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  1. Return to play is on April 18. It's been a lousy situation for the team over the last 3 to 4 weeks. Assuming we can safely return to play it becomes fun to have a look at some kids for the first time as well as some new additions. So, on a positive belief that all goes okay with the restart, who do you really look forward to getting a look at?
  2. I expect that Edm, and Tor will be aware of the Canucks situation and probably not going out of their way to kill us. Both teams are comfortably above us in the standings. It is not impossible for the Canucks to get a couple of points out of this weekend. We have half a dozen guys who are trying to crack the line up who were not experiencing tough symptoms and will likely sub in this weekend. So let's see.
  3. Miller had to sit out the beginning of the year for circumstances beyond his control. I think it feeds into how he feels today. However he is a competitor. I expect that after practice tomorrow he says it's a lousy situation but we are going to go ahead and play and try to win. What else can he do? Also I think today's reaction was very honest and emotional but I expect his lifetime of training as an athlete and competitor will kick in tomorrow.
  4. Cgy beat Mtl tonight. Great result for the Canucks. Simply put, Mtl must lose games down the stretch for us to have a chance. Cgy plays Mtl 4 more times. Nux do not play Mtl but do play Cgy. So if Cgy keeps Mtl in range then we still have chance. And Cgy backup is now Domingue... I think after our team is back to playing we could still have a chance. Once guys feel better and are playing regularly we have about 28 bodies to draw on and we might be in a position that a few wins gets us into the race. If not then c'est la vie. But I don't think it is over yet.
  5. One more positive is that this group is going to bond together over this restart and schedule and really go to war for each other. That will be a very positive takeaway for the future. That's all I've got...
  6. Yes absolutely. Some keys will be: 1. Holtby playing the back to backs and doing a decent job. 13/6 or 14/5 with Demko. 2. Green managing ice time with a view to the grind. 3. 15 or so forwards seeing some games. 4. 8 Dmen seeing some games. 5. Montreal continuing to struggle without Price. Vcr is 8 points back right now with a game in hand. Montreal ends their season May 11. If Canucks are within 6 points at May 11 we will have 3 games left and a chance to win them and clinch a playoff spot.
  7. Of note Montreal and Vancouver's remaining schedules are almost identical. Montreal has18 games left. They start tomorrow and play 11 games in April and 7 games in May ending May 11. Vancouver has 19 games left. They start on Friday and play 9 games in April and 10 games in May ending on May 16.
  8. As of today: MTL has 43 points and 18 games remaining. They play 11 more games in April and 7 games in May ending their season on May 11. VCR has 35 points and 19 games remaining. They play 9 more games in April and 10 games in May ending their season on May 16.
  9. Prior to the covid trouble the original schedule had the Canucks playing their remaining 19 games from March 31 to May 8 (39 days).They had played more games than every other team before their week long break so when they came back they would be playing a schedule that was a little lighter than the other teams. Now they are playing 19 games from April 16 to May 16 (31 days). Other teams schedules are not a lot different to end the season. We play 1 or 2 or 3 more games than other teams during teams' last month. Some team's seasons end earlier than we do now. It is not dramatically different than originally scheduled and not a tragedy given it is only 19 games.
  10. Update to today. If the Habs go .500 the rest of the way they wind up with 61 points. To have 62 points Canucks need to go 13 - 5 - 1 Getting closer...
  11. Good stuff and that's the way Canucks fans are feeling about the restart!
  12. I respect the fact that Benning knows this and still stuck his neck out to say the Canucks will probably be quiet this draft deadline cuz trading players who have just been through this last 2 weeks is not the right thing to do. Gotta respect the man whether you like him or not.
  13. You are correct sir! (Lol Carson and McMahon). Montreal is losing tonight. Price is hurt and they have been struggling last couple weeks. It ain't over yet. Not saying we are going to make it. But Montreal loses a few we win a few and the last 3 week could be very interesting.
  14. Oh and one more positive note...have you seen what Podkolzin is doing in the KHL playoffs this year? Anyone who doesn't have a glimmer of hope that he gets a few games with us this year has no pulse. GCG!
  15. Another reason to be positive is that the team has come through this without anybody being hospitalized or having serious consequences. From all reports from Dr. Jim Bovard the team is doing well and entering the recovery phase well. I think these guys are going to be pumped to get back to playing hockey and won't take long to get going. There are some great competitors on this team who have been sidelined, had to worry about their teammates and family and are now getting cleared to lace em up.
  16. It's actually 31 days but why count? Check Olympic years for something similar. Personally I think they can handle it - 19 games is a sprint. And what is the option? Tell the league we quit? I don't get why some fans have to focus on negatives at every opportunity. Bitching never won a cup partner.
  17. Nux revised schedule has 4 of first 8 games against Ottawa and 6 of first 8 games at home. No reason to be overly negative about that. I'd say it gives the team a running start. Let's see...
  18. Good news! 19 games in one month sprint to the playoffs. GCG!
  19. Not a sexy move but as JB said on the interview today if Pearson moved on they would miss him. I expect Pearson will have a better year next than this year. This was a weird year. He is a good player. 3.25 is ok if he gets back to 20 goals. I think all this is, is JB betting that Pearson will recover next year and be a 20 goal guy for them. Reality is, if that happens, nobody is going to bitch. Pearson it's up to you.
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