khay Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Tim Thomas was the biggest factor. We outshot them but he was absolutely incredible. Even with hammer in the lineup I still don't think we score on Tim. But with Hamhuis and Rome in the lineup, maybe we don't give up that first goal in game 7. Perhaps, it could've been 0-0 going into the third period or into the OT and we might have been able to squeak one in and win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nave Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ehrhoff was great that year, but he F'ed up in game 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHatnDart Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I like my women like my coffee....tied up in a sack and thrown on the back of a donkey by Juan Valdez. This is the third time you've made me spit my sacred beer, Amish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Haha, I really don't think you are referring to Shawn Thornton, because he was pretty much a non-factor in that series and not remotely a tone changer. Yes, sure we could be a tougher team. But the use of Ferland as counterpoint to our team toughness is just ludicrious. This guy is a fringe NHLer. The Canucks have much bigger problems than team toughness. Anyway didn't Benning bring in those two short enforcers (Dorsett and Prust) to add team toughness? I'm sure that will end up being a great decision... Yes, that's the guy! When he came into the line up, the whole tone of the series changed in favour of Boston. It became a lot tougher to play. Every in of ice became a battle. It became a stiffer test. Our guys lost every battle in front of the Nets. We got pushed away from the front of their net, and the scrims ended up in the corners. Whereas, the scrum sin our end were in the crease. We had no answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumerman77 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yes, that's the guy! When he came into the line up, the whole tone of the series changed in favour of Boston. It became a lot tougher to play. Every in of ice became a battle. It became a stiffer test. Our guys lost every battle in front of the Nets. We got pushed away from the front of their net, and the scrims ended up in the corners. Whereas, the scrum sin our end were in the crease. We had no answer. Interesting take. I certainly did not see it that way. I thought Boston was more physical from the start of the series. I certainly didn't notice Thorton making a huge impact with his roughly 8 minutes a game in ice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Interesting take. I certainly did not see it that way. I thought Boston was more physical from the start of the series. I certainly didn't notice Thorton making a huge impact with his roughly 8 minutes a game in ice time. That's okay. Your opinion is of equal value to any of us. I just disagree, that's all. I see us needing a guy like Lucic to help the Twins, especially as the age. If Milan can only play 10 minutes of five on five with them, that's all we need. This is only my opinion, of course, but I think Marcus was really close with Bert. And I think, again my opinion, Paval was really close to Gino. Don't you think those two big bodied tougher guys made the way easier for the two goal scorers? Don't you think the Twins would welcome Lucic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMJB Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) I know last season a lot of people were concerned with Virtanen's offensive numbers but this upcoming season between him being healthier with not coming off shoulder surgery and some of Calgary's better players like Adam Tambellini and Connor Rankin leaving the team due to age he will get more ice time and his offensive numbers will improve somewhat because of those 2 things. Edited August 23, 2015 by GMJB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I know last season a lot of people were concerned with Virtanen's offensive numbers but this upcoming season between him being healthier with not coming off shoulder surgery and some of Calgary's better players like Adam Tambellini and Connor Rankin leaving the team due to age he will get more ice time and his offensive numbers will improve somewhat because of those 2 things. Virtanen will be on the Canucks, and he's going to win the Calder. His going back to Calgary will only be to put out the Flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Virtanen will be on the Canucks, and he's going to win the Calder. His going back to Calgary will only be to put out the Flames. Ok that is where I draw the line Edited August 24, 2015 by Gstank29 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Ok that is where I draw the line I don't know to which line you are referring. Virtanen could come in and score 30+ goals, and be a super pest, who scores hits and fights. MacDavid, who many have already engraved his name on the trophy, might have trouble ( with his slight build) finding his game, or he might get hurt. Why could not Virtanen win the Calder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I don't know if this comment is directed at me, but I expect it is. Your opinion is yours, and you are entitled to it. I am a Canuck's fan, posting on a Canuck's sponsored forum. IMO Virtanen could certainly win the Calder.I wish I could properly express my opinion of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I don't know to which line you are referring. Virtanen could come in and score 30+ goals, and be a super pest, who scores hits and fights. MacDavid, who many have already engraved his name on the trophy, might have trouble ( with his slight build) finding his game, or he might get hurt. Why could not Virtanen win the Calder? Mcdavid is 6'1 roughly 190... thats not a slight frame by an means.