Chris Golden

He Said, She Said: Lightning.. err.. Luongo Crashes

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Jun 162011
 

[About the game from two viewpoints. Chris and Caylie watch the game and exchange their thoughts via email.]

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:16

Hey Caylie,

Game 7. Vancouver. And biggest game in Luongo’s career.

He’s gonna bring it. He has too!

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:06

Hi Chris,

Like many have said, this game will be a huge statement for Luongo.

He wasn’t faced with very many shots in the first, but the one he didn’t see went to the back of the net. I think he thought Recchi was going to shoot it and didn’t even sniff it after Bergeron one timed it. Tough to blame him on that one, the defensive coverage was pretty weak.

It’s one goal, I’m not too worried. The positive is that the floodgates didn’t open after Boston got their first.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:09

Hey Caylie,

Louie has already been called on to make a great save in the first and you’re bang on that one from Bergeron was the result of poor defensive coverage from the boys in blue.

That said, Louie needs to board that net up and do everything to keep the puck out to give his boys a shot at getting one or two or three by Thomas.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:08

Hi Chris,

Well that wasn’t quite the period we needed from Luongo. I really feel like he should have had that wrap around.

Answer me this if you could, what’s the ruling on that breakaway, shorthanded, goal…wasn’t that goalie interference?

I’m really not trying to be negative but to get 4 goals past Thomas seems like climbing Mt. Everest with no harness.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:21

Hey Caylie,

Did Luongo board up the net in the 2nd? No. But he did stop the wrap around initially before it bounced in off of Daniel. And how does a goalie keep a puck out of the net with two players bowling it in?

I’m not sure of the ruling, but my guess is the Bruin had no chance to stop and as he was pulled down by a Canuck, all’s fair.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:15

Hi Chris,

This is a tough pill to swallow. Bruins outplayed us today and deserved the win. Congratulations to them.

It’s been one hell of a year with many goals accomplished, unfortunately we just fell short. Hopefully this will fire us up for next season, the same way the Penguins dealt with their Game 7 home loss, a few years back.

Still and will always be proud of the boys and our team. Until next season!

Caylie

He Said, She Said: Lightning Crashes

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Jun 142011
 

[About the game from two viewpoints. Chris and Caylie watch the game and exchange their thoughts via email.]

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:00

Hey Caylie,

For what could be a defining moment in my favourite NHL team’s history, I’ve been surprisingly calm throughout the day. Not confident (after games 3 & 4 I’m still apprehensive of the TD Gardens) but at peace.

Mind you, the puck has yet to drop.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:17

Hi Chris,

I was calm until about 3 PM when I really thought about it. This could be it. I am full of nerves, butterflies and I am anxious.

A 60-minute effort is all we need. Games 3 and 4 are in the past. The boys know what they need to do to get it done. It WILL get done tonight.

Go Canucks!

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:33

Hey Caylie,

In a game of bounces, we’ve already missed out on one with the puck bouncing over Hank’s stick. I didn’t hear, but how is the ice in Boston tonight?

And here’s hoping the first goal scored means nothing tonight.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:51

Hi Chris,

There are no words. How is possible to play so horribly JUST in Boston?! All the players said the right things, I truly thought they were ready, but I guess not.

We are down 4-0 and there is still 10 mins left in the first.

It’s one thing to lose but now we are taking stupid penalties and yet again, getting involved in all of the pushing and shoving.

*Sigh*

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:15

Hey Caylie,

I don’t think horrible defines this period for the Canucks. The bounce over Hank’s stick, the injury to Raymond, and the meltdown of the team. And all of this not even 10 minutes in.

These next two periods are about pride. I’m not talking about having a pissing contest with the Bruins, but showing there’s some compete left in this Canucks team. Generate chances. Skate hard. Play a SMART physical game. Get the systems in place for Wednesday.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:26

Hi Chris,

Bad bounces, bad goals, bad defensive coverage… It can’t get much worse, can it?! The last Sedin shift looked good, so hopefully we can build off that.

Look, there are 40 minutes left in the game, if Schneids shuts the door and a few bounces come our way… anything can happen. We need some positives!

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:47

Hey Caylie,

The Canucks have been better in the 2nd, but how much improvement is due to the Bruins playing a more conservative style of game?

