Breaking the ice : the Official 2008-2009 NHL season thread

[lefty]

Red Wings beat Montreal Canadiens in the 2009 Stanley cup finals :depressed

[Whisky Dog]

NHL? I don't watch NHL until the playoffs start. Wake me up in April.

[Rip-Hamilton32]

my leafs are in trouble this year

[lefty]

my leafs are in trouble this year

We'll see; Sundin might come back in Toronto, and Wilson is a pretty good coach

[Rip-Hamilton32]

We'll see; Sundin might come back in Toronto, and Wilson is a pretty good coach

yeah are defence seems better but we lack offence now

[velik_m]

Go Kings!

Will Mursak play for Detroit this year?

[lefty]

yeah are defence seems better but we lack offence now

True.

Wilson had Thornton, Cheechoo and Marleau in SJ; that helps obviously.

But the East is wide open, if only the Leafs can stay injuree-free

[maryjstar89]

I cannot wait for the season to finally start!!

[djohn14]

Go Blues...Let me know if Im not the only Blues fan please. Go Boyes, Kariya, Backes, Legace, Tkachuck and the gang!

[Rip-Hamilton32]

wooo 1-0 against the cup champions toskala looks solid as always

[lefty]

Go Blues...Let me know if Im not the only Blues fan please. Go Boyes, Kariya, Backes, Legace, Tkachuck and the gang!

Yes you are the only one


wooo 1-0 against the cup champions toskala looks solid as always

I saw that; even though I'm a Habs fan, I was happy for the Leafs; this young team needed that.

Leafs-Habs on Saturday .... Woohoo !!!!!

[Rip-Hamilton32]

and now the season has really started for the leafs lol gotta get used to this

[lefty]

and now the season has really started for the leafs lol gotta get used to this

I enjoyed the beatdown :lol

a 4 point night for Alex Tanguay, nice :toast

The young Leafs have character, now if only Sundin stops his " Brettfavring " ...Leafs can be good with him

[Rip-Hamilton32]

i don't think signing him would actually help, we would still miss the playoffs and would have to pay him a bunch of money

[jn77]

Go Caps!! 1-1

Still, When will Theodore settle in? Have to wait and see.

[lefty]

Go Caps!! 1-1

Still, When will Theodore settle in? Have to wait and see.

Theodore was a Hart a Vezina in 2002 when he was playing here in Montreal, but since his off-ice issues (Dad and Uncles dealing with the Mob, cheating on his pregnant GF with Paris hilton), he's not the same.



i don't think signing him would actually help, we would still miss the playoffs and would have to pay him a bunch of money

I'm not saying his signing will solve all the issues, not to mention you guys lost McCabe and Tucker, but the East is wide open, and you still have guys like Kaberle and Blake.

[jn77]

[QUOTE=lefty;2821861]Theodore was a Hart a Vezina in 2002 when he was playing here in Montreal, but since his off-ice issues (Dad and Uncles dealing with the Mob, cheating on his pregnant GF with Paris hilton), he's not the same.




Wow, I forgot about all that!! Hope he can get his head into the game this season. The Caps have always lacked ONE thing in route to the cup...goaltending! Wish we coud've kept Huet!!

[lefty]

[QUOTE=lefty;2821861]Theodore was a Hart a Vezina in 2002 when he was playing here in Montreal, but since his off-ice issues (Dad and Uncles dealing with the Mob, cheating on his pregnant GF with Paris hilton), he's not the same.




Wow, I forgot about all that!! Hope he can get his head into the game this season. The Caps have always lacked ONE thing in route to the cup...goaltending! Wish we coud've kept Huet!!

Huet is more consistent than Theo.

Remember, his good perfs in Montreal were the reason why Canadiens traded Theodore to Colorado.

If Ovie doesn't get the gpaltending he deserves, you can forget about the playoffs

[jn77]

[QUOTE=jn77;2821889]

Huet is more consistent than Theo.

Remember, his good perfs in Montreal were the reason why Canadiens traded Theodore to Colorado.

If Ovie doesn't get the gpaltending he deserves, you can forget about the playoffs


Agreed!! Or if we make the postseson we can count on an early exit.

[DarkReign]

Montreal or Wings win the Cup.

Wings if they can re-focus by late March 2009.

Montreal if they cant.

[lefty]

[QUOTE=lefty;2822357]


Agreed!! Or if we make the postseson we can count on an early exit.

Great comeback win by Washington @ Pittsburgh: Pens were up 3-0, Caps won 4-3 :wow


Montreal or Wings win the Cup.

Wings if they can re-focus by late March 2009.

Montreal if they cant.

It would be amazing; a matchup of 2 the original 6 in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Wings and Habs have to wake the fuck up, they are overconfident right now

[DarkReign]

Horrible game last night for the Wings. For a woefully inept offense like Vancouver to put 4 goals on you (at home no less) is embarassing.

[lefty]

Horrible game last night for the Wings. For a woefully inept offense like Vancouver to put 4 goals on you (at home no less) is embarassing.

Yeah I watched the game on TSN.

Vancouver seems to be good this season, they also won a game in Calagary earlier

But the Red Wings SHOULD play better

[Marklar MM]

2 of the goals where absolute fluky shots for Vancouver.

[lefty]

2 of the goals where absolute fluky shots for Vancouver.

That's hockey..... weird shots, deflections, really weird bounces (like Boston's tying goal against Montreal 2 days ago, thanks god we won that game)

It's part of the game

[jn77]

[QUOTE=lefty;2831552][QUOTE=jn77;2822433]

Great comeback win by Washington @ Pittsburgh: Pens were up 3-0, Caps won 4-3 :wow



I know!! I had the same thought. What a game. Caps looking pretty good early in the season.

[T Park]

Don't look now, but the youngsters for the Blues have em out to a 4-1 start with 8 points :)

Tkachuck is on FIRE 6 goals!!!

[lefty]

Don't look now, but the youngsters for the Blues have em out to a 4-1 start with 8 points :)

Tkachuck is on FIRE 6 goals!!!

Yup

And Perron and Karya are playing great hockey as well

[T Park]

TJ Oshie, Patrick Berglund, all of em are playing well.

This team has a damn good future and present :)

[lefty]

TJ Oshie, Patrick Berglund, all of em are playing well.

This team has a damn good future and present :)

Yes, as long as Perron keeps his head on his shoulders.
If I remember correctly, they had to straighten a few things out with him last season

[Rip-Hamilton32]

wooo 5 goals in the 3rd period last night leafs are 5-3-3 now who would have thunk

[lefty]

wooo 5 goals in the 3rd period last night leafs are 5-3-3 now who would have thunk

I told you :toast

And Habs down 4-1 @ Islanders in the 3rd, but win the game 5-4 :D

[lefty]

Every time I went to the Bell Centre, Habs blanked the visitors.

And I'm going tomorrow (prestige, section 122, BB, seat 9); I'll have a black pinstriped shirt

I guarantee a shutout :hat

[DarkReign]

Every time I went to the Bell Centre, Habs blanked the visitors.

And I'm going tomorrow (prestige, section 122, BB, seat 9); I'll have a black pinstriped shirt

I guarantee a shutout :hat

Helluva guarantee, who is Les Habs playing?

[lefty]

Helluva guarantee, who is Les Habs playing?

We're hosting the Senators

And I'll be seating behind the glass :king

You should come here someday for a game

[lefty]

Every time I went to the Bell Centre, Habs blanked the visitors.

And I'm going tomorrow (prestige, section 122, BB, seat 9); I'll have a black pinstriped shirt

I guarantee a shutout :hat

I told you we eould blank the visitors again :hat

4-0



Gerber....the eternal number 2 goalie :lol
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For the Habs 100th year celebration, a brand new HD jumbotron
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Alex Tanguay receives the Molson cup, given to the best Hab of the month
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[kwhitegocubs]

Damn Habs dominating the storyline. Deservedly so, though.

But what about my resurgent Blackhawks? Haha.

Seriously, I think we can compete in the West this year.

[lefty]

Damn Habs dominating the storyline. Deservedly so, though.

But what about my resurgent Blackhawks? Haha.

Seriously, I think we can compete in the West this year.

Hawks are gonna be very good: Havlat, Toews, Kane, Huet; good stuff

Although I don't know why they fired Denis Savard.

By the way, former Hawk Robert Lang is doing well this season in Montreal

[lefty]

Wednesday, November 26.

Canadiens @ Red Wings

:toast

[lefty]

Wednesday, November 26.

Canadiens @ Red Wings

:toast

Yay :D:D:D

We won 3-1

[DarkReign]

:lol

Grats Lefty. I dont know why the Wings decided to play their worst game of the season against the Habs, but they did.

Credit the Habs for taking it to them on their own ice.

[lefty]

:lol

Grats Lefty. I dont know why the Wings decided to play their worst game of the season against the Habs, but they did.

Credit the Habs for taking it to them on their own ice.

To be fair, Red Wings were not at their best; plus, I think they came back from a long road trip, they looked tired outthere.

That's a bad game for Wings, and it happens sometimes, nothing wrong with that.

IMO, Red Wings are still the best team in the NHL

[lefty]

Damn, again :depressed:depressed:depressed

Bergeron leaves game after collision with Seidenberg; status unknown

Associated Press
Updated: December 20, 2008, 4:51 PM ET
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BOSTON -- Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, who missed most of last season with a concussion, left Saturday's game against Carolina in the second period after a collision with the Hurricanes' Dennis Seidenberg.

Bergeron went down face-first on the ice after finishing a check on Seidenberg as he was dumping the puck into the Boston zone. Bergeron was down and attended to for several minutes before looking wobbly when he got to his skates and was helped to the locker room.

The injury appeared to be to Bergeron's head or neck.

"The doctors have been looking at it. They haven't given us any indication as far as the severity of it," Bruins coach Claude Julien said after his team finished off a 4-2 victory over the Hurricanes. "Obviously, he went down a little dazed. We're not able to give you a verdict. That's all I can tell you about that situation."

Asked if he thought Bergeron sustained another concussion, the coach said, "They haven't told me. We've asked and they haven't diagnosed it yet."

Julien said he spoke to Bergeron after the second period and added the player was alert.

"He got dinged pretty good," Julien said. "He was speaking to me and then I took off and coached the third period."

Bergeron's 2007-08 season ended after 10 games. He was hit from behind into the boards by Philadelphia's Randy Jones on Oct. 27, 2007, and missed the rest of the regular season and the playoffs with a concussion and accompanying problems.

