Gudbransen played probably his best game as a Canuck.

Gudbransen played probably his best game as a Canuck.
- thundachunk

He had some big hits in the preseason.He is now playing big.

Fuken twitter last night Pass it to Bullsh1t whining about Gudbrandson fighting and took away EP scoring chance.

Almost as ridiculous as no celebrating goals in here after we score

He had some big hits in the preseason.He is now playing big.

- VANTEL

Wonder how much injuries actually limited him last year, versus him just getting the message to hit more?

You can see Canucks will need two shut down lines this year . Motte over 21 minutes last night.

He had some big hits in the preseason.He is now playing big.

Fuken twitter last night Pass it to Bullsh1t whining about Gudbrandson fighting and took away EP scoring chance.

Almost as ridiculous as no celebrating goals in here after we score
- VANTEL

I have no problem with the fight. Hamonic was stupid for going after him.

Wonder how much injuries actually limited him last year, versus him just getting the message to hit more?
- NewYorkNuck

He has some D issues for sure but he brings big hits and toughness.I am sure it effected him greatly last year.

I have no problem with the fight. Hamonic was stupid for going after him.
- thundachunk

Yup

He played a lot on the 2 nd unit PK last night. He had a really good game

You can see Canucks will need two shut down lines this year . Motte over 21 minutes last night.
- VANTEL

That’s huge minutes and a ton of trust on Greens part giving him those tough shifts.

That’s huge minutes and a ton of trust on Greens part giving him those tough shifts.
- thundachunk

I like his energy. This is what I expected in preseason.

That’s huge minutes and a ton of trust on Greens part giving him those tough shifts.
- thundachunk

Don’t think it will be that high regularly. 14 minutes in PK time for the team skews it a bit. But good on him, he’s earned it and is running with the ball!

Did those guys who were against drafting EP do any mea culpa yet?

Did those guys who were against drafting EP do any mea culpa yet?
- kaptaan

I did.

Wow... all those goals. Suck it Lefty!(I drove 7kms just to say that)


- boonerbuck

Don't you worry...1st 5 game losing streak and Lefty will be all over this board with draft draft draft develop develop develop blah blah blah...lol

What a fun game. Pettersson... amazing and impressive also seeing him clean up many of his gambles...

Motte... hero performance on the PK...deserved the empty netter.

Markstrom was good... didnt deserve the shut out with the wandering but he was in front of the puck when he was needed the most.

The Canucks will definitely get the most out of Goldobin by playing him with EP. Looked pretty good. EP will learn this guy no problem.

I liked Guddy tonight. Very physical. He didn't deserve the hooking call, that was clean stick lift. Nice fight... gentlemen as always. No late throws and decisive.

Speaking of officiating. There were at least 2 calls the Canucks didn't deserve and quite a few they should have called on the Flames. They really try their best to spoil a great game sometimes.
- boonerbuck

Good on all counts here.

Yes...officiating. Nucks don't get any favors at the best of times but very one sided for the Flames last night. They sure were trying to get them back in the game when it was 4-1. But it is what it is. Kind of a sloppy game at times too.

LE actually looked good (?) last night — he was quick and engaged. Trying and skating out there.

I thought Bo/Brock/Sven looked off. I think they’re figuring out the weight of first line responsibilities: to score and getting the other teams top pair. Bo’s trying too much on his own, Brock isn’t getting/creating as much space.
- NewYorkNuck

Wouldn't be shocked to see a bit of a sophomore slump with Brock. He'll need time to get in tune with his new body and flow. looks like he bulked up quite a bit over summer.

Did those guys who were against drafting EP do any mea culpa yet?
- kaptaan

I wasn't sure on EP at the time.

Eating crow now.

Good on all counts here.

Yes...officiating. Nucks don't get any favors at the best of times but very one sided for the Flames last night. They sure were trying to get them back in the game when it was 4-1. But it is what it is. Kind of a sloppy game at times too.
- LordHumungous

Game one. Like I said a few times wait until the 20 game mark and by then we should have a good feel.

In the preseason we were getting chances but not finishing. If we can become consistent with finishing then we won't be horrible.

Wouldn't be shocked to see a bit of a sophomore slump with Brock. He'll need time to get in tune with his new body and flow. looks like he bulked up quite a bit over summer.
- LordHumungous

That line didn't do much

Did those guys who were against drafting EP do any mea culpa yet?
- kaptaan

Yup.

Print the standings right now. Lets be positive and have faith.

Game one. Like I said a few times wait until the 20 game mark and by then we should have a good feel.

In the preseason we were getting chances but not finishing. If we can become consistent with finishing then we won't be horrible.
- VANTEL

Yep...gonna be huge ups and downs.

For all of those wondering, 9 forwards last night, were 25 years old or younger.

That line didn't do much
- VANTEL

No...Bo had a few moments but other than that Boeser and Baertchi were invisible. It will come.

Print the standings right now. Lets be positive and have faith.
- Fidel

Tied for first overall with Leafs??

lol

New feature to Hockeybuzz.....chompsey's post-game Canuck Haiku!


Pettersson looks fierce
Cum guzzlers get the (frank) out
The Renaissance starts!


Man, Gaunce was fire last night