Poll
Question:
Who will take home the Stanley Cup?
Option 1: Penguins
Option 2: Red Wings
I'm not sure how many hockey fans we have in the building, but I wanted to get this up before the games started today. Just curious who you all think will be taking the Cup home this year. Of course I'm rooting for my home team, San Jose, but I've got a pretty good feeling about the Blackhawks. (Sorry for not placing the "boobies" category in there.)
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Pens take it in 7 over Detroit and fullfill the Oiler's comparison of the 80's .
I think the Sharks finally have the stones to get over the hump.
Quote from: Ontario_Monster on April 15, 2009, 08:52:07 AM
Pens take it in 7 over Detroit and fullfill the Oiler's comparison of the 80's .
Sorry Detroit ain't making it out of the first round. Let's Go Jackets!!!!!!
The sharks look solid this year, but I don't think they can do it. Detroit's 6-0 shutout this season exposed some weaknesses. Mac is a great coach and he's done a lot there. What did they end up with, 117 points? They're a really good team, but they've cracked under pressure in big games all season.
If Detroit makes it past Columbus, they'll go all the way to a repeat. Columbus has never made it to the postseason, but with Mason as a wall and Nash attacking, they have a one-dimensional but EXTREMELY effective team. The focus on defense first hasn't worked too well, but with Nash and Umburger, cowtown might do something this year. Nash is underrated.
That said, Red Wings all the way. If they can keep their goalies' heads in the game, Detroit will win again.
In the east, Boston are the team to beat. They're young and that might be the only thing that could derail them (choking under pressure). I don't think Chicago has a snowball's chance in hell this year. in 2 or 3 years, they will be a tough team to beat.
I haven't been able to watch too many of the East coast teams. The only exposure I get is when NBC airs Saturday games, and those are usually Rangers or Penguins games. But I haven't seen much of Boston, Washington, or Carolina all season. I do know however that the Sharks have been pissing me off lately. Lately they've been taking one game plan and sticking to it, even if it isn't working all game. The last game against the Ducks in San Jose they played the dump and chase game the entire time. Totally didn't work. Against Phoenix they spent the entire game shooting from the point. Wasn't working. Their one goal happened when they actually crashed the net. So if the Sharks can mix it up and adapt, they have a great chance. Getting past the Ducks will be their biggest challenge. The rest, not so much.
Quote from: metallimonster on April 15, 2009, 09:41:40 AM
Sorry Detroit ain't making it out of the first round. Let's Go Jackets!!!!!!
Hahhahahaha.
Lets Go Pens.
I will find Crosby and break his ankle.
Rangers FTW!!!!! Cannot wait for tonights game!
Quote from: swampduc on April 15, 2009, 09:02:06 AM
I think the Sharks finally have the stones to get over the hump.
Quote from: DanTheMan on April 15, 2009, 12:54:06 PM
SHARKS!
So I've got two other people with me on the Sharks side and I'm the only one who voted Sharks? Vote or die!
Quote from: metallimonster on April 15, 2009, 09:41:40 AM
Sorry Detroit ain't making it out of the first round. Let's Go Jackets!!!!!!
Bring it!
LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!
As a Stars fan... (i know i know) I can't root for the Wings...
And seeing as how my first Hockey game ever, the Pens put a beating to the Stars, I hope Crosby gets gout and loses a foot...
SanJose, Boston, and NY all have a decent shot... as said before... Bostons youth my be a disadvantage in the long run... either way, my team isn't in it so I won't follow it very closely..
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on April 15, 2009, 01:48:46 PM
Bring it!
LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!
Damn Randimus we can't agree on anything can we? ;D
The Wings will most likely win but at least I know the Buckeyes will beat big Blow once again next year. [laugh]
go habs go!
GO HABS GO!!!!
GO HABS GOOOO!!!!!!!!!!*
*4 and out because they make me sad
Quote from: metallimonster on April 15, 2009, 02:04:43 PM
The Wings will most likely win but at least I know the Buckeyes will beat big Blow once again next year. [laugh]
Whatchoo talkin' 'bout?
This will be Dick Rod's first recruiting class. They'll win the championship this year.
[roll]
I'm going with Ovechkin's stick. [popcorn]
DEVILS!!!!
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don't mess with the devils, buddy. we're number 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J90GeqnGn10#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
I'm so annoyed with the versus network. I'm in Akron, Ohio. Pittsburgh is about 2+ hours away. Tonights Pens/Flyers game was blacked out. [bang] Their announcers suck hard anyway, but to see a UFC rerun instead of hockey because Pittsburgh isn't terribly far - totally stupid.
I bought NHL Center Ice the first day it went on sale this season. Almost none of the playoffs are on center ice since Versus has the broadcast rights. I have missed two red wings games this entire season. If I miss a minute of the playoffs, I am going to be hate crime angry.
OH YEA. rangers game was make the beast with two backsing fantastic!!!
Quote from: He Man on April 15, 2009, 09:56:58 PM
OH YEA. rangers game was make the beast with two backsing fantastic!!!
+1 what a game.
They need to find a way to shut down OVERCHICKEN ;D
Quote from: redxblack on April 15, 2009, 07:29:52 PM
I'm so annoyed with the versus network. I'm in Akron, Ohio. Pittsburgh is about 2+ hours away. Tonights Pens/Flyers game was blacked out. [bang] Their announcers suck hard anyway, but to see a UFC rerun instead of hockey because Pittsburgh isn't terribly far - totally stupid.
I bought NHL Center Ice the first day it went on sale this season. Almost none of the playoffs are on center ice since Versus has the broadcast rights. I have missed two red wings games this entire season. If I miss a minute of the playoffs, I am going to be hate crime angry.
Last night, 3 or 4 of the series were on Center Ice. Tonight, 3 of 'em are, including Bruins v. Canadiens, and Sharks v. Ducks. [thumbsup]
Sucks about missing the Pens game, though. I'll happily root for anyone playing Philly ;D
i love that NOBODY is giving the flyers a vote. i hate the flyers. so much.
The only way you could like the flyers is if they're the local team or you like dirty, cheap shots. Since at least the 1973 season, that team has been known for playing dirty.
Quote from: redxblack on April 16, 2009, 08:32:44 AM
The only way you could like the flyers is if they're the local team or you like dirty, cheap shots. Since at least the 1973 season, that team has been known for playing dirty.
punching your way to a cup win or two is a legitimate strategy!
[cheeky]
if you can't beat 'em...
beat 'em
Quote from: redxblack on April 16, 2009, 08:32:44 AM
The only way you could like the flyers is if they're the local team or you like dirty, cheap shots. Since at least the 1973 season, that team has been known for playing dirty.
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Dirty is right. I was at a Sharks/Flyers game in the beginning of the season and there was a Flyers fan right in front of me. His jersey looked like it hadn't been washed, ever. He stunk, he was drunk, and all he wanted to do was fight everyone around him. I don't know where he came from. Probably all the way from Philly.
Being a Flyers fan has been classified by the APA in the DSM-IV as a form of anti-social behavior.
Quote from: redxblack on April 16, 2009, 12:03:29 PM
Being a Flyers fan has been classified by the APA in the DSM-IV as a form of anti-social behavior.
and once again, everyone hates philly.
i dislike many of the fans that i cheer with, but you get assholes in every town.
i'm proud to be a flyers fan. i don't know that they'll pull it off because they always seem to choke when they start doing well, but i'll vote for them anyways. mainly because of the hate i see expressed here. if that's your attitude, then i hope they win and you choke on it.
ohh and they play far less physically than they did in the past.
Quote from: kopfjager on April 15, 2009, 04:33:32 PM
I'm going with Ovechkin's stick. [popcorn]
Where did you take it?
GO WINGS!
Quote from: KnightofNi on April 16, 2009, 12:40:10 PM
and once again, everyone hates philly.
i dislike many of the fans that i cheer with, but you get assholes in every town.
i'm proud to be a flyers fan. i don't know that they'll pull it off because they always seem to choke when they start doing well, but i'll vote for them anyways. mainly because of the hate i see expressed here. if that's your attitude, then i hope they win and you choke on it.
ohh and they play far less physically than they did in the past.
Don't get me wrong, I love cheesesteaks.
Quote from: KnightofNi on April 16, 2009, 12:40:10 PM
and once again, everyone hates philly.
i dislike many of the fans that i cheer with, but you get assholes in every town.
i'm proud to be a flyers fan. i don't know that they'll pull it off because they always seem to choke when they start doing well, but i'll vote for them anyways. mainly because of the hate i see expressed here. if that's your attitude, then i hope they win and you choke on it.
ohh and they play far less physically than they did in the past.
calm down, mang [beer] don't make me dial-a-shot you. wait. I am at work and booze-less.
one of my playoff-watching buddies is a hardcore flyers fan. it was painful sitting through the eastern semis last year w/him, but he was just happy to see them in the post season ;)
rangers suck, flyers swallow
seriously, go blues!
Quote from: Magnus on April 16, 2009, 02:28:58 PM
rangers suck, flyers swallow
seriously, go blues!
looks like blues fans and devils fans have a whole lot in common
Quote from: KnightofNi on April 16, 2009, 12:40:10 PM
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ohh and they play far less physically than they did in the past.
Yes, they are substantially less violent than the average prison yard these days. Guess they've mellowed [cheeky]
Quote from: swampduc on April 16, 2009, 05:22:33 PM
Yes, they are substantially less violent than the average prison yard these days. Guess they've mellowed [cheeky]
you don't get the nickname "broad street bullies" for nothing.
and i have seen far more physical play from ottawa recently and the devils of a few years ago (when they weren't running the trap)
Wings looked really good tonight! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on April 16, 2009, 06:43:47 PM
Wings looked really good tonight! [thumbsup]
too much talent on that squad, and if osgood gets hot, it's over. but i hate them.
big brawl toward the end of the bruins game, should make the rest of that series interesting.
Quote from: Magnus on April 16, 2009, 06:59:43 PM
too much talent on that squad, and if osgood gets hot, it's over. but i hate them.
big brawl toward the end of the bruins game, should make the rest of that series interesting.
there is a bunch of talent...but look at who scored the goals tonight...Hudler, Ericsson, Kronwall & Franzen. Role players win games en route to championships!
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on April 16, 2009, 07:08:35 PM
there is a bunch of talent...but look at who scored the goals tonight...Hudler, Ericsson, Kronwall & Franzen. Role players win games en route to championships!
dude, you could score for the wings if the entire blue jackets roster is trying to stop datsyuk, zetterberg, and hossa!!! and yet, i don't think we can call franzen a role player any longer, he was second on the team in goals this season.
their only real weakness this year was in goal for a few stretches, but we'll see if osgood has much left in the tank...
Good point, Magnus.
Ozzie has been known to rise to the occasion before (I'm thinking '98 and '08).
Besides, Conks has been really solid in goal this year for a backup.
I love the red wings so much, it's sick. I said last year if they won the cup, I'd get a DRW tattoo. I have the art idea finally, so this summer.
And as far as the Flyers hate - I really like Philly fans' passion. Was the old Spectrum really finished in lead paint?
Flames/Blackhawks headed to overtime. Kipper is probably the best goalie in the playoffs.
Quote from: redxblack on April 16, 2009, 08:05:20 PM
Flames/Blackhawks headed to overtime. Kipper is probably the best goalie in the playoffs.
After one game?
They should have won the Cup a few years back after stopping the Wings.
i don't know about kipper being the best goalie in the playoffs... but it doesn't matter, because the flames play a weak brand of defense...
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on April 16, 2009, 07:50:27 PM
Good point, Magnus.
Ozzie has been known to rise to the occasion before (I'm thinking '98 and '08).
yup, the guy has hung in there for sure, and i don't hear anyone bringing up the Dominator anymore...
I didn't mean just for tonight's game, but he's the kind of goalie who can steal games. You're right about the flames' soft D though. It's strange too because they have one of the best defensemen in the league in Phaneuf.
I still think Calgary got robbed tonight. Ladd was in Kipper's legs making contact when that OT goal went in. If Holmstrom even THOUGHT of doing that, they'd give him 2 minutes.
Dropkick Murphys - Time To Go (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxnawQZZBSM#lq-hq-vhq)
I don't know where the Sharks were last night, but they weren't in San Jose. Can I change my vote? Hope they don't turn into the Sacramento Kings of a few years back: great in the regular season, but playoff disappointments. :'(
It's not like the Sharks were blown out. I see a 7 game series for the Sharks...
