Carol Schram: Canucks hope to get Elias Pettersson a win vs. Preds for his 21st birthday Tuesday marks Elias Pettersson's 21st birthday. What better way for him and the team to celebrate than to break out of their winless drought and score some goals?

Thanks Carol!

Ferland back skating too now. Nice

Hopefully we get to see the #SmashBros in action together at some point

Demko

I see Nashville's top two scorers are Josi and Ellis, two defencemen, this is what's wrong with this team, and it's been the case since their beginning, they're a good team but they just lack highend talent. The kind that wins you Stanley Cups.

A lot of good players, but no great players.

Thanks Carol, I think you meant Sunday’s loss to NJ as the Nashville game is tonight!

Hopefully Rinne starts, he’s terrible vs the Canucks.

9-0 Canucks, Sutter wins one lucky fan $1,000,000!

Thanks Carol, I think you meant Sunday’s loss to NJ as the Nashville game is tonight!

Hopefully Rinne starts, he’s terrible vs the Canucks.

9-0 Canucks, Sutter wins one lucky fan $1,000,000!
- 1970vintage

Thanks Carol, I think you meant Sunday’s loss to NJ as the Nashville game is tonight!
- 1970vintage

Thank you! Fixed now. Enjoy the game!

I see Nashville's top two scorers are Josi and Ellis, two defencemen, this is what's wrong with this team, and it's been the case since their beginning, they're a good team but they just lack highend talent. The kind that wins you Stanley Cups.

A lot of good players, but no great players.
- Pacificgem

A lot of Canuck fans that were willing to give up quite a lot for RyJo. Duchy is no slouch either. Both would be top 6 contributors in Vancouver

- Pacificgem

It could happen

A lot of Canuck fans that were willing to give up quite a lot for RyJo. Duchy is no slouch either. Both would be top 6 contributors in Vancouver
- 1970vintage

Certainly would, difference is we have highend talent with Pettersson, I think lol. Having Duchene would bump Horvat down to his rightful spot centering the third line #depth

A lot of Canuck fans that were willing to give up quite a lot for RyJo. Duchy is no slouch either. Both would be top 6 contributors in Vancouver
- 1970vintage

I've always though Johansen was overrated, people acted like he was a 1LC, but I think he's more of a 2LC on a good team. Typical #BCBoyz bias which I always find funny, because as soon the BCBoyz join the team, people quickly get over it(Hamhuis, Garrison, Mitchell, Virtanen, Stecher etc.)

Duchene is better than RyJo.

Certainly would, difference is we have highend talent with Pettersson, I think lol. Having Duchene would bump Horvat down to his rightful spot centering the third line #depth
- Pacificgem

Here you go Don, just teed one up for you

I can't remember what game kaptaan said was the season defining one, but I do think these next 6 games will be a pretty strong indicator as to how competitive the Canucks will be

Certainly would, difference is we have highend talent with Pettersson, I think lol. Having Duchene would bump Horvat down to his rightful spot centering the third line #depth
- Pacificgem

I agree that they could use a game breaker up front, easier said than done. Doesn't even have to be a center. Blues most dangerous forward is Tarasenko and they won a cup.


They probably get that type of player had they held onto Jones for longer. Jones >> RyJo

The third one we lost in the current losing streak. Good teams don't lose 3 straight... And bounce back after a bad game to a bad team like Chicago.

Thanks Carol, I think you meant Sunday’s loss to NJ as the Nashville game is tonight!

Hopefully Rinne starts, he’s terrible vs the Canucks.

9-0 Canucks, Sutter wins one lucky fan $1,000,000!
- 1970vintage

The third one we lost in the current losing streak. Good teams don't lose 3 straight... And bounce back after a bad game to a bad team like Chicago.
- kaptaan

The Blues just won a cup after losing 3 in a row multiple times during the season.

Edit: Just checked and they had 3 different three game losing streaks





They never lost a 4th straight game though so tonight is a must win!

I agree that they could use a game breaker up front, easier said than done. Doesn't even have to be a center. Blues most dangerous forward is Tarasenko and they won a cup.


They probably get that type of player had they held onto Jones for longer. Jones >> RyJo
- Nucker101

I think Forsberg is pretty close to it but he's inconsistent as to when he's a game-changer. IMO goaltending lost them the cup a few years back and it'll continue to hurt them when it counts. They are too loyal to Rinne but Markstrom would be amazing behind that defense

I agree that they could use a game breaker up front, easier said than done. Doesn't even have to be a center. Blues most dangerous forward is Tarasenko and they won a cup.


They probably get that type of player had they held onto Jones for longer. Jones >> RyJo
- Nucker101

Ryan O'Reilly is pretty damn good, as a center I'd say he's their best player.

Ryan O'Reilly is pretty damn good, as a center I'd say he's their best player.
- Pacificgem

So he's a clear cut above guys like Duchene and Forsberg? He's never even hit 80 points in his career and last year was the first time he even hit 70.

So he's a clear cut above guys like Duchene and Forsberg? He's never even hit 80 points in his career and last year was the first time he even hit 70.
- Nucker101

Now...yes. At least imo.

I can't remember what game kaptaan said was the season defining one, but I do think these next 6 games will be a pretty strong indicator as to how competitive the Canucks will be
- WhiteLie

Usually at the 25 game mark you find out what kind of club you really have.

Leivo on the 1st line and Miller bumped down isn't going to help us.

The Blues just won a cup after losing 3 in a row multiple times during the season.

Edit: Just checked and they had 3 different three game losing streaks





They never lost a 4th straight game though so tonight is a must win!
- Nucker101

Pretty sure the Canucks are 0-3-1 in the last 4, so that’s already 4 losses in a row. And that’s not a perception STAT, it’s just what it is.

Thanks Carol,

Rick D joining the Athletic is good news, nice to have another voice perspective there. I was never a huge fan of Rick's radio shtick but his writing and insider info is top notch. Incredible what Mirtle and co. Have built in such a short time.

You guys are dreaming if you think Ryjo or Duchene would be moved. Turris is the one the preds will be forced to move.