Barn Burner Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 16 hours ago, Barnstorm said: Him and Stawns are busy cramming their faces with a heaping pile of crow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Foamys Ghost said: I have a hard time expressing just how happy that blowout made me. It was terrific on at several fronts. Firstly, crushing the Oilers, who are considered one of the powerhouses in the league, was satisfying. Secondly, it was great to see both Garland and Boeser have strong games. Thirdly, it was great to see the core of Pettersson, Hughes, Miller and Demko pile up some points. Now here's the rub: the game wasn't as one sided as the score sheet might indicate. The Canucks were hemmed in their zone way more than I'd like to see. About half the goals were pretty lucky bounces/deflections to guys (Boeser) who put themselves in a good spot to capitalise. While the Oiler's work in their own zone wasn't great but the Canucks capitalised almost every single time. How does this relate to the next game? The Oilers will likely not be quite as unlucky as they were last night as much as it saddens me to say. They will probably be a much better team than they were last night. If the Canucks don't let last nights success go to their heads and bring their "A" game they might be able to earn another win, but I think it will take some improvement on their part in a couple of key areas. The first is clearing the zone. The Oilers are a fast team and when they forecheck well can create a lot of havoc. The Canucks were OK at best in this department last night. I can't criticise some parts of the Canucks defensive effort, for example they collapsed down in front of their net well. The PK was satisfactory but someone (probably Demko) needs to be there to stop that shot from Draisaitl down low. Occasionally I saw players leaving an Oiler open in the slot when the play went down behind the net. Don't want that happening. I hope there isn't too much goonery on Saturday, but if there is, here's hoping the refs deal with it. Myers, Soucy, Cole, Joshua, Miller can deal with the goonery. The Canucks made some mistakes for sure, which does happen in the span of a hockey game, however they came to play and will come to play again on Saturday. Vancouver has superior goaltending and defense, and I highly doubt that Holland's going to be able to rectify that issue by Saturday. Edited October 12, 2023 by PhillipBlunt 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bob Long Posted October 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Myers, Soucy, Cole, Joshua, Miller can deal with the goonery. The Canucks made some mistakes for sure, which does happen in the span of a hockey game, however they came to play and will come to play again on Saturday. Vancouver has superior goaltending and defense, and I highly doubt that Holland's going to be able to rectify that issue by Saturday. EDM also has no idea how we'll game plan for the road, thats going to be very interning to see how a competent bench handles the deployment. Unless you miss Baumer? 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foamys Ghost Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Myers, Soucy, Cole, Joshua, Miller can deal with the goonery. The Canucks made some mistakes for sure, which does happen in the span of a hockey game, however they came to play and will come to play again on Saturday. Vancouver has superior goaltending and defense, and I highly doubt that Holland's going to be able to rectify that issue by Saturday. I agree on the goaltending and defense, but I'm not counting the oilers out yet. It should be an entertaining game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Just now, Bob Long said: EDM also has no idea how we'll game plan for the road, thats going to be very interning to see how a competent bench handles the deployment. And Soucy, Blueger, and possibly Mikeyev will return to the line up. Ekholm will still be out. Just now, Bob Long said: Unless you miss Baumer? Who? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Just now, PhillipBlunt said: Who? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Foamys Ghost said: I agree on the goaltending and defense, but I'm not counting the oilers out yet. It should be an entertaining game. For sure. They still have lots of firepower up front, but the weakness in net will need to be compensated for, which the Canucks will be sure to exploit. The game is going to be a doozy. 2 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Edited October 12, 2023 by PhillipBlunt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Canucks new systems play showed last night. Oilers didnt have the plays they like, the speed rushes up middle of ice by McDavid were shut down. They kept middle of the ice clean and kept the play towards the boards most of the time. That's how a defensively sound team plays. Keep the puck out of the middle of the ice and don't allow speed up the middle. Looking forward to seeing how the Oilers adjust and if the Canucks can do the same thing again. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Anyone else having posts merging automatically on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekker Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Anyone else having posts merging automatically on them? Happening with me as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 minute ago, WHL rocks said: Canucks new systems play showed last night. Oilers didnt have the plays they like, the speed rushes up middle of ice by McDavid were shut down. They kept middle of the ice clean and kept the play towards the boards most of the time. That's how a defensively sound team plays. Keep the puck out of the middle of the ice and don't allow speed up the middle. Looking forward to seeing how the Oilers adjust and if the Canucks can do the same thing again. if Mik is back that could be a huge factor, having that much speed available. I'm more interested in how they will deploy the d group. I wonder if they'll elect to really up the top 4 minutes given how well rested everyone will be. I can see Hughes hitting 27-28 minutes. