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

[madchild1978]

Krajiceks first passes have been BRUTAL lately.....weak and he cant clear the zone. I dont trust him at all. I know Rory isnt exactly an all-star (lol) but I have way more faith in his play than Krapcek.

[larry_chimp_man]

The Canucks re-signed Salo.

Wow, 4 years. Hopefully he can stay injury-free. Any news on how much he'll earn? I hope he doesn't take a chunk out of our cap.

[madchild1978]

Another thing...I know Salo is really good and all......when he is in the line-up. The last couple years he seems to always be hurt.......which annoys the hell out of me considering how much of a key he is to this team. I hope they didnt pay a bunch for him, since he is injury-prone.

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

madchild, how long are you sentenced to fly that ridiculous avatar?

[madchild1978]

lol, till the end of the month.....then things can go back to normal and this god for saken thing can go to the recycle bin!!!

[gaborikroenickguy]

yea scotty how long :D

[madchild1978]

kiss my arse ROB!

[vicnsand]

Not sure why they don't disclose the terms on Salo. It'll eventually make its way onto the internet (ie, through TSN's team profiles).

[srv2miker]

Not sure why they don't disclose the terms on Salo. It'll eventually make its way onto the internet (ie, through TSN's team profiles).

Team policy, terms are never disclosed. Its pretty standard, although I think the Canes release info now; apparently a few years ago they looked around the room and said "why the hell are we still witholding the terms?" And from then on they just started telling the press. I wish more teams would do it that way.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Its in the 3.5 million mark...same as Ohlund and Mitchell money...as per Team 1040 its 4 years 14 Million a season.

[vicnsand]

They must be getting rid of some guys in the offseason.

[wgsgecko]

It's a good deal for the team. If he continues to improve it will save some room in the cap long term. If all the rumors are true the cap will be going up a bit this summer anyway.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Smolinski will be gone same with Sopel both of those guys make over 2 million.

[Vandy58]

Now the question is who will you lose to in the first round?

[JOGADOGGZ]

4-2 Final.....3 point cushion over the Mild...Bring on the Flamers Sat night!....I'm going to the game anyone else??

[JOGADOGGZ]

Now the question is who will you lose to in the first round?

Have no idea who we'll beat in the First Round, at least we can say that unlike the Avs they'll be pulling out the golf clubs this year. :p

[Vandy58]

Have no idea who we'll beat in the First Round, at least we can say that unlike the Avs they'll be pulling out the golf clubs this year. :p

Two words, Stanley Cup, AVS 2 , Nucks 0. And just incase somebody wants to bring it up, a long dead franchise does not count I am talking with in the last 80 years!;) :p I will say you guys really have something special with Luango. To think the AVS could have had him but we went with Theo.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Two words, Stanley Cup, AVS 2 , Nucks 0. And just incase somebody wants to bring it up, a long dead franchise does not count I am talking with in the last 80 years!;) :p I will say you guys really have something special with Luango. To think the AVS could have had him but we went with Theo.

Who wouldn't win a stanley cup with players like Roy,Bourque,Blake,Hejduk,Sakic,Foote,Forsberg etc. etc...Vancouver will have there day. :D

I love how Avs,Oilers, fans come back with that...we ain't talking about the past buddy were talking about this year! The Avs will be G-O-L-F-I-N-G!!!:p

[99gretz99]

He is right, avs, oil do have cups and van has nothing but yer also right avs, oil this season will soon be golfing. I hope the Canucks do well in the post. Btw, I think there is still a small chance the avs can make it in but very slim.

[bjk311nh]

Congrats on the win! I'm starting to root for the Nucks and Luongo for my money league fantasy team now instead of the Wild catching the division..........Luongo has just been amazing since mid season. My other goalies are Roloson and Huet......so to have any shot at winning.......go Canucks!

[gaborikroenickguy]

congrads on the nw div. you guys deserve it except for Scotty :D

[vicnsand]

Salo is listed as day to day................... again.

.........*sigh*................

I shouldn't have picked him up in my hockey pool.

[Poeschek]

Salo is listed as day to day................... again.

.........*sigh*................

I shouldn't have picked him up in my hockey pool.

Don't worry about it, he'd be playing if it was the playoffs. They're just taking it carefully with everyone right before the playoffs. Sucks for your pool though... :)

[srv2miker]

Two words, Stanley Cup, AVS 2 , Nucks 0. And just incase somebody wants to bring it up, a long dead franchise does not count I am talking with in the last 80 years!;) :p I will say you guys really have something special with Luango. To think the AVS could have had him but we went with Theo.

You know what sucks about Avs fans? You've never had to suffer. Nords fans suffered for years with mediocre seasons, piling up draft picks, until they were finally a talented team; at which point they promptly packed-up and moved. So you Colorado folks enjoyed only the salad days, and not the pain of those years before. Maybe now its time you guys started to earn a little bit of your fandom. If you can stick with the team in tough times, then you're a real fan.

[JOGADOGGZ]

You know what sucks about Avs fans? You've never had to suffer. Nords fans suffered for years with mediocre seasons, piling up draft picks, until they were finally a talented team; at which point they promptly packed-up and moved. So you Colorado folks enjoyed only the salad days, and not the pain of those years before. Maybe now its time you guys started to earn a little bit of your fandom. If you can stick with the team in tough times, then you're a real fan.

I definitely Agree...Colorado Fans were handed a contender it was the Quebec Fans that suffered.

[JOGADOGGZ]

congrads on the nw div. you guys deserve it except for Scotty :D

Its not over yet! but kinda disappointed you guys let the Flamers back in somewhat of a division race.

[99gretz99]

You know what sucks about Avs fans? You've never had to suffer. Nords fans suffered for years with mediocre seasons, piling up draft picks, until they were finally a talented team; at which point they promptly packed-up and moved. So you Colorado folks enjoyed only the salad days, and not the pain of those years before. Maybe now its time you guys started to earn a little bit of your fandom. If you can stick with the team in tough times, then you're a real fan.
well put - feel bad now for those quebec fans - must have been tough

How far does anyone think the Canucks will go into the post?
1 - 2 - 3 - all the way

I think they will make it to the out of the division but not the conference finals but would love if they got there first cup.
thinking and hoping...

[JOGADOGGZ]

well put - feel bad now for those quebec fans - must have been tough

How far does anyone think the Canucks will go into the post?
1 - 2 - 3 - all the way

I think they will make it to the out of the division but not the conference finals but would love if they got there first cup.
thinking and hoping...

The Canucks are still a player or 2 away from being a Stanley Cup Champion. They still need that Key Difference maker forward that will lead them. Luongo can't stop all the pucks, Everyone is hoping Naslund will do it but sorry to say he's not that type of Leader. But who knows, anything can happen in the playoffs..:rolleyes:

[wgsgecko]

The Canucks are still a player or 2 away from being a Stanley Cup Champion. They still need that Key Difference maker forward that will lead them. Luongo can't stop all the pucks, Everyone is hoping Naslund will do it but sorry to say he's not that type of Leader. But who knows, anything can happen in the playoffs..:rolleyes:

Yup your right.. Who knows maybe Nazzie's switch will come on. I just don't see it at this point. Too bad that all his tallent disapeared in a mental tail spin. If it had been due to injuries that is one thing but when a guy losses his mojo there is not much you can do except wait and hope he finds it while he is still on your team.

