[trancehead]

its all the damn russians fault

brodeur was my first rounder too:(
at least i have Halak to make up for it. hes killing it

[Gh0stRider]

fail jersey

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__78/ept_sports_nhl_experts-6199457-1288971788.jpg?ymMobCED7_Z6bQOs

[orange7]

fail jersey

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__78/ept_sports_nhl_experts-6199457-1288971788.jpg?ymMobCED7_Z6bQOs


so many empty seats

[AzNightmare]

it seems like the devils are tanking this season for top draft pick

PLAY 1 MONTH

DEFINE SEASON

[shawn79]

PLAY 1 MONTH

DEFINE SEASON

MAN WHO JUMPS OFF CLIFF

JUMPS TO CONCLUSION
:troll:

[mb_]

Can't wait for tonights game. Relatives from Michigan who recently moved to Washington are here :D

[spoon.ek9]

fail jersey

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__78/ept_sports_nhl_experts-6199457-1288971788.jpg?ymMobCED7_Z6bQOs

The "GH" is silent, problem? :troll:

[woob]

Can't wait for tonights game. Relatives from Michigan who recently moved to Washington are here :D

Oh shiet. Family rivalries are the best haha. Any wagers?

[fobulaus]

Poll on CDC:

Who's the best goalie drafted in the first round in the last 10 years?

Rick DiPietro (2000), 2.64 %
Cam Ward (2002), 20.15 %
Marc-Andre Fleury (2003), 27.72 %
Cory Schneider (2004), 46.79 %
Semyon Varlamov (2006), 2.7 %


Apparently Schneider is better than 2 starting goalies with Stanley Cup rings :lol

[spoon.ek9]

hahahaha gotta love those CDC opinions ;)

[shawn79]

Poll on CDC:

Who's the best goalie drafted in the first round in the last 10 years?

Rick DiPietro (2000), 2.64 %
Cam Ward (2002), 20.15 %
Marc-Andre Fleury (2003), 27.72 %
Cory Schneider (2004), 46.79 %
Semyon Varlamov (2006), 2.7 %


Apparently Schneider is better than 2 starting goalies with Stanley Cup rings :lol

anyone rememeber fleury during his rookie days? flip floping all over the place :rofl:

[orange7]

Poll on CDC:

Who's the best goalie drafted in the first round in the last 10 years?

Rick DiPietro (2000), 2.64 %
Cam Ward (2002), 20.15 %
Marc-Andre Fleury (2003), 27.72 %
Cory Schneider (2004), 46.79 %
Semyon Varlamov (2006), 2.7 %


Apparently Schneider is better than 2 starting goalies with Stanley Cup rings :lol

CDC :lol:

I read some of the most stupidest stuff there.

[ForbiddenX]

^Do you not read your own posts?

[Greenstoner]

going to the game for the 1st time this season tonite !

[punkwax]

CDC :lol:

I read some of the most stupidest stuff there,then I copy and paste it here.

Fixed.
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[b0unce. [?]]

CDC :lol:

I read some of the most stupidest stuff there.

CDC :lol:
I read some of the most stupidest stuff there,then I copy and paste it here.

Fixed.
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i am retarded :lol

fixeded

[orange7]

haters gonna hate.


at least I've stopped talking about the leafs in here since I gotta admit, they are an embarrassment since the kessel trade.

[Ronin]

LOL Kessel trade...two high first rounders for a guy that will score...at best...70-80 points a year.

...and that's if they trade for Marc Savard or something to play with him.

[shawn79]

that draft year kessel was projected to be no.1 pick ("the next american phenom") but when the draft came around his stock dropped lol...


what happened to nonis who had a boner over grabner and brunnstrom :lol:

[shawn79]

if u guys are bored and wiating for the nucks game, heres the blues vs bruins game
2 of the hottest goalie right now
thomas vs halak

http://www.atdhe.net/27541/watch-st-louis-blues-vs-boston-bruins

[shawn79]

wtf no goal (horton) for the bruins, instead they get a powerplay?

further review: the post is halaks bestfriend :lol:

[MR_BIGGS]

Predictions for tonight's game??

4-3 Canuckers..

[raygunpk]

Thomas played yesterday, he's not in today.

[orange7]

Predictions for tonight's game??

4-3 Canuckers..

