In a grudge match of sorts, the Canucks host the Los Angeles Kings for the first time since the Kings eliminated them in the first round of last year’s playoffs.
Opened a beer. Now THIS is a game. THIS I’ve missed. #playlikewinners #playlikechampions #TGATT @canucksgame
— Arielle Tuliao (@ajtuliao) March 3, 2013
Hockey, check. Beer, check. Here we go.
Coming off back-to-back losses, the Canucks travel to Chicago to face their rival Blackhawks.
I hope everyone got off work in time, because this game is not waiting for you. Seriously, they’re not waiting for anyone, not even Eddie Lack.
Oh, great. Slacking already… RT @eddielack: @canucksgame on my way stuck in traffic haha!
— Canucks Game (@canucksgame) February 20, 2013
Of course, we had to invite Mr. Lack to #TGATT fun.
@canucksgame @eddielack This is gonna be legen-wait for it-dary! @lizzmoffat may just get some of your tweets in #TGATT.
— Canucks Hockey Blog (@canuckshockey) February 20, 2013
What does TGATT mean? #swedishprobs
— Eddie Lack (@eddielack) February 20, 2013
Glad you asked. Read on and check it out.
Photo gif from HF Boards
Jannik Hansen rightfully received a penalty for this hit on Marian Hossa tonight. But after the game, there was talk that Jannik Hansen may be facing a hearing as well.
From what I can see here, Hossa was skating backwards, Hansen was coming from the side, and both players reached for the puck. Perhaps Hansen was reckless in that he ended up hitting Hossa (and hence, the penalty). But a hearing and a potential suspension?
What am I missing?
The Canucks and Wild don’t like each other much, but the only real fight tonight was the fight to stay awake while watching it.
The lovely and talented Lizz Moffat has a scholarly obligation and her usual substitute, @lyteforce, is busy riding around the Sky Train in his underwear so you’ve got me tonight!
Bachelor life starts now. When do the pants come off? Now on the train or at home?
— Chris Golden (@lyteforce) February 13, 2013
Ummm… we better just get to the game.
The Canucks are in Minnesota, the second – and last – stop of their mini two-game road trip.
Zach Parise would now like his name to be pronounced ‘Par-easy’. Obviously, everyone makes fun of him for his pronunciation preferences.
Is it just me or are Shorty & Cheech saying “Pareasy” as much as possible? #trollingParise #TGATT #CanucksG10
— luonGOLD (@LuonGOLD) February 8, 2013
Dale Weise would like his last name pronounced “Gretzky” claims Dale.
— Wyatt Arndt (@TheStanchion) February 8, 2013
Remember when Cody Hodgson tried to correct all of our pronunciations of his last name? Good times.
After falling 3-2 to the Oilers on home ice, the Canucks head to Rexall Place to seek revenge against the young guns.
Seriously, the only thing good in Edmonton was their ice, even it sucks now.#BuildAnotherMall
— BrowntoBure (@BrowntoBure) February 5, 2013
Ouch. Now, on to the game.
Photo credit: canucks.nhl.com
I’m in Seattle. This was not the best place to be for the Canucks-Kings game because, although I could easily watch the game, I had to endure NBC’s version of coverage. This includes Mike Milbury’s infuriating opinions and coming back late from commercials so I missed Jannik Hansen’s goal. Also, it involved drinking to get through the game without crying so bear with me, people.
Can We Drop Kick the Drop Pass?
The Canucks’ drop pass needs to be banned from the Canucks play book, especially on the power play. The drop pass on the PP caused two short-handed goals. In this one little game the Canucks allowed half the short-handed goals they allowed in the entire regular season. The Canucks power play had already hit rock bottom. Adding the drop pass to it is like picking up a shovel and digging. Also, can we stop with the habit of chipping/dumping the puck into the opponent’s zone and hope someone gets there to play it. It’s so lazy and ineffective it makes me want to punch kittens.
Vancouver: Where the Hockey Team is Suddenly as Unbalanced as the Weather
I don’t know what to say here. We saw improvement and deterioration in this game – sometimes from the same player. Kesler seemed more focused, he paid attention to the net, not the drama. Lapierre’s production dwindled from game 1 to 2 and, according to Twitter (because I couldn’t hear a thing from the TV commentators over the bar noise), he got kicked out of the game. Hansen was amazing and then gone – literally. Honey Badger scored a goal and then got kicked out for a dust-up by Quick’s net. I couldn’t hear the commentary on TV to explain what caused him getting tossed. It looked like it might have been a little bit of an over-reaction by the refs, in my opinion. But whatever, the battle was too uphill by then. Luongo had another solid night, except for maybe that goal where he was doing his best dead starfish impersonation. Edler was also consistent. He stayed the same deep level of horrible he’s been since the playoffs began.
And the Upside….
After much wine, I have decided it’s not all doom and gloom going into Game 3. We’re going into Los Angeles, which when it comes to fans, is simply a warmer, more affordable Vancouver. We’ve got a ton of supporters there who should be out in force, squelching any unwelcoming atmosphere at Staples Center. Let’s shake things up – we’ve got nothing to lose. Change the lines. Bench Edler. Yes. I said it. BENCH EDLER. And – brace yourself – start Cory Schneider. Luongo played strong and hard. But changing the goalie might change the momentum. Don’t think of it as Lu being punished. Think of it as Lu being saved. He’s played too well to have to carry this team of underachievers any longer. It only takes one win to turn momentum around. Let’s get that one win.
If you’ve got ideas on how the Canucks can fix all that is broken and pull off a win in Game 3, we’d love to hear it! Leave us a comment.
