[GDT] Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Minnows at Rogers Arena, Nov 20, 7PM PST

[Ghostsof1915]

So if I hold my index finger and pinky, can I get a watch that spins webs any size?

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

 

[Lemon Face]

Every time we score imminently penalty.

[J-23]

Hoglander with another point, get him on the Pettersson line…

[Joshua.Guy]

Just now, Canuckfanforlife82 said:

75 percent of your posts are looking to attack others or trying to make yourself look good at other people’s expense, myself included. I just don’t get it but whatever floats your boat I guess.

Forgot to tag me. Not sure how you come to the conclusion I'm trying to appeal to anyone. I think most people here would consider me an asshole if we're being honest, and I don't really give a shit. 

 

You think too highly of yourself 

[Snoop Hogg]

You can make an argument for Hughes winning the Hart and Norris trophies.

[Lemon Face]

Brain farts

[viking mama]

1 minute ago, PhillipBlunt said:

 Hughes is the beating heart of this team. 

Captain, oh my Captain! He’s been filling that roll & more! 

[Sophomore Jinx]

Just now, Blue said:

Those aren't "muffin" shots. (i hate that term) 

Ya, 92 mph is hardly "muffin" shooting

[MikeyD]

Lol Cole could have had 3 different penalties on just that one play. Weird decision making there. 

[the destroyer of worlds]

Come on kill it

[Cali Canuck]

2 minutes ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said:

75 percent of your posts are looking to attack others or trying to make yourself look good at other people’s expense, myself included. I just don’t get it but whatever floats your boat I guess.

who is this regarding?

[Jess]

Petey is elite on the PK.

[snowman955]

1 minute ago, Blue said:

Those aren't "muffin" shots. (i hate that term) 

The last Muffin shot was 91 mph  wtf

[stawns]

5 minutes ago, JayDangles said:

It wasn't just bounces going their way though. Their forecheck was noticeably better and each line was creating turnovers in the offensive zone. 

They are playing slow, making bad reads, not finishing checks. 

 

 

they were playing awesome, I don't think anyone disagrees.  However, I think they were punching above their weight class and are starting to come back to reality.  Still a good team, just not at the level people were getting excited about.

[Rusty Shackleford]

Hughes and Petey are tied for goals.  

 

Hughes will make Petey take a pay cut for the good of the team.

[JayDangles]

7 minutes ago, RWJC said:

Not sure it’s a lack of desperation, imho it’s simply still an evolving conditioning to Tocchet’s style and the boys are kind of worn out. I don’t blame Tocchet for it though…this team for years has traditionally been up and down when it comes to playing with a consistent effort and focus. I think they will inevitably slump for a bit and then recover with a second wind, and that’s just part of the learning curve when playing as an elite level club. They just have to push through certain walls and incrementally become mentally tougher and disciplined.
 

They came into the season well prepared, and basically feasted on teams who started the season in a lesser capacity. Now we’re seeing competition play up to a normal level and that’s adding some adversity to a club that was invariably playing above their own median. Now that we also have some injuries, it’s time for some resistance to the overall pace and formula we were playing at before and that’s going to have an effect. Think a couple key players are also navigating some early minor injuries too (eg. EP).
 

I think we need to just give them some time to catch up to themselves, expect that with the way RT coaches and the demand he places on consistent effort and blue collar hard work and responsibility that they are going to have to reset previous expectation (eg. scoring will be effortless) every now and then and just work through the stretches where the game doesn’t come as easy as other times. It’ll make them a much more potent team as the season wears on, and is a mentality needed if we’re going to be a playoff team that can make some noise in the post. 

just my opinion, but I expect we will see some stretches of less than optimal hockey from this club as the season continues. As long as they recover from them within a 4-5 game window, they should be ok. Happens to the best of them. 

You make a lot of good points. Don't have time to respond to all.

What I will say is that the boys have not been elevating their game for important ones. And that's the most concerning. Coming out dead against Ottawa or SJ is one thing, but canucks looked like shit against Toronto, Calgary, Seattle. These are big games and the boys had zero energy or emotion. That's what concerns me most, is they can't find a way turn it on when it counts most.

[AAA]

Good kill!!

[MikeyD]

Joshua has played a lot better the past 5 games or so. 

[aGENT]

Can't believe how many people willingly want to trade away Hoglander....

[NucksFan]

Good kill, let’s go now

[Ghostsof1915]

Dakota keep up the good work.

[Joshua.Guy]

Takes some super blatant shit to get a power play lately. Refs don't want to give as an advantage and by not calling anything they're putting us at a disadvantage every night. 

[Joshua.Guy]

1 minute ago, Cali Canuck said:

who is this regarding?

Me.

[Canuckfanforlife82]

3 minutes ago, Joshua.Guy said:

Forgot to tag me. Not sure how you come to the conclusion I'm trying to appeal to anyone. I think most people here would consider me an asshole if we're being honest, and I don't really give a shit. 

 

You think too highly of yourself 

Ya, I think you need to take a look in the mirror on that last comment. I just don’t understand the need to constantly look for trouble. To each their own. Good on you. Anyways I am done giving you the satisfaction. Let’s focus on the game! At least I will.

Edited November 21, 2023 by Canuckfanforlife82