[Obsideon]

Time for some Armchair GM in my NHL12

Luongo for Lecavelier
Kesler for Weber

:troll:

[MG1]

Seeing Luongo sitting there with teary eyes ... kinda feel bad for him

He's a big boy. He's a professional. He's also a "world class goalie", so he'll be back. Good thing the backup is not too shabby of a goalie........ maybe not world class, but..........might keep us in the game.

Go, Canucks, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cliffhanger33]

NYR won today, we must win today :whistle:

[BMW M5]

Schneider is the best goalie in the NHL right now (or at least 2nd after Elliot). Of course they are going to CHEER for him when he takes over. It isn't so much against Lu as it is FOR Schneider.

Very well said, hope we will see a lot of Schneider in the playoff this year!:toot:

[Noir]

Ginger is damn good of course that's reality, BUT ... seriously I highly doubt he would have fared much better in the exact same situation that Luongo was put in earlier. Those 2 goals that MAG shat the bed on were pretty much un-save-able by ANY goalie.

Nope.

A lot of the Schneider fans are so because a lot deem him to be the more the more athletic/agile goalie.

[JD¹³]

Canucks fans bashing or questioning Luongo aren't true hockey fans. Luongo let in one bad goal, the other 3 were dogshit defense. Lu is solid.

We are blessed to have two amazing goalies. Bandwagoners need to STFU.

[nsmb]

That chick dancing behind av lol


groce

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss87/digga11090/jimcarreythrowup.gif

[MG1]

EDIT: Need to stay calm...................

[urrh]

Canucks fans bashing or questioning Luongo aren't true hockey fans. Luongo let in one bad goal, the other 3 were dogshit defense. Lu is solid.

We are blessed to have two amazing goalies. Bandwagoners need to STFU.

totally agree. lu got the short end of the stick here.
hope he won't be salty for his bday tomorrow

[Noir]

Canucks fans bashing or questioning Luongo aren't true hockey fans. Luongo let in one bad goal, the other 3 were dogshit defense. Lu is solid.

We are blessed to have two amazing goalies. Bandwagoners need to STFU.

And here comes the canuck fan pissing context on who's the better Canuck fan.


Like you said, we HAVE 2 amazing goalies. What's the big fucking deal if the fanbase is split between to great goaltenders? Did Luongo's $64 million contract also come with a clause that we have to cheer him > Schneider in the event of equal quality goaltending?

Seriously, outplay Schneider and make yourself a clear #1 if you want to monopolize the fanbaze. As it is right now, Schneider is earning every fan he wins.

[cliffhanger33]

Exactly. I don't understand why ppl generalize canucks fan as bandwagons when they cheer for Schneider. Schneider still plays for us (Canucks), so we are still technically cheering for Canucks when Lu is pulled. Right now Schneider is outplaying Lu, and we are merely cheering for our other half.

Maybe calling us luongo bandwagoners is understandable, but def. not Canucks bandwagoners :whistle:

[Obsideon]

Fuck Zack Attack is injured! :tears:

[EmperorIS]

I always thought they cheer when they change goalie is for the encouragement for the incoming goalie....

[cliffhanger33]

I always thought they cheer when they change goalie is for the encouragement for the incoming goalie....

Yeah. But i remember during the boston series when lu got pulled, dam the crowd erupted. You can argue we were cheering for lu being pulled or for schneider coming in. They're pretty different if you ask me LOL

And u guys remember when the media asked lu how he felt about the crowd cheering when he got pulled. Pretty dick move if you asked me.

[MG1]

LOL, Raymond sent flying... uh..... he just fell.

[cliffhanger33]

soo close by higgins

[JD¹³]

Maybe calling us luongo bandwagoners is understandable, but def. not Canucks bandwagoners :whistle:
I was referring to the goalie issue not the team in general.

Without Luongo we wouldn't have even made it to the cup finals last year. In his last 4 games he's gone 3-0-1 with some phenomenal stops and probably a .950 save percentage (I'm guessing). One bad goal tonight and "OHHHHH put in Schneider and let's keep him in for the playoffs"! What a bunch of BS. It's as much the media's fault for hyping it up. I'm just sick of hearing it.

[cliffhanger33]

Our PP is :heckno:

[JD¹³]

Our PP is :heckno:
Cycling teams into a dizzy haze and getting lots of shots? :accepted:

[cliffhanger33]

Cycling teams into a dizzy haze and getting lots of shots? :accepted:

Wasn't talking about this PP. This one was good

Was referring to the last few, we weren't getting any good shots

[spideyv2]

Lol a few days ago I said our PP is probably gonna drop to sixth, I might be right for once

[SkinnyPupp]

The "issue" with Luongo is that no matter how good he is (and he is very good, there is no denying it) there will ALWAYS be the stigma of the long term contract. Normally it wouldn't be a huge deal, but when a guy who is better or at least as good comes along, we will lose him because of the contract. The team is basically handcuffed. And of course this is nothing against him personally - if someone throws $100 million at you, of course you are going to take it!

Another issue I can think of is giving him the C, then getting denied, then saying he's the "honorary" captain anyway.. that left a bad taste in a lot of peoples mouths.

Then you have other things like the pouting, interviews, pumping tires, etc.

I think a lot of the reaction you see is not because people think Lu sucks, but more that there is an alternative potentially, and there's nothing we can do with him after this season pretty much.

[sonick]

the guy in the Moxies commercial looks like a fucking date-rapist.

[dboy]

lol Ducks 1 shot in the 3rd period

[cliffhanger33]

wow OT

i call burrows OT goal for a hatty :fuckyea:

[MG1]

Got the point

[Vale46Rossi]

We stole the point?

[spideyv2]

DJ Dave's music selection fucking sucks

[MG1]

Shootout?

