~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[keithy_19]

OT. Exciting stuff.

[keithy_19]

Bring on game 7!

[cougarjake13]

Love it
Too bad Pitt couldn't make it a quad

[spoon]

Do This Caps!

[OGC]

Do This Caps!

booo hissss

[spoon]

what a BAD call there

fuck you nhl and wanting boston to win...I know you want some bigger hockey markets in it, but come on that was awful

perhaps the black and yellow have confused them and they think it's Sidney's team out there they need to help out?

[IamFogHat]

Killing me over here.

[weekapaugjz]

ha ha! fuck boston!

[spoon]

woooooooo

psycho WARD!

[OGC]

ha ha! fuck boston!

booo hisss

[spoon]

odd year for me, as pretty much EVERY team has won thus far I wanted to

some I which I felt had no shot too

[spoon]

i so love Hendricks' play, wish the Avs still had him and wanted Ward last off season as well, but Colorado simply doesn't spend at all right now.

[keithy_19]

It's been a playoff full of upsets. Let's have the lower seeds take it all in the East.

[spoon]

http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/holtby-not-impressed.gif

[weekapaugjz]

i loved how holtby just stared at him after, "you fucking serious, bro?"

[keithy_19]

i loved how holtby just stared at him after, "you fucking serious, bro?"

Holtby is a jedi name.

[spoon]

i loved how holtby just stared at him after, "you fucking serious, bro?"

it just looks like he has zero fear and is DARING him to actually do anything...perhaps try scoring for once? bc the rook just beat the reigning Venzina and Stanley Cup winners.

[spoon]

You thought that was bad, check this deplorable shit out. (http://chirpstory.com/li/6781)

[PapaBear]

You thought that was bad, check this deplorable shit out. (http://chirpstory.com/li/6781)
Wow

[weekapaugjz]

You thought that was bad, check this deplorable shit out. (http://chirpstory.com/li/6781)

fucking boston fans. stay classy.

[Kevin]

You thought that was bad, check this deplorable shit out. (http://chirpstory.com/li/6781)

Jesus.

But then again what would you expect from the most racist city this side of the Mason Dixon line.

[PapaBear]

Jesus.

But then again what would you expect from the most racist city this side of the Mason Dixon line.
I'm willing to bet it's more racist pretty much any city on either side of the line.

[Kevin]

I'm willing to bet it's more racist pretty much any city on either side of the line.

Probably right.

I'm pretty sure Boston lost because of Thomas's stache.

[spoon]

i thought it was the hamburgers!

YUMMY (http://timthomaswithburgers.tumblr.com/)

[spoon]

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2jfbbFq5e1rtxq9uo1_500.jpg

[A.J.]

You thought that was bad, check this deplorable shit out. (http://chirpstory.com/li/6781)

Crispus Attucks must be rolling over in his grave.

[TripleSkeet]

I love how people are shocked that people still drop the N bomb. I literally hear it every day. And Im not gonna lie, Ive used it myself. Are there people out there that really think that word died when Jesse Jackson held that funeral???

Dont get me wrong, I dont condone it, I just dont get the whole "shock" part from the responses.

[weekapaugjz]

i can't believe i'm saying this, but i hope the sens win tonight.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

Craig Anderson is a little bitch for leaving the ice.

edit: he came back

[weekapaugjz]

Craig Anderson is a little bitch for leaving the ice.

big time.

[weekapaugjz]

Craig Anderson is a little bitch for leaving the ice.

they just showed him coming back out.

[ihaveabadmonkey]

they just showed him coming back out.

i saw, he is still a little bitch. he whined his way out of Colorado last season.

[cougarjake13]

Yeh I was wondering where the fuck he was going

[PapaBear]

I love how people are shocked that people still drop the N bomb. I literally hear it every day. And Im not gonna lie, Ive used it myself. Are there people out there that really think that word died when Jesse Jackson held that funeral???

Dont get me wrong, I dont condone it, I just dont get the whole "shock" part from the responses.
You work in a bar in the second most racist city in the north. It's no wonder you hear it a lot. I almost never hear it outside of rap music. I used to work with a guy who was racist, but he rarely said it. Though he did use other words like "Sprite drinker".

[TripleSkeet]

You work in a bar in the second most racist city in the north. It's no wonder you hear it a lot. I almost never hear it outside of rap music. I used to work with a guy who was racist, but he rarely said it. Though he did use other words like "Sprite drinker".

Oh dude, behind the bar theres a whole nother vocabulary for blacks. Not all blacks, just the ghettos ones. Ive heard Mondays, Canadians, 2's, Spotas, the list goes on and on.

[PapaBear]

I learned Canadian from a R&F caller. I made up Sprite drinker all on my own, and it's caught on.

[keithy_19]

Took 7 games and a 2nd OT, but let's go Devils!

[TripleSkeet]

I learned Canadian from a R&F caller. I made up Sprite drinker all on my own, and it's caught on.

2's came from Philly police reports. Where if youre white they put a 1 at the top, and if youre black they put a 2.

Spotas came from "I didnt know I was spota tip".

And the Mondays...well, thats an old joke.

[TripleSkeet]

Took 7 games and a 2nd OT, but let's go Devils!

This aint 1996. Youre going down this time keithy.

[keithy_19]

This aint 1996. Youre going down this time keithy.

I'll take 2000.

[TripleSkeet]

I'll take 2000.

That one hurt the most.

[keithy_19]

That one hurt the most.

That was an amazing series.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I learned Canadian from a R&F caller. I made up Sprite drinker all on my own, and it's caught on.

"Golfer" from O&A

[Kevin]

This Kreider kid really is the total package.

Size Speed hell of a shot.

Why in the blue hell did 18 other teams pass up on this kid?

Does anyone know?

[keithy_19]

Thank goodness I can get back to hating Philadelphia.

[spoon]

This Kreider kid really is the total package.

Size Speed hell of a shot.

Why in the blue hell did 18 other teams pass up on this kid?

Does anyone know?

Well he's on a pretty damn good team and rooks usually do better in those situations when their role is lessened mostly on the D end of the puck and they have great line mates. On lesser teams, guys usually have to step into roles more advanced then their game, either mental or physical. Here he also had four years at a top college to develop, as the kid is just about 21 right now, not 18 like most kid right out of the draft. Those 3-4 years make a HUGE difference in terms of maturity in many ways.

