butters Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 2 hours ago, TheGuardian_ said: I would like to see and/or hear of players having a fit over losing, but then that would just indicate they were getting close to giving up or not giving 100% anymore. It is scary that calmness is the apparent sentiment in a team that is losing for 3 years. I heard that Horvat had some interesting comments over the last game other than the NHL approved media statements. its not scary at all. Just because you have your own perceptions of how they should think, doesn't make it actually true. And you know why players give bland statements? Because there's always a gaggle of superfans who "love the game and the team" but feel that they have purchased the right to complain loudly because they bought a ticket. So they do, and one of the things they do is dog pile on any player that says something they don't like. Want players to speak their mind? Have an audience that isn't full of angry reactionaries. But that audience doesn't exist so they have to watch what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 The only issue I have lately is when Hall targeted Boeser, laid him out and not one Canucks player went after Hall. Taylor freakin' Hall with his alien face. That ticked me off. Hall already knocked out Larsen when they met in Jersey last year. You'd think some of the Canucks players would want some pay back. Nope, that's not playing the right way I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: The only issue I have lately is when Hall targeted Boeser, laid him out and not one Canucks player went after Hall. Taylor freakin' Hall with his alien face. That ticked me off. Hall already knocked out Larsen when they met in Jersey last year. You'd think some of the Canucks players would want some pay back. Nope, that's not playing the right way I guess. Well, Gagner tried to go after Hall but he skated away so fast it didn't happen. Not that Gagner is much of deterrent, but the play continued. We really miss (and need) players to step up with Sutter, Dorse, and Guddy out. Take a frickin' penalty but send the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 6 hours ago, kingofsurrey said: Agreed. We have what we need in Utica. Time to bring up some character guys to play on our 4th. Archie, Lebate and Virt would be a solid 4th line. This ^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Sign Archibald, he can be like our Matt Martin. Toronto is coming Saturday, let's not forget what happened last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, NUCKER67 said: The only issue I have lately is when Hall targeted Boeser, laid him out and not one Canucks player went after Hall. Taylor freakin' Hall with his alien face. That ticked me off. Hall already knocked out Larsen when they met in Jersey last year. You'd think some of the Canucks players would want some pay back. Nope, that's not playing the right way I guess. Our club will never roll deep in the playoffs until we get players that care about their teamates. Stick up for each other. Fight if it is called for. Lay the body hard to send a message..... Until we get a club with these types of players, our club will not go deep in the playoffs. Way too many soft players on our current team. Club can not expect Guddy and Dorset to carry the load... We need the entire team to play with some edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, NUCKER67 said: The only issue I have lately is when Hall targeted Boeser, laid him out and not one Canucks player went after Hall. Taylor freakin' Hall with his alien face. That ticked me off. Hall already knocked out Larsen when they met in Jersey last year. You'd think some of the Canucks players would want some pay back. Nope, that's not playing the right way I guess. Couldn't agree more... disgusted nobody went for him. Some way to support a rookie... tough luck son you're on your own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, spook007 said: Couldn't agree more... disgusted nobody went for him. Some way to support a rookie... tough luck son you're on your own... As I've stated before, as long as the main veteran presence is provided by the Sedins and Edler, the idea of the team fighting for each other is a pipe dream. Once Horvat takes over as captain, I think fans will see a change in how the team stands up for each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 hours ago, NUCKER67 said: The only issue I have lately is when Hall targeted Boeser, laid him out and not one Canucks player went after Hall. Taylor freakin' Hall with his alien face. That ticked me off. Hall already knocked out Larsen when they met in Jersey last year. You'd think some of the Canucks players would want some pay back. Nope, that's not playing the right way I guess. Hall is a goof. He'll get his. Someday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 hours ago, NUCKER67 said: The only issue I have lately is when Hall targeted Boeser, laid him out and not one Canucks player went after Hall. Taylor freakin' Hall with his alien face. That ticked me off. Hall already knocked out Larsen when they met in Jersey last year. You'd think some of the Canucks players would want some pay back. Nope, that's not playing the right way I guess. I'm of the mind that it was as clean a hit as you can get, so I don't see the sense of taking an unnecessary penalty when Boeser got up like nothing had happened. Kudos to Hall. Now, if it was dirty then I'm on your page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuardian_ Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: As I've stated before, as long as the main veteran presence is provided by the Sedins and Edler, the idea of the team fighting for each other is a pipe dream. Once Horvat takes over as captain, I think fans will see a change in how the team stands up for each other. You think maybe that "coward of the county" type stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 16 hours ago, Junkyard Dog said: Still though if these are the only two guys we have moving forward then we should be worried. If it's 'moving forward' you're worried about - then look forward. The prospect pool has obvious recent additions (MacEwen, Gadjovich) intended to bring toughness - that can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Hall is a goof. He'll get his. Someday.... Yeah, I'm looking forward to that. Part of the reason it was a good idea for Edmonton to move him - he's wreckless, and he's going to wreck himself (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 minute ago, oldnews said: If it's 'moving forward' you're worried about - then look forward. The prospect pool has obvious recent additions (MacEwen, Gadjovich) intended to bring toughness - that can play. Gaudette is no shrinking violet either. And Lockwood plays nasty too. We definitely have some nasty coming up. I really hope we can extend Guddy though, so those young kids have him behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Alflives said: Gaudette is no shrinking violet either. And Lockwood plays nasty too. We definitely have some nasty coming up. I really hope we can extend Guddy though, so those young kids have him behind them. ? if we have any problems with Gaudreau or Matthew Phillips, we'll have Lockwood to answer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 minute ago, oldnews said: ? if we have any problems with Gaudreau or Matthew Phillips, we'll have Lockwood to answer to. Lockwood plays with a nasty, almost, meanness, doesn't he? Have I got him miscast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 7 minutes ago, Alflives said: Lockwood plays with a nasty, almost, meanness, doesn't he? Have I got him miscast? he's not shy - he likes to hit - but he's 172lbs. not a guy I'd look to to close the pushback/toughness gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 minute ago, oldnews said: he's not shy - he likes to hit - but he's 172lbs. not a guy I'd look to to close the pushback/toughness gap. Hopefully, being smallish, he's quick enough to catch the little guys and give them a good pounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: Hopefully, being smallish, he's quick enough to catch the little guys and give them a good pounding. He's definitely quick. Put on 10lbs and perhaps you can develop him into a skilled Canuck version of Andrew Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just now, oldnews said: He's definitely quick. Put on 10lbs and perhaps you can develop him into a skilled Canuck version of Andrew Shaw. That's a valuable player and asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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