Bring it Vancouver!

Finally we get to see who we're playing against.

Going to any games iLau?

IMO you guys match up best against Vancouver, it should be a 5 or 6 game series max in your favor. Anything can happen, but IMO you guys should hand Vancouver their lunch as long as Luongo doesn't get into your team's head too much. San Jose IMO is the biggest challenge for your team in the West, glad that it's been put off for a round. Maybe Detroit will give them a spirited series and leave them ripe for the picking.

Anyone have any keys to the series? I;m just glad we get Vancouver, we match up very well against them, especially in the physical area. Niedermayer/Bouch should be able to put a clamp on the twins with Sami and Co... Pronger will pick up the leftovers.

From what I have seen from Vancouver we need to be extra physical and wear them down and put as many shots as we can on Luongo. I would like to thank the Stars for taking Van to 7 and being physical...

Sweet Ducks vs Nucks, my Ex was a Canucks fan...

I think what will be interesting is that Burke and Carlyle should know Vancouver pretty damn well.

The key is beating Luongo. The Canucks offense is superweak right now. This is going to be just like the Minnesota series that was about beating Backstrom instead of trying to outscore the Wild.

Ducks in 5 again. I love this matchup.

I'm going to go ahead and do the cliched...

http://www.tribute.ca/tribute_objects/images/movies/bringiton/bringiton_1.jpg

but it's already been broughten...

The Canucks pp was anemic vs Dallas, this should bode well for us though they got off the snide a bit tonight. We went 3-1 against them this season, not that it matters much. It will be nice to see either Det or SJ exiting before the WCF. Pahlsson and Co. will be out against the Sedins as much as possible. It looks good on paper, Canucks just went through a grueling series, Ducks will be rested and hopefully at full health or close to it, Ducks probably have an edge everywhere except in goal where it's A+ vs A...but series aren't decided on paper. Aside from playing Calgary in Round 2, it was probably the best you could hope for though.

Wow, this is a lopsided series if I ever saw them. THe ducks are going to physically destroy vancouver..The Canucks have a very very small chance in my opinion. I'd prob give them about the same chance as NYI against Buffalo.

I think we're still going to see and all california Western Conference Final.

Oh we will

Wow, this is a lopsided series if I ever saw them. THe ducks are going to physically destroy vancouver..The Canucks have a very very small chance in my opinion. I'd prob give them about the same chance as NYI against Buffalo.

I think we're still going to see and all california Western Conference Final.


By the way, New York player great against the Sabres....so nothing is for sure.

Keep in mind... the nucks didn't play game 6... so the series didn't really go 7 games for the nucks ;)

I think what will be interesting is that Burke and Carlyle should know Vancouver pretty damn well.

how would they know? we have a 100%^ different system




and dont worry we will bring it

this will be a rough series, and i wish you guys luck :sarcasm:


GO CANUCKS GO

Should be a good series, Anaheim had the offensive edge, but the Canucks have Luongo. Playing physical against the Sedins isn't an effective way of shutting them down. They live in the corners and the more you try and wear them down the more you end up wearing yourself down. If the Canucks can manage to stay out of the box and feed off the Ducks undisciplined penalties, this series could be a close one.

*Takes off Canuck blinders*

If you guys think we're just another minny, you guys are gonna be in for a surprise :naughty:

I celebrated


And now im ******** my pants.

Ducks in 5, maybe 6.

Unfortunately I am not in Vancouver, I am currently taking a break from university in Guatemala (yeah, Guatemala). All my Canucks fans are already undermining Anaheim, but you can't blame them; they haven't seen enough Anaheim games. Canucks are the best match for Anaheim, I have seen plenty games from both sides and I like our chances.

I celebrated


And now im ******** my pants.The exlax will do that.

If you guys think we're just another minny, you guys are gonna be in for a surprise :naughty:

Hmm.. no.

The exlax will do that.

*changes underwear again*

hey sharks fan here... I am rooting for ducks for this quick series.

Anyone have any keys to the series? I;m just glad we get Vancouver, we match up very well against them, especially in the physical area. Niedermayer/Bouch should be able to put a clamp on the twins with Sami and Co... Pronger will pick up the leftovers.

From what I have seen from Vancouver we need to be extra physical and wear them down and put as many shots as we can on Luongo. I would like to thank the Stars for taking Van to 7 and being physical...

the stars were not physical..the nux dominated them in that aspect of the game...
the ducks have a TOUGH team tho :( they are a bunch of bullys
who can score....very scary :(
the ducks are the one team i wish vcr wouldnt have to play

I'm stoked we got this matchup. Vancouver plays a similar game to Minnesota though I feel the Canucks have better depth. Luongo will be key so we've got to make him busy. Our PP needs to stay hot to because Van's got a great PK.

But more of the same game plan: Have Sammy and Co. shut down the Sedin's, get strong play from the PPG line, lots of shots from the point and Jiggy being Jiggy. From what I saw in the Dal/Van series their wasn't a lot of speed and little physical play which bodes well for the Ducks. If Vancouver can't match the speed and physicality of the Ducks, it'll be a short series. They need Luongo to stand on his head, role players to score big goals and the Ducks to take penalties, lots of penalties. Unfortunately the first and last ones aren't far-fetched possibilities.

Should be a good one, can't wait!

yes i cant wait for Sharks vs Ducks!
hope it happens

The exlax will do that.

I love my avatar. I also love the fact that for two years in a row I'll be heading to the Pond to see a playoff game rooting against the ducks!

w00t

I like that we didn't get San Jose, but Vancouver is still a tough team. Any time you play against a goalie that can go nuts and steal games it's a tough series.

I like that Vancouver's defense can be forced into turnovers, and I like that there's not much offensive depth.

For the third straight playoff year we're coming off a long layoff into a series against a team that's riding an emotional high. That sucks.

I like that we didn't get San Jose, but Vancouver is still a tough team. Any time you play against a goalie that can go nuts and steal games it's a tough series.

I like that Vancouver's defense can be forced into turnovers, and I like that there's not much offensive depth.

For the third straight playoff year we're coming off a long layoff into a series against a team that's riding an emotional high. That sucks.

What to hear something else crazy? The last five teams that the Ducks have played in the playoffs... that's right... come from the Northwest Division.

alright we bring it!

im going to say one thing



EVERYONE had the nux pegged 8-12th in the west...
most said they wouldnt make the playoffs

well they finished top of the northwest......105points.........