That being said, he was a first rounder and was clearly highly coveted. It's not like we're talking about how he was found in the 6th round like Datsyuk or something. And let's not act like 6 playoff games are some measuring stick to an NHL career here. Not to mention some REAL good picks came before him as well. I think your a little overblowing this situation bc it involves one of your teams once again. Tavares, Hedman, Duchene, Kane, Ekman-Larsson, Cowen, Kulikov....all taken before Kreider and very good players. Others are just getting close or coming next year, just as would be the case with Kreider minus his team being in the playoffs and the suspensions/injuries.

That being said, of course he looks good and should help the team. He was a top recruit in college, a top draft pick and surely a nice sized talented player. I'll reserve full judgement on a bigger sample size and at least ONE regular season game, much less a season. The intensity is SUPER high right now and if you can't get up for these games you have an issue.

[spoon]

Thank goodness I can get back to hating Philadelphia.

You're going to hate them even more when they knock you out in 6 or 5.

[keithy_19]

You're going to hate them even more when they knock you out in 6 or 5.

I will burn that silly city to the ground while chanting "MARTY. MARTY."

[spoon]

I will burn that silly city to the ground while chanting "MARTY. MARTY."

as if that would mean a thing

Philly will burn it's own city for you and do so laughing about it

they've done it before

[TripleSkeet]

You're going to hate them even more when they knock you out in 6 or 5.

Probably 6. :smoke:

[keithy_19]

Probably 6. :smoke:

And I see you have the spark to ignite the city. Well played.

[spoon]

Probably 6. :smoke:

that's my pick too

yet I have little faith in Bryz

[TripleSkeet]

that's my pick too

yet I have little faith in Bryz

Its almost like they win despite him. But Ill say this, he plays better when he sees alot of shots. With the exception of that 3rd softy I thought he had a good game. Unfortunately alot of times that one goal could be the difference.

[spoon]

Its almost like they win despite him. But Ill say this, he plays better when he sees alot of shots. With the exception of that 3rd softy I thought he had a good game. Unfortunately alot of times that one goal could be the difference.

He's SOOOOooo slow right now post to post and his five hole looks like a gaping wound (madonna vag sized). It's amazing how far he's fallen since the Yotes, but we do know he has it in him, he's just sooooo WEIRD so it's hard to know when he's going to rebound...if ever.

[spoon]

I always loved Hartnell overall, but man he's awesome!

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1088801/hartnell_medium.gif

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1088805/hartnell2_medium.gif

[Kevin]

Well he's on a pretty damn good team and rooks usually do better in those situations when their role is lessened mostly on the D end of the puck and they have great line mates. On lesser teams, guys usually have to step into roles more advanced then their game, either mental or physical. Here he also had four years at a top college to develop, as the kid is just about 21 right now, not 18 like most kid right out of the draft. Those 3-4 years make a HUGE difference in terms of maturity in many ways.

That being said, he was a first rounder and was clearly highly coveted. It's not like we're talking about how he was found in the 6th round like Datsyuk or something. And let's not act like 6 playoff games are some measuring stick to an NHL career here. Not to mention some REAL good picks came before him as well. I think your a little overblowing this situation bc it involves one of your teams once again. Tavares, Hedman, Duchene, Kane, Ekman-Larsson, Cowen, Kulikov....all taken before Kreider and very good players. Others are just getting close or coming next year, just as would be the case with Kreider minus his team being in the playoffs and the suspensions/injuries.

That being said, of course he looks good and should help the team. He was a top recruit in college, a top draft pick and surely a nice sized talented player. I'll reserve full judgement on a bigger sample size and at least ONE regular season game, much less a season. The intensity is SUPER high right now and if you can't get up for these games you have an issue.

I also read one of the reasons were that the prep league he played for had a lower level of compaction than other guys, So despite his stats and talent they weren't sure how he would handle the next level

[spoon]

I also read one of the reasons were that the prep league he played for had a lower level of compaction than other guys, So despite his stats and talent they weren't sure how he would handle the next level

well you never know completely, but being a first round pick usually is a sign of a lot of games to come at the top level

19th overall is quite high too

[weekapaugjz]

Damn that was some nice passing

[weekapaugjz]

Wow. That was nuts

[keithy_19]

Bad no-call on Gaborik.

[spoon]

it's the mo of the league right now on and off the ice

you can literally destroy a lower line player (board/hit to the head/knee on knee) but don't you dare touch a top line guy even legally

every once in a while they get fucked up bc they a star DOES the shitty thing to another star, and this usually results in a bs fine (see Weber)

[spoon]

Bad no-call on Gaborik.

bad sums it up nicely

and it's a huge play in this game now too

[spoon]

caps really need the big guns to step up on O

[keithy_19]

bad sums it up nicely

and it's a huge play in this game now too

It is.

[keithy_19]

I can't stand the Ranger's goal song.

[spoon]

Wow the Kings are lighting up the blues!

Losing a top d man on a cheap play hurts them more than I even thought.

[IamFogHat]

I'll speak for the DC contingent, word to your moms, we came to drop bombs.

[spoon]

so it's washington gay c now?

[spoon]

and still a minute left there buddy

[spoon]

I'll speak for the DC contingent, word to your moms, we came to drop bombs.

wow that post saved ur ass

[keithy_19]

Way to be Caps.

[IamFogHat]

wow that post saved ur ass

From what? Was I in danger?

[weekapaugjz]

Blues needed that but are they gonna be able to get 4 more on quick with how hes been playing?

Make it 5 now

[spoon]

From what? Was I in danger?

yep, exactly

:wallbash:

[spoon]

Blues needed that but are they gonna be able to get 4 more on quick with how hes been playing?

Make it 5 now

no shot

quick in net

[IamFogHat]

yep, exactly

:wallbash:

I'm kidding you silly goose.

[spoon]

I'm kidding you silly goose.

no shit

[IamFogHat]

no shit

But the dummies didn't know that.:wink:

[keithy_19]

St. Louis sure seems frustrated.

[keithy_19]

What a hit.