+1

I think it's going to be a high-scoring close game

[Gh0stRider]

4-2 wings :D

[DanHibiki]

Samuelsson gonna net a hatty against his former team today.

[Tim Budong]

Samuelsson gonna net a hatty against his former team today.

i will take that quote..and tell u
if he does, i send u some sort of canucks grab bag
no joke
quote me on it

[DanHibiki]

i will take that quote..and tell u
if he does, i send u some sort of canucks grab bag
no joke
quote me on it

sweet! COME ON SAMUELSSON! SHOW DETROIT WHY IT WAS A MISTAKE TO NOT GIVE YOU MORE ICE TIME!

[Tim Budong]

the bag contains a magnet schedule, flag, and a fin plushie

i just looked

[Hondaracer]

Hughson going to be calling the nucks game I think, sweeet
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[CRS]

Hughson going to be calling the nucks game I think, sweeet
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I almost thought you said Hodgson.

And if anyone is wondering he is second on the team for points behind Shirokov.

[shawn79]

bob cole calling the leafs?

[DanHibiki]

Wow this is so weird.

CBC showed the OTT-MON game nationally instead of the Leafs who are ALWAYS shown nationally

And now Hughson is doing the Canucks game instead of Toronto??

Me likey berry muchy :).

[sunny_j]

Wow this is so weird.

CBC showed the OTT-MON game nationally instead of the Leafs who are ALWAYS shown nationally

And now Hughson is doing the Canucks game instead of Toronto??

Me likey berry muchy :).

they started doing this last season.

[Hondaracer]

Loleafs
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[PinoyDrifta]

anyone got a link of tonights game?

[sunny_j]

love the home white jerseys

[sunny_j]

anyone got a link of tonights game?

cbc website

[Not really racist!]

.... slopppyyyyyy

[fliptuner]

3 or 4 - 2 Canucks

and Torres will get at least 2 points

[MG1]

the bag contains a magnet schedule, flag, and a fin plushie

i just looked

the bag you get from Canucks Fan Club?

[invader]

Datsuyk is so slick
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[Not really racist!]

Damn.. Alberts is making his presence felt

[ForbiddenX]

Wow that would've been a nice play! Torres with the hit then Malholtra with the goal!!

[fliptuner]

Same with Raffy

[Mizter]

WOO!

[ForbiddenX]

Woot nice goal!!!!

[satek]

awesome

[spoon.ek9]

sweet goal :D

[Gh0stRider]

:fuuuuu:

[jigga250]

AHLberts is a beast...why can't he always play this physical

[Hondaracer]

he's been playing pretty physical all season so far

[spoon.ek9]

so many potential biekshit moments :lol

edit: play under review :eek5x:

[Not really racist!]

Shit, under review.

pray for it to be kicked in

edit: ..... motion forward with his hand?

[Gh0stRider]

Nice skating Ballard...LOL

[satek]

it will count

[spoon.ek9]

damnit, i think it's 1-1

[fliptuner]

DAMN!!!

[Gh0stRider]

Thats a good hockey goal.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/MISC/goal.gif

[spoon.ek9]

god damnit 1-2

[Not really racist!]

FUCKKKKKK

[satek]

buuuuuuuuuuuuu

[ForbiddenX]

ouch

[Gh0stRider]

woo...Kronwall!

[Gt-R R34]

WOOT

[fliptuner]

YEAH!!!

[spoon.ek9]

YES! SAMMY 2-2

[satek]

GLASSS

[Not really racist!]

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Gh0stRider]

dammit...

back and forth goals

[Mizter]

Yea SAMMY!

[ForbiddenX]

Nice goal! 2 more so sonichurricane can get his goody bag!

[k2_alpha]

wrestling........

[Not really racist!]

Scrap sucked, nice effort tho Ballard

[spoon.ek9]

go ballard heh

[fliptuner]

Rypien, Torres and Alberts, let's see more big hits!

[fliptuner]

Great PK

[satek]

19 straight pks

[fliptuner]

X bar... nice!!!

[Not really racist!]

sigh another penalty..

im shittin balls every time they're in our zone
so lucky for that shot to go off the post too

[Gh0stRider]

Hudler rings it off the post..dammn

[DanHibiki]

Sammy will score one in the 3rd on pp. Detroit pulls goalie and sammy gets the hattrick and I get my bag of goodies :D
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[spoon.ek9]

i have confidence in our PK but we can't keep doing this all night..