I think alot of duck fans will think the nux will be an easy team to beat..but everyones wrong once now...so ya
No doubt ..Ducks seem to be the superior team ....but i think there is a good chance vcr can upset them.

What to hear something else crazy? The last five teams that the Ducks have played in the playoffs... that's right... come from the Northwest Division.

Ha, that is hilarious. 5 different ones as well. Here's to them making it 6 ;)

I think the Canucks will fair better offensively against the Ducks than they did last series. Although the Ducks have arguable the two best defencemen in the league and a very capable goalie (2 in fact), they don't play the same smothering style that Dallas did. Duck fans may be somewhat surprised.

But, whatever... I hope the duck players are looking past this series (at least for the first game or two). No one is expecting the Canucks to make it past Anaheim so that takes a lot of pressure off the team.

Personally I believe this series has the capability of going deep, and I won't be surprised to see either team come out ahead in the end.

alot of people getting ahead of themselves here...We all remember how the Ducks played after last years long lay off.

We'll know where we're at when they show us if they can establish a forecheck. Dallas just clogged the nuetral zone, we should be in on their D forcing mistakes and taking advantage of our size.

Dirty goals will be key on Luongo, get lots of bodies in front of him, he leaves rebounds that's wher you can beat him.

Ok, I got my avatar ready for the series!

:sarcasm:

Ok, I got my avatar ready for the series!

:sarcasm:

Remember everyone, Dolemite is the closet Ducks fan. :sarcasm: :D :naughty: :p: :teach: :handclap: :yo::biglaugh:

Remember everyone, Dolemite is the closet Ducks fan. :sarcasm: :D :naughty: :p: :teach: :handclap: :yo::biglaugh:

LMAO

Sweet Ducks vs Nucks, my Ex was a Canucks fan...

Oh the sweet irony!

Regardless of what the outcome may be, it has to be said that I'm looking forward to FINALLY seeing at least a game or two that won't be 2-0, 1-0, or 2-1. ;)
Logically speaking I would have to pick the Ducks, but I have a feeling about the Canucks this year... of course I'm a fan so I'm biased! :p Let the games begin!

yes i cant wait for Sharks vs Ducks!
hope it happens

I agree with my comrad, so win it in 7 for us :naughty:

I'm going to go ahead and do the cliched...

http://www.tribute.ca/tribute_objects/images/movies/bringiton/bringiton_1.jpg

but it's already been broughten...

Oh no you di'int!!!

yes i cant wait for Sharks vs Ducks!
hope it happens

it won't

Oh no you di'int!!!

Scene.

http://elliot.digitaldecadence.org/images/side.jpg

the stars were not physical..the nux dominated them in that aspect of the game...the ducks have a TOUGH team tho :( they are a bunch of bullys
who can score....very scary :(
the ducks are the one team i wish vcr wouldnt have to play

LOL That was funny. Should be an easy series for the Ducks. Luongo might get em to 6, but i'll say Ducks in 5.

For the third straight playoff year we're coming off a long layoff into a series against a team that's riding an emotional high. That sucks.

Agreed. Ducks haven't faired well in recent years after long layoffs. No time like the pleasant though.

Good luck in the series, but according to some fans here, doesn't look like the Ducks will need it. Looks like the majority of fans are already writing off the canucks and handing the ducks the series...

as a canuck fan, that's great to see... love coming in as an underdog... that's what helped the team in 82 and 94. And you can never write-off a team with all-world goaltending.

I'm looking forward to this matchup though... win or lose, the canucks will end with a successful season - no one thought they'd even make the playoffs, let alone winning the division and winning the first round. No pressure from our end... all the pressure is on the "heavy" favorites in this series.

This is a script written for the underdogs! :)

Good luck in the series, but according to some fans here, doesn't look like the Ducks will need it. Looks like the majority of fans are already writing off the canucks and handing the ducks the series...

as a canuck fan, that's great to see... love coming in as an underdog... that's what helped the team in 82 and 94. And you can never write-off a team with all-world goaltending.

I'm looking forward to this matchup though... win or lose, the canucks will end with a successful season - no one thought they'd even make the playoffs, let alone winning the division and winning the first round. No pressure from our end... all the pressure is on the "heavy" favorites in this series.

This is a script written for the underdogs! :)

Don't worry, I don't think anyone of us has said or think that Vancouver is going to be an easy series and I hope the Ducks aren't either.

Good luck in the series, but according to some fans here, doesn't look like the Ducks will need it. Looks like the majority of fans are already writing off the canucks and handing the ducks the series...

as a canuck fan, that's great to see... love coming in as an underdog... that's what helped the team in 82 and 94. And you can never write-off a team with all-world goaltending.

I'm looking forward to this matchup though... win or lose, the canucks will end with a successful season - no one thought they'd even make the playoffs, let alone winning the division and winning the first round. No pressure from our end... all the pressure is on the "heavy" favorites in this series.

This is a script written for the underdogs! :)

I think most the people saying that are not Duck fans. We all know to well what it is like to think you are going to steam roll someone and end up losing in the WCF. We all witnessed it last season with Edmonton.

So Couv, here is to a good series. I hope the Ducks womp on you!

I think the Canucks will fair better offensively against the Ducks than they did last series. Although the Ducks have arguable the two best defencemen in the league and a very capable goalie (2 in fact), they don't play the same smothering style that Dallas did. Duck fans may be somewhat surprised.

But, whatever... I hope the duck players are looking past this series (at least for the first game or two). No one is expecting the Canucks to make it past Anaheim so that takes a lot of pressure off the team.

Personally I believe this series has the capability of going deep, and I won't be surprised to see either team come out ahead in the end.

We may not play the same kind of defense, but this team is still very strong defensively. Our top-4 D keep things to the perimeter and fuels our transition game which enables our forecheck to eat up time in the offensive zone. If this team didn't take so many penalties, we'd probably be one of the best defenses in the league.

We may not play the same kind of defense, but this team is still very strong defensively. Our top-4 D keep things to the perimeter and fuels our transition game which enables our forecheck to eat up time in the offensive zone. If this team didn't take so many penalties, we'd probably be one of the best defenses in the league.

Which brings me to what is going to be one of the Keys to the series. Officiating. If they keep calling ticky tack penalties like they have been in the first round then this could effect the outcome of the series.

