Game #12 Preview: Wild @ Canucks
Dimitri Filipovic
February 12 2013 10:27AM
Max Lapierre and the Canucks had their way with the Wild in their last meeting. They look to do the same on Tuesday night.
"Tune in to TSN on Tuesday night, as Zack Kassian goes toe-to-toe with Zach Parise!"
"Tune in to TSN on Tuesday night to see how many times Minnesota Wild fans can vomit when reminded of Cam Barker's existence!"
"Tune in to TSN on Tuesday night to see how many different ways the Minnesota Wild can light $196 million on fire!"
Only two of those three were fabricated by yours truly, I swear. I'll let you guys guess what's real and what's not. Anyways, the Canucks meet the Wild for the second time in five days, and it'll require some creativity to get yourself (and others) riled up for this one. But we'll try.
Read Past the Jump for More on the Game.
Game #11 Preview: Flames @ Canucks
Dimitri Filipovic
February 09 2013 01:04PM
Roberto Luongo has a sad. Cory Schneider gets the nod again, tonight.
Remember when there was mass panic following a shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings on January 28th? Sure the Canucks were 2-2-2, but more important they had failed to play a well-rounded 60 minute game. It's safe to say that things have changed a little bit since then.
The Canucks have won 4 games in a row, and are set to add much-needed reinforcements in the form of David Booth and Ryan Kesler in the coming days. As if there isn't already enough reason for excitement, let me give you one more: they're hosting the Calgary Flames in the third of 3 Hockey Day in Canada games today.
Read Past the Jump for More on the Game.
The SYAE Podcast: Schneider's Agent, Style of Play, and Some Tanev
Dimitri Filipovic
February 08 2013 12:55PM
I'd be throwing high fives if I made it on this podcast, too.
Are you ready for some shap, you brus and bruzinas?
In this week's edition of the podcast we look into the recent comments made by Cory Schneider's agent. You may also find this controversial, but we discuss whether dealing the team's starter back-up starter/back-up might actually make sense. Plus, we chat about the team's style of play, and of course, finish the show with some love for Chris Tanev.
Click Past the Jump to Listen to the Podcast.
Canucks Light That Doobie Right Up: Recap and Chance Data
Dimitri Filipovic
February 04 2013 11:56PM
Photo Credit: Andy Devlin/Getty Images.
In his post on player usage this afternoon, Thomas Drance alluded to #trapitup, which has become a staple on Twitter during Canucks games this season. Fans of the team have complained about how the team has been playing a boring brand of hockey; as a result, Alain Vigneault's head on a stick is the only reasonable course of action, obviously.
It's awfully difficult to voice those complaints after Monday night's thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over the upstart Edmonton Oilers, though. Maybe now we'll have to get back to last season's #fliptheswitch.
Read on Past the Jump for the Scoring Chances, and Analysis.
The SYAE Podcast: Looking at the Top Storylines Surrounding the Canucks with Cam Charron
Dimitri Filipovic
February 01 2013 11:49AM
You know what they say - you can never have too many Peter Skudra references.
You know how people in Vancouver will tell you that the Canucks have a goaltending "controversy"? Just remember that Peter Skudra used to be in charge of stopping pucks for this team. That ought to settle you down.
Beyond reminding you of that fact, Cam Charron and I discuss Jason Garrison's early season play, just how much the Canucks miss two-way dynamo Ryan Kesler, and whether the team will go after Duncan Keith in Friday night's in tilt. We also finish the show off with a rebuttal to Don Cherry's latest mind-blowing rant.
Click Past the Jump to Listen to the Podcast.
