Post-Game Talk: GM 43: Blues def. Canucks - 2-1 (Shootout)

[Wheatley]

Kassian is not a great checker while backwards skating with one hand on his stick which was the game plan halfway through the game.

So first we were blaming Kassian's poor play on Ebbett, and now AV? Keep reaching guys

 

[polarbearcub]

What cheap battles??? Wtf

 

[thepuckmonster]

I laughed. It takes two to have a battle. Blues are far from innocent.

I don't give a **** about respecting other teams if we continue to win games.

Wah wah wah St. Louis.

 

[BrandonL]

Weise and Sestito had no ice time this game.

we looked tired out there with 3 lines.

Yea, I just looked, didn't realize how little ice time they had tonight. Although 6-8 minutes is probably what we can expect from our 4th line in the playoffs.

Regardless, I still would have liked to see Weise and Sestito make more of a physical impact tonight. If they aren't going to hit guys, put Pinnizotto in there, at least you know he will try and blow someone up every shift.

 

[Zombotron]

We need to face a skill/weak team like detroit, so if we win we are fresh.

No one's going to listen to you because the overwhelming opinion is that the Wings have our number.

It's not true. The Wings are among the best first-round matchups for this team.

 

[Orca Smash]

why is he out there during OT in the first place anyways?

I was yelling the same thing. Av picks lines out of hat.

 

[thepuckmonster]

No one's going to listen to you because the overwhelming opinion is that the Wings have our number.

It's not true. The Wings are among the best first-round matchups for this team.

Wings have Luo's number this year.

I have full faith in Cory.

 

[EpochLink]

Gong show hockey.

I just want to god damn clinch a playoff spot already, jesus christ

 

[Canucks LB]

No one's going to listen to you because the overwhelming opinion is that the Wings have our number.

It's not true. The Wings are among the best first-round matchups for this team.

imo would be the perfect match up, even tho we played bad vs them this year.

 

[PG Canuck]

I don't give a **** about respecting other teams if we continue to win games.

Wah wah wah St. Louis.

It's pretty hypocritical, that's for sure. Once playoffs roll around, all there is cheap battles, and every team does it.

 

[canwincup]

Why don't we just trade our roster with Edmonton as Lowe was saying

 

[Orca Smash]

To who ever said the Blues have snipers, they don't. Team full of second and third line players but do have depth. They work hard, outshoot teams but struggle to score b/c they don't have sedins, getzlafs, brown, toews, kane, carter, etc.. But they do have depth, very good D and inconsistent goaltending that when hot can be really good like last year. It can also implode.

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I dont think anyone thinks you have sharp shooters in game, its in the shootout, mcdonald and steen have over 40% shootout percentage thats about 25 percent better then any of our shooters. And those are pretty damn good shootout numbers.

 

[deadinthewater]

Why don't we just trade our roster with Edmonton as Lowe was saying

That guy is so full of himself, it's sickening.

 

[mizzoublues29]

I seriously doubt it. The Blues were just showing their teenage angst as a cup contender tonight, as evidenced by the chirps and post game comments. Chirps happen, the Blues obviously don't like the Canucks, there's no need to try to justify it. It's really not a big deal.

Ey well I'll disagree. I just can't imagine the guys on the Vancouver bench keeping their mouths shut in that situation. And I mean that in a good way, they're a group of guys that won't back down, and is probably quick to fire back. It's a good trait to have. It's a constant battle of who gets the last word, and I literally mean words. Again, I'm sure the chirpfest was out in full force from both sides. Just my opinion

 

[Canucks LB]

lol i completely forgot I won 50$ on this game, Doubled up

 

[StringerBell]

Why don't we just trade our roster with Edmonton as Lowe was saying

We'd be competing with half of the league clamouring for him, so in typical Canucks fashion we'll just miss out.

 

[BrandonL]

Why is Kevin Shattenkirk running his mouth? Ridiculous, it would be like if Chris Tanev started calling out teams post-game.

How about Shattenkirk accomplishes something besides having a few mediocre NHL seasons before running his mouth in the media.

 

[Virtanen2Horvat]

So apparently backes and ballards wives are friends .. Lol...

Catfight

Anyways if the Canucks are gonna try and go deep its going to be tough.

I hope the Canucks change the team up a bit this summer.

EDIT: I can see the Canucks looking more aggressive and getting more physical in the playoffs.

 

[canwincup]

Ey well I'll disagree. I just can't imagine the guys on the Vancouver bench keeping their mouths shut in that situation. And I mean that in a good way, they're a group of guys that won't back down, and is probably quick to fire back. It's a good trait to have. It's a constant battle of who gets the last word, and I literally mean words. Again, I'm sure the chirpfest was out in full force from both sides. Just my opinion

Ya Ill take your side here, there's no way guys like burrows and kesler weren't chirping

 

[Zombotron]

imo would be the perfect match up, even tho we played bad vs them this year.

Biggest issue is travel, but otherwise the Canucks match up so well versus Detroit.

 

[CherryToke]

Ey well I'll disagree. I just can't imagine the guys on the Vancouver bench keeping their mouths shut in that situation. And I mean that in a good way, they're a group of guys that won't back down, and is probably quick to fire back. It's a good trait to have. It's a constant battle of who gets the last word, and I literally mean words. Again, I'm sure the chirpfest was out in full force from both sides. Just my opinion

The blues were just frustrated that they couldnt score in regulation and couldnt stop themselves from chirping after a shootout goal. The Coilers do it all the time.

 

[jigsaw99]

Yea, I just looked, didn't realize how little ice time they had tonight. Although 6-8 minutes is probably what we can expect from our 4th line in the playoffs.

Regardless, I still would have liked to see Weise and Sestito make more of a physical impact tonight. If they aren't going to hit guys, put Pinnizotto in there, at least you know he will try and blow someone up every shift.

2nd night playing in a row...

Is AV trying to injure out players and wear Kesler out before the playoffs? He didn't learn ****.

 

[canwincup]

That guy is so full of himself, it's sickening.

Haha I know, I felt really awkward for him during the press conference......the guys a tool

 

[just22]

Biggest issue is travel, but otherwise the Canucks match up so well versus Detroit.

They probably think the same... would definitely be the most entertaining match up, though

 

[Catamarca Livin]

So first we were blaming Kassian's poor play on Ebbett, and now AV? Keep reaching guys

No i am stating that style does not suit Kassian. I think it is an okay strategy for the team with a lead during back to back games. I really do not concern myself with changing the team strategy for rookies. Like many posters would have liked to put Kesler on the wing for Scheoder and Hodgson to score more goals. Kassian is fine. Creating false offense by putting him with the Sedins just costs the team cap space later. He needs to improve to be an impact player and that is fine. He still fills a role.