He was close to returning in the postseason, but the Bruins were eliminated in seven games in the first round of the playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens.

Bergeron returned for training camp and had played in 30 of Boston's first 31 games before Saturday. He was playing well but was having trouble regaining his old scoring touch, scoring just four goals, one in his last 18 games before Saturday.

Bergeron's teammates clearly showed their concern after the game.

"Obviously, maybe a little more so because it's Bergy, but if any of your teammates are lying on the ground like that, all you're thinking is 'I hope he's alright,'" said Stephane Yelle. "When he got up and skated off on his own two feet, it was good to see."

Added goalie Manny Fernandez: "We know what's at stake and our prayers are with him, that's for sure. We hate to see a guy like that go down again."

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3783709

[DarkReign]

I seen that, that kid cant catch a break.

He actually went to go deliver a hit and ended up the one catching it on the chin.

Poor dude.

[lefty]

Bruins' Bergeron released from hospital

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Bruins' Bergeron released from hospital

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Updated: December 21, 2008, 8:49 PM ET
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BOSTON -- Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, who missed most of last season with a concussion, was released from the hospital Sunday after being diagnosed with another concussion.


Bergeron
Bergeron spent the night at Massachusetts General Hospital and underwent extensive testing, Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said in a statement. Bergeron was placed on injured reserve, meaning he is out of action for a minimum of one week.

"When examined this morning, his condition had improved greatly over last night, and he was released from the hospital," the statement said. "There is no timetable for his return to the ice."

Bergeron was injured in Saturday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Bergeron collided near center ice with Carolina's Dennis Seidenberg and went to the ice, face-first. He remained down for several minutes while he was cared for by doctors and looked wobbly when he got to his skates and was helped to the locker room.

"He got dinged pretty good," said Bruins coach Claude Julien, who spoke to Bergeron after the second period. "He was speaking to me and then I took off and coached the third period."

Bergeron's 2007-08 season ended after 10 games following a hit from behind into the boards by Philadelphia's Randy Jones. He was close to returning during the playoffs, but the Bruins were eliminated in seven games in the first round by the Montreal Canadiens.

Bergeron returned for training camp and played in 30 of Boston's first 31 games. But he had yet to regain his scoring touch, totaling four goals -- one in his last 19 games.

His teammates went to St. Louis to play the Blues on Sunday night, but their thoughts were with Bergeron.

"We know what's at stake and our prayers are with him, that's for sure," goalie Manny Fernandez said Saturday. "We hate to see a guy like that go down again."

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

[lefty]

Habs winning 5-3 at MSG

Former Red Wing Robert Lang with a hat trick

15G, 15A already this season for Lang, what a pickup by Gainey !!!!!!!!!! :tu

[Heath Ledger]

I forgot all about Lang didnt even notice he was gone

[lefty]

I forgot all about Lang didnt even notice he was gone

Lang left Detroit for Chicago, then he signed with Montreal as a free agent last summer.

30 pts at this point of the season, not bad for a 38 year old (who was never fast to begin with)

[200 miles]

I still can't believe Ovechkin will not be a starter for the East team

[200 miles]

Speaking of which, why did the league have to switch from the North America vs. the World format? That was better imho

[lefty]

Speaking of which, why did the league have to switch from the North America vs. the World format? That was better imho

Naaah, I prefer West vs East


And speaking of Ovechkin, he didn`t do jack yesterday vs Montreal (Markov`s defense had something to do with it)

[dallaskd]

I was at the Stars-Redwings game tonight. It was awesome. Go Stars!

[DarkReign]

I was going to guess this thread would get a bump today...

:lol

That was a very entertaining game last night. Props to Dallas for showing up (unlike last week).

[lefty]

I was going to guess this thread would get a bump today...

:lol

That was a very entertaining game last night. Props to Dallas for showing up (unlike last week).

I watched that; fun game

I'm gay for Pavel Datsyuk

What a hockey player !!!! :wow

[lefty]

I was at the Stars-Redwings game tonight. It was awesome. Go Stars!

Nice :toast

[DarkReign]

I watched that; fun game

I'm gay for Pavel Datsyuk

What a hockey player !!!! :wow

He is awesome. Getting to watch him every game is an absolute treat. I havent seen a player this dynamic and unique since....well, never.

No, he isnt the best player to ever lace them up, but his set of skills and the way he plays is something I dont think I have ever seen.

[lefty]

He is awesome. Getting to watch him every game is an absolute treat. I havent seen a player this dynamic and unique since....well, never.

No, he isnt the best player to ever lace them up, but his set of skills and the way he plays is something I dont think I have ever seen.

Pavel is a unique player; I think he has the best combination of talent (those dekes, that vision) and 2-way playing.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Great game last night between the Habs/Bruins . . . up until the first penalty call.

[DarkReign]

Great game last night between the Habs/Bruins . . . up until the first penalty call.

I watched the highlights on TSN (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl). Looked like a damn good game, but I didnt get out of work until midnight.

[lefty]

Great game last night between the Habs/Bruins . . . up until the first penalty call.


I watched the highlights on TSN (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl). Looked like a damn good game, but I didnt get out of work until midnight.

We took a lot of dumb penalties.

However, I think that despite the rivalry, it was a meaningless game considering both teams were missing key players.

Boston: Kessel, Lucic, Bergeron
Montreal: Koivu, Higgins, Tanguay, Carey Price, Laraque

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Chara is pretty fucking good.

Leader for the Norris at this point.

[lefty]

Chara is pretty fucking good.

Leader for the Norris at this point.

Chara is a great player AND a great captain.

Yeah at this point, he could win the Norris.

Other candidates: Nick Lidstrom (as ususal), Andrei Markov, Dion Phaneuf

[lefty]

Price on the cover of ESPN magazine:

http://a.espncdn.com/i/mag/2009issues/0126/cover.jpg

Article here:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3836512

[DarkReign]

Chara is a beast. Has been since his days in Ottawa but now he puts it together every night.

Jesus Price? :lol

[lefty]

Chara is a beast. Has been since his days in Ottawa but now he puts it together every night.

Jesus Price? :lol

Welcome to Montreal :D ..... people are insane here

Price got drilled by NJ yesterday :lol

[lefty]

Mathieu Schneider back in Montreal.

When was the last time he played for the Habs; 1847 ? :lol


That's what happens when your PP specialists are gone (Souray, Streit)

[JudynTX]

Flyers fan here. :D

[lefty]

Flyers fan here. :D

Welcome :toast

Although the Flyers eliminated my Habs last season, they are my 2nd favorite team in the NHL

Why?

Because they find ways to win games, even when missing key players

[lefty]

Montreal sends Steve Begin to Dallas for basically nothing :depressed

He will help a lot, he's an amazing blue-collar guy, his heart is bigger than Earth

Great competitor and teammate, Stars fans, you will love him :toast

[spurs girl21]

calgary flames and dallas stars fan here.

[lefty]

calgary flames and dallas stars fan here.

I got autographs from Inginla and Modano during the 2009 ASG :eyebrows

[Condemned 2 HelLA]

Didn't get to mention it the other night, but welcome back Martin Brodeur!
:toast

[lefty]

Didn't get to mention it the other night, but welcome back Martin Brodeur!
:toast

+ 1

In the East, I'm not worried by Boston, Washington, Philly or Pittsburgh, but by NJ

[Condemned 2 HelLA]

Brodeur gets shut-out #100 against Flyers today, putting him only 3 away from tying Terry Sawchuk.
Brodeur gets victory #547 today as well, putting him only 4 behind tying Patrick Roy.
Decent effort for someone who's missed almost 4 months of the season!

[lefty]

Brodeur gets shut-out #100 against Flyers today, putting him only 3 away from tying Terry Sawchuk.
Brodeur gets victory #547 today as well, putting him only 4 behind tying Patrick Roy.
Decent effort for someone who's missed almost 4 months of the season!

Brodeur is amazing

The reason why I went to a Canadiens-Devils game last season was becasue of him; I've always admired this guy.
There was a hot French Canadian girl wearing a Brodeur jersey seating next to me that night; too bad she was with her BF :bang

Oh, and we destroyed Brodeur by the way (4-0) :D

[lefty]

Avery back to NY.

His new coach, John Tortorella, who said this a few weeks a go as an analyst to TSN :lmao

The Rangers have changed coaches since Avery last suited up for them. Tom Renney was fired last week and replaced by Tortorella, who, while working for Canadian television, rebuked Avery at the time of his suspension.

"Enough is enough," Tortorella said then. "He's embarrassed himself, he's embarrassed the [Stars'] organization, he's embarrassed the league and he's embarrassed his teammates, who have to look out for him. Send him home. He doesn't belong in the league."

:lol

[lefty]

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[skumdogg357]

go hockey!!!!!

[Flintstones32]

wings put a little streak together and they could pull out another presidents trophy, would not have though that a couple months ago with the say the sharks have been, but they seem to be struggling a bit as of late.

[Rip-Hamilton32]

wings are in trouble next year they will have to give up some good players to stay under the cap

[lefty]

When is Hossa coming back from his injury ??

[200 miles]

Although the Caps have been known as a high-scoring, run n' gun team, lately they are starting to play better defense especially with Theodore bringing up his save percentage
as evidenced by gutsy, grind-it-out wins over Nashville and Philly.

The Cup run starts here.

[lefty]

Although the Caps have been known as a high-scoring, run n' gun team, lately they are starting to play better defense especially with Theodore bringing up his save percentage
as evidenced by gutsy, grind-it-out wins over Nashville and Philly.

The Cup run starts here.

Caps are fun to watch (man, who scored that goal while he was on his knees recently, Semin or Backstrom? :wow:wow:wow:wow), but this is not their year.

Next season or in 2 years.

[200 miles]

Caps are fun to watch (man, who scored that goal while he was on his knees recently, Semin or Backstrom? :wow:wow:wow:wow), but this is not their year.

Next season or in 2 years.

I think they can win it all IF they do not meet the Bruins along the way. The Caps always have trouble with Boston and it was Alexander Semin with that wicked goal.

[lefty]

I think they can win it all IF they do not meet the Bruins along the way. The Caps always have trouble with Boston and it was Alexander Semin with that wicked goal.

If the Habs meet the Bruins in the playoffs, then you won't have to worry about Boston.

the B's are way ahead of us in the standings, but we own them in the playoffs.

