So many things to consider here. Was it Henrik and Daniel's lackadaisical effort? The fact that the best Canucks on the ice were Lapierre and Higgins? Or, was it my personal favorite, having a 4 on 2 and not even getting a shot on net? Lets not forget the pre-game back-patting everyone did for Alain: Oh my God! Putting Schneider in net was a gutsy move!
Really?! Pulling the guy who gave up ten goals in two games is a gutsy move? How about trying to get your team up for winning ONE GAME! At this point that is a gutsy move, not making the obvious switch. All Alain has done has let his team completely give-up and coast after going up three games to zero. And all Canucks fans keep doing is give him a free pass. He had the NUMBER ONE team in the regular season, number one in goals scored and number three in goals against, and they choked it big time.
Worst part is, it doesn't matter if they win game 7. If this is how they perform against an eight seed, how do you think they will perform against anyone in the second round?! This is a joke. His "stars" and I use that term very loosely, are just floating at every chance. The twins don't seem to realize they have to take their game up a notch. But why would they? They have just been coddled since being drafted.
The thing that drove me nuts about tonight's game was Luongo came in and played well, and how was he rewarded? By the team in front of him doing what they have the last three games: completely giving up and not trying. Great job guys, your star goalie looks like he may be finally regaining some confidence, so you instill more by, giving up on him? Way to go. But who's fault is that? Can't be the "great" and "gutsy" coach you guys have. Not his fault his team looks lost, out of place, and lack motivation.
I think Alain should put together a high light real of the fourth liner, Canadian native, Darin Helm and show it to the euros on his team and tell them that this is the way you are suppose to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs....just a thought
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