Resiliency Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Quote The Vancouver Canucks have rebounded from their nine-game losing skid with three straight wins, which have moved the Canucks up to 25th in the league and dropped their lottery odds to 7.5%. While some may argue the late season surge is a reason for optimism ahead of next season, Canucks captain Henrik Sedin argued against that logic after the team’s 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings Monday night. “I think we have to be really careful to evaluate our team based on the last five, 10 games of the season,” Sedin told the National Post. “I’ve seen that mistake from other teams. You go into next year thinking you’ve got a good shot at it. We’ve got to remember we’re playing teams getting ready for the playoffs and I don’t see them putting their full, full effort into it.” Henrik Sedin sits second on the Canucks in points this season, behind only his brother Daniel. On the season, the Canucks are tied with the Edmonton Oilers for the league’s worst goal differential at minus-45. Vancouver owns a 30-36-13 record with games remaining on the year. Sedin’s comments mirror the remarks made by Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock about his team in March. “One of the things you have to be real careful of this time of the year when you’re a non-playoff team is overevaluating what you have,” Babcock said, via the Globe and Mail, March 20 following a win over the Buffalo Sabres. “Because the team playing against you some nights isn’t prepared to play. When you’re a really good team, teams prepare to play against you every night. We don’t want to overevaluate anybody.” Both the Canucks and Maple Leafs have been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Henrik "Savage" Sedin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavrohorvat53 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 It's true that we are in need of some major pieces to be a contender again but the progress of the young kids has been a great sign for next season. They are showing that they can learn and adapt and stick to the game plan. That's a major win in itself. That's what us fans should be excited about and the Sedins should be excited for the next few years. A steady show of improvement is all you can ask for from a rebuilding team with so many new pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 So, would you evaluate this team based on the last 6 games of the season? He is being honest. This team may be even younger next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 7 minutes ago, RRypien37 said: Henrik "Savage" Sedin don't forget Daniel "I'm too old for this $#*%" Sedin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 i see vancouver sucking next yr and sedins being moved at deadline to east (isles, wings) maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prix57 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 It is just great when it no longer matters this team remembers how to score goals and win games. But when its all on the line or when it matters they forget how to compete and win games.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 He's right. We should wait and see how the off season goes before we think that Canucks have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009cupchamps Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 what he is saying is get us some help before we retire. Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, appleboy said: So, would you evaluate this team based on the last 6 games of the season? He is being honest. This team may be even younger next year. You're kidding right? Half or more fo these posters were planning the playoff route to the cup and glory after the first 6 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laheys Liquor Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 But haven't the Sedins been satisfied with the effort pretty much every single game this season it seems? I mean just based on their post game comments. Sure its true but why not be happy for the way they are playing recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I really hope they get traded to a contender on the last year of their deal at the deadline, 50% retained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frail Granny Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 "But the Kings had first in the division to play for...." Even Henrik knew otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 I don't think the Sedins (Hank anyways) are happy with what's going on with the team. these days I've heard a few "insiders" say similar things about non-playoff teams. There's no pressure now, so they do better. Hank is talking from downtown reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Honestly I don't see us being a bad team next year. We've been decimated by injuries, and the young guys are only going to get better. Add in a player like Chychrun (or better) to the squad and you've got yourself an interesting mix of players. We won't be great, but we'll have options with what direction we want this team to take. Something tells me all of those directions involve the Sedins finishing their career here and cracking the whip on the young guys. I predict a season with us on the playoff bubble, and that situation will be great for the young, transitioning team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 11 minutes ago, Warhippy said: You're kidding right? Half or more fo these posters were planning the playoff route to the cup and glory after the first 6 games Now those same folks are trolling gloryholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 20 minutes ago, nux4lyfe said: Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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appleboy Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Will Boeser sign and be willing to go to Utica with Demko? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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