Canucks & Beyond
Game 7: Bruins/Canucks—Open Post
by Alanah McGinley on 06/15/11 at 06:30 PM ET
Comments (121)
Sometime tonight, a whole lot of people will be celebrating and a whole lot of others will be feeling pretty crappy. But what we can all agree on, I hope, is that it would be great to enjoy a fantastic hockey game before that final buzzer. A roller-coaster series like this one deserves to end with an epic game.
Whatever team you’re rooting for, enjoy the ride. (And… Go Canucks!)
P.S. I wrote a post before this series about all the reasons I’d celebrate winning a Stanley Cup. One of those reasons was in the memory of Luc Bourdon. So I’ll let Tom Cochrane end this post with his tribute to Bourdon nearly three years ago:
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Comments
I guess at this point it is May the Best Team Win.
But as a fan of an Original Six team, you kind of feel an attachment to other O6 teams when they make it this far.
So…Go Bruins!
(but Van, if you win, I won’t be terribly disappointed)
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/15/11 at 07:43 PM ET
But as a fan of an Original Six team, you kind of feel an attachment to other O6 teams when they make it this far.
So…Go Bruins!
(but Van, if you win, I won’t be terribly disappointed)
I can respect that. And I’ll take the positives… “not terribly disappointed” is something I can feel at least a little cheered by. 
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 07:49 PM ET
Luc needs to step it up tonight…he did it for Burr against Chicago…and Juice against San Jose…
I’ve been so incredibly keyed up all day…I’m just going to (hopefully) enjoy this one and then shave the playoff beard around my smiling face.
Go Canucks
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 07:55 PM ET
Hope you’ve got lots of pics of the beard. It’ll help with the visuals when you’re telling your grandkids one day “the silly crap we did waiting for the Canucks to win their first Stanley Cup…” 
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 08:01 PM ET
I hoping for an awesome game tonight ??...Go Nucks Go..!!!
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 08:11 PM ET
My own Lucy Luongo is dressed and ready!
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 08:13 PM ET
No pics…but I think I will have the wife do a before and after. I saw a woman at work today that I haven’t seen in probably 3 or 4 years…she double taked, squinted her eyes at me and I had to say, “my face is very hairy, I know” then she recognized me. ha.
The good thing about this…I know now that I can never, ever grow a beard for real. heh
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 08:13 PM ET
Can we set something up so Ryan Kesler and Tim Thomas can both win?
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 08:17 PM ET
My mind says Canucks, but my heart says Boston. Either way I win.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 08:20 PM ET
GZ Expat— Beards don’t work well on me either. (Maybe not a shock.)
Monkey— Sure. Thomas can have the Conn Smythe if the Canucks and Kes can have the Cup. Will that be okay?
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 08:21 PM ET
Is that jacket a good or bad omen? Cuz, I am scared by it.
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 08:32 PM ET
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 08:25 PM ET
Braindead realization of the day for me- both team captains are European. No way out for Don Cherry.
Will that be okay?
My mind-half says this is inevitable.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 08:37 PM ET
And they’re both #33. If that means anything to any numerologists out there…
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 08:40 PM ET
I hope that European will be a swede..to hoist the SC… but as long you have luongo in goal it’s not going to happen.
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 08:43 PM ET
Does McDonald’s go out of it’s way to make terrible commercials?
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 08:47 PM ET
Other than that fluky goal…I like what I see thus far. The boyz just got to keep plugging away.
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 08:57 PM ET
To me it looks as Canucks are totally out of gas tonight..!!!..Maybe the should take the reffs off, it would create more ice..???
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 09:03 PM ET
Is that jacket a good or bad omen? Cuz, I am scared by it.
Isn’t that Grandma’s table cloth?
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:04 PM ET
Cherry: Nevermind the nightmare he had in Boston, if Lulongo (sic) wins tonight he should be the MVP.
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 09:10 PM ET
Dear Don Cherry: too many men on the ice.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:13 PM ET
OK boyz…lets give THEM a 2nd period that they will regret.
