[Gumby]

If there are videos of him doing the same pose to other players that aren’t black, then I’d accept the apology.

With that said, trash talking occurs in all sports. When you’re trying to get under the skin of your opponent, I’m sure much worse things are said, especially during the heat of the moment. Just don’t get caught, I guess?

[BlackV62K2]

Dickenson FailFish

[SkinnyPupp]

Canucks could have pulled their goalie 10 minutes ago, Blues haven't had a shot since then KEKW

Good defense, bad goaltending (understandable), tons of easy shots, but some breaks as well. Weird game.

[teggy604]

Not a good game for Petey. Lots of missed passes, and "whiff" shots to the point the commentator said "is Petey tinkering with his stick again."

[AzNightmare]

He said he was doing the 'strongman pose' in the apology, and I would have taken his word for it had I not actually seen the video... In the video it's obvious what he's doing

As for overreaction, the league suspended him pending review which seems fair. And then the team released him which is their choice not to have racist players on their team. Get that shit out of here

I buy it... as long as there is other video incidents as he claimed, of him doing the same insult to other White players in the past.


https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/464/mcs/media/images/63944000/jpg/_63944469_spi_05_chelsea_man_united.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YBftGkV.jpg

[AzNightmare]

What do you expect from a 5th string goalie LUL

Getting a point in this game will be a miracle! In Bruce We Trust

There is just some things in DiPietro's game that looks so out of place. Like his foundation and what you would expect from a pro goalie.

Seems to always be unstable and flopping on the rebound chances. I'm not sure if he's being trained to play a more athletic style because he's not as big, but compare his game to Martin and it's night and day difference.

Tonight's first 2 goals weren't his fault though, the 3rd one was bad.

[SkinnyPupp]

I buy it... as long as there is other video incidents as he claimed, of him doing the same insult to other White players in the past.


https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/464/mcs/media/images/63944000/jpg/_63944469_spi_05_chelsea_man_united.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YBftGkV.jpg
That could very well be why it's the excuse being used

You and I are not racists, so it wouldn't even occur to us that the gesture could plausibly mean two things, but it's the exact type of thing those people often do - things that border on the line of plausible deniability. Like "Proud Boys was formed just as a joke" and "the OK symbol being used by racists was created by trolls" and shit like that. That's where terms like gas lighting, dog whistles can come into play if you want to debate it (I don't, not here at least)

Sometimes things that might get a pass in a court of law because of this deniability still don't pass the sniff test.. If something seems shitty, it probably is. This is where character comes into play. And if this guy was dumped that fast by his team, it's probably something that they knew might happen.

[68style]

I don’t know the guy or know if he’s a shitty person, but I think you have to at least take his explanation and do some research to see he really has made the same motion before as he says he has. Automatically assuming it’s a dog whistle / KKK thing is not practical… UNLESS he has a shitty history and has ties to groups or has done things like this before.

I can understand how it could get pretty messed up and misinterpreted as much as I can understand what needs to happen if it was in fact intentional.

I’m not really swayed by his team dropping him one way or another, nobody wants to deal with the fires of controversy anymore and these guys are extremely replaceable hockey players if they’re in that league so why even bother?

[SkinnyPupp]

Automatically assuming it’s a dog whistle / KKK thing is not practical… UNLESS he has a shitty history and has ties to groups or has done things like this before.

Yeah I was just saying IF he is a shitty person, that's what shitty people do. The team dumped him maybe because he's a shitty person, or because they don't want to be involved... Don't know anything more than what's been posted (and doesn't matter anyway lol)

[whitev70r]

This incident also felt overblown and a bit of quick cancel culture reaction.

It is possible that both individuals are right. #15 did not have racial intentions. Subban interpreted it as a racial taunt (maybe due to a history of taunts growing up) and he went off.

[pastarocket]

The team hires its first ever female assistant GM.

Émilie Castonguay

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/01/24/vancouver-canucks-female-assistant-gm/

In a statement, Interim General Manager Jim Rutherford says Castonguay, who was the first female NHLPA certified agent in Canada in 2016, “has extensive experience, is driven to succeed, and has a strong reputation in hockey for her intelligence and work ethic.” Castonguay also has experience on the ice, having played in the NCAA Division 1 hockey at Niagara University for four years.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220124/6e25c7b3da36eac32d69df5ce2581119.jpg

[whitev70r]

^ good progressive, leading the way. And the fact that she is pleasant to the eyes is a bonus.

[murd0c]

She is/was the agent for Alexis Lafreniere as well....

[SumAznGuy]

This incident also felt overblown and a bit of quick cancel culture reaction.

Depends on who you ask.
Are you minimizing it?

[Liquid_o2]

Great hire. Don't know how this will work out in the end, but some fresh voices is exactly what this organization needs moving forward.

[pastarocket]

More info. from Rutherford about Castonguay’s duties as assistant GM:


She will play a lead role in player contracts and negotiation, managing the collective bargaining agreement, and her voice will be heard in all aspects of hockey operations. She will be a key member of our leadership team and we are pleased to welcome her to Vancouver.”


Castonguay has a law degree from l’Université de Montréal and is also a member of the Quebec Bar Association.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[highfive]

This incident also felt overblown and a bit of quick cancel culture reaction.

It is possible that both individuals are right. #15 did not have racial intentions. Subban interpreted it as a racial taunt (maybe due to a history of taunts growing up) and he went off.

I feel like it's overblown a little. Can't really tell from the video on what the guy did. You have to check with the refs to see what exactly happened. Or did he use the n word?

I do feel there's a bit of bullying on Subban's side. In the name of fighting racism, he's basically using social media and his brother's name in talking shit to this guy and leading the hockey community in excluding the player.

Nice hire! Eye candy too!

[highfive]

She is/was the agent for Alexis Lafreniere as well....

Miller for Laf?

[whitev70r]

Depends on who you ask.
Are you minimizing it?

I don't want to minimize it but I don't want to overblow it either ... you don't think it was overblown? Like when did the incident happen and when did the indefinite suspension and cut from the team and SM exploded .. same day practically!

[murd0c]

Miller for Laf?

I'm thinking more like Miller for Laf, 1st and Schneider..

[SumAznGuy]

I don't want to minimize it but I don't want to overblow it either ... you don't think it was overblown? Like when did the incident happen and when did the indefinite suspension and cut from the team and SM exploded .. same day practically!

Personally, I've experienced too much racism and jellyness from others to have an opinion that isn't biased.

But we all know what we can say and what we can't say when it comes to chirping.
There's nothing to be gained by saying things that border crossing the line.

