Post-Game Talk: GAME #80: Canucks 4 vs. Sharks 2 (Pearson x2, Granlund, Stecher ENG)

[Zippgunn]

I laughed throughout this game. When Granlund scored I almost died...

 

[ErrantShepherd]

whine ....

Nah... wine.

 

[ErrantShepherd]

Demko is looking better every outing. Very impressed with his rapid development at this level and his strong mental game. Also like Pearson and the multi-dimensional aspects of his game he brings here. Definitely think the Gudbranson trade was win/win and I think Pearson will be a nice complimentary player next year.

I'm not sure how seriously I'm taking these performances right now as the hockey Gods seem to enjoy vexing us. But, very encouraging none the less.

Those two are probably the most interesting newer pieces right now. Hughes pedigree has me hopeful for him already.

But, if both Demko and Pearson can keep up this current level of play next season, we have something interesting in a legit winger for Bo and a competent backup who can eventually challenge for starter. Otherwise we're likely going to miss the playoffs again, without more scoring depth and without good backup goaltending, unless we get some actual team improvements via trade or UFA.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Those two are probably the most interesting newer pieces right now. Hughes pedigree has me hopeful for him already.

But, if both Demko and Pearson can keep up this current level of play next season, we have something interesting in a legit winger for Bo and a competent backup who can eventually challenge for starter. Otherwise we're likely going to miss the playoffs again, without more scoring depth and without good backup goaltending, unless we get some actual team improvements via trade or UFA.

Agree with everything you say here, but I think our biggest need is upgrading our defense.

 

[DL44]

Horvat:

Actually everyone in the stadium was entertained... just a certain fan tier wasn't. Have to ask Lowe which tier tho.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Picking up Leivo and Pearson have significantly improved the size and physical play of our top 9.
We’re obviously still lacking some key high end pieces but we’re making progress.
It’s a shame Benning couldn’t have made similar acquisitions earlier in his tenure. Too little too late.

 

[M2Beezy]

Damn. 10 page GDT

Its cause ya can only post every minute now. Its stupid

 

[I am toxic]

The good news is that we're now in a position where we're statistically less likely to fall; with the 9th-best odds, we have an almost 50% chance of staying in that position, and a 0.1% chance of the dreaded drop-three-spots scenario

So you're saying there's a chance

 

[I am toxic]

Demko is looking better every outing. Very impressed with his rapid development at this level and his strong mental game. Also like Pearson and the multi-dimensional aspects of his game he brings here. Definitely think the Gudbranson trade was win/win and I think Pearson will be a nice complimentary player next year.

I'm not sure how seriously I'm taking these performances right now as the hockey Gods seem to enjoy vexing us. But, very encouraging none the less.

Seem???

 

[Balls Mahoney]

Seem???

I'm telling you, I'm to the point of hiring witch doctors and making virgin sacrifices in front of Rogers Arena. Whatever it takes to make amends to the hockey Gods for the last 50 years.

 

[garbageteam]

At this point I'm ready to sacrifice to the hockey gods and relocate this trash team to Quebec in compensation for getting an NBA team back.

 

[Zippgunn]

I'm telling you, I'm to the point of hiring witch doctors and making virgin sacrifices in front of Rogers Arena. Whatever it takes to make amends to the hockey Gods for the last 50 years.

Won't work, you will need to offer Steve Moore as a human sacrifice to the hockey gods...

 

[Motte and Bailey]

Won't work, you will need to offer Steve Moore as a human sacrifice to the hockey gods...

What makes you think that'll work on the second try?

 

[vanarchy]

Love Pearson’s work ethic. Love that Bo finally gets to click with a hopefully long term line mate.

This team has to get this upcoming draft right. Absolutely crucial.

 

[DFAC]

LOL win streak to end the year to get that lower draft pick. Happens every year

 

[Blue and Green]

LOL win streak to end the year to get that lower draft pick. Happens every year

Points from trade deadline day onward in the non-playoff skid:

2016: 15 points from 21 games
2017: 9 points from 21 games (not a single point from the last 8 games)
2018: 16 points from 20 games
2019: 20 points from 18 games so far

That's 60 points from 80 games in total.