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Miller was injured when the playoffs started. He was "healthy" enough to back up Lack but there was no way he was starting the playoffs. I don't think he should have played at all. But that's me. Lack was very good down the stretch. Miller is still 6+ weeks away from being healthy. I wouldn't call it being benched. I have a feeling though, the two will have to share the crease a lot more next year.

I think Horvat may be better than Zemgus. I like Z, don't get me wrong. I think that Horvat has that extra little something that makes him very special. I truly believe the Canucks trade (Schneider) for his pick was a blessing for the Canucks long term. For a rookie player, he was very reliable. Number one on the team in face-offs by a mile. Got quicker as he got leaner/stronger and better as the season went on, which is rare for a lot of rookies. But I love Z

He had one tough game. It's a tough call, but Lack probably should have played game 6 but after Miller won game 5 I can see why the coach went back to him. he was very poor on rebounds in game 6. he wasn't moving side to side well either. but the game really did turn when the refs made that call that lead to the tying goal. 2 players going hard meeting together and both fall into the goalie is not interference. It was a very tough call to make as it really was a hockey play where both players met while going for the puck and momentum carried them both to the crease. Bad, bad, bad call, but the Flames made the best of the break.

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Miller was not 100% healed from his injury and the coach played him anyway. He probably shouldn't have played but the fact he could play and he makes $6 million makes the decision to play him understandable, at least from the coaches view. The Flames were good and honestly the series could've gone either way. I think the Ducks destroy the Flames, and the Canucks would've been a tougher matchup for the Ducks, IMO. I hope the Flames don't lose to the Ducks though. Going back to Miller. The game wasn't on him, it was really on some of the poor defence in front. Bieksa is in decline, Hamhuis too and Sbisa is always a gamble back there. The Canucks need to play some younger guys and the off season will be interesting. But Bo Horvat, now this kid is a player. I believe the next captain of this team. What a hardworking, talented young player. BTW Sedins were dominate but not enough support.

I don't believe longer penalty minutes for dirtier plays will make the game less exciting. I still think guys will still board guys, that's more prevalent than ever. Clearly guys know that cross checking a player in the chops to avoid a hit, isn't supposed to happen, but it does. Penalties should never happen but they do, cuz that's sport. I just can't understand why changes haven't been made. A boarding call should not equal a broken stick call? A 2 hand slash should not equal a hook? The penalties still get called, but the dirtier ones need harsher consequences.

I too think that the refs need to get together at centre ice and discuss what they saw. If a high stick is reckless then blood or not, it's always 4 and pp never ends with a goal. I really think the harsher (dirtier) penalties should warrant full minutes on the pp like a 5 min major. But for the life of me I can't understand why now, in this day and age where the game is so fast and players are so big, that they haven't adjusted penalties. Sam Bennett gave a Canuck a full on 2 hand cross check right in the mug last night and it's 2? That's crazy. It's a very dirty play and should be penalized differently than a guy running interference or a puck over the glass?? The puck over glass should also be amended back to the ref using his judgement, like on all other calls. If he deems it intentional, penalty. I agree that a penalty shot miss should = 2 min pp.

I believe it's time the NHL made changes to the rules when it comes to penalties. The league says it's trying to change the game for the better, so it's time to adjust penalties. How can a simple hook on the hands equal a 2 hand cross check to the chops? I think the rules need to change and certain penalties need certain rules. Some examples..... A hook or a trip = 2 minutes. Team scores, penalty ends. A cross check to the face, 4 minutes, penalty served in full. I believe that dangerous penalties, ones that hurt people physically should be more than a simple trip or hook. I think it's time that any contact with the stick to the face is automatically 4 minutes, penalty doesn't end if a goal is scored. If someone is cut, then it's 5 minutes and up to the ref if it's deemed on purpose whether a guy is thrown out. I just think that maybe if teams who are too aggressive or dangerous will be penalized more harshly for their infractions. If a team is a tricky tack team then nothing changes but teams with players who make dangerous plays will pay more. Feel free to add your two cents. I just think it's time to adjust penalties. In the NFL a facemark is deemed more dangerous a penalty than offside! Why not in the NHL?

Miller gets the nod tonight in game 5. Must win for Canucks. Miller has admitted he's not 100% still. Canucks in their last 13 playoff games (2-11) scoring just 24 goals Goaltending has not been an issue.

