[GDT] Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Game 1 - Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators - Sun Apr 21 7pm PT/10pm ET - Rogers Arena

[Devron]

12 minutes ago, Enigma said:

Why has Silovs been recalled??

Incase someone has to take a dump 

[Rocket-68]

1 minute ago, Devron said:

Oldie but a goodie

 

.... since that time with the   ....

 

Go Canucks Go!

[Canuckfanforlife82]

2 minutes ago, Captain Hughes said:

Owner wants the blue 

Not surprising, when has the owner ever listened to the fans. He stuck with the Benning era for way too long before he finally woke up and made the best decision to hire Rutherford. Either way it’s the players not the jersey that make the difference but damn do they look more intimidating wearing the black jerseys.

Edited April 21 by Canuckfanforlife82

[Ghostsof1915]

4 minutes ago, Captain Hughes said:

Owner wants the blue 

Thank God. But he's not above a cash grab on nostalgia.

Edited April 21 by Ghostsof1915

[Jaimito]

Demko is ok.  No Luongo emergency 

 

 

[Barnstorm]

Unleash the Black!

 

 

[Captain Hughes]

1 minute ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said:

Not surprising, when has the owner ever listened to the fans. 

He was born wealthy and therefore knows more then anyone. Hahaha. 

[Boudrias]

25 minutes ago, -dlc- said:

OK, I'm so nervous. Anxious. Restless.

 

I write to pass the time away and I'm reflecting on it all so here's my two hundred cents. I love this team. I love the playoffs. I love y'all.

 

I remember ‘94 like it was yesterday

We were in the cup final and “you know he will play”

Province posters arrived each game at the door

We collected them all and each game there were more

The living room was plastered, everywhere they hung

And out on the streets we hugged and we sung

This was our team and, to us, this was new

How far would they go, how would they do?

Along for the ride, we took it all in

And game after game, by gosh! they would win!

As our team inched closer to the ultimate prize

It wasn’t expected, was such a surprise

And with window markers the team logo I drew

On the front bay window, so everyone knew

As they’d drive by our house, they’d honk as they passed

For four great series this excitement would last

But to our disappointment our team fell just short

Just how it is in this cruel world of sport

Then in 2011, it would all start again

That year I was lucky, many games I’d attend

Burr, Juice and Kes were our favourites (though pests)

With Luongo in net we had goaltending’s best

And again, the buzz grew as the team gathered steam

Entered as top dogs, stage was set so it seemed

And who could forget when the dragon was slayed?

In one of the best games Burr'd ever played

Knocked out the champions in a dogpile of glory

The team was writing a magnificent story

It wouldn’t be easy and again they’d be tested

By mean predators and waters shark infested

But again they prevailed and pushed through like winners

Until they met a team full of dirty f’n sinners

Broke every single rule but Daddy was a member

Of the NHL brass who were cold as December

Cute little punches and goalie stick whacks

What a bunch of unruly obnoxious damn hacks   

        (pause, breathe….it still hurts to this day)

But they beat us in a game that left us in shock

As we counted the seconds tick down on the clock

Our fine city fell apart as we watched on TV

Seemed so surreal….how on earth could this be?

In a few short hours the atmosphere would turn

From jubilance and joy to a city that would burn

Like a bad nightmare where we couldn’t awaken

It felt devastating, like we’d been forsaken

That pain really hurt, it stuck with us awhile

For a long time was hard to muster a smile

But looking back that team was worth celebrating

And once again, we find ourselves waiting

What will our boys do? How will they fare?

It’s a nervous time but damn, WE’LL BE THERE!

And as diehard fans, for us nothing better

Than sunshine and wearing our favourite team’s sweater

So enjoy the game folks, please just drink it all in 

Even if we should lose (screw that  WE WILL WIN)

One day we’ll look back on our team and this year

As a great ride together and to that I say….cheers!

 

 

I will go you one better Deb, 1982 Canuck run. Taxing down the run way at YVR and the pilot comes on and says Van has scored against Chicago. The entire plane erupts in cheers. Yes, the time before the internet, cell phones and even SN.  The team rode King Richard to the finals. They played well enough to win the 2 games on the Island. Stan Smyl became a legend. Smyl, Gradin and Rota all + 1 ppg players. Tanti and Crawford getting their starts and least we forget Tiger Williams. As garbled as his speech can be I miss seeing Tiger. Canucks could use a Tiger Williams this playoffs. Almost forgot Halward and Lanz who were 50 point d-men. Jim Nill was on that team (GM of Dallas). Smyl, Gradin, Delorme and Snepsts are still with the Canucks. 

[Canuckfanforlife82]

Just now, Captain Hughes said:

He was born wealthy and therefore knows more then anyone. Hahaha. 

[Rip The Mesh]

 

[Jaimito]

those camera holes need to go. 

 

 

[Canuckfanforlife82]

1 minute ago, Jaimito said:

those camera holes need to go. 

 

 

Man when they have all the black seats installed the arena is going to look so legit. I wonder if a king playoff run affects their ability to get them installed in time.

Edited April 21 by Canuckfanforlife82

[Rip The Mesh]

 

Edited April 21 by Rip The Mesh

[-dlc-]

Miller's going to be in beast mode, book it.

 

He's the ultimate competitor and he'll drive this bus. I can hardly wait.

[Jaimito]

42 minutes ago, -dlc- said:

OK, I'm so nervous. Anxious. Restless.

