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1: Lightning (Because of Stamkos)

2: Panthers(Luuuuuuuuuu)

3: Jets(Rypien)

RYP

BEST

Winnipeg Jets

NY Islanders

Montreal Canadiens

WORST

Edmonton Oilers

Anaheim Ducks

Chicago Blackhawks

That's a good question Vinny. What we don't know is how many times 1 or more people said the same or similar things to, or if they had any effect on, Goldobin prior to Sutter's public comments. Whether Sutter is the epitome of a battling forward is irrelevant. He's at the end of his 9th year in the league so he obviously knows a thing or 2 about what it takes to STAY in this league. 

The media, with absolutely nothing better to do with themselves, take the opportunity to put a negative spin on several cherry picked situations and slap out a "story".

That article was peppered with so much bias I couldn't even finish it. Waste of a read.

One thing I find, and I suppose it's human nature, is that when the team's doing well, the articles all tend to be positive and is all about how good the team's character is and great plays that are made. When the team's doing terrible, every sports writer all of a sudden becomes a President/GM/Coach as every little thing gets magnified. But imho, the players need to know this as well - I don't know, if I were a player and the team's not doing well, I'll be extra cautious about what I mention to the media as they'll be out for blood.

I agree with you for the most part, but these guys aren't running for office so they really shouldn't give a hoot about what the media writes or thinks, and I'd wager most of them don't.

@hatedkid666 I don't think you read all the comments. He hasn't been playing,

He also tried to play through the injury four the first 13 games of UND season

Fair enough.

8 minutes of pure magic

he'll establish his play in the 3rd and 4th minute

He was pretty good tonight. I thought he looked like one the best forwards for Utica. 6 shots on net I believe. And he was by far the fastest skater in the game. Saw good ol Virtanen actually carrying the puck around the net blowing past defenders and creating plays. 

One of his linemates was Valk and boy Valk is one heck of a player.

Man Valk eh!I remember wanting him to make his mark a couple years ago. Looks like he's ekeing his way through the pro's, good to see him scoring.

No pressure on Jake and he's back at it. Man Green knows what buttons to push or whatLol

Yeah, but can he stay healthy 

@Cramarossa haha no this is just a league im part of with some friends

alright thanks for the input 

The clock is what it is it would just be nice to watch an NHL event that starts on time when they say it is going to start.

Three things TSN does better than Sportsnet:

World Juniors.

NHL Draft.

Trade Deadline.

Not sure how long Bob Mc is going to continue for. But he's always worth listening to. He really needs to find and groom a successor. 

Rather watch NBC draft coverage they got all the TSN guys. Once again US gets better treatment than Canada hockey fans.

When Alexander the great conquered everything in the known world there was a time of peace. Like five minutes or so. 

Kane slew Able, and senseless killing hasn't stopped since, nor will it stop, until we all die.  On the other hand, if we weren't such a fiercely competitive breed, would we have this means to communicate?  Necessity being the mother of invention, and our need to survive existing with constant threat, might be why we are the top of the current food chain.  Except in Chinese theme parks - the tiger rules there.

this is awesome

Botchford's writing is God awful. Looks like a 6th grader wrote his articles.

Perhaps 95% of today's mass media deserves such contempt?

Nice one, Torts.

They're going to be kicking our asses regularly for the next few years. Despite the past, they have a really bright, and dangerous future. McDavid, Puljujarvi? We literally have nothing to match that. 

We actually have goal tending and defense so I think it balances itself out

I too was going to say goaltending. Hopefully Demko can be the real deal. No pressure.

I'm hoping for a big year from brisebois next year, especially moving too a less mediocre team

Agreed. I have high hopes for the guy. Definitely one of my favorite prospects.

A big YESSS to all of this

@moz it definitely is, Im gonna be staying in Canmore because all of the hotels in Banff were booked.

We did that too, Canmore is a nice little town.  I can't wait to head back that way.

Love that whole area. Went all through there with my wife last year. Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Canmore. Such a beautiful place! Pure Canadiana!

He was the jewel of the draft...no doubt about it.

yeah,  hes so sick. i really wanted him on the team. stupid draft.

