I think Bo has had an excellent first game

Yup. He's the sole reason that the Canucks have been able to get away with having two third line wingers on the second line.
- CubanBuffet

I don't exactly think that's fair. Bonino has made some great plays but the line has had good chemistry overall. Sure if that is Kesler then Higgins and Burrows don't look anywhere near as good but they haven't been dead weight

I think Bo has had an excellent first game
- VANTEL

Agreed, his play away from the puck has been solid and he doesn't look out of place

I agree. Avalanche were not only a great team but they were also a very entertaining one. Just recalling some of Forsberg and Sakic's magic still blows me away (at their peak they kind of reminded me of the incredible duo of Danis and Hubas Sedinbooskayvitch brothers from Vladivostok. I remember the year that Hubas won the "Big Borscht Award", it was a magical time - of course notwithstanding the very heartbreaking Stanley Cup loss to Lucicovnaborsk Brunskeebeeyatchkaboinks..memories, friends, memories indeed
- Zogg

@#$@!$, where is Vantel when you want* him?

*just to confirm, NOT in a Biblical sense

{F}rank I hate that stupid rule......... Drives me insane

If I didnt have Bieksa in the pool, I'd be pretty all these PIMS that he's picking up in this game.

If I didnt have Bieksa in the pool, I'd be pretty all these PIMS that he's picking up in this game.
- PetrolSexual

I can't bring myself to hope for the Canucks to lose this week just because you have so many Canucks
(frank)ing Bonino and Higgins

@taj1944: I like Bo's dad better than Cody's dad

Sorry Lefty, poor showing for your pool goalie, but Canucks win!

I don't exactly think that's fair. Bonino has made some great plays but the line has had good chemistry overall. Sure if that is Kesler then Higgins and Burrows don't look anywhere near as good but they haven't been dead weight
- bezz44

It was an exaggeration for sure, but there is no denying that they have benefited greatly from his playmaking ability.

Bo Horvat ...... 8/12 in the face-off circle

I can't bring myself to hope for the Canucks to lose this week just because you have so many Canucks
(frank)ing Bonino and Higgins
- bezz44

Wait until my GT's finally get in some games....

It was an exaggeration for sure, but there is no denying that they have benefited greatly from his playmaking ability.
- CubanBuffet

Absolutely! No denying that

Bo Horvat ...... 8/12 in the face-off circle



- classic321

I know its early but WD has really improved this team. Wow just wow. A bad first period but no bad 2nd and 3rd period. This team is finishing hockey games. I have to say I wasn't expecting this.

I know its early but WD has really improved this team. Wow just wow. A bad first period but no bad 2nd and 3rd period. This team is finishing hockey games. I have to say I wasn't expecting this.
- thundachunk

I didn't even think that the first was that bad. Loving Willie though. It's attack attack attack hockey.

I think Bo has had an excellent first game
- VANTEL

I think he stays the season. Injury to Higgins, Bonino, vey, Kassian or whomever and he fills right in. Burrows should ride the pine.

Damn impressive! Down 2 goals most of the game...

Bonino...what can I say? The Canucks haven't had a consistent 2nd line since the Sedins were coming into their own there.... I'm really hoping this keeps clicking with him. Not just goals but he's improving in the face off circle as well.

Horvat fit in nicely... couple of quick thinking plays. Still looks like he needs to get used to the physical level in the NHL... thought that when he got injured. Hopefully that improves without him getting hurt again.

Bottom six is looking very very strong... we saw it shaping up last year but Benning did well picking up Vey and Dorsett. Horvat is going to have a chance to do well on whichever pair he gets to play with I think.

Bieksa... 8 minutes of minor penalties.

I think he stays the season. Injury to Higgins, Bonino, vey, Kassian or whomever and he fills right in. Burrows should ride the pine.
- dshiddy

Totally forgot Burrows was even suspended. Just liked the chemistry so much this game.

I know its early but WD has really improved this team. Wow just wow. A bad first period but no bad 2nd and 3rd period. This team is finishing hockey games. I have to say I wasn't expecting this.
- thundachunk

Night and day compared to last year. Would have turned it off after 2-0 last year.

Bo Horvat ...... 8/12 in the face-off circle



- classic321

It's one game but I can see next year ??? Horvat Bonino as a line

Bo Horvat ...... 8/12 in the face-off circle



- classic321

I think he stays the season. Injury to Higgins, Bonino, vey, Kassian or whomever and he fills right in. Burrows should ride the pine.
- dshiddy

Burrows riding the pine would make him waive his NTC

Night and day compared to last year. Would have turned it off after 2-0 last year.
- PetrolSexual

Well yeah. That was four games worth of offence.

It's one game but I can see next year ??? Horvat Bonino as a line
- VANTEL

I think shink will make it too, hell we got lots of prospects that should make it next year it should be exciting.