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  1. Marc Crawford has at least 1 cup ring in Van if he had any one of these guys as his goalie...Demmer, Holtby, Miller, Marky, Louolongo 

     

    Burky never really gave him a shot by not addressing goaltending IMO... he got as much out of our roster as he could

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    2. Ghostsof1915

      Ghostsof1915

      Wasn't just the goalie, they needed depth on both forwards and defence. 

      That kind of happens when you trade away your picks. 

      I admire Burke for getting the Sedins. And will always be grateful for that. 

       

    3. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      Dan Cloutier would've made Marchand eat meals with a straw if he was in net and saw what the rat was doing.  Granted, with Cloutier in net, we wouldn't have advanced to the Finals.:P

    4. apollo

      apollo

      @Ghostsof1915 in Burkie's defense the salary cap wasn't there for his canucks career and during that time we had cheap ownership. If we had deep pocket aquilinis Burky woulda plugged all those holes via UFA... we just had no budget.

       

      in 2002 Burky had half the player budget from his ownership than detroit... it's a miracle what that team did... put in Demmer / Miller or any of the other mentioned goalies and that team comes home for game 3 and locks it down and sweeps Detroit by game 4.

       

      Detroit only won cuz they spent 70 mill and we were at 30 mill (my numbers might be off a little but they spent about double)

       

       

  2. Home phone alternatives... any suggestions? Thought I'd ask the wonderful people of CDC :P



    I'm currently with Telus and seems like I'm getting fleeced by them every month... 

     

    I've heard of magic jack but just wondering if there's anything better out there? I need it to be clear, I use it %100 for work ... my cell is separate.

     

    Also my cell doesn't get good reception in my office area (apartment)... hence the need for the landline to do work calls all day (if someone has a fix for this as well that would be great)

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    2. apollo

      apollo

      Shaw has a pretty good promo. I'm glad they came into the cell market too... More competition is always better for the consumer... 

       

      Sadly I really can't use a cell phone, no matter what network, Roger's, fido, freedom, telus, or iPhone or androids Ive tested in my apartment have terrible service. It has to be a stable line since I use for work... 

       

      I was hoping there's some USB device u plug into the home phone outlet or something that makes it smart and compatible with my laptop 

       

       

    3. Aladeen

      Aladeen

      Shaw has wifi calling like I said so it is as stable as your wifi is stable and is as strong of a signal as your signal is to your wifi router. You could have no cell service but wifi calling allows you to make calls and send texts.

       

      https://www.groovypost.com/howto/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-how-does-it-work/

    4. goalie13

      goalie13

      Call Telus, tell them what Shaw is offering, see if they will give you a better deal.  Insist on speaking to the loyalty department.

  3. It's happening. Buckle up Canucks Nation. The rematch 17 years in the making!

     

     

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    2. Coconuts

      Coconuts

      Wait, have we really not met up with Minny since then? 

    3. drummer4now

      drummer4now

      ^meh it will be like any other playoff contending game. 

       

    4. TNucks1

      TNucks1

      minnys so boring, ugh, but lets go whenever that is.

       

  4. Does anyone know how far up north I'd have to drive to find some frozen lakes?

     

    I hope I can still stay in BC... really don't want to trek to the Yukon lol...

    1. Baer.

      Baer.

      At this time of year? Good luck. Might as well just catch the next flight to Yellowknife or Alaska if you want a frozen lake mid april

    2. apollo

      apollo

      @Baer. you're right... pretty much instagram locationed every lake in northern PC and nothing is frozen.

       

      Well that sucks. Guess I'll keep waiting for rinks to re-open.

       

      Sweden has it so good right now... their rinks are fully operational

  5. As I pray for the planet during this pandemic, I can truly say that I've never been more proud to call myself a Canadian. I truly believe Canada is the best place on earth and this pandemic has further proven it.

    I hope we can all stay positive during this time and count our blessings. There are countless countries in far worse situations than us. Trudeau and our government have really had our backs through these times. They aren't finished yet. There's more measures coming to help Canadians all across the country.

    I look around the world... I see USA... Spain... Italy... England... Iran... China... the list goes on... of countries struggling far more than we are.

     

    Stay home, Stay safe, Stay Positive. We will be stronger than ever once we get through this.

     

    Thank you Justin for taking care of Canada's most vulnerable during these harsh times.

     

    Roberto Luongo Photos Photos: Ice Hockey - Day 17 | Canada hockey ...


     

     

    1. Heretic

      Heretic

      I was going to give you a thumbs up - but then you mentioned "Justin"...

    2. apollo

      apollo

      @Heretic I've never voted for Liberals and I didn't vote for Trudeau. It doesn't matter what party you support... you just look at how his government has responded and you can't help but applaud. 

       

      For the record I still wont for liberals next election, but Justin and co have handled this incredibly well. 

