For those of you on the island, first four sailings from Vancouver this morning are sold out.

Good luck.
- bloatedmosquito

Here we go

For those of you on the island, first four sailings from Vancouver this morning are sold out.

Good luck.
- bloatedmosquito

Just seen a photo of Asia minutes ago. Crowded streets and all kinds of cars back to polluting. Didn't learn a thing. Maybe time to thin the herd .

For those of you on the island, first four sailings from Vancouver this morning are sold out.

Good luck.
- bloatedmosquito

I think a lot of towns will tell tourists/mainlanders to f*ck off. I know Port Renfrew's general store refused to sell gas and groceries to out-of-towners over the Easter weekend.

Here we go
- Codes1087

Saying that, passenger capacity is limited to 50% so not really full boats but I’m still surprised that people would get on those things considering what we’ve just been through.

Saying that, passenger capacity is limited to 50% so not really full boats but I’m still surprised that people would get on those things considering what we’ve just been through.
- bloatedmosquito

Self entitlement, selfishness and stupidity are a wonderful combination. Like I said, I think they will be met with hostility over here.

I think a lot of towns will tell tourists/mainlanders to f*ck off. I know Port Renfrew's general store refused to sell gas and groceries to out-of-towners over the Easter weekend.
- Marwood

Yeah I think we’ll see some Twitter conflict videos from this long weekend between locals and travellers.

Vantel and VHG - keep us posted.

Yeah I think we’ll see some Twitter conflict videos from this long weekend between locals and travellers.

Vantel and VHG - keep us posted.
- bloatedmosquito

Let's get it going... Sooner the teams are skating and practicing the better.

That much sooner until we have games.

Self entitlement, selfishness and stupidity are a wonderful combination. Like I said, I think they will be met with hostility over here.
- Marwood

Just thinking of those bathrooms, yikes! The ferries are filthy at the best of times.

Lols... Start with China.
- kaptaan

I would start with the USA.

I would start with the USA.
- Marwood

Specifically the White House.

Specifically the White House.
- bloatedmosquito

I think Canada could wipe out a few government leaders and be better off as well ....

I think Canada could wipe out a few government leaders and be better off as well ....
- Redmile247

Your province should join the states.

Tyson Barrie on VAN? A copy and paste from Dayal & Drance on the Athletic.


The sense of urgency the Canucks once had to acquire Tyson Barrie’s services cooled off as Hughes emerged as an absolute dynamo in his rookie season.
Still, Vancouver’s oft-rumoured interest in Tyson Barrie dates back years.
It’s well known by now that the Canucks tried hard to acquire Barrie from the Colorado Avalanche at the 2019 NHL Draft. A potential trade that included the first-round pick the Canucks ultimately spent on Miller was close. Very close.
After the Canucks moved on Miller instead and Barrie was dealt to Toronto, the Canucks considered acquiring Barrie again at the 2020 trade deadline.
Talks between Toronto and Vancouver were never as advanced as it seemed one heady Sunday afternoon ahead of deadline day. The Maple Leafs asked for Troy Stecher, a first-round pick and an additional asset in exchange for Barrie. That wasn’t acceptable to Vancouver and talks stalled from there.
Now the Victoria-born Barrie is expected to hit free agency and the Canucks need a right-handed defenceman.
Barrie is an excellent player. He didn’t have his best season in Toronto, but if a down season for a defenceman still results in excellent underlying performance and a 45-point pace, you know you’re talking about a serious weapon.
Consistently, Barrie has helped his teams control play and outscore opponents at 5-on-5. He’s got an excellent shot, is a potent offensive driver and is custom made for the contemporary NHL.
And yet, the fit for Barrie in Vancouver is awkward:
Barrie excels on the power play – the Canucks have Hughes manning the point on the first unit.
Barrie doesn’t kill penalties – the Canucks appear poised to lose their short-handed minutes leader in free agency.
Barrie doesn’t help his teams prevent shots and scoring chances at 5-on-5 – the Canucks need that specific trait more than any other.
In terms of his overall form, Barrie more than makes up for any defensive shortcomings with what he provides in transition and with the puck on his stick, but by expected goals against, scoring chances against and goals against rate, Barrie’s teams have been more permissive defensively with him on the ice at 5-on-5 than they’ve been without him in four of the past five seasons.

