They don't want Keiths cap hit for eternity either. They are almost identical contracts. They do need a goalie and they say Keith has fallen off the elite list.
- VANTEL

Sounds more like a coaching problem, and a case of having too many bandwagon fans who don't know their hockey.

Playing your number one d-man 30 minutes a game with forwards who can't be bothered to backcheck or pick up a man in their own zone has never been a recipe for success.

And to think, in the past 3 seasons, the guy has probably played near 300 games including playoffs.
The past few seasons have most likely been hard on a couple of guys on their team. West Finals, SCF's and another 7 games in the Quarter last season, must add up. That's not even considering how many games he played at over 25 mins.

Next season, possibly after another longer summer than what's been the norm, will get him back to the Elite level.

Players like Keith you don't sell low.
- mstad101

I think Keith needs a change of scenery. I think he is still great but has fallen SOMEI think the spacing between him and Edler was a mile before,now maybe a yard or two. What team is going to throw the farm at a Dman that has been falling in ranks for the last year and a half and is tied to a huge contract ?

I like Keith but think if he is moved it will be contract for contract.

Sounds more like a coaching problem, and a case of having too many bandwagon fans who don't know their hockey.

Playing your number one d-man 30 minutes a game with forwards who can't be bothered to backcheck or pick up a man in their own zone has never been a recipe for success.
- YeOldTimer

He does need help, they are burning him out,but a coaching change may not be the answer .They still have slugs after their top 6 forwards, and after their top 3 D .

For the record, the second Calgary goal was Luongo's fault...another of his lost in space moments looking the wrong way!

For the record, the second Calgary goal was Luongo's fault...another of his lost in space moments looking the wrong way!
- LeftCoaster

Meh... I blame Salo more than anyone... watch that play... even Edler and most of our forwards looked lost during that sequence.

I thought that was Alberts best game as a Canuck. Neither of those hits should have been called penalties. In fact, the Comeau hit was not getting called until the refs saw him down on the ice. He played the next shift by the way. I'll take that kind of physical, intimidating play from him any day.

Totally disagree with your thought's on the game Ian, as mentioned...a bit of your Calgary homerism came out in this one.

The Canucks, in my opinion, badly outplayed the Flames for 90% of the second period and all of the third period. Canucks talent level was very apparent when our boys were throwing it around like the Globetrotters a few times. Shots were 25-11 in the 2nd, 3rd and OT. Zero shots for Calgary in OT.

As for Alberts, give your head a shake. He's a depth defenseman trying to finish a check and the guy falls right in front of him, unfortunate the player fell but he has no time to react to that. When an opposing player grabs you from behind you defend yourself, he doesn't have time to check the number to make sure it's ok to do so. Alberts is no fighter, as you can see when he fought Jackman. But he showed up, the guy wants ice time and thats how he's gonna earn it.
- LeftCoaster

The Flames were extremely lucky to win. How many posts have the Canucks hit lately?

Ian Esplen: Canucks Show Up for 20 and steal a point in Cowtown
Canucks Show Up for 20 and steal a point in Cowtown
- IanEsplen

Thanks for the effort but perhaps, in the future, you should give the Calgary games a pass. Didn't quite see it the way you did.

Thanks for the effort but perhaps, in the future, you should give the Calgary games a pass. Didn't quite see it the way you did.
- Marwood

good plan

Did anyone hear how Mats Sundin Day went in Toronto?

For the record, the second Calgary goal was Luongo's fault...another of his lost in space moments looking the wrong way!
- LeftCoaster

I do not believe any mention to Kippers play has been posted.....I almost had a Jammer after that second Flames goal as well.

Did anyone hear how Mats Sundin Day went in Toronto?
- Marwood

Fabulous 5-0 Mtl

And CBCs Glenn Healy insulted him on the day he was being honoured.

A first class affair if there ever was one.

