-dlc- Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Johngould21 said: The first 10 minutes of last nights game wasn't very good for most of the Canucks. Play was scrambled, missing passes, poor coverage, hell, even Petey looked disinterested. It was like a light switch was turned up for the rest of the game. Sitting Miller might just have been the moment of the year for this team. It seemed they rallied behind him, and picked up the intensity. The third period was textbook hockey, with Demko shutting down anything that Nashville could muster. Alf, I owe you an apology, Hronek is good at hockey, and is the perfect partner for Hughes. Now if only the Eastern market could witness what's going on out here, a few of our stars might get some recognition. This part here. I agree, and it shows how much this team is coming together. It's so important for them to play for each other, not just themselves. It's really encouraging. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal_thecup Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 minute ago, spook007 said: Just wrote some rubbish..... again Hard to stay focused when you're this fuck'n GIDDY! I am such a pig, I can't wait 'til the next game. Man, this is fun! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shift-4 Posted November 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2023 I can honestly say I was not prepared for this level of awesomeness to wrap up the first month of the season. Love it! It's all about the compete level with this team all over the ice. It's gotta come down to coaching. Great job Rick! 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barn Burner Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Goal_thecup said: You're god damned right. We're moving into the stratosphere. Time to light up the after-burners. Oilers are doing what they do best - drilling for oil! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 8 hours ago, Rip The Mesh said: Solid captain choice. Loved how he is now using RT terminology like the need to play "predictable". Captain bought in and the team bought in. Very fortunate that we are finding success early this year. Much easier for players to buy in when our stars are leading the league in numerous stats and team is winning. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Bo who? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 7 hours ago, buddyguy said: 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. Loved that when he came in, he dropped his gloves right away against a bigger opponent to stick up for his teammates. Good team guy, decent skills, solid acquisition. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Newsflash. Vintage still in on the bridge of the HMCS CDC. He's not moving. But the CDC PGT, has 4 postings.... Lol 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnstorm Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Newsflash. Vintage still in on the bridge of the HMCS CDC. He's not moving. But the CDC PGT, has 4 postings.... Lol 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high flying Vee Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 hours ago, spook007 said: MAGIC...... Man winning is fun... almost forgot, what it feels like to actually watch a proper hockey team... Just love Tocchet.... He is exactly, what was needed... He doesn't let the dirty washing hang to smell.... Before any journalists get the opportunity to fabricate anything, he kills it instantly... His comments on Miller are spot on. And yes, whisper it, but Myers has actually played like a top 4 Dman the last 3 games... hopefully it continues. We need him to, if this run is to continue... I think Tocc’s time working as part of the media has equipped him particularly well for coaching in this market. Rather than holding back when pushed for information, he tends to flood the questioner with honest dialogue rife with technical hockey jargon. Pretty refreshing for us fans ! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Well ... that was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captkirk888 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 10 hours ago, WHL rocks said: Players probably got a bit over confident starting the game. They thought they can get away from their systems and still win... They pulled out a win but not a formula for success if they do this too often. We just don't have the level of talent to play ugly hockey and win on a regular basis. Gotta stick to the systems and play a defense first game every night out. That's the recipe for success. I was streaming the game and could only watch the away feed. The Nashville announcers had a lot of praise for the Canucks, and were constantly bringing up how well they played defensively. I do realize they didn’t play their best systems game, but obviously the defensive acumen was still there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkin Hronek Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that Nashville has been one of the top 5v5 teams in the league so far. Our first game against them was an off night for them, so we just took everything they could throw at us. Impressed at how well we were able to cope and deal while we weren't playing well at all, and a few weak ones from Lankinen doesn't hurt. That old mantra "good teams find a way to win" has its place and it works here and now. Now we just need to crush San Jose on Thursday and we're going streaking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyone Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 is it just me or is anyone else losing that impending doom feeling when we get a little lead? last year was hard to swallow, we'd play great and get the lead and then we'd choke it away in 3 shifts. This year we seem to have gotten away from doing that, and I'm glad beyond measure. Keep up the good work boys. