D-Money Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Is getting Gragnani the games really that important? It's not like he is going to generate offer sheets or anything if they are able to maintain his RFA status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 No its not to get get Gragnai enough games. It's been addressed where someone's contract doesnt effect who is playing or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 If it gives KB3 more rest, I'm all for it. It's not as if Gragnani is not a good player. I like him. He seems to be a very accomplished skater and a decent passer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Last night proved we will not suffer defensively if Bieksa is out .. we would miss his offensive forays though, for better or worse .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiun Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 When Bieksa took that high stick I was worried he was gonna have an injury like Malhotra did, it looked like it caught him directly in the eye at first. Sounds like they're just resting him a bit and maybe experimenting with the defensive pairings some more. I don't think AV has our playoff pairings nailed down just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 It's a good time to get Alberts some ice time - he has been the odd guy out as Gragnani gets his games in and gets accustomed to his role here. It is very promising to see the Canucks play so well defensively with two rookies and Alberts in the lineup - Grags is improving, Tanev is a bluechip, and I'v heard complaints about Alberts, but I love the way he has progressed this year - he has become a very solid, reliable guy who just happens to be on a club with a whole lot of depth - otherwise he is a legitimate third pairing defenseman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Last night proved we will not suffer defensively if Bieksa is out .. we would miss his offensive forays though, for better or worse .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I don't think KB3's problem came from the recent LA game. He has been taking maintenance days here and there for a while. Hope he will take some rest and get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hope he gets back real soon, I can't stand seeing Alberts play :S makes me wanna scream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Ya, last night was a defensive tour d'force. Like Lou the previous game if not for Schneider that game would not have been close. Tanev and Alberts had their moments but MAG was a turnover machine. How they do the game stats is a mystery to me as they charged him with 1 turnover. I counted 3 in one shift! The positive IMHO was that the forwards are coming back into the d-zone for puck support much better than during the losing streak. AV is spreading the ice time which gives the 3rd & 4th line a real opportunity to pick up their games going into the playoffs. Higgins has really impacted the 3rd. The 4th line is really catching my attention. Most shifts are in the opposing zone and they are banging. Quite happy with how Kassian is adjusting. Would like a little more hitting from him but I am sure that coaching has told him to ease off and focus on their systems before increasing his physical play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 No its not to get get Gragnai enough games. It's been addressed where someone's contract doesnt effect who is playing or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasetheCanuck Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 wasn't it a maintenance day? on the other hand, the twisted ankle on Henrik scared the crap out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaT Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thought Alberts was straight garbage last night - can't stand his play and you know someone's bad when Rome is a clear choice over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPRYP Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Juice is a best. Don't worry pals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 You're right. 45 shots against is not indicative of a great defensive game. Schneider was great, as was Luongo against the Kings. I think your second paragraph is correct as well. The forwards coming back are really helping out with clearing the zone. (albeit after a couple of shots against) Last night when the Avs were pressing for the equalizer, I saw Burrows, Kesler, Higgins, Pahlsson and Booth all collapse to the slot at one time or another and clear the puck from the danger area. Plus, there were two plays in the offensive zone, which were huge contributions defensively. First, it was Burrows holding off 4 members of the Avs while on the PK, then it was Higgins out-racing the Avs' defender to negate an icing call and seasling the deal for the Canucks. Those are the kind of efforts that translate into wins. It also doesn't hurt having two goaltenders pitching shutouts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I think the shots are a bit misleading. I did not see many real solid scoring chances and thought the Canucks controlled the game and kept all the shots to the outside, cleared the rebounds, and did not give up many odd man rushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK17Forever Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 How many more games does MAG need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Ya, last night was a defensive tour d'force. Like Lou the previous game if not for Schneider that game would not have been close. Tanev and Alberts had their moments but MAG was a turnover machine. How they do the game stats is a mystery to me as they charged him with 1 turnover. I counted 3 in one shift! The positive IMHO was that the forwards are coming back into the d-zone for puck support much better than during the losing streak. AV is spreading the ice time which gives the 3rd & 4th line a real opportunity to pick up their games going into the playoffs. Higgins has really impacted the 3rd. The 4th line is really catching my attention. Most shifts are in the opposing zone and they are banging. Quite happy with how Kassian is adjusting. Would like a little more hitting from him but I am sure that coaching has told him to ease off and focus on their systems before increasing his physical play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I think the shots are a bit misleading. I did not see many real solid scoring chances and thought the Canucks controlled the game and kept all the shots to the outside, cleared the rebounds, and did not give up many odd man rushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCKLELION Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Yea, just came home and started watching the game....checked box scores, and never saw Bieksa. Thought it might've been a mistake that they forgot to add him, but guess not. Any specific news on his injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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