I thought that was Alberts best game as a Canuck. Neither of those hits should have been called penalties. In fact, the Comeau hit was not getting called until the refs saw him down on the ice. He played the next shift by the way. I'll take that kind of physical, intimidating play from him any day.
- hertzman

Doesn't it seem the past few games that the penalties being called on the Canucks have been more the boarding & roughing type calls than their usual chintzy hooking & holding penalties?

Almost as though there's a minimum quota they're going to receive anyway, so they might as well make it worth their while. Maybe the addition of Bitz and Duco to the lineup gives them more confidence to play tougher?

Fabulous 5-0 Mtl

And CBCs Glenn Healy insulted him on the day he was being honoured.

A first class affair if there ever was one.
- VANTEL

Healy is a panty-waste.

Would anyone do this trade

Luongo for Carter straight up

Both long contracts and the same cap hit

Columbus finally gets a real goalie

Our top 9 in van gets retarded

Sedin Sedin Burr
Carter Kesler Booth
Higgins Hodgson Hansen

Would anyone do this trade

Luongo for Carter straight up

Both long contracts and the same cap hit

Columbus finally gets a real goalie

Our top 9 in van gets retarded

Sedin Sedin Burr
Carter Kesler Booth
Higgins Hodgson Hansen
- The_Kuze

I'm sure Luongo would love to waive his no movement clause to go to Columbus.

Would anyone do this trade

Luongo for Carter straight up

Both long contracts and the same cap hit

Columbus finally gets a real goalie

Our top 9 in van gets retarded

Sedin Sedin Burr
Carter Kesler Booth
Higgins Hodgson Hansen
- The_Kuze

Please,please stop. I'm begging all of you.

Please,please stop. I'm begging all of you.
- Marwood

How about Raymond, Ballard + Schneider for Perry and Selanne.

Sedin Sedin Selanne
Booth Kesler Perry
Burrows Hodgson Hansen
Higgins Malhotra Lapierre

Totally disagree with your thought's on the game Ian, as mentioned...a bit of your Calgary homerism came out in this one.

The Canucks, in my opinion, badly outplayed the Flames for 90% of the second period and all of the third period. Canucks talent level was very apparent when our boys were throwing it around like the Globetrotters a few times. Shots were 25-11 in the 2nd, 3rd and OT. Zero shots for Calgary in OT.

As for Alberts, give your head a shake. He's a depth defenseman trying to finish a check and the guy falls right in front of him, unfortunate the player fell but he has no time to react to that. When an opposing player grabs you from behind you defend yourself, he doesn't have time to check the number to make sure it's ok to do so. Alberts is no fighter, as you can see when he fought Jackman. But he showed up, the guy wants ice time and thats how he's gonna earn it.
- LeftCoaster

STFU

I slept well last night knowing, if Comeau is ever attacked by a bear, he's got the "playing dead" part down pat.

I slept well last night knowing, if Comeau is ever attacked by a bear, he's got the "playing dead" part down pat.
- K-Bomb

Yeh a tough spot to be in. Got him for nothing and he's a ufa. Bobby Lou says hi

How about Raymond, Ballard + Schneider for Perry and Selanne.

Sedin Sedin Selanne
Booth Kesler Perry
Burrows Hodgson Hansen
Higgins Malhotra Lapierre
- Scooby_Doo

, where's Bitz... Canucks mvp.....

Yeh a tough spot to be in. Got him for nothing and he's a ufa. Bobby Lou says hi
- whipper334

Huh?

Doesn't it seem the past few games that the penalties being called on the Canucks have been more the boarding & roughing type calls than their usual chintzy hooking & holding penalties?

Almost as though there's a minimum quota they're going to receive anyway, so they might as well make it worth their while. Maybe the addition of Bitz and Duco to the lineup gives them more confidence to play tougher?
- YeOldTimer

I agree. I have no problems with the penalties like Bitz' presence in the crease the or borderline penalties for charging etc... tripping, hooking etc...

As usual there's probably 0% chance in the rumour of the day coming through, but of all the ones I've heard Vancouver connected to Selanne is the one that gets me out of my chair. If MG can some how swing that one...