Even in 2002 and 2004, with the 8th and 7th seeds respectively, we kicked them out (and they had Thornton)

[Condemned 2 HelLA]

Congratulations to Martin Brodeur for gettting win #552 last night, making him the NHL's all time winningest goaltender. He did it in 42 less games than it took Patrick Roy to be the former holder of that title. :toast
Anyone see another goalie coming down the road in the future to take the crown away from Marty?

[lefty]

Congratulations to Martin Brodeur for gettting win #552 last night, making him the NHL's all time winningest goaltender. He did it in 42 less games than it took Patrick Roy to be the former holder of that title. :toast
Anyone see another goalie coming down the road in the future to take the crown away from Marty?

Marty tied Roy's record in Montreal on Saturday with win 551.

Perfect scenario:

- Roy won 2 Stanley Cups with Montreal; Roy was there to congratulate him; classy:toast

- Brodeur is from Montreal :hat

- he received a great standing ovation feom the Montreal crowd :toast

- his father, Denis Brodeur, is a former photographer for the Montreal Canadiens; he was in the Bell taking pictures of win 551 :hat

- Fuck the Habs for not being motivated to spoil the party; no show :lol


FWIW, Patrick Roy has more shutout wins than Marty
He also has 1 more cup :D


Now to answer your question:

- Luongo can have a shot at the record, IF he can stay healthy :bang

- a young goaltender named Steve Mason is making noise in the NHL :wow

- a young Montreal Canadien....no, not Carey Price, but Jaroslav Halak :toast

[DarkReign]

FWIW, Patrick Roy has more shutout wins than Marty
He also has 1 more cup :D

Not for long. Brodeur is only 10 or so shy of taking over the #1 all time list in shutouts as well.

If you include Marty's playoff stats, hes #1 by a wide margin.

I think if San Jose beats Detroit in the playoffs, New jersey will win the Cup. Just my opinion.


- a young goaltender named Steve Mason is making noise in the NHL :wow

Indeed! That kid is sick. Hes 19 frickin years old, too. Hes an absolute stud, we see flash in the pan goaltenders every year in the NHL, but this kid looks to be the all world goaltender he seems to be. Every time I see him play, its the Steve Mason Show. Good luck scoring...

[lefty]

Not for long. Brodeur is only 10 or so shy of taking over the #1 all time list in shutouts as well.

If you include Marty's playoff stats, hes #1 by a wide margin.

I think if San Jose beats Detroit in the playoffs, New jersey will win the Cup. Just my opinion.



Indeed! That kid is sick. Hes 19 frickin years old, too. Hes an absolute stud, we see flash in the pan goaltenders every year in the NHL, but this kid looks to be the all world goaltender he seems to be. Every time I see him play, its the Steve Mason Show. Good luck scoring...


Interesting; I think too that NJ has a chance to win it as long as they don't meet the Red Wings

Devils are great this year; Zach Parise has exploded, the team has found a way to win a lot of games while Brodeur was injured, and they brought back Shanahan, an additional scorer who knows the culture of the franchise
Heck, he scored a lovely goal in his 1st game back with NJ
And now Brody is back....

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Speaking of shutouts, since when is 66 > 101? Broduer only needs 3 more to pass Sawchuk's 103.

And Rinne has been better than Mason IMO.

[lefty]

Speaking of shutouts, since when is 66 > 101? Broduer only needs 3 more to pass Sawchuk's 103.

And Rinne has been better than Mason IMO.

In my world, 66 > 101

This is my damn imagination, I can do whatever I want in it; hey, I can fly...

[DarkReign]

In my world, 66 > 101

This is my damn imagination, I can do whatever I want in it; hey, I can fly...

LOL, at least you admit it.

[DarkReign]

And Rinne has been better than Mason IMO.

You really think so? Dont get me wrong, Ive seen him play a few times (outside of playing Detroit) and have come away impressed.

But this Mason kid (as you well know) is just dominating. Theyre both big goaltenders, take up a lot of space, both are extremely quick. But Mason just wins more, I guess.

I know thats more a product of having a better team (who knew Columbus would be better than Nashville?), but IDK, I'd kill for either as a Wings fan.

[lefty]

You really think so? Dont get me wrong, Ive seen him play a few times (outside of playing Detroit) and have come away impressed.

But this Mason kid (as you well know) is just dominating. Theyre both big goaltenders, take up a lot of space, both are extremely quick. But Mason just wins more, I guess.

I know thats more a product of having a better team (who knew Columbus would be better than Nashville?), but IDK, I'd kill for either as a Wings fan.

I hope Red Wings won't meet Nashville in the playoffs

They seem to be having their way with Detroit this season. :D


Oh, and Carey Price sucks major donkey ass

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

You really think so? Dont get me wrong, Ive seen him play a few times (outside of playing Detroit) and have come away impressed.

But this Mason kid (as you well know) is just dominating. Theyre both big goaltenders, take up a lot of space, both are extremely quick. But Mason just wins more, I guess.

I know thats more a product of having a better team (who knew Columbus would be better than Nashville?), but IDK, I'd kill for either as a Wings fan.

I do think so. Rinne faces more shots and has a weaker offense in front of him. Mason has 5 more wins, but he also has started 11 more games. Rinne also has 7 shutouts, only 2 less than Mason.

Too excellent young goalies in the mold of Jimmy fucking Howard.

[lefty]

Andrei Markov out 3 weeks :bang:bang:bang

Mathieu Shneider out for the rest of the season :bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

Fuck you Toronto Maple Leafs :flipoff :flipoff :flipoff

[JudynTX]

Andrei Markov out 3 weeks :bang:bang:bang

Mathieu Shneider out for the rest of the season :bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

Fuck you Toronto Maple Leafs :flipoff :flipoff :flipoff

Sorry to hear that.

[lefty]

Sorry to hear that.

Thanks man :toast

[JudynTX]

Thanks man :toast

The Flyers still have a shot at making the playoffs. :)

[lefty]

The Flyers still have a shot at making the playoffs. :)

Although they eliminated Montreal last season, the Flyers re my second favorite team.

1. they are built for the playoffs

2. they find ways to win games even when missing key players

[EricB]

St Louis Blues are my team and I'm pumped they are gonna possibly be back in the playoffs.

A Nashville loss thursday night vs Detroit and a win friday vs Columbus and the Blues are in!!!!!!! Hell, if they win out I think they can get the 6th seed and play Vancouver! They can beat them!!!!

[lefty]

Predators eliminated from the playoff race yesterday.

Great news for the Red Wings :D

[EricB]

Blues are in!

A win today vs Colorado and they play Calgary in the first round.

If they can do that, they can DEFINATELY beat Calgary in the first round.

LETS GO BLUES!

[lefty]

Blues are in!

A win today vs Colorado and they play Calgary in the first round.

If they can do that, they can DEFINATELY beat Calgary in the first round.

LETS GO BLUES!


Congrat to the Blues.

They can't beat Calgary, but they could beat Detroit (they are 2-2 vs Red Wings this season)

[JudynTX]

:toast Go Flyers!!! The rivalry of Pennsylvania! :lol I think they can beat the Penguins.

[lefty]

Flyers - Pens and Bruins-Habs are amazing 1st round matchups.

Flyers can win it, it will be interesting, but Pens have added Stanley CUp experience, grit and scoring with Guerin and Kunitz.

Habs vs Bruins: no comment; great stuff; I hope Markov and Lang will be back from injuries early in the series

[DarkReign]

I fucking love this time of year. Absolutely the greatest 2 weeks are upcoming. Multiple games on every night with both teams in every game playing with passion and intensity to a level you dont normally see in a regular season game.

I bow to playoff hockey. Go Wings!

[lefty]

I fucking love this time of year. Absolutely the greatest 2 weeks are upcoming. Multiple games on every night with both teams in every game playing with passion and intensity to a level you dont normally see in a regular season game.

I bow to playoff hockey. Go Wings!

What took you so long ? :lol

Playoff hockey is amazing; the intensity is there; it's like players are on steroids

[JudynTX]

I fucking love this time of year. Absolutely the greatest 2 weeks are upcoming. Multiple games on every night with both teams in every game playing with passion and intensity to a level you dont normally see in a regular season game.

I bow to playoff hockey. Go Wings!

Boo, hiss @ Red Wings :ihit



Playoff hockey is amazing; the intensity is there; it's like players are on steroids

Hockey playoffs are intense, you can't look away for a second. :lol Love it!

[jn77]

Caps-wings in the finals!!

I can dream can't I?

Seriously been waiting for the caps to win a cup for 20 years now. Best chance we have had I think. Only weakness I see is solid goaltending through the entire run

[EricB]

Congrat to the Blues.

They can't beat Calgary, but they could beat Detroit (they are 2-2 vs Red Wings this season)


Blues were 1-5 and 2 vs Detroit. Don't know where you got 2-2.

They are lined up with Vancouver and can take them out in 6.

LETS GO BLUES!

TJ Oshie, remember that name :smokin :makemyday

[lefty]

Blues were 1-5 and 2 vs Detroit. Don't know where you got 2-2.

They are lined up with Vancouver and can take them out in 6.

LETS GO BLUES!

TJ Oshie, remember that name :smokin :makemyday

It was a mistake on a website; ooopsydoooooooo

[lefty]

Caps-wings in the finals!!

I can dream can't I?

Seriously been waiting for the caps to win a cup for 20 years now. Best chance we have had I think. Only weakness I see is solid goaltending through the entire run

Goaltending and the D is not that great either.

But the Offense, OMFG :downspin:

[jn77]

Goaltending and the D is not that great either.

But the Offense, OMFG :downspin:

I have seen the D step up big when it counts. I am praying it happens this post season. Need the offense to keep shooting lights out too!

[Jacob1983]

Why does Versus use the channels TSN and CBC for hockey playoff games? Some of the games on Versus are done by the announcers of the channel and they use the graphics of Versus but then there are some playoff games that are announced by the announcers of CBC and TSN and they use the graphics of those channels. Versus pretty much streams CBC and TSN for some playoff games. What's up with that? Can Versus not afford to do all of the playoff games that come on their channel?

[JudynTX]

Why does Versus use the channels TSN and CBC for hockey playoff games? Some of the games on Versus are done by the announcers of the channel and they use the graphics of Versus but then there are some playoff games that are announced by the announcers of CBC and TSN and they use the graphics of those channels. Versus pretty much streams CBC and TSN for some playoff games. What's up with that? Can Versus not afford to do all of the playoff games that come on their channel?