Look at Burrow's. We as Nucks fans love him but he did step over the line with some of his chirps.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/alexandre-burrows-sorry-apology-patrick-osullivan-father-insult-beat-vancouver-canucks-abuse/

[whitev70r]

Personally, I've experienced too much racism and jellyness from others to have an opinion that isn't biased.

But we all know what we can say and what we can't say when it comes to chirping.
There's nothing to be gained by saying things that border crossing the line.

Look at Burrow's. We as Nucks fans love him but he did step over the line with some of his chirps.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/alexandre-burrows-sorry-apology-patrick-osullivan-father-insult-beat-vancouver-canucks-abuse/

Apparently, there was nothing said that was racist ... at least that's #15's side of the story. Often it depends on what the ref heard as proof as well. Not even Subban said guy said anything racist. Everything was centered on the the gesture (of a gorilla/monkey) which was interpreted as racist. See, I'm not even sure you read all deets of the story before your conclusion.

Again, I think I'm with you, we don't disagree on the seriousness of the accusation if it is true. if they are true, it should be dealt with. I'm just saying that here is a case where the guy was tried and sentenced by social media in about a day's time. I call that overblown.

[SumAznGuy]

Apparently, there was nothing said that was racist ... at least that's #15's side of the story. Often it depends on what the ref heard as proof as well. Not even Subban said guy said anything racist. Everything was centered on the the gesture (of a gorilla/monkey) which was interpreted as racist. See, I'm not even sure you read all deets of the story before your conclusion.

Again, I think I'm with you, we don't disagree on the seriousness of the accusation if it is true. if they are true, it should be dealt with. I'm just saying that here is a case where the guy was tried and sentenced by social media in about a day's time. I call that overblown.

To be fair, I didn't make any conclusions.
It's beyond my control.

Fact remains, black people will be sensitive to anything and everything they deem racist. Same for indigenous people and people from asia. It's not for me to judge whether it is or not.

I don't want to come across as taking this too seriously or too lightly. But it is the flavor of the month so all eyes will be on it. But for too long, it was swept under the rug.

Here's an example. Last week the Bruins retired Willie O'Ree's jersey.
So when will NYR retire #8?

[RiceIntegraRS]

I think the case would be closed if someone finds video of him making that same gesture/taunt to other players that are not of color.

[tarobbt]

didnt burrows make fun of another players potato farm at one point? :considered:

[SumAznGuy]

didnt burrows make fun of another players potato farm at one point? :considered:

Yup. Aaron Downey speared Burrows during pregame warm up.

https://youtu.be/OaNQxPu8J-4

[pastarocket]

Reporters ask the new assistant GM some questions during the team’s formal introduction of Castonguay:


https://youtu.be/1eX5euXj55w


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Hakkaboy]

He said he was doing the 'strongman pose' in the apology, and I would have taken his word for it had I not actually seen the video... In the video it's obvious what he's doing

As for overreaction, the league suspended him pending review which seems fair. And then the team released him which is their choice not to have racist players on their team. Get that shit out of here

what's the timestamp of this alleged pose? Was it at around 00:19?

[SumAznGuy]

what's the timestamp of this alleged pose? Was it at around 00:19?

Yes.

[AzNightmare]

Miller for Laf?

lol. This guy might be worse than Yakupov...

[6thGear.]

Personally, I've experienced too much racism and jellyness from others to have an opinion that isn't biased.

But we all know what we can say and what we can't say when it comes to chirping.
There's nothing to be gained by saying things that border crossing the line.

Look at Burrow's. We as Nucks fans love him but he did step over the line with some of his chirps.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/alexandre-burrows-sorry-apology-patrick-osullivan-father-insult-beat-vancouver-canucks-abuse/

I still remember playing Westcoast Roller at Langley Sprtsplex early 2000 and the other team players and wags moms calling us cheating chinks

[highfive]

lol. This guy might be worse than Yakupov...

No...i think laf will turn out to be a start. Look at Jack Huges...both similar start in scoring...

His value is low as ever.

[whitev70r]

I still remember playing Westcoast Roller at Langley Sprtsplex early 2000 and the other team players and wags moms calling us cheating chinks

We had tougher skin back in the 80's to the 2000's era. Today's kids need gloves and coddling ... :lol

[6thGear.]

We had tougher skin back in the 80's to the 2000's era. Today's kids need gloves and coddling ... :lol

Oh man...don't even get me started LOL

[68style]

That girl better do good work for us, she owes us, she talked Benning into paying Roussel like twice what he was worth lol

[6thGear.]

Yah but it's Benning you're taking about here 😆

[spoon.ek9]

it's not her fault Benning was easy to fleece lol. as a matter of fact, it was literally her job to get her clients the best deal possible.

Martin in goal tonight. Rumour is Oilers management/scouting will be in the building to watch him play.

[6thGear.]

Allvin new GM

[pastarocket]

Petey scores! What a shot!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLjwo5rReg/?utm_medium=copy_link


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BlackV62K2]

Myers dumps the puck in to chase during OT.... wtf lol.

[SkinnyPupp]

Tired Myers

[Hondaracer]

Dickenson is trash

[BlackV62K2]

What does Dickenson bring to the team? Please get rid of Dickenson, Myers and Pearson

[mb_]

Fuckkkkkkkk Martin was so solid, godamnit

[whitev70r]

^ Trade Spencer to Oilers ...

[68style]

What does Dickenson bring to the team? Please get rid of Dickenson, Myers and Pearson

Are you watching the games lately?

Pearson is like our 4th leading scorer he had more points than Boeser and Petey until recently and Myers has been one of our best dmen since Bruce came in.

Dickenson is trash besides shot suppression and he shouldn’t have chased into the corner in OT that was beyond stupid.

[RiceIntegraRS]

Dickenson is trash

cant believe we traded a 3rd round pick for this guy and we gave him a 3 year deal.........

[68style]

I can’t say I’m enjoying Boudreau’s OT deployment choices much

My sole criticism of his work since he got here

[teggy604]

Pearson has 18 points with a cap hit of 4 percent and gets paid 3.2 million. I think hes playing above his salary. Cant say that for Petey and Boeser.

[bobbinka]

To be fair, there werent a lot of options tonight for forwards, lol.

