Series Thread: Canucks vs Flames - Round 1

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For a guy who's a pending UFA, Shawn Matthias isn't helping his cause...

 

[jstewismybastardson]

For a guy who's a pending UFA, Shawn Matthias isn't helping his cause...

i think the moment Benning signed Dorsett to that contract (and they havent talked to Matthias agent at all) Matthias checked out

 

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Here's your crazy stat of the day - Sam Bennett now has as many playoff goals as Olli Jokinen.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I dont want to hear that Bieksa was injured after they get eliminated ... dont want to hear a damn word about it

If hes trying to gut it out ... fuck that shit! ... hes a god damn liability and SOMEONE on this team has to recognize it

 

[jstewismybastardson]

canucks not getting much cfl love this past 24 hours lol

 

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The funny thing is, Matthias could be the Canucks Ferland, big body, great skater and has a good set of mitts, he just doesn't play the physical game.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Here's your crazy stat of the day - Sam Bennett now has as many playoff goals as Olli Jokinen.

Calder trophy nominees announced today ... sportsnet will find a way to get Bennett in the final 3

 

[jstewismybastardson]

The funny thing is, Matthias could be the Canucks Ferland, big body, great skater and has a good set of mitts, he just doesn't play the physical game.

"there can be only one Lucic ... errr ... I mean ... Ferland" : Kelly Hrudey

 

[mattola]

I dont want to hear that Bieksa was injured after they get eliminated ... dont want to hear a damn word about it

If hes trying to gut it out ... fuck that shit! ... hes a god damn liability and SOMEONE on this team has to recognize it

 

[mattola]

feel free to unsticky this thread anytime now Dash

 

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feel free to unsticky this thread anytime now Dash

Honestly, I think the series is coming back to Calgary for game 6.

 

[mattola]

Honestly, I think the series is coming back to Calgary for game 6.

and what exactly did you see that makes you think that? lol

this team is emotionally broken. they have nothing. Miller will start game 5 and we will lose with a last minute goal.

3-2 Flames

 

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I also hope we see Sven in game 5.

 

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and what exactly did you see that makes you think that? lol

Canucks will come out fired up in game 5 in front of their fans and I think they will start Miller in net who looked very good last night. Besides, Calgary never does things the easy way.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Honestly, I think the series is coming back to Calgary for game 6.

I think (maybe its more hope lol) it has a chance to do that if the canucks and WillieD make some changes to the lineup (good luck with that?)

/and then the sportsnet narrative will do a serious right turn into "oh this is a young flames team and they are showing their inexperience and they cant close" ... so the pressure might amp up on the flames

 

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Yup, it's time for the all eggs in one basket approach, put Vrbata with the Sedins, re-unite the Horvat line, put a young something to prove Sven into the lineup.

/In other words, throw caution to the wind.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Yup, it's time for the all eggs in one basket approach, put Vrbata with the Sedins, re-unite the Horvat line, put a young something to prove Sven into the lineup.

/In other words, throw caution to the wind.

Corrado/Stanton

 

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Pretty good...

Russell has 5 goals and 13 assists in 24 games since Giordano went down with his injury.
0.75 points per game, 62 point pace over 82 games.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Pretty good...

Russell has 5 goals and 13 assists in 24 games since Giordano went down with his injury.
0.75 points per game, 62 point pace over 82 games.

he has been good and faced zero pressure from canucks forecheckers

general question: do the 2 pucks he deflected into the flames net this series count as blocked shots?

 

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he has been good and faced zero pressure from canucks forecheckers

general question: do the 2 pucks he deflected into the flames net this series count as blocked shots?

lol - I'm not sure, but the puck did cross the line of scrimmage.

/He didn't get an assist on Johnny's opening goal last night, but great hustle to keep the puck on-side.