or kelly sutherland.......
- SMP8719

AV is gone Sutherlanad is Dallas's problem now

AV is gone Sutherlanad is Dallas's problem now
- VANTEL

that is actually d sedins prob.... since he is the one that called that boarding penalty against him and let marchand speed bag him and i believe a couple more anomalies as far as sedin and penalties are concerned. someone posted a few reasons a little while back.

Wow good start to the LA vs SJ game, didn't realize how many hot women there are in Calgary!! sitting at a pub on Stephan? Ave.

a definite "NO"
- docmorgan

I wonder if Henrik would consider giving up the C, at least internally given that there will be a whole new coaching staff and possibly some roster changes as well. If by the end of training camp the group chooses Henrik again, no one (fans & media) need to be any wiser, but the team will have chosen the captain.

I wonder if Henrik would consider giving up the C, at least internally given that there will be a whole new coaching staff and possibly some roster changes as well. If by the end of training camp the group chooses Henrik again, no one (fans & media) need to be any wiser, but the team will have chosen the captain.
- 1970vintage

Not a chance, why would he?

Wow good start to the LA vs SJ game, didn't realize how many hot women there are in Calgary!! sitting at a pub on Stephan? Ave.
- LeftCoaster

There weren't when I lived there....

There weren't when I lived there....
- chompsey

I'm in town for the week doing some work for ConocoPhillips, getting a sore neck. I kid you not!!

Wow good start to the LA vs SJ game, didn't realize how many hot women there are in Calgary!! sitting at a pub on Stephan? Ave.
- LeftCoaster

Ever hear of the Boobmile er Redmile?

Not a chance, why would he?
- LeftCoaster

It was just a thought. If I was the captain of a team and a whole new coaching staff were being brought in and I thought I might not be the coaches guy, I would go to him straight away and offer to give it up for the "good of the team" if that's what was needed.

It was just a thought. If I was the captain of a team and a whole new coaching staff were being brought in and I thought I might not be the coaches guy, I would go to him straight away and offer to give it up for the "good of the team" if that's what was needed.
- 1970vintage

Henrik should offer the C to Lu

Ever hear of the Boobmile er Redmile?
- VANTEL

No....but I'm sure it's nice.

No....but I'm sure it's nice.
- LeftCoaster

If you get a chance got to Spolumbos Deli everyone raves about the food there

The Italian Deli serves lunch, Monday through Saturday until 5:30 pm. Find us east of downtown in the heart of the Inglewood shopping district at 1308 - 9th Avenue SE. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

It was just a thought. If I was the captain of a team and a whole new coaching staff were being brought in and I thought I might not be the coaches guy, I would go to him straight away and offer to give it up for the "good of the team" if that's what was needed.
- 1970vintage

You know....here's a guy (Henrik) who's the franchise leading scorer, is an absolute pillar in the community, he's good with the media, he lead the team to within 60 minutes of a Stanley Cup (same as Linden), he's third all time in game winning goals (believe it or not), he's number two in games played regular season & playoffs, he's the franchise leader in +/-, he's second all time in playoff points, what does he need to do to get some respect from the fans???

We/they have a track record of treating our star players like poop, and the beat goes on...I don't get it. Is he a dominant playoff player, no, is he a dominant regular season guy, no, but he's a quiet leader who goes about his business and gets the job done. If we had more guys who consistently performed we should be so lucky.

I'm not a huge Sedin guy, but give credit where it's due. They're not the problem with the team, the other bottom nine guys are. I'll stand by that until proven otherwise!!!

Much respect for you Vintage, always enjoy and respect the views of guys like yourself, Vantel, DCT, Fosco, Alex, Darius, Scooby, KB3, chompsey, bloated, Nucker, etc etc...BUT we need to lay off the Hank and Dany need to go or step down thing.

You know....here's a guy (Henrik) who's the franchise leading scorer, is an absolute pillar in the community, he's good with the media, he lead the team to within 60 minutes of a Stanley Cup (same as Linden), he's third all time in game winning goals (believe it or not), he's number two in games played regular season & playoffs, he's the franchise leader in +/-, he's second all time in playoff points, what does he need to do to get some respect from the fans???

We/they have a track record of treating our star players like poop, and the beat goes on...I don't get it. Is he a dominant playoff player, no, is he a dominant regular season guy, no, but he's a quiet leader who goes about his business and gets the job done. If we had more guys who consistently performed we should be so lucky.

I'm not a huge Sedin guy, but give credit where it's due. They're not the problem with the team, the other bottom nine guys are. I'll stand by that until proven otherwise!!!

