~ 2014 NHL Season ~

[cougarjake13]

i didnt hear about til last nights wing's post game show but the aticle said its been around since july 1st of last year

ah ok


cause if it was around like 5 to 10 yrs and this is the first time a story was written on it id be like what the fuck



thats gotta suck for the benchwarmers on the titans or are they exempt b/c they are the home team and dont have to pay that tax ?

[disneyspy]

ah ok


cause if it was around like 5 to 10 yrs and this is the first time a story was written on it id be like what the fuck



thats gotta suck for the benchwarmers on the titans or are they exempt b/c they are the home team and dont have to pay that tax ?

its for 3 game max of 7500 dollar tax,if youre a grizzlie,predator or titan the tax is waived,since the wings play 3 games in nashville the lower paid players get fucked

[cougarjake13]

its for 3 game max of 7500 dollar tax,if youre a grizzlie,predator or titan the tax is waived,since the wings play 3 games in nashville the lower paid players get fucked

yeh i fig it'd be something like that



guess they werent making much money and said hey lets tax these pro guys


not a bad idea if you think about it


but it should be based on salary so the little guys dont get fucked

[keithy_19]

Fans campaign to get coach Pat Burns into the hockey hall of fame. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=523544)

This really bums me out. I really liked Burns and he was such a good coach. The end of that article choked me up.

[TheGameHHH]

Fans campaign to get coach Pat Burns into the hockey hall of fame. (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=523544)

This really bums me out. I really liked Burns and he was such a good coach. The end of that article choked me up.

I completely agree, the man should be there. I hope he makes it before his time on this planet is through.

[keithy_19]

I completely agree, the man should be there. I hope he makes it before his time on this planet is through.

If he hadn't gotten sick I have a feeling he would have been a coach that would have stuck with the Devils.

You read the article and you get the feeling that it won't be long. Really sucks.

[cougarjake13]

wow


that home and home with the flyers at seasons end could prob decide the 8th seed between rangers , flyers, and bruins

[Tenbatsuzen]

Re: Pat Burns.


Def should be in. The funny thing is, the Hockey Hall of Fame is the only one who speeds up entry for people. If this was the Baseball Hall of Fame with those asshole writers, it'd take forever.

[TheGameHHH]

you know what would be awesome? if the devils stopped blowing games with a minute left. theyre literally handing the Penguins the Atlantic crown and 2nd place.

[Gwen]

Dentallllll pllllaaaaannnnnnnnnnn. Marty needs braces.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/82369481.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1270348345&Signature=3hbs0%2BCc1VO69Dm9%2F6MX4BSUYhc%3D

[TheGameHHH]

Dentallllll pllllaaaaannnnnnnnnnn. Marty needs braces.

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its gonna be weird to watch him have them IN THE PLAYOFFS. luckily the rangers will have plenty of time to rest up and get their dental work done in about 10 days.

[keithy_19]

its gonna be weird to watch him have them IN THE PLAYOFFS. luckily the rangers will have plenty of time to rest up and get their dental work done in about 10 days.

As much as I hate the Rangers, I would rather have them in the playoffs than philly. Philly has had our number.

[Gwen]

As much as I hate the Rangers, I would rather have them in the playoffs than philly. Philly has had our number.

See, now there's a man who makes sense. Although, the way this game is going tonight...our playoff appearance is questionable.

Also, wth happened to my picture of Marty with that post? That was the best part! Stupid TwitPhoto

[weekapaugjz]

haha. fuck you lundqvist.

[weekapaugjz]

miller just fucking robbed gaborik.

[keithy_19]

See, now there's a man who makes sense. Although, the way this game is going tonight...our playoff appearance is questionable.

Also, wth happened to my picture of Marty with that post? That was the best part! Stupid TwitPhoto

Well, maybe I make sense for all the wrong reasons for ranger fans:innocent:

And I wanted to see what you meant by Marty needing braces. I googled "Martin Brodeur Teeth" and nothing came up.

[keithy_19]

600 for Marty and another shutout. Nicely done tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

600 for Marty and another shutout. Nicely done tonight.

yep yep

[spoon]

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/5428/slide_5428_74851_large.jpg?1269365579754

I knew it.

[spoon]

the red wings have gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 games to move comfortably into the last playoff spot,i know you poor bastards hate the fact that they're finally healthy and will make it to the cup finals again well you can lick my red wing balls

FUCK you with this excuse mentality. In fact, there are MANY teams with bigger injuries and more lost games/per man who are also in the playoffs. Just stop. Oh and one of those teams is Colorado and they actually made adjustments throughout the year.

[disneyspy]

FUCK you with this excuse mentality. In fact, there are MANY teams with bigger injuries and more lost games/per man who are also in the playoffs. Just stop. Oh and one of those teams is Colorado and they actually made adjustments throughout the year.

that post was from awhile ago except for the 8-1-1 things are different,like colorado is now in 8th and fucking choking, fucking avs suck yeti dick

[spoon]

that post was from awhile ago except for the 8-1-1 things are different,like colorado is now in 8th and fucking choking, fucking avs suck yeti dick

Choking my ass, they were picked to finish last...in the NHL. Also, they are young as fuck and about to get some HUGE playoff experience and playing on house money. I can't wait until Bertuzzi snaps in your locker room and beheads half your overpaid whiny/diving sweedes when he doesn't get his pre-game pudding.

[spoon]

Yes, ALLLL the way back to 03-27!

[disneyspy]

so the nhl standings are just like a mountain,the avs keep tumbling down it,you should give up on hockey and start following eurotrash sports

[spoon]

1 of 8 teams in the west with a shot to win the Stanley Cup, make a good point for once you geriatric cunt.

[spoon]

oooo, forgot this

:wink:

[disneyspy]

1 of 8 teams in the west with a shot to win the Stanley Cup, make a good point for once you geriatric cunt.

they have no shot,kinda like you with a chick you fucking windbag

[spoon]

they have no shot,kinda like you with a chick you fucking windbag

Says the guy with 20k posts in 2 weeks on a commadore 64.

[disneyspy]

Says the guy with 20k posts in 2 weeks on a commadore 64.

i got rid of that LAST YEAR!
bitch

[spoon]

i got rid of that LAST YEAR!
bitch

you moved UP to floppies so it matched ur anatomy right?

[disneyspy]

you moved UP to floppies so it matched ur anatomy right?

eating wings,hang on

[Snoogans]

could you ladies keep it down, the men are tryin to watch the soccer game

[spoon]

could you ladies keep it down, the men are tryin to watch the soccer game

Why don't you go back to having Kevin wax your balls on wikipedia.

[disneyspy]

Why don't you go back to having Kevin wax your balls on wikipedia.

why cant you let the two young homo lovers be?

[spoon]

why cant you let the two young homo lovers be?

Now I'm a little confused here, are we talking about Kevin & Shaun, or Zetts and Lidstrom?

:lol:

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/5428/slide_5428_74851_large.jpg?1269365579754

[El Mudo]

I like Matt Duchene, but its amazing how similar his numbers are to the Mystery Player here:


Duchene: 24/31/55
Mystery Player: 22/28/50

QUALCOMP

Duchene: -.056
Mystery Player: .021

QUALTEAM

Duchene: -.011
Mystery Player: -.042

So if you're keeping score, Mystery Player puts up numbers equivalent to Matt Duchene, while playing with worse teammates and against better competition, yet he's not really in the Calder Trophy race and pretty much isn't being talked about this year at all.








(Mystery Player, BTW, is John Tavares)

[El Mudo]

Also, if we lived in a just world, the Vezina would go to Tomas Vokoun.