[fliptuner]

MANNY!!!

[Not really racist!]

MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNYYY

[spoon.ek9]

MALHOTRA :bowdown:

[satek]

MANNY THE MAN!!

[Mizter]

Yea! Manny!

[Not really racist!]

jeez christ.. fucking manny has been nothing but excellent

[Hondaracer]

MONEY MANNY!!

We're going to the cup! lol

[Not really racist!]

tie game agian

what the fuck

[EmperorIS]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLS
INTENSEEE GAMEEE

[spoon.ek9]

aw damnit, i had a feeling that would happen

[ForbiddenX]

whats up with these back to back goal haha

[MG1]

Luigi has to stop whining to the refs for everything. He looks like a little kid trying to blame someone or look for an excuse. Just fucking clean the crease, take a drink of piss water, and suck it up!

[tacobell]

who's the best European player of all time? i have it narrowed down to Four.
Kurri, Jagr, Forsberg, Lidstrom? Forsberg is probably my favorite player all time, but i gotta say Lidstrom is best european player of all time.

[raygunpk]

Lidstrom.

[orange7]

jagr for me

[spoon.ek9]

BJ just pronounced halak as "ha-lick" :lol

[spoon.ek9]

WTF LU 3-4.

[fliptuner]

FUUUUUUUUUU............

[PinoyDrifta]

WOW!!!!

[orange7]

lu in net.

his trend since last year.

[satek]

tie again hahah

[spoon.ek9]

yeaaahhhh hansen 4-4

[Gh0stRider]

what a game...

[Not really racist!]

3rd line is beast..

bout time hansen gets a gaol :D

[EmperorIS]

manny needs a raise

[orange7]

manny needs a raise

I agree.. he should get .5mill more while lu get .5mill less (in regard to the cap hit) and everything would be fair.

[jdmhaze]

what a game!

[fliptuner]

Great pace to this game.

[punkwax]

Easily the best game of the season to watch so far.
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[orange7]

^
+1

so much offence..

so many scoring opportunities.


this game is 10x better than devils' game

[Not really racist!]

PP GUYSSSSS

[Not really racist!]

LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[sonick]

holy shit wtf henrik

EDLERRRRR

[Not really racist!]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS EDLERRRR

[satek]

woooo edler

[sonick]

fk Canucks 3rd line is playing awesome.

[punkwax]

3 points for my pool on that goal. Woop!
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[orange7]

goal fest game..

wtf...


where's the defense for both teams?

[satek]

yess PP

[punkwax]

I have club seats for the Jan 8th game vs Wings. I hope its half as entertaining as this one.
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[Not really racist!]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[spoon.ek9]

MALHOTRA IS MONEY

[satek]

mannyyyyyy

[Hondaracer]

Lololol fuck what a game
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[sonick]

AUNTIIIEEEEEEEE!!!

[NimbeeTT]

Manny is on FIRE

[Mizter]

Money..What a goal.

[punkwax]

Money Malhotra
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[Mizter]

Another PP

[EmperorIS]

i'm getting a malhotra jersery

[jdmhaze]

MONEY MALHOTRAAAAA!!!!!

[orange7]

my bad..

over exaggerated.

don't hate plz.

[punkwax]

To hang up with your King and Cowan jerseys?

:troll:

Haha. Obviously I'm joking.
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[chun]

I won't be surprised if this goes to 8-8 .. and then the game could go either way in OT. so it would be 9-8 OT for either team.

Can you stop fucking posting in this thread
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[Gh0stRider]

:fuuuuu:

[yameen]

how come the nucks jerseys don't have names on them?

[sonick]

40th anniv jerseys don't have nameplates

[sonick]

Subway has the worst advertising agency ever.

[satek]

They like monkeys

[Not really racist!]

Epic game today

yeahhhh

[spoon.ek9]

GFG! I was hoping for a Money Malhattrick, oh well lol.

random google image! :lol

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/176046/Manny_the_Magnificent.jpg

[orange7]

GG

MOST ENTERTAINING GAME so far!!

this game did not disappoint the fans who spent good $ on the tickets.

[murd0c]

I only caught the 3rd but what a great game

[Gh0stRider]

Ugly 3rd period for the redwings

[ForbiddenX]

great game tonight!

