[Mike Oxbig]

Higgins was signed because we are hoping he can be a key role player delivering dat depth during playoffs

[kristianhay]

Farhan Lalji ‏@FarhanLaljiTSN 40m
The #canucks have been granted permission by the #Leafs to speak to Dallas Eakins about their head coaching vacancy

I wonder how long the list of candidates is.

[spideyv2]

Higgins was signed because we are hoping he can be a key role player delivering dat depth during playoffs

yup, similar to Stoll, Stalberg, Bickell, Torres, etc

[dbaz]

except they mostly play on 3rd or 4th line not 2nd. :troll: av logic

[spideyv2]

except they mostly play on 3rd or 4th line not 2nd. :troll: av logic

To be fair, Gillis hasn't brought in the proper forward pieces. We can bitch out AV all we want, but if we removed Raymond and Higgins from the top 6, who would we replace them with? Hansen? Nah.

[rsx]

Should move Edler up front with the Sedins like Buff or Burns

[Nabatron]

^yeah I don't think so! Edler can barely play defense u think he would be good at offense as burns? Highly doubtful!
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[dbaz]

Booth :badpokerface:

[Not really racist!]

Should move Edler up front with the Sedins like Buff or Burns

http://24.media.tumblr.com/1f286f59598a04ada5d849dd336e6d78/tumblr_mlp29qg5C91rkj8fwo1_400.gif

Yeah and then Hamhuis is gonna do everything back there right?

Edler doesn't have the foot speed to be a forward anyways...

[dbaz]

out of all the dmen, bieksa would be best bet to go forward, he plays rough enough. but even then it wouldnt be worth it.

[rsx]

I don't see the reason not to try it. He seems to have chemistry with the twins especially during 4v4 and he slips down to the slot/half boards.

The canucks don't have any offensive players other than the sedins, I don't see why they can't try it.

[Not really racist!]

Big Buff and Burns can forward cause they are straight up huge, and play big. Edler is billed at like ~210 but if you take a look at him in person there's no way hes 210.. lol

Edler can dish out a big hit every now and then but he's horrendously slow in every aspect and would just get bodied and thrown around like the Sedins (srs)

He takes about 20 years to shoot the puck at the net, we've all seen that. Overall, he's offensively minded but that doesn't mean it'll transition over well and he'll just be a defensive liability.............. oh wait....

You know what the funniest thing is? We experimented throwing Edler on the right side of the D pairing and it failed terribly, if you throw him with the Sedins he's gonna play RW. If he can't even switch sides on D, what makes you think he can play RW?

:lol

[spideyv2]

Booth :badpokerface:

Marco Sturm :troll:

in 2009-2010 and possibly 2010-2011 were the only times we had an actual second line

Raymond(25g)-Kesler(25g)-Samuelsson(30g)/Burrows(35g)

Regression of peace

[Infiniti]

I wonder how long the list of candidates is.

*sigh*..Im sorry but I cant get on board the Dallas Eakins train..smells of another Guy Boucher type experiment..

[spideyv2]

jelly as fuk of the Bruins, Hawks, and Pens srs

when will it be the Canucks turn for success?

[SkinnyPupp]

2011 can't come soon enough :troll:

[Noir]

you do realize even tho a Canadian team isn't winning the cup most of the players on the other teams are actually Canadian.

I hear this a lot but it doesn't matter where they hail from, it only matters who they're reppin' for.

[RevYouUp]

AVs shoes are going to be hard to fill.. Can't blame the guy, the team that was infront of him didn't perform. A new coach won't make much of a difference if we don't get some real offensive on this team next season.
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[SkinnyPupp]

AVs shoes are going to be hard to fill.. Can't blame the guy, the team that was infront of him didn't perform. A new coach won't make much of a difference if we don't get some real offensive on this team next season.
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On the other hand, sometimes a coach just falls on deaf ears after a while. Even the best coaches start to have decent teams start to play losing hockey in front of them after a long enough time. Well except Scottie Bowman

[68style]

You could tell from the exit interviews that the players just don't want to play for AV anymore... I don't think any of us can sit here postulating why... but he had to go just because of that. Even Dan Hamhuis didn't support AV when asked and he's the nicest guy on the whole team.

As for Edler, I don't know guys... even talking to him in person on a few occasions... he's got no edge, he gets mad once in awhile or maybe someone challenges his manhood or something and he gets angry for a little bit... I totally got the impression from him the way he plays and how he is off the ice that he's someone who's really good at hockey but doesn't really *want* to be playing hockey (at least not in the NHL) and is just doing it because he can make a lot of money.

[Noir]

As for Edler, I don't know guys... even talking to him in person on a few occasions... he's got no edge, he gets mad once in awhile or maybe someone challenges his manhood or something and he gets angry for a little bit... I totally got the impression from him the way he plays and how he is off the ice that he's someone who's really good at hockey but doesn't really *want* to be playing hockey (at least not in the NHL) and is just doing it because he can make a lot of money.



This is why I'm not really fond of the Sedins as team leaders, great as they are as players, as great as they are people outside of hockey.

Watching the team under their leadership, I sort of feel like they have a "another day at the office" approach to hockey. As an audience, its fun to see how happy they are when then win, but it's frustrating to see when they shrug off losses like, as mentioned, "oh just another day at the office", "we'll do better tomorrow" type of reaction.

For some reason (and I hate to look like I'm on other player's jock here), I love watching players like Burrows, or Hansen play. Even clearly their much lesser players, but play each and every game as if they're luck to even be in this game. But these players are the rarity and I have a feeling (more like a guess) that under the Sedin's leadership, that's just the culture within the dressing room (in regards to Edler's attitude towards hockey).



As much as I love Naslund, Henrik, (even previous captains Luongo), I've never felt we had such a captain that even I as a fan will go to battle for and am willing to break every bone in my body for my captain since the days of... T. Linden.

man those were some fond memories. :)

[spideyv2]

Still advocated Kesler being captain. When he's healthy and not diving, he's more effective than the Sedin's, IMO
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[trancehead]

change captains while were at it

[dbaz]

he will be the captain once the sedins are gone, 3-5 years. unless something unexpected happens

[kristianhay]

Being the captain of a team isn't always about being more effective on the ice. From our perspective, it's easy to say that Kesler plays with more drive and because of that, the rest of the team gets fired up to play. The reality is though, that Kesler gets Kesler fired up, not the rest of the team. Game 2 against SJS he was in major beast mode, and everyone else was still awful.

While some people hate the 1040 guys, they were talking about this ~2 weeks ago, and didn't really back people saying "Kesler for captain". As journalists they're around the team more than most people, and were saying how the guys on the team all look at Hank as their leader on and off the ice, and even before he wore the C, he was a leader in the room. From what they were saying, Hank is vocal, intense, and passionate about the game. Again, it's easy to judge from what we see on TV, but we don't know what happens behind the doors of the locker room.

Making Kesler the captain isn't a relevant solution, and we wouldn't win more hockey games because of it. My 2C.

