Babych Please – Feb 26th
9 years ago
Zack Kassian is hot enough right now that he probably needs only a light cardigan to brave the Buffalo streets but he probably shouldn’t do that because if he violates the dress code and Willie D scratches him, there will be no wild goal celebrations and I will have nothing to write about.
- I’m banking on at least one Canucks channelling their inner Guy-Falling-For-9-Seconds this week. Based on current shooting percentage and the general wildness of this style of play, my money’s on Kassian.
- If you need a reason to like Jacob Markstrom, here is a reminder that he is the voice of Canucks nation:
- If you need more convincing, don’t forget the time he sat and played with dolls of Carey Price and Martin Brodeur:
Quick reflexes too:
- The most underrated part of Zack Kassian’s celebration in Boston is Henrik Sedin arriving, looking more entertained by Zack’s reaction than by the goal itself. Fatherly vibes, always.
The Swedes love this guy
- It’s not exactly the same, but Kassian’s goal on Tuesday was a little reminiscent of another slapshot off-the-post goal scored by a Canucks #9 against Boston.
Courtesy: Sportsnet
- Considering Henrik’s attire, these photos probably weren’t taken at the same time, but how cool would it be if they were so identical that every movement was synchronized?
- Jake Virtanen takes the name Hitmen super seriously and pretty much just murders people on the ice. Here’s his latest and greatest:
- Since it’s Thursday, let’s conclude with a couple of #TBTs, first featuring Markus Naslund and Canucks draft pick Cole Cassels.
Cassels’ prospect profile brings back so many memories from the Andrew Cassels era.
- And another throwback with the Canucks of the week back in their Chicago Wolves days.
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