[raygunpk]

rofl kesler interview

[murd0c]

Ugly 3rd period for the redwings

your saying that like its a bad thing:p

[Gh0stRider]

your saying that like its a bad thing:p

it is!

[jerche]

holy cow, we generated 23 shots on goal in the third period alone
now that's some intense pressure

[gars]

man, that was an intense 3rd period. I have a lot of respect for the Red Wings. I'm scared to play them - they're a solid team. Great win for the Canucks!

I'd honestly like to see more offense generated by the 2nd Line, but the 3rd Line is just on a roll right now.

[Greenstoner]

Came back from the game, god damn crazy 3rd
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[Teriyaki]

Came back from the game, god damn crazy 3rd
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Same. That was one intense game. Was hoping theyd pull goalie for an empty netter:rofl:

[Greenstoner]

I thought this game will go to shoot out before the game is started
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[MG1]

I thought this game will go to shoot out before the game is started
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The Canucks scored more than Luigi let in. So no game is in the bag unless you score more than five goals. Unless "SSSSSsssssss" is in net, then you only need two. LOL.

Anyway, the team is looking good so far. AV has so much to work with. Beast and monster playing together like the good ol' days. Hee hee.......

[b0unce. [?]]

such a flattering picture of malhotra :lol

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/2010/11/7/malhotra_3428.jpg

[Greenstoner]

I love it when everybody were chanting "howard" "howard"... He just looked so shaky and everything will go in if players shoot
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[AzNightmare]

Wow.. Gillis seems pure genius now picking up Torres and Maholtra.

What an awesome game! I love it when things just get blown open and it's a see-saw scoring game.

[bengy]

The Canucks scored more than Luigi let in. So no game is in the bag unless you score more than five goals. Unless "SSSSSsssssss" is in net, then you only need two. LOL.

Anyway, the team is looking good so far. AV has so much to work with. Beast and monster playing together like the good ol' days. Hee hee.......

Oooh yeahhh, let's start running the Nr. 1 goal tender out of town, because the backup actually does his job from time to time.... Your post is just retarded, and the fact that Orange7 agrees with it and thanked you proves it.

Just admit you are secretly in love with Luongo.

[MG1]

Oooh yeahhh, let's start running the Nr. 1 goal tender out of town, because the backup actually does his job from time to time.... Your post is just retarded, and the fact that Orange7 agrees with it and thanked you proves it.

Just admit you are secretly in love with Luongo.

lighten up............. now go away.


Plus, I think you're the one in love with Luigi. I poke fun at him, so what? Never suggested we run him out of town.

[Harvey Specter]

What a great game tonight, it lived up to the hype and what a great day for Vancouver sports fans.

[fliptuner]

Wow.. Gillis seems pure genius now picking up Torres and Maholtra.

I think Maholtra's always been solid, especially in faceoffs.

Raffi was a 30+ point player but caught up in the wrong shit and was a bit of a gamble. I think he's making a real effort to get back on his game and it really shows. Really gritty hitter not afraid to get banged around in the crease to get a chance. He's my dark horse this season. I made a pretty decent bet that he'd get 20+ goals - right before his hattrick. :D

[DanHibiki]

i missed the 3rd period cause i had to do something :*(

[Mercy]

Oooh yeahhh, let's start running the Nr. 1 goal tender out of town, because the backup actually does his job from time to time.... Your post is just retarded, and the fact that Orange7 agrees with it and thanked you proves it.

Just admit you are secretly in love with Luongo.

Sarcasim is not your friend....
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[BlackZRoadster]

Sarcasim is not your friend....
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sarcasm is not your friend either :troll:

[Greenstoner]

montreal, ottawa, toronto ... possibly 3 more wins ??? :troll:

[shawn79]

we will stomp eastern canada + buffalo. Fleurys flip flop performance will be questionable.....

[orange7]

montreal, ottawa, toronto ... possibly 3 more wins ??? :troll:

dunno about montreal and ottawa.. their hockey ain't bad as of now.


but definitely 1 win (which is not as tough as playing the wings) from toronto. :(

[punkwax]

No such thing as an easy win. True Canucks fans know this from years of experience :(

[gars]

yep, no easy wins. shitty teams have ways of stepping up their game when playing good teams. That's the thing with hockey - all it takes is a bad bounce and you could lose a game.

6 wins in a row, I wouldn't start jumping off the bandwagon if they lost to a shitty team. Except Toronto, I want to win against them.