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 09:13 PM ET
The radio guys during the intermission are depressing…they are cashing it in already.
It ain’t over…till its over.
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 09:14 PM ET
I’m not worried about the overall game yet. Just hoping that the Canucks have a good second period. Second periods have been bad at times. But a tie or 1 goal game into the third, I’ll be happy.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 09:16 PM ET
But a tie or 1 goal game into the third, I’ll be happy.
Happy? Jeebus. I’d be chewing the back off my chair and muttering gibberish.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:18 PM ET
Happy? Jeebus. I’d be chewing the back off my chair and muttering gibberish.
To be fair, we’d be chewing the back of our chairs with a 4-0 lead with 10 seconds to play.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 09:20 PM ET
Happy? Jeebus. I’d be chewing the back off my chair and muttering gibberish.
Happy might be too strong a word. What I should have said was “I won’t be suicidal yet.”
On the 3rd cider. Forgot beer. Bah.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 09:20 PM ET
Anyone else??
I’ll take a rum and coke, thanks.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:25 PM ET
Just looked outside—total ghost town out here. Literally NO ONE on the street, walking or driving. I think everyone in British Columbia is either in front of a TV or they’ve all been kidnapped by aliens.
It’s a little spooky.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 09:27 PM ET
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 09:20 PM ET
“Only four goals? Only four? Why not just stab me in the eyes? DAMN YOU.”
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:27 PM ET
OK…I’ve been fairly optimistic throughout…but, I just don’t like what I am seeing. The Canucks need to find another gear here…they are looking old and tired right now.
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 09:28 PM ET
The Canucks need to find another gear here…they are looking old and tired right now.
As always, trying to emulate the Red Wings…
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 09:30 PM ET
They almost always look at that way in second periods lately. I cope by thinking of their third periods!
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 09:30 PM ET
they’ve all been kidnapped by aliens.
Hopefully they didn’t forget to pack a towel.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:33 PM ET
As always, trying to emulate the Red Wings…
Game seven of the Stanley Cup Final, at home… not a good time to emulate the Detroit Red Wings.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:34 PM ET
I see we’re using the same rule book (and officials) used for game 7 Tampa Bay / Boston—the one written by Sgt. Schultz—“I see nothing–NOTHING!”
I’m not paying close enough attention to know how much is being ignored, but it’s pretty clear than any penalty in this game is going to need to be very, very blatant.
Posted by Sal from the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains on 06/15/11 at 09:35 PM ET
Congrats Boston to the cup
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 09:36 PM ET
How many teams have lost game 7 of the cup finals TWICE…and never won the cup???
This just isn’t good…as I said, I got a bad feeling
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 09:38 PM ET
Marchand is having a phenomenal playoff for a rookie.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Lidstrom's head telling him 1 more year on 06/15/11 at 09:38 PM ET
Thank god for alcohol. Not sure there’s enough in the world, however.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 09:46 PM ET
How many teams have lost game 7 of the cup finals TWICE…and never won the cup???
None. The Canucks were the first and are currently the only team in the NHL with no championships to have appeared in game seven of a Final. From 2003-2007 they had a buddy, the Ducks. Prior to 1994 no team had ever lost a game seven without having previously won the Cup at least once.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:46 PM ET
LUONGO is just a joke…take him out..he’s been shaking from the beginning.
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 09:47 PM ET
This is shocking. My mind is losing badly.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:48 PM ET
Luongo managed to allow a goal without a shot.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 09:49 PM ET
A healthy Canucks team down 3-0 in the third wouldn’t have been an issue 2 months ago. But, today??
I may just go shave right now
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 09:51 PM ET
Now can we please, please, please, stop this talk of Luongo being any kind of elite goaltender?