[srv2miker]

The Canucks are still a player or 2 away from being a Stanley Cup Champion. They still need that Key Difference maker forward that will lead them. Luongo can't stop all the pucks, Everyone is hoping Naslund will do it but sorry to say he's not that type of Leader. But who knows, anything can happen in the playoffs..:rolleyes:


Do they need a "superstar" forward though? I don't think anyone can say with 100% certainty that the "key difference making forward" is a necessity. We've only had one Stanley Cup under the cap system, not enough to determine what the correct "formula for success" is. It may turn out that the Vancouver/New Jersey system of high-paid goalie and point-a-game top forwards is what gets the job done.

The Sedins can provide the PAG, so its just a matter of adding more scoring depth. If we can get another 30 goal man (Naslund?) and another couple 20 goal men besides just Pyatt (Morrison? Grabner? Raymond???) then we'll be in good shape.

I think next year's team will be phenomenal once we get a touch more scoring from our forwards.

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

Vandy58=Clown
he probably doesn't even know who the Quebec Nordiques are.

[JOGADOGGZ]

If the Canucks don't go far this year, next year I hope they go after a player like Briere,Drury...or even Smyth...who knows...they have to pull some strings to get Smyth though.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Vandy58=Clown
he probably doesn't even know who the Quebec Nordiques are.

I actually cheered for the Nords because I like Sakic, Sakic always played well against the Canucks even in his Nordiques days..

[vicnsand]

The Canucks are still a player or 2 away from being a Stanley Cup Champion. They still need that Key Difference maker forward that will lead them. Luongo can't stop all the pucks, Everyone is hoping Naslund will do it but sorry to say he's not that type of Leader. But who knows, anything can happen in the playoffs..:rolleyes:

Yes, anything can happen in the playoffs. If Luongo is all that he's touted to be, and if the reports are correct and he wants to be the best in the league, a high calibre goalie can take a mediocre team very, very deep into the playoffs (think Hasek & the Sabres in 99). That's the kind of goaltending I'm hoping for. And if the Canucks can find a bit of a groove, we'll be set.

We may not have Sakic, Forsberg, Roy, etc like the Avs did in 96, but we're probably better than the Oilers were last year.

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

who doesn't like Joe? class act. tell me, the other night, when we were leading 1-0, that you weren't cringing everytime Joe touched the puck. i know i was:D
i just can't stand it when Av's fans gloat about how good they were, when they were GIVEN a CHAMPIONSHIP team. i friggin' HATE the Avalanche! can you tell?:D

[madchild1978]

LOL@Avs fans.

Also, I dont think the Canucks can afford to take a run at any of the names you mentioned Joe...they simply cant afford it.

[JOGADOGGZ]

who doesn't like Joe? class act. tell me, the other night, when we were leading 1-0, that you weren't cringing everytime Joe touched the puck. i know i was:D
i just can't stand it when Av's fans gloat about how good they were, when they were GIVEN a CHAMPIONSHIP team. i friggin' HATE the Avalanche! can you tell?:D

Joe Sakic makes me nervous everytime he has the puck the guy is unreal......I can't say I hate the Avs because I was on their bandwagon through those glory years because of Roy and Sakic I loved watching that team play. But that was then I've still stuck with the Canucks through the good and the Messier years...

[Pluto]

Two words, Stanley Cup, AVS 2 , Nucks 0. And just incase somebody wants to bring it up, a long dead franchise does not count I am talking with in the last 80 years!;) :p I will say you guys really have something special with Luango. To think the AVS could have had him but we went with Theo.

Two Words - Quebec Nordiques! :D

Want some more words Mr American bandwagon jumper?

Roy
Blake
Bourque
Sakic
Yelle
Tanguay
Reinprecht
Muir
Pratt
Reid
deVries
Dingamn
Foote
Klemm
Messier


Guess... that's right! Canadian! :D

[wgsgecko]

I did an Long Distant relationship with an Denver girl. All went well until October when hockey season started, then I discovered how much of an Avs fan she really was. It's was like dealing with a kid that has been given their fathers multi-million dollar company and they tell you it was successful because of all the work they had done.No it was because it had been given to them and it came that way. Oh well I guess what happens in Mexico stays in Mexico.

[99gretz99]

I did an Long Distant relationship with an Denver girl. All went well until October when hockey season started, then I discovered how much of an Avs fan she really was. It's was like dealing with a kid that has been given their fathers multi-million dollar company and they tell you it was successful because of all the work they had done.No it was because it had been given to them and it came that way. Oh well I guess what happens in Mexico stays in Mexico.

i didnt know your wife was a avs fan. LMAO:p

[JOGADOGGZ]

I just watched Sportsnet Connected and reports are saying that The Canucks have offered Pyatt 2 year deal 1.2 million a season but he's seeking 1.5 Mill 3 year deal...

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

boy, the Sedins are sure making these guys expensive:rolleyes::D

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

you all remember Anson Carter:D
10 goals, 17 assists

[JOGADOGGZ]

you all remember Anson Carter:D
10 goals, 17 assists

If the Canucks had Cap room I wonder how Ryan Smyth would fit with the Twins? Smyth is that type of player that would fit so well with the twins because he has the hands and the knack for the net and getting his feet dirty for goals in front of the net.

[vicnsand]

He's a little expensive at $5.5 million. Maybe he'd take a pay cut out of spite just to go to a team in the Oilers' division. One can always hope.

[Pluto]

If the Canucks had Cap room I wonder how Ryan Smyth would fit with the Twins? Smyth is that type of player that would fit so well with the twins because he has the hands and the knack for the net and getting his feet dirty for goals in front of the net.

Smyth doesn't play the right style to fit with the Sedins. Besides why waste 5 million to complete a line that you can complete with 1 million? The focus needs to be on the Naslund line. Smolinski is awesome and Nazzy's making him look bad. Next season I'd like to see Naslund, Bulis and Krajiek gone. Pick up Marleau from San Jose, Kesler will be healthy and maybe pick up a goal scorer like Jason Blake (UFA 07 - 1.6m+), Cammalleri (RFA 07 - 1.7m+) or if there is salary room just invest in a great all around player like Scott Gomez (UFA 07 - 5m+) and sign him for like 4 or 5 years.
Cammalleri or Blake would play awesome with the twins. Gomez is an amazing setup man and could play with pretty much anyone.
Don't get me wrong... Smyth is an assett anywhere he goes. :D

[starscream's ghost]

bobby lou, where are you? you've got some work to do now. win one for the avs tonight

[JOGADOGGZ]

bobby lou, where are you? you've got some work to do now. win one for the avs tonight

It'll be another tough game for the Canucks, The Flamers are riding high right now and will be more desperate then the Canucks. I can't wait to see it....

Plan to win the Silent auction for the Game Worn Autographed Luongo Jersey tonite at the game....hopefully some fool doesn't out bid me or its going to get ugly. :D

[Vandy58]

You know what sucks about Avs fans? You've never had to suffer. Nords fans suffered for years with mediocre seasons, piling up draft picks, until they were finally a talented team; at which point they promptly packed-up and moved. So you Colorado folks enjoyed only the salad days, and not the pain of those years before. Maybe now its time you guys started to earn a little bit of your fandom. If you can stick with the team in tough times, then you're a real fan.

And that is what sucks about nucks fans, or most canadian hockey fans. All they can talk about is we were handed a team! For the most part we were, but if we also earned that. Colorado was always one of the largiest if not the largiest hockey audience before we had a team! (in markets with no team) We have two college teams with big hockey histories! Only reason why our first NHL team failed is because of really piss poor ownership! I do not dispute we were handed a pretty good team and trust me I know that a lot of these idiot fan boys that took up space on the lower bowl are about to get rid of their tickets. I say great, better seats for me! GO AVS!

[Vandy58]

I feel really wierd saying this but um go nucks?

