**VANCOUVER CANUCKS THREAD 07-08**B.Richards rumours swirling a possible trade here.

[madchild1978]

Wow, what a 2nd and 3rd period Saturday night. I tend to think thta tomorrow night vs the Habs will be a bit different though. The next 3 games are against some of the NHL's elite teams right now, however Buffalo is on kind of a sour streak as of late.

[99gretz99]

Lookin forward to watching the next two against Montreal and Ottawa.

[madchild1978]

By the way, boardie theBreeze has made the journey to MTL and Ottawa as a mini vacation/Canucks road trip. Anyone who has met Ry, look for him on TV!!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Sweet 3-0 going into the 3rd. hopefully they can hold on here.

[JOGADOGGZ]

4-0 baby!! Bulis with a rocket!

[madchild1978]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! This is a BIG win for the boys tonight!!!! If they can win one more out of Ottawa and Buffalo, this road trip will speak volumes about the state of this team right now!!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

SOLID is one word to explain tonites game.

[madchild1978]

cant watch ,i am at work so its the radio for me.

[JOGADOGGZ]

there should be a sportsnet replay at 730pm tonite.

[Shooto]

Gameday predictions?

[wgsgecko]

Gameday predictions? Vancouver 5-4 OT Ohlund with the winner.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I hate making predictions because I want them to win but Ottawa has been really good of late so I'm just going to sit back and enjoy this game and see what happens.

[wgsgecko]

I hate making predictions because I want them to win but Ottawa has been really good of late so I'm just going to sit back and enjoy this game and see what happens. Oh, come on whats the worse that can happen? We get to rag on ya!!!:p

[madchild1978]

4-4 after regulation and overtime, Ottawa wins in shootout :(

[madchild1978]

WOW NUCKS WIN AGAIN!!!


This team is ON FIRE right now!!!! Unbelievable!!! :) :) :)

[JOGADOGGZ]

pheeewww close one at the end! but its an Eastern Canadian Road trip sweep! Luongo again the difference.

[madchild1978]

Now the big question is....


Can they beat 2 Eastern Conference powerhouses back to back?


Even if they do lose tomorrow night, this has been an amazing stretch of hockey for this team!!!

[madchild1978]

By the way guys, have a couple jerseys I am looking to unload....

Vintage blue Roberto Luongo, in great shape!!!! I would give it a 9.5 out of 10....$125

1993 Pavel Bure AUTHENTIC jersey, also in great shape...9 out of 10...would like to get $200 but open to offers.


Lemme know if anyone is interested.

[99gretz99]

Now the big question is....


Can they beat 2 Eastern Conference powerhouses back to back?


Even if they do lose tomorrow night, this has been an amazing stretch of hockey for this team!!!

Win would be nice but the road trip has been great. Go Canucks.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I"m happy even if they loose tommorow, 2-2 road trip is what i was expecting but to take 3 so far is awesome!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Win would be nice but the road trip has been great. Go Canucks.

Did u pick up the Gretzky Legends 4 yet??

I love that figure so I bought 2 one for opener.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Anyone hear about the New Jersey's the Canucks are revealing tommorow??

[99gretz99]

Did u pick up the Gretzky Legends 4 yet??

I love that figure so I bought 2 one for opener.

I have every Gretz figure made my TMP, the SLU cup, Upper Deck Cup, Rookie/last game jersey, auto titan stick, euro jersey auto, and more... .

My wife calls it my shrine and obsession. My rink is a Gretz tribute. Btw, I always buy 2 and one is to open including variants.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I have every Gretz figure made my TMP, the SLU cup, Upper Deck Cup, Rookie/last game jersey, auto titan stick, euro jersey auto, and more... .

My wife calls it my shrine and obsession. My rink is a Gretz tribute. Btw, I always buy 2 and one is to open including variants.

Same goes for me. One side of my room is Gretzky Shrine.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Nice showing for Louie tonite. Bring on the Kings now!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Game Day Bump vs Crow's Kings.

[JOGADOGGZ]

2-2 tie is pure luck, Luongo is keeping them in this game there lucky if they even manage a point tonite. The Canucks look like slugs out there! HORRRIBLE!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

1 point was better than none on their efforts tonite.

[wgsgecko]

Dude your devoted! That game was all Luongo. Not even worth a single point. Never even got their legs.

[99gretz99]

The other Canucks were on the ice but only Luongo was playing. Where was the D tonite?

[JOGADOGGZ]

There was no D...they have the All Star break Hangover. If they come out like that again Vs SJ its going to be a long nite.

[TheBreeze8700]

i was worried the break might hurt us...but Kesler could hurt big time down the stretch, they sure kept his injury on the DL until all of a sudden hes gone for the whole darn year.

In other news, my trip to Ottawa/Montreal to watch the Canucks games was UNREAL, there are TONS or Canucks fans coast to coast, we should all be proud.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I heard u made the trip there Breeze? is that true...alot of Canucks fans out in the east..

Its the Roberto Luongo show again!!

[madchild1978]

man, LUONGO was a STUD tonight!!!

[madchild1978]

Losing Kesler isnt that big of a hit man. Someone better than him will be available at the deadline.

[alex99]

Luongo MVP ... hands down.

[oilersRmylife]

Wow guys. Lucky you had Luongo.....woulda been 6 - 2 for the Sharks If any other tender was in net.
I knew he was an amazing pick up for you guys.
Very lucky to have him.:)

[JOGADOGGZ]

Luongo will be key down the stretch, but the canucks can't always rely on him doing his, The way SJ played last night was something, I thought it was going to be another long night. I think it was a combination of the trap play and SJ being frustrated.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Wow guys. Lucky you had Luongo.....woulda been 6 - 2 for the Sharks If any other tender was in net.
I knew he was an amazing pick up for you guys.
Very lucky to have him.:)

I heard about the Oilers Offer to Smtty, that's a good thing Lowe is stepping up before he test's the waters July 1.

[wgsgecko]

tttt

[99gretz99]

pyatt played well. smyth is having a great year

[JOGADOGGZ]

Monday Afternoon bump.