       

      Canada is the greatest country on earth.

    3. Heretic

      Heretic

      I love my country too, but not that hypocrite.

      Tells us to stay home - then takes his family to their cabin.  Just one small example...93670728_884294408699146_2355009698874261504_o.jpg.769e84a675771d6943fac020c40e9bfb.jpg

  6. Gratitude & Love. Let's all spread as much of it as we can during isolation 2020

     

    It seems like everyone is complaining about grocery stores having certain items out of stock... I've had friends tell me they are shook the store was out of chicken, or bananas and that has ruined their day...

     

    For real?! I'm not even going to address the paper product shortage because it's silly. 

     

    Over 29,000 people die every day from hunger... Every time I have gone to get groceries during this break, I've still had an incredible abundance of food to chose from. 

     

    If you show gratitude as much as you can, these times will be more enjoyable.

     

     

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    2. Alflives

      Alflives

      You are beautiful Apollo, but you ain’t getting any of my TP. :lol:

    3. DADDYROCK

      DADDYROCK

      You are so right Apollo,we are Canadians we will get through this., we will prevail over this most inconvienient epic pandemic.

      I see that the media is just panicing people and we need to slow down and take it one day at a time.Try to laugh each day in the face of silliness and don't panic.

      We all got a time out so stay alive and stay safe and HAPPY.

    4. Bo fan

      Bo fan

      You are an amazing person Apollo - always positive, looking for the best in a situation, never getting to high or too low. We could all take a lesson from you. These are trying times - no chicken - eat something else - if we can afford to do so these are the times we should be giving to food banks - the crunch hasn't hit us here yet - wait 2 or 3 weeks. In our little community grocers are opening an hour early 2 days a week for the elderly and handicapped. I applaud them - I see people offering to pick up and deliver things for people who are isolated. We can make it through this if we all use some common sense and be kind to one another. Just thank you for being you

  7. I'd like to write John Garrett some personal hand written fan mail, does anyone know where I would send it to? Want to ensure it gets to him. 

     

    If anyone could assist with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Go Canucks Go! 

     

    I know I could also create a twitter account and dm him or smth but A) I never caught the twitter train 

    B ) it's not as personal,

    1. Alflives

      Alflives

      I don’t know where to send it, but sign it in mustard and he’ll answer. 

    2. King Heffy

      King Heffy

      Just drop it off at any Dairy Queen.  He'll get there eventually.

  8. Kes & Juice podcast episode 6... boy was Kes a warrior. Game 1 vs Dallas that went into 4OT, was his FIRST game back from hip surgery...

     

    The doctors told him to limit himself to 10 minutes and he ended up playing over 40... sadly he broke his had blocking a shot in OT as he always did for a decade for us.

     

    he was in surgery until 5am that night and missed the rest of the playoffs.

     

    Ryan was an absolute warrior for us and those that don't respect him need to give their heads a shake.

     

    The trade was ages ago, we WON the trade... whats the hate for now!?

    If someone says that silly gossip that he did stuff with Cory's wife I'm also gonna lose it because there's ZERO truth to that.

     

    I was there to boo my lungs out when he played against us, but enough is enough. He got his hate, he deserved a good amount of it, but this guy was a true Canuck.

     

    /rant

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    2. J-23

      J-23

      @RRypien37 When was he disrespectful to fans? Never heard this before.

    3. Tre Mac

      Tre Mac

      Oh so he's an idiot and a douche.  Thanks for the clarification.  :bigblush:

    4. Squamfan

      Squamfan

      he is a god

  9. I've never felt more confident in our teams chances come Sept 1st than I do this year.

     

    We've got Petey at a 12 million dollar discount for the next two seasons. 

     

    We've got Bo on arguably one of the best non-ELC contracts in the league  ... our goalies only cost 4.6 million and will be one of the best tandems in the league.

    Brock will soon be signed at a reasonable dollar... Edler already took a huge discount...

     

    New face in the organization will fight against the Luongo cap penalty and have it removed

     

    Our time is now. The cup will be ours in 2020 and/or 2021

     


    (Sept 2011 Honorable mention... everyone knew that team would dominate and they absolutely did by winning the Presidents Trophy in 2012... becoming the FIRST EVER back to back president trophy champs in the Salary Cap Era)

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    2. smithers joe

      smithers joe

      i’ll be happy, if they play their best, most nights. 

    3. mpt

      mpt

      I was more excited about 2010-2011 as we were the best team in the league

    4. Solinar

      Solinar

      This year has the feel of the build up to that kind of season.  You know, when it is turning around, and the best is yet to come.

  10. Does anyone know what stick curve and/or flex pavel bure used?


    I've looked a little online on his used sticks and could only notice that he used a square toe... the curve im not to certain

     

    Would love to try his stick on the ice!

