Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Game Review: Struck by Lightning, Grading the Goalies The Vancouver Canucks started the new year on a sour note when they fell 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday at Rogers Arena.

We should know if the Canucks are a play off team by the end of this month. I still maintain that they will be lucky to make the post season this year.

Where is everyone today? This is as quiet as I have ever seen it once a new blog has been put up.

I agree with Torts assessment on how his team played. Very uninspired hockey. If they felt like I did yesterday that would explain a lot.

New years was a good time. Fireworks, Prime rib and Yorkshire pudding, an excessive amount of drinks. I had an extreme hangover.(that means I kicked ass)

Happy New Year ALL!

We should know if the Canucks are a play off team by the end of this month. I still maintain that they will be lucky to make the post season this year.
- Marwood

When they make playoffs they will surprise everyone in this year but I think the west will be tough for everyone searching for a spot. They will make the playoffs this season I have no doubts on this.

Anybody have any news or expected return on Rinne?

I think if we could add one top 6 forward SOmEHoW, we could surprise in the playoffs. Crazy as it sounds, I'd almost prefer Chicago first round do as not to have to endure an ultra physical series off the hop. Them or Anaheim.

It appears as tho Father Time has caught up with the Sedins. They look slow/lethargic and when the (frank) is Daniel gonna become a shooter again? They need him to shoot more.....

Anybody have any news or expected return on Rinne?
- thundachunk

I've heard as early as 3 weeks from now. Although I'd be a little skeptical of that. I don't think NSH will rush him back being that they are so far out of the playoff picture.

It appears as tho Father Time has caught up with the Sedins. They look slow/lethargic and when the (frank) is Daniel gonna become a shooter again? They need him to shoot more.....
- chompsey

They always go through stretches like this, nothing new. Their style can keep them competing at a high level for many more years.

I've heard as early as 3 weeks from now. Although I'd be a little skeptical of that. I don't think NSH will rush him back being that they are so far out of the playoff picture.
- Chest Rockwell

Thanks

Holy Crap, it is tumble weeds in here

They always go through stretches like this, nothing new. Their style can keep them competing at a high level for many more years.
- Scooby_Doo

A few years ago though even with the slumps you could foresee Daniel still reaching 35 goals, he won't make. 30 this year. He is starting to decline ,it happens to everyone.

Holy Crap, it is tumble weeds in here
- Chest Rockwell

You just collecting back up goalies now or what?

Holy Crap, it is tumble weeds in here
- Chest Rockwell

I just insulted a Sedin ,it should pick up any moment now

A few years ago though even with the slumps you could foresee Daniel still reaching 35 goals, he won't make. 30 this year. He is starting to decline ,it happens to everyone.
- VANTEL

I think he's been working a lot on his skating this season and his shot has been effected by it.

I just insulted a Sedin ,it should pick up any moment now

- VANTEL

Truth is hard for some to handle.

You just collecting back up goalies now or what?
- thundachunk

That is a HUGE risk/reward kinda speculative move for me, Hiller is a UFA and could likely be traded at the deadline. If Fasth turns out to be what everyone projects him to be, it should turn out to be an okay deal for me... or not. Just part of enjoying being in a hockey pool.

That is a HUGE risk/reward kinda speculative move for me, Hiller is a UFA and could likely be traded at the deadline. If Fasth turns out to be what everyone projects him to be, it should turn out to be an okay deal for me... or not. Just part of enjoying being in a hockey pool.
- Chest Rockwell

I like that it will continue on next season.

I like that it will continue on next season.
- thundachunk

That's what I'm hoping for, and into the playoffs this year if I'm lucky.

You just collecting back up goalies now or what?
- thundachunk

I've got a couple of decent ones if you need one

I've got a couple of decent ones if you need one
- Chest Rockwell

I may have a new starter if bieksa3 accepts my offer.

I may have a new starter if bieksa3 accepts my offer.
- thundachunk

I know he wants a Brinks truck worth of return for Rinne...

It appears as tho Father Time has caught up with the Sedins. They look slow/lethargic and when the (frank) is Daniel gonna become a shooter again? They need him to shoot more.....
- chompsey

Have they ever not been slow/lethargic looking? On the best of days they look like they're skating in quicksand (always have). IMO, their issue is a lack of a legit complimentary linemate & secondary scoring. So easy to shut them down the way this team is built.

Have they ever not been slow/lethargic looking? On the best of days they look like they're skating in quicksand (always have). IMO, their issue is a lack of a legit complimentary linemate & secondary scoring. So easy to shut them down the way this team is built.
- DrChristianTroy

Their secondary scoring hasn't been as big an issue this season so far but a complimentary line mate has been for years.

Their secondary scoring hasn't been as big an issue this season so far but a complimentary line mate has been for years.
- thundachunk

The secondary scoring might be there this year, but I can guarantee you the opposition isn't scared of our 2nd 3rd or 4th lines. Until there's a 2nd line that deserves respect, all opponent resources will be put toward shutting down the Sedins.