[oilersRmylife]

I heard about the Oilers Offer to Smtty, that's a good thing Lowe is stepping up before he test's the waters July 1.

Yah, hoping they wrap a deal very soon.

[madchild1978]

Smyth would look great with his mullet flowing in the wind...............wearing a CANUCKS jersey at GM Place.


Did that comment make you throw up in your mouth a little bit there Darryl? LOL :)

[JOGADOGGZ]

Smyth would look great with his mullet flowing in the wind...............wearing a CANUCKS jersey at GM Place.


Did that comment make you throw up in your mouth a little bit there Darryl? LOL :)

hahaha.....we all wish that as Canucks Fans :rolleyes:

[JOGADOGGZ]

2-2 tie....in the 3rd...Flames,Wild and Avs all winners tonite, The Northwest still in a gridlock.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Game day bump against the Oilers! go nucks!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Great win vs the Oilers last night, both teams played solid but the Canucks just had a little more jump then the Oilers last night.

[Shooto]

Seemed like a playoff preview... as long as the Greaser make it in. :)

[99gretz99]

Seemed like a playoff preview... as long as the Greaser make it in. :)

What is the "Greaser"?

[wgsgecko]

Hey Gretz! Your bum must hurt after that spanking last night. :P

[99gretz99]

Hey Gretz! Your bum must hurt after that spanking last night. :P

Not really - Im a fan of both teams. I spent just as much time living in Edmonton cheering for the Oilers as I do now cheering for the Canucks. Edmonton is a nice place to be from.

GO CANUCKS & OILERS GO!!! :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

[alex99]

Great win vs the Oilers last night, both teams played solid but the Canucks just had a little more jump then the Oilers last night.
Maybe it has to do with the Oilers playing the night before.
Again tonight the Canuacks play the Flames ... the Flames played last night. It's a proved fact that teams playing 2 games in 2 nights lose 75% of the time. A schedule actually can make a team look good and then when the playoffs roll around ... some teams look bad because their advantage is gone.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Maybe it has to do with the Oilers playing the night before.
Again tonight the Canuacks play the Flames ... the Flames played last night. It's a proved fact that teams playing 2 games in 2 nights lose 75% of the time. A schedule actually can make a team look good and then when the playoffs roll around ... some teams look bad because their advantage is gone.

i don't think last nights game is going to effect the Flamers, should be a hard fought game tonite. The Flamers barely broke a sweat spanking CBJ.

[alex99]

i don't think last nights game is going to effect the Flamers, should be a hard fought game tonite. The Flamers barely broke a sweat spanking CBJ.
Stats don't lie.

[JOGADOGGZ]

2-0 after 1, rough game so far, I hate McGook..that guy is joke...still another 40 mins though its going to be a close one.

[glove-save]

The Flames want Cloutier back in lotusland

[99gretz99]

The Flames want Cloutier back in lotusland
LMAO - that guy is a gonna be a future minor

[glove-save]

Luongo is great tonight, the difference so far

[JOGADOGGZ]

Luongo is great tonight, the difference so far

he's the difference in most nights but the Canucks stop playing after the 1st period. I kinda had a feeling the flames would take this one after they made it 2-1..oh well...

[99gretz99]

Scrappy game btw oil and nucks

[JOGADOGGZ]

The Twins are eating the Oilers alive this season.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Still anyone's game despite the 4-2 score.

[JOGADOGGZ]

whoohoo What a bounce back win vs the Oilers! The Twins were unreal tonite. D.Sedin 3 goals 2 assists and H.Sedin with 4 assists.

[Oiler_Fan]

You guys are damn lucky we have Torres...

[JOGADOGGZ]

You guys are damn lucky we have Torres...

I'm sure Mac T will straighten him out tonite. His Monkey ass penalities turned the tide tonite.

[Oiler_Fan]

He hasn't been able to straighten him out all year...why now?

[Oiler_Fan]

btw...

The Canucks are looking very strong this year...I like your chances

[JOGADOGGZ]

btw...

The Canucks are looking very strong this year...I like your chances

They've definitely improved from the start of the season but still 2 months left this year, anything can happen between now and April so i"m crossing my fingers they won't tank it.

[JOGADOGGZ]

He hasn't been able to straighten him out all year...why now?

I guess considering what he did last year, this year is a total disappointment, maybe they should ship him to Montreal and bring Samsonov back, he had some magic playing with the Oilers last year.

[Oiler_Fan]

Torres was only good during the playoffs last year and even then it wasn't every series. He's been a waste of time.

I'd love to have Samsonov back.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Game day bump vs Hawks

[Poeschek]

I like that both teams played last night, it sort of negates the effect of playing back to back when both teams do it. I wish they could do it more often.

[wgsgecko]

Torres was only good during the playoffs last year and even then it wasn't every series. He's been a waste of time.

I'd love to have Samsonov back.

Why did Mac play Torres in the 3rd????? I thought he would have been on the bench for the rest of the night. Cookie did his job, he may not be getting the points this year but if he has more games like last night it will be worth keeping him. Nice to see him turn things upside down while staying out of the box.:cool:

[Oiler_Fan]

Because MacT doesn't know how to coach, plain and simple.

He's made these kinds of decisions year in and year out. The only reason we made it to the cup last year was MacT rode on the coat tails of Roloson, Pronger, Peca etc. MacT is showing his worth once again this year with a good team that should be performing far better.

[JOGADOGGZ]

The Oiler game took alot out of them and looks like they have nothing left to give tonite. Just a complete yawner of a game. Its not looking good so far being down 1-0 going into the 3rd.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Man that was a real frustrating game to watch, what gives with these goofs! that was a complete 360 from last night, They pulled a total Jekyll and Hyde!

[wgsgecko]

:( :mad: :( :confused: :eek:

[Poeschek]

Barf...what a snoozer.

