Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Weekend Preview A preview of Vancouver Canucks' back-to-back games on the first weekend of the NHL, against the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.

Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Weekend Preview
A preview of Vancouver Canucks' back-to-back games on the first weekend of the NHL, against the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.
- Carol Schram

Interested to see what Lack has. As usual, our goalies will have to be our best players.

Let the poopshow begin!

Let the poopshow begin!
- BigDre

I said it before the pre-season, the two teams the canucks will have trouble with will be SJ and EDM. We don't seem to match up well.

Don't forget to set your lineup, Nucker

Jeff Paterson ‏@patersonjeff 1h
#Canucks get same refs -- Chris Lee & Gord Dwyer -- for 2nd game in a row. #penaltyfest

Canucks need to be more disciplined if they want to ease up the pressure on the goaltenders. Still finding their way under Torts, suspect they will be for another month.

I said it before the pre-season, the two teams the canucks will have trouble with will be SJ and EDM. We don't seem to match up well.
- bloatedmosquito

I think VAN can take advantage of EDM's current C depth tonight. I bet kesler has a big game.

I predict 4-3 VAN. Kesler with 2. Santorelli with 1. Sedins connect for 1

Looking forward to the game Sunday....should be a high scoring and fast paced game!

I predict win one /lose one . Not close games.

Let the poopshow begin!
- BigDre

One dirty play from either team and this probably does turn into a poopshow. Should be good.

Canucks need to be more disciplined if they want to ease up the pressure on the goaltenders. Still finding their way under Torts, suspect they will be for another month.
- LeftCoaster

Agreed. Also a few more shots couldn't hurt either.
I think they play better tonight, goaltending is better and Canucks win 4-2

Burrows out...3-2 ot. Win. Kesler wit the gwg

I said it before the pre-season, the two teams the canucks will have trouble with will be SJ and EDM. We don't seem to match up well.
- bloatedmosquito

After the blown game against Winnipeg and the subsequent bag skate I expect a much more complete effort from the Oil tonight. Nucks also have something to prove after the SJ loss. I hope to see a dandy. Oil win a close one.

Jeff Paterson‏@patersonjeff2m
Torts: Burrows will not play. Out for a few weeks #Canucks

Jeff Paterson‏@patersonjeff2m
Torts: Burrows will not play. Out for a few weeks #Canucks
- VANTEL

This is going to hurt us quite a bit. Now the kassian suspension (frank)s us even more. Sounds like they aren't going to recall a forward and will go with 7 defensemen. My guess would be Weber on the 4th line.

This is going to hurt us quite a bit. Now the kassian suspension (frank)s us even more. Sounds like they aren't going to recall a forward and will go with 7 defensemen. My guess would be Weber on the 4th line.
- Chest Rockwell

Canucks should try Edler with the Twins . What can it hurt Try him for a period see how he does.

Eager should never be able to play another game again ever, The NHL loves it when you put bounties up or call the injury ahead of time. What an effin tool.

Agreed. Also a few more shots couldn't hurt either.
I think they play better tonight, goaltending is better and Canucks win 4-2

Burrows out...3-2 ot. Win. Kesler wit the gwg
- seabass21

I believe 5 on 5 the shots were even against the Sharks, gotta stay outta the box.

After the blown game against Winnipeg and the subsequent bag skate I expect a much more complete effort from the Oil tonight. Nucks also have something to prove after the SJ loss. I hope to see a dandy. Oil win a close one.
- Iggysbff

I have a feeling its gonna be a chippy affair.

Jeff Paterson‏@patersonjeff2m
Torts: Burrows will not play. Out for a few weeks #Canucks
- VANTEL

That's ok, we'll sit in the weeds for the first month and keep expectations low - then we'll go in for the kill!

Canucks should try Edler with the Twins . What can it hurt Try him for a period see how he does.

Eager should never be able to play another game again ever, The NHL loves it when you put bounties up or call the injury ahead of time. What an effin tool.
- VANTEL

The problem is there is an idiot like Eager on every team.

I believe 5 on 5 the shots were even against the Sharks, gotta stay outta the box.
- LeftCoaster

Daniel and Burrows combined for 0 shots.

I predict Eager is going to cost the Oil the game tonight.

I have a feeling its gonna be a chippy affair.
- thundachunk

With all the suspensions and injuries this will be our starting line up tonight.

Sedin Sedin (Tort's gardener ) Felipe Rodriquez
Greenman 1 Greenman 2 Hansen
Higgins Kesler Sestitio
50/50 draw ticket girl Arlene Santorelli Richardson.

Having our top two centers out will hurt us, but it should be a good game.

I hope to see Torts vs Eakins at some point.

Having our top two centers out will hurt us, but it should be a good game.

I hope to see Torts vs Eakins at some point.
- laughs2907

Do you think Roy has started a new craze? Dueling coaches ( background deliverance music)

I predict Eager is going to cost the Oil the game tonight.
- docmorgan

Pretty sure he's sent down.