If there is one thing that frustrates me about the Canucks offense is the desire to throw pucks at Thomas with little support in front. With his aggressive style, the Canucks need to battle harder in front and get a couple greasy goals. Hell with the pretty stuff at this point.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:01

Hi Chris,

It could very well be the fact that the Bruins have let off a bit. But the bottom line is the Canucks didn’t just lie down in the fetal position (like most people in BC are probably doing) and give up. There has been good puck possession, we have gotten A LOT of scoring chances. But yes I agree with you. Enough with the pretty plays we need a hard working greasy goal.

It is what it is, we need to just keep at it and finish this game off without any injuries or being totally blown out. And for the LOVE OF BABY JESUS, figure out our damn powerplay.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:53

Hey Caylie,

You’re right. You’re usually right.

If I take one thing from this game is the “puck domination” that we saw squeak through a few times when the Sedins were on the ice. So often these guys are knocked for not being big game material, yet we started to see glimmers of their potential.

Let’s home the break out in Game 7.

C.

PS: Is this how the Rangers fans felt after game 6 in ’94?

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:03

Hi Chris,

Unfortunately, it was a 5 minute brain fart that lost us the game.

Sedins were in on both of those goals, that is the best thing to come out of this game, IMO.

Well it’s the Stanley Cup Finals, no one said it would be easy. This is what all players work for, game 7. Clean slate, one win to win the cup.

Caylie

He Said, She Said: One More Win

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Jun 122011
 

[About the game from two viewpoints. Chris and Caylie watch the game and exchange their thoughts via email.]

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:22

Hey Caylie,

It’s puck drop. It’s go time.

And there are Canada flags all over Rogers Arena. Damn straight.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:44

Hi Chris,

What a furious pace to start the game. It seems like the Canucks found their legs on the way back from Boston.

I like that we are playing aggressively, DURING PLAY, however we have taken 3 horrible penalties. We need to stay out of the box, we can’t keep giving them such good chances.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:00

Hey Caylie,

Is this really the 1st intermission? Wow! A fast paced game like this really plays into the Canucks favour. And you’re dead on about the penalties – I love the fact the Canucks are dictating the play & being aggressive to the puck, but we can’t keep killing penalties off.

And after the play from Luongo, wonder what the haters are saying right now?

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:57

Hi Chris,

This has to be the most intense game of the series. I don’t know about you but I was having trouble breathing one that one shift from Boston. It felt like they were in our zone for about 5 minutes

Tanner Glass needs to focus less on scrabble and more on hitting the puck. We have had golden opportunities but haven’t capitalized. Although our PP looks a little more organized, not scoring is unacceptable.

This is going to be one hell of a 3rd period. Will Raffi be the hero again?

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:01

Hey Caylie,

Now word of a lie. I feel the same way I did during Game 7 against the Rangers in ’94.

I still think the Canucks powerplay is trying to hard to make the pretty play. Just get it on net and collapse to the puck! Mind you, I don’t think we’ll see a penalty called in the third – unless it’s murder. Or a puck over the glass.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:19

Hi Chris,

What a bounce back game from Roberto Luongo and the rest of the team. This was a team win and what a win it was.

I wasn’t here in ’94, but this is a great feeling. The city and the team are ready!

We are 1 win away!!!!

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:26

Hey Caylie,

Having lived through ’94, the game tonight had the same feel, yet a much different result.

The goal we saw from Lappy is the type we’ll need in Boston. In fact, I think we’ll need a few to win it there. The Boston crowd is going to be hopping loud and I don’t imagine the Bruins will give much quarter. The Canucks will have to stick to this gameplan to out-hustle and will require another Game 5 performance from Louie.

Are we really one win away?

C.

He Said, She Said: Psyched and Psyche

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Jun 092011
 

[About the game from two viewpoints. Chris and Caylie watch the game and exchange their thoughts via email.]

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 14:48

Hi Chris,

There has been so much chatter on social media these last few days about Rome’s suspension, Vancouver fans vs Boston fans, and the word “classless” has been used one too many times.

Bottom line it’s all about hockey and the players on the ice. I think this will be a pivotal game in the series, I don’t quite think it’s a MUST win, but to silence the critics we need a strong bounce back game. If we don’t want to worry about the treatment of our fans in beantown, a win tonight to set us up for a game 5 victory would be perfect.

