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Short and simple. To one of the best men to ever wear the uniform. As his jersey is raised, raise your glasses to Captain Canuck.

~Canucklehead~

that's it? Why do people make GDT without making it look nice? Internet rep?

that's it? Why do people make GDT without making it look nice? Internet rep?

I could try for Shakespeare, sure. If you don't like it, why didn't you make one? We're halfway through the big day and everyone's talking Sundin, so here's a spot to talk about the man. I apologize if it isn't aesthetically pleasing.

~Canucklehead~

I'm gonna go on a limb and say 6-1 Vancouver (;))

I believe the boys are going to be fired up tonight.

Whatever, there will be enough respects paid towards Linden from every other media source that people shouldn't have to go overboard making a GDT for Linden.

Besides, Linden is all class so if he posted on the HF Boards, I am sure he would like the simple approach to his own GDT. :D


If you want a massive intro to the game tonight go buy a Province and its massive 32 page pullout on Trev.

Hopefully the weather doesn't hurt the attendance. I'm sure it won't but with the early ceremony start I'm worried that perhaps people will show up late. Kills me that I couldn't get tickets.

Don't really care about the game quite frankly, just looking forward to the ceremony and honouring my favorite all time Canuck.

His is the only jersey I own and I'll probably never buy another one.


EDIT: I like the GDT, it's all about Linden tonight and that picture is iconic.

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Besides, Linden is all class so if he posted on the HF Boards, I am sure he would like the simple approach to his own GDT. :D


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:amazed:

Maybe Mr. Canucklehead IS Linden

Game time is at 7:30, but the ceremony begins at 6. They're asking fans to be in their seats by 5:45 today.

Also of note, they will be broadcasting the ceremony, and the entire game, outside of GM Place.

:amazed:

Maybe Mr. Canucklehead IS Linden

I'm Trevor Linden :)

I was hoping for a better GDT tonight, oh well...

Should be a pretty crazy night.

I'm Trevor Linden :)

I am the Batman.

By the way ignoring all the Linden stuff, I expect this will be a great game. Oilers aren't gonna be too happy about being torn apart, eaten alive and then vomited out just to be eaten again by the Chicago Blackhawks. The Canucks are going to be pumped after the Linden ceremony and I'm sure a lot of them will want to make up for his last game (7-1 loss).

Just wish Louie was in net :cry:

Game time is at 7:30, but the ceremony begins at 6. They're asking fans to be in their seats by 5:45 today.

Also of note, they will be broadcasting the ceremony, and the entire game, outside of GM Place.

That's a long ceremony. Hopefully, they don't drop the ball.

Canucks need to win this one to avenge the ass kicking they got on Saturday.

4-2 Canucks. Raymond with 2, Dany, and Bernier .

It should be a prerequisite when making GDTS to at LEAST including the location and game-time/whether or not/where it'll be televised.

My favourite Trevor Linden moment, aside from being there for his final game where the atmosphere was surreal, goes all the way back to 1994. Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals at the Pacific Colliseum. Jim Robson with the call: "We'll hope they can patch Linden up and get him in that one. He will play. You know he'll play. He'll play on crutches! He will play, and he'll play at Madison Square Gardens on Tuesday night. The game is over!"

Just remembering, word for word, Robson calling that at the end still brings tears to my eyes. Trevor Linden was the epitomy of leadership in a Vancouver Canucks uniform. He will forever be Captain Canuck.

That's a long ceremony. Hopefully, they don't drop the ball.

Canucks need to win this one to avenge the ass kicking they got on Saturday.

4-2 Canucks. Raymond with 2, Dany, and Bernier .

THe ceremony won't be that long, only about 45 minutes to an hour, the extra half an hour is to let the players have warm up, then go right into the game, rather than having them warm up, and then sit on the bench for an hour.

Makes sense.

EDIT: I like the GDT, it's all about Linden tonight and that picture is iconic.

To me, it's THE picture to define Linden. Picture is worth 1000 words, so...

I was amazed to read Cliff Ronning's memories of 94 on CDC this week. Can't believe Linden played in that SCF with broken ribs and cartilage...just makes it all the more amazing.

~Canucklehead~

The Canucks better beat up the Oilers in tribute to Linden. It's not even about the points in tonights game, it's about showing respect for the man in the stands that gave his life to this organization.

Vancouver, B.C. – At a surprise outdoor ceremony earlier today, the Vancouver Canucks unveiled the newly named Gate 16 at General Motors Place in honour of Trevor Linden. Gate 16 is the main entrance and reception area for guests, staff and key stakeholders in the community of Canucks Sports & Entertainment.

Trevor Linden embodies the same qualities Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to uphold: integrity, teamwork, passion, respect and excellence. Gate 16 was named in tribute to the iconic Canuck, to serve as a lasting reminder of his distinguished NHL career and reflect the objectives the franchise supports and operates by.

“The unveiling of Gate 16 provides an opportunity for everyone who enters General Motors Place to see the impact of Trevor’s legacy,” said Chris Zimmerman, President & CEO, Canucks Sports & Entertainment. “Gate 16 was named and designated as a symbol of Trevor’s character and a reminder of the principles this organization supports and upholds.”

Linden, his wife Cristina, father Lane, mother Edna and brothers Dean and Jamie all attended the unveiling of Gate 16 alongside Canucks staff, media and partners in the community. The ceremony was hosted by longtime Canucks broadcaster Tom Larscheid and attended by NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner, Bill Daly. Linden’s sweater will be raised to the rafters in a pre-game retirement ceremony at General Motors Place tonight.

Gate 16: Gate 16 is located on the East side of General Motors Place on Abbott Street in Vancouver. It was formerly identified as Gate 5 before being renamed. The re-design of Gate 16 includes blue and white LED lighting of the number 16, accompanied by a plaque that details Linden’s career and legacy.