[Noir]

This could be very dangerous if we go to S/O against Perry & Getzlaf.

[mb_]

The crowd cheered! :ahwow:

[cliffhanger33]

shoot out

its all you schneider

[satek]

shootout time

[MG1]

It's anyone's point now............

No shame if we go down. We fought back.

[Noir]

so nerve wracking

[Oleophobic]

BURROWS IS A MONSTER!!!!

[Noir]

Burrows!!!!!!!

[civicyvr]

Burrows sick move!

[Bonka]

Burrows is a monster :fuckyea:

[MG1]

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/Canucks/48740414-1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/Canucks/monsterqj.jpg

[satek]

monsterrrrrrrr

[dyan]

BURROWS MONSTER

[fishCak3s]

bread and butter!!!

[mb_]

I don't remember anyone stopping Burrs move LOL

[dyan]

BOOOO

[dyan]

EDLERRRRRRRRRRRR

[satek]

edlerrrr!!!!

[Oleophobic]

omg edler

[MG1]

RESPECT YOUR EDLERS!!!!!

[civicyvr]

Edler's release is accurate and sick!!

[MG1]

SsSsSsSsSsSsSssSsSsSsSsSsSsS

[sonick]

Wow what a release by edler

[Oleophobic]

LAPPY!

with the reverse burrows move

[dyan]

WE WIN

LAPIERRE :fuckyea:

[sonick]

lappyyyyyy

[fishCak3s]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[HonestTea]

AWWWWW YEAHHHHHH!!

[MG1]

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/Canucks/we_win_cheers1.jpg

SsSsSsSsSsSsSssSsSsSsSsSsSsS

[satek]

LAPPY FTWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[spoon.ek9]

Lappy playing with dat confidence :D

[Bonka]

Wow Lappy with the save

[civicyvr]

Water bottle lost...Nucks win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mb_]

:troll:

[sonick]

jeez way to roof it on the backhand

[punkwax]

sick backhand

[Vale46Rossi]

Horiiiiiii Shittttttt

[urrh]

allllll right

[cliffhanger33]

PERFECT ON SHOOT OUT


LAPPY BEAUTYYY

[lungfish23]

I totally thought he lost it. But what a recovery and backhand!

[RiceIntegraRS]

Wat a comeback!

[HonestTea]

Pretty sick recovery by LAPIERRE!

[jeedee]

Down 4-2, make a come back and go 3 for 3 in the shootout?

http://thetechiris.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/obama-rage-face-not-bad1.jpg

[spideyv2]

3 for 3 in shootout. Is this real life?

[MG1]

In Schneider we trust!

[BMW M5]

in schneider we trust!

[HonestTea]

In Schneider we trust!

[Obsideon]

LOL Lappy lost it and then picked it up last second for a sweet ass backhand roofy! ... I think this was the first time I saw him in the shootout in a Canucks uniform ... he's now a career 50% shootout specialist! 4 for 8
:fuckyea:

Schneids was also asking for shootout advice from Luongo? :fulloffuck:

[MG1]

Wow, that's a first hat trick for RS.........


"In Schneider we trust" 3x within one second.

[Not really racist!]

o lawl'd... when are we ever 3/3 on shootouts?

:fulloffuck:

[EmperorIS]

Schneids was also asking for shootout advice from Luongo? :fulloffuck:

He's just being humble

[fishCak3s]

o lawl'd... when are we ever 3/3 on shootouts?

:fulloffuck:

never!

[Not really racist!]

gotta feel bad for Hiller..

lmfao.

[civicyvr]

LOL Lappy lost it and then picked it up last second for a sweet ass backhand roofy! ... I think this was the first time I saw him in the shootout in a Canucks uniform ... he's now a career 50% shootout specialist! 4 for 8
:fuckyea:

Schneids was also asking for shootout advice from Luongo? :fulloffuck:

I am very glad they didn't move Schneids at the trade deadline and we have two no 1 goalies. The two work well together and it's cool asking for advice on shooter's tendency.

[DanHibiki]

What if the Sedins do to Lappy what they did to Burrows?!?!

:tears:

[cliffhanger33]

haha crowd threw hats on the ice when burr scored the shoot out, even when it wasn't technically a hat trick

[punkwax]

Schneids was also asking for shootout advice from Luongo? :fulloffuck:

Probably asking about Ducks shooter tendencies.. Lu would know.

[Ch28]

Lappy that goal scoring troll :bowdown:

[SkinnyPupp]

WE CAN COUNT ON BURROWS AND SCHNEIDER
TOLD YOU SO

[cliffhanger33]

The skaters seem to hv so much more confidence when 35 is in net

[mb_]

A little late but.. LAPPPYYYYYYYY

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1j1t1SA841qdxtgyo1_500.jpg

[Bonka]

Not to take anything away from Schneider but he only needed to make 2 saves from start of 3rd to end of OT. The team in front finally decided to play more responsibly.

Luongo will bounce back :heckno:

[cliffhanger33]

^ Yeah. That's true. But it was the turning point when 35 went into net. It woke the team up

[Bonka]

^ Yeah. That's true. But it was the turning point when 35 went into net. It woke the team up

A goaltending change should do that and really who better than Schneider :)

[cliffhanger33]

Dam NYR already clinched eastern conference with 109 points

[kwy]

It was a good night for hockey. Canucks won, Smith with another shutout(54 saves!) and a Bruin got injured.

All's right with the world.

[Bonka]

It was a good night for hockey. Canucks won, Smith with another shutout(54 saves!) and a Bruin got injured.

All's right with the world.

Nothing's right until the Canucks win the cup damnit.

