I was into a few beers last night but from what I saw they looked decent, missed the first period though. Virtanen with 14:36 of ice last night, also good to see.

WE'RE MAKING THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!
- manvanfan

You go with that son, good luck

I was into a few beers last night but from what I saw they looked decent, missed the first period though. Virtanen with 14:36 of ice last night, also good to see.
- LeftCoaster

Very little to complain about last night. First period was a snoozer but after that okay.

I was into a few beers last night but from what I saw they looked decent, missed the first period though. Virtanen with 14:36 of ice last night, also good to see.
- LeftCoaster

Up from 9+ Happy for Pouliot & Goldobin.

- boonerbuck

lol too funny.

I actually could not believe it when I was in Nanaimo a few summers ago and man I thought there was something odd with the people there...like...they were still learning to walk upright and stuff...

Up from 9+ Happy for Pouliot & Goldobin.
- VanHockeyGuy

Things are slowly falling in place.

Very little to complain about last night. First period was a snoozer but after that okay.
- VANTEL

I'm starting to believe in them a little more but still expect them to be outside the playoffs when the time comes. Things can go wrong in a hurry as we saw with the team when Tortorella rode them into the ground, they were in a playoff spot up until mid January that year I think.

Different scenario though, they have a much more balanced attack in terms of ice time right now and their younger guys are more skilled than back then.

lol too funny.

I actually could not believe it when I was in Nanaimo a few summers ago and man I thought there was something odd with the people there...like...they were still learning to walk upright and stuff...
- LordHumungous

I use to live in Sooke

Up from 9+ Happy for Pouliot & Goldobin.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yes I saw him with a good shift, two good shots on goal and then I kept falling in and out of sleep with the jet-lag and four beers interfering with my first hockey game in awhile.

I'm starting to believe in them a little more but still expect them to be outside the playoffs when the time comes. Things can go wrong in a hurry as we saw with the team when Tortorella rode them into the ground, they were in a playoff spot up until mid January that year I think.

Different scenario though, they have a much more balanced attack in terms of ice time right now and their younger guys are more skilled than back then.
- LeftCoaster

I am trending towards bubble team too. We are 1/3 through so it could be possible this is who they are.

I use to live in Sooke
- VANTEL

Sooke is a little rough around the edges but it's a nice place if you love the outdoors and being close to a biggish city.

Sooke is a little rough around the edges but it's a nice place if you love the outdoors and being close to a biggish city.
- LeftCoaster

That was 35 years ago. It was too quiet for me I lasted 7 months hated working in the saw mill . I had to get back into cable work .

I am trending towards bubble team too. We are 1/3 through so it could be possible this is who they are.
- VANTEL

Injuries and a big slide is still really possible though. I've seen it before. If not, we'll see how it plays out.

If Boeser hits a wall in the New Year they could be in trouble, he's stirring the drink on that top line imo.

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Been told that #Canucks prospects Jonah Gadjovich, Kole Lind and Michael DiPietro will all be named to the Canadian #WJC2018 preliminary roster this morning.

Injuries and a big slide is still really possible though. I've seen it before. If not, we'll see how it plays out.
- LeftCoaster

Most guys here take it one game at a time.

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Been told that #Canucks prospects Jonah Gadjovich, Kole Lind and Michael DiPietro will all be named to the Canadian #WJC2018 preliminary roster this morning.
- VANTEL

Good to see!!

I'm starting to believe in them a little more but still expect them to be outside the playoffs when the time comes. Things can go wrong in a hurry as we saw with the team when Tortorella rode them into the ground, they were in a playoff spot up until mid January that year I think.

Different scenario though, they have a much more balanced attack in terms of ice time right now and their younger guys are more skilled than back then.
- LeftCoaster

We've been down that Rodeo before. When the stakes get higher in a month or so, the physicality will as well.

generally, most teams in the playoffs in December make it by the end of the year.
- Tumbleweed

It's around 80%.

I use to live in Sooke
- VANTEL

Rick Dhaliwal‏
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Been told that #Canucks prospects Jonah Gadjovich, Kole Lind and Michael DiPietro will all be named to the Canadian #WJC2018 preliminary roster this morning.
- VANTEL

When the Eastern press said Lind was on the outside looking in.

A good morning FU to Toronto

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Curious stat of the night: The guy with 1 career goal, and on an 87 game goalless drought led Canucks forwards in ice time. Brendan Gaunce 17:27


Just thought this was funny
- VANTEL

he's faster than i thought. wins pucks battles. I'm quite happy with him (aside of goaless streak).

Oh and he hasn't even really beat a goalie in the NHL yet. It went off his skate.

https://www.youtube.com/r...?search_query=gaunce+goal

Better temper expectations on that too.
- manvanfan

broken record

Things are slowly falling in place.
- VANTEL

It's possible EP, OJ and AG all join the team next year at some point too. As good as this team looks now, they still have 2 1st rd picks in waiting. Could be quite a jolt.

But, still talk EP may be another year? I'd say have him in the AHL if thats the case. In related news, I traded Dadonov to a contending team in my Kepper for EP

Dadonov is now hurt til the new year.

We've been down that Rodeo before. When the stakes get higher in a month or so, the physicality will as well.
- VanHockeyGuy

acquiring a physical goal scorer like kane could be just what you guys need to get over the hump.

acquiring a physical goal scorer like kane could be just what you guys need to get over the hump.
- Tumbleweed

Canucks will get him for free in July, no need to waste assets on him now. They may be exceeding expectations but they're not in a position to compete for a Cup. In my opinion anyways.