Canucks/Kings Game 4 Preview

Only a few hours until the Vancouver Canucks play the LA Kings. I hope I don't jinx anything, but I think that the Canucks will win 4-3. The Canucks need to win this game badly. The Canucks won the first game 3-2 in OT, but the Kings won the next 2 games. The Kings won game 2, 3-2 in OT(, just like the Canucks did in game 1), and won the 3rd game by a score of 5-3. Aaron Rome of the Canucks is injured with a day-to-day undisclosed injury, which he suffered near the end of game 3. Mikael Samuelsson is fortunatly on a hot streak with 4 goals in 3 games, while Drew Doughty, and Jack Johnson have combined and have a goal and 8 assists in 3 games. Hopefully Ehroff can score one of these games with all of those shots that he takes from the blueline! He is a very good player that the Canucks cannot afford to lose. The LA Kings powerplay is very strong, and has 7 goals in 3 games. All the Canucks have to do, is to stay out of the box, and I am sure that they will do just fine against LA.

Go Canucks Go!

Canucks/Kings will Each Try to Take a 2-1 lead in the Playoff Series

Yet another game to look forward, tomorrow night, as the Canucks play the LA Kings. The Kings and the Canucks series is currently tied up 1-1. The first game of the series was won by the Canucks 3-2 in overtime, but the 2nd game was won by the Kings who won that game by 3-2 in overtime also. Mikael Samuelsson is on a hot streak with 3 goals so far in the series. Fredik Modin has 2 power-play goals in 2 games.
Other then the game tomorrow, there isn't anything else to talk about. Well...I just mailed a TTM autograph request out to Brian Rolston the other day. I heard the Devils are a really good signing team, so I thought I might as well send something out.

Spencer Machacek Lettermen

Yesterday, I got a package in the mail from a member on Sportscardforum.com. I was really happy that the package had arrived because I was a little worried that the mailman had delivered it to the wrong house (I received someone elses mail the other day). I ended up receiving a Spencer Machacek Rookie lettermen #ed 399/499. The lettermen letter is a letter A. I traded a Tyler Kennedy Champs autograph, Phil Myre autograph (There is another post in which I wrote about receiving the Myre autograph in the mail), and a Nikolai Zherdev Ice Glacial Graphs autograph. I am very happy with this trade, because Machacek was one of my favourite players, when he used to play for the Vancouver Giants.

Calgary Flames Houding Adventure, April 10 2010

So, last week, I went to GM Place before the Flames/Canucks game on April 10, to try to get some autographs. I had brought 2 blank pucks that I had gotten had gotten at Sportschek the day before, for 99 cents each. I also brought an Iginla stick blade. I got there at about 4:30. All of the players were driving in, such as Alex Edler, Christan Ehroff, Roberto Luongo (who ended up waving at us), Jannik Hansen, Kyle Wellwood. None of the Canuck players stopped to sign, which was a little disapointing. Andrew Raycroft came in a taxi (I think), and entered into gate 9. Unfortunatly I missed getting an autograph from him. Evan Oberg (Manitoba Moose call-up player) signed autographs. I would have been next in line to get an autograph, but he decided to leave. The Flames bus still hadn't arrived, and it close to 5:00. All of the Canuck players had already driven in, and I didn't see any point of waiting out there, because I was almost certain that none of the players would sign, since they were all late. The Flames bus finally pulls up next to gate 9. All of the players get off of the bus such as Bouwmeester, Giordano, Bourque, etc. Iginla was the last one to get out. He ended up signing on the opposite side of me, and then started signing on my side. When he got to me, I gave him my silver sharpie and he signed my puck :) The autograph looks really good, and I am happy :D that I ended up going hounding.

Philippe Paradis TTM autographs

Today, I got a TTM autograph back from a hockey player named Philippe Paradis. He was drafted 29th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2009 Entry Draft. He currently plays for the Shawinigan Cataracts of the QMJHL. During his 2nd season in Shawinigan, he scored 19 goals and 31 assists in 66 games.
I asked him if he could sign 3 index cards. He signed all 3 index cards, and personalized 2.

Thanks Philippe!

Avalanche get Winning goal with Less than 1 Minute Left!

It seemed like the Avalanche/Sharks game was headed to overtime, with the score tied 1-1 with less than a minute left. Ends up, that the Avs scored a late goal to win the game, 2-1. Chris Stewart of the Avs took a shot from the right corner, going off the skate blade of Sharks captain, Rob Blake, and into the net. This happened with 49.3 seconds left in the game. Ryan Clowe scored a goal and added an assist. Craig Anderson stopped 25 shots (who faced 26 shots), with a 0.962 save percentage.
The Colorado Avalanche lead the series 1-0.