[Ronin]

Can't call the East soft anymore. NYR, PIT, PHI and BOS would be right up there in the West too...although any of the top 8 in the West would absolutely crush anything else the East has to throw at them.

[Gh0stRider]

LOL at fans that got kicked out for throwing hats on the ice after burrows scored in the shootout

[spoon.ek9]

^ seriously? that's kinda... stupid.

[bballguy]

Dam NYR already clinched eastern conference with 109 points

What you mean "Already?"; there's only 2 games left in the season....

[jeedee]

What you mean "Already?"; there's only 2 games left in the season....

I think he means that no one else in the Eastern Conference can get 1st place from them.

[yameen]

lapierre seems to really fit with henrik and gives that extra physical presence. if and when daniel comes back, i'd put him on the second line rather than pairing up the twins.

[bballguy]

I think he means that no one else in the Eastern Conference can get 1st place from them.

Yes, I understand that, but adding 'already' suggests that they've locked 1st place surprisingly early...

[bballguy]

lapierre seems to really fit with henrik and gives that extra physical presence. if and when daniel comes back, i'd put him on the second line rather than pairing up the twins.

Huh? You said LaPierre fits really well with Henrik, but are suggesting to put him on line not with Henrik when Daniel comes back??...LOLWAT....

[jeedee]

Yes, I understand that, but adding 'already' suggests that they've locked 1st place surprisingly early...

I agree, but considering the post was by cliffhanger? :fuckthatshit:

[cliffhanger33]

Just meant in comparison to the west, it's a much tougher race to clinch

[cliffhanger33]

I agree, but considering the post was by cliffhanger? :fuckthatshit:

Mhmm.

[bballguy]

Oh Cliffhanger, you so silly :haha:

[Oleophobic]

Huh? You said LaPierre fits really well with Henrik, but are suggesting to put him on line not with Henrik when Daniel comes back??...LOLWAT....

I think he means put daniel on the second line

[bballguy]

I think he means put daniel on the second line

o okay :) ...I think I'd agree with that...The twins make the people they play with so much better that it just doesn't seem to make that much sense putting them together. We need to maximize each and every one of our guys' potential, and both the twins are individually capable of getting that out of guys IMO.

[jeedee]

Huh? You said LaPierre fits really well with Henrik, but are suggesting to put him on line not with Henrik when Daniel comes back??...LOLWAT....

He means:

Burrows-Henrik-Lapierre
Daniel-Kesler-Booth

Since Daniel-Henrik-Burrows has been struggling

[cliffhanger33]

lol, put Daniel on the second line instead of putting Daniel with the twins....LOLWAT!?

He said rather than pairing up the twins

[Gh0stRider]

^ seriously? that's kinda... stupid.

Throwing stuff on the ice gets ya kicked out

[fliptuner]

I feel bad for Louie sitting on the bench... 2 of those goals were completely not his fault and the crowd was cheering like we won the Cup when Scheider replaced him, what bunch of bangwagon freaks... It should still be around 2-2 if MAG didn't utterly fail on his defensively duties ...

Why any World-Class goalie would want to play in Vancouver befuddles me ... :seriously:

I feel sorry that Lu had to take the fall for the shitty D too and the only way to spark the team was to pull him.

Not to take anything away from Schneids but the crowd reaction from the goalie change just pissed me off. You could tell the people cheering were glad Lu got pulled, regardless of how shitty the D was. The way people cheer for Lu vs. Schneids on the same type saves is night and day. IIRC Cory made 9 stops and some fans act like he saved the day.
Both goalies played equally well tonight but they had different teams playing in front of them.

[bballguy]

The annoying thing is that people don't just love Schneider, but they SHIT on Luongo, and THAT is what pisses me off, especially when it's not even his fault....People are always so quick to just throw the blame on him without fully analyzing why these goals are being scored...

[cliffhanger33]

o okay :) ...I think I'd agree with that...The twins make the people they play with so much better that it just doesn't seem to make that much sense putting them together. We need to maximize each and every one of our guys' potential, and both the twins are individually capable of getting that out of guys IMO.



It's true. It just shows how talented Henrik is and doesn't need his brother on the ice. It's good to see a break from him, instead of him busy trying to set up his brother for a goal all the time. In fact, Henrik's MVP winning season was when Daniel was out for a significant amount of games.

Plus henrik, possibly the best passer in the world, makes everyone look good

[Gh0stRider]

upper body injury for kassian. left in the 2nd and didn't return

[DanHibiki]

please be ready by playoffs kassian :(

[Not really racist!]

surprised there hasnt been that much complaining about MAG..

guy looks fucking confused out there; outta position way too much holy crap... at least be able to stay with ur man..

[AzNightmare]

Not even sure did Lappy really lose the puck or was it part of his move...
Never knew he had such soft hands.
:suspicious:

All 3 canucks scoring in the shootout, that's pretty rare. (Has it ever happened before??)
I think Luongo could have saved Koivu's shot too.

So yeah, Schneider played well once again. A different Canuck team played in front of him.
And just the shootout alone proves it... All 3 shooters scoring?! :fulloffuck:
We have nights where people shit on Lu in the shootout when the canuck shooters fail to score on any attempts.

As for the Lu vs Schneider debate,
Schneider is definitely the more consistent goalie right now.
He hasn't let in any questionable goals, and the team seems to play better in front of him.

Getzlaf's goal was pretty soft, but the third and forth goals were quick releases point blank from the slot.
Not sure if Schneider would have stop them either. I guess it just looks soft cause they happened to be 5-hole goals.


surprised there hasnt been that much complaining about MAG..

:lol everyone too busy blaming our #1 scapegoat.

