NHL Thread

[Jones31]

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[Sect309Fan]

Game time for the Preds has been moved up to 5 PM this Saturday to accomodate "Earth Hour". :mellow

[Jones31]

That and they play in Detroit on Sunday at 4.

[Jones31]

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[Jones31]

http://sharkspage.com/jpgs4/evgeni_nabokov20.jpg

[Jones31]

Kings/Preds tonight. 5 PM start.

[don28]

Almost every game is a must-win right now. It was an impressive display against the Sharks, but as I type this the Preds are in a 3-3 fight with the Kings. The Kings are a team that the Preds should beat every time. :mad:

[don28]

Yeah, the Preds pull out a 4-3 OT win vs. the Kings. Now they can go to Detroit and face an angry team that lost 2-0 to the NHL bottom-kings, the N.Y. Islanders.

[Sect309Fan]

Pred have a tough end of the year. 5 of 7 on the road. 6 of 7 against playoff teams.

Good luck, Preds! :boxing

[Jones31]

Yeah, the Preds pull out a 4-3 OT win vs. the Kings. Now they can go to Detroit and face an angry team that lost 2-0 to the NHL bottom-kings, the N.Y. Islanders.

Preds 4
Wings 3


Up next Columbus!

[Jones31]

http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/10475759-4510-49a2-8d3d-11d6b41ffa29.jpg

[Bobcat]

I need a team to root for since my Avs are quite possibly the worst team in the NHL. :puke

Go Preds!

[Jones31]

Ugh in a great come from behind win.
Preds lose RW Martin Erat for probably the duration with a broken leg.

[Sect309Fan]

I just wonder how long the Preds can keep winning with all these serious injuries piling up.

If the Preds beat Columbus, could the Blue Jackets be in trouble to make the playoffs? It seemed liked they were a sure thing not too long ago, but they are just barely ahead of the pack.

[Jones31]

The Blue Jackets have an 89% chance of making the playoffs.

[RallyRedBmore]

C..a..p..s caps caps caps!!!!

[Jones31]

http://alexanderovechkinfans.com/files/2008/12/alexander-ovechkin-5.jpg

[RallyRedBmore]

w00t 4 ovie! hes doing some auto signings today near my house... gonna try to get my white caps practice jersey signed by him on the blank nameplate! :)

[Fairweather Fan]

I hope the preds can keep it up. It would be amazing if the entire central division makes the playoffs. Does anyone know if an entire division has ever mad the playoffs?

[Sect309Fan]

Does anyone know if an entire division has ever mad the playoffs?

http://www.nhl.com/ice/newsprint.htm?id=413750

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, only one time in the expansion era has every team from the same division made the playoffs. It's only happened in 1980-81, when the entire Adams Division -- Buffalo, Boston, Minnesota, Quebec and Toronto -- made it into the top 16.

At that time, the NHL playoffs were made up of the top 16 teams in the 21-team league.

[Fairweather Fan]

Thaks for the info 309.:thumbsup

[Fairweather Fan]

It looks like Erat is out for the season (http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090330/SPORTS02/90330002/1002/SPORTS).

[Jones31]

I think it's safe to say Sean Avery was not the cause of Dallas' problems this year. The sucked with him, they sucked without him for the majority. Back to square one.

[don28]

I think it's safe to say Sean Avery was not the cause of Dallas' problems this year. The sucked with him, they sucked without him for the majority. Back to square one.

Injuries played a big part in their lackluster season. Not a sufficient excuse, but definitely a contributing factor.

At least they aren't trying to win the lottery like my Islanders. :D

[Fairweather Fan]

Well it looks like the Preds lost to CBJ tonight. The good new is the rookie they just brought up has really been filling in nicely.

[Jones31]

I hope Santorelli follows suit.
I'm hearing they are about to recall Jed Ortmeyer since Pihlstrom is dinged up.

[titanup23]

Well it looks like the Preds lost to CBJ tonight. The good new is the rookie they just brought up has really been filling in nicely.

Yea, O'reilly (spelling) has done real well since being called up and Santerelli had been played real well for Milwaukee before being called up. Had a hat trick for the Admiral's before coming to Nashvile. I'm liking these young players but don't think we can rely on them these last 5 games.

Whats the latest on Arnott? Can we expect him back anytime soon?

[Jones31]

Arnott won't be back until at least the 1st round. If they make it.


Preds get some help tonight, Blackhawks beat the Blues in regulation.

[Sect309Fan]

Preds get some help tonight, Blackhawks beat the Blues in regulation.

That definitely helps. Tonight is pretty big, with the Ducks, Blues, and Oilers all playing playoffs teams (and Ducks and Blues are on the road). Hopefully all three will lose in regulation.

[Toronto]

Going to be an interesting finish in both conferences.

This much is for sure - If the Oilers and Habs miss the playoffs, MacT is toast and Gainey is in deep ****.

I still think Trotz has done a helluva a job, but know you guys are on a different tangent with him.

[Jones31]

That definitely helps. Tonight is pretty big, with the Ducks, Blues, and Oilers all playing playoffs teams (and Ducks and Blues are on the road). Hopefully all three will lose in regulation.

Lets Go Red Wings!

[titanup23]

Lets Go Red Wings!

Now I hate the Wings even more. Can't even beat the freakni Blues in Detroit?? Thanks for nothing losers:lol

[Jones31]

Their goaltenders can't stop a bus.... it's going to be a quick playoffs for them.

[Toronto]

Their goaltenders can't stop a bus.... it's going to be a quick playoffs for them.

They have been saying that about the Red Wings almost every year, and almost every year they prove us all wrong. 4 cups speak volumes....2 with Osgood, 1 with Vernon and 1 with Hasek? None of which played great in net IIRC.

The difference between the Wings and most other teams is the higher margin of error they have with their netminders - they can overcome a ****ty goal while most other teams get buried when that happens.

[Jones31]

You know.... I said they same thing last year, difference in this year and last, Hasek couldn't stop anything, Osgood could. This year.... neither Conklin or Osgood have been able to stop the bleeding. They can score to overcome some but this year I just don't feel it.

[don28]

Their defensive coverage is also lacking in addition to the subpar goaltending. I have to side with Jones31 on this one, the Red Wings are in serious trouble unless they can make some quick adjustments.

[Toronto]

Their defensive coverage is also lacking in addition to the subpar goaltending. I have to side with Jones31 on this one, the Red Wings are in serious trouble unless they can make some quick adjustments.

They have 107 frigging points and are defending champs. I'm not sold that they're done, even though I acknowledge Osgood/Conklin isn't exactly Roy/Brodeur back there. That said, it's a very smart team that IMO knows how to pace itself and be ready for April.

Guess we'll see....

