[GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leaves | April 20, 6 p.m. | SNP

[Dazzle]

Just now, xereau said:

We seem to have their number, just Montreal has ours.

True. They beat Montreal the other day, I think. AND they beat Calgary. Both of these teams had to lose and the Sens did it for us.

[iinatcc]

1 minute ago, xereau said:

We seem to have their number, just like Montreal seemingly has ours.

I think the last two games the Sens came back to from a 2 goal deficit to make it to OT.

 

I wouldn't count out the Sens yet, they also beat Calgary and Montreal recently and these are teams that had the Canucks's number this season.

[wallstreetamigo]

Is it just me or did their coach seem like he was trying to act calm and steady the ship but on the inside was really freaking out like Jerry Maguire when he got fired?

 

Rittich was not good but Keefe threw him under the bus so hard he probably threw his back out.

[xereau]

1 minute ago, wallstreetamigo said:

Is it just me or did their coach seem like he was trying to act calm and steady the ship but on the inside was really freaking out like Jerry Maguire when he got fired?

 

Rittich was not good but Keefe threw him under the bus so hard he probably threw his back out.

That's the kind of comments which can get guys fired.

[wallstreetamigo]

1 minute ago, xereau said:

That's the kind of comments which can get guys fired.

Thats the first thing I thought actually

[PistolPete13]

Dubas realizing that Calgary is not where you go shopping for goaltending help.

[TNucks1]

1 minute ago, PistolPete13 said:

Dubas realizing that Calgary is not where you go shopping for goaltending help.

and kadri

[wallstreetamigo]

Just now, PistolPete13 said:

Dubas realizing that Calgary is not where you go shopping for goaltending help.

Exactly. I mean, its like Calgary was like, "You know, we did sign Markstrom so lets do the Canucks a solid and trade Rittich to Toronto."

[wallstreetamigo]

I really hope the leafs $&!# the bed again in the playoffs. How much longer does Dubas have if they dont do something soon?

[wallstreetamigo]

I told god i would believe in him if he sent the leafs on an 0-12 run and the Canucks on a 12-0 run to shut up that moron Damien Cox. 

 

Two things. First, apparently God is listening. 1-0 Canucks and 0-1 Leafs. Good start god.

 

Second, has anyone checked in on Damuen Cox. I dont think he should be alone tonight. God knows what he will tweet.

 

 

[24K PureCool]

38 minutes ago, Dazzle said:

Ottawa has shocked some teams with some wins if you haven't been paying attention. They're not as bad as their standings says they are.

Yeah, but on the other hand they do have Matt Murray in net ....

 

Boeser be like

[the_impersonator13]

3 hours ago, debluvscanucks said:

Also:  Because it's Autism Acceptance Night I feel I have to address comments earlier that hinted that having autistic kids is somehow a curse when, in fact, they're a blessing.  It's a lot of work and extremely tiring for sure...but autistic children are so gifted.  Once you learn their nuances and how to enter their world instead of trying to force them into our world, they're incredible.  As the person responsible for the front desk at our school for autistic kids, I got to spend each day supervising them until the bus arrived at dismissal.  One was a brilliant pianist and also knew all about car engines.  Like he could tell you anything about them.  The retention of facts and information was amazing.  Twins who were hilarious and had a sense of humour if you got to recognize it.  (Those are the two I took to the Kings game).  Another loved art and each day he'd draw until the bus arrived...I collected 42 pictures he'd done and put them together in a book for him at the end of the year.  He was thrilled with it...shoved it into his backpack and said "I keep it".   These were done without copying or tracing.  Autistic kids just are so misunderstood....we quickly learned how to care for each of them based on their individual needs.  There were challenges at times...but isn't that true with most kids?

 

 

 

 

I won't post all 42 lol.

 

But these were ALL done from memory and quickly too.  He ran out of ideas and I'd throw something out there and he'd draw it!  

 

 

We have to view autistic people for what they are....unique individuals who have so much to offer.  It can be hard at times (for sure)...they do have tendencies to sometimes bolt and get very agitated (especially if there's too much stimulation).  But that doesn't define them...there's so much more under the surface.

Thanks so much for sharing those wonderful stories Deb. They are so true. 

 

We have a 14 and a half year old with High Functioning Autism with bit of OCD and ADHD as well. We have been very involved with Canucks Autism network in the past and met many of the Canucks and even the young man who was the in arena host tonight.

 

You are right, eventhough it's a ton of work he a blessing a brilliant young man. 

 

He could tell you anything about any make and model of car or train. He can tell if a cars license plate is expired even if the car was passing by at a 100kph. He has a collection 200 plates himself that he could describe each one in depth. 

 

Last time we were at Rogers Arena he told me the exact model of train horn the Canucks use as their goal horn thats up above the score board. I had no idea! 

 

He can sit and do Canucks play by play and have every player name and number and fact bang on. 