[Gh0stRider]

game 1 and 2 looking like

wednesday 11/friday 13
or
thursday 12/saturday 14

[yameen]

Huh? You said LaPierre fits really well with Henrik, but are suggesting to put him on line not with Henrik when Daniel comes back??...LOLWAT....

sorry bad engrish. i meant rathering than pairing up the twins, lapierre should be paired up with henrik for physical presence while daniel moves down to the second line as a few of you have mentioned.

[jeedee]

Pretty sure it's going to be Thursday 12th/Saturday 14th since CBC loves to have playoff games on Saturday's

[bballguy]

Not even sure did Lappy really lose the puck or was it part of his move...
Never knew he had such soft hands.
:suspicious:


He definitely lost the puck there but, needless to say, made a great recovery...

[Gh0stRider]

Pretty sure it's going to be Thursday 12th/Saturday 14th since CBC loves to have playoff games on Saturday's

not what i was told at the meeting, but who knows. wednesday start is a possibility

[Ch28]

Pretty sure it's going to be Thursday 12th/Saturday 14th since CBC loves to have playoff games on Saturday's

It's up to the NHL and not CBC.

[AzNightmare]

He definitely lost the puck there but, needless to say, made a great recovery...

lol... yes I guess so. It just looked SO smooth, that if someone said he did it on purpose, I would still believe it.

[kwy]

I feel sorry that Lu had to take the fall for the shitty D too and the only way to spark the team was to pull him.

Not to take anything away from Schneids but the crowd reaction from the goalie change just pissed me off. You could tell the people cheering were glad Lu got pulled, regardless of how shitty the D was. The way people cheer for Lu vs. Schneids on the same type saves is night and day. IIRC Cory made 9 stops and some fans act like he saved the day.
Both goalies played equally well tonight but they had different teams playing in front of them.

Lu can do no right in this city. It pisses me off when the fans do shit like that.

I feel especially bad considering it was his birthday today. Bunch of fucking bandwagonning pricks.

[bballguy]

"Henrik Sedin with a woop-dee-doo around Saku Koivu"

Canucks Vs Ducks - Alex Burrows 1-1 Goal 4/3/12 [HD] - YouTube

[cliffhanger33]

http://1.cdn.nhle.com/canucks/images/upload/gallery/2012/04/142392862_slide.jpg

[Tim Budong]

Oh Lappy, even knows how to troll the SO

[DanHibiki]

http://1.cdn.nhle.com/canucks/images/upload/gallery/2012/04/142392862_slide.jpg

Gretzky is not pleased.

[cliffhanger33]

@ Gretzky's reaction

[Greenstoner]

any full replay on the SO ?

[LsquareD]

^
starts at 9:30
Canucks vs. Ducks 4/3/2012 - YouTube

What a great game tonight! :fuckyea:

[Mike Oxbig]

James Neal vs Andrew Ference Apr 3, 2012 - YouTube

[blum2001]

http://1.cdn.nhle.com/canucks/images/upload/gallery/2012/04/142392862_slide.jpg

I honestly didn't even notice Gretzky in that picture until the replies.

My eyes went from the blonde girl to the two girls in the white shirts to lappy. Then oh wait, there's Gretzky.

[MG1]

Blonde chick looks like your typical stuck up bitch, but chick in top left corner has a nice ........ smile.

[7seven]

surprised there hasnt been that much complaining about MAG..

guy looks fucking confused out there; outta position way too much holy crap... at least be able to stay with ur man..

This is surprising to me as well, as a Sabres fan I was beyond overjoyed when he was traded, he was often out of position, weak along boards and a turnover machine. He is still young, so hopefully AV can teach him some D.

Update on Hodgson and Sulzer, Cody has been playing very well after his slow start after the trade, but that was totally understandable as he was joining the Sabres just as the team was starting a road trip playing every other night after just coming off a road trip with the Canucks. Cody didn't even get in his first practice with the Sabres until a little over 2 weeks after the trade, since then he's been very good, creating a lot of chances finding some chemistry with Vanek and Tropp.

The biggest surprise is Sulzer, he's been absolutely fantastic, playing very solid D and is pretty hot offensively, 8pts in 15 games with Sabres, he's been quietly playing as the best defensemen on the Sabres latest hot streak and very key in their run since the trade deadline run of 12-4-2

[SumAznGuy]

Blonde chick looks like your typical stuck up bitch, but chick in top left corner has a nice ........ smile.

I like her friend more. Something about her looks. Very innocent looking.
MG1 will you be my wingman? =P

Blonde chick looks like she could try out for the Real housewives of Vancouver.

[Gumby]

Blonde chick looks like she could try out for the Real housewives of Vancouver.
No kidding. Who brings a massive LV bag to a hockey game? And where has she been tanning?

[murd0c]

http://1.cdn.nhle.com/canucks/images/upload/gallery/2012/04/142392862_slide.jpg


Thats fricken awesome the chick on the left 3 rows up is my sisters friend. She was over last sat drinking with me and her asian friend next to her broke a wine glass in my kitchen dammit.

[dyan]

^
Did you invite her into your van? :troll:

Rumors have it that AV will not be with the Vancouver organization next year..

[Ronin]

Rumors have it that AV will not be with the Vancouver organization next year..

I LOL'ed.

[SkinnyPupp]

Jack Adams award, Presidents Trophy, Stanley Cup Finals, within 1 game of winning it all, possible 2nd Presidents Trophy in a row (which would be the first time this happened in 13 years)... Yup we better get rid of this guy

[SkinnyPupp]

Actually for the superstitious crowd, I was just looking at the Presidents Trophy winners. Only 4 teams have won back to back, and there is an interesting trend:

Edmonton 1st: Lost in Division Finals
Edmonton 2nd: Won Stanley Cup

Calgary 1st: Lost in Division Finals
Calgary 2nd: Won Stanley Cup

Dallas 1st: Lost in Division Finals
Dallas 2nd: Won Stanley Cup

Vancouver 1st: Lost in SC Finals
Vancouver 2nd?: ???