*He faces over 34 shots a game (most in the league)

*Florida generates 28 shots a game (close to dead last, only Colorado and Minnesota are worse)

*Florida is 25th in G 5/5, 28th in total goals (198), 28th in GF/G (2.48).

*Florida’s PP is also 29th in the league, ahead of only Toronto. They’re converting at 10.5% on the Road (dead last), and 17.7 at home (21st).


Ryan Miller is going to win this award, but for all the talk going on out there about how he gets no support, the numbers just don't back it up. I think what people are missing entirely is that Buffalo is not a bad offensive team.

Buffalo is 10th overall in GF/G at 2.81, they’re 8th overall in the league at G 5/5, 11th overall in total goals, their home PP is 10th in the league at 21.2%, (overall its at 16th, 17.6%).

Vokoun’s .925 and 2.55 while facing 34 shots a game are much more impressive to me than Miller’s .928 and 2.23 while facing 31 shots a game (Buffalo also generates the 7th most shots in the league).

[Snoogans]

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[weekapaugjz]

gotta throw tyler myers name in the calder race with those two:

11/36/47
+/-14
avg over 23 mins a game

he has been one of the most reliable players on the sabres this year. sure, he makes the rookie mistakes, like on an atrocious play by him last night against boston that lead to satan's goal. but he also jumps up into the offensive play a lot. he is a great player to watch. i really hope he continues to develop and improves on his play in the next few years.

[spoon]

I like Matt Duchene, but its amazing how similar his numbers are to the Mystery Player here:


Duchene: 24/31/55
Mystery Player: 22/28/50

QUALCOMP

Duchene: -.056
Mystery Player: .021

QUALTEAM

Duchene: -.011
Mystery Player: -.042

So if you're keeping score, Mystery Player puts up numbers equivalent to Matt Duchene, while playing with worse teammates and against better competition, yet he's not really in the Calder Trophy race and pretty much isn't being talked about this year at all.








(Mystery Player, BTW, is John Tavares)


First off, he's ALWAYS discussed and gets a ton more PP time and first line players on his line as well. Duchene has played with nothing but rookies as well almost all year, with the likes of Hejduk at times and rookies Yip, Galiardi. The kid is also in a TIGHT playoff race and is playing very responsible, something Tavares simply isn't doing. Is he a good sniper and future player, sure, but he's not in my top two for the Calder.

MY vote is torn bt Myers and Duchene. I don't like all the secondary assists for Myers, but he's outstanding none the less. I rule Howard out bc of his age and extensive years in the minors and even teh NHL last year.

[spoon]

Also, if we lived in a just world, the Vezina would go to Tomas Vokoun.

*He faces over 34 shots a game (most in the league)

*Florida generates 28 shots a game (close to dead last, only Colorado and Minnesota are worse)

*Florida is 25th in G 5/5, 28th in total goals (198), 28th in GF/G (2.48).

*Florida’s PP is also 29th in the league, ahead of only Toronto. They’re converting at 10.5% on the Road (dead last), and 17.7 at home (21st).


Ryan Miller is going to win this award, but for all the talk going on out there about how he gets no support, the numbers just don't back it up. I think what people are missing entirely is that Buffalo is not a bad offensive team.

Buffalo is 10th overall in GF/G at 2.81, they’re 8th overall in the league at G 5/5, 11th overall in total goals, their home PP is 10th in the league at 21.2%, (overall its at 16th, 17.6%).

Vokoun’s .925 and 2.55 while facing 34 shots a game are much more impressive to me than Miller’s .928 and 2.23 while facing 31 shots a game (Buffalo also generates the 7th most shots in the league).

Again I simply don't agree and going purely on stats isn't correct. I think Vok's year has been very good but not at teh level of Miller by a long shot. You act as if every shot is equal, leagues are equal and pressure is equal. Quite simply, they are not, among many other factors. Miller and Bryz are my top too, regardless of stats. Hell, Bryz may be my fucking mvp.

[Freitag]

Rangers need to win their final 2 games in regulation to make it in, guaranteed. That would put them at 88 pts.

[spoon]

Rangers need to win their final 2 games in regulation to make it in, guaranteed. That would put them at 88 pts.

Not true Tila, they could win both in OT and miss.

[El Mudo]

First off, he's ALWAYS discussed and gets a ton more PP time and first line players on his line as well. Duchene has played with nothing but rookies as well almost all year, with the likes of Hejduk at times and rookies Yip, Galiardi. The kid is also in a TIGHT playoff race and is playing very responsible, something Tavares simply isn't doing. Is he a good sniper and future player, sure, but he's not in my top two for the Calder.

MY vote is torn bt Myers and Duchene. I don't like all the secondary assists for Myers, but he's outstanding none the less. I rule Howard out bc of his age and extensive years in the minors and even teh NHL last year.


Who? Tavares? Who mentions Tavares in any Calder talk? None that i've heard/read. Its always Duchene, Myers, or Rask.

Tavares TOI/60 on the PP is 3.84. Duchene's TOI/60 on the PP is 2.95. Not much of a difference there when you consider that Colorado's top PP TOI/60 man is Paul Stastny at 3.54 (that tells me the Isles pretty much just have one unit, which is going to skew PP/TOI numbers in favor of Tavares, and Colorado has also had more PP opps than the Isles have).

Duchene may be playing with nothing but rookies, but according to their QUALTEAMs, those rookies are better than anything Tavares is playing with. Tavares' team was also out of it by mid season, unlike Coloardo.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think Tavares should win the Calder, I just think its interesting his numbers are so similar to Duchene's (and tougher) and he doesn't really generate the same heat Duchene does. Both those guys are doing much better than Stamkos did last year (he didn't win the Calder, but he put up 23/23/46)

No love for Rask for the Calder? He gets less support than Vokoun does, and plays in front of the worst offense in the league.

[El Mudo]

Again I simply don't agree and going purely on stats isn't correct. I think Vok's year has been very good but not at teh level of Miller by a long shot. You act as if every shot is equal, leagues are equal and pressure is equal. Quite simply, they are not, among many other factors. Miller and Bryz are my top too, regardless of stats. Hell, Bryz may be my fucking mvp.


The fact that Vokoun puts up just as good numbers as Miller does while under considerably more pressure every night (from facing the more shots than any other goaltender in the league) is a pretty good indicator that the guy is great at what he does.

[spoon]

Who? Tavares? Who mentions Tavares in any Calder talk? None that i've heard/read. Its always Duchene, Myers, or Rask.

Tavares TOI/60 on the PP is 3.84. Duchene's TOI/60 on the PP is 2.95. Not much of a difference there when you consider that Colorado's top PP TOI/60 man is Paul Stastny at 3.54 (that tells me the Isles pretty much just have one unit, which is going to skew PP/TOI numbers in favor of Tavares, and Colorado has also had more PP opps than the Isles have).

Duchene may be playing with nothing but rookies, but according to their QUALTEAMs, those rookies are better than anything Tavares is playing with. Tavares' team was also out of it by mid season, unlike Coloardo.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think Tavares should win the Calder, I just think its interesting his numbers are so similar to Duchene's (and tougher) and he doesn't really generate the same heat Duchene does. Both those guys are doing much better than Stamkos did last year (he didn't win the Calder, but he put up 23/23/46)

No love for Rask for the Calder? He gets less support than Vokoun does, and plays in front of the worst offense in the league.

