Smashian Kassian Posted Sunday at 11:27 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:27 PM 2 sleeps & hockey is back. I am so excited. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted Sunday at 11:29 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:29 PM 37 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Well, does that even qualify as a cup of coffee for Ferguson? more like a 5-hour energy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenspear Posted Sunday at 11:39 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:39 PM 46 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Well, does that even qualify as a cup of coffee for Ferguson? Instant coffee maybe. So no. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integra250 Posted Sunday at 11:48 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 11:48 PM 56 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Well, does that even qualify as a cup of coffee for Ferguson? At least he got some free team gear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted Sunday at 11:50 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:50 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixonWard Posted Sunday at 11:52 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:52 PM 2 hours ago, Alflives said: The scrimmage was boring. Guys were coasting and hugging. Hard to watch. I was at the game and I'll say it was cool to connect with the team and see some of the new and young guys, but this was very lackluster and $40 was a lot for what they showed us. They could've had 3 periods, a shootout, some skills stuff, and/or other stuff to entertain us. It was pretty lame from an entertainment/fan energizing standpoint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson JH Posted Monday at 12:24 AM Share Posted Monday at 12:24 AM 1 hour ago, Alflives said: Got to be pretty cool for Quinn too. How often will he meet someone 105? She also look good for a 105 too! She look like in her 90s than over 100s! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted Monday at 12:36 AM Share Posted Monday at 12:36 AM If Ian Cole had played in this game he would have scored 10 goals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted Monday at 12:48 AM Share Posted Monday at 12:48 AM 1 hour ago, Chickenspear said: Instant coffee maybe. So no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Posted Monday at 12:54 AM Share Posted Monday at 12:54 AM Didn't see the game but you all seem pissed off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted Monday at 01:00 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:00 AM 4 minutes ago, Bell said: Didn't see the game but you all seem pissed off Happens every year. People are so excited to have hockey back and then realize these games are far from hockey. Real hockey is still 2 weeks away. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -dlc- Posted Monday at 01:08 AM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 01:08 AM I'm not pissed off. For crying out loud I went to the local arena to watch a bunch of rusty guys skate a few weeks ago. It's hockey...it's all good (OMG I'm listening to a song that just sang those very words). I'd watch them juggle pucks in a swimming pool. It means we're getting close to the real deal. This is the countdown. And do you really want the guys busting their asses and risking injury right before we get started? This is just more shaking off the rust and letting people in other places get to see the team. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted Monday at 01:35 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:35 AM (edited) Too bad there’s too many pages debating GMs Hows Juulson looking?still around 7 on the depth? Edited Monday at 01:36 AM by Cromeslab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted Monday at 01:44 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:44 AM 34 minutes ago, -dlc- said: I'm not pissed off. For crying out loud I went to the local arena to watch a bunch of rusty guys skate a few weeks ago. It's hockey...it's all good (OMG I'm listening to a song that just sang those very words). I'd watch them juggle pucks in a swimming pool. It means we're getting close to the real deal. This is the countdown. And do you really want the guys busting their asses and risking injury right before we get started? This is just more shaking off the rust and letting people in other places get to see the team. I'm happy to read that the powerplay is being set up to be more aggressive this year, according to Drance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted Monday at 01:50 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:50 AM 13 minutes ago, Cromeslab said: Too bad there’s too many pages debating GMs Hows Juulson looking?still around 7 on the depth? Most likely. Firedman on the other hand is looking like he’ll be taking powerplay time from Hughes though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted Monday at 01:50 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:50 AM Starting Tues, 5 games in 7 days. That's gonna be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Posted Monday at 02:06 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:06 AM I would image all the real players on the ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Posted Monday at 02:07 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:07 