Now I have to be careful because if I criticize this team the fanboys go bananas. But I don't like the fact they blew a two goal lead, allowed two goes against in the third, and they took some undisciplined penalties.

As Tocchet stated post game yesterday, let's see how this team responds after laying an egg. Well, we saw and it wasn't great. But another chance tomorrow to clean up some of the slop.

Am I being too dramatic?
- bloatedmosquito

I find it funny, a commenter complains about how Tocchet structured the lines for the game today, same guy complains about another commenter expressing concern about how the team lost the game.
You can't make this shit up flows.
- Reubenkincade

Hockey discussion site, yet don't go against the narrative or you will be called out. No wonder this site is dying a slow death.

Hockey discussion site, yet don't go against the narrative or you will be called out. No wonder this site is dying a slow death.
- bloatedmosquito

You must like everything Canuck, all the time, yet if you tell people you don't like Pouty and/or Hughes, or you aren't optimistic this team has what it takes, then you aren't a real fan, but yet those same folks criticize the crap out of other players on the roster

Well, hopefully the Canucks can rebound against the Caps tomorrow. Caps are playing right now, against the Bruins, so they should be softened up a bit for tomorrow's game.

You must like everything Canuck, all the time, yet if you tell people you don't like Pouty and/or Hughes, or you aren't optimistic this team has what it takes, then you aren't a real fan, but yet those same folks criticize the cr.ap out of other players on the roster
- Reubenkincade

You are a steady poster in here win or lose. I really wouldnt compare your contribution here to what Bloated is doing or what the toxic trio does. Notice Petey had a good game and not a single post about anything at all out of those guys. They will wait until they have ammo and start firing away.

You must like everything Canuck, all the time, yet if you tell people you don't like Pouty and/or Hughes, or you aren't optimistic this team has what it takes, then you aren't a real fan, but yet those same folks criticize the cr.ap out of other players on the roster
- Reubenkincade

I thought Hughes and Pettersson didn't play well on the defensive side of the puck today. Pettersson had a few blown coverages but he had three points so he must have played great.

Now I have to be careful because if I criticize this team the fanboys go bananas. But I don't like the fact they blew a two goal lead, allowed two goes against in the third, and they took some undisciplined penalties.

As Tocchet stated post game yesterday, let's see how this team responds after laying an egg. Well, we saw and it wasn't great. But another chance tomorrow to clean up some of the slop.

Am I being too dramatic?
- bloatedmosquito

Meh, they weren't awful and the Wings caught some breaks. The Eastern matinee games have never been kind to the Canucks. Still leaves us in first overall.

So yeah, I think you are. Maybe all of this winning has spoiled some of us. A couple of flat games coming out of the Allstar break isn't uncommon in the league.

Now I have to be careful because if I criticize this team the fanboys go bananas. But I don't like the fact they blew a two goal lead, allowed two goes against in the third, and they took some undisciplined penalties.

As Tocchet stated post game yesterday, let's see how this team responds after laying an egg. Well, we saw and it wasn't great. But another chance tomorrow to clean up some of the slop.

Am I being too dramatic?
- bloatedmosquito

The past two games they’ve been sloppy, Miller was a no-show again today. I don’t think you panic after the all-star break, played a great team in the Bruins and then a morning game against Detroit. They’ll work thru it and be fine. They’re having a great year.

I find it funny, a commenter complains about how Tocchet structured the lines for the game today, same guy complains about another commenter expressing concern about how the team lost the game.
You can't make this shit up folks.
- Reubenkincade

Meh, they weren't awful and the Wings caught some breaks. The Eastern matinee games have never been kind to the Canucks. Still leaves us in first overall.

So yeah, I think you are. Maybe all of this winning has spoiled some of us. A couple of flat games coming out of the Allstar break isn't uncommon in the league.
- Load Management

How does one point out some concerns (as minor as they may be) without being considered a whiner?

My whole point is that "flat" games was a chronic issue for this team last season and for nine seasons before that. It was systemic. From the get go of this season, it looked like those dark times were over. I see some of those past tendencies creeping back in. Hope I'm wrong.

The past two games they’ve been sloppy, Miller was a no-show again today. I don’t think you panic after the all-star break, played a great team in the Bruins and then a morning game against Detroit. They’ll work thru it and be fine. They’re having a great year.
- Pacificgem

Miller at least tightened up a bit defensively this game. Only saw one of his gift back passes and it amounted to nothing thankfully.

Myers had a terrible 1st period. I thought Hronek and Cole were excellent on the other hand.

Hopefully they can get a extended spark out of pairing Hogz with Petey.

Lindholm looking like mostly a defensive player off the PP. Not seeing much O chemistry 5v5 with him so far. None actually.

The past two games they’ve been sloppy, Miller was a no-show again today. I don’t think you panic after the all-star break, played a great team in the Bruins and then a morning game against Detroit. They’ll work thru it and be fine. They’re having a great year.
- Pacificgem

I wish you fucks would stop saying that. I know, we all have access to Sportsnet.

How does one point out some concerns (as minor as they may be) without being considered a whiner?

