View Full Version : Will they make it?
KB in Kelowna
3-18-06, 8:43 PM
Given the recent slide of the team down the western confernce standings and the surge of amongst others such as The Ducks and Sharks, and that some teams ahead of them have games in hand, will the Vancouver Canucks make the playoffs? They have 14 games left and currently have 78 points. The general thinking is that it will take 95 or more points to get in. In the Canucks favour they have 10 games at home and all of the travel is within the Pacific or Mountain time zone. Can they go at least 9 and 5? I am hopeful but I won't bet the mortgage on it.
charlio lemieux
3-19-06, 1:18 AM
Tough call. They need to play better than they have lately, that's for sure.
TimmyTabasco
3-19-06, 1:11 PM
Well, they have just as good a chance as Edmonton..thats for sure.
They won the last game, and will have a bit more confidence.
Just have to see what happens
KB in Kelowna
3-19-06, 4:26 PM
A fishy character somewhere else said that the three games against Edmonchuck this week may be the closest thing to playoff hockey Nuc fans see this year. Loose those 3 and he is correct, win them and I can hear PDO cursing from here in the sunny Okanagan.
Ask this in a week, and I'll tell you.
Canucks will make it!
I'm not sold on L.A. and see them missing.Take 2 out of 3 from Edmonton and the Canucks are looking alright!Nazzy and Bert will eventually come through!
Cheers
Canadian26
3-21-06, 12:03 AM
Well I wouldnt be wry'd about LA I'd be focusing on the Ducks... I dunno where this team came from, but with the win tonight they're sitting ahead of both the oilers and the nucks with 80pnts.
KB in Kelowna
3-22-06, 9:12 AM
I think I heard a little noise here last night!;)
TimmyTabasco
3-31-06, 1:44 PM
I think I heard a little noise here last night!;)
Big game tonight..again..against the Cult
Crucial two points
KB in Kelowna
3-31-06, 3:44 PM
Big game tonight..again..against the Cult
Crucial two points
Frustrates me that it took until late March for this team to come together and play to thier capabilities. A couple of good games against the Oil, an fine offensive outing against the Kings, and the played a patient disciplined game against the Wild, I hope they can do the same tonight.
wildboy26
3-31-06, 4:55 PM
I think it is a 50/50 thing. I really dont think L.A Kings will make it, but on the other hand I really think San Jose will. I believe it will one of Edmonton or Vancouver knocking the other out and it is a toss up in my mind at this point.
Atleast the Canucks got a point against the Wild but Calgary thumped Colorado so what does this all mean? Hell I don't know its too freakin close!3 points behind Calgary with the Flames taking on the Oilers tonight,this is a big game and I think I'll have to go for the Oilers,I think!:confused:
Cheers
TimmyTabasco
4-01-06, 2:12 PM
Atleast the Canucks got a point against the Wild but Calgary thumped Colorado so what does this all mean? Hell I don't know its too freakin close!3 points behind Calgary with the Flames taking on the Oilers tonight,this is a big game and I think I'll have to go for the Oilers,I think!:confused:
Cheers
The Canucks played great last night..very well defensively.
Its too bad they lost in the shootout, but gained a crucial point.
Carney continues to impress, and Brown had a very good game. Also, weinrich did what he is best at doing..blocking shots.
Burrows has to work on his shooting skills. Glorious chances cannot be missed.
Auld was solid when he had to be. The question is, do they play him back to back..or give Noronen a shot?
Sure..its a gamble..but its also a gamble to play Auld all the remaining games
KB in Kelowna
4-01-06, 6:18 PM
The Canucks played great last night..very well defensively.
Its too bad they lost in the shootout, but gained a crucial point.
Carney continues to impress, and Brown had a very good game. Also, weinrich did what he is best at doing..blocking shots.
Burrows has to work on his shooting skills. Glorious chances cannot be missed.
Auld was solid when he had to be. The question is, do they play him back to back..or give Noronen a shot?
