Very flat performance. Not ready at all at the beginning and lucky the game wasn't out of reach very early. Made a push in the second but execution was poor, especially on the PP. Team play was disjointed throughout and defensive lapses were frequent and often grievous. Overall there has been a lack of cohesion all year. Sometimes they get enough good play out of individuals to get by, but doubtful they can ever get on a steady run b/c of the general disorganization.
Obviously one of their poorest efforts of the year and, given the schedule situation, a game where excuses weren't there. Time for management to have a hard look at the situation. Hopefully they have the guts and the smarts to look to the future and stop beating their heads against a wall trying to tweak the present roster
Good
Martin - might dispute this if you look at the whole game but he gave the team a chance to come back. Was outstanding in the first.
Bad
Myers - so out of position so often. Stalled out and watched the play at times. His movement off the puck was awful. Wasn't putting himself in position to receive passes and quickly move the puck. Passes often wrong footed other players. Slow to react and behind the play around his net. A must trade heading into the rest of the season.
Stillman - gets in a fight , loses it and suddenly he's playing well??? Fit someone's narrative (bring life to the Canucks) but actually did nothing of the sort. Instead was continually forced into defensive mistakes. How long are the team going to beat this dead horse. Guy is not NHL standard in any aspect of his play. Get him down to the AHL
Horvat - back to lugging around. Has been trending off for the last few games and tonight he was baggage. When his skating like he was tonight (which is far too often) he can't get any separation to make a play. First step is terrible. Canucks should be looking to trade him in the near term. Good chance his play falls off and his value decreases.
Miller - terrible. Not getting there till they got into garbage time and schedule began to catch up with MInny. Made some of his trade mark blind and forced passes which greatly contributed to the loss. Looks slow and old and sometimes pathetic. Re-signing now looks a move that will hurt for years.
Maybe some of the trade talk and other talk about who stays, who goes, is getting to the players. This did not look like committed effort. Not all players are heading in the same direction and there is something not right with the fabric of this team.