Much respect for you Vintage, always enjoy and respect the views of guys like yourself, Vantel, DCT, Fosco, Alex, Darius, Scooby, KB3, chompsey, bloated, Nucker, etc etc...BUT we need to lay off the Hank and Dany need to go or step down thing.
- LeftCoaster

I agree with everything you said but also think everything has a shelf life. I think they should be allowed to retire here in 3 years.

You know....here's a guy (Henrik) who's the franchise leading scorer, is an absolute pillar in the community, he's good with the media, he lead the team to within 60 minutes of a Stanley Cup (same as Linden), he's third all time in game winning goals (believe it or not), he's number two in games played regular season & playoffs, he's the franchise leader in +/-, he's second all time in playoff points, what does he need to do to get some respect from the fans???

We/they have a track record of treating our star players like poop, and the beat goes on...I don't get it. Is he a dominant playoff player, no, is he a dominant regular season guy, no, but he's a quiet leader who goes about his business and gets the job done. If we had more guys who consistently performed we should be so lucky.

I'm not a huge Sedin guy, but give credit where it's due. They're not the problem with the team, the other bottom nine guys are. I'll stand by that until proven otherwise!!!

Much respect for you Vintage, always enjoy and respect the views of guys like yourself, Vantel, DCT, Fosco, Alex, Darius, Scooby, KB3, chompsey, bloated, Nucker, etc etc...BUT we need to lay off the Hank and Dany need to go or step down thing.
- LeftCoaster

Henrik has my respect as a hockey player and a person, I just believe in an official leadership structure that projects a different (more assertive) attitude than what the Naslund/Luongo/Henrik captaincies have projected. I also believe that the new staff should be responsible for deciding which leadership structure best represents their philosophy as opposed to forcing AV's philosophy of fronting the team with passive "yes men" on the new regime whether they like it or not.

Haha, Bieksa didnt make Ians keeper list. Awesome blog!

The worst player in the entire Canucks/SJ series for both teams and all he could do was point fingers everywhere but his own frigging game. Used his injuries last two playoffs now for his poor play even tho he had no post hockey treatment. AV whacked Kesler last season saying his injuries were a non factor even tho he ended up with double surgery yet he said nothing about Bieksa's excuse with no treatment. I wish AV took his bum buddy Bieksa with him....

I agree with everything you said but also think everything has a shelf life. I think they should be allowed to retire here in 3 years.
- VANTEL

I don't think they're there just yet, they have more to give. It's just too bad they don't have better top six guys to compliment them.

Henrik has my respect as a hockey player and a person, I just believe in an official leadership structure that projects a different (more assertive) attitude than what the Naslund/Luongo/Henrik captaincies have projected. I also believe that the new staff should be responsible for deciding which leadership structure best represents their philosophy as opposed to forcing AV's philosophy of fronting the team with passive "yes men" on the new regime whether they like it or not.
- DrChristianTroy

That would be nice from a fans perspective, but you have no idea what's said in the room. I would think the players have the utmost respect for Henrik. Would I like another Linden as our captain, absolutely!!! But not at the expense of disrespecting our current captain.

Wow good start to the LA vs SJ game, didn't realize how many hot women there are in Calgary!! sitting at a pub on Stephan? Ave.
- LeftCoaster

You're in town and you didn't call?

WTF?

Nah it'll be an Edler/Luongo package and all Gillis will get is a first rounder and probably some salary back in the form of a third liner.....
- chompsey

Why waste Edler's trade value trying to unload Luongo, you still have the Recature hanging over your head. Buy out Lu, if you trade him for someone that you are going to buy out the Recapture is still hanging over your head, whether it gets used or not. If you trade for DiPietro the difference is $3mil over the length (Lu 1.5 for 18yrs DiPietro 1.5 for 16 yrs)and the Recapture is still there. I want to trade Edler for his full value, hell I want more than his full value.

You're in town and you didn't call?

WTF?
- IanEsplen

Don't take this the wrong way but he said he was in Calgary but don't tell Ian

If you get a chance got to Spolumbos Deli everyone raves about the food there

The Italian Deli serves lunch, Monday through Saturday until 5:30 pm. Find us east of downtown in the heart of the Inglewood shopping district at 1308 - 9th Avenue SE. Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- VANTEL

District on 11th ave has a bucket of bacon and cheap beer during happy hour

I don't think they're there just yet, they have more to give. It's just too bad they don't have better top six guys to compliment them.
- LeftCoaster

It is too bad they always get classified as one player. Hank has a longer shelf life than Dan , but they come as a package.

District on 11th ave has a bucket of bacon and cheap beer during happy hour
- IanEsplen

That's healthy

You're in town and you didn't call?

WTF?
- IanEsplen

I drink a lot, very bad influence on you.