Official 2009/2010 Canucks Thread

[Harvey Specter]

Can't wait for tonights game and a big LOL @ the Flames.

[Ch28]

Originally Posted by Grandmaster TSE

he'll solidify 3 scoring lines for the canucks

he's a big, young and gritty forward that has offensive capabilities (31g last year)

fits the gillis mold perfectly

[stuff99]

Twin Terminators destroying NHL

By Jason Botchford, The ProvinceJanuary 26, 2010


Every time this season you think you've seen them do it all, the Sedins do something you thought you'd never see.

Like turn Brad Lukowich into a goal scorer. You witness it, and can't help but wonder: What can't they do?

The list is getting smaller by the day.

"It's been ridiculous," admired Ryan Kesler, who said he hasn't yet thought about trying to stop them during the Olympics.

Like the rest of us, he tries to avoid nightmares.

For the opposition, the Sedins have been just that.

Twin Terminators who have been destroying the NHL for 30 games.

Like machines, they have been relentless, piling up points at a blinding pace.

No longer should you be shocked at what they've done this year. It's what they are capable of which is going to blow you away.

Consider that Daniel Sedin has missed 35 per cent of the season but ended Monday's game in the top 25 in NHL scoring.

Take note, that since Daniel returned from his broken foot, Henrik has averaged 1.73 points per game for 30 games. Apply that to an 82-game schedule and it's 142 points.

The numbers are numbing, and hard for many to understand.

Consider the possibility that both Henrik and Daniel could be running away and hiding in the Art Ross trophy race if Daniel never broke his foot.

"If, If, If, and it's an interesting if," Daniel said. "Injuries are a part of it though and you have to deal with it. But you never know what we would be doing right now if I didn't get hurt."

We have a good idea. Daniel has 48 points right now, the same number he had a year ago.

One key difference — he's played 16 fewer games.

This just does not happen in the NHL.

Players don't normally make quantum leaps when they turn 29. Not like this.

Especially without increased ice time, which, for some reason, the Sedins have still not been afforded. (In fact, the Sedins' ice time is down slightly this year).

A year ago, Henrik had 46 points. Today, he has 76.

To fans, it looks like it's all happening so fast. But it hasn't felt that way.

"Everything is slowing down," Daniel said. "The game slows down. You look to make plays instead of just trying to get rid of the puck. You look for tape-to-tape passes.

"It does feel different. The last few years, we had been really consistent. Consistent at a point a game, maybe get two points in a game or two. Then we'd have a few games off. But right now we seem to be getting three goals a game."

They aren't just scoring. They are doing it in breathtaking ways. They are dragging you to the edge of your seat and doing it multiple times a game. Once labelled boring and predictable, they are now vivid, creative and mesmerizing.

Certainly, Alex Burrows has helped.

But even his remarkable success can't answer the most obvious question: How is this happening?

"It's tough to explain," Daniel said.

"I think it's mostly mental. Physically, it's tough to get better every summer. We try to do the same things but we only get this much better after each summer (Daniel uses his finger and thumb to show an inch)."

That's how it looks. They are two or three steps ahead of their opponents. They've learned to exploit defences in new and fascinating ways. It's been special to watch.

"Even if I have a bad first period, or a bad first half of a game, I know the chances are going to come," Daniel said. "That makes you relaxed out there. Because we know when we get those chances we are going to put some pucks in."

It's not just the goals, it's their importance. No duo in the league has more game winners. Daniel is tied for second in the NHL with six. Henrik is tied for eighth with five.

"Those are the goals you want to get, those are the goals that mean the most," Daniel said.

Can it continue? Will Henrik win the Art Ross? He should be considered the favourite now and the upcoming road trip should help. Six of their next seven games are against Eastern Conference teams which they've devoured

"We know we have to keep it going," Henrik said.

"It's not the same kind of game when you play the Eastern teams. It's more open. It's more back and forth. If you play against Northwest teams you rarely get odd-numbered chances. Maybe you get two a game. Against the East, you get three or four every period."

It's hard to appreciate what the Sedins and Alex Burrows are doing until you dig into the numbers of what has been going on since Daniel returned after missing 18 games with a broken foot.

- During the past 30 games Henrik has 11 goals and 41 assists. His 52 points give him an average of 1.73 per game.

