Captkirk888 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 48 minutes ago, Bob Long said: oh silly. So Seattle starting a 6pm pacific vs TO was what, the NHLs attempt to not make money? Is Seattle the top team in the league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 8 minutes ago, Curmudgeon said: If you are going to bitch about 4:00pm games, start with CBC. Television dictates scheduling, not Gary. bitch? I guess you like bad start times for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 11 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: Two or weeks ago; I would have driven Kuzmenko to the airport if they wanted me to. Not so sure now. Maybe The hawks may be interested in his countryman. Mikiev? Reason I say that is I'm convinced Coach Rick has transformed Kuz into valuable asset for our run to the cup. Rick! Can you hear me? I trust JR/PA to make the right moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captkirk888 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 23 minutes ago, Sergiomomesso said: Mmmm I’ve lived in NA for over 40 years and thought there were only 4 time zones from the west coast teams to the east coast teams. There are six time zones in Canada. From west to east the main time zones are: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern and Atlantic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Seattle vs Vegas for an outdoor game is sad imo. They are stupid I agree. I never said any of it was game breaking, just annoying. Why is it annoying ... because it's not Vancouver, or because they are trying to grow the game in two of the bigger and newer markets? Edited January 29 by Gawdzukes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 7 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said: Why is it annoying ... because it's not Vancouver, or because they are trying to grow the game in two of the bigger and newer markets? Maybe you not living here makes it less annoying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure961089 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) The only deadline acquisition I want this season is a return to Kuzmenko's form. I hear members in the media point to the fact he's only scored against weak competition, suggesting he can't score vs good teams. Then I look at a team like the Panthers where Kuzy has dominated both this season and last year. He scored massive goals last year down the stretch against great teams. So the narrative he can only score vs bear league teams is simply not true. He reminds me of Pettersson in the 21-22 season, no confidence and hardly any production. A shadow of the player we knew. Just like Petey Kuzy can turn his career around the same way. Remember this? This was Petey Give Kuzy a chance to get his game back Edited January 29 by Pure961089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal_thecup Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 23 hours ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Yeah, this is what it comes down to in the end. Also DeSmith having a positive record is significant. In years past, we'd lose those games with our backup. It's interesting ... I trust that Demko can play lights out for the remainder of the season. He can at least take nights off without a total collapse. Who is #3? Nikita Tolopilo? Arturs Silovs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Maybe you not living here makes it less annoying? I would imagine that's the case after this conversation. That's the point though, maybe I'm just more understanding and don't expect everything is supposed to revolve around myself. I have to watch 45 games a season that start at 9PM at night. I get maybe 10 games a year that start at 6 or 7 pm. The rest are all over the map. I would say the East coast has it way worse as some games start at 11 PM for them. At least yours are all during regular daytime hours. Like I said though anytime for me is a great time to watch the Canucks. I'm sorry it's such an annoyance for you all over there. It sounds quite problematic. Edited January 29 by Gawdzukes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 18 minutes ago, Goal_thecup said: Who is #3? Nikita Tolopilo? Arturs Silovs? Silovs ... You have to also figure in his experience and his two stellar performances at the Worlds against pros. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 11 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said: I would imagine that's the case after this conversation. That's the point though, maybe I'm just more understanding and don't expect everything is supposed to revolve around myself. I have to watch 41 games a season that start at 9PM at night. I get maybe 10 games a year that start at 6 or 7 pm. The rest are all over the map. I would say the East coast has it way worse as some games start at 11 PM for them. At least yours are all during regular daytime hours. Like I said though anytime for me is a great time to watch the Canucks. I'm sorry it's such an annoyance for you all over there. It sounds quite problematic. meh you're just looking for a fight. If you think "growing the game" in Vegas should be more important to a Vancouver fan than a rivalry outdoor game I don't know what to say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Bob Long said: meh you're just looking for a fight. If you think "growing the game" in Vegas should be more important to a Vancouver fan than a rivalry outdoor game I don't know what to say. No I'm not looking for a fight at all Bob, just making relevant posts and I rather like you as a poster so this is my last comment. It sounds like you're saying Vancouver is more important than other teams for some reason. Of course it shouldn't be more important to a Vancouver fan but you're not the only team in the league either. There have been 40 outdoor games. Vegas has now been in two but never hosted one. Seattle hosted and appeared in one game. Vancouver has hosted and appeared in one