[bballguy]

Being named Captain doesn't mean shit...You're a leader naturally, not because you are named one...If a guy IS trying to be a leader because he's been named Captain, it's obviously fake and guys don't buy it...Just because Kesler isn't named captain, doesn't mean he isn't just as vocal or as much of a leader than if he WAS given a 'C' on his jersey...

Regardless, these are professional athletes, and it shouldn't take someone else to get them fired up to play hockey...

[Mike Oxbig]

Mike richards is a leader without the A and C on his jersey. :hat:

[kristianhay]

This hasn't been discussed too much here, but who would you guys like the Canucks to draft this year? Currently, we have all our picks aside from a 2nd rounder. Gillis did say he would try and get some more picks for this years deep draft, so hopefully he can add a 2nd. At this point, I would be okay with the rumoured two 2nd rounders for Lu, freeing up cap space and helping us restock the prospect cupboard.

Cheering for Detroit to win the series against Chicago, because if they do, we'll get the 23 overall pick. If they lose, we get 24. Players I would be interested in, assuming they're available:

Adam Erne - QMJHL, RW, 6"1, 198lbs. Goes to the dirty areas, can score goals and has good offensive smarts. 68 GP, 28/44/72.

Curtis Lazar - WHL, C/RW 6"0 190lbs. Great skill set on this kid, great release, seems like a character guy, local kid. 72 GP, 38/23/61.

Kerby Rychel - OHL, LW 6"1 200lbs. Great shot, plays fairly physical, fairly good skater. 68 GP, 40/47/87.

Frederik Gauthier - QMJHL, C 6"5 210lbs. 2 way player, great skater, can contribute offensively. 62 GP, 22/38/60.

Anthony Mantha - QMJHL, RW 6"4, 201lbs. Elite offensive player, has a very high skill set but there are questions about his compete level. 67 GP, 50/39/89.

Josh Morrissey - WHL, D 6"0 185lbs. Smooth skating offensive d-man. High-risk/high reward. 70GP, 15/32/47.

[Mike Oxbig]

Canucks always go outside of predictions, waste of time mock drafting. What position are we drafting since we got knock out first in the playoffs?

We should get Nikita Zadorov

[kristianhay]

23rd if Detroit wins, 24th if they lose.

I'd love Zadorov but just don't see him falling to us. Our last couple drafts have been pretty good, usually the BPA. Gaunce was expected to go higher than he did, as was Jensen for much of the year.

[Mike Oxbig]

How does the drafting position work? We got knocked out first round shound't we be drafting 16/17/18? Or is it base on regular season standing?

[Infiniti]

Drafting depends on what sort of direction you envision the team taking for the future. Hence, the real question is - Where does Gillis wanna go from here? Are we changing the makeup of the team or are we staying true to the style of the late? Teams function best when they function as a cohesive unit where each and every one of their attributes complements the rest i.e: Picture the Sedins in Boston..Their style and character doesn't fit into that big gritty style of the Bruins.
If anything the Canucks need to develop a "threat". Something that will define their team and strike fear in opponents. As of today, there is no "threat" element within the Canucks.

[Mike Oxbig]

Kesler can't have anymore injuries, two way center takes control of games nowadays. Datsyuk, bergeron, toews are still in the playoffs. I dont want to trade Kesler but if he is still injury prone i think the best move will be doing what philly did for mike richards.

[spideyv2]

Mike richards is a leader without the A and C on his jersey. :hat:

Richards has the A
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[murd0c]

How does the drafting position work? We got knocked out first round shound't we be drafting 16/17/18? Or is it base on regular season standing?

all about regular season standings

[Mike Oxbig]

The Fame Makers with the Los Angeles Kings from Anze Kopitar, Mike Richards, Drew Doughty, Matt Greene, Neil Campbell, MikeHanford, Chris VanArtsdalen, Funny Or Die, Brian Lane, and Christin Trogan

[Gh0stRider]

According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, Glen Gulutzan is among the stable of coaches that the Vancouver Canucks have interest in.

Gulutzan was fired on May 14 after two seasons as head coach of the Dallas Stars. He compiled a record of 64-57-9 in his first NHL head coaching job, and his team missed the playoffs in both of his seasons behind the bench.

The Canucks have been looking for a new bench boss since dismissing Alain Vigneault after being swept in the first round by the San Jose Sharks.

Interestingly, reports surfaced last week that the Stars may have interest in Vigneault for their coaching position.

After the hiring of Patrick Roy by the Avalanche last week, the Stars and Canucks are the only two clubs that currently have head coaching vacancies.

[!Nhan]

all about regular season standings

it's a combination of everything

At the conclusion of the regular season, the 14 NHL teams not qualifying for the playoffs are entered in a weighted lottery to determine the initial draft picks in the first round, seeded according to regular season standing. The 30th-place team has the best chance of winning the lottery while the 29th-place team has a 18.8% chance of winning, with odds diminishing to a 0.5% chance for the 17th-place team. A single selection from the lottery pool is made, with the winning team improving its draft position to the number 1 spot, and no team dropping more than one place.

The remaining order is determined by the Stanley Cup playoff results.[8] Whichever team wins the Stanley Cup is awarded the 30th and last pick, while the runner-up is given the 29th pick. The teams eliminated in the conference finals are awarded the 28th and 27th picks, with the 28th pick going to the team with the better regular season record. Remaining division winners are then sorted by points, then the rest of the field are ranked next, filling in the 26th through 15th picks. In both cases, better records result in later picks.[6]

NHL Entry Draft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHL_Entry_Draft#Selection_order_and_Draft_lottery)

[OGCStrike]

sharks and kings heading to game 7!!

[kristianhay]

Anyone watch the Mem Cup final? Wow, MacKinnon is the real deal. 5 points this game. If I were the GM of Colorado, it would be very tempting to take MacKinnon over Jones.

[Mike Oxbig]

Avs should draft MacKinnon.... they already have a D-man 1st overall right.

Johnson :troll:

[Obsideon]

I would personally take MacKinnon over Jones. In love with Drouin too, the guys got moves!

[trancehead]

duchene and landeskog upfront already
yes MacKinnon would be tempting....

backend isnt so solid IIRC. Erik Jonhson hasnt emerged as a superstar....maybe not yet
so jones looks good here

could we draw some parallelisms to the Stamkos and Doughty draft year?

but then again, talent before need right? a good GM should be able to negotiate need
(lol look at edmonton)

[dbaz]

meh col gm has made some weird decisions so who knows. maybe he will trade down to 4 or 5 and go for someone else, doubt it though

[Tim Budong]

Can't wait for game 6. By far the best in the 2nd round.

The emotions of game 4 in a nice 3minute package

CBC HNIC Red Wings vs Blackhawks Game #5 Opening 2013 (HD) - YouTube

[Mike Oxbig]

The entire Red Wing's team have stepped up to a whole new level with better balance than the Blackhawks all 4 lines... especially with justin abelkader.

