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  1. I remember the Safeway tickets. I have a story about the Coliseum (I've told it before....bear with me). When I had to become hockey supermom when my ex ditched, I'd take my son out to practices because kids could hang out outside, get autographs and meet (or at least "see") their favourite players. One time we'd been out there awhile with a handful of other kids/people. One by one, the Canucks started exiting the building...it was great. The kids were wow'd as their sports heroes filed out and took a moment to interact with them. But everyone was waiting for one guy....Pavel. He came out last and he blew by everyone...went straight to his car (a lambo? Had a door that opened upwards). It had rained on kids while they were out there and although it was a great experience and worth waiting for, Bure was the icing on the cake that they really wanted. No way was I letting him bolt like that....like a crazy stalker lady, I followed him right to door of his car as it opened and politely said "you're not going to avoid these kids are you...they've been waiting awhile for you". He smiled, closed the car door and came back over and signed stuff and mingled for a few. I was so impressed with his response. My son got his autograph on one of those felt banners....hung it in his room. Had lots of swag in there and one day I looked and noticed....the sun had faded the autograph completely off the banner! Oh well, didn't matter...we knew it was there. My son got to meet Pavel on one other occasion and he was so sweet to us. Just loved that guy.
  2. I thank you all for sharing your experiences. I see loyalty, struggles and resilience, patience, tolerance, a bit of frustration (understandable) and discovery. I'm always really curious about people and what their stories are so this is exactly what I'd hoped for...what a great discussion. I really love the nostalgia and stories of "back in the day". It gives a good perspective on how long people have supported this team/game and how everyone was introduced to it. So awesome. This is likely how "we are all Canucks" came to be. People sharing their stories and realizing that we're all in this thing together. Keep 'em coming! Cheers.
  3. He's such a stud. Thank God we have him....one guy who'll just crash and bang all game long, in it or not. He doesn't give up.
  4. If they don't show up for this one then I don't even know what their deal is. I would be dumbfounded. I mean...do you want this or not? Mindset (I overuse this one, but it's how they have to go into games)
  5. Way back when I was a teenager, I was crushing hard on my ex (and apparently he on me). He had an older friend with an apartment and we'd go over there to watch games. I didn't care AT ALL about the team and was there because he was. I really became a true fan of the team in the late 80's early 90's. We were married by then and I started actually "watching" the games with him. Our son was also really into the Canucks as a young boy and when my ex and I split, I became the hockey Mom. Things escalated from that point, as everything was about the Canucks. Trevor Linden and the boys. No turning back from there. I never miss a game...ever. I even postponed my surgery on Tuesday because we had a game and I had to get home and watch it. Till death do us part.
  6. I thought this would be a good chance to switch away from the negative current stuff and look back and share memories, thoughts, etc. I'm sure this will turn into a sad "we haven't won a cup" thread and that's ok. We're resilient (or stupid). Go Canucks Go. Happy birthday.
  7. Pele on end of life palliative care. 

    1. Ghostsof1915

      Ghostsof1915

      :sadno:

       

      That's awful, a lot of legends are passing on.

  8. I'm also cheering for the US. Many friends there.
  9. Call me crazy, but I still want my team to win. Let's go boys...JT, Bo, Petey....lead your team to a great result.
  10. It seems that wasn't the case. Unless we settled and I'm glad they didn't. People make moves in their minds like they're easy but in reality they're not always so.
  11. One guy I AM giving up on is Myers. Big body, could use it well to position and be physical but he tends to focus more on diving all over the ice (great if it works but if it doesn't you're completely out of the play). And shooting. Wide. I am convinced he'd rather be a forward. He could lay some big hits and have an impact but he rarely does.
  12. He offsets his bad play with some good stuff. So he's also part of the solution, which many here overlook. They ONLY see the bad stuff in a glaring way but ignore what he brings. But his "attitude" also is one that can drag you along out of the holes. We talk about our team being soft....a huge deal (for me). He's not. Your last line sort of helps to make my point. If you look at the team and issues they're having, he at least offers some things that some others really aren't right not. I'd look at them first (no I'm not naming names but I have a few in mind). He may appear lazy at times but he also has fire and drive and his emotions aren't just flat line, like some players. He does give up on plays (mostly when he knows he can't get back in them by my observation).
  13. Locker room turmoil? Tell me more. Empty calories brought us 99 points last year and the drive to get closer to the playoffs than we should've been. Matters. Offense needs to bring points and he does.
  14. I see we're back to dumping on JT again.... "Team" game and they ARE showing immaturity and an inability to overcome adversity and challenges. He has some very questionable plays but he's also a guy who will fight, drive to the net and score, set others up with beautiful passes. So he offsets it (at least). Without him we're much worse than with him.
  15. Gudas take your damn meds and sit down. Maybe have a shave while you're there. Clown.
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