NHL 2005-2006 Season

[AppleBoy]

<strong>narc</strong> wrote:<br />By the way, now that playoff matchups have been finalized, anybody have predictions? <p>Senators in 6</p><p>Hurricanes in 6</p><p>Devils in 6</p><p>Sabres in 7</p><p>Red Wings in 5</p><p>Predators in 5</p><p>Avalanche in 7</p><p>Flames in 4</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by AppleBoy on 4-21-06 @ 2:28 PM</span>

[J.Clints]

<strong>MasterSoySauce</strong> wrote:<br />your dreaming dude, the champions are coming from the east no matter who it is. <p>Its not a dream. Preds are the cinderilla of the nhl this year.</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="314" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060420/capt.ottj10104201720.lightning_senators_hockey_ott j101.jpg" /></p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p>

[cougarjake13]

<p>its been awhile since we had some mdr senator pics </p><p>guess we'll see plenty as long as they're still in</p>

[mdr55]

<p>&nbsp;</p><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><p>its been awhile since we had some mdr senator pics </p><p>guess we'll see plenty as long as they're still in</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What you think I gave up for Lent? Thank goodness that's over!<br />
</p>

[MHasegawa]

2-1!!

[cougarjake13]

<strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:<br /><p>&nbsp;</p><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><p>its been awhile since we had some mdr senator pics </p><p>guess we'll see plenty as long as they're still in</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What you think I gave up for Lent? Thank goodness that's over!<br /></p><p>well good luck to your sens unless they face the rangers</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="350" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.otth10104220012.lightning_senators_hockey_ott h101.jpg" /></p><p>Tampa Bay strikes 1st Lightning. 1-0.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="281" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.otth10204220016.lightning_senators_hockey_ott h102.jpg" /></p><p>Tampa Bay taking it to the Senators: &quot;To be the Man, you got to beat the Man&quot;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gotta Believe. Go Sens Go!!&nbsp;</p>

[Snoogans]

<p>&nbsp;</p><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:<br /><p> </p><strong>cougarjake13</strong> wrote:<br /><p>its been awhile since we had some mdr senator pics </p><p>guess we'll see plenty as long as they're still in</p><p> </p><p>What you think I gave up for Lent? Thank goodness that's over!<br /></p><p>well good luck to your sens unless they face the rangers</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA&nbsp;</p>

[cougarjake13]

<p>now its tied 1-1</p><p>any goal pics mdr??</p><p>now its 2-1</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by cougarjake13 on 4-21-06 @ 9:19 PM</span>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="398" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.otth10404220100.lightning_senators__hockey_ot th104.jpg" /></p><p>Senators reply back to Tampa: &quot;Who's the Man now Bitch?&quot;<br />
</p><p>2-1 Ottawa</p><p> </p><p>Go Sens Go! </p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by mdr55 on 4-21-06 @ 9:25 PM</span>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="410" height="317" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.otth10304220014.lightning_senators_hockey_ott h103.jpg" /></p><p>Gooooaaaaallll!!!!!</p><p>3-1 Ottawa</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:<br /><p><img height="317" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.otth10304220014.lightning_senators_hockey_ott h103.jpg" width="410" border="0" /></p><p>Gooooaaaaallll!!!!!</p><p>3-1 Ottawa</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p><p>what ??? no witty response here ???</p><p>how bout lightning never strikes the same place twice</p>

[narc]

<img src="http://partner.soneraplaza.fi/stt/200x200_28619509.jpg"

Witty response.

[mdr55]

<p><img width="370" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.otth10904220210.lightning_senators_hockey_ott h109.jpg" /></p><p>Ottawa stops the Lightning with a Ray of Emery to take 1st game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[narc]

Good effort by Edmonton.
And why the hell would the Red Wings play "Who let the Dogs Out" upon winning the game? Awful.

[MHasegawa]

My faith in Roloson took a huge hike tonight, he had a damn fine game.&nbsp; <br />

[mdr55]

<p><img border="0" src="http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.njme10104222031.rangers_devils_hockey_njme101 .jpg?x=380&y=261&sig=nzhbXinfgB8cu0O6J8slmQ--" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[narc]

Where's Spoon posting about the Avs big win?

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by narc on 4-22-06 @ 6:45 PM</span>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="331" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.dna10604222243.avalanche_stars_hockey_dna106. jpg" /></p><p>Avs sppon the Stars&nbsp;</p>

[Snoogans]

<p>Spoon is in AC at a hockey tourney, so i dont think he is able to post on the board.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>LETS GO DEVILS&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

Okay. So he's on vacation huh?<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/rolleyes.gif" /><br />

[Justice4all]

<p>Jesus....6-1 the Devils did not just beat the Rangers...they wiped the ice with them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>12 wins in a row...not bad at all wouldn't ya say?</p><p>Rangers have a good team this year and they are not out of it yet but with the way the Devils have been playing hockey lately&nbsp;I will not be surprised to see them in the Eastern conf. Finals this year.</p><p>And to go thru the Rangers to do it? Priceless!</p>

[mdr55]

<img width="333" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060422/capt.era11204222332.rangers_devils_hockey_era112.j pg" />