[RRxtar]

Canacks have had a way to hammer eastern teams in the last couple years

[Greenstoner]

we lost to montreal last sesaon when we visited... i want them to kill montreal this time and see price cry and punch another wall

[Hondaracer]

Fuck I lost like $300 in bets last season on that eastern swing :(
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[shawn79]

Are the buffa-slug jersey offically dead for the sabres?

[Expresso]

Are the buffa-slug jersey offically dead for the sabres?

yep

[Harvey Specter]

Damn, the Blues are really ripping shit up.

[woob]

yeah, well so are we :D

[InvisibleSoul]

Not like they are... they're on pace for 137 points!

[Expresso]

yeah, well so are we :D
I think the Central division has stronger opponents though. Imagine facing Detroit 6 times a year. D: Its funny cause it was only a couple of years ago Central was probably one of the weakest divisions with only Detroit being the sure thing.

[Tim Budong]

Raffi torres is named nhl's FIRST STAR of the week with 5g and 1a in 4games!
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[punkwax]

Just heard on the radio that Mitchell is out 4-6 weeks with a fractured wrist.
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[mb_]

WOOO Torres!

[jigga250]

Not like they are... they're on pace for 137 points!

you REALLY think they'll keep that up? Don't you remember 2 years ago they were the best team in the league for the entire 2nd half, barely made the playoffs, then got raped by the nucks in the first round? Then last year they took a huge dump and were horrible? They may be looking good now but they're a young team and theres no way they stay anywhere near that pace all year.

They can't score worth a shit either (23rd in goals for) and theres only so many games Halak can steal. Eventually inability to put the puck in the net will catch up with you.

[woob]

Eventually inability to put the puck in the net will catch up with you.

I know the feeling.... I so happy that the team's make-up has changed such that we have a lot of people capable of scoring.

[punkwax]

Man, watching the Wings game right now, It's been a long time since I've seen Bert play like this. Didn't really notice him on Saturday for some reason, but man is he flying right now. Great to see.

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah I could barely believe my eyes, when I saw Bertuzzi actually moving his legs instead of just coasting back and forth between the blue lines. He looks leaner too.

[Greenstoner]

gonna rush to starlight to watch the game today

[Tim Budong]

Ballard is a healthy scratch tonighit, just heard this on the radio
he's really played his way OFF the line up
So with Ballard out, Hamhuis is IN

[KO7]

you REALLY think they'll keep that up? Don't you remember 2 years ago they were the best team in the league for the entire 2nd half, barely made the playoffs, then got raped by the nucks in the first round? Then last year they took a huge dump and were horrible? They may be looking good now but they're a young team and theres no way they stay anywhere near that pace all year.

They can't score worth a shit either (23rd in goals for) and theres only so many games Halak can steal. Eventually inability to put the puck in the net will catch up with you.

http://www.baka-raptor.com/porn/thats_the_joke.jpg

[Hondaracer]

Ballard is a healthy scratch tonighit, just heard this on the radio
he's really played his way OFF the line up
So with Ballard out, Hamhuis is IN

I'm thinking it's more like alberts stays in and hammer was going to be back regardless

Is it just me or does it seem like alberts gets like #2 dman minutes lol, always seems to be on the ice
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[raygunpk]

lol oh AV, what will you think of next

[b0unce. [?]]

AA has been solid, cant ask much more from him :P

[OriginalJC]

http://twitter.com/GMMikeGillis

Mike Gillis is on Twitter now. Sorry if it's a repost

[orange7]

Ballard is a healthy scratch tonighit, just heard this on the radio
he's really played his way OFF the line up
So with Ballard out, Hamhuis is IN

kinda sad that a 4mill+ dman is scratched over other lower paid dmen.

but can't blame av, all of our dmen are performing really well.

[InvisibleSoul]

Ballard is a healthy scratch tonighit, just heard this on the radio
he's really played his way OFF the line up
So with Ballard out, Hamhuis is IN
Well, from what I read on the Canucks forum, it may be that Ballard isn't actually 100% healthy yet, but came back to the lineup early because we were depleted... but now that Hamhuis is back, he can rest up a bit to get back to being 100% healthy before being inserted back into the lineup... don't know if that's true or not though.

