Linden Thinks Canucks Will Get It Done On Sunday
by Sean Zandberg on Apr 22, 2011 3:18 PM PDT
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Trevor Linden talked Canucks today. When Linden talks Canucks, you need to listen. I liked a lot of his points, especially on the team D failures and Luongo.
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Right on Trevor! I don’t know why, but I’m feeling really upbeat and optimistic about Sunday’s game. Let’s hope that optimism is well-founded…
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Canucks have the flu?
My brother emailed me about this. It is a post from hockeywidow, who seems to be a quite reliable “insider” on the Canucks message boards. Obviously take it with many grains of salt, but it could explain the lack of jump the past few games…
Well, lets say that the Canucks feel very fortunate that they have an extra day to rest. Just got off the phone with a friend who has been speaking to some of the players and what is happening is some virus going through the dressing room. Vomiting between periods, diarrhoea, headaches and lethargy. Not one player will use that as an excuse nor will the team collectively. They know they have to be better. But just calm down and ask why suddenly do they look like a completely different team. And it really isn’t a big secret. It has been talked about, hinted at and commented on. It is what it is and they will either find a way to rise above it or they won’t.
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That would make
a lot of sense.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Apr 22, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
isn't hockeywidow
Brent Sopel’s wife?
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It would make perfect sense
if it were true. But it’s too much of an excuse for me to believe right now. If true though I’m sure stories will come out by the time the Canucks are done for the year (be it through elimination or the Cup).
you know, this was our first guess here
As the parent of a small germbag who’s inflicted quite a number of plagues upon our house, I’ve become a little paranoid about how quick these things can spread in a small group of people and take everyone out at the same time. And these guys not only practice together, they travel together on buses & planes; it seems obvious that if one gets sick, they’re all going to get it.
But I’ve never seen anyone mention a team getting sick, ever, so I’ve just assumed this isn’t really ever much of a factor, and that they have some kind of special awesome Sports Doctor Secret to keep from getting the kinds of diseases we lesser mortals must endure.
When we heard that Oreskovich showed up with the flu and a day or so later AV was saying Raffi had “food poisoning”, my first thought ( was “oh God everyone’s going to get sick at the same time now this can’t be good”, but then I figured there’s no way that could happen because if it could, surely we would hear about it. I definitely remember that when I asked about it over at PITB in the fall, they said it was far more likely that the team was fatigued when they had a horrible game than that they were sick.
In any case, I can see why no one would ever admit to it: under the best circumstances it still sounds like an excuse, and under the worst your opponent can really take advantage of it. Not that I can think of a way the Blackhawks could have taken MORE advantage of it. Ugh.
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I agree
We looked a lot better with Hodgson on the ice in his place. Speed and Skill over the big hits.
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I like Hodgson
He is very skilled, but not very speedy. I hope that Torres can turn it around because he can be a very good hockey player and contribute offensively when his head is right.
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Hmmm
I’m sure that would have been noticed by someone in the press though? Vomiting between periods is a bit hard to hide
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I don’t buy it, but if it’s true I’d be wiping my gloves in Hawks’ faces and spreading the disease
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by Sean Zandberg on Apr 22, 2011 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Biological Warfare!
If nothing else, they can pass it along at the handshake. :)
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Not if they had controlled the flu
so it didn’t make the players AS sick so they could play through it. I don’t even know that’s possible, but something has to explain the complete lack of jump and the sudden passive play.
by Canuckelhead on Apr 22, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm
Were they sick the last two years when the ’Hawks beat them, too? Have they been sick for the past 40 years? This takes the cake for excuse-making.
inb4
someone points out that no one is using this an an excuse.
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A reason is different than an excuse
if they turn around and beat the shit out of the hawks like the first three games, it might be a reason.
by Canuckelhead on Apr 22, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Lot's of trolls coming out
Considering you are still down 3-2. Where were you guys the first 3 games of the series?
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
"You can't come in my kitchen, kick my dog, and take a box full of ballpoints! Your ass must be crazy!"
Kesler looking like his attitude is right.
Now translate this into success.
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by Bobby Canuck on Apr 23, 2011 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Linden
God I love that man. A lot of his points made sense.
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Apr 22, 2011 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
ALL of his points made sense
simply because there is no arguing with Trevor Linden.
by Canuckk on Apr 22, 2011 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
WORD
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by Chuckles Canuckles on Apr 22, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
never actually listened to him speak before
Seems like a really cool guy. And…can’t disagree with anything he said.
The recent turn of events is depressing. That’s all I can say.
I want our boys to win this series. I believe this magical season won’t end in vain.
I don’t like how so many people are jumping off the bridge, preaching that we’re done for this year. But the less I get involved with all this drama, the better for my sanity.
See you guys on sunday afternoon; I’m going to take a break from reading anything related to our Canucks until the puck drops in the U.C.
Yay Linden
for bringing sanity to Vancouver. :)
by Canuck in Japan on Apr 22, 2011 6:12 PM PDT reply actions
Linden Guaranteeing a Victory
We must not falter!
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Didn't he guarantee a victory on Thursday as well?
Or was that Mike Bossy? Can’t keep track of all the ex – players leaping to the Messier – like statements of fact.
Trevor Linden
what a hero. I think it’d be awesome if he could go and speak to the team and inspire them to victory. A warrior like him from the past too!
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by Big Blue Whale on Apr 22, 2011 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
I'm glad the band wagon slowed down
I bet a lot of people jumped off and will be wary of getting back on. Good. F em.
by Canuckelhead on Apr 22, 2011 10:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Hey, Nuck fans...
Having lived in the pacific nw US for a few years, I got to go up and see a few canuck games. You guys have a city that truly appreciates hockey! It is insane up there during the playoffs! This is your year, nuck fans….so tell your team to get it done, already!
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Oh, here we go..
Suddenly illness sweeping the team..Great that you all are getting your excuses in order
by Scrotus Maximus on Apr 23, 2011 7:12 AM PDT reply actions
and it certainly takes one to know one
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by Scrotus Maximus on Apr 23, 2011 7:27 AM PDT reply actions
If the Nucks Were Sick
That would explain how poorly they played. The whole team stunk in allowing
the Hawks to trounce them.
I can barely do my job when I am sick I couldn’t imagine playing hockey at
an Elite level being ill. Not to make excuses but it would make sense.
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by PensFanInDenver on Apr 23, 2011 8:07 AM PDT reply actions
They had better be sick
because if not, their performance has been downright embarassing.
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I hope everyone in Canuckland, including the players, share my positive feelings about tonite. They’re gonna win this round. I just know it!
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the game isn't until tomorrow
but hey at least you’re already pumped up about it :)
There's always hope, and no matter what you can't take June 2010 away from me.
if they turn in another performance like the last two games
you’ll be well positioned to enjoy the evening regardless
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