[PGT] Canucks vs Predators Oct 31

[Cromeslab]

3 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said:

If we crash and burn, it's all your fault.

 

No pressure 

[Strawbone]

Has Friedman been a low-key great addition? I've seen almost nothing but solid plays from him. Probably best on a 3rd pair but stepping up admirably.

[Huggy Bear]

4 minutes ago, JamesB said:

My summary:

 

1. Kind of a nervous start. The first significant play was Petey pushing the puck back to Myers at the point. It looked like Myers could have played the puck easily but he hesitated, then retreated, leading to a 3-on-1 rush, a hook by Myers, and a penalty shot. Fortunately, Foudy fell down on the penalty shot and Demmer made a good save. Myers was better after that and got an assist and was +2, but his underlying numbers were not good.

 

2. Speaking of Demmer, he played an excellent game. The team with the better goalie won in what was otherwise a close game.

 

3. Nashville had the edge in the stats and by the eye test through 2 periods, but the Canucks came out strong in the third and were able to lock down a fairly comfortable win.

 

4. Petey got the hattrick but, in my view, Hughes was the star of the game, although they were both very good, as was Hronek. Statistically, Hughes and Hronek were dominant as a pair (again).

 

5. We saw the "bad" JT Miller from last year for the first two periods, taking 3 bad penalties and just looking hot-headed and out of sorts. Tocchet made the right call by leaving him on the bench for the last part of the second period. First, it is the right message. Second, Miller was hurting the team. He came out much better in the third (the "good" JT Miller) and, among other things, scored a goal. Boeser made a nice play on that goal and set a nice screen on one of Petey's goals. Nice to see Boeser on the scoresheet again and he played hard.

 

6. The bottom 6 forwards are certainly trying to get on the scoresheet, and Lafferty and Beauvillier succeeded and played pretty well overall. Once again, Suter had chances but is now 0-for-9. Hogs played with energy but might be getting too "fancy" again. He needs to drive the net and get the puck on net. Joshua played with more energy (after getting called out by the coach again), and he was credited with 4 hits tonight, leading the team. I am guessing he did enough to stay in the line-up.

 

7. Not a picasso, but I'm sure we will all take it, with very heavy reliance on Hughes, Petey, and Demmer.

 

8. Now we just need to focus on Thursday against San Jose. This is another test. We passed the "decent start" test, the "tough road trip" test, the "home game trap" test, and beat Nashville in their "revenge game". The next test is "can we focus and beat a weak team", which is a test the Canucks have often failed in the past. But I think things are different with Tocc (and Hughes and Petey).

 

Boo!

 

 

your summaries are mint. Cheers James  

[Dr. Crossbar]

3 minutes ago, Strawbone said:

Has Friedman been a low-key great addition? I've seen almost nothing but solid plays from him. Probably best on a 3rd pair but stepping up admirably.

 

100% ... he's exceeded expectations but Tocc and co. did know what he was capable of depth wise. Solid reliability.

[Canuckle]

7 minutes ago, Dumb Nuck said:

If that happens @Canuckle will be donating $100 to Canucks Place so I can live with it.

 

Even when they make the playoffs and I win our bet, I'll probably still do it

[DANJR]

Where are the Petey and Tocchet interviews????

[I.AM.THE.WALRUS]

I love this team 

 

And we really do have a good management team

 

they know what they’re doing…

 

We’re not that far off from contending for the Stanley Cup… IMHO

Edited November 1, 2023 by I.AM.THE.WALRUS

[Canuckle]

23 minutes ago, Huggy Bear said:

Where’s Canuck Critic? Such a promising new member.

 

Finally started taking his brain medicine.

[Rip The Mesh]

He looks happy !!!

 

[Canuckleheads Fan]

43 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said:

 

I thought Quinn was going to be a very good captain, but he's been way better than I could've pictured him being.

What's great is that he's so cool and humble, a great interview and the media obviously love him. He was a great choice.

Edited November 1, 2023 by Canuckleheads Fan

[Dr. Crossbar]

8 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said:

He looks happy !!!

 

 

I just love Tocc's raw honesty and all business approach. He's focused on what matters most. Love this guy and how he played as a player. 

[Dr. Crossbar]

Just now, Canuckleheads Fan said:

What's great is that he's so cool and humble, a great interview and the media vuyd obviously love him. He was a great choice.

 

Couldn't agree more. He's really elevated his game, his standards, and what he demands of himself. Great leader! 

[AatuD2]

30 minutes ago, JamesB said:

My summary:

 

1. Kind of a nervous start. The first significant play was Petey pushing the puck back to Myers at the point. It looked like Myers could have played the puck easily but he hesitated, then retreated, leading to a 3-on-1 rush, a hook by Myers, and a penalty shot. Fortunately, Foudy fell down on the penalty shot and Demmer made a good save. Myers was better after that and got an assist and was +2, but his underlying numbers were not good.

 

2. Speaking of Demmer, he played an excellent game. The team with the better goalie won in what was otherwise a close game.