LMAO @ CBS Sportline.

5 of 5 "experts" picked the Wild last round.

3 of 5 "experts" are picking the Canucks now.

Once again though, every ESPN expert has picked the Ducks this round. No quotation marks on expert there, because they obviously know what they are talking about. :sarcasm:

Good luck guys!

Gotta admit I was hoping to play Anaheim in the Conference Finals, but it looks like we're destined to go head to head earlier. The Ducks have some freaking mean players, so I'm hoping the refs call the series really tight.;)

Thank God, we don't have to deal with Marty Turco anymore!

LMAO @ CBS Sportline.

5 of 5 "experts" picked the Wild last round.

3 of 5 "experts" are picking the Canucks now.

Once again though, every ESPN expert has picked the Ducks this round. No quotation marks on expert there, because they obviously know what they are talking about. :sarcasm:

while I agree that the Ducks should be heavy favorites here, using ESPN to support your argument is ridiculous... those guys don't know crap about hockey and are no more "experts" than the idiots at CBS.

Wait till Maggie makes her selection.

while I agree that the Ducks should be heavy favorites here, using ESPN to support your argument is ridiculous... those guys don't know crap about hockey and are no more "experts" than the idiots at CBS.

It was mostly sarcasm, but if you look at the experts used for each, the ESPN bunch is a much more experienced and qualified set of experts.

Plus, ESPN is 72.9% while CBS is 60% right now. Maggie the monkey probably picks 60%.

I want a Sabres v. Ducks final to settle on disputes on whose better than who lol

It was mostly sarcasm, but if you look at the experts used for each, the ESPN bunch is a much more experienced and qualified set of experts.

Plus, ESPN is 72.9% while CBS is 60% right now. Maggie the monkey probably picks 60%.

Maggie was only 50% in the first round ;)

predictions though don't mean anything... saying that ESPN are a more experienced and qualified set is like saying that Esche is a better goalie than Cloutier... they both suck!

I've read enough from ESPN on hockey over the years to know that they don't care enough about the sport to have any real "experts" involved... they should stick to the NFL, NBA, MLB or NASCAR, because they don't know much about hockey, and have routinely made mistakes reporting it.

maybe I'm just too picky having followed canadian media all the time though for hockey... afterall TSN is a whopping 88% in their 1st round predictions ;) (ironically, the worst record on TSN was from the former American hockey player :) )

As a HUGE Panthers fan that has suffered for a long time, I ask that you KICK the VanBerto Conluongos butts.

I'm a Ducks fan for the next two weeks, right now you're my second favorite team.

BTW, can you guys spare a goalie, we need one next year.
Thanks

As a HUGE Panthers fan that has suffered for a long time, I ask that you KICK the VanBerto Conluongos butts.

I'm a Ducks fan for the next two weeks, right now you're my second favorite team.

BTW, can you guys spare a goalie, we need one next year.
Thanks

No go for the goalie... but we can spare an avatar!!! Check them out here: http://www.geocities.com/eien_no_shimmer/ducks.html

As a HUGE Panthers fan that has suffered for a long time, I ask that you KICK the VanBerto Conluongos butts.

I'm a Ducks fan for the next two weeks, right now you're my second favorite team.

BTW, can you guys spare a goalie, we need one next year.
Thanks

Ah, the bitter Panther Fan. I was wondering when they would show up. ;)

Asa Canucks fan I was not too happy about hearing the matchup would be with the Ducks. The Canucks are already tired from 7 games with the Stars and they don't even get an extra day off ( brilliant scheduling!!). I can only hope Luongo keeps playing well and you guys are extra physical to the tune of 2 minutes in the penalty box!

Go Canucks Go.....please:p:

Oh and by the way...Panther fans should be looking for Mike Keenan's head on a stick, not Luongo's!!

Good luck guys!

Gotta admit I was hoping to play Anaheim in the Conference Finals, but it looks like we're destined to go head to head earlier. The Ducks have some freaking mean players, so I'm hoping the refs call the series really tight.;)

Thank God, we don't have to deal with Marty Turco anymore!
Yeah now all you have to deal with is two goalies who have career playoff GAA's under 2 :sarcasm:

I've read enough from ESPN on hockey over the years to know that they don't care enough about the sport to have any real "experts" involved... they should stick to the NFL, NBA, MLB or NASCAR, because they don't know much about hockey, and have routinely made mistakes reporting it.

maybe I'm just too picky having followed canadian media all the time though for hockey... afterall TSN is a whopping 88% in their 1st round predictions ;) (ironically, the worst record on TSN was from the former American hockey player :) )

You stop talking about Barry Melrose like he doesn't matter! For the first season in the history of the world he has been picking the Ducks to win and he's been right. I finally like him.

BTW, I was 88% in round 1. Damn you Atlanta!

Yeah now all you have to deal with is two goalies who have career playoff GAA's under 2 :sarcasm:

what killed us with Turco was his stickhandling... I've never seen a goalie ever handle the puck like that throughout a series. He forced the canucks to change their game plan since every dump-in resulted in a tape to tape pass 100 feet up the ice to create an odd-man rush for the Stars.

Honestly the most frustrating performance from a goalie I've seen because of everything he could do outside the crease. He was stickhandling through the forwards, and beating the canucks forecheck and neutral zone game at the same time!

as far as everything else, we've got Luongo. Unless one of the ducks two goalies can be a 3rd dman on the ice while turning every dump-in, and half the forechecks into odd-man rushes and quality scoring chances the other way, I think we'll be alright.

I predict Anaheim in 5 (meeting the Sharks who win in 6), Vancouver is just too tired to win more than a game IMO

I can't believe how many people actually believe the Ducks will win this in 5, and I can't believe the amount of people saying this will be lopsided. Physically, Anaheim has the advantage, but guys like Bieksa, Cowan, and Bulis can do pretty well too in the physical department, hell, even Naslund can do pretty well physically.

Here's to what should be a great series.

Wait till Maggie makes her selection.

Maggie is going with Buffalo and Vancouver to beat the Rangers and Ducks, and move onto the conf. finals.

guys like Bieksa, Cowan, and Bulis can do pretty well too in the physical department

Lets play a game... which one of these is not like the other one?

Bieksa.. he's tough, Cowan.. he's tough if he's fighting Joe DiPenta, Bulis..?

