I can't imagine Kessel was in good enough condition to start playing the final stretch of a season and playoffs

Also probably came down to, as a depth player, do you want Podkolzin or do you want Kessel? For a 4th liner who is in game shape it’s probably a no brainer

well, they sent Podz down today at the last hours, so i think they actually were trying to do something.

Did Kessel want more than min salary?

That was my guess as well

That would be ridiculous ... cuz I'm sure it came with all you can eat hot dogs at the Stadium. Glad it didn't work out.

Don’t know if we’ve ever felt the west get this much better when across the board everyone was already pretty good to begin with prior to the deadline.

Going to be a hell of a first round. If anyone has a hookup for tickets to playoff games let me know I’ll buy a pair and I’m not a headache

The Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal ended up revealing the sudden change of direction in this plan. Kessel was willing to spend some time down in Abbotsford for a conditionning stint, while the Canucks intended on playing down in the AHL and have him as a backup if needed be:

Dhali says I heard last week that something could have gone south with Kessel's camp. He wanted a conditioning stint in Abbotsford, but Canucks wanted to waive him then send him to Abbotsford


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Pretty sure Kessel didn't want to run the risk of getting claimed on waivers since he only came to Vancouver to play under Tocchet, or so I read.

is the game going to be on CBC live streaming tonight?

@Skinny is there anywhere in HK to watch games live? I'm in town

^ @ Skinny's flat ... :lol

Big game against the Jets tonight.

Goalie duel between Demko and Hellebuyck.


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Great period so far. Höglander with his 20th goal and all 5v5!

I've never met the man in person so that would be awkward haha

Petey with a PPG !!!

Something happen to Demko?

Maybe has to take a shit Luongo style

My first guess lol

https://twitter.com/patersonjeff/sta...185668459?s=19

This seems to be the only info I can find

You'd have to sit in my lap at my computer and it's a tight squeeze in here believe me!

Looks like things are clicking for the Canucks again (watching wrestling so can't check out the game)

If Demko goes out for long they're fucked though

if he's injured... GG to playoffs

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Tomlinson mentioned during the game that one of the refs asked Demko if he was okay. -asked him if he can continue playing.

Maybe they heard Demko groan in pain?


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Solid ass victory tonight for the team! Jets were definitely tired but we still have them next to nothing all night long.

if this was 2011, then yes something like the Roundhouse would open t his early.. lmao

yea not in this economy... say if the Canucks did make the finals... then MAYBE a few bars owned by Vancourites MIGHT open.