Socrates Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 It is no secret that the Canucks and the Hawks hate eachother. But it is also obvious that a lot of very good things have come out of this rivalry - they took us out a couple of times en route to advancing far or winning the cup. We did the same last year and made it to game 7 of SCF. This is a time when we need some true leadership to emerge. Not sure if anyone paid any attention to Toews when the score was 3-0 Nucks last year: "A beatable team (i.e. the Canucks) ... We haven't been able to prove that we can be a better team than them on one single night," Toews said. "We've got one more chance to do that. This is our last string of life here." He continued: "Everyone has to do it. No one is an exception now. Everyone has to bring something out now. If you're a goal scorer, you have to score goals and hit and do everything. If you're a role player, you've got to hit and maybe find a way to score a goal or two as well. Everyone has to bring their best game and be a complete player, not leave anything out there. There's nothing to hold back now." And boy did they deliver - they destroyed us 7-2 in game 4, then tied the series 3-3 before losing in game 7 in OT - as we all vividly remember. The similarities continue: Torres' big hit on Seabrook sparked Chicago. Maybe Brown's hit on Henrik will do the same. Bolland returned from a concussion in game 4, maybe Daniel will too. To those who are tempted to call me for jinxing it, would you grow up please. What we need is true leadership, a warrior attitude and self-belief. I say we have plenty to learn from the Blackhawks in this respect - they have quite a few of leaders on that team. This team has been there and done it. Watching them this year against the Coyotes - it is the only team in the NHL that gives me a confident feeling when they pull the goalie in the last minute ... they scored twice in a row, they know they can do it and they deliver. Go Canucks! We can come back in this series. We just need someone to come out and say what Toews said (publicly or in the locker room). But we need this to come from within, so we know it's for real - not the usual "we like our chances if we stick to the game plan" garbage. This is how a hero could be made. God help us ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirteen Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 It's Henriks chance to prove once and for all he is worth being captain. That he can lead a team and shake that Sister name. Who is going to be that guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sedin's 6th Sense Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Beautifully said OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Spades Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 If it's said inside the locker room how are we going to know it was said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueberries Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Arent there like 1000 threads about BlackHawks inspiring us?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Hot Dog Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 If it's said inside the locker room how are we going to know it was said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank's Secret Sauce Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Arent there like 1000 threads about BlackHawks inspiring us?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DhillonCanuck Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Blackhawks are also a reqson we might lose this series..........Keith Go Canucks Go we can comeback!!!!!!!!!!!! PS: Henrik is a great captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 the Canucks don't need someone like Toews to come out and talk sh!t publicly... he went further than those quotes..."expose the Canucks" blah, blah - he didn't do a hell of a lot himself in that comeback bid.... did you watch the last game? Henrik walked the walk and now it is up to his team-mates to follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real deal - Stan Smyl Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 the Canucks don't need someone like Toews to come out and talk sh!t publicly... he went further than those quotes..."expose the Canucks" blah, blah - he didn't do a hell of a lot himself in that comeback bid.... did you watch the last game? Henrik walked the walk and now it is up to his team-mates to follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luongotv Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I agree sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 remember they lost game 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5minutesinthebox Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 the Canucks don't need someone like Toews to come out and talk sh!t publicly... he went further than those quotes..."expose the Canucks" blah, blah - he didn't do a hell of a lot himself in that comeback bid.... did you watch the last game? Henrik walked the walk and now it is up to his team-mates to follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StutterStep Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 remember they lost game 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magikal Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 And that is why I would give my first born to have Toews on this team. The kid is the total package player. He's pure character, skill and passion rolled into one. On another note, the Canucks aren't out of it yet, although anyone who says it's anything but bleak is crazy. I will say this, if the Canucks come back to defeat the Kings I truly believe nothing else will be able to stop them from another SCF run and likely a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWhom Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I will say this, if the Canucks come back to defeat the Kings I truly believe nothing else will be able to stop them from another SCF run and likely a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Henrik isn't the type to grandstand in the media. If he says something it will stay in the locker room, that's all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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