[larry_chimp_man]

It's good to see Iginla has some sportsmanship in him, hitting Mitchell when he's down. I'd give the verdict to Willie anyways.

[99gretz99]

im surprised iginla would do that. Not very classy

[larry_chimp_man]

im surprised iginla would do that. Not very classy

What do you expect from someone who lives in Calgary. I know I'd have a lot of built-up aggression if I had to live in Cow Town.

[trustno1]

B.C.

Land of fruits and nuts.:p

[starscream's ghost]

what the crap, bobby lou?

[larry_chimp_man]

what the crap, bobby lou?

I wouldn't blame Roberto as much as I would our defence. Louie has been letting out a few too many rebounds but the Canucks just need to have better defensive coverage.

As usual, the Canucks have a problem playing against the weaker teams in the league.

[trustno1]

Better to have a little aggression than to be a bunch of wimps.

[larry_chimp_man]

Better to have a little aggression than to be a bunch of wimps.

Wha? What are you referring to?

[trustno1]

Referring to the fact that the Flames are the aggressors in this game. Look at the score, the chances, the hits, who's skating harder.

'Nuff of this thread....I'm going back to ours.:p

[larry_chimp_man]

Referring to the fact that the Flames are the aggressors in this game. Look at the score, the chances, the hits, who's skating harder.

'Nuff of this thread....I'm going back to ours.:p

The Flames may be leading but I wouldn't say they are the agressors. The hits are pretty even and both teams have had their share of big collisions.

I don't know what it is but the Canucks just have a problem getting set for these games against weaker teams.

[trustno1]

Thank-you, Flames!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[Poeschek]

Damn, that was a terrible first two periods. They need Ohlund and Salo back, Fitzpatrick and Tremblay just don't cut it.

On the bright side, they didn't just fold and they came back to at least make a game out of it.

[JOGADOGGZ]

The Canucks Deserved to loose that game they played horrible the first 2 periods. They had the Flamers reeling in the 3rd but it was too little too late! oh well...

[madchild1978]

B.C.

Land of fruits and nuts.:p



Alberta residents......a bunch a Newfies who were too stupid and/or lazy to get over the rocky mountains ;) :)

[madchild1978]

And the rotation of worst defenseman tonight goes to....BRENT SOPEL, followed closely by Lukas Krapcek. Soel was DREADFUL tonight, and Krapcek was his usual, dumb penalty taking, cant hit anyone self.

[Poeschek]

Big game for the boys tonight, Minnesota has a guaranteed win night tonight versus the Oil ( :D ) so they need to beat the Kings to keep their lead over the Wild.

I'm interested to see the response for Jack Johnson, they love to boo him and he loves to be booed.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Great come back by the Canucks....

Damn those Oilers, that team is just sucks azz....A win Thursday against the Avs and the 3rd seed is ours...its not going to be easy though.

[TheBreeze8700]

dam rights it wont be easy. The guys looked deadly 2nite for about 45 minutes of the game, the first 5, and the last 40. It was enough to win and we'll take it.

pyatt has been UNREAL, hes using his size and playing like a power forward should.
Bulis actually had a very nice game, couple great setups and it also seems like Nazzy is gaining some confidence, good on him. Nice back to back snipes ;)

[JOGADOGGZ]

An Avs win Thursday doesn't mean anything because the Flamers play the pathetic Oilers Sat night. So the Flamers will Clinch Sat night for sure! Too bad I would of love to see both the Alberta teams out of the playoffs.

[99gretz99]

Oil are having a rough time but they always play well against the alberta rival. Colorado still could make it.

[Poeschek]

I hope that they find a way to play a 60 minute game heading into the playoffs. These 10-15 minute stretches of brutal hockey are going to kill them. Can you imagine collapsing for 15 minutes against San Jose? Thornton and Marleau might put up enough goals that they can't come back no matter how hard they play for the rest of the game.

[madchild1978]

Kind of hope they clinch Thursday so Booby Lou can have a well deserved night off before the playoffs. I dont care what he says in the media etc...he has let in some B.S goals lately and he needs a rest, plain and simple. That one LA scored last night from the corner was UGLY. A few days off before the grind of the playoffs would do him well.

[Poeschek]

Kind of hope they clinch Thursday so Booby Lou can have a well deserved night off before the playoffs. I dont care what he says in the media etc...he has let in some B.S goals lately and he needs a rest, plain and simple. That one LA scored last night from the corner was UGLY. A few days off before the grind of the playoffs would do him well.

I loved his response after the game though, saying he let it in to fire the team up... :)

By the sounds of it, he'll definately get one of those back-to-back games off though.

[gaborikroenickguy]

:( not a fan of that magic number, but hopefully we will see you CHUMPS in the playoffs

[JOGADOGGZ]

Honestly it doesn't matter where you finish....the home game is just an advantage for game 7

[madchild1978]

I loved his response after the game though, saying he let it in to fire the team up... :)

By the sounds of it, he'll definately get one of those back-to-back games off though.



That comment actually bothers me a bit. You DO NOT let in a goal to fire up the team....EVER. I mean get in a fight, wack a guy in the shins, yell at yer defense, but NEVER let a goal in purposely to "fire up" the team. I think thats absolute BS and Luongo should really give his head a shake before he says stuff sometimes.

[Poeschek]

That comment actually bothers me a bit. You DO NOT let in a goal to fire up the team....EVER. I mean get in a fight, wack a guy in the shins, yell at yer defense, but NEVER let a goal in purposely to "fire up" the team. I think thats absolute BS and Luongo should really give his head a shake before he says stuff sometimes.

He wasn't serious though, he was just kidding. The actual quote was:

"I got to give myself a lot of credit on the second goal, I just wanted to do something to get the boys going so I think it worked out well and we were strong after that," Luongo joked. "I had to do something; it was either that or get into a fight, so I figured I'd let one in from the corner."

I heard it on the Team 1040 postgame show and he was laughing as he said it. He would never intentionally let in a goal, he was just making a joke about how weak the goal was. I thought it was great because he's obviously not totally wound up right now, if he's calm enough to joke about a bad mistake that's a good thing. The last thing they need is for Luongo to be a stress case right now.

[99gretz99]

maybe it was a late april fools joke :)

[madchild1978]

Oh, well then I dont mind it.....the way they discussed it on the postgame show last night, they took him as being serious. Still, joking or not, poor comment to make....joke about something else.

[TheBreeze8700]

common' lay off the guy. ALL goalies let in a few ones "they should have saved" here and there. HE WANTS TO PLAY, Vigneaults not gonna mess with him. ITs up to Robby now and he claims hes good to go, i believe him 100%

[madchild1978]

Thats fine Ryan, but everyone needs a break. He isnt Robocop. The playoffs are a different kind of animal which Roberto has never seen, and I just think a few days rest would benefit him, like it would any one.

[Poeschek]

Oh, well then I dont mind it.....the way they discussed it on the postgame show last night, they took him as being serious. Still, joking or not, poor comment to make....joke about something else.

I think the "Alain Vigneault Comedy Hour" is rubbing off on him. :) Vigneault seems to have a wise crack all the time, I think the "I'm not worried, Tamby says Dave is a [crappy] coach" line is my favorite. He's almost as quotable as Brian Burke.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Game Day Bump! hopefully The Canucks can clinch tonite and give Louie a Rest this weekend.

[srv2miker]

It's good to see Iginla has some sportsmanship in him, hitting Mitchell when he's down. I'd give the verdict to Willie anyways.

