’m not asking for first-line money or top six money," Burrows said. "I don’t think it changes anything. I still consider myself a checker. That’s what I think I am first. That’s how I want to be paid. "If I can generate offence once in a while, I think it’s a plus for the team." Alex Burrows...Mar/09
Teams don’t intentionally drop their play at this time of year. It’s more a combination of injuries and disinterest. Does anyone really think that Joel Quenville is telling his guys to lose hockey games so they avoid Detroit? What kind of message would that send to his players? That he doesn’t think they are as good as Detroit? That they should be scared of Detroit? It’s absolutely ludicrous that anyone would think that an NHL team of professionals would intentionally lose games to avoid a specific first round match-up.
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by Section 312 on Mar 22, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Why I hate Aucoin
To know, we must go far back into the mists of time to twelve days ago when the Canucks were playing the last game of the Road Trip From Hell. Keeping the score even throughout, we managed to go into the shootout only to lose when Aucoin beats Facepalm to win.
Fast forward to last night when the Coyotes come to Dallas. My girlfriend scored some good tickets for cheap to see the Yotes last night and the Oil in April for my birthday and I’m all excited to see some hockey live. It’s been a month or so and I’m going through withdrawals at this point… Well, Stars manage to come back from a 2-0 deficit (screw you Prucha and Vrbata) when first Jaime Benn and the Loui Eriksson score to tie and hold off to go to OT and then another shootout. And then in the fifth round, Aucoin does it again, beating Turco.
Sucked hard. Couldn’t believe I watched the same guy in two shootouts, winning in both of them.
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by TXCanucklehead on Mar 22, 2010 10:40 AM PDT reply actions
Have I ever mentioned that I dont care for Zach Stortini?
I have nothing but strong dislike for him. Sometimes Im not even sure why…
Im stuck at a crossroads. On one hand, I sure as hell don’t want Calgary to make the playoffs, simply for the lulz. Can you imagine the fallout? Would be legendary. If you thought Sutter blew up his team 3 weeks ago…
But on the other hand, I dont want a healthy Detroit to make the playoffs and lay waste to us (assuming we get the 1st seed and they get the 8th). If they get the 8th seed and Chi-town gets 1st, Det faces Chicago and Chicago wins the series but gets shitkicked in the process (ironically what they did to Detroit right before the Wings faced the Pens in the finals), then I’d be okay with that. A banged up Chicago is a Chicago I feel confident about the Canucks beating.
Of course this is just speculation. I wrote this blurb so I wouldn’t have to pay attention in lecture right now.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 10:53 AM PDT reply actions
I will go on record as saying this
If the Flames don’t make the playoffs, all references of the name ‘Sutter’ will be erased from the records in Calgary. News articles will vanish from the ‘net. Pictures will disappear from walls. People will look at you with a blank stare as though you’re speaking a foreign tongue. The purge will come in the offices, not on the ice. Well not at first.
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For some reason this reminds me of V for Vendetta..
When the government bans and erases Tchaikovsky’s music from any and all records.
Or in Equilibrium when they burn the Mona Lisa.
Draconian measures, meet Calgary. Calgary, draconian measures.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
A banged up Chicago is a Chicago I feel confident about the Canucks beating.
I feel confident (strangely so, considering my usual pessimism) about the Canucks beating whatever Chicago team they might meet this year.
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
Yeah..
But wouldn’t it be sweet to have a clear advantage?
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Some interesting rumours
as long as we’re discussing things… Ken Campbell of THN has some interesting fat to chew. Among the rumours:
- If the Ice Edge deal falls through, there is an agreement in place to move the Coyotes to Winnipeg. The buyer is the owner of the MTS Center, home of the Manitoba Moose.
- The deal for the Predators is written but not signed, is Kansas City Calling?
- The most interesting one of all: The Thrashers could be on the move to… Seattle? Think about this: Moving them from the East means moving the Wings to Eastern conference. Then the NHL could realign the Divisions, moving the Canucks to a division with San Jose, Anaheim, LA and Seattle. Even if they left them the same, this is a major travel savings.
Also, back to the Coyotes, I hope that if this comes true it means they would move the Moose to Victoria, which would make so much sense for the Canucks to have their farm team next door.