[JOGADOGGZ]

...at least you guys didn't gas a two goal lead in under three minutes...#$%@

At least the Flames picked up a point and didn't get shut out!....Glad the game wasn't national, that was embarrassing. What a waist of 2 hours.:mad:

[shandy_man]

up and for those who haven't seen the sedins commercial


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw7xpdwmSE4

[wgsgecko]

What an amazing first 8 min. Now that is a team that is cup bound. I was really surprised that they came out of the period with only 1 goal. Was there 2 or 3 post. Turned into a sneaker in the 3rd. Not too bad of a schedule coming up Minnesota will be the test and we need to roll over Chicago and the Avalanche.

[JOGADOGGZ]

What an amazing first 8 min. Now that is a team that is cup bound. I was really surprised that they came out of the period with only 1 goal. Was there 2 or 3 post. Turned into a sneaker in the 3rd. Not too bad of a schedule coming up Minnesota will be the test and we need to roll over Chicago and the Avalanche.

They came out flying Sat night I knew by the way they were playing, that game was going to be another bounce back win. We'll see where that win takes us against Minny.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Wow flames and Avs loose, guess the game in hand didn't mean anything. puts the Canucks up in First for the time being.

[mistagone]

Yeah the Canucks take over 3rd in the Conference without even playing a game. I wish they did it by wins and not games played.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Gotta love hearing the Forsberg rumours on Connected, even though its not going to happen.

[madchild1978]

never say never Joe!!! ;)

[JOGADOGGZ]

Even the the blogger Eklund is naming as VAncouver as one of the top 4 teams in the run for Forsberg.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I"d give up Schneider and maybe Morrison for Forsberg only if we can resign him next year.

[Shooto]

For the record Ilya almost changed that game by himself last Saturday. The thrashers are very luck to have him.

[madchild1978]

WOOHOO!!! Goin to Sundays game vs Avalanche in a PRIVATE SUITE!!!!! FREE BOOZE!!!! :) :)

[JOGADOGGZ]

For the record Ilya almost changed that game by himself last Saturday. The thrashers are very luck to have him.

Kovalchuk is definitely a great player..

[JOGADOGGZ]

WOOHOO!!! Goin to Sundays game vs Avalanche in a PRIVATE SUITE!!!!! FREE BOOZE!!!! :) :)

:rolleyes: so jealous!!

[madchild1978]

Went last year too, its through work.....the suite is one of the lower ones, in the end where the Canucks shoot twice. Free beer, coolers, pop, remy martin....whatever you want. It is like a fantasy land in there, lol.

[JOGADOGGZ]

How did ur work score that??

[madchild1978]

Well, I work at CP Rail, and since Vankam deals with us a lot, they give us the private box for one game a season :)

I only moonlight at the tattoo shop a few hours during the week, then Friday nights and all day Saturday :)

[JOGADOGGZ]

The infamous Blogger Eklund reporting that Vancouver is interested in Marco Sturm:

"For all you Canucks fans, the Canucks are finally leading on my chart for a player...Marco Sturm..." quoted on hockeybuzz.com

[madchild1978]

I saw that Joe. Depending on the price, Sturm would be alright here I think. I wouldnt give up a roster player besides a Bulis/Chouinard to get him though.

I would trade draft picks and thats about it.

[Shooto]

Is the draft deep this year? Our prospects look too promising to give any of them up.

[gaborikroenickguy]

your chump squad is going down tonight madchild :) wild 5-2 .. big game.go wild

[wgsgecko]

your chump squad is going down tonight madchild :) wild 5-2 .. big game.go wild The only chump is you for making that call.:D We'll see when all the scoring is done and the last buzzer sounds.

[JOGADOGGZ]

your chump squad is going down tonight madchild :) wild 5-2 .. big game.go wild

:rolleyes: oh brother.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I saw that Joe. Depending on the price, Sturm would be alright here I think. I wouldnt give up a roster player besides a Bulis/Chouinard to get him though.

I would trade draft picks and thats about it.

But honestly I can't see Nonuts doing anything this year. He'll prolly add some depth plumbers on D and Centre but I won't expect a big or mid named player to come here. I dont' think he wants to tinker with the teams chemistry.

[gaborikroenickguy]

wg friendly wager?, i will change my avatar to whatever you want for two weeks... if you lose you go with a mn wild avatar for a week..

[gaborikroenickguy]

p.s. as long as it goes with board regulations, i know hwo u canuck fans are :)

[madchild1978]

wg friendly wager?, i will change my avatar to whatever you want for two weeks... if you lose you go with a mn wild avatar for a week..



I will take that bet Rob. If the Wild win I will use a Wild logo for an avatar until the end of Feb. If the Canucks win, I pick your avatar (within board rules) and you have to use it until the end of Feb. Sound good?

[gaborikroenickguy]

deal.lol

[shandy_man]

wheeew, what a game, possibly one of the most entertaining games I've seen in a while. Anyone see Salo get clotheslined by one of the nucks after he scored the winner?

[99gretz99]

nice move by salo

[Shooto]

That was a nailbiter.

[JOGADOGGZ]

deal.lol


Whose the chump now!! :p :p :p

[JOGADOGGZ]

what a great game tonite! reminded me of the Canucks/ Oiler games, alot of skating, hard hits and intensity. By far the best Wild/Canucks game i've watched, even better the Canucks came out on top.

[flesh_gordon]

I'd like to see a repeat of the hit of boogaard on cowan, I only got to see it once and I thought he was leading with the elbow... but nonetheless... GREAT GAME!!! if only pierre could shut up.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I'd like to see a repeat of the hit of boogaard on cowan, I only got to see it once and I thought he was leading with the elbow... but nonetheless... GREAT GAME!!! if only pierre could shut up.

I didn't see the hit..

Thank god I was eating at Joey's while watching the game so I didn't hear McGuire.

[wgsgecko]

whoomp there it is, whoomp there it is! gaborikroenickguy I'm soory I was too busy watching the game to take you up on your bet. Never, never knock on the wrong posting. I almost feel bad for you. How about you send Gab our way and we'll call it even? lol.It was a scweeker.But at this time of the year a win is a win, just ask Edmonton and Calgary.