I didn’t buy it from day one, and he’s proven beyond a shadow of a doubt he is a major league choker. (and don’t talk to me about the Olympics; that’s a whole different animal)
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/15/11 at 09:52 PM ET
I’m stunned at people blaming Luongo for these goals. REALLY? The team in front of him has run out of gas…c’mon
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 09:52 PM ET
I don’t like this. If Boston wins it breaks my Cup prediction model. Damn salary cap.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:52 PM ET
It seems Alain Vigneault should have gone with Luongo between the pipes tonight. 
Posted by SnLO from the slopes of the Hindu Kush on 06/15/11 at 09:52 PM ET
The worst part of a Bruins Championship is having to listen to Jerk Edwards all next season.
Posted by Lindas1st from New England on 06/15/11 at 09:53 PM ET
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste. Marie on 06/15/11 at 09:52 PM ET
I’m going to stay off the “Fry Luongo” bandwagon, but as an American I don’t think I’ll ever forget that gold medal game. He seemed shaky all game to say the least, but the USA could never get good pressure on him. In OT they looked like they were just going through the motions. Very disappointing; I was sure they could have won.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:54 PM ET
I’m stunned at people blaming Luongo for these goals. REALLY? The team in front of him has run out of gas…c’mon
Boston and Vancouver both played 24 games each, it’s Boston’s third Game 7 this postseason.
Only one team is gassed?
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 09:55 PM ET
Dan Patrick with the “keep walking” and “pump his tires” comments re: Luongo. Stay classy.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:56 PM ET
I’m stunned at people blaming Luongo for these goals. REALLY? The team in front of him has run out of gas…c’mon
People like simple answers to complicated problems.. Easier to say “Luongo sucks” than looking at the whole picture. Apparently these same people think it’s possible for the Canucks to win without scoring a single goal thus far, too.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 09:56 PM ET
Only one team is gassed?
See my comments on a previous post here about the multitude of injuries the Canucks are playing through. As I recall, the last Wings attempt at a Cup was met by the same issues against an inferior team. That was frustrating, wasn’t it?
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 09:58 PM ET
I don’t like this. If Boston wins it breaks my Cup prediction model. Damn salary cap.
Maybe it just needs some tweaking. Apparently there may really be some kind of Vancouver and/or Canada Cup curse.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 09:58 PM ET
The worst part of a Bruins Championship is having to listen to Jerk Edwards all next season.
Posted by Lindas1st from New England on 06/15/11 at 09:53 PM ET
Ditto,
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 06/15/11 at 09:58 PM ET
Just looked outside—total ghost town out here. Literally NO ONE on the street, walking or driving. I think everyone in British Columbia is either in front of a TV or they’ve all been kidnapped by aliens.
It’s a little spooky.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 09:27 PM ET
Yes, I remember such a scene here when Detroit was playing in the Finals. Good memories (though I don’t miss the stress).
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/15/11 at 09:59 PM ET
GZ expat: I must say we should blame luongo…he didn’t help the team in the last game and he hasn’t helped so much tonight either…and yes the guys in front of him has been out off gas most of the game…And Tim Thomas has been very good,,with lots of luck…
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 09:59 PM ET
Now can we please, please, please, stop this talk of Luongo being any kind of elite goaltender?
Yes please.
I’m stunned at people blaming Luongo for these goals. REALLY? The team in front of him has run out of gas…
Goal #2: a professional goalie should have “moving from one of the net to the other” in his repetroire.
Goals #3: a professional goalie should not allow a goal when, as Herm said, there wasn’t even a shot on net.
And to be fair, he’s given up an average of 5 goals in 3 of the previous 4 games. IF that doesn’t happen maybe people aren’t so quick to jump on him.
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:01 PM ET
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 09:58 PM ET
Frustrating. That’s one way to put it. I found it to be devastating. Injuries and officiating, friends. Injuries and officiating. Vancouver has struggled without Hamhuis and Rome. Replacing two d-men on the fly in the Final is not too easy.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:02 PM ET
People like simple answers to complicated problems.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 09:56 PM ET
Or, Luongo really does suck…take your pick
He’s good enough to get you a President’s Trophy, that’s it. And I’ve made this criticism of him for a few years now, so I’m not piling on just because of a few games in this series.