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Much as I’d love to see Winnipeg getting a team again, I just can’t see it happening. The problem winnipeg has always had is corporate money. Sure, they could probably get 17,000 fans in the seats, but I don’t think the city can support a 65 million dollar a year sports franchise. Corporate sponsorship is so important in pro sports today, and I don’t see where winnipeg has the head offices to do that. Who’s going to make up the other 40 million or so ticket sales don’t cover? The Canadian mint? Money’s Mushrooms? I’d love to be wrong, cuz I could cheer for a Winnipeg team behind my Canucks and other teams I like.
Seattle would be interesting; it would be awesome to have two NHL teams within driving distance, and I could imagine it could turn into a real awesome rivalry. It would also be nice to be in a division that makes sense. I could never figure out why Dallas is in Pacific and Vancouver in Northwest, other than the name “Northwest” doesn’t fit Dallas’ location….er…and “Pacific” does?
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they’re gonna get a hell of a lot more corporate sponsorship in Winnipeg than they ever got in Phoenix.
As far as the Division Names, I saw someone saying they should be renamed to honor some of the greats, as they used to back in the old days. Gretzky, Howe, Orr are the first three that pop into my head.
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Well, if they want 17,000 a game… it’s unfortunate their stadium can only seat 15,000.
by Beantown Canuck on Mar 22, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I think they’d probably have to build a new one…
Regarding the corporate sponsorship, I don’t think they really can get more than phoenix. It’s a question of corporate dollars available there, and I don’t know how much there is available that could put in the bux necessary. Sure all the local companies would do their best to get behind it, but a couple years of poor production and a hit to the economy, and those sponsors would drop off pretty quickly. Also, by nature of location I would think alot of those corporate entities would be smaller with less disposable marketing dollars than the choice in a bigger region. They would need outside corporations to come in and help, and does Winnipeg have the marketing value to a corporation that a city like phoenix does?
Don’t get me wrong, I’d jump for joy if Winnipeg got a team…I’d welcome that a billion times more than I would hamilton getting one… but I think that they’d have similar problems that they have in Phoenix if they did. That’s all I’m saying.
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Winnipeg and QC should get teams.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I am saying it right now. I am not going to be shocked if it’s the Flyers that drop out of the playoffs in the East.
I think it’s quite possible since they’re down to their “third string” goaltender in Boucher. And it was just reported that Jeff Carter is out for 3-4 weeks. They do have a decent remaining schedule, especially in April.
The Flames are screwed with that remaining schedule, haha.
Not to discredit the team’s improvement, but the Coyotes’ propensity to go to shootout is not gonna fly in the playoffs (obviously). They sure as benefiting from the Bettman point/system. I wouldn’t really wanna face them though because they’re a really well-coached/structured team.
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Pavol Demitra did not practice today and will not fly to Edmonton (personal reasons).-TC
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So I guess the Speed Line will be re-united?
Who moves up to Line 3 to join Welly and Hansen? Glass? Rypien?
Poutine & Meatballs
What a far cry from the early-season rankings, when I remember seeing the Canucks as number 15, or the likes.
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sorry, the sharks lose 6 games in a row and they drop ONE spot? I know these are supposed to be subjective, but come on…
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True, but I’d still take the Sharks over the Coyotes in a 7 games series at a neutral site (which is apparently the criteria).
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
Demitra
CBSSports is saying that the Canucks twitter feed is saying that Demitra has left the team for personal reasons, with no timetable for return?
Anyone else heard this?
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
uh, yeah ;)
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Yes, seen.
Maybe his wife is sick again.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s probable…if she was sick enough that he had to leave the team before, it’s obviously not just the flu that ails her. I hope she’s ok; the Canucks have seen enough tragedy in their camp the past few years.
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Czech league action
http://atdhe.net/10432/watch-slavia-prague-vs-psg-zlin
interesting fact: they clean the ice halfway through the 3rd period
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scratch that
it’s the end of the period
and theyre in a shootout
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Dan Murphy
just tweeted that Luongo will start tomorrow, and we will likely see Raycroft go against the Ducks. As long as we see him get some rest thats good
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Rayzor against teh Ducks? Remember what happened last time?
