[GDT] Vancouver Canucks @ Chicago Blackhawks, Dec 17 at 12PM PST (3PM EST), United Center, the Let's Get the Winning Ways Back on Track Game

[luckylager]

I expected back to back losses and a Demko injury on this road trip.

 

Demko didn't get injured, did he?

[-dlc-]

14 minutes ago, CanuckFanForever said:

I agree my grammar sucks when I'm just quickly responding, I am trying to respond to all those that quote me 

 

And at least you do admit it's not perfect. But perfect isn't what I'm looking for consistently not starting slow is

 

But again...it's not just how you start, it's how you finish.

 

Have you traveled? If you get in to a city and your hotel at 2 am and it's just one night after a huge event that you've been part of are you primed for a race at 11 the next morning? Like you probably fell asleep by 3 or 4 and had to be at a location, including have eaten breakfast and with equipment on.....by 10:00? So likely up at 8 or 9. Five or six hours sleep....full of piss and vinegar?

 

Sure, they're professionals. They're also humans.

 

Real life stuff....and it's not nearly as easy as it looks. The NHL is a grind and not a work of art...sometimes the wins are ugly. But they count just the same.

[Curmudgeon]

Public Service Annnouncement

 

Apropos of so many here annoyed by a poster who continually trolls the board about firing Tocchet, here is how to make it go away, guaranteed.

 

1. Do not, under any circumstances, reply, respond, comment or otherwise communicate with said poster. This is because said poster takes satisfaction in getting a reaction. I call this cyber-bullying. If you give a cyber-bully what he wants, he wins. If you refuse to give him what he wants, he eventually gets tired of talking to nobody and will go try and stir up crap somewhere else.

 

2. If everybody refuses to engage, it goes away, and even if it doesn't, it loses all power if nobody responds.

 

3. Sometimes, said posters get so annoyed that nobody responds that they look to go on attack to draw someone into the argument. Do not engage. Ever. Eventually they will get so mad that they'll cross the line and get banned for a while, or forever.

[-dlc-]

4 minutes ago, luckylager said:

I expected back to back losses and a Demko injury on this road trip.

 

Demko didn't get injured, did he?

He did not.

 

I, too, worried about that. 

[Tocchet.A.Hockey.God]

1 minute ago, -dlc- said:

But again...it's not just how you start, it's how you finish.

 

Have you traveled? If you get in to a city and your hotel at 2 am and it's just one night after a huge event that you've been part of are you primed for a race at 11 the next morning?

 

Sure, they're professionals. They're also humans.

That's their job 700 plus players do it on a nightly bases if they can't handle it get out of the NHL. Another 23 players would take the jobs no problem

 

The finish wasn't that great neither

[PistolPete13]

19 minutes ago, Chon derry said:

Like wise ,I look forward to you continuing to make yourself look foolish I won’t won’t be alone in that ,nor will I be alone in responding to your drivel 

I immediately thought of the Liverpool fans chant…. You’ll never walk alone.

[Chon derry]

6 minutes ago, CanuckFanForever said:

We don't see a response the player's ice time hasn't decreased 

 

Blueger Garland and Joshua are not getting increase time even though they show up every game. There is no on ice responds and words if there are any aren't working because it keeps happening

So the top six isn’t pulling their weight. But their still winning. Does that suggest to you that their in a bit of a dulldrom(top 6) And more likely than not to come out of it. Either before all injured players come back  or during that rotation. As they do come back? The sky isn’t falling and maybe just Maybe your not a troll but a worry wart. 

[Rekker]

8 minutes ago, CanuckFanForever said:

We don't see a response the player's ice time hasn't decreased 

 

Blueger Garland and Joshua are not getting increase time even though they show up every game. There is no on ice responds and words if there are any aren't working because it keeps happening

I know a fair bit about hockey, as maybe you do. I've been on benches with some real smart hockey minds and it was humbling and an honor to learn from them. Good coaches, like Tochett, are usually two three steps ahead of dolts like us, so when it may seem like nothing is happening, it's just the opposite. He's doing well. In fact, one of the best starts in franchise history. I will start throwing daggers when we suck, but now is the time to enjoy the ride fellow fan.

