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VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:09 AM ET
Not putting my head in the sand—I haven't argued with your evaluation of their play at all. I don't see how calling them sisters is a comment on their play, it's just disrespectful considering what they have done for this team over the years.

I'll drop it. I have enough issues tonight. It's St. Patty's day and my religious mother-in-law is visiting

- Fosco

When players are afraid to get involved.check and stick up for their teammates the title is not too far wrong.
golfingsince
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Joined: 11.30.2011

Mar 18 @ 12:13 AM ET
I've seen so many plays tonight that could potentially cost us against better teams, specifically playoff teams.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:13 AM ET
They are back on the scoreboard the last couple of games. I see Bieksa and Raymond making things more difficult than usual for them lately...if the D tightens up,,,,we go back to just noticing their offence.

I said after the last game...team problem, not just a LU problem. Look at tonight, same problems,,,different GT.

Someone needs to send in the cave recovery team to remove AV's head from a$$. These lines and D pairings are so preseason.... things are imprvoving... but probably much quicker if we get back to whats worked in the past. Burrows back with the twins, Bieksa back with Hammer, Raymond in the press box when Malholtra returns for the next game.

- boonerbuck

They get their first goal in 10 games against the last place team .


Our first line is the Kesler ling and the Burrows line is the second line.
They were also on for the first two goals against Pho and also the two goals tonight although I won' t say they were to blame on the second one.The chances they have given the CBJ toinight is shameful for a supossed first line.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:13 AM ET
I've seen so many plays tonight that could potentially cost us against better teams, specifically playoff teams.
- golfingsince

BINGO
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:17 AM ET
Did anyone else hear Oakes say that CBJ will trade their first pick for a goalie.


YOUR CHEATIN HEART
golfingsince
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Mar 18 @ 12:20 AM ET
BINGO
- VANTEL


Both ends of the ice.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:21 AM ET
Not putting my head in the sand—I haven't argued with your evaluation of their play at all. I don't see how calling them sisters is a comment on their play, it's just disrespectful considering what they have done for this team over the years.

I'll drop it. I have enough issues tonight. It's St. Patty's day and my religious mother-in-law is visiting

- Fosco


Good luck with that
golfingsince
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Mar 18 @ 12:26 AM ET
2 goals for Daniel, I'll call that a slump buster. That, along with a fantastic BJ should build some confidence.

Beatle John, I know you're up for the second part of that equation.
Fosco
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Marwood's Beotch, BC
Joined: 12.08.2007

Mar 18 @ 12:28 AM ET


Good luck with that

- VANTEL


A win tonight will go a long way to making this a bearable weekend.
golfingsince
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Mar 18 @ 12:34 AM ET
A win tonight will go a long way to making this a bearable weekend.
- Fosco


The outlaw visits are the worst.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:39 AM ET
The outlaw visits are the worst.
- golfingsince

No kidding
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:40 AM ET
2 goals for Daniel, I'll call that a slump buster. That, along with a fantastic BJ should build some confidence.

Beatle John, I know you're up for the second part of that equation.

- golfingsince



Ooooooo low blow
boonerbuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Not Quesnel, BC
Joined: 10.11.2005

Mar 18 @ 12:44 AM ET
They get their first goal in 10 games against the last place team .


Our first line is the Kesler ling and the Burrows line is the second line.
They were also on for the first two goals against Pho and also the two goals tonight although I won' t say they were to blame on the second one.The chances they have given the CBJ toinight is shameful for a supossed first line.

- VANTEL


They have been contributing offensively the last couple of games.

Bieksa is -6 in his last three games and most of that is on the ice the same time as the Twins. He's playing like a total bum and when he isnt screwing everyone 5-5, he's mucking up the 2nd PP unit.

That game was way too close. Not much to be proud of here. It can't be denied that Lu is only *part* of the problem. Cory played better but it was almost in vain considering nothing changed defensively.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:47 AM ET
They have been contributing offensively the last couple of games.

Bieksa is -6 in his last three games and most of that is on the ice the same time as the Twins. He's playing like a total bum and when he isnt screwing everyone 5-5, he's mucking up the 2nd PP unit.

That game was way too close. Not much to be proud of here. It can't be denied that Lu is only *part* of the problem. Cory played better but it was almost in vain considering nothing changed defensively.

- boonerbuck

Lots of holes.This is not too encouraging going into the last couple of games.
golfingsince
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Mar 18 @ 12:49 AM ET
Ooooooo low blow
- VANTEL



Worth the ban. I'm heading out on holidays shortly anyways.
golfingsince
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Mar 18 @ 12:52 AM ET
They have been contributing offensively the last couple of games.