Nice win by the Preds last nite...Crazy finish this week...

[DelawareTitans]

Go Oilers!

[titanup23]

Anyone else going tomorrow night? I'll be in 116 Row JJ

[Jones31]

I'll be there 301 as always.

[titanup23]

I thought you always sat in 106 or 107?

[Jones31]

I haven't been downstairs since 2007.

[don28]

Anyone else going tomorrow night? I'll be in 116 Row JJ


I'll be there 301 as always.

Lisa and I will be in 320.

[don28]

Preds lose 4-2, playoff hopes hanging by a thread. Minnesota winning along with St. Louis leading 4-1 as I type this does not help Nashville's cause. Preds are going to have to win and get St. Louis losses to make the playoffs. Not looking promising.

[Jones31]

They had no answer for Toews, Kane or Havlat all night.

[Yvette]

That was an ugly game. I have to quit going because every time I do, we lose. Cool hats, though :lol

[Jones31]

Yeah if you like no Preds logos or anything even resembling a sport team!
:lol


Seriously though, the Preds are not a playoff team this year. Injuries aside they have played far over their heads since the All Star break. Injury bug hitting 3 top six guys in a matter of 2 weeks, it would take a miracle to find the playoffs.


epitaph on a crazy season:

Gone in 50 Seconds

[Yvette]

I don't follow NHL like I do the NFL, so my opinion is based wholly on what I saw last night without knowing any details. Kind of like someone commenting on how crappy the Titans are, not knowing about injuries, etc. :D

Last night's team had no rhythm. Their passing looked terrible. It was like they had no awareness of their teammates location. I swear the Blackhawks had eyes in the back of their heads.

Oh... that non-call sucked!!! I'm not even a fan and it still pissed me off.

[Jones31]

Mike Hasenfratz is blind as a bat. I need to send him some glasses. I think he lives in Franklin. He's known for letting crap slide when it comes to us.

[Titanico]

I need to take a look, on how the Bruins are doing...

[Jones31]

Mad Goaltender! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2lEUxwngZA)

[Titanico]

:lmao...good stuff!

[Jones31]

I need to figure out who I want to back in the playoffs, Detroit or San Jose.

[Toronto]

I'm rooting for Chicago or Calgary - have to decide....
And whoever plays the Penguins.

And this is is crazy goalie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUVGz0MVyKI&feature=PlayList&p=F4C50FEA4BA646AF&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=115

[Jones31]

Ha ha, that was awesome! Too bad the networks down here didn't pick up on it until 2 days later.

Chicago is my dark horse, they look to be getting hot right now.
Hell anyone but Vancouver, St. Louis and Pittsburgh.

[shadowboxin']

Adrian Peterson does not get hockey (http://deadspin.com/5204259/adrian-peterson-does-not-get-hockey)

[don28]

Yeah if you like no Preds logos or anything even resembling a sport team!
:lol


Seriously though, the Preds are not a playoff team this year. Injuries aside they have played far over their heads since the All Star break. Injury bug hitting 3 top six guys in a matter of 2 weeks, it would take a miracle to find the playoffs.

C'mon, the hats are OK! :D At least they aren't completely covered in sponsor logos like some giveaways I've seen sports teams do before.

The Preds definitely played over their heads since the All-Star break. It would sure be nice to see this team make a play for Marian Gaborik. Though I do have concerns over his ability to stay healthy. I just remember how Pavel Bure's arrival brought life to a moribund Florida Panthers franchise.

[Jones31]

Red Wings vs Predators

Must win obviously.

[titanup23]

Mad Goaltender! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2lEUxwngZA)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHTshC6ohXY

[Sect309Fan]

Red Wings vs Predators

Must win obviously.

Yep. Here is my understanding on how the Preds can get in. One of the following needs to happen:

1. Win both games AND Blues gain 2 points or less in final 2 games. (Preds would have "most wins" tiebreaker)
2. Win both games AND have Ducks gain 1 or 0 points in final 2 games (Ducks have tiebreaker, so Preds have to beat them outright).
3. Win and OT loss AND Blues gain 1 or 0 points in final 2 games. (Even if Wild tie the Preds, the Preds have the tiebreaker)
4. Win and OT loss AND Ducks gain 0 points in final 2 games. (Even if the Wild tie the Preds, the Preds have the tiebreaker)
5. Win just one AND Blues gain 0 points in final 2 games AND (the Wild get less than 3 points OR the Wild lose in OT to the Preds )

The Preds cannot make the playoffs with two OT losses (Blues still have head-to-head tiebreaker if they lost out).

Update: Forget what I said about goal differential. Minnesota wins that tiebreaker because it is based on goals scored vs. goals allowed.

[don28]

Sure hope the bad defense and goaltending of the Red Wings is in play tonight. If the Wings have figured it out, bye-bye playoffs.

[TitanTom0987]

Jason Arnott is the G.O.A.T. That is all.

[Jones31]

That's all about putting the team on your back!

[TitanTom0987]

So clutch. I haven't been that nervous about a Preds game in a while.

[Jones31]

I thought they were dead in the water at 3-1.

[TitanTom0987]

I thought they were dead in the water at 3-1.

Same, I told my friend the dream was dead and then I stepped out right quick and it was tied.

[Sect309Fan]

What an amazing comeback! :bowdown

Way to go Preds! They still are very much alive now.

[Jones31]

Mike Ribeiro shootout goal (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ixKfvHnBY)

[Sect309Fan]

Mike Ribeiro shootout goal (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ixKfvHnBY)

I saw that on your facebook page. What a crazy shot! :jawdrop

[TitanTom0987]

So if Nashville were to win tonight and Columbus beats St. Louis, the Preds would be in....right?

[Sect309Fan]

So if Nashville were to win tonight and Columbus beats St. Louis, the Preds would be in....right?

If they beat St. Louis in regulation, yes. If they beat them in OT, St. Louis can still pass us with a win in their final game. (Don't you just love hockey and their "points" system ;))

[Jones31]

Just remember if Anaheim loses it will be a help to both us and STL.

[Sect309Fan]

Just remember if Anaheim loses it will be a help to both us and STL.

So true.

The Preds and Blues both get in over the Ducks in the following scenarios:
1. Preds get at least a point against Minnesota, Blues get at least a point in last two games, and Ducks lose out (zero points).

2. The Preds beat the Wild, Blues get at least 2 points, and Ducks gain one point or less in last two games.

3. The Preds beat the Wild, Blues get at least 3 points, and Ducks have two OT losses or worse. Preds would have the same number of wins as the Ducks, and the Preds have the head-to-head tiebreaker with the Ducks.

[Jones31]

How embarrassing.

[Sect309Fan]

How embarrassing.