To be fair, Willie did pound him when his jersey was caught over his head; a pretty defenseless position. I was choked at the time that Iginla would punch Willie while he was down, but when I thought about it after I guess I could see why Iggy might do it. It doesn't excuse either of them.

[starscream's ghost]

oh baby, the duke owned bobby lou tonight!!!! thanks for the 2pts, fellas

[Poeschek]

oh baby, the duke owned bobby lou tonight!!!! thanks for the 2pts, fellas

Ah well, see ya in the playoffs. Oh wait, no we won't...

[TheBreeze8700]

and starscream's ghost's comeback will be..........drum roll please....

"well at least we have a cup, whens the last time the Canucks won one"

geez ive heard that so much, its pissing me off

[wgsgecko]

At least we will be able to say we earned our Cup. I'd be a little heslitant in bosting about winning a cup when the team was given to Col as a winning team that was cup bound.:D

[tjcurrie]

Years of first overall picks is bound to make any team a contender. Though I loved the Nords, but I hate the Avs.

Anyways, its lookin an awful like we may be meeting up. Dont wanna jump the gun but theres a good chance. You guys want us or the Sharks if you win the div ?

[vicnsand]

Doesn't matter. The bottom four are as dangerous as the top four.

[JOGADOGGZ]

2-0 Nucks after 1...lets keep this going so we can try and clinch tonite..it'll be tough keeping the Sharks bottled for another 40 mins.

[larry_chimp_man]

Unlucky goal late in the third. Hopefully we can pull out a win in OT.

[larry_chimp_man]

The division is ours! Muwhahaha. Bring on Dallas.

[Pluto]

Luongo vs Turco. Thats the matchup right there.

[tjcurrie]

DON'T WORRY, WE'RE READY FOR YA !

[vicnsand]

This'll be interesting. Luongo has no playoff experience, but it might be offset by the fact that Turco isn't a good playoff goalie.

[JOGADOGGZ]

The Game shouldn't of gone to O.T. but at least it keeps us from playing the Sharks but even if we played the Sharks the Canucks are 3-1 against them all year so it really doesn't matter, just prepare for a snoozer of a series with the Stars. Luongo should get a rest tommorow against Phoenix because the game means nothing now.

[tjcurrie]

I disagree with the whole " Turco isnt a good playoff goalie " argument.
People act like he's been around forever and has had numerous chances to prove himself.
He's only been in the playoffs 3 times. He won his first ever series vs Edmonton, then lost a tight battle to Giguere and the Ducks in 03.
Didnt do so hot in 04 vs Colorado. The team in front of him stunk too.
Ditto for last year. Not much to go off of if you ask me. I think that argument is blown outta preportion. Though if he doesnt step it up this post-season, I think a change at the helm may be in order. Not that its my preference.

[Mirko Cro Cop]

I disagree with the whole " Turco isnt a good playoff goalie " argument.
People act like he's been around forever and has had numerous chances to prove himself.
He's only been in the playoffs 3 times. He won his first ever series vs Edmonton, then lost a tight battle to Giguere and the Ducks in 03.
Didnt do so hot in 04 vs Colorado. The team in front of him stunk too.
Ditto for last year. Not much to go off of if you ask me. I think that argument is blown outta preportion. Though if he doesnt step it up this post-season, I think a change at the helm may be in order. Not that its my preference.

why are u always here talking about dallas stars LOL

[larry_chimp_man]

I disagree with the whole " Turco isnt a good playoff goalie " argument.
People act like he's been around forever and has had numerous chances to prove himself.
He's only been in the playoffs 3 times. He won his first ever series vs Edmonton, then lost a tight battle to Giguere and the Ducks in 03.
Didnt do so hot in 04 vs Colorado. The team in front of him stunk too.
Ditto for last year. Not much to go off of if you ask me. I think that argument is blown outta preportion. Though if he doesnt step it up this post-season, I think a change at the helm may be in order. Not that its my preference.

The fact of the matter is that Turco has never won a playoff series. Sure, he's only had three chances, but he hasn't delivered anything in either of them.

Until he wins a series he'll be known as the playoff flop.

[yipper05]

turco has won a playoff series tho...hes 1-3

[JOGADOGGZ]

We'll find out what Turco's made of this year....he's got a good track record against Vancouver in the Reg season.

[bjk311nh]

Congrats

[tjcurrie]

The fact of the matter is that Turco has never won a playoff series. Sure, he's only had three chances, but he hasn't delivered anything in either of them.

Until he wins a series he'll be known as the playoff flop.

Ya, he's beaten edmonton in his first ever appearance. Nice try. Check your facts.

[tjcurrie]

why are u always here talking about dallas stars LOL

Actually, Im on here talking Dallas because, well, thier playing in the first round. Good enough reason.

[TheBreeze8700]

actually u would still be here talking about the dallas stars either way. lol

[Mirko Cro Cop]

and just to let u know tjcurrie madano is not the best american born player to play in the NHL

[larry_chimp_man]

Ya, he's beaten edmonton in his first ever appearance. Nice try. Check your facts.

Yeah, you're right. My mistake.

I just think the reason many consider Turco a playoff choke is because his play is noticeably different in the playoffs. I'd put him in the same league as Joe Thornton, Todd Bertuzzi, etc.

I like Turco though, I'd love to see him do well in the playoffs, just not this year.

[Starsboysfan]

Agreed!! Last year was rediculous, Turco played pretty good actually and the D just stunk it up. Turco does need to step it up, but he does get a bad rap.
Here's to a good series!!

I disagree with the whole " Turco isnt a good playoff goalie " argument.
People act like he's been around forever and has had numerous chances to prove himself.
He's only been in the playoffs 3 times. He won his first ever series vs Edmonton, then lost a tight battle to Giguere and the Ducks in 03.
Didnt do so hot in 04 vs Colorado. The team in front of him stunk too.
Ditto for last year. Not much to go off of if you ask me. I think that argument is blown outta preportion. Though if he doesnt step it up this post-season, I think a change at the helm may be in order. Not that its my preference.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Turco has alot to prove I hope its not this year and his playoff drought continues.

Fact is the last time the Nucks went to the finals and the last time these 2 teams met in the playoffs the Canucks took them out in the 2nd round 4-1. So hopefully that trend continues this year.

[tjcurrie]

and just to let u know tjcurrie madano is not the best american born player to play in the NHL

Just to let you know, he is. Even before he broke the goal scoring record and without the points record ( yet ) .
Here's my list
Modano
Chelios
Lafontaine
Mullen
Roenick
Housley
Leetch
Tkachuk
Broten
LeClair

Goalies

Brimsek
Vanbiesbrouk
Richter

Not a one of those guys is better than Mo. He'll be top 20 scoring when he's done. Add that to his all-round game and he's atleast in the top 20 all-time rankings, not just points, but overall.

But this is not a Mike Modano thread.
So bring on the playoffs !
I gotta admit Im a little nervous. But I always am. Im confident in my boys though. I think theyre pretty deep and Modano's havin fun and flyin, Morrow-Ribiero are flyin, everyone's pitchin in. Modano said yesterday this team is feeling more and more like the Cup winning team. Guess we'll find out. If Turco does what he can do, then they have a really good shot. Cant wait for Wednesday.

[madchild1978]

Canucks over Dallas in 6 games.

[larry_chimp_man]

I think the reason Turco hasn't performed up to par in the playoffs is because he's easily rattled. Give him a few bumps early and he'll lose his temper and a lot of his ability.

Hopefully we can get under his skin and show him a shortcut to the exit.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Vancouver in 7

[srv2miker]

I think the reason Turco hasn't performed up to par in the playoffs is because he's easily rattled. Give him a few bumps early and he'll lose his temper and a lot of his ability.

