Is it Luongo's fault? Do the 99% really want Schneider?
Canucks played the Edmonton Oilers last night and lost 3-2 in game they should have won. Lu let in 3 goals on 14 shots and was pulled in the second period. Cory Schneider came in to close the door on the Oil. The Canucks had another offensive night with alot of shots on goal but were unable to get the win. After the game, a lot of fans thought it was Lu's fault for not keeping the boyz in the game earlier. They seemed to play with a lot more confidence with Schneidz in net.
Then the Canucks played the St.Louis Blues with their back-up goalie, Elliot, going head to head to our back up goalie, Schneidz. Canucks lost again but this time we didn't even score once! Ended in a 3-0 shutout win for Elliot. We thought our boys would come out shooting and with alot more energy than they actually did. But to no avail. They were lethargic at best. It seemed as though they were waiting for the puck to come to them rather than having to actually go after the puck. The defencemen were horrible, especially my Kevin Bieksa. It just wasn't his night. He was missing passes around the boards, not picking up his men in time and the list goes on. He ended up being -2 for the game and is a -9 in the last 10 games so far. The HamJuice reunion did nothing to help it. But it wasn't just him. Everyone on the team is not playing up to their potential. There was alot more puck hogging by our star players who probably should have been passing to team mates who could shoot or were in better position to do so.
There were a lot of mstakes being made, especially on the powerplay which didn't last long as they somehow managed to counter-act them. This team needs to get back to their stellar playing abilities that we all know they are capable of. Even the goalies. Although we lost tonight, I still thought Cory held it together for us tonight and gave our team a chance to win it. All this showed is that this team has bigger issues to deal with than its goalie problem tonight. But then again, it is October. Canucks had almost the same stats last year. Lets see if they can generate some energy and luck on Saturday and get Booth and Kesler going. Cross fingers people.
I also noticed the lack of Ballard's hip checks tonight. There were none. I wonder what happened. I was getting so used to them every night. I did find the Ballard hip check highlight on Darcy Hordichuck from last week so I will show you that. He didn't even have to try! Take that Darcy!
On another note, the Grey Cup Volunteer positions have now been filled. Thanks to anyone who volunteered.
Speaking of the CFL, our BC Lions have announced that due to the ongoing list of injuries on our team, they will be bringing back two players from retirement. Ryan Thelwell and Neil McKinlay. Thelwell played for the Leos from 2001-2006, then signed with the Calgary Stampeders from 2007-2010 before announcing his retirement. McKinlay played for the Winnipeg Bluebombers from 2004-2009 before he went into retirement. One is now a teacher and the other is a firefighter who hasn't played in a few years. This should be interesting. Good Luck on Saturday Leos, sounds like your gonna need it!
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