I don’t think I could adore this handsome crew of raggamuffins any more at the moment. I am crushing on the Canucks immensely right now. I daydream about going to the movies with them and whether or not our hands will touch when we both grab the popcorn at the same time. I secretly hope the Lightning come up to me and Rick Rypien when we’re out for dinner and Mermaid punches them out of jealousy. Every time they score a nice goal I giggle and blush. I still sometimes worry about their commitment issues (going long term in the playoffs) but right now I’m just having fun.

- Poor, poor Bieksa. I know he was having a pretty dismal year and everything but OUCH. How unlucky to have that sort of skate cut injury TWICE in three seasons.

- Shane baybee O’Brien has been playing SO well lately even the people that formerly couldn’t stand him are giving him all sorts of praise. It makes me delightfully happy.

- How insanely sexy is Alex Burrows right now? TWO hat tricks in A ROW? It’s ridiculous. Never. Even. Drafted. And he’s still so humble constantly talking up Hank and Danny for all his success. Rawrrrr. No one has ever had three consecutive hat tricks but how fun would it be if Burr did that against the Flames tonight?

- I am not a squeamish person at all (except when someone says the word moist) but how gross was watching poor Aaron Rome after that hit from Taylor Pyatt? There was blood everywhere. Poor button. Hopefully he’s not hurt too long. But Brad Lukowich gets to play which is nice for him being a BC boy and all. I loved Luko ever since training camp so good for him.

- I hate math and I hate numbers. Except for numbers that make my hockey team look hot. Here’s some numbers to coo over:

143 – goals the Canucks have scored this season. Only the Capitals, Hawks, and Sharks have scored more.

23 – the +/- of Christian “the Hoff” Ehrhoff to league the lead

61 – Hank Sedin’s points for the season. He’s in SOLE possession of the NHL scoring lead. Hank for HART!

1 – A white Mermaid jersey that is now in my possession.

5 – what the Canucks win streak could be if they beat the Flames tonight.

A wonderful video of the Canucks bringing kids at the Children’s Hospital some Christmas cheer. Soundtrack is Michael Buble. I know! The whole thing is win.

Now to the pictures! All credited to the extremely talented Jeff Vinnick. They are all after the jump because they are numerous Continue reading »

You know that Seinfeld episode where George keeps talking about the “summer of George”? Recently as I watch Hank Sedin every game I’ve had the “season of Hank” running through my head.

The number of points he’s on pace for

See him there next to the red star? Third in scoring. In the WHOLE league. Ooooh la la!

Jason Botchford from the Province also had a fun stat on twitter today:

Crosby and Malkin combined – 76 points

Hank Sedin and Kes combined – 75 points

Pretty sexy, eh?

HA-NK! HA-NK! HA-NK! 2-4-6-8 who do we appreciate!

If you’ve read a few of my posts you’ve probably picked up on how I tend to compare the Canucks to a boyfriend/romantic relationship. After this road trip, however, I’ve noticed I’ve been thinking of them more like a parent would. A parent that knows their kid can do so much better but they just WON’T PLAY LIKE I KNOW THEY CAN. I realize that this metaphor is a little weird since usually I coo over how studly they are but this is where we are.

You also know by now how much I adore defence. After the first period in Nashville I wanted to weep and pull my hair out and fall back in dramatic fashion on my fainting couch with the vapours as handsome men fanned me and fed me grapes. The entire defensive core was stumbling around in their own zone for almost the full 20 minutes like they were chugging rum on the bench instead of gatorade and healthy electrolytes. It really was an insult to my eyes. Nashville just had the puck for way too long and the Canucks looked like getting out of their zone was like me trying to solve a math word problem. The PK was also just revolting. Whatever is being taught there, needs to be fixed. COME ON, boys. That is not the team I know and love.

I’m really glad Kes finally broke his goal scoring slump of 14 games because the poor boy had been beating himself up more than anyone but that was about it for good things in that game.

I know they were at the end of a road trip and were probably tired and all that stuff but when it comes down to it they HAVE TO START WINNING ON THE ROAD. That road trip sammiching the olympic break is not going to be a picnic, dudes. And even if you’re the best team in the league, you don’t get play all your playoff games at home. Maybe it’s time to figure out a different preparation plan for games on the road or something.

So, since we’re continuing this “Canucks are under performing kids” idea, here is a lesson plan for the Canucks so they can get back to their awesome adorable kick ass winning ways.

1) Find your happy place on the road. Bring your blankies, or teddies, or some Vancouver drift wood. You know, make sure you’re comfortable. Do some yoga. Watch a funny movie.

2) This one is hard for you guys I know but HIT. THE. NET. You got tons of shots in the Nashville game but I would also be rich if I got bills for every shot you had that missed. It really was ugly. Maybe throw up some bulls eyes in practice and have a cookie for every one you hit, OK?

3) SKATE. SKATE. SKATE. Wayyyy too many silly lazy penalties were taken on this road trip. I know I like bad boys, but not this bad, ya know?

4) Continue taking lovely handsome pictures while traveling around the globe. I still love you and I know you’re ready to turn a corner and start a winning streak.

If you follow this game plan, I’ll bake you some cupcakes and let you out of the corner and take off that dunce cap. I promise.