game. Vancouver isn't the greatest of venues for outdoor hockey either. I don't see any problem with them having an outdoor game for those two teams. Sorry but that's the honest and impartial truth. Have a good day Bob. https://records.nhl.com/events/outdoor-games Edit: A Vancouver Toronto game in TO would be a good event. I don't think many Americans would be pumped about a Canucks matchup so that eliminates a lot of potential games. Edited January 29 by Gawdzukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal_thecup Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said: Silovs ... You have to also figure in his experience and his two stellar performances at the Worlds against pros. So we just pluck one of those 2 out of Abby any time we need 'em? In the playoffs, I mean, oc; gotta be tough on the Baby Nux. I think Patrik Allvin and His Large Band plan on having both Canuck teams playing and winning in their post-seasons. They have probably stashed some experienced keepers away; wouldn't that be a lucky break: To tag onto the Vancouver Canucks as a backup to the backup's backup and Hitch A Ride To The Stanley Cup? Like maybe a couple in Sweden and Finland, and that kid up in Prince George; he was pretty hot; how's he doin'? Curse what curse? I ain't afraid of no curse, or voodoo, or jinx or nothin'! I ain't afraid to Plan The Parade. Just one thing: I think it has to end up in Stanley Park so the people can celebrate. That's what The Lord Stanley put the park there for, the people. (Don't end up downtown with all the vulnerable shops and businesses etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFAN Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 20 hours ago, Googlie said: Henry's at Ramon/Date Palm and Burgers 'n' Beer, at Dinah Shore/Monterrey have multiple TV screens carrying sports (B&B also have smaller screens in each booth that can pick up any channel, but they don't have Center ice, so they rely on TNT, Prime Sports - thats Ducks and Kings- and some of the Bally Sports regional (you might get Detroit on the 10th and 15th but I doubt Carolina on the 6th) Friends have said that the sports bar (360's I think it's called) at the downtown Casino is also quite decent, altho I haven't been there Henry's is prolly your best bet, but best check that they are still carrying Center Ice .. it's been a couple of years since I was last there Here's Yelps top 10 listing ... https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=sportsbars&find_loc=Palm+Springs%2C+CA Thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, Goal_thecup said: So we just pluck one of those 2 out of Abby any time we need 'em? In the playoffs, I mean, oc; gotta be tough on the Baby Nux. I think Patrik Allvin and His Large Band plan on having both Canuck teams playing and winning in their post-seasons. They have probably stashed some experienced keepers away; wouldn't that be a lucky break: To tag onto the Vancouver Canucks as a backup to the backup's backup and Hitch A Ride To The Stanley Cup? Like maybe a couple in Sweden and Finland, and that kid up in Prince George; he was pretty hot; how's he doin'? Curse what curse? I ain't afraid of no curse, or voodoo, or jinx or nothin'! I ain't afraid to Plan The Parade. Just one thing: I think it has to end up in Stanley Park so the people can celebrate. That's what The Lord Stanley put the park there for, the people. (Don't end up downtown with all the vulnerable shops and businesses etc.) Well, I haven't given much thought about it until you brought it up. I'd bring Silovs along for the #3 simply because of how he handled himself under pressure of the Worlds. He performs well under pressure and over his head. But NHL experience matters. Curious to see how Allvin handles this. And if the parade winds up in Stanley Park, hopefully there's still a park left the next morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggums Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Canucks vs Leafs cup final would be so unbelievably epic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 58 minutes ago, Wiggums said: Canucks vs Leafs cup final would be so unbelievably epic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 21 hours ago, Gawdzukes said: My attitude is everyone plays the same amount of games over the same timespan (season) against all the same teams (more or less) inside the division and to a sightly lesser degree in the conference. Regardless of when they are scheduled or if you have back to backs or who you play or what not, you just have to try to win all of them. Hockey is a game where a team can be weak at the start of the year but really great down the stretch. Young teams are like this and even if they are out of the playoffs they can be super hard to beat. Every team can beat every team on any given day. You have to play well in every game if you hope to win. Complaining about the schedule is just a weak excuse in my books. I would never claim that we didn't make the playoffs because our schedule was too hard. Everyone has a hard schedule. It's the NHL. Not to say that Vancouver doesn't have more travel because they do but short of moving to Kitchener that's not going to change anytime soon. 3 hours ago, Gawdzukes said: I really think some Canucks fans are a tad self absorbed and just like to complain quite frankly (trying to state this as gently as I could so please don't take personally). The schedule doesn't revolve around "getting Vancouver". They didn't even think twice about it. 3 games out of 82 against one team early in the season .... oooooooooh scary, what a coup - season over lol. It's not like wins are worth any more points at the start of the year then the end. Like who cares except CFF, that sort of stuff happens every year? There are very few easy games in the NHL, maybe like 5 a year. It's completely and absolutely ridiculous to think the whole schedule of the 32 teams is bult around trying to make it hard against one team. Think about