Huh? :lol

Anyway.........the action on the ice starts tonight! :ihit

[lefty]

Why does Versus use the channels TSN and CBC for hockey playoff games? Some of the games on Versus are done by the announcers of the channel and they use the graphics of Versus but then there are some playoff games that are announced by the announcers of CBC and TSN and they use the graphics of those channels. Versus pretty much streams CBC and TSN for some playoff games. What's up with that? Can Versus not afford to do all of the playoff games that come on their channel?

Because hockey is a Canadian game :downspin:

Also, TSN = ESPN Canada

And no playoff hockey on CBC would be a national tragedy up north (Hockey Night in Canada is a tradition here)

[DarkReign]

Sometimes I forget that the entire country does not have CBC.

My parents tell me "back in the day" stories when TV used to shut off after Ed Sullivan, etc. You got 4 channels back then. NBC, CBS, ABC and channel 9 was CBC.

I grew up Don Cherry and Ron McLean on my television on Saturday Nights. I actually prefer watching the Canadian broadcast.

I went to Canada and was watching TSN in a bar. I didnt want to leave. I envy a channel that pays that much attention to hockey, day in and day out, all year long. *sigh*

[lefty]

Sometimes I forget that the entire country does not have CBC.

My parents tell me "back in the day" stories when TV used to shut off after Ed Sullivan, etc. You got 4 channels back then. NBC, CBS, ABC and channel 9 was CBC.

I grew up Don Cherry and Ron McLean on my television on Saturday Nights. I actually prefer watching the Canadian broadcast.

I went to Canada and was watching TSN in a bar. I didnt want to leave. I envy a channel that pays that much attention to hockey, day in and day out, all year long. *sigh*

It's great, but it's hockey 24/7 here; sometimes, it's too much.

I wish I could watch more NBA here; I mean, the coverage is not bad at all, but it coud be better

I just sucks I'm not allowed to put a dish in my balcony; otherwise, I would have ALL the U.S Dish Networks channels and packages

[DarkReign]

1.Boston vs 8.Montreal: Habs in 7. Dont know why, Habs have Boston's number and vice versa. Just a guaranteed good series.

2.Washington vs. 7.New York Rangers: Washington in 5. The Rags are fragile and they pay two mediocre centers $7+ million a year. They deserve to lose for those contracts alone. Lundqvist is the only reason they win a game. AO will be quiet on the goal front all series, but it wont matter in the least.

3.New Jersey vs. 6.Carolina: NJ in 6. Carolina is the hottest team in the East right now and New Jersey floated into the playoffs. Doesnt matter. New Jersey is a winning organization with the most accomplished goaltender in history who just came off the longest injury break of his career. Hes rested, focused and almost unstoppable. Should be a good series.

4.Pittsburgh vs 5.Philadelphia: Flyers in 7. This is going to be a great series to watch...unless youre a fan of either team. There Will be Blood. What a brutal series. Awesome. I just think Philly will win, but its a coin toss.

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1.San Jose vs. Anaheim: SJ in 6. Anaheim got the worst luck drawing SJ. bet they wish they were playing the Wings. Oh well, another brutal series that sadly, wont be as close as its East counterpart. Anaheim falls, nonetheless.

2.Detroit vs. 7.Columbus: No predictions. No jinx. Its a tradition I have.

3.Vancouver vs 6.St Louis: Blues in 6. Blues are a very underrated team. Decimated by injuries all year long, 15th place in the conference when the calendar struck 2009. Roar back all the way to 6th in less than 35 games. Amazing. Vancouver is overrated, IMO. Luongo is the best goalie in the league, but hasnt had much playoff success (admittedly, he hasnt had many chances...this is his best so far).

4. Chicago vs. 5.Calgary: Hawks in 5. Calgary is a disjointed team who has literally gone from division leader to choke artist in less than a month. Chicago has rebounded from a so-so late March into April. Chicago is going to crush them in the first three games, IMO. Kipper isnt the goalie we know and love/hate. Maybe playing 70+ games a year has something to do with that.....naaaah, couldnt be. Oh yeah, Camalerri is going to fall to earth just as fast as his rise. Bertuzzi is useless. Iginla is the man. The defense is good, not great. With Keenan at the helm, I wouldnt be surprised to see Kipper pulled in this series early just because Mike is a Moron. The real question for Chicago in this series, and a real playoff learning experience for them is, how do they handle Calgary gooning it up when theyre down? Chicago is going to roll them, IMO, but they wont be the same team afterwards. They'll either be tougher for it or injured. Im betting injured.

[lefty]

1.Boston vs 8.Montreal: Habs in 7. Dont know why, Habs have Boston's number and vice versa. Just a guaranteed good series.

2.Washington vs. 7.New York Rangers: Washington in 5. The Rags are fragile and they pay two mediocre centers $7+ million a year. They deserve to lose for those contracts alone. Lundqvist is the only reason they win a game. AO will be quiet on the goal front all series, but it wont matter in the least.

3.New Jersey vs. 6.Carolina: NJ in 6. Carolina is the hottest team in the East right now and New Jersey floated into the playoffs. Doesnt matter. New Jersey is a winning organization with the most accomplished goaltender in history who just came off the longest injury break of his career. Hes rested, focused and almost unstoppable. Should be a good series.

4.Pittsburgh vs 5.Philadelphia: Flyers in 7. This is going to be a great series to watch...unless youre a fan of either team. There Will be Blood. What a brutal series. Awesome. I just think Philly will win, but its a coin toss.

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1.San Jose vs. Anaheim: SJ in 6. Anaheim got the worst luck drawing SJ. bet they wish they were playing the Wings. Oh well, another brutal series that sadly, wont be as close as its East counterpart. Anaheim falls, nonetheless.

2.Detroit vs. 7.Columbus: No predictions. No jinx. Its a tradition I have.

3.Vancouver vs 6.St Louis: Blues in 6. Blues are a very underrated team. Decimated by injuries all year long, 15th place in the conference when the calendar struck 2009. Roar back all the way to 6th in less than 35 games. Amazing. Vancouver is overrated, IMO. Luongo is the best goalie in the league, but hasnt had much playoff success (admittedly, he hasnt had many chances...this is his best so far).

4. Chicago vs. 5.Calgary: Hawks in 5. Calgary is a disjointed team who has literally gone from division leader to choke artist in less than a month. Chicago has rebounded from a so-so late March into April. Chicago is going to crush them in the first three games, IMO. Kipper isnt the goalie we know and love/hate. Maybe playing 70+ games a year has something to do with that.....naaaah, couldnt be. Oh yeah, Camalerri is going to fall to earth just as fast as his rise. Bertuzzi is useless. Iginla is the man. The defense is good, not great. With Keenan at the helm, I wouldnt be surprised to see Kipper pulled in this series early just because Mike is a Moron. The real question for Chicago in this series, and a real playoff learning experience for them is, how do they handle Calgary gooning it up when theyre down? Chicago is going to roll them, IMO, but they wont be the same team afterwards. They'll either be tougher for it or injured. Im betting injured.

You should live in Canada man;you would be the new "Bob McKenzie"; lot of good points

Bruins - Habs: yes, we do have the mental edge, but Markov is listed a day-to-day; we can beat the Bruins, but I like our chances better with Markov. Nevertheless, should fun to watch, great rivalry, and we almost beat them last week in Boston; it's a good thing Price finally woke the fuck up.

If Markov can play at least 2 games in this series: Habs in 7
If not, Bruins in 6

Pens-Flyers: another great rivalry; 7 games, but very hard to say who is gonna win; Philapdelphia was built for the playoffs, and they have been in playoff mode lately; but Pittsburgh has picked up Guerin and Kunitz, adding scoring, grit and championship experience.

Aaargh.......Flyers in 7.

Devils - Canes: again, hard to tell; Devils have been great overall, Parise has had a career year and the addition of Shanahan during the season was a great move; however, Carolina has been hotter as of late, trading for Eric Cole before the deadline; Cole won the cup in 2006 with the Canes, and his team has been en fuego since he came back; plus, Brind'amour is a clutch performer; it's hard to go against teams that have momentum,

BUT Brodeur will rise to the occasion; Devils in 7

Vouashigneutone - Rangers: Washington is very talented offensively, but their blue line and their goaltending suck major donkey ass.
Drury may miss game 1, so Caps have to take advantadge.

Rangers in 6-7



Wings vs Columbus: Wings in 5....... no wait !
Osgood has been sucking as of late, and Mason can be a show stopper

Wings in 7.
(It's a good thing Wings are not playing the Predators :D )

Sharks vs Anaheim: San Jose is the better team, but Thornton and Marleau are not playoff legends; Anaheim is big team and they will play tough.

Sharks in 7

Vancouver vs St-Louis: hard to figure; Vancouver seems to be a well balanced team, but Luongo has been so-so this season.
The Blues have been the hottest team in the NHL over the last 2 months; really impressive.

Because Canucks have home ice to bail them out, Vancouver in 7.

Flames vs Hawks: I somewhat agree with you Darkreign, but Hawks are a young team, and experience will be a factor.
It's true that Keenan won't think twice before pulling Kipper out, and that the Falmes are not 100% healthy.
However, I remember a depleted Montreal team easily beating the Hawks about a month ago.

Flames in 6-7

[JudynTX]

:tu @ the Flyer picks

What NHL teams have cheerleaders? :D

[DarkReign]

:tu @ the Flyer picks

What NHL teams have cheerleaders? :D

Carolina and Chicago that I know of for sure.

I think Phoenix does....maybe even the Caps, too.

[JudynTX]

Carolina and Chicago that I know of for sure.

I think Phoenix does....maybe even the Caps, too.

I am also secretly rooting for the Blackhawks!

[lefty]

:tu @ the Flyer picks

What NHL teams have cheerleaders? :D


I think the Atlanta Trashers do have cheerleaders as well.


In Montreal, they are not needed, because there are so many hot chicks attending the games :D

[DarkReign]

In Montreal, they are not needed, because there are so many hot chicks attending the games :D

This is positively true. Wife and I are making a trip to Montreal this summer.

[JudynTX]

In Montreal, they are not needed, because there are so many hot chicks attending the games :D

The guys from Montreal can be considered "eye candy" as well. :D

[lefty]

This is positively true. Wife and I are making a trip to Montreal this summer.

