A Case of the Mondays: Canucks Eulogies Postponed
by Hayley on Apr 26, 2010 2:45 PM PDT
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Here we go again. The most miserable part of the post-season arrived last night in the form of the Canucks' annual advancement to the second round. After firing only eleven shots at Jonathan Quick through two periods and finding themselves trailing the Kings by a score of 2-1, Vancouver capitalized on some fairly atrocious goaltending to engineer a third period comeback. The Canucks tied the game and took a 3-2 lead late in the third period, sealing their victory with an empty netter by Alex Burrows, his first point of the playoffs. Right or wrong, Quick's poor play and the Kings' insistence on sticking by him will likely take the majority of the blame for L.A. losing the series. A sad day for the Flames blogosphere, but it will make the Canucks eulogies that much sweeter when they're finally eliminated; it's just a shame we have to wait an extra round.
Your weekly dose of news guaranteed to make your Monday just a tad more enjoyable after the jump.
Three more teams were eliminated from the post-season this past weekend; PPP bids adieu to the Ottawa Senators the only way they know how in their eulogy.
Eliminated Senators Chris Phillips and Jason Spezza will not suit up for Canada at the upcoming World Championships [Sportsnet]
Jacques Lemaire has retired from coaching following the Devils' first round exit at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers, leaving the Devils in search of a new coach for the second straight summer [In Lou We Trust]
With Lemaire's retirement, there are now four coaching vacancies in the NHL. James Mirtle examines fourteen possible candidates to fill them [Globe on Hockey]
Casey Richey of SBN's Red Wings blog Winging It In Motown scores an interview with the legendary Scotty Bowman.
Speaking of the Wings, a 5-2 loss to the Coyotes yesterday afternoon set the stage for a do-or-die Game Seven showdown in Glendale tomorrow evening [Five For Howling] [Winging It In Motown]
A cool story on Atlanta's Maxim Afinogenov, the debate over Hossa's non-suspension, and more in Elliotte Friedman's 30 Thoughts.
As the NHL continues to drag out the announcements of their awards finalists, the Masterton nominees were announced today [Puck Daddy].
In preparation for game six in Montreal tonight, Japer's Rink takes a look at the Capitals unsung heroes of the post season, while the Habs have called up prospect and former Canadian World Junior star P.K. Subban [Habs Eyes On The Prize]
Gabe examines shot location and type at Behind The Net
Were Don Cherry and his intermission ramblings onto something this past Saturday night? [Cult of Hockey]
Sharks and Flyers fans use the break between series to their advantage and analyze the merits of possible opponents [Fear The Fin] [Broad Street Hockey]
Thomas Vanek is a go for game six in Boston tonight [Die By The Blade] while Marc Savard is doubtful [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
In case you weren't already aware, Sidney Crosby rules [Puck Daddy]
The Hitmen will face the Tri-City Americans for the WHL Championsip, with the schedule for the series being released today [The World Of Junior Hockey] [Hitmen]
Defending Memorial Cup champs the Windsor Spitfires completed their comeback from a 3-0 series deficit yesterday with a 4-1 victory in game seven of their series against the Kitchener Rangers. Flames prospects Greg Nemisz and Barrie's T.J. Brodie will compete for the OHL Championship [OHL]
In other prospect news, the Heat have clawed their way back from a 3-1 hole to tie their series with the Americans at three games a piece after their 5-1 victory in game six yesterday afternoon in which Mikael Backlund collected two more assists to boost his points total to six. After allowing a total of fourteen goals in games three and four, the Heat have allowed only two in their past two games and have a shot at advancing to round two if they can best Rochester on the road tomorrow night [Flames Insider] [Abbotsoford Heat]
Kent addresses the question of Jarome Iginla's future with the Flames [FlamesNation]
A brief history of the athletic cup and more at Hit The Post
This spectacular poem won a contest in the National Post, begging the question...Is there anything Leafs fans can't do? [PPP]
On that note, I will leave you with tonight's playoff schedule:
Game 6: Washington @ Montreal (WSH leads 3-2, 5PM MT & 7ET on TSN)
Game 6: Buffalo @ Boston (BOS leads 3-2, 5PM MT & 7ET on CBC)
Game 6: Chicago @ Nashville (CHI leads 3-2, 7PM MT & 9ET on TSN2)
Enjoy tonight's games and curse the Canucks in the comments.
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Since when did winning one playoff round get you your own day? Jeez. I guess they’ve got to enjoy winning before they get swept by the Blackhawks.
Matchsticks and Gasoline
Go Hitmen, Heat, and whoever's playing the Canucks
If you losers made the playoffs, you might have an answer for that. Go on hating from the golf course tho.
