PhillipBlunt Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 45 minutes ago, AatuD2 said: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbone Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Don't care about the W or L, but they better look more competitive. I know it's only game 2 of the pre-season but given how bad this team has started in recent years, we don't need the negativity of another blowout loss. Even if our roster is out-skilled, they can't be out-competed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Need someone to blow McDavid’s knee out. Or perhaps crash into Skinner so they’re forced to start Campbell for the start of the season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Shackleford Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: According to Tocchet - rosters for game 2 and 3 will have a sprinkle of NHL veterans and some players vying for spots. Sounds like we will see several regulars tonight. Interesting note about Breezer. Coaching staff really likes him, high IQ and was playing injured last season. Sticking to my guns that he's my dark horse to make the team. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSVII Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 The entire defense was rebuilt in the offseason. Nows the time to play them so we can build some chemistry with Hronek, Soucy, Cole and experiment with the pairings. Hope we don't keep the main line out much longer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Odd. said: Need someone to blow McDavid’s knee out. Or perhaps crash into Skinner so they’re forced to start Campbell for the start of the season That's really what's needed. Give that gutless flopper something to actually cry about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just now, DSVII said: The entire defense was rebuilt in the offseason. Nows the time to play them so we can build some chemistry with Hronek, Soucy, Cole and experiment with the pairings. Hope we don't keep the main line out much longer It's the same mistake that Green made where he kept trying to evaluate the AHL trash and still made the wrong decision. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Oilers will probably win this one, but I think it will be a closer game, like 4-3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Is McWard starting with Hughes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasThomas Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I'm not saying that this is gonna work (maybe just 1 % of chance), but IF Mcward can be the pair of Hughes this could be a HUGE solution for our defence coming from nowhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.BRR Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, DSVII said: The entire defense was rebuilt in the offseason. Nows the time to play them so we can build some chemistry with Hronek, Soucy, Cole and experiment with the pairings. Hope we don't keep the main line out much longer I agree. We were chatting in the training camp thread last night about how important chemistry is. Better to start chipping away at it in the meaningless games before we hit the meaningful ones! Can’t start the season poorly like the last couple of years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSAcanuck Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Any bubble guys who are playing need to take this as an opportunity to show they can play against sone of the best players in the world. They’ll likely come out on the losing end at times but just don’t get embarrassed. The entire team needs to outwork the Oilers no matter what happens on the scoreboard. The Canucks keep talking different culture and mindset. They have to show it though otherwise it’s just like every other year where we hear it’s going to be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Duke Posted September 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Bane said: So far this preseason Canucks lose 10-0 OEL looks like a superstar Lockwood is looking like an NHL player Zac Benson is building hype Axel Sandin Pelikka is off to a hot start in the SHL can the Hockey Gods just let things go in our favor? OEL was always going to look good going to a strong, veteran club and being handed the keys to a power play (even though it’s due to injury.) I was on team let him bounce back but it’s fine and management used the cap space admirably. Re: ASP and Benson, we have Lekkerimaki also off to a hot start so the last thing on our wish list is a smaller winger, even of Benson’s skill. Willander was a solid pick. Sorry, but it’s a little early for woe is me attitude. Our AHL team lost to a flames’ starting group coming off an embarrassing year. Nothing to read into. 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, GasThomas said: I'm not saying that this is gonna work (maybe just 1 % of chance), but IF Mcward can be the pair of Hughes this could be a HUGE solution for our defence coming from nowhere. Canucks need one of their depth D men to really step up this year. Like Tanev or Bieksa did for us all those years ago. We’re due - not that it means anything - for a bounce in this regard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlockerHigh Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Bane said: So far this preseason Canucks lose 10-0 OEL looks like a superstar Lockwood is looking like an NHL player Zac Benson is building hype Axel Sandin Pelikka is off to a hot start in the SHL can the Hockey Gods just let things go in our favor? Dude, I remember when people were saying this was going to be a future first line for the Canucks after a handful of preseason games Shinkaruk Gaunce Jensen Chill lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlockerHigh Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Rusty Shackleford said: Interesting note about Breezer. Coaching staff really likes him, high IQ and was playing injured last season. Sticking to my guns that he's my dark horse to make the team. Tanev light imho... quietly does the simple things. Has had alot of time to develop into a reliable Defensive dman in the AHL and as I recall from his Junior days was an exceptionally hard worker and leader (he was a captain at 17 years old... not common in Junior). I hope he makes it...you always need defensemen you don't notice, for good reasons. Edited September 27, 2023 by BlockerHigh 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Bear Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Jester13 said: He actually says they'll have two NHL lineups with a sprinkle of the other guys, and then the last two games as their full NHL lineup, so it sounds like we'll almost see a full lineup tonight. Good catch…in that case, most of the roster should be playing back to back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper007 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: So who were the other players there? We could get the roster playing tonight that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Tocchet said yesterday it won't look like the regular lineup until games 4-6 ... so ... I'm guessing ... 9-0 tonight. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ds4quality Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Rip The Mesh said: I think we will this time. The vets need the work vs NHL competition. I'm surprised that the PK didn't make this list, or at least special teams. I wonder how our powerplay will look without Horvat in the bumper spot. Hopefully our Powerplay is at least slightly above average this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 The Jays are on Sportsnet 22 The Canucks & Oilers will be on Sportsnet 360. Not that there's anything demeaning about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Eager to find out our actual lines tonight so I can have a reasonable guess as to whether or not we have a chance, haha. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I have low expectations. I'll be happy with one goal or three shots off the post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DeNiro Posted September 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2023 I think we should go with the same lineup as last game! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo5789 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 31 minutes ago, BlockerHigh said: Dude, I remember when people were saying this was going to be a future first line for the Canucks after a handful of preseason games Shinkaruk Gaunce Jensen Chill lol Remember this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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