What do you expect from the boys in white with trims of blue and green? What will be the key to winning this game?

Caylie

PS: Can you tell I’m ready for the game, considering puck drop is still over 2 hours away?

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 16:05

Hey Caylie,

Wow – you must be psyched!

I agree. With all the crap that’s happened post-game (and even post-whistle during the game), it’s really distracted us from some solid and exciting hockey when the puck is on the ice. True, the effort we saw from the Canucks was lacking midway through the 2nd and all the 3rd, but the rest has been great.

Game 4 is not a must-win, but I expect nothing less than a stellar effort from the Canucks. The game we want to see is a high-octane, puck controlling squad that out hustles the Bruins. What we don’t want to see is the Canucks trying to do is become pugilistic – that style always benefits the underdog and let’s face it, the Bruins beat us in that battle hands down.

And I’d love to see us win, but don’t think a hard-fought game that results in a loss is a reason to hit the panic button. We’re up 2 games to 1, have home ice advantage, and finished top in the league for a reason. The boys in blue are a great team.

Wait… have I already said this before at some point during the post-season?

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 17:39

Hi Chris,

1-for-18. Really? Is the Boston PK that good or are we that intimidated? Normally we are confident and can set up and be effective. We need more traffic in front, and for the love of baby jejus get on those rebounds.

We are chasing and seem rattled. We need to get back to our game. ASAP.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 18:06

Hey Caylie,

I don’t know if the powerplay woes are as much Boston figuring out the Canucks as it is the Canucks trying too hard. Every powerplay seems to be a complicated event where they look to execute the perfect play. Why not simplify and just get the puck on net?

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 18:11

Hi Chris,

Exactly, simplify! And what is up with Edler? He seems so slow and unmotivated. He needs to do a much better job quarterbacking the powerplay, or maybe just clearing our own zone before there are 2 Bruins on him.

I’m hoping Manny or someone is talking some sense into these guys. Get back to our game, get back to what has been successful ALL season long.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 18:44

Hey Caylie,

Last two games I was telling anyone who listened that Ballard needed to be on the ice. Based on his play to this point, I should probably be eating my words. Mind you, the entire defensive core seems to be shaky so maybe KB4 simply wants to fit in?

I want to see a Canucks response. Get a goal or a tonne of pressure on Thomas now. Show us there is life left in Boston.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 19:11

Hi Chris,

I tried to give KB4 the benefit of doubt after his first turnover, and then his second. But as he continued to give up the puck I could feel my blood pressure rising by the second.

Bottom line is the effort from our team has been horrid. Where are Kesler, Raymond and the Sedins? If I don’t see a push back and some heart in the third, I will be officially worried.

Who wants it more? After 2, the answer is clear and it’s not the team in the white.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 19:47

Hey Caylie,

This is tough to watch. I’m still not worried as this simply means a series “restart” and a best-of-three, but I don’t understand where the team that had pace has gone. Heck, where’s the team we saw in the 1st period of Game 3?

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 19:49

Hi Chris,

All I can say is regroup, refocus and play like we can. Our true character will come out in game 5. We have to believe!

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2011 20:26

Hey Caylie,

Anyone who thought this would be an easy series (even after the 1st two games) must have missed much of the season. The Bruins are a good team. And even after games 3 and 4, I still feel the Canucks are just that bit better. That makes for a solid final.

We’re just seeing a roundabout way to do it. And if you consider, that’s usually how the Canucks roll.

C.

He Said, She Said: The Rome, The Bad, The Ugly

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Jun 072011
 

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:25

Hi Chris,

The game started off furiously, which lead to Horton getting knocked out. Clean hit or dirty play?

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:28

Hey Caylie,

I might be in the minority, but I see that as a dirty hit as Rule 48 reads. I do think Horton was admiring his pass, but Rome stands up and point of contact is the player’s head.

And no way I wanted to see a player wheeled off the ice.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:41

Hi Chris,

I never want to see anyone get hurt like that, that’s hard to watch.

I’m not sure if it was dirty, but it was a late hit by Rome. That being said it’s also Horton’s responsibility to keep his head up and not admire his pass. I think most of damage is when he hit his head on the ice.

Caylie

[About the game from two viewpoints. Chris and Caylie watch the game and exchange their thoughts via email.]