Your qualteams stats are pure garbage and I give them no weight at ALL. As for Rask, I LOVE him, but he's simply not playing enough to oust guys who played every game like Tavares, Duchene and Myers. I listen to the NHL radio daily and this debate comes up often. Also, I have Center Ice and watch games around the league and there too it has been discussed throughout the year.

The top names have come and gone, but Tavarez, Duchene and Myers are ALWAYS in the discussion. Howard has been a second half of the season addition bc he's been a big part of Detroit's comeback (along with injured players returning) of late. Also, Tavares has 7 pts in the last week of play, so his numbers are now suddenly much closer than a week ago while Myers and Duchene have had to play tough playoff implication type games. In fact, the Avs had a TON of injuries and almost never had the same guys out there all year. They've lost more man games to injury than the Wings and nobody would notice bc Sacco has done a masterful job in his first season. I lean toward Myers and Duchene still.

[spoon]

The fact that Vokoun puts up just as good numbers as Miller does while under considerably more pressure every night (from facing the more shots than any other goaltender in the league) is a pretty good indicator that the guy is great at what he does.

Vok or Miller to be your goalie right now, (both a HUGE upgrade on any cap's goalie) who do you take?

End game.

[El Mudo]

Vok or Miller to be your goalie right now, (both a HUGE upgrade on any cap's goalie) who do you take?

End game.

Vokoun. No question.

Flip Miller and Vokoun right now. Does Florida get better or worse with Miller? I lean toward the latter. Does Buffalo get better with Vokoun? You're damn right they do.

And, BTW, the Capitals have not lost a game with in regulation with Jose Theodore in net since January 12th.


Speaking of QUALTEAM, Behind the Net is your friend (http://www.behindthenet.ca/about_stats.html).

[spoon]

talk to me after they get knocked out of the playoffs bc he's soooo good once again behind arguably the most talented group of skaters in the league

Amazing what that team can hide bc here are his stats:

22nd in save % at .910
34th in goals against average at 2.82
Yet somehow still 13th in wins with 29 working with other Washington goalies. How o how can this be? I'm not convinced he was EVER good, minus his "propecia" enhanced year in Montreal...contract year or not.

[El Mudo]

talk to me after they get knocked out of the playoffs bc he's soooo good once again behind arguably the most talented group of skaters in the league

Amazing what that team can hide bc here are his stats:

22nd in save % at .910
34th in goals against average at 2.82
Yet somehow still 13th in wins with 29 working with other Washington goalies. How o how can this be? I'm not convinced he was EVER good, minus his "propecia" enhanced year in Montreal...contract year or not.


Not his fault he's playing behind a historically good offense. They don't NEED him to be perfect every night, just be adequate and stop pucks. See what he did in that Pittsburgh game t'other night?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Not true Tila, they could win both in OT and miss.

Are you that dumb?

I said WIN IN REGULATION.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Thank you Toronto.

[keithy_19]

My god I hate Carcillo and Hartnell.

[spoon]

My god I hate Carcillo and Hartnell.

don't leave out asham

[Tenbatsuzen]

My god I hate Carcillo and Hartnell.

Girardi fucked Hartnell up.

Now I'm gonna be rooting for Toronto tomorrow. UGH.

[keithy_19]

don't leave out asham

He's a piece of shit too, but not in the same league as Hartnell and Carcilo. They act and look the part.

[Tenbatsuzen]

1-1 TOR-MTL. TOR got an equalizer by shitty goalie play.

[NickyL0885]

I just want the isles to lose tonight(seems so) and tomorrow so we lock up a chance at a top 3 pick when they do the Draft Lottery. I saw the prospect rankings. I know mock drafts have us taking a D man, but I'd prefer a Forward who can score.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I just want the isles to lose tonight(seems so) and tomorrow so we lock up a chance at a top 3 pick when they do the Draft Lottery. I saw the prospect rankings. I know mock drafts have us taking a D man, but I'd prefer a Forward who can score.

How's about a goalie that doesn't shatter on contact?

[Tenbatsuzen]

3-3 TOR-MTL, about 10:30 left. TOR needs to win in regulation.

[sailor]

I just want the isles to lose tonight(seems so) and tomorrow so we lock up a chance at a top 3 pick when they do the Draft Lottery. I saw the prospect rankings. I know mock drafts have us taking a D man, but I'd prefer a Forward who can score.

I'm stuck at this abortion of a game tonight. I don't see how the isles have won any games this year.

[keithy_19]

New Jersey Devils Atlantic Division champs!

[Tenbatsuzen]

Fucking Leafs. Looks like MTL will clinch, and tomorrow basically becomes win or die for both the Flyers and the Rangers.

[keithy_19]

Fucking Leafs. Looks like MTL will clinch, and tomorrow basically becomes win or die for both the Flyers and the Rangers.

I love it. That should be a great game tomorrow.

[Fallon]

Nice powerplay Carolina!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

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[keithy_19]

Nice powerplay Carolina!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

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Remarkable.

[spoon]

By the way, it's about time Barry Trotz gets his fair share of credit being a VERY good coach making the playoffs quietly every year with lesser talent. What a job he's done yet again this year. I hope they too can upset some top teams in the West.

[weekapaugjz]

Barry Trotz is great in my book. Been with his team longer than anyone in the league besides Ruff. Puts out a consistently solid team in one of the worse hockey markets in the league. Top 3 coaches in the NHL if you ask me.

ps fuck the rangers, I hope they lose tomorrow.

[spoon]

Barry Trotz is great in my book. Been with his team longer than anyone in the league besides Ruff. Puts out a consistently solid team in one of the worse hockey markets in the league. Top 3 coaches in the NHL if you ask me.

ps fuck the rangers, I hope they lose tomorrow.

Agreed on Trotz.

However, I can't bring myself to route for either team tomorrow bc I hate both in a big way. I wish they both could be eliminated tomorrow!

[Tenbatsuzen]

ps fuck the rangers, I hope they lose tomorrow.

Your goalie is the shame of America.

[weekapaugjz]

Your goalie is the shame of America.

is he?

[spoon]

is he?

no

[weekapaugjz]

Your goalie is the shame of America.

nothing to do with america, but can you imagine how awful your team would be without gaborik? (and yes, i know the same question w/o miller: awful)

and suck my nuts.

[weekapaugjz]

Fucking Leafs. Looks like MTL will clinch, and tomorrow basically becomes win or die for both the Flyers and the Rangers.

even though i hate philly more than any team in the league, i hope they win tomorrow just so you can suck a fucking dick.

[El Mudo]

Evander Kane becomes a hero in Boston

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Would like the Rangers to win today. I hate Philadelphia more, and I would rather play NYR in the first round than Montreal.

[El Mudo]

Duncan Keith is going to win the Norris, but:

Duncan Keith (whose name is frequently thrown around as a Norris contender this year) has been on the ice for 11% fewer goals for at 5-on-5 (90 to 80) than Mike Green. He’s also been on the ice for 46% more goals against (50 to 73) than Green. All while Green sees 21% less ice time 5-on-5.



Just sayin.....:bye:

[spoon]

I disagree and think Green gets the Norris.

[El Mudo]

Awesome.

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/04/500x_1270963429392.jpg

[Tenbatsuzen]

nothing to do with america, but can you imagine how awful your team would be without gaborik? (and yes, i know the same question w/o miller: awful)

and suck my nuts.

I understand this, but the Caps would be awful w/o Ovie, and the Pens would be awful w/o Crosby.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Awesome.

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/04/500x_1270963429392.jpg

The name alone - Evander Kane - is badass.

[El Mudo]

The name alone - Evander Kane - is badass.


