'It was physical and intense. They (Flames) have a pretty heavy team. I just tried to play my game, be confident and not let it rattle me" — Canucks rookie centre Braeden Cootes
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It’s time for your morning serving of savoury Canucks Coffee. So sit back, have a cup or two, and ponder what to make of what we saw in a season-opening 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday and what it may mean Saturday in Edmonton. Article content Article content
There was a lot for Canucks rookie head coach Adam Foote to like Thursday. There was finding a way to match pace with the pugnacious Flames and not get drawn into the wrong kind of game. There was healthy centre Filip Chytil looking like he’s ready to make a statement this season with two goals, includi