AM Just now, Bell said: are all the real players iced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted Monday at 02:34 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:34 AM 6 hours ago, -dlc- said: Tuesday (I was supposed to go but am sick! Booo!) Hope you feel better soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted Monday at 02:35 AM Share Posted Monday at 02:35 AM 2 hours ago, DixonWard said: I was at the game and I'll say it was cool to connect with the team and see some of the new and young guys, but this was very lackluster and $40 was a lot for what they showed us. They could've had 3 periods, a shootout, some skills stuff, and/or other stuff to entertain us. It was pretty lame from an entertainment/fan energizing standpoint. Uggg, they charged you for that? Yikes !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornMello Posted Monday at 03:18 AM Share Posted Monday at 03:18 AM I few players I thought looked good; Alriksson - looked big out there and had some good hands. This guy really has X-factor potential moving forward. Lekkerimaki - Although short sample I thought he had some good takeaways, was in good position and had some good D moments. He looks ready but can definitely cook another year too. kudryavstev - Not too much to say other then I thought he had some good mobility. D.Petey - Had some good positioning and looked strong out there. Hoggy - After scoring #1 on skating test I can definetely notice it out there. Was happy to watch. Wasn’t expecting much from 2 periods of the game where everyone’s shaking the rust and not trying to hurt each other but I still enjoyed it. I’m just super excited hockey is back even though my girlfriend isn’t excited to get back to getting zoned out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammertime Posted Monday at 06:11 AM Share Posted Monday at 06:11 AM 5 hours ago, Canuck You said: If Ian Cole had played in this game he would have scored 10 goals. Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted Monday at 06:47 AM Share Posted Monday at 06:47 AM (edited) 6 hours ago, Canuck You said: If Ian Cole had played in this game he would have scored 10 goals. The poor guy gets a bad rap. It wasn't until later in the Oilers series that he looked out of position and banking shots in (to his own net)... Quote: “In game two, round two, he collided with Evander Kane, he cut his ankle. I believe he played with 8-10 stitches every game, it was tough to get his foot in the boot. Think about it, stitches in your ankle, you’re trying to get a foot in a boot. It’s really hard. So he had a tough time with injuries, but they loved his leadership. Over 1000 games played in the NHL. He played more playoff games than any member of the Canucks, and I’ll never forget JT Miller saying, when Ian Cole talks in the dressing room, we listen. It’s a veteran guy. They did want him back. But it just looks like as of now, it looks like he’s hitting the free agent market.” ...but, still not worth the $3M+ he was looking for, with some term. Edited Monday at 06:49 AM by Drive-By Body Pierce 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted Monday at 07:43 AM Share Posted Monday at 07:43 AM 8 hours ago, JamesB said: I don't think that argument lets Aqualini off the hook. Benning should have been fired instead of Linden. But there may be some rationality to what Aqulini was doing. Or maybe he was just drinking to kool-aid. I agree that it was an error to keep Benning over Linden, as proven by the summer he "ran out of time" and lost Tanev, Markstrom, Stecher and Toffoli. I was surprised that Aquilini didn't fire him then and there, but Benning held on for another year and a half before Francesco acted. I do understand Aquilini's motive, though. He has said many times that all he wants is for his dad to see the Canucks win the Cup. I imagine Linden must have told him the team needed a rebuild and it would take at least five years. Francesco was counting the years and his father's age and must have asked Benning what he thought. We know that Benning didn't believe in a rebuild and said they'd compete within two to three years. That sold Francesco and Linden was off to start a fitness business, and Benning lasted barely two-and-a-half-years later. And to be fair to Aquilini, the family has always written the big cheques to spend to the cap and have invested in Hockey Hall of Fame knowledge in Rutherford, a talented rookie GM, two effective Assistant GMs, an experienced, detailed coach who is blessed with a very good team and an experienced, talented coaching staff. But, yeah, Aquililini. was drinking the Benning Koolaid. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DexM94 Posted Monday at 02:36 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:36 PM 11 hours ago, BornMello said: kudryavstev - Not too much to say other then I thought he had some good mobility. D.Petey - Had some good positioning and looked strong out there. D Petey did some mistakes as soon as there is pressure from a random NHLer. Kudryavtsev was very mobile AND very poised against NHLers, takes time to get out cleanly from the D zone, and be open to get some shots. This guy took one of the top 3 spots with Lekki and Tolopilo. i would have loved to see more from Romani and Patersson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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