[gaborikroenickguy]

it's not over clowns. :) I was at the game last night and I think you guys won with 40 seconds, and I just laughed and told my gal the guys on the board are going to give me a hard time and she comes back with it is valentines day..can we not talk about your damn toys.lol


good game guys, I am not like most Wild fans (I do not mind the Canucks, because I am a huge Luongo fan..But if Bertuzzi was still on your team, there would be nothing but hate.lol) that Boogard hit was not legal.

[inverno-76]

GU Naslund stick for $75!

http://www.gameworn.net/cgi-bin/GW/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=001513

[Poeschek]

I will take that bet Rob. If the Wild win I will use a Wild logo for an avatar until the end of Feb. If the Canucks win, I pick your avatar (within board rules) and you have to use it until the end of Feb. Sound good?

I think Bertuzzi in a Nucks jersey would make a great avatar. :D

[gaborikroenickguy]

I think Bertuzzi in a Nucks jersey would make a great avatar. :D
[NO!!!!

[madchild1978]

Hmmmmm, Bertuzzi ;)

[madchild1978]

Rob, your avatar is ready, and I CANT WAIT to see it displayed on the boards for the remainder of the month!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Bertuzzi can kiss my aZZ!!!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

[QUOTE=inverno-76;6630067]GU Naslund stick for $75!

http://www.gameworn.net/cgi-bin/GW/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=001513[/QUOTi

I wonder why he's selling it so cheap is there any authentication??

[madchild1978]

Everyone be on the lookout for gaborikroenickguys new avatar, starring, you guessed it....well actually I wont spoil it, lets just say "it is what it is".

[gaborikroenickguy]

you guys are brutal

[JOGADOGGZ]

you guys are brutal


hahaha LMAO!!! :D :D :D

What a beauty!!!:p

[madchild1978]

LOL, thats one sexy avatar Rob!!! Maybe next time you wont bet against the Canucks...your Wild are no match, muahahahahahah!

[99gretz99]

what does the avitar look like. Wonder why he wont come visit anymore

[wgsgecko]

ha-ha-ha-ha too funny! Good one Scotty!! I think we have to start a new post just dedicated to Gab? No we are not brutal, we are giggling like little girls.he,he,ha,ha.

[JOGADOGGZ]

great win by Luongo against Chicago tonite...man this guy is playing unreal right now...

[99gretz99]

joga where did u get that pic with lui again. You told me but I forgot. Score an auto as well

[JOGADOGGZ]

joga where did u get that pic with lui again. You told me but I forgot. Score an auto as well

Met the team at a Season Tickets Holder event at PNE, met the the entire team and scored auto's as well. That was a great day for Canucks fans and collectors.:D

[JOGADOGGZ]

Game day bump vs the avs tonite! lets hope they can pull another W vs a Div rival.

[wgsgecko]

I think it should be a good test. We have had a few days off, Sakic is on a role and we squeaked by the Hawks.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Canucks pic up 2 pts despite the lackluster effort.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Monday Bump!

[TheBreeze8700]

I was kinda disappointed that Choiunard and Bulis came back for Moran and Reid. To be perfectly honest I think its ONLY because of their salaries. It's not like we can constantly healthy scratch 2.1 million dollars each night for 2 farmers. lol

[madchild1978]

Was fun at the game last night! they have those silent auctions around the concourse, and I guess no one in the suite area bids, so I won a huge framed pic of Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuk, signed by Bower. Cost me $175, but I have to think it is valued at more than that. Of course it has a certificate of authenticity from Gameday acutions. Now today I deal with an empty wallet and a killer hang over.

[Poeschek]

Was fun at the game last night! they have those silent auctions around the concourse, and I guess no one in the suite area bids, so I won a huge framed pic of Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuk, signed by Bower. Cost me $175, but I have to think it is valued at more than that. Of course it has a certificate of authenticity from Gameday acutions. Now today I deal with an empty wallet and a killer hang over.

That's a great score and not a bad price for a big framed autographed pic. What size pic would you estimate it is?

[madchild1978]

Um, I would say the pic itself is 16 X 20, but it is nicely matted in a really nice wood frame, with a mini plaque and an area for the pushpins of the Maple Leafs logo and the Hockey Hall of Fame logo. I will post a pic tomorrow if I can. It really is a great piece!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Was fun at the game last night! they have those silent auctions around the concourse, and I guess no one in the suite area bids, so I won a huge framed pic of Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuk, signed by Bower. Cost me $175, but I have to think it is valued at more than that. Of course it has a certificate of authenticity from Gameday acutions. Now today I deal with an empty wallet and a killer hang over.


Great Score Scotty! I picked up my Wayne Gretzky signed Oilers jersey there for 7 bills during the WJC last year.

[madchild1978]

I was just shocked that a piece like that would only sell for $175. The framing would cost that alone!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Game day bump vs the Ducks! lets hope this little streak continues vs a team they haven't beaten in a while dating back to last season.

[madchild1978]

Hmmm, Danny Sabourin gets the start....dumb idea. Should start Luongo tonight and give Sabourin the Kings game.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I guess we can chalk up a automatic loss now! damn!!

[gaborikroenickguy]

see you buttheads on March 4th :)

[madchild1978]

Well dont give up hope yet Joe! Lets remember Sabourin standing on his head in that game vs Buffalo before the AS break. I just thought it would make more sense to give him the Kings game, since the game vs Anaheim has more to do with playoff seeding.

[madchild1978]

see you buttheads on March 4th :)


lol, wanna bet?

[JOGADOGGZ]

Sabourin the Sieve?? I have no faith in that guy, i'm sorry.

[gaborikroenickguy]

lol, wanna bet?
oh yeah, my wild will win the next matchup.they will whip'em.Like I can whip Chuck Lidell, just a bad game.my friends to the north, nice city.crappy hockey team

[JOGADOGGZ]

oh yeah, my wild will win the next matchup.they will whip'em.Like I can whip Chuck Lidell, just a bad game.my friends to the north, nice city.crappy hockey team


I'm sorry you feel that way about the Canucks.

