In reviewing the many crises the Vancouver Canucks have endured this
season, it seems the team has survived only through the benevolence of an
all-knowing, all-forgiving higher power.
Remember back in October when Roberto Luongo was being booed like Abdullah
the Butcher. Or November when it looked like Ryan Kesler would never recover
from his offseason labrum surgery. Or December when the controversy over Cody
Hodgson's ice time first raged. Or February when Mason Raymond established
himself as the worst player in the history of the NHL.
And March, don't get us started on March. In a 10-day stretch they lost
to Buffalo, Dallas, Montreal and Phoenix on home ice. And they couldn't score a
goal to save their lives. And Mason Raymond was still the worst player in NHL
history More…
Shacks’ Take: I think someone needs to point out to Ed that most
of the crises this team has endured since the start of the season have been
created solely by himself and the other ‘Brothers of Doom’.
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| If it were up to Ed, all Canuck fans wouldlook as worried as these ones. |
To most observers of the team, the Canucks have won despite lacking any
desperation or any underlying need to prove they’re the best regular season
team in hockey.
Personally, I think it’s a good sign that a team can win despite not
playing it’s best while playing teams with so much more to gain in the standings. It also
should be noted that going on a small losing streak before the playoffs might
actually be a blessing in disguise because it likely forced the team to be more
aware of their faults, allowing them to correct them and work on them before
the playoffs.
No the only thing to worry about right now is the health of Daniel Sedin. If he’s not back healthy before the playoffs,
that may actually be a concern. But if
you’re the type that likes to worry, don’t fret, I’m sure Ed and his brothers
of doom will find some reason to panic before the playoffs.
have you given up?
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