Lapierre is finally pissed . This is why I like him in the playoffs. When things get tough h get going.
- VANTEL

For sure, he's at his best when he's emotionally involved and always steps up in the playoffs. He did the same for Montreal.

See Sharps dive tonight in OT . People yap at the Canucks but wow
- VANTEL

That was a good one.

Too bad Duby had to ruin your Rinne shutout

Strangely enough, though, he's never in any proposals from other teams' fans, either.

Pretty underrated by non-Canucks fans.
- Fosco

For sure, he reminds me of the Detroit guys, Helm and Abdelkader before they became more well known.

Manny will retire soon.He will finish this year on LTIR
- VANTEL

Source?

And be a asst coach on the wolves
- Bieksa#3

I think a team will definitely offer him a one year, 1 million dollar deal to be a 4th line faceoff specialist, he was pretty sought after when the Canucks first signed him and even those he's regressed he's still a valuable player.

Source?
- Nucker101

Vantel

That was a good one.

Too bad Duby had to ruin your Rinne shutout
- 1970vintage

Still early

If the third line is going to get a goal a night leve them be
- VANTEL

Fair enough!

Vantel
- VANTEL

Then it must be true.

This rookie goalie is looking solid. Hopefully we can get out of this with a W

Source?
- Nucker101

McKenzie seemed a little concerned saying that the Canucks were being very tight lipped about Malhotra's condition and that he was still working out off ice but was not participating in any on ice activities.

This rookie goalie is looking solid. Hopefully we can get out of this with a W
- vancity787

Whatever else happens in his career, he can say he stoned an Art Ross winner on a clear break.

We're screwed if Bieksa goes down, he's our best right handed d-man.

Whatever else happens in his career, he can say he stoned an Art Ross winner on a clear break.
- 1970vintage

I was thinking the exact same thing

We're screwed if Bieksa goes down, he's our best right handed d-man.
- Nucker101

Wild are buzzing, AV needs to do something to change the momentum.

We're screwed if Bieksa goes down, he's our best right handed d-man.
- Nucker101

Tanev ain't too shabby either. Different styles, though.

OH oh the dreaded 2-0 lead

Wild are buzzing, AV needs to do something to change the momentum.
- 1970vintage

Just need to keep controlling the play and get traffic in front of the young goalie with shots on net.

Tanev ain't too shabby either. Different styles, though.
- Fosco

For sure, but Bieksa is a proven guy and eats up minutes. Tanev would be less effective playing 22-23 minutes every night IMO. Another thing I've noticed is that AV tries to play Ballard and Tanev with the Twins to take pressure off of them when the Twins aren't matched up against the other team's top lines.

I'd play Higgins over Weise, Vopatti is more physical and more of a legit tough guy. Lapierre and Higgins play pretty well together, they were both on the third line in the playoffs last year and during the cup run at times so that's a petty reliable 4th line. And you can even add a better forward than Vopatti at the deadline, but obviously someone with some grit and size as well so you don't lose that.
- Nucker101

Higgins has been awful. Need some toughness on the 4th line. Higgins, Malhotra and Ebbett don't belong there.

Wild are buzzing, AV needs to do something to change the momentum.
- 1970vintage

He doesn't adapt well during the game, he sticks to the game plan and doesn't change it.

McKenzie seemed a little concerned saying that the Canucks were being very tight lipped about Malhotra's condition and that he was still working out off ice but was not participating in any on ice activities.
- 1970vintage

I am thinkin Manny is ok but Gillis went to him with a wink wink deal and said it is time for LTIR. Booth and Kesler are ready to return .

Higgins has been awful. Need some toughness on the 4th line. Higgins, Malhotra and Ebbett don't belong there.
- Scooby_Doo

It's still early, I'm judging Higgins based on his entire body of work since Gillis acquired him. You can play a tough guy with Lappy and Higgins on the 4th line. It's not like Weise and Volpatti are scaring anyone or throwing big hits every game, so give me the better player.

Higgins has been awful. Need some toughness on the 4th line. Higgins, Malhotra and Ebbett don't belong there.
- Scooby_Doo

Higgins is a player playing himself out of a spot.

He doesn't adapt well during the game, he sticks to the game plan and doesn't change it.
- Scooby_Doo

To be fair, what can he really do during a game other than mix up lines? He's not the type to start yelling at his players. Not much adjusting that can be done with a proven veteran team in a regular season game.