Canucks Vs Blues In Game

Canucks Vs Blues End of 1st. Van 2 Stl. 0

Here we go this is something new thought it would be fun to share my thoughts of the game as the game is going. Might see a bit more emotional thoughts then thought out one this way.

First things first I am sticking with my guns that the Canucks need a bottom six physical forward at the deadline, NOT a center. What I have seen from Hodgson when he is in the lineup as the fourth line guy is the line plays the majority of their time in the opponents end. If AV puts this line out in the playoffs they really need to only not get scored on. If they bring physical hockey with some scoring chances that's a bonus. I am not comfortable with Oreskovich for the playoffs though. The way I see it is, Cody will have the rest of the season to get comfortable and learn the game as a fourth liner. He will be effective in the position and can learn the NHL game with some serious cup run experience. Ryan Kesler started as the fourth line guy and he has developed into a great center why can't Hodgson take the same path. It's the same thing that Detroit does with their prospects. You start at the bottom and work your way up. Another winger will give Av the options to create some great lines in the bottom six. Any mixture of the following would be effective in the playoffs.

_____ Malholtra Hansen
Torres Hodgson Glass

or

Torres Maltholtra _____
Glass Hodgson Hansen

or

Torres Malholtra Hansen

Glass Hodgson _____

Other than that I would like to see if possible Okposo in a Canucks uniform to replace Raymond.

Speaking of Raymond, he looks a little better tonight. What I've seen from him lately is he is using his speed to take space away from himself not create space. What I mean by that is he is driving straight into the defense not forcing them back. He needs to use his speed to the outside and if he isn't going around the guy stop hard and make a pass to the trailer. This will create so much more room for him because he'll always have the D on their heels. His speed is an asset he needs to use it.

Love seeing the D getting healthy. They are confident and jumping into the rush tonight, looks good.

Tanner Glass you are a great team guy, great for Vancouver and you are having a heck of a game. He needs a goal for the Gordie Howe hat trick and he's already had quite a few chances. Let's see how much time the fourth line gets tonight.

Mr. Schneider you did a good job in the first ten minutes. Made some key saves early. You will be very successful if you do that in front of this Canucks team.

More to come after the 2nd.

End of 2nd Van 2 Stl. 2

Ouch, that period hurt.

Trying to keep this thing positive. The fourth line has played good. Yes they got scored on, it wasn't really the forwards fault. They've only got one shift after the goal that lasted a whole 18 seconds. This line is not the reason this team isn't playing good. PLAY THEM AV!

The physicality Torres is bringing tonight is awesome. He has at least three really solid hits. If he plays like that I can't wait for playoffs.

If Raymond keeps shooting it's bound to go in, can't say I'm happy with him yet. But he's improving.

That's about it for positive from that period.

Holy awful Aaron Rome. He's been by far my least favorite Canuck all season and it's not just cause of tonight. He isn't doing what made him valuable last season. Last year he was physical and made a smart pass. Kept it really simple and was effective. This season, bad passing, bad turnovers, lack of physical play. He needs to pick his game up big time because he's making rookie Tanev look bad. On the 2nd goal it was his turnover and him floating to cause a screen that gave the Blues that goal.

The twins have had one good shift in both period. Other than that they've looked pretty bad being stuck in their own zone quite a bit. They need to pick up up in the third.

Daniel's slashing penalty was a horrid call, but the team needs to realize that and pick up their game to not let it hurt them. They didn't do that and haven't recovered since. Need more mental toughness.

Confidence wise this team needs a big third period and a W. Maybe tonight can be used as message sending time. We'll see who AV has out on the ice in the third. I know who I'd want out there.

More chatter after the game. Lots of twitter talk going on @bmah03