Pre-Game Talk: Game #40: Vancouver Canucks @ Calgary Flames - Sunday, Dec.29th 4:30PM - SNET-P

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WHEN: Sunday, December 29th, 4:30PM PST
WHERE: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
TV: Sportsnet Pacific
RADIO: TEAM 1040AM

Vancouver Canucks

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

Dan Hamhuis - Chris Tanev
Jason Garrison - Yannick Weber
Andrew Alberts - Kevin Bieksa

Eddie Lack


Calgary Flames

Cammalleri - Backlund - Byron
Galiardi - Stajan - Stempniak
Hudler - Monahan - Jones
Bouma - Colborne - McGrattan

Giordano - Smid
Butler - Brodie
Breen - O'Brien

Berra/Ramo

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[Wetcoaster]

Note the early start time.

NHL.com preview:
http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/preview?id=2013020589

This is the second of five meetings between the teams.

Vancouver won the first game played in Calgary on October 6, 2013 by a score of 5-4 on an OT goal by Mike Santorelli.

Goaltender Joacim Eriksson has been called up from the AHL Utica Comets and may back-up Eddie Lack pending clarification of Luongo's injury status.

The Canucks have called up 23-year-old Swedish goalie Joacim Eriksson, the No. 1 goalie for the AHL Utica Comets. He was on the ice this morning at Rogers Arena with fellow Swede Eddie Lack.

Eriksson, who signed with the Canucks as a free agent in June, has played in 20 games for the Comets this season. He has a record of 8-10-1, a .907 save percentage and a 2.77 goals-against average with two shutouts — one of them in the Comets’ last game, on Dec. 20, when Eriksson stopped all 21 shots he faced in a 3-0 Comets win. Two nights earlier Eriksson stopped 26 of 28 shots as the Comets beat the Heat, one of the AHL’s top teams, 4-2.

Eriksson is 4-0 in his past four starts with a 1.48 GAA and .953 save percentage.​

Groin pains for Canucks? Luongo still out; Canucks call up NHL newbie Eriksson

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks
First look at Eriksson. "I was surprised when I got the call, but I'm ready to support."

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks
"We know Eddie has played well for us, but we hope Luongo won't be out for long." - H. Sedin

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks
Luongo, Edler, Stanton, Burrows, Schroeder not on the ice at practice this morning.

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks
Lines: 22-33-36. 20-17-25. 7-15-9. 29/13-21-32. D pairs: 2-8. 41-3. 5-6. Goalies are Lack & Eriksson.

 

[Taelin]

Still not a fan of Hansen with the Sedins.

 

[thepuckmonster]

Edddieeeeeeeeee.

 

[Wetcoaster]

Still not a fan of Hansen with the Sedins.

Moar Kassian???

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Still not a fan of Hansen with the Sedins.

I really hope they move away from that. It just has not worked - it never has.

 

[Taelin]

Moar Kassian???

Wouldn't hurt to try at this point. We've tried just about everyone else.

 

[Nuckles]

Moar Kassian???

Yes. I want to use this gif more.

I hope Kassian develops into a player that allows us to post that gif 30 times every season.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

^Speaking of GIFs...

LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!

 

[Pip]

Go Lack go!

 

[Wetcoaster]

It's official.

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks
"Day-to-day for Luongo. Lack will play on Sunday." - Torts

Vancouver Canucks ‏@VanCanucks
That's a wrap on Torts. #Canucks back on the ice tomorrow before heading to Calgary.

 

[The Stig]

The injuries really are piling up aren't they? We should still win this

 

[Wetcoaster]

Tortorella post practise presser on the goalie situation. The team needed a break despite the winning streak and needed to get away - a perfect time. And no Christmas gift on injury updates from The Grinch:

 

[BobbyJazzLegs]

I really hope they move away from that. It just has not worked - it never has.

My argument is that this line will never be a minus and that gives Hansen a bit more rope.

Torts can (and should) be patient with the Sedin's while the team is still getting points.

 

[bure 96]

Canucks are due for a loss. Always happens against junk opponents.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I'm calling the Twins having a strong game. Career stats vs. Calgary:

Daniel Sedin - 72GP, 25G, 49A, 74Pts
Henrik Sedin - 74GP, 12G, 55A, 67Pts

 

[Wetcoaster]

Eddie on his upcoming start:

[nhl]520927[/nhl]

 

[Wetcoaster]

Goalie Joacim Eriksson speaks with the media Friday after being recalled to the Canucks from the Utica Comets.

[NHL]520928[/NHL]

 

[Wetcoaster]

Canucks Captain Henrik Sedin talks to the media on Friday following practice at Rogers Arena about Eddie Lack stepping in for the injured Roberto Luongo

[NHL]520930[/NHL]

 

[Toxic0n]

Alberts-Bieksa second pairing?

I supposed that's better than Alberts - Weber on the third

 

[Nuckles]

Alberts-Bieksa second pairing?

I supposed that's better than Alberts - Weber on the third

Torts has been known for depending on his top 4 heavily in the past, I'm surprised we haven't loaded our top 4 and only used an Alberts-Weber pairing when the other team sends out their 4th line.

 

[Wetcoaster]

Tony Gallagher claims that Luongo is going to be out 7-10 days with a suspected groin injury.
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/1...cks-prospect-shinkaruk-suffers-major-setback/

 

[member 202355]

I predict a win here.

 

[BeardyCanuck03]

They better win, I am going to the game. Can't stand losing to the Flames.

 

[TruKnyte]

Hope the team gets healthy soon, gonna need all hands on deck