Vancouver is outgunned in the physical department.

Lets play a game... which one of these is not like the other one?

Bieksa.. he's tough, Cowan.. he's tough if he's fighting Joe DiPenta, Bulis..?

Vancouver is outgunned in the physical department.

no doubt. For Vancouver to be successful, they can't play that kind of game with Anaheim. Their PP needs to be good, and force Anaheim to change their game.

Vancouver is outgunned in the physical department.

Yeah, I think anyone who thinks otherwise either hasn't seen the Ducks play or is blinded by homerism. I think the key to the series is how the Canucks respond to the physical play. They aren't going to be able to match if they try to go toe-to-toe, so as long as they don't get thrown off their game they should be able to make a series of this.

I think there is a common misconception that the Ducks take a lot of penalties. They have a lot of PIMs but they also lead the league in fighting majors by 30 so that would explain it.

I think there is a common misconception that the Ducks take a lot of penalties. They have a lot of PIMs but they also lead the league in fighting majors by 30 so that would explain it.

It's more the feeling that one of the main Canucks strategies should involve forcing the Ducks to take a lot of penalties. And to get this out of the way first, I don't mean diving. Someone mentioned it earlier, but I would like to see Vancouver deal with Anaheim much as Detroit dealt with a physical Calgary team in Round 1. The thing is Vancouver doesn't really match up all that well physically (obviously) so there are limited ways they can use that portion of the game in their favor.

It's more the feeling that one of the main Canucks strategies should involve forcing the Ducks to take a lot of penalties. And to get this out of the way first, I don't mean diving. Someone mentioned it earlier, but I would like to see Vancouver deal with Anaheim much as Detroit dealt with a physical Calgary team in Round 1. The thing is Vancouver doesn't really match up all that well physically (obviously) so there are limited ways they can use that portion of the game in their favor.

Vancouver has to be tired and emotionally spent after that last series where they almost coughed up a 3-1 lead again and they had how many OT games?

Now they get the Ducks aggressive forecheck coming in and slamming them into the boards on every shift. This is why I'm confident about the Ducks chances but who knows, the playoffs are so unpredictable.

Vancouver is outgunned in the physical department.

You make it sound like the goal differential in the season series was 300-1.

Maggie the Monkey picked Vancouver. Second time in a row she didn't pick the Ducks. :dunno:

Canucks in 6.

Ducks are under estimating the Canucks just like the Stars did.

I don't play nice with opposing fans so if you think i'm going to be like the rest of the wimps on this board and pretend like I respect your team and think the Canucks didn't deserve everything they got then you won't like me very much. However, if you think niceties are for billiards and bowling and you want to get your hate on for the team that will knock your sorry butts into the land of the have-nots then I'm your guy!!

With that being said, the keys to us winning will be staying out of the box and making the Ducks pay when they take their obligatory cheap shots. Luongo will outplay what ever goalie you put in net so we don't need to worry about that. Bulis may surprise you with his speed and his devistating hip checks. Selanne will probably be crushed by Mitchell and Bieksa so don't expect much out of him.

After the series I'll be nice again but for now you are the enemy and I loathe your very existence. ; )

GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!!

Canucks in 6.

Ducks are under estimating the Canucks just like the Stars did.

I don't play nice with opposing fans so if you think i'm going to be like the rest of the wimps on this board and pretend like I respect your team and think the Canucks didn't deserve everything they got then you won't like me very much. However, if you think niceties are for billiards and bowling and you want to get your hate on for the team that will knock your sorry butts into the land of the have-nots then I'm your guy!!

With that being said, the keys to us winning will be staying out of the box and making the Ducks pay when they take their obligatory cheap shots. Luongo will outplay what ever goalie you put in net so we don't need to worry about that. Bulis may surprise you with his speed and his devistating hip checks. Selanne will probably be crushed by Mitchell and Bieksa so don't expect much out of him.

After the series I'll be nice again but for now you are the enemy and I loathe your very existence. ; )

GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!!

Why can't we be friends? We didn't do anything to you. :teach: :banana:

Canucks in 6.

Ducks are under estimating the Canucks just like the Stars did.

I don't play nice with opposing fans so if you think i'm going to be like the rest of the wimps on this board and pretend like I respect your team and think the Canucks didn't deserve everything they got then you won't like me very much. However, if you think niceties are for billiards and bowling and you want to get your hate on for the team that will knock your sorry butts into the land of the have-nots then I'm your guy!!

With that being said, the keys to us winning will be staying out of the box and making the Ducks pay when they take their obligatory cheap shots. Luongo will outplay what ever goalie you put in net so we don't need to worry about that. Bulis may surprise you with his speed and his devistating hip checks. Selanne will probably be crushed by Mitchell and Bieksa so don't expect much out of him.

After the series I'll be nice again but for now you are the enemy and I loathe your very existence. ; )

GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!!

Wow, this is the type of fans I have to deal with around here. Though there are a few that do have some respect for Anaheim around here. You clearly haven't seen enough Anaheim games, and if you have seen the regular season between these two teams, you'll find out that we are not a team full of goons and that Selanne can't be crushed.

I'm just looking forward to seeing Bieksa fight for the first time in a while.

Bulis may surprise you with his speed and his devistating hip checks.
:biglaugh:

Anyways, the only thing that concerns me about this series is the Canucks coming off of an emotional game 7 win, much like Edmonton last year.

I'm just looking forward to seeing Bieksa fight for the first time in a while.

Lets just say he won't have a problem finding somebody to tumble with. ;)

I hope he is well enough for Game 1. Based on his interviews, the man seems REALLY sick.

Lets play a game... which one of these is not like the other one?

Bieksa.. he's tough, Cowan.. he's tough if he's fighting Joe DiPenta, Bulis..?

Vancouver is outgunned in the physical department.

What do you call this game? :m-confused:



Let's not get to carried away with this, ducks do have the edge in that dept. OTOH, last game we played, the Canucks did not turtle. We may be able to take a little more than you and your fine feathered friends think.

Either way, should be fun.
I'll say Luongo in 2 ( yes, he IS that good):)

I'll say Luongo in 2 ( yes, he IS that good):)

Maybe Sabourin in 2, not Luongo.

I'm a Sens fan, and to be honest, Anaheim is already better than Vancouver, now that they are WAY better rested, I dont think Vancouver has much of a shot. It would be in my opinion the biggest upset in the playoffs

Canucks in 6.

