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    [GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens | March 20, 2021 | 4 p.m. PT | SNP, RDS

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    2 hours ago, Petey_BOI said:

    BUT the canucks can't keep winning like this. were 0/5 on the PP In the last 3 games, Miller tries to hard, and the canucks are not a puck possesion team. Just this last game Myer's fell down after taking a slapper to the shins, Quinn had a offensive giveaway when he was pressured by 2 defenders, we had a bad game on the dot and we gave up a goal on the PK. all the times the other team scored it was because green didn't call a timeout. Timeouts called only benefit the team who calls them, and think of the pyscholgy behind it. think of the other team knowing we are getting a timeout, I bet they're so scared how extra prepared we would be over them.

     

    Fire Green, fire everyone. we didn't deserve to win more games in the past 10 games then 29 other teams, and it can't keep going on if we ontinue to play like this

    What’s wrong with having an elite goalie as the foundation of your team identity? People act like relying on Demko is this horrible thing. The Leafs rely on Mathews, the Oilers rely on McDavid. What’s the difference?
     

    I’m sure I’m not the only one who has seen a drastic adaptation in our structure in contrast to the beginning of the season and even the bubble. We collapse in front of Demko in our zone. We are also carrying the puck out of the defensive zone rather than whiffing on passes up to the neutral zone. This has reduced our turnovers dramatically which was the root cause of our regrettable start. These are all things they’re working on in practice implemented by the coaching staff and it’s clearly playing dividends. 
     

    Only in Vancouver will you find a fan base so desperate to defend a narrative that they’ll completely ignore all positive strides and pick out some microscopic mistakes in a 60 min game and call it the way we play. If JB would’ve canned TG when we were struggling it would’ve broke this team. Ironically, I believe JB saved is job, (if it ever was in jeopardy) by simply doing nothing. I’m critical of JB but I’m going to give him some cred here for just letting the team figure it out and keeping his hands in his pocket. We are getting better, I feel bad for the people that can’t enjoy that. 

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    [GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens | March 20, 2021 | 4 p.m. PT | SNP, RDS

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    Just now, NorthWestNuck said:

    He doesn’t have a problem so much as he can try to hard to do it all himself when things aren’t going the Canucks’ way, which more often then not hurts the team.

     

    he plays his best when he has a bit of an edge, but still utilizes his teammates.

    Agreed, Kes had that same competitive edge. He was also guilty of the crimes you mentioned. It drives the players around them though. Even if they’re pissed off at him for loosing his mind it fires everyone up.  

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    [GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens | March 19, 2021 | 4 p.m. PT | SNP, RDS

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    14 minutes ago, DeNiro said:

    Coaching with Demko in net right now is like Tippett coaching McDavid.

     

    So our strategy tonight is the same as last night. Give McDavid the puck!

    TG has also adapted. Demko is playing out of his mind but also we are collapsing In front of him instead of cherry picking at the top of the zone looking for a outlet pass. I’ve noticed some pretty clear changes in our structure. 

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    [GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens | March 19, 2021 | 4 p.m. PT | SNP, RDS

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    57 minutes ago, ShawnAntoski said:

    This started with Gillis but it is just a form of gamesmanship cause teams will certainly take such information for granted; if you were a coach/player wouldn’t you ?

    I mean, does it really change your game? How do you target a knee in today’s game? An upper body injury or right shoulder injury, what’s the difference in your strategy? Lol. Whatever, I just want to know what the hell is wrong with him. 

    Can We Just Talk About Demko For A Minute Here...

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    I know most are probably too young to remember a goalie by the name of Mike Liut. Mike (skill wise) was hands down the best goalie of his era. He stood on his head and carried his team in games that they shouldn’t have been in. He was so good that he actually won the Lester B in 1981 over Gretzky, he should’ve really won the hart. Anyway, Luit. Never had the luxury of a Vasilevskiy or MAF. He never got to play behind a good team and because of that never got the hardware. Liut should be in the HOF. 
     

    Anyway, This reminds me of this situation. If you were to actually poll the players I bet Demko ranks much higher. The media only sees the black and white stats. Let’s switch Demko and Vasilevskiy and see who ends up with the better numbers. I bet it’s Demko. I hope Demko doesn’t go down as a forgotten Liut because he never got to play behind a great team. He deserves better and I hope Benning or whoever can deliver that. 

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