NHL Starting Goalies and Line Combinations | DailyFaceoff.com (http://www2.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/lines/19/chicago-blackhawks) - Handzus as hawks 2nd line C :fuckthatshit:

NHL Starting Goalies and Line Combinations | DailyFaceoff.com (http://www2.dailyfaceoff.com/teams/lines/23/detroit-red-wings) - with so many injuries wings are still the better coached team, that's why 3-2 series :fullofwin:

[Mike Oxbig]

JS is legit. I bet management is going to mistreat him and trade him away... one of our only prospect who can be a game breaker.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/467369_10151409012782466_1890022846_o.png

[Ch28]

Hopefully the new coach will be able to better utilize our players to their specified roles.

Schroeder is an offensive player. Give him the time and linemates to benefit at that aspect
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[Cr33pUh]

JS is legit. I bet management is going to mistreat him and trade him away... one of our only prospect who can be a game breaker.



The only good prospect Gillis traded away was defensive liability in Hodgson. He wanted to leave too.

[dbaz]

would like to see if he could play the wing, his frame makes him a little bit small for the 3rd or 4th center role.

[jeedee]

If only JS played "bigger" than his size a la Brendan Gallagher, Martin St Louis or Mike Richards...

[Mike Oxbig]

2nd Line C/RW for JS -Booth-Kesler-Schroeder :hat:

[kristianhay]

NHL cover vote is down to Bobrovsky and Brodeur... haha.

[wreck]

what a joke.

[dbaz]

brodeur might not deserve it considering his play this year but, next year seemingly is his last year.. so many people are voting for him.

[wreck]

non winners voting based on non winning factors.

as pathetic as participation awards.

[sonick]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/113/313058493_aae44f5183.jpg

RORY 4 ALL STAR 2007!

[spideyv2]

NHL cover vote is down to Bobrovsky and Brodeur... haha.

Bahaha no fucking way
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[Sid Vicious]

JS is legit. I bet management is going to mistreat him and trade him away... one of our only prospect who can be a game breaker.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/467369_10151409012782466_1890022846_o.png

huh, didnt know hockey prospects were this weak in the gym

but i guess there isnt alot of horizontal pressing in hockey

[sonick]

^ I thought so too, but remembered that many of them are only 17/18 just starting to peak physically.

[Gumby]

^
In hockey, it's all about core strength...

[Sid Vicious]

yea hockey is first and foremost a skill sport, so it makes sense

but i guess you could deliver some vicious cross checks with a huge bench lol

[trancehead]

NA hockey is more tilted towards grit with regards to finesse
european more towards finesse

anyways, JS having a strong bench probably indicates he would be strong in other facets as well. squat, deadlift. ---> no doubt core strength
definitely an asset, esp for someone 5'9

benching is more of a bro lift though i do agree lol

[murd0c]

U should see the numbers they would be able to squat, they would be very impressive.

[Mike Oxbig]

Hawks will always be the Red Wings little brother :troll:

CHI going all out with - Sharp Toews Kane on the 1st line

[spideyv2]

U should see the numbers they would be able to squat, they would be very impressive.

16 year old kid on my team was squatting 350ish last year, he weighed around 160.
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[murd0c]

16 year old kid on my team was squatting 350ish last year, he weighed around 160.
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I was doing the same but weighed 180, a full set of 15 as well.

[Not really racist!]

^ 20 lbs more is a huge difference... lol

[murd0c]

^ 20 lbs more is a huge difference... lol

I'm aware of that but I was doing full sets ;) still thats a fuck load of weight lol

[tarobbt]

Gretzky could only bench 140lbs :awwyeah:

[Tim Budong]

this hockey game. Is fucking great. I love this series between the Hawks and wings
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[cliffhanger33]

Well.... Fire Babcock

And come to Canucks :troll:
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[subordinate]

wowza...Chicago.

[Tim Budong]

Defence just lost it...dont know wtf happened
and wtf...horrible penalty shot call

[cliffhanger33]

gah melt down third period... sigh

[Not really racist!]

in for game 7

:fullofwin:

[subordinate]

Chicago's got it....

[Tim Budong]

also pretty disgusted how questionable officiating ruined a great flow to the game. It didn't matter if Detroit held the lead or lost the lead.

Both teams played entertaining hockey and the officiating ruined it.

[SkinnyPupp]

I would agree with you but I think if it weren't for the penalties it would have been 10 minutes of the Wings running into Chicago's trap over and over.

[UFO]

Defence just lost it...dont know wtf happened
and wtf...horrible penalty shot call
Not sure why you think the penalty shot was a bad call. Maybe only because a more blatant one wasn't called earlier?

The wings fell apart in the 3rd like they have done on several occasions. They didn't lose the game because of bad calls. You guys are starting to sound like canucks fans in here or something :D

I felt like it was a great game to the end
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[Tim Budong]

Not sure why you think the penalty shot was a bad call. Maybe only because a more blatant one wasn't called earlier?

The wings fell apart in the 3rd like they have done on several occasions. They didn't lose the game because of bad calls. You guys are starting to sound like canucks fans in here or something :D

I felt like it was a great game to the end
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I feel like it disrupted the pace a bit. Detroit lost the game before all those odd calls anyways. Not counting the penalty shot of course
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[Nabatron]

officiating is the worst in the NHL by far no questions asked!

[spideyv2]

I was doing the same but weighed 180, a full set of 15 as well.

vids or negs :troll:

Hawks are taking game 7

[Mr.HappySilp]

I would agree with you but I think if it weren't for the penalties it would have been 10 minutes of the Wings running into Chicago's trap over and over.

If they are stupid enough to run into Chicago's trap who's to blame. Is all part of the strategy.

[SkinnyPupp]

If they are stupid enough to run into Chicago's trap who's to blame. Is all part of the strategy.
My point was that the game was already boring before the refs started calling shitty tripping penalties... and if anything, the penalties made it more exciting ;)

[Mike Oxbig]

Nhl gonna make the blackhawks win

[Not really racist!]

Nhl gonna make the blackhawks win

then you'll give up your june upass?

:troll:

[spideyv2]

Nhl gonna make the blackhawks win

ty for the june pass men

[Mike Oxbig]

ty for the june pass men

u like coffee? think i saw u holding a coffee today bro

[spideyv2]

u like coffee? think i saw u holding a coffee today bro

starbucks coffee? hehe shoulda said hi men

[Not really racist!]

hey men where my invite...

[jeedee]

Sharks winning game 7 tonight and going to the finals

They beat the Canucks and every team that beats the Canucks in the playoffs goes to the finals...and wins the cup :troll:

[murd0c]

hey men where my invite...

:alone:

[Not really racist!]

:alone:

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0fkg4zpTp1rqfhi2o1_400.gif

[OGCStrike]

two quick goals by the kings!

[Simulated]

Still early but looks like that stupid streak of beating the canucks translating to a cup win might be finally over.

[punkwax]

^ I knew that as soon as the Sharts beat us :lol

[spideyv2]

^ I knew that as soon as the Sharts beat us :lol

Heheheheheueheueh
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[SkinnyPupp]

TSN owns the rights to the awesome Hockey Night song, so why do they keep playing that lame bumper song that sounds like bad 1990's era PC RPG music :fulloffuck:

[Tim Budong]

TSN owns the rights to the awesome Hockey Night song, so why do they keep playing that lame bumper song that sounds like bad 1990's era PC RPG music :fulloffuck:

they just want to own it..and then butcher it..