Retirement ceremony: Tonight’s retirement ceremony starts at 6 pm, Doors open at 5 pm. The ceremony will be broadcast in its entirety without interruption by Canucks TV on Rogers Sportsnet Pacific. Linden’s number 16 will hang from the rafters at General Motors Place with Stan Smyl’s number 12. The ceremony will feature a video tribute and several key note speeches from those close to Linden.
Go Canucks Go!

We need to win this one to get rolling, and we owe the Oilers a spanking from last weekend. Hopefully we can play physical, and beat them right out of our building.

Honor Trevor, and put on a show for Mats.

Any report on who is in net?

Trevor Linden has been the heart of the Vancouver Canucks since the day he was drafted. Not seeing him on the ice just seems wrong, but at least this time we don't have to watch him play in another uniform.

TREVOR THE ROOKIE

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Linden was drafted second overall in 1988 by the Canucks. In both of his previous two seasons he had led his hometown Medicine Hat Tigers to Memorial Cup victories. Linden jumped straight into the NHL at age 18 and held his own. His first goal was against Kelly Hrudey, but he managed to score some against good goalies too. He was the first Canuck to make it to 30 goals in his rookie season, and the only rookie to ever win the Cyclone Taylor award as team MVP. Leech beat him out for the Calder by a hair, but I don't know if we can hold that against anyone.

Showing signs of what would come, Linden upped his game in the playoffs his rookie year and managed 7 points in the 7 game first round series against the Cup winning Flames.

Here he is scoring a tying goal in Game 6: CpT8wjJUe6U

"Just 19 years old, looking like he's played 19 playoff seasons"

TREVOR THE CAPTAIN
In his sophmore year, Linden had 51 points, but it didn't really get impressive until year three. After 1989-1990, Stan Syml retired. The Canucks replaced him as captain by rotating through three guys, Doug Lidster, Dan Quinn and Trevor Linden. Linden went on to score 33 goals and 37 assist for 70 points, earning himself a spot in the All Star Game. The following season, Linden was made sole Captain of the Canucks and was, at the time, the youngest Captain in league history as far as I know.

In his first season with Linden as Captain, the Canucks managed to win the division for the first time in 15 years. Then they did it again the next year. In those years they managed 13 and 12 games played in the playoffs despite not making it past the second round. Vancouver is famous for doing playoff rounds the difficult way. Linden averaged a point a game in the playoffs those years.

TREVOR DURING THE RUN TO THE FINALS

Now we're at 1993-1994. The team underachived a bit. After having won two division titles, they fell back in the standings. There was some trading, none of this has much to do with Trevor. His points fell during the regular season. He had managed three straight 70+ point seasons, but dropped to 61 in 93-94. He still managed to get his fourth straight 30+ goal season. Nobody cares what happened in that regular season though, because that year was the second time in Canucks history that they would make it to the Stanley Cup Finals.

It started with the Flames. It always seems to start with the Flames. If the Canucks and Flames play in the first round, it's probably going seven games and one of them is probably going to the finals. That's just the way it seems to go.

That entire playoff run was a team effort, but three guys did the heavy lifting. Bure scored like a madman, McLean was a rock and Linden was the heart.

The Canucks didn't start too well... by which I mean they managed to get themselves down 3-1 in a seven game series. Linden scored the OT goal in game six (see it here. It's video from the Canucks.com tribute. It manages to make it boring.) Bure scored the winner the next game to tie up the series.

The next two rounds tend to get skipped over. The Canucks beat the Stars and the Leafs in 5 games each.

Watch Linden tie it up in a game against the Leafs with 30 seconds left in the game. It's a long clip. The goal happens just after the 3 minute mark. If you watch the whole thing you get to see McLean being a badass and pokecheck a guy while he leaves for the extra attacker.

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TREVOR IN THE STANLEY CUP FINALS

We're skipping to game 5 of the Finals. The Canucks were down 3-1 in the series. They were playing in MSG with New York already celebrating. They had the victory parade scheduled (seriously). There's no special Linden story, but the game was hilarious. The Canucks went up 3-0, then the rangers came back to 3-3, then the Canucks won 6-3. There were 8 goals in 12:48.

Game 6 in Vancouver, Rangers up 3-2. This is unrelated to Linden, but people who haven't seen it before should watch two goals with no stoppage.

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It was an exciting game, but the Canucks did a pretty good job of sealing game six up and not letting the Rangers back in. It's one of the best games in franchise history. The defining moment of the game though is in the last few seconds. It's probably Jim Robson's most memorable call, and it's when I really started disliking Mark Messier.

Watch out, the volume is loud

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"We'll hope they can patch Linden up and get him in that one. He will play. You know he'll play. He'll play on crutches! He will play, and he'll play at Madison Square Gardens on Tuesday night. The game is over!"

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Game seven didn't turn out so hot for the Canucks and I normally cover my ears and go LALALALALA, but it was one of Linden's best games. The Rangers went up 2-0 early. Then, while on the penalty kill Linden scored to make it 2-1.

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Messier scored on the powerplay near the end of the second to make it 3-1. Then Linden scored again. 3-2.

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There were some close calls after that, but Linden couldn't put a third one in (and neither could LaFayette. Ping.)

Linden gave that run everything he had. Take a look at this interview from the second intermission of game 7.

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He's thin as a rail, has a black eye, huge bags under his eyes, and looks like he's about to fall over.

12 goals, 13 assists for 25 points in 24 playoff games that year.

TREVOR THE HUMANITARIAN
1997 was also the year when Trevor was awarded the King Clancy Trophy for his community involvement.


-Been the Honorary Chair of the Canadian Cancer Society's Cops for Cancer bike tours
-Been a spokesperson for preventative cancer care for the Canadian Cancer Society
-Participated in seven billion golf and bike fundraising efforts
-Been involved with the BC Sports Celebrities Festival to raise money for the Special Olympics
-Created PSAs for the Children's Hospital
-Been involved in Skate for a Cure for pediatric cancer
-Been involved in the Terry Fox Family's Fundraiser
-Runs an annual golf tournament for Cancer
-Started the Trevor Linden foundation to raise money for, I believe, Cancer (Started in 1995, probably leading to the King Clancy)
-Given over $650,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society's Camp Goodtimes
-Worked with the Canucks for Kids Fund

Trevor also spends an idiotic amount of time at Ronald McDonald House of BC, the Children's Hospital and Canuck Place Children's Hospice. You could apparantly still find him hanging around Canuck Place visiting kids when he was in town while playing for other teams.


