Not really a statement. No shootouts in the playoffs, which is where you made your bread in this game. LA would take you in a 7-game set.
- Ersberg

Slaying the LA dragon is the mental prep we need if we are going to move past the first round. Very much in the way we moved past CHI in the first round in 2011 it mentally prepared the guys for a long run. LA has shown nothing in the way of being a playoff winner this year let alone making the playoffs. Your road record is atrocious and that ain't gonna get you far in playoff hockey. I actually like our chances more vs LA than the Flames. When teams like the Flames make it in with that kind of hard work ethic and conditoning they can create fits for other clubs especially given the unpredictability of the first rounds.

Kesler ain't gettin no cup playing in Anaheim. Guys a natural born loser.
- LordHumungous

I was ready to list all of Kesler's achievements and criticize your definition of loser. But after looking at the list of his achievements, it ain't that impressive (in comparison to other high profile hockey players):

2002 - Best Player Award (IIHF World U18 Championships)
2003 - CCHA All-Rookie Team
2005 - AHL All-Star Game
2011 - NHL All-Star Game
2011 - Frank J. Selke Trophy

Not really a statement. No shootouts in the playoffs, which is where you made your bread in this game. LA would take you in a 7-game set.
- Ersberg

A troll....is that what you have become?

A troll....is that what you have become?
- docmorgan

Become? He always has been.

Become? He always has been.
- bloatedmosquito

True dat.

VAAAAANTEEEEELLLLL ???

VAAAAANTEEEEELLLLL ???
- LeftCoaster

Out chopping wood probably.

I was ready to list all of Kesler's achievements and criticize your definition of loser. But after looking at the list of his achievements, it ain't that impressive (in comparison to other high profile hockey players):

2002 - Best Player Award (IIHF World U18 Championships)
2003 - CCHA All-Rookie Team
2005 - AHL All-Star Game
2011 - NHL All-Star Game
2011 - Frank J. Selke Trophy
- bloatedmosquito

If he was still a Canuck he would of banged Eddie's mom by now.

Out chopping wood probably.
- 1970vintage

I just remembered we had a bet (for a dozen beer) at the beginning of the year, either Daniel would score more than 16 goals or the Canucks would make the playoffs...can't recall??? I win either way

If he was still a Canuck he would of banged Eddie's mom by now.
- Marwood

Would you blame him?

I think Eddie has earned a bit of a break. Hopefully Markstrom gets the game on Thursday.

Would also like to see Sven draw back in on Thursday. Maybe give one of the older guys a break.

I just remembered we had a bet at the beginning of the year, either Daniel would score more than 16 goals or the Canucks would make the playoffs??? I win either way
- LeftCoaster

Yup!

I didn't think they were capable of making the playoff this year, and now that I see the point total, I am astonished this group is pushing up against 100, and that will barely be enough. Great job by the management team in turning this around, and great job by the players showing us they still have something left in the tank.

Gotta luv those Oilers

I think Eddie has earned a bit of a break. Hopefully Markstrom gets the game on Thursday.

Would also like to see Sven draw back in on Thursday. Maybe give one of the older guys a break.
- nucks_94

It's too bad the Flames/Kings game isn't early, so they could wait and see before making a decision.

I think if Miller is ready he gets both games and starts game 1 of the playoffs. If Miller isn't good to go on Thursday, Lack will get the game. Markstrom is up for the duration though.

I think Eddie has earned a bit of a break. Hopefully Markstrom gets the game on Thursday.

Would also like to see Sven draw back in on Thursday. Maybe give one of the older guys a break.
- nucks_94

Sedin.......Sedin...Baertschi
Kenins.....Bonino..Burrows
Matthias...Horvat...Vrbata
Hansen......Vey.....Dorsett

I think Eddie has earned a bit of a break. Hopefully Markstrom gets the game on Thursday.

Would also like to see Sven draw back in on Thursday. Maybe give one of the older guys a break.
- nucks_94

Miller#1 Lack#1b. We all know how the Goalie thing works in VAN. It's a good problem for management to have but they need to handle it better than in the past. If Markstrom gets his game going they will really have a cluster F. In that case call MacT.

I just remembered we had a bet (for a dozen beer) at the beginning of the year, either Daniel would score more than 16 goals or the Canucks would make the playoffs...can't recall??? I win either way
- LeftCoaster

I had it at 19 for Dany so lets hope he scores one more. A bet he is happy to lose I am sure.

Would you blame him?
- LeftCoaster

No. No I wouldn't.

I was ready to list all of Kesler's achievements and criticize your definition of loser. But after looking at the list of his achievements, it ain't that impressive (in comparison to other high profile hockey players):

2002 - Best Player Award (IIHF World U18 Championships)
2003 - CCHA All-Rookie Team
2005 - AHL All-Star Game
2011 - NHL All-Star Game
2011 - Frank J. Selke Trophy
- bloatedmosquito

I'll give him credit for the U18 and WJC gold but that's pretty much it (maybe the 2011 Nashville series). My definition of Kesler's 'loser' status is at the pro level he knows exactly how to finish 2nd, 3rd or 4th. Maybe it will take guys like Getzlaf and Perry who have won literally at evey level to teach him that who knows...but I just can't see Kesler being the go to guy in ANA.

Just a brief update on the playoff pool - here are the list of people interested thus far (I'll update as we go along and we can figure out a date etc) :

Zogg
Nucker
Bezz
SteveKariya
Alex F
Gullzy
Vantel
VanCity
VancouverHockeyGuy
Marwood - maybe
Makita - maybe
SMP
Kaptaan
Petrosexual
- Zogg

I'll play. Marwood?

Yup!

I didn't think they were capable of making the playoff this year, and now that I see the point total, I am astonished this group is pushing up against 100, and that will barely be enough. Great job by the management team in turning this around, and great job by the players showing us they still have something left in the tank.
- 1970vintage

Did this management group actually 'turn it around' or was Torts that destructive to an already decent veteran team?

Miller#1 Lack#1b. We all know how the Goalie thing works in VAN. It's a good problem for management to have but they need to handle it better than in the past. If Markstrom gets his game going they will really have a cluster F. In that case call MacT.

- VanHockeyGuy

It really is a good problem. WD has been a Miller guy since the start of the season. I think his tune may have changed. I still feel that Eddie is solid but is known for that one $hit goal. I have been a Miller guy myself all season but Läck has swayed me. I think I go with the hot hand it would be silly not to. It may have been a big Q if he could be a #1 but he has proved he is a legit #1 in the league imo. Will he be our #1 this next season? Lots of questions after we win the cup this season regarding a lot of players. Not just Läck. Miller may just be the odd man out unless Läck has a major stinker in the playoffs.

Did this management group actually 'turn it around' or was Torts that destructive to an already decent veteran team?
- bloatedmosquito

I don't remember anyone on here when he was brought in having anything nice to say on that hiring. Big mistake. Locker room had a couple issues as well that were also purged.

Did this management group actually 'turn it around' or was Torts that destructive to an already decent veteran team?
- bloatedmosquito

That's a great question. I think it's a little of both. Also, don't throw Torts under the buss all by himself, Scroatee had something to do with it too...

I don't remember anyone on here when he was brought in having anything nice to say on that hiring. Big mistake. Locker room had a couple issues as well that were also purged.
- thundachunk

Well i trumpeted to my bud Torts was a good hire.
1st time i've been wrong....
there goes my shutout😜😂
shoulda had a 3rd thrown in for the AV trade