Alix Wright

Ryan Kesler is Blue and Green for Six more years

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Mar 192010
 

- Well, I was totally shocked to wake up to this news this morning. The Canucks wanted to keep Kes and Kes wanted to stay but I was prepared for the fact that nothing would be worked out until the off season. WOW. Six years with about a $5 million cap hit is really great considering Kes does a litle bit of everything. All his scoring, grit, defensive selke worthy play, (did you know he is only second to Pavel Datsyuk for takeaways in the NHL? Wowee) penalty killing, and trash talk are ours to enjoy for ages. Hooray!

- With Kes locked up and Luongo, Hank and Danny, Edler, and Burrows already taken care of, that’s a REALLY nice core to have. Hodgson and Schrodeur and Grabby can potentially make the big boys in the next couple of seasons and well that’s looking like a very exciting young team to watch. Gillis deserves some major fist bumps for getting these deals done and thank you Dave Nonis for matching that offer sheet way back when.

- Last night’s game was delightful. Luongo was a stud and the game winning goal was for me personally the best stat line I could ask for. A Ry Jo goal from Mermaid AND Shane baybee. My three FAVES! Oh I was practically fainting. Shane in particular was fabulous. He was hitting hard, making smart clears on the penalty kill, and even drew a penalty instead of taking one. If he keeps playing like that AV would have to be crazy to scratch him again. The Sharks have burned us several times in the last two seasons and it was nice to see the Canucks with a convincing win.

Let’s finish this post with a Kes blingee. *May cause seizures. Please use caution*

Kes

Hear Ye Hear Ye Time For Some Sexy Stats

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Mar 172010
 

Scott Cullen wrote a column on TSN taking a crack at who is the number one line in the league. Guess which lovely men were the number one line for 5 on 5 play? You’re thinking Alex Ovechkin and various men folk right? Patrick Kane/Johnathan Toews/other Blackhawk perhaps? Or maybe you’re going with Dany Heatley/Joe Thorton/Patrick Marleau? Nope. It’s Hank and Danny Sedin and Alex Burrows! Yes, oh yes. It’s ok to swoon. I encourage it. It’s good for the heart and the skin and all that. Cullen even has numbers and math to back it up so you know it’s true! And in fact, just in case you wanted to swoon a little more Mason Raymond/Ryan Kesler/Mikael Samuelsson were also included a little further down the list. The numbers for all the lines are in the article but I just wanted to highlight the Canucks.

You did it!

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Mar 122010
 

Congratulations, you handsome men. You got through the mega road trip of doom. The fourteen game odyssey that my very pessimistic off season self was convinced would crush your playoff hopes into dust. Pat yourselves on the back and have a cookie. Or a drink. Probably the drink. That’s what I would do.

Here’s a cute story that NHL.com did with quotes from the Canucks about their best road trip memories.

Hopefully GM Place is delightfully loud tomorrow for their homecoming.

Not just classy on the ice

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Mar 102010
 

I was just doing my rounds of the blogs and checking in on twitter this afternoon waiting for the game to start and one of the Canucks media/PR guys posted something about Hank and Danny Sedin donating $1.5 million to the BC Children’s hospital. Amazing. The charity stuff is one of the huge reasons I love hockey, kittens. The twins have been wonderful to watch this season and it’s so lovely to know they’re total gentlemen off the ice as well. The detailed story can be found here on Canucks.com.

Welcome back to NHL land

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Mar 032010
 

I didn’t really get around to blogging much during the Olympics. Whoops! But what a party, huh? The hockey was incredible and seeing Lou win a gold medal in his “home” town was pretty damn awesome. I may or may not have cried a little. Rumours have not been verified. Besides the hockey I absolutely adored the figure skating, biathalon, ski cross, and skeleton. If you haven’t already, I recommend watching Stephen Brunt’s video essay on the Olympics and Canada. It’s absolutely wonderful and will leave you feeling patriotic as hell. I would LOVE to make media like that for a job.

