Living in Vancouver, I figured I had better do a posting on the Canucks fortunes for the upcoming 2006-2007 year. Unfortunately for Canucks fans, I don't think they'll like this too much.On the up side, I believe the Canucks made some solid moves in the off season. Bringing in a proven goalie like Roberto Luongo was a great move by the organization. Although default starter most of last season Alex Auld had his fans in town, I personally believe he did not have what it took to take this team where they hoped to go. At the same time, I also liked the dumping of constant distraction Todd Bertuzzi in the trade that brought Luongo here to Vancouver. Bertuzzi had one stellar year, but his production, attitude, and hustle never returned thereafter.
On the down side, the Canucks are at best a one line team - and that line is not that impressive. Although the Sedin twins have come on strong over the last few seasons, I don't see them as a number one line. A solid second line yes, but not a first. Markus Nasland still has All-Star potential, and I think he's honestly the only star on the team past Luongo. Unfortunately, one scorer does not a championship make. Compare these players to the other top players from teams in the West. Calgary has Iginla, Tanguay, Amonte, Phaneuf. Anaheim has Selanne and Pronger. The Red Wings have Lidstrom, Datsyuk and Zetterberg. The list goes on and on.
The Canucks also have a young and inexperienced defense on the blue line. This will cost them games and points, no question.
All in all, I believe the Canucks will have a decent year. Enough to win the cup? No. Enough to make the playoffs? Probably not - unless Luongo carries them there. If they do make it in, expect a 7th or 8th finish.
Sorry Canucks fans, more work needs to be done.
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2 wins to start the season! I think they'll be just fine this season! The first line of the Sedins and Nazzy are going to rack up a lot of points! :)
Three questions:
1. Will Kesler's cap-robbing 1.9 million prevent us from trading for injury-replacements?
2. Do we have enough chemistry on the top 2 forward lines?
3. Enough skill/depth on defense?
Let the trash talk begin!!! :evil:
"Calgary has Iginla, Tanguay, Amonte, Phaneuf." So even with all those wonderful players, Calgary is still 1 win and 2 loses?
As for Canucks... I think the IKEA line (Naslund and Sedin twins) has been very impressive so far the Sedin twins are playing better year after year and I think they are stars of this team now.
As for defence... I think it can be better. But we still have great players like Ohlund and Salo so we will see.
Goaltender... when you look at last night's game, Canucks should've lost that game in a regulation time. Kessler and Salo were both out but Luongo showed what a great goalie can do.
As for you my Flamer fan... if you love your Calgary team so much, I suggest that you go back to Calgary and cheer for your team with your inbreed redneck cowboys. :p
To Broncobeast,
What the fuck is wrong with supporting their home team? Don't be a moron and get a life.
anonymous, I completely agree with u, I'm a die-hard fan, and even if the team went 0-82 I would still support the Canucks.
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