Let's get it going... Sooner the teams are skating and practicing the better.

That much sooner until we have games.
- kaptaan

Things are looking good. Mini camps in June and hopefully games by July.

I think Canada could wipe out a few government leaders and be better off as well ....
- Redmile247

Starting in Alberta?

Your province should join the states.
- Marwood

My province ? lol

When did the island separate from the rest of B.C. ?

Starting in Alberta?
- VANTEL

Starting with Trudeau....

Tyson Barrie on VAN? A copy and paste from Dayal & Drance on the Athletic.


The sense of urgency the Canucks once had to acquire Tyson Barrie’s services cooled off as Hughes emerged as an absolute dynamo in his rookie season.
Still, Vancouver’s oft-rumoured interest in Tyson Barrie dates back years.
It’s well known by now that the Canucks tried hard to acquire Barrie from the Colorado Avalanche at the 2019 NHL Draft. A potential trade that included the first-round pick the Canucks ultimately spent on Miller was close. Very close.
After the Canucks moved on Miller instead and Barrie was dealt to Toronto, the Canucks considered acquiring Barrie again at the 2020 trade deadline.
Talks between Toronto and Vancouver were never as advanced as it seemed one heady Sunday afternoon ahead of deadline day. The Maple Leafs asked for Troy Stecher, a first-round pick and an additional asset in exchange for Barrie. That wasn’t acceptable to Vancouver and talks stalled from there.
Now the Victoria-born Barrie is expected to hit free agency and the Canucks need a right-handed defenceman.
Barrie is an excellent player. He didn’t have his best season in Toronto, but if a down season for a defenceman still results in excellent underlying performance and a 45-point pace, you know you’re talking about a serious weapon.
Consistently, Barrie has helped his teams control play and outscore opponents at 5-on-5. He’s got an excellent shot, is a potent offensive driver and is custom made for the contemporary NHL.
And yet, the fit for Barrie in Vancouver is awkward:
Barrie excels on the power play – the Canucks have Hughes manning the point on the first unit.
Barrie doesn’t kill penalties – the Canucks appear poised to lose their short-handed minutes leader in free agency.
Barrie doesn’t help his teams prevent shots and scoring chances at 5-on-5 – the Canucks need that specific trait more than any other.
In terms of his overall form, Barrie more than makes up for any defensive shortcomings with what he provides in transition and with the puck on his stick, but by expected goals against, scoring chances against and goals against rate, Barrie’s teams have been more permissive defensively with him on the ice at 5-on-5 than they’ve been without him in four of the past five seasons.
- VanHockeyGuy

Keep an eye on that.

Starting with Trudeau....
- Redmile247

All politicians are idiots and crooks so at least may as well have one with good hair and a nice smile.

All politicians are idiots and crooks so at least may as well have one with good hair and a nice smile.
- VANTEL

Well you’re not wrong there .... maybe if he just stood there and didn’t speak or do anything then he would be more tolerable

Keep an eye on that.
- VANTEL

They also mentioned some other D, I won't post the whole thing, just the names below that may be options...

TRAVIS HAMONIC
RADKO GUDAS
DYLAN DEMELO
JUSTIN BRAUN
MARK PYSYK
TIM HEED
JAN RUTA

@Vantel

https://twitter.com/RexCh...tatus/1261324239669530624

They also mentioned some other D, I won't post the whole thing, just the names below that may be options...

TRAVIS HAMONIC
RADKO GUDAS
DYLAN DEMELO
JUSTIN BRAUN
MARK PYSYK
TIM HEED
JAN RUTA
- VanHockeyGuy

There is absolutely no reason to go back to Tanev and Stecher.

Gudas is a bit of a bad ass and could be cheap. I still like Barrie he puts up good numbers but I think Rafferty would also.

@Vantel

https://twitter.com/RexCh...tatus/1261324239669530624
- VanHockeyGuy

The guy can actually belt them out. The wife