Can the Canucks start playing hockey and stop with all these embellishments? Hronik with 35 seconds left in the first took one of the worst tries in a while and left his man open. Zadorov tried it last game and Boeser did game 1.
I hope I'm wrong, or maybe Elias has an injury, but I'm worried that, for all his skill, he'll never be a factor in the play-offs. Maybe we need a relatively fast-skating bodyguard for him, like Gretzky so often had.
Next year the Canucks will be a much much better team: Willander and Lekerimakki — and the other Pettersson — will probably make the team. All will be cheaper than most of the players they will replace including the hapless Michayev. Tyler Myers will be working for a lower cap hit, or moved. More money to spend elsewhere. This team is still very much a work in progress — it is remarkable they got this far. Not sure whether Joshua and Zadorov both can stay, but if you have to choose one, it looks the big Zed is the way to go. Silovs has been a revelation: looks to be next year's number 1, which means Demko can be moved, salary used elsewhere. Keep DeSmith, presumably, as the back up. Next year also gives the Canucks another chance to figure out EP 40. He is just awful right now. Hopefully, this is temporary. He is getting Draisaitl money but plays like a 3rd line center. This contract is beginning to look like a real problem. Let's hope it's an aberration.
I don't know about anyone else, but I find it frustrating to watch the Canucks play zone defense when they are even strength. When you are a man short, that is different. But when you are even strength, you need to play tight to your man and challenge the puck carrier at all times.
Silovs, single handedly holding the Canucks in the playoffs at this point. Bench Petey and light a fire under his ass so he can find himself. Get rid of Cole, he's Edmontons 3rd or 4th best player, play the full 60, not just the last 15 mins of the game, and for heavens sake, score on the power play! So frustrating watching them flounder, especially knowing they have the talent to pull it off.
This comment is going to be based on Petterson not struggling with an injury. Sit Petterson. This next game. If the Canucks lose this round, it will almost solely be because of Petterson.
Canucks are just too passive on the PK – if you notice the best penalty killing teams are aggressive, they force you to play the puck quickly. They have to do that with the Oilers, who when given enough time will find the open man.
Thanks guys & team. We Love Mr. Garrett!!! Tough loss in Gm 4 but let's get Game 5 boyz!!! BTW – Tix for Gm 5 on #Canucks web site; $414 in 317, Row 13 and $4,920 in 117, Row 3 – YIKES!!! "Play like these guys are in your way to win The Stanley Cup." ""It's NOT about X's & O's its about desire and battle."
Yes, Pettersson has garbage line mates, but- how come he's equally invisible in the playoffs when he's been on the lotto line with Miller and Boeser? I'm not convinced he's a player who can ever be an impact in the playoffs. Certainly not one who is worth 11 million. The Canucks looked tired last night and tentative – like they were afraid to be aggressive in case they got penalized. Add to that the Oilers being hungrier on every shift and players not named McDavid or Draisitl finally stepping up and it was clear what the result would be. And yet, despite having their worst game of the series, the Canucks still almost won it. Bring on Game 5!
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Can the Canucks start playing hockey and stop with all these embellishments? Hronik with 35 seconds left in the first took one of the worst tries in a while and left his man open. Zadorov tried it last game and Boeser did game 1.
The Canucks need to play to the top of their ability the entire game. When they do, they can control play. Maybe they've been winning too easy.
I will never not click for Garrett
Peti is not going to play this year ,dont count him as the wheel yo roll.
They need to play with urgency
Neither of these teams will play for the cup.
The deserve to win ometer says Vancouver is lucky it isn't a 4-0 sweep.
Unacceptable defensive coverage at the end
i know the canucks love their diamond formation and protecting the middle but sometimes u just gotta be more aggressive.. tough loss
The oilers arent a team, just a handful of players. They wont ever win another cup
Petey is disgusting, just makes me sick, 11.6 million dollar man is just useless
I hope I'm wrong, or maybe Elias has an injury, but I'm worried that, for all his skill, he'll never be a factor in the play-offs. Maybe we need a relatively fast-skating bodyguard for him, like Gretzky so often had.
But he goes down very easily
On a positive note, ian cole didn't score😂
Next year the Canucks will be a much much better team: Willander and Lekerimakki — and the other Pettersson — will probably make the team. All will be cheaper than most of the players they will replace including the hapless Michayev. Tyler Myers will be working for a lower cap hit, or moved. More money to spend elsewhere. This team is still very much a work in progress — it is remarkable they got this far. Not sure whether Joshua and Zadorov both can stay, but if you have to choose one, it looks the big Zed is the way to go.
Silovs has been a revelation: looks to be next year's number 1, which means Demko can be moved, salary used elsewhere. Keep DeSmith, presumably, as the back up. Next year also gives the Canucks another chance to figure out EP 40. He is just awful right now. Hopefully, this is temporary. He is getting Draisaitl money but plays like a 3rd line center. This contract is beginning to look like a real problem. Let's hope it's an aberration.
How often do we see a team with such impressive depth at goal? Our 3rd string goalie is lighting it up!
I don't know about anyone else, but I find it frustrating to watch the Canucks play zone defense when they are even strength. When you are a man short, that is different. But when you are even strength, you need to play tight to your man and challenge the puck carrier at all times.
Silovs, single handedly holding the Canucks in the playoffs at this point. Bench Petey and light a fire under his ass so he can find himself. Get rid of Cole, he's Edmontons 3rd or 4th best player, play the full 60, not just the last 15 mins of the game, and for heavens sake, score on the power play! So frustrating watching them flounder, especially knowing they have the talent to pull it off.
nuks suk cok
Pettersson anchors the ‘bum’ line. lol
Silovs is unreal. Canucks may have to consider dealing Demko in offseason. Canucks should put Petey on Miller’s LW to get him going.
Pettersson sucks
I can always listen to a Garrett break down😊
The Canucks are amazing , I thought for sure they were going to get blown out in gm 4
This comment is going to be based on Petterson not struggling with an injury. Sit Petterson. This next game. If the Canucks lose this round, it will almost solely be because of Petterson.
Canucks are just too passive on the PK – if you notice the best penalty killing teams are aggressive, they force you to play the puck quickly. They have to do that with the Oilers, who when given enough time will find the open man.
Loser Luongo
The nhl git what they wanted by suspending soucey. Bullshit suspension
Thanks guys & team. We Love Mr. Garrett!!!
Tough loss in Gm 4 but let's get Game 5 boyz!!!
BTW – Tix for Gm 5 on #Canucks web site; $414 in 317, Row 13 and $4,920 in 117, Row 3 – YIKES!!!
"Play like these guys are in your way to win The Stanley Cup."
""It's NOT about X's & O's its about desire and battle."
All the Best Guys!!
Yes, Pettersson has garbage line mates, but- how come he's equally invisible in the playoffs when he's been on the lotto line with Miller and Boeser? I'm not convinced he's a player who can ever be an impact in the playoffs. Certainly not one who is worth 11 million. The Canucks looked tired last night and tentative – like they were afraid to be aggressive in case they got penalized. Add to that the Oilers being hungrier on every shift and players not named McDavid or Draisitl finally stepping up and it was clear what the result would be. And yet, despite having their worst game of the series, the Canucks still almost won it. Bring on Game 5!
Patterson needs to get it together I know he’s not injured. He’s just scared he’s not strong enough. He needs to eat more 😂
Bench petey
Yeah, let Cheech talk! 😂 Always so enjoyable to listen to!
Cheech sounds very Salty.