Daniel has 14 goals, and 30 assists. His 44 points are good for a ppg average of 1.47.

Burrows has 19 goals and 13 assists. His ppg average is 1.07.

If you were to project that over the course of a season, Henrik would have 142 points, Daniel 121, and Burrows 88. That is a pace comparable to the best lines in hockey history.
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[DuhDang]

That's MINDBLASTING!

[Vansterdam]

more like the most epic team we have had so far

[murd0c]

Originally Posted by Vansterdam

more like the most epic team we have had so far

Not team but most epic line, I think they are starting to blow
Away the west coast express line.
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[Shorty20]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/video/latest/Twin-confidence

AV's reaction to Lukowich's goal...haha

1:37 mark

[Soundy]

Originally Posted by Shorty20

http://www.sportsnet.ca/video/latest/Twin-confidence

AV's reaction to Lukowich's goal...haha

1:37 mark

Hehehe, you know he's having some fun right now - all he has to do with these guys is put them out and let them do their thing

[Greenstoner]

Originally Posted by Shorty20

http://www.sportsnet.ca/video/latest/Twin-confidence

AV's reaction to Lukowich's goal...haha

1:37 mark

cool video

[fliptuner]

Just watched Cormier's press confrence reaction.

Reading off notes - meh, a bit cold but I guess you don't want to say the wrong thing.
Reading off notes with a French accent - sounds like a douchebag.

And wtf is up with his coach(?) whining about the suspension being too long? Give me a fucking break.

[Expresso]

Originally Posted by fliptuner

Just watched Cormier's press confrence reaction.

Reading off notes - meh, a bit cold but I guess you don't want to say the wrong thing.
Reading off notes with a French accent - sounds like a douchebag.

And wtf is up with his coach(?) whining about the suspension being too long? Give me a fucking break.

Only cause his team traded away Players + 3 first rounders + 1 second rounder to get this guy. lol!

[CRS]

Originally Posted by HachiSix

Only cause his team traded away Players + 3 first rounders + 1 second rounder to get this guy. lol!

And we thought the Kessel trade was retarded?!

[Expresso]

Originally Posted by CRS

And we thought the Kessel trade was retarded?!

haha. Yea they also got Jordan Caron? in the trade as well. But the team really wanted to push for a championship this year.

[CRS]

Originally Posted by HachiSix

haha. Yea they also got Jordan Caron? in the trade as well. But the team really wanted to push for a championship this year.

And boom goes the dynamite.

[MR_BIGGS]

The Toronto Sports Network has realized the Canucks and the Sedins are Canada's best team. Yesterday on Sportscentre, their top ten was the best Sedin goals. from 10 to 1 all Sedins!

Instead of the "We are all Canucks" it should be, "We are all witnesses"

[Grandmaster TSE]

Originally Posted by MR_BIGGS

The Toronto Sports Network has realized the Canucks and the Sedins are Canada's best team. Yesterday on Sportscentre, their top ten was the best Sedin goals. from 10 to 1 all Sedins!

Instead of the "We are all Canucks" it should be, "We are all witnesses"

the world must be coming to an end soon

[Not really racist!]

Originally Posted by Grandmaster TSE

the world must be coming to an end soon

[illicitstylz]

"we are all witnesses " belongs to lebron james i think.

[raygunpk]

Originally Posted by CRS

And boom goes the dynamite.

apparently the team will fold if they don't win the championship. something about financial troubles...so obviously they will try to appeal his sentence.

[Greenstoner]

prediction

4-1 Canucks

[Tegra_Devil]

Predictions

3-2 (OT) Canucks Win

3-1 Flames Win(DEAR GOD I HOPE SO!)

[AzNightmare]

Originally Posted by chun

Not backing up Brodeur but did you see the goals tonight? Second was a tip, third was off a defenders skate. He made a huge save off Michalek too. Gotta give Brodizzle a break.

Oh, and he got Pulled for bad goals that weren't his fault??

[DuhDang]

Originally Posted by Tegra_devil

Predictions

3-2 (OT) Canucks Win

3-1 Flames Win(DEAR GOD I HOPE SO!)

for canucks

for flames

[Hondaracer]

4-2 Canucks

[HonestTea]

JAROME IGINLA FINALLY SCORES !!