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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
year before Keenan 8th in the West
1st year of Keenan 7th in West
2nd year of Keenan 5th in West
because I said specifically last years team was? and not 'over the last 5 years?
They have had 100 points every season (on pace for last year) since 2008/09
2 presidents trophies
1 SCF appearance
I mean what is there to argue? I think if you asked most people to name the elite teams in the league over the last 5 years period the Canucks are getting named
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The Canucks probably deserve to be in the category of elite regular season teams, but that completely misses the point.
The Canucks have come off two straight years that can only be described as huge disappointments, regardless of any regular season success. They were built to be, and touted to be, cup contenders but have been eliminated in the first round both years, winning a grand total of 1 of the 9 playoff games they played.
Instead of making a hard decision about their core players, they made a coaching change in hopes that a new, tough-as-nails coach could wring better results out of the old core.
Whether Canucks fans want to admit it, there are striking similarities to the Flames.
If I were a Canucks fan (perish the thought), I wouldn't waste my time arguing about how "elite" the team had been, but focus on the fact that the Mike Keenan the Flames got wasn't the Iron Mike they expected or needed. There was no more accountability under him, and the on-ice product was probably its most chaotic.
On the other hand, I have little doubt that the Tortorella that landed in Vancouver was the same hard-a**ed one that left New York.