[GDT] Vancouver Canucks vs Las Vegas Pawns, Da Garage (better name), Nov 30, 7PM PST - The Put the Boots to 'em for Top Spot Game

[billydakid]

Just now, MikeyD said:

It bothers the hell out of me that 85% of powerplays occur in the first 2 periods. 

Is that a legit stat? What's the time frame of the data? do you know...curious if its over like decades. It doesn't surprise me, as it just shows refs "manage the game", which we know...just curious about that stat....

 

One would think over a long period of time and all games in the NHL, the data should show that its pretty evenly dispersed if there was no monkey business as it should be all random.

[hockeyville88]

The problem is we are not wearing our skate jerseys

[Rip The Mesh]

On the bright side. we should be hearing or even seeing a pretty important press conference tomorrow...

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

Just now, stawns said:

 

I'd say, at the moment, it could either way.  The Oilers are hearing up and it's looking like the central might take both WC spots.  Lots of hockey left though

It's going to be a dogfight between 7 teams for those wildcard spots including the Canucks. Forget about Vegas, focus on beating those teams behind us.

[Coconuts]

2 minutes ago, Smashian Kassian said:

 

I would hope losing to one of the worst teams in NHL history would be a wake-up call, apparently not. 

 

I hope your right though; that this is just a learning stretch & we'll come back stronger, but no come-back wins so far isn't encouraging. 

 

Lot of season to go, you don't jump from drafting 11OA right to being a consistently elite team, there were always going to be hiccups 

[Smashian Kassian]

Again.. just put it on net. 

[MikeyD]

1 minute ago, billydakid said:

Is that a legit stat? What's the time frame of the data? do you know...curious if its over like decades. It doesn't surprise me, as it just shows refs "manage the game", which we know...just curious about that stat....

 

One would think over a long period of time and all games in the NHL, the data should show that its pretty evenly dispersed if there was no monkey business as it should be all random.

I made it up but I'd be willing to bet I'm not far off. 

[Mando27]

I just wish the Canucks would play a full 60 minutes, when was the last time they did that?

[OldFaithfulcap]

Miller needs to cut out the drop pass, he stopped last year, otherwise he is doing well

[Canuckfanforlife82]

1 minute ago, Coconuts said:

 

Lot of season to go, you don't jump from drafting 11OA right to being a consistently elite team, there were always going to be hiccups 

Ya but this stretch is starting to be a bit too long. 4-6 in the last ten. Win one, lose one. Not exactly inspiring the fanbase.

Edited December 1, 2023 by Canuckfanforlife82

[billydakid]

Another silver lining. Lafferty was a terrific pick up. Tons of speed, physical, see it every night.

[Smashian Kassian]

4 minutes ago, billydakid said:

Vegas gets away with alot of interference, hooking and stick work

 

 

I've had a running theory that part of being a great team is committing a ton of infractions as part of your defensive strategy, b/c they will never call everything. 

[Coconuts]

1 minute ago, stawns said:

 

No argument, though I do think the Canucks are a wc team, at best, at this point in their evolution

 

If not for the early cushion they built, probably imo

 

Should be in the mix for either a wildcard or the 3-2 divisional spots if injuries don't decimate em 

 

Edmonton and Calgary are stringing together wins now though, can't let up

[Hairy Kneel]

Team woke up

[stawns]

2 minutes ago, billydakid said:

Is that a legit stat? What's the time frame of the data? do you know...curious if its over like decades. It doesn't surprise me, as it just shows refs "manage the game", which we know...just curious about that stat....

 

One would think over a long period of time and all games in the NHL, the data should show that its pretty evenly dispersed if there was no monkey business as it should be all random.

 

Why do people ever think games aren't managed?  That's not some state secret.......hockey would be unwatchable if they didnt

[XxNaslundxX]

Vegas got handed a cup contending team from day 1 of which they didnt draft or develop. Bunch of phoneys

[WHL rocks]

9 minutes ago, HKSR said:

Right? Talk about not understanding the importance of role players.  

I don't think Soucy or Suter are role players. But I get what you're saying..

 

On this team I'd consider guys like Joshua and Friedman role players..

 

Soucy and Suter are big parts of the team.

 

Your 3C is always a big part of the team. Especially one playing a 200ft game and contributing in all facets of the game like Suter was.. big loss. 

 

Soucy is a beast. Top 4/5 role PK big body ... this team hasn't been the same since he went out 

 

 

Edited December 1, 2023 by WHL rocks

[CanucksCountry]

Another scoring opportunity blown by PDG

[billydakid]

Vegas always throws picks in their own zone...no calls

[stawns]

1 minute ago, billydakid said:

Another silver lining. Lafferty was a terrific pick up. Tons of speed, physical, see it every night.

Agreed

[Coconuts]

1 minute ago, Canuckfanforlife82 said:

Ya but this stretch is starting to be a bit too long. 4-6 in the last ten. Win one, lose one. Not exactly inspiring the fanbase.

 

I don't disagree, but it's still progress when compared to the last couple seasons 

 

Growing pains 

[JayDangles]

4 minutes ago, Juice said:

Blah blah blah

 

58 games to go.

 

 

 

Yay more memes. Are you not capable of adding anything intelligent to a conversation?

[Combover]

bounces  = 0 

luck = 0 

 

 

[Smashian Kassian]

Outshot 2:1 in a game where they've had atleast half the offensive zone possession.

 

This needs to be a major red flag. 

[billydakid]

Just now, stawns said:

 

Why do people ever think games aren't managed?  That's not some state secret.......hockey would be unwatchable if they didnt

No one thinks its not managed, but its stupid...oh we've given them two powerplays in a row so we can't give them three!