ccc44 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Gillis did say last night in the 1st intermission that Kesler will be skating with the team in the next 7-10 days so i dont see how he will be missing the next 2 months. Sounded like he will be back before Booth will(according to MG). Also you dont know what Gillis was offered because noone really does and if he feels it isnt going to help the team then good for gillis. You dont give a guy like Luongo away. So quit crying about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilly Canuck Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I don't even think Canucks fans realize that Ryan Kesler IS the second line. Without him we have no second line! Raymond, Higgins, Booth or whoever plays on his line are just plugs so basically all we got right now is; First line Third line Third line Fourth line ...as our forward group. Plan the Parade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If Kesler is gone for almost 2 months and in a 48 game season I don t see us making the playoffs this year. You can have the best goaltending and defense but the Canucks problems the last few years in the playoffs has been our lack of scoring and it will be even worse this year without Kesler and Booth. Edmonton and Minnesota in our division are definitely better than the previous years. Gillis did not acccept a trade for Lou in the off season being too greedy..and this will come back to haunt him at the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Kesler should really win the Hart! I mean, with him we slaughter people and win the President's trophy, without him (for like a quarter/third of the season) we don't even make the playoffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yung Pony Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The last thing we need is for Kesler to be rushed back to the ice again. We will just have a repeat of last year with an injured Kesler in the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmployeeoftheMonth Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 This team has very few problems really. -Keslers out. That's not really a big deal except for two reasons. Ebbett has replaced him and Booth is also out.(3 problems in 1) -Malhotra seems done. New rules take away his advantage in the circle and he's lost a step. He's still nhl caliber but I don't know if he's NHL caliber on a cup contending team. Perhaps some more time and he looks better but right now he's a weak link on the fourth line. -(This one might be just me) Burrows looks out of sorts. He doesn't look bad but he doesn't look great either. Second goal last night was horrible coverage from him. He's looked more often than not kind of lazy. I'm sure that's not the case and he's working his little french arse off and will get back to form. The D is looking great. Ballard is still making mistakes but he looks a lot better than he did last season and we're only 2 games in. Garrison and Edler have looked great. Best signing(s) this teams had in a while. Bieksa and Hammer also look like leaders on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmployeeoftheMonth Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 maybe flames fan will think you're funny. you have been traded to the flames. go cheer for their team from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You can talk all you want about "professionals" but the evidence is that coaching makes a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaBestPlaceOnEarth Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 1. Kesler will be out more than 2 months 2. We will make the playoffs without him easily 3. Shut up with your negativity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Kes is supposed to be back in February Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If Kesler is gone for almost 2 months and in a 48 game season I don t see us making the playoffs this year. You can have the best goaltending and defense but the Canucks problems the last few years in the playoffs has been our lack of scoring and it will be even worse this year without Kesler and Booth. Edmonton and Minnesota in our division are definitely better than the previous years. Gillis did not acccept a trade for Lou in the off season being too greedy..and this will come back to haunt him at the end of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If we don't make the playoffs this year, there will be big pressure for the twins in their final year of contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFastOne21 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I dont care how long it takes. a 100% Kesler is 100% better than making the playoffs in a short season. He better not rush his comeback because of team performance. Also, 2 games doesnt mean we wont make the playoffs. They need to adjust and rethink their current strategy as a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Ya but think if we could get at lest 3 solid forwards in a trade for lu and when booth and kesler come back. The canucks are going to have a wicked team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Gillis did say last night in the 1st intermission that Kesler will be skating with the team in the next 7-10 days so i dont see how he will be missing the next 2 months. Sounded like he will be back before Booth will(according to MG). Also you dont know what Gillis was offered because noone really does and if he feels it isnt going to help the team then good for gillis. You dont give a guy like Luongo away. So quit crying about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrows/Kesler Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Its just the first two games no nhl team goes 48-0 so we are still okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 What are you smoking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 laughable thread. Kesler coming back wont' help either unfortunately, he's been out for so long, no skating, no shooting. you think kesler will come back and we will win every game? Kesler??? no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowtownCanuck Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 This is the season to have 2 number 1 goalies on the roster, with the tight travel and large number of back-to-back games. That being said, if the right deal comes along we will deal Luongo, until then accept we have talent to fill the crease every night (despite the ugly start we have had.). Again, trying to look at the positive, Kesler's return will be a bonus, when it happens. Until then, we hang in and try to make the push for the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia.canuck.nz Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Oh yes we will. Even if you don't have faith I do. Go Canucks Go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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