Man we should've tanked harder for him last season

@Incursio how are they??

Remember this?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/p-k-subban-targeted-by-racist-tweets-after-habs-win-1.2629759

Absolutely classless goof.  Perfect fit for that disgrace of a franchise.

Looks like he's turning into an Oilers fan.

tried to find it but email is deleted - i'm sure if you email the Canucks they'll tell you the event details

@numb3r 16 Yes there is, not sure if it will be open to the public though. You can call the box office or the sports bar and ask.

Here is the email that Season Ticket Holders received:

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Hi Derek, 

We are pleased to invite you to the 2017 Draft Lottery Party on Saturday, April 29 at The Sportsbar LIVE! at Rogers Arena. At this event, you and a guest will have the opportunity to get the inside scoop on potential Canucks draft picks, enjoy some tasty Sportsbar menu items, have a chance to win great prizes, and take a selfie with Canucks alumni and FIN!

Season Ticket Members will receive an exclusive $30 gift card (per person) towards your food and beverages purchases at this event.
 

And yes, my name is actually Derek, not Roger 

Just saw it advertised on Facebook, so it looks like it is indeed open to the public. Not sure if there is a cover or what, but here is the link that was posted on their Facebook page: https://thesportsbar.ca/

If he's gonna make grammar jokes he should look at his own tbh.

"Competitiveness is in our nature" or "To compete is in our nature" were alternatives Pass it to Bulis suggested.

He deleted the post

@Setyoureyesontheprize 

Yeah I looked at buying the season of UND hockey, but I'd honestly rather spend the $100 US on other stuff. 

@DontMessMe 1 goal 2 assists I think

When does their season end? that is if we need a injection of scoring if and when were fighting for a playoff spot. 

Here's your warning club:

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I hope you drown in the ocean and no one finds you 

No comment 

2, 6, 2, 7, 1, 1, 8, 3, 3, 2. Not bad

6, 5, 2, 7, 8, 1, 5, 5, 8, 8

Don't like that I got 8th three times. 

6, 2, 7, 6, 6, 2, 2, 6, 6, 1. 10th times the charm. Tampa Bay got first overall 3 times. 

Gudbranson > Larsson  Nicklas Jensen still has yet to play a game as a ranger.

The article says Canucks and Benning are complacent...Since Benning was hired only Markstrom, Sedins, Tanev, Burrows, Hansen, and Edler are left. Can't trade sedins with their contracts, Markstrom was a prospect, Tanev is a top 5 Defensive Dman on a great contract... so I guess not trading Hansen, Edler, Burrows makes them complacent. All with NTC from the previous regime. 

Also Horvat, Gaunce, biega, Hutton

If Toronto signed the players we did they would've gotten an A+++

i thought Ferraro or McGuire would talk some sense in to those easten bias but nooope. 

Another offseason of listening to the Calgary-is-on-the-brink hype. 

See ya in April as an 8th seed and out in the first round and looking for a new goalie come June. 

First born

I hope you went for the lobster roll instead

$42.35 for a combo

Some high-end talent is really what we need, 

^That too.

The Canucks will finish the year with less than 90 points and miss the playoffs unless they make drastic changes. It's still early.

But I make that statement with 90% confidence.

Usually you don't know what you have in a team really until after American Thanksgiving. Then you can start to make moves if the bad play and boring low scoring hockey and losses continue.

The Canucks are not a good team they don't deserve to be in the playoffs and won't get in because of their great play. There is nothing to get mad about this team is old and dead and doesn't have top end young talent ready to replace major roster holes right now.

You have to pay the price for trading away all those picks and making poor decisions on personnel and handing out no trades like candy to every veteran player but it was in the past because the Canucks were actually trying to do something in the playoffs instead of just settling for getting there.

Doesn't Matter it's extremely embarrassing, if I was Montoya I would be pissed.

oh my lord maybe Michel Therrien wants to inflate NHL scoring this year lol

@one one two was just gonna mention that, you beat me to it

Too bad this wasn't the old Forum where the GM's sat right behind the benches

That's a given.

@Vintage Canuck the irony...

And they will continue to FOR ALL TIME!