Ducks are under estimating the Canucks just like the Stars did.

Ducks fans maybe, but not the team themselves. We've got a lot of veterens and the young guys learned their lesson from last year.

I don't play nice with opposing fans so if you think i'm going to be like the rest of the wimps on this board and pretend like I respect your team and think the Canucks didn't deserve everything they got then you won't like me very much. However, if you think niceties are for billiards and bowling and you want to get your hate on for the team that will knock your sorry butts into the land of the have-nots then I'm your guy!!

Awesome, I like a fan who can bring it. You'll find a number of us Ducks fans have similar feelings towards our team.

With that being said, the keys to us winning will be staying out of the box and making the Ducks pay when they take their obligatory cheap shots. Luongo will outplay what ever goalie you put in net so we don't need to worry about that. Bulis may surprise you with his speed and his devistating hip checks. Selanne will probably be crushed by Mitchell and Bieksa so don't expect much out of him.

Obligatory? Our guys are obliged to taking cheap shots? If you say so. I was hoping for a clean, hard fought series but if want our guys taking cheap shots than by all means...

The media has been kissing the butts of the ducks all year, and the fans have been eating it up. Its time for Bobby Luo to bring this team out of the clouds and into a world of frustration.

Everyone screams *NEIDERMAYER!!!! PRONGER!!!!!*

Blah Blah Blah.

The Canucks just shut down 2 other defensive studs in Zubov and Boucher, and I think they can do it again.

Then out of the distance, the cry comes, *TEAM TOUGHNESS!!*

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......wait, you had something meaningful to say?

Brad May is still gone for 2 games, and will undoubtedly be on a short leash with the officials when he gets back, and if you guys wanna take penalties using this *toughness*, go for it. We need pp practice. If it gets really bad, we got Cowan the BraBarian, Super-pest Burrows and 'Big Willie Style' Willie Mitchell to back up our team. Not to mention it is reported that Kevin Bieksa eats babies.

Wait, then they shout *SCORING DEPTH!!!*

'YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWNNNNNN'

I'll let Tommy Larscheid handle this one.
http://luongosong.ytmnd.com/


Bring it, you ducks fan say?

GLADLY this Canuck fan replies......

:biglaugh:

Anyways, the only thing that concerns me about this series is the Canucks coming off of an emotional game 7 win, much like Edmonton last year.

Dont' laugh Bulis isn't the same player he was during the regular season.

There's definitely alot of parallels going into this series and going into last year's WCF's.

The one media pundit who doesn't like the Ducks too much is Maggie the macaque. She picked Minnesota and now Vancouver. I'm starting to dislike the monkey.

I'm just hoping we don't come out rusty. The break is great for people like Beauchemin and Penner, but it just seems that historically we haven't done too well after extended layoffs. Edmonton last year, New Jersey a couple years before.

At least Vancouver doesn't get extra rest before the series. That seemed unfair in 2003, that New Jersey went 7 games, but still got like 4 days off to rest. If it takes you 7 games to finish the series, you should not get any extra rest, that's the penalty for not winning quickly.

I heard Selanne is sick as well?

I heard Selanne is sick as well?

Really? Didn't hear that one. Hope he is OK!

I did read that Palhson was missing several practices because of "bumps and bruises", which is a very disturbing development. He did say he would play tomorrow though.

I think what will be interesting is that Burke and Carlyle should know Vancouver pretty damn well.

Who are they and how are they related to Vancouver??? :hit:

Who are they and how are they related to Vancouver??? :hit:

I don't know if you are being sarcastic, but I am going to answer you anyway. Carlyle used to coach the Manitoba Moose which is the AHL affiliate of the Canucks, and Burke used to be the Vancouver GM.

Ducks fans maybe, but not the team themselves. We've got a lot of veterens and the young guys learned their lesson from last year.



Awesome, I like a fan who can bring it. You'll find a number of us Ducks fans have similar feelings towards our team.



Obligatory? Our guys are obliged to taking cheap shots? If you say so. I was hoping for a clean, hard fought series but if want our guys taking cheap shots than by all means...

:handclap:

... being sarcastic,

As I really don't see how them being affiliated a year, 2 ago can bring any insight of the Canucks of today...

Good Luck, but Canucks in 6, maybe 7 :yo:

The Ducks are underestimating the Canucks? That's news to me.

Everyone keeps talking about Luongo and they are forgetting we have two very good goalies, and our offense is better than what Dallas can throw at you.

There's definitely alot of parallels going into this series and going into last year's WCF's.

Yeah, but we have Pronger.

The media has been kissing the butts of the ducks all year, and the fans have been eating it up. Its time for Bobby Luo to bring this team out of the clouds and into a world of frustration.

Everyone screams *NEIDERMAYER!!!! PRONGER!!!!!*

Blah Blah Blah.

The Canucks just shut down 2 other defensive studs in Zubov and Boucher, and I think they can do it again.

Then out of the distance, the cry comes, *TEAM TOUGHNESS!!*

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......wait, you had something meaningful to say?

Brad May is still gone for 2 games, and will undoubtedly be on a short leash with the officials when he gets back, and if you guys wanna take penalties using this *toughness*, go for it. We need pp practice. If it gets really bad, we got Cowan the BraBarian, Super-pest Burrows and 'Big Willie Style' Willie Mitchell to back up our team. Not to mention it is reported that Kevin Bieksa eats babies.

Wait, then they shout *SCORING DEPTH!!!*

'YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWNNNNNN'

I'll let Tommy Larscheid handle this one.
http://luongosong.ytmnd.com/


Bring it, you ducks fan say?

GLADLY this Canuck fan replies......
Yeah I'm sure the Ducks are shivering about Burrows, and Willie the Turtle Mitchell it won't bother me if Mitchell wants to spend 5 minutes in the box though especially if Salo is injured. You guys don't even have a heavyweight fighter, we could dress Parros and he can take all the runs he wants without fear of a legit threat. Though I doubt he'll be dressed often.

its funny how people who never watch duck games think we play dirty

We had more wins than you in the regular season...

Obviously we are better. :sarcasm:

J/K, I'm scared for my Canucks, but we have a plan B if our savior goes down, the one Canuck who beat the Ducks... DANY SABOURIN.

