What is the problem with the Vancouver Canucks? Should they fire the coaches or unload some player(s)?
362023
Goal tending is the biggest factor... Burtuzzi has nothing to do with it, he's an important leader for the team!
18775
Probably to the Division Series at the most . . . with a record of 17-14-4 they're 7 points behind the first place Canucks and 5 behind Calgary and Edmonton. I know its not even midway through the season, but the way they're playing now, they can do better, but they're in a slump now.
38715
his firing was unjust. i mean the man had one horrible season and you get rid of him. i mean the pac should be a rebuilding team right now.
620809
No, they would dominate too easily.  If they do get some kind of punishment it should not effect the players.  By dropping down to the lower division that would just be unfair to the players.  The players are not the ones to blame for all the problems with the club.  If anything the management should be banned from the game.
1174042
Well I live in Seattle, and the Sonics front office has been in sad shape for many years.  Wally Walker has got to be the biggest idiot to ever hold a pro sports executive job.  For every good player he has brought in, he brings in 4 losers.  (And then there's Jim McIlvaine . . . hoo boy!)  As long as WW's in charge, the team is going to struggle (on the court AND off).\n\nPutting the Blazers up for sale is an unfortunate thing.  Portland has been plagued by talented but underachieving players that are difficult to coach the last few years.  It's a shame because Portland has great fans and had been treated with a great team for decades.  This team deterioration could be deadly in such a small sports market as fans lose faith.\n\nBut I'm a huge hockey fan, too.  And if it comes down to bringing the NHL to the US northwest, do it do it do it!  The Pittsburgh Penguins very nearly came out here till Mario bought them.
856481
You don't want to blame the players for their performances and you want Greg Chappell to continue as the coach. Then, between the two, who should be blamed for India's recent poor performances? Not Sourav Ganguly, I hope.\nExperimentation is OK when you have 22 players who are close to each other in their performing abilities. India can just about manage 6 to 7 at the most, who are certain and consistent performers. So what's the logic behind Chappell's chop and change? Why should consistent performers in a particular slot make way for others, when the replacement's performance is unsure? With World Cup, 2007 round the corner, isn't it time we had a set team in place, raring to go? \nAnd whatever happened to motivation? Both coach and skipper seem to compete with each other to lift the trophy for the most uninspiring leader. And on top of that, contrary to the much touted belief that Chappell has a shrewd cricketing sense, he is in reality a shrewd politician who has optimally utilised BCCI politics and infighting to his advantage. He knows that he can continue as long as he stays on the right side of the powers that be. That and not performance is the topmost concern of the self serving Chappell. \nAnd it has come to light that a lot of players, specially youngsters and new comers are scared stiff of Chappell. They can't speak their mind freely for fear of retribution (being axed at the behest of Chappell). Chappell's flair for vengeance has already been well established. So much for confidence building. \nTeam India (rechristened Team Chappell) continues to demand flat, dead tracks as a precondition for good performances and a victory. On a green and bouncy top, their performance is pitiable. And offered a wicket of their choice at Mohali in the just concluded Champions Trophy, they dished out a pathetic performance and lost to Australia. So what essential difference has Chappell brought about, which did not exist in the era of John Wright? Why should BCCI fork out an extraordinary amount of money to a non performing coach? Just to keep him in good humour? Or for some flashy, headline grabbing sideshows like training with Indian Army personnel? Even our Jawans must be ashamed at their association with a training programme, which brought about such dismal performances from the team.\nYet you contend that Chappel should stay on. A pricey coach must deliver or be shown the door. Yes, Chappell should stay, only till the date when his contract with BCCI ends.\nI'm sorry, being unable to furnish a single point in favour of Chappell, even for the benefit of a self confessed cricket lover as yourself.