You said it. 5-2 after 2 periods. :thumbsdown

With the Blues up 3-1 in the 2nd, the Preds have to hope for a miracle comeback in at least one of the games or their season is over.

[Jones31]

Rinne should have been pulled after showing up Zanon like that. His tantrums are getting old.

[shadowboxin']

Well that sucked.

[Jones31]

We don't have to worry about any playoffs now.

[Toronto]

SORRY GUYS :(

To give you an idea on how fkn tough it is to be a Leaf fan?

If the Leafs had lost tonight to the Sens, they would have wound up with the #5 lottery pick, and therefore have a shot, albeit a tiny one, at Tavares. Instead they of course won this useless game and are locked in at #7.

Sigh. Loud frigging sigh.

[Jones31]

I can deal with this year my expectations were down with the Bolts and possibly Islanders. I didn't think they would be in the hunt at all. Now they can fet rid of a few dead weight guys in deVries, Nichol and Fiddler. Who am I kidding Fids and Nichol probably get resigned.
They are set at defense for next year.
Weber/Suter
Hamhuis/Zanon probably gets resigned.
Klein/Sulzer
Unless Franson or Blum make someone irrelevant.
They need forward help though.

[Titanico]

Yesterday I saw a replay of the game between the Bruins vs. Canadiens.

Let me tell you...those teams don't like each other a bit. I haven't seen so many fights in a single game. I lost the count after the 8th one.

But..Briuns won, and they advance deeper into the playoffs...for the first time in a long time.

[Jones31]

Playoffs haven't started.

[Titanico]

Playoffs haven't started.

:cry

I need to check nhl.com, to be updated.

[Titanico]

Help me here:

These are the playoff scenarios..and Boston is seeded No.1 against the Canadiens...

are these temptative or they are seeded like that?

Look here (http://www.nhl.com/standings/playoffmatchup20082009.html)

[Jones31]

Those are the seeds.
Boston should advance, seeing how MTL backed in. It's not like Montreal hasn't pulled the upset before vs Boston.

[Jones31]

Playoff match ups and TV Sched. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=31386)

[Toronto]

Those are the seeds.
Boston should advance, seeing how MTL backed in. It's not like Montreal hasn't pulled the upset before vs Boston.

This Habs team isn't that good. Price has been shaky, and they lost their best defenceman for likely the entire 1st round. It's been a soap opera all year there.

This Boston team goes deep IMO. I only see only Canadian team advancing to the second round - Vancouver.

[Jones31]

Yeah I know... stranger things have happened is all I'm saying. These 2 teams usually make a long series out of it.



How about some predictions?

[Toronto]

BOS/MTL - BOS in 5
WSH/NYR - WSH in 7
NJ/CAR - CAR in 6
PIT/PHI - PIT in 6
SJ/ANA - SJ in 6
DET/CBJ - DET in 5
VAN/STL - VAN in 5
CHI/CGY - CGY in 7 (one I am really unsure about)

That's my first round...want to do it round by round?

[Titanico]

Those are the seeds.
Boston should advance, seeing how MTL backed in. It's not like Montreal hasn't pulled the upset before vs Boston.

I get you.

It looks like it's going to be a nasty series, if that's the case, between both teams.

[Jones31]

Some tips on ways to enjoy the playoffs (http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=418252)

[Jones31]

Talk about a a boring lottery.

[Jones31]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/CharlieJ1/AL-1.jpg

[Jones31]

Minnesota Wild have fired GM Doug Risebrough.

[Jones31]

NHL suspends (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=418695) Daniel Carcillo 1 game.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

1. Win both games AND Blues gain 2 points or less in final 2 games. (Preds would have "most wins" tiebreaker)
2. Win both games AND have Ducks gain 1 or 0 points in final 2 games (Ducks have tiebreaker, so Preds have to beat them outright).
3. Win and OT loss AND Blues gain 1 or 0 points in final 2 games. (Even if Wild tie the Preds, the Preds have the tiebreaker)
4. Win and OT loss AND Ducks gain 0 points in final 2 games. (Even if the Wild tie the Preds, the Preds have the tiebreaker)
5. Win just one AND Blues gain 0 points in final 2 games AND (the Wild get less than 3 points OR the Wild lose in OT to the Preds

maybe now i understand why non-hardcore NFL followers struggle grasping playoff scenarios...

[Jones31]

Oh yeah, your eyes will go crossed quick trying to follow that stuff.

[Jones31]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2009-04/46342704.jpg

Hey look it's Jay!

[Titanico]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2009-04/46342704.jpg

Hey look it's Jay!

Yes, he is! :huh

[Toronto]

I'm doing Nucks/Blues tonite - fearing a 4 OT snorefest that has me here all night :doh

[Jones31]

Lucky for you it ended in regulation....

[Jones31]

Columbus is getting schooled.

[Jones31]

This Philly/Pens game is great!

[Titanico]

Bruins leading the series 2-0. Following game will take place on Monday.

[Toronto]

BOS/MTL - BOS in 5
WSH/NYR - WSH in 7
NJ/CAR - CAR in 6
PIT/PHI - PIT in 6
SJ/ANA - SJ in 6
DET/CBJ - DET in 5
VAN/STL - VAN in 5
CHI/CGY - CGY in 7 (one I am really unsure about)

That's my first round...want to do it round by round?

So far, only my hesitant CGY pick looks off....:doh

[shadowboxin']

Why half these games aren't available on DirecTV and the other half are relegated to the subpar production that is the Versus channel is beyond me.

[Titanico]

Why half these games aren't available on DirecTV and the other half are relegated to the subpar production that is the Versus channel is beyond me.

That's the "magic" the exclusive channels had brought to us. NBA, NHL, MLB are monopolizing their sports and leaving the mortals like us away from the action. :cry

[Jones31]

Milan Lucic suspended 1 game.
lets stay with inconsistency here (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=275707)

[don28]

Milan Lucic suspended 1 game.
lets stay with inconsistency here (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=275707)

Apparently self-defense is a punishable offense. Everyone who's ever watched a hockey game knew what Laperriere was going to do to Lucic if he got the chance. Laperriere should be sitting with him for one game.

[Jones31]

Agreed, Laperriere should have been sitting after his little mauling after the EN goal in game 2.

[Jones31]

The Presidents Trophy winners are going to get bounced. St. Louis needs to go ahead and dust off the golf clubs. Canucks will be providing the brooms.

[Toronto]

I'm looking real good so far in my pool - loaded up on Canucks and Bruins.

[don28]

The Presidents Trophy winners are going to get bounced. St. Louis needs to go ahead and dust off the golf clubs. Canucks will be providing the brooms.