 

3. Nashville had the edge in the stats and by the eye test through 2 periods, but the Canucks came out strong in the third and were able to lock down a fairly comfortable win.

 

4. Petey got the hattrick but, in my view, Hughes was the star of the game, although they were both very good, as was Hronek. Statistically, Hughes and Hronek were dominant as a pair (again).

 

5. We saw the "bad" JT Miller from last year for the first two periods, taking 3 bad penalties and just looking hot-headed and out of sorts. Tocchet made the right call by leaving him on the bench for the last part of the second period. First, it is the right message. Second, Miller was hurting the team. He came out much better in the third (the "good" JT Miller) and, among other things, scored a goal. Boeser made a nice play on that goal and set a nice screen on one of Petey's goals. Nice to see Boeser on the scoresheet again and he played hard.

 

6. The bottom 6 forwards are certainly trying to get on the scoresheet, and Lafferty and Beauvillier succeeded and played pretty well overall. Once again, Suter had chances but is now 0-for-9. Hogs played with energy but might be getting too "fancy" again. He needs to drive the net and get the puck on net. Joshua played with more energy (after getting called out by the coach again), and he was credited with 4 hits tonight, leading the team. I am guessing he did enough to stay in the line-up.

 

7. Not a picasso, but I'm sure we will all take it, with very heavy reliance on Hughes, Petey, and Demmer.

 

8. Now we just need to focus on Thursday against San Jose. This is another test. We passed the "decent start" test, the "tough road trip" test, the "home game trap" test, and beat Nashville in their "revenge game". The next test is "can we focus and beat a weak team", which is a test the Canucks have often failed in the past. But I think things are different with Tocc (and Hughes and Petey) 

 

1. Looked like Myers could've played it and felt that way, however it was far from a sure thing and he was the last man back. Sure, he could've pinched and risked it all, but we could be talking about a 2 on 0 that resulted in a goal if he gambles and doesn't succeed. 

 

Agreed with the rest of your points

 

 

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

17 minutes ago, DANJR said:

Where are the Petey and Tocchet interviews????

 

[Jaimito]

20 minutes ago, DANJR said:

Where are the Petey and Tocchet interviews????

 

 

 

 

 

[Jess]

Canucks 6th in the NHL in point percentage (.722), tied for 3rd in GF/GP (4.00), 4th in GA/GP (2.33!!!), 5th in Net PP% (26.7%), and 15th in Net PK% (82.9%). Average on the PK and excellent everywhere else. So nice to see.

[Canuckleheads Fan]

3 minutes ago, AatuD2 said:

 

1. Looked like Myers could've played it and felt that way, however it was far from a sure thing and he was the last man back. Sure, he could've pinched and risked it all, but we could be talking about a 2 on 0 that resulted in a goal if he gambles and doesn't succeed. 

 

Agreed with the rest of your points

 

 

Completely agree, this place would have blown up with Myers hate if they had chipped the puck past him for a 3 on 0 breakaway. Myers realized he was the last man and made a good decision.

[Elias Pettersson]

Elias Pettersson is on pace for 145 points. 
 

JT Miller is on pace for 118 points. 
 

Quinn Hughes is on pace for 100 points. 
 

Most points on one season in Vancouver Canucks history:

 

Henrik Sedin - 112 points 

 

Elias Pettersson is on pace to shatter the record held by Henrik Sedin. 
 

Fun fact: The Vancouver Canucks have never had more than one player with 100+ points in any NHL season. 

[Dr. Crossbar]

It's nice to come into a PGT and not be gaslit for wanting to win. 

[Elias Pettersson]

NHL leaders in points:

 

Jack Hughes - 18

Elias Pettersson- 16

Artemi Panarin - 15

Dylan Larkin - 15

Jesper Bratt - 14

David Pastrnak - 14

JT Miller - 13

Leon Draisaitl - 13

Alex DeBrincat - 13

 

Is Elias Pettersson the best all around player in the NHL? 

 

Edited November 1, 2023 by Elias Pettersson

[Roger Neilsons Towel]

1 hour ago, BIGGESTCANUCKSFANEVER said:

 

Yeah I picked that out right away. Interesting comment but not wrong either. This is definitely a different team than he’s had around him the last few years. 

[Mordekai]

1 hour ago, Cromeslab said:

Wtf is.this Vegas has to be the favorite

Vgk has been playing a lot of weaker teams to start the year.

Edited November 1, 2023 by Mordekai

[CanucksJay]

40 minutes ago, Dr. Crossbar said:

 

I just love Tocc's raw honesty and all business approach. He's focused on what matters most. Love this guy and how he played as a player. 

True players coach. Loved what he said about Miller as well as Petey playing too loose

[I.AM.THE.WALRUS]

54 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said:

He looks happy !!!

 

RT commands respect… 

[buddyguy]

1 hour ago, Strawbone said:

Has Friedman been a low-key great addition? I've seen almost nothing but solid plays from him. Probably best on a 3rd pair but stepping up admirably.

100%. It's a very nice surprise. He played 16-17 mins today and not once did I get nervous when he was out there. He's been steady out there since he arrived from PIT.