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[GDT] Kings @ Canucks 7pm Oct 9th 2019 - Home Opener/Captain's Edition
Dr. Crossbar replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
I used to wander in there whenever I was over that way just to see what I could find. Miss those ads on TV. -
You did the right thing. You never know what someone is dealing with physically or mentally. It's not always visible and obvious. I'd just take the good out of it in that they must have needed it if they asked and made mention of it to you (even if they didn't handle it properly). Feel good about doing something nice for someone even if it felt like they didn't need it or deserve it. The world needs more of that.
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[GDT] Kings @ Canucks 7pm Oct 9th 2019 - Home Opener/Captain's Edition
Dr. Crossbar replied to xereau's topic in Canucks Talk
Since it's the night of The Captain, we need to trade in those two losses for a home opening win ... plus a new saxophone or car stereo! Aye, aye, and good buy! -
This is a legit point worth exploring and not discounting. My buddy and I have been having this same conversation for a while. I agree with you on how Hughes sees the ice/game in a similar manner from an intuitive, hockey IQ standpoint. I disagree about Boeser though. I do believe Boeser has a similar ability but his physical/health issues have been getting in the way. I think the best evidence is how Pettersson, Hughes, and Boeser looked together late last season on 3-on-3. Those three are in sync with each other on a different level in how they read the game. It was special to see then. It's going to be even more so as they mature. The thing is, Benning went out and got Miller and Ferland, raising the skill level for our Top 6. It's still way too early to say definitively because it's painfully obvious they haven't found chemistry or confidence with each other. The overall skill, or improved skill, of our new Top 6 hasn't taken hold yet or settled into consistency. Same with our D. We're going to improve this season but we're not at that place of arrival team talent wise. I think the missing skill to surround Petey with isn't here yet. We've just taken a huge step toward that with the new additions but we are still waiting for the likes of Podkolzin, Hoglander, and other skilled prospects to arrive and emerge. We'll soon be moving away from the days of Eriksson, Leivo, Schaller, and Sutter to the next level of skill to compliment Petey, Hughes, and Boeser. Keep in mind, Petey is almost 21, Hughes is only 19, and Boeser 22. What we really need is for the right level of skill to be here when Petey is 23, 24, 25 and onward. Just my .02.
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[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames | Oct. 05, 2019
Dr. Crossbar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Agree 100%. Was thinking the same thing. With such a short camp and brief preseason, it was even more important this year since we had the new additions. You can see how we arrived at this place. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames | Oct. 05, 2019
Dr. Crossbar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
I'm not so much concerned as I am surprised by how out of sync we really are collectively. I didn't think the gap would be as big between on paper and on the ice. Obviously training camp and the preseason didn't give us enough time. We're seeing that. There were a lot of issues and focus on individual players in the preseason. It really was too much of an audition process with new faces and not enough team building with a version of the final roster. That's happening now in real time, which is frustrating to watch. Do I believe we're terrible? No, of course not. Did we look terrible the last couple games? I think so. I don't mind saying that. And if our top six isn't producing, hey, there are less excuses this year than last year. The silver lining is that we're only going to get better as a unit. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames | Oct. 05, 2019
Dr. Crossbar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
On a positive note, we didn't get penalized for participating. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames | Oct. 05, 2019
Dr. Crossbar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Judging by Green’s post game interview, next game will feature ... It's not that bad. I thought we looked good. I'm not worried. I liked our play. -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames | Oct. 05, 2019
Dr. Crossbar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
This exactly! -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames | Oct. 05, 2019
Dr. Crossbar replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
We're not as bad as we looked over the past couple games but they do need to take the criticism and be accountable. -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
Hey, whatever ... -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
We haven't controlled anything. Open your eyes. -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
We are terrible! -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
We deserve to be mocked the last two games! Should be a motivator. -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
I hope they do. We look horrible. -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
We shouldn't be this bad. -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
Wow ... just wow ... -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
Here is the silver platter ... -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
We need this ... -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
Thoughts & Prayers -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
All the way from Brooklyn, New York ... Brock Bowzer -
[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Lames | Oct 5 | 7 PM | CBC
Dr. Crossbar replied to AlwaysACanuckFan's topic in Canucks Talk
So frustrated ...