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Originally Posted by PornMaster (Post 7402825)

The point is that we sucked so hard the last two games the next two games we might have a slim chance

I totally agree that we sucked shit in the last two games. But how can you say that we only have a slim chance in the next two games? What did you think the Hawks fans where thinking when they were down 3 to donut?

That's the beauty about sports - the unpredictability. If it wasn't for that, where would the excitement be for the fans ??

Have faith in the team. We'll pull through.

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Originally Posted by shawn79 (Post 7402935)

We can all agree no players want to play in winnipeg unless you are canadian...
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=363238

like some leaf fan posted, they are better off getting a 2nd team in toronto

It's going to be a messy move if it happens.

There was some talk that some players might try to get out of their contracts because they don't want to move to Winnipeg, not sure legally they can do it but imagine having an team where half the team wants out.

blame winnipeg for being such a crappy city like edmonton

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Originally Posted by Jah Dean (Post 7402945)

Lol that would be a great start for a new franchise, would really help to attract new FA's as
Well

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I'm 50/50 on the Jets being back in Winnipeg. I used to live there and saw the Jets play as a kid. I was there for Selanne's rookie season and was at the game where he set the rookie goal scoring record. Tickets were like $37 bucks and going to those games are some of my fondest memories. I used Selanne's number through all my minor hockey/football/etc days, and I still do now! It would be awesome to see the Jets playing again.

But on the flip side Winnipeg is a fucking dump. I went back there after about 15 years to visit my now ex-gf and not much had changed. It's really not an NHL city. The MTS centre is a single lower-bowl arena that I'm shocked seats 15,000 people. I caught a Moose game there and it felt tiny. I honestly don't think an NHL franchise there will last, and players will not want to go there. Even if they sell out every game like the Canucks do 15,000 tickets does not generate a ton of revenue for the team. Attracting big names to keep the team competitive will be near impossible so interest will fade and the Jets will die a second time.

It's a nice dream but I really don't think it will happen, and if it does it won't last.

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/mult...nish-flash.jpg

Luongo being named Vezina after the past 2 games is like having Jack Nicholson as the designated driver after the Oscar's after-party.

Saw this on Twitter earlier lol

buffalo up 3-0 on flyers with 4mins left in the first period + Boucher pulled. Canucks much?

I'm pretty worried about the Hawks just pushing forward with this big scoring, 2 game momentum.
We still have 2 more cracks at it, I think we'll get the job done.

Although it's from last year, same shit can be applied to Sundays game.

Hopefully we see some urgency.

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It's Game 6 and not Game 7, but Ryan Kesler strongly suggested Friday that his teammates start playing like there's no tomorrow against the Chicago Blackhawks.

"We feel like we want to win this one. Do we have to? Absolutely not," the Vancouver Canucks centre said before the team left for Chicago. "But we're playing this like a Game 7. We're going to go in that building and play like we're playing for our lives. We're going to throw it all out on the table."

If the Canucks can replicate their third period in garbage time of Game 5 — outshooting the Blackhawks 15-6 and creating some real scoring chances — they'll have something to build on. If they stand around and watch the defending Stanley Cup champions dance into their zone untouched and fire away at will on Roberto Luongo, there's going to be a Game 7 on Tuesday. And maybe nothing after that.

Maybe that's why Kesler was taking a sudden-death approach to Sunday. The Canucks can still live to fight another day with a loss, but what can they gain coming home with the prospect of their season ending on home ice? So, it's anything for a win. Forget a likely Selke Trophy for Kesler and the Art Ross and possibly Hart for Daniel Sedin. All that matters now is delivering the knockout punch and not absorbing another devastating blow.

The Blackhawks not only held a wide 20-9 advantage in blocked shots en route to their 5-0 clubbing of the Canucks in Game 5 on Thursday to narrow their series deficit to 3-2, they got a career four-point game from Duncan Keith and two goals from the previously hibernating Marian Hossa. Credit Kesler with helping to keep Jonathan Toews without a goal and Patrick Kane to just one in this series, but those wide open spaces in the offensive zone must disappear Sunday.