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando27 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Only watched the highlights but the Canucks didn't play all that great. Nice to get the win though and good to see that Tocchet isn't happy with the performance last night, he has definitely won me over as the right coach for this group. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal_thecup Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Barn Burner said: Oilers are doing what they do best - drilling for oil! I don't really care what they're doing wrong as long as they keep it up. When was the last time Edmonton had a good goalie? Campbell $6m 'til 2027; Skinner $2.6m 'til 2026; >$30m for McD, Drai, & Darnit! Less than $400,000 cap; talk about poorly built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal_thecup Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Toni Zamboni said: Bo who? Who is crying now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PhillipBlunt Posted November 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Rip The Mesh said: He looks happy !!! Tocchet is an excellent coach. Honest, forthright, disciplined, and fair. Edited November 1, 2023 by PhillipBlunt 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Toni Zamboni said: Bo who? I hear he plays somewhere in the east coast now. Nice enough kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: I hear he plays somewhere in the east coast now. Nice enough kid. Bo Whovat? Whodat? never heard of him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksJay Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, grumpyone said: is it just me or is anyone else losing that impending doom feeling when we get a little lead? last year was hard to swallow, we'd play great and get the lead and then we'd choke it away in 3 shifts. This year we seem to have gotten away from doing that, and I'm glad beyond measure. Keep up the good work boys. Along with the coaching, I Never realized how big of an impact the changes on D would be starting with Hronek to Cole and Soucy. So much stability now. Far cry from the days of Dermott, OEL Poolman and co. Speaking of defenses, I had a lightbulb moment yesterday. Myers is at his best when the game gets physical. We saw it in the playoffs in the bubble and see glimpses every now and then. Myers has size and speed and when the intensity picks up, he plays better. If RT continues to make the team play with intensity and push the pace, Myers will look better and better. 20 minutes ago, Goal_thecup said: I don't really care what they're doing wrong as long as they keep it up. When was the last time Edmonton had a good goalie? Campbell $6m 'til 2027; Skinner $2.6m 'til 2026; >$30m for McD, Drai, & Darnit! Less than $400,000 cap; talk about poorly built. Campbell makes 5m (cap wise) which is the same as Demko lol. Demko has 3 seasons including this year at 5m. We need to take a run while Hughes is contract is still low too... 25-26 will be our last chance before a mini rebuild. That's the last year Demko, Hughes, Miller will be under controlled cap. My guess is Petey will be making a lot and Hronek will get a significant raise. Well need to figure out what to do with guys like Brock, Mik, Kuz By then Hogz, Podz, Lekkermaki, Willander andaube some others should be contributing... Edited November 1, 2023 by CanucksJay 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 EP surprised us how fast he adapted to NHL EP surprised us with his skate in All Star game EP surprised us with taking C responsibility and defense EP surprise with a Gordie Howe hattrick next game ? Not a big fan of empty net hat tricks myself and rather see 3 put by a goalie, but it was fun regardless 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawbone Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Really happy with that win. The pre-game recognition of Adam Johnson's death set a pretty somber tone for the evening, so I'll give the boys a pass on a bit of a slow and sloppy start. They closed the game out strong. This next game against the Sharks is one that any really good team should easily win, so I hope we buckle down and play with the same intensity against what is the lowliest of opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayinblack Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, grumpyone said: is it just me or is anyone else losing that impending doom feeling when we get a little lead? last year was hard to swallow, we'd play great and get the lead and then we'd choke it away in 3 shifts. This year we seem to have gotten away from doing that, and I'm glad beyond measure. Keep up the good work boys. Trends i had come to expect from this team that are drifting away include: lack of structure! we get out of trouble in our end way better now weak forechecking/board battles - way more effective now slow starts - used to start games pinned in our end resulting in an early penalty or goal against we no longer on our heals the shift after scoring we no longer have a poor response the shift after giving up a goal while the PK % isn't spectacular, it's way better to the eye Overall we seem to play with speed, and the skill up and down the lineup is really showing. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 10 hours ago, Devron said: The people that lurk in the shadows. Waiting for a chance to jump on the next loss. Happy Hronek Crossbar Remember the postings when our not best ahl players lost 10-0 in 1st pre-season game Love the turn around 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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