Post-Game Talk: GM 48 | Canucks def. Capitals | 2-1 (Hughes x2) | Follow your Captain.

[valkynax]

Most of us know to not buy microwave potatos

I pose myself as the moron who didn't know, to warn other idiots who were in my boat.

 

[Regal]

48 points in 34 games? Not unpossible, if this team gets its shit together. Still...

Only 7 good teams in the West. 2nd Wild Card will be low 90s this year

 

[kanucks25]

I mean he also said he doesn’t understand why the team turtles in the 3rd period with the lead which is puzzling because he’s the god damn coach and it happens every single damn time


D can do that????

Are you new to hockey? This happens to pretty much every team and has happened to the Canucks over the years under all rosters and coaches.

Ever heard of "score effects"? There's a reason this term exists.

If the roster was better they'd be better able to handle opposing surges but that isn't the case. He's not telling them to dump and change for the entire 3rd period, the players just get overwhelmed and it happens.

 

[ExarKun80]

If only he had Naslund's wheels. Lol it's D-Petey. You can't even tell them appart.

Watching these last 5-6 years of NHL shows me that Nazzy and Bure were born in the wrong era. They would feast in this offensive orientated NHL with smaller equipment goalies and no clutch & grab.

 

[kanucks25]

Nice to have a Pettersson that can skate at the NHL level again.

 

[604]

Nice win! Stanley Cup Finals preview!

Hughes is the best!

Miller winning face-offs and blocking shots late is also big.

 

[supercanuck]

D can do that????

Tocc and Foote will shut it down quick.

 

[the big nobody]

Only 7 good teams in the West. 2nd Wild Card will be low 90s this year

I suppose you have a point, but I'd say 100 just to be safe. If the West wasn't so bad generally (and the Pacific Division in particular) then we'd already be all but mathematically eliminated.

 

[604]

Nice to have a Pettersson that can skate at the NHL level again.

We really need to trade EP40 if he has any value. With his big contract, he won’t have value playing the way he has for very long.

 

[xtr3m]

Tocc and Foote will shut it down quick.

I was actually thinking the same. Give him a few practices with the team and he'll be dumping pucks off the boards in no time.

 

[Zippgunn]

The game played out exactlty as I predicted, for once happily. If the Canucks want even a sniff at the playoffs they ride Lankinen and make Demko the backup.

 

[Nuckles]

What is the earliest that Willander can join the team - March?

Probably early-mid April, and possibly right before the Canucks' season ends. Depends on how far they go in the tournament

 

[alternate]

I mean strong effort and a big win. Makes sure we stay within a hot streak of catching CGY.

But also like does it really matter until whatever happens gets done?

 

[bandwagonesque]

Apologists? He's only played one game

I guess every other player on the team is taken

 

[ExarKun80]

Not a good game for Miller's trade value and his stans. Skinny may not score but his 2 way hame is unmatched while playing with 3rd liners.

 

[Hit the post]

A triple zero for Vladdys best friend.

Personally I think it’s more to do with the personnel. The only reason our defense isn’t considered toxic sludge in a tire fire bad is it has Quinn Hughes.

I will add that every time I watch someone dump it in kitty corner from F1, an angel falls to earth.

Can't make chicken salad out of chicken sh*T - Tiger Williams

 

[LordBacon]

Now that D-Petey's ready to go, there's no reason to play Desharnais at all. Trade him to the Sharks for a Double Quarter Pounder and a medium fries.

That’s asking for quite a lot

 

[Deeds26]

Not a good game for Miller's trade value and his stans. Skinny may not score but his 2 way hame is unmatched while playing with 3rd liners.

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Did they combine the Peteys? Just missing D-Petey on that graph, did he not play enough to count?

 

[VanJack]

By March, I can see a young shutdown pairing of Wilander on the right, and D-Petey on the left.

Trade Demko to Carolina for one or two of their young d-prospects, and suddenly the team's biggest black hole, becomes more than passable.

 

[Hit the post]

That’s asking for quite a lot

How about a Happy Meal + toy at least?

 

[me2]

Surprisingly solid game from this team. Where has this been all season?

They play ok after getting embarrassed a couple of times then regress.

 

[the big nobody]

That’s asking for quite a lot

Fine, a small fries and no cheese.

 

[Lenny Levino]

We really need to trade EP40 if he has any value. With his big contract, he won’t have value playing the way he has for very long.

If you trade EP then you have to trade Hughes too. Unless of course you get a superstar in return for EP.

Consider we got Byram and Cozens in exchange for EP. And then we trade Miller for a 2nd line Center. Do you think Hughes would extend his contract then? You'd have to trade him too.

I think Miller could be traded for a younger player but if you lose EP for some mid-tier player(s) then we're effectively rebuilding and Hughes won't stay around for that.

 

[Nuckles]

Tocchet with lots of praise for players taking the puck to the middle of the ice.

Question from Jason Brough: “Do you think there’s been too much deferring to the point man?”

Tocchet: “A million per cent.”

 

[Kryten]

How about a Happy Meal + toy at least?

I still have myKirk McLean happy meal toy