[Jayw]

Went to the stl game tonight. What a shit show that first period was. The blues have seemed frustrated since that hit on pietrangelo.

If we could of just played the first period over. It actually turned into a decent game for the 2nd and 3rd periods. Seeing that oshi hit right in front of me was definitely worth the price of admission.

Not scoring on that 3 on 5 near the end of 3rd was fucking atrocious though.

[TripleSkeet]

And people try saying we are racist...
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5136/282c.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/192/282c.png/)

[keithy_19]

Kovy out for game 2. It was obvious he was playing hurt.

[newport king]

I wish it was Zidlicky

[keithy_19]

I wish it was Zidlicky

I'll give him one more chance to not shoot the puck out of play in his zone during OT. One more.

[newport king]

Hes been goddamn awful. Its not just the delay of games, hes had a ton of turnovers and gets caught out of position alot.

[keithy_19]

This game is going to be awful to listen to.

[newport king]

Zidlicky should be a healthy scratch for game 3. Fuckin enough already. Why am i watching a defenseman go coast to coast like hes roenick in nhl94?

[keithy_19]

Awesome win for the Devils tonight.

[spoon]

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I'm rooting for the Kings at this point. Would like to see Philly/NYR vs. LA/Nash (LA mostly)....but I don't HATE any team left so it's been hard to root for/against teams right now. Every fucking team I wanted to lose round one DID!

Yeah for my rooting interest!! Yeah me!!

[TripleSkeet]

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I'm rooting for the Kings at this point. Would like to see Philly/NYR vs. LA/Nash (LA mostly)....but I don't HATE any team left so it's been hard to root for/against teams right now. Every fucking team I wanted to lose round one DID!

Yeah for my rooting interest!! Yeah me!!

Id like Philly vs. LA just because of the whole Richards / Carter situation.

[spoon]

Id like Philly vs. LA just because of the whole Richards / Carter situation.

I have a good insider take on that move, and it has to do with Richards and Carter being WAY too into blow being the main reason for the trade.

[TripleSkeet]

I have a good insider take on that move, and it has to do with Richards and Carter being WAY too into blow being the main reason for the trade.

I dont know about that, but its no secret the reason they shipped them out was because they partied too much. Everyone around here would see them either at McFaddens or in Sea Isle City drinking their faces off and taking home random bar whores. I dont judge but when youre constantly seen doing that shit during the season and during the playoffs? Youre gonna catch some shit.

[keithy_19]

Awful call late in a tied game.

[keithy_19]

I dont know about that, but its no secret the reason they shipped them out was because they partied too much. Everyone around here would see them either at McFaddens or in Sea Isle City drinking their faces off and taking home random bar whores. I dont judge but when youre constantly seen doing that shit during the season and during the playoffs? Youre gonna catch some shit.

This is why Bryz is alright. I bet he drinks alone, which I admire.

[IamFogHat]

Another OT baby, let's do this.

[weekapaugjz]

mcdonough just got JACK'D UP!

[keithy_19]

mcdonough just got JACK'D UP!

Awesome hit. Should have scored on that oppurtunity though.

[weekapaugjz]

Awesome hit. Should have scored on that oppurtunity though.

missing the net that close in is inexcusable.

[IamFogHat]

Fuckin' killin' me, smalls.

[HBox]

This Rangers-Capitals game is the best game I've watched in a long time.

[keithy_19]

This Rangers-Capitals game is the best game I've watched in a long time.

It's been really good.

[PapaBear]

I've never been much of a hockey fan, but I've been watching the Caps post season since game three of the last series. If hockey is normally half as exciting as these games have been, I'm going to be a fan next year.

[weekapaugjz]

I've never been much of a hockey fan, but I've been watching the Caps post season since game three of the last series. If hockey is normally half as exciting as these games have been, I'm going to be a fan next year.

the playoffs are a whole 'nother level of excitement. but you should definitely check out some more games.

[HBox]

Did I miss something? Why does Stu Bickel only have 3 and a half minutes of ice time so far?

[Kevin]

I just got home from work, where the fuck is this game.

Its not on MSG or versus.

[HBox]

I just got home from work, where the fuck is this game.

Its not on MSG or versus.

It's on NBC Sports/Versus.

[HBox]

Aw man. I could have watched this all night.

[PapaBear]

It's on NBC Sports/Versus.
Or at least, it was. :surrender:

[weekapaugjz]

Aw man. I could have watched this all night.

seriously, now i have more time to kill at work.

[Kevin]

I found it just in time to see the goal!

[keithy_19]

Not the ending I wanted but hell of a game.

[spoon]

another great two games tonight

and yah pb, hockey is the shit for anyone that actually likes fucking action in their sport and a non-pussy sport



on another note, my team made the AC tournament final this past weekend only to be SHELLED bc we were still drunk in the championship game

soooo many crazy fucking stories too

I can't believe someone didn't get arrested this time.

[A.J.]

I wish I could have stayed up to watch the end of this game.

[newport king]

Im embarassed by the "lets go devils, clap. Clap. Clapclapclap" chants. However i think NJ has the loudest PA system in the league. It sounds ridiculously loud when the play music in the arena.

[weekapaugjz]

damn. nice goal by kovy.

[newport king]

Bang. Bang.

[spoon]

damn. nice goal by kovy.

Eh, should have been stopped as Bryz is looking his pathetic norm since coming to Philly.

[newport king]

Wide open, no defenders infront of him with one of the best hockey players in the world shooting, yeah he should have had that.

[spoon]

Wide open, no defenders infront of him with one of the best hockey players in the world shooting, yeah he should have had that.

he should have based on where it was shot and a lazy glove so yes, he should have

not to mention he backed into his net

[keithy_19]

Heads up play by Kovy and way to finish the play by Ponikarovsky. Feel good being a Devils fan right now.

[spoon]

Heads up play by Kovy and way to finish the play by Ponikarovsky. Feel good being a Devils fan right now.

Until you lose to the Rangers in 6 and then lose Parise in the offseason tied to massive lawsuits between Vanderbeek and the city of Newark. Enjoy the next few weeks buddy! It's about to come crumbling down!