JT, Boeser, Petey got their turn. Motte had a great game and was given his turn. After that, you had to choose from the following:

Highmore, Dickinson, Lammikko, Podz, Hog, Chiasson, Dowling, Bailey

I don't think the call-ups/taxi squad guys were going to get a look in OT against McDavid/Drais. Bruce does not seem to trust Podz & Hog, they've been getting less than 10 minutes a night. So really, he picked his PK guys, who should be more responsible, but also never get the opportunity to play 3-on-3 to begin with, nevertheless against McDavid.

Under normal circumstances, we'd had Bo, Pearson, Garland, and even Sutter to cycle through. The guys who played tonight would've never even gotten close to being on the ice in OT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyWItC1zEwY

what an incredible save and SH goal

[blkgsr]

edit

[pastarocket]

What a barn burner of a game.

Chicago is winning 7-5 against Detroit.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[pastarocket]

PerVirt is in a heap of trouble now. LUL

Vancouver Police@VancouverPD

#VPDNews: Jake Virtanen, 25, has been charged with sexual assault in relation to an incident that happened in Vancouver on September 26, 2017, when Virtanen was playing in the National Hockey League. http://ow.ly/El5f50HFQr2


https://www.tsn.ca/vancouver-canucks-jake-virtanen-sexual-assault-charge-1.1751378

Virtanen currently plays for Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League, joining the team last September upon the expiration of his NHL contract.

Vancouver PD says Virtanen is not currently in custody.

[SumAznGuy]

I don't want to minimize it but I don't want to overblow it either ... you don't think it was overblown? Like when did the incident happen and when did the indefinite suspension and cut from the team and SM exploded .. same day practically!

A few days later, but the league has suspended him for the rest of the season.
So take that for what it's worth.

https://www.tsn.ca/jacob-panetta-suspended-for-remainder-of-echl-season-for-racial-gesture-1.1751338

[BlackV62K2]

Jake Virtanen "disappears" in Russia

[68style]

Virtanen still a bum in KHL hockey wise too… 16 points in 36 games SeemsGood

[bobbinka]

https://twitter.com/CanucksPR/status/1486750171291480064

[68style]

Spencer Martin our best goalie statistically speaking... .952 save percentage :troll:

[tarobbt]

oilers sign evander kane

i hope the cash he gets is in shape of a phone

[SkinnyPupp]

Does Winnipeg have like 10% capacity rules or do they just have no fans?

[6thGear.]

I heard from my friend in Ottawa it's 500 spectators for Jets, Sens and I think Leafs

[SkinnyPupp]

PPG POGGERS

[SkinnyPupp]

Beautiful passing

[keifun]

Kane 1yr deal . $750k and $625k signing bonus. I think that's worth the risk.

Miller almost with a hat trick.

[SkinnyPupp]

Miller with a hatty!

[whitev70r]

Miller's trade value is skyrocketing ...

[SkinnyPupp]

What a laser by Petey

Poor Pionk though, damn that looked painful

[pastarocket]

It’s Miller time! JT gets the hat trick!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[SkinnyPupp]

Miller's trade value is skyrocketing ...
And Spencer Martin!

[spoon.ek9]

:thumbsup:

[Kilinim]

Jimothy Timothy!

[bobbinka]

If they trade JT, the team will not even have a fighting chance. He's been the driving force. Guy has 44 points, the next forwards are Petey/Garland with 24 and then Boeser with 22, it's not even close. Unless the assets returning can replace the points immediately, we'd be looking at another couple years of retooling, while gambling that Petey can get his scoring back and carry the offense.

[68style]

There’s no reason to trade Miller he’s got a whole year left after this one.

If anyone is up for trades it’s Boeser… last year of his deal. He’s not a Rutherford style player either.

[bobbinka]

Agreed.

[whitev70r]

^ what if a team offered you a 1st and a top 4 D, and a prospect?

[68style]

Unlikely.

And any team that would sell out to get him is gonna be a shitty draft position.

[mb_]

^ what if a team offered you a 1st and a top 4 D, and a prospect?

I would still keep Miller. Like bobbinka said, unless it's player(s) that can immediately make an impact and contribute then it doesn't make sense. Trading Miller away would be detrimental to the team and you'll waste good years out of players like Horvat, Demko, Hughes. I think Boeser has been doing okay but definitely not living up to his contract and it's no secret how Petey is doing but those 2 are still young and they can show us how great they can be. They've definitely been better under Bodreau so far though.

[bobbinka]

Bo only has 1 more year after this season, and if we are trading away our best players to rebuild/retool, he's not sticking around. Petey has 2 more years, and same thing for him.

A top 4 D would be nice, but I wouldnt do it at the expense of your points leader.

It'll be interesting to see what JR & Co. do, given they have no attachment to any of the pieces.

[winson604]

Ohhh tough call. Can't disagree about whatever you get back no matter how juicy will take us back a couple years at least. That being said, the cap is the cap and we have decisions to make. Boeser is up for at minimum 7.5 qualifying offer and Bo has one more year. Ok so you don't trade Miller and maybe you end up not resigning or trading Boeser but there's also no guarantees Miller will resign in a year too. Either way, someone is leaving, just depends who and how. Plus we need to get some additional D no matter what this group no matter how well they play just doesn't cut it and we'll need cash for that too. Even being an armchair GM this is a tough one to figure out.

Heart and logic says keep Miller over Boeser if that's what it comes down to. Miller yea he's older at I think 28 now 29/30 when his deal is up but I believe he still has plenty of decent years left. Plus what he offers is way harder to replace than Boeser imo. I like Boeser, yea the points aren't there but a scoring winger is way easier to replace than trying to fill Millers shoes. Decisions decisions. Thank god we have Demko and Hughes locked up for a while at very reasonable - good rates. Jim definitely was always great at resigning guys, most of the time.

[whitev70r]

Pretty sick goal and great handling

https://youtu.be/ZdOq9LBylBI

[teggy604]

With exception to Hughes and Demko, our core guys are just not that good. Take away Miller and Garland and who do the Canucks have for point producers?

[68style]

Well… I like Garland but why did you pick him? He’s tied with Petey and only 1 point up on Horvat and Boeser…

Scoring wise it’s basically just Miller, Hughes and then a bunch of good / capable guys rounding out the top 6.

We don’t have a McDavid or a Draisaitl…. But it’s true of the Oilers too… McDavid has 58, Draisaitl has 59… but their 3rd scorer has 28 points (Nugent Hopkins) which would also be 3rd on the Canucks… pretty much the same situation… take the to 2 guys away what do they have?

Only the super elite teams like Tampa or Florida have guys in the 3-7 spots at 30+ points.

