Morning Buzz: John Garrett on shootouts; Crosby practices; Ruff day for Sabres coach
by Jordan Clarke on Feb 7, 2012 7:37 AM PST
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Whether you're feeling the effects of a big win and the celebration that followed, or you're just crushing as much caffeine as you can to make it through the day, everyone needs a good buzz in the morning. Here are your links, images, bad Photoshops, out-of-context quotes and wild generalities for Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
Vancouver Canucks News & Notes
Chuck Kobasew has been fined for his trip on Dan Humhuis while racing to negate an icing last Saturday. Strange that he was punished and Jannik Hansen was not for a similar play against Detroit. [CP]
You may remember that during Saturday's broadcast John Garrett alluded to the fact that he would be writing a column for Canucks.com on an idea he has for the shootout. Well, here it is! Does he defend goalies? Yes. Does he mention Honey Nut Cheerios? No. But his last line is a beautiful mess: "It could work. It should work and it would work." [Canucks.com]
Slightly misleading article title of the day: "Canucks not as good as they seem", by Joe Pelletier. If he's referring to the Canucks place in the standings despite their recent play, then yeah I guess they aren't as good as they seem. They may be in a bit of a slump, but I think overall they're about where they belong in the standings. I do agree with this point, though:
The Canucks need to play harder. They need to force the opposition to haul them down, hack and whack them. Their foot soldiers need to battle hard for loose pucks and give the opposition little choice but to take penalties against them.
The Stanchion dissects his 2nd career assist that spurred the Canucks to a late victory against the Avalanche. Look at how young he looks in his rookie card. [Legion of Blog]
Jannik Hansen has been noticeably quiet for a while now. At one point it looked like he would put up 20 goals this year, but that ship las likely sailed. [Canucks Army]
The Chris Higgins saga continues, as he is suffering from a reaction to the meds he's taking to counter a third staph infection. This is definitely getting worrisome. [The Province]
Alex Edler has been logging heavier minutes lately, and the results aren't particularly promising. [Canucks Army]
Did you bet on the Super Bowl? See how you matched up against Alex Burrows. [Fort Nucks]
Today in Canucks History
[Feb 7, 1996] Dave Babych appears in his 1,000th NHL game. Babych joined Ryan Walter and Pit Martin as the only three players to appear in their 1,000th game in a Canucks uniform. Babych became the 109th player in NHL history to play in 1,000 regular season NHL games.
NHL News & Notes
A round-up of those put on waivers yesterday: Anthony Stewart, Zach Hamill, and Andrew Murray. [Cult of Hockey]
Sidney Crosby took a big step yesterday by skating in a full practice with his team. This whole situation still fascinates me. Suddenly, as if by magic, Sidney Crosby might not have a concussion, and he may never have had one! It makes the last year of media coverage almost seem like a dream. [TSN]
The latest Sabre to fall victim to an injury is...Lindy Ruff? The Buffalo coach broke 3 ribs in a collision with Jordan Leopold. Let this mark the beginning of the next great debate: when oh when will coaches start wearing full gear in practice?! [Sportsnet]
After the Ruff news broke, Aaron Ward shared a story on Twitter of nailing Scotty Bowman in the head on a PK drill.
Ken Campbell believes that Sam Gagner was incorrectly awarded one of his record-tying 8 points last Thursday. To be honest, I sort of thought the same thing when I saw the replay. [THN]
Tuomo Ruutu will likely be on the move from Carolina before the deadline, and possibly as early as this week. [PHT]
With the injury to Jimmy Howard, will the Red Wings be seeking some goalie insurance before Feb 27? [NHL.com]
Don Cherry confused Cam Charron on Feb 4th. [Legion of Blog]
It looks like Brian Boyle lost a Super Bowl bet. He also nailed Elli Manning's facial expression. [Puck Daddy]
Tragically, a 15-year-old collapsed on the ice Sunday night in a minor league game in Carp, Ontario and later passed away. [CBC]
Today in NHL History
[Feb 7, 1976] Darryl Sittler of the Toronto Maple Leafs sets NHL record with 10 points in a game.
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Pelletier's article leaves me wondering
what would change even if they did trade for Moen or Morrow. The 1st PP unit won’t change.
Every year the Nucks go through a cycle where their PP forgets that to score goals they need to actually shoot the puck more…and on net would help as well.
I also wonder how you go about getting more PP’s. Dig harder, skate faster? Make the ref blow his whistle.
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Brenden Morrow
1994-1995 ESTEVAN BANTAM BRUINS-SMBHL 60GP 117G 72A 189PTS
Nice stats ya little goal suck! ;)
Great NHL career so far, but I recall reading on these here interweb pages that he is playing hurt this year.
