GDT: WCQF GM06 | Vancouver Canucks @ Nashville Predators | Fri. May 3rd | 4pm PST | SNP/CBC | On the Road Again

[Bobby9]

Yep, think Owen Power would do wonders tbh

You really wanna do this right now man

 

[ziploc]

WE got a shot. Things are looking up.

Edit: TWO shots! Is this allowed?

 

[Killer Orcas]

While yes, they're still going to follow the systems put in play by the coaching staff. And Tocchet seems determined to keep the exact same approach and zone entry that hasn't worked consistently in months.

It also feels like the whole system is built around only taking shots they think have a chance to go in over trying to get a dirty goal off a rebound.

We definitely need to add another coach with some experience to help Tocchet. Preferably one with some PP experience as well.

 

[biturbo19]

Yep, think Owen Power would do wonders tbh

The heck are we getting an Owen Power from?

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Nashville does not handle speed through the neutral zone well...If only we had a McDavid.

 

[wonton15]

In a vacuum, having Silovs go head to head with Saros and holding his own in a series is pretty damn crazy

 

[mossey3535]

I think people have to remember that this is all part of the learning curve.

At the beginning of the year we would have been thrilled to get a wildcard spot and take a good team to 6 or 7 games.

Now, I'm not saying that we shouldn't adjust our expectations and want more, but remember that each phase of this season is a learning process for this team.

Petey mentioned that it's an adjustment playing in front of a playoff crowd. I think part of what happens is an adrenaline dump where you try too hard in the wrong direction, and then your legs get heavy.

I'm trying to remind myself that a lot of people express their hope and anxiety through fear and negativity. But it's pretty exhausting reading comment after comment of people just shitting all over the team.

Making absurd comments about Petey being a 'prima-donna' and saying we need to dump him. Or that Tocchet is a bad coach (lol) is just wild.

Like, I'm nervous too, but if you're not having fun, or find it boring, or hate our team given what's going on then perhaps you should become a fan of a different sport. Or just become a true bandwagon fan who cheers for whatever team is doing well that day.

He's not a bad coach, his system is what's keeping the series close even with our offence drying up. But he has to learn too, and there are very simple and very established tactics that he doesn't seem willing to employ so far. Or maybe he doesn't know to use them, which is also concerning.

 

[M2Beezy]

Great chip out by Mikheyev there

 

[Flik]

Nashville does not handle speed through the neutral zone well...If only we had a McDavid.

Our lack of fast skaters is a true weakness of our roster and likely one of the reasons why management tried to solve for it with Mik.

 

[vancityluongo]

Luke Gadzic used to be Taylor Hall's enforcer in Edmonton.

Not just on the ice, I mean he would stop Hall from getting his ass kicked while being an absolute pig at every bar their "crew" trashed.

fun gazdic story - my old roommate lowkey resembles rnh. no one would never confuse them side by side, but from far away they're the same build and have similar features.

one night when we were at hall's fav spot in town, some drunken dickheads push through me and a couple others cause they thought it was nuge ordering shots at the bar. out of nowhere, gazdic swoops in and picks up one of the guys approaching by the collar... only to realize he was backing up a rando. haha. the oilers had a private booth and table service - no idea why gazdic wasn't with them.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Pettersson forgot how to play hockey. What the f*** happened?

 

[Nomobo]

EP looks absolutely lost out there.. wtf?

 

[biturbo19]

Like...when Pettersson is actually focused and playing hard, his awareness is so much better than just casually skating away on the breakout causing a turnover behind him without even noticing.

 

[Nucker101]

Soucy and Myers have had a bad series

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

I don't get what the point is of putting the Lotto line out for one shift. Just to say he tried?

 

[ScottishCanuck]

Best shift of the series…

Need to be scoring

 

[EpochLink]

Best pressure all game

 

[dez]

Great job otf taking advantage of the guy with no stick...

 

[Felidae]

That was a nice 2nd effort by Suter. Good offensive zone pressure. More of that and we're bound to get a goal.

 

[Dtrain88]

Wow!!!! Miller froze the entire team

 

[Killer Orcas]

Finally some pressure from Canucks.

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Keep playing like that please

 

[Flik]

God damnit, great pressure.

 

[NoShowWilly]

why would you bring out cole there?

 

[Bojack Horvatman]