prana16 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 New team, new season. We could go back 10 seasons to see how we did against those teams, but it has no basis of what we do this season. In the past, the ice has been quite slanted in California though. However this was not a reflection of how this team can play against either of these teams. Even last season we at least competed hard against these teams, we were just edged out almost every time. Tonight they didn't even give themselves a chance to win, so unfortunately we didn't even get a chance to see what we're capable of, which is a shame. I won;t judge this team based on one game. The real judgement for me is how they respond to a game like this.This game was going to be tough in the best of circumstances. Add in a night off shot blocking and getting pinned in their zone by San Jose, and it made it that much tougher. man its not just one game its 3 seaons of Edler, hamuis, bieksa, burrows, higgins, hansen, tanev, and the twins being BADLY outplayed by these teams Bigger players like Kassian, Mattias, Horvat, Jensen and a sniper like Vrb might help but this isn't a new team by any stretch.. its the same team that has made some nice additions. Yet had the same outcome as the last 3 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 New team, new season. We could go back 10 seasons to see how we did against those teams, but it has no basis of what we do this season. In the past, the ice has been quite slanted in California though. However this was not a reflection of how this team can play against either of these teams. Even last season we at least competed hard against these teams, we were just edged out almost every time. Tonight they didn't even give themselves a chance to win, so unfortunately we didn't even get a chance to see what we're capable of, which is a shame. I won;t judge this team based on one game. The real judgement for me is how they respond to a game like this.This game was going to be tough in the best of circumstances. Add in a night off shot blocking and getting pinned in their zone by San Jose, and it made it that much tougher. Well I hope you won't use the Anaheim game to judge this team either as I predict more of the same. Outshot 2 to 1. Pinned on our own end. Out Corsi'ed. Out hit. Out Face-off'ed. Then you'll have 3 games like this. Enough for you to judge how this team plays in SoCal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 POST-GAME | Miller vs Kings 11.08.14 Ryan Miller speaks with reporters after Vancouver falls 5-1 to the Los Angeles Kings. http://video.canucks.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=666763&catid=6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 But a few months ago, this was the 6th-worst team in the league playing the Stanley Cup champs, in their rink. The team has already made significant strides, and we're only 14 games in. The changes have only just started, the upcoming youth are looking promising, the season and the team's turnaround has just begun. The whining and complaining and handwringing really is nonsensical at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Boston's got nothing on LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 man its not just one game its 3 seaons of Edler, hamuis, bieksa, burrows, higgins, hansen, tanev, and the twins being BADLY outplayed by these teams Bigger players like Kassian, Mattias, Horvat, Jensen and a sniper like Vrb might help but this isn't a new team by any stretch.. its the same team that has made some nice additions. Yet had the same outcome as the last 3 seasons. That's almost half the forward group that has changed. And all of them bring size which is exactly what we needed to compete against these teams. Unfortunately with Kassian and Jensen out, Horvat still getting his feet wet, and Vrbata still battling injury, we didn't get to see a true test tonight, even with their poor play aside. The D can play better, and has. Tonight was lack of practice coming to the forefront. The morning skate just isn't enough to keep these guys sharp. Especially with the new D pairings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 But a few months ago, this was the 6th-worst team in the league playing the Stanley Cup champs, in their rink. The team has already made significant strides, and we're only 14 games in. The changes have only just started, the upcoming youth are looking promising, the season and the team's turnaround has just begun. The whining and complaining and handwringing really is nonsensical at this point. We made great strides against other teams, personnel and styles of play. Just not against SoCal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I don't understand how anyone can like hughson... He's been Torontoized, we must rescue him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Well I hope you won't use the Anaheim game to judge this team either as I predict more of the same. Outshot 2 to 1. Pinned on our own end. Out Corsi'ed. Out hit. Out Face-off'ed. Then you'll have 3 games like this. Enough for you to judge how this team plays in SoCal? No, all things have to be equal. Meaning they have to come to our house when we're nice and rested. Until then I don't see how one road trip can determine too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 man its not just one game its 3 seaons of Edler, hamuis, bieksa, burrows, higgins, hansen, tanev, and the twins being BADLY outplayed by these teams Bigger players like Kassian, Mattias, Horvat, Jensen and a sniper like Vrb might help but this isn't a new team by any stretch.. its the same team that has made some nice additions. Yet had the same outcome as the last 3 seasons. if only they'd kept Hodgson, right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Better to get whipped in early Nov than in April. At least the staff knows what the measuring stick is. Stilt lots of time to improve, and get new players at the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 No, all things have to be equal. Meaning they have to come to our house when we're nice and rested. Until then I don't see how one road trip can determine too much. Alright alright I agree at least to this. Speaking of which, our next game against ANA will be another 2nd of a back to back... the only consolation is the 1st game will be Edmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 "Our goaltending was fine, we didn't show up. We are not good enough right now, that's it" - Willie Desjardins "We won't accept playing poorly, we always have to find a way. We have to get better" - Desjardins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Better to get whipped in early Nov than in April. At least the staff knows what the measuring stick is. Stilt lots of time to improve, and get new players at the deadline. No thanks. We are not buying at the TDL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 We made great strides against other teams, personnel and styles of play. Just not against SoCal. So 10 and 5 is not progress? Expecting to win the cup this year, too? The remake has only just started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Johnny Boychuk will be UFA next summer. Sorry MayRay but we want him. He would help us against SoCal teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I guess it's a matter of being cup half full or empty people. Some have the attitude that it's got to be perfect...you have to win convincingly and if you grind out wins, they somehow don't count. They do. I get it - it was awful. But my half full cup says we've won 6 of our last 8 games. That we weren't supposed to compete much at all and were washed up...that we would tank for picks, etc. Never bought it and still don't. The rest is just details. The ONLY thing that matters at the end of the season is who has the most points....not who has the most shots. Who won the most face offs. Who is the biggest, baddest. Just who has the most points. Then, come playoffs, a lot factors in. Some of it's luck, some is timing of injuries and, yes, some teams are favoured as they are strong teams. But it doesn't play out on paper. I've watched hockey for a long time...learn to roll with the punches, folks, or you suck all the enjoyment out of it. GO CANUCKS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prana16 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 if only they'd kept Hodgson, right. Are you 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 So 10 and 5 is not progress? Expecting to win the cup this year, too? The remake has only just started. I said it is progress.... just not against SoCal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanbata5 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I was at the game today and it was pretty depressing on how we played.. but I still went ahead and bought tickets for tomorrow's Duck game hoping we will crush them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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