whcanuck Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 One thing I’ve never understood, is how can a PP, with 2 full minutes with an extra skater, only get 1 shot on net in that 2 minutes? I think there are two things the Canucks aren’t doing on the PP, they don’t move, the puck does but the players don’t. The other, which is so basic, they don’t shoot the puck! How can you ever expect to score without shooting?? Put it at the net and just drive the net to outnumber the opposition. I don’t understand what’s so complicated about it. There’s so much passing and waiting, wasting time for a clean look at the net. Are they looking for the beautiful EP one-timer right under the crossbar? None of the PP goals in the first two games were ESPN worthy, but they all counted! For the PK, I agree they’re just way too passive. Zero aggression. You can’t just let the other team run a shooting gallery. Sadly I’d be very surprised if the Canucks made a significant adjustment to either the PP or PK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I see a bounce back game, and a victory. But if they don't win tonight, then there will be some doubts. DET and BUF were very winnable games and it's concerning they couldn't get any points there. Then last game in SEA before getting home. That could be a tough game for them. They'll be tired from the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 21 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: Didn't really like Hunt's performance on Tuesday. I know a lot of us have been trashing Hunt.... BUT, let's not forget... we are paying him minimum wage and the guy was super pumped to be coming back home!! It's easy to say this guy sucked, that guy was garbage... but we or the GM brought him over to help the young guys... but I'm pretty sure JB could've found a bigger, more capable LHD (Kulikov??) all summer long... that is undisputable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS4quality Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: It's strange to see where things are at right now. Gadjovich and MacEwen lost to waivers Hamonic taking a leave of absence Hughes injured journeyman NHLers being given roster spots over promising younger players special teams as flat as, if not flatter than last season defense looking eerily similar to last season The team is still struggling to find an identity, with one newer player going as far as saying that they need to create a culture in the team. I hope things turn around, but even if they ventilate Chicago tonight, I don't think, in my humble opinion, that it will be convincing enough. Here's to hoping. Other than the highlighted I agree, I actually think other than the Buffalo game the defense 5 on 5 has been pretty good. I think the PK and Powerplay have been the downfall of this team. OEL and Poolman have been really good but the pk makes everyone look terrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: I see a bounce back game, and a victory. But if they don't win tonight, then there will be some doubts. DET and BUF were very winnable games and it's concerning they couldn't get any points there. Then last game in SEA before getting home. That could be a tough game for them. They'll be tired from the road. And a fired up Kraken team playing their first home game in franchise history in front of fans who spent hundreds or thousands on their tickets. If the Canucks get a point out of Saturday’s game I’d call it a W. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Tannen Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 57 minutes ago, Bo fan said: Either start pulling some wins or pack your bags and take up sking. Too late for golf. But seriously - I thought we would be a much improved team this year - and maybe the players are still learning each others tendencies but we are now 4 games in and as many practices - plus pre season - i would have thought. It was so disheartening to lose like we did in Buffalo after coming out with a 2 goal lead. Enough whining - let's hope they are ready to give 100% tonight from all the players Go Canucks Go My memory's not what it was, but has there been a two goal lead this season? I thought the Buffalo game was the first time they've been ahead at all and it didn't last for long. I might be wrong, I think I mentioned my bad memory. Now, why did I come in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PhillipBlunt Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, DS4quality said: Other than the highlighted I agree, I actually think other than the Buffalo game the defense 5 on 5 has been pretty good. I think the PK and Powerplay have been the downfall of this team. OEL and Poolman have been really good but the pk makes everyone look terrible. OEL has been awesome. Don't get me wrong. As has Poolman. Those two were savvy acquistions on Benning's part. Myers and OEL is a solid pairing. Hughes was looking scary out there too. Hamonic's absence is completely out of anyone's control. I'd like to think he'd have an equally positive impact. I think what I'm seeing that's eerily familiar is how their being coached. I hope Shaw gets involved and shows BumG that there's more than one way to protect the zone, move the puck, and clear the crease. In the neutral zone and supporting the offense, they've been better. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alt kilgore Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 So who knows who'll come out on top tonight?!! The Fire Green club, or the Where's all the Green haters now club? 1 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said: My memory's not what it was, but has there been a two goal lead this season? I thought the Buffalo game was the first time they've been ahead at all and it didn't last for long. I might be wrong, I think I mentioned my bad memory. Now, why did I come in here? We were up 2 on Philly until the last 4 minutes weren't we? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gurn Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 Are we run and gun? Are we trap? Are we dump and chase? Are we a hitting team? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, RakuRaku said: Well... Highmore was very noticeable in first 2 games.. then kinda tailed off... that's kinda expected right?? It'll be a tough decision on whether to send down Dowling or Highmore once Motte is ready to return.... Pretty sure this will be Highmore's first game this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, gurn said: Are we run and gun? Are we trap? Are we dump and chase? Are we a hitting team? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, Sean Monahan said: Podz was far from the issue on Tuesday. Why the hell is he out of the lineup ? TRAVIS GREEN: "ALL OF YOU BUMS THAT HAVE PLAYED LESS THAN 5 GAMES IN THE NHL NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE! I DON'T PLAY ROOKIES, GO GET MORE EXPERIENCE AND COME BACK WHEN YOU'VE PLAYED MORE NHL GAMES!!" 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Will say ,while Iike the Whos' music I though Roger was excellent as Fitz on the old Highlander tv show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rick Blight said: We were up 2 on Philly until the last 4 minutes weren't we? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Tannen Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rick Blight said: We were up 2 on Philly until the last 4 minutes weren't we? Oh yeah. Some things it's better not to remember. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rekker Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: It doesn't look like Fleury will get the start for the Blackhawks. No worries. Canucks will make sure the backup will garner some Vezina votes. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alt kilgore Posted October 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, gurn said: Are we run and gun? Are we trap? Are we dump and chase? Are we a hitting team? Why would you think we'd have a problem knowing who we are? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS4quality Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I'm hoping for a more spirited affair tonight, I'm not ready to fire anyone just yet, but I think everyone should be put on notice if they play terrible and lose again tonight and Saturday. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, gurn said: Are we run and gun? Are we trap? Are we dump and chase? Are we a hitting team? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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