Hard to believe he's only 18 years old.

Also would have been much worse if Kane hadn't held onto Cooke's jersey as he fell. He still hit his head on the ice, but it would have been a lot worse.

[keithy_19]

Flyers win.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Flyers win.

Rangers didn't deserve to win. The flyers basically set up camp in the Rangers' zone for 80 percent of the game.

[keithy_19]

Rangers didn't deserve to win. The flyers basically set up camp in the Rangers' zone for 80 percent of the game.

I have no idea why the Rangers didn't attack at all in OT. They were playing for the shootout. Their shootout record isn't even above 50%.

And gosh, Sam Rosen and crew had nothing good to say about the Flyers. An occasional, 'Oh, and Boucher made a good save. But how about them Rangers!'

Good for the Rangers to get even this close.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Sooooo.... I say this:

http://www.phoenixcoyotescare.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/coyotes_logo_post.jpg

GO DOGS

[El Mudo]

Rangers didn't deserve to win. The flyers basically set up camp in the Rangers' zone for 80 percent of the game.

Poor Lundqvist should file a lawsuit for lack of support. That was criminal.

[keithy_19]

Poor Lundqvist should file a lawsuit for lack of support. That was criminal.

The Rangers put their season on his back. They showed that with how they played in OT.

And it looks like the Devils will host the Flyers, most likely. Unless they really shit the bed and let up a short handed goal.

[keithy_19]

Empty net goal settles it. Bring on the Flyers.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Fantastic. The corpse of the bruins gets the sabres. I dreaded a tedious series with nj.

[TripleSkeet]

Empty net goal settles it. Bring on the Flyers.

As a Flyers fan I honestly can say I hope the Devils destroy them in 4.

[keithy_19]

As a Flyers fan I honestly can say I hope the Devils destroy them in 4.

I'm confused by this. Thanks?:huh:

[keithy_19]

Eastern Conference:

Washington vs. Montreal: Washington in 4

New Jersey vs Philadelphia: New Jersey in 5

Buffalo vs Boston: Buffalo in 7

Pittsburgh vs Ottawa: Pittsburgh in 6

Western Conference:

San Jose vs Colorado: San Jose in 6

Chicago vs Nashville: Chicago in 5

Vancouver vs Los Angeles: Vancouver in 6

Phoenix vs Detroit: Phoenix in 7

[TripleSkeet]

I'm confused by this. Thanks?:huh:

They suck. They arent going to do any real damage in the playoffs, and Im tired of wasting my time working at the stadium. So basically I want them out in 4 so my season there is done and I can focus on better money elsewhere.

If they were actual contenders I would be rooting for them, but for me if they cant win a title I get no satisfaction by advancing a round or two in the playoffs.

[keithy_19]

They suck. They arent going to do any real damage in the playoffs, and Im tired of wasting my time working at the stadium. So basically I want them out in 4 so my season there is done and I can focus on better money elsewhere.

If they were actual contenders I would be rooting for them, but for me if they cant win a title I get no satisfaction by advancing a round or two in the playoffs.

Fair enough. That game they played today was good, but it was a lot of sloppy hockey.

[TheGameHHH]

bring on the fucking Flyers

[El Mudo]

Eastern Conference:

Washington vs. Montreal: Washington in 4

New Jersey vs Philadelphia: New Jersey in 5

Buffalo vs Boston: Buffalo in 7

Pittsburgh vs Ottawa: Pittsburgh in 6

Western Conference:

San Jose vs Colorado: San Jose in 6

Chicago vs Nashville: Chicago in 5

Vancouver vs Los Angeles: Vancouver in 6

Phoenix vs Detroit: Phoenix in 7



Montreal was the LAST team I wanted in the first round. They have the second best PP in the league overall, and are converting at 28% on the road, best in the league (even though they've had the fewest opportunities in the league on the road), and our biggest team weakness is the PK. Their PK is also top 10.

In the other series, I like Jersey, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, SJ, Nashville, LA, and Detroit


Here's the TV schedule (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=524941)

[El Mudo]

Apparently Tocchet and Lawton are both out in Tampa.

Some chatter going around that Stevie Y may take that GM job.

[weekapaugjz]

I understand this, but the Caps would be awful w/o Ovie, and the Pens would be awful w/o Crosby.

but i still think both teams are solid enough to make the playoffs without either of them.

[keithy_19]

Montreal was the LAST team I wanted in the first round. They have the second best PP in the league overall, and are converting at 28% on the road, best in the league (even though they've had the fewest opportunities in the league on the road), and our biggest team weakness is the PK. Their PK is also top 10.

In the other series, I like Jersey, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, SJ, Nashville, LA, and Detroit


Here's the TV schedule (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=524941)

As I put that Washington would sweep the series, I had serious reservations about being so bold. Washington will definately win the series, but I can sort of see Montreal stealing a game or two.

[spoon]

http://www.hockeydrunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/choke_artist.jpg

[El Mudo]

As I put that Washington would sweep the series, I had serious reservations about being so bold. Washington will definately win the series, but I can sort of see Montreal stealing a game or two.

I keep trying to talk myself into thinking it won't be so bad (i.e. we own them at 5/5, the Habs are prone to implosion, we're a lot bigger than they are), but I keep feeling nervous about it. I don't like being a favorite.

I'm just tired of Game 7s. The last 3 series we have played have all gone 7 games. I'd like a nice 4 or 5 game series for once.

[NickyL0885]

Draft Lottery tonight. God I hope my Isles nail a Top 3 pick. But they will probably stick at 5. I would love Seguin or Hall. Heck, I'd even take Fowler.

[weekapaugjz]

draft lottery top 5:

1. edmonton
2. boston (that kessel trade is working out nicely for them, esp with toronto's #1 pick next year too
3. florida
4. columbus
5. new york islanders

[NickyL0885]

draft lottery top 5:

1. edmonton
2. boston (that kessel trade is working out nicely for them, esp with toronto's #1 pick next year too
3. florida
4. columbus
5. new york islanders

Bah. I guess I better look forward to F Brent Connolly or D Brandon Gormley.

[cougarjake13]

draft lottery top 5:

1. edmonton
2. boston (that kessel trade is working out nicely for them, esp with toronto's #1 pick next year too
3. florida
4. columbus
5. new york islanders



wasnt edmonton in the stanley cup finals not too long ago ??

[weekapaugjz]

wasnt edmonton in the stanley cup finals not too long ago ??

2006 against carolina

[Fallon]

Finally a Boston lottery draft that didn't disappoint.

[spoon]

I keep trying to talk myself into thinking it won't be so bad (i.e. we own them at 5/5, the Habs are prone to implosion, we're a lot bigger than they are), but I keep feeling nervous about it. I don't like being a favorite.

I'm just tired of Game 7s. The last 3 series we have played have all gone 7 games. I'd like a nice 4 or 5 game series for once.

I would LOVE seeing the Caps done is 4 or 5! Write it on a rock, bc Theo SUCKS!!

Your only hope is 4+ goals a game.

[keithy_19]

I would LOVE seeing the Caps done is 4 or 5! Write it on a rock, bc Theo SUCKS!!

Your only hope is 4+ goals a game.

If the Caps get eliminated I will be very surprised, but happy as a Devils fan. That's a damn good team and the Devils will have a lot of trouble going toe to toe with them in offense. That's if, of course, the Devils can get through those bastard flyers.

[El Mudo]

The Thrashers have fired everyone. Promoted Waddell to Team President.

[yojimbo7248]

I would LOVE seeing the Caps done is 4 or 5! Write it on a rock, bc Theo SUCKS!!

