Pre-Game Talk: GM 14: Vancouver Canucks vs. Washington Capitals - Oct 28 - 7:00PM PST - SNET VAN

[deadinthewater]

Capitals will be much better than they were against CGY, that's for sure.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Ovi

This is awesome.

 

[just22]

The Capitals are not that good. So that means we're definitely going to lose

 

[Ozone]

Anybody else wondering if this will be the oft predicted let down game?

Perhaps, but Torts is giving the boys some well deserved rest:

@patersonjeff11h
Sounds like #Canucks have earned entire weekend off after 5-1-1 road trip. Torts scraps Sunday practice.

Slow first period maybe, but they should be fine.

 

[NuxFan09]

I personally believe Backstrom is Hank's heir apparent, so to speak. That guy gets absolutely no love when it comes to stars in this league. I'll be looking forward to watching him as well as Ovechkin.

 

[thekernel]

I personally believe Backstrom is Hank's heir apparent, so to speak. That guy gets absolutely no love when it comes to stars in this league. I'll be looking forward to watching him as well as Ovechkin.

Watching him tool the Nuge the other night was a delight, as much as I like RNH that was just great hockey from Backstrom. I've never really seen for myself how strong he can be on the puck. And tonight he was causing some ruckus on the forecheck against Calgary. Of course it doesn't hurt to play with the best goal scorer in the game.

 

[Dada]

When Burrows and Hansen are back, santorelli gets bumpwd on the third? Or Higgins

 

[ddawg1950]

Perhaps, but Torts is giving the boys some well deserved rest:

@patersonjeff11h
Sounds like #Canucks have earned entire weekend off after 5-1-1 road trip. Torts scraps Sunday practice.

Slow first period maybe, but they should be fine.

Smart move.

I'd like to think that extra day could be the difference.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

When Burrows and Hansen are back, santorelli gets bumpwd on the third? Or Higgins

I would like to see...

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

Kassian and Higgins rotate based on play. Ultimately, we need to update at centre if Kesler is intended to be a long term winger. However, for the time being, it isn't too bad.

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

I would like to see...

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

Kassian and Higgins rotate based on play. Ultimately, we need to update at centre if Kesler is intended to be a long term winger. However, for the time being, it isn't too bad.

You really think Kassian would outplay Higgins?

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

You really think Kassian would outplay Higgins?

Doubtful, but I would like to see Kassian with Burrows. The kid has playmaking skills and we may as well test him in greater opportunity roles. Higgins and Hansen also have fantastic chemistry together.

 

[The Optimist]

Pre-determined line ups appear to mean little to Torts. He rewards players who are playing well with more time and better linemates on a game to game basis.

 

[baxtefer]

Isn't this game 14? not 15

 

[Eddy Punch Clock]

I have a bad feeling about this game.

OMG, Troll! Troll!

 

[WinterEmpire]

Isn't this game 14? not 15

Just double checked and this is only game 14, I think the GDT numbering got mixed up somewhere along the line.

 

[luongo321]

Perhaps, but Torts is giving the boys some well deserved rest:

@patersonjeff11h
Sounds like #Canucks have earned entire weekend off after 5-1-1 road trip. Torts scraps Sunday practice.

Slow first period maybe, but they should be fine.

Tortz is god.

 

[Vankiller Whale]

Tortz is god.

But if we lose this game, then we all rag on Torts for not being tougher on the team.

 

[luongo321]

But if we lose this game, then we all rag on Torts for not being tougher on the team.

Yer damn right!

 

[Barney Gumble]

I personally believe Backstrom is Hank's heir apparent, so to speak. That guy gets absolutely no love when it comes to stars in this league. I'll be looking forward to watching him as well as Ovechkin.

How will that change if he indeed inherits that role at least with respect to officiating?

(eg., you can do what you want to a Sedin as you won't get penalized; but if either Sedin attempts to make a hit or check - two minutes in the box.....)

Hope I'm wrong, but I see a letdown game from our team tomorrow. As long as we're not down too many goals after the 1st period; still think we have a chance (Caps ain't exactly a great defensive team).

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

Torts can ****ing coach, theres no question.

 

[Pip]

OMG, Troll! Troll!

rofl

 

[gobi]

Torts can ****ing coach, theres no question.

Glad the Canucks hired Tort instead of Eakins.

 

[luongo321]

Glad the Canucks hired Tort instead of Eakins.

Eakins' interviews really irritate me.

 

[polarbearcub]

Glad the Canucks hired Tort instead of Eakins.

Same. I liked Eakins before I saw this much exposure of him. He's an ego maniac. Has the " I'm smarter than everyone in the room attitude" and acts entitled and acts like he's won cups .

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Same. I liked Eakins before I saw this much exposure of him. He's an ego maniac. Has the " I'm smarter than everyone in the room attitude" and acts entitled and acts like he's won cups .

Agreed. In every interview I have seen of him, he appears smug and arrogant. The whole Eller/Junior incident the media blew way out of proportion is a notable example. Eakins had no qualms buying into the nonsense and slamming Eller.

I can certainly see why Canuck management was put off by him.