Cool; you'll have a lot of 'splaining to do to the wifey :D

Let me know when you drop by


The guys from Montreal can be considered "eye candy" as well. :D
:lol

[JudynTX]

Actually, most hockey players are good-looking, those that don't have their teeth knocked out. :eyebrows

[JudynTX]

This is NOT a real jersey. :wow It's body paint. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/ladyspur/NHL.jpg

[lefty]

This is NOT a real jersey. :wow It's body paint. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/ladyspur/NHL.jpg

Is that Bobby Clarke ? :D

[lefty]

:madrun Aaaaargh, 3 good games on TV at the same time tonight , aaargh, I don't know what to watch


You think I'm lucky Darkreign? Trust me it's a dilemma :madrun

[DarkReign]

I frickin wish...but I can't complain with two national games tonight.

[JudynTX]

:bang :bang :bang :bang :flipoff

Fing Flyers........they looked like they weren't even trying to win.

They better play better tomorrow.

[lefty]

:bang :bang :bang :bang :flipoff

Fing Flyers........they looked like they weren't even trying to win.

They better play better tomorrow.

I was disappointed by Philly



But don't worry, last year they lost game 1 to Montreal but won the series.

They'll be VERY physical in game 2 and will throw more big bodies in front of Fleury

[JudynTX]

I was disappointed by Philly



But don't worry, last year they lost game 1 to Montreal but won the series.

They'll be VERY physical in game 2 and will throw more big bodies in front of Fleury

I was a little disappointed there were not many fights in the game. :ihit:lol

[lefty]

I was a little disappointed there were not many fights in the game. :ihit:lol
:lol

Coté? maybe

[JudynTX]

:lol

Coté? maybe

According to hockeyfights.com, he hasn't had a fight since March 28th. :lol

[lefty]

According to hockeyfights.com, he hasn't had a fight since March 28th. :lol
Ouch


Laraque hasn't had many fights either this year.

I hope he'll drop the gloves vs Boston.

If not, fuck Laraque and his "fight ethics" :bang

[JudynTX]

Ouch


Laraque hasn't had many fights either this year.

I hope he'll drop the gloves vs Boston.

If not, fuck Laraque and his "fight ethics" :bang

:lol It's the best part about hockey that I love. Call me crazy. It's like Nascar, I watch to see them crash. :wow (and survive of course)

[lefty]

:lol It's the best part about hockey that I love. Call me crazy. It's like Nascar, I watch to see them crash. :wow (and survive of course)

That's because you are not the one taking the hits :lol

[JudynTX]

That's because you are not the one taking the hits :lol

Yea, that's why :rollin

[DarkReign]

:bang :bang :bang :bang :flipoff

Fing Flyers........they looked like they weren't even trying to win.

They better play better tomorrow.

Flyers fans are awesome.

Second, dont worry about the Flyers. They backed into the playoffs more or less and theyre playing in hostile territory in the first game of a 7 game series. They might even lose game 2 (i doubt it, but maybe), but theyre going to make the Pens pay for it in blood and broken bones.

I mean, Hartnell alone is going to put a couple Pens out of the series before its all said and done. Get Carter going, support Biron some more (defense was shitty last night, very shitty) and that game ends 2-1 Pens, not 4-1.

Which gives a better indiciation of the series, IMO. One must remember, the Pens played fan-fickin-tastic last night. They havent played like that since their march back into playoff contention in early March. They dominated... the Flyers played like complete garbage (save for Biron, who I thought was solid). Stupid penalty after stupid penalty, no offensive flow or transition game to speak of...yet, the Flyers were still in the game in the third period.

Thats was Pitt's best shot and admittedly, it was a very nice "shot". But if Flyers tighten up the defense and get a cycle going down low with their physical forwards, Gonchar wont last the series, nor Letang. Fleury will crack and the Flyers could turn this series around as soon as next game.

I dont have much faith in either coach for either team, but if I had to choose one, it'd be Stevens. Bylsma is a rook who likes to play aggressive because of his center depth. Without those guys going, you'd have to time it in nanoseconds before Bylsma puts them into a trap and Philly will walk all over them physically.

Washington shit the bed...didnt expect that. I thought NYR would win a game on their own ice, but they stole the first game! Gomez was everywhere. I think I may have underestimated NYR with Lundqvist in net....Ive never thought much of Washington. Sure they can score, but theyre goaltending and defense are deplorable. Thus the reason I think its a fucking travesty that Green is going to win the Norris. Total bullshit.

New Jersey did just as I expected. Complete and utter domination, total bitch-smacking in the first game. I expect Carolina to put up a better fight in their own building, but this series was over before it started, IMO. NJ is a Cup contender, Carolina is an east Pretender.

What a game between StLouis and Vancouver! Excellent hockey being played there, just wish the refs would put their damn whistles away and let them play. Both teams have size and grit...let them decide the outcome. 15 fucking PPs between the two teams...thats ridiculous. Ended 2-1 with Luongo looking like the all-world goaltender he is. But remember, that was Vancouver, at home in the first game of the playoffs and they only mustered a 2-1 victory with their goaltender carrying the team to victory. That is no recipe for longterm success in the playoffs...not saying its impossible or that it hasnt happened before, but its a real gamble to bank on such things. They look vulnerable to me. StLouis was hitting everything in sight. That will pay dividends by game 3, just watch.

God, I love the playoffs.

[lefty]

Washington shit the bed...didnt expect that. I thought NYR would win a game on their own ice, but they stole the first game! Gomez was everywhere. I think I may have underestimated NYR with Lundqvist in net....Ive never thought much of Washington. Sure they can score, but theyre goaltending and defense are deplorable. Thus the reason I think its a fucking travesty that Green is going to win the Norris. Total bullshit.



If you read my playoff previews (previous page), you'll see that I picked NYR; Caps have talented scorers, but their D and goaltending suck major $%%^^# ass.
NYR are a better overall team and are battle tested

[JudynTX]

First, is that you all painted up? If so, yuo have very nice, ummm....spirit for your team. No seriously, thats pretty frickin cool. Flyers fans are awesome.

Second, dont worry about the Flyers. They backed into the playoffs more or less and theyre playing in hostile territory in the first game of a 7 game series. They might even lose game 2 (i doubt it, but maybe), but theyre going to make the Pens pay for it in blood and broken bones.

No, that's not me. :D

They better come out fists fighting on Friday night! :ihit

[DarkReign]

If you read my playoff previews (previous page), you'll see that I picked NYR; Caps have talented scorers, but their D and goaltending suck major $%%^^# ass.
NYR are a better overall team and are battle tested

I absolutely read your preview. So far, your take on Washington is spot on. Their defense is shoddy, at best. But then, I thought they would "out talent" NYR.

Its the first game but theyve already lost home ice advantage. Washington, I think, still wins the series. But I'll have a better gauge on that after game 2.

[lefty]

I absolutely read your preview. So far, your take on Washington is spot on. Their defense is shoddy, at best. But then, I thought they would "out talent" NYR.

Its the first game but they ve already lost home ice advantage. Washington, I think, still wins the series. But I'll have a better gauge on that after game 2.

I think Washington will win game 2 because NYR will relax.

However, Boudreau has to take a decision: do I start Theodore in game 2 or not?

Because if he plays like he did in game 1, it's 0-2

(But again, remember Carolina in the first round in 2006' the Habs drilled Gerber and Canes lost ice advantage. down 0-2; then Cam Ward started and they won the next 4; although it had a lot to do with Koivu'seye injury in game 3)

[lefty]

Stupid penalty cost us the game at the end of the 3rd :flipoff

Oh, and nice softie goal, Carey Price :flipoff

Fuck poop shit ass pussy cum crap pee mavericks ! :pctoss :madrun :madrun :madrun

On a side note, that goal from Kovalev was SICK :wow :wow :wow

[JudynTX]

Stupid penalty cost us the game at the end of the 3rd :flipoff

Oh, and nice softie goal, Carey Price :flipoff

Fuck poop shit ass pussy cum crap pee mavericks ! :pctoss :madrun :madrun :madrun

On a side note, that goal from Kovalev was SICK :wow :wow :wow

:( Now you know how I felt the other night. :lol Good game last night between the Blackhawks & Flames.....OT.....Go Hawks! :D

:rolleyes @ the Red Wings. I'm rooting for Columbus in that series, this is the first time they've been in the playoffs? Red Wings won it last year, that's enough. :nope:lol

[Biggems]

GO PENS GO

What a game tonight. The Flyers have played pretty stupid in the closing moments of both games. This was a well played game, with few penalties.

I wish the Pens would have played this aggressive against the Red Wings last season....I think they could have forced a game 7. Even playing timid for much of the series, they forced 6 games...and had a few good shots at the end to tie it and send it to OT....

I hope this series ends just like last years.....

PENGUINS RULE

[lefty]

:( Now you know how I felt the other night. :lol Good game last night between the Blackhawks & Flames.....OT.....Go Hawks! :D

:rolleyes @ the Red Wings. I'm rooting for Columbus in that series, this is the first time they've been in the playoffs? Red Wings won it last year, that's enough. :nope:lol

So, you are rooting for 8 teams or what ?

That's too easy :bang


GO PENS GO

What a game tonight. The Flyers have played pretty stupid in the closing moments of both games. This was a well played game, with few penalties.

I wish the Pens would have played this aggressive against the Red Wings last season....I think they could have forced a game 7. Even playing timid for much of the series, they forced 6 games...and had a few good shots at the end to tie it and send it to OT....

I hope this series ends just like last years.....

PENGUINS RULE

Almost similar to Bruins-Habs game 1's ending............... stupid penalties in crucial minutes

[lefty]

I'm still recovering from that Kovalev goal http://forums.habsworld.net/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif

Watch the goal at 2:40 with full screen mode , including the 2 replays that follow

http://www.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?hlg=20082009,3,111&fr=false

[JudynTX]

GO PENS GO

What a game tonight. The Flyers have played pretty stupid in the closing moments of both games. This was a well played game, with few penalties.



Fuckin Flyers.........shit, they can only blame themselves for losing that game....2 penalties in OT......:flipoff:pctoss:cuss:soapbox:


So, you are rooting for 8 teams or what ?

That's too easy :bang

:lol No, I'm only rooting for the Flyers.....but I'd like the Blackhawks to advance this year too. :p:

[Biggems]

This is NOT a real jersey. :wow It's body paint. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/ladyspur/NHL.jpg

hell yeah, now that is what i am talking about....id hit that in a heartbeat.....and I hate the Flyers......GO PENS

[lefty]

hell yeah, now that is what i am talking about....id hit that in a heartbeat.....and I hate the Flyers......GO PENS

You would sleep with Bobby Clarke ????? :wow

[jn77]

WTF Caps??:bang

No offense at all.