 

Your right, Autistic folks are often misunderstood and in some cases people feel threatened by their smarts and brilliance. 

 

As one therapist told me ...he sees black and white and not grey. This is why folks with autism often come across as very littoral as they truly tell it like it is!!!

 

[wallstreetamigo]

48 minutes ago, PistolPete13 said:

Maybe they should have put Willie Nye the scoring guy out there to explain how he feels about missing a team meeting and still drawing into the lineup. Team chemistry is gonna take a hit.

Does anyone else feel like Keefe decided to punish Nylander and sit him (hence the practice jersey) only to have Dubas or some other executive bonehead demand that he put him in the lineup hence the about face?

 

I feel like this is a big hit on Keefe's credibility.

[DS4quality]

Couple things, I just caught the replay of the game, and wow holtby looks better, and Hughes looked far more dynamic than he did the first half.

 

4 unanswered goals to finish the third period was fantastic, especially against the Leafs. 

I really hope they got more in the tank for Ottawa, it's not going to be easy. 

 

I wonder how Rathbone and Bowey will factor into the line up? It'd be a shame if Rathbone got called up quarantined for a week  only to be sent back to  Utica. I'm sure he'll get a game but that means Juolevi sits again. 

Tough decision ahead for Green and co. 

I like the idea of sending wave after wave of fresh troops nightly, with Rooster out we'll probably see Motte, or if he's not ready MacEwan the next game. 

[spook007]

Didn't get to see the game until now...

Man is Holtby a changed person... He has been so strong these last two games against Leafs. 

And a huge shout out to the 2 players being shat on all the time... Pearson and Sutter... 

 

New guys seem to bring a lot of energy to the line up as well....

 

Great stuff...

[spook007]

3 hours ago, stawns said:

also last night of my 40's!

Happy Birthday tomorrow 

[UKNuck96]

33 minutes ago, spook007 said:

Didn't get to see the game until now...

Man is Holtby a changed person... He has been so strong these last two games against Leafs. 

And a huge shout out to the 2 players being shat on all the time... Pearson and Sutter... 

 

New guys seem to bring a lot of energy to the line up as well....

 

Great stuff...

Holtby looking like old Holtby (or should that be young Holtby) if he keeps this up he will end up at Seattle 

[FaninMex]

Why is nobody talking about Hogs.

Goals and assist everywhere. The little engine that could. 

 

And for those asking about Jake playing, ask Nylander.

[IBatch]

6 hours ago, gizmo2337 said:

Totally true. Ottawa is actually a tougher test, with a different game plan. They are a good team. I hope our coaching staff prepares the right way

I'm sure not many of us felt we had a good chance of beating TO even once...considering.   That was evident before and during Sunday's game (down 2-0....).   We did and what an awesome return to play for the guys.    OTT is a tougher match up physically then TO, they are also well coached given the skill level and youth on that team have done not bad, and better recently.   Last time each time we beat them they came back and were better each time (and threw everything including the kitchen sink at the net).    Feel winning 3 of 4 is doable, but wouldn't be surprised, and OK with a split.   4-0 is what we need to put the screws into MTL..with this team right now, anything feels possible.    TG has them zoned in and in it to win it.    Hope we can start the series with a W and build on that. 

[IBatch]

4 hours ago, xereau said:

 

Zubov did that in the lamest period of NHL history. Incredible talent that guy was, and what an incredible talent Quinn is!

 

I am very interested in what the team decides as Quinn's partner, for this singular move will define the team moving forward. By this, I mean in the next couple seasons, for when Quinn has a long term deal done. A real #2, someone with the speed and IQ to keep up, but is mostly a bigger defender.

 

He's an incredible talent, and we're so lucky to have him.

The early 90's had a great mix of talent from the 80's still, and a massive insertion of talent that would go on and play through much of the 2000's..Sakic, Sundin, Modano, Zubov, Forsberg, Bure, Selanne, Kariya...WG, Mario, Yzerman, and yes even Messier who was at the peak of his powers right until we signed him lol...Al Mac, Chelios, Leetch, Gartner, Gilmore, Fleury, Neely, Joe New, Lidstrom, Murphy,Borque, Pronger, Coffey, Blake, Francis, Recchi, i could carry on with a wall of text really. To me it was some of the best hockey ever played.   Pre-cap so teams could load up.. IMO the most talent the league has ever had all at once.   21 Teams.   Minimal dilution and every team had at least one enforcer on it, although goons like Parker and Twist were finding their way into the league.   Look at the size of our players from 89-95.   Compare the rosters to today or 2011 even.    It was a bigger, more talented time.    A lot of the speed we see now is because of no redline, but speed also existed in spades back then too.   As did power forwards like Stevens, Neely, Leclair, Lindros, Clark, Shanny, Little ball of Hate etc etc etc.