Hopefully we can get under his skin and show him a shortcut to the exit.

Very true, he does have that unfocused quality to his game.

[larry_chimp_man]

Luckily I found some fairly cheap tickets on eBay last night for tonight's game. Hopefully the atmosphere is off the hook.

I'm pumped for playoff hockey, it's been too long in this city.

[tjcurrie]

Alright suckas ! Lets get it on !
Should be the last I post on here till the series is over. I'm not one of those beaker guys after just one game. I'll wait till it's over. Besides, Im superstitious as he** and I'm getting ready to be in my " zone " so I'll see ya when it's over.
GO STARS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wgsgecko]

Alright suckas ! Lets get it on !
Should be the last I post on here till the series is over. I'm not one of those beaker guys after just one game. I'll wait till it's over. Besides, Im superstitious as he** and I'm getting ready to be in my " zone " so I'll see ya when it's over.
GO STARS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And if you do break your code of silence before the series is over what shall be the punishment?:rolleyes:

[tjcurrie]

I'm not gonna find out

[madchild1978]

Bye TJ, dont let the door hit yer butt on the way out, oh ya..STARS SUCK!!!

[wgsgecko]

Win or lose I think we need at least an Avtar change for a month. Don't forget you are the one who said you would't say anything until the series is over. One must always back up what you say.

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

Go Canucks Go!!!!

[99gretz99]

GO Seahawks GO. Colin - how many retro nazzys do u have?

[JOGADOGGZ]

Anyone here go to the Marathon game?? I moved down to Centre ice behind the players bench in the 2nd OT because dumb ass fans left....they missed out!! GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!

and Turco "YOU SUCK!".......

[wgsgecko]

Quite the game, High scoring, lots of hits. Good playoff game. Cowan filled in for Cooke when he went down and played a major role in O/T.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Cowan was great in OT!

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

GO Seahawks GO. Colin - how many retro nazzys do u have?
0, i don't have time to get out much anymore:D

[srv2miker]

Naslund was awesome last night. He reminded me a ton of Peter Forsberg, the way he was checking and banging. If he keeps playing like that the Canucks will be in great shape.

[madchild1978]

Nazzy indeed was very impressive last night!!! Lets hope he keeps it up!!!

[gaborikroenickguy]

good win last night guys, i paid for it last night for staying up. still dont like any of you though, especially Scotty who was Wild fan last month with that avatar he had, scotty you just root for teams when you feel like it? :D

[madchild1978]

That was a pretty nice win the Wild got last night..............oh I am sorry, I mistook them for the Canucks, who actually did win. MUAHAHAHAHAHAH! :)

[larry_chimp_man]

Anyone here go to the Marathon game?? I moved down to Centre ice behind the players bench in the 2nd OT because dumb ass fans left....they missed out!! GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!

and Turco "YOU SUCK!".......

I was there, great game. I moved down to the lower bowl in OT aswell.

I'm going to remember that game for a LONG time.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I was there, great game. I moved down to the lower bowl in OT aswell.

I'm going to remember that game for a LONG time.

I stayed because I'm a diehard and I knew that game was going to be a historic game. The View at Ice Level was amazing! I wish I could sit there all the time but no $$$$

[larry_chimp_man]

I stayed because I'm a diehard and I knew that game was going to be a historic game. The View at Ice Level was amazing! I wish I could sit there all the time but no $$$$

Yeah, same here. Playoff tickets are just going to get more and more expensive.

[madchild1978]

I couldnt believe the Canucks DOUBLED the price of a ticket for the playoffs....pretty brutal in my mind to the average guy like myself that is a die hard fan. Not that I could have gotten them anyways with only 1000 available to the general, non ticket package holding public.

[TheBreeze8700]

umm well my first round tickets were only 50 each, not too bad, only 18 bucks more than regular season tickets. I sold my extra single ticket on ebay for like 90 bucks, lol...so much demand even for singles....lets see if my home game#4 tickets are needed

[madchild1978]

to buy the cheapest seat at ticketmaster when they were released was $79.60....up from $39.50.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Game Day bump! lets hope the Canucks play better and win...nice to know they didn't play so well and still came out with a W.

Go Canucks Go!!!!!!!!!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Disappointing game, The Stars were defintely the better team. Canucks didn't really or couldn't generate much because Dallas came out and got their early leads and trapped Vancouver to death. Hopefully the Canucks adjust and take the next one.

[iknowkungfu]

most boringest game ever, no passion whatsoever in the canucks lineup

someone has to step from this team offensively or else it will be a short playoff and a long summer

[wgsgecko]

Just glad I didn't pay for a ticket like some one else did:rolleyes: :D

[99gretz99]

nuckles better win tonite

[madchild1978]

yes, they did to at least split in Dallas.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Pyatt Scores in OT!!!!!!!!!!

2-1 Canucks!!!!!!!

[wgsgecko]

yes, they did to at least split in Dallas.

Never say split Scott! We want them both.:D

[JOGADOGGZ]

I thought the Nucks would never score but a little adjusting couldn't help!....The Nucks got better as the game went on and when they scored it was all them. Good Win!....

Looks like Minny's gonna go soon and the Flamers look dead in the water in Detroit.

[91_dnulasN]

I <3 Jannik Hansen

Im man enough to Admit it :)

[kingkuda]

Nice win by the Canuck!!!! Luongo was brilliant, and Turco looked unbeatable too. Turning out to be a great series and because I think tjherpe is a bozo, This Oiler fan is pulling for the Nucks to win!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Nice win by the Canuck!!!! Luongo was brilliant, and Turco looked unbeatable too. Turning out to be a great series and because I think tjherpe is a bozo, This Oiler fan is pulling for the Nucks to win!

tjcurry picker you mean?

Glad that side of Alberta is in the right corner. I hope Detroit buries Calgary this week and sends them golfing with Minny.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Where was Hansen all year? this guy came out of nowhere...and what a time to come down from the farm and shine.

[TheBreeze8700]

dude, we are super lucky, we played 27 minutes of hockey really. We were decent defensively but we had ZERO offense in the first 2 periods. But the 3rd and OT were VERY encouraging. Good on bulis!!! YAAAAAAAA

[madchild1978]

HAHAHA, I was just on the Flames thread, and was having a little fun with them, and some guy flipped on me and added me to his ignore list, lol. Man they sure are sore losers :)

[madchild1978]

WOW, the guy in the Flames thread even took my avatar for himself and messed with it. Bitter bunch of people over there that cant take a joke. If it was the Canucks getting murdered in a series they would be all over us.

[JOGADOGGZ]

HAHAHA, I was just on the Flames thread, and was having a little fun with them, and some guy flipped on me and added me to his ignore list, lol. Man they sure are sore losers :)

I saw that...one of the guys there Sk8ter Boy has a canucks Avatar, makes me wonder why there so bitter about the Canucks over there. The Canucks must really get into that city's heads. :rolleyes:

[madchild1978]

Ya he jacked like 2 of my avatars that I made today and put that big red thing on them. You know, we all kid around with TJcurrie and whatnot, and in the end we all know its just a joke and whatever, but that guy has flipped his noodle man....seriously.

