Goose

GD losing key faceoffs

just needed another 2” up. story of my life

omg

ack bounce back boys

looks like a sell out crowd 

Big storylines tonight.  Hope the boys rise to the occasion 

holy crap myers out too?

put on your DeSmith rally caps lets go!

Fricking Canucks curse man.

But I believe in Casey.  He showed vs EDM how good he can be.

Gonna take a total team effort and ventilating the **** out of Saros.

Go Canucks Go!!!

3 hours ago, CanucksJay said:

Nashville will throw everything they have at Vancouver because they'll know coming back home to Nashville down 0-2 will be extremely difficult to come back from. Watch for their false tough guys try to stir it up tomorrow. They won't take on Z but will try to stir the pot. 

I hope DJ doesn't fight tomorrow. He's more valuable on the ice making hits, creating turnovers and pressuring their D. 

I hope we don't answer the bell to fight. We need to respond by continuing to lay big hits. 

That doesn't mean turn the other cheek though. Give them face washes and scrums after the whistle but don't risk getting hurt in a fight against an inferior team. 

I have no idea how Myers didnt get a penalty for that rabbit punch against a NSH player lol

One more rant regarding Petey:

I think this is an important year for him learning/development wise.  

Its his first full year under Tocchett.  I think Petey has fully bought into Tocc’s philosophy-take what they give you.  He’s playing a very methodical game and (I believe) his floor is raising.  While I do think Hoggy is a good linemate, having another systems guy that can produce like a Guentzel for example would likely result in more dynamic play.  What I like about Petey though is that he is committed to playing within the team structure (not that he was a free wheeler) but in the past he might try to force more skilled plays.  Even though people think he is struggling I see a more evolved approach to his game that will continue to get better.

24 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said:

 

Tocc having a pulse on the game is a no brainer, but I really liked how he said he’s leaning on certain guys tomorrow to bring it/create momentum for the team.  I believe game 2 will be even more intense than game 1.

1 minute ago, flat land fish said:

I think the goal is to have 3 threatening lines and I think that's a great thing to aspire to.  I did like that they mixed in a few lotto line shifts each period.

yeah Tocc will definitely stack lines situationally

Miller’s line that there might as well not have been a puck in the 1st period 

36 minutes ago, Rekker said:

I totally agree and I truly believe with his drive, he won't like what happened this season and will adjust. My opinion is more based on the distractions that come with being a young, wealthy hockey player. Just speculation, but something is definitely off. 

One thing I have noticed is that he is playing within the system/not over extending himself.  Take what’s given.  His line as a whole hasnt been able to generate more but they also havnt been a liability.  I do think beyond this year we will see a more individually dominant Petey but atm line chemistry seems to be the big thing. 

12 minutes ago, Rekker said:

Hate to say it, but I'm questioning EP's off season efforts to an extent. Not saying he doesn't apply himself, but he is young. A young man with tonne of cash and access to a tonne of fun and maybe there's another level of training he needs to grow into. Not that he's Jake Virtanen, but maybe he needs to evolve into what it takes to be the best.

I dont think you need to (overly) worry about Petey.  He is one of the rare, obsessed and driven players (like Hughes) who want to achieve their best.  I feel like I can confidently say that.

The way I look at Petey is in terms of years.  He’s year 6 Petey right now at age 25. I see year 7 Petey and beyond being better versions of himself because he works so hard in the off season.  You can definitely see the changes physically and as his body matures there is room for growth.  I know people are concerned about him right now, and that’s fair.  He’s still a very slick player w the ability to make game breaking plays-hopefully we can see it make an impact in the playoffs.  

8 hours ago, N4ZZY said:

 

Honestly, I didn't really notice him out there tonight - at least not the first two periods? What was I missing? 

 

I didn't get to see the third period, and that's when the boys came back from the 2-1 deficit. How did you feel like Miller was unbelievable tonight? 

 

He willed the team along with his compete level.  

also searching for a Canucks skate decal for my car (local or online) in time for SUN 

So excited for this series. I think the back end is gonna step big time in the physicality department.  Big Z and Soucy especially I think will dish out some big hits.

An exhilarating 1-0 shootout win to cap off the season

So Preds it is!