[OGCStrike]

good bye sharks !!

[Vale46Rossi]

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee


SHARKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Mike Oxbig]

gonna miss the sharks poweplay chomp :troll:

[Sid Vicious]

watching the LA kings, it seems they are the inverse of the canucks

whereas canucks go balls to the walls in the reg season and stomp on their shitty divisional rivals, la kings play just good enough to make it

la kings play with physicality tenacity and grit...none of which the nucks have

kings score clutch goals at crucial moments

guys like jeff carter, kopitar, richards, brown, penner are better than the entire nucks roster...pretty depressing to be a fan right now knowing that they arent even in the same league

[Mike Oxbig]

^ you should just become a LA kings fan, it's everything you dream of what the canucks want to be... :troll:

[Hondaracer]

thats the same shit i've been saying since the Kings beat the nucks

Carter/Richards/Brown and even a Kopitar/Penner are bigger time players than our top players, we cant get out of the west or even first rounds against these teams as we are currently constructed

[Mike Oxbig]

last year kopitar brown and quick took care of business - all drafted by the kings

williams, richards, carter, penner, mitchell, stoll that's a legendary cast even before they were on the kings. :eek:

biggest team in the nhl too :hat:

[Sid Vicious]

nucks are just to small/pussy of a team. every series theyve lost they just get pushed around by a bigger, more physical team (boston, hawks two yrs in a row...la, sj)

we need a guy like byfuglien who can just fuck shit up around the net and crease

[tarobbt]

LA tradition breaker, looks like the sharks will still have no cup :troll:

[jimmyrustler]

no show joe

[kristianhay]

^

Joe was playing some phenomenal hockey this whole series and through these playoffs. He can't be expected to do everything every single game.

[spideyv2]

Kings vs Bruins/Hawks vs Pens would both make for an amazing SCF

Kings vs Bruins would be a low scoring gongshow, whereas the Hawks vs Pens would be more of a high scoring, finesse series

[spideyv2]

nucks are just to small/pussy of a team. every series theyve lost they just get pushed around by a bigger, more physical team (boston, hawks two yrs in a row...la, sj)

we need a guy like byfuglien who can just fuck shit up around the net and crease

In 09, I don't think size/toughness was the issue. The Hawks simply outplayed the Nucks.

[UFO]

no show joe

FYI Thornton's been in the league 15 years. He was elite back when Naslund, Bertuzzi, and Morrison were top dog. Compared to where those 3 are right now, Thornton's still a high level player who changes the outlook of the game.

[jeedee]

Kings vs Bruins/Hawks vs Pens would both make for an amazing SCF

Kings vs Bruins would be a low scoring gongshow, whereas the Hawks vs Pens would be more of a high scoring, finesse series

But what about Gh0stRider and his Wings :alone:

[Soundy]

TEAM Radio @TEAM1040
Well now.... RT @KatieStrangESPN: #NYR BREAKING: John Tortorella has been dismissed as head coach of the Rangers, source confirms

[Tim Budong]

TEAM Radio @TEAM1040
Well now.... RT @KatieStrangESPN: #NYR BREAKING: John Tortorella has been dismissed as head coach of the Rangers, source confirms

mehhh. His days were numbered..

Heres something more interesting

Kris Letang on Luc Bourdon, since its been 5 years since that freak motorcycle accident

Y! SPORTS (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/kris-letang-remembers-best-friend-luc-bourdon-5-161121812.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)

[Gh0stRider]

But what about Gh0stRider and his Wings :alone:

:alone:

[SkinnyPupp]

Torts in Van would be so much fun :fullofwin:

That and he is a great post-season coach

However I have my doubts they'll be making it to the post season.. at least not with the team the way it is now.

[jsoni]

not sure if mentioned but last 5 teams left just so happen to be previous 5 cup champs
08- wings
09- pens
10- hawks
11- bruins
12- kings

[Tim Budong]

not sure if mentioned but last 5 teams left just so happen to be previous 5 cup champs
08- wings
09- pens
10- hawks
11- bruins
12- kings

awaiting CiC to come in with his views on CONSPIRACY

[dhari]

nucks resign Sestito to 2yr deal!
Looks like Gillis is supporting the "bigger" trend.

[sonick]

dafuq

[Hondaracer]

Torts in Van would be so much fun :fullofwin:

That and he is a great post-season coach

However I have my doubts they'll be making it to the post season.. at least not with the team the way it is now.

Great post season coach? He had like one big run and that's it
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[SkinnyPupp]

Great post season coach? He had like one big run and that's it
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Yeah maybe, for some reason I remember him as being a good playoff coach...

[Tim Budong]

The only thing I want to see is Torts vs Team1040(namely botch and gman)

[subordinate]

Yeah maybe, for some reason I remember him as being a good playoff coach...

The Rangers have a pretty deep roster. I wouldn't hire Torts for Vancouver. It'd be worse than AV

[SkinnyPupp]

I just want to see him shit on the idiots we have in the Vancouver media... so yeah maybe not best for the team

[Hondaracer]

Yeah maybe, for some reason I remember him as being a good playoff coach...

He did win a cup but they broke down his post season record the other day on the radio and it was pretty average if that

If I hadn't heard on the radio though i would have thought his record would have been better as well
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[68style]

Torts is too old school, his shit doesn't fly anymore in the new NHL where all the players are pampered celebrities and have too much leverage.

It'd be Mike Keenan Part 2... except with better sound clips and less goalie pulls.

[murd0c]

Torts has come back bone which the Canucks haven't had in a while. Maybe he would light the fire under the asses which is needed

[highfive]

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks

Media Release: #Canucks sign Tom Sestito to a two-year deal.

News1130 Sports ‏@News1130Sports

#Canucks sign Sestito but have not contacted agents for Lapierre, Roy, Maholtra, Weise, Raymond.

Update on Canucks UFA/RFA. Doesn't seem like Lapierre is coming back. He be a solid 4th liner for us IMO.

[Tim Budong]

well then...

With Sestito signed

the canucks have 850k of cap space to play with...

this is before a Goaltender being moved
and before Tanev, Raymond, Roy, Lappy, Manny, Alberts, Barker have been tendered any offers

Vancouver Canucks Salary Cap Chart (http://capgeek.com/canucks)
and then this tool

http://capgeek.com/canucks/cap-calculator/

ha ha ha ha

[jeedee]

well then...

With Sestito signed

the canucks have 850k of cap space to play with...


Booth+Ballard buyouts = 8.2M cap space ez :troll:

[Not really racist!]

Sestito.. no thanks Jeff

[AzNightmare]

Losing Lappy would be a big mistake.

[EmperorIS]

Signing sesito before we even have a coach??

[Not really racist!]

I'm not too concerned about Gillis not talking to the RFA/FA.

He'll probably hire a coach first and then ask what assets he wants/needs/prefers and then go from there. Generally the negotiation process doesn't take that long granted both parties have been talking throughout the course of the season

I'll give Sestito a chance.. based on the fact that this signing is strictly for his size, but this guy can't fight and needs to play more physically.. but I guess we finally have a legit enforcer now?
2yr/1.5m isn't too bad..... but it is a one-way so...