[JOGADOGGZ]

0-1, not bad but Tim Brent shouldn't of had that goal as Sievorin misplayed that.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Well dont give up hope yet Joe! Lets remember Sabourin standing on his head in that game vs Buffalo before the AS break. I just thought it would make more sense to give him the Kings game, since the game vs Anaheim has more to do with playoff seeding.

I guess you were right Scotty! Sabs looked shaky though luck was on his side tonite. I can't believe he just got his 1st NHL win.

At least the Flamers lost, puts us 4 pts ahead of them and 3 ahead of the Minnesota Wimps.

[TheBreeze8700]

big win 2nite...i thought Green had a phenomenal game. THANK god Bieska is ok

[inverno-76]

Forgetting that Sabourin played well last night, Do you think the Canucks should pursue a legitimate backup for Luongo for the playoffs?
Other needs is center and right handed scoring winger for the PP. Linden is cutting the mustard.
I honestly believe that the Canucks are close to be a top contender this year. They just need to round out their roster and give it some depth.

[Shooto]

Sabourin plays a lot better than everyone is giving him credit for.

[Poeschek]

Forgetting that Sabourin played well last night, Do you think the Canucks should pursue a legitimate backup for Luongo for the playoffs?
Other needs is center and right handed scoring winger for the PP. Linden is cutting the mustard.
I honestly believe that the Canucks are close to be a top contender this year. They just need to round out their roster and give it some depth.

I don't think a backup is too high on the priority list, they're going to live or die with Luongo regardless of what happens.

I think they are a top-6 forward and another defenseman away from being a legimate contender. If they could pick up another good forward, they could have 3 solid lines going.

For example, there have been quite a few Sturm rumors, which could give them a forward group of:
Pyatt- Sedin - Sedin
Cooke - Morrison - Linden
Sturm - Green - Naslund
Burrows - Chouinard - Cowan

I think Naslund needs a guy to get him going, he's still getting some points playing with scrubs but a guy like Sturm on his wing, another quick skilled player, might give him a few more options out there.

On defense, Krajicek is playing too small, he's bigger than many other defenders, but plays too soft and doesn't bring enough offense to make up for it. Rory Fitzpatrick is, well, Rory. He's a decent enough 6th d-man, but they need some depth. If Krajicek and Rory were playing 15 minutes a game if there are injuries up the depth chart, the Canucks are toast. I'm not too sure what's available on defense, but one more veteran can never hurt.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I don't think a backup is too high on the priority list, they're going to live or die with Luongo regardless of what happens.

I think they are a top-6 forward and another defenseman away from being a legimate contender. If they could pick up another good forward, they could have 3 solid lines going.

For example, there have been quite a few Sturm rumors, which could give them a forward group of:
Pyatt- Sedin - Sedin
Cooke - Morrison - Linden
Sturm - Green - Naslund
Burrows - Chouinard - Cowan

I think Naslund needs a guy to get him going, he's still getting some points playing with scrubs but a guy like Sturm on his wing, another quick skilled player, might give him a few more options out there.

On defense, Krajicek is playing too small, he's bigger than many other defenders, but plays too soft and doesn't bring enough offense to make up for it. Rory Fitzpatrick is, well, Rory. He's a decent enough 6th d-man, but they need some depth. If Krajicek and Rory were playing 15 minutes a game if there are injuries up the depth chart, the Canucks are toast. I'm not too sure what's available on defense, but one more veteran can never hurt.

You do have a point, Sturm would be a pretty good fit for them. I remember back even before the season started everybody counted the Canucks out. Its nice to see they have proven everybody wrong so far. Everybody talks about how Calgary is this and that.....the Flamers can't even win on the freaking road!, The canucks have the most balanced record in there Division and they have been more consistent than Minny and Calgary since Christmas. March is a big and tough month if they can have a huge March then this team will do well come playoff time.

[madchild1978]

Imagine what this team could do if Markus plays the way we all know he can!!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Imagine what this team could do if Markus plays the way we all know he can!!!!


He's learning to become more of a well rounded player, he was so used to Crawford's Run and Gun and not back checking that's why he put up the numbers like he did before. And also he misses Bertuzzi.

[madchild1978]

Well ya, but we dont need him to be a well rounded player, the team is paying him the big bucks to SCORE!!!!!!

[Poeschek]

I think we're seeing that Naslund isn't a superstar, he's a great player who needs another great player around him to make him better. The partnership with Bertuzzi worked so well because Bert made a lot of space for him because of his size and strength. Nazzy isn't the kind of guy that can really elevate those around him. I don't think that's a knock on him, he's just not that kind of player. He's still a very talented guy, but he won't be a 40+ goal, 90+ point scorer unless he's paired with someone.

[madchild1978]

Also, the "he misses Bertuzzi" excuse is getting old. A star player shouldnt rely on another player to produce.

[inverno-76]

Sturm is left handed shot and the one thing your PP is definately missing is a right handed shooter like Guerin.

[nucksfan]

I think Sturm is out of the question now, TSN.ca is reporting that the Bruins are close to resigning him instead of trading him, which brings up guys like Guerin. Guerin and Naslund? Not to bad, although a pure rental. I think this offseason the Canucks should go all out to sign Forsberg. Him and Naslund for 1 final year, let Salo walk and use the money to get Forsberg, just for 1 year

[madchild1978]

I disagree Chris. There is no way I pay Forsberg 5 mil a season (at least) to risk him missing 20 to 40 games being injured. Just not worth it.

[nucksfan]

who said 5 mil? Maybe you can get him for 3? It can't be all about the money in today's NHL even though the teams and players continually prove me wrong.

[Mirko Cro Cop]

I think Sturm is out of the question now, TSN.ca is reporting that the Bruins are close to resigning him instead of trading him, which brings up guys like Guerin. Guerin and Naslund? Not to bad, although a pure rental. I think this offseason the Canucks should go all out to sign Forsberg. Him and Naslund for 1 final year, let Salo walk and use the money to get Forsberg, just for 1 year

salo 4mill > forsberg 3mill

[madchild1978]

Chris, Forsberg will go where the money is, and where he doesnt have to play Colorado 8 times a year. There is no way the Nucks land him for under 5 mil.


Salo would benefit this team more imo.