Your only hope is 4+ goals a game.

:clap:

I've heard rumors of Theo health issues. Any truth?

[yojimbo7248]

If the Caps get eliminated I will be very surprised, but happy as a Devils fan. That's a damn good team and the Devils will have a lot of trouble going toe to toe with them in offense. That's if, of course, the Devils can get through those bastard flyers.

Devils seem to have trouble with the Flyers. This will be an interesting matchup

[El Mudo]

:clap:

I've heard rumors of Theo health issues. Any truth?

He took a slapshot from Ovi off the arm or the hip or the inside of the leg today at practice. Left practice, came back, left again and didn't come back. Still lots of speculation at this point.

Backstrom was questionable as of yesterday for being sick, but apparently he's going to play tomorrow.

[El Mudo]

From Corey's twitter feed (@Cmasisak22):

Boudreau said it was a "stinger" from a shot off the inside of his knee for Theodore, and he expects him to play tomorrow. about 1 hour ago via UberTwitter

# Nicklas Backstrom said he is fine and will play tomorrow. Ovechkin said he didn't see what happened to Theodore. about 2 hours ago via UberTwitter

# Jose Theodore was getting checked out on the bench, went back to the ice briefly, but has now gone to the dressing room. about 3 hours ago via UberTwitter

[yojimbo7248]

From Corey's twitter feed (@Cmasisak22):

Boudreau said it was a "stinger" from a shot off the inside of his knee for Theodore, and he expects him to play tomorrow. about 1 hour ago via UberTwitter

# Nicklas Backstrom said he is fine and will play tomorrow. Ovechkin said he didn't see what happened to Theodore. about 2 hours ago via UberTwitter

# Jose Theodore was getting checked out on the bench, went back to the ice briefly, but has now gone to the dressing room. about 3 hours ago via UberTwitter

thanks

[spoon]

:clap:

I've heard rumors of Theo health issues. Any truth?

Yes I heard he's STILL not losing his hair so he's back on "propecia" (hgh/steroids). So no need to fear, Theo and his awful band/tending is on the way to the NHL 2010 playoffs!

[spoon]

Wow sens, way to play the passive box and ultimately give this game up. Just awful. HUGE momentum shift.

[weekapaugjz]

Wow sens, way to play the passive box and ultimately give this game up. Just awful. HUGE momentum shift.

that goal elliot just gave up was atrocious.

[spoon]

that goal elliot just gave up was atrocious.

OH I agree, but when he just let a light one get through you don't play even lighter on the kill. Hell, they let Malkin just WALK in and the box is awful.

Score Sens.

[spoon]

Yet another bore-fest game in NJ. What is this, fucking soccer!? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[spoon]

Zubrus HAS to fake bake. He's fucking more orange than the Flyer jerseys.

[spoon]

Elliot played his angles awful AGAIN! Sens are looking bad in net in a big way.

[spoon]

MORE awful goaltending. Fleury looks like Fleury.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Finally a Boston lottery draft that didn't disappoint.

http://www.biocrawler.com/w/images/5/53/Len_bias.jpg

[DH 215]

Too soon

[Barnaby Jones]

http://www.biocrawler.com/w/images/5/53/Len_bias.jpg

Wow, this fella is all about the edgy comedy! Gee! He must be the top dog around here, always cutting others to the quick and all!

[TheGameHHH]

heartbreak tonight in NJ, always tough to drop the first game. especially at home. seems to be the Devils MO the past few years

[spoon]

I'm happy, even though the refs were nothing short of awful in SJ tonight. They were RIGHT in front of not one but TWO blatant high sticks to Avalanche players that drew blood and stitches. Then they had the BALLS to call a holding on the Avs in which it was actually the other way around. And trust me, even the opposing crew was shocked at these missed and messed up calls.

Four straight game one losses for the sharks. They can't be confident after all these years of choking, but the Avs have to play their asses off to keep in the series. One can dream baby!

[King Imp]

heartbreak tonight in NJ, always tough to drop the first game. especially at home. seems to be the Devils MO the past few years

What makes it more heartbreaking is the fact that we totally outplayed them. If it wasn't for the fact that Boucher played out of his mind, this would have been a blowout.

Seriously, when the fuck did he decide he was actually going to be good? The guy hasn't been considered good enough to stay with any team more than 2 seasons at a time and has a career record of 101-121-30. All of a sudden he becomes a brick wall?

And for fuck sake Kovalchuk, pass the goddamn puck. You aren't the only person out on the ice.

[spoon]

What's the matter shark fans?! Losing 4 straight game ones got you down?

http://www.theburgundyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Sharks-Skank.jpg

Show us the what game ur team always loses?! :wub:

[weekapaugjz]

great game between sabres and bruins tonight, gonna be a gritty rest of the series.

and fuck chara.

[yojimbo7248]

Great Habs-Caps game. Writing this just before OT starts

[weekapaugjz]

Great Habs-Caps game. Writing this just before OT starts

i kept checking the score on that hoping it would go to OT. OT playoff hockey is the greatest thing ever.

[weekapaugjz]

wow! i'm loving these playoffs so far.

[razorboy]

Hmmm. I told you Stamkos was going to be the man.

[keithy_19]

What makes it more heartbreaking is the fact that we totally outplayed them. If it wasn't for the fact that Boucher played out of his mind, this would have been a blowout.

Seriously, when the fuck did he decide he was actually going to be good? The guy hasn't been considered good enough to stay with any team more than 2 seasons at a time and has a career record of 101-121-30. All of a sudden he becomes a brick wall?

And for fuck sake Kovalchuk, pass the goddamn puck. You aren't the only person out on the ice.

They outplayed us on the boards. Our powerplay was awful. We had a four minute powerplay and did shit.

Boucher and the flyers are riding the emotions they have coming off that game against the Rangers.

And I'm not sure about the rules, but shit refs, on the Carter goal there were too many men on the ice.

Hopefully game two will be better.

[TheGameHHH]

They outplayed us on the boards. Our powerplay was awful. We had a four minute powerplay and did shit.

Boucher and the flyers are riding the emotions they have coming off that game against the Rangers.

And I'm not sure about the rules, but shit refs, on the Carter goal there were too many men on the ice.

Hopefully game two will be better.

Amen man, I'll be there tomorrow night

[keithy_19]

Amen man, I'll be there tomorrow night

I was so tempted to get tickets for the game, but unfortunately my money needs to go to other causes. But rock your red sir. And, if Pando is in the game I predict the Devils evening the series.

[razorboy]

Hmmm. I told you Stamkos was going to be the man.

Bring it biotch.

[spoon]

Bring it biotch.

having fun?

[spoon]

0 Shots for Ovechkin

ZERO

wow

I think Backstrom and Carlson will be heavily leaned on if the Habs focus this much on a depleted Ovechkin.

[spoon]

We may have OT coming in the vanc/LA game too.

[weekapaugjz]

We may have OT coming in the vanc/LA game too.

that's what i'm hoping for.

i was hoping for it last night too, but the avs had to ruin it!

[razorboy]

having fun?

really, no.

[spoon]

that's what i'm hoping for.

i was hoping for it last night too, but the avs had to ruin it!

word

[spoon]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/Soulless333/Sharks-SkankFinished.jpg

[spoon]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f391/avsfreak/large_grey.jpg

For ds!

[spoon]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7762/deadshark.jpg

[PapaBear]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7762/deadshark.jpg

I'm not into hockey, but if this pic implies what I think it does... :lol:

[hedges]

0 Shots for Ovechkin

ZERO

wow

I think Backstrom and Carlson will be heavily leaned on if the Habs focus this much on a depleted Ovechkin.

