Pre-Game Talk: Series Talk: Canucks vs. Blues in the Western Conference Quarterfinals

[Angry Little Elf]

Doesn’t Derrick Pouliot play for the blues?

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

That wasn't til 2011 game what 3?

7uongo became a thing after Game 6 in 2009 vs. Chicago. Canucks were easily the better team, but he had a real off night and we lost 7-5. He freely admitted he choked (he was in tears) in the dressing room.

 

[EpochLink]

That wasn't til 2011 game what 3?

Nope, that was game 6 in 2009 against Chicago.
The legend of Patrick Kane was born and 7uongo was unleashed.

 

[Captain Bowie]

Nope, that was game 6 in 2009 against Chicago.
The legend of Patrick Kane was born and 7uongo was unleashed.

Must've erased it from the memory banks. What's funny about those Chicago years was back to back years we were eliminated on my mom's birthday which both times happened to be Mother's Day. And I spent it screaming at the television. Poor mom.

 

[Captain Bowie]

Doesn’t Derrick Pouliot play for the blues?

Gosh I hope so.

 

[Zombotron]

Pretty sure Pouliot's a black ace? The thought of Matt Bartkowski returning in one series and Derrick Pouliot returning in the next...

 

[ErrantShepherd]

Pretty sure Pouliot's a black ace? The thought of Matt Bartkowski returning in one series and Derrick Pouliot returning in the next...

Double agents

 

[EastonBlues22]

@EastonBlues22 - we meet again. Good luck, buddy.

We'll take all the luck you want to give us.

Seriously, we need it.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

We'll take all the luck you want to give us.

Seriously, we need it.

You and us both, sir!

 

[EastonBlues22]

You and us both, sir!

How was your last series officiated?

All the round robin games I watched played out like preseason games, and the officiating for them was pretty much right in line with that as well. Lots of relatively ticky-tack calls on both sides, not a lot of physicality, lots of space and wide open play.

If any or all of that continues, I have to say that I like your chances a lot.

 

[Blue and Green]

Game 1 Wednesday @ 7:30.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

How was your last series officiated?

All the round robin games I watched played out like preseason games, and the officiating for them was pretty much right in line with that as well. Lots of relatively ticky-tack calls on both sides, not a lot of physicality, lots of space and wide open play.

If any or all of that continues, I have to say that I like your chances a lot.

Our series with Minnesota was definitely intense - more playoff feel than exhibition or regular season. But it was a virtual parade to the penalty box for both teams, everything being called. Our PK did a great job shutting down Minnesota, but I think if we continue taking penalties at that pace against St. Louis, we’ll be in deep trouble.

 

[EastonBlues22]

Our series with Minnesota was definitely intense - more playoff feel than exhibition or regular season. But it was a virtual parade to the penalty box for both teams, everything being called. Our PK did a great job shutting down Minnesota, but I think if we continue taking penalties at that pace against St. Louis, we’ll be in deep trouble.

You're in luck.

Our special teams the last four games were utter crap.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Pre-Game Thread for Game 1 is up, shutting this down.