[GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens | March 20, 2021 | 4 p.m. PT | SNP, RDS

[Angry Goose]

I might watch the taped game after work, but how did Vesey look?

[Schmautzie]

32 minutes ago, 4petesake said:

That’s my feeling as well. With his elusiveness and creativity with the puck he seems made for 3 on 3.

I’m guessing Green is hesitant to put Hogz out there because he’s worried about him knowing his defensive responsibilities. Green seems to only trust his vets.

[AV.]

March 5:  Benning says the Canucks are two years away from competing (implies that selling/retooling in the short-term would be beneficial)

March 21:  The Canucks are "waiting" to take calls on their players.

 

???

Edited March 21, 2021 by Alain Vigneault

[Hairy Kneel]

5 minutes ago, Schmautzie said:

I’m guessing Green is hesitant to put Hogz out there because he’s worried about him knowing his defensive responsibilities. Green seems to only trust his vets.

With more speed on the pk we'd have 4 or 5 more shorties.

 

[4petesake]

3 minutes ago, Schmautzie said:

I’m guessing Green is hesitant to put Hogz out there because he’s worried about him knowing his defensive responsibilities. Green seems to only trust his vets.

You’re right about Green but I prefer to go on the offensive and dictate the play in ot and Hogz is tenacious on puck battles. Just seems like a lot of upside for 3 on 3.

[Slegr]

Somehow I felt better losing that shootout than I did with yesterday's win. Funny how the refs can even ruin wins like that.

[24K PureCool]

At this point just let the chip fall where it may.

Don't expect any selling or buying of players at the tdl. Sends a horrible message to the team after losing like only 2 games this month. 

[4petesake]

12 minutes ago, Angry Goose said:

I might watch the taped game after work, but how did Vesey look?

I thought he was solid. When I noticed him it was usually in a good way.

[CptCanuck16]

3 hours ago, MikeyD said:

Well, I'm glad Green defended the tie. 

 

Good coaching. 

Cant fault Green. They're a good team over there. We just didn't get the bounces. Thats how hockey goes sometimes. 

[GoCanucks16]

10 minutes ago, Alain Vigneault said:

March 5:  Benning says the Canucks are two years away from competing (implies that selling/retooling in the short-term would be beneficial)

March 21:  The Canucks are "waiting" to take calls on their players.

 

???

Just trust in the process, AV.

[Schmautzie]

8 minutes ago, 4petesake said:

You’re right about Green but I prefer to go on the offensive and dictate the play in ot and Hogz is tenacious on puck battles. Just seems like a lot of upside for 3 on 3.

I’d like to see Hogz and Hughes play as forwards together in O/T with Schmidt on defence.

[4petesake]

2 minutes ago, Schmautzie said:

I’d like to see Hogz and Hughes play as forwards together in O/T with Schmidt on defence.

That’d be bold. I wouldn’t mind seeing that. 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

[CptCanuck16]

27 minutes ago, Angry Goose said:

I might watch the taped game after work, but how did Vesey look?

Green played him a lot. On PP1, in OT, etc. He looked okay.  Too early to tell in my opinion.  I don't think he was brought here to be a replacement for Petey given his career stats are on par with Virtanen's but he was given that role tonight and he handled it okay.

[Canuckfanforlife82]

39 minutes ago, Alain Vigneault said:

March 5:  Benning says the Canucks are two years away from competing (implies that selling/retooling in the short-term would be beneficial)

March 21:  The Canucks are "waiting" to take calls on their players.

 

???

He doesn't have a plan. I think this is what it mostly shows. It's consistent with his time here. We're a playoff team, we aren't one. 

Edited March 21, 2021 by Canuckfanforlife82

[Sedinyoureyesontheprize]

Yeah not too impressed with Holtby. If this is the level of performance we’re going to get out of him we could have just signed a cheaper  goalie. 
 

even the goalie coach can’t seem to help him. And honestly maybe just start giving DiPietro some starts and send Holtby to taxi squad. 

[viking mama]

56 minutes ago, Angry Goose said:

I might watch the taped game after work, but how did Vesey look?

Fine, but he lacks the jump & opportunistic energy of Motte, nor does he have the skill, passing or former-sniping instincts of Petey...otherwise he’s a very serviceable player - but he needs a few of those things mentioned to warrant being a top-liner for long. He  caught on quickly so he’s thinking out there, at least. 
 

Green has him there because he & Miller have a connection & playing-history. With virtually no practice time, it’s a desperation move. 

 

Vesey is just as valuable, if not more,  than anyone else remaining upon the taxi squad, as the team’s infirmary fills-up with LTIR bodies.

Edited March 21, 2021 by viking mama

[Canuckfanforlife82]

23 minutes ago, Schmautzie said:

I’d like to see Hogz and Hughes play as forwards together in O/T with Schmidt on defence.

Ya, what I would like to know is what is Green waiting for? He can't get experience if you don't give him any minutes in the extra frame. It's kind of dumb when he has been the least of problems when it comes to defense in their own end. He should be ahead of Virtanen at least. Makes no sense. Juolevi is another that makes no sense. He should be ahead of Benn. He still needs time and development. It's not good for him to be sitting all the time.

Edited March 21, 2021 by Canuckfanforlife82

[CanucksJay]

What was affirming for me today is that our bottom 6 definitely looks better with Motte. 

That's another pickup that JB doesn't get enough credit for. 

 

 

 

[Junkyard Dog]

Our season record against the Habs ends with a Canuck record of 3-5-1 and a Habs record of 6-0-3.

 

We never beat the Habs in regulation this year. They have points in every game against us. 5 of 6 of our losses against them ended in regulation.

 

Safe to say Habs are happy with the result of this matchup.