[99gretz99]

change ur handle to noodleflipper. LOL

[madchild1978]

Here is a couple of sideprojects I have been puttering around on while I work on custom orders....THE SEDIN SURPRISE CHASE FIGURES!!!! ;) :D

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/madchild1978/sedinspacked.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/madchild1978/henrik2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/madchild1978/henrik1.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/madchild1978/henrik3.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/madchild1978/daniel2.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a309/madchild1978/daniel1.jpg


Hope ya like em!!!:D

[madchild1978]

game day bump! GO CANUCKS!!!!





and GO REDWINGS for my buddy over in the Flames thread, lol ;) :)

[99gretz99]

scotty nice customs to match nazzy and linden. did u find a retro nazzy yet

[madchild1978]

Yup, I got a retro Nazzy off eBay. Now just gotta wait for the Luongo figure and if there isnt a retro of him, I will paint it up :)

[JOGADOGGZ]

Linden with the winner!!! Canucks take a strangle hold 3-1 lead....Thursday could be the night the move on but it will be tough.

Go Canucks Go!!!

[Poeschek]

Nice work on the customs, madchild. I had no idea you were a customizer. I think they look great.

[madchild1978]

Calling TJCurrie, calling TJCurrie....BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[madchild1978]

Thanks Poeschek!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Calling TJCurrie, calling TJCurrie....BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

hahaha.....lets be nice Scotty, the series isn't over yet, he might get the last laugh if Dallas comes back to win this series. :rolleyes:

[madchild1978]

thats why I didnt trash talk, I simply am laughing at his "non-presence" right now :)

[madchild1978]

Oh, and Joe, Dallas aint comin back. Luongo is a man on a mission!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Oh, and Joe, Dallas aint comin back. Luongo is a man on a mission!!!


I like the way you think Scotty but I still have my doubts so just ignore me. Luongo is unreal though!

[madchild1978]

Joe, come on now man....Dallas looks tired and tense. They are cooked.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I totally hear ya Scotty but I never like to get a head of myself with the Canucks too many bitter disappointments in the past. know what i'm sayin bro...

[madchild1978]

I hear you, and I wa the same way right up until the final second ticked off tonight. The Canucks will NOT give up a 3 games to 1 lead.

[Starsboysfan]

Your boys are playing great hockey. Luongo IS on fire. I was hoping for a better series, but we just can't generate any scores- Luongo is a beast, and Mitchell played out of his mind tonight!! Great game guys. It will be hard for us to make any comeback if this keeps up.

[madchild1978]

Starsboysfan, Turco is playing very well too!!!

[Starsboysfan]

Starsboysfan, Turco is playing very well too!!!

Agreed! Both goalies are playing great. Stars just cannot muster any offense. Luongo had a couple incredible saves tonight!! And of course we were about an inch from getting that second goal, how painful :mad:
Your guys are doing a great job taking Modano out of the series as well.
We have to have someone step it up big time!!

[madchild1978]

I would say Modano and Nagy have to be HUGE let downs for the Stars!!! The guy most outstanding for me from the Stars roster, besides Turco, has been Sydor!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

I think they need more grit, too many euro's on the Stars, Turco has not been the issue with the Stars this year its been there big game guys..they just haven't been there so far. They'll need a completely HUGE effort to win the next game.

[Poeschek]

Agreed! Both goalies are playing great. Stars just cannot muster any offense. Luongo had a couple incredible saves tonight!! And of course we were about an inch from getting that second goal, how painful :mad:
Your guys are doing a great job taking Modano out of the series as well.
We have to have someone step it up big time!!

I hate to stereoype, but you guys have a lot of European forwards and they just aren't showing up when needed. Back in those years when you went to the Cup, you had a lot of grit, guys like Jamie Langenbrunner, Grant Marshall, Mike Keane, Kirk Muller.. That element seems to be missing from this team. I'm a little surprised at Brendan Morrow. I think he's a very good player, but he's done nothing noteworthy in the series thus far.

[Starsboysfan]

JOGGADOGGZ and Poeschek,
Excellent points, I have to agree - unfortunately-haha.:p

We definitely need more grit. Finesse is not going to get anyone anywhere in the playoffs. I definitley think Turco has done enough to silence the critics!! Unfortunately the rest of the team has let him down - Very similar to last season.

I think Mitchell is trying to show us what we missed out on by not resigning him.

Hopefully we can try to get back in it tomorrow, but I can't see the Nucks folding a 3-1 series lead.:mad:

[lolo123]

I think Lou has been off the hook :(
Watching the Stars they look faster and have a step but Lou is always there :(
Go Stars!! and if not, good series, Nucks... :)

[99gretz99]

i sitll think it will be canucks in 6. Dallas will win one more.

[wgsgecko]

Luongo has been outstanding. He is the team. It amazing to see how one player can have such an impact on a game. We haven't has this type of player impact since Bure. Canucks have been lucky that they have been spreading the points round which makes it tough for the other team to know who to put preasure on. Pyatt has been a gift and now I can see why the Sabers fans were pi$$ed when they let him go. Glad to see Linden have another great game. Funny how all the talk was about Modano being a better player but Linden has out player him in this series. Na,Na...Na,Na,Na,Na...Hey,Hey.. Gooodbye.

[madchild1978]

Luongo has been outstanding. He is the team. It amazing to see how one player can have such an impact on a game. We haven't has this type of player impact since Bure. Canucks have been lucky that they have been spreading the points round which makes it tough for the other team to know who to put preasure on. Pyatt has been a gift and now I can see why the Sabers fans were pi$$ed when they let him go. Glad to see Linden have another great game. Funny how all the talk was about Modano being a better player but Linden has out player him in this series. Na,Na...Na,Na,Na,Na...Hey,Hey.. Gooodbye.

Bingo! A note to TJ....glad we picked 2nd in 88 ;)

[JOGADOGGZ]

Luongo has been outstanding. He is the team. It amazing to see how one player can have such an impact on a game. We haven't has this type of player impact since Bure. Canucks have been lucky that they have been spreading the points round which makes it tough for the other team to know who to put preasure on. Pyatt has been a gift and now I can see why the Sabers fans were pi$$ed when they let him go. Glad to see Linden have another great game. Funny how all the talk was about Modano being a better player but Linden has out player him in this series. Na,Na...Na,Na,Na,Na...Hey,Hey.. Gooodbye.


Modano was still a far better player than Linden and his stats show but Linden has provided in different areas that Modano doesn't have. Modano can still skate and all but he's more Flash and dash now with no finish.

[madchild1978]

I agree Joe but I think the point Warren was making was that TJ was saying Linden wouldnt have an impact this series and Modano would be the cats arse....and its actually just the opposite.

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

calm down boys, one more game;) let's not put the cart before the horse:D
that being said, lets kick some @$$ and put these Stars away! Go Canucks Go!!!!!

[99gretz99]

found this on the ultimate canuck search photos. thought id share. lotz crazy pics. when are ge gonna get the cancucks girl gone wild website
http://i16.tinypic.com/2hrzv9x.jpg

[madchild1978]

I have been toying with the idea of getting a nucks tatty....dunno what to do tho...was thinking of getting the stanley cup with all the logos around it with the saying "quest for the holy grail", and then when they win it add the years...I dunno.

[wgsgecko]

I agree Joe but I think the point Warren was making was that TJ was saying Linden wouldnt have an impact this series and Modano would be the cats arse....and its actually just the opposite.

Yup.That was my point.

FYI.There is a Sports Memorabilia and Gaming show coming up on May 5th (free tables) if you are interested in selling. 99Gretz99 and I have one already. PM me if you want one and I'll send you the details.

[wgsgecko]

found this on the ultimate canuck search photos. thought id share. lotz crazy pics. when are ge gonna get the cancucks girl gone wild website
http://i16.tinypic.com/2hrzv9x.jpg

Ohhhh, ****roach. I remember the days when that was legal. :D I bet you have pics with more than just her tat showing.