:flush:

[spoon]

and that's IF the Flyers don't rebound and still take you guys out in 7...which would mean Bryz has to show up and I'm not to confident on that one though

[keithy_19]

Until you lose to the Rangers in 6 and then lose Parise in the offseason tied to massive lawsuits between Vanderbeek and the city of Newark. Enjoy the next few weeks buddy! It's about to come crumbling down!


Rangers in 7 from a wrap around from Matteau. Cory Booker gets pile drived by Vanderbeek in a burning building.

and that's IF the Flyers don't rebound and still take you guys out in 7...which would mean Bryz has to show up and I'm not to confident on that one though

Game 7 where Stevens lays out Giroux (Stevens is suspended for 5 games) and Bryz signs a deal with Virgin and becomes the poster boy for self-paid space exploration.

[keithy_19]

I really don't see Parise leaving the Devils. But hey, I could just be a wishful thinker.

[spoon]

I really don't see Parise leaving the Devils. But hey, I could just be a wishful thinker.

we talked earlier in the year as my buddy is pretty close with him and he actually asked us if he thought Dev fans would hate him if he went to the Rangers....duh. He was shocked that we didn't even hesitate on it. He mentioned Detroit too, so I laid into him on that one and may very well have convinced him they are finally a sinking ship! HAAAA!

I hopefully hurt their shots to land him and had a say in that rivalry moving forward...AWESOME! Yet the Wings are set to offer him a TON of money I here. That trumps some adult league hockey crony of his buddy that hates the ginger snaps. He does NOT want to go back to Minny or play in some crazy Canadian market. He wants to play in the US and is very proud to play for the US in all international events even though his dad was huge in the Summit Series for Canada! Some cool stories too.

[Snacks]

Im embarassed by the "lets go devils, clap. Clap. Clapclapclap" chants. However i think NJ has the loudest PA system in the league. It sounds ridiculously loud when the play music in the arena.

Why does that embarrass you? At this point every team does it.

[Snacks]

Until you lose to the Rangers in 6 and then lose Parise in the offseason tied to massive lawsuits between Vanderbeek and the city of Newark. Enjoy the next few weeks buddy! It's about to come crumbling down!

:flush:


Why you hating on the Devils and its seems like you will want the Rangers to beat the Devils if they both make it? Come on its not like you are a Rangers fan, you like Colorado.

[spoon]

I like Callahan as a player is a big way. Not a Ranger fan, but do enjoy ripping both fan bases as my team just left the 5 hole out there in Kauai, HI! Landeskog buried that putt to save par though, so things are looking good for Colorado.

As for the Devs, never liked Marty, Kovi but do like Parise and LOVE HENRIQUE...So all in all, just a little late hate for NYR vs NJ.

[keithy_19]

we talked earlier in the year as my buddy is pretty close with him and he actually asked us if he thought Dev fans would hate him if he went to the Rangers....duh. He was shocked that we didn't even hesitate on it. He mentioned Detroit too, so I laid into him on that one and may very well have convinced him they are finally a sinking ship! HAAAA!

I hopefully hurt their shots to land him and had a say in that rivalry moving forward...AWESOME! Yet the Wings are set to offer him a TON of money I here. That trumps some adult league hockey crony of his buddy that hates the ginger snaps. He does NOT want to go back to Minny or play in some crazy Canadian market. He wants to play in the US and is very proud to play for the US in all international events even though his dad was huge in the Summit Series for Canada! Some cool stories too.

I recall you saying this earlier in this thread and I think I chose to ignore it because it made me sad. But I could see him in a Wings jersey way before I could see him in a Rangers.

I'm just keeping hope that if the Devils go further in the playoffs they could be able to sign him. I don't think he's just a money guy. The Devils are an older team but they have young talent who will be good for awhile. And with Brodeur about done Parise is the face of the franchise. Yeah Kovalchuk is the big money guy and an incredible member of the team, but Parise has the "C" and everyone knows that he's a catalyst in the locker room.

As for the Rangers, being a Devils fan I hate that I enjoy Callahan as much as I do. That guy is a tremendous hockey player through and through.

[keithy_19]

I like Callahan as a player is a big way. Not a Ranger fan, but do enjoy ripping both fan bases as my team just left the 5 hole out there in Kauai, HI! Landeskog buried that putt to save par though, so things are looking good for Colorado.

As for the Devs, never liked Marty, Kovi but do like Parise and LOVE HENRIQUE...So all in all, just a little late hate for NYR vs NJ.

Landeskog has an amazing short game.

And I agree with you on Henrique, but I love Marty (which makes sense as it makes sense for you not. You love Roy afterall.). I also love Kovalchuk. I liked him since he came into the league and always wanted him to succeed in Atlanta. Glad he's doing it Jersey.

[spoon]

well he does want to win and stay in the area very badly, but his soon to be wife wants the outdoors life again (met in college at North Dakota)

my buddy who is MUCH closer to the guy, so much that he and his fiancee talk all the time too, says if the Devs do go on a run it would help a lot...yet that gt situation is bleak right now for NJ to be honest...especially with their lack of funds/space to get one ready.

[spoon]

Landeskog has an amazing short game.

And I agree with you on Henrique, but I love Marty (which makes sense as it makes sense for you not. You love Roy afterall.). I also love Kovalchuk. I liked him since he came into the league and always wanted him to succeed in Atlanta. Glad he's doing it Jersey.

well some of my marty hate is based on the fact I think roy outshines him in any area outside of playing 70 games every year and stat whoring....even with Marty's success in the playoffs and three Cups, he's not even close to Roy in wins there somehow and where it counts. Great gt sure, but not Roy.

Kovi I always hated bc I simply can't root for a one-way player like him. He's better of late, but he's still uninterested in playing the full sheet of ice and it's no wonder he never won a playoff series until this last one vs a HUGE underdog Florida team bc he as a leader in the playoffs isn't good. Parise, Elias, Clarkson and Henrique are doing all the little things, not Kovi.

[keithy_19]

well he does want to win and stay in the area very badly, but his soon to be wife wants the outdoors life again (met in college at North Dakota)

my buddy who is MUCH closer to the guy, so much that he and his fiancee talk all the time too, says if the Devs do go on a run it would help a lot...yet that gt situation is bleak right now for NJ to be honest...especially with their lack of funds/space to get one ready.

This is why he should go gay and start hanging out in the light rail in Newark.