[-dlc-]

9 minutes ago, CanuckFanForever said:

That's their job 700 plus players do it on a nightly bases if they can't handle it get out of the NHL. Another 23 players would take the jobs no problem

 

The finish wasn't that great neither

No one has our schedule...it's quite unique.

 

And yes, some other players will be hitting that sort of grind soon, as they had a more leisurely entrance into the season and it'll change. We'll see how they fare.

 

Other players also have slow starts...even maybe LOSE those games versus grab points in them.

 

700 plus players do it on a nightly basis? Do what? Win? Come out strong and play the same/consistently throughout the entire game. No let dows? Yet most of them are behind us in the standings? Weird.

 

Only 20 or so actually win the cup each year. So you helped make my point.

 

Is EVERY team just killing it all the time? (answer is no). So why does this team have to? Cut them some slack and maybe see the good, not just the bad. Half empty or full cup...that's your choice.

 

So again....3 days ago they were in another city and shut out a team...winning 4-0. Then hopped on a plane to the other side of the country to play two morning games. Managed to sneak 3 of 4 points out of those games. They don't always look "awesome"....but I think they're no different than the other 700 players.

 

 

[Dr. Crossbar]

10 minutes ago, Curmudgeon said:

Public Service Annnouncement

 

Apropos of so many here annoyed by a poster who continually trolls the board about firing Tocchet, here is how to make it go away, guaranteed.

 

1. Do not, under any circumstances, reply, respond, comment or otherwise communicate with said poster. This is because said poster takes satisfaction in getting a reaction. I call this cyber-bullying. If you give a cyber-bully what he wants, he wins. If you refuse to give him what he wants, he eventually gets tired of talking to nobody and will go try and stir up crap somewhere else.

 

2. If everybody refuses to engage, it goes away, and even if it doesn't, it loses all power if nobody responds.

 

3. Sometimes, said posters get so annoyed that nobody responds that they look to go on attack to draw someone into the argument. Do not engage. Ever. Eventually they will get so mad that they'll cross the line and get banned for a while, or forever.

 

They're making him a hero. 

[Rekker]

9 minutes ago, CanuckFanForever said:

That's their job 700 plus players do it on a nightly bases if they can't handle it get out of the NHL. Another 23 players would take the jobs no problem

 

The finish wasn't that great neither

Wrong again. So much wrong with this one. I can tell your about 14 years old and for the first time on the new forum, I am looking for the ignore button. Advice, find a better hobby. I used to chase girls at your age and once you get good at it, it's way more fun than what your doing here.

[Johngould21]

10 minutes ago, Rekker said:

Wrong again. So much wrong with this one. I can tell your about 14 years old and for the first time on the new forum, I am looking for the ignore button. Advice, find a better hobby. I used to chase girls at your age and once you get good at it, it's way more fun than what your doing here.

either 14 years old, or, a Coiler fan trying to stir shit up.

[Bob Long]

How does LA still have 5 games in hand? was there a week off or something? 

[Sophomore Jinx]

1 minute ago, Bob Long said:

How does LA still have 5 games in hand? was there a week off or something? 

[Goal_thecup]

2 hours ago, Bob Long said:

 

Bob said what?

Did I screw this thing up?  I had a quote of someone else and it came up as if I was quoting you and I thought I had corrected it etc.

Very sorry.

[luckylager]

46 minutes ago, -dlc- said:

He did not.

 

I, too, worried about that. 

So a super successful roadie especially when we consider the schedule. Nice

[NHL Tyranny]

I'm so happy with the Nucks this year. 75% on a back to back duo. I'll take that and learn from some of the misadventure. GCG

[NHL Tyranny]

1 hour ago, Barnstorm said:

Player with an owie allowed off despite icing. 
 

