Pre-Game Talk: Game #41 | Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators

[NoShowWilly]

Left the lines same as they were until we know who's in. One that note, I have long wondered if we ought to consider splitting up the Sedins. Yes, it comes up every season but Daniel's regression/transition to a playmaking winger makes him a far less viable threat. What I would like to see attempted is the following:

Burrows - Henrik - Vrbata
Daniel - Bonino - Kassian
Higgins - Horvat - Hansen
Matthias - Richardson - Vey/Dorsett

Possibly swap Kassian and Hansen, but I think Daniel paired with Bonino would allow Bo to utilize his shot more.

i'd like to see

Daniel Bonino Vrbata
Burrows Henrik Kassian
Higgins Horvat Hansen
Matthias Richardson Dorsett

 

[arsmaster*]

IMO, Nashville is the template for how we should be looking to build for the future. Obviously getting a Shea Weber is next to impossible, but having a lineup full of strong two way players behind a deep defense and a talented goalie is the way to go. No need to hang onto the idea that you need a #1C and a #1D to compete.

I think it's pretty spectacular to see how good they are right now. Going to be a very tough test.

 

[684]

I feel like we'll win despite being outplayed.

 

[McHortton]

It's just a maintanence day for Bo.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

IMO, Nashville is the template for how we should be looking to build for the future. Obviously getting a Shea Weber is next to impossible, but having a lineup full of strong two way players behind a deep defense and a talented goalie is the way to go. No need to hang onto the idea that you need a #1C and a #1D to compete.

I think it's pretty spectacular to see how good they are right now. Going to be a very tough test.

Well we got the 2 way players (future) and maybe the goalie. Defense is the problem for us. But ya, I like the way their team is built.

 

[Zombotron]

Well we got the 2 way players (future) and maybe the goalie. Defense is the problem for us.

True on all points. provorovprovorovprovorovprovorovprovorovprovorovprovorovprovorovprovorovprovorovprovorov

 

[Ryp37]

Switch Burrows and Kass

 

[PM]

I miss the crazy line juggling of AV and even Torts. Our second line and powerplay unit need to be thrown away.

 

[Samzilla]

ah yes, nothing like byron bitz or lapierre on the first line...sure do miss those days

 

[NoShowWilly]

ah yes, nothing like byron bitz or lapierre on the first line...sure do miss those days

might as well be byron bitz and lapierre right now on that second line. same output.

 

[Addison Rae]

We're an excellent road team, I honestly like our chances of bouncing back in this one.

 

[Barney Gumble]

Well we got the 2 way players (future) and maybe the goalie. Defense is the problem for us. But ya, I like the way their team is built.

Rinne is red hot this season - Vezina type hot.

 

[a Fool]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the Erat for Forsberg trade. It would be like us trading Horvat for Chris Kelly. Why?

Preds are beasts at ES. 60GA in 40 games. If we are going to get to them it'll be on the PP.

Weber had a nice beatdown on Cooke in their last game if anyone missed it:

 

[Huggy]

Left the lines same as they were until we know who's in. One that note, I have long wondered if we ought to consider splitting up the Sedins. Yes, it comes up every season but Daniel's regression/transition to a playmaking winger makes him a far less viable threat. What I would like to see attempted is the following:

Burrows - Henrik - Vrbata
Daniel - Bonino - Kassian
Higgins - Horvat - Hansen
Matthias - Richardson - Vey/Dorsett

Possibly swap Kassian and Hansen, but I think Daniel paired with Bonino would allow Bo to utilize his shot more.

Love that line up. But the way it's been going put Vey on Lw with richardson and Dorset and sit Higgins for Matthias

 

[ProstheticConscience]

Just hoping they get the flu out of their systems and don't embarrass themselves.

 

[Bure All Day]

Just hoping they get the flu out of their systems and don't embarrass themselves.

I wouldn't count on it happening against one of the top teams in the league. We've been having scoring troubles lately, and now we we're facing the team with the least GA in the NHL.

 

[Bure All Day]

nvm i'm an idiot

 

[The Stig]

Wonder if Horvat's the latest victim of this flu ravaging the team? Just great.

Given that fact (team flu) and the overall lack of effort in the last few games, I'm not feeling entirely optimistic. This team has caught me off guard before, though, so at least there's that!

I think the flu is a big part of how we've looked lately. Not making excuses but the timing very much makes sense.

 

[me2]

I think the flu is a big part of how we've looked lately. Not making excuses but the timing very much makes sense.

yeah you are, and there is nothing wrong with that if it is affecting the team (which I think it is).

 

[Tim Calhoun]

Lack is coming off a very strong game, yet that bum Miller gets the start again.

 

[canuck4life16]

let just win and hopefully the team is feeling better than last game

 

[Addison Rae]

Lack is coming off a very strong game, yet that bum Miller gets the start again.

Miller is playing his best hockey of the season, give credit where credit is due.

 

[canuck4life16]

Miller is playing his best hockey of the season, give credit where credit is due.

Miller haters will never admit Miller playing strong recently......

 

[Nuclear Salo]

Lack is coming off a very strong game, yet that bum Miller gets the start again.

What was the score for that game

 

[Orca Smash]

Someone said today preds are 16-2-1 on home ice.

Just great.