$250K for Kraft hockeyville doesn't seem like nearly enough. The NHLPA should match.
- golfingsince

He doesn't need a 6th job.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Excellent point. Poor neemer

He has a point.

How do you reduce a 30 minute Dman to a 25 minute Dman?

Dump the puck in and play the body. There are guys that have made a career out of evading hits, such as the guy who probably still holds more than half the scoring records.

However, for most guys it ends up taking a toll over a long series.
- golfingsince

Exactly 👍🏻 perhaps it’s been so long since we have been in the playoffs people forget what it takes to win

He has a point.

How do you reduce a 30 minute Dman to a 25 minute Dman?

Dump the puck in and play the body. There are guys that have made a career out of evading hits, such as the guy who probably still holds more than half the scoring records.

However, for most guys it ends up taking a toll over a long series.
- golfingsince

There’s a lot of teams that have won without that strategy, is what I would say to that. It is effective, so is possession and puck pressure. I wouldnt describe any of the teams that have won the last 5 cups as teams that ground down the opposing teams d.

There’s a lot of teams that have won without that strategy, is what I would say to that. It is effective, so is possession and puck pressure. I wouldnt describe any of the teams that have won the last 5 cups as teams that ground down the opposing teams d.
- neem55

We'll see.

Hopefully the Canucks have a couple of short series wins to keep their 180 lb Dman fresh.

We'll see.

Hopefully the Canucks have a couple of short series wins to keep their 180 lb Dman fresh.
- golfingsince

He’ll be a marked man in any series, without a doubt.

Abby came to play today 5-0.

Not much consistency down there, that's for sure.

Abby came to play today 5-0.

Not much consistency down there, that's for sure.
- manvanfan

Pfft, just get rid of them if they are that bad, same as Canucks players 5'113/4" and under, useless players for any playoff run regardless of leading the league of dmen,

Fans of anything Canucks are the most negative, fickle drama queens I've ever witnessed, always complaining about anything, and if you (not royal you) don't have something then let's just fabricate it.

Pfft, just get rid of them if they are that bad, same as Canucks players 5'113/4" and under, useless players for any playoff run regardless of leading the league of dmen,

Fans of anything Canucks are the most negative, fickle drama queens I've ever witnessed, always complaining about anything, and if you (not royal you) don't have something then let's just fabricate it.
- Makita

You've got that one down pat.

29 wins in 56 games.

They may miss the playoffs.

Pfft, just get rid of them if they are that bad, same as Canucks players 5'113/4" and under, useless players for any playoff run regardless of leading the league of dmen,

Fans of anything Canucks are the most negative, fickle drama queens I've ever witnessed, always complaining about anything, and if you (not royal you) don't have something then let's just fabricate it.
- Makita

I look at the Canucks and I see a team that can make a deep playoff run or bow out in the 1st round.

They for the time being have home ice advantage. That's pretty much all you can ask for.

Criticizing how they're built for the playoffs is just that, criticism. There's more than 1 way to skin a cat.

The way the team is currently constructed, there should be a few more chances to advance in the playoffs which is all you can really ask for.

Are you a Don Cherry alt?
- Quinn's Quest

Was wondering...

Isn't it dangerous to use your whole vocabulary in one sentence?

lol

Was wondering...

Isn't it dangerous to use your whole vocabulary in one sentence?

lol
- LordHumungous

As a repeat offender, enlighten us.

You've got that one down pat.

29 wins in 56 games.

They may miss the playoffs.
- manvanfan

No you've got that more than down pat, 29 wins in 56 game 5 points from 2nd in their division, 5 points from 3rd in their conference, 6 points from 6th in the AHL league, the parity in the AHL is really strong.

But it sounds so much better to paint the team as a stand alone poopty team.

Pfft, just get rid of them if they are that bad, same as Canucks players 5'113/4" and under, useless players for any playoff run regardless of leading the league of dmen,

Fans of anything Canucks are the most negative, fickle drama queens I've ever witnessed, always complaining about anything, and if you (not royal you) don't have something then let's just fabricate it.
- Makita

I like the message sent by management, we think this group can come together and win .
Now can the boys make it 4 in row of 1 ga?
Go Canucks!!!

No you've got that more than down pat, 29 wins in 56 game 5 points from 2nd in their division, 5 points from 3rd in their conference, 6 points from 6th in the AHL league, the parity in the AHL is really strong.

But it sounds so much better to paint the team as a stand alone poopty team.
- Makita

You took "not much consistency" and turned it into "a stand alone poopty team" and whined about how everything is so negative.

As I said you are exactly what you were complaining about.

Ruby does enough crying, he doesn't need your help.

Dave Hall
@hall1289

Tom Willander picked up two primary assists today, putting him up to 21 points (4G, 17A). That sits third among U19 NCAA defenders.

He's also a plus-24 now, which is the third highest among all defenders in the nation. #Canucks

So Makita doesn't cry anymore.

Willander played hockey today.

Canucks Insider
@CanucksInsider

WHL:
- Sawyer Mynio picked up two goals and an assist last night with the Seattle Thunderbirds.

NCAA:
- Aku Koskenvuo had a 38-save shutout for Harvard last night.

More players that played hockey.

Only a fool would think your nationality makes any difference in 2024 when it comes to success, years ago, sure, the league was primarily made up of Canadians and the Cup meant more to them. But those days are over.

You simply need size, speed/skill and depth in the playoffs now, regardless of where it comes from. In 2024 only just over 40% of NHL players are Canadians, in the 70's it was 96%, the 80's was 82%, the 90's around 74%, today it's 41%.
- DraftandDestroy

But Vegas wins the cup last year with 16 (or more lol) Canadians...



Keep going...

Excellent point. Poor neemer
- CanuckDon

LA in may and playa del Carmen in November, don’t feel too bad for me life is good!

I’m sorry you don’t like tough hockey players. Give soccer a spin
- CanuckDon

- neem55

Pregame hate is the best hate of all.

But Vegas wins the cup last year with 16 Canadians...



Keep going...
- LordHumungous

TB won with 5 players under 6'

Pregame hate is the best hate of all.
- Load Management

The hate is strong with that one

TB won with 5 players under 6'
- manvanfan

Vegas’ conn smythe winner was their smallest player