GDT: GM 5 | Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens | 7:00PM PST | SPAC

[CherryToke]

We've been saying this for years, its time to accept reality where no matter how much we lose on the ice, Benning will always be here
This is a perfect "excuse year." Changing alignments, condensed schedule, Covid, (inevitable) injuries, losing Marky/Tanev, bringing 3 new Dmen in, etc. They are going to brag about Hog and the development of EP and Hughes and chuck it up as a good year anyways.
I bet Benning comes back next season no matter what.

I remember the press conference when Frankie fired Nonis, he said something like "I'm sick of the excuses!"

He must be getting close to that point now since none of those are valid excuses and we're in a similar situation

 

[sandwichbird2023]

I remember the press conference when Frankie fired Nonis, he said something like "I'm sick of the excuses!"

He must be getting close to that point now since none of those are valid excuses and we're in a similar situation

None of Benning's past excuses were valid excuses either, yet here we are. How many season ending pressers have you heard Benning said "we didn't have the depth to overcome the injuries and that's on me." Only to be followed by the same quote the following off season?
I think FAQ's tolerance of excuses had increased exponentially over the years.

 

[CherryToke]

None of Benning's past excuses were valid excuses either, yet here we are. How many season ending pressers have you heard Benning said "we didn't have the depth to overcome the injuries and that's on me." Only to be followed by the same quote the following off season?
I think FAQ's tolerance of excuses had increased exponentially over the years.

Expectations might be higher for Frankie now. He should be expecting playoffs every year going forward

 

[PG Canuck]

Unfortunately I see another loss, with another two following to MTL. Their team defense is really strong and they come at you in waves.

Canucks are a one line team, with Horvat behind it. This start isn't too shocking to me, especially considering we are terrible against Canadian teams.

 

[sandwichbird2023]

Unfortunately I see another loss, with another two following to MTL. Their team defense is really strong and they come at you in waves.

Canucks are a one line team, with Horvat behind it. This start isn't too shocking to me, especially considering we are terrible against Canadian teams.

Yea I see another loss too. Our offense is not firing at all so far this season, with the 2 goals against Marky both deflected off the defending players. Price is playing great right now, it won't get any easier against him. If our PP doesn't get going, we don't have a chance as our D coverage continues to be horrible.

 

[Cancuks]

Can we start a Lose for Hughes thread?

 

[Canuckle1970]

I have no idea what to expect, but I sure as hell want Petey return to form and blast a couple past Price.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

As a team that's still trying to find its game ,the Canucks couldn't have picked a worse opponent...The Habs have come out of the starting gate with a vengeance, and Price looks like he's in the groove.

I'm looking for a solid 60 minute effort, and team discipline from the Canucks .

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Must win game?

 

[hellstick]

Montreal looks good early on. Here's a big test right as we are struggling!

 

[M2Beezy]

Can we start a Lose for Hughes thread?

Cower for Power!
Our fans will be sour for Power!

 

[Wry n Ginger]

Claude Julien has the Habs playing the kind of defensive hockey you must have, in order to be successful in the NHL.

The Canucks, on the other hand, play defense like a broken down, Game Boy console. It'll be 4-1 Habs after the first period.

Fixed it for you.

 

[Kryten]

I think MTL has the best D in our division, so we probably win 5-0 cuz f*** you thats why.

 

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

I think MTL has the best D in our division, so we probably win 5-0 cuz f*** you thats why.

I’ll take your abuse if it means a win

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

I feel like it's been a long f***ing time since we beat the Habs. Price usually makes us his bitch.

Except for the ole Brock Boeser top cheds from his rookie season.

 

[Index]

I feel like it's been a long f***ing time since we beat the Habs. Price usually makes us his bitch.

Except for the ole Brock Boeser top cheds from his rookie season.

Holtbys numbers against the habs is better than Price vs Van

 

[M2Beezy]

Holtbys numbers against the habs is better than Price vs Van

Yeah but he plays for the Benning Canucks now ... So theres that

 

[Index]

Yeah but he plays for the Benning Canucks now ... So theres that

Always an answer

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

 

[M2Beezy]

Man thats terrible about McDonaugh hope hes ok Ive got HIGH hopes for him i think hes gonna be a huge ReDraft Riser and be a hidden beaut for us

 

[PM]

Take the Habs puck line and the under. I doubt we score more than 1 against Price. He always owns us and the Habs look decent this year. My low bar hope is that Weber doesn’t break one of our guys with a slapshot.

 

[PM]

Must win game?

With all games being in-division we’re not far from it. The only team we matchup well against is the Oilers. I’ve watched every Sens game so far and I’d take them over us in a series. Way better depth and their physicality will crush us. Their goaltending isn’t great but I’m not sold on ours either in this sad post-Markstrom world we live in.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Feels like a game we should lose. So I think we’re gonna win.

 

[mathonwy]

Feels like a game we should lose. So I think we’re gonna win.

That's my prediction.

We win convincingly and the Benning supporters all pile out of the wood work.

It's the cycle of life.

 

[valkynax]

Feels like a game we should lose. So I think we’re gonna win.

Wait is this gonna be one of those "you failed at failing" thing?