Post-Game Talk: Canucks def. Sharks - 4-2 (Dickinson, Garland, Chiasson, Schenn)

[wonton15]

Someone get the clip of Pod hugging Chiasson

I keep saying it, but Pod is just so smart. He’s going to get the belt again

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Closer than I would have liked, but a win is a win. Congrats to Demko on getting to the 30-win mark, that’s awesome. And nice to see Schenn ice it.

Podkolzin had an excellent game. Really excited to see how he arrives at camp next season.

 

[mathonwy]

 

[bbud]

Well the rookie drafted 1 spot before him has more than double the goals and almost triple the points so …

Podz 19 pts +6
Zegras 53 pts -21
Certainly not much difference in being productive is there .

 

[CalderSchmalder]

6 points in 3 games for Chiasson

 

[RutherPlan]

For the last 47 games, Canucks have been winning at the same pace as Tampa Bay.

 

[HH]

Demko was Demko tonight, it looked like a PNE playland shooting gallery for a bit there but Demko was solid. He was making the sharks shoot wide with his ultra powerful mind.

 

[wonton15]

Podkolzin with 16 minutes tonight and more than Garland. I am on the Pod train

 

[bbud]

Cool to see him doing well.

Back in the 2016 draft he went #116 overall but I loved his skating and had him rated ahead of Brett Howden (#27 overall from the same Moose Jaw team). But the rest of his WHL career kinda flopped and he even ended up there for his overage year, which is usually the kiss of death for a drafted player, and I thought I got it really wrong there.

But he's really turned it around and turned into a buzz-saw speedy checker for SJ.

For the last 47 games, Canucks have been winning at the same pace as Tampa Bay.

Consider the dip in last 2 weeks thats impressive

 

[Canuckle1970]

I'm a fan of David Amber. Fair and balanced, and never overlooks the Canucks - good or bad.

 

[bbud]

Podkolzin with 16 minutes tonight and more than Garland. I am on the Pod train

Plays physical and both ends of ice too he will only get better .

 

[HH]

Juice with the socks

 

[wonton15]

Pod can also play in Abby for their playoff run. A long run will do wonders for a kid like him.

 

[mathonwy]

 

[Paulinbc]

WOO HOO!!! Another win!!!

 

[geebster]

Looks like Halak did absolutely nothing today, as per usual. Really disappointed in his stats today, esp the .000 SV%.

Also after being dominant for a few games, I felt Petey was a bit off today. Didnt do a whole lot and had some odd plays. Not worried about him (had 7 points in 2 games leading into tonight) but seemed noteworthy. Miller's stupid plays seem to be more and more obvious when he isnt scoring, guy couldnt even hit an empty net today, hope he gets a bounce soon. Grats to Demmer and hope they can win the next one too, a SUPER important game on Tuesday.

 

[me2]

Pod can also play in Abby for their playoff run. A long run will do wonders for a kid like him.

Meh. Why risk injury? He's a bonefide NHL player now.

 

[wonton15]

Meh. Why risk injury? He's a bonefide NHL player now.

I don’t think they papered him down for nothing. Barring a freak accident, playing him in the AHL playoffs helps our farm team and gives Pod a chance to take on full offensive and leadership minutes. Its a no brainer to me.

 

[Grub]

Meh. Why risk injury? He's a bonefide NHL player now.

The crazy part is Podkolzin is only 20 years old, he’ll turn 21 this June. We got a good pick here boys.

 

[Paulinbc]

He strong on plow.

is potato.

 

[orcatown]

Canucks looked like a tired team that was depending on goal tending b/c that's exactly what they were. Kudos to the team for scrambling thru and hanging in but with injuries piling up it's very hard seeing them doing anything in the playoffs even if they do make it.

Good

Demko - huge throughout. Had to cover up for a lot loose play

Podkolzin - best Canuck forward. Passing skills are proving to be high end. Needs a little more scoring touch but that should come given the shot he has. Long term he's easily a top 6 forward in the NHL.

Schenn - another very strong game. He's out and the team is deeply in trouble.

Myers - tonight he was good both ways. Looking a little like how he was when Boudreau first got here.

Horvat - chewed up a lot of ice time and was critical in the face off circle. Understated yet important part of the win.

Chjaisson never thought it would happen but he was at least better than average. Created an important turnover and scored the winner. Moreover has looked much more involved

Garland - finally put the biscuit in the basket and another good game of hounding the puck.

Not So Good

Dickinson - nice move on the opening goal but overall just too weak on his skates. Can't seem to win anything one on one and really has trouble taking a pass.

Miller - maybe his worst game of the season. Just looked bagged and was really screwing up on the power play. Been asked to do too much, for too long and appears to be finally catching up with him. Also thought Pettersson and Hughes were looking tired and were mostly unable to complete plays

Others

Lockwood - got played in more critical situations and is showing enough to believe he has a future. Might have had a little quicker and better coverage on the second Shark goal but that's probably nit-picking.

Petan - continues to look decent but he needs to start doing more with his chances.

Upcoming games vs Vegas and Dallas will likely determine season.



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[Buresflyingelbow]

So I’d have to agree with everyone that Podkilzin was looking like the player he was projected in his draft season as a top 3-5 pick. You can tell he’s working so hard and developing right in front of our eyes. I feel like he’s found a home with Horvat and Garland on that second line. I’d switch Garland for Boeser if he comes back, Garland generates more by himself.

 

[604]

Great game to attend.

While we likely will not make the playoffs, these games have gotten a lot more entertaining than they were early in the season.

 

[Nucker101]

So I’d have to agree with everyone that Podkilzin was looking like the player he was projected in his draft season as a top 3-5 pick. You can tell he’s working so hard and developing right in front of our eyes. I feel like he’s found a home with Horvat and Garland on that second line. I’d switch Garland for Boeser if he comes back, Garland generates more by himself.

I think Pod and Garland have more chemistry than Boeser and Pod do

 

[LiveeviL]

Play-offs realistically just out of reach, despite a good recent effort.

Say we win 80% of the remaining games and Dallas slides to 55%, a pretty optimistic/unrealistic scenario but not outlandish (percentage choosen for the drama):

VAN 7 out of 9 games (appr. 80%): 101 points
Dallas 6 out of 11 games (appr. 55%): 102 points


So even with a rather sunny view we would just sit outside. Ofc, we could go 100%...