[GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens | March 19, 2021 | 4 p.m. PT | SNP, RDS

[frank einstein]

51 minutes ago, Alienhuggyflow said:

The NHL used to end in ties but changed the rule to increase playoff races and to make OT more exciting. Personally I'm a fan of the actual 3 on 3 but I think teams should get 3 points for a regulation win.

A team like the Habs have 8 points for losing and if the games were 3 points teams that win in regulation would balance out the loser point.

I think IIHF has that points style.

I still don't understand why no one discusses just a straightforward two points for an overtime/shootout win, no points for a loss. The standings would be cleaned up, simplified, like baseball %. Sure it hurts when the home team loses a "guaranteed" point but win or lose the drama would intensify right to the end and rivalries would increase. I can only think the league must be concerned about it being too harsh for fans, hence the crickets, but I wouldn't complain. 

[Ghostsof1915]

2 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said:

this debate needs to have its own thread 

Is neither an option? 

[flat land fish]

10 minutes ago, Squamfan said:

He could of traded him earlier and not take it day by day 

As bad as it’s been the team is still in the conversation for playoffs. Bee are far enough along you don’t sell off before the trade deadline.  Considering guys we would sell off would net 2-4 rounders it normally takes 5 years for those players to sniff the show if at all

[Ghostsof1915]

1 hour ago, -Vintage Canuck- said:

REFEREES
	Kevin Pollock #33			Marc Joannette #25
Games ’20-21	27			27
Games ’19-20 (Reg/PO)	62 / 6			63 / 8
Career Games (Reg/PO)	1392 / 205			1389 / 168
First NHL Game	3/28/00			10/1/99
Birthplace	Kincardine, ON			Verdun, QC

LINESMEN
	Derek Nansen #70			Steve Barton #59
Games ’20-21	26			27
Games ’19-20 (Reg/PO)	63 / 9			63 / 18
Career Games (Reg/PO)	1148 / 61			1295 / 107
First NHL Game	10/11/02			11/1/00
Birthplace	Ottawa, ON			Vankleek Hill, ON

We're doomed. 

[bree2]

16 minutes ago, 73 Percent said:

Motivated or not. We need to win games with urgency. Every game is a playoff game right now. Playing the best players in prominent roles is the best way to do that imo. 

 

Vesey has 7 pts in 30 games. Been with the team 3 days.

 

Motte 6 pts in 16 games. Been with the team for 3 years. 

 

I know who I'd be starting with Bo.

 

Bo gets the hard minutes anyway. So motte would still retain his checking role.

Jake is on top line with 3 points. i would play Motte and Vesey with Horvat, and Hoglander Boeser and Miller for top 6

[ilduce39]

16 minutes ago, Squamfan said:

He could of traded him earlier and not take it day by day 

Imagine selling in the middle of a win streak.  Then maybe trying to explain to the team some garbage like “you’ve been outshot though so it’s not sustainable.” 
 

I’d actually pay to see Miller’s rage induced aneurysm. 

[Kakanucks]

I just want a full consistent 60 minute game.

 

None of this great 1st period, god awful 2nd, and 3rd with lifeless 55min and then waking up for the last 5 min crap.

[CR7]

17 hours ago, WHL rocks said:

Need wins in these 2 games if we hope to keep any hope of playoffs alive..

 

Win these 2 and MTL will only have 2 games in hand on us..

 

if the boys show up to play with 100% effort it could be doable. 

Montreal will still have 4 games in hand, we would close the points gap that is all

[Moe Knows]

OJ needs to get back in the lineup..he has hemorrhoids from sitting so much...it's called player development Travis!!! In any case hope for a big win tonight

[IBatch]

3 hours ago, komodo0921 said:

Wonder if Pearson injury opens up big opportunity for Vessey to slot in at #2 LW.

Motte.  F!ck Vessey. 

[bad alice french]

18 minutes ago, bree2 said:

Jake is on top line with 3 points. i would play Motte and Vesey with Horvat, and Hoglander Boeser and Miller for top 6

Geez that looks thin on paper. 
lots of bottom 6 players up top. 
Demko better bring it. 

[bad alice french]

Greene had better have them ready to go. This is it. Crucial weekend. 
We need wins. Not just points. Regulation wins. 

Let’s go!!!

[Squamfan]

14 minutes ago, Moe Knows said:

OJ needs to get back in the lineup..he has hemorrhoids from sitting so much...it's called player development Travis!!! In any case hope for a big win tonight

another Benning Bust, his fifth season and he is still on the taxi squad

[4petesake]

15 minutes ago, Moe Knows said:

OJ needs to get back in the lineup..he has hemorrhoids from sitting so much...it's called player development Travis!!! In any case hope for a big win tonight

You know it Moe! After losing the better part of two years of development to injuries this one really baffles me. This year there is no one to blame but the club.

[Moe Knows]

1 minute ago, Squamfan said:

another Benning Bust, his fifth season and he is still on the taxi squad

Seriously?? How has he been a bust??? Sure he only has 1 goal but he's been solid defensively at +3. Only dressed for 15 games I think he's been a success so far with limited opportunity. He can't impress if he doesn't get to play

[Cromeslab]

13 minutes ago, Squamfan said:

another Benning Bust, his fifth season and he is still on the taxi squad

Troll post if I’ve ever Seen one.

[PistolPete13]

1 hour ago, Squamfan said:

He could of traded him earlier and not take it day by day 

Yes he could have traded him earlier. Maybe he did not choose to do so because Pearson is a player that he wanted to keep. Maybe he wanted to trade him, but there were no takers. Or maybe he couldn’t get a proper return.

 

It’s a lot harder being in JB’s shoes than it is being an armchair quarterback. 

[Convincing John]

I’m tired of the vague injury reports. I don’t understand how it’s evolved to this. What’s the motive? If other teams learn that EP has a right shoulder injury, do they think they’ll target that injury? Pretty soon it’s just going to be “body injury” 

[Me_]

51 minutes ago, Moe Knows said:

OJ needs to get back in the lineup..he has hemorrhoids from sitting so much...it's called player development Travis!!! In any case hope for a big win tonight

You saw that Canucks Army ridiculous article too?

 

Cool.

 

Lets mess with the lineup which has gone on this winning streak. 

[Me_]

37 minutes ago, Squamfan said:

another Benning Bust, his fifth season and he is still on the taxi squad

Oh you’re still alive...

 

Aaiiight...