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We need to win this one to get rolling, and we owe the Oilers a spanking from last weekend. Hopefully we can play physical, and beat them right out of our building.

Honor Trevor, and put on a show for Mats.

Any report on who is in net?

Sanford.

4-0 Oilers. Just the way I see it.

Is it wrong that I don't even care about the game or the outcome? After the ceremony, it'll just seem like such an after thought.

From what I've seen, most teams lose the game after a long ceremony. I have no idea what to expect from the Oilers after last night. Canucks fans complained about the Saturday game as one of the worst efforts of the year but at least our worst effort didn't result in a 9-2 humiliation on home ice.

Anyone remember who it was that pounded on Linden in his last game against the Oilers (the one that broke out into a brawl, you may remember Kesler and Sam Gagne fighting).

Anyone remember who it was that pounded on Linden in his last game against the Oilers (the one that broke out into a brawl, you may remember Kesler and Sam Gagne fighting).
Ethan Moreau

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edit: whoops, Moreau yanked him backwards during the one scrum, but Greene went at it with him right at the end too and was pinning him into the ice.

The best pic in the history of the Canucks, after the bast game in the history of the Canucks.

In honor of Trevor I predict a score of Oilers 1, Canucks 6...or 16-0 for the nucks.

16

boys win it for Trev, 6-2

I don't want to sound too cynical but...

I noticed that Canucks.com is showing the reitrement ceremony online (for Easterners like myself who can't watch this on S-PAC). Anyone wanna bet that the feed cuts out during the retirement ceremony? Anyone wanna bet the feed cuts out NUMEROUS times during the retirement ceremony?

Go Canucks. I say it's a fight-filled affair this evening, and "Huggy Bear" Stortini is ejected from the game at some point. 4 -1 Nucks tonight.

I shall be at home in my Linden jersey, choking back tears.

"I'm hoping to keep it together, that should be a challenge," Linden told reporters this morning at GM Place. "I'm hoping to have fun and obviously speaking to 18,000 people is not my forte. But I think it is going to be a fun night. I know how hard (the Canuck staff) have worked on putting this night together, so I think it is going to be a great night."

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While the main ceremony won't begin until 6 p.m., the Canucks also honoured Linden this morning outside the main Abbot Street entrance to GM Place. That entrance, formerly Gate 5, has been renamed Gate 16 in honour of Linden.

Canucks president Chris Zimmerman unveiled the new gate and a plaque of Linden during a snowy, outdoor press conference attended by about 200 Linden friends, family members, colleagues and reporters, as well as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and vice-president Bill Daly.

"It is an incredible honour and I was totally caught off guard," Linden said. "It's very special for sure. To have a place at GM Place in perpetuity is incredible. I'm somewhat shocked and overwhelmed and a bit speechless for sure."

Linden called tonight's jersey retirement a tremendous honour.

"Obviously, I'm not super-good with all the attention, but I can't begin to say what an honour it is. For a player, it is extremely special. It is one of the most special moments in sports. And now this morning, which was a complete surprise. It's really an amazing day."

...

Bettman praised Linden at his own news conference which followed Linden's.

"He is one of the finest people I have ever dealt with," Bettman said of Linden. "Yes, he was a great player and we've all talked about that. Off the ice, he has been the consummate role model and giver of himself in the community. And that's one of the reasons he has been so popular here in Vancouver."

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It'll definitely be an emotional night.

It'd be awesome if Pat Quinn made a surprise appearance despite being busy with the Team Canada stuff. Or Burke for that matter.

lol gate 16.

the best thing, after this week hopefully I won't have to hear about Linden OR Sundin for a while.

no disrespect to Linden, he deserves to have his jersey retired and I'm excited about the ceremony. but the build up has been a little, no a lot, much imo.

Dear Vancouver,

Please kick our ass tonight.

Signed,

Oilers fans.

Oilers coming off a 9-2 thrashing.

Canucks shutout loss to the Oilers still raw in their memory.

Trevor linden night.

I'll be outside collecting for The Salvation Army (hint hint, drop in those twoonies after the game!)

Should be an awesome game! Canucks win, Linden tears up, as does everyone in the crowd and everyone watching at home, game goes to a shootout, Linden contracted just for the shootout and wins it with a top shelf laser, then Sundin comes in on a rocket pack, honours Linden then commits to the Canucks for the year.

Could happen.

I'm far from a Bettman supporter but it's pretty cool that he deemed this important enough to show up for especially since he and Linden have been on opposite sides of the NHL/NHLPA for a long time.

We all know there will probably be a lot of former Canucks there tonight especially the ones who are still prominent in the community (Linden, Courtnall, Ronning, etc). Who else do you think will be there?

Will we get a Gino Odjick sighting? Sergio Momesso? Greg Adams? Gerarld Diduck?

I'm far from a Bettman supporter but it's pretty cool that he deemed this important enough to show up for especially since he and Linden have been on opposite sides of the NHL/NHLPA for a long time.

We all know there will probably be a lot of former Canucks there tonight especially the ones who are still prominent in the community (Linden, Courtnall, Ronning, etc). Who else do you think will be there?

Will we get a Gino Odjick sighting? Sergio Momesso? Greg Adams? Gerarld Diduck?

Where's Pavel!

I'm far from a Bettman supporter but it's pretty cool that he deemed this important enough to show up for especially since he and Linden have been on opposite sides of the NHL/NHLPA for a long time.