Sure..its a gamble..but its also a gamble to play Auld all the remaining games
Auld will play against Anaheim and Noronen will play against LA, but Crawford hasn't ever listened to me before so why would he start now?:laughing:
KB in Kelowna
4-04-06, 11:27 AM
They lost both games in California :burning: Basically they need to run the table to hold onto a low cede in the West. :curse:
TimmyTabasco
4-04-06, 11:55 AM
They lost both games in California :burning: Basically they need to run the table to hold onto a low cede in the West. :curse:
Yeah..two truly pathetic efforts
They just dont get it..you have to win..you cannot lose
Oh well..we will have to see what happens
wildboy26
4-04-06, 12:15 PM
Now I have to say no, they will miss it.
KB in Kelowna
4-04-06, 6:13 PM
... no :)
why is this man smiling? :pimp:
Newfie John
4-04-06, 6:45 PM
Gonna be a rough playoffs for the CBC, the Canucks will not make the playoffs.
Newfie John
4-04-06, 6:47 PM
They just dont get it..you have to win..you cannot lose
You should be an NHL coach.;)
23 shots against L.A. and only 10 shots in the last 2 periods,like come on guys!:curse:
No game till Saturday so now comes the tough part and thats scoreboard watching.Anaheim must beat L.A. tonight and if not then things have gone from bad to worse.
Cheers
Gonna be a rough playoffs for the CBC, the Canucks will not make the playoffs.
No Leafs. No Leafs-West. Whatever will they do?
Waawaawaa! They'll have to show *gasp* one of those small market teams. :cry:
Newfie John
4-04-06, 7:51 PM
No Leafs. No Leafs-West. Whatever will they do?
Waawaawaa! They'll have to show *gasp* one of those small market teams. :cry:
Exactly. They don't attract nearly as big of audiences.
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1143760212557&call_pageid=1044442959412&col=1044442957278
Exactly. They don't attract nearly as big of audiences.
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1143760212557&call_pageid=1044442959412&col=1044442957278
Good.
I hope it causes the CBC to shut down the operation of Hockey Night in Toronto forever.
It's hockey coverage is crap compared to other networks and with the exception of Ron McLean and Jim Hughson, their talent, or lack thereof, is crap.
Newfie John
4-04-06, 8:06 PM
Good.
I hope it causes the CBC to shut down the operation of Hockey Night in Toronto forever.
It's hockey coverage is crap compared to other networks and with the exception of Ron McLean and Jim Hughson, their talent, or lack thereof, is crap.
Well if HNIC is shut down, then TSN and SN will have the rights to those games. Guess what, the leafs will be shown nationally on those channels too. Rightfully so. So I don't know where you get the satisfaction.
Well if HNIC is shut down, then TSN and SN will have the rights to those games. Guess what, the leafs will be shown nationally on those channels too. Rightfully so. So I don't know where you get the satisfaction.
Take it somewhere else.
KB in Kelowna
4-05-06, 11:26 AM
No Leafs. No Leafs-West. Whatever will they do?
Waawaawaa! They'll have to show *gasp* one of those small market teams. :cry:
What if the Habs West, a team whose fans mask thier past decade of mediocrity with memories of the past glory, don't make it? I suppose you will subject us to the toils and tribulation of the Yankee wannabes other wise known as the "Not So Amazing Mets" until the fall when the Mets are also rans then you can pontificate on the superiority of the perinial chokers the Broncos.
TimmyTabasco
4-05-06, 11:32 AM
What if the Habs West, a team whose fans mask thier past decade of mediocrity with memories of the past glory, don't make it? I suppose you will subject us to the toils and tribulation of the Yankee wannabes other wise known as the "Not So Amazing Mets" until the fall when the Mets are also rans then you can pontificate on the superiority of the perinial chokers the Broncos.
:laughing:
Well said
What if the Habs West, a team whose fans mask thier past decade of mediocrity with memories of the past glory, don't make it? I suppose you will subject us to the toils and tribulation of the Yankee wannabes other wise known as the "Not So Amazing Mets" until the fall when the Mets are also rans then you can pontificate on the superiority of the perinial chokers the Broncos.