(actually Detroit is the only other team that has won 2 in a row, and they failed to win the cup, so much for that)

[Ronin]

By rumor, he means his drunken friend told him "Maannnnn, AV SOOOOoOKKKssss...fire thatt guy...."

Probably the same guys that boo Luongo.

[MG1]

MG1 will you be my wingman? =P


Those two are young enough to be my daughters......... damnit....:okay:

[spideyv2]

Thats fricken awesome the chick on the left 3 rows up is my sisters friend. She was over last sat drinking with me and her asian friend next to her broke a wine glass in my kitchen dammit.

Word, lemme know the next time they're over :troll:

[SumAznGuy]

Those two are young enough to be my daughters......... damnit....:okay:

So that means a yes right? :accepted:

[Tim Budong]

Some people..need to sit back and think of the our former no1 goaltender and realize we are in a better place. Happy Birthday Roberto

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544475_10150710461154264_500804263_9034208_9996576 93_n.jpg

[MG1]

So that means a yes right? :accepted:

hellz ya

[highfive]

After those years with Cloutier, Skudra, Auld, Noranen, Brochu, Essensa (BOB E!), Johnson, Quellet.

Happy Birthday Lui!

It would be a perfect world if we can keep both Schneids and Lui.

[spideyv2]

lol Burke

[Not really racist!]

Actually for the superstitious crowd, I was just looking at the Presidents Trophy winners. Only 4 teams have won back to back, and there is an interesting trend:

Edmonton 1st: Lost in Division Finals
Edmonton 2nd: Won Stanley Cup

Calgary 1st: Lost in Division Finals
Calgary 2nd: Won Stanley Cup

Dallas 1st: Lost in Division Finals
Dallas 2nd: Won Stanley Cup

Vancouver 1st: Lost in SC Finals
Vancouver 2nd?: ???

(actually Detroit is the only other team that has won 2 in a row, and they failed to win the cup, so much for that)

Remember that superstitious Olympic host city theory?

:fuckthatshit:

[Vale46Rossi]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUIGI!!

[murd0c]

Those two are young enough to be my daughters......... damnit....:okay:

Word, lemme know the next time they're over :troll:

So that means a yes right? :accepted:

The chick on the left is 24 and the Asian on the right is 21.

[spideyv2]

The chick on the left is 24 and the Asian on the right is 21.

In :fullofwin:

[LSF22]

The chick on the left is 24 and the Asian on the right is 21.

:accepted: :fullofwin:

[Noir]

Some people..need to sit back and think of the our former no1 goaltender and realize we are in a better place. Happy Birthday Roberto

True but Dan Cloutier is hardly the standard we should be measuring our goalies up against.

IMO, the fact that people have to use the Dan Cloutier argument in his defense is more damaging to his image than it is redeeming. He should be held up against the greats of the game, not the worst. Last year in the SCF, the team didn't need someone who was better than Cloutier, they needed someone who was better than Thomas.

[mb_]

The chick on the left is 24 and the Asian on the right is 21.

Post is useless without names!!! The one on the right plz

[jeedee]

Found this post on HFboards:

Vancouver were 9-9-1 after their loss to Chicago on
Nov 16th, and they've gone 41-12-8 since. We've seen people hate on this team pretty hard at
times during this stretch too, which is just crazy.
The only teams to beat Vancouver in REGULATION over those 61 games were Nashville (2x), Carolina,
Calgary, Los Angeles, Florida, Anaheim, Buffalo,
Dallas, Montreal, Phoenix, and Minnesota.
Does this support the theories that this team is not showing up and lacking
motivation against the bottom feeders?

[murd0c]

Post is useless without names!!! The one on the right plz

Tootsie and I'm not joking about her name lol

[mako]

Porn name

[VooDood]

CanucksTV - Heart of a Canuck with Luongo Promo - YouTube

[Obsideon]

This is surprising to me as well, as a Sabres fan I was beyond overjoyed when he was traded, he was often out of position, weak along boards and a turnover machine. He is still young, so hopefully AV can teach him some D.

Update on Hodgson and Sulzer, Cody has been playing very well after his slow start after the trade, but that was totally understandable as he was joining the Sabres just as the team was starting a road trip playing every other night after just coming off a road trip with the Canucks. Cody didn't even get in his first practice with the Sabres until a little over 2 weeks after the trade, since then he's been very good, creating a lot of chances finding some chemistry with Vanek and Tropp.

The biggest surprise is Sulzer, he's been absolutely fantastic, playing very solid D and is pretty hot offensively, 8pts in 15 games with Sabres, he's been quietly playing as the best defensemen on the Sabres latest hot streak and very key in their run since the trade deadline run of 12-4-2

On an off-topic note, I finally got to the trade deadline in my NHL12 GM mode ... time to make the trades that happened in real life. It's just a game but it gives a little bit to think about since EA Sports prides itself on accuracy and realism. This post is for shits'n giggles since Mason Raymond is also a 25+ goal scorer in here lol ...

Sebastian Erixon for Andrew Gordon:
Did not work, they wouldn't give up Gordon until I added a 3rd round draft pick.
Minority Winner: Canucks

Taylor Ellington + 2-4th round Picks for Samuel Pahlsson:
Also did not work, had to throw in a 2nd round draft pick to make it work.
Minority Winner: Canucks

Cody Hodgson & Sulzer for Zack Kassian & Gregnani:
Cody's 'Trade Value' meter in the game is really high, 4th highest on the team whereas Zack's value is near the bottom for Buffalo.
Sulzer and Greg's meter were about the same. I tried to add Buffalo's 1st and 2nd draft picks into the deal to take advantage of CoHo's high value but Buffalo's GM rejected my proposal on the basis that "Marc-Andre Gregnani has a lot of potential and upside who is going into his prime soon" so I was only able to snag a first round pick.
For now, majority winner: Buffalo

Some food for thought :derp:

[highfive]

^ In NHL 12, Cody was a prospect who was fast enough to skate around a defender, wrist a top corner goal, and body check some 6'3 dman. He was like a poor's man Kesler in the game.