We all know there will probably be a lot of former Canucks there tonight especially the ones who are still prominent in the community (Linden, Courtnall, Ronning, etc). Who else do you think will be there?

Will we get a Gino Odjick sighting? Sergio Momesso? Greg Adams? Gerarld Diduck?

Gino will be there. He will fight Stortini, show him how it's done. There will be no hugging.

I'm far from a Bettman supporter but it's pretty cool that he deemed this important enough to show up for especially since he and Linden have been on opposite sides of the NHL/NHLPA for a long time.


Well, Linden was one of the people who really spearheaded the movement to end the lockout, so I'm guessing Bettman is grateful for that at the very least.

I predict Horidichuk gets drunk and rowdy during the ceremony, then climbs onto the boards and urinates on the crowd ala Shannon Hoon.

I'm far from a Bettman supporter but it's pretty cool that he deemed this important enough to show up for especially since he and Linden have been on opposite sides of the NHL/NHLPA for a long time.

We all know there will probably be a lot of former Canucks there tonight especially the ones who are still prominent in the community (Linden, Courtnall, Ronning, etc). Who else do you think will be there?

Will we get a Gino Odjick sighting? Sergio Momesso? Greg Adams? Gerarld Diduck?

Gino lives in Vancouver, wouldn't surprise me to see him there. Eric Brewer is a good friend of Linden's, if St. Louis isn't in action he might show up. Guys like Smyl and Snepsts as well, veterans on the tail end when Linden arrived.

~Canucklehead~

I would totally be psyched to see Pat Quinn make an appearance... although I understand he's a bit busy. But at least a Video message!

The rest can be found here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3034294Beautiful. Now why didn't someone here do something like that?

The 16 days thing DID suck pretty hard though. You could honestly go on Youtube, type in Trevor Linden and grab a handful of clips and it'd be alot better than what they did.

Boy does this thread ever bring back some memories!

Trevor Linden, you are #1 to Canuck fans.

GO CANUCKS GO!

Dear Vancouver,

Please kick our ass tonight.

Signed,

Oilers fans.
Nah, cause I suspect you guys want your coach fired.:D

I'm far from a Bettman supporter but it's pretty cool that he deemed this important enough to show up for especially since he and Linden have been on opposite sides of the NHL/NHLPA for a long time.

We all know there will probably be a lot of former Canucks there tonight especially the ones who are still prominent in the community (Linden, Courtnall, Ronning, etc). Who else do you think will be there?

Will we get a Gino Odjick sighting? Sergio Momesso? Greg Adams? Gerarld Diduck?
How about Mark Messier?:naughty:

How about Mark Messier?:naughty:

So Linden can spear him into the boards, just like he did to Trev in Game 6? :yo:

How about Mark Messier?:naughty:

Messier and Keenan come in and trade Linden's jersey for Bertuzzi's just before it starts heading up to the rafters.

Messier and Keenan come in and trade Linden's jersey for Bertuzzi's just before it starts heading up to the rafters.
I was thinking Messier & Keenan could come out to the old wrestling entrance music of "The Outsiders". Messier would be dressed up as Razor Ramone - flick a toothpick in Linden's face - grab his jersey and put it on. Then he would yell to the crowd "I am the Bad Guy"!

Both teams should be fired up for tonight's the game. The Canucks are coming off an embarrassing performance against the Oilers last Saturday and the Oilers are coming off one of the most pitiful defensive performances in the NHL in the last decade. I'm anticipating a hard fought battle full of hits, goals and emotion. The Canucks win a close one 4-3 in overtime.

going to the game tonight, can't think of a regular season game i have been more excited to go to.

Win it for trev:handclap:

Dear Vancouver,

Please kick our ass tonight.

Signed,

Oilers fans.

:handclap: :laugh:

that's it? Why do people make GDT without making it look nice? Internet rep?

But what is the point of a nice looking first post? Does anyone actually read those? I know I don't. The flyers always have a ridiculously long one with all this history, but really...how many people actually read all that or care?

Who here thinks Linden might cry today?

But what is the point of a nice looking first post? Does anyone actually read those? I know I don't. The flyers always have a ridiculously long one with all this history, but really...how many people actually read all that or care?I just want some basic information. Home game? Sportsnet? What time does the game start? What time does the ceremony start?

This is almost just "Hey, there's a game tonight." and that's it.

I just want some basic information. Home game? Sportsnet? What time does the game start? What time does the ceremony start?

This is almost just "Hey, there's a game tonight." and that's it.

Nope. Mighty nice of those Oilers to host the ceremony though. :sarcasm:

Oilers in another ceremony (They suck in these types of games). Vancouver all pumped up tonight.

6-1 Vancouver.

Well in the locked thread, it said bure will be here tonight. I thought gallagher said bure hated linden. Why would he show up tonight?

Nope. Mighty nice of those Oilers to host the ceremony though. :sarcasm:Was just talking in the general sense.

I think from here on people wanting to make a GDT should have to put up a $50 deposit. Then, at the end of the game, it should be a changed to a poll and people can vote on whether the GDT was a success. If so, the deposit is refunded to the OP. If not, the money is donated to a Dion Phaneuf forehead reduction fund.

Trevor Linden is a great Canuck and a great Vancouverite. Also, the Canucks will prevail tonight.

Well in the locked thread, it said bure will be here tonight. I thought gallagher said bure hated linden. Why would he show up tonight?
He's the third member of "The Outsiders"...

Dear Vancouver,

Please kick our ass tonight.

Signed,

Pretend Oilers fans.

Fixed it...

I am cheering for the win!! Shoudl be a hard fought game

Fixed it...

I am cheering for the win!! Shoudl be a hard fought game
Again, if you want MacT fired - Oilers have to start losing and losing big. I'm guessing that's where that other poster is thinking.

After their 9-2 humiliation last night, the Oilers players and coach repeatedly said that they were gunning for Vancouver tonight.

http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip122328#clip122328

Well in the locked thread, it said bure will be here tonight. I thought gallagher said bure hated linden. Why would he show up tonight?