Did you see my Wings? ;D
Quote from: Ducatiloo on April 17, 2009, 10:16:26 AM
It's not like the Sharks were blown out. I see a 7 game series for the Sharks...
Did you see my Wings? ;D
I can't stand watching the wings. I would love watching them if I were a fan, but hating them and watching them play how well they play, it just makes me mad. It's amazing how many awesome players you can fit on one team.
woo hoo! this game isn't blacked out!
ohh and who said the flyers were playing cheap?
i have been watching highlights online as well as during the game.
the pens are pretty physical.
as long as the refs call the game the same for both teams (and the flyers start hitting) it's fine
bonus hockey!!!
i just want to say, that rule is bullshit.
it was stick on stick, no foul except that some jackass decided if the stick breaks it's a foul.
Quote from: KnightofNi on April 17, 2009, 08:11:47 PM
i just want to say, that rule is bullshit.
it was stick on stick, no foul except that some jackass decided if the stick breaks it's a foul.
Doubt we'll agree on this, but the Flyers got away with a couple of obvious cross-checks in the minutes before that call. So I don't see the slash as a big deal.
Quote from: swampduc on April 17, 2009, 08:17:20 PM
Doubt we'll agree on this, but the Flyers got away with a couple of obvious cross-checks in the minutes before that call. So I don't see the slash as a big deal.
you're right
so you didn't see the elbows up high and trips that the pens got away with the whole game?
i'll also mention the face offs. sticks are supposed to be set, not in motion.
I take back my label on Kipper - Luongo is in prime forum.
:'(
So VRs is playing the Boston game locally, after all why would the Mid-West want to see two Mid-West teams "Detroit and Columbus" play? [roll]
And the NHL network should refund everyone's money during the playoffs if they are not going to play any games.
Guess I'm watching on the computer..... GO WINGS [drink]
The Wings game is on NHL network today in this area.
Rangers leading the series 2-0 [thumbsup]
Quote from: redxblack on April 18, 2009, 03:17:18 PM
The Wings game is on NHL network today in this area.
With the Detroit feed to boot! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on April 18, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
With the Detroit feed to boot! [thumbsup]
Lucky bastages. I was pissed when I saw that the B's v Habs game was on and not the Wings.
Quote from: GotDuc on April 18, 2009, 03:20:58 PM
Rangers leading the series 2-0 [thumbsup]
what what,
i just want to see avery go at it with Ovechkin. I dont hate him, but Ovechkin is the kind of dude you want on your team. unlike paraise or crosby. i wouldnt mind seeing them get destroyed on the ice!!!!
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on April 18, 2009, 04:05:25 PM
With the Detroit feed to boot! [thumbsup]
I LOVE Mickey Redmond's color commentary.
Boston is really spanking the Habs tonight.
Quote from: redxblack on April 18, 2009, 07:03:21 PM
I LOVE Mickey Redmond's color commentary.
Boston is really spanking the Habs tonight.
He was quite critical of composite sticks tonight. Ol' Mick sure loves the old Louisville's! [thumbsup]
:'(
stupid habs.
Quote from: teddy037.2 on April 18, 2009, 11:25:22 PM
:'(
stupid habs.
They are only down 2 games. I seen teams come back from worse.... IMO Original 6 teams shouldn't have to play each other until the 2 round ;D
Quote from: Ducatiloo on April 19, 2009, 06:16:41 PM
They are only down 2 games. I seen teams come back from worse.... IMO only Original 6 teams should be allowed in the playoffs ;D
Fixed for ya. ;D
Quote from: Ducatiloo on April 19, 2009, 06:16:41 PM
They are only down 2 games. I seen teams come back from worse.... IMO Original 6 teams shouldn't have to play each other until the 2 round ;D
teams have, but my faith in bob is starting to get a lil'shaky.
they did come back from 3-1 against the B's... and also nearly blew being up 3-1 against the B's
maybe I'm just used to their mediocrity
Quote from: teddy037.2 on April 19, 2009, 08:21:38 PM
maybe I'm just used to their mediocrity
You sound like an Avalanche fan.
The Avs this year were one of the best teams in the AHL. That's what happens when you place all your bets on over the hill has-beens and then call up your dev. league players prematurely.
Speaking of the AHL, anyone following the Calder Cup chase?
Anaheim is doing a number to the Sharks. Could have interesting outcomes.
As much as I want the SHarks to lose, I don't want it to happen in the first round. As a Wings fan, I DO NOT want to see them playing the Ducks and if the Duck win that's what's gonna happen.
Quote from: Dannyboy on April 20, 2009, 04:55:59 AM
As much as I want the SHarks to lose, I don't want it to happen in the first round. As a Wings fan, I DO NOT want to see them playing the Ducks and if the Duck win that's what's gonna happen.
I completely agree. But now their series shifts to Anaheim. We'll see what happens.
Quote from: redxblack on April 19, 2009, 08:29:39 PM
The Avs this year were one of the best teams in the AHL. That's what happens when you place all your bets on over the hill has-beens and then call up your dev. league players prematurely.
Speaking of the AHL, anyone following the Calder Cup chase?
And trade away any draft pick with any value. And hire a complete moron as GM. And...
Yes, I am an Avs fan :'(
Now I'm reduced to hoping someone beats the Wings ;D
Quote from: ducpainter on April 20, 2009, 05:33:05 AM
6 teams was plenty. [roll]
agreed.
the NHL should ditch all the teams in states that dont get cold enough in the winter to play pond hockey.
edit: unless they are a transplanted original six. in that case, return them to their roots. which is none, so............down with expansion 8)
Quote from: herm on April 20, 2009, 09:55:26 AM
agreed.
the NHL should ditch all the teams in states that dont get cold enough in the winter to play pond hockey.
edit: unless they are a transplanted original six. in that case, return them to their roots.
which of the original six was moved?
you're correct.
i was confusing the nordiques with the leafs.
i retract my exception
The Habs know this isn't preseason right? I was hoping they would slow Boston down :-\
Swampduc - an Avs fan? and I thought you were cool. ??? ;D
some of the guys in the avs system are really cool. Tyler Weiman will likely be in net next year in Denver. He's a hell of a guy.
LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!
very glad to see the rangers lose tonight.
and the Bruins continue to spank Le Bleu, Blanc et Rouge all over the ice....sorry Teddy....the chorus of boos raining down on the Canadiens - in the Bell Centre - in the final minutes of the game was entertainingly uncomfortable....
Quote from: redxblack on April 20, 2009, 07:58:20 PM
Swampduc - an Avs fan? and I thought you were cool. ??? ;D
some of the guys in the avs system are really cool. Tyler Weiman will likely be in net next year in Denver. He's a hell of a guy.
LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!
Anything would be better than what we've got.
On that note, how do you think the Caps feel about signing Theodore for all that $? ;D
the caps realize that varlamov is their future, it just happened sooner than they figured it would...
predictions tonite? can't see the canes losing two in a row at home, so they should even that up. devils are pesky, though... wings look to go up 3-0, flyers should tie that series at 2 apiece, and the sharks have a tough must win game on the road. and please, let the blues at least win a game in this series!
Tonight:
Flyers over Pens to even up the series
Red Wings stomp on Columbus
Devils barely beat Canes
Vancouver eliminates Blues
Sharks pull their heads out of their ass and shut out Ducks. Unless Thornton has his way and they just continue to play the way they have been. I'm not sure if any of you saw his quotes, but apparently "luck" helps the puck find the back of the net. Actually they've been playing fine, except for the whole goal scoring thing.
We'll see how I did tomorrow.
Quote from: HobokenHooligan on April 20, 2009, 09:37:43 PM
very glad to see the rangers lose tonight.
Why don't you change your name to Hoboken Hater..... ;D
Quote from: hankthe8th on April 21, 2009, 02:51:48 PM
Tonight:
Flyers over Pens to even up the series and set up an epic choke when the series comes back to philly.
We'll see how I did tomorrow.
fixed it for you
I haven't been doing well on my predictions, but that was one hell of an ending to the Devils/Canes game.
BRODEUR JUST GOT make the beast with two backsED
Nice game Wings [drink]
just saw it... yeah, he was bumped (unintentionally) but he was way out of the crease... no way they make that call. in the crease, absolutely it's interference, but not that far out.
well according to the rule book it doesnt matter if you are in the crease or not. you cant bump the goal tender.
HOWEVER, brodeur moved up and caused the contact. it was his own damn fault for playing out side the crease. he LOVES to do that, and he gets bumped plenty of times when no one makes shots, and he is the kind of guy that will bump the player back.
in this case, i think Brodeur could of EASILY avoided that by not playing out of the crease so much.
either way im happy cause i hate that guy.
Marty tried to cut down the angle and it didn't work.
make the beast with two backsING GO RED WINGS!!!
Quote from: He Man on April 21, 2009, 07:31:25 PM
well according to the rule book it doesnt matter if you are in the crease or not. you cant bump the goal tender.
not really, the rule is you can't
intentionally make contact with the goalie... and in this case, it was seemingly incidental contact.
Yeah, snickered to myself at Brodeur's reaction. He should keep his ass in the crease or stop crying. As a Patrick Roy fan, I strongly dislike that guy.
And yes, I do realize that most of the hockey world hates Roy. ;D
Quote from: swampduc on April 21, 2009, 08:17:15 PM
Yeah, snickered to myself at Brodeur's reaction. He should keep his ass in the crease or stop crying. As a Patrick Roy fan, I strongly dislike that guy.
And yes, I do realize that most of the hockey world hates Roy. ;D
Nobody.....nobody cried more than Roy.
Quote from: kopfjager on April 21, 2009, 08:22:55 PM
Nobody.....nobody cried more than Roy.
Yeah, but Patrick was/is a deeply unstable human being... so I forgive him ;D
I always found it extremely entertaining watching him talk to himself in the crease.
Quote from: swampduc on April 21, 2009, 08:31:46 PM
Yeah, but Patrick was/is a deeply unstable human being... so I forgive him ;D
I always found it extremely entertaining watching him talk to himself in the crease.
[thumbsup] I think most goalies are a bit unstable. ;D
Patrick Wah was the Sidney Crosby of his time in some aspects.
Quote from: redxblack on April 21, 2009, 08:48:00 PM
Patrick Wah was the Sidney Crosby of his time in some aspects.
Que? I'm not sure, but I think they played different positions. ???
Quote from: kopfjager on April 21, 2009, 09:07:09 PM
Que? I'm not sure, but I think they played different positions. ???
Both a couple of cry babies. Crosby more than anyone. Thinks he should be respected like Gretzky. You don't hit Gretzky.
I used to respect Patrick Roy, until he encouraged his son to attack someone who wanted nothing to do with the fight:
Jonathan Roy, son of Patrick fight in junior hockey ligue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESHa9-Czv_A#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Hey Swampy - One of Patrick's greatest moments:
Statue of Liberty goal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG4hGcHF7rE#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Rumor has it that he'll be back with the Avs in some capacity next year.
Detroit all the way, we love sports here in Michigan (most seasons anyway).
The fall is a bit embarrassing
I always find it funny how much whining all of the people who complain about Crosby whining are doing.
I laugh a lot when I watch the pens games. Sid spends more time between whistles talking to the officials than his own teammates.
What a game the Rangers just had. Lundqvist was amazing!
Quote from: GotDuc on April 22, 2009, 06:45:58 PM
What a game the Rangers just had. Lundqvist was amazing!
he was the difference tonite... rangers go up 3-1 in the series despite avery's two boneheaded penalties in the 3rd. caps were like 0 for 7 on the power play, henrik was standing on his head
His first glove save was picture perfect!
Avery must have lost his mind tonight. He deserved both those penalties. I guess he doesn't realize he won't get away with anything. The refs are watching him like a hawk.
go boston....
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41T2tz1vdfL._SL500_AA280_.jpg)
very pathetic performance by Montreal. They played maybe 5-10 minutes of real hockey last nite. They caved after the second goal & never came back out for the second period.
Also, gotta love Lucic.
(http://multimedia.heraldinteractive.com/images/4352faf001_milan_04232009.jpg)
Komisarek got crushed. Too bad that wasn't Laraque.
Bruins sweep into the ECSFs
Ryder collects 2G 1A to ice the team that let him walk last summer....
Julien bests Gainey, sweet redemption for 2006....
B's kill off 2nd period Montreal PP, Kessel sprints out of the box, collects a feed from Bergy and slips one past Price to bump it to 3-1. Instead of tying the game the Habs go down by two (ouch)...
