Sbisa played pretty well last night regardless of the-1. Its my positive.
- thundachunk

Nice post from a good poster

Horvat isn't treated fairly and his career is in jeapordy
- CanuckDon

... and he worships Satan.

please provide stats to this.

Canucks, in my opinion, are only at a disadvantage for distance travelled, back to backs (not entirely the most convincing stat for a disadvantage in my opinion). The Time difference disadvantage is a bit of a wash as it works both ways for Eastern teams visiting Vancouver and vice versa.
- Codes1087

This is not an analytics category ... nice one lol

But we can take a poll and ask our HB posters if they believe Canucks are favored or have natural rivalries in the traditional manner of other markets mentioned. As a long time fan I have observed like you we have had rivalries with teams competing for Cup contention Hawks, Bruins etc they come and go and fade.

Who are Canucks strongest rival now...? That being the other market also views them in an equal similar fashion.

Favored was not about their individual success but the overal NHL agenda for increasing markets and interest. Certain markets get more attention as they are more key for the overall NHL interests. It's not a big point but it goes to how certain markets get more favorable treatment in dealings with the NHL.

It's not a conspiracy just human nature and business. As simple as in a Rangers v Canucks Cup final it benefits the NHL exposure on media and talk shows and reaching beyond local markets if the Rangers win the Cup. But that said there is no conspiracy to rig it against the Canucks. More that they won't get any favoritism in descisions etc.

You can disagree of course if you want because this is not a stats analysis that is black and white.

Sadly, there are no cliffs in Las Vegas. Also, Pastor Lemming hasn't given the green light yet. I'm on Subban Shack lookout still
- CanuckDon

I heard the Grand Canyon isn't too far and Hoover dam is a quick drive

But what do I know I am still stuck on the strip begging for change as I bet it all on the Canucks to win

Someone would probably make good money if they started a new sports channel that followed western teams. Canucks, Oilers, Flames, Ducks, Sharks, Kings, Coyotes. basically our division. Eventually get the bank to get the games as well next time rogers contract is up. Would be easy as well due to the fact that snet/tsn have a hate for the west and owners likely don't like the biased reporting that isn't even accurate for the most part.
- Retinalz

It's called ESPN or Fox Sports West .... they just didn't realize there is a population north of the border

Wasn't Sportsnet Pacific supposed to give more coverage though...? It's just hockey insiders are centralized because of budgets etc but if they picked a Wetern local to base them from they wouldn't have to stay up late to cover games

Why give Bo more offensive zone starts if his line mates can't put the puck in the net. When it come to Bo don't change a thing.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Exactly!

He's developing perfectly. He's trying too hard but good on him to take that on. He wants to be an impact player and I say good on him for wanting it. That's a leader in the making. Just hope the canucks don't (frank) it up.

Just went out a bought 500 bones worth of fireworks.

I love the boom boom.

Brett Connolly just popped one, man the Capitals make other teams chase the game a lot....speed and skill are not in short supply! I admire what George McPhee built there.

This is not an analytics category ... nice one lol

But we can take a poll and ask our HB posters if they believe Canucks are favored or have natural rivalries in the traditional manner of other markets mentioned. As a long time fan I have observed like you we have had rivalries with teams competing for Cup contention Hawks, Bruins etc they come and go and fade.

Who are Canucks strongest rival now...? That being the other market also views them in an equal similar fashion.

Favored was not about their individual success but the overal NHL agenda for increasing markets and interest. Certain markets get more attention as they are more key for the overall NHL interests. It's not a big point but it goes to how certain markets get more favorable treatment in dealings with the NHL.

It's not a conspiracy just human nature and business. As simple as in a Rangers v Canucks Cup final it benefits the NHL exposure on media and talk shows and reaching beyond local markets if the Rangers win the Cup. But that said there is no conspiracy to rig it against the Canucks. More that they won't get any favoritism in descisions etc.

You can disagree of course if you want because this is not a stats analysis that is black and white.
- Nuck4U

Lol ok. How on earth am i supposed to counter such a proven and statistical statement such as this. Ill back down you clearly know exactly what you are talking about.

So now that the Canucks lost again so the "they suck" slant can be sustained; is theie any optimism for better games ahead...?

Or is the schudule, sytems play, state if plyers game And general impression of lacking in all areas mean we have no chance?
.
Is this a different season in that many teams that were hopeless have improved?

Maybe there aren't any easy games and tougher games against the elite teams becuase they need the wins even more now than they are harder to come bye.

Is the state of the team that operation no hope is thriving in Canuck nation...?

You're a good poster.
- Marwood

Learned from the best dad!

So now that the Canucks lost again so the "they suck" slant can be sustained; is theie any optimism for better games ahead...?

Or is the schudule, sytems play, state if plyers game And general impression of lacking in all areas mean we have no chance?
.
Is this a different season in that many teams that were hopeless have improved?

Maybe there aren't any easy games and tougher games against the elite teams becuase they need the wins even more now than they are harder to come bye.

Is the state of the team that operation no hope is thriving in Canuck nation...?
- Nuck4U

I feel like this is being read from the narrator to the old batman show with adam west when they end the show on a cliffhanger.

Just went out a bought 500 bones worth of fireworks.

I love the boom boom.
- bloatedmosquito

That's like 3 seasons worth of Canuck victory celebrations.

I feel like this is being read from the narrator to the old batman show with adam west when they end the show on a cliffhanger.
- Codes1087

Same bat time, same bat channel......

Same bat time, same bat channel......
- golfingsince

Backatitagainwiththelatenightzingers!!!!

I feel like this is being read from the narrator to the old batman show with adam west when they end the show on a cliffhanger.
- Codes1087

It's a trying time for the Dynamic Duo (Sedins), the Defenseman has them all tied up in knots.

Can they break out of their predicament and score the win? Tune in next time

Same Canuck Time
Same Canuck Channel

POW! ZAP! BAM! WHOO!

Backatitagainwiththelatenightzingers!!!!
- Codes1087

you're a good poster

I feel like this is being read from the narrator to the old batman show with adam west when they end the show on a cliffhanger.
- Codes1087

What's your hockey point to that...?

Guess it's better to say: You are a good poster

you're a good poster
- golfingsince

I should probably stop posting for the night eh. Sit the next play out maybe

It's a trying time for the Dynamic Duo (Sedins), the Defenseman has them all tied up in knots.

Can they break out of their predicament and score the win? Tune in next time

Same Canuck Time
Same Canuck Channel

POW! ZAP! BAM! WHOO!
- DariusKnight

Can we please make this into a thing here

I should probably stop posting for the night eh. Sit the next play out maybe
- Codes1087

Dude, don't leave me hanging. I had a nap because I thought I was going to get called in to work. No i'm off until at least Tuesday morning.

Can we please make this into a thing here
- Codes1087

Clearly DariusDarkKnight

What's your hockey point to that...?

Guess it's better to say: You are a good poster
- Nuck4U

Jump on the bandwagon friend. You know what do to

It's a trying time for the Dynamic Duo (Sedins), the Defenseman has them all tied up in knots.

Can they break out of their predicament and score the win? Tune in next time

Same Canuck Time
Same Canuck Channel

POW! ZAP! BAM! WHOO!
- DariusKnight

Now that's funny

Dude, don't leave me hanging. I had a nap because I thought I was going to get called in to work. No i'm off until at least Tuesday morning.
- golfingsince

You need booze my friend. That will help pass the time