Post-Game Talk: Preseason GM04| Vancouver Canucks lose to Calgary Flames | 2-4 (Lekkerimaki & Raty)
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Josepho
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TruGr1t
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Hoping to see Miller tonight. I'd throw Pettersson and DeBrusk right back out there with Lekkerimäki following the poor showing yesterday, they have looked by far the most effective line with him. I also want to see Heinen lined up with Miller, as I haven't really been overly impressed with him in other alignments.
Could also maybe see Sprong's chance alongside Pettersson tonight maybe.
On defense, keep playing Kudryatsev and Felton, as they look like they may be pretty high on the depth chart based on performances to-date.
Could also maybe see Sprong's chance alongside Pettersson tonight maybe.
On defense, keep playing Kudryatsev and Felton, as they look like they may be pretty high on the depth chart based on performances to-date.
I’ve been pretty impressed by Honzek over there and admittedly had him as DND with our 11th pick back in2023. he had a pretty poor showing in the WHL last season which further solidified my stance but what’s he done during these exhibition games have been impressive leading it in points.
HairyKneel
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It would be funny if EP has another subpar game if only to see the meltdowns.
Mr. Canucklehead
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Do we see JT Miller tonight at all?
I suspect Raty and Lekkerimaki will draw in. Goaltending should be interesting - I don’t think many vets will be in this one, so I’m guessing we get a Young/Tolopilo split rather than Silovs.
I suspect Raty and Lekkerimaki will draw in. Goaltending should be interesting - I don’t think many vets will be in this one, so I’m guessing we get a Young/Tolopilo split rather than Silovs.
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It is exhibition so meh.
But I thought Karlsson's line was the most effective all night from the start to the finish. Didn't score but had chances, as many as EP's line.
Sprong with EP will put pressure on EP to be that Selke candidate again but will have some impact on rush chances.
I doubt Calgary ices their #1 lineup so is should be a victory for the Nux unless there is a goalie collapse, the PP doesn't score or there are injuries.
Miller playing WILL make a difference in attracting a defensive response from Calgary leaving EP's line with a lesser defence group to compete against.
This game should be almost the starting lineup of the Canucks.
As far as EP's performance, I hope he can return to the skating speed he had a couple of years ago, he is looking SLOW.
I watch to see EP's response to getting a big hit as well to see if he shakes his head to clear cobwebs. But then I watch for that most games. Usually after that he has poor games
I thought that EP#2 Dman, played better than Forbort
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Really impressive prospect. Hope he can pack on some beef and start to develop a little bit of a nasty streak
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I think Pettersson-DeBrusk has looked by far the best with Lekkerimäki thus far. Sherwood was pretty good, but I feel like he should be down line-up for depth. They need to try Sprong, but you're probably basically down to Lekkerimäki, Sprong or Hoglander to start the year ... I'd think. It does seem like they want Hoglander elsewhere, though.
Might not make it this game,
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This will likely look close to there opening roster couple players missing here and there but this will be a good test for some of our prospects to draw in and face an NHL caliber lineup.
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Is EP playing confirmed? Why would he be playing back to back road games in the preseason? I would not support that decision.
Do agree that Sherwood didn't immediately sparkle on that line. Like to see Sprong and Hoglander get a look, but also don't think Debrusk and Petey need to play 4 preseason games.
Do agree that Sherwood didn't immediately sparkle on that line. Like to see Sprong and Hoglander get a look, but also don't think Debrusk and Petey need to play 4 preseason games.
Don't worry. He's on his way back to Vancouver for a rainbow sparkle foot spa treatment.
Billy Kvcmu
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If posters are going to go after each other’s throat over EP, at least let it be meaningful
If posters are going to go after each other’s throat over EP, at least let it be meaningful
Yep....I think the Canucks just wanted to get through this stretch of four games in five nights, without taxing some of their veterans. But after tonight they need to get d own to 25 skaters or so and begin the task of creating some line chemistry.
The pre-season is never about the veterans or the final scores. It's all about newcomers who make an impression. And so far Raty, Lekkerimaki, Mynio and Kudryavtsev have impressed the most. Feeling a lot more positive about the future.
The only people freaking out are the EP fanboys who can’t seem to handle mild concern being registered about our $11 million player who finished last year with 0 ES goals in his last 32 games.
EpochLink
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It's only preseason so it's not a big deal. As long as you're here when the games matter,