So at least we have two options.

Good luck Ducks, let's hope it doesn't get ugly, but we are gonna hate each other at the end of this series.

So until it comes to that, I'll say, let's have a great series, and good luck. It's refreshing to play new teams in the Playoffs, they always build rivalries, and the more the better.

Yeah I'm sure the Ducks are shivering about Burrows, and Willie the Turtle Mitchell it won't bother me if Mitchell wants to spend 5 minutes in the box though especially if Salo is injured. You guys don't even have a heavyweight fighter, we could dress Parros and he can take all the runs he wants without fear of a legit threat. Though I doubt he'll be dressed often.

Since when is Salo injured?
Last time I checked, probable means he will probably play. AV has already said they are good to go.

And if you wanna waste a spot on Parros, thats fine with us. The Sedins can dance around him all night throwing pucks through which ever half decent goalie you decide to dress.

BTW: when Willie fights, he usually takes the best offensive player with him. If you want to send someone like Getzlaf off for a quarter of a period, I'm cool with that. Our D can lose one man and still be effective.

How did your D fare when Pronger was out again?

Since when is Salo injured?
Last time I checked, probable means he will probably play. AV has already said they are good to go.

And if you wanna waste a spot on Parros, thats fine with us. The Sedins can dance around him all night throwing pucks through which ever half decent goalie you decide to dress.

BTW: when Willie fights, he usually takes the best offensive player with him. If you want to send someone like Getzlaf off for a quarter of a period, I'm cool with that. Our D can lose one man and still be effective.

How did your D fare when Pronger was out again?

It did quite well. Now, when Pronger was out, Beauchemin was out, Niedermayer was playing on a fractured foot, and Giguere was out... yes, then we struggled.

You really think Giguere and Bryzgalov are only half-decent? You really should open your eyes. Just because Anaheim doesn't have Luongo or Brodeur doesn't mean their goaltenders are weak. Stop being such a homer. You're making other Canucks fans look bad with your ignorance.

The Sedins are talented players. They are not unstoppable, or even close to unstoppable.

Since when is Salo injured?
Last time I checked, probable means he will probably play. AV has already said they are good to go.

And if you wanna waste a spot on Parros, thats fine with us. The Sedins can dance around him all night throwing pucks through which ever half decent goalie you decide to dress.

BTW: when Willie fights, he usually takes the best offensive player with him. If you want to send someone like Getzlaf off for a quarter of a period, I'm cool with that. Our D can lose one man and still be effective.

How did your D fare when Pronger was out again?

Pronger doesn't wear 44 still smart guy. If you try to make a witty avatar, make sure you have the wit to deliver.

Pronger doesn't wear 44 still smart guy. If you try to make a witty avatar, make sure you have the wit to deliver.

Read my sig there smart guy.

If you want to accuse someone of being ignorant, make sure you read ALL of the post, not just what the eye wants to see.

You sir, are owned.

Read my sig there smart guy.

If you want to accuse someone of being ignorant, make sure you read ALL of the post, not just what the eye wants to see.

You sir, are owned.

HA. whatev guy. Ducks in 5.

Giguere- Conn Smythe

Luongo- grease ball

You really think Giguere and Bryzgalov are only half-decent? You really should open your eyes. Just because Anaheim doesn't have Luongo or Brodeur doesn't mean their goaltenders are weak. Stop being such a homer. You're making other Canucks fans look bad with your ignorance.


I thought this was a *bring it* thread.
Not a lovey dovey "ohhh, I respect your team so much, good luck and may the best team win" etc.......

That kind of banter was what we got from the Dallas fans last series and it didn't make for as exciting debate in comparison to arguments vs. Oilers/Flames/Wild fans as we are used to.

Nothing personal mind you, just trying to adhere to what I saw as the theme of the topic.

Didn`t last year some calgary fans use this duck hunt avatar and what hapened ?

Didn`t last year some calgary fans use this duck hunt avatar and what hapened ?

Duck hunt in general?
Probably, its a good motif.

This avatar in particular?
Considering I made it myself earlier today I doubt it......

I thought this was a *bring it* thread.
Not a lovey dovey "ohhh, I respect your team so much, good luck and may the best team win" etc.......

That kind of banter was what we got from the Dallas fans last series and it didn't make for as exciting debate in comparison to arguments vs. Oilers/Flames/Wild fans as we are used to.

Nothing personal mind you, just trying to adhere to what I saw as the theme of the topic.

That's fine, but when I talk smack it's with facts, not pulling crap out of my ass. I guess if it helps you think the Canucks have a better shot, by thinking Anaheim is soft in goaltending.

That's fine, but when I talk smack it's with facts, not pulling crap out of my ass. I guess if it helps you think the Canucks have a better shot, by thinking Anaheim is soft in goaltending.

softer was what I was getting at.

Since when is Salo injured?
Last time I checked, probable means he will probably play. AV has already said they are good to go.

And if you wanna waste a spot on Parros, thats fine with us. The Sedins can dance around him all night throwing pucks through which ever half decent goalie you decide to dress.

BTW: when Willie fights, he usually takes the best offensive player with him. If you want to send someone like Getzlaf off for a quarter of a period, I'm cool with that. Our D can lose one man and still be effective.

How did your D fare when Pronger was out again?
He wasn't moving well at the end of game 7, just because he's playing doesn't mean he'll be as effective as he normally is.

If Parros can go take runs at Naslund, the Sedins, and your D without retribution i'd be fine with him playing, especially if he destroys Burrows or Cooke.

I've seen Willie turtle in person, he acts like he wants to fight til challenged.

You are not comparing Willie to Pronger are you? How about how we did fare with Pronger? 46-11-11 with the big 3 playing including post season.

Ducks will win in 3.
Niedermayer will shut down the Sedins and hold them to no points, thus prompting the Ducks to play with him as their sole defenseman.
Gigure is just a hair away from being as good as Luongo
Ducks can Roll all 4 lines compared to Canucks 1 line.
Ducks Defense 6 or 7 times better than the nucks
Ducks can take 12 or 13 penalties a game with their physical play, as Vancouver wont score on any of those PP's.

That pretty much summed up what I read.

He wasn't moving well at the end of game 7, just because he's playing doesn't mean he'll be as effective as he normally is.

If Parros can go take runs at Naslund, the Sedins, and your D without retribution i'd be fine with him playing, especially if he destroys Burrows or Cooke.

