I just want Petterson to light up Billington like a xmas tree.

Lets go Canes.

Blues are beatable & like any other team in goal matters most. Play hard for 60mins is the recipe.

Really depends on which Blues team shows up, the disinterested one or the Cup Champions one. IMO for us to have a sniff we need them to be looking past us.
- Pacificgem

I think this is entirely overblown. A cup winning team that looked "disinterested" in virtually meaningless games.

Say that seeding means a lot and I'll disagree. They're cup champs that know that the battle lies as the playoffs go on. They know how to win and the intensity it takes.

It's entirely reasonable that they didn't ratchet up their intensity for non-playoff games. The Canucks at their peak used to have lapses down the stretch when they were more focused on playoffs than finishing the regular season.

Will the Blues turn up the intensity like a light switch? Probably not but I would bet they start ratcheting it up so I'm not going to judge them on a few games that don't mean much. As for seeding, I'm not sure they'd be too disappointed where they ended up.

My prediction: Blues in 6. 2 games go to OT (1 win by each team.)

I just want Petterson to light up Billington like a xmas tree.
- TJTD

- Pacificgem

How do the Canes compare (draft wise)? My gut tells me they’ve gotten good value later in the draft, plus some luck (Svech) and some good trades.

I think this is entirely overblown. A cup winning team that looked "disinterested" in virtually meaningless games.

Say that seeding means a lot and I'll disagree. They're cup champs that know that the battle lies as the playoffs go on. They know how to win and the intensity it takes.

It's entirely reasonable that they didn't ratchet up their intensity for non-playoff games. The Canucks at their peak used to have lapses down the stretch when they were more focused on playoffs than finishing the regular season.

Will the Blues turn up the intensity like a light switch? Probably not but I would bet they start ratcheting it up so I'm not going to judge them on a few games that don't mean much. As for seeding, I'm not sure they'd be too disappointed where they ended up.

My prediction: Blues in 6. 2 games go to OT (1 win by each team.)
- RealityChecker

If the Canucks can steal the first two I like their chances... and I like their chances of stealing the first two.

Canucks put this out this morning, pretty well put together

If the Canucks can steal the first two I like their chances... and I like their chances of stealing the first two.
- CubanBuffet

that would be incredible. i might not share quite as optimistic a view as you but a tiny part of me thinks that this team can go on a run (but that could just be wishful thinking.)

Canucks put this out this morning, pretty well put together


- NorthNuck

Tanev's teeth at the end

Tanev's teeth at the end
- NewYorkNuck

A true hockey smile

that would be incredible. i might not share quite as optimistic a view as you but a tiny part of me thinks that this team can go on a run (but that could just be wishful thinking.)
- RealityChecker

If I wasn’t a total homer I’d have the Blues in five or six.

If I wasn’t a total homer I’d have the Blues in five or six.
- CubanBuffet

I've seen a decent number of non-Canucks fans picking Van to win. I think tonight will be very telling as to whether they'll be competitive or if St Louis is gonna steamroll them. Canucks have to keep the momentum going from the previous games if they want to stand a chance.

I've seen a decent number of non-Canucks fans picking Van to win. I think tonight will be very telling as to whether they'll be competitive or if St Louis is gonna steamroll them. Canucks have to keep the momentum going from the previous games if they want to stand a chance.
- NorthNuck

I don't see a steamroll. Even if it went fewer games, I think each game itself will be competitive. I just think that STL is just that little bit better.

If Myers plays a responsible game they have a chance.

I don't see a steamroll. Even if it went fewer games, I think each game itself will be competitive. I just think that STL is just that little bit better.
- RealityChecker

I'm finding myself optimistic same as you, I think the Canucks definitely have a non-zero chance to take the series, but I won't be surprised by any outcome really.

I'm finding myself optimistic same as you, I think the Canucks definitely have a non-zero chance to take the series, but I won't be surprised by any outcome really.
- NorthNuck

One thing they have going for them is they've accustomed themselves to the physicality of the playoffs. That Minny was pretty heavy – unlike a lot of the play-in series – so they know they can hang with and dish it out with the big boy Blues.

One thing they have going for them is they've accustomed themselves to the physicality of the playoffs. That Minny was pretty heavy – unlike a lot of the play-in series – so they know they can hang with and dish it out with the big boy Blues.
- NewYorkNuck

Yeah, in hindsight Minny was kind of the perfect first opponent, and the response was exactly what they needed

One thing they have going for them is they've accustomed themselves to the physicality of the playoffs. That Minny was pretty heavy – unlike a lot of the play-in series – so they know they can hang with and dish it out with the big boy Blues.
- NewYorkNuck

Here’s a decent site that compares height and weight metrics for all NHL teams:

https://www.hoc-key-talk....t-weight-and-nationality#

Not much difference between Blues and Canucks.

How do the Canes compare (draft wise)? My gut tells me they’ve gotten good value later in the draft, plus some luck (Svech) and some good trades.
- 1970vintage

Aho is a second rounder for sure. Svech is a clear top pick, kid is unreal and only getting started. Slavin is a late pick, not sure how late but down there. I really like the team except for that they’re in Carolina, a place that shouldn’t have a hockey club. Not far off arizona or florida in this regard imo.

I don't see a steamroll. Even if it went fewer games, I think each game itself will be competitive. I just think that STL is just that little bit better.
- RealityChecker

Of course they are, they just won. But if Binnington doesn’t get going, weve got a decent shot.

Here’s a decent site that compares height and weight metrics for all NHL teams:

https://www.hoc-key-talk....t-weight-and-nationality#

Not much difference between Blues and Canucks.
- bloatedmosquito

Canucks average height should be lower, looks like they didn't include Motte (5'10")

If the Rangers pick 1st overall they take Byfield.....BOLD prediction
- Pacificgem

I think this is possible too.

Of course they are, they just won. But if Binnington doesn’t get going, weve got a decent shot.
- neem55

Of course we have a decent shot if the opposing goalie isn't playing well.

I don't think I missed out on anything by not pursuing hockey. I may have made more money. I don't really care to get into it either, it is what it is.

I enjoy it now which i'm not sure I would have had I kept playing.
- golfingsince