That would be Todd Bertuzzi. While the media tried their best to hype the return of the embattled former Canuck, Todd Bertuzzi's first visit to GM Place since being traded to Florida for Roberto Luongo was so underwhelming that if you hadn't been told he was playing, you wouldn't have known. Bertuzzi was a subdued -2, his only real splash was a breakaway on Luongo, fired wide as the Canucks goalie came out to challenge the hulking winger. Like the trade, we also won the confrontation. Luongo was at his finest in the first as the Ducks threw everything they had at the Canucks in the first. The second period was a different story, as the Ducks began a bizarre self-destruction parade to the penalty box, led by Chris Pronger, who went out of his way to steal any thunder Big Bert might have mustered by playing one of the dirtiest games in recent memory. And for Pronger,that's saying something. His worst offense was the blatant crosscheck to the ribs of Ryan Kesler, who had arms raised celebrating his first of 2 goals on the evening. The hit was late, on an unsuspecting player, and cowardly. I doubt he will get suspended, but he is definitely deserving. The first goal however was the big story of the game. After playing cat & mouse with Randy Carlyle for the first period, Canucks coach Alain Vigneault finally managed to get Naslund & the Sedins out for a shift away from the Ducks checking line, and the wrist shot goal by Naslund was a classic, especially because he skated away from his check, Mr. Invisible to get the goal. The Ducks and their fans complained about the officiating, but really, between the hooks and holds that are now part of everyday life in the NHL and their undisciplined crosschecks and unsportsmanlike outbursts, the blame lies with them alone. Roberto Luongo has 2 straight shutouts as they prepare for the 1st visit this season from the Columbus Blue Jackets. We will have more post-game commentary as well as the pre-game show tomorrow morning on a new edition of We Are All Canuckleheads (too bad Phoenix isn't in town, it's show #55).
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
What's 6'4", 245 lbs and completely invisible?
That would be Todd Bertuzzi. While the media tried their best to hype the return of the embattled former Canuck, Todd Bertuzzi's first visit to GM Place since being traded to Florida for Roberto Luongo was so underwhelming that if you hadn't been told he was playing, you wouldn't have known. Bertuzzi was a subdued -2, his only real splash was a breakaway on Luongo, fired wide as the Canucks goalie came out to challenge the hulking winger. Like the trade, we also won the confrontation. Luongo was at his finest in the first as the Ducks threw everything they had at the Canucks in the first. The second period was a different story, as the Ducks began a bizarre self-destruction parade to the penalty box, led by Chris Pronger, who went out of his way to steal any thunder Big Bert might have mustered by playing one of the dirtiest games in recent memory. And for Pronger,that's saying something. His worst offense was the blatant crosscheck to the ribs of Ryan Kesler, who had arms raised celebrating his first of 2 goals on the evening. The hit was late, on an unsuspecting player, and cowardly. I doubt he will get suspended, but he is definitely deserving. The first goal however was the big story of the game. After playing cat & mouse with Randy Carlyle for the first period, Canucks coach Alain Vigneault finally managed to get Naslund & the Sedins out for a shift away from the Ducks checking line, and the wrist shot goal by Naslund was a classic, especially because he skated away from his check, Mr. Invisible to get the goal. The Ducks and their fans complained about the officiating, but really, between the hooks and holds that are now part of everyday life in the NHL and their undisciplined crosschecks and unsportsmanlike outbursts, the blame lies with them alone. Roberto Luongo has 2 straight shutouts as they prepare for the 1st visit this season from the Columbus Blue Jackets. We will have more post-game commentary as well as the pre-game show tomorrow morning on a new edition of We Are All Canuckleheads (too bad Phoenix isn't in town, it's show #55).
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