BTW, bold moves?

Trade Edler, keep Ballard? Wouldn't mind really...

[pastarocket]

Would Tortorella be the right kind of coach for the Canucks?

A no nonsense coach, takes no weaksauce play from players or bullshit reporting by the media. -also has a Stanley Cup championship on his resume from his coaching days with Tampa.

Come on Gillis, get the coach hiring decision right!

[spideyv2]

Trade Edler
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[Not really racist!]

Because bold moves.

To COL:
VAN 1st, Edler, Schneider, Schroeder

To VAN:
COL 1st

Colorado needs a #1 D and franchise goalie, 1st and Schroeder just thrown into the mix to make things fair

Before anyone calls me crazy, I'm fucking serious

[jeedee]

Trade Edler
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I'm guessing you sold the jersey already?

[jeedee]

Because bold moves.

To COL:
VAN 1st, Edler, Schneider, Schroeder

To VAN:
COL 1st

Colorado needs a #1 D and franchise goalie,

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0eTnrASwVd4/UUkBBxYZ1GI/AAAAAAAADIc/HFT8YkeTFwc/s1600/bert+stare+gif+bonus.gif

That trade.....

Edlers not a #1 Dman.

If Colorado wanted a #1 dman they'd draft Jones.

Being compared as the BBC version of Pronger without the nastiness Pronger had.

[Not really racist!]

Edler's value is still high... as long as you can make management think he can still be Norris worthy...

:fullofwin:

Yeah, for sure they can draft Jones but they ain't going no where with Varlamov

[Sid Vicious]

holy shit canucks have/had so many bad contracts

burrows is sick, but not 4.5 mil sick
sedins...12 mil for no show in the playoffs
ballard...booth...~2 mil for malhotra and raymond!?!?! at least theyre 100% gone

[Not really racist!]

holy shit canucks have/had so many bad contracts

burrows is sick, but not 4.5 mil sick
sedins...12 mil for no show in the playoffs
ballard...booth...~2 mil for malhotra and raymond!?!?! at least theyre 100% gone

Is this your first time on nhlnumbers or capgeek or something?

:smug:

[Sid Vicious]

^^ yup huge nfl fan

[UFO]

Because bold moves.

To COL:
VAN 1st, Edler, Schneider, Schroeder

To VAN:
COL 1st

Colorado needs a #1 D and franchise goalie, 1st and Schroeder just thrown into the mix to make things fair

Before anyone calls me crazy, I'm fucking serious

Haha that would get MG thrown out of town and crucified after.

Sure there is upside to that deal, but every trade MG has made so far has had upside to it that made sense at the time of the deal, and many have not panned out yet thus far. Who knows a Van 1st this year could turn out to be more of an impact player than Jones or Mackinnon, you just never know.

I don't think bold moves means throwing smart/calculated out the window

[UFO]

Canucks interview Eakins for AV's job: Marlies' Eakins interviewing for Canucks head coaching job (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=424253#YourCallTop)

I'm really surprised by how many Leaf's fans are still so in love with this guy and feel that he should have gotten the Leaf's coaching job instead of Carlyle, especially after what Carlyle has done for them this season.

I really like what Eakins brings to the table with regards to how he coaches and connects with players, completely different from what we know about AV and I think it will be a refreshing change for the stale dressing room. I'm up in the air about how he can adapt himself to play a more offensive system, but I think that's secondary since his first job will be to get the offensive guys to believe they can play offensively again.

[Not really racist!]

Haha that would get MG thrown out of town and crucified after.

Sure there is upside to that deal, but every trade MG has made so far has had upside to it that made sense at the time of the deal, and many have not panned out yet thus far. Who knows a Van 1st this year could turn out to be more of an impact player than Jones or Mackinnon, you just never know.

I don't think bold moves means throwing smart/calculated out the window

Can't really disagree with anything said here but lets be honest, we aren't getting back to the SCF with the Sedins as our #1 and by the time they are done, Kesler will be past his prime. I wouldn't be very confident banking our future in 5-8 years on Jensen and Gaunce alone. And we suck at drafting. Let's not forget Jensen was a gift that slipped for us......

In fact, we probably won't have a good chance at the cup for the next ~5 seasons. A bold move has to be made, doesn't matter what it is, if we get MacKinnon we can actually stay relevant. 9/10 times a team will pick him over Jones.

Everybody should watch this dude play, he tore it up in the Memorial Cup, and will be the best 1st overall pick since probably Tavares. I'd put him on the same level if not higher than him.. and he's only 17.

He's got high hockey IQ, amazing passing and shooting, playmaking ability, and good skater but most importantly has leadership qualities. He ain't Crosby, but not that far away from him. But yeah, based on Gillis' track record there's no way in hell this is happening. Everything has a risk no doubt but this might be one of the few times it'll be actually worth it.

McDavid is the next Crosby, and there's no way in hell you can trade for that pick, and we aren't gonna tank for it in 2015. This is as close as it gets, just my 2 cents.

[kristianhay]

From what I've read/heard, I like what Eakins has to offer. AV was so distant with players because he wanted the guys to lead within the group, but everything said about Eakins is that he's a great communicator. I think that's what the Canucks need right now.

In terms of Ballard and Booth, I've heard a lot lately about them NOT being bought out, as obvious as it seems. I wouldn't mind keeping Ballard if Edler is moved, but Booth is too big of a bandaid for how much he is paid. From what I've heard, the Aquilini's like making money, not wasting it, and that these guys might be given another chance under a new coach. I hope not, but that's what I've heard up to this point.

[Mike Oxbig]

Luongo, Edler Schroeder should go Florida for the #2 pick overall only if Mackinnon have not been picked.

[jeedee]

From what I've read/heard, I like what Eakins has to offer. AV was so distant with players because he wanted the guys to lead within the group, but everything said about Eakins is that he's a great communicator. I think that's what the Canucks need right now.

In terms of Ballard and Booth, I've heard a lot lately about them NOT being bought out, as obvious as it seems. I wouldn't mind keeping Ballard if Edler is moved, but Booth is too big of a bandaid for how much he is paid. From what I've heard, the Aquilini's like making money, not wasting it, and that these guys might be given another chance under a new coach. I hope not, but that's what I've heard up to this point.

i wouldn't be surprised if Ballard and Booth stick with the team

Gillis seems like a stubborn guy who won't admit a mistake and simply buy out the 2
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[Ch28]

I'd tank the season for McDavid. Look what Crosby does singlehandedly on most nights. We haven't seen a game changer since Bure.
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[Mike Oxbig]

^ no chance in hell will the NHL let us get no.1 pick

[Not really racist!]

and when we don't we can have another decade of disappointment....

tbh if we even trade up this draft I'll be happy...there are quite a few studs that could pan out well
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[punkwax]

Tom Sestito...

http://25.media.tumblr.com/a081cabb4e2874b65a96031531e94844/tumblr_mh24gzNyNl1reu7fzo1_400.gif

[spideyv2]

Because bold moves.