Maybe this makes Ron Wilson look a little better since the same players are playing the same way for a different coach? St. Louis got the benefit of numerous Predator injuries and a poor Predator start to the season, or they would have already been playing golf.

My picks for serious contenders before the playoffs were Carolina, New Jersey, and Boston in the East, and Chicago, Calgary, Vancouver, and San Jose in the West. Two of those teams will be gone in this round, and San Jose may be the likely third.

I'm hoping for Chicago to advance all the way, as they were my Western Conference team before I moved to Nashville. I still have their old home and away jerseys.

[Jones31]

Still on vacation?

[don28]

Still on vacation?

Yes, I return to work April 27. I took 2 weeks because that was our original plan; spend 10 days in Florida, then come back and have a few days to unwind before going back to work. Lisa could only get one week off, so I have another week of vacation to myself.

I already have most of it planned. Today, go to driving range and practice golf short game, followed by weight lifting and running before dinner. Tuesday, play a round of golf, run in evening with wife. Wednesday, weight lifting and to be determined. Thursday, driving range practice based on Tuesday's round, followed by afternoon doctor appointment. Friday, round of golf followed by weight lifting and running. Saturday, morning run followed by draft party at USA Sports Grill. Sunday, watch remainder of NFL draft and realize hell starts again the next day.

[Jones31]

Caps get a shutout win to get back in their series.
Bruins make their way to the closet for the broom for a 3-0 series lead.
Flames get a big win at home, in a series that is likely to get nasty.

[Bobcat]

Why half these games aren't available on DirecTV and the other half are relegated to the subpar production that is the Versus channel is beyond me.

Pretty please, ESPN? Bring back hockey to where it belongs...or at least to a channel most of the nation actually can tune in to.

[Jones31]

ESPN doesn't care enough about hockey to want to do anything real with it. But that's where it needs to be, VS HD the past week has been horrible, It finally showed up great last night thanks to it being TSN's feed in the Flames/Blackhawks game.

[Nintova]

My Flyers are having a hard time of it. The Pens / Flyers games are always fun. I think we are out gunned this year though. I'd love an upset, just don't expect it.

[Toronto]

I don't mind clipping TSN's games at my network - I just despise Pierre McGuire. The man needs to STFU and stop gushing. And when he does offer a good critique, there is no need to continue on that rant beyond one sentence. He will take it onwards for minutes. The man desperately needs a mute button, and when I'm at work, I can't press mute. Sigh.

[Nintova]

Deep breaths man :)

[Jones31]

I don't mind clipping TSN's games at my network - I just despise Pierre McGuire. The man needs to STFU and stop gushing. And when he does offer a good critique, there is no need to continue on that rant beyond one sentence. He will take it onwards for minutes. The man desperately needs a mute button, and when I'm at work, I can't press mute. Sigh.

You wouldn't be speaking in regards to the slobbering he did over certain players for the Flames last night would you?




Besides in general...

[titanup23]

Flames get a big win at home, in a series that is likely to get nasty.

Very nasty

[Jones31]

Canes win at the horn Jokinen with the redirect, series tied!

[Jones31]

Wings put the skate on the Jackets throat, go up 3-0 in the series.
The Pittsburgh Crosbys put the Flyers on the ropes go up 3-1.

[don28]

Canes win at the horn Jokinen with the redirect, series tied!

I don't think Brodeur had a legitimate beef. He was outside of the crease, and the Hurricane player did not back into him deliberately, nor did he knock him down. He got away from Brodeur as soon as he felt contact.

[Jones31]

Agreed.

[Jones31]

Good bye St.Louis!!!!
Mason's 5 hole does them in.

[t1tan5]

That goal was weaksauce. Bad angle, five-hole. Did you guys see Burrow's celebration? The bow and arrow thing was a tribute to the late Luc Bourdon. I'm not sure, but I think Burrows was his roommate.

[Toronto]

That goal was weaksauce. Bad angle, five-hole. Did you guys see Burrow's celebration? The bow and arrow thing was a tribute to the late Luc Bourdon. I'm not sure, but I think Burrows was his roommate.

Yup, they were roommates. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19XqV3dyKlU

Canucks did themselves a huge favor by sweeping. They can rest Luongo, Sundin and Salo now for a week. That's huge.

I'm sure the Wings/Canucks will happily sit back and watch the Sharks and Hawks series go deep.

I was really hoping Philly would tie the series up last night. Sigh, time to batten down the hatches for more Crosby suckage in the next few weeks.

[t1tan5]

I also saw Willie Mitchell having some trouble with his legs. I think the Canucks really needed this break.

[Jones31]

That goal was weaksauce. Bad angle, five-hole. Did you guys see Burrow's celebration? The bow and arrow thing was a tribute to the late Luc Bourdon. I'm not sure, but I think Burrows was his roommate.

Most goals against Mason are bad, his 5 hole is his weak spot.

[t1tan5]

I'm going to the Habs game tonight. I'll post pictures of the craziness tomorrow-ish.

[Jones31]

Bust out the Broom!

[t1tan5]

Bust out the Broom!

Never! Karma owes me one after what the Red Sox did to the Yankees in 2004.

[Jones31]

Never! Karma owes me one after what the Red Sox did to the Yankees in 2004.

The Yanks...... CHOKED!

[Jones31]

NHL Annouces the Calder Trophy finalists (top rookie)
Bobby Ryan (Anahiem Ducks)
Kris Versteeg (Chicago Blackhawks)
Steve Mason (Columbus Blue Jackets)

[t1tan5]

Mason is going to win it in a landslide.

[Jones31]

No way Bobby Ryan FTW!


Anyways lets look at some "classy Jackets Fans"

http://www.stjoefootball.com/avatars/jacketsfansassult.jpg

[Titanico]

Meanwhile the Bruins are leading their series 3-0. :D

[t1tan5]

No way Bobby Ryan FTW!


Anyways lets look at some "classy Jackets Fans"

http://www.stjoefootball.com/avatars/jacketsfansassult.jpg

That Red Wings fan is lucky he's in Columbus. If he tried to pull that stuff here, he would soon be a Dead Wings fan.

[Jones31]

Well the retard with the chokehold on him got thrown out, he'll be lucky if he didn't get charged with assault.

[t1tan5]

You just don't go to an opponents arena and do that. He got what he deserved.

[Jones31]

Yeah you just don't assault a fan, becuse you don't want him to do something harmless either.

[Jones31]

Here we go.... slurp, slurp slurp.

[don28]

Calgary and Chicago tied 2 games apiece. The war is on!

[Toronto]

Calgary and Chicago tied 2 games apiece. The war is on!

Most folks in the 'know' knew this was the best matchup and we're not being let down. Either San Jose, Vancouver or Detroit is going to get a battered opponent in round 2. I'm sure Canuck fans are rooting bigtime for the Ducks, because that would send this series winner to them.

