So, the season kicks off tonight. I'd apologize for this post being late, but seeing as the blog was only created today, and that the only page view is my own, I won't.
Anyways. Back on track. The Canucks season starts off tonight against the Anaheim Ducks. Anaheim finished dead last in their division last year, and a full 15 points out of a playoff spot. Normally, this would waive any sense of threat that I, and many others, would feel...
... BUT...
2 factors:
- The Canucks are short Ryan Kesler and David Booth, the staples of the 2nd line
- Anaheim and Vancouver split the season series at 2 a piece last year, and have frequently been a pain in the butt.
Truthfully, this game could be a blowout or a shootout win for either side.
Moving on, here's the expected lineup for tonight:
Sedin-Sedin-Burrows
Raymond-Ebbett-Kassian
Higgins-Lappiere-Hansen
Weise-Malhotra-Volpatti
On that note, I don't expect the 2nd line to get as much ice time. Granted, if Raymond plays like he did a few years back, and Kassian has truly upped his game, I could be absolutely wrong. Either way, I think that we'll see the 3rd line get a lot more ice time.
Now, onto Dale Weise. Coming off of an impressive run in the Netherlands (oxymoron?) where he obtained 40+ point in less than 20 games. Looking back, he does have some talent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQSVrna3tKE), but will his stint in De Dutch lead to a Weise that is constantly trying to force an up ice rush, even when nothings there?
Just some thoughts from a fan.
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