I think that came from CDC...someone over there said they saw Bure at the airport. Would be cool if true, but seems like a prank.

~Canucklehead~

After their 9-2 humiliation last night, the Oilers players and coach repeatedly said that they were gunning for Vancouver tonight.

http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/clip122328#clip122328

Thanks a lot hawks. Think you could have saved some of those goals for us tonight. Watch roli play good tonight now.

I think from here on people wanting to make a GDT should have to put up a $50 deposit. Then, at the end of the game, it should be a changed to a poll and people can vote on whether the GDT was a success. If so, the deposit is refunded to the OP. If not, the money is donated to a Dion Phaneuf forehead reduction fund.

Even Jarome Iginla pokes fun at Dion Phaneuf's forehead.

If Bure showed up tonight that could really overshadow Linden...

Even Jarome Iginla pokes fun at Dion Phaneuf's forehead.Jarome Iginla should really not be in any position to make fun of someone's forehead..
http://www.123dolphin.com/dolphin-images/35_beluga.jpg

Jarome Iginla should really not be in any position to make fun of someone's forehead..
http://www.123dolphin.com/dolphin-images/35_beluga.jpg

AHAHAHAHAHAHHAA. It even has the crease and everything!

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Listening to that Jim Robson game 6 call against the Rangers just gives me chills

YOU KNOW HE'LL PLAY

Jarome Iginla should really not be in any position to make fun of someone's forehead..
http://www.123dolphin.com/dolphin-images/35_beluga.jpg

Good GOD this was the first time I laughed out loud at work and made everyone look at me. :yo:

History would be so much different if we won game 7. I don't think there would be this economic downturn if that happened.

History would be so much different if we won game 7. I don't think there would be this economic downturn if that happened.

You're right. We wouldn't have an economic crisis, because the universe would have imploded.

THe ceremony won't be that long, only about 45 minutes to an hour, the extra half an hour is to let the players have warm up, then go right into the game, rather than having them warm up, and then sit on the bench for an hour.

Makes sense.

A 1 hour ceremony does seem to be pretty long. But whatever, Linden meant a lot to your franchise, he deserves it.

I also want to pass on what a class act Jarret Stoll is, and the Edmonton Oilers organization. I was lucky enough to get tickets through Jarret, who was allowed to put in a request even though he is no longer with the Oilers organization.

Jarret, if you do read this by any chance, thank you, and I hope everyone realizes what a classy guy you are!

I was amazed to read Cliff Ronning's memories of 94 on CDC this week. Can't believe Linden played in that SCF with broken ribs and cartilage...just makes it all the more amazing.

~Canucklehead~

Does anyone have the link for this? I saw the link to the article this morning when I was there but didn't have time to read it then... now I can't seem to find it!

Gino in the house tonight, he just confirmed on Team 1040. Ceremony will be hosted by Jim Robson, and John Shorthouse which is very cool.

Anything else confirmed for the ceremony tonight (aside from the banner getting raised)

Worst GDT ever even on snowy day and Trevor Linden night.

:rant::rant:

Worst GDT ever even on snowy day and Trevor Linden night.

:rant::rant:

In this case simplicity is best IMHO

In this case simplicity is best IMHO

Thank you, snepsts...

As I said before, I could try and write some Shakespearean-esque essay to try and sum up what Trevor Linden meant to this team and this city and to myself as a hockey fan, and I could post a glut of images and videos in his honor...but really, it's going to happen all throughout the thread. If a picture is supposed to be worth 1000 words, that picture--which to me sums up Linden so completely--is worth 1,000,000 words.

~Canucklehead~

Thank you, snepsts...

As I said before, I could try and write some Shakespearean-esque essay to try and sum up what Trevor Linden meant to this team and this city and to myself as a hockey fan, and I could post a glut of images and videos in his honor...but really, it's going to happen all throughout the thread. If a picture is supposed to be worth 1000 words, that picture--which to me sums up Linden so completely--is worth 1,000,000 words.

~Canucklehead~

Yep. That one image says more about Linden than any words ever could. That and the Jim Robson game 6 call.

Is the ceremony aired online anywhere? I'm not a Canucks fan, but respect Linden a lot, like everybody else.

Is the ceremony aired online anywhere? I'm not a Canucks fan, but respect Linden a lot, like everybody else.

Pretty sure it'll be streamed on canucks.com

that's it? Why do people make GDT without making it look nice? Internet rep?

Back when Trevor Linden was here, guys couldn't make ornate GDTs, or weren't allowed to.

Back when Trevor Linden was here, guys couldn't make ornate GDTs, or weren't allowed to.

Wait did you just dis Trevor Linden?? Even though you're not talking about him personally but the time period? Quick everyone grab your pitch forks!

Back when Trevor Linden was here, guys couldn't make ornate GDTs, or weren't allowed to.

Why would you put "couldn't" and "Trevor Linden" in the same sentence?

Who will get the biggest cheer -- Pavel, GINO or Trevor?

If Bure is there I hope he gets a huge cheer...the true greatest Canuck.

Who will get the biggest cheer -- Pavel, GINO or Trevor?Is Pavel even going to be there for sure?

IMO, Bure hate is absolutely moronic. He did nothing wrong. Bure hate is almost as bad as Messier love.

Has it even been confirmed that Bure will be there tonight?

Also, here's the article about Linden's injuries in '94:

"You don't know this, but Trevor Linden had cracked ribs and torn rib cartilage for the last four games of the 1994 Stanley Cup Final," Cliff Ronning said. "You can't imagine what it's like to hear your captain, in a room down the hall, screaming at the top of his lungs as they injected the needle into his rib cage. Knowing him, he probably thought we couldn't hear. He would then walk into our dressing room like nothing had happened. That was inspirational."

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=397641&navid=DL|NHL|home

Why would you put "couldn't" and "Trevor Linden" in the same sentence?