[t1tan5]

As promised:

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/t1tan5/handshake.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/t1tan5/warmup.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/t1tan5/tailgate1.jpg

[t1tan5]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/t1tan5/tailgate2.jpg

[Titanico]

Thanks for sharing the picts. T1tan5.

Are you rooting for the Bruins or Canadiens?

[Titanico]

I got to send some money to Jones31 and then he has to send it to his in-laws, to see if thet're so kind to buy me a Bruins cap.

(but maybe I am just assuming that they live in New England..or so I read? )

What you say, Ch?

[t1tan5]

Thanks for sharing the picts. T1tan5.

Are you rooting for the Bruins or Canadiens?

Big time, big time Habs fan. I am now depressed :cry

[Toronto]

Big time, big time Habs fan. I am now depressed :cry

You are gonna have a long off-season. I suspect Gainey is done, and half of the team is UFA/RFA.

I really can't believe what happened either. Gainey had the makings of a powerhouse and all of a sudden, there are more questions than answers.

Lot of Hab fans at my network gave the club no chance against the Bruins. Most called for a sweep. Sad.

[t1tan5]

You are gonna have a long off-season. I suspect Gainey is done, and half of the team is UFA/RFA.

I really can't believe what happened either. Gainey had the makings of a powerhouse and all of a sudden, there are more questions than answers.

Lot of Hab fans at my network gave the club no chance against the Bruins. Most called for a sweep. Sad.

He built a soft team. Even though our roster was ravaged with injuries (to our very best players), there is no excuse for playing like mental lightweights. I never once saw playoff intensity from the Habs. I saw the Blues playing their hearts out when they faced a similar situation. The Blues, to be honest, are nowhere near as talented as the Habs, but they played so much better. Why? Heart. Gainey has built the Tin Man of hockey teams. With all these UFA's, we can finally get a team built for the playoffs: hard-nosed and gritty, but also not short on talent.

[Toronto]

He built a soft team. Even though our roster was ravaged with injuries (to our very best players), there is no excuse for playing like mental lightweights. I never once saw playoff intensity from the Habs. I saw the Blues playing their hearts out when they faced a similar situation. The Blues, to be honest, are nowhere near as talented as the Habs, but they played so much better. Why? Heart. Gainey has built the Tin Man of hockey teams. With all these UFA's, we can finally get a team built for the playoffs: hard-nosed and gritty, but also not short on talent.

The biggest problem I think you face is that he and Carbo wrecked the confidence of what should be a franchise goalie. Price looked lost at times when he returned from injury - and got absolutely no help from the musical chairs they played with him.

The kid is 21 FFS and already he may face a hostile crowd every time he's between the pipes.

You need to solve the ownership issue before anyone is signed or let go. That includes Gainey's future - I have a feeling he's had enough. He sure didn't look like he's enjoyed life the last 4 months.

I did Games 2 and 3 of the Canucks/Blues - that was great hockey. Canucks did themselves a massive favor sweeping - they got pummelled by a really physical team - Murray did a great job this year - remember, they lost their best young d-man for the season too, as well as losing Brewer.

[don28]

The biggest problem I think you face is that he and Carbo wrecked the confidence of what should be a franchise goalie. Price looked lost at times when he returned from injury - and got absolutely no help from the musical chairs they played with him.

The kid is 21 FFS and already he may face a hostile crowd every time he's between the pipes.

You need to solve the ownership issue before anyone is signed or let go. That includes Gainey's future - I have a feeling he's had enough. He sure didn't look like he's enjoyed life the last 4 months.

I did Games 2 and 3 of the Canucks/Blues - that was great hockey. Canucks did themselves a massive favor sweeping - they got pummelled by a really physical team - Murray did a great job this year - remember, they lost their best young d-man for the season too, as well as losing Brewer.

Agreed on Carey's confidence being ruined, and also on Andy Murray. The Kings should not have fired him; the Kings lack of draft depth is killing them year after year. They don't hit in the mid to late rounds enough.

[Jones31]

Get me a broom!
Let's Go Red Wings!!!!

[t1tan5]

What a game last night between the Sharks and the Ducks. Definitely the classic of 2009 so far.

[Jones31]

It's so classic I can't stay awake to see the end of them. This series is an embarassment to SJ.


Best series so far is CAR/NJ. CHI/CAL being a close second

[t1tan5]

It's so classic I can't stay awake to see the end of them. This series is an embarassment to SJ.


Best series so far is CAR/NJ. CHI/CAL being a close second

CHI/CAL lost a lot of its awesomeness after the Game 5 debacle. CAR/NJ is pretty good. But I would have to say that WSH/NY and SJ/ANA are the best series.

[Jones31]

Blackhawks extinguish the Flames and move to the semi-finals.

[Jones31]

Ryan Getzlaf sends the Sharks back into playoff oblivion.... a round earlier this year.

[ZachLV27]

Saturdays game between the Penguins and the Flyers was a lot of fun to watch. I actually didn't turn the game on until it was already 3-0 Flyers. Next thing I see is that initial fight and I could tell the Flyers were about to have some major issues. Then came the Penguins first goal which lead to a 5-5 fight and I then said this game is over. Philly had just lost it in about 5 minutes and they were still up 3-1.

[DelawareTitans]

The Sharks are a major disappontment. To be the President's Trophy winner and a pick by many to go to the Cup Finals, then lose the first 2 games at home and then the series shows what an underachieving team they are. Terrible job.

[Jones31]

That team hasn't been built for a long run since before the 2004 run, when they ran out of gas. That team had less talent and more will/grit than any team after the lockout. That team knew what playoff hockey was all about. These teams are built for the regular season.

[GoPats]

I got to send some money to Jones31 and then he has to send it to his in-laws, to see if thet're so kind to buy me a Bruins cap.

(but maybe I am just assuming that they live in New England..or so I read? )

What you say, Ch?

PM me if you need a hand with this... happy to oblige. :thumbsup

[GoPats]

If the Bruins can somehow win the Cup this year, that would make for a pretty damn good decade in these parts. Three Lombardis, two World Series, an NBA title, and a Stanley Cup. Kids in New England have no idea how good they have it...

[Titanico]

PM me if you need a hand with this... happy to oblige. :thumbsup


Thanks a lot!

Will do!

[Titanico]

If the Bruins can somehow win the Cup this year, that would make for a pretty damn good decade in these parts. Three Lombardis, two World Series, an NBA title, and a Stanley Cup. Kids in New England have no idea how good they have it...

Can we skip the bolded one? :p:D

[Jones31]

Not a chance.

[GoPats]

Not a chance.