I'm not sure who the Devils would move to make room for his signing, but if they were to win the cup (theoretically) Brodeur would probably retire. That free's up a good chunk of change.

I was going to go into the other UFA after this season but the math made my head hurt.

[spoon]

There is pretty much NOBODY on the UFA list at the GT position, sorry. The ONLY guys even worth a mention is maybe the monster from toronto being fixed or perhaps Harding if he can ever play more than 5 weeks in a row without a major injury?

You'd HAVE to make a move or go with a very young untested guy to even have much of a shot. If you go with one of the aging shitbirds available, you're fucked from day one. To me you'd have to go after the good backups out there in LA (Bernier), Vanc (Luongo or Schneider), Nash (Pickard and others in their loaded system), Buffalo (Enroth) or something like that. It may be a way to unload some money, but those guys will cost you some huge picks and players alike. Might be worth it looking at your gt pipeline right now.

[keithy_19]

There is pretty much NOBODY on the UFA list at the GT position, sorry. The ONLY guys even worth a mention is maybe the monster from toronto being fixed or perhaps Harding if he can ever play more than 5 weeks in a row without a major injury?

You'd HAVE to make a move or go with a very young untested guy to even have much of a shot. If you go with one of the aging shitbirds available, you're fucked from day one. To me you'd have to go after the good backups out there in LA (Bernier), Vanc (Luongo or Schneider), Nash (Pickard and others in their loaded system), Buffalo (Enroth) or something like that. It may be a way to unload some money, but those guys will cost you some huge picks and players alike. Might be worth it looking at your gt pipeline right now.

I agree. They would have to make a move or try to go with someone in their system and hope it pans out. I think we have some talent there but nothing great by any means.

[Snacks]

well some of my marty hate is based on the fact I think roy outshines him in any area outside of playing 70 games every year and stat whoring....even with Marty's success in the playoffs and three Cups, he's not even close to Roy in wins there somehow and where it counts. Great gt sure, but not Roy.

Kovi I always hated bc I simply can't root for a one-way player like him. He's better of late, but he's still uninterested in playing the full sheet of ice and it's no wonder he never won a playoff series until this last one vs a HUGE underdog Florida team bc he as a leader in the playoffs isn't good. Parise, Elias, Clarkson and Henrique are doing all the little things, not Kovi.

Im definitely not going to argue hockey with you about hockey because Im a casual fan. As for Marty I personally think he is the best GT ever but maybe that is b/c Im a Devils fan and do not follow closely at all (BTW I like Col they are the team I root for out of the West every year). Maybe Im reading what you wrote wrong but I do believe Marty is the all time leader in Wins. Marty has 105 more wins in only 160 more games. They both played 19 seasons so if you avg it out Marty only played on avg 8 more games a year.

[weekapaugjz]

Im definitely not going to argue hockey with you about hockey because Im a casual fan. As for Marty I personally think he is the best GT ever but maybe that is b/c Im a Devils fan and do not follow closely at all (BTW I like Col they are the team I root for out of the West every year). Maybe Im reading what you wrote wrong but I do believe Marty is the all time leader in Wins. Marty has 105 more wins in only 160 more games. They both played 19 seasons so if you avg it out Marty only played on avg 8 more games a year.

any win that marty got in the shootout is a win that roy would never have the chance to get. marty is a great goalie, probably second or third best in history, but roy is the best.

[Snacks]

any win that marty got in the shootout is a win that roy would never have the chance to get. marty is a great goalie, probably second or third best in history, but roy is the best.

That sounds interesting but did Marty get 105 shoot out victories? I don't know how many he has or how many less wins he would have but I cant see that being that big in favor or against him. Couldn't the argument be made that Marty has played many more games during the new scoring rules which made it easier to score? I dont remember when but I do remember espn discussing all the rule changes to make hockey have more scoring. That was definitely in the past 10 years or so and Roy retired 9 years ago.

I have heard this argument before Roy vs Marty but you said 2nd or 3rd best. Who else is in the argument?

[spoon]

any win that marty got in the shootout is a win that roy would never have the chance to get. marty is a great goalie, probably second or third best in history, but roy is the best.

and factoring systems and playoffs/big games and it's just not close to me...and this was BEFORE he came to Colorado

he revolutionized the game, marty followed

it's amazing it's not even close here...bc Roy simply went deep into the playoffs no matter how bad the team he played behind. he willed teams to wins and if he played as many games per year as Marty and had the shootout who knows...yet who cares? I don't even have Marty as number 2 personally, but that's my op.

Not counting Marty's 6 wins this year so far...but still about 50 off. (http://www.statshockey.net/lists/alltimeplaywins.html)

[weekapaugjz]

I have heard this argument before Roy vs Marty but you said 2nd or 3rd best. Who else is in the argument?

ken dryden

[weekapaugjz]

Not counting Marty's 6 wins this year so far...but still about 50 off. (http://www.statshockey.net/lists/alltimeplaywins.html)

kind of surprising to me that andy moog is in the top 10 for playoff wins.

[Snacks]

and factoring systems and playoffs/big games and it's just not close to me...and this was BEFORE he came to Colorado

he revolutionized the game, marty followed

it's amazing it's not even close here...bc Roy simply went deep into the playoffs no matter how bad the team he played behind. he willed teams to wins and if he played as many games per year as Marty and had the shootout who knows...yet who cares? I don't even have Marty as number 2 personally, but that's my op.

Not counting Marty's 6 wins this year so far...but still about 50 off. (http://www.statshockey.net/lists/alltimeplaywins.html)

Well Roy will definitely keep that record because Marty is probably retiring after this run.

I do know that the Devils really shit the bed in a few post seasons that they should have done better. They actually seem to go further when they are a lower seed! I hope that continues and they make 1 last run for Marty!

[weekapaugjz]

That sounds interesting but did Marty get 105 shoot out victories? I don't know how many he has or how many less wins he would have but I cant see that being that big in favor or against him. Couldn't the argument be made that Marty has played many more games during the new scoring rules which made it easier to score? I dont remember when but I do remember espn discussing all the rule changes to make hockey have more scoring. That was definitely in the past 10 years or so and Roy retired 9 years ago.