Hey, it's all about having fun. When we have flashy and informative GDTs, we're having fun out there. The old school guys who make GDTs often, they know they can play it low-key cause they'll just make another one in a couple games. But me? I rarely make a GDT, so I like to go all out with photoshops and information when I do.

In no way was I trying to disrespect Trevor. It upsets me that this was taken so out of context. I mean, how could anyone say anything bad about Trevor Linden?

Has it even been confirmed that Bure will be there tonight?

Also, here's the article about Linden's injuries in '94:



http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=397641&navid=DL|NHL|home

Holy ****.

Hey, it's all about having fun. When we have flashy and informative GDTs, we're having fun out there. The old school guys who make GDTs often, they know they can play it low-key cause they'll just make another one in a couple games. But me? I rarely make a GDT, so I like to go all out with photoshops and information when I do.

In no way was I trying to disrespect Trevor. It upsets me that this was taken so out of context. I mean, how could anyone say anything bad about Trevor Linden?
If Trevor Linden ate babies... that would become the latest craze alongside raw food veganism.

In this case simplicity is best IMHO

BS, they could at least put the game time and media coverage in the original post for the love of God.

KP

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Wow. Please, go back to CDC. Checked your post history, basically all useless one/two word posts. 43 posts a day... that is disgusting!

Please steamroll us tonight.

Please steamroll us tonight.

Hey, don't get your hopes up. "Coaches don't get traded, players do!!" :help:

6-2 for the good guys

Is it bad of me that I hope the Canucks crush the career of a certain head coach tonight?

Is it bad of me that I hope the Canucks crush the career of a certain head coach tonight?

Yes. MacT's extended tenure can only be good for the Canucks.

Please steamroll us tonight.

We'll do our best for the good of Edmonton hockey.

Is it bad of me that I hope the Canucks crush the career of a certain head coach tonight?

So Edmonton wins 4 of 5 then gets blown out in 1 game and MacTavish should worry about his job?

So Edmonton wins 4 of 5 then gets blown out in 1 game and MacTavish should worry about his job?

Yup. They have literally maybe played 4-6 games this year where they put in a 50-60 min effort.

Brutal 1st periods almost every game. They are never prepared. I think they have good players, but coaching is a big issue (Plus some damn heart). If half of Edmonton had the heart of Souray or Moreau, they would be pretty good.

Anyways, back on topic. Like i said. 6-1 blowout for the Canucks. Sedins make Edmonton look stupid in Vancouver like usual. Canucks will be pumped and looking for some payback.

Congrats to Linden. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

BS, they could at least put the game time and media coverage in the original post for the love of God.

The day was half over by the time I put this thing up. If you wanted something so different, you should have done it yourself. In the meantime, quit your whining and start getting pumped for tonight's game.

~Canucklehead~

Is this ceremony streaming?

Well in the locked thread, it said bure will be here tonight. I thought gallagher said bure hated linden. Why would he show up tonight?

Linden mad fun of bure alot when he first came to north america, he might have just been razing him but it really alienated the young russian. if i were bure i wouldn't show up either, giant ego stoking night for linden.

awww ****...here it is!

I saw Babych!

I have to log out. I can't cry in front of you guys. ;)

I have to log out. I can't cry in front of you guys. ;)

I don't know if it the onions or what...but eyes are misty.

Coldplay...awww that does it it. ;)

Shorthouse has never pretended to be anything less than a huge geek. The Linden button just seals it.

Dammit do I ever miss Robson.

is someone going to pull a stick-lever to get the banner to drop?

Jesus. Look at the all the empty seats. :shakehead

Gino!

I'm not getting anything

Doesn't look like Bure will be here.

Jesus. Look at the all the empty seats. :shakehead

Yeah the snow really ****ed it over.

LOL...Bettman gets the boo birds.

BOOOOO!

lol

Hahahahaha I love how Bettman gets booed out everytime in Vancouver :D

LOLOL bettman. too bad bure wasnt there ):

:laugh:

BOOOOO!

Bettman to Daly: "why are the booing you?"

They're going to waste most of their hour on introductions....

The vilification of Bettman just makes Vancouver fans look like a bunch of northern retards. Seriously, I never understood the hate for him.

Also, an hour long ceremony? WTF. I bet even Linden is thinking its overkill.

I would have been fine with a 10 minute highlight video and a thank you from Linden. this is pretty.....

go Canucks. 4-1.

Hahahahaha I love how Bettman gets booed out everytime in Vancouver :D

He gets booed everywhere.

Oh man he got booed so bad during the draft.

I'd like to introduce this guy I met at the hardware store today named Ed...

Hi Ed...

Mike Brown is wearing #31!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is That Sundin?!

Mike Brown Is Wearing #31!!!!!!!!!!!!!

they are all wearing 16 you *******! you had me going there.

The vilification of Bettman just makes Vancouver fans look like a bunch of northern retards. Seriously, I never understood the hate for him.

He gets booed every where. Its just a thing.

Mike Brown is wearing #31!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:laugh:

**** you. My heart jumped a beat until I remembered they're all wearing 16.

Mike Brown is wearing #31!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ahahahha

Love the Tigers jersey! Back to back Memorial Cups!

anyone notice the similarity between Gillis and Burke of old?

For one night, I'm going to set aside my distaste for linden-worship and try to remember '94, the only time he was good.

Why couldn't the Canucks have won in '94?:cry:

so the game doesn't even start till 8? ceremony starts at 7? or am I missing somethin?

Oh god...Having to choke it back already.

:(

Why couldn't the Canucks have won in '94?:cry:

I ask myself that question alot, yet an answer never comes.

This is retarded. This organization is going way way over the top.

At least there isn't a naked gladiator that's going to come out.

so the game doesn't even start till 8? ceremony starts at 7? or am I missing somethin?

Ceremony started at 6PST. Game starts at 7:30PST (guessing they still want a regular warm-up for the players).

Edit: And they damn well better win this one! lol

This is retarded. This organization is going way way over the top.