[DanHibiki]

Ballard needs to put up points already. He's supposed to be an offensive dman
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[iwantaskyline]

Well, from what I read on the Canucks forum, it may be that Ballard isn't actually 100% healthy yet, but came back to the lineup early because we were depleted... but now that Hamhuis is back, he can rest up a bit to get back to being 100% healthy before being inserted back into the lineup... don't know if that's true or not though.

Great source buddy..Canucks forum lol...He's scratched because he's been playing like shit the last few games. Simple as that, but this should motivate him.



Latest from Kuzma on Twitter:
# More Ballard: "If I have to put my personal pride aside, that's OK. It's up to me to play better. With a strong core you have to earn time." 8 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

# More Ballard: "I've played games (before Van) where I should have been a scratch. But you don't have that luxury on a good team." 15 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

# Ballard on first career scratch: "I need to play better and there are no (injury) excuses. We're into November, I should be fine." 19 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

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# Ballard, Parent doing extra work post practice. Hamhuis back in with Rome. Ballard out. Start the roster debate. 35 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

[RiceIntegraRS]

I was never completely sold on ballard. He's done basically nothing to deserve that 4million dollar paycheque he's getting. Alberts has been playing sooo well this season its quite surprising given that he played like shit in the playoffs last year.
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[BlackZRoadster]

kinda sad that a 4mill+ dman is scratched over other lower paid dmen.

but can't blame av, all of our dmen are performing really well.

i dont think it's sad, if you have 4 million a year and u get cut from 1 game.

[punkwax]

I wouldn't be so quick to write Ballard off just yet. I've said it before, he's a better dman than what we've seen.

Everyone is impressed with Alberts, and rightfully so. Guess what? He's had time to adjust to the west.

Give Ballard some time, you'll see.
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[sonick]

I wouldn't be so quick to write Ballard off just yet. I've said it before, he's a better dman than what we've seen.

Everyone is impressed with Alberts, and rightfully so. Guess what? He's had time to adjust to the west.

Give Ballard some time, you'll see.
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:facepalm:

Ballard played 3 seasons in Phoenix

[Greenstoner]

bieskshit should be scratch, i dont really care if he is got few assists in the last few games or what..

i want him out ASAP

[BlackZRoadster]

^ ballard almost murdered floridas goalie
:troll:

[Tim Budong]

bieskshit should be scratch, i dont really care if he is got few assists in the last few games or what..

i want him out ASAP

Bieksa is tough to scratch
only right handed shot on D

[punkwax]

:facepalm:

Ballard played 3 seasons in Phoenix

I'm aware of that - but he's been removed 2 years. Give him time, he's had hip surgery and a concussion. We haven't seen the best of him.

[Greenstoner]

^ ballard almost murdered floridas goalie
:troll:

LAWL :troll:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUlT4JQVhCs

[dbaz]

remember ballard had late off season surgery and wasn't up to game shape for beginning of season on top of that he had the concussion recently. this is more than likely a game off for rest

[gars]

Alberts is 13th in the league with hits. He's been pretty solid, though, he did trip over his own feet last game - but he's so much better than last playoffs.

[sonick]

I'm aware of that - but he's been removed 2 years. Give him time, he's had hip surgery and a concussion. We haven't seen the best of him.

I don't blame him for his poor play on his surgery and concussion. I didn't even feel he was playing that poorly to warrant getting benched. You never mentioned that in your post.

What you did do was try to justify his play using Andrew Alberts as a comparison of him adjusting to the west, considering the fact he played in the West for three seasons only two seasons ago. That was just a poor, face-palm worthy argument.

[Tim Budong]

Im starting to get this feeling that Alberts was just thrown into what would be the worst situation for him personally.

Come to Vancouver, get thrown into a high pressure media frenzy where expectations from everyone was not met. At the same time, he was just thrown into the mix with not much time to prep and adjust to the city and everything else.

Now that he has had the whole summer to prep for this season, I can see all the elements he was suppose to bring last season at the deadline, which was to be physical, a big body and throw lots of hits

[raygunpk]

Well to be fair, Ballard was on a Gretzky coached Phoenix team that played largely without any systems. It will take some time to adjust to AV's style, and I'm sure he along with everyone will pick up their play in the next couple weeks.

[Liquid_o2]

I actually thought Ballard was playing pretty well since coming back. Was blocking a TON of shots from what I saw, especially on the penalty kill, and wasn't making any really bad mistakes.