To COL:
VAN 1st, Edler, Schneider, Schroeder

To VAN:
COL 1st

Colorado needs a #1 D and franchise goalie, 1st and Schroeder just thrown into the mix to make things fair

Before anyone calls me crazy, I'm fucking serious

lol no ty men

[Not really racist!]

lol no ty men

http://i.imgur.com/OFR966F.gif

[highfive]

Can't really disagree with anything said here but lets be honest, we aren't getting back to the SCF with the Sedins as our #1 and by the time they are done, Kesler will be past his prime. I wouldn't be very confident banking our future in 5-8 years on Jensen and Gaunce alone. And we suck at drafting. Let's not forget Jensen was a gift that slipped for us......

In fact, we probably won't have a good chance at the cup for the next ~5 seasons. A bold move has to be made, doesn't matter what it is, if we get MacKinnon we can actually stay relevant. 9/10 times a team will pick him over Jones.

Everybody should watch this dude play, he tore it up in the Memorial Cup, and will be the best 1st overall pick since probably Tavares. I'd put him on the same level if not higher than him.. and he's only 17.

He's got high hockey IQ, amazing passing and shooting, playmaking ability, and good skater but most importantly has leadership qualities. He ain't Crosby, but not that far away from him. But yeah, based on Gillis' track record there's no way in hell this is happening. Everything has a risk no doubt but this might be one of the few times it'll be actually worth it.

McDavid is the next Crosby, and there's no way in hell you can trade for that pick, and we aren't gonna tank for it in 2015. This is as close as it gets, just my 2 cents.

I wouldn't really pass up on Jensen and Gaunce yet.

Jensen Stats
23 points in 50 games in the Swedish Elite League. Remember he's only 20.

Gaunce went beast mode in the playoffs in junior. Not just points but the way he played. Tyson Giuriato tweets a lot about Canucks prospects and he mentioned the big hits the scoring..it almost made me think of what Kesler did in the Nashville series.

[UFO]

i wouldn't be surprised if Ballard and Booth stick with the team

Gillis seems like a stubborn guy who won't admit a mistake and simply buy out the 2
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The reason why there is talk of Ballard and Booth sticking around is because they have parts of their game to offer which AV obviously didn't care enough to tap into.

Some creative thinking has MG trading for some other teams' bad contracts because those teams can't afford to buy out or have others they need to buy out, along with a solid player and/or top prospect, then the Canucks use their own compliance buy out to get rid of the crap guy they just got. This is not a bad way to acquire players and prospects as long as the guy signing the cheques understands the game plan. Sounds like something right up MG and Gilman's alley, and will probably piss off Bettman lots.

That sounds like a bold AND smart move, not to say that trading our top 2 tradeable assets who are established top end NHL players + prospect closest to making the NHL regularly + middle 1st rounder in a deep draft for a 17yo who may or may not turn into Patrik Stefan, isn't.

[Soundy]

awaiting CiC to come in with his views on CONSPIRACY

Pretty sure the owners of these teams are all members of one Zionist family.

[Not really racist!]

I wouldn't really pass up on Jensen and Gaunce yet.

Jensen Stats
23 points in 50 games in the Swedish Elite League. Remember he's only 20.

Gaunce went beast mode in the playoffs in junior. Not just points but the way he played. Tyson Giuriato tweets a lot about Canucks prospects and he mentioned the big hits the scoring..it almost made me think of what Kesler did in the Nashville series.

In absolutely no way am I downplaying Guance or Jensen's abilities but looking at the way we draft, and who we have in the cupboard compared to others, I'm neutral in terms of looking forward. These two alone won't be able to push us over the top, and neither have that game breaker ability.

Jensen is the only one that has potential for that. Good playmaker, good shot, top 6 winger potential but still needing to bulk up

Gaunce at his best will be a second line center, but for sure a 3C playing a two-way game.. Grinder type guy, winning battles down low doing the scrappy work and getting points that way, still working on his skating and hands because hes limited offensively that way

[Not really racist!]

Schroeder has shoulder surgery, out for summer

BY JIM JAMIESON, THE PROVINCE MAY 28, 2013

Jordan Schroeder had surgery on his left shoulder earlier this month, and which will put his off-season training on hold for an undetermined period.

Shoulder labrum surgery has put Jordan Schroeder on an uncertain timeline for a September Canucks training camp that boasts unprecedented opportunity for younger players.

But Schroeder, 22, who had the procedure on his left shoulder on May 21 in Minneapolis, says he’s confident he’ll be ready to challenge for an NHL job at camp.

“I’ve got a workout plan set up for the summer that will enable me to be on track and ready for camp,” Schroeder, the Canucks’ 2009 first-round pick (22nd overall), said from his Minneapolis-area home on Tuesday.

But Schroeder also said there is no definite time frame yet on when the shoulder will be 100 per cent.

That’s a concern, with training camp less than four months away, and Canucks GM Mike Gillis saying there will be significantly more opportunity for young players next season.

“I’m going to get back at it (off-ice training) in a couple of weeks,” said Schroeder. “Obviously, I can’t do some of the upper-body stuff, but I’ll be able to get the legs going.”

He added that a time frame for getting back on skates is still up in the air.

Schroeder said the shoulder has bothered him for a few years, and decided to get it done.

“It’s fine to play with, but it’s kind of annoying more than anything,” said Schroeder, who is a pending restricted free agent. “It was just something we decided to get done.

“Sometimes, if you had one arm out and you’re going for a poke check and you get hit weird, it would kind of come out, so that was kind of a problem. It didn’t happen very often, but we made the decision to go ahead (with surgery).”

Schroeder, a small (5-foot-8, 175 pounds) centre with great wheels and good offensive instincts, got his first taste of NHL action this season, getting the call-up from the minors early in the shortened season.

He had a great start, saw time on the power play and the second, third and fourth lines, but tailed off and was returned to the minors in early April. In 31 games, Schroeder had three goals and nine points.

Schroeder said he saw with interest Gillis’ comments about a Canucks’ reset with an emphasis on youth next season. He believes this season’s experience can only help his chances.

“That’s encouraging,” he said. “I got a taste of it last year. It was a great experience.

“As a player, I learned a lot about what it takes to play in that top six or top nine. I learned what I have to bring every night and that’s part of the challenge of growing into an NHL player. I want to continue to grow as a player and come to camp and show them that I belong there.”

jjamieson@theprovince.com

twitter.com/jamiesoncanucks

© Copyright (c) The Province


Read more: Schroeder has shoulder surgery, out for summer (http://www.theprovince.com/health/Schroeder+shoulder+surgery+summer/8446408/story.html#ixzz2UjEt71eC).

[Mike Oxbig]

Booth - Kesler - Schroeder

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ3uM_wRNqLh2ik3OLCmPP1XuSjc5SKt MX8fVcgoqcbY-eodXshYQ

[Ronin]

I'm ready to buy Booth out but if he can get his shit together and have something close to a full productive year...

Meh, I'm not willing to take that chance for $4.5m.