[teggy604]

Miller and Garland are not our core guys. They were brought in to help our core guys. Petey is suppose to be our Draisaitl. However if our core guys are producing like Miller we dont need a McDavid.

[highfive]

You need depth scoring.

Look at the oilers, if draisaitl and mcdavid is not on their game, it's hard for the oilers to win especially if their goalie can stop shit.

We live and die on our top guys too. Hughes, Petey, Miller, and Boeser is having a bad game. Tough luck.

We need scoring depth beyond these guys. Need players who can drive play and drive a line. Look at how Nylander in Toronto can score and play on the second and third line while contributing on the PP.

Like if an opponent can shut down our PP1 of miller, bo, boeser, hughes, and petey, they have no one to worry about on pp2.

But having the motto lammiko and highmore line and how they can score now, it changes the team a lot.

if it's a late 1st and prospect, i much rather keep miller right now. If we can somehow get a NHL rdy forward, d, and 1st, that'd be my starting ask price.

[whitev70r]

A few days later, but the league has suspended him for the rest of the season. So take that for what it's worth.

https://www.tsn.ca/jacob-panetta-suspended-for-remainder-of-echl-season-for-racial-gesture-1.1751338

His teammates came out with a statement in support of the guy ... so take this for what it's worth. Again, not defending him as I said before but just don't think he should be tried and sentenced in a day by SM. And don't go ... 'it's his teammates, what do you expect'. They could have said nothing. I'm sure one or more of the guys on his team has some sort of integrity The fact that they were willing to risk their reputation by making this statement says something. They have nothing to gain but everything to lose by doing this in the court of public opinion.

Former ECHL teammates release statement in support of Jacob Panetta (https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/jacob-panettas-former-echl-teammates-release-statement-in-his-support-235404204.html)
Here's the statement in full:

Please let us take the time to shed light on the incident that occurred on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in a game between Jacksonville Icemen and the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL.

During Overtime, an on-ice scrum occurred between our teammate Jacob Panetta and South Carolina’s Jordan Subban. The incident escalated as payers of the Stingrays joined in on the altercation. We knew penalties were going to be given out for their actions and we wanted the Powerplay to try and win the game. In the heat of the moment, we didn’t realize why the altercation had escalated as it did and is also why we refrained from jumping on the ice in defence of Jacob.

The perception in which Jacob’s actions were taken by some were not the way in which they intended to be. We have seen Jacob do this many times before to those not of color and can be seen doing so in our previous games. The way in which he has been harassed, shamed and threatened is truly not okay for him or anyone. These perceived gestures do not reflect or depict our friend and teammate we have grown to admire and respect today. Jacob is a man of character, filled with kindness, sincerity and compassion for others and we truly believe his actions were not racially motivated.

Jacob has been portrayed and put into an unimaginable position by the league, media, our organization, as well as others. As his teammates and for those who know him, know the man he really is. We also know that as a hockey player and more importantly as a person does not deserve this. Please consider seeing both sides of this situation and the evidence that has been supported, while understanding the severity and impact that this has brought to him and others.

With that we would like to express our empathy with Jordan Subban, the Subban family, and those who may have been affected by these actions. We fully understand now, as well as others, how Jacob’s actions could be perceived and how those actions have impacted so many across the World. For this, we are truly saddened and sorry for all the harm that it has caused.

As we move forward, we need to recognize the challenges we face in society as well as in the game of hockey. We are choosing to stand together in UNITY and want to extend our hand to help educate and support in ENDING RACISM. We acknowledge that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done and we are committed in helping strive for EQUALITY. We hope the Subban family and others choose to see Jacob’s actions for what they really were and come TOGETHER in SOLIDARITY.

[RiceIntegraRS]

if he really wants to clear his name, he better get on the ECHL/OHL video archives that shows him doing that taunt. Without video no ones gonna believe him. The more time passes the more guilty he will seem to be in the public eye. I thought he was guilty till i heard his apology so im keeping an open mind. Heck theres people out there that found him guilty just by reading the original headline.

[pastarocket]

Damn, Myers with a big shoulder hit to Trevor Lewis’ head.

Of course, the idiot refs miss the penalty call on Lewis extending his arm into Meyers face.

Myers with the retaliatory hit.

Five minute major and match penalty for Meyers.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[keifun]

Killed off a 5min major. Whew.

[bobbinka]

1 SOG, lol

[RiceIntegraRS]

R the refs blind? Petey gets tripped off the opening faceoff then 6 seconds later we get a penalty callee against us

[whitev70r]

am I reading the stats right ... Van 1 SOG to Cal 12 SOG? WTF?

[BlackV62K2]

Man what an ugly game for the Canucks.

[mb_]

Man the reffing has been brutal

[pastarocket]

Demko is on his A-game tonight. :thumbsup:


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BlackV62K2]

Petterson gets knocked off the puck so easily

[6thGear.]

What happened to Hughes face?

[spoon.ek9]

at least we didn't have to watch Myers dump and change in OT...

[pastarocket]

Damn, overtime loss.

On to Chicago.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mb_]

We had no business winning that game, Demko stole us that point

[Teriyaki]

Agreed. We barely deserved the single point. Power play? What power play

[spoon.ek9]

to be fair, both teams absolutely failed on the PP tonight lol.

[pastarocket]

Friedman mentioned rumours during one of the intermissions last night in the Canucks vs Calgary game about New Jersey showing interest in acquiring Garland.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/garland-potentially-available-trade-canucks-forwards-draw-interest/

[BlackV62K2]

Can we get another Hughes from NJ out of it?

[teggy604]

Can we get another Hughes from NJ out of it?

Trade for Petey? Assuming he did sign with Canucks long term it will be roughly that same amount. Maybe little less than Jack Hughes tho.

[bobbinka]

Not sure why NJ would be looking to trade for Garland right now, they're even lower standing then we are. At best, it would be after the season is over.

But if all the rumors are true, or at least give the indication that the players are available, then maybe we're looking to tank for the remainder of the season.

[SumAznGuy]

With that we would like to express our empathy with Jordan Subban, the Subban family, and those who may have been affected by these actions. We fully understand now, as well as others, how Jacob’s actions could be perceived and how those actions have impacted so many across the World. For this, we are truly saddened and sorry for all the harm that it has caused.

As we move forward, we need to recognize the challenges we face in society as well as in the game of hockey. We are choosing to stand together in UNITY and want to extend our hand to help educate and support in ENDING RACISM. We acknowledge that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done and we are committed in helping strive for EQUALITY. We hope the Subban family and others choose to see Jacob’s actions for what they really were and come TOGETHER in SOLIDARITY.

