General manager Mike Gillis calls the current situation “extraordinary circumstances” though I’m not sure I understand the reasoning. (Unless one considers 3.46 g.a.a. on Luongo’s team to be “extraordinary,” which I guess they might). But the situation is probably a bit predictable, too, given that there’s still a major gap in the offensive roster.

And does anyone consider Vancouver injury woes to be that extraordinary anymore? I think you could set your watch to them, myself.

So MacIntyre is certainly correct in pointing to the early problems Vancouver is having, but a bit over-the-top in suggesting these are already “grave” matters. Six games—more specifically, three bad games—does not make a season. Hell, it’s barely a dent. The Canucks opened with a tough schedule and they’re still bringing together a disparate group without a lot of experience together.

So I’ll reserve my panic for after this road trip.

On the other hand, if they get pounded by Edmonton this coming Saturday, then I might panic… :)