Carol Schram: Jake Virtanen returns, Canucks host Vegas, do-or-die time for Quinn Hughes The Vancouver Canucks will look for a better performance than their dud in Vegas last Sunday when they host the Golden Knights on Saturday night at Rogers Arena. Meanwhile, the Utica Comets are in a battle for a playoff spot and Quinn Hughes' Michigan Wolverines are fighting for their own playoff lives as they face elimination in their Big Ten quarterfinal against Minnesota.

Thank you Carol !

Thanks Carol!
Bo and Jake

I just made an update to the blog: apparently Quinn blocked a shot off his foot on Friday and is questionable to play on Saturday.

Whatever happens today, this adds another wrinkle to his Canucks' future. Something to follow...

You can try this link for game audio if you're so inclined:

https://mgoblue.com/watch/?Live=506&type=Archive

Thanks Carol!

Thanks Carol!


I expect a better effort, but at the end of the day Vegas will say Ni and the Canucks will go out in search of a shrubbery.

4-2 final, Petey breaks out of his slump.

Thanks Carol! love that Roussel-BO- Jake line, I expect some solid pushback tonight!

We missed jakes speed for sure, he pushes the d back.

Thx Carol! I’ll be in Clubs tonight with a bag of rubber snakes for Stone. That coward was pencilled into the Canucks 2020 lineup all season by some of our smarter posters 👍🏻

Thx Carol! I’ll be in Clubs tonight with a bag of rubber snakes for Stone. That coward was pencilled into the Canucks 2020 lineup all season by some of our smarter posters 👍🏻
- CanuckDon

Wearing pajamas?

Thx Carol! I’ll be in Clubs tonight with a bag of rubber snakes for Stone. That coward was pencilled into the Canucks 2020 lineup all season by some of our smarter posters 👍🏻
- CanuckDon

Maybe bring a bag full of stones instead of snakes though?

If Michigan loses today, could Hughes rest a bit before suiting up for Vancouver at a more suitable time (9 games left in the season say?)

Wearing pajamas?
- VANTEL

Great idea ! I’ll wear my little Jonny T feelings pjays

If Michigan loses today, could Hughes rest a bit before suiting up for Vancouver at a more suitable time (9 games left in the season say?)
- dbot

I’m sure they would sign him and assign him to the roster right away. Then make sure he was healthy, then practice with the team, the. Play the final 8 or 9 games...

Maybe bring a bag full of stones instead of snakes though?
- 1970vintage

Good idea. I’ve already baked 45 loaves of bread for when That snake Panarin plays his next game in Van. Kid is going to get it

thanks, Carol

We missed jakes speed for sure, he pushes the d back.
- Bettmanhatesus

He pushes d forward a lot too

Good idea. I’ve already baked 45 loaves of bread for when That snake Panarin plays his next game in Van. Kid is going to get it
- CanuckDon

This recipe is dedicated to Neem and his flagging non hockey posts.

Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe with Garlic and Herbs
PREP 1hr 40mins COOK 20mins TOTAL 2hr
Our focaccia recipe is very simple to make – no fancy equipment is needed at all. The secret to the best focaccia is a great tasting olive oil. Since there is quite a bit used, the bread really takes on the flavor. You don’t need to spend lots of money, just use olive oil you love.

For the herbs, we love a combination of thyme and rosemary, but you could use whatever herbs you love – fresh or dried. Or, omit the garlic and herbs all together and use plain olive oil instead. A note on pan size: In this recipe, we call for a 9-inch by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet. If you do not have this, you can use a 9-inch by 13-inch rimmed baking dish with taller sides.

Makes approximately 15 servings
YOU WILL NEED
1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 cup (235 ml) warm water

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

1/4 teaspoon honey

2 1/2 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

DIRECTIONS
MAKE DOUGH
In a cold medium skillet, combine olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and the black pepper. Place the pan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until aromatic, but before the garlic browns. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Stir a few times then let sit for 5 minutes.

Add 1 cup of the flour and a 1/4 cup of the infused garlic-olive oil mixture to the bowl with yeast and honey. Stir 3 to 4 times until the flour has moistened. Let sit for another 5 minutes.

Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour and the salt. When the dough comes together, transfer to a floured board and knead 10 to 15 times until smooth.

Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl, cover with a warm, damp towel and let rise for 1 hour. (It’s best to let the dough rise in a warmer area of your kitchen).Focaccia-Bread-Recipe-Step-2

BAKE BREAD
After 1 hour, heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use two tablespoons of the remaining garlic-olive oil mixture to oil a 9-inch by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet. (See above if you do not have this pan size).Focaccia-Bread-Recipe-Step-2

Transfer the dough to the baking sheet then press it down into the pan. Use your fingers to dimple the dough then drizzle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the garlic-olive oil mixture. Let the dough rise for 20 minutes until it puffs slightly.

Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool baked focaccia bread on a wire rack.

This recipe is dedicated to Neem and his flagging non hockey posts.

Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe with Garlic and Herbs
PREP 1hr 40mins COOK 20mins TOTAL 2hr
Our focaccia recipe is very simple to make – no fancy equipment is needed at all. The secret to the best focaccia is a great tasting olive oil. Since there is quite a bit used, the bread really takes on the flavor. You don’t need to spend lots of money, just use olive oil you love.

For the herbs, we love a combination of thyme and rosemary, but you could use whatever herbs you love – fresh or dried. Or, omit the garlic and herbs all together and use plain olive oil instead. A note on pan size: In this recipe, we call for a 9-inch by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet. If you do not have this, you can use a 9-inch by 13-inch rimmed baking dish with taller sides.

Makes approximately 15 servings
YOU WILL NEED
1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 cup (235 ml) warm water

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

1/4 teaspoon honey

2 1/2 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

DIRECTIONS
MAKE DOUGH
In a cold medium skillet, combine olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and the black pepper. Place the pan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until aromatic, but before the garlic browns. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Stir a few times then let sit for 5 minutes.

Add 1 cup of the flour and a 1/4 cup of the infused garlic-olive oil mixture to the bowl with yeast and honey. Stir 3 to 4 times until the flour has moistened. Let sit for another 5 minutes.

Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour and the salt. When the dough comes together, transfer to a floured board and knead 10 to 15 times until smooth.

Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl, cover with a warm, damp towel and let rise for 1 hour. (It’s best to let the dough rise in a warmer area of your kitchen).Focaccia-Bread-Recipe-Step-2

BAKE BREAD
After 1 hour, heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use two tablespoons of the remaining garlic-olive oil mixture to oil a 9-inch by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet. (See above if you do not have this pan size).Focaccia-Bread-Recipe-Step-2

Transfer the dough to the baking sheet then press it down into the pan. Use your fingers to dimple the dough then drizzle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the garlic-olive oil mixture. Let the dough rise for 20 minutes until it puffs slightly.

Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool baked focaccia bread on a wire rack.
- Marwood

Flagged for omitting a beverage pairing!

Flagged for omitting a beverage pairing!
- 1970vintage

A nice German Riesling would do nice

Flagged for omitting a beverage pairing!
- 1970vintage

I'm so embarrassed.

A nice German Riesling would do nice
- Codes1087

If you drink with an extended pinky, otherwise a Sangiovese would be lovely.

If you drink with an extended pinky, otherwise a Sangiovese would be lovely.
- Marwood

I've been really into the pinot grigio by oyster bay lately.

Quinn shouldn't play up this season

Quinn Hughes to play today. Michigin dressing 7 defenseman just in case he cant go though