If the teammates felt that strongly for their Jacob, maybe they should all walk out on the team and force the team to take back releasing Jacob.
Making a public statement in this case doesn't affect them. Walking out on the team does.

But you missed one of the most important things they said.
The players feel empathy now and learned from the experience why Subban reacted the way he did.

In this case, if you read between the lines, no it was not overblown. If things didn't happen the way it did, Jacob would continue to go around making the strong man gesture to other people of color and not think anything of it.

[SkinnyPupp]

Canucks are flying around this game! Chicago is totally overwhelmed

At least in the 3rd I just started watching

[SkinnyPupp]

God Hughes is fun to watch, he seems to have teleport abilities

[SkinnyPupp]

Soft goaltending there

[SkinnyPupp]

BRUCE THERE IT IS :alonehappy:

[Kilinim]

I wonder why Juulsen is in over Rathbone...

[SkinnyPupp]

Demko on fire already

[SkinnyPupp]

WOW what a turnover by the Preds and the CANUCKS STRIKE!

Under Greene it would have been a 2 on 1 dump and chase KEKW

[SkinnyPupp]

Canucks fall asleep, let 2 goals in, crowd starts going insane, then boom, tie game on a fluttering shot from the blue line that bounced off a body KEKW

[spoon.ek9]

boo-urns

[SkinnyPupp]

Painful to watch

[bobbinka]

:damn:

https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/vancouver-canucks-rachel-doerrie/c-330478610

She was a Video Coach for the Sudbury Wolves in the OHL and for Hockey Canada, a writer for The Athletic, an Analyst for the New Jersey Devils hockey operations department, and recently completed her master's of science in sport science and analytics at York University. She wrote her thesis while serving as the Director of Advanced Performance for York's varsity hockey teams and working as a Senior Analyst for the Bank of Montreal. She joins the Canucks and their growing analytics department.

[Hakkaboy]

:damn:

https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/vancouver-canucks-rachel-doerrie/c-330478610

She was a Video Coach for the Sudbury Wolves in the OHL and for Hockey Canada, a writer for The Athletic, an Analyst for the New Jersey Devils hockey operations department, and recently completed her master's of science in sport science and analytics at York University. She wrote her thesis while serving as the Director of Advanced Performance for York's varsity hockey teams and working as a Senior Analyst for the Bank of Montreal. She joins the Canucks and their growing analytics department.

Regardless of her qualifications, this is the quote that won me over:

https://twitter.com/pucksoupquotes/status/1382535717503504384

[whitev70r]

So you just have to say something witty against Benning and you get a job here at Canucks?

[bobbinka]

So you just have to say something witty against Benning and you get a job here at Canucks?

Guess that explains why there are so many new hires and candidates

[68style]

I hope she works out, I been listening to some of her podcast and stuff… she comes across as very smart but also extremely / annoyingly “know it all” and borderline cocky, which shouldn’t surprise me given other conversations I’ve had these days with similarly aged people.

She also trashed the entire Canucks d-corps outside of Hughes so I’m sure they’re happy to know she’s here hahaha

[whitev70r]

Analytics to me is the difference between classroom and real life. Someone who can write an A+ report in Engineering class at UBC might know dick all when it comes to working in the real life with consultants, architects, client, etc.

[SkinnyPupp]

I don't know about NHL, but analytics started making a huge splash in the NFL over the last 5-7 years, led by Baltimore, KC, New England and SF. It's become more refined over the years and is pretty fascinating to look into. Looking at those teams over the last 5-7 years, I think you can say it's become a pretty important part of the game.

TV announcers and twitter experts think that "analytics = going for it on 4th down" but it's not just that.

If Rutherford saw success with it in Pittsburgh and wants to bring it to Vancouver, I am pretty excited about that.

People will certainly try to trash this person, for reasons.

[68style]

I think analytics is hyper important for teams especially in evaluating players… would have saved us from a host of bad signings

[whitev70r]

Athletes like Evander Kane and Antonio Brown would be off the analytic charts.

[SkinnyPupp]

Those black jerseys look extra badass when you're whooping the other team 12-1

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKqHj1cXIAA1xMY.jpg

[AzNightmare]

^
The evil villain team at the end of Mighty Ducks movie.

[68style]

Crazy glove save by Desbiens:

https://twitter.com/TeamCanada/status/1489117222417092613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1489117222417092613%7Ctwgr% 5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsnet.ca%2Folympics% 2Farticle%2Fcanada-crushes-switzerland-olympic-womens-hockey-opener%2F

[Teriyaki]

First Order vibes from those jerseys

[BlackV62K2]

Wtf is going on with the NHL all star skills competition haha. Cringe af

[68style]

Seems okay so far? What’s the problem

[BlackV62K2]

Maybe I tuned in at the wrong time. But it was just a sideshow of players in costume and props doing a shootout or whatever it is with guest judges.

[68style]

Maybe I tuned in at the wrong time. But it was just a sideshow of players in costume and props doing a shootout or whatever it is with guest judges.

Ooo…‘I haven’t gotten that far yet… at hardest shot now

[CRS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gqlDoKYk38

Zegras is... filthy.

[teggy604]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gqlDoKYk38

Zegras is... filthy.

Pretty neat watching these puck control plays on TV. I would see players try these puck control in practice. Remember seeing Crosby bounce the puck at a wall then try to catch it with the blade, or flip the puck up in the air and catch it. So many ways to pick up the puck as well. You can do the "Michigan" to pick up the puck using the frontside of the blade or even use the backside of the blade.

[68style]

I thought the all star game was pretty fun in general… bad camera work at times… and the Bellagio segment fell flat cuz all the players had absolutely zero personality. Zach Werenski is dead inside lol

One thing I noticed was that I got the impression Marchessault was a total fuckin dick when we played Vegas in the bubble… not sure if anyone else picked up on it but he’s a complete asshole even outside of game action too… just oozing arrogant prick every time they talked to him.

[spoon.ek9]

did none of you guys see Rocky Wirtz freak out at the Blackhawks townhall recently? surprised no one posted about it

[punkwax]

Sure did. Boy did he make himself look like an idiot.

[bobbinka]

I thought the all star game was pretty fun in general… bad camera work at times… and the Bellagio segment fell flat cuz all the players had absolutely zero personality. Zach Werenski is dead inside lol

One thing I noticed was that I got the impression Marchessault was a total fuckin dick when we played Vegas in the bubble… not sure if anyone else picked up on it but he’s a complete asshole even outside of game action too… just oozing arrogant prick every time they talked to him.

