Silent Man Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, RUPERTKBD said: This kind of reminds me of the Twins during the 2011 and 2012 seasons... There were a ton of fans and media being critical of them for just taking the punishment and try to make them pay on the PP... Next year, Hank decides enough is enough and fights back. Those same fans and media (I'm looking at you, Nick Kypreos) are ripping him...."What are you doing? That's not your game!".... As far as last night goes, it's pretty simple: Marky outplayed Binnington. Otherwise, there isn't much to separate the two teams. I think that one thing that was really a factor last night- our speed. Blues simply can't keep up with our speed. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat land fish Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 It’s what makes the series so intriguing, they have more beef in their lineup but we are faster. Road runner always wins right? one thing I’ll say is we need to make sure Schwartz and Tarasenko are absorbing as much punishments as Petey and Hughes. We have guys capable of making good clean hockey hits against those guys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo fan Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 What a game And we won What could be better Oh I know - there is room for improvement from the refs and line men GCG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, HKSR said: Uhhh... a 5-2 win over the defending Cup champs and you're calling for a line blender??? And how was that win achieved? 3 PP goals, so different linemates dont affect that dynamic Horvat, 5 on 5 - and re-read my post ... no suggestion of changing that line Stecher, 5 on 5, from Pearson and Boeser .... ah yes, do these 2 always play on the same line??????? Other than making either Zack or BB06 play on their off wing, there is no downside to adding him to that line. It's where a healthy Ferland would play in game 2, but, alas, that's not an option Edited August 13, 2020 by Googlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coho8888 Posted August 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2020 Whether we win or lose this series, can't help but think how much experience this team will gain going forward. They are the defending champs and built like a cup contending playoff team. Had we faced Dallas or Colorado, we may not get this type of experience. Petey, Boes, Bo and Huggy are all core members of this team going forward and all have had little to no NHL Playoff experience. They are also the type of players that will soak in this experience and learn from it moving forward. There is only so much you can learn from watching tape. Actually experiencing the tough grind, the cheap shots, the close checking cannot be replaced by looking at Videos. And its not just the players. This is Green's first kick at the can as a Head Coach in the NHL Playoffs. The line matchups and in game adjustments while important during the regular season are magnified in the playoffs. Again invaluable experience. Lastly, this will give JB an idea of where his team is at. Ultimately, you build a team that will be successful in the playoffs. Without playing an actual playoff team in the playoffs, you don't have sense of where your team is at. What its made of. This will let JB know what adjustments he needs to make going forward. The type of players that he may need to bring in to fill the gaps etc.. There is no pressure for the Canucks as they are not expected to win. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the playoffs. 2 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: As far as last night goes, it's pretty simple: Marky outplayed Binnington. Otherwise, there isn't much to separate the two teams. Agreed. For the majority of the game, Blues had an edge. But once we went up 4-2 they kind of gave up. Last year the Blues were a good team with an incredibly red hot goalie. They were dead last in the league until he showed up, so how good could they really be? (Better coaching also played a role.) But Binnington cooled off considerably during the regular season, and has looked downright awful in the bubble. (No way should an NHL goalie let that Stecher shot in.) Blues don’t have a chance if he continues to play like that. They might have to go to Allen...maybe even next game. Edited August 13, 2020 by D-Money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 minute ago, D-Money said: Agreed. For the majority of the game, Blues had an edge. But once we went up 4-2 they kind of gave up. Last year the Blues were a good team with an incredibly red hot goalie. They were dead last in the league until he showed up, so how good could they really be? (Better coaching also played a role.) But Binnington cooled off considerably during the regular season, and has looked downright awful in the bubble. (No way should an NHL goalie let that Stecher shot in.) Blues don’t have a chance if he continues to play like that. They might have to go to Allen...maybe even next game. That would destroy any confidence the team has in him if the coach pulls him after 1 game lol. They have to give the guy at least the start of the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, Googlie said: No - another concussion for Petey and a broken rib or 2 for Hughes would be "mission accomplished" Every single team for the rest of their careers will try and rough them up. Petey and Quinn are awesome at slipping checks, so it is what it is. We don't have a guy like Wilson or Reaves on our roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PhillipBlunt Posted August 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, VancouverHabitant said: Every single team for the rest of their careers will try and rough them up. Petey and Quinn are awesome at slipping checks, so it is what it is. We don't have a guy like Wilson or Reaves on our roster. That type of player needs to be acquired 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey Castiglione Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 What a game! Marky was his brick wall self and Bo earning the nickname Captain Clutch! Blues had good possession and pushed us hard. They had a lot of cheap shots and I was re-introduced to my hatred for Perron. Happy Stecher got the GWG as he's elevated his game along with the rest of the team. Blues are going go come out tough next game but so will we. Hopefully this is the beginning of a cinderella run. Also, SUCK IT BINNINGTON!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 28 minutes ago, Chicken. said: Marky has been through too much adversity in his career to not be able to make adjustments. He tightened that short side up real well. Last night was really a great game on all fronts fwds, D, and goalie Totally agree. It was just my observation that the Blues seemed to be targeting that side a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just now, PhillipBlunt said: That type of player needs to be acquired We got Ferland for that....poor guy... Bring Gino back...!!!....he could probably still ragdoll any of the Blues... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rollieo Del Fuego said: We got Ferland for that....poor guy... Bring Gino back...!!!....he could probably still ragdoll any of the Blues... https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi386fHxpjrAhWJvp4KHYSAC7cQyCkwAHoECAwQBA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DON_x-kYrZmY&usg=AOvVaw0BZ3se_rj4RPSYC7W_AXoh not sure why IPad won’t post the actual video when I copy it. Anyway Gino takes on the Blues Edited August 13, 2020 by sonoman 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKNuck96 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 40 minutes ago, sonoman said: It looked like the Blues were trying to exploit the short side on Marky as well. The wild got a lot of joy last game there against him so it seems a viable option 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Or sign this guy .... https://youtu.be/Fnc6b6s-G7Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 29 minutes ago, Dannydog said: With most people giving the nod to Makar in the reg season,does Hughs blow by him in the calder race with his remarkable play off performance? Not sure if this was already voted on...should know this stuff but this was a strange year to say the least. Yes absolutely so far if playoffs/play-ins count id say edge to QHs. And I’ve been saying Makar all along. Not anymore - will do my penance - where’s that Church of Virtanen guy when you need him ha ha ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 9 hours ago, sassbs said: I have a feeling JB patients with young jake may be running out. If he’s not impactful this playoffs.....I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s gone. unfortunately, I don't think JB will be able to get a lot for Virtanen. Hope I'm wrong with that assessment, though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: That type of player needs to be acquired Sad thing is we did acquire that player, but unfortunately his head may have been rattled one too many times. Ferland was looking really good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, sonoman said: https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi386fHxpjrAhWJvp4KHYSAC7cQyCkwAHoECAwQBA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DON_x-kYrZmY&usg=AOvVaw0BZ3se_rj4RPSYC7W_AXoh not sure why IPad won’t post the actual video when I copy it. Anyway Gino takes on the Blues Watching that game live (on TV) I was actually scared for Anderson and a few other of those guys... Odjick was one crazy dude. What scares me about the Blues is Berube was no different - a better fighter too, and just as willing to take a suspension as anyone in the league during his career if that would help the team. IF we go up 2-0 ... McEwen better be ready as we will surely need him. 3-0 and I’d consider limiting both EPs and QHs ice time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just now, N7Nucks said: Sad thing is we did acquire that player, but unfortunately his head may have been rattled one too many times. Ferland was looking really good. Have the feeling the guy's going to be forced to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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