CanKnucklehead89 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 At 16:04 of the third period tonight an incredible thing happened, Mason Raymond took the puck out of the corner and drove the net! In all seriousness, he's been very good since 'the scratch', I hope the coaching staff shows him the tape of that and tells "Do that more!". On a side note, can someone please explain why Chris Higgins isn't on the top line instead of Kassian or Weise. I'm generally a pretty firm AV supporter but Higgins on the first seems like a no-brainer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InSoM- Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 He has, Honestly, I think the coaching staff sees something in him that we dont; there is a reason they brought him right back into the top line. I also think he's still less than 100% from the back injury, a prime example of a player taking awhile to come back from an injury is Bieksa - 2 20 point seasons and then Boom! back to 40 pts like the boss he is - MORE POINTS AND BETTER +/- THAN EHRHOFF FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 He has, Honestly, I think the coaching staff sees something in him that we dont; there is a reason they brought him right back into the top line. I also think he's still less than 100% from the back injury, a prime example of a player taking awhile to come back from an injury is Bieksa - 2 20 point seasons and then Boom! back to 40 pts like the boss he is - MORE POINTS AND BETTER +/- THAN EHRHOFF FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Raymond is playing much better. Seems like they lit a fire under his ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambojoe Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Saw it and cheered...he's been timid about going to the net since his wrist was broken last season. Let's hope now that he's found his mojo and is getting rewarded for it that he continues play with the kinds of guts we are seeing from him (like Booth and Kes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyHodgson's #1fan Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'm so happy for him, he is really starting to play very well! He got another goal tonight too ! Hope he keeps up this good play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 OMG yes! I was so happy when he did that. He was one of the best Canucks tonight along with Lu, Kes, Higgins and many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The healthy scratch definitely gave him a wake up call. His play his nice to see. I don't want to see anymore soft, perimeter play from Raymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostdivision Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 To be fair can we expect raymond to cut to the net, hes proabably 175 and when he did it, he got tossed like nothing. Would be scary if someone really wanted to drill him. I dont want to see perimeter play, but cutting to the net like booth or kesler might be asking a bit much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Higgins would have been a good fit on the first line with Daniel and Henrik when they were struggling, but I don't agree that it makes sense now. It's nice to see Raymond doing so well - even if it means patronizing commentary from fans - he is the same player he was - he just has a little more confidence and is in a situation where the team needs him to step into a greater role in Daniel's absence, as opposed to hearing everyone calling for him to be shipped out for a bag of pucks or buried in the press box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanKnucklehead89 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 To be fair can we expect raymond to cut to the net, hes proabably 175 and when he did it, he got tossed like nothing. Would be scary if someone really wanted to drill him. I dont want to see perimeter play, but cutting to the net like booth or kesler might be asking a bit much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetofgreed Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The reason Higgins isn't on the first line is because of his defensive play. He will probably play on the 3rd line through the playoffs in a shut down role. (Hansen-Pahlsson-Higgins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanKnucklehead89 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Higgins would have been a good fit on the first line with Daniel and Henrik when they were struggling, but I don't agree that it makes sense now. It's nice to see Raymond doing so well - even if it means patronizing commentary from fans - he is the same player he was - he just has a little more confidence and is in a situation where the team needs him to step into a greater role in Daniel's absence, as opposed to hearing everyone calling for him to be shipped out for a bag of pucks or buried in the press box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Higgins would have been a good fit on the first line with Daniel and Henrik when they were struggling, but I don't agree that it makes sense now. It's nice to see Raymond doing so well - even if it means patronizing commentary from fans - he is the same player he was - he just has a little more confidence and is in a situation where the team needs him to step into a greater role in Daniel's absence, as opposed to hearing everyone calling for him to be shipped out for a bag of pucks or buried in the press box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Finally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js604 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Not "everyone" was saying that. A few of us knew he could regain his form. This is why all those naysayers are armchair coaches instead of real coaches.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacekadet Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Mayray has been on fire and i think it has to do with his guts. I think he now has the balls to get in those deep dirty areas where he shines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 It is definitely great to see him playing with confidence and going to the net. Part of it might be playing with a center who can pass and involves him in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kassassin Train Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 He still sucks wait 5 games later he is almost a bipolar as these boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBossy Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I have been very hard on Mason Raymond over the past few months and been questioning why he was put on the first line and hell even why he was a top 6 forward on the Canucks. I also pushed for him to be benched. I will say this - he has really responded since being benched and is definitely playing like a top 6 forward. No more falling down or fear of going to the net etc. So I will tip my hat to the kid and give him his due - my only concern is he played like this before this year for several games then lost that confidence or touch or whatever you want to call it. My hope is he is hitting his stride when we need him the most - heading into the playoffs. Like I said I have torched him on this board so its only fair to give the kid the recognition he deserves for his play since being a healthy scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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