Had to turn it off, it was like no one wanted to be there. Also, it made no difference whether it was on water or not.

[murd0c]

So Hughes tested positive for covid now, Looks like he will be missing the next 3 games including the game against the Leafs on Sat. For sure he got it from Jack since he was in Vegas over the weekend.

[whitev70r]

Is this his first time? It feels like some of the Canucks are contracting it for a 2nd time ... like what are the chances?

[murd0c]

Is this his first time? It feels like some of the Canucks are contracting it for a 2nd time ... like what are the chances?

For some reason I think it's his second time as well. I thought it got it last year and was stuck at his parents place for a couple weeks.

[pastarocket]

Yeah, Hughes was one of many players who got Covid last year. Today’s announcement is about him getting it again.


-from the league website last year:


https://www.nhl.com/news/vancouver-canucks-add-five-more-players-to-covid-protocol-list/c-323199032


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[RiceIntegraRS]

i guess its better to test positive now than to test positive later........

chances are pretty high for catching covid twice especially when ur in close contact with soo many players. But from what players are saying the 2nd time around feels like absolutely nothing.

[SumAznGuy]

Yup, only a few players didn't catch it the first time around when it was the Gamma variant.

This time should be Omicron for Quinn.

At least he is only missing 3 games I think and will be eligible to play in SJ.

[Vansterdam]

https://i.ibb.co/wQHFCf9/FB-IMG-1644125559892.jpg

[pastarocket]

Miller time! What a goal!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[spoon.ek9]

can we play Arizona 82 times per year?

[BlackV62K2]

can we play Arizona 82 times per year?

Then get spanked in the playoffs lol

[bobbinka]

Then get spanked in the playoffs lol

Not if we only play Arizona in the playoffs too

[mb_]

I missed the game so had to settle for highlights but looks like Juulsen played a great game today, 2A with 18:25 TOI. OEL with 3A and Garland 1G against their former teams. Where the haters at with that OEL trade? :lawl:

https://twitter.com/kenwardskorner/status/1491284355494608896?s=20&t=VrGVZ_QCcVPU70GKjXzjrA

https://twitter.com/DhaliwalSports/status/1491285270570090497?s=20&t=Y5nmH37uD-xhBG5BQfZC8g

[BlackV62K2]

Not if we only play Arizona in the playoffs too

Shit plan the parade now :awwyeah:

[Expresso]

Not if we only play Arizona in the playoffs too

I don't think we win this game without Demko...

[68style]

Yah I mean... the score was 5-1 and Arizona looked awful in the 2nd and 3rd... but first period was anyone's game, they missed a sure goal when Galchenyuk got taken down by Dickinson.

[whitev70r]

^^ @mb-, If you delete the part of the twitter link all the way to the ? it will embed. Just a little FYI

So "https://twitter.com/kenwardskorner/status/1491284355494608896?s=20&t=VrGVZ_QCcVPU70GKjXzjrA"
becomes "https://twitter.com/kenwardskorner/status/1491284355494608896"
(minus the quotation marks, I added those just so it will display this way. Without ", it would simply imbed)

I missed the game so had to settle for highlights but looks like Juulsen played a great game today, 2A with 18:25 TOI. OEL with 3A and Garland 1G against their former teams. Where the haters at with that OEL trade? :lawl:

https://twitter.com/kenwardskorner/status/1491284355494608896

https://twitter.com/DhaliwalSports/status/1491285270570090497

[mb_]

Thanks for the tip, I was trying to figure it out last night but I said fuck it when I couldn't figure it out :lol

[spoon.ek9]

damn you 50% capacity... i was supposed to watch Saturday's game for free! :fuuuuu:

[whitev70r]

What? Martin St. Louis named Interim Head Coach of Montreal Canadiens ... didn't even know he was a coach. How long has he retired from playing?

https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1491527207440822281

[Hondaracer]

He’s barely a coach

Having to hire French speaking people in the top positions = never winning a cup in the modern era?

[pastarocket]

Three goals in 31 seconds for the Islanders. Crazy deflections!

Boudreau calls a timeout.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[bobbinka]

Lol....

[SkinnyPupp]

Me: Oh I forgot there was a game today!

Canucks: So did we!

[bobbinka]

Bring back Spencer Martin

[jcmaz]

Canucks can do it; claw our way back one by one.

[SkinnyPupp]

Canucks will win 6-5

[spoon.ek9]

came home after 12.5 hours at work to see it was 0-4. About 30 seconds later it was 0-5 :rukidding:

[whitev70r]

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1491580332549750785

[jcmaz]

LET'S GO 3-5, just 3 more!

[winson604]

So wait we have 2 assistant GMs now? Are there usually 2 lol.

[spoon.ek9]

well 3-6 now. i'm going to bed, another long day at work tmrw :sleepingzz:

[Teriyaki]

All GM's with their pending offers for Halak - "I'd like a refund"

[whitev70r]

Hmmm the rat suspended for 6.

https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1491591056479199244

[bobbinka]

So wait we have 2 assistant GMs now? Are there usually 2 lol.

we have 3 now

[AzNightmare]

Hmmm the rat suspended for 6.

https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1491591056479199244

:fuckyea:
Although 6 games seem kind of low for someone that already has 7 previous suspensions and 5 fines.

[blkgsr]

Hmmm the rat suspended for 6.

https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/1491591056479199244

why, at this point, is he still allowed to play?

each of those were completely cowardly....and i hope a penguin came rushing in after the second one regardless of the linesmen.

[AzNightmare]

why, at this point, is he still allowed to play?

each of those were completely cowardly....and i hope a penguin came rushing in after the second one regardless of the linesmen.

Nope. Penguins did nothing, lol.

[whitev70r]

:fuckyea:
Although 6 games seem kind of low for someone that already has 7 previous suspensions and 5 fines.

Totally agree, it should easily be 16 games. And his ass should have been fined till it hurts ... like 1/2 a year's salary, $4.5M or something, if it was possible. I know it's not cuz of NHLPA but still ...

[whitev70r]

First time that Holland fired a coach mid-season ... maybe because it was the 4-1 loss to the Blackhawks that was the final straw.

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1491805034119630848

[68style]

I can't believe it took the Oilers that long to move on from the coach... whether he was the problem or not their play was emotionless and abysmal to anyone watching them.

And WTF is up with the Canadiens hiring Martin St. Louis as a coach... guy has almost zero coaching experience?!