[spideyv2]

Curious to see what kinda numbers Booth can put up for us when he's healthy

Won't happen tho
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[Renthal]

after booth's big concussion a few years ago he has not been the same player, and I doubt he will turn it around.

http://youtu.be/cIXcGOr4-04

nasty

[kristianhay]

I'd prefer trying to acquire a legitimate, non-injury prone top 6 forward through a trade of sorts than to put my money on Booth at this point.

[Sid Vicious]

I'd prefer trying to acquire a legitimate, non-injury prone top 6 forward through a trade of sorts than to put my money on Booth at this point.

Canucks dont have anything to offer for that type of player...their best bet is to swap a bad contract (luongo) for another bad
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[Not really racist!]

Anybody watchin the game?

[Tim Budong]

Yep
GREAT game here.
Refs put the whistles away and the pace is amazing

[Gh0stRider]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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[Gh0stRider]

wait, what?

Bwahahhahahahahahah no goal
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[mb_]

GOAL WAVED OFF

[Gh0stRider]

hahahahha thank you refs
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[Tim Budong]

I am absolutely disgusted

I want the Wings to win
but what the fuck refs

[!Kodamu]

And canucks gets screwed by refs????? Haha
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[Renthal]

refs are fucking BRUTAL

[RiceIntegraRS]

Lol. That one call evens up every bad call made against the Wings. They better make the hawks pay
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[bensta]

hahaah what a robbery by the refs. thats good tho

detroit for the cup this year!

[CRS]

Wow, that was FUCKED.

[Gh0stRider]

Overtime here we come.
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[cliffhanger33]

HAHAHAHAHA robbed by the refs

Hopefully wings capitalize in OT
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[Soundy]

OH SHIT, DAT PENALTY :sweetjesus:

[Grandmaster TSE]

bullshit call, should have been over lol

[mb_]

lol the whistle was blown after all but hawks still got fucked

[punkwax]

That call was amazingly brutal... hard to feel compassion for the Hawks but...

http://www.planetcalypsoforum.com/gallery/files/2/5/4/2/not_this_shit_again.jpg

[Tim Budong]

Brandon Saad being bearhugged and thrown to the ice is now a penalty

I really want to hear what the NHL has to say on this

[Tim Budong]

Ryan Kesler
doesn't give a shit about the Hawks

https://twitter.com/Ryan_Kesler/status/339936665005068288

[Edison_Chen]

Chicago wins!!!
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[cliffhanger33]

Sad
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[Tim Budong]

well then...

cue Chelsea Dagger

[spoon.ek9]

i started the cbc stream just in time to see the replay of the goal :lol

instantly turned it off

[spideyv2]

Lol Shawn, I'll be at langara tmrw, you can give me the upass then
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[pastarocket]

-was cheering for Detroit. The Red Wings get Kronwalled by a deflected puck off their own player. The puck changes direction after Seabrook's shot goes off Kronwall.

[Mike Oxbig]

I'll be at langara tmrw, you can give me the upass then
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Can't hit and run. Gotta give me a chance to win it back. If you win ill give you a new canucks jersey and if i win we're even :accepted:

Hawks vs Kings - I take kings, you have home ice advantage

[spideyv2]

Can't hit and run. Gotta give me a chance to win it back. If you win ill give you a new canucks jersey and if i win we're even :accepted:

Hawks vs Kings - I take kings, you have home ice advantage

And if you bail out this time, you get IP perma banned

Any mod approve?
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[subordinate]

It's probably best this way.
Detroit would have got crushed by LA. As the Hawks just weren't playing like their former selves, but have looked like it.

Hmm Hawks or Kings. I want to Hawks to win, because I have bets riding on it. But Kings look deadly, finally clicking.

[Mike Oxbig]

Quick > TT

[subordinate]

Yeah, Quick, when he's hot, is just a beast.

[CRS]

And if you bail out this time, you get IP perma banned

Any mod approve?
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I approve.

Now... Do I get a cut?

:troll:

[Mike Oxbig]

I approve.

Now... Do I get a cut?

:troll:

If both of you can fit into 1 jersey, sure :troll:

[CRS]

Alright boys and girls, let's recap our bets.

I had 2 bets going for this round of the playoffs

1. Lucic > Nash in goals (TIE)
2. Chicago game 1 and series (WIN) - 1.74 payout

Time to check out what the next round of bets look like.

[spideyv2]

I approve.

Now... Do I get a cut?

:troll:

I'll buy you a beer with the money I make from selling the jersey :toot:

[CRS]

I'll buy you a beer with the money I make from selling the jersey :toot:

DEAL IS STRUCK.

Big Earl has Kings to win whereas jayare604 has Hawks to win.

If Big Earl wins, everything is even.

If jayare604 wins, Big Earl gives up a brand new Canucks jersey.

[subordinate]

Alright boys and girls, let's recap our bets.

I had 2 bets going for this round of the playoffs

1. Lucic > Nash in goals (TIE)
2. Chicago game 1 and series (WIN) - 1.74 payout

Time to check out what the next round of bets look like.

I was doing well until I made some dumb bets (I'll include one of the dumb bets).

But overall.

1. Lucic tied with Nash = Refund.
2. Jeff Carter tied with Couture = Refund
3. Zetterberg tied with Toews = Refund
4. Krejic > Brassard = WIN, 1.4 payout I believe
5. Mike Richards to score 2 goals and LA to win = WIN, 1.75 Payout

and Dumb bet, Datysuk over Kane. Lost.

[Gh0stRider]

well, fuck
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[Not really racist!]

inb4 Big Earl slithers away when he loses

[rsx]

hire torts.

[Mike Oxbig]

inb4 Big Earl slithers away when he loses

http://i.imgur.com/1PY2k.gif

[Not really racist!]

http://i.imgur.com/1PY2k.gif

http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp88/luisleme/shut_the_door_zps637296be.gif

[Ch28]

My bets were

Lucic over Nash - tied
Zetterberg over Toews - tied

Both bets got refunded
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[Teriyaki]

Also went for Lucic over Nash. I'm glad house doesn't take the pot if it ends up tied.

[CRS]

Evgeni Malkin to score 3 goals or more and the Pittsburgh Penguins to win the series for a payout of 2.80.

Tempting...

[subordinate]

Career points against boston, 11g, 14 a in 25 games. Not bad, not bad at all

[Mike Oxbig]

Boston gonna win against Pits and

vs the Kings in Finals

My bets were

Lucic over Nash - tied
Zetterberg over Toews - tied

Both bets got refunded
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http://www.revscene.net/forums/customavatars/avatar3023_2.gif

[punkwax]

Pretty crazy how the last 4 Cup winning teams make up the final 4..

[Ronin]

The last three teams to beat the Canucks on route to the Cup...

