Monthly Archives: May 2011

7. Fitting that Milan Lucic would figure prominently in a tight-checking, hard-hitting Eastern Conference final game seven. Forget that the Lightning have three of the best pure scorers in the game. Ignore the fact that Dwayne Roloson had never lost an … Continue reading →

Seven Things – 25 May 2011 1. Before these playoffs began, much was said about the Vancouver Canucks and the Curse of the Presidents’ Trophy – which by the way would be a bitchin’ summer movie, unless of course it starred … Continue reading →

Seven Things – 22 May 2011 1. The Vancouver Canucks rode their power play through much of the regular season. They were first overall in goals and had the best PP in the league this year; when they win, the man … Continue reading →

1. Game 3 of the Western Conference Final went tonight at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, and saw the Sharks climb back into the series with a 4-3 win over the Canucks. The score was flattering to the visitors, as … Continue reading →

Seven Things – 19 May 2011 1. With a combined 2 goals and 5 points in game two, it’s official. The twins have arrived in the Western Conference final. First of all, we now have a clearer idea what the hell … Continue reading →

Seven Things – 18 May 2011 1. The Vancouver Canucks take an impressive 2-0 lead in the Western Conference final. Not impressive because they’re only two wins away from the third Cup final in team history, but impressive because of the … Continue reading →

Seven Things – 15 May 2011 1. You wonder why the Vancouver – Nashville series was such a snooze? Not only do the Predators employ a stifling defensive game plan, it wasn’t until the sixth game that the two teams showed … Continue reading →

Seven Things – 13 May 2011 1. By dispatching the Nashville Predators in six games, the Vancouver Canucks earned a berth in the Western Conference final. (By not doing it in five games, they royally screwed my bracket pool at work. … Continue reading →

Seven Things – 9 May 2011 1. The Vancouver Canucks have made the Conference Finals for the first time since 1994, and just the third time in their 40-year history. The first time they were on the shoulders of King Richard … Continue reading →