I've seen Willie turtle in person, he acts like he wants to fight til challenged.

You are not comparing Willie to Pronger are you? How about how we did fare with Pronger? 46-11-11 with the big 3 playing including post season.

Yes because I heard they are gonna play this series with no referees.......and in Prison.:shakehead

I think it will be another gruelling, low scoring affair, but in the end I think the canucks are too banged up and tired to offer much resistance against the Ducks. Getzlaf, kunitz and Moen are all good Saskatchewan boys so I can't hate the ducks. I really like what Burke and Carlyle have done with that team and you guys got half my favourite players, play an old school brand of hockey and finally got rid of the biggest abomination in pro sports by dropping Mighty from your teams name. Hope you lose, but if you don't I'll be jumping on your bandwagon.

HA. whatev guy. Ducks in 5.

Giguere- Conn Smythe

Luongo- grease ball


Luongo = Best Save % AND GAA of active playoff goalies. (that have played more than 1 game)

Giguere-conn smythe.....yes, and Jim Carey won the Vezna one year....whats ol' Jim up to now though?

I think it will be another gruelling, low scoring affair, but in the end I think the canucks are too banged up and tired to offer much resistance against the Ducks. Getzlaf, kunitz and Moen are all good Saskatchewan boys so I can't hate the ducks. I really like what Burke and Carlyle have done with that team and you guys got half my favourite players, play an old school brand of hockey and finally got rid of the biggest abomination in pro sports by dropping Mighty from your teams name. Hope you lose, but if you don't I'll be jumping on your bandwagon.

yeah but Chris Pronger's wife wears his pants!!!

Our guys are obliged to taking cheap shots? ... I was hoping for a clean, hard fought series ....

Remember Burke was here too, and he likes them cheapshot artists. The Canucks just have to remember to turn the other cheek (ass or not), and let them younguns (Quackers) work themselves to the penalty box.

Canucks in 6, maybe 7 :yo:

Read my sig there smart guy.


LOL, who actually keeps signatures turned on?

Just to rebut the "Ducks games are full of cheap shots and dirty plays" argument... some stats from the year.

PIM: Ducks 1457 Canucks 1206.

OK great, the Ducks have way more penalty minutes, they must take cheap shots all day right?

Times short handed: Ducks 410 Canucks 436

Huh, that's odd. So who's going to be working themselves to the penalty box again? And "Captain Hook" Rob Niedermayer seems to get a hook every other game, so that's probably 41 non dirty penalties right there.

Yes the Ducks play aggressive in terms of hitting, but if they're so dirty why aren't they getting more penalized for it? In fact they're 16th in times shorthanded.

"Ducks games are full of cheap shots and dirty plays".... Busted.

Luongo = Best Save % AND GAA of active playoff goalies. (that have played more than 1 game)

Giguere-conn smythe.....yes, and Jim Carey won the Vezna one year....whats ol' Jim up to now though?

If Modano haddnt hit the crossbar while your Luongo was SEVERELY overplaying the shot, I'd be arguing with a Sharks fan right now.

Just to rebut the "Ducks games are full of cheap shots and dirty plays" argument... some stats from the year.

PIM: Ducks 1457 Canucks 1206.

OK great, the Ducks have way more penalty minutes, they must take cheap shots all day right?

Times short handed: Ducks 410 Canucks 436

Huh, that's odd. So who's going to be working themselves to the penalty box again? And "Captain Hook" Rob Niedermayer seems to get a hook every other game, so that's probably 41 non dirty penalties right there.

Yes the Ducks play aggressive in terms of hitting, but if they're so dirty why aren't they getting more penalized for it? In fact they're 16th in times shorthanded.

"Ducks games are full of cheap shots and dirty plays".... Busted.

I'm sorry but the moniker " Captain Hook" belongs to Yan Bulis.

of our 436 penalties 435 are Bulis hooks.

As for your argument, you can throw out as many regular season stats as you want. I watched the Minnesota series. You guys are dirty. Usually when a player gets suspended for 3 PLAYOFF games that's a fairly good indicator of what the coach and the players are trying to accomplish. Everyone knows you guys will try to goon it up and when our PP starts making you pay you will realize that it won't work.

We won't be as whiny or girly as Minnesota because we'll be prepared for it.


I doubt any franchise is as whiny as Minnesota.

If Modano haddnt hit the crossbar while your Luongo was SEVERELY overplaying the shot, I'd be arguing with a Sharks fan right now.

Pwned.

Luongo = Best Save % AND GAA of active playoff goalies. (that have played more than 1 game)

Giguere-conn smythe.....yes, and Jim Carey won the Vezna one year....whats ol' Jim up to now though?

Did you seriously just compare Giguere to Jim Carey? Wow, that's stretching.

And congrats to Luongo for being the best active goalie that has played 1 whole playoff series in his career.

Just to rebut the "Ducks games are full of cheap shots and dirty plays" argument... some stats from the year.

PIM: Ducks 1457 Canucks 1206.

OK great, the Ducks have way more penalty minutes, they must take cheap shots all day right?

Times short handed: Ducks 410 Canucks 436

Huh, that's odd. So who's going to be working themselves to the penalty box again? And "Captain Hook" Rob Niedermayer seems to get a hook every other game, so that's probably 41 non dirty penalties right there.

Yes the Ducks play aggressive in terms of hitting, but if they're so dirty why aren't they getting more penalized for it? In fact they're 16th in times shorthanded.

"Ducks games are full of cheap shots and dirty plays".... Busted.

For those who failed math, more penalty minutes with fewer penalties taken means that you got more penalties such as game misconducts, fighting majors and other cheap shot infractions. Game misconducts and fighting majors don't put you short handed in most cases so nice try. Like it or not the ducks are known as a dirty team around the league. Granted they are hard hitting and physical which is fine and as I nucks fan I fear that, but it doesn't stop there.

However you are right in saying that taking regular penalties will kill a team, ie the nucks. Special teams differential appears as if it killed the Mild so staying out of the box is paramount.

Everyone knows you guys will try to goon it up and when our PP starts making you pay you will realize that it won't work.

We won't be as whiny or girly as Minnesota because we'll be prepared for it.


I doubt any franchise is as whiny as Minnesota.

Your 7.9% on the PP in the playoffs so far looks pretty intimidating.