At least there isn't a naked gladiator that's going to come out.

Some of us enjoy it. No one's forcing others to watch it. I'd rather see a team go overboard with a tribute than not do enough.

Are they going to roast him now? Where's that fat, man looking comedian broad?

Why couldn't the Canucks have won in '94?:cry:

Same question could be asked by any "runner-up" team's fans.

:clap:

haha...shorthouse.

I love it :)

Linden's in the house!

Ceremony started at 6PST. Game starts at 7:30PST (guessing they still want a regular warm-up for the players).

Edit: And they damn well better win this one! lol



Some of us enjoy it. No one's forcing others to watch it. I'd rather see a team go overboard with a tribute than not do enough.

I think they'll win. It's going to be a big game though. Edmonton got embarassed last night, so they'll come out strong.

and dam well better start at 7:30, that's 8:30 calgary time. I don't need to be going to bed at midnight. I'd be a sweepy boy :sarcasm:

Same question could be asked by any "runner-up" team's fans.


OMG!!!11 tr0llz0rZ

Wow, I did not care for that congratulations from Naslund.

Steve Nash's scarf was ridiculous.

Wow, I did not care for that congratulations from Naslund.

Ya, it kinda looked like an interview question that he just had to deflect...

And it's 9:30 here already (Ontario).

Wow, I did not care for that congratulations from Naslund.

Ugh I know. Pathetic. Morrison's was way better. Looked like Morrison wanted to do it and Naslund was asked to do it.

Naslund's always been a terrible speaker, doesn't mean it's any less thoughtful. In time tha fans here will realize what a classy player Naslund was while he's time here.

Same question could be asked by any "runner-up" team's fans.

Yea, thanks.

flying Vs next year? kthx

Dave Babych is GOD. Even now he is a pimp.

His wife looks so bored.

His wife looks so bored.

It's the botox. :sarcasm:

I kiiiiidd...I kiiiidddd!

LOL "you're old!"

Why do charitable foundations always refer to it as "touching children"?

His wife looks so bored.

Looks like she's had some botox.

And remember folks, Trevor Linden has touched children, her words not mine.

OT - do not go into the Oilers GDT...what a bunch of ****ing 14 year olds.

Wow...she could have used some better words there.

LOL "you're old!"

I heard that too
im laughing so hard right now

Why do charitable foundations always refer to it as "touching children"?

Oh man, tell me she did not just say, "Trevor had the ability to touch children in a very special way"...

Why do charitable foundations always refer to it as "touching children"?
Did she say that Trevor "touches children in a very special way"?

Did she say that Trevor "touches children in a very special way"?

i think she did

Oh man, tell me she did not just say, "Trevor had the ability to touch children in a very special way"...

Thank goodness for YouTube, shall be up soon.

Ouch, Luongo's still limping.

Luongo with his hands in hi spocket. so G.

Wow...Luongo is still limping.

Is it just me, or did it look like Luongo could barely walk there?

Is Kes pouting because he feels left out?

Ohlund still with the broken finger.

Chris "7th man" Zimmerman

Is Kes pouting because he feels left out?

If he takes part Hordichuk will punch him in the ear.

The Canucks least known President of all-time. lol

Wow, Luongo looking terrible there. I think he's going to be out ALOT longer than 2 months.

Wonder if Trevor gets to the Showcase Showdown?

Mike Weir whine. Err, wine.

Welp, Linden's going to Augusta.

Wonder if Trevor gets to the Showcase Showdown?

:laugh: you're on fire

I bet Martin Gelinas maneuvers his way over to Mike Gillis at some point and asks him if he's got a spot open.

Wonder if Trevor gets to the Showcase Showdown?

LMAO

I was just thinking "this reminds me a hell of a lot of The Price Is Right" for some reason.

Man...Shorthouse is Gangsta!

I think Messier should swoop in and take over here

I wonder if Trevor pulls a 'Henry Burris'.

'Kick the Oilers ass tonight!'

Ya, it kinda looked like an interview question that he just had to deflect...

And it's 9:30 here already (Ontario).

Naslund is such a *****. I can't believe I actually liked him. He is so petty and pathetic that he refused to give a proper send off to Linden.

Is it just me, or did it look like Luongo could barely walk there?

Not just you. Seems far more than a minor set back after seeing that hobble.

Naslund is such a *****. I can't believe I actually liked him. He is so petty and pathetic that he refused to give a proper send off to Linden.

Think you're overreacting a little there Johnny.

Think you're overreacting a little there Johnny.

I don't think so. That was awful. It was like he was giving a tv interview after a game.

Ugh I know. Pathetic. Morrison's was way better. Looked like Morrison wanted to do it and Naslund was asked to do it.

No surprise from Nazzy...

From what all of the HFboarders were saying they knew about groin injuries, it definately seemed like Luongo was rushing his recouperation routine. It now appears that he did.

I don't think so. That was awful. It was like he was giving a tv interview after a game.

Yeah, they should have really gone out of their way to get Markus on tape saying some sort of personal message to Trevor. That clip was not good.

Is it just me, or did it look like Luongo could barely walk there?

His groin is probably heavily taped up

His groin is probably heavily taped up

I might not want to ask, but how do you tape a groin?

"My mother and fa-la-la" :laugh:

I don't know why, but that made me laugh more than it should.

I might not want to ask, but how do you tape a groin?

Alternatively, how do you remove or change the tape?

I might not want to ask, but how do you tape a groin?

1. Cut a hole in the box...

Trevor Linden is a class act

Note: he didn't mention AV...

I might not want to ask, but how do you tape a groin?

Groin injuries don't hurt... there, so it's not very hard.

"In closing, go **** yourself Vancouver"

God he's so classy.

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't one always going to limp with a groin injury until it is completely (or almost completely) healed.

I doubt this is any indication he will be out longer than "Dr. Burrows" reported.

"now let's get ready to suuuuuck itttt"

He says he's in our debt then has the audacity to ask us for a favour?

