Merely Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm talking 2001 to 2006 Back when Naslund, Bertuzzi Cooke! Ohlund and much more, the games the memories, we were not the best team, but I sure miss the spirit we had back then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 honestly once naslund was KO'ed he was never really the same, neither was bertuzzi, for obvious reasons but i wouldn't even consider that "old canucks" since we have people here who remember the days of linden and smyl, etc. i started watch around 1994 and thought trevor linden was the most badass person ever, despite being 6 years old. but the west coast extress years were exciting, i'll give it that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 not at all. of all the frustrating teams this organization has fielded, that was perhaps the most frustrating "good" era. the disappointing playoff performances, the lack of depth in the squad, and the godawful goaltending all combined to make the team both exciting but extremely disappointing. i'd much rather have the skill and grind of the early-mid 90s, or the depth and talent of recent years. i miss bertuzzi. always loved him and always will. the rest of the team, however, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 2001-2006 is "the old Canucks"??? Ok, that would make me prehistoric. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I miss the 2011 Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I miss Näslund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryten Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I miss Linden. Hammering players every shift, going toe to toe with Rob Ray, scoring clutch goals and being the epitome of class the whole way. They really don't make 'em like they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 The WCE was a fun deal. I also miss Jovo and the passion he brought to the game (never forget that penalty)....sorry to see he's having to have hip (?) surgery and won't play again this season. The Linden comment ^ - perfect. Heart and soul. I grew very attached to our '94 roster - that was also a great group of guys. But I also do love this team - we'll look back one day and say "remember how awesome the Sedins were?...how Burr clicked with them and came through in clutch situations?"....he's right up there close to Linden for me. Bieksa will remain one of my all time favourites. People who complain don't understand that there were even times that there was talk about the team being no more, moving, etc. I appreciate having this team to cheer for, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera82 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I miss the Canucks of '89 through '95, and the Canucks of '09 through '11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Nope.. But I'll sure miss the Sedins when their gone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPizzle Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I miss the 2011 Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I have to admit my mind has wandered more than once over the past 5 or 6 games back to the days of the WCE. It was an exciting team to watch but not one for the faint of heart, and ultimately when you start to recall all the details, a frustrating experience. I think Charles Dickens had some words to that effect. The early 2000s is when I lost most of my hair. The last few years have been really good, some of the best, for the franchise and continue to be. Injuries and question marks hamper the team right now but we are watching one of the most successful incarnations of the Canucks these past 5 years. With the right moves there will be another five. It is a good time to be a Canucks fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring_Back_Bertuzzi Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 the canucks should retire number 44 for the beast todd bertuzzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Old Canucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 the canucks should retire number 44 for the beast todd bertuzzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I miss the '81-'82 Canucks... Halloween sweaters, and all! That team was not very talented. It was successful because of heart, stupid good goaltending and getting "hot" at the right time... Did I mention heart? The team finished 3 points below .500 and squeaked into the playoffs. You guys all know the story. Talent on this team? Gradin, Smyl, Fraser, Boldiev, Hlinka... Kevin McCarthy, Lars Lindgren and Doug Halward on the back end. Grit? OMG! Williams, Rota, Molin, Lupul, Delorme, Snepsts, Crawford, Campbell, Nill, Bubla. Kids like the D of Eldebrink, Schliebener, Belland, Lanz... Where do I include BJ McDonald, Ollie Brasar and Rick Heinz in all of this? And of course, King Richard! These guys beat the crap out of their opponents and got 11 playoff wins before bowing to the Islanders dynasty. I know the game has changed, but, a team built like this might do well in today's game (see Bruins and Kings)? With a returning Kesler and a Deadline deal, might the '12-'13 Canucks pull off an '81-'82 2.0? One keeper plain lights out? Check. Decent defense with a little offense and a little grit. Check. Good top 6 (with Kes)? Check. Bottom 6 with a little size and the ability to piss off a few guys along the way? Check. 6 wins in a row, all in playoff style. Let's get behind this team and see if we, the fans, can inject a little energy into the team. That's the biggest difference to me... The old, raucous (in the 81-82 playoffs) Coliseum vs. the bigger, but less energy-filled Rogers Centre. Too bad we couldn't bring Roger Nielson back for the playoff run! Stranger things have happened, CDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 the canucks should retire number 44 for the beast todd bertuzzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt. grumbles Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I sure as hell don't miss Dan Cloutier or pretty much any goalie they've had between Kirk McLean and Luongo. I'll give Arturs Irbe a pass I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Never. Bertuzzi was a solid Canuck, and fan favorite, up until the Moore incident. My favorite Canuck at the time immediately turned into my least favorite Canuck. I was embarrassed as I watched that night's events unfold. Bertuzzi is a criminal, IMO. I know I'll get totally flamed for saying so, but, it's how I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I miss the '81-'82 Canucks... Halloween sweaters, and all! That team was not very talented. It was successful because of heart, stupid good goaltending and getting "hot" at the right time... Did I mention heart? The team finished 3 points below .500 and squeaked into the playoffs. You guys all know the story. Talent on this team? Gradin, Smyl, Fraser, Boldiev, Hlinka... Kevin McCarthy, Lars Lindgren and Doug Halward on the back end. Grit? OMG! Williams, Rota, Molin, Lupul, Delorme, Snepsts, Crawford, Campbell, Nill, Bubla. Kids like the D of Eldebrink, Schliebener, Belland, Lanz... Where do I include BJ McDonald, Ollie Brasar and Rick Heinz in all of this? And of course, King Richard! These guys beat the crap out of their opponents and got 11 playoff wins before bowing to the Islanders dynasty. I know the game has changed, but, a team built like this might do well in today's game (see Bruins and Kings)? With a returning Kesler and a Deadline deal, might the '12-'13 Canucks pull off an '81-'82 2.0? One keeper plain lights out? Check. Decent defense with a little offense and a little grit. Check. Good top 6 (with Kes)? Check. Bottom 6 with a little size and the ability to piss off a few guys along the way? Check. 6 wins in a row, all in playoff style. Let's get behind this team and see if we, the fans, can inject a little energy into the team. That's the biggest difference to me... The old, raucous (in the 81-82 playoffs) Coliseum vs. the bigger, but less energy-filled Rogers Centre. Too bad we couldn't bring Roger Nielson back for the playoff run! Stranger things have happened, CDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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