Your guys aren’t scoring? This is true. But is it all their fault, or is Thomas playing exceptionally well?
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/15/11 at 10:03 PM ET
As I recall, the last Wings attempt at a Cup was met by the same issues against an inferior team. That was frustrating, wasn’t it?
Yes, it was. What does it have to do with Luongo’s performance?
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 10:04 PM ET
It’s a team game. Blaming it all on the goalie is overly simplistic. As above, Vancouver has struggled without Hamhuis and Rome. Replacing two d-men on the fly in the Final is not an easy task.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:05 PM ET
Vancouver has struggled without Hamhuis and Rome.
Posted by monkey from bat country on 06/15/11 at 10:02 PM ET
I really believe the loss of Rome was the turning point in this series. Not only did Van lose a dependable d-man, but Boston found a rallying point.
I thought in the first two games it looked like Boston was just happy to be there. Van looked much better. All that changed in Game 3, after the Rome hit on Horton.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/15/11 at 10:06 PM ET
See my comments on a previous post here about the multitude of injuries the Canucks are playing through.
Boston has played the entire playoffs without one of their best players (who may never play again) and they’ve been without Nathan Horton too.
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:07 PM ET
It’s a team game. Blaming it all on the goalie is overly simplistic. As above, Vancouver has struggled without Hamhuis and Rome. Replacing two d-men on the fly in the Final is not an easy task.
Posted by monkey from bat country on 06/15/11 at 10:05 PM ET
Well ... if you go back and read my posts, you’ll see my general consensus is Luongo sucks. Is he to blame for the possible Cup loss?
Not entirely, but largely.
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/15/11 at 10:08 PM ET
Vultures going for the carcass…I just don’t see Luongo’s performance as the reason why its 3-0. It’s is a very simplistic view of things.
If your team loses…blame the goalie. Errr…but what about the defense? From what I am told, hockey is a team sport…now, I haven’t played, but I think if I were on a team and I was down 3-0 after two periods and I went into the room and pointed my finger at the goalie and said YOU SUCK, I really think I should be grabbing a mirror first and looking at what I have done to help us win.
Right now, the rest of the team hasn’t done much after the first 10 minutes of this game.
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 10:09 PM ET
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 10:09 PM ET
Man, he’s just an easy target. Goalies are always an easy target.
The guy allowed more goals than most mediocre goalies, all while stating differences regarding Thomas and him (I know what he meant, but he was just providing critics with ammunition).
And don’t pretend his defenders aren’t affected by his play, too.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 10:15 PM ET
I just don’t see Luongo’s performance as the reason why its 3-0.
Not the only reason, no. But he sure as f*ck hasn’t done a lot to help.
Last time they flashed the shots on goal onscreen, Boston had 13. That’s 3 goals on 13 shots. I mean, he’s made twice as many saves as he made in Game 6, but that’s still not nearly good enough for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:17 PM ET
Also, you guys know this is a Canucks blog, right? And I know you know what it feels like to lose game seven at home. Not a memory that gets better with age, either. So how about we take it easy?
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:18 PM ET
Also, you guys know this is a Canucks blog, right?
Truth be told, I forgot about it. My bad, didn’t mean to troll around.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 10:20 PM ET
Also, you guys know this is a Canucks blog, right?
It’s also an open post.
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:23 PM ET
You’re right. Open post means “Please leave tact, courtesy, and decency at the door, and feel free to brutalize us if things go badly.”
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:25 PM ET
Gotcha. Honesty is not welcome.
MAN, CANUCKS ARE KILLING IT TONIGHT WOOOOOOO, GO HOME BOSTON YOU SUCK!!!!
Better or worse?
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:27 PM ET
Tim Thomas’ wife is HOT.
That is all
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/15/11 at 10:27 PM ET
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste. Marie on 06/15/11 at 10:27 PM ET
Truth.
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:29 PM ET
heheh Now they are start to use the rulebook ???
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 10:32 PM ET
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:27 PM ET
that’s just stupid.
