Nobody hates the Canucks more then Barry Rozner. Who's twitter should be gold today.

It would be a bad tradeoff, that is for sure. Bollig is not remotely the player Bieksa is.
- John Jaeckel

Exactly. It's similar to why I think nobody will go after Keith. The only way it would make sense for Keith to fight someone is if it was Danny challenging him. We all know that won't happen (as much as I'd like to see that haha). Star players should only fight other star players IMO (ala Iggy vs Lecavalier back in 2004,or Getzlaf vs Thornton etc).

I doubt it. Hockey players have long memories and I expect Bieksa or Burrows to be right in Keith's face if the score gets out of hand.
- paulr

I have heard absolutely nothing about payback.

After the last game these two teams played, no one is even talking rivalry.Last game was a dud.

Why would one of our best dmen, who plays a ton of minutes, fight Bollig? It would be like Seabrook fighting Volpatti. Terrible trade off.
- nucks_94

Vancouver's got other guys to take on Bollig like Kassian, Volpatti and Weise so I don't see a Bieksa Bollig match in the cards but you never know.

I assume "Juice" is Bieska? I don't keep tabs on nicknames for overrated piles of crap. I did enjoy the Vancouver fans push for him to try and get the norris a few years back.
- SteveRain

Enjoyed that as well. And yes, apparently the Nucks' fans nickname for him is "Juice". I would ask why, but like you, i don't remotely care

I have heard absolutely nothing about payback.

After the last game these two teams played, no one is even talking rivalry.Last game was a dud.
- VANTEL

Am I to take it you are privy to the dressing room conversations of the Canuck players then?

Canucks Leading Scorers

D Sedin @ 45th
H Sedin @ 68th
A Edler @ 100th

Shocking

Exactly. It's similar to why I think nobody will go after Keith. The only way it would make sense for Keith to fight someone is if it was Danny challenging him. We all know that won't happen (as much as I'd like to see that haha). Star players should only fight other star players IMO (ala Iggy vs Lecavalier back in 2004,or Getzlaf vs Thornton etc).
- nucks_94

I'm looking more forward to an intense, good hockey game. If fights happen, they happen, and I'm entertained by them.

But I loved this rivalry when it was fierce, and I'm hoping a game with the current subtext gets the fires roaring again.

I'm looking more forward to an intense, good hockey game. If fights happen, they happen, and I'm entertained by them.

But I loved this rivalry when it was fierce, and I'm hoping a game with the current subtext gets the fires roaring again.
- FredoXV

Agreed. This game doesn't need any side shows. It's pretty telling that these two teams love playing against each other when you have Canucks players quoted as saying that they were hoping that the Hawks would win their last game so the Canucks could have a chance to end their streak.

Nobody enjoys or is better at goading Canucks fans more then Barry Rozner. Who's twitter should be gold today.
- SteveRain

Fixed.

I have heard absolutely nothing about payback.

After the last game these two teams played, no one is even talking rivalry.Last game was a dud.
- VANTEL

You're right the last game wasn't up to par as for the Hawks-Canucks games but tonight's game should be better. I'm sure Vancouver would like nothing better to end the Hawks streak and the Hawks would like nothing better than to extend it against the Canucks. Plus, all it will take is one cheap shot or questionable hit to get everyone's blood boiling.

Exactly. It's similar to why I think nobody will go after Keith. The only way it would make sense for Keith to fight someone is if it was Danny challenging him. We all know that won't happen (as much as I'd like to see that haha). Star players should only fight other star players IMO (ala Iggy vs Lecavalier back in 2004,or Getzlaf vs Thornton etc).
- nucks_94

I have a thought about retaliation: when two teams have a history of bad blood - i think the captains need to go at it. Because I truely believe that the captians are the representatives of the teams, and who better to lay down the law.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnU8TkzNnMU
Most have seen this, but just in case.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Brandon Bollig Finney's MMA Testimonial .

Let's hope Q has instructed his forwards to shoot at the STICK SIDE if Bobby Lou is in tonight.

I still think we will see Keith's head on a swivel tonight avoiding boardage attempts.

A Vancouver fan living in the Chicago area?How did that happen,just curious?
- eagle50

Pavel Bure fan as a kid.

He was dropped on his head as a child.
- paulr

I'll be the better person here. Not very original though...you should try harder but maybe this is your best stuff.

I have a thought about retaliation: when two teams have a history of bad blood - i think the captains need to go at it. Because I truely believe that the captians are the representatives of the teams, and who better to lay down the law.
- powerenforcer

I think it might be better for Toews not to continue his pugilistic career.

The streak ends tonight. Go Canucks! I love when these 2 teams play each other and it is always entertaining to watch. Good luck tonight and may there be no injuries. I really hope these 2 teams meet in the Conference Finals this year.
- CanUSA17

Agreed...well all except for our streak ending tonight Thank you for being respectful as I know sometimes these blogs get heated when our teams play each other. And as much as I do not like the Canucks, they are undeniably a good team. Go Hawks!!!

I have a thought about retaliation: when two teams have a history of bad blood - i think the captains need to go at it. Because I truely believe that the captians are the representatives of the teams, and who better to lay down the law.
- powerenforcer

Ahhhh...no.

Toews has no business getting into any fights. His scrap with Thornton was selfish and stupid. He needs to be on the ice and not at risk for concussion.

Pavel Bure fan as a kid.
- CanUSA17

Wish the Hawks could have gotten a player like that instead of the Russian players they have had in the past.

I have a thought about retaliation: when two teams have a history of bad blood - i think the captains need to go at it. Because I truely believe that the captians are the representatives of the teams, and who better to lay down the law.
- powerenforcer

That's easy for you to say, you have a captain that can plausibly fight. Hank... not so much. A Toews vs Kesler fight would be intriguing though.

Ahhhh...no.

Toews has no business getting into any fights. His scrap with Thornton was selfish and stupid. He needs to be on the ice and not at risk for concussion.
- Return of the Roar

Toews doesnt fight "third Liners" - Ryan Kesler voice

Not to mention he took a pretty nasty hit sunday from Ellerby too

You're right the last game wasn't up to par as for the Hawks-Canucks games but tonight's game should be better. I'm sure Vancouver would like nothing better to end the Hawks streak and the Hawks would like nothing better than to extend it against the Canucks. Plus, all it will take is one cheap shot or questionable hit to get everyone's blood boiling.


- jhawk159

I think if anyone is waiting for payback ,they will be disappointed. If they were to avenge the hit , I would think they will wait until they are back home and not on unfriendly grounds.

I think Canucks will probably try to trap and play defensive. I can see this game being as boring as the last.

I think if anyone is waiting for payback ,they will be disappointed. If they were to avenge the hit , I would think they will wait until they are back home and not on unfriendly grounds.

I think Canucks will probably try to trap and play defensive. I can see this game being as boring as the last.
- VANTEL

Agreed. Canucks controlled most of the last matchup, wouldnt expect much of a game plan change.

I'll be the better person here. Not very original though...you should try harder but maybe this is your best stuff.
- CanUSA17

LOL, the 'better person' got his dig in anyway.