Canucks Central The Open: Kiefer Sherwood is Freakish
Oct 31, 2025
Dan and Sat dive into the Blue Jays' thrilling playoff push and its excitement in Toronto. They dissect Kiefer Sherwood's surprising hat trick and the Canucks' gritty win in St. Louis, pondering if Sherwood is a long-term fit for the team. The conversation shifts to the implications of Quinn Hughes' contract on roster decisions and cap strategy. As they prepare for the upcoming game against the Wild, they provide injury updates and speculate on the future of the Canucks amid potential roster changes.
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Early-Game Friendly Fire Scare
- Brock Boeser was hit by an Elias Pettersson shot on the first shift and left the game in pain.
- The team feared a serious injury but Boeser practiced the next day and looked likely to play vs Minnesota.
Sherwood's Hat Trick Save
- Kiefer Sherwood scored a hat trick and effectively rescued the Canucks in St. Louis.
- The team battled through injuries and still found a way to get the two points in a shootout win.
Winning Despite Role Strain
- The Canucks have found ways to win despite injuries and altered roles, showing resilience and character.
- Elias Pettersson's defensive usage limits scoring opportunities, making secondary scorers like Sherwood vital.