[highfive]

Hilarious that Green hasn't been scooped up right away by other teams! According to our local media folks. haha

MTL is more of missing Weber and Price. (I feel like it's the canucks last season losing Tanev and Markstrom after the bubble) Two big figures who play the toughest minutes gone.

[pastarocket]

Official announcement from the team. Another assistant GM hiring.

Canucks poached from the Krak heads. LUL

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220210/86f67039a854edc9abd653a3285714ea.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[murd0c]

Hilarious that Green hasn't been scooped up right away by other teams! According to our local media folks. haha

MTL is more of missing Weber and Price. (I feel like it's the canucks last season losing Tanev and Markstrom after the bubble) Two big figures who play the toughest minutes gone.

I honestly can't see any NHL team hiring Green as a HC... Showing what Bruce has done with the same roster and changes he's made that Green wouldn't proves that Green is not an NHL coach.

[68style]

^ I wouldn’t go that far… his message just got tuned out after too long. His record overall wasn’t amazing, but it wasn’t awful either given the crap team he inherited at the time.

I think a lot of it could be fixed just by not being so arrogant about experience over possibility… but you could say that about 3/4 of the NHL.

I know someone who works directly with the team and players and they said their biggest problem with Green is that he was super controlling and micromanaging in every aspect even down to how he wants other staff to talk to the players and what they can say to them, etc.

[AzNightmare]

First time that Holland fired a coach mid-season ... maybe because it was the 4-1 loss to the Blackhawks that was the final straw.

https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1491805034119630848

Noo...
There goes Canucks chance to pass them in the standings.
Will Oilers go on a mini win streak now?

[Hondaracer]

Green will probably get an assistant gig somewhere

[SumAznGuy]

For all we know, maybe he turned down those offers to take a bit of a break.

I think he might be better suited for coaching in the AHL if he is so anal and micromanaging

[whitev70r]

Isn't Green still getting paid ... enjoy some time off!

Although I know if a coach stays on a shelf too long, his stock goes down. Same goes for GM.

]

[highfive]

Isn't Green still getting paid ... enjoy some time off!

Although I know if a coach stays on a shelf too long, his stock goes down. Same goes for GM.

]

I know babcock is getting paid. lol

[68style]

In the past 5 years, Canucks ownership have paid about $8M to coaches that don't work for the organization anymore.

Tortorella was fired with $6M over 3 years left... Desjardins was fired with 1 year left on an undisclosed contract and Green was fired with about $1.5M left to pay out.

I honestly don't know how FA didn't sent Dim Jim out for a swim.

[SumAznGuy]

In the past 5 years, Canucks ownership have paid about $8M to coaches that don't work for the organization anymore.

Tortorella was fired with $6M over 3 years left... Desjardins was fired with 1 year left on an undisclosed contract and Green was fired with about $1.5M left to pay out.

I honestly don't know how FA didn't sent Dim Jim out for a swim.

Wasn't Torts an FA hire, not a Dim Jim hire.

[68style]

^ Yah I think you're right... fair enough... but geez so much wasted time/money

[SkinnyPupp]

I still think Green is a good coach.. Up until the last part of the bubble the team played VERY hard for him all the time. Something just snapped and it stopped working, but it seemed to be pretty good for a while. Maybe he's a better assistant than head coach, or maybe he needs a good assistant.

[SumAznGuy]

I still think Green is a good coach.. Up until the last part of the bubble the team played VERY hard for him all the time. Something just snapped and it stopped working, but it seemed to be pretty good for a while. Maybe he's a better assistant than head coach, or maybe he needs a good assistant.

yeah, I think it was a combination of many factors.

Green looked good in the bubble when Petey and the rest of the team was playing lights out.

Right now Demko is playing lights out but quite a few guys are not playing up to their pay.

[whitev70r]

Just heard that Ray Ferraro is Cammi Granato's husband, I kinda knew that but just reminded of the connection. Cammi gets an Assistant GM position before husband ... :lol. I guess Ray can continue to do commentating on TSN although I haven't heard him for a LONG time. Is he still with TSN?

[bobbinka]

Saw this on reddit, lol

TSN is proud to announce their new Canucks Insider. This new source has very intimate knowledge with one of the team's executives.
https://i.redd.it/vxew51s4g3h81.jpg

[whitev70r]

Strategic to leak certain things through 'insiders' before official announcements. All teams do that.

[Hondaracer]

Just heard that Ray Ferraro is Cammi Granato's husband, I kinda knew that but just reminded of the connection. Cammi gets an Assistant GM position before husband ... :lol. I guess Ray can continue to do commentating on TSN although I haven't heard him for a LONG time. Is he still with TSN?

Think he’s on an American broadcaster now.

Way back now when he was on TSN some caller called in and was saying basically he was the bitch in the relationship and Cammy was the man and he fucking snappeddddd live on air lol..damn that must have been like 15+ years ago now

[68style]

Hahahaha oh man that’s some kinda cruel trolling

[spoon.ek9]

ferraro said on the radio recently (before rutherford et al) that he would love to be part of a management team in the NHL and that he would definitely hear what teams what come to him with. i suppose his wife got the call instead :lol

[teggy604]

So we got a president of hockey ops, GM and 2 assistant gm. Where was all this structure when Benning was in. I guess he was everything lol.

[CRS]

ferraro said on the radio recently (before rutherford et al) that he would love to be part of a management team in the NHL and that he would definitely hear what teams what come to him with. i suppose his wife got the call instead :lol

Imagine Rutherford meaning to call Ray but his wife picked up the phone and basically wowed him so much that he hired her instead of even talking to him.

:lawl:

[whitev70r]

^ well, she does wear the pants ..:lol

[Expresso]

So we got a president of hockey ops, GM and 2 assistant gm. Where was all this structure when Benning was in. I guess he was everything lol.

Just be glad Aqua is finally opening up the wallet to hire competent people.

[Liquid_o2]

3 assistant GM's. Derek Clancy was the first one hired, along with Emilie and Cammie.

[SumAznGuy]

I wonder if they will bring in sleep and nutritional experts and sports psychologists along with a capologist.

[murd0c]

all I know is the players have needed this since Gillis was first and its really sad how pathetic Benning as a GM really was.

[68style]

Well Benning did hire the sports psychologist for Team Canada’s womens soccer team this past summer.

That counts for something? Haha yahhhh….. remember when Gillis came in and the first thing he did was change the glass in the arena to be more forgiving to reduce injuries.

[SumAznGuy]

I am excited to see Rutherford bring in all this talent in to the exec level.