Looch throttles Komi with a straight right to the chin in the second, Komi responds with some classy stickwork to Looch's face in the third (req'd stitches). what a tool...
BGL no-shows for the game (and the entire series really)...
Great game - great series with a storied rival.
Bring on the Rags
Seriously doubt Lucic wants any part of a tangle with Laraque.
Sad how gutless the Habs have been all season.
Anyone watch Flames/Hawks last night? Fantastic game.
I just watch the Blue Jackets play the best game of their franchise thus far.
Let's Go Red Wings !! !!!
Lundqvist is playing really well, but I don't think goaltending will carry the rangers to the cup, they need the whole package.
I think it would be better for my health if the Sharks get eliminated on Saturday. Totally didn't show up to play tonight. Bobby Ryan sure is making his case for the Calder Trophy though. I will have a lot more hope if I see the #33 in net next game. ANGRY!!!!!! [drink] :'( [drink] :'( [puke]
I would like to thank the Blue Jackets for their participation in the 2009 NHL Playoffs.
GO WINGS
Quote from: metallimonster on April 15, 2009, 09:41:40 AM
Sorry Detroit ain't making it out of the first round. Let's Go Jackets!!!!!!
How did that prediction work out for you?
[evil]
The Caps are on a roll. [clap] [popcorn]
Quote from: kopfjager on April 26, 2009, 12:35:17 PM
The Caps are on a roll. [clap] [popcorn]
Not having Torts behind the bench certainly doesn't help the Rangers.
And I agree with the suspension, BTW.
The Rangers want the Caps disciplined for failing to control unruly fans after the Rangers bench notified security several times about certain people. I don't think this is over yet. I hope this doesn't go 7 games. That could be ugly.
Quote from: redxblack on April 26, 2009, 04:48:22 PM
The Rangers want the Caps disciplined for failing to control unruly fans after the Rangers bench notified security several times about certain people. I don't think this is over yet. I hope this doesn't go 7 games. That could be ugly.
Agreed.
Still not a good excuse for throwing a water bottle over the glass at a fan, and then threatening with a stick.
Quote from: redxblack on April 26, 2009, 04:48:22 PMI hope this doesn't go 7 games. That could be ugly.
Umm, the series is tied 3-3.
Quote from: redxblack on April 26, 2009, 04:48:22 PM
The Rangers want the Caps disciplined for failing to control unruly fans after the Rangers bench notified security several times about certain people. I don't think this is over yet. I hope this doesn't go 7 games. That could be ugly.
kind of funny that tortarella benches avery because sean can't control himself, then turns around and throws a hissy fit because some fans were taunting them behind the bench?
Quote from: Magnus on April 26, 2009, 06:43:49 PM
kind of funny that tortarella benches avery because sean can't control himself, then turns around and throws a hissy fit because some fans were taunting them behind the bench?
If he were a DMFer, he'd head directly to the "Ban Yourself Thread".
;D
Maybe Avery can save him a seat in Anger Management class.
Looks like I have to set the DVR for game 7. [popcorn]
Should be a good one
Quote from: redxblack on April 22, 2009, 02:48:53 PM
I laugh a lot when I watch the pens games. Sid spends more time between whistles talking to the officials than his own teammates.
Maybe so. But TALKING to the officials like they are professionals, rather than pregnant doging and whining to them like a lot of other players do, seems to gain results.'
And it doesn't really matter what he does between whistles... It's all the time that those pucks seem to spend between the goalposts that are important.
Number 3 scorer in the league, under his teammate, and some other stupid russian that looks like Lurch.
flyers = stunned.
He's captain of the Pens. He should be leading the pens = talking to his team. You rarely see other caps chatting up the refs as often as crosby.
So I find it ironic that the same team 15 years ago seeded 8th beat the prez trophy winner in the first round and now that happens to them in 7 games....poor Sharks....hahahahaha.
Would have rather faced the Canucks, but whatever, Ducks will be cooked in 6 games by the Wings.
[wine] < Wings drinking from the cup again!!!
Quote from: redxblack on April 27, 2009, 07:13:28 PM
He's captain of the Pens. He should be leading the pens = talking to his team. You rarely see other caps chatting up the refs as often as crosby.
You're right. You do rarely SEE it. Doesn't mean it's not happening. Didn't someone say that Crosby is on camera too much?
Quote from: redxblack on April 27, 2009, 07:13:28 PM
He's captain of the Pens. He should be leading the pens = talking to his team. You rarely see other caps chatting up the refs as often as crosby.
Isn't the captain really the only player who
should be talking to the refs? At least that's the way it is on most disciplined teams.
Because I am such a huge Sharks fan, I would like to suggest that next year the President's Trophy winner chooses who they face in the first round of the playoffs instead of automatically facing the 8th seed. I say this mostly because I'm pissed off, but maybe it would be a good idea. Sharks could have picked any other team, excluding the Wings, in the western conference and beat the living snot out of any of them. Oh poo. I guess I can go back to my regularly scheduled life now that my team is out. Back to working out and eating at decent times. Who do I root for now?
Oh, and what do you guys think of a different overtime playoff format? I hate the 20 min. 5-on-5 overtimes. I suggest a more exciting one:
1st overtime: 5 minutes of 4-on-4
2nd overtime: 5 minutes of 3-on-3
3rd overtime: 5 minutes of 2-on-2
4th overtime: 5 minutes of 1-on-1
5th overtime: I would say goalie on goalie, but that is just ridiculous. And I don't think it would actually get passed 5 minutes of 1-on-1.
Now that is overtime that I would actually look forward to.
Quote from: hankthe8th on April 28, 2009, 09:36:52 AM
<snip>Sharks could have picked any other team, excluding the Wings, in the western conference and beat the living snot out of any of them.<snip>
I saw a few of their games, and yeaaah, I'm gonna hafta go ahead and disagree with you on that one. /end Lumbergh
Marleau and JT = no heart, both going 0-0 with one shot each facing elimination...
Their stud Blake was I think minus 5 for the series...
The Ducks are good but that was a bad, bad showing for SJ, they look like they are in for a tough off-season
Quote from: banali on April 28, 2009, 01:41:17 PM
I saw a few of their games, and yeaaah, I'm gonna hafta go ahead and disagree with you on that one. /end Lumbergh
So you don't want to participate in my fantasy of the Sharks still being in the playoffs?
Quote from: hankthe8th on April 28, 2009, 09:36:52 AM
Because I am such a huge Sharks fan, I would like to suggest that next year the President's Trophy winner chooses who they face in the first round of the playoffs instead of automatically facing the 8th seed. I say this mostly because I'm pissed off, but maybe it would be a good idea. Sharks could have picked any other team, excluding the Wings, in the western conference and beat the living snot out of any of them. Oh poo. I guess I can go back to my regularly scheduled life now that my team is out. Back to working out and eating at decent times. Who do I root for now?
Oh, and what do you guys think of a different overtime playoff format? I hate the 20 min. 5-on-5 overtimes. I suggest a more exciting one:
1st overtime: 5 minutes of 4-on-4
2nd overtime: 5 minutes of 3-on-3
3rd overtime: 5 minutes of 2-on-2
4th overtime: 5 minutes of 1-on-1
5th overtime: I would say goalie on goalie, but that is just ridiculous. And I don't think it would actually get passed 5 minutes of 1-on-1.
Now that is overtime that I would actually look forward to.
I blame the blues for movin' on up to 6th on the last day... I wanted to see ducks/wings >:(
and anything LESS than full 5 on 5 sudden death OT w/no TV timeouts is sacrelige.
the the league goes to 4-4 and shootout, I'm going to quit watching pro hockey
make the beast with two backsing rangers. How the make the beast with two backs do you blow a 3-1 lead?
And canes... HAHAA BROUDER!!! IN YOUR FACE. Got scored on TWICE in the last minute. Gotta love that.
See ya next year NY. Go Caps. [clap]
Oh man! Another amazing end to the Canes/Devils game. I love the shot at the end where they are celebrating against the glass and a young female NJ fan is giving the double bird.
hmmm... bestest goalie ever?
not today :)
I'm going to blow my brains out now, see you in the next life. Unmake the beast with two backsingbelieveable.
at least the rangers lost, they always suck anyway.
that was a great ending. I didn't think the hurricanes had it in them.
rack em up for round 2. I hope Zetterberg is over the flu by gametime. Let's Go Red Wings !! !!!
Holy crap! Can't believe the Canes pulled that off. Cam Ward saved the game many times. Watch out Bruins.
Hot damn! Go Canes!
LOL so they just show the post-game interview w/marty on nhl network just before commercial, then his "nhl network" station clip, showin all his fancy savin' abilities.
faux pas...
Quote from: hankthe8th on April 28, 2009, 02:13:39 PM
So you don't want to participate in my fantasy of the Sharks still being in the playoffs?
Well, the Worcester Sharks are still in it, how's that ?!?! I'll tell you, Worcester was buzzing after the Sharks dispatched the Wolf Pack. Good series....W-Sharks looked good Tues. night in a tough O/T loss to the P-Bruins after clawing back from two goals down.
I live literally half way between Worcester and Providence. Gonna try to get into Game 2 next week. Providence-Worcester games are always fun because you get a great mix of fans at either venue.
go boston.
and here's hoping for the ducks to pull one out too...
Quote from: herm on April 30, 2009, 11:40:34 AM
and here's hoping for the ducks to pull one out too...
Blow me.
LET's GO RED WINGS
;D
Wings in 5
Hawks in 6
Bruins in 5
Pens in 7
was rooting for my hometown team the NY Lundqvist's. But alas he could not win all by himself.
Now..............
Lets go Wings!
i am gonna say bruins/ hawks when it all shakes out.
boston in 5 for the cup
bite me randimus [evil]
I just want to see Crosby and Ovechkin go toe-to-toe. That would be a great fight. I'm pretty sure Crosby hates him. Must be jealousy.
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LETS GO WINGS
Quote from: herm on April 30, 2009, 01:05:52 PM
i am gonna say bruins/ hawks when it all shakes out.
boston in 5 for the cup
bite me randimus [evil]
Thats my 2nd pick, xpt its gonna be hawks FTW.
Quote from: hankthe8th on April 30, 2009, 01:16:41 PM
I just want to see Crosby and Ovechkin go toe-to-toe. That would be a great fight. I'm pretty sure Crosby hates him. Must be jealousy.
I believe Ovechkin would crush Crosby. ;)
Quote from: kopfjager on April 30, 2009, 03:45:23 PM
I believe Ovechkin would crush Crosby. ;)
Only because Crosby would be facing the ref going "Hey that wasn't a clean punch" [laugh]
I love all the red wings love. I thought I was the only one. [beer]
Can someone tell the Black hawks know that the game started?!
the 'nucks look REALLY good right now
Quote from: Ducatiloo on April 30, 2009, 07:55:21 PM
Can someone tell the Black hawks know that the game started?!
I just told them through my TV. Apparently it worked.
Quote from: kopfjager on April 30, 2009, 03:45:23 PM
I believe Ovechkin would crush Crosby. ;)
because he is a machine, sent from the former soviet russia to destroy us all.
Ovechkin is like the lion voltron while Crosby is like the vehicle voltron.
Guess they have the douche meter turned WAY up on that lion voltron then...
I have a PIF for one of you hockey fans, but who? Who is the most fanatic fan? A box with something good awaits you!
[beer]
ok, so I have a question..
I see a player release the puck in neutral, kinda leaned over, opposing player coming in to check, hands down, stick down.
checking player didn't stride into him, and because of the attacker's posture, contact to the right side of the head is made by the checker's elbow.
he gets right up bleeding on the LEFT side of his head (visor to ice?) and the checking player gets 5 for interference and the game.
???
are hockey players not allowed to just bleed a bit anymore?
charging an opponent's head after the puck is long gone and leading with the elbow is interference and/or elbowing. drawing blood from contact will often make it a double minor. at the beginning of the season, the league and NHLPA wanted to end the head shots, and agreed to make it a 5 min major. the game misconduct is for blatant attempts to injure another player.
there's a difference between finishing a check w/ a hard body shot and aiming for the head with an intent to injure a player not playing the puck. that was a massive cheap shot.