Player without helmet allowed to continue in  2 ongoing plays without penalty. 

Yup, some old homer reffing for the fans in the USA... Miller taps Bedard's stick--2 min hooking--Pettey drives to the net has his wrist hooked by a stick from behind--no call. That said, it's what I now expect from the Bettman Posse.

[PistolPete13]

1 hour ago, -dlc- said:

No one has our schedule...it's quite unique.

 

And yes, some other players will be hitting that sort of grind soon, as they had a more leisurely entrance into the season and it'll change. We'll see how they fare.

 

Other players also have slow starts...even maybe LOSE those games versus grab points in them.

 

700 plus players do it on a nightly basis? Do what? Win? Come out strong and play the same/consistently throughout the entire game. No let dows? Yet most of them are behind us in the standings? Weird.

 

Only 20 or so actually win the cup each year. So you helped make my point.

 

Is EVERY team just killing it all the time? (answer is no). So why does this team have to? Cut them some slack and maybe see the good, not just the bad. Half empty or full cup...that's your choice.

 

So again....3 days ago they were in another city and shut out a team...winning 4-0. Then hopped on a plane to the other side of the country to play two morning games. Managed to sneak 3 of 4 points out of those games. They don't always look "awesome"....but I think they're no different than the other 700 players.

 

 

That’s nothing compared to the gruelling bus ride from Creston to Golden along with the time zone change from PST to MST.

Just a few extra Junior B thoughts to add to the pile. 

[Bob Long]

1 hour ago, Goal_thecup said:

Did I screw this thing up?  I had a quote of someone else and it came up as if I was quoting you and I thought I had corrected it etc.

Very sorry.

 

S'all good.

[Strawbone]

1 hour ago, CanuckFanForever said:

That's their job 700 plus players do it on a nightly bases if they can't handle it get out of the NHL. Another 23 players would take the jobs no problem

 

The finish wasn't that great neither

 

Right, I forgot that every team other than the Canucks always gets off to a good start in every game. I don't know how you find the time to watch every NHL game, but kudos to you for doing that and sharing your wisdom.

 

I'll have to disagree with the finish not being great though, since, you know, they won the game. I've been a Canucks fan forever, and I long ago learned that ugly wins can be just as satisfying and count just as much in the standings as the works of art, of which the Canucks have had quite a few this year.

[Moeknows]

2 hours ago, CanuckFanForever said:

We don't see a response the player's ice time hasn't decreased 

 

Blueger Garland and Joshua are not getting increase time even though they show up every game. There is no on ice responds and words if there are any aren't working because it keeps happening

A village just called they miss you......think about it you may figure it out

[I.AM.THE.WALRUS]

i always get a chuckle out of your posts man… 

[Moeknows]

2 hours ago, Curmudgeon said:

Public Service Annnouncement

 

Apropos of so many here annoyed by a poster who continually trolls the board about firing Tocchet, here is how to make it go away, guaranteed.

 

1. Do not, under any circumstances, reply, respond, comment or otherwise communicate with said poster. This is because said poster takes satisfaction in getting a reaction. I call this cyber-bullying. If you give a cyber-bully what he wants, he wins. If you refuse to give him what he wants, he eventually gets tired of talking to nobody and will go try and stir up crap somewhere else.

 

2. If everybody refuses to engage, it goes away, and even if it doesn't, it loses all power if nobody responds.

 

3. Sometimes, said posters get so annoyed that nobody responds that they look to go on attack to draw someone into the argument. Do not engage. Ever. Eventually they will get so mad that they'll cross the line and get banned for a while, or forever.

I like your advice..think I'll take it...who's with me LOL

[I.AM.THE.WALRUS]

Three out of four possible points for the trip - not bad at all… 

slow starts are expected for earlier games… this is a tired team

noon translates to 9am our time

 

earlier starts are never easy

 

they got the job done

 

On to the next game 

 

gotta love Zad for sticking up for Petey…

 

Go Canucks Go