Post-Game Talk: Canucks 5 @ Hawks 4 | Refs gonna Ref

[Vancouver Canucks]

Sundin was also starting to play really good in the Chicago series

I mean, their goalie was terrible(Nikolai Khabibulin); we could've beaten them in a 4-1 series win, at least.

 

[Jimson Hogarth*]

Willie Mitchell blowing the gimme clear in Game 3 when we were 2 minutes away from a 3-0 stranglehold over Chicago.....that was the series turning point right there.

The only major holes on that team were the 4th line (Our 2nd and 3rd lines were Demitra Sundin Kesler and Raymond Wellwood Bernier, really solid, but Hordichuk and Johnson played in every game on the 4th line and were a tire fire) and our D-depth after the 5 spot. OBrien was the 6th D that year,

Canuck's amazingly clawed back in Game 6 to Tie it and take not one, but TWO leads, only to have Luongo and the D absolutely blow it.

Like I said looking back -as disappointing as those 3 series were at points I'd be happy if I ever saw Canuck playoff hockey at that high calibre again. Just fantastic hockey from both squads who had an authentic hate on for one another.

 

[Samzilla]

Willie Mitchell blowing the gimme clear in Game 3 when we were 2 minutes away from a 3-0 stranglehold over Chicago.....that was the series turning point right there.

The only major holes on that team were the 4th line (Our 2nd and 3rd lines were Demitra Sundin Kesler and Raymond Wellwood Bernier, really solid, but Hordichuk and Johnson played in every game on the 4th line and were a tire fire) and our D-depth after the 5 spot. OBrien was the 6th D that year,

Canuck's amazingly clawed back in Game 6 to Tie it and take not one, but TWO leads, only to have Luongo and the D absolutely blow it.

I thought it was a 3-1 series lead we would've had

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Like I said looking back -as disappointing as those 3 series were at points I'd be happy if I ever saw Canuck playoff hockey at that high calibre again. Just fantastic hockey from both squads who had an authentic hate on for one another.

It all starts with a franchise goalie, and Miller and Lack are not franchise goalies.

 

[Jimson Hogarth*]

It all starts with a franchise goalie, and Miller and Lack are not franchise goalies.

not sure about that, Niemi was the Hawks goalie through the first 2 series...

 

[PG Canuck]

It all starts with a franchise goalie, and Miller and Lack are not franchise goalies.

You don't need a franchise goalie, necessarily, to win.

 

[Bad News Benning]

I feel like Horvat's getting better every game. I could see him turning into a first liner. Not an elite ppg produce, but a first liner nonetheless. We need one another centre to accompany him as we transition to the new core. Love this guy, love the way he plays. I hope we make the playoffs just so I can see him play.
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Also its a joke that Kassian only got 10 minutes and Horvat only ~13. The should both be playing more.

Kassian will get more minutes when he eliminates costly reads and defensive lapses. He made a terrible read today while being the 3rd man high resulting in a 3 on 2 when it really should've been 3 on 3. I was shaking my head going what the hell are you doing Kass. If you're a coach these type of errors will drive you crazy. I know fans tend to overlook these things when it doesn't result in a goal but coaches see this in video sessions and it's why he hasn't established himself higher in the lineup. Once/if he figures out how to do the little things and play away from the puck he will be given more minutes and earn the trust of the coaching staff. The coaches aren't going to put Kassian out there in a close game or in the last few minute of a period because he hasn't proven to be reliable.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

You don't need a franchise goalie, necessarily, to win.

Yeah, Hawks had Crawford and they won the Cup in 2013.

 

[Bures Elbow]

I think we were in a 2-1 series lead when Willie Mitchell screwed the easy clearance with 3/4 minutes left in game 4.

Sundin was kicking ass that series, I remember.

And ya, in game 6 the Sedins dismantled the Hawks, Daniel was powning...then Luongo imploded and let in 3/4 goals in the third period..which led to his infamous crying session post game

 

[The Poacher]

Kassian will get more minutes when he eliminates costly reads and defensive lapses. He made a terrible read today while being the 3rd man high resulting in a 3 on 2 when it really should've been 3 on 3. I was shaking my head going what the hell are you doing Kass. If you're a coach these type of errors will drive you crazy. I know fans tend to overlook these things when it doesn't result in a goal but coaches see this in video sessions and it's why he hasn't established himself higher in the lineup. Once/if he figures out how to do the little things and play away from the puck he will be given more minutes and earn the trust of the coaching staff. The coaches aren't going to put Kassian out there in a close game or in the last few minute of a period because he hasn't proven to be reliable.