I couldn't believe that.

[spoon]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/mrkd21/produce.gif?t=1271401202

[spoon]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2ih9ctd.jpg

[El Mudo]

0 Shots for Ovechkin

ZERO

wow

I think Backstrom and Carlson will be heavily leaned on if the Habs focus this much on a depleted Ovechkin.


I think he's hurt. Has to be. I still give Spacek and the USS Hal Gill all the credit in the world for playing as well as they did last night.

Backstrom's been battling a really bad cold all week (almost sidelined him for Game 1).



Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, and Mike Green accounted for 75:35 of ice time (including 18:46 on the powerplay) and finished with a combined eight shots on goal, zero points, and a minus-one rating.

[spoon]

I think he's hurt. Has to be. I still give Spacek and the USS Hal Gill all the credit in the world for playing as well as they did last night.

Backstrom's been battling a really bad cold all week (almost sidelined him for Game 1).

Really?! Come on mudo, he's "red jesus" along with his disciples. And a cold for backstrom, come the fuck on, it's HOCKEY.

I have to say, I HATE ur ability to gay shit up with lines like "USS Hal Gill" and ur criminal twist on the philly/NYR game. Your becoming the poor man's Chris Berman, and he sucks already.

Fuck theo! Go Habs!

[keithy_19]

The Devils need this game.

[keithy_19]

The inability to score on the PP will be a big reason that the Devils don't advance past the first round yet again.

[keithy_19]

These refs in the Devils Flyers series are awful. They're calling minor shit.

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!!

Take it back to Ottawa.




freaking Devils need this game. WTF???:devil2:

[keithy_19]

Go Sens Go!!!!

Take it back to Ottawa.




freaking Devils need this game. WTF???:devil2:

What a finish to the Devils game.

[weekapaugjz]

jordon leopold getting DESTROYED by andy sutton tonight. ouch.

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[keithy_19]

What a hit. Damn. Leopold, keep your head up man.

[weekapaugjz]

What a hit. Damn. Leopold, keep your head up man.

this is what the AP story says about the hit:

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jordan Leopold lay on the ice for several minutes after being leveled by an elbow hit from Ottawa defenseman Andy Sutton late in the first period of their playoff game Friday night, but got up before being helped to the locker room.

Leopold was skating along the boards when Sutton upended him with a raised left elbow at 17:41, causing Leopold's helmet to fly off as he left his feet. Sutton's momentum carried him into one of the penalty boxes.

i watched that clip MANY times and have yet to see "a raised left elbow". sutton's elbow was tucked down to his body. totally clean in my book. like you said keithy, keep your damn head up or it's gonna get destroyed.

[El Mudo]

Really?! Come on mudo, he's "red jesus" along with his disciples. And a cold for backstrom, come the fuck on, it's HOCKEY.

I have to say, I HATE ur ability to gay shit up with lines like "USS Hal Gill" and ur criminal twist on the philly/NYR game. Your becoming the poor man's Chris Berman, and he sucks already.

Fuck theo! Go Habs!


He was sick Monday. The beat reporters were reporting he might not go on Tuesday (Backstrom that is). That's not me saying that...its them.

I didn't come up with the "USS Hal Gill"...that comes from ThePensblog (www.thepensblog.com)

What was wrong about my "twist" on the Philly/NYR game?

[keithy_19]

i watched that clip MANY times and have yet to see "a raised left elbow". sutton's elbow was tucked down to his body. totally clean in my book. like you said keithy, keep your damn head up or it's gonna get destroyed.

The AP should learn that just because a hit is violent and someone is laid out, doesn't mean it is a dirty hit. In the clip you provided you could hear the announcers say that it was a clean hit.

It was clean.

[weekapaugjz]

The AP should learn that just because a hit is violent and someone is laid out, doesn't mean it is a dirty hit. In the clip you provided you could hear the announcers say that it was a clean hit.

It was clean.

yeah, the sound on my computer doesn't work, so i didn't get to here the audio on it.

[keithy_19]

This Phoenix team looks really good.

[weekapaugjz]

This Phoenix team looks really good.

they do. and when you have a goalie like bryzgolov, it can be a dangerous team. i don't know why all the experts were picking detroit over them.

and as i typed that, bryzgolov just got scored on.

[keithy_19]

yeah, the sound on my computer doesn't work, so i didn't get to here the audio on it.

It was just an initial, (paraphrasing) 'holy shit what a hit. leopold is on the ice face down. he hasn't moved.' Then they see the hit again and 'his elbow didn't come up till after. leopold had his head down. that hit is clean'.

And as soon as I praise Phoenix, they give up the tying goal.

[keithy_19]

Shit. The Coyotes just answered with another goal. 3-2. Wow.

[weekapaugjz]

It was just an initial, (paraphrasing) 'holy shit what a hit. leopold is on the ice face down. he hasn't moved.' Then they see the hit again and 'his elbow didn't come up till after. leopold had his head down. that hit is clean'.

And as soon as I praise Phoenix, they give up the tying goal.

and then go right back up again.

[Fallon]

What a hit. Damn. Leopold, keep your head up man.

Whats with the penalty box door not being properly shut?

[weekapaugjz]

this is fucking nuts.

[keithy_19]

This Phoenix/Detroit game is just ridiculous. Wings just tied it up.

[Fallon]

Hey Wings and Coyotes, how about making a save this period?

[weekapaugjz]

Whats with the penalty box door not being properly shut?

yeah, that could have been very dangerous. imagine if sutton had knocked him through that?

[keithy_19]

Whats with the penalty box door not being properly shut?

Shitty Pittsburgh craftmanship?

[weekapaugjz]

Shitty Pittsburgh craftmanship?

:lol:

[weekapaugjz]

this is the most exciting period of hockey i've seen in a long time.

[Fallon]

Shitty Pittsburgh craftmanship?

Maybe they should have Roethlisberger's bodyguards watch the door.

Nobody would get in.

[keithy_19]

this is the most exciting period of hockey i've seen in a long time.

This is fun hockey to watch. Especially not having anything invested in either team. I can imagine Gvac somewhere punching a wall.

[keithy_19]

Maybe they should have Roethlisberger's bodyguards watch the door.

Nobody would get in.

:clap:

[keithy_19]

Now the saves are coming.

[weekapaugjz]

This is fun hockey to watch. Especially not having anything invested in either team. I can imagine Gvac somewhere punching a wall.

disneyspy is probably going to have a stroke.

[keithy_19]

disneyspy is probably going to have a stroke.

Going to? He was on the floor as you were typing that.

[TheGameHHH]

These refs in the Devils Flyers series are awful. They're calling minor shit.

What a game, but you honestly can't give a team 7 PP without asking them to beat you. I was sitting next to my buddy tonight (we both ditched the Yankees game tonight to go to playoff hockey) and compared it to not giving a baseball team 4 outs in an inning. Still, I thought the refs called come weak ass penalties. the one i remember was Clarkson making a great play back on D in an odd man rush and they called him for tripping when he just flat out made a good play. Nonetheless, win game 3 in Philly and home ice comes back!

[keithy_19]

What a game, but you honestly can't give a team 7 PP without asking them to beat you. I was sitting next to my buddy tonight (we both ditched the Yankees game tonight to go to playoff hockey) and compared it to not giving a baseball team 4 outs in an inning. Still, I thought the refs called come weak ass penalties. the one i remember was Clarkson making a great play back on D in an odd man rush and they called him for tripping when he just flat out made a good play. Nonetheless, win game 3 in Philly and home ice comes back!

