Another Burrows hat trick, another Luongo shutout, and another CHB giveaway

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Jan 072010

Burrows celebrates 2nd consecutive hat trick

Photo credit: TSN

Earlier today, Jason Botchford (Vancouver Province) suggested the Sedin-Sedin-Burrows line was the second coming of the Westcoast Express line. Scratch that, he said that they are even better than the original.

The trio have played 57 games together going back to last winter. In those 57 games, the line has combined for 73 goals and 119 assists for 192 points. That’s 3.37 points a game and is a pace which outdistances the best line in Canucks history. At its peak in 2002-03, the West Coast Express put up 3.31 points a game.

And who can argue with him?

The Canucks just disposed of the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 to win four games in a row for the first time this season and at least catch the Northwest Division-leading Calgary Flames in points. Henrik Sedin had 3 assists to pass Joe Thornton in the NHL scoring race, Alex Burrows recorded his second hat trick in two games, and Roberto Luongo posted his 50th career shutout.

First, the Sedins and Burrows.

When Burrows signed his 4-year/$8 million, I admit I thought it would be a solid deal even if he simply produced 15 goals and 40 points; with 17 goals and 17 assists, he’s nearly cracked that mark and the season is barely over half a season old. It goes without saying that he is proving that I’m just a Canucks fan who set expectations ridiculously low so as not to be disappointed.

To add to what Botchford said, the Sedin-Sedin-Burrows line is on fire. Combined, they have 130 points (48 goals and 82 assists) this season. Only San Jose’s (Marleau, Thornton and Heatley – 64 goals and 86 assists) and Washington’s (Ovechkin, Backstrom and Semin – 60 goals and 76 assists) trios have combined for more. When you take into account that Daniel Sedin missed 18 games due to injury, it makes what the Sedins and Burrows have accomplished so far even more impressive.

Maybe they are the second coming of the Westcoast Express, but I’m not sure I like the nickname. Contest time: Suggest a nickname for the Sedin-Sedin-Burrows line and post it in the comments field. Richard, Alix and I will each pick one we like and we’ll send each winner a copy of the Vancouver Canucks 2009-2010 yearbook.

Next, Luongo.

Tonight’s shutout was his 3rd of the season and 50th of his career. He is now tied with Chris Osgood for 2nd most career shutouts among active goaltenders. He is 56 shutouts behind Martin Brodeur’s career mark, but as you know, Luongo just signed to play for 12 more years. In Luongo’s first 3 seasons with the Canucks, he’s averaged just under 7 shutouts per season.

Just sayin’.

[update: 01/12/2010, 11:06 AM]

Our apologies for not setting a closing date for this contest, but we’ll do it now.

We’ll take entries until 9:00 PM on Wednesday, January 13th. Richard, Alix and I will make our picks then and send the Canucks Yearbooks to the winners.

On a related note, we’re working with Canucks.com on a follow-up contest that has a tie-in with this one. More details will follow on a separate post, but let me tease you guys a bit – you want to make sure to submit your best suggestions to a line nickname for Sedin, Sedin and Burrows, and the prize for the follow-up contest are signed photos from all three players.

Jamie

The “Deja Vu” Line

1) the identical twins
2) they repeatedly make great plays and get goals upon goals
3) it’s in french for burrows
Jamie

The “Deja Vu” Line

1) the identical twins
2) they repeatedly make great plays and get goals upon goals
3) it’s in french for burrows
Nick Smart

how about considering he plays like he is connecting with them like another brother call them the triplets or something along those lines
Nick Smart

how about considering he plays like he is connecting with them like another brother call them the triplets or something along those lines
james mack

Running with the S.S. Burrows theme and taking it one step further. The Cruise Line. Heard BMac and Rintoul on Team 1040 mention this one that they got from a fan. The Cruise Line.
james mack

Running with the S.S. Burrows theme and taking it one step further. The Cruise Line. Heard BMac and Rintoul on Team 1040 mention this one that they got from a fan. The Cruise Line.
Raymond

The lamp lighter line
Raymond

The lamp lighter line
Tony Kung

The Swedish Globetrotter Line
Tony Kung

The Swedish Globetrotter Line
Brent

Three’s Company!
Jamie

How about the “Red Bull” line –

1)the red heads
2)burrows sometimes skates like a bull in a china shop
3)watching them cycle the puck can make you dizzy and over-excited

or the “Hokey Pokey” line – they skate and cycle like they are dancing around the other team, and Burr isn’t exactly a speed demon.
Brent