Take it somewhere else.
KB in Kelowna
4-09-06, 10:43 PM
I don't think it will come down to San Jose. The Sharks have two games in hand on Vancouver. The Oilers, meanwhile, have three games left just as the Canucks do, and they play their last three against Detroit, Anaheim and Colorado after tonight's tilt with the Blues. Edmonton also currently trails Vancouver in wins, 41 to 39, so the Canucks hold the tie-breaker. Edmonton looses to St. Louis tonight, they could easily end the season on a three game losing streak. IF the Canucks catch anyone, it will be the Oilers.Of course the Canucks still need to run the table.
TimmyTabasco
4-09-06, 10:44 PM
I don't think it will come down to San Jose. The Sharks have two games in hand on Vancouver. The Oilers, meanwhile, have three games left just as the Canucks do, and they play their last three against Detroit, Anaheim and Colorado after tonight's tilt with the Blues. Edmonton also currently trails Vancouver in wins, 41 to 39, so the Canucks hold the tie-breaker. Edmonton looses to St. Louis tonight, they could easily end the season on a three game losing streak. IF the Canucks catch anyone, it will be the Oilers.Of course the Canucks still need to run the table.
Well said my Okanagan comrade
The Canucks will have to play near perfect hockey to make the playoffs
charlio lemieux
4-09-06, 10:52 PM
I don't think it will come down to San Jose. The Sharks have two games in hand on Vancouver. The Oilers, meanwhile, have three games left just as the Canucks do, and they play their last three against Detroit, Anaheim and Colorado after tonight's tilt with the Blues. Edmonton also currently trails Vancouver in wins, 41 to 39, so the Canucks hold the tie-breaker. Edmonton looses to St. Louis tonight, they could easily end the season on a three game losing streak. IF the Canucks catch anyone, it will be the Oilers.Of course the Canucks still need to run the table.
It may not come right down to them, but San Jose is going to have a big part in whether the 'nucks make the playoffs or not.
A big two games against them could mean the difference between a Drive to the Cup, and a Drive off the First Tee.
KB in Kelowna
4-09-06, 10:56 PM
It may not come right down to them, but San Jose is going to have a big part in whether the 'nucks make the playoffs or not.
A big two games against them could mean the difference between a Drive to the Cup, and a Drive off the First Tee.
I am well aware of the fact the two games against the Sharks are big, but the Oil have to beat teams ahead of themselves also, they can be caught. That being said I am not happy with the Canucks being in this position, injuries to 3 defenceman and the starting goal tender notwithstanding there are games where the effort was not there this season and points were squandered. They should have been ahead of Calgary not clawing. scratching and score board watching.
Bob burns
4-10-06, 4:13 AM
I am well aware of the fact the two games against the Sharks are big, but the Oil have to beat teams ahead of themselves also, they can be caught. That being said I am not happy with the Canucks being in this position, injuries to 3 defenceman and the starting goal tender notwithstanding there are games where the effort was not there this season and points were squandered. They should have been ahead of Calgary not clawing. scratching and score board watching.
Canucks' destiny is in their hands now. If they win the rest of their games they are assured a spot in the playoffs. Mathematically, there ain't a thing the Oilers can do to catch them if the Canucks win their remaining games.
But in reality, winning games against Anaheim, San Jose twice, and Colorado could be described as a pipe dream for this group and their coach.
Canadian26
4-10-06, 4:13 PM
Canucks' destiny is in their hands now. If they win the rest of their games they are assured a spot in the playoffs. Mathematically, there ain't a thing the Oilers can do to catch them if the Canucks win their remaining games.
But in reality, winning games against Anaheim, San Jose twice, and Colorado could be described as a pipe dream for this group and their coach.
I would actually prefer to have Van in the playoffs over SJ.. Ducks ans Sj are going to be some very tough games considering the way both of them are playing. Espically SJ they're comming off some pretty big wins... IMO i think the nucks can take the Avs np, theyve been struggling lately... So if van wins agianst Sj in both games it would most likely mean both edmonton and the nucks are in the playoffs.
