[timw33]

-mb, on Apr 19 2007, 08:11 AM, said:

Reid could play in the NHL, just not for this team. He'll sign somewhere else I'm sure, and he'll bounce up and down throughout the season. He's only been a scratch because or Raymond/Grabner/Vet Rule and Moose fans are pretty angry. He should be back in the lineup for playoffs.

But yeah... Reid isn't a Canucks prospect anymore.

I really disagree.

2567Gino#29, on Apr 19 2007, 08:23 AM, said:

does anyone have an idea if jaffray will be signed to canuck contract

He might test the market and could easily get better offers from other NHL clubs, but hopefully we can get him on a two way.

.finnish.macinnis., on Apr 19 2007, 05:18 PM, said:

I was wondering if there is any word on the Canadian roster for the upcoming tourney because I know the US on is up.

http://www.tsn.ca/ca.../...14&hubname=

Thats the commited players + the guys who are coming to the camp (I.E Toews and the Canadians playing in Europe (Roest, etc))

[itzabreeze]

Grabner & Raymond are both playing tonight

Moose scratches: Daniel Rahimi, Brandon Reid, Tyler Bouck, Shaun Heshka

Raymond playing with a bunch of people including Chouinard, Genoway and Keane, and is getting 2nd unit PP time.

Grabner playing on the 4th line with Brendan Brooks.

This post has been edited by itzabreeze: 19 April 2007 - 05:54 PM

[vancouvercanucks2010]

itzabreeze, on Apr 19 2007, 05:53 PM, said:

Grabner & Raymond are both playing tonight

Moose scratches: Daniel Rahimi, Brandon Reid, Tyler Bouck, Shaun Heshka

Raymond playing with a bunch of people including Chouinard, Genoway and Keane, and is getting 2nd unit PP time.

Grabner playing on the 4th line with Brendan Brooks.

The fourth line?

[Psycho_Path]

Fedor_Chubarov, on Apr 19 2007, 04:04 PM, said:

From what i saw this season Bourdon and Rahimi are both 215lbs and Edler is only 195lbs but all are 6'3. I could see them being the big 3 on the moose next year like Ohlund Salo and Mitchell are for us. It will be interesting to see what they weigh in at when they arrive in camp, as Bourdon and Rahimi could be the 2 biggest blueliners if they put on more than 5lbs of muscle and pass Ohlunds solid frame of 6'2 and 220lbs. I remember a couple years back in 02-03 the canucks had the largest blueliners on average with Jovonovski being the smallest of them all and we never lost 3 in a row until we were eliminated in the playoffs. We may be even bigger in a couple years.

And honestly I see similarities between the 6 players mentioned.

You can imagine Rahimi is like Mitchell, but more willing to drop the gloves.
I'd say Bourdon is quite similar to Ohlund
and I'd say Edler is quite similar to Salo. Good heads up plays, calm with the puck, can blast it from the point (Hopefully he'll develope a shot to somewhat the speed of Salo, heh)

[itzabreeze]

vancouvercanucks2010, on Apr 19 2007, 05:59 PM, said:

The fourth line?

Yup, not getting much ice time. I'm just happy he's in the line-up to be honest, I am kind of surprised to see Raymond on the 2nd line + playing on the 2nd unit PP.

Grabby has only played what, 2 Pro AHL games and is only 19 years old. At this point the fact that Arniel has the confidence to even put him in as a very raw rookie, who does lack defensive skills is kind of surprising.

[Blister Soul]

I thought Edler was more like Ohlund.

[timw33]

The Imposter, on Apr 19 2007, 06:13 PM, said:

I thought Edler was more like Ohlund.

Edler is more of a Lidstrom because of a good all around game, smart passes, less physicality.

But of course, he will not get up to the skill level of Lidstrom.

Hahahahaha, Reid still scratched, he is getting owned by the veteran rule.

On an unrelated note.

AHL rookie Carey Price starts the Hamilton Bulldog's first playoff game, gets a 34 shot shutout.