Bang on.

 

[Henrik To Daniel]

Willie Mitchell blowing the gimme clear in Game 3 when we were 2 minutes away from a 3-0 stranglehold over Chicago.....that was the series turning point right there.

The only major holes on that team were the 4th line (Our 2nd and 3rd lines were Demitra Sundin Kesler and Raymond Wellwood Bernier, really solid, but Hordichuk and Johnson played in every game on the 4th line and were a tire fire) and our D-depth after the 5 spot. OBrien was the 6th D that year,

Canuck's amazingly clawed back in Game 6 to Tie it and take not one, but TWO leads, only to have Luongo and the D absolutely blow it.

 

[NoShowWilly]

make it stop! i don't want to relive that ****.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

I think we were in a 2-1 series lead when Willie Mitchell screwed the easy clearance with 3/4 minutes left in game 4.

I saw that moment and did a facepalm. Only had Mitchell not lifted the puck into the air.....

 

[PG Canuck]

Yeah, Hawks had Crawford and they won the Cup in 2013.

I mean, really, if Miller/Lack catch a hot streak heading into the playoffs, we could very well do some damage.

 

[Bougieman]

As long as we're reminicing, and this is on topic with seeing Dan Ham deflect a goal into his own net tonight: I don't know if anyone remembers that stint of games in either Feb or March last year when Hamhuis tipped three goals in 2 games. The problem was they were all into his own net. And the worst part? The three goals he tipped into his own net were more than the Canucks had scored on the opposing team's net in the previous 4 games combined.

 

[PG Canuck]

As long as we're reminicing, and this is on topic with seeing Dan Ham deflect a goal into his own net tonight: I don't know if anyone remembers that stint of games in either Feb or March last year when Hamhuis tipped three goals in 2 games. The problem was they were all into his own net. And the worst part? The three goals he tipped into his own net were more than the Canucks had scored on the opposing team's net in the previous 4 games combined.

This seems to happen way too often from our defensemen. Their sticks seem to always be directed in the wrong direction...our net.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

I mean, really, if Miller/Lack catch a hot streak heading into the playoffs, we could very well do some damage.

I certainly hope that happens, but, as of now, the probability of that happening seems bleak.

 

[Bad News Benning]

As long as we're reminicing, and this is on topic with seeing Dan Ham deflect a goal into his own net tonight: I don't know if anyone remembers that stint of games in either Feb or March last year when Hamhuis tipped three goals in 2 games. The problem was they were all into his own net. And the worst part? The three goals he tipped into his own net were more than the Canucks had scored on the opposing team's net in the previous 4 games combined.

last year was [redacted] with how many own goals we had. Pucks seemed to bounce in off Edler almost every game. A puck could be going five feet wide and it would find a way to bounce in off Edler and in the net. I don't think I've ever seen a player have such ****** luck.

 

[PG Canuck]

I certainly hope that happens, but, as of now, the probability of that happening seems bleak.

Maybe so, but a game like tonight is a good example of it. Lack was brilliant throughout the game. The Hossa goal you can bet he'd want back, and had this game ended 4-2 or 4-3, I think he makes a strong case to play in Boston.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Maybe so, but a game like tonight is a good example of it. Lack was brilliant throughout the game. The Hossa goal you can bet he'd want back, and had this game ended 4-2 or 4-3, I think he makes a strong case to play in Boston.

What I think is that you would want to go with Lack the next game, because he has been stellar this game, but it is so unpredictable in a way that what happened this game does not necessarily happen in the next game. Lack can have an excellent game this game, but he lets in more goals in fewer shots the next game.

On the other hand, Miller can be strong in some games, but in some other games, he lets in too many soft goals, and you never know when he's going to have a strong game.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Focus on the game tonight, gang, not playoff series' of yesteryear.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Honestly, the kind of team the Blackhawks are, the way they played in the 3rd. I take this result and run.

 

[Derp Kassian]

You don't need a franchise goalie, necessarily, to win.

if you don't have one it's important that the goalie isnt making 6 mill

 

[Addison Rae]

if you don't have one it's important that the goalie isnt making 6 mill

Cory Crawford makes 6 mil

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Cory Crawford makes 6 mil

At least he's better than Miller.