My whole point is that "flat" games was a chronic issue for this team last season and for nine seasons before that. It was systemic. From the get go of this season, it looked like those dark times were over. I see some of those past tendencies creeping back in. Hope I'm wrong.
- bloatedmosquito

The concerns are legitimate.
Some soft, Tesla driving fanboys(probably listening to the Dave Matthews Band) can't handle the slightest negative slant. Including the Clit Whisperer.

How does one point out some concerns (as minor as they may be) without being considered a whiner?

My whole point is that "flat" games was a chronic issue for this team last season and for nine seasons before that. It was systemic. From the get go of this season, it looked like those dark times were over. I see some of those past tendencies creeping back in. Hope I'm wrong.
- bloatedmosquito

Out of all the teams in the league, the Canucks suffer this the least with only a couple of teams being near par.

How realistic is it that you expect them to not have a few flat games in a 82 game schedule? Even when they are the most consistent team in the league... you still won't let go of the past. RT points this out when ever it happens... which is rare. Good grief... and you are butthurt that people are dismissing your "paper tiger" label you've given the Canucks over so few road bumps along the way....

I wish you fucks would stop saying that. I know, we all have access to Sportsnet.
- bloatedmosquito

It’s more for me, if anything, I have to keep reminding myself.

The concerns are legitimate.
Some soft, Tesla driving fanboys(probably listening to the Dave Matthews Band) can't handle the slightest negative slant. Including the Clit Whisperer.
- Marwood

Holy fuck. I'll take that thank you.
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How does one point out some concerns (as minor as they may be) without being considered a whiner?

My whole point is that "flat" games was a chronic issue for this team last season and for nine seasons before that. It was systemic. From the get go of this season, it looked like those dark times were over. I see some of those past tendencies creeping back in. Hope I'm wrong.
- bloatedmosquito

I'm watching the Bruins Caps game. The shots are 24-8 after 2 and the Bruins just got booed off the ice. That's just the nature of a long season. The difference for me this year is that I have every faith in the Coaching staff and players, and this isn't going to turn into a long term funk.

Out of all the teams in the league, the Canucks suffer this the least with only a couple of teams being near par.

How realistic is it that you expect them to not have a few flat games in a 82 game schedule? Even when they are the most consistent team in the league... you still won't let go of the past. RT points this out when ever it happens... which is rare. Good grief... and you are butthurt that people are dismissing your "paper tiger" label you've given the Canucks over so few road bumps along the way....


- boonerbuck

Oh boy. I'm not going to even bother as you are obviously just looking to argue. I pointed out a few issues that I think they are displaying. I could be completely wrong. You obviously think I am. Cool. Let's leaving it at that.

Wait for Nighthawk to log in. You can get your argument fix then.

I'm watching the Bruins Caps game. The shots are 24-8 after 2 and the Bruins just got booed off the ice. That's just the nature of a long season. The difference for me this year is that I have every faith in the Coaching staff and players, and this isn't going to turn into a long term funk.
- Load Management

Exactly. You play poorly, you get booed. Those Bruin fans are not sitting in a big circle jerk telling each other "it doesn't matter, we are having a wonderful season." They expect more from their team and so should we.

All I'm doing is booing for poor play. I'm not booing the team.

Exactly. You play poorly, you get booed. Those Bruin fans are not sitting in a big circle jerk telling each other "it doesn't matter, we are having a wonderful season." They expect more from their team and so should we.

All I'm doing is booing for poor play. I'm not booing the team.
- bloatedmosquito

Maybe we are not use to winning?

Exactly. You play poorly, you get booed. Those Bruin fans are not sitting in a big circle jerk telling each other "it doesn't matter, we are having a wonderful season." They expect more from their team and so should we.

All I'm doing is booing for poor play. I'm not booing the team.
- bloatedmosquito

As is your right as a fan. You can cheer or boo as you see fit. I don't see any cause for panic yet. For the first time in years we have the manpower and structure in place that will prevent this from snowballing. I think a bit of practice time will work wonders.

2-0 Caps. You'd think the Bruins would have shown more pride after getting booed off the ice.

Oh boy. I'm not going to even bother as you are obviously just looking to argue. I pointed out a few issues that I think they are displaying. I could be completely wrong. You obviously think I am. Cool. Let's leaving it at that.

Wait for Nighthawk to log in. You can get your argument fix then.
- bloatedmosquito

Well you comparing this to last season's team because of 1 "flat game" deserves to be laughed at. This game wasnt flat... far from it. The last game fits the bill but it was an outlier. 1 regulation loss in the last what... 15 games? Yet you are calling this team a paper tiger in the middle of an epic run... you are trying way too hard.

The concerns are legitimate.
Some soft, Tesla driving fanboys(probably listening to the Dave Matthews Band) can't handle the slightest negative slant. Including the Clit Whisperer.
- Marwood

Maybe we are not use to winning?

- VANTEL

I pointed this out a while ago. As fans, some of us forgot how to win. It's not legit unless it's perfect.

Exactly. You play poorly, you get booed. Those Bruin fans are not sitting in a big circle jerk telling each other "it doesn't matter, we are having a wonderful season." They expect more from their team and so should we.

All I'm doing is booing for poor play. I'm not booing the team.
- bloatedmosquito

Ironic. Bruins are the real deal. Two out of 3 since the break are stinkers. Canucks do that and they are paper tigers.