TOMapleLaughs Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Lineups: Canucks - You know. Minnesota - Jordan Schroeder and a bunch of bums. Minnesota, with their puff february schedule, has become the hottest team in the NHL. 8-0-2 in their last 10gp. 2pts out of wildcard spot. Canucks, reeling from the loss of Alex Edler, their mvp this season, need to start collecting wins against those like the Wild, who are fighting for playoff spots of their own. There isn't a cushion. Edler update: @News1130Sports Alexandre Edler's agent Mark Stowe says he has been told by the team not to talk about his client's injury. Hmmm. Mystery and Intrigue. No. Also no. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 That last part about elder means its probably long term and Benning is looking for a replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 That last part about elder means its probably long term and Benning is looking for a replacementYeah. Hopefully through the draft. As if we're going to be able to find a replacement for him at the trade deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 900-0 Minnesota. Schroeder with 450 goals and 450 assists. The world comes to an end as CDC creates a black hole by crushing Jim Benning into the size of a neutron for not qualifying him in the offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I wish the Canucks had a guy like Schroeder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyg43 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I am a little concerned Miller is 0-3 last three starts and the team needs to step up an play D an support him some more in this game .This is one of the most important games again this season, as it begs the question! can this team beat Minny or we just watching them fly by us on the way to the top? Team needs to man up tonight an play some D for Miller an the whole team not just our battered D but to a man show up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I am a little concerned Miller is 0-3 last three starts and the team needs to step up an play D an support him some more in this game .This is one of the most important games again this season, as it begs the question! can this team beat Minny or we just watching them fly by us on the way to the top? Team needs to man up tonight an play some D for Miller an the whole team not just our battered D but to a man show up tonight. Actually Miller is 1-2 in his last 3 starts. But I agree, this is a must win game for the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I am a little concerned Miller is 0-3 last three starts Only problem with that statement is two of Miller's last three starts included Pittsburgh and Boston, which he won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksterh8 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 This is the worst GDT I've ever seen on here! Please DELETE this garbage quick!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zverta Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 So we're pretty much ***ed right. So much for the playoff push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zverta Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just out of curiosity, what are the chances that we are able to pick 10th in the upcoming draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanGnome Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Bieksa out long term past the deadline, Edler out seemingly long term. It's going to be a long and rocky road. Benning will not, and cannot give up the pieces needed to acquire a defenceman of Edler's calibre prior to, or at the deadline. Hamhuis (60% effectiveness) and Tanev being our only true T4 defencemen is going to equate to a lot of teams bringing the pressure. I think that this might be the start of our swan song this season. If Miller is shaky, might as well keep playing him; seriously doubt any team is going to take him on at his salary for two seasons beyond this one. Looking at the current T4 in the west, I don't see how there's anyway we can match up against Nashville, Anaheim, Chicago or St Louis in a 7 game series. If we don't have a hope then I don't see what the point of squeaking into the playoffs is. Making the playoffs, and deserving to be in the playoffs are two very different things. The Canucks since the end of December have done nothing but regress, and are still clinging to a playoff spot because of their good start.They have not played nearly well enough to instill confidence in their ability to raise their intensity, compete level or defensive stability come playoff time. Make no mistake, this team right now is nothing more than veterans trying to keep their jobs, and young guys trying to take those jobs away from them. There's just as much internal conflict and turmoil with this team as there has been the last two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 This is the worst GDT I've ever seen on here! Please DELETE this garbage quick!!! "Mad you, bruh?