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:57

Hey Caylie,

The reason I say the hit is dirty is that Rome easily saw that Horton was in a vulnerable position and took complete advantage – regardless of the fact Horton would likely get hurt. Players need to have more respect for each other.

That all said, huge kill from the Canucks – if it didn’t light a fire under the boys, it sure got the Rogers Arena Viewing Party going. This place is rocking! But I’m thinking the late period effort tells me the boys got the boost.

And why couldn’t MayRay have some finish? Kid can stickhandle like he’s in a phone booth. Problem is he shoots like he’s in one as well.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:21

Hi Chris,

Yeah, killing that 5-minute major was huge, I’m disappointed we didn’t score on our PP. Although our PP has a good percentage, it’s been less than spectacular in this series.

Well, Boston gets the award for fast goal of this game. We are in a hole, Boston is playing more aggressive after the Horton hit.

Half way through another big kill.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:36

Hey Caylie,

Boston is definitely playing more aggressive, but I’m surprised they’re allowing this game to continue to have end-to-end play. They’ve got a two-goal lead and yet they are letting the Canucks dictate the style of game. Go figure.

I do believe it’s imperative the Canucks narrow the lead to one before the end of two.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:45

Hi Chris,

4-0 Boston. What just happened? They are all over us, they are the ones who are dictating play. Ehrhoff and Edler has looked shaky and are giving up the puck too easily.

Things are spiraling out, someone needs to step up and get a good offensive shift going.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:47

Hey Caylie,

I’m a firm believer that the Canucks are just preparing to have an exciting 3rd period. You have to remain positive, right?

The backbreaker was that shorthanded goal. It’s as if the Canucks powerplay didn’t make the trip. Either that or the Bruins have figured it out. Very little organization and no rhythm to it.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:10

Hi Chris,

If they can score 4 in a period, so can we right? RIGHT?!

The third period has always been our best period. This would be one hell of a comeback but anything can happen in playoff hockey.

Win Da Turd!!!

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:37

Hey Caylie,

Why not? The Canucks DO have the offensive power to produce.

What worries me most right now is that the Canucks seem to have let the Bruins get under their skin. I’m hoping it’s only the aberration of a game that has gotten far out of hand, but the steadiness we’re used to is definitely missing.

Let’s just play hard, finish this one up and win Game 4. Makes the party on Friday that much better.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:43

Hi Chris,

I’m not scared that we are going to lose this game. I’m scared of how far away from our game we are. We are doing everything that we said we didn’t want to do. Emotions are too high, soon enough someone’s going to get hurt. Do we really want Kesler fighting Seidenberg?!

We better regroup and refocus. This type of game will not win us 2 more games.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:42

Hey Caylie,

Kesler fighting Seidenberg in a staged fight? Aside from the “I’m thankful he doesn’t get injured” feeling, I have no issue with the scrap. The game was a wash and it showed we weren’t going to back down.

What has me scratching my head is why AV left Luongo in net to start the 3rd. By no means was this game Lou’s fault, but give him a break and let him prepare for Wednesday. Instead, we see another 4 goals go past him. Not exactly good for the ol’ psyche.

And that leads me my last point – do the fans in TD Garden get free food when the Bruins score 8 goals in one game?

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:58

Hi Chris,

It was good to see the boys show some passion and not just turtle. I definitely think Luongo should have been pulled after the 5th goal. To start him in the third tried so show confidence in a comeback, but to give up another goal with horrible defensive coverage, that should have been it.

Not much to say but regroup, refocus and come out playing our own game in game 4!

Caylie

PS: I’m so interested to hear what Claude has to say about Lucic sticking his fingers in Burrows face. He said he wouldn’t tolerate it if one of his players did it, in his morning press conference. (Ed. note: He didn’t like it. – J.J.)

Canucks Playoff Prize Pack Giveaway

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Jun 062011
 

Not often do we continue to bring you our thoughts on the Canucks post-season efforts this late in the year. Normally many of us are simply sitting on the patio, sipping an ice-cold beverage, and talking about what could have been.

But this is not just any regular year. Instead, we’re packing into Rogers Arena to watch Home and Away games. Or heading to the patio at noon to save our seat for the 5 o’clock start of this epic Stanley Cup run from our boys in blue. And after, we’re all pouring on to Granville to soak up the electricity of the joyous crowds that number in the tens of thousands.