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Mcdavid is 6'1 roughly 190... thats not a slight frame by an means.. To be fair, the last time I saw him on tv wearing street clothes he was looking like the skinniest 190 pounds around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderTwinPowers Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 To be fair, the last time I saw him on tv wearing street clothes he was looking like the skinniest 190 pounds around. Probably because his legs are tree trunks, lots of skilled hockey plauers are all lower body and core strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I wish I could properly express my opinion of you. I believe you just did. That does not change my opinion though. I like Virtanen, and all our top prospects. I think we are building a real winning team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Probably because his legs are tree trunks, lots of skilled hockey plauers are all lower body and core strength Yeah of course but his upper body was exceptionally skinny. Like Zhukenov small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yupp I don't expect McDavid to last 82 games. Should be around 60-70 games. Might be his frame or the special attention he'll receive from the his opponents. Not to mention the tough conf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumerman77 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) That's okay. Your opinion is of equal value to any of us. I just disagree, that's all. I see us needing a guy like Lucic to help the Twins, especially as the age. If Milan can only play 10 minutes of five on five with them, that's all we need. This is only my opinion, of course, but I think Marcus was really close with Bert. And I think, again my opinion, Paval was really close to Gino. Don't you think those two big bodied tougher guys made the way easier for the two goal scorers? Don't you think the Twins would welcome Lucic? I wouldn't mind Lucic, but I would be vary wary of the price it might cost. I'm happy we didn't trade for him this offseason. He's had an odd last two years and it is difficult to tell if it is just a minor slump or if he is actually declining. Seeing him with LA this year should help clarify his status. Regarding Virtanen winning the Calder, I think that is rather far-fetched. I could be wrong about this but I don't think any forward in the CHL has ever went from a 1 PPG in his CHL +1 season to winning the NHL Calder trophy in his +2 season. Not to mention the Calder has a documented non-west coast bias. Edited August 24, 2015 by baumerman77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckleHorse Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) It's funny how dedicated those oil fans are to their hate they make multiple accounts here on Canucks.com and pick on fans who express their love for our Canuck players those poor tormented/pathetic souls Edited August 24, 2015 by CanuckleHorse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) I'm starting to think that Benning already has Virtanen penciled-in for the team. I think they'll let him play until December and then send him to WJC and then back to junior before the important 40 game mark. Which may be the best course of action. I am still strongly in the camp that another year of junior would be better for his development. Wow you're really going out on a limb there. Are you basing that on the fact that we only have 21 waiver eligible contracts as of right now. Or is it the fact that this is Benning's team and he pushed to have Horvat on the team last year? It's the same contingent of "fans" that are saying the same things about Virtanen that they did about Horvat last year. Personally I think NHL caliber coaching and training will be much better for his development, but he is going to need to outplay Grenier and possibly a 4th line center prospect. At this point there is really no question that JV is going to be a Canuck. So why wouldn't you want that to happen as soon as possible. Maybe if you're a Hitmen fan, you'd like him to go back to Calgary for another season. Most of the "experts" have JV at the top of our prospect pool, and since he can only go back to junior or stay up with the big club, it makes more sense to keep him. Also those that are saying we should send JV back to junior seem to be the same people that are saying we're going to suck next year and finish in the bottom 1/3 of the league. So if that were the case, why wouldn't you want him on the team learning from the Sedins and the rest of our well rounded veterans? If we're going to suck anyways what's the difference? Edited August 24, 2015 by canuckledraggin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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