Now, it’s back to normal and loving the Canucks as the hockey gods intended. That game last night was kind of heart attack worthy, wasn’t it? Down 2-0 and come back to win it 4-3 in OT. Not exactly what I had planned to watch but fun all the same. Gillis picked up Andrew Alberts today from Carolina. I admit my first reaction to him was WHO? but now I’m coming around.

- He’s 6’5” !!! Louie’s probably all “Yeah, bishes. It’s bodyguard time.”

- He’s great at blocking shots and tends to lead his team in hits. And judging by youtube the hits are mostly BAD ASS and nasty. Not just “Oh hey I tapped you against the boards”

Welcome aboard AA!

Road trip care package

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Feb 102010
 

Dear Canucks,

I know you’ve been struggling on this road trip. I mean you had 2 awful periods against the LEAFS. The pre Phaneuf massive shake up trade really really awful Leafs. You’ve had a lead during this road trip for approximately 2 minutes and change. You’re frustrating me so even when you play well you hit a good goalie and have nothing to show for it. I probably need to talk to someone about how you affect my mood when you lose. But anyways, I’ve decided to put aside my petty concerns to help you come out the other side of this road trip still the cute little happy munchkins you are. So, here is a care package for your happiness and relaxation.

- Some blankets to comfort you when you’re homesick. Aren’t they soft looking?

- You seem to have trouble realizing what time these silly Eastern time zone games actually start so here’s a clock to assist you. It is even in team colours to make you feel like you’re at home!

- It’s no 37 different kinds of espresso like you have at home but I hope it will at least partly fill your coffee road needs.

- Swedish meatballs for Hank and Danny. i know you boys haven’t scored in a few games but maybe these will give you an added Swedish boost.

- And finally, the whole team should gather around a screen and watch Ryan Walter’s leadership video. He inspired me to get off my couch today so he’s sure to do great things for you as well. Find your hungry spirit and beat Florida.

Hugs and kisses,

Alix

Canucks/Senators

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Feb 042010
 

You know, I could write a long grouchy post about how uninspired and sloppy and boring the Canucks looked tonight. I could write about how their defensive play was awful and they looked like they were breaking out of their zone in quicksand but I just don’t quite feel up to it. I think this bunny sums up my feelings quite succinctly for the moment.

Hockey day in Canada ramblings

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Jan 302010
 

- I bought a crazy number of timbits, a box of donuts, and a box of coffee. Now I’m sitting on my boy’s couch in my Rypien jersey. We’re celebrating this day in style.

- I want Sidney Crosby to read me bed time stories. That’s it. No hanky panky. I REALLY like that Tim Horton’s ad.

- You know who I really like on Ottawa? That little bebeh Dane Peter Regin.

- Hall Gill appears to have the foot speed of a teenage elephant.

- I really liked the segment with all the little girl hockey players. It warmed my heart. I should go skating again.

- Kelly Hrudey looks adorable in a toque. I would prefer if there were more face time with Scott Oake and Kelly Hrudey and Jeff Marek than Ron Mclean.

- To be totally honest, I probably want a Sweden Olympic jersey more than a Canada one. Hank Sedin or Danny Sedin? Hmmm, it’s like choosing a favourite child. Opening ceremonies is on my birthday. I am not looking forward to my birthday at all, but that’s kind of cool.

- Toskala is starting for Toronto. I think it would be hilarious if Raycroft got a start but I don’t think it’s going to happen. I want the triplets to get at least 9 points combined against the Leafs.

- I would like to get a Canucks scarf. I’d wear it with my signed t-shirt owww owww owww!

- I love love LOOOOVE Peter Mansbridge. It’s sad broadcasting is dying.

- I bought a Canada donut. It has red Canada flag sprinkles. I think I can die happy once I eat it.

- WOOOOOOOO Canucks/Leafs! Hank Sedin looking fetch taking the ceremonial faceoff. Johnny Bower rappelled from the rafters!

- Sweet Swede on a meatball Canucks, you embarrassed us all on national TV.

- 1st period thoughts: FUCK

2nd and 3rd period thoughts: WHEEEEE!! TWINS! FRENCHMEN! RAYCROFT IS FUNNY!

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