2013 NHL Season

[Guynemer]

I was hoping to see Iginla in the winged wheel someday. Oh well.

[Asher]

July 1st.

[snoopy369]

Not sure if I was hoping he'd join the Hawks or not. Nowhere to put him, sadly, and they did have huge success not messing with chemistry... but with Hossa a 50/50 shot to play any given game and Sharp out until probably close to the end of the regular season, I sure wouldn't mind one more scorer on the team.

[Ben Kenobi]

Kipper is not going to waive his clause. He wants to stay.

Why not? It's not like he cares about winning a cup. No pressure, he can just play.

[Ben Kenobi]

Alain Vigneault about to set a Canucks record - most games coached. He'll tie Crawford with the game tonight and the next game, we'll be in uncharted territory for a Canucks' coach. Canucks have had only two coaches since 1999, Crawford and Vigneault. Has a shot at 500, first for a Canucks' coach.

Only team with fewer coaching changes is Nashville (Trotz since 1997). Even Detroit has had three, with Bowman, Babcock and Lewis. Calgary's never had a coach last 6 seasons yet.

[Sava]

Vancouver has to be the biggest joke of a franchise in the NHL.

also

[Demonbinder]

I prefer that tune, actually! Thanks for posting it.

[Ben Kenobi]

Sava, have you ever played Hit the Ice?

[Ben Kenobi]

Biggest joke of a franchise - now third all time for a sellout streak.

487 Colorado Avalanche NHL 1995-2006 Pepsi Center
452 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1996-2007 Joe Louis Arena
400 Vancouver Canucks NHL 2002-present Rogers Arena

Canucks still won't match the Av's streak of 8 straight division wins. Depending on how they do this year, they'll have a shot at 5 in a row, 6 of 7, and 7 of the last 9. (missed to Calgary and Minnesota).

Canucks also have a chance to pass Edmonton to climb into a tie for the third most successful Canadian franchise ever. (Ottawa is second, with 10 division wins).

[Sparrowhawk]

Canucks also have a chance to pass Edmonton to climb into a tie for the third most successful Canadian franchise ever

:laughingsohardtearsarerollingdownmyfacesmiley:

If there were more hockey fans on Apolyton that would almost be signature worthy. I suppose it is all in how you define "success". Thanks for making me laugh Ben....quite often you say things that irritate me and I have to ignore your posts for a while, but I am glad I read this one today as it helped put a smile on my face.

How many more wins do they need to pass Edmonton as the third most successful Canadian franchise ever again?

[Ben Kenobi]

If there were more hockey fans on Apolyton that would almost be signature worthy. I suppose it is all in how you define "success". Thanks for making me laugh Ben....quite often you say things that irritate me and I have to ignore your posts for a while, but I am glad I read this one today as it helped put a smile on my face.

It's good to give Edmonton fans some cheer in their life.

How many more wins do they need to pass Edmonton as the third most successful Canadian franchise ever again?

Edmonton is 4th. Ottawa has 10 division championships (if you count their really early stuff). Canucks are 5th, just behind Edmonton and Ottawa. Calgary is 6th. Canucks win their division this year they will be tied with Ottawa with 10 division championship, and will retake 4th again, which is where they were in 1979. Edmonton only has 9.

If they win a division championship this year and another one in 2013-14, they will bump up to the third most successful Canadian franchise.

[Sava]

aw that's precious
lol canada

[notyoueither]

Must make Vancouver fans feel secure that Lou let in 7 tonight, and he is likely starting the playoffs.

When they lose again, will they break a larger part of their city?

[Ben Kenobi]

We wanted to make Edmonton feel better about themselves by playing a charity scrimmage.

[notyoueither]

Uh-huh. All teams want to go into the playoffs getting blown out.