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  1. Here's an interesting take on the kid. I'm not in a position to agree or disagree with it but it would explain a lot of the shortcomings he's had as a player. If it is the case I think playing in juniors next year would be the worst thing for him. It will just feed this poor mentality of his and cause even more frustration. I think more than anything the kid needs to be humbled by being mentored and controlled by veteran players who can guide him in that aspect. http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=100428137&postcount=209
  2. Time for all the crapty Canucks playoff cover songs by crapty singers. Yeah, I said it.

  3. Mhmm! http://forum.canucks.com/topic/368513-recall-sven-baertschi-recalled-by-vancouver/page-10#entry12701021
  4. I apologize for not being able to watch every Comets and Hitmen game that comes on, there are a small numbers of posters that do on here (and some even go out of their way to make game recaps of individuals) so I think it's safe to trust them. It's the most I can do as a fan. I'd love nothing more for Virtanen to impress, and have people raving about his impact on the ice game after game but he hasn't and they aren't. That's what it comes down to at the end of the day. But I do assume you with your impressive moral compass actually HAVE been watching each and every game of Virtanen's, so please do enlighten me as to how the kid's looked. Because obviously he's stood out to you in a good way.
  5. Well, take it as you will, and I being one of those 'extremely negative' people am a little frustrated. The way I see it was heading into the draft we already had a plethora of prospects who could fill in third and second line roles as they develop. What we're missing in a big way is a #1 D and first line forwards. Now don't get me wrong Virtanen still has that potential, but his offensive ceiling isn't close to the next two draftees. We didn't lose in 2011 because the Bruins beat us into submission, and we didn't suck last year because we lost against the big bad teams of the West. We lost because we couldn't score. That, was a direct result of the Sedins aging and us not having the offensive depth to support them. Virtanen was not BPA in terms of offence. He was drafted for his size, his hitting, and perhaps a little bit because of his home-town ties. What's been floating around in his defence? Even when he isn't producing he's contributing on the ice. But isn't that something you expect from any top end forward? Not every offensively skilled guy is going to turn into Phil Kessel. Look at Gaudreau, this friggin midget saved the game for the Flames yesterday, making three or four key blocks and stick lifts in the final minute of play. Now I'm trying my hardest to like Virtanen, but many of the knocks on him by scouts from the draft have yet to shed by this kid. A lack of offensive progression has made it even harder still. Here's to hoping that he just needs a change of scenery and somehow he manages to produce at a higher level at the pro level (AHL/NHL) but I'm not holding my breath. I think he'll top out as decent second liner, and that's fine for what he brings to the table. But I think given the position the Canucks are currently in prospects wise, we need to start looking at who will take over for the Sedins. McCann? Virtanen? Those are ridiculous expectations. In fact, I think the same thing is going to happen to the genius who drafts Lawson Crouse relatively high this year. I think I'll dub it 'Virtanen'd'.
  6. It's OK guys, we can coach it out of him. This guys the best player for the Hitmen and it shows tonight. What a beaut.
  7. "Deb is love, deb is life" ~ Horvat

    1. -DLC-

      -DLC-

      Deb is lame

  8. Ehlers, feel free to start sucking any time now.

  9. Oh, that makes sense I guess!
  10. He likes the way he plays and the expectations here rather than there, that's kind of an interesting comment. Did he follow that up or has he hinted as to what that might imply?
  11. Frack off Calgary.

  12. 4 games for Big Buff. RIP Jets.

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    2. thejazz97

      thejazz97

      There goes my fantasy season.

    3. Mathew Barzal

      Mathew Barzal

      ^^ No arguing that, I'm just kind of disappointed because that fanbase deserves a playoff berth.

    4. Time Lord

      Time Lord

      Jets are like the Flames. I don't see this stopping them.

  13. I miss him already, so dull around here.

  14. Who do you think you are, BanTSN?
  15. Hit to the head and interence? frack YOU REFS FOR MAKING THE RIGHT CALL!

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    2. Rounoush

      Rounoush

      Shut it Barzal...This was some of the worst reffing I have seen in my entire life. Why in god's name was Bieksa tossed?

    3. *VaNcOuVeRCaNuCkS*

      *VaNcOuVeRCaNuCkS*

      LOL, Byfuglien with a cross check to the neck... no penalty

    4. Mathew Barzal

      Mathew Barzal

      Bieksa with the 'wakey, wakey' to Gaustad lying on the ice. Not sure how that's usually handled so I'm not going to comment.

  16. I don't know why I like this song, I just do.
  17. Okay, I'm super duper stoked to face Calgary first round now. Resparking the rivalry!

    1. nux4lyfe

      nux4lyfe

      Don't count your chickens before they're hatched ...

    2. thejazz97

      thejazz97

      ^I hope you're yolking.

  18. This kid is unbelievable. Every game he just surpasses my expectations. Carrying the hitman on his back right now.
  19. So, I'm too lazy to look it up or do the math so can someone tell me... a) How Baertschi looks at even strength? How many even strength points he has?
  20. In a verbal argument containing wit not even Mr. Satan could compete in, who will win ? Gstanku or Bangeta? Find out next time on C.D.C.

  21. bu da ba ba baaa!

    1. Horvat

      Horvat

      skippity doo bowwow

    2. viking mama

      viking mama

      shish-boom-bah!

  22. The Avs on a back to back to? Thank youuu Gary Bettman!

    1. Mathew Barzal
    2. c00kies

      c00kies

      And how many of those 9 games have we also been on back to backs? That's a serious question (sounded like I was making a point).

    3. iLLmAtlc

      iLLmAtlc

      gary gary gary gary gary gary gary

  23. I gotta say, CP may be a troll cave, but their .gif game is ON POINT. Go there for craps and giggles.

    1. A Lack of Eddie

      A Lack of Eddie

      The "Vancouver is no good" topic is pretty hilarious.

    2. Mathew Barzal

      Mathew Barzal

      The Tanev signing one was my lulz of the day. Some hotshot (probably posts on here) decides to go mouth off... and the rest was history.

    3. jdatb

      jdatb

      I troll them there every now and then. Haven't logged on in a while but if they miss the playoffs I'll probably have to.

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