Canucks' destiny is in their hands now. If they win the rest of their games they are assured a spot in the playoffs. Mathematically, there ain't a thing the Oilers can do to catch them if the Canucks win their remaining games.
But in reality, winning games against Anaheim, San Jose twice, and Colorado could be described as a pipe dream for this group and their coach.
You never know BB,stranger things have happened!
Who would have thunk that last season when Bertuzzi was suspended that the Canucks would win 6 straight games to end off the regular season?I didn't but the Canucks did!:thumb:
Cheers
KB in Kelowna
4-10-06, 8:10 PM
It is 12 years since spring 1994 and 24 years since spring 1982 and they only joined the league in fall 1970. ;) We shall see. I am not off the band waggon, but I am not happy about where they find themselves at this time.
Newfie John
4-10-06, 8:40 PM
What if the Habs West, a team whose fans mask thier past decade of mediocrity with memories of the past glory, don't make it? I suppose you will subject us to the toils and tribulation of the Yankee wannabes other wise known as the "Not So Amazing Mets" until the fall when the Mets are also rans then you can pontificate on the superiority of the perinial chokers the Broncos.
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
A little bit of JR's own medicine.
TimmyTabasco
4-10-06, 10:58 PM
Well..damn..down 3-0 after the 1st..against the pesky ducks
I would not want to face the ducks in the playoffs
KB in Kelowna
4-11-06, 11:25 AM
Well they blew the game in hand they had on the Oilers. No finish on scoring chances, dumb penalties and a shakey Auld.:mad:
Well..damn..down 3-0 after the 1st..against the pesky ducks
I would not want to face the ducks in the playoffs
Especially after the easy ride they're going to get against Nashville. You could see 3 series of absolute hell in the WC.. and then that series. Depending on the seeding, the Ducks might be the favourites heading forward.
TimmyTabasco
4-11-06, 12:09 PM
Well they blew the game in hand they had on the Oilers. No finish on scoring chances, dumb penalties and a shakey Auld.:mad:
After the 3rd goal, the camera panned to Noronen on the bench :laughing:
I found that quite amusing
TimmyTabasco
4-11-06, 12:11 PM
Especially after the easy ride they're going to get against Nashville. You could see 3 series of absolute hell in the WC.. and then that series. Depending on the seeding, the Ducks might be the favourites heading forward.
Indeed.
The Ducks are coached well, and play like the Canucks of a few years ago. Remember the Canucks, who played against the wings..almost beat them?
This ducks team reminds me of that Canucks team. Incredibly hot, great chemistry. But, this ducks team has better goaltending
MadDevil
4-11-06, 12:20 PM
It really is a shame that Niklas Lidstrom will probably win the Norris this year instead of Scott Niedermayer. I think he's the MVP of that team, and is a very big reason the Ducks are even in the playoffs.
Anyway, I think it might be less painful for Canucks fans if they missed the playoffs entirely than to play a Detroit or Dallas in the first round (both teams which would manhandle the Canucks IMO).
Let's just hope that they do some serious retooling in the offseason, although with Vancouver management, I wouldn't count on it.:rolleyes:
Canadian26
4-11-06, 6:25 PM
Indeed.
The Ducks are coached well, and play like the Canucks of a few years ago. Remember the Canucks, who played against the wings..almost beat them?
This ducks team reminds me of that Canucks team. Incredibly hot, great chemistry. But, this ducks team has better goaltending
This ducks team has really impressed in the later half the season thats for sure, they are going to be tough to play against for whomever they end up playing. Preds have also done way better than I thought they would. It looks like the nucks fate is comming down to how they play against SJ...