I have heard this argument before Roy vs Marty but you said 2nd or 3rd best. Who else is in the argument?

and some of those rule changes were because of the style of play the devils championed for years allowing marty to get a lot of wins.

[spoon]

and some of those rule changes were because of the style of play the devils championed for years allowing marty to get a lot of wins.

left wing lock/trap/clutch/grab

sleep....zzzzz

[Snacks]

left wing lock/trap/clutch/grab

sleep....zzzzz

If the Devils make it to the Stanley Cup you and I are going to the Rock and you are wearing a Marty Jersey! :tongue:

[spoon]

ken dryden

Sawchuck and Plante too

outside the NHL, Russian great Tretiak was awesome too and in the picture

[spoon]

If the Devils make it to the Stanley Cup you and I are going to the Rock and you are wearing a Marty Jersey! :tongue:

while they are still quite disciplined, the Devs are NOT the same boring team of old in any way...hell, as weeka posted the rules simply don't allow it. yet to think the devs will get by the flyers and the rangers/caps...not going to be easy

[spoon]

LA v NYR baby!

[keithy_19]

Awesome game for the Devils today. 3-1!

[keithy_19]

Claude Giroux suspened 1 game (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=630913)

[LZMan1]

All i know is that i am really enjoying the playoffs this year. In the NYRvsWAS series i'm pulling for the Caps....being NJD fan i have to root for anyone playing against the rags :p


sent from my phone using my fingertips

[HBox]

I have to say that it feels like a kick in the balls that there is a series with the Rangers and a series with the Devils and NBC puts Doc Emrick on the Rangers series.

[keithy_19]

I have to say that it feels like a kick in the balls that there is a series with the Rangers and a series with the Devils and NBC puts Doc Emrick on the Rangers series.

But Kenny Albert is better than Doc!:wallbash:

[weekapaugjz]

holy shit.

[keithy_19]

Well, looks like it's gonna be a tri-state conference final.

[newport king]

Well, looks like it's gonna be a tri-state conference final.

fucking jinx

[keithy_19]

fucking jinx

I'm sorry. I guess the Caps can come back.

[keithy_19]

Coyotes vs Kings in the WCF.

[spoon]

Coyotes vs Kings in the WCF.

i see TONS of goals in this one coming!

ha!

[newport king]

I'm sorry. I guess the Caps can come back.

Its on you

[newport king]

Its nice hearing unbiased announcing. Holy shit these guys are marking out for philly.

[Donnie Iris]

Jesus, Brygalov may be drunk.

[newport king]

Lollllllllllll

[newport king]

Brodeur just slashed the shit out of somebody. Whoever it was is well within their rights to fight him

[newport king]

Someone hurt Rinaldo. I really hate the Flyers and their fans.

[newport king]

Ive never seen a bigger group of cry babies.

[newport king]

Roenick might have the best hair since Zack Morris

[jennysmurf]

Roenick might have the best hair since Zack Morris

I googled him to confirm your claim of "best hair," and this was the second or third pic....

http://www.philebrity.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/roenick_42485.jpg

Yikes!

[keithy_19]

What a series for the Devs.

[cougarjake13]

What a series for the Devs.


Gotta be more then u expected from them this year

[keithy_19]

Gotta be more then u expected from them this year

I thought they could do well this year. They have a really solid team.

[cougarjake13]

I thought they could do well this year. They have a really solid team.


But did u think they'd make the ec finals ?

[keithy_19]

But did u think they'd make the ec finals ?

I thought they could. I could see them winning the cup to be honest.

[cougarjake13]

I thought they could. I could see them winning the cup to be honest.



No way ur drunk arse thought that

[keithy_19]

No way ur drunk arse thought that

I do. They're playing a complete team game.

[keithy_19]

Caps force a game 7.

[cougarjake13]

I do. They're playing a complete team game.


But no way u were thinking that at seasons start

[keithy_19]

But no way u were thinking that at seasons start

Why not? Last year was a complete fluke with where they finished in the standings. The way they played the second half of the season made me hopeful for this year.

[spoon]

Why not? Last year was a complete fluke with where they finished in the standings. The way they played the second half of the season made me hopeful for this year.

GT is too weak, not to mention their D in front of Marty. They have to win on the relentless fore check and on O, which NJ has never done yet. So yah, I have HUGE doubts. I don't think they stand a chance vs LA, but NYR is a rival so anything can happen there, and the Caps aren't complete either but playing exceptional under Hunter. The yotes are a COMPLETE surprise to me. I thought they'd actually miss the playoffs, but Smith is the reason they're there and still alive. If Vrbata comes alive and Doan picks it up they stand a shot, but I just can't see it. Seeing Bryzgolav's fall off since leaving Phoenix and Smith's resurgence I have to completely buy into their coaching and style of play, but then again that was their first playoff series wins EVER in Zona.

Should be fun though.

[keithy_19]

GT is too weak, not to mention their D in front of Marty. They have to win on the relentless fore check and on O, which NJ has never done yet. So yah, I have HUGE doubts. I don't think they stand a chance vs LA, but NYR is a rival so anything can happen there, and the Caps aren't complete either but playing exceptional under Hunter. The yotes are a COMPLETE surprise to me. I thought they'd actually miss the playoffs, but Smith is the reason they're there and still alive. If Vrbata comes alive and Doan picks it up they stand a shot, but I just can't see it. Seeing Bryzgolav's fall off since leaving Phoenix and Smith's resurgence I have to completely buy into their coaching and style of play, but then again that was their first playoff series wins EVER in Zona.

Should be fun though.

I think the goaltending is fine. Brodeur played really well against the Flyers and the relentless forecheck is what provides the offense. And the defense is clearly not the defense of past teams but they've really pulled it together.

[spoon]

I think the goaltending is fine. Brodeur played really well against the Flyers and the relentless forecheck is what provides the offense. And the defense is clearly not the defense of past teams but they've really pulled it together.

We disagree then bc Marty is really slow and gets lost more than I even saw in the past out there in and around his crease. Philly was a mess in this series and thought they'd walk over you bc they handled the Pens. The intensity was way down for this one and the Devs were smart NOT to get them riled up too. Great series overall for the Devs, and I have been impressed by their coaching as well. He's been making some fine adjustments and keeping his team's energy steady and has helped mold Kovi's overall game into more a parise style which is a huge improvement. Zajac back has been HUGE too.