[wgsgecko]

Isn't Sakic a free agent? What are the chances of him being rented? Avs are going into a rebuild mode.

[vicnsand]

I used to think Sakic would love the chance to play in Vancouver, but there's no way the Avs will part with Sakic, free agent or not. It's like Detroit with Stevie Y.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I"d love to have Burnaby Joe here! man that would be a dream.....

Game day bump vs the Kings tonite! hopefully they can continue this string.

[99gretz99]

Yeah so Burnaby Joe is coming to Vancouver alright! LOL

[madchild1978]

I wish Sakic would come here, but like mentioned above, he is like Stevie Y....a Nordique/Avalanche for life.

[TheBreeze8700]

Guys, bottom line: The rental prices THUS far this season ARE WAYYY to much. I would LOVE to land Guerin and put him in Lindens spot on the PP with the twins. That would be a dream, but I just don't really see it happening.

[wgsgecko]

With all the rumors going around, I think that is all they are (rumors). I can see anyone dropping too much as the player for player is not equal for the buyers right now. I don't see anyone that is that desperate right now that is a team that must have that extra centre or defenceman just to make it into the playoffs.Prices are way too high right now for rentals maybe someone will lift a no trade clause or do a swap of non free agents? Maybe Linden will find some 1994 juice in the kicker?:D

[Poeschek]

Nonis has already said that he's not prepared to sacrifice the picks they have stockpiled this season or any prospects for short-term help, all of the trades that Burke and Nonis have made over the past few seasons to try and get help at the deadline have really gutted the organization of picks and prospects.

That being said, it's entirely possible they could get a half-decent rental player at the deadline for a 2nd round pick and that to me would be a worthwhile investment. Ah well, should be an interesting deadline. We'll see if any of the other Western Conference playoff contenders make some big moves that force other teams to make make moves.

[madchild1978]

I think Cory Schneider is an easy asset to move. We simply dont need him here. Luongo is here for 3 yrs?!?!?! and we also have Julian Ellis waiting in the wings, who is still very young! The Canucks need a piece or two still, and they have the assets to get them. Wait til deadline day, prices will drop, but so far Nonis has watched other teams get better while he hasnt.

[JOGADOGGZ]

1-1...End of 1st.

[wgsgecko]

Another one goal, ugly game win = 2 points

[JOGADOGGZ]

Ugly Ugly game, but when your winning bounces just go your way!....The Canucks are just pulling away now from the 9,10 place teams.

[wgsgecko]

5 up on the Flames! And Brittany is a scank.

[JOGADOGGZ]

5 up on the Flames! And Brittany is a scank.

The Flamers just can't win on the road, that team reminds me of the past Vancouver Team, So good on paper but so inconsistent and you never know what you'll get from them on a nightly basis.

And Yes Brit is a *****y *****! :D

[vicnsand]

I'm kinda eager to see what the Canucks'll come up with in terms of trades. Luongo will probably steal a series or two from them (this is all speculation, of course, since Luongo has never played in a playoff game), but I think they still need one or two key guys to go deep, just like the Oilers needed guys like Peca, Pronger, & Roloson last year.

[madchild1978]

I think Nonis will make a nice little trade or two on deadline day, but nothing huge. I thought he would have considered bringing Anson Carter back, since it only took Carolina a 5th round pick to get him.

[gaborikroenickguy]

one point behind..fellas..we're comin :)

[madchild1978]

Um, check your math there Rob, you are 3 points behind.

[gaborikroenickguy]

no. it's only 1.since you ASSCLOWNS stole one from us :) that was crap last week. You are going down.and you know it..

Have a good weekend :)

[madchild1978]

no crap here, not anyones fault that the Wild cant get a victory over us. Have a good weeked too.




PS: The Wild still suck! ;)

[JOGADOGGZ]

The Oilers are surging!! hope they knock out the Flamers!!!

I'd love to see the Canucks pick up Guerin on Tuesday.

[brew]

I like this rumour, I've been vying for a Canucks jersey of Martin's for years

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/van070224.html

[wgsgecko]

As much as the Martain the G man is a work horse I don't think it's a high enough step for Vancouver to put him back in a uniform. He's got the Playoff and Cup experience, I guess if we could pick him up for the same price Carter went for then it would work. Just hope we don't pull in a couple a loafs of bread out of the freezer like we did last year and they do nothing for us. Guerin is the one to shoot for but the price is too high as I would assume there is a strong interest for him and there won't be a right price.

[JOGADOGGZ]

As much as the Martain the G man is a work horse I don't think it's a high enough step for Vancouver to put him back in a uniform. He's got the Playoff and Cup experience, I guess if we could pick him up for the same price Carter went for then it would work. Just hope we don't pull in a couple a loafs of bread out of the freezer like we did last year and they do nothing for us. Guerin is the one to shoot for but the price is too high as I would assume there is a strong interest for him and there won't be a right price.

The Latest from hockeybuzz.com:

"So the first Zubie rumor is a good one. It has the Canucks moving some salary "a center" to the Thrashers, and the trading for Zubrus..."
:rolleyes:

I wonder?

[vicnsand]

Morrison?

[vicnsand]

One solid D & 1 or 2 solid forwards might do the trick.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Morrison?

I don't think they'll move Mo. they dont' have enough depth at center to move him. I hope they move Chouinard or Bulis..I wouldn't mind having Zubrus come here it will add some depth at scoring.

[wgsgecko]

Dallas this afternoon. Let me guess at a one goal win for the Nucks

[JOGADOGGZ]

lets hope...they win, They've had trouble winning in Dallas of late...

I guess getting Guerin will at least cost us a 1st rounder and a roster player. Because Tkachuk went for a lot.

I say nonis trade, Bulis/Decent Roster Player, a 1 st rounder, 2X 2nd round pics to the Blues for Guerin.

[srv2miker]

I say Nonis trades Bulis/Decent Roster Player, a 1st rounder, 2X 2nd round pics to the Blues for Guerin.

Really? I think thats way too much. Save the 2nds to pick up a depth dman, and save the firsts for next year.