"Hope you like pancakes, Norway..." Morgan Freeman
"you'll be playing in england the rest of your career" Sir Alex Burrows
Back in the day when we did things like that, the fans were good enough at being fans to rally support themselves. It’s just like a bunch of sad west-coasters to require government support for everything they do.
by SmellOfVictory on Apr 27, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
In a week when Luongo’s GAA is over 4 and Willie Mitchell’s parade plans are foiled once again, you should jump off the Capilano bridge.
Plus, we have nicer golf courses.
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by Justin Azevedo on Apr 27, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know. Predator Ridge and Nicklaus North are both pretty awesome.
And the one that even I can play at UBC is pretty cool too.
I am sure the Flames players could shed more light, though I imagine it would be more about the Okanagan courses.
I imagine most have the summer home open already…
;-)
""I felt last year our guys were ready to take that next step," Vigneault said. "We weren't able to get through Chicago. I feel we're even more ready now. Having gone through that experience, having learned from it. . . we're going to be better prepared to face the challenge ahead of us."
See kids, this is how it’s done. Don’t troll, make a joke.
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by Justin Azevedo on Apr 28, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
And a body shot in return Justin!
Honestly, it wasn’t a shot. I think that there are players from every team in the league that own high priced real estate along the shores of the Okanagan Lake.
The Flames players just get to use their’s earlier…
/zing!
;-)
""I felt last year our guys were ready to take that next step," Vigneault said. "We weren't able to get through Chicago. I feel we're even more ready now. Having gone through that experience, having learned from it. . . we're going to be better prepared to face the challenge ahead of us."
I actually saw Iggy’s place there last summer. Not too shabby.
Matchsticks and Gasoline
Go Hitmen, Heat, and whoever's playing the Canucks
They did a Cabbie Crib Visit to Getslaf’s place in the Kelowna area.
Pretty durn spiffy too.
damn millionaires….lol
""I felt last year our guys were ready to take that next step," Vigneault said. "We weren't able to get through Chicago. I feel we're even more ready now. Having gone through that experience, having learned from it. . . we're going to be better prepared to face the challenge ahead of us."
Pfft I’ve spent the last six months bitching about that. I have since made my way into the warm embrace of acceptance. It’s so peaceful here.
Also, LOL the nucks are going to get tuned in the second round (again). YOUR TEAM WILL NEVER WIN A CUP.
by SmellOfVictory on Apr 27, 2010 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I’m so glad you understand the odds of winning the cup.
If the Nucks lose they lose, but hey they had a shot. And probably have another 2-3 years of shots, barring (more) critical injuries and/or disasters. You really can’t ask for more than a shot at it, because the odds of winning are at best dubious. It really is just like every game your team out-shoots and out-chances the opponent is a good game, even when you lose. And every game you win after having been badly outplayed is a gift. A shot at winning is all you can ask for as a (realistic) fan…
The Flames didn’t even get a shot at it, which is just sad. Not that flames fans deserve it….
It’s one year. As good as your odds to win the cup are, I’d say there are 4 other teams with better ones. Now please GTFO and go back to your hydroponic den.
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by Justin Azevedo on Apr 27, 2010 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I do understand the odds of winning the cup. You clearly don’t understand the ins and outs of shit talking.
PS Regarding the odds: the Leafs haven’t won a cup in over 40 years. Vancouver isn’t likely in the same boat, since they’ve got a pretty solid team together right now, but I’m just saying.
by SmellOfVictory on Apr 27, 2010 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
So by your logic, the Flames have had a chance at winning the ultimate prize in each of the past five seasons that they’ve made the playoffs, which is more than I can say for the Canucks over that same time span. It’s hard to defend the majority of the Flames organization right now, but they missed out on a playoff spot by six points, not twenty. It’s entirely possible that they make the post-season next year, thereby giving them a shot at the cup, right?
I can understand why you’d be over here pestering us poor Flames fans though, I wouldn’t exactly be filled with confidence heading into round two after my team’s performance throughout much of the first round if I were a Canucks fan. Then again, the Hawks didn’t fare much better.
Matchsticks and Gasoline
Go Hitmen, Heat, and whoever's playing the Canucks
Actually this is the matchup most Canucks fans and I believe the team themselves wanted to see happen more than any other. So, yeah we will enjoy playing chicago in round 2. Only sad thing is my third favorite team will have to be ousted for my first favorite team to go on. Also, as RSM said…well we got to round 2…
"Hope you like pancakes, Norway..." Morgan Freeman
"you'll be playing in england the rest of your career" Sir Alex Burrows
It’s all the same once you’re eliminated.
As for the draft, well it’s supposed to be weak, right? RIGHT?
Matchsticks and Gasoline
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I take solace in the high probability that, had the Flames kept their 1st round pick, Sutter would have drafted the only one of the top 30 players who would never make it above replacement NHL level ability.
by SmellOfVictory on Apr 27, 2010 1:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Ahh… the smell of organizational failure in the morning.