[keithy_19]

We disagree then bc Marty is really slow and gets lost more than I even saw in the past out there in and around his crease. Philly was a mess in this series and thought they'd walk over you bc they handled the Pens. The intensity was way down for this one and the Devs were smart NOT to get them riled up too. Great series overall for the Devs, and I have been impressed by their coaching as well. He's been making some fine adjustments and keeping his team's energy steady and has helped mold Kovi's overall game into more a parise style which is a huge improvement. Zajac back has been HUGE too.

Brodeur is not the best goalie in the playoffs but I still think the team can count on him to make the big saves. There's been flashes of brilliance in the playoffs for him.

But yeah, the coaching staff has been really good. The team seems to love playing unde Deboer.

[spoon]

Brodeur is not the best goalie in the playoffs but I still think the team can count on him to make the big saves. There's been flashes of brilliance in the playoffs for him.

But yeah, the coaching staff has been really good. The team seems to love playing unde Deboer.

I'd actually argue he's EASILY the worst GT left...by a mile.

[spoon]

question is, if NJ finds a way to win the Cup, does he retire?

should he retire?

I say no he won't but should.

[keithy_19]

question is, if NJ finds a way to win the Cup, does he retire?

should he retire?

I say no he won't but should.

I sort of hope he would. Go out on top like Daneyko did.

[King Imp]

Is the person who is in charge of making the schedule a moron?

If the Rangers were able to win, they's have to play on Saturday against the Devils, but the West series, where both of their teams finished up before the East was even done wouldn't start until Sunday.

What kind of logic is that?

[cougarjake13]

Makes no sense either since u don't know what cities will be there so it can't be a schedule thing

[newport king]

This has been a tremensously boring game 7. Caps are flat.

[newport king]

Wait a minute, we might have a game here

[newport king]

NJ in 6

[cougarjake13]

Prob goin 7

[Kevin]

Rangers in 5.

The Rangers have shut down much better Off teams this playoffs granted not making it look pretty.

I just do not think The Devils can get much against their D and Henrik.

[keithy_19]

Rangers in 5.

The Rangers have shut down much better Off teams this playoffs granted not making it look pretty.

I just do not think The Devils can get much against their D and Henrik.

Coming in waves against the D and Henrik I think they can. Add in the rather awesome D the devils have had. A rag-tag group pf guys but my goodness, shut down the flyers. This will be fun.

I can't see it being in five, but we're on the opposite side of the fan spectrum so why not.

[keithy_19]

NJ in 6

I love you.

[Kevin]

Coming in waves against the D and Henrik I think they can. Add in the rather awesome D the devils have had. A rag-tag group pf guys but my goodness, shut down the flyers. This will be fun.

I can't see it being in five, but we're on the opposite side of the fan spectrum so why not.

The games will be tough but I just think the Rangers will have enough each game to pull it out.

And the amount of Ranger fans in Newark will be huge too, its almost like playing every game at home.

[Kevin]

Still by far the best ritual in sports is the end series hankshake by the teams.

They fight and claw and hate eachother all series but when it ends they show that they are all a brotherhood and put everything aside and pay respect to eachother.

Hockey players are the coolest athletes in sports.

Both on and off the ice.

[Kevin]

Barry Melrose just said no team has ever won a cup winning 2 7 game series.

Didn't Bos win 3 last year?

[MIKEYDAKEN]

Barry Melrose just said no team has ever won a cup winning 2 7 game series.

Didn't Bos win 3 last year?

yes sir

[Kevin]

yes sir

Good research there Barry.

What a hack.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

Good research there Barry.

What a hack.

sorry i'm a hack too but the bruins did win in two 7 game series not 3 i'm sleepy

[Kevin]

sorry i'm a hack too but the bruins did win in two 7 game series not 3 i'm sleepy

I could have sworn 3.

He was still wrong.

[cougarjake13]

Good research there Barry.

What a hack.


The stat I saw that Espn said the other day was no team winning 2 game 7's in the first two rounds

[spoon]

Rangers in 5.

The Rangers have shut down much better Off teams this playoffs granted not making it look pretty.

I just do not think The Devils can get much against their D and Henrik.

You do realize the Devs have 3 scorers in the top 30 in the NHL this year in scoring, guess how many the Rangers have? 1

Also, add in the rivalry nature of this HUGE series and I can't believe you honestly think this goes only 5, AND IN YOUR FAVOR. Both coaches have been impressive, both goalies usually stout (adv NYR), but offensively the devils were the highest ranked offensive team in the playoffs until LA just edged them tonight with their 4 goal outburst. Bottom line is that the Devs also are NOT top heavy with a top line, as both the Parise and Kovy line are incredibly dangerous. NY was lucky to be able to focus on clear top lines with both Ott and Washington, here you just can't.

For me it'll be awesome to watch two of my favorite two-way players battle in Cally and Henrique.

This series goes AT LEAST 6, and I do pick NYR but wouldn't be surprised with any big rivalry. NJ is due to beat them in the playoffs too, but I just can't pick 50 year old Marty the stat whore over Henrik in the end. The two teams that most surprised me thus far are the yotes and NJ, but I fully expect both to bow out this round. NJ has a MUCH better shot in the end in my mind, but it's the ECF/WCF so it'll be crazy entertaining on the way.

[spoon]

The games will be tough but I just think the Rangers will have enough each game to pull it out.

And the amount of Ranger fans in Newark will be huge too, its almost like playing every game at home.

There will be some, but NOT like in the regular season. Mark my words.

[spoon]

Barry Melrose just said no team has ever won a cup winning 2 7 game series.

Didn't Bos win 3 last year?

completely heard wrong or he's an idiot

happened a TON

[spoon]

The stat I saw that Espn said the other day was no team winning 2 game 7's in the first two rounds

THAT's completely different and an odd stat to pull out. File that one under who cares/gives a fuck.

[keithy_19]

So the head-to-head on NHL.com seems a bit off to me. The Devils get the edge in offense, and the Rangers get the edge on defense, goaltending, and coaching.