Great speech.

See, that is how a speech from a gentleman sounds.

Its Sundin!

Jurassic Park? Hellz yeah!

Hehe, that's the Jurrasic Park theme song from John Williams.

just a big banner of Keenan's face

The Jurassic Park music worries me.

He says he's in our debt then has the audacity to ask us for a favour?

Seriously, what an *******! :sarcasm:

I know the guy is retired, but to play the theme to Jurassic Park is kind of insulting.

Shorthouse is awesome

OMG, this new song is ace.

I watched the ceremony, great job by the Canucks organization and Trevor Linden, he's a class act. Good luck tonight guys.

Good idea, bad lyrics :laugh:

I know the guy is retired, but to play the theme to Jurassic Park is kind of insulting.

"Trevor, at great expense to the franchise, the Vancouver Canucks are going to pay to have you buried in Drumheller, Alberta after you pass away."

Good to hear Robson's voice again. The man always gives me chills.
Parts of the ceremony where very boring but Linden really livened it up. I wouldn't read too much into anything you guys saw today. Also, the Jurassic Park theme is fantastic.

Not gonna lie, got a little teary-eyed when i saw Trevor getting teary eyed.

"Trevor, at great expense to the franchise, the Vancouver Canucks are going to pay to have you buried in Drumheller, Alberta after you pass away."

We will, however, clone you for the 2055 playoffs, when we need a clutch goal in Game 7 of Round 1.

Good ceremony. Trevor's speech was fitting. I hope this doesn't do a reverse effect and make the Oilers more determined, and the Canucks all weepy.

During the Jurassic Park theme alll I could think of was this:

Y9AVTlvbhKM&feature=related

****ing Budget Brake and Muffler trying for the quick cash grab

Just wanted to come in here and say that was a great ceremony. Really was an honor to watch Trevor play for my team for two seasons. As an 8 year old, he instantly became my favorite player and I still have my youth sized Linden jersey sitting in my closet. He absolutely deserved this honor, and I'm really glad the Canucks organization gave it to him. :handclap: :)

That was really cool, very well done.

Pretty well done, was disappointed with a couple things though -

1) The lack of Pavel (I'm a big fanboy though)

2) What was with the Naslund clip? I'm no Naslund basher, but did it look like there was any real heart or effort there? Instead of sitting down for a little clip to give best wishes to Linden, it looked like the Canucks just sent Kristen Reid out to New York to do an interview with the guy and tape his responses as his "special message to Linden." Weak.

Just got in, is the game going to start on time at 10:30?

for some reason i thought jim robson was dead

"We will remember him for his dedication, his compassion, his perseverance, his compassion, his compassion, his compassion, and his compassion. Now, to honour one of the greatest playoff performers in team history, it is our great pleasure to send you.... GOLFING! Thank you Trevor. Thank you so much for retiring, you dinosaur. [cue up Jurassic Park theme]"

Thanks a lot Zimmerman.

All in favor of Shorty and Jim Robson broadcasting tonight's game together, raise your hand.

No color man, just switching off on the play by play.

for some reason i thought jim robson was dead

You're thinking of River Phoenix.

I'm ****ing pissed. Live in Calgary, have the hockey package and I haven't seen **** from the pre game. Channel, 312.

Anyone know why? or does Calgary not get the pre game?


edit: I have Shaw Digital Cable.

You're thinking of River Phoenix.

oh **** yea always get those two confused.

Back to thinking about Sundin.

:\

Great ceremony, as a huge Linden fan I can't say I was disappointed. Linden gave a great speech and handled in a very class way, no surprise, that's who he is.


I'm amazed that with all the youth on this board people can be so cynical, kinda sad.

I want schnied in net.

ot: Gabby just scored the game tyer in the Flames game with 4mins left.

During the Jurassic Park theme alll I could think of was this:

Y9AVTlvbhKM&feature=related
I was completely serious throughout the entire ceremony. But after it was over, my mind quickly wandered to: http://jurassicparkwtf.ytmnd.com/

This game is pretty hard to even predict, Canucks played their worst game of the season the last time these two met, and the Oil completely crapped the bed last night.

Honestly, they did an excellent job with the ceremony. I had thought an hour would be long, but it actually wasn't.

And thank you Canucks for finally acknowledging that the team has not always worn their current jerseys. I was actually shocked when the old teammates came trotting in in their real jerseys rather than the historical revisionism we have with the post-2007 banners.

And for those dumping on Näslund, seriously?! It's his fault that they asked him about Trevor in a post-game scrum? You really think Näslund was offered a chance to say something formally and said "NO! I only want my off-the-cuff remarks on video!"? The organization obviously did that interview, and either thought it sufficed, or wasn't able to get ahold of Näslund for another one -- the guy is still playing in the NHL a few miles away, after all.

The hate Markus faces here is ridiculous -- you'd think for his part, he'd done nothing for the team.

I am 24 years old.

To watch that ceremony was completely surreal. Since I can remember, its been #16. The only bad time this team has had, really (in my young mind), has been when we were missing TL. When we needed one move to knock us into contender status, we reacquired him. Its a weird feeling to say good bye to a hero. In this day and age its hard to say "role model" about anyone, but TL exemplifies that term.

Selfless, humble, respectful and responsible.

is anyone else in Calgary right now? Both my channels for the Canucks games are blacked out!

Who has shaw?

****!

The hate Markus faces here is ridiculous -- you'd think for his part, he'd done nothing for the team.


He is discouraging Sundin from signing here, that is really nice for us.

And for those dumping on Näslund, seriously?! It's his fault that they asked him about Trevor in a post-game scrum? You really think Näslund was offered a chance to say something formally and said "NO! I only want my off-the-cuff remarks on video!"? The organization obviously did that interview, and either thought it sufficed, or wasn't able to get ahold of Näslund for another one -- the guy is still playing in the NHL a few miles away, after all.


if naslund cared he would have found 5 minutes to do it right