[Durrann]

Schenider to start in net against Calgary on Thursday

Lu to start on saturday and obviously start of playoffs

[spideyv2]

What's coho and zacks rating/potential in nhl 12?

[AzNightmare]

After those years with Cloutier, Skudra, Auld, Noranen, Brochu, Essensa (BOB E!), Johnson, Quellet.

Happy Birthday Lui!

It would be a perfect world if we can keep both Schneids and Lui.

What was Johnson's first name?
I remember all those goalies except Johnson...

:lol I remember when I first heard we got Martin Brochu.
I was like... WHO? Martin Brodeur?!! :ahwow:

NO. Martin Brochu......... :suspicious::okay:

[bballguy]

What was Johnson's first name?
I remember all those goalies except Johnson...

:lol I remember when I first heard we got Martin Brochu.
I was like... WHO? Martin Brodeur?!! :ahwow:

NO. Martin Brochu......... :suspicious::okay:

Brent; Fleury's current back-up.

[sonick]

Brent Johnson never played a game in a Canucks uniform.

[bballguy]

Brent Johnson never played a game in a Canucks uniform.

You're right; he never actually ended up playing in a game for us.

[DanHibiki]

I hope Reinprecht gets called up for playoffs and makes an impact

[pure.life]

You're right; he never actually ended up playing in a game for us.

claimed by the Capitals

[UFO]

There's not been much talk about Norris candidates here so far. Who would you vote for? You can't pick a Norris winner by point production alone for the league's best d-man, but the way Karlsson has put up numbers this year makes you think about his contributions.

Karlsson has absolutely owned every d-man and the majority of forwards in points and offensive production, but defensively has a ways to go yet. Weber and Chara are perennial favourites because of the completeness of their games, but is it enough to make up the 25+ pts (more than Mayray has all season for perspective) to Karlsson? Campbell and Pietrangelo have stepped up this year also, but I'm not sure they would make the top 3 this year.

[pure.life]

Schneider confirmed to get the start tomorrow. Lu will finish the regular season on Saturday against the Oilers

[bballguy]

Weber does it all; He's my pick for the Norris Trophy.


Schneider confirmed to get the start tomorrow. Lu will finish the regular season on Saturday against the Oilers

Was already stated less than an hour ago.

[murd0c]

I hope Reinprecht gets called up for playoffs and makes an impact

He will get called up since there is no such thing as waivers in the playoffs :fuckyea: thats the only reason why they havent called him up yet.

[sonick]

VanCanucks: #Canucks recall forward Byron Bitz from Chicago Canucks recall Byron Bitz from Chicago - Vancouver Canucks - News (http://bit.ly/HizY19)

[fliptuner]

VanCanucks: #Canucks recall forward Byron Bitz from Chicago Canucks recall Byron Bitz from Chicago - Vancouver Canucks - News (http://bit.ly/HizY19)

MG1 will be happy to hear this.

[MG1]

The BITZ is Back!!!!!!!:fuckyea:

[fliptuner]

Tootsie and I'm not joking about her name lol

:wooha::Pbjt::megusta:

69 boyz - Tootsee Roll - YouTube

[murd0c]

I remember when that song first came out lol

[hotshot1]

IMO:

Hart: Malkin
Norris: Weber
Calder: Landeskog
Selke: Hmm, probably Bergeron/Datsyuk/Backes
Vezina: Lundqvist

[dbaz]

karlsson will win the norris. he's got 77pts in 79 games, +19 and is one of the two reasons the sens are even in the playoffs. spezza being the other. if you look at where he ranks in most categories
points: 1st +/-: 13th toi: 9th. toi really is what helps his case as it shows he isnt being hidden from many things. his defence has actually been pretty good this year too.
the only other defencemen that really sticks out are chara who is 2nd in points, 1st in +/- and 13th in toi. but due to the system they play i dont think he will actually win it. then weber who is hurt by the fact suter plays/played with him.

[Hondaracer]

once MAG plays enough games to designate him as an RFA he'll be stapled to the bench/press box

Reinprect, bitz, etc. will take his spot, no need for huge defensive liabilities

[spideyv2]

once MAG plays enough games to designate him as an RFA he'll be stapled to the bench/press box

Reinprect, bitz, etc. will take his spot, no need for huge defensive liabilities

A forward taking a d mans spot? Makes sense

[DanHibiki]

^lol thinking the same thing. Was like, dafuq?

[Ronin]

Hart: Malkin
Norris: Karlsson
Calder: Landeskog
Selke: Bergeron...although Backes deserves mention too.
Vezina: Lundqvist
Lady Byng: who cares...but Eriksson.
Adams: Hitchcock

[Hondaracer]

A forward taking a d mans spot? Makes sense

meant to to write Ballard, etc. then got confused

:alone:

[spideyv2]

How many more games does gragnani need to play?

[Hondaracer]

i think its only 1 otherwise he'd be a UFA

[jeedee]

If he plays 1 more game [out of the 2 left this season] he'll remain a RFA.

If he doesn't play 1 more game, he'll become a UFA.

[Hondaracer]

would anyone happen to have a pic of the guy with the "one more year back in winnipeg Sellane" sign from last nights game?