[alex99]

found this on the ultimate canuck search photos. thought id share. lotz crazy pics. when are ge gonna get the canuck girls gone wild website
http://i16.tinypic.com/2hrzv9x.jpg
When that site goes up ... I'll offically jump on the Canucks bandwagon. Now show me your tats.:D

[madchild1978]

She looks kinda drunk too, which is even better!!! ;) :)

[TheBreeze8700]

Scotty i was thinkin about a nucks tatty too. LIKE REAAALY thinking about it. I was thinking of just going the retro stick logo, but I'm not too sure

[madchild1978]

LOL Ry, lemme draw something cool up for ya!!!! I think I am gonna do it!!! I mean hell for 9 months out of the year they dominate my life and schedule for the most part, lol.

[madchild1978]

actually if anyone wants a Canucks tattoo, lemme know and come on out to my shop!!! I will give the Spawn Boardie discount!!! :)

[JOGADOGGZ]

the only way i'll Tat a Canucks Logo on my body is when they win the Cup.

[madchild1978]

not a true fan then Joe lol ;)

[TheBreeze8700]

whatta bangwagoner, LOSER!! :)

[madchild1978]

hahaha JOGADOGGZ = UN-TATTOOED BANDWAGONER!!!


***he is probably a Flames fan in hiding, lol***

[Leafsfan1967]

Dear Lord! :eek: Is anyone ever gonna bloody score??? :confused:

[99gretz99]

Dallas just won. I still say as before Canucks in 6 with 3 overtime games.

[PrimeBane]

yup... I really thought this series would be over tonight.

[lolo123]

woo hoo!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Well.....nobody at work would believe me that Dallas would win in a shut out and they did....oh well....Canucks better win the next game.

I had a feeling they would loose because it reminded me of that game vs the Avs where they lost 3-1 and just clinched it in SJ.

[Poeschek]

Blargh, a 1-0 game. This series has been a snoozer. At least in the other series, there are a few goals here and there to keep you entertained.

[alex99]

Blargh, a 1-0 game. This series has been a snoozer. At least in the other series, there are a few goals here and there to keep you entertained.
This was a great game ... lots of scoring chances and great plays ... what more do you want?
Every shift was entertaining.

[lolo123]

This was a great game ... lots of scoring chances and great plays ... what more do you want?
Every shift was entertaining.

I agree! nail biter til the goal... it could have easily gone either way... Oh man and my heart sunk when Mo missed that pass and the puck almost went into the empty net... That would sum up Dallas' breaks right there if it went in.

[nucksfan]

that was an exciting game, maybe not the first but from the second period on, great chances to score, the reason why it's so low scoring is you have 2 of the best goalies in the league duking it out, and some of the saves have been incredible.

[Poeschek]

Sorry, after watching the matchups from the east, this series is like watching grass grow. Both teams have been fighting the puck all series long. Great goaltending to be sure, but the offense has been completely anemic. Regardless of how good a goaltender is, you can beat them if you take advantage of your chances. Neither team is doing that right now.

[madchild1978]

DAMMIT!!! I have to work until 7pm on Saturday. SONOFABEETCH!!

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

Go Canucks Go! Let's do it in 6!!!

[JOGADOGGZ]

Luongo has done it all but Score, and If the Canucks can't score they can't win...Louie can't do it all. Basically if they loose Sat night, say bye bye...

[99gretz99]

Luongo has done it all but Score, and If the Canucks can't score they can't win...Louie can't do it all. Basically if they loose Sat night, say bye bye...

have some faith them WILL win saturday. I think it will be in regulation

[Poeschek]

Luongo has done it all but Score, and If the Canucks can't score they can't win...Louie can't do it all. Basically if they loose Sat night, say bye bye...

We need to get more from the Sedins and Naslund. They have been controlling the puck well, but they aren't getting the puck into the dangerous areas in front of the net. I find it a little disturbing that Jannik Hansen has been one of their most dangerous offensive threats. He looks like a decent prospect, but he's a farm callup. The established vets need to bring more.

Bieksa has also been disappointing, his decision making has been pretty spotty, especially last night. His turnover in OT led directly to the chance going the other way and the subsequent penalty.

[JOGADOGGZ]

The Mental break downs will kill them, The Sedins/Naslund line need to get in your face hockey more and get some dirty goals...the cycling against the Stars isn't working they need to play more like the Linden line.

But that's back to back shut out losses at home, they have to close it out tommorow night, seems like Turco plays better on the road because less pressure.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Game Day bump!!!

Bottom line is Canucks must win tonite or they add more life to the Stars, they already are playing with fire by letting them win last game. I look at it this way Canucks loose tonite they will loose this series.

So Dont let me down damnit!!!!!!!!!

[lolo123]

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!

game 7 here we come!! See ya Monday ;)

[JOGADOGGZ]

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!

game 7 here we come!! See ya Monday ;)

:rolleyes: oh god.....as much as I hate to say it but there will be a game 7. even though its only 1-0 Stars, Canucks just not generating nothing!!...

Its starting to smell in here........like 2003.. another 3-1 series collaspe!! :mad:

[VaN uLAr]

I wonder how much Luongo is enjoying the playoffs so far. Again, he does everything but is stuck behind a team that can't score ! Maybe they are waiting for him to score too ? Canucks are a disgrace !

[JOGADOGGZ]

back to back shut outs! Turco has exorcized his playoff demons and has been outstanding in this series. Dallas is taking this series now...the Canucks are just better off not showing up on Monday and handing the Stars another 1-0 win by default!!

[Poeschek]

Wow, that was pathetic. The scoring chances tonight must have been 12-2 for Dallas. Credit to the Stars, totally outworking the Canucks these past few games. Modano and their better players have stepped up their game, but the Sedins and Naslund have been invisible.

[lolo123]

Man as much as I want the Stars to take it all the way, they too have a history of let downs... I can't wait til Monday is over so I can breathe again. As a Dallas fan I hope the Stars have as much step as they had up until now (and especially tonight) and I also hope that Canucks don't settle down. I hope that they're just as fired up. Cuz they were just forcing crap without their head on straight. If the Nucks settle down like game 1, the Sedins and Nazzy can be deadly... I also think Mo answered alot of critics. Hopefully he has as much drive Monday too! Man, one of the best series in a long time and especially so far this year.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Man as much as I want the Stars to take it all the way, they too have a history of let downs... I can't wait til Monday is over so I can breathe again. As a Dallas fan I hope the Stars have as much step as they had up until now (and especially tonight) and I also hope that Canucks don't settle down. I hope that they're just as fired up. Cuz they were just forcing crap without their head on straight. If the Nucks settle down like game 1, the Sedins and Nazzy can be deadly... I also think Mo answered alot of critics. Hopefully he has as much drive Monday too! Man, one of the best series in a long time and especially so far this year.

You should be able to breathe after tonite! Its over as far as I know and I will guarantee it'll be over for the Canucks Monday! I knew if the Canucks didn't win tonite it would be 200% over and it will be Monday and you can blame the Scoring on this one. All the years prior to this year the issue was Goaltending now we have a Superstar Goalie we can't freakin score! What gives man!!! So I want to be the first to congratulate any Stars fan before its officially over on Monday. Turco played unbelievable and he was the difference in this series.

[lolo123]

I'm not counting out Bobby Lou. He's still very much on his game. The goal the other nite was off a lucky bounce... Hell and imagine if that empty netter was just an inch or 2 to the right. Tonite was a bad game for the nucks. If they can muster the energy they had in game 1 or 5 it can go either way. I don't know how I feel about it. Those were some of the best games I've seen in a long time, but I think I prefer the breathing room of tonite.