So we at Canucks Hockey Blog thought it made sense to reach out to our friends at the Vancouver Canucks and see if we could somehow reward some of the most passionate fans with a little something to celebrate this long awaited run. Thinking it was a fabulous idea, the team has stepped up with a playoff prize pack consisting of the following:

Canucks_Hat

One Western Conference Champion Hat

Canucks_Program

One Official 2011 Stanley Cup Playoff Game Program

To enter to win this playoff prize pack, simply tweet the following message:

RT to win a #Canucks Playoff Prize Pack from @lyteforce @VanCanucks @canuckshockey http://bit.ly/kHJYjk #chbprizepack

That’s it. Easy-peasy.

We’ll randomly draw a winner during the third period of game 4.

Update: The Canucks are holding their official tweetup for game 4 at the Boston Vancouver Pizza in New Westminster. They’ll have the usual array of prizes and trivia questions. Chris Palliser from The Beat 94.5 will be there to host.

He Said, She Said: More Manny, More Bally, Less Rome

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Jun 062011
 

[About the game from two viewpoints. Chris and Caylie watch the game and exchange their thoughts via email.]

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:07

Hey Caylie,

So here we have Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Apparently a must win. I’m not exactly sure why winning the first game at home in the final makes Game 2 a must win, but apparently that’s what people allegedly wiser than I seem to think.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:21

Hi Chris,

I’m not sure if it is a must win, but it can’t hurt if we head back to beantown up 2-0.

I am not sure where you are tonight, but the Browns in PoMo just erupted when Manny came on the screen!

Win it WITH Manny! Go Canucks Go!

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:42

Hey Caylie,

The crowd here at Moose’s Down Under did the same – Manny coming back to play in the final is a huge boost. Hell, I’d even say that he’s the force that may galvanize the fans for an epic string – him just getting on the ice will whip ‘em into a frenzy.

I do worry that he’s not entirely healthy – no player would ever admit to being hurt if they thought they were close. Hopefully the docs had a solid baseline on him.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:50

Hi Chris,

You’re right, what a huge boost to team and city morale. I think 4th line minutes for him is perfect to ease him in, but yes… I’m not sure if he’s 100%.

I’m a true believer that championship teams need a great bottom-six. Raffi and company have come out with a plan. A plan to attack and hit everything that’s moving. That 4th line shift by Oreo and Tamby also really set the tone.

I expect great things from our bottom-six. Possibly another game winner?

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:27

Hey Caylie,

You’re looking for a goal from the bottom-six? I’m calling for Ballard to score the winner. Oh wait.

I can’t really knock AV as the team is obviously clicking, but I feel that Alberts has looked slow and that worries me. It’s been the Canucks speed that has given the Bruins trouble and Alberts has none of that.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:37

Hi Chris,

Who is Ballard?

Really, I think Alberts has been pretty decent. I noticed a few big hits from him, and to be honest, besides that I haven’t really noticed him. Which is a good thing.

Boston just scored a powerplay goal. Is the world ending?!

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:44

Hey Caylie,

Alberts has been decent? I want what you’re drinking.

He’s thrown a few hits, but how is that more than Ballard (yes, he still plays for the Canucks) provides? And the first Bruins goal, Alberts lack of mobility kept the team penned in deep – again, Ballard likely had the speed to avoid that.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:58

Hi Chris,

I said he was decent, never said he was better than Bally. That’s a no brainer, Ballard is a much more mobile defenseman, however we have to work with what we have on the ice. In my opinion, Rome has looked worse with 2 penalties, albeit if that last one was “interference” then there should have been about 10 other calls.

Looks like we really need to step up our game. After that Lucic goal, the Bruins were all over us. Windaturd has been the slogan all season long. Let’s do it again.

My prediction, our next goal will be a big play from our back end that ties the game up.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:25

Hey Caylie,

You are right, Rome has looked far worse. But I still feel that Ballard should’ve been in before Alberts – even if Ballard scores the OT breakaway winner.

On a different note, I’m beginning to like the traffic and abuse that the Canucks are sending Thomas’ way. He’s solid on most pucks head-on, but has looked as shaky as @mozy19 does after a few drinks when there’s bumping and grinding in front.

C.

