[PGT] Canucks at [Expletive deleted] - Round 1 - Game 6

[stawns]

30 minutes ago, Boudrias said:

As the Canucks jet out of Nashville they can reflect on this series win with a degree of satisfaction. The vaunted structure that Rutherford and Allvin talked about prior to the Tocchet hire was on full display. Yes, Silvos came in and played very impressive goal but IMHO it was the d-core that won this series. That and the domination by the centers in the FO circle. Special kudo to Brock Boeser who was key to at least 2 wins. 

 

The Oilers: They will be a huge challenge for the Canucks as their game is very good. The big difference is their defense since Paul Coffey came in. Their TOI has been rebalanced and Coffey is activating their d-men much more. Hyman has been a gamer. I still question their goal tending as the improved play infront has shielded the net much better. 

 

The Canucks: Were the Preds any slower or less offensive than the Oilers over the past 2 months? Not really. The Oiler ability to grind has definitely improved but the Preds were very good at that game. Going into the next series IMHO the Canucks have a bit of a edge in Game 1 because their series was a tougher one than the Oilers had against LA. Canucks d-side game was top notch, their centers were very good and of course Silovs was excellent. Can Miller, Joshua and Zad bang up McDavid and gang enough to slow them down? I think so. Canucks take Game 1 and it will throw some doubt into the Oiler mantra. 

 

Canucks offense: Canucks offence was playing better than what the score board showed. If this offense can produce 3 goals a game it should be enough to win. The weapons are there even if a little rusty. Maybe a little oil will help. It isn't just Petey who is in a funk. The center ice FO% is starting to dominate. 

 

Canucks defense: This is the strength of this team. Both Meyers and Zad are playing like top 4 d-men. Yes, the Oilers will watch the Preds film and want to duplicate the physical play on Hughes. The d-side physical game can truly disrupt the Oilers. To be successful the Oiler PP has to score. If the Canucks can shut that down the frustration level for their team will amp up. Soucy and Cole as the 3rd pairing have done a nice job. 

 

Goaltending: It is Zilovs net until Demko is ready. The way he is playing it won't be a rush to bring Demmer back in. I was stunned last night when Zilovs gloved a screen shot off the point that was labeled for the corner. Lauzon I think. How he saw that shot is a real head scratcher. Skinner is playing a solid game but I still question how good he is.

 

Injuries: Is Petey nursing an injury? I don't see it. He was hitting last night, taking shots and throwing passes. Hughes is the big ? He drives the offense on many nights. He took a lot of heavy hits. Tocchet has balance the TOI more which is a very good idea. Soucy's ice hasn't grown. Does he have a lingering problem? 

 

Canucks swept the series this year against Edmonton. Win Game 1 and keep home ice advantage. Go Canucks!!!!

 

Again, staying out of the box and beating them 5v5 is going to be the key to this series.........the Oilers PP is other worldly right now.  I think they can stifle McD and Drai at even strength and keep them frustrated.

 

 

As far as Petey goes, he'll get a lot more time and space in this series I think.

[stawns]

1 hour ago, KoreanHockeyFan said:

Canucks playing with house money now. Season more than a success with a first round win.

 

For me, it's all gravy now, I wanted to see them win a round.

[Alflives]

5 minutes ago, stawns said:

 

If you know that's how they're calling it, it's up to you not out yourself in those situations.  Ant that's pretty hyperbolic, I doubt you'll see many more calls than normal 

We all know McWhiner Baby and the Coilers (who play in the ugliest city in the world and have the biggest losers for fans) will be given a lot of free power players that are not deserved. It’s the only way the league can manage to keep our great 109 point team from dispatching the Soilers in three games! 

[stawns]

1 hour ago, Miss Korea said:

 

In the exact same way you are not giving enough credit to Kris Knoblauch for transforming EDM's defensive structure, I see now you are not giving Rick Tocchet enough credit for doing the same.  We were winning games at the same clip with guys like Beauvillier and Kuzmenko as we have with Zadorov and Lindholm.  Hell, this forum had major buyer's remorse when Lindy was struggling (before injury).

 

Don't underestimate what a completely new coaching staff can do to a team.  Even scrubs like Nurse and Brown have been playing extremely disciplined hockey.

 

The Oilers have been a top 5 team (or better) since December..........the Canucks are going to have to play much better in this series to win games, no doubt about that 

[CanucksJay]

3 minutes ago, stawns said:

 

For me, it's all gravy now, I wanted to see them win a round.

Sure you did 

[Joe King]

15 minutes ago, hockeyville88 said:

So much for sleeping in. Had to wake up and watch highlights again

Me to. Not only that but this is such a uplifting place to be after a big win like last night.

I thrive off of positivity. I shall have a really good day.

[Alflives]

3 minutes ago, stawns said:

 

The Oilers have been a top 5 team (or better) since December..........the Canucks are going to have to play much better in this series to win games, no doubt about that 

Coilers are cake eaters 

[Rip The Mesh]

 

[Rip The Mesh]

 

 

 

 

Edited May 4 by Rip The Mesh

[Pastafarian]

11 minutes ago, stawns said:

 

The Oilers have been a top 5 team (or better) since December..........the Canucks are going to have to play much better in this series to win games, no doubt about that 

Preds the hottest team in the league going into the playoffs? But yes, it will be an upset if Canucks can pull this one off.