When you’re depressed because you know your team will draft the wrong guy, or would have drafted the wrong guy if they had a pick, you know you’re in Alberta.
Although I have to admit that, right now, I can’t fathom how Edmonton can miss on this one. Then again considering their development system they might screw it up after the fact…
Isn’t anyone cheering for a Canadian team? I don’t love the nucks but I would still love to have a cup in Canada. Of course I don’t see that happening with them this year but I would rather them then say Chicago or Detroit.
i was cheering for the Sens, and I’m rooting like mad for the Habs. But, nothing would make me happier than to see the Canucks get swept by the ’Hawks. Except, of course, the Canucks getting swept by the ’Hawks because Luongo returns to form and lets in five or six soft ones a night ;)
I was hoping for 9 or 10, but 6 is OK too.
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by Justin Azevedo on Apr 27, 2010 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Same here. I don’t have a problem with any of the Eastern teams, but it’ll be a cold day in hell when I cheer for the Vancouver Canucks.
Matchsticks and Gasoline
Go Hitmen, Heat, and whoever's playing the Canucks
Gotta side with most of the sadsack flames fans on this point…there is no “canadian” or “american” teams…they’re all international. NHL hockey is a civic sport, not a national one. You want to cheer for Canada, then watch the olympics or the worlds. If you’re cheering for Canadian players I guess you all cheer for Chicago and Pittsburgh since they seem to have the most. No, if every other team in Canada was eliminated, I’d still hope with all my heart for the flames to lose. And trust me, as Canucks fans we’re just fine with you not cheering for us. I’m looking forward to reading the comments in here after the Canucks win this series.
"Hope you like pancakes, Norway..." Morgan Freeman
"you'll be playing in england the rest of your career" Sir Alex Burrows
On the off-chance that they DO beat Chicago, someone is going to take them out later, and that’s all that matters.
by SmellOfVictory on Apr 27, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't buy into that "cheer the remaining Canadian teams" crap that gets spewed by the media
I cheered Carolina in the finals against Edmonton and nearly got strung up for it a few times, but I will cheer for who I dislike less once my team is gone, and everyone can bugger off with this faux nationalistic jingoism based on a team’s geographical location.
Cheer Canadian
I cheer for the team with the Canadians; not the team in Canada. Most of the key Canucks are not… well… Canucks !!! Go Sharks ! Go Pens !
pardon me if i'm bitter...
…but another team that shouldn’t be in the playoffs if the Flames are in the playoffs goes down…i’m happy…even if it means the canucks are still in…and i apologize for not being all sentimental about the golden boy doughty.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
I don’t think LA was undeserving. Nashville, certainly (ride your goalies’ nuts, much?), and Colorado of course. Other than that I’d say the teams in the Western Conference that made it in were pretty deserving.
by SmellOfVictory on Apr 27, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Nashville still has a solid team. Maybe they don’t have the best players in the world, but they play together under one system without fail.
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by Justin Azevedo on Apr 27, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Abbotsford beats Rochester in Game 7.
Moves on to play Hamilton in the North Division Final.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Goals by Lammer and Latendresse yes Guillaume brother and Shantz pitches a shutout. Assists from Matty Pelech and Brett Sutter.
Jump on the Coyotes Bandwagon, And throw a Snake or two.
Go Heat Go. THE CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS!!! THE FINEST ACTION AROUND.
Good for Abby. They out-shot Rochester by a ton. I didn’t check the boxscores to see if there were any empty-netters in the series, but Rochester’s goalies faced 258 shots to 171 for the Heat, so that would be 12-13 more shots a game for Abbotsford. Hamilton will be a very tough out, but if nothing else it’s another series’ worth of development time for Backlund, Wahl, Seabrook and Pelech.
Rob you would know more about how the Moose played the Dogs but from what I saw they almost took the 2nd best team in the whole AHL to 7 Games so I hope Abby can continually pound the Dogs.
Lets pull for the Habs tomorrow night because I have a feeling Subban will be with the Habs for the duration of their playoff run because the Spacek injury is weird to say the least.
Also two players without NHL homes currently had a great series.
Jon Rheault 5G, 1A, +2, 14S
John Lammers 2G, 2A, +2, 22S
Jump on the Coyotes Bandwagon, And throw a Snake or two.
Go Heat Go. THE CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS!!! THE FINEST ACTION AROUND.
Hamilton out-played the Moose by a pretty fair margin, CoR, so it should be a good battle. The two teams seemed to match-up quite evenly H2H during the year as well. Hamilton was the team Jimmy Canaryshirt had his little tantrum against, btw. I’ll have to part ways on the Habs winning, though. I will never, ever, hope that team wins a game. As I’ve mentioned before, I cheered for them on New Year’s Eve, 1975, and not before or since.
by Robert Cleave on Apr 28, 2010 6:51 AM PDT up reply actions
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