Post-Game Talk: Canucks def. Sharks - 4-3 (OT) (Burroughs, Mikheyev, Pettersson, Kuzmenko)

[quat]

This is a horrifically bad game.

 

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

Back to backs their tired just like Vegas...

 

[Vector]

Disagree. There was a time when Motte-Lammikko-Highmore was thee team's best line last season. I'd say they're around a similar level..

The problem was that line was actually the third line and their ice time reflected that.

 

[Diversification]

I mean, it's kind of always been like this. I'm not sure what it is, but it seems like basically going back through his whole career, he generally only looks good, and plays that "simpler" game facilitating possession...when he's playing with Horvat. Even when Horvat isn't on a crazy hot streak. It's weird.

His style suits a cycling style of possession offense. Keeps him honest.

 

[Jay26]

Ugly, ugly game.

 

[Ruthervin]

You could sense that Sharks goal coming..not going to fault Demko on that one though

I could sense it as well. Nucks need to buckle down.

 

[mathonwy]

I’ll be impressed if the Canucks can win this game in regulation.

 

[wonton15]

Just get it to OT with the way we ended that

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Canucks are going to have to dig down and find another level next period..energy was waning in 2nd

 

[biturbo19]

His style suits a cycling style of possession offense. Keeps him honest.

He's definitely most effective when he can use that darting quickness and agility in small areas, like working off the cycle like that. It just weirdly seems like he can't figure out how to do that effectively...until he's playing with Horvat, where he seems to just lock right in on it. Even with other "good players", he seems to start trying to play in space and ends up being a lot less effective.


Maybe it's just coincidence. But it seems like a pretty constant theme. Some weird chemistry going on there.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Much needed intermission. They're trying, but they seem to be running out of gas.
Hang in there Demko.

 

[biturbo19]

Canucks are going to have to dig down and find another level next period..energy was waning in 2nd

Kinda feels like this might be one that the Bottom-6 has to bring home. They've looked like they still have some gas in the tank.

 

[Bougieman]

These mistake-filled, chippy, constantly-bouncing-puck games can only be won by playing hard, hitting a lot, blocking constantly, and shooting A LOT. You won't even get a sniff at the net if you're looking for fancy passes and a perfect set up before you shoot.

Unfortunately the Canucks aren't known for playing that kind of game this season. I don't have high hopes for the 3rd I'm afraid. This looks like exactly the kind of game that the Canucks drop. The sad part is that this game is highly winnable. If they actually got a bunch of shots in on this Sharks goalie a bunch would probably get by him, because he looks SOFT and UNFOCUSED.

Our only hope is if the Sharks take a bunch of penalties.

 

[Ruthervin]

Ugly, ugly game.

One of my worst fears for this game. Nucks basically showed up expecting to walk over the Sharks.

Canucks are playing like they’re hanging on..

they're playing like a team that is just expecting to get two points from showing up. Sharks deserve to win this game so far to be perfectly honest.

 

[Peen]

Kinda feels like this might be one that the Bottom-6 has to bring home. They've looked like they still have some gas in the tank.

Nils Aman breakaway game

 

[quat]

watching the Sharks feed and they've got some homeless dude sharing his perspective. It's like the homeless ethos has made it's influence to the TV personalities

 

[Johnny Canucker]

I'm stunned!

No Friedman or Dhaliwal rumours lately of there being a lockerroom rift and "cliques" in the dressing room. No stories of Miller and Horvat throwing spinning heel kicks at one another. Haven't heard much from "Canuck community stalwarts" such as Buck Foston, Uncle Laleet, and Taj. JD Burke, where you at?

Anyways, regardless, Canucks need to buckle down here and put the Sharks away. These types of games can be dangerous (i.e. playing lightly against a weak team).

-edit: Sharks just scored. 1-1. Keep focused Nucks!

That play was all QH43 fault on the goal against. He f***ed around with the puck up ice at the blue line he had 3 chances to get it in deep but tried to make a play instead.

 

[Love]

Lazar is so positive he raises the morale of the other team too lol

 

[ChuckNorris4Cup]

Good thing this game started at 5 instead of 7 or 7:30.

 

[biturbo19]

Hoglander with the Michael Jackson moves to stay onside.

 

[Nomobo]

Too bad Mikheyev doesn’t have better hands.

 

[M2Beezy]

This game is Faster than Viktor

 

[biturbo19]

Too bad Mikheyev doesn’t have better hands.

Hands, and reliable goal-scoring instincts. Kind of all wrapped up together. It's pretty clear where his limitations are.


Oh well. Still a good, very useful player. Just one of those guys that's a bit frustrating because they can do everything pretty well...right up to the point of actually scoring the goal. So you're always just left wanting a little bit more...

 

[December5th]

man Karlson is fast?

 

[Nomobo]

Hands, and reliable goal-scoring instincts. Kind of all wrapped up together. It's pretty clear where his limitations are.


Oh well. Still a good, very useful player. Just one of those guys that's a bit frustrating because they can do everything pretty well...right up to the point of actually scoring the goal. So you're always just left wanting a little bit more...

For sure, a good player but I’ve seen him miss on a few great setups from EP.