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 3 hours ago, spook007 said: What a whine.... how about you focus on your own shit team. It'll make it so much more fun, when the boys beat them again on Saturday. Honestly, the best part is we don’t even have to win. If they don’t absolutely smoke us on Saturday they’re still the ones behind. …obviously I still hope we win lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkidu Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Chickenspear said: Yeah, but fuck'em. Pure poetry from the bard himself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saved_by_Jesus Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 hours ago, PistolPete13 said: Still early days but this one never gets old A couple of things: if we were playing our PP#1 up 6-1 against San Jose, then I can see that being unsportsmanlike in some sense. However, Edmonton should take our using PP1 in a blowout as a compliment. I'm sure I wasn't alone in thinking that "even at 6-1, I'm not fully confident that Edmonton could not come back from this". Like, honestly, if Joshua or someone takes a 5 minute major for boarding early in the third, I could see Edmonton scoring 3 PP goals in 5 minutes to get right back in it with 10 minutes to go. So, perhaps not as insulting as it seems? Also, I think it is absolutely fair game to use PP1 in a blowout if the penalties are malicious cross-checks/slashes out of the opponent's frustration. If it is just a hooking call in the neutral zone in a 6-1 game, then the Canucks should absolutely go to PP2. However, if McDavid and Draisaitl are just pissed off, and taking cheap shots at our players which could injure them (which is what was happening last night), then I say bring on PP1 and punish them. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushmorebeekeeper Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Pretty happy with beuvillier last night, he looked liked Danault on the forcheck very active stick, great backcheck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenspear Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Anyone else having posts merging automatically on them? Yeah, I think it's 5 minutes apart if there isn't someone else's post between. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Just now, Chickenspear said: Yeah, I think it's 5 minutes apart if there isn't someone else's post between. Good to know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker67 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Maybe after getting a good lead next time against the Oilers, pulling Demko is a good plan. Seems to really mess up McDavid's head, causing great confusion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Chickenspear said: Yeah, I think it's 5 minutes apart if there isn't someone else's post between. This is correct. A recent change we're trying out. Theoretically helps clean things up a bit. Also encourages the usage of multi-quoting. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Mungus Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said: Poor baby! He doesn't like us pulling Demko and going easy on them. He also doesn't like us playing PP1 and not going easy on them. He knows what he wants, and I respect that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenspear Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 minute ago, -AJ- said: This is correct. A recent change we're trying out. Theoretically helps clean things up a bit. Also encourages the usage of multi-quoting. What about an 'undo merge' option? Had it happen in the Around the NHL GDT where I posted twice in a row, but completely different topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Anyone else having posts merging automatically on them? apparently it's a board-wide thing where if you make too many posts quickly they're automerged. edit: missed that this was already answered. anyway, i'm thinking the oilers come back much stronger on saturday. it should be a closer game imo. mcdavid incoherent in his post-game interview, don't know what's going on there but wish the best for him. Edited October 12, 2023 by 112 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 17 hours ago, 48MPHSlapshot said: Brock haters seething my acc was hacked when I suggested waiving Brock. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 13 minutes ago, Chickenspear said: What about an 'undo merge' option? Had it happen in the Around the NHL GDT where I posted twice in a row, but completely different topics. Not sure, but I don't think that's an option. Best things I can think of are either to wait 5 minutes or just use paragraphs and wording to make the topic change clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekker Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Not sure, but I don't think that's an option. Best things I can think of are either to wait 5 minutes or just use paragraphs and wording to make the topic change clear. Your call. Canucks are undefeated since the new forum started up. Keep on keeping on! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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