[Poeschek]

That's way too much for Guerin. Keep in mind that this is the first year of the Canucks rebuild, they don't need to go crazy and dump all their futures yet again unless the perfect deal (ie, for a guy like Olli Jokinen who is under contract for a few more seasons) falls into their laps.

[tjcurrie]

Nobody wants Bulis. And Go Stars !

[Pluto]

Smolinski and Cullimore from the Hawks for Morrision and a late round draft pick. It's one of the few moves that will suit the Canucks needs as well as fit within the salary cap.

Otherwise Smolinski for a draft pick and future considerations and keep the Nucks intact. I'd rather see the Nucks pick up another solid D-man within their budget and go with the offense we have.

Personally, I'd like to see the Nucks pickup C Jason Blake from the Islanders. I think he'll bring the same energy to the team that we'll miss of Ryan Kesler.

[Mirko Cro Cop]

lets hope...they win, They've had trouble winning in Dallas of late...

I guess getting Guerin will at least cost us a 1st rounder and a roster player. Because Tkachuk went for a lot.

I say nonis trade, Bulis/Decent Roster Player, a 1 st rounder, 2X 2nd round pics to the Blues for Guerin.

throw in scheider and that would probably get u jokenin and gelinas

[tjcurrie]

ALRIGHT ! 2-1 final ! What a surprise ! Both teams need tp pickup a goal scorer by Tuesday. Stay away from Jason Blake.He's ours.

[Poeschek]

Jan Bulis needs to go, either trade, waivers or to the Moose. Good old Clueless Bulis, what a waste of space.

[99gretz99]

Move Bulis and/or Chouinard. They finally got burnt. Too many penalties taken the last couple of games

[nucksfan]

Rivet just got moved to San Jose, Nonis had better step in before we are left with the Carney's of the world

[madchild1978]

WOW, Bulis is such a freaking moron!!!!!!!!

He needs to go one way or another, I dont want to risk that kind of a BS penalty in a playoff game! I couldnt belive vigneault let Bulis see the ice after that penalty.

[nucksfan]

Unreal, I don't care how much he makes, either trade him or send him down to the Moose, he's an anchor around the team's neck.

[vicnsand]

Overtime loss. Blah.

Time is running out, Nonis.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Jan Bulis needs to go, either trade, waivers or to the Moose. Good old Clueless Bulis, what a waste of space.

Its 1 OT loss, Bulis started the whole unravelling...oh well...sometimes moron's like him make mental mistakes...both teams play the same style of boring hockey what snoozer!!

[wgsgecko]

Glad I didn't pay for that one!

[TheBreeze8700]

IIIIIIIII HATTTEEE BUUUULLLISSSSSSS

Blake is after a long-term deal and he is already 33.

It would be STUPID for Nonis to trade away anything like what Nashville and Atlanta are giving out for impact players. Like common', a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Metrpolit and a conditional 1st for a cake eating fatty? common' now

[JOGADOGGZ]

IIIIIIIII HATTTEEE BUUUULLLISSSSSSS

Blake is after a long-term deal and he is already 33.

It would be STUPID for Nonis to trade away anything like what Nashville and Atlanta are giving out for impact players. Like common', a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Metrpolit and a conditional 1st for a cake eating fatty? common' now

I agree with you, I hate Bulshiet too!! .....

Teams are giving way too much for impact vets.....I heard Ferraro on team1040 this morning that Atlanta needs to make the playoffs now, so their GM Don Waddell had to make some sort of move. On top of all that They are slowly tanking it. they have lost 8 of 10 games.

[gaborikroenickguy]

:) 2 points boys

[99gretz99]

Nice avitar gaborick

[madchild1978]

SHUT UP ROB!!!! We shall see what happens next sunday night when the Minnesota Wimps....I mean Wild come here to Vancouver.

[madchild1978]

IIIIIIIII HATTTEEE BUUUULLLISSSSSSS

Blake is after a long-term deal and he is already 33.

It would be STUPID for Nonis to trade away anything like what Nashville and Atlanta are giving out for impact players. Like common', a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Metrpolit and a conditional 1st for a cake eating fatty? common' now



I agree, they are giving up too much, but honestly I would rather see Nonis just do a few depth moves.....getting Rivet would have been nice, but he got beat to the punch. I wouldnt mind landing Sopel if we can get him cheap out of LA....he would look good as the #5 d-man. Rumours that they are looking at Gelinas too, but in my eyes he is only worth a mid round pick now.

[TheBreeze8700]

Ya Gelinas would be a solid pickup, he would be CHEAP too. Well he better be. I wouldnt mind Kapanen or Cajanek off waivers?

THANK GOD Choiunard is on waivers

[gaborikroenickguy]

SHUT UP ROB!!!! We shall see what happens next sunday night when the Minnesota Wimps....I mean Wild come here to Vancouver.
what do you want to wager on?

[Shooto]

Personally I'd like to see either Sopel or Allen as a #5 D. Gelinas would be great.

[vicnsand]

Hmmmm. I'm wondering what it might take to get Bertuzzi back here (only as a rental, of course). There isn't a heck of a lot left in his salary for the Canucks to pick up, and since he's sort of damaged goods due to return any day now .......

The other choice would be Guerin, but I can't picture him donning the Orca sweater without the Canucks paying bigtime.

[vicnsand]

Sopel & Smolinski.

Now maybe one or two more guys for good measure at a very cheap rate.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Sopel & Smolinski.

Now maybe one or two more guys for good measure at a very cheap rate.

I like the trade, Smolinski for a 2nd rounder, and Sopel for a 2nd and 4th rounders. it gives the 3rd line of Naslund and Bulis depth now. and Sopel gives them the 4th D they need because Rory and Lukas aren't going to cut it.

Glad to see Chouinard the Pylon go, nice guy but worst signing this year for the Nucks.

I think there done for trades there almost maxed out of cap room.

[wgsgecko]

Hmmmm. I'm wondering what it might take to get Bertuzzi back here (only as a rental, of course). There isn't a heck of a lot left in his salary for the Canucks to pick up, and since he's sort of damaged goods due to return any day now .......