The poll that I set up asking readers, if they thought the Avalanche would make it past the 1st round, got 3 votes. 2 readers thought that the Avs would have a slim chance making it past the first round, as another said that the Avs wouldn't have a chance.

First Round is Going to be Tough

Another 2 days until the Canucks playoff round! Can't wait! I predict that the Canucks will win in 7. I just think that the Kings are going to be a really tough team to play against. They have Team Canada player, Drew Doughty at defence, Team USA backup, Jonathon Quick, Team USA player Dustin Brown, and Anze Kopitar. This is going to be a good hard-fought playoff round. The Canucks also have a great team. With Roberto Luongo in goal, Andrew Raycroft as back-up, the Sedin twins and Alex Burrows up front, and the speed of Ryan Kesler and Mason Raymond. I better buy my Canucks playoff flag at Sportschek!

Go Canucks Go!

Henrik Sedin has won the Art Ross!

With 2 days left to vote for the poll (Do you think that Colorado will get past the 1st Round of the Playoffs), it is pretty obvious that Colorado will not get past the first round of the playoffs, now that Matt Duchene is injured.

It is safe to say now, that Henrik Sedin has won the 2010 Art Ross Trophy! He deserves it. His brother in my opinion, deserves some credit also, but it was because of his injury this season which made him get behind Henrik in points.
The Canucks will be playing the LA Kings in the first round of the playoffs. The last game against the Kings was a loss, as the Canucks lost 8-3.

Canucks vs Sharks

With all of the Western Conference playoff spots confirmed, this game tonight between the Sharks, and the Canucks doesn't mean a whole lot. Well...maybe to the Sharks, since they are fighting with Chicago to secure the Presidents Trophy. I guess this game will prepare the Canucks for what lies ahead in the playoffs.

Bobby Clarke TTM autograph

My second TTM autograph in 2 days! This time, it is from Bobby Clarke, who used to play for the Flyers. He signed 2 index cards, but gave back my letter. Thats okay with me :) At least I have 2 autographs from a 2 time Stanley Cup Champion! That is pretty awesome.

Cards were mailed to the Flyers.
I still have a bunch of TTM aitograph requests out there, and will keep you guys updated, for when I receive some more!

Travis Zajac TTM autograph

Well...I received my first TTM in the last month, today. It is from New Jersey Devil star, Travis Zajac. I sent 2-3 index cards. He sent me 1 signed and personalized index card, and also added in an OPC autographed card. That was very nice of him to do that. The personalized index card said: To Andrew Best wishes, Travis Zajac, Go Devils! A very unique peonalization. Something that I like players to do. This is my second personalized TTM autograph, and also my second signed TTM hockey card.

Cards were sent to his home.
I sent to him on March 22/10.
I received autographs back on Appril 6/10.

Canucks/Wild game last Night

Wow what an exciting game last night. Alex Edler scored an empty net goal to make it 3-1 with 55 seconds left in the game. It ends up that the Wild scored 2 goals after that to make it 3-3 and to take the game into overtime. Luckily Sami Salo scored the winner, to win the game for the Canucks. Kinda scary, because the Canucks are so close to playoff time, and to let 2 goals in with less than a minute to play is a concern.

There next game will be tomorrow, against Matt Duchene and the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche are currently fighting with the Calgary Flames for the last playoff spot in the West.

Canucks Can Clinch the Northwest Division Title Tonight

YAH!!! Canucks made the playoffs with their last victory against the Ducks, and hope to clinch the Northwest Division title with a win tonight.
Michael Grabner got a hatrick last game, and can hopefully continue on a streak, tonight.
Not much to say today.
It is going to be a good game for sure!

Game-used sticks

So I was thinking about what game-used stick or practice used stick I should get. I am not really sure. If I got a game-used stick, it would be very nice, because I wold be able to pick from pretty much any player in the NHL(, but not any big stars like Crosby, or Iginla of course). If I got a practice used stick, then I would have more money left over for other stuff such as autographed pucks.
I would get the game used stick from the NHL auctions. I would have to pay for shipping and all of that, so I don't know what to get.
Any help would be appreciated. If you are reading this, and you are a member on Sportscardforum.com, please PM me.