Winning in the regular season doesn't mean a damn thing, if you can't win in the postseason.

Well 20 years as a fan and always the same result. :bang:bang:bang:bang

[Jacob1983]

Ovechkin is the TMAC of the NHL.

[JudynTX]

You would sleep with Bobby Clarke ????? :wow

:lol:lol He might take one for the team, yes!

The Flyers are at home this afternoon...come on Flyers, kick some ass on the ice today! :ihit

[Biggems]

The Penguins got their ass handed to them on a platter.....they had their chances, but sucked major, especially on defense. Philly came out with a chip on their shoulder....played smart and aggressive.

IMO, Pittsburgh played stupid, committing a lot of dumb penalties and just letting the Flyers get under their skin instead of focusing on winning the game. Their Power Play sucked big time tonight.

My boy Fleury had one of the worst games of his career. I hope he got it out of his system for the rest of the playoffs.

GO PENGUINS

[Jacob1983]

The Sharks are pulling a Mavericks. If the Ducks do beat the Sharks in the 1st round, where would it rank on all time upsets in sports history and where would it rank all time in NHL playoff upsets?

[JudynTX]

The Penguins got their ass handed to them on a platter.....they had their chances, but sucked major, especially on defense. Philly came out with a chip on their shoulder....played smart and aggressive.

IMO, Pittsburgh played stupid, committing a lot of dumb penalties and just letting the Flyers get under their skin instead of focusing on winning the game. Their Power Play sucked big time tonight.

My boy Fleury had one of the worst games of his career. I hope he got it out of his system for the rest of the playoffs.

GO PENGUINS

:cheer :cheer Now that's how you play the game Flyers!!! :tu

Loved seeing all the orange tshirts in the crowd! :D

[DarkReign]

San Jose = Choking
Detroit = Dominating
Vancouver = Barely, but winning
Chicago = barely, but winning

Boston = Dominating (I thought it'd be a good series, but the games havent even been close)
Washington = Complete No Show (Lundqvist has a lot to do with that, Green is great forward, not a defencemen)
New Jersey/Carolina = VERY Competitive
Pitt/Philly = VERY competitive

[lefty]

Injuries have plagued the Canadiens :bang

- No Andrei Markov : simply put it this way; Markov is one of the top 3 D-men in the NHL, along with Lidstrom and Chara :bang

- No Robert Lang: our best center this season :bang

- No Alex Tanguay: our best forward, along with Kovalev :bang

- No Mathieu Shneider in game 3: PP specialist :bang


We would have easily beaten Boston with those guys together :madrun

:madrun

:madrun


Aaaaargh :madrun

[DarkReign]

Injuries have plagued the Canadiens :bang

- No Andrei Markov : simply put it this way; Markov is one of the top 3 D-men in the NHL, along with Lidstrom and Chara :bang

- No Robert Lang: our best center this season :bang

- No Alex Tanguay: our best forward, along with Kovalev :bang

- No Mathieu Shneider in game 3: PP specialist :bang


We would have easily beaten Boston with those guys together :madrun

:madrun

:madrun


Aaaaargh :madrun

Lang and Markov are huge losses. Tanguay would have helped. Schneider is kind of washed up, but his absence is only exacerbated by Markov's.

Price isnt Jesus, hes making the routine saves, but not the HUGE save.

Really, I based my projection of this series on nothing more than a hunch and the rivalry of these two teams in the playoffs.

Obviously, I over-estimated Montreal with their injury problems. Boston is deeper, meaner and more physical with two better goalies. I should have went with my head instead of my heart.

[lefty]

Lang and Markov are huge losses. Tanguay would have helped. Schneider is kind of washed up, but his absence is only exacerbated by Markov's.

Price isnt Jesus, hes making the routine saves, but not the HUGE save.

Really, I based my projection of this series on nothing more than a hunch and the rivalry of these two teams in the playoffs.

Obviously, I over-estimated Montreal with their injury problems. Boston is deeper, meaner and more physical with two better goalies. I should have went with my head instead of my heart.

Nothing wrong with your pick; you can't be aware of every team's injury status

Regarding Schneider, he might be old, but our PP was transformed the second Gainey acquired him: from 18% to 25 % :wow

Price has talent; he made some amazing saves vs Boston, but he also allowed softies.
No athlete in North American pro sports faces more pressure than the # 1 goaltender in Montreal.
Price is only 21, so he is not ready yet; Patrick Roy was the exception: he led us to the 1986 Stanley Cup as a 20 y/o
As I said, Price has talent but he is not ready mentally; a top NHL goalie can allow 2 early goals but bounce back, keep his team in the game by making big saves and win it; Price seems to be devastated after allowing 1 bad goal.
If I'm the Canadiens, I send him 1 more year in the minors so he can mature from a mental standpoint.
Halak has been great his year for us; he should have been our starter in the playoffs

[jn77]

Ovechkin is the TMAC of the NHL.

Ouch!!

[jn77]

Caps with a bit of a bounce back last night. Game four feels like a must win.

[Biggems]

Fleury Fleury Fleury............GO PENS GO

what a game. i know the Pens got away with some calls, but I dont care. I am taking this win and running with it.

Fleury is a flat out beast in the net.

[JudynTX]

Fleury Fleury Fleury............GO PENS GO

what a game. i know the Pens got away with some calls, but I dont care. I am taking this win and running with it.

Fleury is a flat out beast in the net.

Yea, yea.....don't stick a fork in the Flyers yet!

[DarkReign]

Regarding Schneider, he might be old, but our PP was transformed the second Gainey acquired him: from 18% to 25 % :wow

Holy Shit!

I didnt know that. Thats frickin HUGE. Oh man, no Markov, Schneider, Lang or Tanguay makes a big difference then.

Thats 4 out of 5 people on the first PP unit (Kovalev being the 5th). Thats insane. That sucks for the Habs and their fans.

BTW, did I ever tell you how much I hate the Canadiens? Just an FYI. (also, when referring to les Habs, is it spelled like Canadians or Canadiens?)

[DarkReign]

Caps with a bit of a bounce back last night. Game four feels like a must win.

Oh, its absolutely a must win. No team in the playoffs can go down 3-1. Teams have come back from it, but the chance is miniscule.

[DarkReign]

Fleury is a flat out beast in the net.

45 frickin saves?!

Unbelievable game from Fleury.

[lefty]

Well, fuck our blue line :flipoff

I've never seen so many giveaway goals handed off by a blue line in a playoff series

That was a joke

[lefty]

Holy Shit!

I didnt know that. Thats frickin HUGE. Oh man, no Markov, Schneider, Lang or Tanguay makes a big difference then.

Thats 4 out of 5 people on the first PP unit (Kovalev being the 5th). Thats insane. That sucks for the Habs and their fans.

BTW, did I ever tell you how much I hate the Canadiens? Just an FYI. (also, when referring to les Habs, is it spelled like Canadians or Canadiens?)

Huge loss, indeed; thanks for feeling my pain :toast

It's spelled with an " e ", as in Canadiens Français.

I think i know why you hate the Habs; I think it has something to do with the number 24 :D


By the way, Carey Price pulled a " Roy " tonight; the crowd was booing, and he raised his arms, like Roy did before his trade to Colorado (you know, during that game when the Red Wings drilled him 8-1 in Montreal :D )

[cnyc3]

Sorry bout the habs lefty, i was pulling for you guys

[lefty]

Sorry bout the habs lefty, i was pulling for you guys


Thanks for the thoughts :toast

BTW, Canucks looking strong ; Luongo is alive and well

[Jacob1983]

Blackhawks are pulling a Mavericks.

[DarkReign]

Blackhawks are pulling a Mavericks.

I dont agree with that. Theyre in a tough series. Calgary is no push over, Wings fans can tell you from experience.

There is a reason they are the 4th and 5th seed...theyre a close matchup.

Chicago beat them twice on their ice, they got beat twice on Calgary's ice.

Thats playoff hockey. Nothing like basketball in anyway shape or form. Just because one team is more skilled on paper doesnt mean shit on a stick with regards to hockey. Its all about, drive, determination, defense and goaltending. The 8 seed beating the 1 seed is not uncommon in hockey, whereas its the ultimate upset of all time in basketball.

Anyway, I dont want to come across as preachy. For all I know, youre 60 years old and remember the last time the Hawks won the Cup and here I am trying to explain how playoff hockey works. :lol

[DarkReign]

Huge loss, indeed; thanks for feeling my pain :toast

It's spelled with an " e ", as in Canadiens Français.

Ah, thankee sai.


I think i know why you hate the Habs; I think it has something to do with the number 24 :D

:lol Spot on. But, not because the organization has won 24 times. I dont like the Habs because some/most of their fans feel like theyve been on the ice for a majority of those Cups. I like the team, I like the players, I like management.

I hate the media and detest their fans. Always bringing that shit up when (no offense) Montreal hasnt won dick-all in 16 years.

BTW, youre not one of those fans.


By the way, Carey Price pulled a " Roy " tonight; the crowd was booing, and he raised his arms, like Roy did before his trade to Colorado (you know, during that game when the Red Wings drilled him 8-1 in Montreal :D )

O, rly?

[DarkReign]

...fucking 15 year old kids running around screaming "24! 24! hahahaaa". Kid, you werent even alive in 1993, much less '86.

[lefty]

Ah, thankee sai.



:lol Spot on. But, not because the organization has won 24 times. I dont like the Habs because some/most of their fans feel like theyve been on the ice for a majority of those Cups. I like the team, I like the players, I like management.

I hate the media and detest their fans. Always bringing that shit up when (no offense) Montreal hasnt won dick-all in 16 years.

BTW, youre not one of those fans.



O, rly?


...fucking 15 year old kids running around screaming "24! 24! hahahaaa". Kid, you werent even alive in 1993, much less '86.


Thanks man, I'm clearly NOT one of those obnoxious fans

Yeah, a lot of Habs fans are retarded; it must be their French heritage (I lived in France, but I'm not French, so I know how their sport fans are, trust me)
Booing Price was retarded; I'm not his biggest fan, but poor kid :(

The press? there os only one guy that I like, Francois Gagnon, from... La Presse.
This guy is not only a brilliant analyst, but he is not a homer; also, he doesn't talk about off-ice stuff
Fuck the Montreal press; they always need a story; " Higgins seen partying in a nightclub !!!! " WTF?
Before Theodore was traded to Colorado, he had a knee injury; one retarded reporter suspected him of faking it, and he went as far as putting a camera not too far from Theo's house; they showed the video on TV, you could see Theo limping
The reporter was really critized that night on TV by his own colleagues live :lmao


Oh yeah, and those 15 year olds...0even worse, teenagers talking about Maurice Richard or Guy Lafleur :bang

[Jacob1983]

Sharks are 1 loss away from the completing the choke job.

