darkpoet Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Quote The Province June 15, 2018 news and sports / Canucks by darkpoet The Vancouver Canucks have done the unimaginable, and have become the first National Hockey League sports team in modern history to complete an undefeated season, including a 4 series sweep of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to win their first ever Championship. After a gruelling 82 game marathon, the team ended the regular season with a perfect record of 82-0-0 for a record setting 164 points. Adding a third Presidents Trophy to their showcase was not the only surprise the team had in store this season for it's long suffering fan base however. Not to be outdone (by themselves), the Canucks had consecutive sweeps over the Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks, and finally, the Boston Bruins. Lead by newly minted team Captain, 22 year old Bo Horvat, the Canucks were simply too much for every opponent they faced, most nights overpowering the opposition to such an extent that reports were heard of audible post game whimpering emanating from the visitor's dressing room. With forward lines consisting of Horvat, Shinkaruk, Baertschi, Sutter, Virtanen, McCann, Boeser and the Sedins - not one player recorded less that 60 points. As if the ungodly offensive assault wasn't humbling enough, the emergence of likely the best goaltending duo in NHL history comprised of Jakob Markstrom and Thatcher Demko had opposing forces frustrated to no end - posting a combined 36 shutouts and a save percentage of .949 After the final horn of the 2017/2018 season, Claude Julien, head coach of the Boston Bruins had this to say.... " (sighs) Well, I'd like to stand here and tell you that the world will never again see this kind of performance by a professional hockey team, but I'd be lying. They look poised to become a dynasty the likes of which we haven't seen since the Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders of the 1980's. It's actually worse (for us) than that, because this Canucks team is better than both of them, by far. I just don't see anyone capable of stopping them. Just winning a game right now is cause for celebration. We did our best but it just wasn't good enough. Not even close." Asked about the status of Brad Marchand, who was taken off the ice on a stretcher by Canucks medical staff late in the 2nd period after a fight with Daniel Sedin, he added further: "I told him back in 2011 - you better not go to hard on those two guys. They are tough as nails. Just because they don't fight doesn't mean you can just run around and torpedo them and throw punches without impunity. Don't mistake their kindness for weakness. He just laughed at me then but he's not laughing now. He's missing a few teeth and broke his nose when he hit the ice... concussed obviously. Physically he'll be fine. Emotionally, i think I can speak for our entire organization here. this is going to take a while to get over. That's all.." It's estimated that close to 300,000 fans gathered in downtown Vancouver in a peaceful but exuberant celebration that lasted into the wee hours of the morning. Reports coming in saw members of the Vancouver Police Department not only keeping the peace, but unloading kegs of beer from the rear of their patrol vans onto the Sea Wall, close to the statue of Lord Stanley, much to the delight of everyone in the vicinity. It seems the VPD have been waiting a long time for the Stanley Cup to finally come home as well. We all have. Finally. Our game, our time. Our team. We are all Canucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Not gonna lie, I got a little excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm bored :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Torts Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, darkpoet said: Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neversummer Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Really ??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb3r 16 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 can't wait, how come i don't see matthews there in the the players over 60 points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex425 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Seems legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, numb3r 16 said: can't wait, how come i don't see matthews there in the the players over 60 points? Ya. Where is this year's first rounder. Cant make the team in two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersexual Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 The Province still exist? Say hi to Botchford for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 CDC would still complain because in that undefeated season there wasn't enough adversity to make it interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 sweet, i called it earlier this week in the elephant thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plsdontdoit Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 http://i.memeful.com/media/post/PdWkDdk_700wv_0.mp4 Dis wat Obama has to say on hansen's goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van 'Nuck Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thank god theres no Vey in there. Excited for that season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Canucks fans are starting to lose their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersexual Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 38 minutes ago, Quoted said: CDC would still complain because in that undefeated season there wasn't enough adversity to make it interesting. Yea, the Canucks didn't get 82 shutouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yo pass that $#*! Man I want a hit! Love it good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tajun Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 1 hour ago, darkpoet said: It's estimated that close to 300,000 fans gathered in downtown Vancouver in a peaceful but exuberant celebration that lasted into the wee hours of the morning. Damn, up until here it was pretty realistic, but now I know you're bs'ing us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Horvat would be 23, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Is Trump President? Tell us if a dark geopolitical future is in store for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 All players under 30 sign 8 year 750k per year deals stating "we really like what's going on here. The fans are great, city is awesome, and the chemistry in the locker room unrivaled." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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