[ForbiddenX]

Good game between Detroit and St. Louis. Thought they wouldn't be able to catch up after the short handed and the 4 on 4 goal but they ended up tieing it and winning in the shoot out. Great goaltending on both ends. Detroits first line just lit it up at the end of the third.

[Gh0stRider]

nice comeback by the wings...

[RiceIntegraRS]

Bertuzzis backhand is money

[Gh0stRider]

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

[bballguy]

karlsson will win the norris. he's got 77pts in 79 games, +19 and is one of the two reasons the sens are even in the playoffs. spezza being the other. if you look at where he ranks in most categories
points: 1st +/-: 13th toi: 9th. toi really is what helps his case as it shows he isnt being hidden from many things. his defence has actually been pretty good this year too.
the only other defencemen that really sticks out are chara who is 2nd in points, 1st in +/- and 13th in toi. but due to the system they play i dont think he will actually win it. then weber who is hurt by the fact suter plays/played with him.

I would bet good money that Weber gets it.

[winson604]

Based on the definition of the Norris winner I would personally vote for Webber but we all know a lot of people who are part of the voting will see 77 points and be blown away. I don't want to take anything away from Karlsson as I think he has had an amazing season but I believe Webber is the best in all areas.

Side note:
- Webber also has 19 goals
- I believe Karlsson will actually win. I believe quite a few people will vote for Karlsson based on his amazing 77points to date and also due to the fact that the rest will split votes between Chara and Webber thus favoring Karlsson.

[SkinnyPupp]

Definition of the Norris trophy: "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position"

Were Weber and Chara better all-round than Karlsson this year?

[bballguy]

Definition of the Norris trophy: "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position"

Were Weber and Chara better all-round than Karlsson this year?

Yes; Well, Weber was for sure...

[UFO]

To me Weber/Chara>>Karlsson defensively. Karlsson>Weber/Chara offensively. So Weber or Chara get the nod from me with that in mind. Karlsson has been decently good defensively while contributing a ton offensively, and the numbers will favour Karlsson. It's a different discussion if Karlsson was only leading by 5-10pts, but we're talking about 25 currently.

If Karlsson won I wouldn't be outraged but I hope offensive output does not turn into THE defining criteria for the Norris. Kind of like how many were arguing why Kesler deserved the Selke last year for scoring 41g when the award is for best defensive forward, something that is hard to define objectively.

[spideyv2]

Lidstrom won last year lol, so dont be surprised if Karlsson takes it

[scottsman]

What is the best streaming site to use at the moment if I want to watch play off games from Asia? Probably been covered already but I don't come in here too much.

[AzNightmare]

What is the best streaming site to use at the moment if I want to watch play off games from Asia? Probably been covered already but I don't come in here too much.

Don't ask for links to streaming sites, or you'll get points/banned.

[bballguy]

Lidstrom won last year lol, so dont be surprised if Karlsson takes it

Lidstrom has 7 Norris Trophies; I'm sure his earning of those have a lot more to do with his ability to put up points...He has been a shut-down defender; the same cannot be said Karlsson at this point in his career. Apart from point production, you cannot compare Karlsson to Lidstrom quite yet in terms of defensive ability...

[Verdasco]

is there an award for the most offensive defensive award? :troll:

[spideyv2]

Lidstrom has 7 Norris Trophies; I'm sure his earning of those have a lot more to do with his ability to put up points...He has been a shut-down defender; the same cannot be said Karlsson at this point in his career. Apart from point production, you cannot compare Karlsson to Lidstrom quite yet in terms of defensive ability...

I specifically said last year. Weber got robbed off a Norris

[bballguy]

I specifically said last year. Weber got robbed off a Norris

My ass he got robbed....The only argument one could make for Weber is that Lidstrom had a +/- of -2...but thankfully, voters were well aware that that +/- is simply a "garbage glamour" stat and the award was given to the player who was most deserving: Nicklas Lidstrom.

[Ronin]

Lidstrom won last year lol, so dont be surprised if Karlsson takes it

Lidstrom won last year because he's fucking amazing. Nicklas Lidstrom is a top...5, maybe even top 3 all time defenseman. He's not quite Orr but he's close to Bourque, considering the era he plays in. The man is a hockey playing robot. He probably should've won that aware at least 10 times. HOWEVER, yeah, Weber should've won last year but they all thought Lidstrom was retiring so they gave him the award I'm sure.

But what Karlsson is incredibly impressive, especially going from a -30 to a +19 on an Ottawa team not known for their defense. Way I see it is he's +19 on a team with a +13 goal differential. Weber is +18 on a +20 team, and Chara is +33 on a +60 Bruins team, which tells me Karlsson is better defensively than most of the rest of his team. I know the +/- stat is flawed but it's what we have. That alone makes Karlsson's season so much more impressive than the year Mike Green had 30 goals...because Mike Green is awful defensively.

Karlsson for Norris. People just assume he's not very good defensively because of his offensive output but if you've watched him play this year and last year, there's been massive improvement in his skating ability and defensive positioning.

[Soundy]

What is the best streaming site to use at the moment if I want to watch play off games from Asia? Probably been covered already but I don't come in here too much.

Don't ask for links to streaming sites, or you'll get points/banned.
That said, Canucks games SHOULD all be on CBC, which you SHOULD be able to get a legit stream from CBC Sports - Sporting news, opinion, scores, standings, schedules (http://www.cbcsports.ca).

[bballguy]

Marty Biron starting in net for the Rangers today @ Pittsburgh; hopefully he chokes bad!! Last time he played against them, he allowed 5 goals on 32 shots.