I'm just curious about the semantic of the call. he was, for all intents, the puck carrier.
major for elbowing, I can deal with. how is it interference when you hit the last attacker w/the puck?
maybe this will clear it up for you:
Pick: A “pick†is the action of a player or goalkeeper who checks an opponent who is not in possession of the puck and is unaware of the impending check/hit. A player who is aware of an impending hit, not deemed to be a legal “battle for the puck,†may not be interfered with by a player or goalkeeper delivering a “pick.†A player or goalkeeper delivering a “pick†is one who moves into an opponent's path without initially having body position, thereby taking him out of the play. When this is done, an interference penalty shall be assessed.
56.4 Major Penalty - The Referee, at his discretion, may assess a major penalty, based on the degree of violence, to a player or goalkeeper guilty of interfering with an opponent (see 56.5).
56.5 Game Misconduct Penalty â€" When a major penalty is imposed under this rule for a foul resulting in an injury of an opponent, a game misconduct shall be imposed.
hudler was looking in the other direction and had already passed the puck... it was a pure cheap shot.
my point was that he released the puck, but there was no 'new' puck carrier yet, so wouldn't it not be interference?
I'd hardly have called that hit a pick. he elbowed him, sure...
make the beast with two backs it, what do I know? :-\ I'm a goalie
Varlamov [clap] [clap]
Go Ducks [popcorn]
Quote from: kopfjager on May 03, 2009, 06:06:28 PM
3 Ot's
I just saw..that must've been a good one?!
Well..except for the outcome!! [roll]
Quote from: kopfjager on May 03, 2009, 06:06:28 PM
3 Ot's
2 OTs and 1:15 in the third.
[bang] [bang] [bang]
That was painful to watch. I thought this series would go 5 or 6 games. Now it will for sure.
I'll say it.....the ducks could go all the way. They look great out there. But it's weird when you are watching a game, and you hate both teams (ducks & wings) and you don't want either to win. Is is possible for them both to lose the series? That would be ideal. I hate them both that much. And it looks like I might have missed a good Canes/Bruins game. Shutting them out at home is huge.
Go Sharks!?!
I felt the same about the pens/flyers series.
Quote from: hankthe8th on May 03, 2009, 08:59:24 PM
I'll say it.....the ducks could go all the way. They look great out there. But it's weird when you are watching a game, and you hate both teams (ducks & wings) and you don't want either to win. Is is possible for them both to lose the series? That would be ideal. I hate them both that much. And it looks like I might have missed a good Canes/Bruins game. Shutting them out at home is huge.
Go Sharks!?!
yeah, i feel the same way, not sure which of those two teams i hate more...
the first period of tonite's game was pretty good, it's not often that you see the big O fan on two quality scoring chances in a single period.
Dammit, I had to leave halfway through the third period on this game. I missed all the action. 2 hat tricks. This may very well be a Crosby vs. Ovechkin series.
Go Caps. [popcorn]
. . . and the save of the game doesn't go to Hiller tonight, but goes to the ref that blew that quick whistle. I know he lost sight of the puck and all, but that cost Detroit a chance to possibly turn it around in overtime. Oh well.
add that to a dirty GWG and you have pissed off DRW fans!
Quote from: redxblack on May 06, 2009, 06:55:40 AM
add that to a dirty GWG and you have pissed off DRW fans!
Dirty? How so?
(FTR, any goal that beats the Wings is clean in my book ;D)
picks tonite? i like both road squads... pens desperate, but perhaps that will make them play a little tight, caps are just looking real good these days. and the bruins are just too good of a team to lose two straight to the canes.
osgood had the puck in glove - no whistle. a duck smacked the glove with the stick and forced a rebound, and neidemeyer crashed the crease playing the goalie and hitting the loose puck. I'm not saying it should be waved off (even though I think it should), but it wasn't even reviewed. If Holmstrom is partially in the blue, it's interference. It's another example of inconsistent calls.
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:'(
Quote from: Ducatiloo on May 06, 2009, 05:45:01 PM
+1 Datsyuk and Hossa better step it up
Well, Hossa had a pair. Datsyuk has had some really great chances but just hasn't been able to get the puck behind Hiller. The Wings spanked the Ducks tonight and I think it will continue in Detroit now that they know they can beat Hiller.
I was happy to see the Wings finally play like they wanted the cup. I'm also happy to have a game in the Midwest so I can watch the entire game and not be a Zombie the next day. [thumbsup]
Blackhawks looked the the better team last night too.
Quote from: Ducatiloo on May 08, 2009, 07:03:06 AM
I'm also happy to have a game in the Midwest so I can watch the entire game and not be a Zombie the next day. [thumbsup]
Blackhawks looked the the better team last night too.
Ugh, tell me about it. It's tough being a Wings fan at playoff time. It's the only reason I want the Hawks to win. This staying up til 0130 is for the birds. The sad part is that I'll do it every single time.
ditto.
It'll be a nice bit o drama as well having to face chicago in the WCF. Not only is it an old rivalry, but the Glenn Hall/Ted Lindsay/Jack Adams drama makes the old rivalry that much more intense. With the Winter Classic and the 3-3 regular season record, this would be an excellent old-school hockey match up. It would be fun to watch because I'd like to see skill win out over cheap shots and goonery.
Plus I could go to bed at a reasonable time.
Canes go up 3-1. Jussi Jokinen has been outrageous!
his hold tonight (that he got away with) was pretty impressive too.
Facking Penguins. >:(
I'm putting a fork in Boston, they didn't even show up in the 3rd
Boston and SJ are showing how the top record in the regular season does not mean you're ready for the postseason. I thought Boston's youth might work against them. BUT I was planning on seeing them make it to the finals against Detroit.
What cranks me off is this is the playoffs and I can't see half the games! The first Wings series I got to see 1 game. Now the game today isn't on NBC or VS so I have no way of watching it. Except maybe online. Tough to gather a crowd around a laptop [roll]
it's on the NHL network today.
Yeah. Which Charter doesn't provide in anything other than the 'sports tier'. make the beast with two backsers
Watchin it from Justintv so it's not a total loss. just tiny
the wings dominated that game. Hiller is the only reason it was close.
Frenetic game between the 'Hawks and Canucks.
Good thing my Avs got rid of Joel Quenneville, since he obviously can't coach [roll]
Way to go Caps. [clap] I love a game seven. [popcorn]
I was hoping for all four to go to game sevens. I still have tomorrow to get 2 more though. But that was one hell of a third period in Vancouver/Chicago game. A score like that makes me feel like I could score too. Give me a stick!
Quote from: swampduc on May 11, 2009, 08:49:37 PM
Frenetic game between the 'Hawks and Canucks.
Good thing my Avs got rid of Joel Quenneville, since he obviously can't coach [roll]
He couldn't coach that group - they needed a change. You see this stuff in hockey all the time.
Quote from: hankthe8th on May 11, 2009, 09:07:29 PMA score like that makes me feel like I could score too. Give me a stick!
[roll]
Quote from: redxblack on May 11, 2009, 09:19:56 PM
He couldn't coach that group - they needed a change. You see this stuff in hockey all the time.
Nobody could coach that group. Yeah, there were injuries this year, but there was also a dearth of young talent. Trading young talent and top draft choices isn't the way to build a team since the cap came in.
Anyway, congrats 'Hawks - you get the privilege of being Detroit's next sacrificial lamb.
my closest team is the avs development team (Lake Erie Monsters). Those guys are VERY poorly coached, but Joe Sacco was tapped to be the asst. coach for team USA this cycle. Go figure.
I'm the furthest thing from a Wings fan, but I think someone should get a suspension for that spinning elbow. A bit uncalled for.
Goodbye Caps, enjoy the Golf. >:(
good bye canucks ... :P [bang]
they were beatten by a younger keener faster blackhawks; the last game was the best hockey I've seen all season ...
.... I wish the blackhawks all the best ....
Quote from: hankthe8th on May 13, 2009, 09:39:52 AM
I'm the furthest thing from a Wings fan, but I think someone should get a suspension for that spinning elbow. A bit uncalled for.
I am a wing fan, but I'm a bigger fan of consistency in these kinds of cases. A suspension is completely warranted and won't happen. Every fan thinks the officials are against their team, but the wings do get more than their share of bad calls and non-calls. This will be another one.
Quote from: redxblack on May 14, 2009, 10:18:03 AM
I am a wing fan, but I'm a bigger fan of consistency in these kinds of cases. A suspension is completely warranted and won't happen. Every fan thinks the officials are against their team, but the wings do get more than their share of bad calls and non-calls. This will be another one.
I disagree. The Wings have some world class floppers, for one, and then there's Holmstrom, who's made an entire career out of goalie interference - without it, he'd be in Sweden right now. Every team gets good and bad calls their way.
A suspension on that elbow would be warranted in the regular season, but in the playoffs, with a Game 7 coming up? I'm ok with letting it go. There are plenty of cheap shots coming from both sides.
Quote from: swampduc on May 14, 2009, 01:17:29 PM
I disagree. The Wings have some world class floppers, for one, and then there's Holmstrom, who's made an entire career out of goalie interference
Holmstrom also has the rep and gets called quite often when he never touched the goalie, so that argument is a wash. As for the Wings not getting calls, all you have to do is go back to the finals last season. The refs were doing their damndest to keep the Pens in the series. Quite similar to the Ducks series, especially tonight. Although, they did give one to the Wings. The game winner could have possibly been disallowed. But it wasn't and the better team ended up winning and the Dicks can go home think up more ways to get in cheap shots next season.
Quote from: Dannyboy on May 14, 2009, 07:19:45 PM
Holmstrom also has the rep and gets called quite often when he never touched the goalie, so that argument is a wash. As for the Wings not getting calls, all you have to do is go back to the finals last season. The refs were doing their damndest to keep the Pens in the series. Quite similar to the Ducks series, especially tonight. Although, they did give one to the Wings. The game winner could have possibly been disallowed. But it wasn't and the better team ended up winning and the Dicks can go home think up more ways to get in cheap shots next season.
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+1
Awesome finish to the Canes/Bruins game. I reset the votes again, even though I know you will all vote for the Wings.
Go Hawks!
Bye Bye Boston. [popcorn]
Quote from: Dannyboy on May 14, 2009, 07:19:45 PM
Holmstrom also has the rep and gets called quite often when he never touched the goalie, so that argument is a wash. As for the Wings not getting calls, all you have to do is go back to the finals last season. The refs were doing their damndest to keep the Pens in the series. Quite similar to the Ducks series, especially tonight. Although, they did give one to the Wings. The game winner could have possibly been disallowed. But it wasn't and the better team ended up winning and the Dicks can go home think up more ways to get in cheap shots next season.
Doubt we'll agree on this issue, but I saw plenty of penalties let go on both sides last night, including 2 clear-cut cases of boarding and a couple of hooks by Detroit. But, again, they were letting it go on both sides. Great game by both teams. Anaheim wasted some more magnificent play by Hiller.
Great game tonight [thumbsup]
Holmstrom's goaltender interference call last night was by reputation more than any actual action.
That was a tight game. I'm thinking that was ALL chicago had as they looked stunned to have lost.
LET'S GO RED WINGS! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
:'(
Why'd they even bother with the Western Conf playoffs? Just give it to the Wings already! They look unstoppable.
Quote from: swampduc on May 20, 2009, 08:11:55 AM
:'(
Why'd they even bother with the Western Conf playoffs? Just give it to the Wings already! They look unstoppable.
One can only imagine what they'll look like when Zetterberg, Datsyuk, Holmstrom, and Hossa get their offense going.
even if the wings lose, they're a legendary team already (like the 67 leafs or the 54 wings).
I wathced the wings game on Tuesday!
It had to be one of the best games I ever watched. [thumbsup]
The final goal was nothing short of amazing!
I really like the WCF because it's two skill teams rather than goons. Detroit and Chicago are playing the same style of hockey, keeping games close and energetic.
Quote from: redxblack on May 21, 2009, 09:42:55 AM
I really like the WCF because it's two skill teams rather than goons. Detroit and Chicago are playing the same style of hockey, keeping games close and energetic.
I guess the team that has both the NHL scoring leader, and the #3 scoring player in the league is not skilled... [roll]
It's another facet of hockey that these west coast teams just don't play.
Red Wings are too disciplined, and their willingness to take a beating is going to catch up with them.
Hawks not so much, they got some fellas that are willing to throw some weight around.
Holy sheepshaggers! Anyone watching the Wings/Hawks game? Down 3-0 the Wings scored 3 in 4 1/2 minutes to tie it. I was getting bummed because they couldn't get anything going on the power-play and then BANG. Makes for an interesting 3rd period.
