ok but he's guided them to there most success, so what are you comparing him too? The Stanley Cup Champions of every year. Because that pretty much the teams he loses to Ana Chi Bos LA, all went through Van for the Cup with AV as coach. And truthfully, I cant say the Canucks were ever better then those Cup winners. Maybe your expectations for AV to improve the Canucks are to high. The Canucks pretty much do what they should do almost every year, sometimes they even over achieve. I dont see the Canucks as ever underacheiving under AV, the contrary. They got a east coast hockey leaguer undrafted on there first line, Booth doesnt have instincts, Keslers always injured, Bieksas hurt, Hansen plays top 6? Just look at the record man, dispite all the injuries and sh%t through the years. I know you can question his methods. But with all due respect, who are you to measure AV's failures? You know the Canucks lineup better then a 2 time coach of the year?
- gunner2233

If you are going to give AV credit for the success then you have to hold him responsible for the failure as well. This team has played like crap since mid way through last season, PT or not. Without the stellar goaltending this teams inability to score goals has been magnified.

Sorry Micah but I am a huge Nuck fan and this guy is correct. I think he said it the best way! Right to the point. I like Ian and his blogs but a lot of the time they are unfounded or exaggerated with out knowledge of certain situations. Don't get me wrong I appreciate his enthusiasm, it's just misplaced sometimes. And I know he is just a fan like us but to be a respectable blogger you HAVE to know your facts.
- Greg7705

Are you suggesting that you have all the "facts"? That's pretty pretentious if you ask me. Ian is stating his opinion, if you have a different one by all means share it, but calling the blogger an idiot for having a different opinion than you is base and uncalled for.

Getzlaf extended for 8 years in Anaheim

Getzlaf extended for 8 years in Anaheim
- nucks_94

So...back to Perry again?

Getzlaf extended for 8 years in Anaheim
- nucks_94

Thought they capped extensions to 7 years? I guess it's 8, does that mean you can sign an UFA to a 7 year deal?

$8.25m/season, WOW!

Uhhhhh...WTF are you talking about?
- The-O-G

If Calgary contents for the NW ......which the way
Vancouver is playing they could do

If so they may be buyers and not sellers but if not do you not think Kipper,Iggy and Tanquay will not be on the trade block?

Thought they capped extensions to 7 years? I guess it's 8, does that mean you can sign an UFA to a 7 year deal?

$8.25m/season, WOW!
- 1970vintage

what a joke.

When are they going to start giving GM jobs to people with brains...

If Calgary contents for the NW ......which the way
Vancouver is playing they could do

If so they may be buyers and not sellers but if not do you not think Kipper,Iggy and Tanquay will not be on the trade block?
- PEIHawkFan

I like your passive/aggressive trolling, Dr.

I like your passive/aggressive trolling, Dr.
- Marwood

Is that directed at me? If so, I don't troll... I state opinions.

Is that directed at me? If so, I don't troll... I state opinions.
- DrChristianTroy

Unlike several around here who post "factpinions"

Is that directed at me? If so, I don't troll... I state opinions.
- DrChristianTroy

No. The Chicago troll was bragging about being a doctor last month while trolling the thread.

If Calgary contents for the NW ......which the way
Vancouver is playing they could do

If so they may be buyers and not sellers but if not do you not think Kipper,Iggy and Tanquay will not be on the trade block?
- PEIHawkFan

Why would you be posting this in a Canucks blog?

Why would you be posting this in a Canucks blog?


- 1970vintage

He's just asking a question, come on. He has no intent to troll just seeking an honest opinion. The retired doctor has a lot of time on his hands honing his non-combative communication skillz ( the skillz was a tribute to Ian).

He's just asking a question, come on. He has no intent to troll just seeking an honest opinion. The retired doctor has a lot of time on his hands honing his non-combative communication skillz ( the skillz was a tribute to Ian).
- Marwood

Oh, I see, the good doctor is aware of the awesome intellect of Canuck fans and wanted to get an unbiased opinion of whether or not the Flames three best offensive players wold be available at the deadline depending on their position in the standings at that time.

a coach is only as good as its players.

or their effort.

Oh, I see, the good doctor is aware of the awesome intellect of Canuck fans and wanted to get an unbiased opinion of whether or not the Flames three best offensive players wold be available at the deadline depending on their position in the standings at that time.
- 1970vintage

Exactly.

You keep making your case to be a Mod, stronger and stronger.

For such an educated man he sure has troubles articulating himself.

Exactly.

You keep making your case to be a Mod, stronger and stronger.

For such an educated man he sure has troubles articulating himself.
- Marwood

It should happen soon (V2) (does PK'er count as a source?)

a coach is only as good as its players.

or their effort.
- hnic

Are we posting useless proverbs now? Seriously.

We're not talking about how "good" the coach is—we're talking about how bad he is.

A coach can be worse than his players...

The Canuck players are playing poorly, yes, but the coach is a huge reason for their inneffectiveness.

a coach is only as good as its players.

or their effort.
- hnic

That's not exactly true, a coach helps his/her players (employees) to be better at what they do. When the effort isn't there, it is the coaches responsibility to help the athlete/employee to figure out what's wrong and take steps to correct the problem.

Coaching focuses on future possibilities, not past mistakes.
- John Whitmore

This is AV's problem, he is too focused on what a player is doing wrong, instead of helping them to find what is right.

Are we posting useless proverbs now? Seriously.

We're not talking about how "good" the coach is—we're talking about how bad he is.

A coach can be worse than his players...

The Canuck players are playing poorly, yes, but the coach is a huge reason for their inneffectiveness.
- Fosco

Apparently your evening of "Lone Wolf the bachelor" was way more entertaining than the game. Maybe you should do a webcast the next time your wife leaves you unattended.

Apparently your evening of "Lone Wolf the bachelor" was way more entertaining than the game. Maybe you should do a webcast the next time your wife leaves you unattended.
- Marwood

The first hour or so was exciting...but then the thrill of freedom was gone.

I just ended up getting too drunk and making a mess—now I'm hungover at work, and I have a mess to clean up when I get home.

It's like when a long-term convict gets out on bail—once the initial thrill of freedom is gone, you long for the structure and the security of the cell again...

The first hour or so was exciting...but then the thrill of freedom was gone.

I just ended up getting too drunk and making a mess—now I'm hungover at work, and I have a mess to clean up when I get home.

It's like when a long-term convict gets out on bail—once the initial thrill of freedom is gone, you long for the structure and the security of the cell again...
- Fosco

Fair enough.
A couple of Bloody Mary's will set you straight in a jiff.

Are we posting useless proverbs now? Seriously.

We're not talking about how "good" the coach is—we're talking about how bad he is.

A coach can be worse than his players...

The Canuck players are playing poorly, yes, but the coach is a huge reason for their inneffectiveness.
- Fosco

i think you just explained my 'useless' proverb perfectly. good job.

i think you just explained my 'useless' proverb perfectly. good job.
- hnic

Just waiting for mg to say. Getting bieksa and Kesler back is like making a trade

"Lindsey Ruff on line two, LIndsey Ruff.... Line two.

Ron Wilson is still in the lobby? Should I call security??"
- Beatle_john

Lindsey Ruff = Cute Chick (see http://twtrland.com/profile/lindseyruff)
Lindy Ruff = NHL Head Coach (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_Ruff)