Well, Myers and Stafford got to play 4 more games than their old teammates. I was sad to see Myers go, but if Bogo continues to progress, I think the loss of Tyler will be diminished. The team is big in the back and what they "may" lose offensively from TM, they will more than make up with Bogo crushing guys. I think this trade will be good for both teams in the end.

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Not surprised by the lottery results. I would've liked McDavid obviously, but am thrilled Eichel is our guy. We have an abundance of young talent coming..... Reinhart, Kane, the kids on defense...... We will start now on building this team into a contender again. I can't believe the Oilers won again, maybe the 99 comparisons will make the kid want out??? Hopefully Eichel is as quality a person as is McDavid. If so, we have done just fine. Again, you had to know the Sabres wouldn't get the number one pick??? BTW the lottery is a joke. As we've seen, coaches coach and players play. Nobody tanks. And to penalize a franchise for the GM putting out whatever team he chooses, should not have a thing to do with picks. The last I looked all the players are in the NHLPA, therefore, they are NHL players. And the lottery should not be a consideration.

Ted Nolan is a good man. We can all agree. But to feel sorry for him is silly. He's still getting paid and handsomely I might add. Teddy wasn't Tim's guy and to Tim's credit he kept him on despite that. But if anyone thinks Teddy is a good coach is lying to themselves. Teddy was a good motivator, at one time. But there was no way they were going to let him run the team and teach the new kids coming up. Mike Babcock is a good coach and that's who this team needs to take them and the new kids to the next level. I wish Teddy luck but today's news is not a surprise to me at all. Maybe the speed of it, but that's it.

Well next Sat the 18th is my 17th anniversary and last year my wife had a spinal tap that went awfully bad, so needless to say our anniversary this year is a double event. Let's hope that it's a triple event and we get the number one pick!!!!!!

Has Mr Lindback earned a spot in goal next year? 3rd period coming up. Can we do it?

Wooooooooooooo Now let's bury the Pens tomorrow!!!!!

Let's go Jackets! Get on the Sabres early and often and make them play a softie game like AZ did last night. And then on Saturday come on Buffalo, KNOCK SID OUT!

Lots of great ideas. Don't agree with larger ice. Just have more defense packing in the middle of the rink. Still shots from outside. Have full 2 min pp's for sure, no matter what. Make hooking and holding different than boarding or slashing. 3 mins for rougher type penalties. How can a little interference be the same as blasting a guy from behind into the glass? Going 4 on 4 is the best idea, but the PA won't have it because too many guys lose jobs. It is what it should be, but like the sometimes 3 point game, it won't happen. They'll never drop players without adding teams and they won't drop loser points because the standings and races won't go down to the end like they do now. Missed PS should still result in PP I agree with that too. Long changes twice as well is a good idea. I'd actually like the fast face-off to really exist. No matter what, the linesman counts to a number agreed upon. Once he hits that number, puck drops. Boom.

The Canucks clinched a spot last night and Ryan Miller is ready to return. They haven't secured home ice yet, so Miller may not get to play until the final game of the season. I'm hoping he plays against Arizona. A rusty Miller may just be the final push we need! As for some theories above. The West is still the better side. But I noticed no mention of the Canucks. The Canucks are a team that could slide through nicely. They have beaten St Louis over and over again. They played well against both LA and Anaheim and the other night were right there matching the Kings' physical effort. Playoffs can be a matchup game for sure, but we know really good teams get knocked out early and if you can survive round 1, it's anybody's tournament from there on out. I noticed the Isles' plight and had no idea they "could" miss the dance, but I doubt they will. If the Pens' game against us matters for Pitt and we haven't locked down #30, then I'm happy to see the Pens bring their best to get in. But if not, how sweet it would be to ask Ehrhoff if he wants to join the boys for some early Spring golfing!

Calgary should take this game, in fact, all 3 teams that AZ play will be tough. Unless of course Anaheim rests lots of players. I have a feeling this goes down to the Sabres/Pens tilt on Saturday. Gonna be gut wrenching. On a side note, there was a special on about Connor McDavid the other day. All I can say is, WOW. The kid really is amazing. And a good person too.

Ideally, McDavid. If not, Eichel. If not McDavid, hoping the Leafs don't get him

It's looking very much like the Sabres/Pens game will indeed have great meaning to the Pens, so this is a good thing for us wanting 30th place. But how sweet would it be if Buffalo has it locked up before then, and could potentially knock Pittsburgh out of the playoffs on the last day!!!

The Sabres final 3 games are far easier than Arizona's. I can see this going down to the wire.

+1 Whew. Toews two goals even more important now that SJ has beaten Arizona.

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