Go Hawks. [thumbsup]
It was a good game. Could have been better! But that 5min penalty on Kronwall was a bunch of shit. Yes it was one hell of a hit. Havlat got knocked the make the beast with two backs out! :D
It was a clean play though. Interference? really? The puck was at his skates!
Oh well. On to game 4 tomorrow
some commentators compared it to the Brown hit on Hudler in round 2. The key difference is Brown hit Hudler after the puck had left and led with the elbow. Kronwall's hit was MASSIVE and SEVERE, but clean and legal. I don't like the hit, but there's no way it was a 5 min interference and there's absolutely no way it was a game misconduct.
I hope Havlat is okay.
Pens are looking strong.
Um, wow. That was a comprehensive ass whoopin. The Hawks just had a total meltdown. I think it's safe to say that they are done.
They got stomped, like a narc at a biker rally. ;D
I don't think I've seen that many people tossed out in a series much less in a game [leo]
Hopefully 1 more game will do it.
Last year in an AHL game (Lake Erie v. Syracuse), there were only about 5 people left on the home team's bench by the time all the penalties were sorted at the end of the game. There were a couple tossed here, but the refs were constantly talking to these guys. Eager got tossed for saying something to the ref. That's something I have rarely seen.
This is crazy. I'm on dayshift this week so I'll be able to watch the games in real time! woooo!
Pens take the cup in 6 vs. wings.
Quote from: corey on May 26, 2009, 08:08:24 AM
Pens take the cup in 6 vs. wings.
Depending on when the playoffs start, that's a possibility. IF Detroit gets healthy again, Pittsburgh is done for. The Wings have the best face-off man in the league (Draper) one of the best two way players in the league (Datsyuk) and the greatest defensemen in the universe (Lidstrom) all broken. If they mend before the series, Pittsburgh is in trouble. I think the pens will be a lot tougher than the blackhawks to beat. The wings spanked them with the thinned roster because Chicago beat themselves mentally.
Anyone betting against my perdiction yet?[clap] Yep Pens in 7 over Detroit I've said it twice now ....
Cheers
[beer]
Quote from: redxblack on May 26, 2009, 09:42:42 AM
Depending on when the playoffs start, that's a possibility. IF Detroit gets healthy again, Pittsburgh is done for. The Wings have the best face-off man in the league (Draper) one of the best two way players in the league (Datsyuk) and the greatest defensemen in the universe (Lidstrom) all broken. If they mend before the series, Pittsburgh is in trouble. I think the pens will be a lot tougher than the blackhawks to beat. The wings spanked them with the thinned roster because Chicago beat themselves mentally.
And of course, if it does happen, Detroit fans all over the world will use injury as an excuse. [roll]
As i stated before, if they weren't so willing to take a physical beating ("goonism" as referred to be some) then they wouldn't be in this particular situation.
You're roster needs to be deep enough to handle the loss of a few key players.
I'm not saying I wouldn't do the same if Crosby and Malkin were both hurt... ;D
Detroit fans as a group are much classier than that. We'll blame the refs! ;)
Draper has a pulled groin, Datsyuk accidentally blocked a shot with his foot and Lidstrom has a long-term injury (it's the reason he skipped the all star game and got suspended because the league refused to recognize his need for rest). It wasn't physical play with any of these three. Lilja is out with a concussion and Kopecky might need facial surgery. Both of those injuries are from physical play.
and if the pens win, can you imagine the facepalm Hossa will have to plant?
I'm quite happy the Pens grabbed the ECF trophy and held it aloft. I guess no one told them about hockey folklore.
Quote from: redxblack on May 26, 2009, 07:11:00 PM
I'm quite happy the Pens grabbed the ECF trophy and held it aloft. I guess no one told them about hockey folklore.
perhaps crosby knows that back in '91 when the pens won the cup, lemieux touched the prince of wales trophy and it didn't seem to be a problem...
He said later that last year he didn't touch it and they lost, so he thought he'd try this.
Quote from: corey on May 26, 2009, 12:58:40 PM
As i stated before, if they weren't so willing to take a physical beating ("goonism" as referred to be some) then they wouldn't be in this particular situation.
You're roster needs to be deep enough to handle the loss of a few key players.
This is a joke, right? You're not really calling Lidstrom and Datsyuk goons, are you? Not only is that the furthest thing from the truth but the injuries didn't come from taking/giving a hit anyway. Lidstrom, as far as I know, tweaked an ankle. Datsyuk took a puck off the foot and Draper strained his groin skating down the ice.
As far as depth, I would love to see how the Pens do without Crosby or Malkin. That is their team right there. The Wings have more depth all around than the Pens.
Wings in 6-barring any referee interference like last year.
I think you misread. I was stating that the Wings are a team that is TOO disciplined. They aren't willing to stand up for their physical well-being when other teams start piling on the bodies. DEFINITELY not calling the goons, you are correct this would be the furthest thing from truth. I also was blissfully unaware of the injury circumstances surrounding the Detroit players, as that information somehow tends to not make it's way to Pittsburgh... Probably not a coincidence ;D
As far as depth goes, Losing Malkin or Crosby would be a serious blow indeed.
But let's not forget about all the other guys that have multi-point games in the playoffs... Fedotenko, Staal, Gonchar, MAX TALBOT.... The list goes on and on and on...
The penguins have four lines that are all in sync. No personal agendas, no BS.
We'll just let Lord Stanley decide.
Sucks to be Hossa right now.
Detroit needs to beat Chicago first. One step at a time.
Like I said before, the road to the cup goes through Detroit...too bad the Pens will only get a look of it from the dressing room on the TV's.
Sorry, but Detroit in 6-7...unless the league thinks Crosby should have it now. (Thats what we wings fans will use as the excuse)
Go Pens!
I don't know why I can't like Detriot-maybe it's because everyone out here likes Detroit because they are always winning (kinda like the Lakers), so I want to go against the bandwagon.
Oh, and Crosby is awesome.
Anyone who's been a wings fan since the 1980s or before has my respect. Back when they were the "Dead Things", they could barely draw flies. I've heard the wings described as a "traveling Hall of Fame exhibit". I think that's pretty accurate for the wings of the last few years.
Quote from: redxblack on May 28, 2009, 12:14:23 PM
Anyone who's been a wings fan since the 1980s or before has my respect. Back when they were the "Dead Things", they could barely draw flies. I've heard the wings described as a "traveling Hall of Fame exhibit". I think that's pretty accurate for the wings of the last few years.
I've never heard the Wings described like that, but I agree. They're just the bandwagon team around here for people who don't really know/watch hockey.
I absolutely would go see the Wings play though-they truely are a "traveling Hall of Fame exhibit".
Let's hope the Illitch's never sell the Wings. Quite a remarkable run since they bought the team in the mid-80s. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on May 28, 2009, 02:22:21 PM
Let's hope the Illitch's never sell the Wings. Quite a remarkable run since they bought the team in the mid-80s. [thumbsup]
Mike Illitch, after Steve Yzerman, is the best thing to ever happen to the Red Wings. I've been a Wings fan since 86. I remember the bad old days all too well. Of course, I like to think I got spoiled in the late 90's and the bad old days continued again after 2002 up until last year.
the 85-86 season for me too!
I do love what that pizza slinging bastard has done for the sport and for the team. He deserves to be in the HHOF, as does Ken Holland.
Quote from: Dannyboy on May 28, 2009, 05:47:55 PM
Mike Illitch, after Steve Yzerman, is the best thing to ever happen to the Red Wings. I've been a Wings fan since 86. I remember the bad old days all too well. Of course, I like to think I got spoiled in the late 90's and the bad old days continued again after 2002 up until last year.
No Illitch as owner = No Yzerman in Detroit.
I wouldn't call their struggles after '02 as the bad old days. They did make the playoffs each year, after all.
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on May 28, 2009, 07:36:33 PM
No Illitch as owner = No Yzerman in Detroit.
I wouldn't call their struggles after '02 as the bad old days. They did make the playoffs each year, after all.
Yeah, I know, but they were getting booted in the first or second round. Like I said, I was spoiled.
Did anyone else get the Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe books Olympia Entertainment put out? Terrible Ted is one of my heroes and my all time favorite hockey player, but both books have lots of good Red Wings lore in them. My wife bought me the Gordie Howe book for my birthday and got him to autograph it at a game at the Joe. Pretty awesome stuff.
Quote from: redxblack on May 29, 2009, 05:02:59 AM
My wife bought me the Gordie Howe book for my birthday and got him to autograph it at a game at the Joe. Pretty awesome stuff.
That's a good wife right there. Mine will watch hockey with me, but I know she doesn't enjoy it as much as I do.
yeah, she's the best (even if she is a Sabres fan).
I can't wait to see Crosby get his ass handed to him before this series is over, preferably by Kronwall. He crosschecked Zetterberg in the back of the head and whacked Maltby after the game was over. Everybody was talking about the Penguins being more mature this year but he seemed to be acting like a petulant child that didn't get his way.
It was worse if you watched the NBC sports.com isocam. Crosby was chirping to the officials after just about every whistle. A couple times his teammates skated up to him and he ignored them to talk to the officials.
Quote from: redxblack on May 31, 2009, 12:27:05 PM
It was worse if you watched the NBC sports.com isocam. Crosby was chirping to the officials after just about every whistle. A couple times his teammates skated up to him and he ignored them to talk to the officials.
Oh, you mean the cameras they had on the 2 Penguins "superstars?" Because the Red Wings are a team of second-rate hacks, right? I've got 2 words for NBC, and they aren't "thank you."
Guess we aren't watching the same NBC. Looks like FSN Detroit tonight.
[popcorn]
Atta boy, Z!!!
The Pens are gonna be hurting on Tuesday. Their offense(Malkin) should be sitting out game 3 because of his instigator penalty.
hard to watch these two teams again... can we get some new blood in there next year?
Quote from: Magnus on May 31, 2009, 08:04:52 PM
hard to watch these two teams again... can we get some new blood in there next year?
Maybe a new opponent from the East. ;)
Hell I'm more than happy to watch them again.
I'm always happy to watch the two best teams in the league play. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on May 31, 2009, 08:35:10 PM
Maybe a new opponent from the East. ;)
I'm thinking Boston next year.
Penguins dodged a bullet. No suspension for Malkin. Damn, I figured that would even it up a bit with the Wings missing their star Russian too.
I thought it'd be Boston this year, but they choked. I'm surprised the Pens made it this far after stumbling so much early in the season.
Quote from: redxblack on June 01, 2009, 11:13:54 AM
I thought it'd be Boston this year, but they choked. I'm surprised the Pens made it this far after stumbling so much early in the season.
Everything changed in the way they played when they brought in Bylsma.
I guess I'm not that surprised with the job Detroit's doing on Malkin and Crosby. No one else has anything like the Wings' talent level with their top 4 defensemen.
And Lilja is out with a concussion! Detroit is stacked SO deep because they believe in development and loyalty. They are a family organization. More teams should emulate them. They haven't had a top draft pick in I don't remember how long.
Quote from: Dannyboy on June 01, 2009, 03:57:01 AM
Penguins dodged a bullet. No suspension for Malkin. Damn, I figured that would even it up a bit with the Wings missing their star Russian too.
Laugh.
If they were handing out suspensions after the game, i don't think there'd be enough players left between the two teams to even play the next game!
The ref's must be pregnant... Looks like the missed 3 periods there.
Quote from: corey on June 01, 2009, 02:04:22 PM
Laugh.
If they were handing out suspensions after the game, i don't think there'd be enough players left between the two teams to even play the next game!
The ref's must be pregnant... Looks like the missed 3 periods there.
Laugh all you want. They wouldn't hand out suspensions for anything that happened at the end of the game except to Malkin. What with the instigator rule, and all. Fortunately for the Penguins, some animals are more equal than others. Now the NHL still has a chance to give Cindy her cup.
Kronwall missed a game for his hit on Havlat, and that was clean. Malkin attacked Zetterberg with his stick, had some help from Satan for a few seconds and got assessed the instigator penalty. The NHL head office had to waive an automatic one game suspension.
The pens are showing how if they can't win, they'll do whatever it takes. It's ugly and demeans the sport.
I had a pens fan tell me that Hossa's slash on Talbot was the game changer, that the slash wasn't called so the wings won. Crazy.
(http://www.kuklaskorner.com/images/uploads/hossa.gif)
Watching this slow-motion replay...the non-call on the ice was good. Dupuis stick was broken by himself (upon striking the ice or Hossa's skate), while battling for the puck. The wings are playing a clean series. Pittsburgh CANNOT say the same.
