GDT: Abbotsford Canucks PLAYOFFS GDT | AHL.TV | Abby WINS, Going to R2

[Vector]

 

[VanJack]

I know 'conventional wisdom' has Arturs Silovs getting the bulk of the starts in Abbotsford next season and the Canucks going out to find another veteran goalie to back up Demko.

Problem is, this cap-strapped team doesn't have the money to sign another veteran goaltender. Beginning to think that the backup job in Vancouver will be Silovs' to win or lose in training camp.

And it'll be Martin getting the majority of the starts in Abby; with recent signee Nikita Tolopilo as the young apprentice backup goalie. The thing is Tolopilo is actually two years older than Silovs.

 

[joelCAMEL]

This is the only time in my life where Abbotsford is, inarguably, better at something than Vancouver.

The U.S. border crossing at Abbotsford has always been faster than Vancouver. Win or lose the rest of the playoffs, I have been impressed with Jeremy Colliton's impact on the team.

 

[48MPHSlapShot]

 

[Jeremy Hronek]

Why isn't Podkolzin playing in abby?

 

[DFAC]

So do we either play Calgary or Colorado next in a best of 5?

This playoff format is so confusing

Why isn't Podkolzin playing in abby?

Injured

And that arena looks NUTS - trying my best to spot @Canucks LB in the crowd lol

 

[The Stig]

So do we either play Calgary or Colorado next in a best of 5?

This playoff format is so confusing


Injured

And that arena looks NUTS - trying my best to spot @Canucks LB in the crowd lol

Hey I was there too! But I was up top so you wouldn't have seen me lol. The video feeds don't do it justice because they aren't mic'd up like an NHL rink. The place was LOUD. Especially for Höglanders goal. The low metal roof makes it a hell of an echo chamber.

 

[The Stig]

I cant sleep. I'm still buzzing from the game.

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

I absolutely loved the live experience tonight. So did my Dad. We are 69(nice) and 41.

 

[Icebreakers]

So do we either play Calgary or Colorado next in a best of 5?

This playoff format is so confusing


Injured

And that arena looks NUTS - trying my best to spot @Canucks LB in the crowd lol

We will play Calgary if Coachella beats Tuscon.

1st seed Calgary vs 4th Seed Abbotsford

2nd seed Coachella vs 3rd seed Colorado.

If Tuscon wins then it's

1st seed Calgary vs 7 seed Tuscon

3rd seed Colorado vs 4th Seed Abbotsford

Either way we won't have home ice to start either series.

 

[JT Milker]

I know 'conventional wisdom' has Arturs Silovs getting the bulk of the starts in Abbotsford next season and the Canucks going out to find another veteran goalie to back up Demko.

Problem is, this cap-strapped team doesn't have the money to sign another veteran goaltender. Beginning to think that the backup job in Vancouver will be Silovs' to win or lose in training camp.

And it'll be Martin getting the majority of the starts in Abby; with recent signee Nikita Tolopilo as the young apprentice backup goalie. The thing is Tolopilo is actually two years older than Silovs.

My dad’s hockey blog:

 

[48MPHSlapShot]

https://i.imgflip.com/7j3mrx.jpg

Kidding aside, with good goaltending like last night, Abby should be able to give anyone a run.
This may well be the best AHL squad we've had since the Manitoba Moose days with Bieksa and Kesler.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

https://i.imgflip.com/7j3mrx.jpg

Kidding aside, with good goaltending like last night, Abby should be able to give anyone a run.
This may well be the best AHL squad we've had since the Manitoba Moose days with Bieksa and Kesler.

Is this the first time our farm team has made it out of the first round since Utica went to the Calder Cup Finals? It feels like it’s been an eternity.

 

[racerjoe]

Watching the shots of the crowd in this thread, shows how right SOB was when he ripped Horvat. Give the crowd something to cheer for and you will be treated as legends.

 

[Vector]

Watching the shots of the crowd in this thread, shows how right SOB was when he ripped Horvat. Give the crowd something to cheer for and you will be treated as legends.

Vancouver and, now Abbotsford, have outstanding live crowds. GM Place never sounded as loud on TV as what it actually was.

 

[Canucks LB]

So do we either play Calgary or Colorado next in a best of 5?

This playoff format is so confusing


Injured

And that arena looks NUTS - trying my best to spot @Canucks LB in the crowd lol

The atmosphere was absolutely incredible, make sure you go to a game on Friday or Saturday night.

My wife and I went together, she’s had a rough recently with a Big injury, feeling down, so I basically said you should have some fun today, take some painkillers, and let’s go.

She had a blast, she said she will never get seats in the upper levels again, for canucks or abby games lol

 

[Canucks LB]

I cant sleep. I'm still buzzing from the game.

How good was that shit man?

 

[sting101]

The U.S. border crossing at Abbotsford has always been faster than Vancouver. Win or lose the rest of the playoffs, I have been impressed with Jeremy Colliton's impact on the team.

When did the border crossing in Vancouver open up lol?

Yes once the corporate fanbase get flushed and playoffs start in Vancouver the crowds are awesome. At least they "used to be" back when we had a playoff team.

And Horvat can eat his jock strap, must have forgot how loud and appreciative the Sedins last game was. I'll tell you that for free Bo

 

[logan5]

Hope this is Hoglander breaking out into a top 6. Really liked his game in his rookie season - high motor puck pursuit, and now hopefully a scoring touch. Him and Podkolzin could form an excellent 3rd line.

 

[Canucks LB]

Hope this is Hoglander breaking out into a top 6. Really liked his game in his rookie season - high motor puck pursuit, and now hopefully a scoring touch. Him and Podkolzin could form an excellent 3rd line.

I see absolutely no chance they don’t leave a spot open for him next season.

I always feel like you have no choice, he absolutely deserves to be on the team, and he should be either on the top six, or playing with offensive third liners

 

[logan5]

And Hoglander will sign for much less than a few of our other wingers. Podkolzin Hoglander in - total cap hit = 3 million (est.) Boeser Beauvillier out - total cap hit 11 million

 

[iceburg]

Sooo much fun watching Abby play last night. Hoglander is a stud. Sasson might just develop into a decent 3C at the NHL level. He has the speed for sure and he is anything but a perimeter player.
Strong D group with the 3 NHL/AHL D-men (Wolanin, Juulsen, and Rathbone) plus Woo.
Silovs is solid though he still has the yips, losing/fumbling the puck, on occasion.

This is great experience for all the players but particularly for guys like Raty and Klimovich who are still very young.

 

[Tables of Stats]

It's looking ahead to the finals but it would be fun to match up against the Comets if we make it that far.

 

[Canucks LB]

How good is this team really though, can it seriously have a shot at going to the finals?

Because I look at my defense, and I can’t see a lot of teams having that kind of depth

 

[logan5]

What's the update on Podkolzin? Could he be healthy in time to join the team for a play-off run?