"Either you give it right back or the next thing you know everyone and his brother will be trying you on for size." - Doug Harvey
I heard the same about Moen
why bother going after character when they are not 100%
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Hey cool
If I click on the one John Garrett article, I have the opportunity to read MORE John Garrett articles!
Drop at line at The Backhand Shelf or any of the fine Nations Network blogs: Canucks Army, Jets Nation, The Leafs Nation
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Ken Campbell is a buzz kill
Its not as if it’s going to change anything so why bring it up. It’s especially unfair since we live in an era where everything is captured on multiple cameras and in HD. What’s next ken Campbell? Are you going to find evidence that bobby orr’s shot was actually tipped?
Tortoise
I love that album. I saw Tortoise at the Town Pump when they toured for that release. Missed the skytrain back to New West and had to take a series of late night buses to get home, 2.5 hours later.
What I was saying would be a BIG STORY in the EmbraceTheHate article?
TEAM tells me that teh Twins were broken up in the morning skate. Danny gets Booth / Kes…and Captain Hank gets Raymond and Bitz.
Neato huh?
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
I missed
who it was with Kes and danny, Booth is on the third…maybe Hansen?
Oh, and I think Botch got that wrong. There is no “third staph infection” if you follow AV’s presser.
This time was all about the meds he takes wearing him down, not a third swelling up. “It is a reaction to the antibiotics…” is what AV said.
So, hopefully that is a little positive in a negative.
And now that I think about it, I think AV is just fucking with us with the morning skate lines… LOL
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
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So... Andrew Murray, anybody?
Couldn’t hurt. So on TH2N last night, Button and Kouleas said basically anybody from Columbus is fair game. Carter can get fucked, but I am assuming this means we are obviously getting Nash.
Let’s play the “Who would you trade for Rick Nash” game.
Schneids, a 1st, Ballard, and Raymond. Does anybody else think it’s not the most far-fetched thing in the world that CBJ would go for this? To me, that looks like a pretty big package… But I also have the Canucks best interests at heart, and I really just want Nash, so I’m biased.
for that
they throw in Curtis Sanford and we throw in a fair to middling prospect
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
Well…it works, cap wise, assuming you throw in (or lose the commitment to Volpatti and Ebbett). I tossed in Schroeder as the “fair to middling prospect”.
Personally, I don’t think that does it. Basically it’s Schneider, a 1st and Schroeder. Ballard’s contract may actually be a negative at this point, and Raymond is an RFA at the end of the year. Neither of those last 2 are probably going to get people excited.
It also doesn’t solve the problem of the defence, which I am convinced is the bigger issue, presuming a healthy Higgins. And it doesn’t really leave much cap room to address the defence thanks to Nash’s 7.8 cap hit.
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.
I was just playing along!
Though I disagree with Ballard being a negative, he has played well, and I think around the NHL, its not an unusual opinion that the guy suddenly lost the ability to be a Top 4. he would definitely be a Top 4 or even two on the BJ’s!
Nuck’s Misconduct Bishop, 1st United Church of Luongod. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Gandhi. I think he was a Canucks fan...
@Vancitydan Writer at Nucks Misconduct
The Stanchion - a stats update
The people’s choice…so unselfish…knows how to use his linemates (ya, I said it, Kes), just as good on the road as he is at home.
Uncanny ability to spot an open Kevin Bieksa.
Surprisingly vocal in the room.
Now only 551 assists behind Hank for the all-time Nucks record.
(apologies for lifting the awesome orig. image, Jordan!)
"Either you give it right back or the next thing you know everyone and his brother will be trying you on for size." - Doug Harvey
by reggiedunlop on Feb 7, 2012 12:12 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
the image belongs to The Stanchion himself, not I, so no worries.
by Jordan Clarke on Feb 7, 2012 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
Glad the league caught Kobasew's trip
I was at this game and it was deadly, I was worried the Hammer was going to be hurt. I jumped out of my seat as soon as it happened, and made sure to yell over all the boos “WHAT THE HELL” and a very inventive “GET TO THE BOX”.
To Kobasew’s defense, he didn’t mean to trip Hammer, his stick was going for the puck, but happened to tap Hammer’s skate, but regardless, dangerous play; control your stick.
Am I nuts for thinking that Ballard for Aucoin straight up would be a good move for the Canucks?
Aucoin has the righthanded shot and the veteran steadying presence for Edler. Less than half the cap hit, expiring this year.
Allows for additional moves to improve the top 6 by clearing salary space if necessary. Is it really that much of a defensive downgrade? Is it ANY defensive downgrade?
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.
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