October 11, 2003
Go Canucks Go!!
Well, I don't want to jump on the bandwagon too soon, but after watching the first two periods of the second Canuck game of the season, I must say I'm pretty impressed. They have managed to get scoring from other than the first line which should give other teams fits. If the first line ever gets going...then look out. Arvedson is looking like a good pick up, the Sedin twins are starting to look like they were worth drafting that early, Mike Keane looks like a steal from the superstar laden Avalanche, and Johan Hedberg looks like an incredibly agile second goaltender that will provide another dimension to the Canucks rear guard.
All this adulation must be tempered by the fact that they have only played against the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Not to take away anything from these two teams but they aren't exactly the teams with which you measure success against. Both the Oilers and Flames will be fighting for a play-off spot all year and the Canucks need to test their muster against a team like Colorado to really see where they stand in the Western Conference. All things considered I'm pretty happy with what I've seen, a well balanced attack with a strong showing in net and a somewhat decent defense. Too bad there are 80 more games to go....