Late season loses are nothing to worry about right now. They have locked up the division, conference and President's Trophy. They have set a multitude of franchise records, and are having one of the greatest seasons of any team in recent memory. So why is your franchise goalie, whom plays too many games as it is, playing against the worst team in the league in game 79?! This made no sense whatsoever.
I know Cory Schneider didn't look his sharpest in his meeting with the Oilers on Saturday night, but he had until Tuesday to get over it. Because I am sure if the Oilers had a chance to ruin the Canucks playoff chances they wouldn't. I am not suggesting they tried, or would ever intentionally do it, but one guy cuts to the net hard and goes into Luongo the playoffs could look grim.
This was stupidity on the highest level by Alain. Obviously he wasn't concerned about winning because the team laid an egg in both games. So if you are not concerned with getting the rest of the team up, why play Luongo?! It makes no sense.
Dan Hamhuis is still out from his second concussion of the season, which he sustained in Columbus on March 27. Early reports suggest he should be ready to go by the start of the playoffs. This is good news considering they have lost Chris Tanev as well. Edler has been continuing his off-ice training and is ready for a full practice with the team.
Last and definitely not least a Manny Malhotra update. Manny released a statement today thanking everyone for their support. After two surgeries, one in Vancouver the other in New York, Manny seems like he will regain at least some vision in his eye, which is some really great news. Two more games until the
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