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We have to win the cup this year. The Canucks haven't been this strong of a team since ... forever.
I think the teams between 1991 and 1994 were pretty strong.
Forwards:
Linden
Geoff Courtnall (great shot and clutch)
Ronning (best playmaker before H. Sedin)
Bure
Sergio Momesso (what Steve Bernier should have been)
Murray Craven (best 3rd line centre we've ever had)
Larionov
Odjick
Tim Hunter (Gino with a broken nose)
Nedved
Defence:
Lumme (best defencemen we've ever had)
Murzyn (a slug, but he knew how to clear the net)
Diduck and Dirk (solid and steady)
Lidster
Babych (moustache and all - solid as a rock)
Slegr (heavy shot)
Glynn (filled in admirably when Murzyn went down in '94)
Brown (just for the '94 run)
Goaltenders:
McLean
Whitmore (best backup goalie in Canucks history - the numbers speak for themselves)
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Leaf fans think they'll be winning the cup this season. I was watching the game last night and they were talking all high and mighty about the team they have, yes it looks decent on paper but I still see cracks.
I don't even think it looks decent on paper. There defense is good but there forwards are probably as a group in the bottom 5 worst roster in the NHL. If they crack the top 12 in the East they had a good season.........who are we kidding they'll finish 15th again.
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Leaf fans think they'll be winning the cup this season. I was watching the game last night and they were talking all high and mighty about the team they have, yes it looks decent on paper but I still see cracks.
anti-leaf homers like yourself seem to ignore the sensible leaf fans like myself. even if you focus on the moronic homers who "plan the parade" after a preseason win they do not represent anywhere close to a majority of leaf fans. all teams have there moronic fans, the leafs just happen to have larger numbers because of their massive fan base. i'd be willing to bet the percentage of homer fans, if you could even come up with a definitive number, is no greater than any other fan base in the nhl. the leafs have one of the largest if not the largest fan bases in all of hockey and perhaps one of the largest in all of sports. they also get a majority of the media coverage; thats just the way it is by no fault of their own. you get to witness more of our homer fans because of these factors.
I don't even think it looks decent on paper. There defense is good but there forwards are probably as a group in the bottom 5 worst roster in the NHL. If they crack the top 12 in the East they had a good season.........who are we kidding they'll finish 15th again.
keep in mind the boston bruins were the lowest scoring team in the east (29th overall), relying heavily on defense and goaltending and they managed to make the playoffs. the east is weak and unpredictable. if the leafs get decent goaltending (a pylon would be an upgrade over toskala to start the season) and a healthy blue line with some leadership they can easily move up in the standings.from the point when toskala was traded out, phaneuf, giggy brought in, and young talent like bozak and gunnarson brought up, the leafs would have been good for 7th in the east. i'm not getting my hopes up but as long as they don't start out like last season they will be exciting to watch.
anti-leaf homers like yourself seem to ignore the sensible leaf fans like myself. even if you focus on the moronic homers who "plan the parade" after a preseason win they do not represent anywhere close to a majority of leaf fans. all teams have there moronic fans, the leafs just happen to have larger numbers because of their massive fan base. i'd be willing to bet the percentage of homer fans, if you could even come up with a definitive number, is no greater than any other fan base in the nhl. the leafs have one of the largest if not the largest fan bases in all of hockey and perhaps one of the largest in all of sports. they also get a majority of the media coverage; thats just the way it is by no fault of their own. you get to witness more of our homer fans because of these factors.
Yeah every city has their homer clowns. Respect if youve been rocking the paper bag at games
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Join TSN in a 30 teams in 30 days tour of the NHL in preparation for the upcoming season. Teams will be unveiled in reverse order of the pre-season TSN.ca Power Rankings, and the Vancouver Canucks are up next. Get the lowdown on their off-season and the issues they face this season. Use the Your Call feature to give us your take on the Blackhawks!
Vancouver Canucks
2009-10: 2009-10: 49-28-5 (3rd in West, Eliminated in Conference SF by Blackhawks)
General Manager: Mike Gillis (3rd Season)
Head Coach: Alain Vigneault (5th Season)
What they did in the off-season:
For the second straight season, the Canucks saw their playoff dreams end at the hands of the much hated Blackhawks. The summer was spent licking their wounds and re-loading for what the team hopes will be their best shot at the Stanley Cup in franchise history.