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 As stated G-S The only way benning is trading for another D man instead of utilizing our depth is if it's a Gudbranson Kulikov, Bouwey Larsson or someone young enough to grow with this team. I find it highly doubtful he will go against everything he's ever done and everything he's said as a GM or AGM and acquire yet another tweener to fill a void when we're fighting for the bubble and not contention in the conference. It doesn't make sense. But (and bare with me as i am not trying to be a slippy Richard here) at the same token his agent being told to be silent could mean Edler is moving and is perfectly healthy. See what I did there? Best to not jump the gun burn bridges and jump to conclusions based off of a single sentence. This fan base is crazy enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Biega called up Utica Comets @UticaComets Defenseman Alex Biega has been recalled by the @VanCanucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 As stated G-S The only way benning is trading for another D man instead of utilizing our depth is if it's a Gudbranson Kulikov, Bouwey Larsson or someone young enough to grow with this team. I find it highly doubtful he will go against everything he's ever done and everything he's said as a GM or AGM and acquire yet another tweener to fill a void when we're fighting for the bubble and not contention in the conference. It doesn't make sense. But (and bare with me as i am not trying to be a slippy Richard here) at the same token his agent being told to be silent could mean Edler is moving and is perfectly healthy. See what I did there? Best to not jump the gun burn bridges and jump to conclusions based off of a single sentence. This fan base is crazy enough BUT BUT Thats not the CDC way BURN ALL THE BRIDGES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ben Kuzma @benkuzma 2m 2 minutes ago #Canucks have recalled Alex Biega from Utica with Edler injured and Tanev questionable for tonight against #Wild. Hamhuis-Clendening Sbisa-Weber Stanton-Biega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Bieksa out long term past the deadline, Edler out seemingly long term. It's going to be a long and rocky road. Benning will not, and cannot give up the pieces needed to acquire a defenceman of Edler's calibre prior to, or at the deadline. Hamhuis (60% effectiveness) and Tanev being our only true T4 defencemen is going to equate to a lot of teams bringing the pressure. I think that this might be the start of our swan song this season. If Miller is shaky, might as well keep playing him; seriously doubt any team is going to take him on at his salary for two seasons beyond this one. Looking at the current T4 in the west, I don't see how there's anyway we can match up against Nashville, Anaheim, Chicago or St Louis in a 7 game series. If we don't have a hope then I don't see what the point of squeaking into the playoffs is. Making the playoffs, and deserving to be in the playoffs are two very different things. The Canucks since the end of December have done nothing but regress, and are still clinging to a playoff spot because of their good start.They have not played nearly well enough to instill confidence in their ability to raise their intensity, compete level or defensive stability come playoff time. Make no mistake, this team right now is nothing more than veterans trying to keep their jobs, and young guys trying to take those jobs away from them. There's just as much internal conflict and turmoil with this team as there has been the last two seasons. A lot of all of this right here. No point making trades we cannot afford. Honestly, no point trying. how do you replace a teams top pairing D man via trade. Answer...it guts your team to do so. Action taken? None as it makes no sense to. Ride it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Bieksa out long term past the deadline, Edler out seemingly long term. It's going to be a long and rocky road. Benning will not, and cannot give up the pieces needed to acquire a defenceman of Edler's calibre prior to, or at the deadline. Hamhuis (60% effectiveness) and Tanev being our only true T4 defencemen is going to equate to a lot of teams bringing the pressure. I think that this might be the start of our swan song this season. If Miller is shaky, might as well keep playing him; seriously doubt any team is going to take him on at his salary for two seasons beyond this one. Looking at the current T4 in the west, I don't see how there's anyway we can match up against Nashville, Anaheim, Chicago or St Louis in a 7 game series. If we don't have a hope then I don't see what the point of squeaking into the playoffs is. Making the playoffs, and deserving to be in the playoffs are two very different things. The Canucks since the end of December have done nothing but regress, and are still clinging to a playoff spot because of their good start.They have not played nearly well enough to instill confidence in their ability to raise their intensity, compete level or defensive stability come playoff time. Make no mistake, this team right now is nothing more than veterans trying to keep their jobs, and young guys trying to take those jobs away from them. There's just as much internal conflict and turmoil with this team as there has been the last two seasons.The status of the team has been known for awhile, so I'm not sure about the internal conflict and turmoil stuff. Media-created hyperbole? But I'd expect some stories to come out if there are some more unpopular trades. There always is. Benning should be a seller at the deadline, that much is obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just out of curiosity, what are the chances that we are able to pick 10th in the upcoming draft? Impossible. Need redemption tonight... Sharks, Queen's flames all winning. Need a solid performance tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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