York Newbury: Canucks Lose to Preds

Glad I didn't watch that garbage.

Not a recipe for success when one of your best forwards is sitting because he’s not going. Myers also struggling, that first goal was a lazy clearing play by him that resulted in zone time and an eventual goal by Nashville. The whole team is really casual with the puck, it’s like because of all their success last year they think they’re better than they are.

What the team needs is a bunch of games against the weaker teams in the league, like Chicago San Jose, Flyers, Flames, etc. Too many consecutive games against all these tough teams like the Predators and Rangers is a difficult run for any team. Surprised the Canucks are still in a playoff spot, after such a difficult run.

Thanks, Yorkie!

That lapse after going up 2-1 was a big problem. It was a hopeful final 6 minutes, but they needed someone to play game breaker and it didn't happen.

Good to see Stamkos can still play hockey, at least.

It feels like last year they overachieved and coasted and now they're still coasting but without Demko aren't able to get away with it. It doesn't help that their D is nowhere NEAR as good as it was as last year and save for Hughes and Hronek and Brannstrom (in a very protected role on the 3rd pair) aren't worth the money or assets spent for them. Myers, Soucy and whoever plays with Brannstrom aren't worth a hill of beans.

Thanks Yorkie.

The PDO machine is no longer running(20th in the NHL) and it makes for less entertaining hockey. We all knew the sky high shooting % was unsustainable, this is what it looks like when they come back down to earth.

Well coach's pet getting sat is usually pretty far down the list of tactics to wake the team up. Seems like it's on the players now. Hopefully Miller shows his maturity and responds to drag the team into the fight next game. It can't be all Hughes, Garland and Sherwood.

Not a recipe for success when one of your best forwards is sitting because he’s not going. Myers also struggling, that first goal was a lazy clearing play by him that resulted in zone time and an eventual goal by Nashville. The whole team is really casual with the puck, it’s like because of all their success last year they think they’re better than they are.
- Pacificgem

I think it might have been a powerplay or cycle shift where Miller put it back to the point (blindly of course) and the D-man wasn't there yet or had backed off. Then he just sulked classic old school Miller style and coasted off early. I remember thinking it wasn't a good look, then didn't see him much after.

T.J. Miller must be such a cancer in that locker room.

Thank you NYN

What the team needs is a bunch of games against the weaker teams in the league, like Chicago San Jose, Flyers, Flames, etc. Too many consecutive games against all these tough teams like the Predators and Rangers is a difficult run for any team. Surprised the Canucks are still in a playoff spot, after such a difficult run.
- Reubenkincade

Predators a tough team? You guys are in more trouble than I thought then.

Glad I didn't watch that garbage.
- VanHockeyGuy

Willander for Andersson

Willander for Andersson

- K-man25

How many times do you need to be told that Benning isn't the GM anymore?

Kuzmenko.

Thanks Yorkie, could you say Canucks had a step forward with a stumble?

There was effort but execution was low. Plus Preds punished Canucks for mistakes.

That look of JTM on the bench in the 3rd looked painful. He’s looked tired as well of late. Not sure what his ailment is… but of course …one RT doesn’t believe should be holding him back.

Interesting what changes will happen for game against Rangers. D-Petey on call up plays…? Lines and pairs reworked ….?

RT has to get them on track to be consistent. It’s been lost opportunities against softer competition and schedule to build up points.

Predators a tough team? You guys are in more trouble than I thought then.
- Oildrum

You Oiler fans are not so bright to pick up facetious comments from a Bruins fan.

Apparently JTM has neck and shoulder issues. So why is he playing?

How many times do you need to be told that Benning isn't the GM anymore?

Kuzmenko.
- Danny Bomber

No we’re not including Kuzmenko. Keep trying.

Apparently JTM has neck and shoulder issues. So why is he playing?
- VanHockeyGuy

Probably cause Lefty isn’t available?

It feels like last year they overachieved and coasted and now they're still coasting but without Demko aren't able to get away with it. It doesn't help that their D is nowhere NEAR as good as it was as last year and save for Hughes and Hronek and Brannstrom (in a very protected role on the 3rd pair) aren't worth the money or assets spent for them. Myers, Soucy and whoever plays with Brannstrom aren't worth a hill of beans.
- DariusKnight

It feels like that to you, cause you hated on the team the entire way to the second round

Looking like the NHL cap could be between $95 and $97 mil next year

Looking like the NHL cap could be between $95 and $97 mil next year
- NewYorkNuck

The Canucks will need it to help buffer the OEL buyout.

Not a recipe for success when one of your best forwards is sitting because he’s not going. Myers also struggling, that first goal was a lazy clearing play by him that resulted in zone time and an eventual goal by Nashville. The whole team is really casual with the puck, it’s like because of all their success last year they think they’re better than they are.
- Pacificgem

It's easy to blame the D. But man, the forwards are so slow and lax on the breakout. They're constantly getting beaten to their mark along the boards and are extremely late to recognize the need for puck support. It's painful to watch these guys try to clear the zone as a unit.

Thanks Yorks.

It's easy to blame the D. But man, the forwards are so slow and lax on the breakout. They're constantly getting beaten to their mark along the boards and are extremely late to recognize the need for puck support. It's painful to watch these guys try to clear the zone as a unit.

Thanks Yorks.
- Load Management

Grady Sas
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Injured or not (he is), Tocchet sent a message to Miller last night that his lackadaisical won’t be tolerated. The laziness & sloppy puck mgmt needs to stop. I wouldn’t doubt Miller for a second, especially once he’s healed up. Toch knows what buttons to push on J.T.