[RickyWilliams34]

Yeah I would never count out Luongo. I do hate though how he puts his arm out and touches the Stars players if they get within 5 feet of him.

[JOGADOGGZ]

Luongo is doing his part, the Canucks just can't find a way into the Dallas box... I dunno I've been hoping and waiting for a bit of light to some how pull this one out but I"m just kidding my self. They got a little bit of my hopes up when they went up 3-1 but it all came crashing down after being shut out in back to back games.

[vicnsand]

Yeah I would never count out Luongo. I do hate though how he puts his arm out and touches the Stars players if they get within 5 feet of him.

What's wrong with putting your arm out to touch a player if he gets within five feet of you?

[mistagone]

The Canucks are missing Cooke's peskiness. They never once hit Turco. Cowan has got to get in there and run him hard. No one is crashing the net. Naslund is hustling but by doing so, he's making quite a few mistakes. Morrison is invisible. When they enter the attack zone, they have no idea what to do next with at least 3 Stars and Turco in front of them. They don't want Turco to play the puck but the Stars are still beating them to the dumps in the corner. They should watch the Mighty Ducks movie and try the 'Flying V'. Enter the zone, drop pass it to a d or winger while 2-3 crash the net and clear a shot path and look for a rebound.

With Linden playing well, I know he'll take us to round 2.

[larry_chimp_man]

Yeah I would never count out Luongo. I do hate though how he puts his arm out and touches the Stars players if they get within 5 feet of him.

Watch hockey much?

[lolo123]

Watch hockey much?

Yeah we really can't say too much. Turco is constantly slashing the guy in front of him :rolleyes:

[vicnsand]

I want to see the same jump the Canucks had in game 5. Mind you, I was watching it streamed from the CBC website, but it looked like they were on a mission that game.

What I DON'T wanna see is any Canuck player taking a STUPID penalty when the team has a power play. It's becoming an afterthought for me that once they're on the power play, it's time for some four on four hockey.

[99gretz99]

good point sedins are great on 4 on 4 hockey. flames just got eliminated. kipper was great. hope same fate doesnt fall luongo.

[SEAHAWKS ROCK!]

You should be able to breathe after tonite! Its over as far as I know and I will guarantee it'll be over for the Canucks Monday! I knew if the Canucks didn't win tonite it would be 200% over and it will be Monday and you can blame the Scoring on this one. All the years prior to this year the issue was Goaltending now we have a Superstar Goalie we can't freakin score! What gives man!!! So I want to be the first to congratulate any Stars fan before its officially over on Monday. Turco played unbelievable and he was the difference in this series.
are you a Canucks fan?

[larry_chimp_man]

are you a Canucks fan?

I concur. Don't hurt yourself jumping off the bandwagon Joga.

[inverno-76]

Sedins? Henrik...................Daniel?

Bueller?

They need to show up tonite or it's a great regular season down the tubes.

Prediction: I call a 3-0 Nucks win with all of the goals coming from hard work by the Sedins. Even with three shutouts in the series Turco will bear the weight of the loss and the series demise. He's forever the scapegoat in Dallas.

As much as I dislike both teams, I'd rather see the Nucks move on and Luongo deserves some support.

[JOGADOGGZ]

are you a Canucks fan?

I"m a disgruntled Canucks fan! might of been just frustrated and bitter that night that's why i said what I said...but if they can prove me wrong tonight, they should not renew my season tickets for next year.

[JOGADOGGZ]

I concur. Don't hurt yourself jumping off the bandwagon Joga.

Thank's Larry I"ll try not too.;)

[inverno-76]

I"m a disgruntled Canucks fan! might of been just frustrated and bitter that night that's why i said what I said...but if they can prove me wrong tonight, they should not renew my season tickets for next year.

Disgruntled? I wish Edmonton had as many peices of the puzzle as the Nucks do!

Best goalie in the League
Emerging young d-men
Dynamic Duo, Sedin X 2
Gritty forwards like Burrows and Cooke
Puck moving D-men
PP QB
Upcoming cap room

I think you got caught in the hype of the Canucks overachieving regular season and also underestimated the Dallas Stars.

I'd love to be watching my team play a game 7 this year. :(

[JOGADOGGZ]

I think so too Vern....I've been anticipating this game tonite and hope for a miracle and a Canucks turn around. We will see.

[inverno-76]

I don't think a miracle is needed. Vancouver's best players need to play like their best players, Luongo withstanding.

[madchild1978]

You should be able to breathe after tonite! Its over as far as I know and I will guarantee it'll be over for the Canucks Monday! I knew if the Canucks didn't win tonite it would be 200% over and it will be Monday and you can blame the Scoring on this one. All the years prior to this year the issue was Goaltending now we have a Superstar Goalie we can't freakin score! What gives man!!! So I want to be the first to congratulate any Stars fan before its officially over on Monday. Turco played unbelievable and he was the difference in this series.


Seriously man, cheer for them. I know yer a fan, but show it!!! Dont throw in the towel and think all negative. Yeesh!!! :) ;)

[madchild1978]

Hell Joe, if you think it is such a guaranteed loss, give me your tickets for tonights game and I will go cheer my arse off for them.

[PrimeBane]

I'm pulling for the Nucks, but they're going to have to have their best game of the playoffs to win this one... Big D has all the momentum. :(

[inverno-76]

Me too, but there is no way I'm letting my brother inlaw know. He's a huge Nuck fan and I love watching him squirm. Gotta bust his chops when I can.

I chant go Stars go aloud, but secretly I'm hoping that they make a nice run. Canuck fans could use a Stanley Cup or at the very least a Conference finals appearance.

[Shooto]

Lol at all the gushing love for the nucks. Even if we lose tonight, the team should still hold their heads up high. In September the media implied it was a rebuilding year. Not only did we make the playoffs, we won the division!

With the exception of game six the team played with their hearts on their sleeves - since Christmas!

Sheesh if Edmonton fans can support the team, the least we can do is support them ourselves.

[PrimeBane]

Don't get too flattered... we're cheering for the lesser of two evils :)

[JOGADOGGZ]

Seriously man, cheer for them. I know yer a fan, but show it!!! Dont throw in the towel and think all negative. Yeesh!!! :) ;)

Glad to see you still see the light! in my eyes its almost shut....I'll still watch the game but won't be cheering or booing...I"ll wait until the end of the final buzzer to see the outcome. Glad that my girl's in Mexico so I can watch the game by myself and I won't have any distractions.

Those words i posted were straight out of my azz, pure frustration and bitterness. I think i've calmed down since then because I've already prepared myself for the worst. If they loose, they loose...always next year like every year...If they win I'll wait until the series is over and go from there. Not going to let myself get worked up over something stupid anymore. :o :o

[JOGADOGGZ]

Me too, but there is no way I'm letting my brother inlaw know. He's a huge Nuck fan and I love watching him squirm. Gotta bust his chops when I can.

I chant go Stars go aloud, but secretly I'm hoping that they make a nice run. Canuck fans could use a Stanley Cup or at the very least a Conference finals appearance.

I like this guy!:) YES WE CANUCK FANS WANT AT LEAST 1 CUP IN OUR LIFETIME! At least Alberta has tasted the Glory in both cities. Something Canucks fan only got teased with in 1994.:rolleyes:

[nhlnflcflmlbnba]

Looks like the refs are calling everything tonight...er at least in the 3rd.

[bjk311nh]

Nice win.........guess now is a good time to sell my Linden retro........ :)

[kingkuda]

Ha ha hahaaahhhaaa tjherpe!!!!