The defense, I understand though I think that's going to be pretty close in regards to this series. The goaltending is a given. Lundqvist is up for Vezina and MVP. The coaching though? I get that Torts is up for the Jack Adams but Deboer has been great. So has Larry Robinson and Adam Oates. But to have a team that had been so grounded in the trap style bust out the way have this year, and how good they've been as of late, I don't think the edge should be going to the Rangers there.

[spoon]

So the head-to-head on NHL.com seems a bit off to me. The Devils get the edge in offense, and the Rangers get the edge on defense, goaltending, and coaching.

The defense, I understand though I think that's going to be pretty close in regards to this series. The goaltending is a given. Lundqvist is up for Vezina and MVP. The coaching though? I get that Torts is up for the Jack Adams but Deboer has been great. So has Larry Robinson and Adam Oates. But to have a team that had been so grounded in the trap style bust out the way have this year, and how good they've been as of late, I don't think the edge should be going to the Rangers there.

While I see your point, I agree with them on this one. Torts has been setting up for this all year, rested his gt through the year (least games started in career as a starter) and has a Cup and many Cup runs as well in his history. Db not so much and two series doesn't even the score that quickly...especially since one was against shitty Florida and the other against an AWFUL GT in "the universe". They will surely be very hard pressed to score as easily on this D and GT versus Philly. The devs must beware the same fate Philly had after lighting up a shitty goalie against Pitt, as now it'll be MUCH harder to score. Yet the rivalry will help out a ton, not to mention a pretty solid offense.

Bottom line, should be a great series but I do see where they are coming from on all angles with that write up on the series.

[newport king]

Nice ice at MSG dicks.

[newport king]

Zidlicky shoots so much he'd make Gretzky blush. And so help me god, i better never hear another Ranger fan complain the NHL is out to fuck them.

[Kevin]

Rangers in 5.

[keithy_19]

God damn do the Rangers take it for their goalie.

Tough loss, but the Devils seemed to be controlling the tempo for most of the game. When it mattered, they faltered. That's been the classic make up of this team.

[keithy_19]

Rangers in 5.

You can't make predictions after the first game. Sheesh, you should know how these things work.

[keithy_19]

Just throwing this out there too (yes I am biased) I hate John Tortorella. He's as bad as Crosby when it comes to the baby attitude. Hell of a coach, but also a bit of a dick.

[Kevin]

You can't make predictions after the first game. Sheesh, you should know how these things work.

I made it before the game just reiterating

[keithy_19]

I made it before the game just reiterating

I'm a mod. I can change all the times and make you look like an asshole.

I can't change my mod quote apparently...

[spoon]

I just don't see 5 games, but did pick the ranger in at least 6.

[hanso]

Da Rangas! (Neil Rogers mock voice)

[newport king]

Ive been watching the Kings, i gotta be honest, i dont think it matters who wins in the East.

[cougarjake13]

Ive been watching the Kings, i gotta be honest, i dont think it matters who wins in the East.

It's really scary how good they've been in playoffs

[King Imp]

We've seen #8 seeds pull the occasional upset, but I can't recall one ever being this dominant.

I'm with newport king, I don't think either the Devils or Rangers stand a chance if LA keeps up this pace.

[cougarjake13]

We've seen #8 seeds pull the occasional upset, but I can't recall one ever being this dominant.

I'm with newport king, I don't think either the Devils or Rangers stand a chance if LA keeps up this pace.


How many 8 seeds have actually got further then the first round upset of a #1?

[spoon]

How many 8 seeds have actually got further then the first round upset of a #1?

It happens more often than you think, more in the NHL than any other sport I'd speculate. Easily more than the NBA, the only other sport that really goes 8 deep in each conf.

Recent memory brings me to the 2006 Edmonton Oiler's run as an 8 seed to the Stanley Cup Final with old man Roloson. If not for him being injured in Game 1 of the final, they probably would have won it all too, as it still went 7 games with the likes of Ty "fucking" Conklin and Jussi "who" Markkanen up against Cam Ward. It's amazing it was still so close in the end.

[spoon]

wow that may have just saved a goal for the rangers

great deflection on parise's pass

[spoon]

weak call on the rangers if you ask me

[keithy_19]

weak call on the rangers if you ask me

Weak call on the Devils.

[keithy_19]

Weak call on the Devils.

Eh, maybe not.

[spoon]

Weak call on the Devils.

nah, it was too

bs calls all around thus far

[spoon]

did boyle just get a slashing call for breaking his own stick!?

ha!

[keithy_19]

Someone needs to pop that fucking balloon.

[spoon]

Someone needs to pop that fucking balloon.

always with that bullshit at Ranger games

[keithy_19]

always with that bullshit at Ranger games

Very annoying.

Awesome first period for the Devils.

[spoon]

Very annoying.



better than that quite pepsi center in Denver right now...Avs suck

[keithy_19]

Bad no icing call.

[spoon]

Rangers have owned this period up until the last few.

Another crazy tight game bt these two teams, but I simply have no confidence in Marty in the end.

[keithy_19]

I'm glad the money spent at MSG was worth it...

[spoon]

I'm glad the money spent at MSG was worth it...

this is hilarious

I've never seen this

[newport king]

I cant wait to watch another Garden Transformed and see how great MSG is. Even the ice sucks.

[keithy_19]

I'm going to be very obvious when I say that next goal will be huge.

[spoon]

tied into the third again huh?

it's amazing just how important this period will end up being in this series now

[spoon]

I'm going to be very obvious when I say that next goal will be huge.

I'm not so convinced it'll only be one more needed. To me this may break open, even though it's highly unlikely based on the teams and how important this game is. We'll see.

[spoon]

I'm going to be very obvious when I say that next goal will be huge.

Oh how you hope this is true right now. Shorty to even the game?

just messin with you k19

[spoon]

sooooo close

[newport king]

Psst, Rangers fans, every time your guy falls down, it doesnt mean its a penalty.

[newport king]

1-1 bitches.

[keithy_19]

Huge win.

[cougarjake13]

How culd it go any other way been like this all postseason so far

Going 7 again

[newport king]

Hope NJ fans serenade Lunqvist with HENNNN-RIIIIK chants.

[spoon]

How culd it go any other way been like this all postseason so far

Going 7 again

no no, my team in 5!

where is Kevin now?

:smoke: