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Fosco
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Marwood's Beotch, BC
Joined: 12.08.2007

Sep 17 @ 12:22 PM ET
Jensen played good in the prospect tourney. Time to start playing at the NHL level.
- VANTEL


Jensen has played good the entire camp.

He was arguably the only one of the F prospects last night who played an "NHL" game. The other guys looked like JR players trying to do too much to make a team.

Jensen didn't stand out much, but he was playing a simple game, and looked like one of the only forwards on the team who was consistently trying to use his linemates.

He received the puck well, kept his head up, used his body for protection, and made the simple play to a linemate.

He was also regularly dumping the puck in and either getting of the ice, or continuing in on the forecheck. He was decent on the backcheck, as well.

Like I said, not a standout game, but he was making all the little plays that coaches like to see.


Shinkaruk made a couple of cute plays, and one resulted in a goal that probably wouldn't have gone in on most NHL goalies.

It was still a great shot, but Stalock was not set on the post as quickly as an NHL starter would have been.

Horvat looked alright on the forecheck, but was trying to hard to outmuscle opponents, and it wasn't as effective for him this game as it has been against smaller players.

Gaunce wasn't bad. He got rewarded for being in the right place, won a few draws, looked decent in his own end, and his passing wasn't too bad either.

None of these players had a bad game, but they'll all have to do more to stand out.
Fosco
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Marwood's Beotch, BC
Joined: 12.08.2007

Sep 17 @ 12:26 PM ET
Yeah even we could score 25-30 playing with the Sedins, well at least I know I could.
- CanUSA17


Come on. You know this is BS.

Burrows is a huge part of the Sedins success—wins puck battles for them, creates space, adds speed to the line, and knows exactly where to be.

Nobody has been as effective with them.

Kesler looked strong, and made some nice plays, but he needs to pass the puck more.

Burrows is a good linemate, and they had chemistry before Kesler started to read his press clippings and look at his SI spread too much...
CanUSA17
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Joined: 10.11.2010

Sep 17 @ 1:26 PM ET
Come on. You know this is BS.

Burrows is a huge part of the Sedins success—wins puck battles for them, creates space, adds speed to the line, and knows exactly where to be.

Nobody has been as effective with them.

Kesler looked strong, and made some nice plays, but he needs to pass the puck more.

Burrows is a good linemate, and they had chemistry before Kesler started to read his press clippings and look at his SI spread too much...

- Fosco





That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I'm not a Burrows fan after his sh!t on the ice, which to me is more embarassing than Kesler's diving. Remember what the Sedin's did for that black guy that was on their line a couple years ago? He had a career year and I can't even remember his name now. If you can stay on your skates and be in the right position the Sedin's will find you. I'm not saying Burrows isn't a decent player but he's no where near the overall player Kesler is. Whether some of you want to believe it or not, and as hard as it may be for some to admit it, the only way the Cup comes to Vancouver is on the shoulders of #17. Not the Sedins or Burrows. Yes they have to play as a team and get scoring from everywhere and have Lu play well but if Kesler doesn't win the Conn Smythe then Vancouver doesn't win the Cup.
Marwood
Location: Cumberland, BC
Joined: 03.18.2010

Sep 17 @ 1:27 PM ET
That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I'm not a Burrows fan after his sh!t on the ice, which to me is more embarassing than Kesler's diving. Remember what the Sedin's did for that black guy that was on their line a couple years ago? He had a career year and I can't even remember his name now. If you can stay on your skates and be in the right position the Sedin's will find you. I'm not saying Burrows isn't a decent player but he's no where near the overall player Kesler is. Whether some of you want to believe it or not, and as hard as it may be for some to admit it, the only way the Cup comes to Vancouver is on the shoulders of #17. Not the Sedins or Burrows. Yes they have to play as a team and get scoring from everywhere and have Lu play well but if Kesler doesn't win the Conn Smythe then Vancouver doesn't win the Cup.
- CanUSA17

Anson Carter, Cracker.
CanUSA17
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Joined: 10.11.2010

Sep 17 @ 2:00 PM ET
Anson Carter, Cracker.
- Marwood




I prefer whitey or honky.
Fosco
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Marwood's Beotch, BC
Joined: 12.08.2007

Sep 17 @ 2:37 PM ET
That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I'm not a Burrows fan after his sh!t on the ice, which to me is more embarassing than Kesler's diving. Remember what the Sedin's did for that black guy that was on their line a couple years ago? He had a career year and I can't even remember his name now. If you can stay on your skates and be in the right position the Sedin's will find you. I'm not saying Burrows isn't a decent player but he's no where near the overall player Kesler is. Whether some of you want to believe it or not, and as hard as it may be for some to admit it, the only way the Cup comes to Vancouver is on the shoulders of #17. Not the Sedins or Burrows. Yes they have to play as a team and get scoring from everywhere and have Lu play well but if Kesler doesn't win the Conn Smythe then Vancouver doesn't win the Cup.
- CanUSA17


The difference is that Burrows stopped the antics.

Kesler hasn't. And he's also becoming a clown in the media.

What does this have to do with playing ability, anyway?


If you can't see the difference between Burrows and Carter, I'm really not surprised by your faulty evaluation.

Carter scored all his goals parked in the crease.

Burrows is far less of a passenger, and actually contributes to the Sedins' play.



