Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks Game Review/Game Day: Rangers Vanquished, Devils Next After a gutsy come-from-behind shootout win over the New York Rangers on Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks will be looking for their third straight win as they face the New Jersey Devils on Friday at Prudential Center.

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can't believe I'm "that guy"

can't believe I'm "that guy"
- noisewater

I'm always amazed when the blog gets comments before I've even finished my proofread. Thanks!

was it just me or did it seem like the linesmen got in the way/ hit by the puck A LOT last night??? certainly gave Nash a step on his goal...

I'm always amazed when the blog gets comments before I've even finished my proofread. Thanks!
- Carol Schram

Thanks for keeping us idiots up to date... Arkells tonight?

If Benning trades Matthias it better be for a high price. He has developed into what everyone hoped Kassian would be. Get him signed.

was it just me or did it seem like the linesmen got in the way/ hit by the puck A LOT last night??? certainly gave Nash a step on his goal...
- noisewater

Nash goal was just pure bad luck, the linesman completely blocked the puck while the Canucks were transitioning up the ice.

A point Friday would extend Horvat's streak to six games, the longest by a Canucks rookie since Pavel Bure went eight games from Feb. 17-March 2, 1992.

Thanks for keeping us idiots up to date... Arkells tonight?
- noisewater

Sadly, no. Too bad—should be a good show. Enjoy!

Nash goal was just pure bad luck, the linesman completely blocked the puck while the Canucks were transitioning up the ice.
- Nucker101

Yup. And I'm not sure that video-review wasn't another slice of bad luck. It was hard to tell where the puck was, but it could have been over the line underneath Marc Staal.

I really like it when they can gut out wins even when the hockey gods are against them.

A point Friday would extend Horvat's streak to six games, the longest by a Canucks rookie since Pavel Bure went eight games from Feb. 17-March 2, 1992.
- pker2theend

You kind of get the feeling he will too. Nice to see young guys get a chance and have success.

Yup. And I'm not sure that video-review wasn't another slice of bad luck. It was hard to tell where the puck was, but it could have been over the line underneath Marc Staal.

I really like it when they can gut out wins even when the hockey gods are against them.
- Carol Schram

Yup. And I'm not sure that video-review wasn't another slice of bad luck. It was hard to tell where the puck was, but it could have been over the line underneath Marc Staal.

I really like it when they can gut out wins even when the hockey gods are against them.
- Carol Schram

That was a fun game last night, after the 1st period. Love the effort from the rookies & new guys!!!

You kind of get the feeling he will too. Nice to see young guys get a chance and have success.
- VanHockeyGuy

We may have sold low on Schneider, but Horvats play has made this deal pretty even for us.

Yup. And I'm not sure that video-review wasn't another slice of bad luck. It was hard to tell where the puck was, but it could have been over the line underneath Marc Staal.

I really like it when they can gut out wins even when the hockey gods are against them.
- Carol Schram

I still think Staal had it under him in the net and passed it out to Talbot... If Talbot had it the whole time why wouldn't he show it to the refs right away to avoid the video replay and such...

its really nice to see the boys get another "blue collar" win... Just wanted it more than the rangers...

That said, to say Miller looked shaky at times would be an understatement. The St. Louis goal? yuck.

I'm not a father, so I wouldn't know, but could the impending birth of his child be distracting him?!?

We may have sold low on Schneider, but Horvats play has made this deal pretty even for us.
- pker2theend

For sure we sold low. Gillis boxed himself into a corner with his arrogant stance on Luongo and pretty well had the rest of the league laughing at him.

If Benning trades Matthias it better be for a high price. He has developed into what everyone hoped Kassian would be. Get him signed.
- VanHockeyGuy

Let's not go too far here. I am a Matthias fan but he is not a top 6 power forward yet. If he keeps up his accelerated pace then we may see him get 20 this season but he is also known for showing up in the spring but being absent for most of the year

We may have sold low on Schneider, but Horvats play has made this deal pretty even for us.
- pker2theend

This deal always had a chance of being a long term win but at the time we should have gotten more considering the impact it had on us in the short term

I'm not big on throwing praise on the Sedin's, Burrows, Miller and Co. That's the expectation that goes with the big salaries an NTC's. The rookies that are taking advantage of an opportunity is good to see.

Last time Mama Lack was in town Miller started the game.

This time she brought the whole Lack-Pack.
No way Willie denies him this time.

Let's not go too far here. I am a Matthias fan but he is not a top 6 power forward yet. If he keeps up his accelerated pace then we may see him get 20 this season but he is also known for showing up in the spring but being absent for most of the year
- bezz44

Honestly I wouldn't be apposed to giving him 3-3.5mil I just love his game that much, but I think he won't be asking for about 3mil.

Let's not go too far here. I am a Matthias fan but he is not a top 6 power forward yet. If he keeps up his accelerated pace then we may see him get 20 this season but he is also known for showing up in the spring but being absent for most of the year
- bezz44

He has size. Getting rid of Matthias and Kassian is not good for a team with playoff aspirations.

If Benning trades Matthias it better be for a high price. He has developed into what everyone hoped Kassian would be. Get him signed.
- VanHockeyGuy

Kenins has effectively replaced Kassian, showing more heart and effort in his 9 game stint then Kas has in four years.

Get a 2nd or 3rd for him while permanently freeing up a roster spot.

(frank) it.