KB in Kelowna
4-13-06, 5:03 PM
Last night was an example of what drives me nuts about this team. They can't hold a lead. This current core group that we Canuck fans have all raved about and defended in the past 5 years, has never been able to keep an opponent down, they have always let teams back into games, blame Cloutier, blame the coach, blame indifferent play but aside from a rare blowout laugher, they have never done what "elite" teams do and that is completely out play and mercilessly finish an opponent from the face off to the last whistle. I am not off the bandwaggon, but I now understand Red Sox and Cubs fans better than I did before. I will be pulling for them to win the next two and for the Oil to loose, but if they take Detroit to 6 games, based on the play of the last month or so I will be very surprised. I shouldn't have to cheer for another team to loose when they are not playing the Canucks.
Canadian26
4-13-06, 5:40 PM
Last night was an example of what drives me nuts about this team. They can't hold a lead. This current core group that we Canuck fans have all raved about and defended in the past 5 years, has never been able to keep an opponent down, they have always let teams back into games, blame Cloutier, blame the coach, blame indifferent play but aside from a rare blowout laugher, they have never done what "elite" teams do and that is completely out play and mercilessly finish an opponent from the face off to the last whistle. I am not off the bandwaggon, but I now understand Red Sox and Cubs fans better than I did before. I will be pulling for them to win the next two and for the Oil to loose, but if they take Detroit to 6 games, based on the play of the last month or so I will be very surprised. I shouldn't have to cheer for another team to loose when they are not playing the Canucks.
Oil and Nuck fans are both in the same boat IMO. Edmonton hasnt exctally been playing great either, and its really frustrating to watch them lose by not playing well. Its kinda sad that it had to come down edmonton or the nucks getting in, I woulda loved to see both in the playoffs.
NA-NA-NA-NA...
NA-NA-NA-NA...
HEY, HEY, HEY...
GOOD BYE!
TimmyTabasco
4-14-06, 1:09 AM
NA-NA-NA-NA...
NA-NA-NA-NA...
HEY, HEY, HEY...
GOOD BYE!
Where is your sense of class?
Come On..
Where is your sense of class?
Come On..
I have a good memory, Timmy.
Flashback to April, 2004: final game of the regular season at Vancouver. Oh yeah...
And after Edmonton's win in the second game of this season (Saturday night shootout) over the Canucks, a certain someone wrote "This loss doesn't matter, because at the end of the season we'll be in the playoffs and the Oilers won't."
TimmyTabasco
4-14-06, 1:57 AM
I have a good memory, Timmy.
Flashback to April, 2004: final game of the regular season at Vancouver. Oh yeah...
And after Edmonton's win in the second game of this season (Saturday night shootout) over the Canucks, a certain someone wrote "This loss doesn't matter, because at the end of the season we'll be in the playoffs and the Oilers won't."
And your point?
I don't troll in the Oilers section. I have respect for the followers of the team.
So, why do you come in here..and act like a child?
Mark says something about the Oilers..and you tell him to take it someplace else..but your allowed to act like an ass?
NA-NA-NA-NA...
NA-NA-NA-NA...
HEY, HEY, HEY...
GOOD BYE!
Remember that when the Oilers get swept in the first round. What goes around, comes around.:thumb:
Mark says something about the Oilers..and you tell him to take it someplace else..but your allowed to act like an ass?I don't care. It's been a long time coming and I'm taking full advantage of this. The Oilers are in, while a team I hate is not.
It's a Great Friday.
Remember that when the Oilers get swept in the first round. What goes around, comes around.:thumb: A threat. Ohhhhh! Again, the Oilers are in and the team you occasionally pretend to be a fan is not.
:boogie:
A threat. Ohhhhh! Again, the Oilers are in and the team you occasionally pretend to be a fan is not.
:boogie:
I'm not the one trolling in the Canucks forum acting like an asshole...
charlio lemieux
4-14-06, 2:09 AM
Now Children......
Canadian26
4-14-06, 4:50 AM
I really woulda prefered to have the Nucks in the playoffs... It has been a difficult season being a nucks fan for sure, this team has so much potential. It might be time for some changes, very frustrating to be in this sistuation (believe me I know how it feels).
Newfie John
4-14-06, 10:40 AM
Tough break for the Nucks last night. I really think they have to drastically change the managment there. Get rid of Bertuzzi and get an actual goalie instead of a pretender. Fill out your lineup through line 1 to line 4 and you'll have a good team again.