690484
First off, I would fire Zeke Thomas as GM/President/whatever title he holds. He is a horrible talent evaluator. Next, I would not take on that trade. Makes absolutely no sense, in that you have Channing Frye, a budding superstar at PF, Eddy Curry (who they GROSSLY overpaid for) starting at C, and any number of people starting at SF, SG, and PG. Point is, there is no need for Kenyon Martin, who is too injury prone and has lots and lots of $$$ left on his contract. Remember, the Knicks need to stay away from long-term deals on injury prone players, which is how they got into this mess in the first place (i.e. Larry Johnson, Allan Houston, etc).  What they need to do is try and unload Marbury onto the Wolves for Garnett. Of course, you'd throw in any number of additional players for good measure, but moneywise, it makes sense. Couple that with Garnett's desire to be traded, and you have a potential deal. I think something like, Marbury/Quentin Richardson/Maurice Taylor (for cap relief, 9 million next year and then he's done) for something like Garnett/Troy Hudson or Ricky Davis/Mark Blount. It would work moneywise, and then the Knicks could feature a starting five of PG Steve Francis, SG Jalen Rose, SF Kevin Garnett, PF Channing Frye, and C Eddy Curry. Meanwhile, the T-Wolves would field an awful team next year, but would be looking toward 2007/2008 when they'd run into their expected cap relief and be able to look for some Free Agent Help.
40104
Probably not a whole lot different than they did under Steve Mariucci. The problem in Detroit doesn't seem to be with the coaching staff, but moreso with the general manager and the players he brings in to make the team. But since general managers won't fire themselves, the next logical step is the coach ... so until Matt Millen gets dumped, expect more of the same in the Motor City.
843472
Actually they are all very good goaltenders, some just play for not so great teams. I would drop Aebischer simply because Huet has been very impressive lately, and is probally going to continue to get the majority of the starts.
24734
management \nthey have wrong acts 4 all happens\nevery year they change coach in Jan.\nwhat the hell is that!!!!!\nold players.they buy players above 28 in a very sensetive position\nlots of other things that couldn't be count.....\nbut i think we will get over the odds!!!
1134596
Its a theory but you still have a goal of getting a group of individuals to play together as a cohesive group.  That's what his job is, to get all his players on the same page working for the same goal. It may sound easy but when your talking about ( usually) millionaire men in their 20's and 30's with egos that have been fed since they were in junior high it is difficult to get them to put aside their own personal good and focus on whats good for the team. That is the skill that the coach has, its not teaching at that level its more directing and delegating.  You would think that since they are grown adults that they wouldn't need supervision or a "Coach" in the context that you put it but at that level the things the Coach does is so much more.  He can watch the game from a view point of how is the team doing where as an individual player is more focused on how he or she is doing also they usually have more experience in the sport than the players they are coaching and from that experience they can guide them into situations and prepare them for situations that they have never experienced. Also history has shown great coaches can get more out of players than regular coaches.  A great coach can push a player to be better than he is.
1098217
I think Florida got the better deal. Bertuzzi is now showing how over rated he always was. He's nothing, he's a goon and he won't be able to perform without some one like Naslund there feeding him pucks. I've never hated Todd, but I've always hated the amount of attention he received, I think he's an excellent third or fourth line winger who can rattle teeth when the time is right, but other than that, he's not much. I think Vancouver will probably be kicking themselves when they see Allen emerge as a top player in Florida. As for the goalies, Auld will be good, Luongo will be good. They are both at about the same level right now and I don't think Luongo will keep asking for all this money once he realizes that with the cap in place, nobody who has a glimpse of the playoffs in there dreams let alone a chance at winning the Stanley cup has enough salary room to afford him. He'll have to settle. And as for the whats his name that Florida sent over with Luongo, he's a flash in the pan, I think the Vancouver scouts made a big mistake in wanting him. We'll have to see how things pan out during the next season though. The true test of how good the deal was will be when the goalies show us what they've got. I personally would have liked to see a straight across trade, Auld for Luongo. That would have been better for Vancouver. Now let's see if the Oilers will be stupid enough to trade Chris Pronger...
