[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Dallas Stars, March 25, 2023 - 4PM PST (7PM EST) - The Revenge Game (maybe)

[Dr. Crossbar]

37 minutes ago, Mando27 said:

Think those are fair assessments, rarely does a player come in and immediately perform this well. Hoping he stays with us long term.

Maybe ... I just think it was better to stay neutral - wait and see - rather than being negative out of the gate before he even got here. 

[Wise Guy]

On 3/24/2023 at 1:21 PM, grumpyone said:

Bure would've been suspended for at least 10 games if that happened now. 

I don't recall if/whether he DID get a penalty on this occasion, but I would say it should have been a 5 min major. But, if the reffing would have controlled the game properly in the first place, Bure never would have had to offensively defend himself.

Wasn't he quoted afterwards that he never had an issue with cheapshots after he did that? Would have been well worth the penalty then. 

 

On 3/24/2023 at 1:23 PM, Rocket-68 said:

I recall watching this game back in the day and I don't think Bure even got a penalty (I could be wrong). He certainly didn't get suspended during the playoffs or the following season. But oh man, oh man, did he ever lay out Churla - caught him perfectly like he was attempting to commit felonious assault.

There was no penalty called on the play.

[Hairy Kneel]

I'm happy Huggy can be sub 29 minutes now

[hockeyfan-observer]

Fantastic matchup tonight - probably similiar to the first Dallas meeting this season - the Stars really in the thick of the race with the Wild Avalanche right behind them. They will probably throw a lot at Demko so he will need to be at his best. Canucks don't normally overpower goalies with shots but they are very efficient + practical.  They are working as a team and getting the "dirty" goals - trademark of RTs coaching style. 

 

Since beaten the Stars twice already, think Dallas will be up for this one.

 

I like the Canucks chances if this goes to OT but will be a goalie duel nonetheless - if Demmer can hold the fort in early, like the Canuck's chances if they continue to go to the dirty areas.

[86Viking]

1 hour ago, BPA said:

EP nearing 100pts.  I had hopes of signing him to a $9.5M deal but now I’m thinking we’d be lucky if he comes in at $10M.

 

Going to hurt our cap thats for sure...if only we signed Hughes and Petey to 8yr deals prior to July 1 or the draft even when we made the Dickinson trade? With 2.65m Canucks could have had 8yr deals for Petey @8.75m and Hughes 8.5m roughly without doing the numbers HECK we might have got both on 8yr 8m per deals maybe...oh what could have been!!

 

Now Petey this summer coming off a 100pt season has the team by the balls, esepecially if they trade JT before July 1st. EP could ask for 12m and as much as we hate it, seeing him have back to back 100pt seasons possibly would garner him betting on himself but then he could look at being the top paid player in the NHL...ugh I hope not!

 

I would be shocked if EP signs under 10m on a long term deal. His agent likely brings up Pastrnak, both have similar pt totals this year, EP is a C albeit not that good at FaceOffs yet so he plays the more important position. Could easily see the ask coming from his agent being 12m maybe slightly more maybe just under 12m...interesting to see if they try and get this exntension done ASAP so it gives the team a clear picture going forward what his future cap hit will be.

 

A key off season upcoming, if we can move Myers after his SB with no retention to clear 6m that would help. One winger making over 4m is gone, logic says its a RW between Boeser/Garland but I wouldn't rule out the Canucks dangling Beau at the draft to see if they could get an extra late 1st round pick for him? He has fit well, but I mean he plays with EP everyone looks good with him...so do we try to sell high on him if we can to clear his 4.1m? Canucks have LW's in Podkolzin, Hoglander, Kravtsov, McDonaugh, Joshua, Pearson(injured). 

 

I would like to see Tocchet put Podkolzin or Kravtsov with EP and Kuz to see if there is any chemistry. Can't call up Hoglander unless we have injuries but even then Studnicka plays before we play a call up I would assume. So Hoglander will have to finish the AHL year strong, have a great off season and come to training camp hungry and make Tocchet slot him in to a top 6 role potentially to start the year.

 

Big off season ahead for the Canucks, Big risk to trade JT with how he has been playing but 5-7yrs from now if he does regress he won't be easy to move or may cost us to move him at that time. So if Canucks want to try and remain younger, clear more cap space to help improve the D more and then try and add a good C who can play the #2 hole they could look to move JT before July 1. We would be taking salary back, hopefully in a C capacity or a D that can play top 4 ideally right side in a potential JT trade

[Canucks_fo_life]

Dallas isn't gonna get swept by the Canucks for a 2nd straight season are they?

[DrJockitch]

McD and Boner still skating as extras. Would like to see them in lineup. 

[Jester13]

Just now, DrJockitch said:

McD and Boner still skating as extras. Would like to see them in lineup. 

We'll see them against Chicago.

[brilac]

4 hours ago, grumpyone said:

Saturday night game-night....that means pizza night.... should I have white or red wine? ( delux pizza- pepperoni, onions, peppers, pineapple, extra sauce, extra cheese topped with red chilies n parmesan cheese )

p.s. I'm not into beer and I don't have any thing harder in the cupboard

Red! Your pizza sounds divine! 

[Gassy Jack]

19 minutes ago, Neutral said:

Going to hurt our cap thats for sure...if only we signed Hughes and Petey to 8yr deals prior to July 1 or the draft even when we made the Dickinson trade? With 2.65m Canucks could have had 8yr deals for Petey @8.75m and Hughes 8.5m roughly without doing the numbers HECK we might have got both on 8yr 8m per deals maybe...oh what could have been!!

 

Now Petey this summer coming off a 100pt season has the team by the balls, esepecially if they trade JT before July 1st. EP could ask for 12m and as much as we hate it, seeing him have back to back 100pt seasons possibly would garner him betting on himself but then he could look at being the top paid player in the NHL...ugh I hope not!

 

I would be shocked if EP signs under 10m on a long term deal. His agent likely brings up Pastrnak, both have similar pt totals this year, EP is a C albeit not that good at FaceOffs yet so he plays the more important position. Could easily see the ask coming from his agent being 12m maybe slightly more maybe just under 12m...interesting to see if they try and get this exntension done ASAP so it gives the team a clear picture going forward what his future cap hit will be.

 

A key off season upcoming, if we can move Myers after his SB with no retention to clear 6m that would help. One winger making over 4m is gone, logic says its a RW between Boeser/Garland but I wouldn't rule out the Canucks dangling Beau at the draft to see if they could get an extra late 1st round pick for him? He has fit well, but I mean he plays with EP everyone looks good with him...so do we try to sell high on him if we can to clear his 4.1m? Canucks have LW's in Podkolzin, Hoglander, Kravtsov, McDonaugh, Joshua, Pearson(injured). 

 

I would like to see Tocchet put Podkolzin or Kravtsov with EP and Kuz to see if there is any chemistry. Can't call up Hoglander unless we have injuries but even then Studnicka plays before we play a call up I would assume. So Hoglander will have to finish the AHL year strong, have a great off season and come to training camp hungry and make Tocchet slot him in to a top 6 role potentially to start the year.

 

Big off season ahead for the Canucks, Big risk to trade JT with how he has been playing but 5-7yrs from now if he does regress he won't be easy to move or may cost us to move him at that time. So if Canucks want to try and remain younger, clear more cap space to help improve the D more and then try and add a good C who can play the #2 hole they could look to move JT before July 1. We would be taking salary back, hopefully in a C capacity or a D that can play top 4 ideally right side in a potential JT trade

 

Yeah it's time to give Podkolzin more ice time.

[48MPHSlapShot]

I have a bad feeling about this game (good if your a tanker I guess). I have the feeling Dallas is going to be out for blood after the last time we met, and I detest the Hughes-Myers pairing. Against a good team I have the feeling they might get feasted on tonight. 

[Alflives]

Just now, 48MPHSlapShot said:

I have a bad feeling about this game (good if your a tanker I guess). I have the feeling Dallas is going to be out for blood after the last time we met, and I detest the Hughes-Myers pairing. Against a good team I have the feeling they might get feasted on tonight. 

Myers gets feasted upon regardless. But Hughes is so brilliant he might be able to limit the feasting to a couple nibbles. 

[Gassy Jack]

3 minutes ago, 48MPHSlapShot said:

I have a bad feeling about this game (good if your a tanker I guess). I have the feeling Dallas is going to be out for blood after the last time we met, and I detest the Hughes-Myers pairing. Against a good team I have the feeling they might get feasted on tonight. 

I feel exactly the same.

[Devron]

37 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said:

I'm happy Huggy can be sub 29 minutes now

Yeah it’s nice having 2 nhl defencemen 

[48MPHSlapShot]

2 minutes ago, Gassy Jack said:

I feel exactly the same.

I expect an ugly one. A game where even the tankers are gonna be sinking into their seats. Hope I'm wrong. 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

 

[Devron]

8 minutes ago, 48MPHSlapShot said:

I have a bad feeling about this game (good if your a tanker I guess). I have the feeling Dallas is going to be out for blood after the last time we met, and I detest the Hughes-Myers pairing. Against a good team I have the feeling they might get feasted on tonight. 

Quinn is getting so good in his own end. He no longer needs someone to compliment him. He can play with anyone in his own end. Ideally we find him a defensive partner and definitely not Myers but it’s different then say 2 years ago 

[-NucksFan]

3 hours ago, -DLC- said:

What time should we arrive?

 

I don't drink anymore...but I might just indulge tonight, it's a sad day. Saying goodbye to yet another furry friend today at 1:30. Blizzy, you are beautiful and I will miss you (I'm his "godmother"...my brother's cat).

 

This is the hard part. Been through it too many times recently...heart is currently shattered into pieces.

 

Go Canucks Go...need a reason to try to smile today.

 

JT, got this covered?

 

So sorry to hear, it’s so hard to say goodbye to fur babies .

 

 He’s got you 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

 

[-NucksFan]

2 hours ago, Gelinas34 said:

Who is Wind Ram ?

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