Three’s Company!
Jamie

How about the “Red Bull” line –

1)the red heads
2)burrows sometimes skates like a bull in a china shop
3)watching them cycle the puck can make you dizzy and over-excited

or the “Hokey Pokey” line – they skate and cycle like they are dancing around the other team, and Burr isn’t exactly a speed demon.
http://www.reimerelectric.ca Jeff Reimer

Why don’t we call them the buss line .
http://www.reimerelectric.ca Jeff Reimer

Why don’t we call them the buss line .
zain

how about THE BURDIN LINE
pronounced burr-deen

or THE SWEDISH BURR
zain

how about THE BURDIN LINE
pronounced burr-deen

or THE SWEDISH BURR
jan’scanuckhouse

“2010 HD REVOLUTION”
“THE HEYDAY”
- cuz that’s what they’re having!
“THE BEST IN THE WEST”
jan’scanuckhouse

“2010 HD REVOLUTION”
“THE HEYDAY”
- cuz that’s what they’re having!
“THE BEST IN THE WEST”
zain

THE CYCLE EXPRESS
zain

THE CYCLE EXPRESS
zain

THE WESTCYCLE EXPRESS
zain

THE WESTCYCLE EXPRESS
majid

Buro’s gone wild!
majid

Buro’s gone wild!
majid

the incredible triplets
majid

the incredible triplets
stardawg

Whine and Dine Line
stardawg

Whine and Dine Line
ed

the Sedin to Sky (Highway)!
ed

the Sedin to Sky (Highway)!
ed

EDIT: the Sedin to Sky Highway
or the Sedin to Sky line
ed

EDIT: the Sedin to Sky Highway
or the Sedin to Sky line
rm

TWIN-BURR LINE

-they play a rugged, roll up your sleeves style of hockey
-they play for the Canucks & Johnny Canuck I take it is a lumberjack
-west coast, forests, just that visual of a large tree crashing down
rm

TWIN-BURR LINE

-they play a rugged, roll up your sleeves style of hockey
-they play for the Canucks & Johnny Canuck I take it is a lumberjack
-west coast, forests, just that visual of a large tree crashing down
D. E. Johnnie

How about The S.A.A.B line? Sedins And Alex Burrows
D. E. Johnnie

How about The S.A.A.B line? Sedins And Alex Burrows
http://canucks.com K. Romaniuk

The Swedbury Duo

It was tough coming up with something for them all. But you mise all well give it a shot. They are one of the hottest lines out there right now, and hope the good luck continues for them all! Depending on the outcome of the Offical Auger and Burrows tuffle at the Nashville game. We shall see, if it affects them at all, which I certainly hope not.
We Are all Canucks! GO CANUCKS GO!
http://canucks.com K. Romaniuk

The Swedbury Duo

It was tough coming up with something for them all. But you mise all well give it a shot. They are one of the hottest lines out there right now, and hope the good luck continues for them all! Depending on the outcome of the Offical Auger and Burrows tuffle at the Nashville game. We shall see, if it affects them at all, which I certainly hope not.
We Are all Canucks! GO CANUCKS GO!
Ken

As they are now being referred to as the triplets, how about the ‘Trip Line’
Noun, 1. trip line – a light rope used in lumbering to free a dog hook from a log at a distance. rope – A STRONG LINE …
Ken

As they are now being referred to as the triplets, how about the ‘Trip Line’
Noun, 1. trip line – a light rope used in lumbering to free a dog hook from a log at a distance. rope – A STRONG LINE …
blah

ASS line
Alex Sedin Sedin
blah

ASS line
Alex Sedin Sedin
Kevin

1. The Hat Trick Line
They’ve all had hat tricks this year

2. The Double Vision Line
Because the twins and “Blur”rows make you feel like you’re seeing unclearly

3. The Highlight Reel Line

4. Burrows and the Sedins
Sounds like a Motown group

5. The Replay Line
Because they score so much, you’re always watching their replays.
Kevin

1. The Hat Trick Line
They’ve all had hat tricks this year

2. The Double Vision Line
Because the twins and “Blur”rows make you feel like you’re seeing unclearly

3. The Highlight Reel Line

4. Burrows and the Sedins
Sounds like a Motown group

5. The Replay Line
Because they score so much, you’re always watching their replays.
Gwen Jacobsen

The BESST line (Burrows et Sedin Sedin Trio)
Gwen Jacobsen

The BESST line (Burrows et Sedin Sedin Trio)
Rob Graham

How about

(with a french accent)
” Swedish Air Force”

or

the “Halloween Line”
Sedin-Burrows-Sedin
Orange-Black-Orange
Rob Graham

How about

(with a french accent)
” Swedish Air Force”

or

the “Halloween Line”
Sedin-Burrows-Sedin
Orange-Black-Orange

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