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 22, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Very strange
What message could he be trying to send? I don’t get that at all.
Knights, Canucks, Dolphins, Jays and Raptors all the way.
I wish Rayzor were starting against EDM instead.
Ducks are better than Oilers, and Rayzor should get a few starts before the playoffs start and all hell breaks loose.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
BREAKING
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Canucks sign F Aaron Volpatti from Brown University. – SM
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BC boy from Revelstoke, played in the BCHL with the Vernon Vipers
6’1" 200 lbs
2009-10 Brown University NCAA 37 17 15 32 115 17 goals in 37 games and over 100 penalty minutes? lol…
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Excellent, from my old hometown.
He’ll be a tough kid. Coming from Revelstoke though…that last number in the stats pack tells you that!
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Brown eh?
That’s in the Ivy league. Tough school to get into and it’s one of the most beautiful campuses you will ever see. I also wonder if he knows Hermoine Granger since I believe she attends that school too.
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by Section 312 on Mar 22, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Home of the immortal Curt Bennet! I guess Steven King went there, too; but not the one you’re thinking of.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/display_drafted_from_team.php?tid=548
He's only had one "good" season.
I love the addition of youth over pissing away picks for it, but let’s see him against formidable opposition first. The jump from the NCAA isn’t always that smooth (unless you’re a dynamo like Schroeder…and no one burst my bubble).
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 22, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That is a good season, though – scoring is lower in University than juniors. I like him being captain of the team, too.
Let’s see him in Victoria for eight games (just as a bonus for Missy) as an introduction to the pros. If he sticks, then he’ll have some playoff games to his credit as well.
I’m not knocking the one season, but to jump from 13 to 32 pts (without the added bonus of the TOI or what zone starts there are) is suspicious. And being captain is nice, but the PIM leader story below (http://www.browndailyherald.com/volpatti-10-breaks-penalty-minutes-record-on-purpose-1.2197171) says equally as much.
Not trying to bring the guy down, I hope he kicks ass. Just keeping it in perspective.
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by Yankee Canuck on Mar 22, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough. I will say that big jumps and drops in production are pretty common in the high-turnover leagues (CHL and university, mostly) as player’s responsibilities change, turning them into relied-upon veterans or getting them pushed aside as better talent shows up.
I think the PIM story is hilarious, but you’re right about needing to see him face professional competition before we can gauge his abilities. That’s why I suggest Victoria rather than Manitoba.
Isn’t Stan Smyl the scouter of collegiate players? Keep up the good work Stan!
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 22, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
he's a cutie too!
good news for me and eightyseven :P
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He’s also gotta be pretty smart to get into Brown.
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by Section 312 on Mar 22, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
From his quotes in the Brown article, I like the way the “knucklehead” talks. He sounds smart.
by Bobby Canuck on Mar 23, 2010 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Jeezus. If he got into Brown, what’s he doing risking a concussion? That’s pretty impressive. Actually they may not be the most talented players, but often these Ivy Leaguers “play smart” and generally work hard too.
by Vancouverguy on Mar 23, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Canucks.com has an official press release up now. nothing new in it though.
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check this out
http://www.browndailyherald.com/volpatti-10-breaks-penalty-minutes-record-on-purpose-1.2197171
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I had seen a rumour this was going to go down earlier in the day, nice job by Gillis to go out and snag a free agent like that. No word where he will report to, the parent club, Winnipeg or Victoria.
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speaking of Victoria, there’s a game wednesday next week that i might go too….
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Is that the $5 game? I’m so broke right now I can’t even afford that one :/
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i actually have no idea, i just jotted down the home game days on my big 4-month calendar in my room back in january.
i’ll go check though, give me one minute….
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i’m not seeing anything on the team website…
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cool, thanks
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just found it
on the select your tickets website, that promotion is for the april 3rd (saturday) game, the one during the long Easter weekend.
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what a nucklehead!
he’s do just fine with the canucks :)
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Well, at least he's a keener, going to Brown and all.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
btw, a couple interesting notes:
-the “Cup Rematch” game between pens and wings is on TSN today at 4 pm PST
-Puck Daddy’s Death Watch is back :)
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the death watch RULES! major chuckles today…
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Is that my new name? Major Chuckles?