Nice post redxblack [thumbsup]
Quote from: redxblack on June 01, 2009, 06:04:27 PM
Kronwall missed a game for his hit on Havlat, and that was clean. Malkin attacked Zetterberg with his stick, had some help from Satan for a few seconds and got assessed the instigator penalty. The NHL head office had to waive an automatic one game suspension.
The pens are showing how if they can't win, they'll do whatever it takes. It's ugly and demeans the sport.
I had a pens fan tell me that Hossa's slash on Talbot was the game changer, that the slash wasn't called so the wings won. Crazy.
(http://www.kuklaskorner.com/images/uploads/hossa.gif)
Watching this slow-motion replay...the non-call on the ice was good. Dupuis stick was broken by himself (upon striking the ice or Hossa's skate), while battling for the puck. The wings are playing a clean series. Pittsburgh CANNOT say the same.
What the slow-motion replay doesn't show is the gigantic, blatant, undeniable HOOK on Dupuis BEFORE his stick breaks. It was a no-call, just like the Giant hook on Helm during his breakaway. Officiating has been lax in all respects, going both ways. However, there is no denying that the Redwings run interference every chance they get, and are being allowed to tiptoe on the wrong side of the line between good defense and interference penalties, and have been allowed to do so for about 10 years now.
And as for #2, the U.S.S. Hal Gill, cut the guy some slack, he's churning those treetrunks as fast as he can ;D
Met him at a local bar once... He's a good guy, but a slow walker too!
On a lighter note. ;D
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nhl_tries_to_woo_fans_by (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nhl_tries_to_woo_fans_by)
Quote from: kopfjager on June 02, 2009, 01:52:04 PM
On a lighter note. ;D
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nhl_tries_to_woo_fans_by (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nhl_tries_to_woo_fans_by)
hysterical!
i love the onion.
the pens got really lucky tonight that the zebras couldn't count to six.
Quote from: kopfjager on June 02, 2009, 01:52:04 PM
On a lighter note. ;D
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nhl_tries_to_woo_fans_by (http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nhl_tries_to_woo_fans_by)
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [clap]
Sidney Crosby (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-uV7qQgFlY#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
so much for a sweep. Oh well. Maybe if we could find refs who can count to 6, the series will end in 5.
Quote from: redxblack on June 02, 2009, 09:07:37 PM
so much for a sweep. Oh well. Maybe if we could find refs who can count to 6, the series will end in 5.
I don't think anyone really thought there would be a sweep. The 6 guys on the ice thing didn't bother me half as much as the intereference call that gave the Pens the winner. How the hell can you go 50 minutes without calling that either way and then make the call in the last ten minutes of a tie game? If I hear another Pens fan cry about the refs I am gonna lose my mind. I can think of 5 missed or bad calls off the top of my head that went the Pens' way.
On another note, is it me or did it look like Letang's goal might have deflected a bit off of Lidstrom's right skate? The way Osgood has been playing, it would have had to. I can't imagine him being beaten 5-hole from that far out.
Quote from: redxblack on June 02, 2009, 09:07:37 PM
so much for a sweep. Oh well. Maybe if we could find refs who can count to 6, the series will end in 5.
absolutely absurd... i was staring at my TV scratching my head for 30 seconds...
eaton didn't have much to do with the on-ice play, so i don't think it really hurt the wings that much, but it just goes to show that the black&whites have some brushing up to do.
it's tough for the players to play when the officials are so inconsistent with their calls. the safe thing to do would be to play by the rules, that way you don't risk getting called on something, whether it's BS or not... Rather than constantly pushing the limits on things like interference.
Disclaimer: I am an Avs fan, and therefore loathe the Red Wings and everything about them. ;D
That said, I've seen plenty of whining from Wings fans, too. Look at the last few pgs of this thread, for example. This forum is obviously a biased sample given that there are many more Wings fans than Pens fans or any other fans. Add in to that the fact that the Wings are like the Cowboys, Yankees, or Red Sox, who have legions of bandwagon fans who have "been with them forever" in virtually every city.
But over the last 10 yrs, the Wings have had one of the most talented, disciplined, veteran organizations ever. And yet, they cheat just as much as any other team. It's HOCKEY, for cryin' out loud, and it's the playoffs on top of that - there wasn't a team out there that wasn't cheating. Holmstrom, Kronwall, Stuart, Rafalski, Draper - you're gonna tell me all those guys are totally clean? Even the clean players on both teams are really pushing the limits on interference.
I wish both teams and their fans would quit worrying about the refs so much. These are 2 great teams, both with future hall-of-famers, and they are fun to watch.
as a die-hard wings fan, I can tell you we're spoiled. We're used to winning after losing for four decades. The wings played for crap last night, but even playing poorly the game could have gone either way. the stripes made two critical decisions (or blew them) that swung the game.
The 6 skaters didn't bother me as much as the Kunitz crosscheck to Franzen's head. Those need to be called for safety. There were several lesser head shots and so much boarding that wasn't called - it was frustrating. Franzen missed a series last year in the playoffs due to concussion - head injuries are nothing to take lightly.
It's also kinda humerous that Malkin's status after an instigator penalty was controversial and he had a point on all 3 pens goals that meant anything. But it's over now, so moving on...
But Datsyuk will be back for game 4 (and the wings lost game 3 last year), so here we go again!
Quote from: redxblack on June 03, 2009, 07:42:03 AM
as a die-hard wings fan, I can tell you we're spoiled. We're used to winning after losing for four decades. The wings played for crap last night, but even playing poorly the game could have gone either way. the stripes made two critical decisions (or blew them) that swung the game.
The 6 skaters didn't bother me as much as the Kunitz crosscheck to Franzen's head. Those need to be called for safety. There were several lesser head shots and so much boarding that wasn't called - it was frustrating. Franzen missed a series last year in the playoffs due to concussion - head injuries are nothing to take lightly.
It's also kinda humerous that Malkin's status after an instigator penalty was controversial and he had a point on all 3 pens goals that meant anything. But it's over now, so moving on...
But Datsyuk will be back for game 4 (and the wings lost game 3 last year), so here we go again!
i thought the wings played particularly well last night. i think osgood was off his game a bit for sure.
not once in that game did i feel like the pens were outplaying the redwings. it was a 60 minute heart-wrenching struggle for us here in the burgh. the skill level of most of the wings players is a notch above MOST of our guys. our defense has trouble dealing with the stickhanlding ability of guys like hossa and zetterberg.
pens need to pick it up even more in game 4, we'll see what happens.
all in all though, this is another great year of playoffs i won't soon forget.
<3 hockey.
the wings are usually laser-like with tape to tape passes and have no problems evading defenders in gaining the zone. The fact the refs let almost every interference from both teams go uncalled basically unhinged Detroit's game and without Datsyuk they couldn't really get Plan B going as they did with the Ducks series.
Holy run-on sentence.
Quote from: redxblack on June 03, 2009, 03:10:12 PM
the wings are usually laser-like with tape to tape passes and have no problems evading defenders in gaining the zone. The fact the refs let almost every interference from both teams go uncalled basically unhinged Detroit's game and without Datsyuk they couldn't really get Plan B going as they did with the Ducks series.
Holy run-on sentence.
hah. it's funny you mention the bad passing.
i think it might have something to do with our glacier-like ice surface here in the burgh...
sorry bout that.. we're building a new one...
Out of curiosity, have the Wings ever lost a game without it being the refs' fault? :P
Quote from: swampduc on June 04, 2009, 11:38:37 AM
Out of curiosity, have the Wings ever lost a game without it being the refs' fault? :P
I seem to recall Osgood giving up a soft goal in 2002 that cost us a game
Quote from: Ducatiloo on June 04, 2009, 11:51:21 AM
I seem to recall Osgood giving up a soft goal in 2002 that cost us a game
Osgood gave up quite a few softies over the years. From well outside the blue line softies.
As for the original question, yes. They've been beaten by hot goalies quite a few times. But those are the only 2 reasons they lose. I mean, really, it's not like any other team in the league has been as good as the Wings have been over the last decade. ;)
The wings have lost being too fancy or underestimating opponents (the preds almost knocked them out in the first round last year). This year the calls in all of the playoffs have been VERY INCONSISTENT and have cost some teams important games. It is legitimate to blame the refs for some bad calls that make serious game changing situations.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2hs3nd4.jpg)
this is the game 3 too many men incident. the linesman is moving out of the way for this guy to get to the bench. LaRue (referee) allegedly told the guy to get off the ice. This isn't a missed call, it's an ignored call. The tying goal came a minute and a half into what should have been a PP for the wings. There's legitimate room to say the refs overtly influenced this specific game.
well the wings sure beat themselves last night. They looked like a pee wee team out there!
The good news is it saved me $500 because we were going to go to game 5 if it could have been the clincher.
I agree. The wings looked gassed. what was that, the 6th game in 8 days? something crazy anyway.
On the plus side, Osgood looked good. I'd really only fault him on Staal's goal. I thought he should have had that one. The first one was similar to Abdelkader's goal in that Malkin was the only person who saw the puck and Osgood almost got that one. The last 2 were odd-man chances where the defense left him out to dry with no chance in hell. Another plus is that Datsyuk looks like he should be back for game 5. That will be a huge help for the Wings.
I think the next game is gonna be the decider, figuratively, obviously because that will only be win 3 for whichever team.
Best of 3 with 2 games in Detroit -- it should be a Red Wings advantage.
Babcock says Datsyuk is playing tonight. With the last change that will help the Wings immensely, even if he isn't 100%.
It was nice to have Datsyuk back. I love that guy.
Quote from: redxblack on June 06, 2009, 08:01:58 PM
It was nice to have Datsyuk back. I love that guy.
He was awesome. Now we need to get Hossa scoring.
Was Hossa playing? ;)
He's been the invisible man in this series, as well as the last two. I think bringing up Helm, Leino, Abdelkader, Kindl, and a couple other griffins might make more sense than resigning Hoss. I'll defer to Kenny Holland - that man is a hockey genius.
I was reading on Kuklas Korner that the curse of the octopus may have struck again. In every series when an opponent disrespects the octopus, the series shifts hard for the wings.
cutnpaste
Near the end of Karen Newman's rendition of the national anthem, a couple fans tossed customary octopi onto the ice surface at Joe Louis Arena. Penguins forward Maxime Talbot skated over and spit on one of the squid before the game five began.
Talbot's questionable decision was a sign of things to come for the Penguins in the second period, when the Red Wings power play finally got on track to score three times.
So last nights game is what it musta felt like to be a Pens fan thursday night eh? [beer]
Game 7 tickets are being looked at.......dunno whether to hope they are needed or not ;)
Helm continues to impress and having Datsyuk back might have lit the fire under their ass that they needed
So far in the playoffs we have seen the Detroit Red Wings.
They are a very talented, but sometimes lazy team. When they do not play lazy
they are an excellent team that is difficult to beat because they play with perfection.
In this years playoffs Detroit is lucky to be in the finals as they have not played the
"right" team.
The one team that consistently beat detroit all year was the Nashville Predators.
The Predators Had Mike Babcock frustrated as he couldn't explain why the worst team
in the central division beat his team in four of their six games.
One game detroit losing 8-1 in nashville.
All this said, Detroit was lucky that the Nashville Predators missed the playoffs
and did not match up against detroit in the first round, as we would have seen
a nervous Mike Babcock and detroit redwings defeated in the first round.
The Preds ALMOST beat detroit last year in the first round. I forget what the trophy for ALMOST looks like. ;D
hopin' for a game 7...
they are always fun ;D
I really don't think there's going to be a game 7. This season is going to end in Pittsburgh just like last year.
the cup skates tomorrow
:edit: I don't even know what day it is anymore [roll] stupid work
Quote from: teddy037.2 on June 08, 2009, 09:24:56 AM
the cup skates tomorrow
:edit: I don't even know what day it is anymore [roll] stupid work
I don't think it's you. This schedule is all over the place because NBC doesn't want anything competing with Conan vs. Letterman night...
Quote from: corey on June 08, 2009, 10:59:38 AM
I don't think it's you. This schedule is all over the place because NBC doesn't want anything competing with Conan vs. Letterman night...
At lease they don't have a glowing puck....
Quote from: Ducatiloo on June 08, 2009, 11:42:15 AM
At lease they don't have a glowing puck....
ugh. or that stupid puck trail thing... like the old cursor trailer in windows 95...
gross.