[InvisibleSoul]

That said, Canucks games SHOULD all be on CBC, which you SHOULD be able to get a legit stream from CBC Sports - Sporting news, opinion, scores, standings, schedules (http://www.cbcsports.ca).
I think it'll only allow streaming from Canadian IPs... so he would need to use a Canadian proxy.

[spoon.ek9]

or he could sit in the first row of sports to get the best view possible :pokerface: :whistle:

[bobbyhill]

or he could sit in the first row of sports to get the best view possible :pokerface: :whistle:

If he's in the EU, it's even better.

[InvisibleSoul]

When I was in Cancun, I watched from my hotel room Canucks and another sport. This was all on my portable computer.

[Okami]

http://thedeadpixelsoftheinternet.podbean.com/mf/web/g9zdbj/happy-i-see-what-you-did-there-clean.png

[spoon.ek9]

while we're all here, game tonight is 6pm for those who don't know yet.

also, the canucks have been the hottest team in the last 10 games :D (8-1-1)

[cliffhanger33]

The prez trophy is getting more and more possible

Easy teams ahead, hopefully we don't choke

[Not really racist!]

there are all sorts of ways to watch the games, i wonder if #40 will have a good game today.

[bballguy]

there are all sorts of ways to watch the games, i wonder if #40 will have a good game today.

ehhh....I think you're doing it wrong...

[SumAznGuy]

http://memeorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/roof-i-see-what-you-did-there.jpg

[Gumby]

The prez trophy is getting more and more possible

Easy teams ahead, hopefully we don't choke
Winning the President's Trophy is possible, but we still need outside help given that NYR holds the tiebreaker. It sucks when you don't control your own destiny.

[spoon.ek9]

honestly, i don't think the canucks care THAT much about the president's trophy. if we get, we get. if we don't, no biggie!

[Not really racist!]

ehhh....I think you're doing it wrong...

or you just dont understand

:pokerface:

[bballguy]

or you just dont understand

:pokerface:

o

Bieksa is expected to return tonight.

[TPMarko]

the presidents trophy only helps the canucks if the rangers make it out from the east. as long as the canucks win the west standings then go on to win the WCF, they have a 87.5% chance of starting at home in the SCF.

[RiceIntegraRS]

Imo winning the presidents trophy is almost meaningless. The only advantage you get is that u have last change and ur playing infront of ur fans. But how about playing time? Those 5:00-6:30 start times we had playing in our own city was bogus. Players r used to playing at a specific time so there bodys are at optimum performance. And i know that its all bout ratings, but what good is it winning the presidents trophy

[Vale46Rossi]

BITZ IS BACK!


Canucks recall Byron Bitz from Chicago - Vancouver Canucks - News (http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=625933)

[Great68]

Imo winning the presidents trophy is almost meaningless. The only advantage you get is that u have last change and ur playing infront of ur fans. But how about playing time? Those 5:00-6:30 start times we had playing in our own city was bogus. Players r used to playing at a specific time so there bodys are at optimum performance. And i know that its all bout ratings, but what good is it winning the presidents trophy

Guarantees home ice for game 7 of the SCF. Of course, that didn't exactly help us at all last year.

[pastarocket]

-heard that Kassian has one of those "upper body injuries". -hoping that we get the big guy back in time for the playoffs. The team needs his size and toughness. Get well soon Zack!

[b0unce. [?]]

stamkos will definitely hit 60 goals since he's playing against the laffs tonight

[Expresso]

Funny story about a place not serving Ribs to the Flyers anymore lol.
Restaurant owner, upon learning his ribs are secret to Flyers (http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/restaurant-owner-upon-learning-ribs-secret-flyers-success-190017863.html;_ylt=AlmIjvptqVJYclZecX2HSMAJfwM6)

[Mike Oxbig]

^ stupid

[MG1]

^ you know what? If Boston Bruins had food at Ebisu on Robson and they said their wins were because of the great food there, I think Obsideon would totally tell the Bruins and Lucic to fuck right off, amiright, Obsideon?

Actually, food poisoning? LOL. just kidding.............just kidding.

[MG1]

I have this burning question I want answered. Burrows got his name, "Monster" from some guy on TSN. I believe we here at RS started calling him that right afterwards. Now, question......... how did Kesler get the name "Beast?" Did we start that here on RS? I remember we were talking about what to call him and Sundin at the time.

[jeedee]

Burrows rocking the 'A' on his jersey :megusta:

[Mike Oxbig]

Rather take their business anyday of the week but food poison them during finals only :fuckyea:

If i work at a kitchen i knew the bruins were in, id cook the chicken raw. Gordon Ramsey "the chicken is raw! raw!" :troll:

[RiceIntegraRS]

Thats a good question MG1, i wonder where that name originated from

[HonestTea]

BURROWS!!

FUCKING AMAZING!

[MG1]

SHORTY!!!!!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/Canucks/48740414-1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/89blkcivic/Canucks/monsterqj.jpg

MVP, MVP, MVP!!!!

[kristianhay]

Burrows rocking the 'A' on his jersey :megusta:

Was just gonna say, when did that happen?

[Oleophobic]

BURROWS IS A SHORTHANDED MONSTER!!!!!!!!

[kristianhay]

"A" is probably just while Dank is out now that I think about it.

[AzNightmare]

Piece of crap.... Can't seem to watch this anywhere but on the TV...

[jeedee]

"A" is probably just while Dank is out now that I think about it.

Nope. Salo took Dannys 'A' temporarily while he's out

Only Bieksa and Manny have the 'A' during road games. Manny got stripped of the A i think cause Bieksas wearing his

[spoon.ek9]

Burrows scored that shorty as soon as I turned my car off and locked the doors. Good thing I saw them celebrating on tv here at Nando's as I walked in :lol

[van19]

Manny's scratched so Burrow takes his A for this game.