Canuck Fun with Stats

I never enjoyed a statistics course I’ve taken.
But every year, I do look forward to getting the newest media guide from the Vancouver Canucks to see what opportunities are out their for the current players to make their permanenet mark on the team with their statistics.

Scoring Woes II

In response to the many articles written in local media today, after a supposed coming out party of the second line, I need to reinforce my viewpoints on the scoring, chemistry, and discipline issues with the Vancouver Canucks.
And Saturday night’s game between Washington & Edmonton did that for me.  Here’s how.

Second Line Woes

I’ve said consistently that Naslund should not have been playing with the Sedins, and be put back with Morrison to help create a dynamic second line.  It’s a similar approach to how they handle Alfredsson in Ottawa.

Game File 12: Canucks 3 Capitals 2 (SO)

The Good
An impressive effort from the home team tonight at the garage.  Often the first game back from a road trip can be one of dissapointment due solely because of a lack of effort.  That that was not the case tonight.

Game File 11: Canucks 5 Blackhawks 0

The Good
Taylor Pyatt is now on pace for 37 goals.   For the record, that’s four more than Carter got last year. 
And Cooke is now on pace for 7.  Even though he’s on the the third line, he needs to deliver at least 15 goals for this team this year.