Interesting you would guess that... I would put them at 4th at best, barely squeaking into the playoffs.
- BigDre

Why would you say something so silly?

The top four spots are pretty much set - L.A. - Anaheim- San Jose - Vancouver. How it all plays out is anyone's guess.

The top four spots are pretty much set - L.A. - Anaheim- San Jose - Vancouver. How it all plays out is anyone's guess.
- LeftCoaster

I don't see SJ beating us in the regular season standings (playoff, no problem). Same with Anaheim. I see it like this:

L.A.
Vancouver
San Jose
Anaheim

I don't see SJ beating us in the regular season standings (playoff, no problem). Same with Anaheim. I see it like this:

L.A.
Vancouver
San Jose
Anaheim
- bloatedmosquito

LA hasn't exactly proven to be a regular season powerhouse. Could easily see them anywhere from 1st to 3rd (with Anaheim pulling up the rear in 4th).

LA hasn't exactly proven to be a regular season powerhouse. Could easily see them anywhere from 1st to 3rd (with Anaheim pulling up the rear in 4th).
- KB3Point0

Agree. But I didn't want to be accused of being a blind homer. If we are talking regular season standings I have no doubt that Canucks will be challenging for top spot in the division.

Playoffs are a different beast...

I don't see SJ beating us in the regular season standings (playoff, no problem). Same with Anaheim. I see it like this:

L.A.
Vancouver
San Jose
Anaheim
- bloatedmosquito

I can be ok with that. I'm hopeful the Canucks look somewhat different come playoff time, meaning the second and third lines play an important role in our assumed success.

Any word on a new Luongo mask for this year?

Agree. But I didn't want to be accused of being a blind homer. If we are talking regular season standings I have no doubt that Canucks will be challenging for top spot in the division.

Playoffs are a different beast...
- bloatedmosquito

If Horvat or Gaunce don't win the 3C spot I still have my fingers crossed that Gillis makes a serious push for Ott in January. By that point we should be able to fit his cap hit and he should be on the market (assuming he doesn't sign an extension in Buffalo, but seriously, why would he sign an extension in Buffalo?). Ott centering the 3rd line in Vancouver would likely make them an instant contender.

Any word on a new Luongo mask for this year?
- LeftCoaster

Do you have to ask?

Lottery pick...looking to restock the emptiness.

Drafting goalies from Round 1 thru 3

Do you have to ask?

Lottery pick...looking to restock the emptiness.

Draft goalies from Round 1 thru 3


- Garnie

You are the living embodiment of Herpes.

Any word on a new Luongo mask for this year?
- LeftCoaster

It has a Panther on one side and Lightning on the other

Why would you say something so silly?
- bloatedmosquito

You're right, it's obvious the Oil will dominate the Pacific and walk away with the cup

You are the living embodiment of Herpes.
- bloatedmosquito

I match your silly avatar then

It has a Panther on one side and Lightning on the other
- wachry

It has a Panther on one side and Lightning on the other
- wachry

@VanCanucks: #Canucks have reduced Prospects Camp roster. De Champlain, Franson, Johnston, Maillet have been released.

@NHL_alert: Court rules Seattle arena plan does not violate state law http://t.co/E7TY1SLyzR

Any word on a new Luongo mask for this year?
- LeftCoaster

Ray Emery's new mask.

@theScore: Ray Emery has revealed his new mask (PHOTO): http://t.co/meAGt0oHbA

16. Brodeur, by the way, had a great line when asked if he could see himself playing even longer as a potential backup to Cory Schneider: "I would be a bad backup ... I don't practise that hard."

Any word on a new Luongo mask for this year?
- LeftCoaster

It's got palm trees on it.

Any word on a new Luongo mask for this year?
- LeftCoaster

It has the Florida state flag on it.

LA hasn't exactly proven to be a regular season powerhouse. Could easily see them anywhere from 1st to 3rd (with Anaheim pulling up the rear in 4th).
- KB3Point0

I see Anaheim as the 4th best team in the division. I don't think they have the horses for a full season like last year. That defence is :/ and they're really relying on young guys making big steps in the middle of their forward ranks. I'm really not even that sold on their goaltending. Fasth came out hot but finished the year .500 once the league was like "Oh you're gear is illegal use this legal stuff" and are we getting the Hiller from the Olympics and the year they beat the piss out of SJ or are we getting the mediocre streaky one?

Between San Jose with a defence that needs Burns to be good on defence, LA which kinda seems to sleep walk in the regular season and Vancouver in a new system I can see them making up the top 3 in whatever order.

But thats all healthy, who knows what injuries will do.

The only team that doesn't really have any questions is LA.

Todd Cordell: Where Will The Vancouver Canucks Finish In The Pacific Division?
- ToddCordellVAN

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Seriously though, 2nd/3rd depending on who says healthier between SJ/VAN. ANA falls to 4th IMO.