menace Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Hello CDC This year clearly so far has Canuck nation stirring again at the possibilities. I want to start this thread and hope that posts continue to bolster the teams efforts when 2 points does not get entered into the W column. Examples would be Tanev's goal in TO or holding MTL to 0-5 on the power play. Clearly we have so many players coming back online this year after being derailed last year. All the moral victories eventually play out and accumulate to full time application. This group deserves credit even in defeat so lets post the magic when it happens. Case in point the 3rd and 4th line on this team are feeling it so give props to the special moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Hello Menace, Moral victories are loser victories. I'd prefer the victories that add two points to the Canucks' place in the standings. What ever became of the moral victory that we had last January in LA? You know, the game we lost 1-0...not much good that game did for the Canucks. There's always something good to take away from some losses, but moral victories? No thanks. Give me the two points instead. You can keep your moral victories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 This thread is about what again??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 This thread is about what again??? props to the special moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Here we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck2xtreme Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Those aren't 'moral victories'. They're aspects of the game that went well in a game we lost. Something to build on for next game. But in no way a victory. A step in the right direction for the PK is just that, a step in the right direction. But it's not a moral victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The Canucks played well in Toronto but couldn't solve a good goalie, then started Ottawa strong and blew it, then just played horrible all Montreal game long. Their play slipped over those last 3 games noticeably, from solid passing and consistent offensive chances to no passes clicking, overskating the puck, giveaways and zero sustained offensive pressure. I'm just hoping it was due to fatigue and not the start of developing bad habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Firing Tortorella was the coup de grace.Hiring Linden was the fan's moral victory.Hiring Benning was the coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 This is not a thread to promote failure its an opportunity to point out great plays. I think this team is above the "We lost but did this right" comment on a result. We are above the lose and lose again but we did this right thread. This is a props to all even in loss that gets the team motivated thread. Find the bright side and add to the winning equation is my motivation behind this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Pick a great moment even in loss that gets Canuck nation proud in simple terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltt Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Hello Menace, Moral victories are loser victories. I'd prefer the victories that add two points to the Canucks' place in the standings. What ever became of the moral victory that we had last January in LA? You know, the game we lost 1-0...not much good that game did for the Canucks. There's always something good to take away from some losses, but moral victories? No thanks. Give me the two points instead. You can keep your moral victories. Label me as one of those suckers that bought into that 'moral victory' 1-0 loss to the Kings last year. What a disaster the season was after that moral victory haha. Well I guess it did land us TL, JB and Willie so maybe it was not all bad. As has been mentioned I'll stick to the two point victories or playoff series victories from now on. We can leave the moral victory to the Oilers when they finally beat us in the final matchup this season to push them to 29th place while our stars are resting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Label me as one of those suckers that bought into that 'moral victory' 1-0 loss to the Kings last year. What a disaster the season was after that moral victory haha. Well I guess it did land us TL, JB and Willie so maybe it was not all bad. As has been mentioned I'll stick to the two point victories or playoff series victories from now on. We can leave the moral victory to the Oilers when they finally beat us in the final matchup this season to push them to 29th place while our stars are resting. The plays or face off wins in a loss transfer in an athletes muscle memory it all can't be rainbows and blow outs to the Stanley Cup. This thread is to document how well individuals found their game within loss and can recall later when it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 A lot more is learned in a loss than a victory. Maybe I titled this thread incorrectly a lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The plays or face off wins in a loss transfer in an athletes muscle memory it all can't be rainbows and blow outs to the Stanley Cup. This thread is to document how well individuals found their game within loss and can recall later when it matters. I'll play along...we've had devastating losses in the spring of 1994 and 2011. If these turned out to be watershed moments that resulted in the team winning the cup the subsequent seasons then these losses would qualify as moral victories. Seeing how both resulted in subsequent play off failures, there was nothing gained by these losses. So, no there's no such thing as moral victories that come out of losing. The closest thing we got going is the Canucks ousting the 'hawks in the spring of 2011 after getting our a$$e$ handed to us by the 'hawks the spring of 2010. But we almost blew that one too. But I do appreciate your positivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staal2Staal Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 What I've learned here so far is that if you don't diss the Canucks when they lose, you will be run off these forums. So much hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltt Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The plays or face off wins in a loss transfer in an athletes muscle memory it all can't be rainbows and blow outs to the Stanley Cup. This thread is to document how well individuals found their game within loss and can recall later when it matters. Touche my friend. A good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Vancouver fighting off an NHL team and referee crew most of the games they play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 I'll play along...we've had devastating losses in the spring of 1994 and 2011. If these turned out to be watershed moments that resulted in the team winning the cup the subsequent seasons then these losses would qualify as moral victories. Seeing how both resulted in subsequent play off failures, there was nothing gained by these losses. So, no there's no such thing as moral victories that come out of losing. The closest thing we got going is the Canucks ousting the 'hawks in the spring of 2011 after getting our a$$e$ handed to us by the 'hawks the spring of 2010. But we almost blew that one too. But I do appreciate your positivity. I think the difference is how the shot callers being JB and WD reinforce the little things vs Management in the past continue to highlight the right moves. I think details with MG and AV slipped through the cracks. Our brain trust today is all over it. Loved that Hawks win and think this group could out chess moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 What I've learned here so far is that if you don't diss the Canucks when they lose, you will be run off these forums. So much hate. Really? I feel the exact opposite lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Really? I feel the exact opposite lol. gotta give more props to the special moments, bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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