Don't mess with the lineup. Starting to build chemistry on all 4 lines. Hansen will get better with the twins and the Booth/Richardson/Kassian combo is looking good at both ends of the ice. Kesler is looking like the Selke winner of 3 years ago and if Higgins keeps it up he might hit 25-30 goals. Santo is making me speechless on every ocassion. Dalpe and Welsh can handle their own against any 4th line in the league. Weisse is already surpassed a career high in points.
keep it up boys. 8 is better than 7
Weber played great 2 games in a row. No real defensive gaffs, and put up offense. Pushes Alberts out of the line-up. No complaints about that.
Hansen still on the first line is only a sign that Tortorella is happy with Booth and Kassian playing together - which is great for those guys.
When Burrows returns, it'll be him and Hansen switching 4th line/1st line duty until one of them finds a home. That's an odd though. Wish one of them could play 3C so our depth pushes Rich to 4C, but I guess we have to wait for Schroeder in that regard.
Weber looked extremely incompetent at a point in the second period of the Bruins game.
Lines at practice - 22-33-36. 20-17-25. 7-15-9. 29/13-21-32. #Canucks
Not surprisingly, no changes to lines or D pairings. Only question is whether Sestito draws in. #canucks
https://twitter.com/VanCanucks/status/412668313471557632
No changes, but Sestito might replace Welsh.
https://twitter.com/BradZiemer/status/412668992919048192
I guess Weber has officially passed Alberts in the depth chart.
I guess Weber has officially passed Alberts in the depth chart.
Why on earth should Sestito replace Welsh? The 4th line has been buzzing, playing good hockey for the first time in ... ever?
And thrilled that Weber passes Alberts. Feel a little bad for AA, but Weber at least doesn't take penalties, isn't worse than Alberts defensively (not saying much) and has a cannon.
I guess Weber has officially passed Alberts in the depth chart.
Minnesota has been dreadful the past 10-15 games. They've really fallen off a cliff after a nice start in terms of possession stats. The Canucks should be able to take advantage.
I guess Weber has officially passed Alberts in the depth chart.
Sounds like Luongo will get a rare start in Minny tomorrow night. #Canucks
Was looking at stats on TSN. Came across Chris Higgin's picture...
...and was reminded of this guy. Anyone else?
I wonder what they are saying about AV. This picture needs captions.
https://twitter.com/BradZiemer/status/412685675918417920
I hope Lack gets Dallas and Luongo gets Chicago the day after that.
I wonder what they are saying about AV. This picture needs captions.
I know I'm looking ahead here, but are we legitimate cup contenders if we win 10 in a row? The tenth would be on the back end of a back-to-back against Chicago. The streak would include wins over Chicago, Boston, Colorado, Minnesota, and Phoenix.
Really interesting season we're having. The 7 in-a-row hasn't really gained as much press and coverage as I thought it would.