Prediction for tonight: Leafs will score first, Lighting will take a 2-1 lead late into the 3rd and put the final nail in the coffin with an empty net goal. #GoBolts
Based on how things have gone for the #Canucks this season, it seems weird to realize that at this point it would be easier for them to make the playoffs as a 3rd place team rather than qualify for a wildcard spot.
With games against MIN, CGY, LAK and EDM still to come, the #Canucks are NOT doing themselves any favours by giving up single points to teams that they're chasing. This giving up last minute goals shit has to stop.
Tyler Motte goes to the #NYR in exchange for a 4th round pick next year, and unless something hasn't been announced yet, the #Canucks are done for roster moves.
The downside of the Richardson acquisition is that if they "don't" trade Motte, then it's one less spot available to see a guy like Lockwood get a chance in the last month. And really, why wouldn't you want to see what Lockwood has at this point
Brad Richardson is low-cost, low-risk add for Canucks. Maybe 37 yo isnβt able to help much. But at a time when team looks exhausted, mentally and physically, Richardson is a guy who plays his ass off.
Kinda hard to blame Demko for the first two goals, esp. the Tkachuk one. I mean, if the defense is just going to let Flames stand in front of the net unmarked, what do they think is going to happen? Probably should have had that 3rd one, though. #Canucks