[stawns]

1 minute ago, Pastafarian said:

Preds the hottest team in the league going into the playoffs? But yes, it will be an upset if Canucks can pull this one off.

 

The Preds had their streak, but were 4-5-1 going in.  They had some good veteran players with playoff experience though.  

[LaBamba]

27 minutes ago, stawns said:

 

For me, it's all gravy now, I wanted to see them win a round.

They’re pretty heavy underdogs. I expect that they’ll loosen up psychologically and the same goes for the fan base. 

[stawns]

5 minutes ago, LaBamba said:

They’re pretty heavy underdogs. I expect that they’ll loosen up psychologically and the same goes for the fan base. 

 

I think they're kind of playing with house money now, with a series win under their belt.  There was a lot of pressure on this group to get out of round 1 after the season they had and now that pressure is gone.  

[Alflives]

12 minutes ago, stawns said:

 

The Preds had their streak, but were 4-5-1 going in.  They had some good veteran players with playoff experience though.  

What about us being only an 88 point team? You were way wrong. Just accept the Empties know. And they predict us flushing the Coilers in 5. 
Bow to the Empties!!!

[Darth Canuck]

Oh my gosh! I watched the first 2 periods, then had to leave to watch my son’s soccer game. PVR didn’t record (time to upgrade) so I came here to get the score! And holy crap was I proud!! Wahoo!!!

 

Go Canucks Go!!! YYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!
 

 

 

And in honour of 2 of our awesome players, here’s some Hugo Boss

 

 

 

 

[John.Tallhouse]

 

[chris12345]

14 minutes ago, Darth Canuck said:

Oh my gosh! I watched the first 2 periods, then had to leave to watch my son’s soccer game. PVR didn’t record (time to upgrade) so I came here to get the score! And holy crap was I proud!! Wahoo!!!

 

Go Canucks Go!!! YYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!
 

 

 

And in honour of 2 of our awesome players, here’s some Hugo Boss

 

 

 

 

OMG fans should buy that and where it to game one!

 

Spread the word!

[CanucksJay]

2 hours ago, spook007 said:

And here comes Zadorov and McDiver is toast....

 

There were many times this round where Hughes and Petey got hit super late after getting rid of the puck. I think Mcdiver deserves the same treatment. 

They need to hit him every chance they get. 

Hughes was great an evading hits but he's only human. When refs let players hit him 5 strides after distributing the puck, there isn't a player that can avoid being hit. 

We need to compile a Hughes hits video and do the same thing to Mcdavid. 

It was pretty disgusting what the refs allowed this past round. 

[Rekker]

Woke up happy this morning lol. Still can't believe that call on Lindholm with 30 seconds left. Complete BS.

[CaribouCanuck]

8 hours ago, Herberts Vasiljevs said:

 

I had this eerie feeling as well. Blowing a 3-1 series lead to a plucky, well-coached team. Biggest difference to me in this situation, however, was that these guys remained humble, while that WCE team got too cocky.

Agreed 100%. They seemed to stay focused and realized that it wasn’t over yet. 

[Jaimito]

 

@-dlc- was there?

 

Looks sold out.  Awesome 

[Rekker]

32 minutes ago, John.Tallhouse said:

 

This is great news. I was afraid it would be Monday as JT eluded to. The team probably wrapped their minds around the Monday game and are now probably pumped to get the extra day to reset physically and mentally. Awesome. 

[Johnny]

56 minutes ago, stawns said:

 

The Preds had their streak, but were 4-5-1 going in.  They had some good veteran players with playoff experience though.  

Quit cherry picking

if you discredit the preds with their last 10, you need to discredit the oilers in their last 10 of 4-4-2

 

feb-end of season

preds 21/7/3 good for 3rd

 

oilers 20/12/5 good for 12th 

 

van 17/12/4 good for 16th

 

If anything this shows the canucks punched above 

 

Jan - end

oilers 31/12/5 good for 2nd

 

Van 27/13/6 good for 7th

 

preds 27/14/4 good for 10th

 

taking these numbers into account, the oilers have been trending down hard while the pred trended up 

 

you should really use stats when making bold claims

 

even super simple stats like these ones provides more legitimacy to an argument 

 

 

Edited May 4 by Johnny

[-dlc-]

Just now, Jaimito said:

 

@-dlc- was there?

 

Looks sold out.  Awesome 

It was AMAZING!!! OMG the atmosphere.

I was in the wheelchair section with a friend and at the end of the game the guy to our left went running behind all the seats waving his towel like a maniac. Whacked me in the eye but I took one for the team. A couple of awesome service dogs up there cheering the team on (yes, they were so).

The place was crazy afterward...outside the arena a huge crowd was going nuts. I loved it!

[NHL Tyranny]

Anyone have a clip of the Boesser penalty? He seemed outraged but I don't recall the broadcaster showing it. Perhaps I had too much Scotch.