 

I write to pass the time away and I'm reflecting on it all so here's my two hundred cents. I love this team. I love the playoffs. I love y'all.

 

I remember ‘94 like it was yesterday

We were in the cup final and “you know he will play”

Province posters arrived each game at the door

We collected them all and each game there were more

The living room was plastered, everywhere they hung

And out on the streets we hugged and we sung

This was our team and, to us, this was new

How far would they go, how would they do?

Along for the ride, we took it all in

And game after game, by gosh! they would win!

As our team inched closer to the ultimate prize

It wasn’t expected, was such a surprise

And with window markers the team logo I drew

On the front bay window, so everyone knew

As they’d drive by our house, they’d honk as they passed

For four great series this excitement would last

But to our disappointment our team fell just short

Just how it is in this cruel world of sport

Then in 2011, it would all start again

That year I was lucky, many games I’d attend

Burr, Juice and Kes were our favourites (though pests)

With Luongo in net we had goaltending’s best

And again, the buzz grew as the team gathered steam

Entered as top dogs, stage was set so it seemed

And who could forget when the dragon was slayed?

In one of the best games Burr'd ever played

Knocked out the champions in a dogpile of glory

The team was writing a magnificent story

It wouldn’t be easy and again they’d be tested

By mean predators and waters shark infested

But again they prevailed and pushed through like winners

Until they met a team full of dirty f’n sinners

Broke every single rule but Daddy was a member

Of the NHL brass who were cold as December

Cute little punches and goalie stick whacks

What a bunch of unruly obnoxious damn hacks   

        (pause, breathe….it still hurts to this day)

But they beat us in a game that left us in shock

As we counted the seconds tick down on the clock

Our fine city fell apart as we watched on TV

Seemed so surreal….how on earth could this be?

In a few short hours the atmosphere would turn

From jubilance and joy to a city that would burn

Like a bad nightmare where we couldn’t awaken

It felt devastating, like we’d been forsaken

That pain really hurt, it stuck with us awhile

For a long time was hard to muster a smile

But looking back that team was worth celebrating

And once again, we find ourselves waiting

What will our boys do? How will they fare?

It’s a nervous time but damn, WE’LL BE THERE!

And as diehard fans, for us nothing better

Than sunshine and wearing our favourite team’s sweater

So enjoy the game folks, please just drink it all in 

Even if we should lose (screw that  WE WILL WIN)

One day we’ll look back on our team and this year

As a great ride together and to that I say….cheers!

 

 

They are making those province posters again.  Both hardcopy and digital.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

[-dlc-]

31 minutes ago, 112 said:

It's a great outlet for one's creativity and can be very therapeutic. I've recently started writing again myself after not putting anything to paper for over a year. I've always hoped to publish a novel, but as I get older it seems less and less likely that I'll ever do it. Still--it's good for the mind and spirit. Keep writing!

I used to dream of getting published....then I read other people's stuff and realized mine was just mostly an outlet. I wasn't  good, but I still love it.

 

LOL my first ever "work" was published.....in our elementary school yearbook. A real humdinger called "The Enchanted World" about riding on a seagull high above the earth. 

[Northern_Nuck]

1 minute ago, -dlc- said:

Miller's going to be in beast mode, book it.

 

He's the ultimate competitor and he'll drive this bus. I can hardly wait.

I’m pumped too. I got some family that came way up from Vancouver 10 hrs north… they’re coming for a big BBQ and the game. 
 I think we’re gonna see the benefits of having 4 D that are like 6’3 or above in these games. 

[Canuckfanforlife82]

I have a feeling Silovs is there to gain the experience of seeing and hearing what’s it’s like to be in the playoffs in Vancouver. I think they are just getting him prepared mentally. Only thing that makes sense unless someone is sick.

[-dlc-]

Just now, Northern_Nuck said:

I’m pumped too. I got some family that came way up from Vancouver 10 hrs north… they’re coming for a big BBQ and the game. 
 I think we’re gonna see the benefits of having 4 D that are like 6’3 or above in these games. 

I love this...the get togethers. The shared celebratory feeling of it all. 

 

Have a great time! Perfect bbq'ing weather today (at least so far).

[Captain Hughes]

4 minutes ago, -dlc- said:

Miller's going to be in beast mode, book it.

 

He's the ultimate competitor and he'll drive this bus. I can hardly wait.

I'm gonna be even more beast then Miller. I'm gonna be in beast/Norris mode. 

[Grinch]

Do we get a producing lindholm?

[Northern_Nuck]

Just now, -dlc- said:

I love this...the get togethers. The shared celebratory feeling of it all. 

 

Have a great time! Perfect bbq'ing weather today (at least so far).

Up North we’re Sopped in from smoke from the Forrest fires, but the weather is very mild .  
 

  And the cattle was homegrown, so ya can’t buy steak like this in the stores  

 

 A Canucks win would make it perfect. And I agree too I think Miller is gonna be like BeastMode Kesler on steroids. 

[kilgore]

[112]

4 minutes ago, -dlc- said:

I used to dream of getting published....then I read other people's stuff and realized mine was just mostly an outlet. I wasn't  good, but I still love it.

 

LOL my first ever "work" was published.....in our elementary school yearbook. A real humdinger called "The Enchanted World" about riding on a seagull high above the earth. 

Was Jonathan Livingston-Seagull the inspiration?

[tas]

just win, baby.