TO hockey/canucks fans: What do you think should happen to make the team better next year?
452478
Above all, re-sign the Sedins and Anson Carter.  They've got chemistry on a team that is otherwise sadly lacking in it.  They need to pick up a top notch goaltender (Dan Cloutier was NOT getting it done; streaky regular seasons, horrendous playoffs. Why'd they extend his contract? Idiots!).  Sign Jovo and make him captain.  Pick up a defenseman who knows how to hit rather than skilled Dmen who'd rely too much on the poke check.
340556
The Raiders?  They finished DEAD LAST in the AFC West last season. That organization is in disarray- it's a good thing they re-hired Art Shell.\n\nThe Penguins?  They nearly finished dead last in the entire NHL this season! They're future with Crosby looks promising, though.\n\nPortugal is a contender, though not a front-runner for the World Cup this year by any means.\n\nIt's good to have favorite teams out there- but not good to have dilusions about how good they are.
619698
No way will it be Pat Quinn.  There's bad blood there.\n\nWho knows?  But the Canucks really screwed up by getting rid of Brian Burke as GM.  Look who's in the playoffs this year.  Not Vancouver.  And look at Anaheim, they are awesome.\n\nI think that Kelly Hrudey mentioned like 10 names on Behind the Mask a few nights ago.  Basically nobody special.  But really, who could be better than Marc Crawford?  \n\nVancouver is clearly in the process of self-destructing...
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The NHL is thriving and has never been better! Attendance is up! TV ratings are up! Everything is up!\n\nYou sound like a dinosaur fan lamenting the "glory days" when no-talent thugs ruled the game and bench-clearing brawls were a nightly occurrence. I found that to be abject and embarrassing! All it did was made the NHL look like some bush league where professional wrestling fans and other such losers could go to swill bear, scream obscenities and pick fights in the stands. No thanks!\n\n*Update: I'm glad we had our little offsite IM exchange, bugman, as I think we understand each other better now. We might not be on the same page, but we both love the game. And I promise you it is only going to get better! Go Sabres!
776427
They are doing real well, even better than the high expectations before the season. Pronger is having a fantastic year, and they can pretty much have either Neidermeyer or Pronger on the ice at all times on Defense. Giguere is playing like he did in the 03 playoffs. I don't think they have anyone along the lead's leading scorers, but because they have a well-balanced team and the kids are doing a lot, they are among the leaders in goals scored anyway. Despite all this, attendance seems to be down so there should be plenty of good seats to most games. Go see em'!
189779
jazzie please be joking.  assuming you are, i cant imagine a worse general manger. my favorite trade of his....getting kvasha and parrish from florida in exchange for luongo and jokinen. as for the bruins, yes i would.  rebuild.  everybody out.  a few names stay...hannu toivonen, bergeron, stuart [who is really underrated], axelsson, and boyes.  that team needs help.
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I think the Canucks should re-sign Ed Jovanaski, however I believe the next captain should be Alex \nAuld. This may sound very odd, but teams in NHL history that have made their goalie captain have done very well. This is because the goalie can talk in the dressing room, while not placing a burden on players. For example Markus Naslund. If you don't believe me do some research on it yourself. :-) Hope you find my answer interesting!
356160
Injuries killed this team, especially in net. \n\nIf they get eliminated from this year's playoffs, they get a high draft pick in a deep year. How high depends on the lottery, but I say Atlanta definitely gets into the playoffs next year if Lehtonen stays healthy for a full season.
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From the beginning of the season everyone said they would battle for a playoff spot all year. \n\nIn my opinion, the Leafs do not have consistent players in goal. Belfour is quickly nearing the end of his career, Tellqvist does not have enough experience to lead the team, and Aubin hasn't played a game in almost two years. \n\nTheir offense is a sad story, Chad Kilger has the most even strength goals on the team.\n\nFinally, the most evident part is their defense. Since McCabe went down with an injury their season started to do the same. Hopefully they will get a good draft pick and make some changes in management to have a better year in 06-07.
912393
Those kids in Pittsburgh are on fire. With Malkin, Crosby, Stall, and Fleury in their line up they've got a great future and will finally make it to the playoffs.\nMontreal Canadiens. Goalie controversy. I'm a bit disappointed with the way Huet is playing right now but it's great that we kept Aebischer. Go HABS.
906415
I have no idea where Dustin Slade is going but already I feel sorry for the team that gets him.  His character and attitude leave a lot to be desired where the concept of TEAM not INDIVIDUAL is required.\n\nTalented goalie with a bad attitude!!
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I'm a Pittsburgh Penguins fan! I think they should've done much better with Sidney Crosby, Lemieux healthy, Gonchar, Leclair, and Zigmund Palffy. They should be one of the elites now.
292012
I think he will be better than he has been this season.  A trade often has that effect.  I don't know if he will be the best he has ever been, and I don't think he will be another Patrick Roy.
410690
They didn't have the drive they needed.  They fell into their usual slump in February but didn't pull out of it in mid March as they usually do.  They took too many undisciplined penalties and had too many injuries to their defence.  I think if Jovo and Salo were playing from February on, it would have been different.  They had no offence from their D's and they couldn't score on power plays.  It seemed they also lacked leadership, but I saw players like Naslund, Linden and Bertuzi still playing hard.  They just didn't seem to get the results.
165535
Fantastic! I finally found a fellow Sabres fan in YA. Where have you been? I've been posting in a desert here. The Buffalo Sabres are the surprise team of the NHL this season (along with the Carolina Hurricanes) and I'd love to think they can win it all... But there is the dread Buffalo curse ("NO GOAL" vs Dallas in the 1999 Stanley Cup final and of course the Bills' 4 straight Super Bowl defeats in the '90s), so try not to get your hopes up too high. Whatever happens, we have the best young goaltender in the league (Ryan Miller) and a club that works hard and plays like a team. We have as good a chance as any of the favourites. Let's Go Buffalo!
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Keep asking questions like these and discuss what you hope to see next year.\n\nSurf the net and find out information to make you a more informed fan.\n\nStalk Carl Edwards (just kidding)\n\nFootball, basketball, hockey\n\nGo to Daytona Beach and do one of the Richard Petty Driving expieriences.\n\nGo to Charlotte and see (if they have opened it yet) the NASCAR hall of fame.  Many other tracks have museums like the Texas Motor Speedway. \n\nGo to a F-1 type race track in your local area and race.  There are a couple in the Boston area and they are awesome.\n\nhibernate.\n\nWork extra hours\n\nAnd if you are fortunate enough to live in a snowy area build replica NASCAR vehicles and drivers in your yard.  Light applications of food coloring diluted in a spray bottle could make some realistic looking colors.
576120
no. they dont have the depth at the moment and i doubt that kitna can do anything for them at this moment. they might win a few more games than last year but not by much.