But but but there was this time where they did the thing to us and there was no call and later we did the same thing AND THERE WAS A CALL.
- 1970vintage

All true but some missed calls nonetheless

The difference maker is getting something, anything from the bottom 6.
- Marwood

The foundation is solid, it’s the mascara that’s letting them down.

All true but some missed calls nonetheless
- Nighthawk

If Petey hits his spot on the one timer no goalie is making the save.
- 1970vintage

Like Bieksa says D takes the far side & the G gets the short side & the Blues are doing that if not taking the shot away. Hard to roof it everytime but it’s there.

That a Wings fan? Lol
- Nighthawk

No, it's just the same story/point/argument being trying to be told a different way.

All true but some missed calls nonetheless
- Nighthawk

I’m sure it went both ways and in every other series under way. Everyone knows that playoff reffing is a) different from regular season and b) horribly inconsistent.

Complain away if it makes you feel better, but it isn’t going to change.

- Marwood

A couple high sticks, running Marky & a boarding.

No, it's just the same story/point/argument being trying to be told a different way.
- henny1953

I got that 😂👍

PP needs more flow & I’m not complaining. So yes why not.
- Nighthawk

I like to think of it as constructive criticism.

The difference maker is getting something, anything from the bottom 6.
- Marwood

Did the Blues bottom 6 score to win the last game?...No it was their PP and the Canucks didn't. Having more from Canucks bottom 6 would be a bonus for sure but without Ferland, TT you might as well put Gaudette in for LE.

I’m sure it went both ways and in every other series under way. Everyone knows that playoff reffing is a) different from regular season and b) horribly inconsistent.

Complain away if it makes you feel better, but it isn’t going to change.
- 1970vintage

I said missed not blown calls. Not complaining it’s called observations but do carry on.

I like to think of it as constructive criticism.
- Load Management

Beats highschoolish word twisting.
Why articulate if it goes over someones head lol

A couple high sticks, running Marky & a bording.
- Nighthawk

Please, just stop. Between you and reffing and weirdo going on and on and on about the pp, I'm hoping this series is over soon.

Did the Blues bottom 6 score to win the last game?...No it was their PP and the Canucks didn't. Having more from Canucks bottom 6 would be a bonus for sure but without Ferland, TT you might as well put Gaudette in for LE.
- NuckUp

But, but, if, if.

But, but, if, if.
- Marwood

Slow the meds there you are off topic and probably just trolling for narratives.

Please, just stop. Between you and reffing and weirdo going on and on and on about the pp, I'm hoping this series is over soon.
- Marwood

I haven’t put it on the reffing. Pointing out something shouldn’t disturb you. Have I blamed the refs for the Blues playing well & taking it to us?

I said missed not blown calls. Not complaining it’s called observations but do carry on.
- Nighthawk

I haven’t read all the posts, in fact, I’ve read almost none, but it seemed like there was some complaining about the refs going on. My original post was not directed at you, it was a jest with Neemers post, in response to backpainfreewoods post. So complain or don’t, observe or don’t, it’s all good.

I haven’t read all the posts, in fact, I’ve read almost none, but it seemed like there was some complaining about the refs going on. My original post was not directed at you, it was a jest with Neemers post, in response to backpainfreewoods post. So complain or don’t, observe or don’t, it’s all good.
- 1970vintage

Only in game 3 was I not liking how the game was called.

Slow the meds there you are off topic and probably just trolling for narratives.
- NuckUp

The opiates are the only thing that let's me read some of this drivel without my head exploding.
What is this "narrative" that you speak of?

I haven’t put it on the reffing. Pointing out something shouldn’t disturb you. Have I blamed the refs for the Blues playing well & taking it to us?
- Nighthawk

Yes.

Yes.
- Marwood

Semantics

Yes.
- Marwood

So why are you watching your thingy anyways? You were certain it wouldn’t happen & didn’t want to watch summer hockey. It was stupid to even try you said.

If they are truly skilled players they should be able to adapt to or overcome less than ideal ice conditions.
Good to see everyone has their excuses set out if/when the Canucks get eliminated.
- Marwood

You seem to have an opinion on all subjects here so it would nice to get a straight answer from you. Having not played hockey at a level not much better than a beer league, but having coached highly skilled youth soccer, I can tell you that skilled soccer players can make stronger, faster and bigger foes look silly on a good field but not so much on a greasy field.

If the same applies to hockey I would expect our best players, Quinn and Petey, given their age, experience and physical gifts, might be at a significant disadvantage against a big strong team like St. Louis Blues. No excuses, just wondering if this is a big factor in hockey when younger players who rely on there skills clash with a bigger, older team like the Blues. I am pretty sure that this probably falls under the learning experience category that extra strength, will and determination is needed to succeed. From my experience with soccer players, this is best learned by playing against superior opponents.

So the question is, does poor ice, if it indeed is as bad as it looked last night, take away from much of the competitive advantages players like Petey and Quinn possess?

Roussel Gaudette JV
Motte Sutter Bailey

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You seem to have an opinion on all subjects here so it would nice to get a straight answer from you. Having not played hockey at a level not much better than a beer league, but having coached highly skilled youth soccer, I can tell you that skilled soccer players can make stronger, faster and bigger foes look silly on a good field but not so much on a greasy field.

If the same applies to hockey I would expect our best players, Quinn and Petey, given their age, experience and physical gifts, might be at a significant disadvantage against a big strong team like St. Louis Blues. No excuses, just wondering if this is a big factor in hockey when younger players who rely on there skills clash with a bigger, older team like the Blues. I am pretty sure that this probably falls under the learning experience category that extra strength, will and determination is needed to succeed. From my experience with soccer players, this is best learned by playing against superior opponents.

So the question is, does poor ice, if it indeed is as bad as it looked last night, take away from much of the competitive advantages players like Petey and Quinn possess?
- Downbar

Straight answer from Grimwood now that is rich indeed. You can post a well written post & you might get an answer but likely in 3 words or less 😂