I really dislike NBC. They've goofed up the outdoor screen in Pittsburgh AND the broadcast of away games at Joe Lewis Arena.
Quote from: Ducatiloo on June 08, 2009, 11:42:15 AM
At lease they don't have a glowing puck....
ugh. or those god awful dancing hockey robots
Quote from: redxblack on June 08, 2009, 12:37:31 PM
I really dislike NBC. They've goofed up the outdoor screen in Pittsburgh AND the broadcast of away games at Joe Lewis Arena.
I'm pretty much a libertarian and I think property owners should be able to do with their property as they please. That said, NBC can suck a nut. This whole thing is ridiculous. Instead of people congregating at the prospective arenas, they want each person to sit at home and watch the game. Preferably on multiple TV sets. I realize ratings are important but, shit, NBC isn't make the beast with two backsing paying for these games. So I say, make the beast with two backs NBC and make the beast with two backs Gary Bettman. Once this series is over, I won't need to watch NBC anymore, since they're probably gonna cancel Chuck.
Quote from: Dannyboy on June 09, 2009, 05:14:12 PM
Once this series is over, I won't need to watch NBC anymore, since they're probably gonna cancel Chuck.
They better not!
From a libertarian perspective, the airwaves belong to the people. NBC is licensed to use them.
Scuderi saves the day! What a crazy ass game. That last play I think the entire building was screaming in fear. Who wants to win the cup on the road anyway? Detroit will get the win at home for the fans. Can't wait!
Crazy final 18 seconds. Not sure how else the refs could have handled Scuderi reaching for the puck and blocking with his skate, but whatever...
Quote from: redxblack on June 07, 2009, 09:03:11 PM
The Preds ALMOST beat detroit last year in the first round. I forget what the trophy for ALMOST looks like. ;D
You'll see the wings carrying it in a couple of days.
Quote from: redxblack on June 08, 2009, 09:08:21 AM
I really don't think there's going to be a game 7. This season is going to end in Pittsburgh just like last year.
You could have ended that sentence before the word there's... ;D
After the Pens win in Detroit I am going to teabag you so hard it will leave a mark.
Quote from: NAKID on June 09, 2009, 07:54:30 PM
Crazy final 18 seconds. Not sure how else the refs could have handled Scuderi reaching for the puck and blocking with his skate, but whatever...
what was there to handle? it's not like he covered the puck in the crease
Quote from: teddy037.2 on June 10, 2009, 08:57:40 AM
what was there to handle? it's not like he covered the puck in the crease
not sure if there's sarcasm there,
but to that effect, if you take a look at the video from these final few seconds, the puck actually get's past Scuderi's hand and hit's his leg, the bounces back out in front him, upon which Fluery's white glove of justice is promptly placed over the puck to freeze it.
no sarcasm... the overhead clearly showed what happened, and fleury's glove is what killed the play.
he stopped the initial shot w/his stick, then skate/leg
I thought Scuderi got lucky. He certainly looked like he was trying to cover the puck but it wouldn't sit still. The thing that chapped my ass about that game was the no-call on Fedotenko when Manbearpig scored the winner. He had his stick between Lidstrom's legs which kept Lidstrom from making a play on the puck. Of course, if whoever that was on defense had played the body on Manbearpig it wouldn't have mattered.
Quote from: 13 on June 10, 2009, 08:41:19 AM
You'll see the wings carrying it in a couple of days.
You could have ended that sentence before the word there's... ;D
After the Pens win in Detroit I am going to teabag you so hard it will leave a mark.
It couldn't be worse than the teabagging Detroit got from the zebras on ice. Christ was that an ugly game.
Quote from: redxblack on June 10, 2009, 10:43:12 AM
It couldn't be worse than the teabagging Detroit got from the zebras on ice. Christ was that an ugly game.
Shit, I was waiting for a ref comment. What took so damn long? [roll]
It's not just me. There's a think on the NY Times about the NHL's piss poor officiating in this cup run.
Quote from: swampduc on June 10, 2009, 10:55:15 AM
Shit, I was waiting for a ref comment. What took so damn long? [roll]
teeheeheeee
http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06...d-with-the-nhl/ (http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06...d-with-the-nhl/)
New York Times - These officials Suck
I'm not saying the wings lost this one because of the refs. I'm saying they were getting gooned something hard and not getting calls. This SCF has been the least penalized in 63 years, and that includes the 10 min game misconducts Pitt picked up when they lost their composure.
What the hell do the new york times know about Hockey?
Knock it off...
How quickly everyone forgets Zetterberg covering the puck earlier in the series. Even after the replay clearly showed it they called no goal/no penalty shot.
I didn't forget. My contention is not that the league favors the pens, but the league wants it to go seven games. If they wanted a fix for revenue, it would make more sense to have Chicago take on either Pittsburgh or Boston. Both are bigger markets with younger superstars than Detroit. They'd get more marketing bang for their buck. But they're not arranging the teams. I believe the league wants to set the schedule/pace to increase viewership.
Just to point out how lopsided the calls have been, Lidstrom had more PIM than Pronger (!) in the ana/det series, and that also went seven. Pronger couldn't play a clean game if his life depended on it and Lidstrom is hardly a goon. Yet, that's the way the calls went and the series went. The NHL's broadcast contract expires this year. The more drama and the more games, the more ratings and the better position they'll be to negotiate favorably. It doesn't take a grand conspiracy to extend a series with a few key calls (or more regularly non-calls).
And the pens are getting screwed as well. There's no question that missed calls have gotten progressively worse as the series went on. I thought Samuelsson should have gotten 2 minors in game 6 for after-whistle activity. Still, I can't see anyone who knows hockey who'd think Zetterberg's goaltender interference (called by the center ice ref and not the one a few feet away) had any merit whatsoever.
These clowns are ruining this league.
it's all bettman's fault!!!
riots ensue!!!
heinous make the beast with two backsery!!!!
Quote from: Dannyboy on June 10, 2009, 10:20:26 AM
I thought Scuderi got lucky. He certainly looked like he was trying to cover the puck but it wouldn't sit still. The thing that chapped my ass about that game was the no-call on Fedotenko when Manbearpig scored the winner. He had his stick between Lidstrom's legs which kept Lidstrom from making a play on the puck. Of course, if whoever that was on defense had played the body on Manbearpig it wouldn't have mattered.
Scuds did get lucky for sure.
Great teams always have a certain amount of luck. But he DID have the mental fortitude to be in the right place doing the right job at the right time, and there is no other explanation for that besides him being a good, smart hockey player
And i love this ManBearPig reference for kennedy. I know what i'll be calling him from now on.
I was previously using Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Boy... But yours is a bit more P.C. ;D
Quote from: redxblack on June 11, 2009, 07:24:24 AM
I didn't forget. My contention is not that the league favors the pens, but the league wants it to go seven games. If they wanted a fix for revenue, it would make more sense to have Chicago take on either Pittsburgh or Boston. Both are bigger markets with younger superstars than Detroit. They'd get more marketing bang for their buck. But they're not arranging the teams. I believe the league wants to set the schedule/pace to increase viewership.
Just to point out how lopsided the calls have been, Lidstrom had more PIM than Pronger (!) in the ana/det series, and that also went seven. Pronger couldn't play a clean game if his life depended on it and Lidstrom is hardly a goon. Yet, that's the way the calls went and the series went. The NHL's broadcast contract expires this year. The more drama and the more games, the more ratings and the better position they'll be to negotiate favorably. It doesn't take a grand conspiracy to extend a series with a few key calls (or more regularly non-calls).
And the pens are getting screwed as well. There's no question that missed calls have gotten progressively worse as the series went on. I thought Samuelsson should have gotten 2 minors in game 6 for after-whistle activity. Still, I can't see anyone who knows hockey who'd think Zetterberg's goaltender interference (called by the center ice ref and not the one a few feet away) had any merit whatsoever.
These clowns are ruining this league.
It's a load of BS for sure. Games in May/June should be called exactly like games January.
It's turning in to the NFL.
Quote from: corey on June 11, 2009, 09:11:20 AM
It's a load of BS for sure. Games in May/June should be called exactly like games January.
It's turning in to the NFL.
like brett hull's cup winning goal for dallas?
Quote from: corey on June 11, 2009, 09:11:20 AM
And i love this ManBearPig reference for kennedy. I know what i'll be calling him from now on.
I was previously using Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Boy... But yours is a bit more P.C. ;D
Unfortunately, I can't take credit for that. I got it from the Wings/Pens Photoshop War thread at let'sgowings.com, I think. I almost pissed myself over it. That, and the fake news article about the uglystick found beaten with Tyler Kennedy. That was brutal but hilarious. That dude needs to shave. His scruffy fuzz and that nose make for one ugly mug. He looks like Henry Waxman's kid.
There's comedy gold in this thread.
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3619628878_64b50aee15_o.jpg)
LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!
I want the Pens to win, but I don't think the Red Wings will be beaten at home.
Red Wings have just been too dominating at home the last few games.
I'm hoping to get my red wings tattoo next week. I'm hoping they play the best game of the series.
Quote from: redxblack on June 12, 2009, 03:10:50 PM
I'm hoping to get my red wings tattoo next week. I'm hoping they play the best game of the series.
Just the winged wheel, or are there other elements incorporated?
[popcorn]
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on June 12, 2009, 03:12:32 PM
Just the winged wheel, or are there other elements incorporated?
The winged wheel being smothered by a large, realistic looking octopus.
Quote from: redxblack on June 12, 2009, 05:20:50 PM
The winged wheel being smothered by a large, realistic looking octopus.
That would be awesome [thumbsup]
make the beast with two backs yeah!!!
Go Pittsburg.
Detroit didn't quite have their shit together tonight; Pittsburg did. [beer] [wine]
[bang]
Son of a pregnant dog!
How did they not put in that huge rebound at the end?!?!!
Great series tho [thumbsup]
[clap]
wow.
It was a good series congrats to the Pens.
And to the refs enjoy Detroit, it's a nice place to go for a walk alone at night [thumbsup]
Quote from: 13 on June 10, 2009, 08:41:19 AM
After the Pens win in Detroit I am going to teabag you so hard it will leave a mark.
:-X
[laugh]
Quote from: Ducatiloo on June 12, 2009, 07:55:48 PM
And to the refs enjoy Detroit, it's a nice place to go for a walk alone at night [thumbsup]
lol ;D
make the beast with two backs YOU! make the beast with two backs YOU! make the beast with two backs YOU! (okay... got that out of my system. congrats pens eight more and you will be there :P)
Quote from: nllm_oo_mlln on June 12, 2009, 08:01:55 PM
make the beast with two backs YOU! make the beast with two backs YOU! make the beast with two backs YOU! (okay... got that out of my system. congrats pens eight more and you will be there :P)
14 more til you can claim to be the best... ;)
Quote from: nllm_oo_mlln on June 12, 2009, 08:01:55 PM
make the beast with two backs YOU! make the beast with two backs YOU! make the beast with two backs YOU! (okay... got that out of my system. congrats pens eight more and you will be there :P)
[laugh] Only if they think they can order Original 6 at the Ice Cream shop ;)
Talbot... make the beast with two backs Yeah!
Quote from: Ducatiloo on June 12, 2009, 07:55:48 PM
And to the refs enjoy Detroit, it's a nice place to go for a walk alone at night [thumbsup]
Couldn't help it, could you?
Quote from: teddy037.2 on June 12, 2009, 08:05:39 PM
14 more til you can claim to be the best... ;)
who me?... awww shucks :-[
(posted on FB when that crybaby hoisted Lord Stanley: ted lindsey did that first btw (watch Net Worth)
Is it October yet?
I loved Net Worth. Terrible Ted is my favorite player of all time.
after some death threats this is what he did after they won on the road (mock killing fans in the stands... but actualy killing them on the scoreboard) (http://detroitfirefighters.net/images/TedLindsayDEATHTHREAT.jpg)
seriously watch Net Worth... the wings are so not the Yankees of hockey
I AM SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer]
On a lighter note, Marian Hossa:
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I have that Ted pic (black and white, autographed) on my mantle in my living room. If you haven't, check out the book Olympia put out. It's titled "7". It's great.
Quote from: swampduc on June 12, 2009, 08:38:25 PM
On a lighter note, Marian Hossa:
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] etc
Did you attach a pic? He was the invisible man in the post-season.
Quote from: redxblack on June 12, 2009, 08:43:29 PM
Did you attach a pic? He was the invisible man in the post-season.