JR, why did you leave Sportsnet ? You'd still fit right in there.
KB in Kelowna
4-14-06, 11:55 AM
Probably as big a disappointment as the loss to the Wild.
Oh and JR, my favourite Simpsons episode is "You Only Move Twice" and my favourite Family Guy episode is the one about the Leafers from New York.:wicked:
I'm not the one trolling in the Canucks forum acting like an asshole...JR, why did you leave Sportsnet ? You'd still fit right in there.*LOL* (http://www.hockeystation.com/showpost.php?p=40004&postcount=658)
Oh and JR, my favourite Simpsons episode is "You Only Move Twice" and my favourite Family Guy episode is the one about the Leafers from New York.:wicked:It took me a while, but I finally get it. That's actually pretty clever.
By the way, my favourite Simpsons episode was the one that aired immediately after Super Bowl XXXIII.
TimmyTabasco
4-14-06, 12:36 PM
*LOL* (http://www.hockeystation.com/showpost.php?p=40004&postcount=658)
You know what I find funny? The fact you actually listen to Justin Timberlake :laughing:
You know what I find funny? The fact you actually listen to Justin Timberlake :laughing:
I don't. I made that post about three seconds before the other one for only the reason of this thread.
I don't like the Canucks much. As most probably know. I have dubbed them "Leafs West". I don't hate them. There are a good 5 or even as many as 10 teams that I dislike much more than Vancouver. But the Nucks are one team that just hasn't rubbed me the right way.
IMO, they've been overrated for a while. People have had to hear about them being "serious contenders" for far too long with simply an average team, one Cup calibre line, and a very shaky playoff netminder. Guys like Beruzzi and Naslund for a while were regarded as top 5 players in the NHL, and it's great to see them get exposed for what they are. Good players to be sure, but not worthy of being mentioned with the best of the best. Finally, everyone can shutup about the Canuck team that just never was that great. I'm eagerly awaiting Toronto's statistical elimination now. Finally, I can wake up in the morning, catch the sports highlights from the previous night, and not need to hear about Toronto's "slim playoff hopes". :rolleyes:
Having said all of that, it's a shame they won't be in the playoffs. I don't want them there at the expense of the Oil who I've always been quite fond of, but one less Canadian team in is always a bad thing no matter how you look at it. Unless your name is the Maple Leafs or Flames of course (one run sparked by cheap, dirty hockey and they are the perfect example of a "playoff team" :rolleyes:. They won't last 5 games if they try that clutch and grab strategy in the playofs under this "new" NHL ). The only team I want winning is Ottawa, but more clubs from the Great White North making the post-season is ideal. All Canadians should see playoff hockey in their city so this is sad to see.
I'm eagerly awaiting Toronto's statistical elimination now. Finally, I can wake up in the morning, catch the sports highlights from the previous night, and not need to hear about Toronto's "slim playoff hopes". :rolleyes:
but one less Canadian team in is always a bad thing no matter how you look at it. Unless your name is the Maple Leafs or Flames of course (one run sparked by cheap, dirty hockey and they are the perfect example of a "playoff team" :rolleyes:. They won't last 5 games if they try that clutch and grab strategy in the playofs under this "new" NHL ).
Wow,that very classy to bash the Leafs and Flames in a Canuck forum!:rolleyes: Sorry Man.Utd but your post is so hypocritical and most of it also applies to the Sens but whatever if a team being eliminated makes you feel happy then good for you I guess but you could have atleast saved it for the trash talk forum!
This sucks the Canucks not making it but when you get only 1 point out of a possible 4 points in a home and home series vs the Sharks then you don't deserve to make the playoffs.Once again Auld got no support from his team which is dissapponting.I seriously believe if the Canucks made the playoffs they could have turned around this season and done some damage as the team was finally getting healthy but it just wasn't meant to be!
Cheers
charlio lemieux
4-14-06, 1:51 PM
It would really suck for the Leafs to make the playoffs and perform their usual springtime chore of sending Ottawa Golfing. :D
As for the Canucks, can anyone not help but think that if Bertuzzi had been more effective this year they would be in the post season?