He Said, She Said: Let Them Play

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Jun 022011
 

[About the game from two viewpoints. Chris and Caylie watch the game and exchange their thoughts via email.]

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:12

Hey Caylie,

So. Here we are. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. And it’s IN Vancouver.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:43

Hi Chris,

This is truly what we have all been waiting for. Special teams will win this series. With an efficiency of about 8% on the PP, the Bruins will have to deal with our great PK and dangerous powerplay.

We just killed a 4-minute high-sticking minor, and here we go to our first PP. We NEED to capitalize!

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:28

Hey Caylie,

Considering how effective the Bruins PP has been this post-season, I’m surprised that they don’t decline some of these penalties that are being called – they’re much better 5-on-5.

Speaking of 5-on-5, can we see more of it? I want to see an epic war between these two teams. No regrets.

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:48

Hi Chris,

It seems like when the Canucks were studying tape on the Bruins, during their 8-day lay over, they studied how to be ineffective on the powerplay. We have had so many opportunities but haven’t scored. Burrows has also taken two (although they were questionable) penalties while ON the PP.

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:10

Hey Caylie,

Really? True the Canucks need to manufacture a goal on the PP once in a while, but at least we’re getting the chances – this leads me to proclaim we’re winning.

And what’s with the wraparound after wraparound? Did I miss the update on Thomas not having good lateral movement?

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:20

Hi Chris,

I think that “once in a while” is way past due. We have to make them pay for their penalties. That being said, 5-on-5 play has been great, I’m loving the end to end rushes by both teams.

We definitely can’t say that this game has been a boring game. It should be one hell of a 3rd period. What do you think, is overtime looming?

Caylie

From: Christopher Golden
To: Caylie King
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:01

Hey Caylie,

I really wanted to reply earlier, but you said overtime and I was worried about messing with the hockey Gods.

Wouldn’t have called that. Ever. And although I’m stoked for the win, it worries me that Thomas looked to be in the zone. Yes Louie got the shutout, but damn did Thomas look freaking good. This bodes well for the Bruins…

C.

From: Caylie King
To: Christopher Golden
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:10

Hi Chris,

Who would have thunk that big orange Raffi would pot the winner with less than 20 seconds in the game.

I agree with you, a lot of analysts said that the long layoff would hurt Thomas, get him out of rhythm. But damn, he looked great tonight. That being said, Luongo looked equally as good. It’ll be the battle of the goalies and special teams.

I am still surprised how many penalties were called in the game. I’m hoping it’s not like this all series. It’s better to see 5-on-5 play, while allowing the game to flow.

Game 1 goes to the good guys. We are 3 wins away! Bring it home, boys!!!

Caylie

Sedins Win The Victoriastipendiet

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May 312011
 

Here at Canucks Hockey Blog, we have just learned that Henrik and Daniel Sedin will be awarded the 2011 Victoriastipendiet.

Equivalent to the Swedish Athlete of the Year award, the Victoriastipendiet (or as we have roughly translated, the Crown Princess Victoria Scholarship) will be awarded to the Sedins on Öland, July 14, 2011 as part of the celebration of HRH Crown Princess Victoria’s 34th birthday. More notably, this is only the 3rd time in the scholarship has been awarded to a hockey player – the first two being 1980 to Stefan Persson and 1994 to Peter Forsberg.

Congratulations to Hank and Dank – now bring home that other trophy we all want!

Featured Playoff Beard: Rock the Casbah

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May 272011
 
2011 Canucks Playoff Beard 3 - Day 41 - Game Face

As many of you know, not only am I a pretty die-hard Canucks fan, I’m one of many who have grown a playoff beard to support the team.

And as both J.J. and I have mentioned previously, I’m also participating in the NHLPA Beard-a-thon, to raise money in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation in order to put as many defibrillators as possible in arenas across Canada.

I appreciate your support with a pledge, and also, I wanted to draw your attention that I’ll be the featured “playoff beard” of the day today, Friday (May 27th), and was hoping you could spread the word that you “know the guy” on the front page of the Beard-a-thon website. My hope is that with the increased exposure, a relatively decent beard (and one that hasn’t grown this much – ever), and your support that we can work together to raise as much money possible to get those AEDs in rinks across the country.

Thank you for your time and support!

Go Canucks Go!

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