Post-Game Talk: Canucks 1, Predators 0: Expo Ernie Conquers the Sunsphere

[Cocoa Crisp]

I guess I'm in the minority, I actually enjoyed the game. Was nice to see some cohesive defense out of the team for a change. For only two periods mind you, but two periods > none.

I agree. Greasy road win. I'll take it.

 

[PuckZilla]

Raise the banner!

Relight the torch!!!

Plan the parade!!!

 

[Shareefruck]

As a backer of keeping Schneider in favor of Luongo, they really need to ride Luongo until he loses a game outright.

 

[PG Canuck]

That's great. It's still three games above .500. If you go 5-0-5, that's not 1.00 hockey, despite what anyone says.

Really, who cares.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

Raise the banner!

Re-retire #7!!!

oh wait...

 

[Crows*]

That was a gutsy gutsy effort.

On the road on back to backs.. Shutout. Impressive. Team dominated the last 2 periods. Great win

 

[ZenMaster*]

Luongo trolling the NHL...

 

[canuck4life16]

what were the D pairing with Bieska out today?

 

[thepuckmonster]

That's great. It's still three games above .500. If you go 5-0-5, that's not 1.00 hockey, despite what anyone says.

Well it would be 15pts out of a possible 20.

 

[Orca Smash]

Is it possible our defense looked much better once bieksa left? I hope not because bieksa is a big part of our D core and good offensively he just scares me with his play in his own zone.

 

[petrishriekandgo]

what were the D pairing with Bieska out today?

Hard to pair up with 5 guys... they rotated.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

Hard to pair up with 5 guys... they rotated.

Ewww...

 

[BloatedGuppy]

Is it possible our defense looked much better once bieksa left?

Not sure it's a case of direct causation but periods 2 and 3 were the best defensive hockey I've seen the team play all year.

Pretty happy to see Ballard still playing solid hockey despite being divorced from Tanev. If only he'd re-discover his shot...

 

[LiquidSnake]

As a backer of keeping Schneider in favor of Luongo, they really need to ride Luongo until he loses a game outright.

I'd have to agree. No brained to play him vs det

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Really, who cares.

Obviously, everyone! Duh.

 

[BrandonL]

Pretty gritty road performance from the Canucks on a back-to-back, despite the slow start.

Obviously a great game from Luongo. I thought the blue line had another great game, all five guys looked solid playing increased minutes.

Am I the only one who is fired up about the potential debut of Cam Barker?

 

[Yossarian54]

As a backer of keeping Schneider in favor of Luongo, they really need to ride Luongo until he loses a game outright.

Personally I think this "they need to stick with X or play X" is silly, given it's based on nothing but personal opinion. They're both playing well, keep them both fresh. Stick with the planned starts.

 

[Barney Gumble]

That's great. It's still three games above .500. If you go 5-0-5, that's not 1.00 hockey, despite what anyone says.

To be fair, I think our record to date somewhat flatters how well the team has played as a whole....

 

[LiquidSnake]

That's great. It's still three games above .500. If you go 5-0-5, that's not 1.00 hockey, despite what anyone says.

10 games, 15 of 20 points. 75%

 

[BrandonL]

Personally I think this "they need to stick with X or play X" is silly, given it's based on nothing but personal opinion. They're both playing well, keep them both fresh. Stick with the planned starts.

Luongo just posted a pretty impressive shut out, I think you have to roll with him against the Wings, regardless of who is scheduled to start.

 

[Jyrki]

At least when we sat back we did more than just dump the puck whenever a player crossed the red line and go for a change.

Eh, I'll take it.

 

[canuck4life16]

I think we have a good fourth line Weise lapiere Kassasin......AV is a genuis to do this combo?

 

[DiggerDan]

Hey everyone,

Haven't read through the whole thread(s), but I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed how much stronger Raymond seems on and off the puck. After all his injury issues it seems like he's potentially put on some muscle and now is starting to use it to his advantage. There was a couple times tonight he ran into people at good speed and got the best of them - which is new. I also liked how he went to the net. These are good signs.

I also am liking how Booth is playing. I've seen and heard a lot of hate, but he is going to dirty areas and getting his nose in there.

Kesler looks like he is about to catch on fire.

With regards to Kassian, I think the coaching staff need to push the kid to let loose. He's a big man. He needs to bang and crash every ****ing time he's out there. Not seeing enough of it, and that is how he will gain confidence.

Overall a solid effort. The first period was a farce, and it was very good to see, especially from a coaching perspective, that they reigned it in. Having said that, if it wasn't for Lu, we would not have one this one.

 

[M A K A V E L I*]

 

[Jyrki]

Fun facts: Hansen, Higgins got more TOI than Daniel