The other choice would be Guerin, but I can't picture him donning the Orca sweater without the Canucks paying bigtime.

BERT WOULD BE A BIG MISTAKE AND WOULD SINK THE TEAM BACK INTO THE STONE AGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad to see Sopel back. I think he will have a quick impact and will be more than willing to play for this team.

[99gretz99]

They're not gonna bring Bert back We are in remission now.

[Pluto]

Thats all the Nucks will do. I knew we'd get Smolinski (as per my previous post) but I really didn't see the Sopel thing coming. Kinda dissapointed about that to tell the truth.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Thats all the Nucks will do. I knew we'd get Smolinski (as per my previous post) but I really didn't see the Sopel thing coming. Kinda dissapointed about that to tell the truth.

I like the trade at least AV can put Sopes out there in key situations rather than Kraijeck or Fitz, those guys are tools out there.

[madchild1978]

GREAT pickups by Nonis. He added some depth and maybe even a little scoring punch to the mix with Smolinski, and didnt give up anything of substance. Sopel is a great pickup for a #5 d-man. He is better than Krajicek and Fitzpatrick hands down, and Smolinski is a nice addition down the middle, and they were saying on the radio that Kesler will be available for the playoffs.....DEPTH DOWN THE MIDDLE!!!

[srv2miker]

The other nice thing about Sopel is that he can play point on the PP instead of Mitchell. So you have:

Salo - Ohlund
Sopel - Bieksa

[gaborikroenickguy]

Smolinski will be good for you guys! Was not 2 happy with that, oh well.Everyone goes to the DARKSIDE once :)

Madchild come up with a wager..unless your now scared of my WILD squad :)

[srv2miker]

SHUT UP ROB!!!! We shall see what happens next sunday night when the Minnesota Wimps....I mean Wild come here to Vancouver.

PS the only acceptable mock Minnesota team name is Minnesota MILD, not the wimps.

[madchild1978]

PS the only acceptable mock Minnesota team name is Minnesota MILD, not the wimps.



All the ones I wanted to use would have gotten me suspended :p



ROB.....U come up with a wager this time. If it meets my high standards, I will most likely accept!:D

[madchild1978]

The other nice thing about Sopel is that he can play point on the PP instead of Mitchell. So you have:

Salo - Ohlund
Sopel - Bieksa



So sweet. Another thing I heard and thought was interesting, but more than likely wont happen...



Bulis, Corey Schnieder and 2nd rnd pick (from LA) to florida for Bryan Allen.

I would do that in a heartbeat, imagine the D with Ohlund, Salo, Bieksa, Sopel, Allen and Mitchell, with Luongo behind them?!?!?!
My god!!!!

[gaborikroenickguy]

i say avatar again your choice or my choice or leave the boards for good (just kidding).

[madchild1978]

I dont need to give you another cool avatar. Stakes need to be higher...or is that the best a Wild fan can do?

[gaborikroenickguy]

I have no idea, to be honest. I could use a place to stay in vancouver during the olympics, maybe you can leave your place for a few days :)

[madchild1978]

No deal since I would never be caught dead in Minny! LOL ;)

[Shooto]

Don't they have a super mall or something?

[vicnsand]

So sweet. Another thing I heard and thought was interesting, but more than likely wont happen...



Bulis, Corey Schnieder and 2nd rnd pick (from LA) to florida for Bryan Allen.

I would do that in a heartbeat, imagine the D with Ohlund, Salo, Bieksa, Sopel, Allen and Mitchell, with Luongo behind them?!?!?!
My god!!!!

Glad they didn't trade Schneider. Every franchise needs a goalie of the future. Schneider will be gaining some skill over the next few years, and he'll probably be ready by the time Luongo's contract is up and he's asking for big $$$. Hopefully by then the 'Nucks'll have won a cup or two.

[JOGADOGGZ]

horrible game by the nuckleheads, another snoozer! 2 pts thrown out by them.

[vicnsand]

Why do they have such a hard time with bottom feeder teams?

[madchild1978]

Glad they didn't trade Schneider. Every franchise needs a goalie of the future. Schneider will be gaining some skill over the next few years, and he'll probably be ready by the time Luongo's contract is up and he's asking for big $$$. Hopefully by then the 'Nucks'll have won a cup or two.



They have 3 seasons to find another goalie, and considering TONS of teams need goaltending help sooner than that, Schneider was a valuable asset. Nonis did just fine though!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Why do they have such a hard time with bottom feeder teams?

Purely Mental, i guess in their heads it was an easy 2 pts because 1. they didn't have Guerin and 2. no Tkachuk.

I noticed games vs LA,Chicago,St Louis, they never show up for. it sucks because there just throwing away points.

[madchild1978]

I honestly think the guys are a bit tired. They have been playing great hockey since Christmas and their record shows it.......then with the flu bug hitting. It was just a blip in the schedule...nothing to worry about at all.

[gaborikroenickguy]

I honestly think the guys are a bit tired. They have been playing great hockey since Christmas and their record shows it.......then with the flu bug hitting. It was just a blip in the schedule...nothing to worry about at all.
:) make those excuses...

I just like giving you guys a hard time..


Hey who is the guy that does your Play by Play on the radio.. He is the best guy in hockey in my opinion. Thanks to EA and XM I get to listen to him alot

[madchild1978]

on the radio....John Shorthouse



in EA sports....Jim Hughson (was the radio guy before Shorthouse)

[TheBreeze8700]

Last nights game reminded me of the Crawford Canucks, no effort against the worst teams. Im so pissed I just sold my Detroit tickets

[vicnsand]

on the radio....John Shorthouse



in EA sports....Jim Hughson (was the radio guy before Shorthouse)

I miss Hughson doing the play-by-plays. I remember the good old days of listening to Hughson call 'em while I listened on my walkman with one ear bud at my evening UBC classes. I know he likes the Canucks, but his play-by-plays were very professional in that I never heard him reveal his bias.....unlike the guy here in Edmonton.

[Poeschek]

Bah, Jim Robson has 'em both beat...