Does sound like Dim Jim and Green were their own worst enemies but it might also have been AQ's closing the wallet but opening it back up for Rutherford.

[68style]

Hey collectively all these hires are less $ than 1 year of a top 6 players salary… and they don’t count toward the cap.

Potentially a lot more results too!

[Expresso]

Hey collectively all these hires are less $ than 1 year of a top 6 players salary… and they don’t count toward the cap.

Potentially a lot more results too!

The question is why didn't they provide the same support for Benning lol.

I wonder if they will bring in sleep and nutritional experts and sports psychologists along with a capologist.

I think capolgist is Emilie's job. Reminds me of Gilman.

[teggy604]

One thing is for sure. If canucks dont win a cup within 10 yrs. Game over. Sell the franchise. Lol

[SkinnyPupp]

Here's another one (https://www.tsn.ca/five-pei-minor-hockey-players-suspended-25-games-over-racial-slurs-1.1758327), 5 players suspended for 25 games in PEI for calling a goalie the N-word during the game AND outside, saying "hockey is a white man's sport". 16 years old

I guess all their dads are in Ottawa and too busy to provide guidance?

BTW did we ever get footage of that guy doing the crab pose? If he did it, there HAS to be footage of it.

[68style]

“You don’t have feelings boys, feelings are for losers!”

- Trucker / Hockey Dad

[whitev70r]

Mrazek in goal for Leafs today ...they think they can win with their sloppy seconds.

[keifun]

2-0 now. Boeser pp goal . Suck it Laughs!

[SkinnyPupp]

OEL had room to deke there I think

[SkinnyPupp]

It's like 80% Laffs fans at this game DansGame

[BlackV62K2]

Saw lots of laffs this afternoon around DT

[SkinnyPupp]

Pretty exciting game. I missed the gong show crowds for Laffs games. Too bad it's at limited capacity

Seeing those outdoor shots of the arena, I barely recognize Vancouver lol.. So many condos! It was all undeveloped around GM Place when I was last there

[pastarocket]

Demko is standing on his head during this game.

He is my pick to win the Vezina Trophy this season.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[SkinnyPupp]

:awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS :awwyeah: DEMKO THERE IT IS

[spoon.ek9]

woooo suck it toronto!

[keifun]

It's always a good day when the Laffs lose

[teggy604]

What? 40 million dollar for 4 forwards can't get the job done against the canucks. Something wrong. Lol

[68style]

They were pretty dominant, we don’t have anything even remotely comparable to Matthews and Marner… just couldn’t slip one by we got lucky and Demko stood on his head

[bobbinka]

https://www.reddit.com/r/canucks/comments/sr92ub/introducing_the_canucks_championship_belt/

new tradition

[spoon.ek9]

They were pretty dominant, we don’t have anything even remotely comparable to Matthews and Marner… just couldn’t slip one by we got lucky and Demko stood on his head

i think this makes it just that much more enjoyable though. their team is far superior to ours in almost every way and we still managed to win the game. loved bruce's comments at the end of the game. essentially said "don't care, we won" :lol

[AzNightmare]

https://www.reddit.com/r/canucks/comments/sr92ub/introducing_the_canucks_championship_belt/

new tradition

lol, my beer league team started doing this a couple seasons back. We spent quite a bit ordering a custom wrestling belt too with our team logo and everything.

[mikemhg]

Leafs outshot us by double at most points :lol

Demko won us that game.

[RiceIntegraRS]

remember when we used to have this?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BanI-ToCUAAPPfQ.jpg

is this considered racist now? since everyone is a snowflake now

[MarkyMark]

Some white person would be offended on behalf of all native people

[6thGear.]

https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-flames-tyler-toffoli-montreal-canadiens-1.1759585

[68style]

Jesus

What is Miller worth if Toffolil can command 2 players, a 1st and a 5th

[Infiniti]

Jesus

What is Miller worth if Toffolil can command 2 players, a 1st and a 4th

Just be thankful DimJim is not at the helm to manage this potential deal.

[BlackV62K2]

Just be thankful DimJim is not at the helm to manage this potential deal.

Would get some 4th liner (3rd at best) and offer them some stupid long term no trade clause contract with a big cap hit.

[mb_]

https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-flames-tyler-toffoli-montreal-canadiens-1.1759585

Woooo welcome to Calgary Canucks Toffoli :lawl:

[Liquid_o2]

And to think we let go of Tanev, Markstrom, and Toffoli, and they all ended up on the Flames in the end.

And we got Holtby and Virtanen's buyouts instead. Right? Right? :okay:

[BlackV62K2]

And to think we let go of Tanev, Markstrom, and Toffoli, and they all ended up on the Flames in the end.

And we got Holtby and Virtanen's buyouts instead. Right? Right? :okay:

DimJim "We ran out of time".

Luckily the Canucks still had an all-star goalie in Demko but Markstrom is still better imo.

[Teriyaki]

Further salt in the wound and goes to show that Benning had absolutely no business being in the position he was in. Just absolute drivel in asset management.

[whitev70r]

Damn ... Flames were already a strong team!

[spoon.ek9]

we're gonna get whooped the next time we play the flames....

[whitev70r]

What's more painful is being whooped by Tanev, Toffoli, and Markstrom ...

[punkwax]

No love for Guddy?

Nothing new to see here.. LUL

[spoon.ek9]

they just need to sign stecher now.

great to see we lost ALL of those assets for absolutely nothing. great job JB!

[SumAznGuy]

they just need to sign stecher now.

great to see we lost ALL of those assets for absolutely nothing. great job JB!

Just looked today, Stecher has only played 7 games for DET this season.
His stock isn't looking too good right now.

[Liquid_o2]

Just looked today, Stecher has only played 7 games for DET this season.
His stock isn't looking too good right now.

Stecher had wrist surgery in November. He is likely coming back to the Detroit lineup soon. I would take his right-handed shot back in a heartbeat. Perfect 6th defenseman and plays with a ton of heart.

[BlackV62K2]

Lol at those shiny silver helmets the Kings are wearing

[bobbinka]

Annnnnd he gets his first goal with the flames right away

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaxzXbs2F6c

[mb_]

That pass by Gadreau was pretty sick

[SumAznGuy]

Stecher had wrist surgery in November. He is likely coming back to the Detroit lineup soon. I would take his right-handed shot back in a heartbeat. Perfect 6th defenseman and plays with a ton of heart.

First game back and he fought someone from Minny for hitting Staal in the numbers.
So much heart from that guy.

I'd rather have him than Poolman for sure after seeing Poolman play on the nucks.