No chance to win it?

Or no chance to skip the bolded selection by Titanico? :lol

I'll be the first to admit, with hockey and hoops I'm very much a fair-weather guy. The Sox and Pats each own 50% of my soul. Just don't tell Mrs. GoPats.

[GoPats]

Can we skip the bolded one? :p:D

LOL, a lot of people already have. *

[Jones31]

No chance to win it?

Or no chance to skip the bolded selection by Titanico? :lol

I'll be the first to admit, with hockey and hoops I'm very much a fair-weather guy. The Sox and Pats each own 50% of my soul. Just don't tell Mrs. GoPats.

No, to skip the bolded part.

[Toronto]

If the Bruins can somehow win the Cup this year, that would make for a pretty damn good decade in these parts. Three Lombardis, two World Series, an NBA title, and a Stanley Cup. Kids in New England have no idea how good they have it...

I hate you. :sad

[Jones31]

Joe Thornton


Is it his fault or do people look for a scapegoat?

[don28]

How about the team is too soft in the postseason? Ron Wilson got a less talented Capitals team to the Stanley Cup Finals, thought they got swept by Detroit. He wasn't the issue, the players are the ones who need to check themselves, no pun intended.

[Toronto]

Joe Thornton


Is it his fault or do people look for a scapegoat?

Not his fault. The guy was willing to show his team how bad he wanted it, dropping the gloves off the opening draw against Getzlaf, after challenging him to do it in Game 6. The problem with that club is the other veteran leaders. Marleau, Cheechoo etc.

Also, it may be time to trade Nabokov and go in another direction. As good as his regular season numbers are, he rarely steals a playoff game. Hell, the oft-mentioned 'mediocre' Osgood steals playoff games here and there. I can'r recall Nabokov doing that.

[Jones31]

Caps complete the 3-1 comeback and send the NY Rangers to the golf course.
Canes storm the Devils in the 3rd to send the Devils home.

[Jones31]

NHL Semi-finals Match ups

West
Detroit vs Anaheim
Vancouver vs Chicago

East
Boston vs Carolina
Washington vs Pittsburgh

[Titanico]

Here they go!

Odds from the Bruins vs. Hurricanes series? (personal or public)

[Toronto]

BOS/MTL - BOS in 5 - Correct
WSH/NYR - WSH in 7 - Correct
NJ/CAR - CAR in 6 - correct
PIT/PHI - PIT in 6 - correct
SJ/ANA - SJ in 6 - wrong
DET/CBJ - DET in 5 - correct
VAN/STL - VAN in 5 - correct
CHI/CGY - CGY in 7 (one I am really unsure about) - wrong

Not bad prognosticating, and I flipped a coin on CGY... :p

Next round....

Boston/Carolina - Boston 7
WSH/PIT - PIT 6 (Grrrr, but goaltending going to become issue for Caps this round)
DET/ANA - DET 5
VAN/CHI - VAN 7 (toughest series IMO)

[Titanico]

Looks like they're going to be good and close series them all.

[don28]

...Next round....

Boston/Carolina - Boston 7
WSH/PIT - PIT 6 (Grrrr, but goaltending going to become issue for Caps this round)
DET/ANA - DET 5
VAN/CHI - VAN 7 (toughest series IMO)

Going to disagree with you regarding Detroit and Anaheim. Anaheim looks like the team that won the Cup a few years ago; I think Detroit is in for a rude awakening--Ducks in 6.

[t1tan5]

BOS/CAR-Boston in 6
WSH/PIT-Washington in 7 (One for the ages)

DET/ANA-Detroit in 6
VAN/CHI-Chicago in 7

[Jones31]

BOS/CAR- Canes in 6 (I hope)
WSH/PIT- Caps in 7 (please)

DET/ANA -Wings in 6.... Anaheim might pull the upset though.
VAN/CHI- Nucks in 6. I'd like to see Chicago win this but I don't think they can. Luongo being the reason.

[Toronto]

Going to disagree with you regarding Detroit and Anaheim. Anaheim looks like the team that won the Cup a few years ago; I think Detroit is in for a rude awakening--Ducks in 6.

I don't think this Duck team is as deep as their Stanley Cup club, and Giguere didn't let in anything. We'll see how Hiller fares in this one.

I respect the Ducks, but this Wing team is showing everyone who's boss. They seem to have perfected the art of peaking at the right time, and don't forget, they added Hossa to a team that already won the Cup.

Sink or swim, I stand by my picks. The only one I really struggled with was CHI/VAN. That one could go the other way if Khabibulin raises his game.

[Toronto]

I'm stunned NBC didn't consider throwing a Crosby/Ovie game on primetime. Glorious chance for them to showcase their product.

[Jones31]

Preds Steve Sullivan is a finalist for the Masterton Award.

[GoPats]

I hate you. :sad

I know you don't mean that. :p

[Titanico]

BOS/CAR- Canes in 6 (I hope)
WSH/PIT- Caps in 7 (please)

DET/ANA -Wings in 6.... Anaheim might pull the upset though.
VAN/CHI- Nucks in 6. I'd like to see Chicago win this but I don't think they can. Luongo being the reason.

You still make me wonder...why you don't root for the Bruins.

[Jones31]

I've really never had a reason too. One of my favorite players is a Cane now. Jokinen.

[Jones31]

Besides, their broadcast crew is horrible.

[Titanico]

Gottcha!

[Titanico]

Besides, their broadcast crew is horrible.

Are they too localists?

[Jones31]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG6wQRnnT8o

[Titanico]

Yes, they are.

[titanup23]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Ow7Kxaqb4&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.ca%2Fvideosearch%3F hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial%26hs%3DkkM%26q%3DVarl&feature=player_embedded

WOW! Crosby got robbed

[Jones31]

Nice!

[Jones31]

Hmm, this Wings/Ducks series might be the most even of the semi's. Neither team can establish any dominance.

[Jones31]

You got to be freaking kidding me...... that was a goal.


http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/110369/versus_goal_medium.jpg

[Titanico]

I see that bad refs are just about everywhere...

[Jones31]

That wasn't even bad.... he never should have made a ruling, even NHL Ops are trying to cover their ass today.

Murphy said the net twine partly obstructed an overhead view on both the Versus and TSN telecasts that might have prompted some fans to speculate LaRose had scored. "As the overhead camera view is enhanced, both the red line and the white ice become more blurred and the net meshing becomes more of an obstruction," said Murphy. "After looking at it numerous times from several different angles, I can't say with 100 percent certainty that the puck was completely over the line."
Everyone watching that game knows that call was blown.
Good thing it didn't effect the overall outcome, but this is beyond horrible.

[don28]

That wasn't even bad.... he never should have made a ruling, even NHL Ops are trying to cover their ass today.