Really, he did put forth a subpar effort on the majority of nights. I know it is not fair to blame the teams misfortunes on one player but seriously, if he had given 100% every game, he was sure to have made the difference in a few of them. In the end thats all it would have taken.
Oh well, get what you can for Bert, and Good luck Next year.
It would really suck for the Leafs to make the playoffs and perform their usual springtime chore of sending Ottawa Golfing. :D
As for the Canucks, can anyone not help but think that if Bertuzzi had been more effective this year they would be in the post season?
Really, he did put forth a subpar effort on the majority of nights. I know it is not fair to blame the teams misfortunes on one player but seriously, if he had given 100% every game, he was sure to have made the difference in a few of them. In the end thats all it would have taken.
Oh well, get what you can for Bert, and Good luck Next year.
Sorry Charlio but the Leafs would get their butts kicked by the Sens in 4 games,5 max!
Bertuzzi had 3 points last night but in the previous 7 games he had only 1 goal and 2 assists and thats not good enough to lead any team into the playoffs.He's an UFA at the end of next season so look for Bertuzzi to have a monster yr next season so the Canucks should keep him unless they can get something over the top for him.
Cheers
charlio lemieux
4-14-06, 2:09 PM
Sorry Charlio but the Leafs would get their butts kicked by the Sens in 4 games,5 max!
Come on this is Ottawa in the Playoffs. Choke, choke, cough, cough.
Has there been a year they haven't been considered the better team?
Come on this is Ottawa in the Playoffs. Choke, choke, cough, cough.
Has there been a year they haven't been considered the better team?
I'll give you that but this year is different as they have one of my favourite coaches Bryan Murray at the helm and my favourite goalie Dominek Hasek as their backstopper.If Hasek stays healthy Ottawa will be tough to eliminate for any team.
Speaking of coaches and goalies should the Canucks fire Crawford and get rid of Auld or demote him to backup?I think the Canucks should hire Andy Murray as thier next coach and let Auld be the #1 next season as he's been terrific the last 4 months.
Cheers
TimmyTabasco
4-14-06, 2:26 PM
I'll give you that but this year is different as they have one of my favourite coaches Bryan Murray at the helm and my favourite goalie Dominek Hasek as their backstopper.If Hasek stays healthy Ottawa will be tough to eliminate for any team.
Speaking of coaches and goalies should the Canucks fire Crawford and get rid of Auld or demote him to backup?I think the Canucks should hire Andy Murray as thier next coach and let Auld be the #1 next season as he's been terrific the last 4 months.
Cheers
I think Murray could be what this team needs. A new face, a fresh voice
Plus, hire Claude Julien as asst. coach. He works well on defense
Auld played well most nights, but average on other nights. For sure they should keep him. Noronen will be knocking on his door, and shall redeem himself next season
Wow,that very classy to bash the Leafs and Flames in a Canuck forum!:rolleyes: Sorry Man.Utd but your post is so hypocritical and most of it also applies to the Sens but whatever if a team being eliminated makes you feel happy then good for you I guess but you could have atleast saved it for the trash talk forum!
Then bash away at Ottawa. It doesn't bother me one bit and I would even expect Leaf fans to want to see the Sens fail. I'm not saying Toronto's elimination (though still not in stone) has me so happy that my life is better because fof it, but I am still glad to see it. I don't want my rivals making the playoffs, let alone seeing them have success. Classy or not I don't really care. I'm sure a good % of Leaf nation would like nothing more than for the Sens to finish 30th and that's fine by me. It goes with the rivalry.
Alright, there's some very good discussions going on in here.. sorry to break them up. Feel free to restart any topics about the Canucks.. if you even want some of the posts that stayed on track to be moved, just send me a PM. I'm gonna have to lock this thread up though.
(For the record, I couldn't be happier about the outcome of last night.. Oiler win, Canuck loss and 3 points for Bertuzzi. Beauty.)
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