Just a few games ago, Team 1040 (TSN 1040? -- who cares) was reporting the Canucks had the same number of points at this point last season.... yet tonight they got their 30th win, 15 games faster than they did last year.

That's a real mind bender if that's true.

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I wonder if Daniel gets more pumped when playing in Chicago. He seems to always have a good game against them.
- Beatle_john

Chicago let you play the game and attempt to simply outplay their opponents as opposed to trying to completely neutralize the opposition (like LA, STL, SJ, etc) and then attempt to jam through a couple goals and shut up like a clam (still thinking of LA).

The Sedins generally do well against teams that allow them to play.

- whipper334

- bezz44

(frank) his team
- Nucker101

Your kind ( tankers) is not welcome here (unless its Tuesday)

Your kind ( tankers) is not welcome here (unless its Tuesday)
- pker2theend

I think Chicago is ripe for a letdown this year. I am only basing that of their home record and their record against Winnipeg.... which is laughably bad.

I think Chicago is ripe for a letdown this year. I am only basing that of their home record and their record against Winnipeg.... which is laughably bad.
- Beatle_john

Chicago is to winnipeg as the canucks are to California.

Chicago let you play the game and attempt to simply outplay their opponents as opposed to trying to completely neutralize the opposition (like LA, STL, SJ, etc) and then attempt to jam through a couple goals and shut up like a clam (still thinking of LA).

The Sedins generally do well against teams that allow them to play.
- AlexF

If the game gets into a track meet the sedins are nowhere. Watching last night, I really liked the look of Horvat Hansen and Kenins. Kenins pressured all over the ice, Hansen picked up the scraps and Horvat made the play for them.

Chicago is to winnipeg as the canucks are to California.
- manvanfan

Though it wouldn't happen, I would love to see the Canucks somehow knock Anaheim out of the playoffs. Shove it in RK's face.

Missed Kassian's tip in last night.

His reaction is priceless

2:30- Canucks Game Recap.

Missed Kassian's tip in last night.

His reaction is priceless

2:30- Canucks Game Recap.


- Whiskey-Tango

It is fun to see him messing with the media, first not celebrating enough and then over celebrating.

I believe that separating Vrbata from the Sedins forces Daniel to become the sniper that he should be. Vrbata is doing well on his own. Higgins has 6 points in the last 9 games... Hard to scratch him right now.
- EastVan

Good post.
Don't discount burrows here. The second need a dog to play fetch with. They throw the puck in the corner on the dump in and burrows goes and gets it. He knows them so well too. The 3 of them feed off each other.

Vrbata and bieksa for MDC

Good post.
Don't discount burrows here. The second need a dog to play fetch with. They throw the puck in the corner on the dump in and burrows goes and gets it. He knows them so well too. The 3 of them feed off each other.

Vrbata and bieksa for MDC
- Bieksa#3

You can't see it in the replay, but it's Burrows who gets the puck to Daniel for the 4-2 goal. Much more amazing, how does H. Sedin beat the defender for the breakaway. Stride for stride too

Good post.
Don't discount burrows here. The second need a dog to play fetch with. They throw the puck in the corner on the dump in and burrows goes and gets it. He knows them so well too. The 3 of them feed off each other.

Vrbata and bieksa for MDC
- Bieksa#3

I think one or the other would do it. No need to get crazy for MDC. Oh wait too late.

I think this year more than any ,if you just make the playoffs ,you have a shot to win. With half the league tanking anyone can beat anyone. I don't see any clear cut powerhouses in the league.

A middle of the road team can go along way seeing I don't see LA as a clear cut wrecking machine.

I think one or the other would do it. No need to get crazy for MDC. Oh wait too late.
- thundachunk

Neither Bieksa nor Vrbata lands you #5 OA

I think this year more than any ,if you just make the playoffs ,you have a shot to win. With half the league tanking anyone can beat anyone. I don't see any clear cut powerhouses in the league.

A middle of the road team can go along way seeing I don't see LA as a clear cut wrecking machine.
- VANTEL

If LA misses the playoffs it helps our chances A LOT. IMO we could have a competitive series with any but the Cali teams. And as for the eastern conference I think we match up poorly against TB DET NYI and maybe MTL. Making a run even with this team is not impossible, just shouldn't expect it to happen

I think this year more than any ,if you just make the playoffs ,you have a shot to win. With half the league tanking anyone can beat anyone. I don't see any clear cut powerhouses in the league.

A middle of the road team can go along way seeing I don't see LA as a clear cut wrecking machine.
- VANTEL

I think you're right in that Chicago, Los Angeles and San Jose have all taken a step back this year.

LA just looks worn out from playing so much hockey over the past three years, Chicago is still a great team but as you mentioned last night, looks to be getting a bit long in the tooth regarding their top six. Hossa is 36, Sharp is 33 & Richards is 34.

Anaheim and St Louis are the teams to beat in the West I think??

Though it wouldn't happen, I would love to see the Canucks somehow knock Anaheim out of the playoffs. Shove it in RK's face.
- Retinalz

Nothing would make me happier!!

If LA misses the playoffs it helps our chances A LOT. IMO we could have a competitive series with any but the Cali teams. And as for the eastern conference I think we match up poorly against TB DET NYI and maybe MTL. Making a run even with this team is not impossible, just shouldn't expect it to happen
- bezz44

I wasn't specifically talking about us. I think anyone can win this year

I think you're right in that Chicago, Los Angeles and San Jose have all taken a step back this year.

LA just looks worn out from playing so much hockey over the past three years, Chicago is still a great team but as you mentioned last night, looks to be getting a bit long in the tooth regarding their top six. Hossa is 36, Sharp is 33 & Richards is 34.

Anaheim and St Louis are the teams to beat in the West I think??
- LeftCoaster

Canucks match up good against St L.

Nothing would make me happier!!
- Marwood

Agree, I like the Ducks but Kesler is a DBag

Canucks match up good against St L.
- VANTEL

David Backes is such a douche-bag - hate that guy!!!

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