Pre-Game Talk: Game #11: Canucks @ Islanders - Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2013 - 4PM SNET-P

[Royal Canuck]

Revenge for the '82 series, right?

Wasn't around for it, so I can't comment on if we really hated the Islanders back then as to say the Rangers in '94 or the Bruins back in 2011.

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WHEN: October 22, 4:00PM PST
WHERE: Nassau Veterans Memorial Colosseum, Long Island, New York
TV: Sportsnet Pacific
RADIO: TEAM 1040AM

Canucks

Daniel Sedin - Henrik Sedin - Mike Santorelli
Chris Higgins - Ryan Kesler - David Booth
Zack Kassian - Brad Richardson - Jannik Hansen
Dale Weise - Jeremy Welsh - Tom Sestito

Alex Edler - Jason Garrison
Dan Hamhuis - Kevin Bieksa
Ryan Stanton - Chris Tanev

Roberto Luongo


Islanders

Michael Grabner - John Tavares - Kyle Okposo
Josh Bailey - Frans Nielsen - Pierre-Marc Bouchard
Matt Moulson - Peter Regin - Cal Clutterbuck
Matt Martin - Casey Cizikas - Colin McDonald

Travis Hamonic - Andrew Macdonald
Thomas Hickey - Lubomir Visnovsky*
Matt Carkner - Brian Strait

Evgeni Nabokov

* - Visnovsky suffered concussion, out indefinitely. Matt Donovan will probably replace him tomorrow.


Canuck Killers:
Matt Moulson - 4GP, 2G, 1A, 3Pts
John Tavares - 3GP, 3G, 4A, 7Pts
Pierre-Marc Bouchard - 45GP, 6G, 25A, 31Pts

Islander Killers:
Daniel Sedin - 10GP, 2G, 8A, 10Pts
Henrik Sedin - 11GP, 3G, 8A, 11Pts
David Booth - 15GP, 4G, 9A, 13Pts

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GO CANUCKS GO!

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[Nuckles]

Hey Canucks fans, I'm new around here. How do you really feel about Grabner?

 

[y2kcanucks]

This game is 31 years in the making.

Will be fun to watch Tavares a lot closer than usual. He's a special player and we're going to have to focus on shutting him down if we hope to win.

 

[TLinden]

I had a dream (nightmare?) that our 4th line was Cowan-Isbister-Ritchie on it for this game..

Then again, I'm not entirely sure Weise-Welsh-Sesito is any better

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

IMO, the Islanders speed and aggressiveness will kill the Nucks tomorrow.

Would be surprised with anything other than an Islanders win.

 

[Frankiedarling]

This is a nasty road trip. Go nucks!

 

[canuck4life16]

please just win

 

[EpochLink]

WIN

 

[Grumbler]

No chance we are winning, Islanders are one of those teams in the playoff race. We can only beat the bad teams in the nhl. 5-1 islanders, finally a blowout against this team and torts can start ripping the players.

 

[Royal Canuck]

Added my horrible photoshop to the OP

 

[maroon 6]

3-1 Nucks

David Booth with a hatty








Yeah, no.

 

[Vankiller Whale]

*Looks at Isles defense and goaltending*

For the love of God, please score some goals.

 

[ProstheticConscience]

Revenge for the '82 series, right?

Wasn't around for it, so I can't comment on if we really hated the Islanders back then as to say the Rangers in '94 or the Bruins back in 2011.

Not really. We were just glad the team managed to fluke its way there at all. Bottom line is that the Canucks were so overmatched there really wasn't much doubt as to the outcome IIRC.

But this time, yeah, please win? Score some damn goals, please.

 

[CCF23]

We need Burr back.

 

[DCantheDDad]

Fight fiercely Canucks, fight fight fight. Demonstrate to them our will.

 

[canucksfan]

Not really. We were just glad the team managed to fluke its way there at all. Bottom line is that the Canucks were so overmatched there really wasn't much doubt as to the outcome IIRC.

But this time, yeah, please win? Score some damn goals, please.

The Nucks did pretty well against the Isles even though they did get swept.

Bossy, Nystrom, Potvin, Trottier, Gillies and Smith. Wow!

 

[Ozone]

‏@VanCanucks23m
"I asked Lu for dinner for the third time, but got rejected for the third time."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltHLR_A4f1E&feature=youtu.be

 

[Steveorama]

Not really. We were just glad the team managed to fluke its way there at all. Bottom line is that the Canucks were so overmatched there really wasn't much doubt as to the outcome IIRC.

LOL, I guess Smyl, Gradin, and Snepsts versus Bossy, Trottier and Potvin might be considered a mismatch.

 

[Ozone]

Reflecting on Canucks at the 10 game mark:

http://www.teamradio.ca/canucks-report/reflecting-on-canucks-at-the-10-game-mark/

 

[Numbers]

Canucks should try Kassian with a Sedins like Torts said they were going to do before he got suspended.

Sedin - Sedin - Kassian
Higgins - Kesler - Hansen
Booth - Santorelli - Richardson
Sestito - Welsh - Weise

Santorelli has played well with Booth in the past in Florida and since he is playing well will help balance all 3 lines. If Kassian isn't working with Sedins, swap him and Hansen.

Edler - Garrison
Hamhuis - Bieksa
Stanton - Tanev

Solid balanced defence pairing

 

[BB6]

‏@VanCanucks23m
"I asked Lu for dinner for the third time, but got rejected for the third time."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltHLR_A4f1E&feature=youtu.be

Luongo isn't ready, its too soon since Cory... his heart needs more time.

 

[Steveorama]

Luongo isn't ready, its too soon since Cory... his heart needs more time.

I agree.
He is still grieving the previous goaltending relationship and has not reached the "acceptance" stage yet.
Give him time.

 

[Ozone]

@ElliottPap1m
Nux prospects in jr: Cole Cassels 14 pts in 12 games: B.Horvat, 11 in 8 games; H.Shinkaruk 10 in 6 games; B.Gaunce 10 in 10 games. #Canucks

 

[Wolfhard]

Grabner likely won't be playing as he's facing suspension for a headshot on Sunday.

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

@ElliottPap1m
Nux prospects in jr: Cole Cassels 14 pts in 12 games: B.Horvat, 11 in 8 games; H.Shinkaruk 10 in 6 games; B.Gaunce 10 in 10 games. #Canucks

Very cool.