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
+1 much better than Private Chuckles. Congratulations on the promotion!
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Thanks WAACH 'Cast! :)
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
3-1 Wings with 13:00 left in the 3rd. Flames are woopt.
Detroit guys saying they haven’t see Bertuzzi play this good in a long time.
hey, someone else is watching
i just got home and turned it on, heard them say that about bert.
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I had just turned it on too. As for Bert: floater deluxe I don’t care what they say. Joe Thornton 2.
With all that size, power and skill I’m surprised he hasn’t found his game back at a bigger level.
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 22, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Well…bad back and a chronic civil case don’t help much either…
He did play well…today.
"I’m not asking for first-line money or top six money," Burrows said. "I don’t think it changes anything. I still consider myself a checker. That’s what I think I am first. That’s how I want to be paid. "If I can generate offence once in a while, I think it’s a plus for the team." Alex Burrows...Mar/09
Who’s the Canuck all time +/- leader?
by Beantown Canuck on Mar 22, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I really have no idea who it might be. Someone who played many years where the canucks were at least decent I would guess?
by Beantown Canuck on Mar 22, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, we got a sad history. Sigh. This is our year!
by Beantown Canuck on Mar 22, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
very sad
seriously, 9 of our players, including SOB, are in the top 30!
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Embarrassing when you compare it to Buffalo’s list (our expansion cousins):
And I thought our history was equally mediocre.
by Beantown Canuck on Mar 22, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Our dismal years were worse than theirs
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 22, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah good ol Marek Malik. I was bummed when we traded him off…he was my favorite defenseman at the time.
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which part? The lack of scoring or the lack of physical play given his stature? haha.
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 22, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah…he was a great stay at home defenceman, and his +/- is kind of indicative of that i’d say. Conversely, the very bottom current canuck, if you go to page 13…Kevin Bieksa!
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Malik did score a couple of beautiful and timely goals as I recall. Well, at least one.
by Bobby Canuck on Mar 23, 2010 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Amazing shoot-out goal.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 23, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
oh snap!
crosby and howard after each other!
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Just saw that on youtube.
Fight here.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Mar 22, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh…looked like a cowardly attack from behind on a guy who just did two cowardly attacks from behind. Lame + lame does not = entertaining.
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"you'll be playing in england the rest of your career" Sir Alex Burrows
Well…Crosby was really cross checking the shit out of Zetterburg…it was worthy of some response….wasn’t it?
"I’m not asking for first-line money or top six money," Burrows said. "I don’t think it changes anything. I still consider myself a checker. That’s what I think I am first. That’s how I want to be paid. "If I can generate offence once in a while, I think it’s a plus for the team." Alex Burrows...Mar/09
yeah it was..it just wasn’t a fight per se.
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 22, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Like most of Sid’s “tiffs”.
At ;east he tries to be as tough as other hockey players…
lol
"I’m not asking for first-line money or top six money," Burrows said. "I don’t think it changes anything. I still consider myself a checker. That’s what I think I am first. That’s how I want to be paid. "If I can generate offence once in a while, I think it’s a plus for the team." Alex Burrows...Mar/09
Best goalie v player fight ever- Kay Whitmore/Dino Ciccarelli.
Link? From me? Hahahahahaha….
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.
here you go.
Great stuff…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWV11Rcu8EY
"I’m not asking for first-line money or top six money," Burrows said. "I don’t think it changes anything. I still consider myself a checker. That’s what I think I am first. That’s how I want to be paid. "If I can generate offence once in a while, I think it’s a plus for the team." Alex Burrows...Mar/09
Nice! And there’s 2 more reasons why I hate the Wings: Ciccarelli and Primeau
by Sean Zandberg on Mar 23, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Oilers prediction
Have to work 6am-2pm, then drive 4 hours to Edmonton…
Predicting 5-2 score, Raymond GWG
Will take pics and post online after!
nice, have fun.
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
by Yankee Canuck on Mar 23, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope 4 hours away from Edmonton is nicer than Edmonton…
by Beantown Canuck on Mar 23, 2010 6:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Everything is nicer than Edmonton
"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
"He's got a man deep..wait, no that IS Mandeep!!" - Don Taylor
by Section 312 on Mar 23, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
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