Nucks were prepping today for the big game. The media were prepping the big stupid questions.

In case you didn't amble by nhl.com for the post-practice pressers, here they are. Uncertain what is tougher, the on-ice pressure of a game 7 or the pressure of a media scrum circling for blood.

Taco says it's all about confidence. "Desperation isn't running around panicking." - Coach Taco

Words we in the game thread might want to remember. When we're not running around desperately trying to couch coach.

JT didn't play well last game, but says the team is very good at bouncing back. So is Millsie. He better be better.

Cole says they need to flush everything that has happened up to this point and win one hockey game. Everything includes own goals, right?

Saint Soucy says it's gonna be awesome! Full sixty minutes! We're gonna be ready to go!

Artie's not worried. He's just going to play his game. It's a game of wills. With the ROG crowd pushing them, Nucks will be energized.

Because the Nucks have thrived on adversity all season and all playoffs, only seems fitting we find out that Brock will not be available to play Game 7 due to a blood clotting (non-life threatening) issue. Next man up! Could it be Taco?

The Canucks have given us the best season in a decade. The most fun playoff run in over a decade. Win or lose this vital, team-defining Game 7, all the pressure is still on the Oil.

Whatever team wins gets to play the Stars who look ready, willing and able to win the conference final. But we're not there yet.

Going to be a great ROG game! Enjoy the moment!