riffraff Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 2 hours ago, higgyfan said: I get the idea of tanking and top pick thingy, but why on earth would a fan want the team to lose 5-0. I can't see how that helps the team in any way. At least hope for a well played game that is interesting to watch, even if it's a loss. I'm not advocating tanking in the lose on purpose sense. ive been calling for the youth movement since December of last season. I think we only need a skeleton crew of core for mentorship purposes. The youth gain experience and we potentially deal vets for picks or younger ready players. of course I am not privy to the aquilini back rooms, but I would hope that the direction of the team isn't totally money driven, in that two games at home in the playoffs, for a first round bounce is worth more than acquiring higher end picks. there are glaring holes in our current defence and the cupboards are full of question marks. This is priority numeru uno imho. If the cup is the ultimate goal are we on the right path? So far we are just out of the post season. Hypothetically we could get it but would we really have a chance against a top team? It's a setup for another first round exit. What is that? Three in the last 5 years or so?....and that seems to be the likelihood staying the course we are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 11 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: Prust has to prove he's not a quitter. And play like he can. If he's injured stay home. If he's not injured, he's a fool. Look around you Prusty...old guys are not getting contracts in their UFA year. Best to play your heart out; get traded at deadline and maybe even play well enough to get a contract for next season from the new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skates_with_a_stick Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Toyotasfan said: Sounds like the Rangers team has got a flu epidemic ! Canucks better keep lots of Purell on the bench, last thing they need to pick up on a road trip. Purell won't do the trick, I'm afraid that stuff doesn't work well on the throat, unless you have first hand experience? Besides, you germaphobes aren't helping yourselves. Regardless, I hope for some serious effort from the guys in white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCammer Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hate to be negative but this feels like an uphill battle tonight. I also don't think we have won three in a row this year (I could be wrong). Thinking 4-1 Rangers unless Miller finds a way to shut the doors like he did on Sunday. With all that said. 'Go Canucks Go!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 "It's a great chance for me tonight. Hopefully I can come in here & show the fans something." - Etem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 "The guys have told me the atmosphere in this building is great. I can't wait to get out there tonight." - Hutton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguez Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 2 hours ago, higgyfan said: I get the idea of tanking and top pick thingy, but why on earth would a fan want the team to lose 5-0. I can't see how that helps the team in any way. At least hope for a well played game that is interesting to watch, even if it's a loss. 5-0 is what I believe the score will be. Would like to see 3-2 but I don't base my guesses on what I hope to see, only on what I expect. Rangers will be motivated, Canucks not so much. Plus it doesn't hurt to have 0 chance of getting another horrible loser point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: "The guys have told me the atmosphere in this building is great. I can't wait to get out there tonight." - Hutton shades of iginla this guy is always smiling. love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertaNuck Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Virtanen sitting again? Two games in a row? Let the sitting for possible trade rumours come alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Etem gets the GWG. AV goes ballistic on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, CanuckianOne said: Etem gets the GWG. AV goes ballistic on the bench ...and Dorsett KOs Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, higgyfan said: ...and Dorsett KOs Glass Lol i forgot the Rags still have Fanner Glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I wonder why McCann is getting the 1st line C job. Horvat is better at faceoffs and better all around I think. I've noticed lately that McCann hesitates when he's got the puck in deep, and he's not shooting like he was before. Lack of confidence? But, good for him for getting the opportunity, hope he runs with it. The Canucks will miss Hank, especially his leadership (hello Prust, it's time to step up), but the guy's been playing injured for a while now, he's been slow, unable to take good faceoffs, not really able to go into the dirty areas, unable to shoot, and I don't know when he last scored. McCann will be an upgrade IMO, with his enthusiasm and speed. As long as he can find Daniel, all is well. Canucks are 5-2-1 in January, and have won 2 in a row. I say they get their 3rd in a row tonight against a struggling Rangers team, Canucks 4-3 in the shootout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, ice orca said: Lol i forgot the Rags still have Fanner Glass. how come rome did,nt get dragged along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 minute ago, chon derry said: how come rome did,nt get dragged along? AV probably has a cardboard cuttout of him in his office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhdlois Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: LOL at how Bo refers to the 'young kids' being overwhelmed by MSG........coming from a 20 yr old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzy Desjardins Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The Vancouver batmans vs the new York robocops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, redhdlois said: LOL at how Bo refers to the 'young kids' being overwhelmed by MSG........coming from a 20 yr old. the leadership starting to show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Cat Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Apparently, Henrik Sedin is still with the team..He didn't fly back to Van. Could be an interesting game tonight..Rangers have been nothing to write home about,but the Canucks are a bit thin and inexperienced as well.........I'm sure that we will get stellar goaltending tonight,but if we get badly outshot like the last couple of games,I don't like our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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