"I don't think we'll worry about any specific player on their team — we'll worry about our game now," added Kesler. "Our third period [Thursday] was really good and that's the way we need to play. First two periods, you can throw in the garbage. But we did a lot better and gained momentum, but we've still got to get into lanes and do our jobs.

"Their first three three goals [Thursday], I know I didn't get into the lane in one of them and those are plays you've got to make."

Kesler hasn't scored in his last dozen playoff games against the Blackhawks and trading defence for offence in Game 6 might be dangerous. So many Blackhawks have finally hit stride that shutting them down might be more important than Kesler scoring. Leave that to the top line that must come alive after being dormant for too many stretches and too many games.

"It doesn't really matter who scores — it's what you do every shift that makes a difference," said Kesler. "Obviously, I'm trying to score, but if you don't it's what you do on the other shifts. We're in a good place. We're up 3-2 and we've won there many times. We're very confident and ready for this challenge."

Then why does it seem like the Canucks are down 3-2? You get outscored 12-2 in the last two games and the ghosts of playoff pasts re-appear. The top line can't score, the power play has become predictable and the goaltending has become the focus again. Keith Ballard was parked for Aaron Rome in Game 5 and Cody Hodgson, who replaced Viktor Oreskovich, had four shots and was the best Canuck. What now?

"There are a few points that we need to put into place and I'm not going to share that with you," said coach Alain Vigneault. "If I change the lineup, I'm not going to discuss that now, but I'm confident in this group and they've always responded well."

That includes Roberto Luongo, who starts Game 6 and was named a Vezina Trophy finalist Friday along with Tim Thomas and Pekka Rinne.

"Roberto is the guy," stressed Vigneault. "He's been there in great times for us and we expect him to play real well. And we can all be better. I expect our leaders to lead."

That includes Daniel and Henrik Sedin. They have one goal between them the last two games and seem mesmerized by the pesky and agitating Dave Bolland. If the Canucks are going anywhere, the Sedins must find their way. And that includes linemate Alex Burrows, who has been invisible and has just one series assist.

"We need to do something," admitted Daniel. "Our power play has been good all year and when we do it the right way, we have no problems entering the zone. But when we get too stressed out or get ahead of the play, that's when those things happen. But we shouldn't change too much."

Just the final score.

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/ho...125/story.html

i'll be at game 7
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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider (Post 7403117)

i'll be at game 7
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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider (Post 7403117)

i'll be at game 7
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I'll be at Game 2, Round 2 :fuckyea:

buffalo wins 4-3 in OT. They now lead the series 3-2.

Dat Ennis
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its ok if canucks get knock out in western final but its not ok to lose to the blackhawks period.

Ennis is listed at 157lbs - he must be shifty as fuck to not get run over out there.

I was never more disappointed with the Canucks than I was last night. There was no bounceback...no intensity after getting their ass kicked the game before. Like they didn't even care.

I was there for the 8-2 ass kicking from the Flyers a couple years ago. That was nowhere near as bad as yesterday. Just NOTHING from the Canucks.

Though I was like everyone yesterday, I'm actually feeling good about Sunday.

The boys will dig deep and show up better, it'll be a better game. The score will be 4-3 Nucks.

Winnipeg being a shithole is probably the reason it will do better there than most non-shithole american cities. 15,000 seats means there is something to do for 15,000 people 40 nights each fall-spring.

Look at Phoenix. Lovely city, but nobody gives a shit about the team. That's why it failed. Winnipeg WANTS a team. BAD. They'll support it, even if it sucks.

As long as we win game 6, its all good.
Just think about the revenue Canucks are making for each game, and how much its bringing to our economy as well.
Just as long as we win game 6.

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