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NHL '12 Playoffs |OT| "The Cup is our destiny this year."
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Hey good one!
Lone_Prodigy
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Hodgson wouldn't fix anything. Hate to say it, but neither would Daniel. Too many character guys and not enough top-end talent. Add a hot goalie into the mix and the Canucks get in trouble.
Look at last season. Crawford held the fort in Games 6 and 7. If it wasn't for Kesler and the Preds' lack of goal-scoring that series could've gone either way. The Canucks only had their way with the Sharks.
Someone mentioned how everyone is emulating the Boston model. That's what the Canucks did when they traded Hodgson for Kassian. Less skill, more size.
EDIT: if they get swept, I'm not sure if AV's job is safe. 6 seasons, 5 playoff appearances, 5 division titles, 1 Jack Adams, 2 President's Trophies. An impressive resume, but no Cups.
Then again, Trotz and Ruff are still coaching despite the lack of Cups. But they haven't had contenders for a few seasons now.
Look at last season. Crawford held the fort in Games 6 and 7. If it wasn't for Kesler and the Preds' lack of goal-scoring that series could've gone either way. The Canucks only had their way with the Sharks.
Someone mentioned how everyone is emulating the Boston model. That's what the Canucks did when they traded Hodgson for Kassian. Less skill, more size.
EDIT: if they get swept, I'm not sure if AV's job is safe. 6 seasons, 5 playoff appearances, 5 division titles, 1 Jack Adams, 2 President's Trophies. An impressive resume, but no Cups.
Then again, Trotz and Ruff are still coaching despite the lack of Cups. But they haven't had contenders for a few seasons now.
Kassian really isn't ready to assume that role though. Kassian could be solid, but funny a team traded a player who was a real contributor for a guy who is still developing. I'm assuming the Canucks didn't trade Hodgson for the thought of getting a straight up bruiser.
*shrug* Considering it's the post-season, take whatever crumbs we throw your way and be thankful.
...bad things
SpectreFire
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GUYS.
GUYS.
WHERE'S CODY HODGSON.
I THINK WE MIGHT'VE LEFT HIM IN FUCKING BUFFALO.
GUYS.
WHERE'S CODY HODGSON.
I THINK WE MIGHT'VE LEFT HIM IN FUCKING BUFFALO.
listening to some people, Duncan Keith is the devil and the cause of all problems in the city of Vancouver.
wsoxfan1214
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What does this mean?Lone_Prodigy said:
If the Canucks' PP was even close to as successful as it's been in the past (eg, first half of the season), this series would look very different right now. It was always going to be a tight series. There were always going to be games like the one today. The difference should have been the Canucks' strong PP. But it's been shit. You say the absence of Daniel and Hodson doesn't matter? They're both awesome on the PP.
The general agreement is that that's Mason Raymond.
HadesGigas
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Who needs Sulzer when you got Gragnani?? Assuming they do still have him cause I haven't seen him in weeks.
Seems like the Canucks are doing a swell job knocking themselves out.
CrazedArabMan
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Welp, the same dang thing happened today that happened yesterday, every single team that I wanted to win won, except for one!!!!!!!!! Next Tuesday some other stupid team that I don't want to win (That means either the Devils or the Hawks) , needs to win so that Detroit can win their next game if this is the trend we are going to see! Yay superstitions!
Gragnani needed to play 14 games to still be a RFA next year. Looks like they played him the minimum amount of games and then have kept him on the bench since..
white dynamite
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HadesGigas
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Rioting will be over by summer
you still have a 4 percent chance!
It used to be the norm my friend. I still have vivid memories of 96 and 2001. This will sting worse then 2004.
Let's get wasted on Wed, then once we are swept we can enjoy all the tears as teams are eliminated round by round
You need to bring Tabris and film it.
I live in the building next to Tabris, I'm sure he'll have hung himself from his balcony. I'll be sure to report.
Well, the theoretical return of the emotional investment would be huge if they won. IF.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
It's worth it, but I say that as someone who's been fairly spoiled, so... maybe don't listen to me.
Your only option is to have Tabris put you out of your misery then. I suggest one of these guns for the job:
The path that they've taken over the last two years have inflicted the maximum amount of pain and no gain. I think I'm done for the next few years personally. Hate the peaks and valleys too much.
Been waiting 22 years. Doesn't get any easier.
endresults
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How do you 'Nucks fans deal with all the diving? Ignore it, admit that it's embarrassing, cognitive dissonance? Vancouver is the closest NHL team to where I live, but I can't handle the way they conduct themselves on the ice. Kesler did a BARREL-ROLL from a little cross check to the back. I mean, that's just not possible from a physics standpoint.
what a short response, pretty obvious your faith is waning
Could be worse, diving is still better than cheap headshots and elbows to the backhead. So... could be worse. Of course it's embarassing, but diving at least doesn't hurt anyone.
It sickens me to the point that sometimes I'd rather them lose the right way then win the wrong way. All the goodwill Kesler earned last post season is gone as far as I'm concerned.
You're right, It's not over until Wednesday.
Holy my hand, Tabris! I'm in it for the long haul with choo!
It was worth the emotional investment last season. The run was incredible. All the way to Game 7. Massive disappointment that still hurts (especially right now). But such an amazing experience. Makes me laugh when fans of teams that don't even make the playoffs try and rub it in. I think they're too far removed from playoff hockey to get it.
I think Kesler's lost his mind. Seems like a miserable person, always frustrated. And now he's done these two pathetic dives. Not a fan of his right now.endresults said:
Unhandled Exception
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Someone needs to edit the tabris destiny avatar w/ a president's trophy.