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    Single game tickets - low availability, more to come?

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    Posted · Edited by zapperman

    2 hours ago, demonis said:

    Hi all,

     

    I was interested in attending a few select games with buddies, and I've been trying to get a hold of single game tickets. I found that generally availability has been pretty low since the beginning of the general public sale, and even during the pre-sale. Most of the central sectors are mostly unavailable (there are only a few seats closer to the sides). For some games, for example vs Chicago on Feb 12, Ticketmaster shows nothing, literally nothing available, in the entire arena. I tried calling Canucks ticket line, and they told me all of the central sector seats are bought by season ticket holders, and no more tickets is going to be released. Somehow I find it hard to believe. I know that their "Family packs" will be released in future, so there's that. 

    Does anybody know if more tickets will be released throughout the year, or is this really all that's left? I'm debating whether I should go for less-than-optimal seats now, or wait for more to be released. 

     

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    I’ll mention it but you’re likely already aware - try Tickpick. I just use the app. It’s slick, simple and you just scroll through best price or best deal or best seats. Shows you the price and a graphic of where the seats are. I’ve used it many times for canucks, mariners, Seahawks. No issues, good prices, no hidden fees and easy. All shown in USD though. 

    [GDT/PGT] Canucks @ Oilers

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    2 minutes ago, Brock Botanen said:

    I think we are, but let's just see how this year pans out

    Oh for sure. And yes it’s just preseason. I’m just basing it on lineup top to bottom and more importantly, our cap structure. We are head and shoulders beyond them in that regard. One of the most important parts of a successful rebuild. 

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    [Article] Goldobin Russian interview

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    Love this honest interview and makes me like him more. I especially loved the pokes at the media:

     

    “They come up and they ask the same thing every time. I’m telling them, what else can I say? I answer the same way.”

     

    “But sometimes they write that I’m not ready for the NHL yet. Well, these people are not serious experts ... They don’t understand much in hockey

     

    i can picture the exact interviews and the same stupid questions about “how do you feel about not being in the lineup?” And “do you think you have a place on the team, what do you need to do to get back in?”  He sums it up pretty well when he calls them out. Funny stuff. And he knows fans are much different which was good to hear. 

    Is Alex Edler Done in Vancouver?

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    This deal was always getting done. Edler is going nowhere. All of this is simply posturing and negotiation. His agent is simply playing the only card he has. I’m surprised how many are worried here. Edler’s passion for complacency will win. Which is why I hope Jim just sticks with it and goes for 1-2 years at a time. 

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    MDSF: (M1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC1) Carolina Hurricanes | Hurricanes win series 4-3

    in General Hockey Discussion

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    6 minutes ago, WHL rocks said:

    The fine for a distracted driving ticket is $368, along with four driver penalty points that will be applied to the driver's record.

    First-time violators must pay an extra Insurance Corporation of B.C. penalty fee of $210 for a total of $578.

     

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    Don't read this while driving..lol

     

     

     

    I don’t know - NHL app and CarPlay to listen to games on my long commute home has definitely made the drive more enjoyable for me. No distraction. But maybe a good thing it doesn’t allow me to stream video - gotta admit I’d be tempted. 

    2019 NHL Draft Lottery | April 9th, 5:00pm PT

    in General Hockey Discussion

    Posted · Edited by zapperman

    Admit I was disappointed at first but I think about it this way to take some solace. 2017 we got the definitive #1. 2018 I’d say we got top 3 at least. Yes, it’s early to tell that one, but it’s what I go with. 2019 - I leave to the pros and expect we are getting a great piece moving forward. I am an optimist. And we will win within 3 years. 

    2019 NHL Draft Lottery | April 9th, 5:00pm PT

    in General Hockey Discussion

    Posted · Edited by zapperman

    7 hours ago, mll said:

    Then why was he trying to trade up in 2017.  Pettersson was not projected to go in the top-5.

    He was actually trying to trade down, thinking he would still have his pick but decided against it. Concerned that he would get scooped. I can’t recall the article but it had a couple quotes in it from him. 

     

    *edit - it was sportsnet. Copied below. 

     

     

    THE RANGERS SPOOKED VANCOUVER FROM TRADING DOWN TOO FAR

    It seems as though Vancouver assumed Nico Hischier, Nolan Patrick, Miro Heiskanen and Cale Makar would be picked in some order with the first four selections. At that point, Swedish centre Elias Pettersson was Vancouver’s guy and Benning believed he could trade down a couple slots, add an extra pick, and still get him.

    Initially, Benning was talking trade with new Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill about moving to the eighth pick. However, after the New York Rangers acquired the seventh-overall pick in a trade that sent Antti Raanta and Derek Stepan to Arizona, Benning shied away from the Buffalo deal, thinking there was a shot New York would take Pettersson.

    “Now that the Rangers popped in there, I don’t know if… I’m scared to go all the way down to eighth,” Benning told Botterill.

    “The Rangers were the wild card,” Bening told his staff after selecting Pettersson. “Like I had no idea, and they might have taken Pettersson if he was there.”

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    TSN 1040 & SN 650: What station do you prefer?

    in Canucks Talk

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    On 4/4/2019 at 11:19 AM, ey40 said:

    I do not understand why Botchford need to scream every time he speaks when he is on H&B. His insight is good but that is pretty annoying.

     

     Glad to hear I am not the only one annoyed by this.  I generally switch back and forth between the two  depending who is on and what the subject is.  But the moment Botch starts screaming, I switch it and don’t go back for the day.  Or until four when Ferraro is on 

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    Quinn Hughes | #43 | D

    in Current Roster

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    Going to watch the Hughes Bros on the 22 in Langley. Can’t wait. I feel very unpatriotic this year being more excited to see USA than Canada. Crap. I typically love to hate the US and love the rivalry. But to see them up close for cheap - couldn’t pass it up. 

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    Elias Pettersson | #40 | C

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    1 hour ago, theo5789 said:

    I don't remember the time when the Canucks drafted Bure and how much anticipation there was, but would the fans then be all pissy and whiny if Bure hadn't joined the team and waited another year? For some reason, I feel like the times have changed.

    You’re right right, times have changed. People were excited and eagerly anticipating, but there wasn’t the social media (or internet for that matter) so if people were to be pissy, it would have been much less so and face to face among friends. But still think much less whiny overall. I was out of the country at the time so was only pleasantly surprised to get back in the fall to watch his magic. 

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