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    2. coastal.view

      coastal.view

      A “Center Curve” bends in mid-blade, and is the most commonly used curve. Center curve blades are used by a wide range of pro forwards, including Pavel Bure, Mike Ricci and Wendel Clark. Center curves are also used by defensemen Chris Pronger, Paul Coffey and Raymond Bourque.

    3. coastal.view
    4. Ghostsof1915

      Ghostsof1915

      CCM straight blade LOL. 

  11. Hope we use a late pick and draft Tag Bertuzzi this year. 

     

    Also if any way possible, attempt to trade for Tyler Bertuzzi... Something like Sven or Pearson + 2020 2nd rounder? 

    1. Where's Wellwood

      Where's Wellwood

      Tag had concussions last year and has been limited to just 30 games played this year in the OHL. Alarming injury history

    2. Western Red

      Western Red

      Any chance he'll be available in the 6th?

       

  12. If Erik Karlsson signs with Tampa in the summer, Stamkos and Hedman should be suspended a year for tampering. 

     

    I think there's a 20% chance Petey and Edler convince him to sign with us. God I'll hate Tampa so much if we lose out on him. I say offer him a 2 year 10-15mill AAV (while Petey is on ELC)... Win 1 or 2 cups. Go up to 15 if its what it takes. It's just 2 years. Hopefully he does 10 to help us win. 

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    2. peaches5

      peaches5

      Tampa has no cap space. They need to re-sign point which will already cause them to dump 2 contracts... to get Karlsson they would need to dump at least 2 more. They might even need to dump 5-6 contracts to just take on Karlsson it would change their team completely. Kucherov and Mcdonagh's new contracts kick in and then put Point on top of that... there really isn't a way to get Karlsson unless he chose to sign very cheaply.

    3. Coconuts

      Coconuts

      EK ain't gonna get his money in Tampa

    4. Brad Marchand

      Brad Marchand

      Have to give you credit: you're committed to your persona.

  13. Is it safe to say Jim Benning wins GM of the year this year?

     

    He's proven he's the best drafter & scout in the NHL. I still can't believe we have Elias and Brock...

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    2. SabreFan1

      SabreFan1

      Alf found the scotch again.... :ph34r:

    3. MikeBossy

      MikeBossy

      Or Alf is off his meds :P

    4. Nuxfanabroad

      Nuxfanabroad

      Alf IS the scotch!

  14. We're getting healthy... time to rack up some wins. Can we pull out a huge 8-2 record in our next 10 games? Back in a playoff spot come Christmas Break?!

     

    This could be a huge December to remember if they could pull it off. This team really reminds me of the 2002 Canucks... who had a big December that year to propel them into the playoffs... would have gone all the way had they had Luongo in net... 

     

    :towel:

     

    (edit nevermind after checking... the 2002 Canucks did not have a good December that season... lol)

    1. Alflives

      Alflives

      I think, when healthy, we are a playoff team - providing our goalies play equal to the opponents.  Do we want to just be a playoff team, and lose in round one though?  Maybe we need another top five pick?  Hell the top pick, Jack Hughes, would look pretty good.  

    2. BlastPast

      BlastPast

      I feel like it's a long shot to make the playoffs at this point.  Before the games vs LA I thought it would take 13 points over the next 10 games to get back into the conversation , since then they've managed 3 in 4 so now it's 10 in 6.   I think they do pick it up over the balance of the season but fall short , finishing around .500 .

    3. goalie13

      goalie13

      Looking at the schedule, I'll consider it a good run if they go 5 - 5 leading into Christmas.

  15. Is it just me or does EP sound just like Naslund?

     

    Both with a very calming and soft tone... and both extremely respectful...

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    2. Zoolander

      Zoolander

      He`s a natural, but a bit awkward. So was JV18 a couple years ago tho.

       

      He`ll get used to the spotlight

    3. JM_

      JM_

      Nazzy never had a sense of humour. EP is pretty funny in a very dry way. 

    4. Tortorella's Rant

      Tortorella's Rant

      WCE 2.0. Boeser Horvat EP

      Although none of those guys are anything like Todd, it doesn't matter

  16. A week ago if you asked me when I think our team could contend for a Stanley Cup, I'd tell you... realistically early 2020's.

     

    After watching the group play during camp, I'm convinced that this team can compete THIS year. I don't think I'm being overly optimistic here.

     

    Could we see a story book ending in which the Sedins join the team before the playoffs and win a cup? I think it's possible. Not guaranteeing it but we definitely can watch some competitive hockey this coming year and hopefully a true dynasty in the 2020's

     

    :towel:

     

     

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    2. J-23

      J-23

      Apollo is spitting facts.

    3. -AJ-

      -AJ-

      As much as I'll never be the dreamer you are @apollo, I've come to appreciate your eternal optimism.

    4. Rim Jobson

      Rim Jobson

      I used LSD back in the day too.

