-Buzzsaw-

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention: I got a text from Miller... the reason the Canucks lost this one was that JT wanted to finish the Oil in Vancouver so he could flip Deb the game winning puck.

See you Monday. Go Canucks !

Hughes nearly put the puck in the net... Skinner barely deflected it with the edge of the blocker. But like the rest of the team, he had a low energy game compared to others in the series.

The whole team had a low game comparative to other games in the series. But that aside, Z was there... he had 4 hits and he stomped on Kane when he tried a cheapshot.

Tocchet should print this up and post it on the locker room wall.

It's really hard for a first year playoff team to maintain equilibrium throughout a series. A lot of first year playoff teams get blown out in the first round... but we got past that. Edmonton has been to the playoffs for the last number of years, they have been here before. They were in their home building. They are the series favourites... expected to win... Everyone knew they would come out on fire. The Canucks matched their energy in the first period, but were caught off guard with unexpected goals, a lot of disruptive penalties, including a 5 on 3 which exhausted the D and the PK forwards... and an inability to get the PP going which frustrated and sapped energy. Will be better next game.

Demko is not playing. Its Silov or DeSmith... I imagine Tocchet will sleep on it and talk to them in the morning.

Never know... but lets focus on game 7, Oilers.

Wasn't just that... the team lacked energy after the first period... plus the PP's sucked the life out of them. Need to work on zone entries... and shoot, shoot, shoot.

I think Silovs should avoid any interviews with Sportsnet or any other organization like he had after game 5. Just a polite 'no thanks, I need to focus on the game.'

He was excellent in the first period... but like the rest of the team he was mostly invisible 2nd and 3rd except for short patches.

Yes, Gar was pissed after that bullsh*t call on him... and after being punched in the nose with no call. Then the Linesman decided he'd try to dislocate his neck. Complete nonsense calls at that point.

Quick check.. I think your tin hat has a dent in it.

It is what it is.... either stick with the team or go cheer for Deadmonton. I like our chances.

He's gonna rebound... and so will the team.