Spitfire_Spiky Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 So with the final 9-12 games left in the season I believe its time for the Canucks to make a push for the playoffs. Everyone on CDC is aware that the nucks have not been playing their best hockey of late and most people on here have attributed this to the team coasting as they've already guaranteed a playoff spot.In my opinion though the nucks need to start showing up and winning now. Not next week, not come playoffs, but now starting this Sat against CLB. A couple weeks ago when the Nucks first started to slide I was with everyone else saying that they didn't have any mnotivation anymore due to there lead in the standings and that resting would help make a long run in the playoffs. Now fast forward to today, yes we are almost guaranteed a playoff spot however our 20 point lead on second in the NW is down to 11 point on Colorado. Calgary is 12 points back with 11 games left and with the way they are playing they can easily surpass the Nucks( If this happens I'll never hear the end of it from my flames fan buddies) if they continue to slump. This is just not acceptable for a team that was leading the league. The other main reason the Nucks need to get things going is to start building confidence and get some momentum going come playoff time. It doesn't matter who the Nucks face in the first round, if the Nucks are still struggling the other team will have the confidence that they can beat us. Basically what I'm saying is the Nucks need to turn things around immediately if they want to go into the playoffs in a good position and any sort of momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Actually, I don't mind if they take a few more games off. The last 5-7 games should be time enough to get into a groove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 overconfident first round opponent? SOUnds like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edler Is a Beast Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Faceplant into the playoffs seems more likely than a push at this point in time. But we don't need a push FOR the playoffs anyways, we need a push DURING the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 que sera sera ,what ever wiil be , will be, the future's not ours to see , que sera sera . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arman_Canucks21 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I strongly believe were not competing as hard right now, such as blocking shots because were just not gonna risk having an injury as we enter playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmotamed Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Its hard to just throw games for the sake of staying healthy... It will get to you mentally! And then, to just switch that off and start to win again will be even more difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks_booster Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I doubt that we're throwing games but there has been a lot of experimenting going on that could account for some of our losses. The Canuck approach is likely the most studied out there since much of what we've done has been so successful. The drop pass allowing us to take the zone with speed, The defense pinching while the forwards cycle down low, the Sedin's and their blind passes; I've noticed all of these things being changed up for the month. I suspect the team is working on some things to keep from being predictable. It's hard to say but it won't surprise me to see a sudden change of gears here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_in_england Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Playing Chicago in Chicago would be as good a time as any to start the push! Either that or we'll get killed which always seems to start a run.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthecanucksfan Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Its going to be hard to win these last games because 8/12 of our last games are games where the other team is really fighting for every point they can salvage. I think the main thing is to stay healthy and gather some momentem in these final games going into the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckCup1316 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I think its about time to make Cory Schneider the number one and make Luongo earn it back if he can. The facts are that we have a better chance to win with Cory in. If it wern't for Luongo's massive brain farts would would be Stanley Cup Champs by now for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Basically what I'm saying is the Nucks need to turn things around immediately if they want to go into the playoffs in a good position and any sort of momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckCup1316 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Another thing that needs to change is the attitude that the Canucks have that a loss is a loss and that it doesnt matter if they get blown out in the playoffs. I remember the days when a team creamed you, the next game you would play them so hard and usually beat them. Look at the facts, everytime we got blown out in the playoffs we followed it up with another stinker. Its the main reason we lost to Chicago 2 years in a row and it happend again last year. No to mention the S.C.F. debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Wow, it's gonna be a snooze fest on Saturday, 2 teams who don't give a rats a$$ about the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boards Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 stick him in until he loses, then switch repeat as necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramowar Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Sedins need to bring back the Slap-Pass. Henrik off the half-wall on the PP especially. used to be his bread and butter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Broke The Cup Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I don't think they should take any game lightly, but I understand the need to experiment with lines. Nice to know what your options are should someone get injured during the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeznuts84 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Guys!..... Chill. We are far too talented to stay down for too long. As for the CoHo, Zack threads... Just wait for the playoffs and you'll see why MG made the move, Zacks gonna chip it in, and grind the D down. ( thats why I'm worried about St L.) We have plenty of time to turn things around and get the boys goin. The bounces aren't going our way, but that will change ( when D pinches). The Chicago game is going to be the wake up call, no love lost there. I think we are plenty experienced enough, and have HUGE depth... We'll go deep. So just chiiiillllllllll boys. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliswag94 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 St Louis will get tired soon they play that type of hockey the trap game is mentally tiring, trust me my coach made us play that style it really gets to you especially playing against a team loaded with skill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman44 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 And I believe it is time to push to the playoffs. So PLAY SCHNEIDER. JUST DO IT. And Lu, stop crossing yourself. It's irritating and it doesn;t help. Please just pray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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