The Andy Greene interference call was bull shit. The call on Kovy for slashling was just stupid. Him and Richards were going back and forth. At least Kovy was willing to go with the fuck.

[keithy_19]

And god damn the Sharks can't seem to win in the playoffs.

I want personaly apologize to Spoon if my statement somehow jinxes the Avs.

[weekapaugjz]

And god damn the Sharks can't seem to win in the playoffs.

I want personaly apologize to Spoon if my statement somehow jinxes the Avs.

what's up hippo_19?

[spoon]

:wallbash:FUCK!

[keithy_19]

:ohmy:I'm sorry spoon.

[spoon]

He was sick Monday. The beat reporters were reporting he might not go on Tuesday (Backstrom that is). That's not me saying that...its them.

I didn't come up with the "USS Hal Gill"...that comes from ThePensblog (www.thepensblog.com)

What was wrong about my "twist" on the Philly/NYR game?

Yeah I know all were from somewhere else even worse to repeat the gay and excuses.

[spoon]

Whats with the penalty box door not being properly shut?

It looked like the guy opened it and almost fucked Sutton? Am I wrong? Perhaps he was going out to check on Leopold? Either way, dumb and dangerous.

[spoon]

Shitty Pittsburgh craftmanship?

It was the new steel imported from China bc Pitt isn't known for it's steel....any longer.

[Tenbatsuzen]

The Wings/Yotes game was ridiculous.

[spoon]

And god damn the Sharks can't seem to win in the playoffs.

I want personaly apologize to Spoon if my statement somehow jinxes the Avs.

HOLY PREMATURE MOFO!

Grrrrrr :furious:

[keithy_19]

I like that blonde they just showed.

[keithy_19]

HOLY PREMATURE MOFO!

Grrrrrr :furious:

I feel just terrible to hippo that up..

[weekapaugjz]

nabokov had no idea he had that puck.

[keithy_19]

Didn't like that penalty call.

[weekapaugjz]

that was a hell of a deflection.

[keithy_19]

that was a hell of a deflection.

Anderson had no chance at that.

[spoon]

Didn't like that penalty call.

Very weak call to end a game. It pretty much happened all game.

[keithy_19]

Very weak call to end a game. It pretty much happened all game.

The refs in these playoffs really are calling bad penalties. And even though they technically be penalties, you disrupt the whole flow of the game by making these boarder line calls.

[spoon]

The refs in these playoffs really are calling bad penalties. And even though they technically be penalties, you disrupt the whole flow of the game by making these boarder line calls.

My issue is with consistency. It's all I ask, call the game equal one way or another (loose or tight). It's a bunch of shit when Foote can't body up at the net and they can lay our guys out all over the ice from behind, nowhere near the puck with multiple blood drawing/stitch requiring sticks to the face right in front of the ref. They seriously wanted the sharks to win this game, that much was obvious. They got their wish, barely.

Oh and LOVING how Buf is playing in this game. Rask looked weak on that second no look bad angle back hand by the Buf 4th line.

[weekapaugjz]

My issue is with consistency. It's all I ask, call the game equal one way or another (loose or tight). It's a bunch of shit when Foote can't body up at the net and they can lay our guys out all over the ice from behind, nowhere near the puck with multiple blood drawing/stitch requiring sticks to the face right in front of the ref. They seriously wanted the sharks to win this game, that much was obvious. They got their wish, barely.

Oh and LOVING how Buf is playing in this game. Rask looked weak on that second no look bad angle back hand by the Buf 4th line.

I wish they played the second like they did in the first. Awful.

[weekapaugjz]

Pominville!

[Tenbatsuzen]

You're an expert?

It was on the replay.

So you're an expert?

I saw it on the replay.

[weekapaugjz]

Double fuck.

[spoon]

Double fuck.

Indeed.

Ovechkin, SOOOOOO hurt. And Backstrom, still sick as a dog.

[Kevin]

Indeed.

Ovechkin, SOOOOOO hurt. And Backstrom, still sick as a dog.

You can't help but be inspired by how these gutty gritty Caps rallied around their ailing hero to come back and win this game.

Easily the story of the year, possibly the century.

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[spoon]

In all serious, they and the sharks should all but role and anyone saying less is simply making excuses. Mudo has to know this, especially on the Ovechkin injury thing. That was nothing short of sad to see, but expected unfortunately. For a guy who lives the most obscure stats, you simply factor out the heart, grit and on-ice leadership that was clearly lacking in both the olympics and game one. 0 shots is a stat the speaks volumes with all those shifts he had and the many shots the Caps had in an OT game.

It's one thing to be a fan, it's another to be a fan boi. You're seriously on that edge for a guy who I usually respect a lot in the hockey world.

[spoon]

Yet another great game to wrap up the day. All series 2 games in are at 1-1.

yah, fuck the announcer and refs and shit........it's a miracle how that red light is lit!

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[A.J.]

I'm not a hockey fan but that Caps game was fucking awesome.

[spoon]

more ot, outstanding!

[spoon]

=======Avalanche Alert!=======

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[keithy_19]

Well that ending sucked.

[TonyStark]

These playoffs have been incredible. Loving it and that Caps game was a hell of a sight.

[spoon]

=======Let's Go Avs!!!=======

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:furious:

[spoon]

YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

fucking unreal

[spoon]

OVECHKIN SAYS HALAK WAS 'SHAKING' AFTER GIVING UP GOAL

Ovechkin didn't stop at Halak, either. He also raised some eyebrows by saying that defenceman Marc-Andre Bergeron, who he slammed with a crushing check early on, is "not that strong."

Stay classy asshole. Does anyone wonder why people hate this guy regardless of his talent. He doesn't show up for game one and his fans say he's hurt...has a good second game and his mouth goes into overdrive. Yah, go back to Russia or play basketball.

[spoon]

shark's coach said we couldn't beat their goalie but found a way to beat ours

:lol:

[spoon]

nhl network built off the comment
they said normally you don't put goalies up against each other
here you actually do
Anderson stopped 51 shark shots, Nabakov couldn't stop 1

wow, the sharks are unreal
u can't make this shit up

[spoon]

Dan Boyle (http://twitpic.com/1gr1gx/full)

[Tenbatsuzen]

Stay classy asshole. Does anyone wonder why people hate this guy regardless of his talent. He doesn't show up for game one and his fans say he's hurt...has a good second game and his mouth goes into overdrive. Yah, go back to Russia or play basketball.

wha... what?

Who hates Ovechkin? If anything, he's one of the most beloved non-North American players in the game.

[keithy_19]

wha... what?

Who hates Ovechkin? If anything, he's one of the most beloved non-North American players in the game.

Ovechkin is the best player in the league. I like him a hell of a lot more than Crosby. But, I think that he shouldn't yap as much. Keep it classy. No need to respond to someones shit by spouting shit yourself. Just show it on the ice, as we all know he can.

http://www.nicholasgporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Burgandy.jpg

[keithy_19]

These playoffs have been incredible. Loving it and that Caps game was a hell of a sight.

They have been good. The officiating on the other hand has been god awful.

[spoon]

They have been good. The officiating on the other hand has been god awful.

I agree on that one, and I've watched almost every game possible.

Oh and the whole country of Canada hates the man and he continually lives up to his shitty rep of late. Cheap/dirty hits, big mouth and disappearing acts in big games in the playoffs and the olympics. I went from liking him better than Crosby to out and out despising him over the last two years. On the other hand, I've come to respect Crosby much in the same way as I did Yzerman (can't like him bc of his affiliations, but love his heart, skill and growth over the years).