But I do wonder at your motivation to seek out a Canucks blog and not a Bruins blog during the course of this game. Clearly you like it…which is sad.
I do have pity on your soul
heh
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 10:33 PM ET
Come on Garth, you could not possibly be that obtuse.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:34 PM ET
But I do wonder at your motivation to seek out a Canucks blog and not a Bruins blog during the course of this game.
To be fair², there’s no Bruin blog on KK.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 10:35 PM ET
To be fair², there’s no Bruin blog on KK.
Errr…not sure if you have heard, but the internet is REALLY big. There is this thing called Google and if you type in what you are looking for, you might find what you are seeking.
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 10:40 PM ET
Thomas has been ridiculous this whole series. Good for him.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:40 PM ET
To be fair, we’d be chewing the back of our chairs with a 4-0 lead with 10 seconds to play.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 09:20 PM ET
Weirdo.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:41 PM ET
Errr…not sure if you have heard, but the internet is REALLY big. There is this thing called Google and if you type in what you are looking for, you might find what you are seeking.
I’m not an idiot, don’t treat me like one or you look like one.
KK’s the best place there is, simple as that.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 10:42 PM ET
Well there goes my request for civility.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:45 PM ET
I’m lining up for Bruins fans for the customary handshake…
Thomas was just sick in this series…
And, what a fantastic season by the Canucks. Hell of a run.
Oh yeah…the Wings suck
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 10:45 PM ET
Anyway, my condolences to Canucks fans everywhere. Congratulations to Boston.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:46 PM ET
Well there goes my request for civility.
I tried, monkey.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 10:46 PM ET
Well, it happens. Hopefully the Bruins can mantain their thing and keep going strong, and everybody knows the Canucks will be fighting for silver again next season.
Now I’ll keep my lifelong tradition of turning off the TV before the Cup presentation.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 10:50 PM ET
But I do wonder at your motivation to seek out a Canucks blog and not a Bruins blog during the course of this game.
Well, I like KK, I like all the blogs (except TPSH) and I saw “Game 7: Bruins/Canucks - Open Post” so I decided to post.
You don’t like what I/we are writing? Why don’t YOU seek out another blog?
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:50 PM ET
I tried, monkey.
I hear ya, man.
the Wings suck
Come back, Garth, it’s open season.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 10:51 PM ET
Kudos to the fans in the building for being so classy.
And more kudos for the wonderfully loud booing as soon as Bettman appeared.
That will seriously never get old.
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:51 PM ET
Enough of this idiocy, or I’m closing the comments.
Thank you very much for those of you who chipped in and chatted and added your thoughtful observations to the discussion.
And my congratulations to Boston fans. I hope you enjoy it… I know I would.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 06/15/11 at 10:52 PM ET
the Wings suck
Come back, Garth, it’s open season.
Hah, touche.
Posted by Garth on 06/15/11 at 10:52 PM ET
the love Gary bettman in Vancouver..
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 10:53 PM ET
Enough of this idiocy, I’m closing the comments.
Sorry, Alanah. I tried to be cool when reminded it’s a Canucks blog.
Congratuations on your run, it hurts now but you should (and I know you are) proud of your team.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 10:55 PM ET
Congrtas to MARK RECCHI for a long and successful carer..
Posted by Gary Bettman SUCK from Fort Myers, Florida on 06/15/11 at 10:56 PM ET
i need to change my nick. MAN the alcohol isn’t making anything better.
Posted by Luongo-is-my-hero on 06/15/11 at 10:58 PM ET
Congratuations on your run, it hurts now but you should (and I know you are) proud of your team.
There ya go…
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 11:00 PM ET
To be fair, we’d be chewing the back of our chairs with a 4-0 lead with 10 seconds to play.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 06/15/11 at 09:20 PM ET
So…Herm wins.
Posted by mrfluffy from Long Beach on 06/15/11 at 11:01 PM ET
Cam Neely finally wins the Cup.