Bieksa is -6 in his last three games and most of that is on the ice the same time as the Twins. He's playing like a total bum and when he isnt screwing everyone 5-5, he's mucking up the 2nd PP unit.

That game was way too close. Not much to be proud of here. It can't be denied that Lu is only *part* of the problem. Cory played better but it was almost in vain considering nothing changed defensively.

- boonerbuck


Did Cory really play that much better or were the shooters for the opposition simply worse? I saw a few opportunities ( especially in the 1st half ) where Cory just seemed fortunate that the shooter couldn't pick a corner. If you put a team out there with more offensive skill getting those chances and it could have been a much different game.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 12:55 AM ET
Did Cory really play that much better or were the shooters for the opposition simply worse? I saw a few opportunities ( especially in the 1st half ) where Cory just seemed fortunate that the shooter couldn't pick a corner. If you put a team out there with more offensive skill getting those chances and it could have been a much different game.
- golfingsince

Kind of hard to be 100 % sharp when you get to play so few games.I would really like to see him play 5 in a row again.
boonerbuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Not Quesnel, BC
Joined: 10.11.2005

Mar 18 @ 12:57 AM ET
Did Cory really play that much better or were the shooters for the opposition simply worse? I saw a few opportunities ( especially in the 1st half ) where Cory just seemed fortunate that the shooter couldn't pick a corner. If you put a team out there with more offensive skill getting those chances and it could have been a much different game.
- golfingsince


Not by much but Luongo probably loses this game with his last two performances...

Scoring from the 1st *and* 2nd line. Thats the positive here I guess.
golfingsince
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Mar 18 @ 1:18 AM ET
Kind of hard to be 100 % sharp when you get to play so few games.I would really like to see him play 5 in a row again.
- VANTEL



That goes both ways. If you noticed Lou was at his best following an extended layoff. I'd like to see Cory get a bunch of starts as well, as it would benefit both come playoff time.
Fosco
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Marwood's Beotch, BC
Joined: 12.08.2007

Mar 18 @ 3:16 AM ET
The outlaw visits are the worst.
- golfingsince


Wouldn't be as bad if it wasn't St. Patrick's Day. I usually like to enjoy those. Had to settle for a couple coffees with Bailey's, not enough to do the trick, though. Now not only am I not drunk, but I'll be up all night cause of the caffeine
jakenewton
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Leaf fans still waiting for a , BC
Joined: 02.15.2007

Mar 18 @ 4:30 AM ET
Every shift the Sedins are on they give up a great scoring chance against.Nuff said .
- VANTEL



Yah it says they didn't give poop cause they are focused on the playoffs.


The sedins are point per game players at their worst. Why do vanouver "fans" throw them under the bus?

They didn't show up against Boston because the bruins figured out the power play and Vancouver didn't get the calls.

Why look a gift horse in the mouth? The sedins are top ten players in the world.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Mar 18 @ 10:33 AM ET
Yah it says they didn't give poop cause they are focused on the playoffs.


The sedins are point per game players at their worst. Why do vanouver "fans" throw them under the bus?

They didn't show up against Boston because the bruins figured out the power play and Vancouver didn't get the calls.

Why look a gift horse in the mouth? The sedins are top ten players in the world.

- jakenewton

Not in any particular order but 11 players off the top of my head I would rather see on the Canucks.Datsyuk Weber Toews Stamkos Suter Chara Nash Perry Giroux Crosby Malkin .Saying they are top 10 is being a Canuck fan point of view.It took me one minute to come up with this list.I am sure if I gave it some thought there would be more .
bloatedmosquito
Vancouver Canucks
Location: The Clit Whisperer
Joined: 10.22.2011

Mar 18 @ 10:54 AM ET
Canuck fans starting to cannibalize each other.
I didn't realize that the Canucks had dressed Bure as a defenseman last night.
jakenewton
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Leaf fans still waiting for a , BC
Joined: 02.15.2007

Mar 18 @ 11:22 PM ET
Not in any particular order but 11 players off the top of my head I would rather see on the Canucks.Datsyuk Weber Toews Stamkos Suter Chara Nash Perry Giroux Crosby Malkin .Saying they are top 10 is being a Canuck fan point of view.It took me one minute to come up with this list.I am sure if I gave it some thought there would be more .
- VANTEL



Couple Art ross's and a hart trophy.....Im sure the sedins are on most peoples top ten player list.
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