[spoon]

Ok this is OUTSTANDING!

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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol:

[keithy_19]

I agree on that one, and I've watched almost every game possible.


Todays Devils/Flyers game was absolute bullshit. The calls are just absurd. And these refs need to let border line stuff go in overtime. And if players are pushing each other, or some gives a player a wack on the shin after words have been exchanged, who cares. It's playoff hockey. It's more physical out there.

And as for Crosby, I do respect him as a player. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time and has an amazing amount of hockey sense. I guess it pisses me off how he's been put on a pedestal. It's not his fault, but it just irks me.

[spoon]

Todays Devils/Flyers game was absolute bullshit. The calls are just absurd. And these refs need to let border line stuff go in overtime. And if players are pushing each other, or some gives a player a wack on the shin after words have been exchanged, who cares. It's playoff hockey. It's more physical out there.

And as for Crosby, I do respect him as a player. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time and has an amazing amount of hockey sense. I guess it pisses me off how he's been put on a pedestal. It's not his fault, but it just irks me.

I hate to say it, but both Crosby and Ovechkin are simply that good too. They f'n deserve their pedestal, just one has stanley cups and olympic golds on it while the other never shuts up/says stupid shit when things are good (and is awol when going bad). He's the NHL's Terrel Owens.

[keithy_19]

I hate to say it, but both Crosby and Ovechkin are simply that good too. They f'n deserve their pedestal, just one has stanley cups and olympic golds on it while the other never shuts up/says stupid shit when things are good (and is awol when going bad). He's the NHL's Terrel Owens.

I wouldn't go as far as calling him Terrel Owens. I mean, he has his moments, but Owens really disrupts a team. Ovechkin can be an asshole, but I his team wins. Even though he'll have a few games where you see hardly any effort, he makes up for it with his ability to change a game.

I will say that I think it's bad when a player doesn't give his all every game. I'm a Devils fan, but a great example of playing 100% all the time is Zach Parise. He never gives up on plays and glady goes into the trenches.

[Dan 'Hampton]

HD makes all these games much watch. I know i'm Mr Late to the Party.

[El Mudo]

Stay classy asshole. Does anyone wonder why people hate this guy regardless of his talent. He doesn't show up for game one and his fans say he's hurt...has a good second game and his mouth goes into overdrive. Yah, go back to Russia or play basketball.


Yes, because its always fun to take quotes out of context:

Ovechkin was asked why the Capitals had success Saturday and he suggested Halak was suffering from some playoff jitters.

"You just have to make some traffic in front of him and find the rebounds," Ovechkin said. "He gives up lots of rebounds. I watched the replay when [Eric] Fehr scored the goal and his arm was like shaking when he drank water. So, he's nervous. He knows all the pressure is on him and that's a good sign for us."

Q: You came on and during your very first shift you knocked down two or three Canadiens. Was that your new strategy for this game?

Ovechkin: "Strategy? To destroy people? No, my job is to score goals and if I have a chance to hit somebody I'm going to hit him. It was good mentally for me when it was (Marc-Andre) Bergeron, my first hit. He's not that strong of a guy, and it was mentally good for me."

[El Mudo]

Shane Doan Face gallery: (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/DoanFace-Gallery-1-Coyote-scream-inspires-your-?urn=nhl,235106)

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[Donnie Iris]

Ovechkin is the best player in the league. I like him a hell of a lot more than Crosby. But, I think that he shouldn't yap as much. Keep it classy. No need to respond to someones shit by spouting shit yourself. Just show it on the ice, as we all know he can.

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I never understood all the hate for Crosby and the seemingly indifference to Ovechkin. Don't get me wrong, it does not bother me in the least that people aren't fans of Sid but the reasoning never seems to add up. I can only assume it is because he does nothing but win because the notion that he is a "diver" or whatever is utterly false. Ovechkin on the other hand, while also immensely talented, is just such a douche bag. If you're not from Washington, I really can't see what is remotely likeable about that guy.

[Donnie Iris]

And as for Crosby, I do respect him as a player. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time and has an amazing amount of hockey sense. I guess it pisses me off how he's been put on a pedestal. It's not his fault, but it just irks me.[/QUOTE]

(Quote from Keith19)

That actually makes sense. I think people are more upset with the media fellating Crosby rather than the man himself.

[TripleSkeet]

That actually makes sense. I think people are more upset with the media fellating Crosby rather than the man himself.

I think its even more the fact that they started doing it before Crosby accomplished anything in the pros. The NHL was so desperate for people to latch onto someone that they were bathing this kid in praise and christening him "The Next One".

I mean, really? Hes good but he cant even touch guys like Gretzky and Lemieux in their prime. Nobody in the league can. At least those guys won some scoring titles or MVP's before the media started sucking their dicks.

[Donnie Iris]

I think its even more the fact that they started doing it before Crosby accomplished anything in the pros. The NHL was so desperate for people to latch onto someone that they were bathing this kid in praise and christening him "The Next One".

I mean, really? Hes good but he cant even touch guys like Gretzky and Lemieux in their prime. Nobody in the league can. At least those guys won some scoring titles or MVP's before the media started sucking their dicks.

There is definitely some truth to that. However, it turns out that they may have been right. Just 4.5 seasons in he has scoring titles, MVP honors, gold medal and a Stanley Cup

[spoon]

Yes, because its always fun to take quotes out of context:

Well if that's the case then TSN is a joke at this point. I do know they actually hate Ovechkin bc he's wonder boy Crosby's biggest rival and all, but what I posted was EXACTLY as it was written in their story. I've never seen this part of the story, perhaps/seemingly by design. If so, what awful excuse for reporting.

[spoon]

Ovechkin Twisted Story (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=318589)

I need to see this article you quote too Mudo, bc I need to make sure it wasn't a followup conversation/statement to make his past quotes less caustic by design after the fact.

Link up, mine is above.

[Fallon]

GO!
BRUINS!
GO!

[weekapaugjz]

grier!

now, buffalo, learn how to hold onto a lead tonight.

[Fallon]

grier!

now, buffalo, learn how to hold onto a lead tonight.

:lol:

[weekapaugjz]

:lol:

pure awfulness.

[El Mudo]

Ovechkin Twisted Story (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=318589)

I need to see this article you quote too Mudo, bc I need to make sure it wasn't a followup conversation/statement to make his past quotes less caustic by design after the fact.

Link up, mine is above.



They both come from this NHL.com interview (http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=526006)

Questions 5 and 7, both near the end of the article.

[El Mudo]

The NHL.com one went up 4/17 at 11:15 pm, and the TSN one went up at 10 pm on the 18th

[spoon]

LA and Doughty baby! Send those Canucks home early, as it should be.

[disneyspy]

the wings better hurry up and roadrunner pheonix's ass

[keithy_19]

I never thought it possible to hate an entire city based on its sports fans, but I really hate Philadelphia. Oh how I want Carcillo and Asham to be laid out on the ice. I miss Scott Stevens.

[keithy_19]

So as much as the officiating has been dreadful, the Devils aren't taking advantage of their chances. They need to simplify their game. Stop with the no look passes. They haven't worked all this series.

I think that they will win at home. I don't know if they have the make up that they had when they were down 3-1 to the Flyers in the past. But, I'm not losing hope.

And God, I would love to resign Kovalchuk. He's played his heart out in this series. He's been the best player on the Devils.