  17. Anyone know of any good rinks with drop in hockey in the Vancouver area? and preferably not crazy late like 11:45PM  (I know there's one of those @ Britannia Rink)

     

     

    1. Squamfan

      Squamfan

      8 rinks burnaby?

    2. smithers joe

      smithers joe

      when i was a young lad, we use to rent the small sheet of ice, off the end of the main forum rink. i don't even know if the forum is still standing. 

  18. I wouldn't mind if we didn't assign a captain until later on in the regular season. Let the boys have some extra to play for.

    I think it's inevitable that Bo becomes captain, but I think even he will be playing a little harder to prove he deserves the captaincy. As will other guys. We need to have a strong start if we're to be a playoff team.

  19. I wasn't always a JB supporter but he's made me have hope. I think as it stands, he's poised to be the only GM to build an NHL dynasty in the 2020's

     

    Predicting the reign of terror that Canucks have on the NHL will begin around 2021-2029 ... Similar to the utter dominance of the 2009-2013 Canucks (Who were the most winning team in hockey if you add all the wins over that period) **I think. lol

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    2. Alflives

      Alflives

      I totally agree.  We will win three Lord Stanley Cups between 2020 and 2030.  :canucks:

    3. J-23

      J-23

      Nah we will win 10.

    4. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      Jim Benning will challenge Junior to a boxing match and Benning will register a "KO" and become the next Prime Minister of Canada.  His first act will be to declare war on Belgium and build a land bridge to Greenland to mount an invasion.  I don't want to tell everything and ruin the surprise.
       

      All hail & bow to the next overload of planet Earth.   

  20. I think Brendan Leipsic is gonna have a remarkable year this coming season. Forty or more points shouldn't be out of the question assuming he stays relatively healthy.

     

    I'm convinced after having watched this clip:

     

    https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/watch-sedin-twins-combine-ot-goal-vancouver-farewell/

    -1.19 mark of the clip He receives a fist bump... from greatness. 

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    2. apollo

      apollo

      I do sometimes make satirical posts but there's always some truth behind them. 

       

      I do genuinely think Brendan is gonna have a great season. The fist bump itself isn't just that... It was the cherry on top. The overall mentorship the Sedins gave Brendan and co is incredible. I think they channel what they've learned from the twins to restart a winning environment. 

       

      I loved what I saw from him in every single game he played last year. Mark my words, he'll do well. 

    3. coastal.view

      coastal.view

      makes everyone wonder then

      why after anson carter played with them and left

      his career fell off the table

       

    4. Fateless

      Fateless

      I actually agree that Leipsic is going to have a great year. I think he'll be given an opportunity to succeed and he proved at the end of last season that he has the tenacity to take those chances and run with them.

  21. Sbisa was at Sven's wedding... seems like he has a great friendship with B Sutta and future captain Bo. I really think it's important to build a locker room that are friends and will fight for one another. Get Luca a contract and get him back on our squad. We can trade another D-man.

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    2. Baer.

      Baer.

      Doesn't make him a good player.

    3. J-23

      J-23

      Bring back Sbisa, Orlando Bloom brother.

    4. NHL'er

      NHL'er

      @Baer. makes him less of a poor player I reckon.

  22. We should offer Brock an 8 year deal ASAP. Close the deal before the year starts. Do you think he would accept 8 years 6.5 AAV? Front load it as much as possible for him.

     

    He'll be worth north of 9 mill if he keeps up last years pace.

     

    With modified 5 team list NTC. Give him whatever he wants. Just sign him for 8 years.

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    2. HerrDrFunk

      HerrDrFunk

      PPG or nothing for Boeser

    3. Master 112
    4. J-23

      J-23

      I'm predicting 100 points each for Brock, Bo and Pettersson.

  23. I was learning how to play hockey / skate for the past 18 months or so... all my day dreams had me making the NHL in 3 years and winning the cup with the Sedins at their age of 40... with me being the missing piece on their line. Not to mention the unorthodox path I took to the NHL by starting to learn at 26 and making it by 30.

     

    So much for that...not to mention its tough to train with a full time job :P

     

    Still gonna keep playing though. When I have children, I'll definitely let them have the option of learning to play hockey at the age of 2. I'd be so proud if my son brought the first cup to Vancouver. Although I rather it happens sooner. Like next year.

     

     

  24. Game 7... I'm cheering for the Jets but I really don't like their chances going up against BIG GAME BONINO tonight. Except the GWG to be by Big Game or set up by him.

     

    That's what happens when you breath in the elite air the Sedins were breathing for that 1 year... you learn from their greatness and become great.

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    3. DADDYROCK

      DADDYROCK

      BOO!

      NASHVILLE,

      ONE OF THE DIRTIEST TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE.

    4. Type R

      Type R

      This is make or break time, Jets win this, they can win the cup

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