I'm also bookmarking this post so we can compare after the series who has more girly attributes.

If Modano haddnt hit the crossbar while your Luongo was SEVERELY overplaying the shot, I'd be arguing with a Sharks fan right now.

Psst. Luongo deflected that shot with his catching glove.

Psst. Luongo deflected that shot with his catching glove.

He had the angle covered all the way and that's all he gave him to shoot at! ;)

For those who failed math, more penalty minutes with fewer penalties taken means that you got more penalties such as game misconducts, fighting majors and other cheap shot infractions. Game misconducts and fighting majors don't put you short handed in most cases so nice try. Like it or not the ducks are known as a dirty team around the league. Granted they are hard hitting and physical which is fine and as I nucks fan I fear that, but it doesn't stop there.

However you are right in saying that taking regular penalties will kill a team, ie the nucks. Special teams differential appears as if it killed the Mild so staying out of the box is paramount.

Fighting isn't cheap, especially considering the other team takes those same penalties.

The Ducks had zero non-fighting majors this season. They did have 11 misconduct penalties. I just checked what they were. 2 were for Teemu Selanne whining to the refs. The rest are all results of brawls where the other team recieved a matching penalty. So, not a single penalty for in-game play was a one-way major or misconduct penalty. Looks pretty damn clean to me.

I dont' feel the ducks are dirty... they just like to take it the next level every chance they take...

And the may hit was very very dirty. No one will defend that... but he's only a rental and from what I understand that was very out of character for him.

Maybe the Canuck fan's interpretation of duck's dirty is the last game during the regular season where we almost threw them out of the building... but once again it wasn't dirty just overly in your face physical.

I dont' feel the ducks are dirty... they just like to take it the next level every chance they take...

And the may hit was very very dirty. No one will defend that... but he's only a rental and from what I understand that was very out of character for him.

Maybe the Canuck fan's interpretation of duck's dirty is the last game during the regular season where we almost threw them out of the building... but once again it wasn't dirty just overly in your face physical.

Mayday used to play for the Nucks. He can be a dirty player.

yeah but Chris Pronger's wife wears his pants!!!

Dude you really gotta go easy on the crack pipe before games. :sarcasm:

Brad May's punch to Kim Johnsson was the only cheap shot taken by a Ducks player all year and he was facing the guy for Christ sake. We're not a dirty team. We're an aggressive, tough, hard-nosed team yeah but not dirty. Are guys finish their checks, stand up for their teammates and don't back down from a challenge. It's not our fault the rest of the league isn't as tough as us.

We have three guys on the team that can even remotely be considered enforcers (Thornton, May and Parros) and only Parros can be considered our resident fighter. Even then he doesn't take cheap shots, he just challenges guys who take runs at us. Thornton and May are forecheckers primarily but they will throw down if they feel compelled, Thornton more so that May. But regardless those three guys are never in the lineup at the same time and don't see more than 5 minutes a game.

A dirty team? Please. Just a hell of a lot tougher than everyone else.

For those who failed math, more penalty minutes with fewer penalties taken means that you got more penalties such as game misconducts, fighting majors and other cheap shot infractions. Game misconducts and fighting majors don't put you short handed in most cases so nice try. Like it or not the ducks are known as a dirty team around the league. Granted they are hard hitting and physical which is fine and as I nucks fan I fear that, but it doesn't stop there.

However you are right in saying that taking regular penalties will kill a team, ie the nucks. Special teams differential appears as if it killed the Mild so staying out of the box is paramount.
As Davey said, those are mostly fighting majors. A few misconducts for complaining to the refs, and a few brawls. Brad May's punch is the only dirty play I can recall and the only suspension as well.

Known around the league as a dirty team? Possible but unlikely. Assumed around the fan base as a dirty team because of a few whiners and because of fans who don't know the team? Very likely.

If Modano haddnt hit the crossbar while your Luongo was SEVERELY overplaying the shot, I'd be arguing with a Sharks fan right now.
that goal would have tied it up. Hardly a guaranteed Canucks' loss.

Luongo = Best Save % AND GAA of active playoff goalies. (that have played more than 1 game)

Giguere-conn smythe.....yes, and Jim Carey won the Vezna one year....whats ol' Jim up to now though?
Yeah and Giguere is Carey, the whole woe is us we get no respect thing is getting old.

I dont' feel the ducks are dirty...

Dude, shut up. We're dirty. DIRTY.

Did you see that goal by Teemu? FILTHY.

this duck team is scary :(
nux gotta bring it ..and get salo bieksa back to make it a good series

Alright, LUCKY game 1. Canucks will still get the split on Friday and then we'll have home ice advantage. Nothing to worry about. Everyone was freaking out after we lost game 2 to Dallas too.

If we had stayed out of the box like I'm sure the coaching staff told them to we would have been fine.

The only downer for me was the horrid game by Naslund. He'd better step it up many levels to get back in my good books.

We already got waaay more chances to score in 1 game than in the whole series against the Stars.

Canucks in 6

Alright, LUCKY game 1. Canucks will still get the split on Friday and then we'll have home ice advantage. Nothing to worry about. Everyone was freaking out after we lost game 2 to Dallas too.

If we had stayed out of the box like I'm sure the coaching staff told them to we would have been fine.

The only downer for me was the horrid game by Naslund. He'd better step it up many levels to get back in my good books.

We already got waaay more chances to score in 1 game than in the whole series against the Stars.

Canucks in 6

I've got news for you: luck had nothing to do with it. They took all those penalties because they could handle the speed and puck-control of our players.

And if they had waaaay more chances, why couldn't they capitalize? Two our their best d-men may be out but all of your top forwards are healthy and I wasn't very impressed with them.

Anaheim's "goons" only play a few minutes a game, so I'm not too sure they are even that relevant in the playoffs. I suppose they do their thing when they're needed, but the other 99% of the time it's Selanne, McDonald, the PPG line, Pronger, Niedermayer, etc., etc., etc., getting the job done.

I've got news for you: luck had nothing to do with it. They took all those penalties because they could handle the speed and puck-control of our players.

And if they had waaaay more chances, why couldn't they capitalize? Two our their best d-men may be out but all of your top forwards are healthy and I wasn't very impressed with them.
They must have had about 3 chances in the Dallas series, not like they had many grade A ones, meanwhile the Ducks had quite a few.