The Canucks kicked off their summer by re-signing perennial ‘goaltender of the future' Corey Schneider to a new two-year deal, with the promise that he will serve as the team's primary backup and give incumbent starter Roberto Luongo a few extra days of rest throughout the season. Seeing as they had difficulty dealing with the size and speed of the Blackhawks forward group, the Canucks looked to bolster their blueline over the summer, first with the re-signing of Aaron Rome, then by trading for Keith Ballard from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Steve Bernier and prospect Michael Grabner. Vancouver made Shane O'Brien a qualifying offer to keep the much maligned defenceman around for at least another year. The Canucks then made their biggest signal of intent as the inked shutdown defender Dan Hamhuis to a massive six-year deal, virtually ending the tenure of Willie Mitchell on the West Coast. While not a defenceman, Manny Malhotra was one of the best two-way forwards in the league last season, and the Canucks rewarded him for his efforts by signing him to a new three year deal. Jeff Tambellini was also brought in as a free agent while the likes of Mitchell, Pavol Demitra, Kyle Wellwood, Andrew Raycroft, Ryan Johnson and Brad Lukowhich were all allowed to walk.
Tanner Glass, Janik Hansen and Mason Raymond were all retained while Raffi Torres was brought in on a one-year deal. In a surprise to virtually no one, Sami Salo injured himself, tearing his Achilles tendon in training which will cause him to miss significant time this season. Fortunately the Canucks were very proactive in restocking their defence corps; so while the injury will be felt, the Canucks have adequate depth on the blue line to compensate for his loss.
Biggest issue facing the team:
Expectations heading into the season are perhaps the highest in franchise history, and for good reason. The Canucks are as stacked as any team in the NHL with great depth at forward complemented by a solid group of defenceman and an All-Star goaltender who will receive a considerable push from their hotshot rookie backup. The Canucks biggest issue may be how they handle the increased expectations while attempting to satisfy a rabid fan base who feels the time is right for the team's first championship.
Although Alex Burrows may miss the first month after undergoing shoulder surgery, he should slide right in on the top line and ride shotgun on the Sedin Express when he regains full health. Ryan Kesler will look to build upon his breakout season and the signings of Malhotra and Hamhuis should help the team's mediocre penalty killing. A lot of the responsibility will once again fall on the shoulders of Luongo who was not his normally stellar self last season. A great deal of this could be due to the amount of pressure he was under to perform at the Olympics where he helped Canada capture gold. With the Olympic distraction out of the way, and Cory Schneider knocking on the door, look for Bobby Lu to bounce back in a big way and the Canucks to challenge for the Cup.
Player to watch:
No matter how you slice it, Roberto Luongo will be under the microscope this season. While his regular season statistics would suggest that he had another superb season, those who watch the team closely would say otherwise. Luongo sported a 2.57 goals-against average and .913 save percentage with just four shutouts, all low water marks for his career since joining the Canucks. Bobby Lu's play really suffered during the playoffs where his already mediocre numbers ballooned once again. A lot of this may be attributed to Luongo's Olympic participation. A tournament of that magnitude in the middle of the season unquestionably saps a player both mentally and physically. It became clear down the stretch and in the post-season that Luongo was worn out. Fortunately for the Canucks there are no Olympic games in 2011 to disrupt their season and Schneider is expected to spell Luongo more often than Andrew Raycroft did last campaign. If the Canucks are able to manage Luongo's minutes better than they have in the past, then it should be a very good season in Van City this upcoming year.
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pre season they may be number one...but i dont see them pushing deep into the playoffs once again
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No Morisson or Shirikov?
I really like the 4th line. Haven't been impressed by Schaefer or Hodgson.
Hansen on 3rd should be a lock with Malhotra and I don't know why Torres is on the 2nd. He's a perfectly suited for the 3rd.
1st line is just sick good. Sammy gonna get fed a lot of pucks from danny and henny. Hope Schneider makes me a fan and makes some sick saves
No Morisson or Shirikov?
I really like the 4th line. I don't know why Torres is on the 2nd. He's a perfectly suited for the 3rd.
1st line is just sick good. Sammy gonna get fed a lot of pucks from danny and henny.
Wow this is the first post you made that didn't want to make me slam my dick in a door. Surprised anyone on CDC actually posted something remotely logical :P
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No Morisson or Shirikov?
I really like the 4th line. Haven't been impressed by Schaefer or Hodgson.
Hansen on 3rd should be a lock with Malhotra and I don't know why Torres is on the 2nd. He's a perfectly suited for the 3rd.
1st line is just sick good. Sammy gonna get fed a lot of pucks from danny and henny. Hope Schneider makes me a fan and makes some sick saves
Anaheim is going to get roasted tonight.
3rd line RW is still up for grabs for glass, hansen and tambellini
freaking hordi will be playing along with morrison and rypien...
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