Everyone watching that game knows that call was blown.
Good thing it didn't effect the overall outcome, but this is beyond horrible.

Thus, why there are some people who don't like video replay.

I agree, it was a goal.

[Jones31]

Ovechkin owns........ that is all.

[Rolltide14TOMB]

do you guys enjoy nba or hockey better?

[Jones31]

TORONTO -- Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie is looking to buy the financially ailing Phoenix Coyotes and bring them to Southern Ontario.

The co-CEO of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion says his US$212.5-million offer is conditional on moving the Coyotes north of the border.

"The current team ownership asked that I table an offer to purchase the Coyotes and significant discussions resulted in an offer that is in the best interests of the franchise, the NHL, and the great hockey fans of Canada and Southern Ontario," Balsillie said in a statement Tuesday.

Sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/05/05/balsillie_coyotes/)

[Toronto]

Sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/05/05/balsillie_coyotes/)

Yup, we broke ol Jim's umpteenth attempt to unsurp Bill Daly and Gary Bettman. Hilarious thing is that somehow, those idiots will turn down his 212M offer for a bankrupt franchise that has no fan base/support.

Why? Just to stick it to him again.

[Jones31]

If the reports of what he's offering is true, the BOG would be foolish to not allow this sale to go through. Who else could even come close? I can't see the BOG agreeing to keep that franchise on their dime.

[Toronto]

If the reports of what he's offering is true, the BOG would be foolish to not allow this sale to go through. Who else could even come close? I can't see the BOG agreeing to keep that franchise on their dime.

You don't understand what's at stake for Bettman. If this franchise is sold back to a Canadian city, Bettman's sunbelt strategy blows up in his face. Don't underestimate his ego - dating back to 1995 this has been his pride and joy - and all of those empty seats and millions and millions lost don't matter to Bettman. He's that fkn stubborn, especially when it comes to Basillie...

[Jones31]

Oh I am aware.... remember I'm in one of those cities. Supposedly there are 3 other interested parties. The fool Eklund thinks this is all a scam anyways. I'm interested to see if Richard Rodier will come out and confirm this story. Bettman has got to give in one of these days, I can't see the BoG keeping this team afloat beyond June 30th. If the courts will take top dollar they will take it. Supposedly if the team filed bankruptcy it voids the lease with Glendale.
As far as I am concerned the NHL needs to knock off the petty sh!t and let this guy actually help the league for a change.

[MillaKilla8]

I didn't even know how entertaining and badass hockey was until I watched a little bit of the Canucks game earlier today...it was literally the second time I had ever watched hockey and i actually kind of got into it.

[Jones31]

You should be watching the Ducks/Wings then....
Both are good series, but the best of the year was last night between WSH/PIT.

[shadowboxin']

I'd be pretty effin pissed if I was a Wings fan right about now.

[Toronto]

The blown call tonite in ANA is disgusting. I'm no Wings fan but that blown whistle call is unreal.

Sid v Ovie is everything the league could have hoped for - I think it was just the 4th time in NHL playoff history opposing players had hat tricks. That's unreal in itself, then add the fact that it was Sid v Ovie?

They couldn't write it any better.

[Sect309Fan]

do you guys enjoy nba or hockey better?

That's a tough question for me (assuming your are talking playoffs). I usually don't pay much attention to either one, but I am somewhat intrigued by the NBA due to LeBron and also to that crazy Bulls-Celtics series. But I am also interested in the Ducks, Blackhawks, and the Caps-Penguins series.

I still won't watch much of any live playoff game on either side, but I have been watching a lot of highlights for both.

[GoPats]

Ovechkin owns........ that is all.

He's got the quickest release and best shot I've seen. Like, ever. Brett Hull used to fire it off quickly but this guy seems to be able to put the puck anywhere he wants.

[Jones31]

That's a tough question for me (assuming your are talking playoffs). I usually don't pay much attention to either one, but I am somewhat intrigued by the NBA due to LeBron and also to that crazy Bulls-Celtics series. But I am also interested in the Ducks, Blackhawks, and the Caps-Penguins series.

I still won't watch much of any live playoff game on either side, but I have been watching a lot of highlights for both.

lalalalalalalalalalalala


NBA talk GTFO!!!!



:p

[Toronto]

That's a tough question for me (assuming your are talking playoffs). I usually don't pay much attention to either one, but I am somewhat intrigued by the NBA due to LeBron and also to that crazy Bulls-Celtics series. But I am also interested in the Ducks, Blackhawks, and the Caps-Penguins series.

I still won't watch much of any live playoff game on either side, but I have been watching a lot of highlights for both.

Without a doubt, the NHL. The NBA to me is borderline fixed. Watch the lakers game tonite and see how many calls Kobe gets. It's the closest thing to fixed this side of WWE. The NHL playoffs have had incredible emotion, evenly played series as well as a certain air of doubt about who is going to win. Can you say that with the NBA? Does anyone really doubt we're going to have Kobe v Lebron, come hell or David Stern's high water?

Watch game 2 of the Pens/Caps. That was as good as pro sports ever gets. Two elite athletes both at the absolute peak. Incredible theatre.

[Toronto]

He's got the quickest release and best shot I've seen. Like, ever. Brett Hull used to fire it off quickly but this guy seems to be able to put the puck anywhere he wants.

The biggest differences between Hull and Ovie?

Ovie backchecks and bodychecks, actually inviting contact. Hull never did. Ovie also creates turnovers and space for himself, and is able to fight off checks. Hull was someone that specialized in one-timers from the slot, off-wing rushes and parking himself at the side of the net on PPs.

Other than that, I also think Ovie also raises the level of his team's play in a way that I don't think Brett ever did. Hull had Oates, Joseph in his prime, Shanahan and a few others IIRC, and he never got to the conference finals until he joined a stacked Wings team. Ovie has Varlamov, Semin, Backstrom, Green and an over the hill Federov. Big big difference.

[Jones31]

Ummm, you do remember a certain Cup winning goal in 1999 don't you?

[Toronto]

Ummm, you do remember a certain Cup winning goal in 1999 don't you?

Sure, and I also remember (and I am no Sabre fan) that it shouldn't have counted.

Hull's best years were as a Blue....

[Jones31]

LOL.... he did get to the Finals in 2000 also.

Any new scoop on PHX before the got to court tomorrow?

[Toronto]

LOL.... he did get to the Finals in 2000 also.

Any new scoop on PHX before the got to court tomorrow?

Bettman and Daly are already in "How can we shut this man out" mode - including getting the Sabres and Leafs to start the territory dispute.

More later - on my way to work...

