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The Flamers(2018-19 season) is a pretty good case study/example for our current bunch. Everyone would agree they had a great reg season. Tonnes of guys lighting it up, Gio wins Norris, etc...Now I believe the PO's left a bitter taste in their fan's mouths. Only guy that showed up seemed to be Smith..& they couldn't even find the bread/cap? to keep the guy. We could find some similarities with their ordeal, but it goes to show how important it is to finish a season off(even if you lose) playing a decent brand of puck. IF we'd made the PO's with JM healthy(missing no games at all), maybe our play may have been dismal, like the aforementioned Flamers? Can't say, but JM was covering other weaknesses, it would appear. So I say celebrate the fine individual stats/performance of our top guys(JM, JTM, EP & QH); but we've gotta do our utmost to build a balanced, competitive, hard-working identity. It may take until next season to put all these lessons to proper use.
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What would these boards have looked like in '94(had it been a 'net world then..THANK GAWD it wasn't!)? If I recall correctly, that team underachieved all yr, stumbling into the PO's rather late. Can any long timers confirm/correct that aging recall of mine?(adv thnx) If true, it's ironic, 'cos the spirit of that crew is likely the most admired(of any season) in the 5 decades. So yeah, life goes on, bigger probs in a hard world, & all that jazz. Don't giva'shyte what everyone thinks/taunts/cheers or heckles..I'm just gonna enjoy the season-end(games 64-82 & hopefully more), right thru to DD.
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[GDT] Canucks @ Columbus 4:00 pm l Sunday, March 1, 2020
Nuxfanabroad replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
IF I give you a +1 recommend(alien emoji), it means good pt, but you have the opinion of an ALIEN?! Is this pass-agg bullying to the SJW's? -
I'd contend that this final adversity(esp Jacob out) is a timely test from them taunting, capricious HockeyGawds. Most CDC'ers would prob agree, w/JM healthy, the team appeared a lock for a Div, top-3. Is it so ideal for the franchise to build a PO-entry that's (apparently) so dependent upon their masked man? We've been there before(2007 w/Lu), although there's a lot more young talent(on team, & in system) with today's incarnation. Should we limbo under the PO-bar: 1a- Our boys prove(last Quar season), they're not utterly helpless without their MVP. Nice confidence boost for our youngins'. 2a- They'll adapt & gain valuable exp from this adversity test. Also some vets might retain more value for DD/summer deals. 3a- Possibly we'll discover TD is the 'tender we'd hoped for. Jacob could go & grab MAXBUX$$$, as he may well deserve. 4a- We can all enjoy this group(apparently pretty good guys/buds) have a last run together. Because summer changes are in store, regardless. Should we stumble, & fall on our A$$(ets?): 1_b- Guys get a painful lesson. learn value of preparation, tenacity & 100% commitment. 2b - rather dismal, Soft trades, with poor returns, & buyouts become more likely. :^( 3b - Realize we def neeed to offer 3-5 yrs to Jacob. Even if it means losing CT, & maybe dealing TS on the blueline. Go with a younger, cheaper D. 4b - Certainly easier to move on from this good group of teammates. At least youth gained lessons from our 2019-20 collection. 5b - At least have a 1st in what appears a pretty deep, impressive draft class. So there it is laid out w/opt & pess angles. Seems Jacob set the table for a feast. Do we dine in our Sunday best, or(as Warren Zevon sang) rub the pot roast on our chest?!
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At this stage, hope(whilst smoking a Marley) is better than expectations..on the ticker, that is. Really want them to sign TT. Squandering Madden makes for horrible optics. Open to another big trade or two, long as they keep adding size, speed, skill & youth. Let Tanev go. Sign Jacob. Whittle/hack/grind away at that eyesore, cap-stump wherever we can.
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[GDT] Canucks @ Columbus 4:00 pm l Sunday, March 1, 2020
Nuxfanabroad replied to -DLC-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Would we have a parade this summer... If LouiE retires? -
Is a top-3 pick our destiny?! Stay tuned...
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[Rumour] - Mike Gillis to the Devils
Nuxfanabroad replied to Me_'s topic in Trades, Rumours, Signings
Draft-schmaft, they now feel?! -
Think about this just a little bit (Discussion)
Nuxfanabroad replied to J.I.A.H.N's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
No worries, my friend. I don't do 'debate', at any rate. Left that nonsense behind, back in NA'n society. There are two other extreme ideologies I prefer: the general consensus of a polite society(must be shocking to Yanks, I'd guess?); or going lone wolf, if one's outlook/philosophy is not easily integrated. and/or copacetic within the masses. I remember discussing this with a bloke from Boston(was working with) back in the 1990's. At the time it seemed some incredible shock to us(lol) that individual folks try to draw opinions together, appease all & find some consensus. Felt like we'd found a diff planet! :^) -
Think about this just a little bit (Discussion)
Nuxfanabroad replied to J.I.A.H.N's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
You think this 2 billion $ biz is run HONESTLY?! Hey mahn, you're entitled to your opinions, as much as I am. If this were a donut shop, I'd chuckle uproariously, buying you a FREE TIMBIT for the entertainment factor. Next pls educate us on the integrity of Las Vegas Casinos, I'd request after catching my breath... -
Think about this just a little bit (Discussion)
Nuxfanabroad replied to J.I.A.H.N's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
It helps when your owner appears the Grand F***ingPoohbah of the BOG. They can get stars on sweetheart contracts. Maybe Pastr gets 10 mill for lame DunkinDonut ads? Sure they have ways to give underhanded kickbacks, ensuring future stars will always want to play there. There are so many ways for a dirty league to rig a deck for privileged markets. The playing field will never be level, especially for Cdn markets. -
[Discussion] Barrie vs Schultz...July 1
Nuxfanabroad replied to 86Viking's topic in Proposals and Armchair GM'ing
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[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Ottawa Senators | Feb. 27, 2020
Nuxfanabroad replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Trucker's haiku: MotherF***in'Sens! TravistyF***in'Green-eh?! I'm so p*ssed, don't have...... -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Ottawa Senators | Feb. 27, 2020
Nuxfanabroad replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Next loss, L2, we might have to haul out cursing, obscene haikus! -
[PGT] Vancouver Canucks at Ottawa Senators | Feb. 27, 2020
Nuxfanabroad replied to -Vintage Canuck-'s topic in Canucks Talk
Pls work on poetry. There's a haiku festival in the summer... At last, saw the game Happy for Ryan, whiskey Need Demko better -
Trade Deadline Discussion thread
Nuxfanabroad replied to Toyotasfan's topic in General Hockey Discussion
Prediction: Minny makes PO's, even leaping Nashville. Maybe they didn't do much at TDL, but every time I see them, many of their skaters are impressive. Fiala has been awesome for wks. They also seem very tough on the road. A sign of a formidable opponent. -
Feb 29th: 63 gp & 74 pts. Not too shabby. Wouldn't mind 11-7-2, or 10-6-3 to finish. Looks like about 92 pts, should ensure a PO ticket.