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by Antony
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Coaches canned
Replies: 524
Views: 140228

Re: Coaches canned

If this is true perhaps the best question is who will be first out the door: Torts or Gillis? Not to have an ideal replacement coach lined up when you fire the incumbent is bad management. Having to scrape the bottom of the barrel of what's left is no management at all. I can't think of a worse choi...
by Antony
Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Sedins to wear Volvo logos on their helmets
Replies: 25
Views: 7739

Sedins to wear Volvo logos on their helmets

Why not? Lou is showcasing Reebok. How does he get away with it? Why can he get a fat endorsement cheque for his helmet banner while lowly forwards must get by with flags? Actually, I find it sickening what Lou has done. Looks like $10 million a year aint good enough for the guy, he's got to snarf d...
by Antony
Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:36 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Cap Floor & Mr Ballard
Replies: 178
Views: 52737

Re: Cap Floor & Mr Ballard

If I bought an NHL team tomorrow I think I'd seriously consider making coco canuck my GM. Smarts always trumps opinion.
by Antony
Sat Sep 25, 2010 1:55 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Annual Predications Thread - with poll.
Replies: 18
Views: 5372

Re: Annual Predications Thread - with poll.

They can win it all IF the top 6 play as predicted, the defence and goalies play as predicted AND if they get some significant help from the 3rd line. That's where the breakthrough has to come from and this year, more than ever, it appears they may have the players to pull it off. If, for instance, ...
by Antony
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Rumour from Twitterville
Replies: 10
Views: 3256

Re: Rumour from Twitterville

The only PUBLIC function of a captain is to interact with the fans, either through post-game interviews or the required charity work. The players know who the real leaders of the team are. So, why not choose your PR captain accordingly? Think Back to Naslund, think of that quiet ennui that always fo...
by Antony
Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:54 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Heartless Sport; thanks for the memories
Replies: 2
Views: 1098

Heartless Sport; thanks for the memories

If the news is true and the Canucks are about to off-load Willy Mitchell and Ryan Johnson (& Wellwood) it will drive home the point of how heartless hockey has become, via a player-endorsed collective bargaining agreement to be sure. But still. These two, particularly, are examples of guys who have ...
by Antony
Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: HENRIK WINS THE HART!
Replies: 8
Views: 2458

Re: HENRIK WINS THE HART!

Ya, congrats Henrik. Well deserved. Nice to cheer for talent and character.
by Antony
Mon May 03, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: The origin of the term 'Canuck'
Replies: 2
Views: 1332

The origin of the term 'Canuck'

Interesting piece from Chicago wondering if "'Canucks' is an ethnic slur?" The conclusion: "In short, given the potential for confusion, it's probably best for us Yanks to avoid the term (Canuck) unless referring to the hockey team. " But if trends from Game One continue there will be no confusion. ...
by Antony
Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Wow, does SportsNet ever suck ass!
Replies: 15
Views: 3943

Re: Wow, does SportsNet ever suck ass!

Canucks PPV is the real lead standard. Paying $15 to watch a completely amateur production, complete with constant and constantly inane on-air promotions is absurd. By comparison SN is a real pro and the price is right. BTW, does anyone know what the Canucks make out of PPV, ie. is this the wave of ...
by Antony
Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: What is the wild card that will get us the cup?
Replies: 36
Views: 9343

What is the wild card that will get us the cup?

We all know that if the Canucks will go deep into the playoff the stars will have to play like stars and those who are having career years (see other post) must continue to do so. OK. But even that probably isn’t going to be enough for us to grab the brass ring. So here’s the question: what should w...
by Antony
Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Canucks Sign Jordan Schroeder
Replies: 50
Views: 15483

Re: Canucks Sign Jordan Schroeder

It's interesting. The two young guys who currently almost personify the Canucks, Borrows & Kelser, are fast, aggressive, two-way players who have pretty much set the tone for the team. Schroeder and Hodgson seem like far more passive, 'skilled' players who, at first blush, don't appear to fit the cu...
by Antony
Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: What's up with Willie?
Replies: 73
Views: 18352

Re: What's up with Willie?

Actually, when I asked the question What's up with Willie I was hoping to get a little info on his condition because it concerned me, not because he was missing a few games, but because the guy, who has been an absolute warrior for the Canucks, may have a serious head injury that could have long-ter...
by Antony
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: What's up with Willie?
Replies: 73
Views: 18352

What's up with Willie?

God, I hope the guy can recover. Any news?
Good luck Willie, take your time, get well.
by Antony
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Sedins donate 1.5m to Children's Hospital.
Replies: 13
Views: 3630

Re: Sedins donate 1.5m to Children's Hospital.

Those guys are a classy duo on and off the ice. New reasons to cheer for them and wish them well. thanks.
by Antony
Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Canucks Corner Chat
Topic: Fans in shorts
Replies: 2
Views: 951

Fans in shorts

When have you heard a player interviewed with this question: "What's it like playing in a city where no one really gives a crap and it's 80º outside?" Watching games in the US south is usually painful, like tonights fiasco of broken plays and missed opportunities. You got the impression no one gave ...