it. If in fact Toronto was trying to cook the schedule they would do it to benefit their own team ... not satisfy some perceived grudge against a mentally fragile fanbase in the opposite conference (also a bottom feeder team last season). Sure, when their software popped out 3 early games against EDM I'm sure it was noticed and maybe an eyebrow raised, but it was in no way set up and choregraphed by moving around games, to "get us". Would it have been so different if we played Edmonton, Boston, and Colorado instead? How do you explain the fact that we have only played Vegas once, and have 7 games left to this date against them and LA? We also have 2 games left against Colorado and one against Dallas (also just played them Dec 21). Also 2 games left against Boston. If anything, that should be seen as an easier schedule. I can't wait until we hear the exact opposite argument when we get to that part of the schedule, cause you know it's happening. Hehe. Imagine making the schedule for 32 teams across 2 massive countries and hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Factor in all the concert/blackout dates, required division, conference, and league games, plus special events, back-to back limitations, etc. It's hard enough I would think without acting like a spoiled child while doing a very grown up job. I feel a lot of people here are really selling the league short. Scheduling 3 early games against one of your closest opponents is not the trickery you perceive it to be. The funniest part about the whole completely off base claim is we won all the games. 3 hours ago, Gawdzukes said: I'm not sure what you mean by scheduling conflicts exactly, can you explain it a little more? I am of course aware Toronto's games are played earlier when on the West Coast in order to be in the prime TV slot for Hockey Night in Canada. I'm not really sure there is any advantage for them there though. In fact I think they are 1-9 in their last 10 in Van. It doesn't seem to matter to the team at all. It's about maximizing TV revenue. Personally I don't care when they play. I love early games myself. If you look at the schedule you will find that of course the Canucks, due to geography, have consistently the worst or one of the worst travel schedules. Then add to that the fact that the time of day absolutely DOES make a difference to the players. They have game day routines and body clocks. Playing games in our morning, 9 hours earlier than their bodies are used to, as they had to do a couple of weeks ago, dramatically increases the level of difficulty. So all the other teams face the same, do they? Eastern teams at worst, play 3 hours later than they are used to. That is not the same at all. Try it sometime; get up 9 hours earlier than you are used to and see how sharp and effective you are. This is NOT something the more favoured teams are subjected to. I wouldn't necessarily say that it is a conspiracy against the Canucks, I would say it is more just a "don't give a damn" attitude towards fairness. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, Captkirk888 said: There are six time zones in Canada. From west to east the main time zones are: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern and Atlantic. Oh the complete and utter disrespect shown to NFLD and their weird ass time zone. Newfanlanders should know that despite Cap’s obvious disdain for you by intentionally making you the exclusive exclusion from his list that I still love you one and all (well maybe not a couple…..YOU KNOW WHO I MEAN). I consider you part of my Canada unlike Cap . Sorry have been drinking tequila again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkidu Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 6 hours ago, Goal_thecup said: We should erect a GIANT mock Stanley Cup and erect it at the entrance to Stanley Park once We Win The Stanley Cup! Like 40 stories high or something. Lest anybody should forget The Canucks Win The Stanley Cup! (I ain't afraid-ah no curses.)(We got the Universe on Our Side Now.) It could be erected straight up from Lord Stanley, the statue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 59 minutes ago, Wiggums said: Canucks vs Leafs cup final would be so unbelievably epic There would be soooooooooo many people and reporters there to remind the world that neither have ever won the Stanley Cup. Personally, I'd just as soon the Laughs go out in the first round then watch the Canucks go all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggums Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 7 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: There would be soooooooooo many people and reporters there to remind the world that neither have ever won the Stanley Cup. Personally, I'd just as soon the Laughs go out in the first round then watch the Canucks go all the way Imagine being the ones to crush Leafs fans hopes and dreams though 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catman Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: There would be soooooooooo many people and reporters there to remind the world that neither have ever won the Stanley Cup. Personally, I'd just as soon the Laughs go out in the first round then watch the Canucks go all the way National Hockey League - number of Stanley Cups won by team from 1915 to 2023 Characteristic Stanley Cups won Toronto Maple Leafs 13 Detroit Red Wings 11 Boston Bruins 6 Chicago Blackhawks 6 Edited January 29 by Catman Didn't mention I watched a few as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rip The Mesh Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 7 minutes ago, Catman said: National Hockey League - number of Stanley Cups won by team from 1915 to 2023 Characteristic Stanley Cups won Toronto Maple Leafs 13 Detroit Red Wings 11 Boston Bruins 6 Chicago Blackhawks 6 Before the Canucks entered the league... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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