359388
I dont even know whats wrong with them. They were last year almost in the playoffs they had like the 9th Seed. I dont get how they got worse. They got one of the best coaches in NBA History. To great rookies in Channing Frye and Nate Robinson. Quentin Richardson who was amazing last year but is terrible this year. Jalen Rose Who was the 2nd best player on the Raptors after Chris Bosh. And they have Steve Francis. And They Still have Stephon Marbury and Jamal Crawford. \n\n     I think it is just a chemistry Issue. I think they need to get rid of either Stephon and trade him for a less selfish player and someone who can play Larry Brown Basketball. And they should get a decent first Round Draft Pick they gave one to Chicago but they got one back from Toronto. So they should get whatever there missing which I think is a consistent Big Man.\n\n       Knicks Starting Lineup Next Year\n\n         PG Steve Francis \n         SG Jamal Crawford\n         SF Jalen Rose \n         PF Draft Player like Joakim Noah from Florida\n         C    Either Channing Frye or whoever they can trade for Stephon \n\n             With a team like that and Larry Brown They should be one of the best teams next year. I think there biggest problem is adjusting from Last years offensive team to this years Larry Brown Defense
281060
Because their lineups sucked.  The U.S. team has declined in the last ten years.  There are more American players in the league now, but they are not necessarily stars.  They haven't done a good job of replacing Hull, Deadmarsh, Kevin Hatcher, and others.  And guys like Tkachuk, Chelios and Modano have aged.  As for the Canadian team, Gretzky put too much focus on players that had Olympic experience.  Guys like Spezza, Staal, Crosby and Phaneuf should have been playing, instead of Kris Draper, Bertuzzi, Sakic and Ryan Smyth.
395031
Disappointing to see a Canadian team out of the playoffs, but coming from an Avalanche fan, that's good for me!  Can't really put a finger on what happened to the Canucks this year, started off really well but I think it was a combination of injuries, inconsistent goaltending and Naslund/Morrison/Bertuzzi never really getting going.  I think Crawford's time has come as well as Bertuzzi and possibly Naslund as well.  Will be changes for next year.
583572
I'm very upset to see thhe great season down the drain. but hopefully this will teach them a lesson for next year. I'm not gonna make excuses here, just facts. Lets see, Edmonton, first off, did one hell of a job. Pronger played like he needed to and Roloson showed up hungry. The Wings went in overconfident I think and Edmonton stunned them for the first 2 and 1/2 games with their great teamwork, goaltending, and lets not forget that tricky neutral ice trap style defense that worked out great. Detroit was not slow at all. In every game since game 2, Detroit controlled the tempo, had way more ice time in the offensive zone, and nearly doubled Edmonton in Shots on goal. The wings did great, they got great scoring chances but just weren't finishing on them. Stevie Y and Lang were in the trenches of every play of their shift. Zetty scored at least one goal every game. Maltby did one hell of a job blocking the passing lanes and forceing turnovers on the power play. Shanny had many of opportunities. It's not that we didn't play well. We had the chances, but just could not convert them into points. Now don't get me wrong on this next part, I like Manny Legace a lot, but every game, he allowed over his goals per game average and in nearly every game he allowed 2 goals within the first 10 shots and one game where he allowed 2 goals within the first 7 shots. Ya can't do that in the playoffs. They couldn't pull him and let ozzy play, cause ozzy was injured. I think Manny is an excellent goaltender, but he just had a really bad playoff run. Possibly due to inexperience. I just hope they don't fire manny for it. He got us the Presidents Trophy and he's been one hell of a backup for the past few seasons. lets not forget when we had Hasek and Kujo, Legace was third string and both Kujo and Hasek were injured and Manny played nearly as many games as Dom and Kujo combined, and we won the presidents trophy that year too. I say keep Manny, he just needs more experience as a starter. Hats off to Edmonton for a series well played. they won fair and square. All except for the third goal that was reviewed in game 6. It was def hit down with a high stick that the refs didn't call and then a very controversial kicking motion. but oh well. Maybe next year for the Wings. (((( KEEP MANNY LEGACE ))))
360484
well, when you are 3 times as large as your opponent, that's not a tough feat to accomplish. In fact, I protest Chara being aloud to play in the league at all! He is obviously not human as no person that large would ever be able to skate. So I say ban him from the league!!!\n\n\n(unless the Pens can pick him up in free agency... in that case VIVA LA CHARA! ;-) )