This post has been edited by timw33: 19 April 2007 - 07:02 PM

[timw33]

D-Mac 23 save Shutout

Moose win 1-0

Moose lead 1-0.

[itzabreeze]

Moose win 1-0
Goren with the GWG.

Raymond had a very good game with 4 shots, and drew 1 penalty because of his speed.

[Rinslet]

Hansen's growing up so fast. Throwing big hits!

[timw33]

Rinslet, on Apr 19 2007, 08:09 PM, said:

Hansen's growing up so fast. Throwing big hits!

He's been huge this series, great with Bulis.

Too bad he couldn't get that breakaway though.

[Rinslet]

timw33, on Apr 19 2007, 08:11 PM, said:

He's been huge this series, great with Bulis.

Too bad he couldn't get that breakaway though.

Yeah. But, even though he couldn't get the breakaway.. he knew he couldnt' get it, so he stopped and made a sweet pass instead.

[Spliff81]

K just wondering whats going on With Fedor Fedorov..... do we still have the rights to him? or no

[-mb]

Spliff81, on Apr 19 2007, 08:44 PM, said:

K just wondering whats going on With Fedor Fedorov..... do we still have the rights to him? or no

Traded for Josef Balej last season and is now playing in Europe. Balej is also playing in Europe but Canucks still own his rights.

[timw33]

-mb, on Apr 19 2007, 08:48 PM, said:

Traded for Josef Balej last season and is now playing in Europe. Balej is also playing in Europe but Canucks still own his rights.

And Balej >> Fedor.

[itzabreeze]

Hansen was very solid tonight, I am actually surprised how well HE IS playing to be honest.

[itzabreeze]

http://www.moosehock...7/20070420a.php

Manitoba 1 Grand Rapids 0


Highlight

REEL


FIRST PERIOD

Much like a bad first date. No scoring, very little contact and a couple of holding calls.

Manitoba 0 / Grand Rapids 0

SECOND PERIOD

The game begins to tilt in Manitoba's favour but they can't find a way to beat Griffs goalie Jimmy Howard. Moose rookie Mason Raymond finds his stride and creates a number of scoring chances. He's Manitoba's best player through two periods.

Manitoba 0 / Grand Rapids 0

THIRD PERIOD

The Moose have relied on Brad Moran, Lee Goren and Jason Jaffray all season and once again the Line with No Name came through. Big Goren, a Winnipegger who learned the game on our city's outdoor rinks, charges into the zone and takes a pass from Yannick Tremblay and one-times it past Howard.

Manitoba 1 / Grand Rapids 0


ICE CHIPS

Sitting Smitty


Rookie Jannik Hansen played for the Vancouver Canucks last night against the Dallas Stars but centre Nathan Smith was in the press box for the second night in a row. Smith was one of Manitoba's best players all year and is a proven playoff performer. If he's not going to play in Vancouver, ship him back to the Moose. Smith won't say it but we'll say it for him: he'd rather play here than sit there.


New rules?

What rules?


Despite a crackdown on interference and obstruction at the NHL level, the one-referee system used in the AHL was on display at it's inadequate worst on Thursday night. Referee Francois St. Laurent granted just nine power plays. The front of the net resembled a war zone and there was lots of water-skiing in the neutral zone.

Howard vs. MacIntrye round 1


The team's starting goalies, Manitoba's Drew MacIntrye and Howard of the Griffins, were teammates last season in Grand Rapids. Howard had more work but MacIntrye was perfect. Round 1 to P.E.I.'s MacIntyre, who was brilliant in the game's dying seconds to preserve the win.


Next


Grand Rapids at Manitoba, Saturday at MTS Centre, 7:30 p.m. (CJOB).

[Cooke_Hart]

I wonder how long Smith is going to sit with the Canucks? Until Cooke gets back I guess. I think Smith looked solid in his role but I'd like to see him play some more.

[Rinslet]

Any prospect games tonight? When does Cape Breton/Val d'Or series start?

[vincetheprince]

Rinslet, on Apr 20 2007, 11:53 AM, said:

Any prospect games tonight? When does Cape Breton/Val d'Or series start?

Tonight.