Slegr Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm still hopeful we'll see an NHL season, and it will start in December. The delay has been very lame, but it probably benefited the Canucks more than we'll know. Edler, Kesler, Garrison, these guys will log a lot of minutes for this team, and they've all been on the shelf. They're healing, and will be much closer to ready than if the season had started in October. Daniel Sedin came off a serious head injury that clearly still bothered him in the post-season. What if a full 82 season did him in? The shortened season and delayed start only helps. The Canucks are President Trophy winners in back-to-back seasons. We're usually on fire in March/April. Now, assuming we still get going in December, May/June will feel like March/April to the team, and we'll be ready to rip it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 There is no silver lining. I WANT HOCKEY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas19 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It's nice to see someone being optimistic about this situation. +1 for you good sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 That's only a silver lining IF there is a season this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks.brad Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 you could argue that as a team with the fewest players playing in europe, we are going to be a step behind conditioning wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 you could argue that as a team with the fewest players playing in europe, we are going to be a step behind conditioning wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehamburglar Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 There can be some silver linings. But we do need to get some players playing actual games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 That's only a silver lining IF there is a season this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Exactly, if the season is cancelled then it is a complete disaster and takes away a year from a team in it's contending prime. The more chances they get the better. A shortened season may help though, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBUTANS Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 There will be no season this year and the next. Sorry, you're silver lining is a myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoasting Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 There will be no season this year and the next. Sorry, you're silver lining is a myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 If the Canucks won a cup in a shortened season, the fans of other teams would claim that it doesn't count. Haters gonna hate. I think our guys would be slow starters, but would easily get into the playoffs and maybe peak at the right time (for a change). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCityScout Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 funny thing in this world.. every situation is just as much good as it is bad you just have to look for the parallels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cIutch Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm still hopeful we'll see an NHL season, and it will start in December. The delay has been very lame, but it probably benefited the Canucks more than we'll know. Edler, Kesler, Garrison, these guys will log a lot of minutes for this team, and they've all been on the shelf. They're healing, and will be much closer to ready than if the season had started in October. Daniel Sedin came off a serious head injury that clearly still bothered him in the post-season. What if a full 82 season did him in? The shortened season and delayed start only helps. The Canucks are President Trophy winners in back-to-back seasons. We're usually on fire in March/April. Now, assuming we still get going in December, May/June will feel like March/April to the team, and we'll be ready to rip it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 The only team who will have an advantage IMO if they do have a half season, will be the Edmonton Oilers. Half their team is playing together in the AHL, not on separate teams like many other players, so they will have tons of chemistry together and be ready for games unlike all the other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austy Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Maybe mayson Raymond is at the gym everyday putting on the pounds so next year he will be unknockdownable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I agree with OP. Canucks have played a lot of hockey over the past couple of year. Last year's playoff vs LA they looked tired and unable to put in effort to get to the finals again. I said something like this a while back. I think the Canucks will benefit most by being healthy and rested when the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 If the Canucks won a cup in a shortened season, the fans of other teams would claim that it doesn't count. Haters gonna hate. I think our guys would be slow starters, but would easily get into the playoffs and maybe peak at the right time (for a change). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemy Time Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 A Cup is a Cup, doesn't matter if its a full season or shortened season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzY Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 That's true, but lots of opposing fans will still say it doesn't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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