[laugh]
Quote from: redxblack on June 12, 2009, 08:42:38 PM
I have that Ted pic (black and white, autographed) on my mantle in my living room. If you haven't, check out the book Olympia put out. It's titled "7". It's great.
not familiar... I'll def' check it out, thanks! [thumbsup]
http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Salute-Lindsay-Bob-Duff/dp/0981772927/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244865648&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Salute-Lindsay-Bob-Duff/dp/0981772927/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244865648&sr=8-1)
Amazon also has my favorite tshirt.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41dxDXmB45L._SS500_.jpg)
damn! I just realized that was mantel's number too (throws-up-a little in my mouth on humble pie...)
go yanks! [puke] ;) [laugh]
Quote from: redxblack on June 12, 2009, 05:20:50 PM
The winged wheel being smothered by a large, realistic looking octopus.
Maybe you could get the winged wheel with a penguin make the beast with two backsing it instead. [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
because the team made up of third and sixth round draft picks that won 4 cups in 11 years lost one game by one goal to a team full of first round draft picks?
Quote from: redxblack on June 13, 2009, 08:24:09 AM
because the team made up of third and sixth round draft picks that won 4 cups in 11 years lost one game by one goal to a team full of first round draft picks?
No, because the team that was clearly more talented and deeper lost to a team that worked harder and wanted it more.
Quote from: redxblack on June 13, 2009, 08:24:09 AM
because the team made up of third and sixth round draft picks that won 4 cups in 11 years lost four games to a team full of first round draft picks?
fixed ;)
buddy of mine mentioned an article about the red wings european scouting strategy... seems they have a knack for finding and drafting younger talent, then leaving them in europe's top leagues to develop before bringing them up to the NHL.
whereas everyone else likes to fight over 'who's hot now' in the first round
and really, that is make the beast with two backsing brilliant, so props to them [drink]
with the way detroit plays, you're not getting many early picks, so you gotta find a way to stay on top. and they do it well.
Quote from: swampduc on June 13, 2009, 09:13:50 AM
No, because the team that was clearly more talented and deeper lost to a team that worked harder and wanted it more.
Honestly, the Red Wings were pretty broken by the time they went into this series. Lidstrom had a severe injury from the Chicago series, Datsyuk was playing on a broken foot. We were down two of our best PKs in Lilja and Kopecky. I'm impressed they were able to go 7 games.
Here's a breakdown of the injuries:
• Nicklas Lidstrom: He was speared in the testicles by Patrick Sharp during Game 3 against Chicago and underwent surgery on the area two days later. he Missed Games 4 and 5 against Chicago, then returned and played every game of the Cup finals.
• Rafalski: He ruptured a disk in his back between the first and second round but returned for Game 6 against Anaheim. “It got to the point where he could play again,†Holland said, “but if had been the regular season, he would have been out another week or two. He played through the pain of a herniated disk.â€
• Kris Draper: He missed the first 10 games of the playoffs after taking a stick to the throat that tore cartilage in the neck area, Holland said. “As a precaution, we didn't want him to get hit in the neck and have something go down the air pipe wrong.†Draper was out from Game 4 against Chicago to Game 5 against Pittsburgh because of a pulled groin.
• Pavel Datsyuk: Suffered a charley horse when he was hit along the boards and also was hit by a slap shot in his foot during Game 2 against Chicago, causing him to miss seven games. “The charley horse turned out to be more significant,†Holland said. “He never was 100% -- he didn't have any thrust. A charley horse can be a 4-6-week injury, but he pushed through to play.â€
• Dan Cleary: Played through a groin pull suffered in Game 4 against Pittsburgh. “He was very sore after Game 4, and we didn't expect him to play in Game 5,†Holland said. “An MRI showed he had a significant groin injury, but he wanted to play.â€
• Tomas Kopecky: Needed surgery after he fractured his right orbital bone following fight with Francois Beauchemin in Game 4 against Anaheim. Missed the rest of the playoffs.
Source: http://www.freep.com/article/20090613/SPORTS05/90613030/1053/Wings+GM+Holland++No+more+surgeries+needed+for+playoff+injuries (http://www.freep.com/article/20090613/SPORTS05/90613030/1053/Wings+GM+Holland++No+more+surgeries+needed+for+playoff+injuries)
Also, Andreas Lilja (a key to the PK) was out the entire playoffs and still suffers from concussion symptoms.
Not saying I agree with it. But it is funny (to me): http://www.textsfromlastnight.com/search/?keywords=two+girls%2C+one+cup (http://www.textsfromlastnight.com/search/?keywords=two+girls%2C+one+cup)
Wow! I haven't checked this thread out for a while..not since the cup finals began at least.
I live about 30 miles north of The City of Champions (Pittsburgh...for those who might be uninformed). I was, of course, rooting for the Pens and know that Detroit is a great team and an awsome challenge.
But Wow!, what a bunch of excuse makers and whiners !! Admit it, you were beaten by a better team. Get over it...Hockeytown, Schmokeytown. Da Burgh is, once again, The City of Champions.
I'd credit Pittsburgh for having more endurance, but not for being the better TEAM. It was the Crosby/Malkin show (even though Talbot and Scuderi got to carry the mail).
Quote from: Jobu on June 14, 2009, 05:57:30 AM
Not saying I agree with it. But it is funny (to me): http://www.textsfromlastnight.com/search/?keywords=two+girls%2C+one+cup (http://www.textsfromlastnight.com/search/?keywords=two+girls%2C+one+cup)
My facebook status!
Quote from: Old-Duckman on June 14, 2009, 06:27:02 AM
Wow! I haven't checked this thread out for a while..not since the cup finals began at least.
I live about 30 miles north of The City of Champions (Pittsburgh...for those who might be uninformed). I was, of course, rooting for the Pens and know that Detroit is a great team and an awsome challenge.
But Wow!, what a bunch of excuse makers and whiners !! Admit it, you were beaten by a better team. Get over it...Hockeytown, Schmokeytown. Da Burgh is, once again, The City of Champions.
Trust me, if you pay attention long enough to Detroit fans, you will get used to their whining and excuses whenever they get their asses handed to them in the playoffs by any team. It doesn't matter what year, who their goalie is, who the refs are, its never the fact that they got beat by a better team. They always get beat by injuries, refs, cheating, or anything else they can think of.
I'm very glad to see them get their asses handed to them in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, at home.
The save by Fleury at the end of the game was just perfect.
How long until September/October? ;)
BC.
Fleury was amazing in that last minute. Scuderi was amazing in game 6. Talbot worked his ass off the entire series, and even though he took some REALLY cheap shots in game 2 and 5, he was a horse.
So Detroit fans look for reasons why their team lost? Big deal. It's difficult to swallow being called a whiner while being asked to celebrate the victory of Sidney Crosby and his supporting cast.
And a 2 to 1 win is hardly having one's ass handed to them.
Asses handed to em? I dunno. Did you happen to see game 5? If 2-1 is ass handing time, what's 5-0?
The Wings got out played Friday night. There were missed calls all series on both sides, but the Penns definitely got away with more.
One things for certain - I'm guessin Hossa feels like a giant douche [laugh]
Hossa said if they signed him at what they were offering, they wouldn't have been able to get key pieces to their victory like Kunitz, Geurin and others. He said no regrets. I kinda believe him.
Even going back to when he was with the Senators, he said he'd like to play in Detroit. I doubt he feels as terrible as the commentators speculate.
As a wings fan, I feel terrible that the second highest paid player on the team totally choked in the postseason!
Quote from: Old-Duckman on June 14, 2009, 06:27:02 AM
But Wow!, what a bunch of excuse makers and whiners !! Admit it, you were beaten by a better team. Get over it...Hockeytown, Schmokeytown. Da Burgh is, once again, The City of Champions.
+1
Every team faces injuries, bad calls, conspiracies between Kim Jong Il, Ahmedinajad, and Bettman to stop the Wings, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc... [roll]
That's part of it. Luck plays a role, esp. with injuries, but so do hard work and desire. The Pens earned their win.
Quote from: Bladecutter on June 14, 2009, 09:41:55 AM
Trust me, if you pay attention long enough to Detroit fans, you will get used to their whining and excuses whenever they get their asses handed to them in the playoffs by any team. It doesn't matter what year, who their goalie is, who the refs are, its never the fact that they got beat by a better team. They always get beat by injuries, refs, cheating, or anything else they can think of.
I never knew just how whiny they were until this year. They sound like USC fans or Pats fans; there's the same apparent sense of entitlement...
[popcorn]
Thats best hard hitting playoff series I'v seen in a long time; exciting good hockey that was a step up from the regular season.
Pitsburg won; amazingly; it mad for an exciting series. My hats off to all the players for working hard. [bow_down]
My 2 cents; thats all over and out.
I'v been avoiding this post; Now I'll have to go back and check the posts for opinions ....
Quote from: redxblack on June 07, 2009, 09:03:11 PM
I forget what the trophy for ALMOST looks like. ;D
Here it is
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2009-05/47163844.jpg)
Suck it.
The wings had every opportunity in the world to put the series away for good.
I'll try and take some pictures of our parade today.
For now, here's jordan staal's stick nailing holmstrom in the face.
(http://thepensblog.com/images/stories/2009_playoffs/recaps/sfc7/win.jpg)
Also, here's Max Talbot Dragon-Kicking Brad Stuart as punishment for his poor puck handling...
(http://www.thepensblog.com/images/stories/2009_playoffs/recaps/sfc7/maxgoal1.jpg)
And of course the shot that explains it all...
(http://thepensblog.com/images/stories/2009_playoffs/recaps/sfc7/capt.7ea5d71168e644279ce4b1c06098c8f5.stanley_cup_penguins_red_wings_hockey_mimh174.jpg)
Go Pens.
Steve, you fail. That's for winning the conference, not almost winning (like the Preds ALMOST won). Second place is a nice way of saying losing in a winner-take-all sport.
Corey, thanks for those pics. It makes losing easier to see what "champs" the wings fell to.
Pens fans should be glad Hossa left. Without him leaving, you have no Kunitz, Guerin or a lot of the other free agent wings and defensemen that made a win possible.
As far as I'm concernced, Hossa will never win a cup. He's cursed.
The Hockey Gods frown upon the shit that he pulled.
As for the wings, the shittyness of their fans at the end of the game just proves what a dump of a town detroit is.
If i recall correctly, (which i do) no pens fans were booing last year. we got beat and we knew it.
show some respect for the cup.
and look closely at those pictures... they were jokes ;D
his foot isnt anywhere near him, and staals stick is about 30 feet in the air
it must suck to get beaten twice by a guy who's biggest endorsement is a local BMW dealership.
Funny Pittsburgh Penguins Car Commercial, airing on FSN HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOrvdvczpEA#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
haha worst commercial ever.
I was pissed last year because Pens fans were booing the presentation of the cup. I turned off the tv when the clock expired year. The booing wasn't for the pens or the wings or the cup. Both teams were booing BETTMAN. I think that's one thing wings and pens fans should agree on - that guy is bad for hockey.
Excuse me but I think I nailed it.
Pens take it in 7 over Detroit and fullfill the Oiler's comparison of the 80's .
And the Super Bowl for 2010 goes to ........ nah you'll just have to wait, where is the fun if you already know the answer.
[drink]
(http://www.thepensforum.com/yabbfiles/Attachments/billmccreary.jpg)
(http://www.thepensforum.com/yabbfiles/Attachments/GayRedWings.jpg)
Quote from: redxblack on June 15, 2009, 09:32:27 AM
I was pissed last year because Pens fans were booing the presentation of the cup. I turned off the tv when the clock expired year. The booing wasn't for the pens or the wings or the cup. Both teams were booing BETTMAN. I think that's one thing wings and pens fans should agree on - that guy is bad for hockey.
agreed 100%
Agreed about Bettman.
It took me a minute to realize that the fans were booing him and not the Pens or the Cup. They did show class with some nice applause for the Cup and the Conn Smythe.
They also showed a lack of class cheering and pointing when Crosby was injured :P
I think they cheered the hit. Crosby is a celebrated diver. I didn't realize he was hurt until he went down the tunnel.
and Steve, here's one for ya!
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/mcfartknuckle/n35106996_31696237_98851.jpg)
ya ya; you used that one last year...
Speaking of last year's pics
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/mcfartknuckle/pavdat.jpg)
I'm just glad there's no still image of Datsyuk getting teabagged year!