[AWDTurboLuvr]

I don't think I can embed EPSN videos, so here's a link instead. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9255400

[7seven]

I have:
-parlay of Pens, Bruins, Kings, Hawks series wins
-Iglina more goals than Alfie
-Zetterberg more goals than Toews
-Kane more points than Datsyuk
-Hawks 4-1 series win
-Hawks 4-0 series win

debating if I should add a Hawks 4-2 series win but will see after game 1 and 2

Won
-parlay of Pens, Bruins, Kings, Hawks series wins
-Kane more points than Datsyuk

Pushed
-Zetterberg more goals than Toews
-Iglina more goals than Alfie

Lost
-Hawks 4-1 series win
-Hawks 4-0 series win


Been doing pretty well betting French Open Tennis of all things haha and I know nothing about Tennis, but live betting a couple hundred at a time into the second sets, a few 1.10 to 1.50 odds, when you see how the matches are going (using myscores.ca) has been pretty safe. So for example betting $200 to win $398 on a 3 match parlay, wins about $200ish everytime, haven't lost so far. Not big wins, but builds up the bankroll nicely doing this a few times each morning for the past few days.

[Sid Vicious]

if the pens win the cup with MAF on the bench whadya guys think will happen to him?

vokoun isnt really a long term solution seeing as how hes 38

maf might still turn it around, but his last playoff performances have been poor at best

[CRS]

Won
-parlay of Pens, Bruins, Kings, Hawks series wins
-Kane more points than Datsyuk

Pushed
-Zetterberg more goals than Toews
-Iglina more goals than Alfie

Lost
-Hawks 4-1 series win
-Hawks 4-0 series win


Been doing pretty well betting French Open Tennis of all things haha and I know nothing about Tennis, but live betting a couple hundred at a time into the second sets, a few 1.10 to 1.50 odds, when you see how the matches are going (using myscores.ca) has been pretty safe. So for example betting $200 to win $398 on a 3 match parlay, wins about $200ish everytime, haven't lost so far. Not big wins, but builds up the bankroll nicely doing this a few times each morning for the past few days.

Can't bring myself to bet on things I don't know hahaha

What are your bets for the third round of playoffs?

I'm thinking of either doing the power bet or parlay Hawks and Pens.

[Mike Oxbig]

Dump MAF and get Luongo huehuehuehue

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1652748-ranking-the-top-goaltenders-available-this-summer

TT
J.Benier
Mike Smith
Luongo

[Gumby]

Well, at least the Hawks came out on the winning end of a Game 7 OT game...

[Hondaracer]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/93A2AD39-E651-44B1-8D02-6059054C88F4-5626-00000295407D786B_zps75092fc1.jpg
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[CRS]

Bodog looks so foreign to me.

I have no idea what is going on there.

[subordinate]

Bodog looks so foreign to me.

I have no idea what is going on there.

Looks like he picked LA Kings to Defeat Hawks, and Bruins to defeat the Pengs.

[Hondaracer]

Just a two game parlay kings and bruins paying essentially 6:1

Both kings and bruins are underdogs big time, I'm fairly confident at least one of them will take it
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[subordinate]

yeah, but too bad parlays need both to win Lol. I was playing parlays of Heat (over points) and other bets.

All 3 bets....won the heat bet, but other bet :(

[7seven]

Can't bring myself to bet on things I don't know hahaha

What are your bets for the third round of playoffs?

I'm thinking of either doing the power bet or parlay Hawks and Pens.

Haha, yea I basically just bet $200 -$300 on the tennis parlays, fortunate enough in life that losing that amount I could care less about, so just a good time killer and way to build bankroll for other bets.

Right now, I'm liking:
-Crosby vs Krejci points
-Neal vs Horton goals
-Parlay of Pittsburgh vs Boston and Kings vs Hawks

[highfive]

Just a two game parlay kings and bruins paying essentially 6:1

Both kings and bruins are underdogs big time, I'm fairly confident at least one of them will take it
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I agree with Kings because Quick is the better goalie.

Boston/Pitts? It's very hard betting against Crosby. It's even harder when his golden goal passer is on his line too.

[subordinate]

I agree with Kings because Quick is the better goalie.

Boston/Pitts? It's very hard betting against Crosby. It's even harder when his golden goal passer is on his line too.

If Chicago follows up puts a big man in front of Quick (like Dustin), Chicago could win this.

Unfortunately, I didn't see this too often in the wings/wild series, where they relied on skill. The same was applicable for the Kings vs sharks, I didn't see any of the big guys often screening niemi.

[CRS]

Haha, yea I basically just bet $200 -$300 on the tennis parlays, fortunate enough in life that losing that amount I could care less about, so just a good time killer and way to build bankroll for other bets.

Right now, I'm liking:
-Crosby vs Krejci points
-Neal vs Horton goals
-Parlay of Pittsburgh vs Boston and Kings vs Hawks

Payout for the parlay is so tempting.

[subordinate]

Payout for the parlay is so tempting.

All I know is, this is the first time I am not even sure which team would come out on top.
Heck, even many analysts are not counting out the Bruins. They play a mean game.

[highfive]

If Chicago follows up puts a big man in front of Quick (like Dustin), Chicago could win this.

Unfortunately, I didn't see this too often in the wings/wild series, where they relied on skill. The same was applicable for the Kings vs sharks, I didn't see any of the big guys often screening niemi.

Stoll might be back too.

Either way..I can't wait to watch it. It's going to be good series.

[Hondaracer]

My parlay is only for first games not series
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[trancehead]

Haha, yea I basically just bet $200 -$300 on the tennis parlays, fortunate enough in life that losing that amount I could care less about, so just a good time killer and way to build bankroll for other bets.

Right now, I'm liking:
-Crosby vs Krejci points
-Neal vs Horton goals
-Parlay of Pittsburgh vs Boston and Kings vs Hawks

what site are you using for bets 7seven? Bodog?

[CRS]

what site are you using for bets 7seven? Bodog?

playnow

[subordinate]

My parlay is only for first games not series
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I got a parlay for the pengs to win......:accepted:

[AzNightmare]

Just like how we had a separate Jersey thread...
We should make a thread just for sharing stories about who you guys placed bets on.

:pokerface:

[Hondaracer]

I'd say anything could happen in these first games but its been home teams all playoffs
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[Mike Oxbig]

Quick looks unstoppable right now, if he plays lights out Kings will steal this one.

[AzNightmare]

I'd say anything could happen in these first games but its been home teams all playoffs
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Well... I wouldn't say all playoffs...
:ifyouknow:

[Gumby]

Well... I wouldn't say all playoffs...
:ifyouknow:
I see what you did there! One team in particular (but I won't say who) had a shitty road record but won its first two games on the road...

[Mike Oxbig]

Gonna drop $300 on Parlay of Pittsburgh vs Boston and Kings vs Hawks

sorta have a gutsy feeling Boston might win :badpokerface:

[CRS]

Gonna drop $300 on Parlay of Pittsburgh vs Boston and Kings vs Hawks

sorta have a gutsy feeling Boston might win :badpokerface:

You're really going hard at this.

If you end up losing, you'll be losing quite a bit and on top of that, a brand new canucks jersey.

[Mike Oxbig]

Dont worry, if jayare wins he will get the jersey.

Canucks jersey :fuckthatshit: ... have too many in the closet need to get rid of some

Cartman Western Conference Final Chant! - GO KINGS GO! - YouTube

[Not really racist!]

Aren't all your jerseys autographed?

:troll:

[Mike Oxbig]

Aren't all your jerseys autographed?

:troll:

No but ill bet my autograph puck by Booth for the kings series against you :joy: