Can we just imagine if Van would have gone 4-5-0-0 instead of 0-9-0-0? We would currently be in the playoffs. This just tells us this team isn't all that far off from being a playoff team. I know that does sound a little crazy but it's reality. Even with our top 2 dmen injured we have still managed to produce wins.

As much as we think JB and TL are out of their minds to this is a playoff team maybe we need to take a closer look. We as a fan base should climb down off that bridge and support this team whole heartedly.

Am I out of my mind??
- Kaynine

Oh i agree wholeheartedly, I tend to side with management that this roster (free of injury) does indeed have the capacity to challenge for a playoff spot.

My gripe has more to do with what happens once we get there?
Us loyal, lucky fans are privileged to witness, in all its H.D, over-analyzed glory, another 4 games culminating in a bottom 20 pick? All the while that little Rat pads his filthy pockets with playoff funds.

No thanks.
Tear this b!tch down.

Is Rodin ever coming back? Skating usually means not that far away and he has been skating by himself for a while now.
- manvanfan

give me 5/1 odds and I'll take Rodin to come back before Tanev

Canucks Now ‏@CanucksNow 5m5 minutes ago
As per Matt Sekeres, the #Canucks have reportedly seen a 30% drop in season-ticket sales and 45% drop in TV audience.

If true, youd think management forces a change no matter what linden and benning want?

give me 5/1 odds and I'll take Rodin to come back before Tanev
- Max.Betts

I dont want to hear (frank) all about 5 and 1 right now. Thanks to f-ing Boston I went 5-1 on my pro line. 3rd straight pro line that I went 5-1 on this week. I've been gambling lately.

Can we just imagine if Van would have gone 4-5-0-0 instead of 0-9-0-0? We would currently be in the playoffs. This just tells us this team isn't all that far off from being a playoff team. I know that does sound a little crazy but it's reality. Even with our top 2 dmen injured we have still managed to produce wins.

As much as we think JB and TL are out of their minds to this is a playoff team maybe we need to take a closer look. We as a fan base should climb down off that bridge and support this team whole heartedly.

Am I out of my mind??
- Kaynine

With this weather are you drinking the Kool-aid warm?

With this weather are you drinking the Kool-aid warm?
- A_SteamingLombardi

With this weather are you drinking the Kool-aid warm?
- A_SteamingLombardi

If true, youd think management forces a change no matter what linden and benning want?
- phyllee

Yikes

The only good that could possibly come of this is the sale of the franchise (lord pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee).

Canning Benning and Co would do much more harm than good at this point.

You better go use those A&W coupons. you don't seem yourself.
- manvanfan

did you know A&W coupons dont expire....they have an expiry on them but they always honor them years after

I dont want to hear (frank) all about 5 and 1 right now. Thanks to f-ing Boston I went 5-1 on my pro line. 3rd straight pro line that I went 5-1 on this week. I've been gambling lately.
- manvanfan

you should have known pickard was starting. I expect they'll protect him and expose Varly for the expansion draft

we all know the Willie HATE is strong in you , but we had Tortorella and it was worse so at the very least Willie is 29th if not 28th if you discount Sullivan too
- onesmallleap

you missed what I was saying.....esp where I said theres no hate from me

Yikes

The only good that could possibly come of this is the sale of the franchise (lord pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee).

Canning Benning and Co would do much more harm than good at this point.
- Whiskey-Tango

Owners change would be awesome, id agree on keeping Benning, i liked Linden up until he said he wasnt trading assets

did you know A&W coupons dont expire....they have an expiry on them but they always honor them years after
- SMBDragon

Yeah I go do some legs at the gym then go eat a couple mozza burgers.

Here's the thing, it doesn't matter if they're a playoff team because they can't beat anyone in a best-of-seven series. It's like making the playoffs only to get wickedly embarassed. I don't see how that is helpful to turning this team into a cup contender. In this league, you're a contender or you should be building towards that. Getting pummeled by Calgary or SJ or Anaheim does no good because the players who will learn from that experience won't be here when the team is a contender.

#tanknation
- Max.Betts

I' my sure the young players like Bo,Sven Granlund, Stecher, Markstrom, Hutton, Nikita, disagree with you.
Never mind the likes of Gaunce and Labate as well as Virtanen and Pedan who would be around if there was a playoff series.

you should have known pickard was starting. I expect they'll protect him and expose Varly for the expansion draft
- Max.Betts

I just found out that Boston is 0-8-1 at home vs Colorado.

No coach can salvage this year, and it is better to finish low than in the middle. I would like to see a coaching change for next season though.
- Retinalz

very limiting statement. Dan Blysma did it in pitts mid season and they went from missing playoffs to winning the cup the same season, so its possible

What do you mean by recently? we play in Tampa once a year.
- A_SteamingLombardi

3/4 years ...just feel like the Canucks have won more than once in TB in that period

very limiting statement. Dan Blysma did it in pitts mid season and they went from missing playoffs to winning the cup the same season, so its possible
- SMBDragon

Again, i'm calling you out...

What top-ten NHL coach is currently unemployed?

very limiting statement. Dan Blysma did it in pitts mid season and they went from missing playoffs to winning the cup the same season, so its possible
- SMBDragon

Here we go again

How many "top 10" NHL coaches are sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring?

FFS PEOPLE
- Max.Betts

no one said they are sitting at home jobless. Reading stuff into it there. Anything is better than 30th

very limiting statement. Dan Blysma did it in pitts mid season and they went from missing playoffs to winning the cup the same season, so its possible
- SMBDragon

Good point, perhaps Benning should look to replace W.D......




followed swiftly by trading for Sidney Crosby.

very limiting statement. Dan Blysma did it in pitts mid season and they went from missing playoffs to winning the cup the same season, so its possible
- SMBDragon

They have Malkin, Crosby and Letang.....we have Hank, Dany and Edler

I' my sure the young players like Bo,Sven Granlund, Stecher, Markstrom, Hutton, Nikita, disagree with you.
Never mind the likes of Gaunce and Labate as well as Virtanen and Pedan who would be around if there was a playoff series.
- Reubenkincade

Oh yeah, those guys are future stanley cup winners, no doubt.

They have Malkin, Crosby and Letang.....we have Skille, Megna and Gudbranson
- LeftCoaster

Oh yeah, those guys are future stanley cup winners, no doubt.
- Max.Betts

I hope that Vantel has another snickers for you.