King Heffy Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, DeNiro said: It seems like it would be a disadvantage to our team if they had to play in another city they’re not familiar with. A lot of families will need to be uprooted or left behind. Meaning they’d essentially be playing on the road all season. That's fair, and I agree on this, although a lot better than the earlier suggestion of moving all Canadian teams to the US for the season. I'm just not sure enough people in the province will feel the same way for the government to be concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, 10pavelbure96 said: We wont be able to attend games regardless, no way fuhrer Bonnie and General Dix would allow it, while Don Horgan can have family dinner against the rules. Anyway I'm just happy to see some positive hockey news! I wonder where the Canucks might play besides Vancouver. Should be Saskatchewan Sask Place in Saskatoon would be a nice venue, it could easily host the Canucks. Its been a while since I've been back, but I did go to Blades games there and its pretty decent, like a slightly bigger Pacific Coliseum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboarder Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 minute ago, DeNiro said: The fact that they’re spending any significant time on this when they’ve failed to protect areas where actual spread is happening is what gets me. The NHL has the know how and resources to protect their players and the public. Just don’t like that the standards keep changing. They are moving the goalpost when differing their standard. The original intent of the shutdown was to flatten the curve and they have not lifted the restrictions ever since that day even after flattening the curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboarder Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, King Heffy said: That's fair, and I agree on this, although a lot better than the earlier suggestion of moving all Canadian teams to the US for the season. I'm just not sure enough people in the province will feel the same way for the government to be concerned. If the North is moved to US, they would be able to travel a bit easier and have their games in one location where expenses are cheaper to a state that has no state taxes would be logic move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, 10pavelbure96 said: We wont be able to attend games regardless, no way fuhrer Bonnie and General Dix would allow it, while Don Horgan can have family dinner against the rules. Anyway I'm just happy to see some positive hockey news! I wonder where the Canucks might play besides Vancouver. Should be Saskatchewan It has to be an NHL arena. At this rate if B.C., Ontario, and Quebec don’t sign off, games will have to be played in Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. Will make the schedule makers job tricky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinatcc Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 So how will the playoffs work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNeil Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 minute ago, DeNiro said: It has to be an NHL arena. At this rate if B.C., Ontario, and Quebec don’t sign off, games will have to be played in Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg. Will make the schedule makers job tricky. Calgary, Winnipeg, everyone else in Edmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNeil Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Just now, iinatcc said: So how will the playoffs work? 1 vs 4, 2 vs 3. Winners play for the division. Then the Canadian champ would travel to America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 minute ago, iinatcc said: So how will the playoffs work? I’m gonna assume they’re playing that by ear. Maybe they’re hoping things will be under control then. All that I’ve seen is that the top 4 teams in each division make it. No Wildcard spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, BCNeil said: 1 vs 4, 2 vs 3. Winners play for the division. Then the Canadian champ would travel to America. Means a Canadian team is guaranteed to make a conference final. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, coolboarder said: If the North is moved to US, they would be able to travel a bit easier and have their games in one location where expenses are cheaper to a state that has no state taxes would be logic move. Players would be completely cut off from their families and forced to play in a biohazardous wasteland though. No chance the NHLPA would sign off on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Man Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, coolboarder said: My guess that the Canucks have a home to play this season in Vancouver. Restriction will be lifted on January 6th and I think that the NHL and the BC have some agreement else they wouldn't be agreed to have the North division this season. I think that there'd be a uproar if BC government don't allow for sports to be played. Canadian-US border closure were sufficient for the fans and now if they ban any pro sports in BC, there'll be uproar against the BC government and voter might not forget this. They knows how important the Canucks hockey in BC. I won't be suprised to see a big jump in cases count starting around January6-8, given what I see around.So, I don't think restriction will be lifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post -DLC- Posted December 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2020 I've tried to look at the half full cup through COVID, even though tough at times. But I've got to say that, in comparison to last year, this year I feel ok despite the horrible reality of not seeing family at Christmas.. As long as I tell myself it's for their safety, it makes it ok. And last year this time I worked until early evening every day and barely had a minute to myself. So much stress. This year, my new job has just provided nearly 3 weeks off (with pay!) effective last Friday....time that I plan on using soaking up every second of sports possible. When everything was shut down, that was bleak for me. But with World Juniors starting, the NFL ramping up with games right through Christmas and the NHL season on the horizon, I feel like "everything will be ok". Stay safe, make the most out of those quiet moments that we're being forced to take and enjoy them for what they are. A break from the rat race isn't so bad after all. That's not to undermine the horrible tragedy that some have faced and will continue to....it's devastating. My heart is with all of them and I consider myself very lucky and grateful...I won't waste a second of my life not remembering to appreciate the little things. We're inching closer to normal....won't be until the end of summer but there's light at the end of the tunnel. Super excited to hear hockey talk again! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey40 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 So do the Canadian teams just play eachother like 10 times each or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Petey40 said: So do the Canadian teams just play eachother like 10 times each or something? 8 I'll need sedatives to get through 8 times watching Calgary. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Roger Neilsons Towel Posted December 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Petey40 said: So do the Canadian teams just play eachother like 10 times each or something? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 At least hockey is back... bring it on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: 8 I'll need sedatives to get through 8 times watching Calgary. 56 games divided by 6 opponents is 9.33333... Therefore 9 or 10 games against an opponent. Took the sedatives too soon? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 So will @kingofsurreybe happy or mad if Dr Bonnie and Horgan don’t allow the Canucks to play in BC? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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