I can see that it would be a hard decision on who to leave out since Alberts and Rome have both been playing solidly, but benching Ballard doesn't seem to help him get in a groove. Hopefully this is a one game thing only.

[Not really racist!]

We have exceptional depth in defense. Scratching Ballard sends a message to ALL the D-man. You gotta earn your spot to play, ones who have been working hard will get more minutes and there are opportunities for others to earn a spot.

Ballard will get the nod the next time and he'll play better and start improving. As far as I know, his injury should be fine (By now).

[punkwax]

I don't blame him for his poor play on his surgery and concussion. I didn't even feel he was playing that poorly to warrant getting benched. You never mentioned that in your post.

What you did do was try to justify his play using Andrew Alberts as a comparison of him adjusting to the west, considering the fact he played in the West for three seasons only two seasons ago. That was just a poor, face-palm worthy argument.

I can see where you're coming from and agree I would deserve the old face palm from that perspective. However, I knew he played for Phoenix and whether you agree or not, in my opinion, two years of playing at a different tempo is a long time and it will take some game time to re-adjust. Maybe I should have said re-adjust... my bad.

[choda]

Interestinggggggggg

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=340505

[orange7]

the oilers are fucked... and it's just the start of the game..

[choda]

OH COILERS! :facepalm: hahahahaha

[d1]

Wow Hodgson's now leading the moose in scoring, though he only has 9 points in 13 games. I remember checking earlier in the season and he was way down on the list. Nice to see.

[Gh0stRider]

Manny with the "A"

[sonick]

^ Manny will always wear the A on away games. I believe Bieksa is the other A for away games.

[gars]

how much work do the guys with the A really do? Just wondering - I know when Lu had the C, the A's definitely talked to the refs and stuff... but is it a thing for leading practices... or is it a title that says they're supposed to motivate the team...?

[OriginalJC]

Manny with the "A"

Your avatar is incredible :thumbsup:

[choda]

FUCK

[sonick]

fk. Sedins+Bur had a good shift just before the goal too

[Dragon-88]

...

[sonick]

omg, almost had another

[MG1]

Your avatar is incredible :thumbsup:

Agree....... I had to change my options preferences to see it. Nice!!!!

[Gh0stRider]

Your avatar is incredible :thumbsup:

haha...i've had many ppl commenting on my avatar :D

[jerche]

pretty fast paced game

[MG1]

According to stats, when the Habs score first, they are 5 and 0 or something like that, when they don't, they're the opposite. Thing is, they haven't played our Canucks yet. We will rape them tonight.

[BlackV62K2]

LOL @ that delay of game haha

[sonick]

lol I remember Canucks got called on that several seasons ago. The refs were like WTF

[MG1]

Old news, but I'm happy for them............

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=542939

Granato was interviewed about her accomplishments and she said it was a long hard road. She talked about the time she got a concussion from a hard hit. Back then there was no girls hockey so she played with the boys. The boy who hit her apologized later and said, "I'm sorry for the hit, but my dad made me do it." Anyway, she didn't complain or whine about it. In the end, she's in the Hall of Fame, while that boy is probably working for Home Hardware shelving hockey tape.

[PavelGTR]

WTF is wrong the canucks?
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[seakrait]

feck.... alberts.

[BlackV62K2]

Fucking Alberts.....Come on Monster, get us a SH goal.

[MG1]

Alberts, what a dumb move. Shot was taken already. Dumbass move.

[MG1]

WTF is wrong the canucks?
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Too much poutine.........

[MG1]

Burrows, shorthanded goal right here.........


We need it

[seakrait]

fuck! 3 vs 1 shorthanded and nothing to show for it.

[MG1]

Why would you pass the puck back to Biekshit. He did hit the goalie with the shot. Then again, at that distance, you can't hit anything but the goalie......

[seakrait]

nice pk though.

[MG1]

C'mon, twin powers activate!

[seakrait]

fuck.. that was close.

[BlackV62K2]

Good pressure after the PK....keep it up!

[seakrait]

damn alberts.

[MG1]

Good news is, we're only down by one. Damn Price is playing well.

LOL at Garret's comments - Price is playing well........ he goes on to give examples, then he gets to........ and he stopped Bieksa on a 3 on 1......... yeah, like that's a good example.

[seakrait]

^^^ lol.

aight... PP now.

edit: FAIL.