ptoca Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Totaly Need Daniel back. But we should beat LA without him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc44 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 After seeing last nights game, I realized how much of an impact Daniel has on this team. Sure, the team is 8-2 (including Game 1) with Daniel out of the lineup, and Henrik has shown flashes of magic I feel that the 30 goals we are missing with Daniel are only a minor thing that Daniel brings to this team. The first thing is that with Daniel, we actually have a legitimate top line that is a threat to score every time they are on the ice. I thought Raymond played decent last night, but he impressed me much more with his back checking rather than being a scoring threat. Daniel makes the lineup much more balanced, as we have two scoring lines, one checking line that can score and a crash and bang line. Secondly, the powerplay. I know, it hasnt been working for 3 months, even when Daniel was healthy; however, without Daniel the powerplay just seems lost. Henrik can't play his cycle game properly, and Kesler is forced to try and create offense rather than park in front of the net and create havoc for the goalie. Puck posession is the next thing. The Canucks thrive off of this, and when Daniel is on the ice with Henrik they own the game. Last night, we spent way too much time in our own zone. We gave the Kings WAY too many chances just because we were stuck in our zone and couldn't clear the puck. With Daniel in the lineup, it is the Canucks keeping the puck in the oppositions end, creating scoring chances for us, causing the other team to play excessive defence. Also, after the penalty kill we do not have the luxury of throwing whoever out there with the Sedins to spend time in the other teams zone, and get our momentum back. All these little things can make a big difference in a 7 game series. Hopefully Danny is good to go soon, but if not Im still confident this team has what it takes to go far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckCup1316 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 If what they say is true about Danny having a headache after the last practice, then he's at least a month away. I know that the organization wants to keep everyone out of the loop. But Im guessing all the players know that they will have to at least get by the Kings without Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 hawks are happy now...keith has cost us big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Just hope they don't rush him back and permanently risk his health. Optimistically, the lift he'll give the boys once he steps out there will be huge, both with his play and the emotional boost it should give them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc44 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Just hope they don't rush him back and permanently risk his health. Optimistically, the lift he'll give the boys once he steps out there will be huge, both with his play and the emotional boost it should give them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradinToSmyl Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Who would have thought we'd miss our #1 goal scorer and Art Ross winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 After seeing last nights game, I realized how much of an impact Daniel has on this team. Sure, the team is 8-2 (including Game 1) with Daniel out of the lineup, and Henrik has shown flashes of magic I feel that the 30 goals we are missing with Daniel are only a minor thing that Daniel brings to this team. The first thing is that with Daniel, we actually have a legitimate top line that is a threat to score every time they are on the ice. I thought Raymond played decent last night, but he impressed me much more with his back checking rather than being a scoring threat. Daniel makes the lineup much more balanced, as we have two scoring lines, one checking line that can score and a crash and bang line. Secondly, the powerplay. I know, it hasnt been working for 3 months, even when Daniel was healthy; however, without Daniel the powerplay just seems lost. Henrik can't play his cycle game properly, and Kesler is forced to try and create offense rather than park in front of the net and create havoc for the goalie. Puck posession is the next thing. The Canucks thrive off of this, and when Daniel is on the ice with Henrik they own the game. Last night, we spent way too much time in our own zone. We gave the Kings WAY too many chances just because we were stuck in our zone and couldn't clear the puck. With Daniel in the lineup, it is the Canucks keeping the puck in the oppositions end, creating scoring chances for us, causing the other team to play excessive defence. Also, after the penalty kill we do not have the luxury of throwing whoever out there with the Sedins to spend time in the other teams zone, and get our momentum back. All these little things can make a big difference in a 7 game series. Hopefully Danny is good to go soon, but if not Im still confident this team has what it takes to go far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifelong Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sure....that's the reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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