[Jones31]

NHL to ask court to dismiss Coyotes bankruptcy. (http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/05/04/daily34.html)

[Toronto]

NHL to ask court to dismiss Coyotes bankruptcy. (http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/05/04/daily34.html)

Told you! Screw logic. Bettman has decided Basillie won't own a team on his watch. That simple.

[Jones31]

This is insane, embarassing, rediculous,etc at this point nothing would please me more than for the BoG's to allow him that franchise and move it.

I really wish someone had the pulse of the other 29 guys right now.
Now it just sounds like this fight is just between the midget and the bald guy. A couple of years ago I'd say there was a galvanized backing by the BoG but today.... I am not sure. The PA knows they need another profitable team, the other owners know this. Come on Gary it's only going to hurt for a minute.

[Toronto]

This is insane, embarassing, rediculous,etc at this point nothing would please me more than for the BoG's to allow him that franchise and move it.

I really wish someone had the pulse of the other 29 guys right now.
Now it just sounds like this fight is just between the midget and the bald guy. A couple of years ago I'd say there was a galvanized backing by the BoG but today.... I am not sure. The PA knows they need another profitable team, the other owners know this. Come on Gary it's only going to hurt for a minute.

The dude is willing to pay over $200 million for a ****ty franchise that is losing money hand over fist and move it to the best hockey market (not Toronto, but the entire region) in the world. But Bettman can't have it happen, simply because his ego cannot handle the thought that his sunbelt strategy would go astray. That and the fact that it's Basillie.

[Jones31]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/CharlieJ1/638e2108650a422a6ec0cc5a6c85bef1-ge.jpg

[Toronto]

Without a doubt, the NHL. The NBA to me is borderline fixed. Watch the lakers game tonite and see how many calls Kobe gets. It's the closest thing to fixed this side of WWE. The NHL playoffs have had incredible emotion, evenly played series as well as a certain air of doubt about who is going to win. Can you say that with the NBA? Does anyone really doubt we're going to have Kobe v Lebron, come hell or David Stern's high water?

Watch game 2 of the Pens/Caps. That was as good as pro sports ever gets. Two elite athletes both at the absolute peak. Incredible theatre.

How prophetic was I? Joey Crawford did his job, while Caps/Pens continued its pace to become the series of the season, in any sport.

[Jones31]

So is there some new golf course in the Boston area the Bruins are anxious to get to?
http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2009/05/08/12reu__1241836668_7444.jpg

[Toronto]

I'm pretty stunned at how flat the B's came out tonite. That wasn't a desperate team at all IMO.

[NcTitans_fan]

man i love how my canes are dominating.....jussi is the man

[Titanico]

So is there some new golf course in the Boston area the Bruins are anxious to get to?
http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2009/05/08/12reu__1241836668_7444.jpg

Like the one all the Stars are playing on right now?? :p


Oh well...seriously spoeaking the series are 3-2 in the Hurricanes favor...the Bruins need to play much better, as the No. 1 seeded, they must have to.

[Jones31]

Yep..... we'll buy the first round if you hurry up.

[Toronto]

Boston/Carolina - Boston 7
WSH/PIT - PIT 6 (Grrrr, but goaltending going to become issue for Caps this round)
DET/ANA - DET 5
VAN/CHI - VAN 7 (toughest series IMO)
__________________

Hmmmm...

2-2 this round I think, we'll see tonight.

I smell at least 2 Game 7s this round - every series going at least 6 games - been great hockey....

[Jones31]

http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/ward051109.JPG

No suspension for Scott Walker. Fined $2,500 for punching Aaron Ward.

[Toronto]

This Pens/Caps series is so damn entertaining that I wish it could be a best of 11.

Never have I seen a series not only live up to the hype, but surpass it by a country mile. I wish this was the Stanley Cup Final.

[Jones31]

Caps force game 7, OT winner by Steckel.

[Toronto]

Caps force game 7, OT winner by Steckel.

The hockey gods listened to us. The best series of the decade IMO deserved a Game 7. Lucky us.

[Toronto]

Chicago moves on...

and if I'm a Canuck fan I'm stunned. The team scores 5 goals and takes 2 3rd period leads and their stud goalie lets in garbage goals.

I'm not sold on Luongo as the goalie I want for Canada at the Olympics after watching that. I think I'd rather take my chances on Brodeur. No way does he let in those kind of goals in clutch moments.

[Jones31]

Wow what a 3rd period between the Hawks and Nucks
Kane with the Hat Trick and Toews with the GWG!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hawks are in the West Finals.

[Toronto]

As a Leaf fan (gulp) I've noticed that the Pens (Crosby, Malkin), Caps (Ovechkin), and Hawks (Toews, Kane, Barker) are all deep now after hitting rock bottom and drafting these great prospects.

Makes me wish to god the Leafs would have just tanked the season even more, with Duchene and Tavares at the top of this draft. Loud sigh.

[Toronto]

Wow what a 3rd period between the Hawks and Nucks
Kane with the Hat Trick and Toews with the GWG!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hawks are in the West Finals.

Tonite's games were both just fantastic. Was like watching 1980s style games all over again.

[Toronto]

According to my network the Lightning informed Brian Burke that the cost of trading up to #2 from #7 is Luke Schenn and Tomas Kaberle.

If that's the cost? Forget it.

[Jones31]

Well whoever the Bolts pick, I hope they like sucking.

[Jones31]

http://wwwcache.wralsportsfan.com/assets/hockey/nhl/2009/05/12/5132344/61407-Aaronward-290x217.jpg
For all the fecking whining Boston has done about suposed damage from one measly punch, and a oops my stick touched Chara's leg broke it acting the Bruins. They've quickly become a hated team by me. I only hate Vancouver.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/CharlieJ1/loser.jpg

[Toronto]

I have no pity for Canuck fans...

They get 5 frigging goals on the road and 3 leads and they can't lock it down with that kind of goalie? Not only that, they led every game IIRC and blew 3rd period leads 3 times to a team that by its own admission was young/not ready etc.

[don28]

Chicago moves on...

and if I'm a Canuck fan I'm stunned. The team scores 5 goals and takes 2 3rd period leads and their stud goalie lets in garbage goals.

I'm not sold on Luongo as the goalie I want for Canada at the Olympics after watching that. I think I'd rather take my chances on Brodeur. No way does he let in those kind of goals in clutch moments.

I've never been completely sold on Luongo either. He makes saves he shouldn't make, and lets in goals that he definitely should save. Kinda like an upscale version of Kevin Weekes, in my opinion.

[Jones31]

Bruins force Game 7.
Ducks force Game 7.

[Toronto]

Bruins force Game 7.
Ducks force Game 7.

I did the Ducks/Wings game - wasn't that bad actually.

This has been the NHL's best round in ages.