Posted by monkey from lighting my nuts on fire on 06/15/11 at 11:02 PM ET
Alright Vancouver…look, I am sad they lost the Cup too…but, please don’t burn down the city…its just not worth it.
Everyone…just go have a beer, go home and watch the DIY channel for a while…its therapeutic.
Posted by GZ Expat on 06/15/11 at 11:13 PM ET
The city of Vancouver does not need this post-game crap currently going on.
Congrats to the Canucks for getting so close. I know it sucks now, I’ve been there. This experience will be worth its weight in gold (silver?) next year if the core group of players stays together.
Bruins, what can I say? You won four of the last five games. You had more heart and drive when it counted. Well done, and enjoy your parade, Boston.
Tim Thomas, from one Michigander to another: you rock!
Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie on 06/15/11 at 11:53 PM ET
Kudos to the B’s…they played a helluva game tonight. Congrats as well to the ‘Nucks for a freakin fantastic season. It’s crazy….they’re basically the best team all season long, then lose on the very last night of the season. Van will be a contender for a while. Even though I’ve never thought Luongo to be an elite netminder, this loss wasn’t on him…his team really did just look out of gas. I’ve seen that before with the Wings. Great finals, though…bring on the 2011-12 season already.
TIMMAH!
Posted by godblender on 06/16/11 at 12:19 AM ET
Seriously, its such an embarassment what is happening in dt right now. GOD, have a little class. When it comes down to it, boston just wanted a lot more then we did this game. Anyone can argue that the refs rigged it, i call bs. U still have to score at least 1 goal to win a game. Can’t really blame luongo, but still it hurts so bad.
THESE IDIOTS IN DT just make it that much worse. Bunch of poor sports make the majority of fans just look so bad.
IM so choked right now, i dont even know what to say anymore.
Makes me ashamed to be in vancouver, seeing this crap going on in dt. CLASSY. *#$%@&
Posted by Luongo-is-my-hero on 06/16/11 at 12:23 AM ET
wow, my friend just told me he saw someone jumped off a building and commited suicide. Seriously wtf, put some perspective in your lives. GOD. This is so retarded.
Posted by Luongo-is-my-hero on 06/16/11 at 12:27 AM ET
Well. Balls.
I watched every game this playoffs, this season, and this pre-season…..also this pre-pre-season, a training camp up in Kelowna that they webcast.
Great year. What a riot. Oops. I mean tonne of fun.
Does everyone remember last year?
And how harsh would that have been to lose to the Khawks in this first round? That was insane. It was a storybook playoff that went awry when Rome thought “big hit”, instead of “big game”.
Great year.
And yet, oh, does it sting.
Hopefully enough lessons have been learned.
The refs boned us, but that doesn’t matter. Winning without the calls is what a great team can do. The canucks reaction to the fact that the refs were gonna watch the Bruins go to town on them was the exact opposite of what it should have been. They felt that they had to play goon hockey too, but they don’t know how. Got away from their game. You are supposed to bear down and take the lumps until the hockey gods deem you worthy of a bounce.
aargh. bummer. like tomorrow’s news will presumably be full of. (man i hope that suicide isn’t true…..that’s a sour pickle on a shxt sandwich)
Anyway really. Let’s keep a perspective on what a fun season this was…..on the generally wet and whiny west coast. (and on life and sport, as always)
Posted by tuxedoTshirt on 06/16/11 at 05:30 AM ET
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Alanah McGinley has been blogging hockey since 2003 (with a notable gap in time through 2010, kicking it with new baby Lucy while living knee-deep in chaos while reading “parenting for complete idiots” during every spare minute) sharing opinions, rants and not-so-deep thoughts with anyone who will listen.
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Come on Bruins . . . the whole hockey world is counting on you to dispatch this sorry collection of divers, whiners, fakers, crybabies and cheap-shot artists. Then, there’s the Canucks front-office.
PLEASE. SCORE. FIRST.
Then, perhaps, the whole house of cards comes down.
Posted by eternal_fields on 06/15/11 at 07:37 PM ET