[JudynTX]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! We are back in this thing. :cheer

Flyers win....3-0 :D

[Biggems]

45 frickin saves?!

Unbelievable game from Fleury.

hell yeah, cause the Pens defense was stopping the Flyers offensive attack as well as a seine net dams up a river.

[Heath Ledger]

Let's go Red Wings!

The world champs often don't make it out of the first round in the last several years, the Wings just broke out of that mold.

[lefty]

LMAO Flyers


Blowing a 3-0 lead at home :lmao

[JudynTX]

LMAO Flyers


Blowing a 3-0 lead at home :lmao

:pctoss :flipoff No shit! Way to go Flyers! :(

Damn it! :lol

[lefty]

:lmao Rangers :lmao

[JudynTX]

:lmao Rangers :lmao

:lol My brother is a Rangers fan., he's pissed.

Go Blackhawks! :toast

[DarkReign]

Is that what the Rangers look like without Tortorella?

Or is that the Caps have figured them out and are putting the puck in the net at will now?

[Jacob1983]

Congrats to the Blackhawks on their first playoff series victory in 13 years. The Sharks are done. The number 1 seed in hockey is cursed.

[lefty]

Sharks being Sharks in the playoffs; toothless. No surprise here


Great job, Chicago :tu

[Jacob1983]

With the Sharks gone, it looks like the Red Wings will get back to the Stanley Cup Finals. I can't stand the Red Wings. It would be nice to see the Ducks dethrone them.

[JudynTX]

Would you say the Blackhawks are the underdogs this year? :tu

Way to go Hawks! :cheer

[DarkReign]

2.Detroit vs 8.Anaheim - No predictions

3.Vancouver vs 4.Chicago: Vancouver is going to win. One word: Luongo. Hawks are a good team but theyre young. Luongo is going to get in their heads, IMO.


East predictions after tonight's Game 7.

[lefty]

SO, to review my 1st round predicitions :

Bruins - Habs: yes, we do have the mental edge, but Markov is listed a day-to-day; we can beat the Bruins, but I like our chances better with Markov. Nevertheless, should fun to watch, great rivalry, and we almost beat them last week in Boston; it's a good thing Price finally woke the fuck up.

If Markov can play at least 2 games in this series: Habs in 7
If not, Bruins in 6 ........... Okay I was 2 games short

Pens-Flyers: another great rivalry; 7 games, but very hard to say who is gonna win; Philapdelphia was built for the playoffs, and they have been in playoff mode lately; but Pittsburgh has picked up Guerin and Kunitz, adding scoring, grit and championship experience.

Aaargh.......Flyers in 7. FAIL :lmao

Devils - Canes: again, hard to tell; Devils have been great overall, Parise has had a career year and the addition of Shanahan during the season was a great move; however, Carolina has been hotter as of late, trading for Eric Cole before the deadline; Cole won the cup in 2006 with the Canes, and his team has been en fuego since he came back; plus, Brind'amour is a clutch performer; it's hard to go against teams that have momentum,

BUT Brodeur will rise to the occasion; Devils in 7 C'mon, Marty, make me look smart :D

Vouashigneutone - Rangers: Washington is very talented offensively, but their blue line and their goaltending suck major donkey ass.
Drury may miss game 1, so Caps have to take advantadge.

Rangers in 6-7 Still valid :D



Wings vs Columbus: Wings in 5....... no wait !
Osgood has been sucking as of late, and Mason can be a show stopper

Wings in 7.
(It's a good thing Wings are not playing the Predators :D )

Ok, I picked the Wings, but not in 7

Sharks vs Anaheim: San Jose is the better team, but Thornton and Marleau are not playoff legends; Anaheim is big team and they will play tough.

Sharks in 7 Fail :lmao

Vancouver vs St-Louis: hard to figure; Vancouver seems to be a well balanced team, but Luongo has been so-so this season.
The Blues have been the hottest team in the NHL over the last 2 months; really impressive.

Because Canucks have home ice to bail them out, Vancouver in 7. Again, I picked the right team, but in 7

Flames vs Hawks: I somewhat agree with you Darkreign, but Hawks are a young team, and experience will be a factor.
It's true that Keenan won't think twice before pulling Kipper out, and that the Falmes are not 100% healthy.
However, I remember a depleted Montreal team easily beating the Hawks about a month ago.

Flames in 6-7 Fail :lmao

[lefty]

By the way,

2 game 7's tonight :tu

[lefty]

Refs bailing Washington out in game 7 :td

BS ! :flipoff


And OMFG, Canes score 2 late goals to beat NJ in game 7 :wow:wow:wow:wow:wow

[cnyc3]

Canes/devils game was crazy!

[JudynTX]

It's been an exciting hockey playoff season so far!

[200 miles]

I have waited 11 years for the Caps to go to the next round :toast, only to face the team that had crushed the Caps' cup hopes for two straight years (2000 and 2001, albeit against a Lemieux-Jagr-led Pens' squad).

I just hope they will better luck against a Crosby-Malkin-led squad with ex-Cap Sergei Gonchar.

It sucks not having Versus.

The Cup Quest continues. :ihit

[DarkReign]

lefty,

Not too bad on your predictions.

Now, the hard part...lets review my own...


1.Boston vs 8.Montreal: Habs in 7. Dont know why, Habs have Boston's number and vice versa. Just a guaranteed good series.

2.Washington vs. 7.New York Rangers: Washington in 5. The Rags are fragile and they pay two mediocre centers $7+ million a year. They deserve to lose for those contracts alone. Lundqvist is the only reason they win a game. AO will be quiet on the goal front all series, but it wont matter in the least.

3.New Jersey vs. 6.Carolina: NJ in 6. Carolina is the hottest team in the East right now and New Jersey floated into the playoffs. Doesnt matter. New Jersey is a winning organization with the most accomplished goaltender in history who just came off the longest injury break of his career. Hes rested, focused and almost unstoppable. Should be a good series.

4.Pittsburgh vs 5.Philadelphia: Flyers in 7. This is going to be a great series to watch...unless youre a fan of either team. There Will be Blood. What a brutal series. Awesome. I just think Philly will win, but its a coin toss.

--------------

1.San Jose vs. Anaheim: SJ in 6. Anaheim got the worst luck drawing SJ. bet they wish they were playing the Wings. Oh well, another brutal series that sadly, wont be as close as its East counterpart. Anaheim falls, nonetheless.

2.Detroit vs. 7.Columbus: No predictions. No jinx. Its a tradition I have.

3.Vancouver vs 6.St Louis: Blues in 6. Blues are a very underrated team. Decimated by injuries all year long, 15th place in the conference when the calendar struck 2009. Roar back all the way to 6th in less than 35 games. Amazing. Vancouver is overrated, IMO. Luongo is the best goalie in the league, but hasnt had much playoff success (admittedly, he hasnt had many chances...this is his best so far).

4. Chicago vs. 5.Calgary: Hawks in 5. Calgary is a disjointed team who has literally gone from division leader to choke artist in less than a month. Chicago has rebounded from a so-so late March into April. Chicago is going to crush them in the first three games, IMO. Kipper isnt the goalie we know and love/hate. Maybe playing 70+ games a year has something to do with that.....naaaah, couldnt be. Oh yeah, Camalerri is going to fall to earth just as fast as his rise. Bertuzzi is useless. Iginla is the man. The defense is good, not great. With Keenan at the helm, I wouldnt be surprised to see Kipper pulled in this series early just because Mike is a Moron. The real question for Chicago in this series, and a real playoff learning experience for them is, how do they handle Calgary gooning it up when theyre down? Chicago is going to roll them, IMO, but they wont be the same team afterwards. They'll either be tougher for it or injured. Im betting injured.

Yeeeeah...not so much. I went 2-5 and had every number of games wrong. And you wonder why I dont make predictions on the Wings?

Laughable.

[lefty]

lefty,

Not too bad on your predictions.

Now, the hard part...lets review my own...



Yeeeeah...not so much. I went 2-5 and had every number of games wrong. And you wonder why I dont make predictions on the Wings?

Laughable.


Actually, we both suck at doing predictions :lol

Which means we are good enough to work at ESPN.


Are you afraid to jinx the Wings ?

Don't worry, I'll do it for you : Go Wings !!!! B2B Champs !

Oz is too good!!!!

Hossa + Pavel + Henrik + Frenzen = unstoppable machine !!!!

" Norris " Lidstrom rules !!!

Woohoooooooo

[lefty]

Canes/devils game was crazy!

Yes

Not just game 7, but also game 4 of the series; it was tied and Canes scored the game winner at the buzzer beater !!!! :wow:wow:wow:wow:wow:wow


Those guys are clutch : games 4 and 7 have shown that.

THey have some kind of clutch, refuse to lose, mojo going on.


If I'm the Bruins, I shoud be afraid of them.

[DarkReign]

East Predictions:

1.Boston vs 6.Carolina - B's in 6. After having a deplorable record in the first round, why not continue the trend? I wouldnt be surprised to see this series go either way. Tells you how much I know...

2.Washington vs 4.Pittsburgh - Pens in 5. The Caps are such pretenders. They'd be out of the playoffs if they played any of the other teams not named Montreal or NYR. Shoddy defense, a #1 defensemen who doesnt play defense and all out attack that isnt that deadly. Heres a tip for Pitt... Get the puck in their zone, down low and cycle them to death. They dont like playing defense because they arent very good at it. This series should be quick with the way Fleury is playing and all the offensive depth Pitt has. Could be a barn-burner or a real snooze fest if the Caps never mount a counter-attack. Either way, Washington is done like dinner here.

[lefty]

East Predictions:

1.Boston vs 6.Carolina - B's in 6. After having a deplorable record in the first round, why not continue the trend? I wouldnt be surprised to see this series go either way. Tells you how much I know...

2.Washington vs 4.Pittsburgh - Pens in 5. The Caps are such pretenders. They'd be out of the playoffs if they played any of the other teams not named Montreal or NYR. Shoddy defense, a #1 defensemen who doesnt play defense and all out attack that isnt that deadly. Heres a tip for Pitt... Get the puck in their zone, down low and cycle them to death. They dont like playing defense because they arent very good at it. This series should be quick with the way Fleury is playing and all the offensive depth Pitt has. Could be a barn-burner or a real snooze fest if the Caps never mount a counter-attack. Either way, Washington is done like dinner here.