Regardless of whether you think Burrows is a sub par linemate for Kesler, he still needs to pass the puck and use his linemates.

It can't just be the Kesler show—there won't be results, and the guy will break down if he tries to do all the work.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Sep 17 @ 2:42 PM ET
Yeah even we could score 25-30 playing with the Sedins, well at least I know I could.
- CanUSA17



So you are saying Burrows is not a decent NHL forward?
IanEsplen
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 11.22.2011

Sep 17 @ 4:59 PM ET
blog up
IanEsplen
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 11.22.2011

Sep 17 @ 5:01 PM ET
LEFTCOASTER, you're going to like the blog.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Sep 17 @ 7:11 PM ET
LEFTCOASTER, you're going to like the blog.
- IanEsplen

Where is this hidden blog?
Marwood
Location: Cumberland, BC
Joined: 03.18.2010

Sep 17 @ 7:25 PM ET
blog up
- IanEsplen

I think Todd's f*cking with you. No blog up.

Was it the blog on how Mason Raymond is going to be leading the Maple Leafs to the promised land?
1970vintage
Seattle Kraken
Location: BC
Joined: 11.11.2010

Sep 17 @ 7:44 PM ET
Where is this hidden blog?
- VANTEL


Maybe he got "Yosted" by the Ukrainian mafia?
Orange Julius
San Jose Sharks
Location: San Jose, CA
Joined: 02.17.2007

Sep 17 @ 8:02 PM ET

Luongo becomes Luongo...YES




Ryan Kesler stays healthy...NO




Breakout years...NO



Alex Edler becomes Alex Norris...NO



Tortorella gets through to them...MAYBE


Not enough yes', sorry Ian better luck next year bud.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Sep 17 @ 8:58 PM ET
I don't care how we do because I got enough booze to get me through winter
thundachunk
Location: Help
Joined: 12.31.2011

Sep 17 @ 9:02 PM ET
I don't care how we do because I got enough booze to get me through winter
- VANTEL

And asian Hookers don't forget them.
thundachunk
Location: Help
Joined: 12.31.2011

Sep 17 @ 9:09 PM ET
The difference is that Burrows stopped the antics.

Kesler hasn't. And he's also becoming a clown in the media.

What does this have to do with playing ability, anyway?


If you can't see the difference between Burrows and Carter, I'm really not surprised by your faulty evaluation.

Carter scored all his goals parked in the crease.

Burrows is far less of a passenger, and actually contributes to the Sedins' play.



Regardless of whether you think Burrows is a sub par linemate for Kesler, he still needs to pass the puck and use his linemates.

It can't just be the Kesler show—there won't be results, and the guy will break down if he tries to do all the work.

- Fosco

How so I like the fire.
bloatedmosquito
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I’m a dose of reality in this cesspool of glee
Joined: 10.22.2011

Sep 17 @ 9:09 PM ET
This two blog thing is starting to piss me off.
bloatedmosquito
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I’m a dose of reality in this cesspool of glee
Joined: 10.22.2011

Sep 17 @ 9:11 PM ET
How so I like the fire.
- thundachunk


thundachunk
Location: Help
Joined: 12.31.2011

Sep 17 @ 9:18 PM ET

- bloatedmosquito

That was only like a season. If it carries over yeah it becomes douche baggary. Needs new material. Nothing wrong with having fun. Glad this isn't NFL he would be fined a 100000 every month.
bloatedmosquito
Vancouver Canucks
Location: I’m a dose of reality in this cesspool of glee
Joined: 10.22.2011

Sep 17 @ 9:35 PM ET
That was only like a season. If it carries over yeah it becomes douche baggary. Needs new material. Nothing wrong with having fun. Glad this isn't NFL he would be fined a 100000 every month.
- thundachunk


Agree, I was just (frank)ing around.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Sep 17 @ 9:38 PM ET
And asian Hookers don't forget them.
- thundachunk

IanEsplen
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 11.22.2011

Sep 17 @ 10:32 PM ET
Where is this hidden blog?
- VANTEL

It was on the Seahawks with a touch of Canucks.

Wilson has the calmness of Hank. Lynch hits as hard as Kassian and Luongo is like Kam, because nothing gets past him.

That's the short version

With George Carlin about Todd

Content and language not HB approved was why it was taken down
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Sep 17 @ 10:49 PM ET
It was on the Seahawks with a touch of Canucks.

Wilson has the calmness of Hank. Lynch hits as hard as Kassian and Luongo is like Kam, because nothing gets past him.

That's the short version

- IanEsplen

Lefty is in some bar in the. Middle EAST. CRYING IN HIS LAMB FALAFEL THAT IT GOT PULLED o
thundachunk
Location: Help
Joined: 12.31.2011

Sep 17 @ 11:01 PM ET
It was on the Seahawks with a touch of Canucks.

Wilson has the calmness of Hank. Lynch hits as hard as Kassian and Luongo is like Kam, because nothing gets past him.

That's the short version

With George Carlin about Todd

Content and language not HB approved was why it was taken down

- IanEsplen

I am confused as to why so much censorship goes on Buzz. Its a little overkill here.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Sep 17 @ 11:03 PM ET
I am confused as to why so much censorship goes on Buzz. Its a little overkill here.
- thundachunk

Teacher leave those kids alone
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