Bo is always at his best when he goes to the net with or without the puck. When he tries to play a finesse game it works against him.
- golfingsince

I think he’ll bounce back with a simpler/better game tomorrow. I expect the team as a whole to be better on the forecheck and going to the net.

Minny smothered him, gotta give them credit
- Nucker101

They did their homework. There was a point pretty early where Hughes did a button hook at their blueline and turned right into 2 Wild. Like they knew exactly where he was heading to buy time. It was like that all night for everybody. Running into walls, not through them.

Meh, he's doing what a lot of lesser players are doing this time of year. He didn't force the Wild into a defensive breakdown nor back them into taking a penalty or 2. None of our top 6 did. They all need to find another gear. Petey is part of that group.
- Load Management

For sure, but he showed some pulse, as did Brock, JT and Ferland. The rest looked like they were playing a game against the Coyotes in mid November. At least with EP, BB, JTM and Ferland the intensity was there even if their actual execution was sloppy.

They did their homework. There was a point pretty early where Hughes did a button hook at their blueline and turned right into 2 Wild. Like they knew exactly where he was heading to buy time. It was like that all night for everybody. Running into walls, not through them.
- Load Management

Underrated team, if they didn’t have poop goaltending they’d get a little respect.

Ehlers scored his first playoff goal in 23 games today

Ehlers scored his first playoff goal in 23 games today
- Pacificgem

As much as I was high on him during that draft, he does look soft af in the playoffs. Today was one of the first playoff games where he looked like he cane to play. He took a run at Tkachuk too. I know he’s friends with Laine so maybe Laine getting slashed/cross checked out of game 2 and maybe more is what pissed Ehlers off

For sure, but he showed some pulse, as did Brock, JT and Ferland. The rest looked like they were playing a game against the Coyotes in mid November. At least with EP, BB, JTM and Ferland the intensity was there even if their actual execution was sloppy.
- Nucker101

OK. I agree with this somewhat. It was sloppy and a few near misses.

I think you'll see JTM and hopefully other guys take a more direct route to the net next game.

There was a lot of messing around at the blue line after they entered the O-zone. That let the Wild set up their wall. I can't remember a single shift where I was wowed by our entry speed. We were much faster during the season.

As much as I was high on him during that draft, he does look soft af in the playoffs. Today was one of the first playoff games where he looked like he cane to play. He took a run at Tkachuk too. I know he’s friends with Laine so maybe Laine getting slashed/cross checked out of game 2 and maybe more is what pissed Ehlers off
- Nucker101

Glad to see the lunch bucket group came through today for them #fuktheflames

OK. I agree with this somewhat. It was sloppy and a few near misses.

I think you'll see JTM and hopefully other guys take a more direct route to the net next game.

There was a lot of messing around at the blue line after they entered the O-zone. That let the Wild set up their wall. I can't remember a single shift where I was wowed by our entry speed. We were much faster during the season.
- Load Management

Fully agree with this. Hopefully adjustments are made. Canucks are going to have to force the pace of the game to pick up, they won’t win a game filled with dump-and-chase and puck cycling against this team.

That’s why it’s frustrating to see 2 of the fastest forwards on the team in the press box.

Glad to see the lunch bucket group came through today for them #fuktheflames
- Pacificgem

I wish they still had Big Buff, would love to see him (frank) them up

I wish they still had Big Buff, would love to see him (frank) them up
- Nucker101

You like JB to kick his tires & let Tanev walk?

Fully agree with this. Hopefully adjustments are made. Canucks are going to have to force the pace of the game to pick up, they won’t win a game filled with dump-and-chase and puck cycling against this team.

That’s why it’s frustrating to see 2 of the fastest forwards on the team in the press box.
- Nucker101

Agreed. JV earned his time in the press box. Kid needs a sense of urgency. If he can't come out firing on all cylinders then he's a lost cause.

You like JB to kick his tires & let Tanev walk?
- Nighthawk

One is effective, the other is dominant.

I’ve read this post five times and have no idea what you are saying.
- bloatedmosquito

Just a reminder fellows, it's Aug 3rd and there shouldn't be any hockey.

Koskinen looks so much better than what I saw of Mike Smith, plays deeper in the net and he’s way more still, lets the puck come to him. Looks big. Wonder how tall he is? **heads to google**


Edit: holy fug...he’s 6’7”

Just a reminder fellows, it's Aug 3rd and there shouldn't be any hockey.
- A_SteamingLombardi

But there is....after a long day on the water my ass is on the couch watching and it ain’t movin

You like JB to kick his tires & let Tanev walk?
- Nighthawk

Tanev is my boy but yeah I’ll take Buff lol

Just a reminder fellows, it's Aug 3rd and there shouldn't be any hockey.
- A_SteamingLombardi

It certainly is weird watching it in the middle of the day when it's 30 degrees out. If i'm home i'll watch some of it for sure. What I won't do is change my plans to make sure i'm home to see it.

The kids want to spend more time camping so we're going to do it. No TV, no internet.

But there is....after a long day on the water my ass is on the couch watching and it ain’t movin
- Pacificgem

I went out all day yesterday and got skunked. Nobody was hooking up. Decided to stick around the house today and get things done while watching/discussing the game. No regrets.

Why is ther a freaking public address announcer? Who’s he trying to appeal to by saying “Iiiiiiiiiiit’s a Subway Blackhawks Poweeeeeeer Play”!

I went out all day yesterday and got skunked. Nobody was hooking up. Decided to stick around the house today and get things done while watching/discussing the game. No regrets.
- Load Management

It was slow today as well, everyone whining on the radio. We had one big hit by the trap shack and that was it.

Why is ther a freaking public address announcer? Who’s he trying to appeal to by saying “Iiiiiiiiiiit’s a Subway Blackhawks Poweeeeeeer Play”!
- 1970vintage

Ambience.

I hate that tune.

Ambience.
- Pacificgem

For the players? Seems unnecessary