1. B's versus Canes; Bruins in 7; Boston is the better team, but as I pointed out in my previous posting, Canes have some kind of surnatural clutch mojo going on for them.
Oh, and I'm trying to jinx Boston too :D

2. Pens vs Caps: Pens in 5, I have to agree with Darkreign; Pens are more talented, deeper.
Their goaltending is waaayyyyyyyyyyyy better, as well as their D.
Mike Green is an offensive defenceman, his D sucks.

Plus, referees bailed Capitals out in game 7 :flipoff :pctoss
It's obvious the NHL wanted Ovechkin vs Crosby :flipoff

[jn77]

I have waited 11 years for the Caps to go to the next round :toast, only to face the team that had crushed the Caps' cup hopes for two straight years (2000 and 2001, albeit against a Lemieux-Jagr-led Pens' squad).

I just hope they will better luck against a Crosby-Malkin-led squad with ex-Cap Sergei Gonchar.

It sucks not having Versus.

The Cup Quest continues. :ihit

Right there with you buddy!! I grew up in Washington, was in basic training when they went to the cup finals the first time. I think we can take the pens in 6. We played well against them this season. Go Caps

[jn77]

Refs bailing Washington out in game 7 :td

BS ! :flipoff


And OMFG, Canes score 2 late goals to beat NJ in game 7 :wow:wow:wow:wow:wow

Alright, watched the game again after your post to see what you were talking about....I don't see it. At all. The game was called pretty well for a game 7.

[lefty]

There is NO way Washington beats Pittsburgh


Even though I hate Crosby; that punk ass bitch deserves a lesson

[cnyc3]

whew almost choked it away.. go canucks go!

[DarkReign]

whew almost choked it away.. go canucks go!

...damnit...

If the first game is any indication, this is going to be a helluva series.

[JudynTX]

...damnit...

If the first game is any indication, this is going to be a helluva series.

Yea, this is going to be a good series. :tu The Blackhawks are not afraid to hit and push players around. :lol

[DarkReign]

Go Wings!

[lefty]

Great start for Wings-Ducks and and Caps-Pens

Lidstrom :worthy:


Close, competitive games; very exciting :tu

[DarkReign]

Triple OT Thriller in Detroit! :clap

3-0 Shellacking in the Garden? :sleep

[lefty]

Triple OT Thriller in Detroit! :clap

3-0 Shellacking in the Garden? :sleep


Yes ! Go Ducks ! (just kidding)

Nice matchup we have there.


LMAO Bruins :D

Ward was out of this world

[lefty]

WOW Caps up 2-0, who knew ?


Ovechkin and Crosby both with a hat trick !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wow :wow :wow

Oh my God :elephant Oh my God :elephant Oh my God :elephant

[jn77]

caps need to get one of the games in Pittsburg. If that happens I think we close it out in five. Varly is hot right now and Malkin can't find his game rght now. C'mon Caps...I have been waiting over a decade for this!!!

[Marklar MM]

Detroit got FUCKING HOSED!!! Fucking ref! FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!

[lefty]

LMAO Red wings

[JudynTX]

^^^ :lol Yea, the Red Wings can't win it again!

[DarkReign]

Wings were robbed, true. But Datsyuk and Hossa not showing up this playoff year so far is the reason this is a close series. Not some bunk call.

They pull their respective heads from their asses, this series wouldnt be as close as it is.

[lefty]

Wings were robbed, true. But Datsyuk and Hossa not showing up this playoff year so far is the reason this is a close series. Not some bunk call.

They pull their respective heads from their asses, this series wouldnt be as close as it is.


I agree, Pavel and Marianne have been sucking major octopuss ass.

I'm surpised with Pavel, he is usually a hard working player.

[lefty]

OMG those 2 unknown goalies have been nothing short of spectacular.

Regarding Varlamov, It was a no-brainer to go with him since Theo sucks, but when Giguere was injured, a lot of people thought the Ducks were toasted..........


http://ducks.freedomblogging.com/files/2009/02/hiller.jpg
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/83108360.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF19303D83A05122D23695729AAF527937529 5A5397277B4DC33E

[Biggems]

That Caps goalie is kicking ass.

Game 1 should have gone to OT...but that unbelievable save on the Crosby shot was the difference.....even though it happened in the 2nd period.

I missed Game 2 cause I was at work....

Tonight, he was once again saving pretty much everything. The Pens had so many chances in OT alone and got nothing, until that Letang shot....IMO, if it doesn't hit a Caps player, the goalie eats it with his glove.

Im just happy the Pens got this one.....now we need game 4

GO PENGUINS

[lefty]

That Caps goalie is kicking ass.

Game 1 should have gone to OT...but that unbelievable save on the Crosby shot was the difference.....even though it happened in the 2nd period.

I missed Game 2 cause I was at work....

Tonight, he was once again saving pretty much everything. The Pens had so many chances in OT alone and got nothing, until that Letang shot....IMO, if it doesn't hit a Caps player, the goalie eats it with his glove.

Im just happy the Pens got this one.....now we need game 4

GO PENGUINS

Pens-Caps series have been amazing so far :tu

[JudynTX]

:cheer Way to go Blackhawks, they tied up this series. :D

[cnyc3]

:depressed

[DarkReign]

:depressed

NsXMNkZGZgo

Go Nux!

[JudynTX]

The Blackhawks are waiting for the winner of Anaheim & Detroit. :D

[DarkReign]

The Blackhawks are waiting for the winner of Anaheim & Detroit. :D

Im just waiting for the actual Red Wings Offense to show up in this series for more than one game.

[JudynTX]

Im just waiting for the actual Red Wings Offense to show up in this series for more than one game.

Sorry, but your boys can't win it again. :nope

[DarkReign]

Sorry, but your boys can't win it again. :nope

http://turbott.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/obama-yes-we-can.jpg

[lefty]

I picked Pittsburgh to win the series

I'm amazing

[Jacob1983]

Ovechkin pulled a TMAC. It would be weird if there was a rematch of last year's Finals.

[JudynTX]

http://turbott.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/obama-yes-we-can.jpg

:lol:lol

[lefty]

2 game 7's at the same time tonight


Well done, Bettman :tu

[lefty]

Red Wings - Ducks series : :worthy:


And.......

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaah


Cardiac Kids, I love you !!!!!

LMAO Bruins :D :lmao

[DarkReign]

Red Wings - Ducks series : :worthy:


And.......

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaah

I aged last night. Im serious.



Cardiac Kids, I love you !!!!!

LMAO Bruins :D :lmao

lolhabsfan

[Biggems]

I picked Pittsburgh to win the series

I'm amazing

so did I.......but then again, I am a Penguins fan.

GO PENS GO

[lefty]

I aged last night. Im serious.




lolhabsfan
:lmao

[lefty]

Wife of Hurricanes' Walker has cervical cancer (http://forums.habsworld.net/index.php?showtopic=19238)

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The wife of Carolina Hurricanes (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=car) forward Scott Walker (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=994) has cancer. The team says the cervical cancer is treatable and Julie Walker is expected to make a full recovery.
"It was a challenge the first couple days, but we're slowly getting back to normal," Walker said Saturday afternoon, when he addressed the situation with the media for the first time. "It was a little more detailed than they [doctors] first anticipated, so that was hard. Now it's getting to the point where we have talked to all the doctors and we'll move forward."
The team said the cancer was diagnosed during the Eastern Conference semifinal series against Boston. Hurricanes coach Paul Maurice learned of it May 9.

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Walker
"We're a family," he said. "You deal with it as you would as a family. What do you need? What can we do to help?
"We move forward in whatever direction they are comfortable with. He didn't want to be a distraction. Scotty is making the people around him feel better."
Walker was vilified in Boston for punching Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1001) late in Game 5 of their series, drawing a $2,500 fine.
Walker ended up the Hurricanes' hero, scoring the winning goal in overtime of Game 7, his first career playoff goal.
"The last couple games, I don't even remember playing. I was just trying to do my job and play as hard as I could," he said.
The Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=pit) open the Eastern Conference final Monday.
"Fortunately for me, [the dressing room] is a place where I get to go and get away from it. The other wives have been great. They took her out to dinner and kept her busy," Walker said.




Police: Anaheim GM swings chair, hits woman (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2009/news?id=4171546)

DETROIT -- Detroit police say a woman was accidentally hit by a chair swung by Ducks general manager Bob Murray after Anaheim (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=ana)'s loss to the Red Wings (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=det) in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Sgt. Alan Quinn said on Saturday that the woman was struck while in the press box Thursday night at Joe Louis Arena, and Murray apologized. Quinn says police took a report and the woman declined to seek charges.
The incident was first reported on Friday by WJBK-TV in Detroit.
The Ducks said Saturday that Murray denies throwing a chair. On Friday, he told the Los Angeles Times that it was a "complete accident."
With the 4-3 win, the Wings advanced to play the Chicago Blackhawks (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=chi) in the conference finals that start Sunday in Detroit.

[JudynTX]

^^ :( That's sad.

It looks like the Red Wings/Blackhawks series is going to be a good one. :D

[Marklar MM]

^^ :( That's sad.

It looks like the Red Wings/Blackhawks series is going to be a good one. :D

Or not. 5 games max.

[DarkReign]

Ive been so damn wrong in every predicition Ive made, its better to leave it alone at this point.

East: Pitt > Carolina
West: No prediction

[lefty]

Ive been so damn wrong in every predicition Ive made, its better to leave it alone at this point.

East: Pitt > Carolina
West: No prediction
Afraid to jinx ? :lol:toast

Osgood > Habibulin

Wings in 7

[JudynTX]

Ive been so damn wrong in every predicition Ive made, its better to leave it alone at this point.

East: Pitt > Carolina
West: No prediction

Lame! If you have confidence in your Wings, bet on them. :rolleyes:lol

Go Blackhawks! :cheer

[Marklar MM]

Blackhawks lose again...this time in OT.

Wings lead the series 2-0.

[lefty]

Damn, Hawks dominated game 2.

They gave 2 very very bad goals to Detroit

[Marklar MM]

Damn, Hawks dominated game 2.

They gave 2 very very bad goals to Detroit

:rolleyes And Detroit didn't give the worst goal to Chicago?