[Snoogans]

Why dont you calm down a bit Olaf Overzealous, it's 1 game.<br />

[mdr55]

<p>&nbsp;</p><strong>Justice4all</strong> wrote:<br />
<p>........but with the
way the Devils have been playing hockey lately I will not be surprised
to see them in the Eastern conf. Finals this year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yeah, too bad that's where their journey stops.<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/devil2.gif" /><br />
</p><p><img width="359" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060420/capt.ottj10404201721.lightning_senators_hockey_ott j104.jpg" />&nbsp;</p><blockquote /><p>&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="338" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060419/capt.nybk10404190229.senators_rangers_hockey_nybk1 04.jpg" /></p><p>Why
didn't they put in Weekes after it was 5-1? So the Ranger fans could
blame him for the loss instead of the refs? You know....blame the black
guy.&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="299" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060420/capt.ottj10704201728.lightning_senators_hockey_ott j107.jpg" /></p><p><img width="386" height="206" border="0" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2f/Ottawasenatorsjerseys.PNG" />&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by mdr55 on 4-22-06 @ 8:19 PM</span>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="329" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060423/capt.era11404230027.rangers_devils_hockey_era114.j pg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[newport king]

any news on Jagr?

[TheGameHHH]

&quot;upper body injury&quot;.........he's a fucking homo

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="319" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060420/capt.ottj10504201722.lightning_senators_hockey_ott j105.jpg" /></p><p>Go Sens Go!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Will return Tuesday night to post more pics for all the Ottawa Senator fans out there.</p><p><img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/bye.gif" />&nbsp;</p>

[Snoogans]

if i guess to guess by his posture leaving the ice, it really looked like Jagr dislocated his shoulder or somethin. That's what he gets for tryin to punch somebody like a fag<br />

[ShelleBink]

Can someone send me a link to yesterday's devs/rangers game.&nbsp; I'd like to play the Harlem Globetrotters music behind it.&nbsp; Sounds like it was a wonderful, wonderful game :o)

[narc]

Good for Edmonton, owning Detroit like that. And almost all the commentators I saw said that Detroit was just going to roll over Edmonton.

[narc]

<br><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fkp9qv15dA&search=Umberger">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fkp9qv15dA&search=Umberger</a></p><p>

cringey old-time hockey.

[narc]

No Sens pics mdr?

[spoon]

<strong>MasterSoySauce</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>MHasegawa</strong> wrote:<br />Im not putting up a dime, but the Oilers can beat the Wings.&nbsp; Detroit has no grit and if Edmonton stays outta the box we could take this in 7.<br />Not gonna happen, red wings in 5 at the most. <p>Nope, 5 at least my friend!&nbsp; And truth be told, the Oilers should be up 2-0 right now.&nbsp; The Wings got REAL fucking lucky in game #1.</p>

[spoon]

<strong>MasterSoySauce</strong> wrote:<br />your dreaming dude, the champions are coming from the east no matter who it is. <p>Do you actually watch hockey? </p>

[King Imp]

<strong>narc</strong> wrote:<br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fkp9qv15dA&search=Umberger">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fkp9qv15dA&amp;search=Umberger</a></p><p>cringey old-time hockey. </p><p>And, BOOM goes the dynamite! Awesome hit! </p><p>Everyone keeps saying it reminded them of the Stevens hit on Kariya, but I'm more partial to Stevens nearly decapitating Lindros. </p>

[keithy_19]

Jagr is out for game two against the Devs. Weekes will be starting in goal tonight as well. Just read it on the ticker on ESPN.

[JesterOfSadness]

<p>Its only Game 2, and the Rangers are pretty much pulling like what the Giants did in the playoffs.</p><p>It had to be said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At least I have the Sharks to root for<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/bye.gif" border="0" /></p>

[TheGameHHH]

The Devils have never beaten the Rangers in a playoff series, I'm waiting for this to be offical before i start trash talking. Still gotta love being up 2-0

[narc]

Ken Hitchcock just told Lindy Ruff to go fuck himself. I love the playoffs.

[spoon]

<p>Wait, he did what?&nbsp; Link the story if there is any.&nbsp; And if there isn't you have to explain that one better.&nbsp; I've always disliked that Undertaker looking punk.&nbsp; </p><p>On another note, Sakic with a playoff record 7th overtime game-winning goal!&nbsp; He used to be tied at 6 with Maurice Richard, now he's all alone.&nbsp; My Avs sure made that one interesting for me, but I'll take a 2-0 series lead as a 7 seed.&nbsp; Now they head back to Colorado too.</p>

[HBox]

<p><a target="_blank" href="http://proxy.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2006/news/story?id=2420562">Link.</a></p><p>[color=navy]<font size="2">Ruff was pissed off because Philly decided to goon it up once they were down 5 after the first period, so he said they were playing like idiots. Hitchcock was pissed, and the best way he could defend himself was the ole &quot;Well he does it too!&quot; defense. And then as he left the press room he said to somebody &quot;Tell Lindy to fuck off, to mind his own fucking business.&quot;</font></p><a target="_blank" href="http://proxy.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2006/news/story?id=2420562"></a>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by HBox on 4-25-06 @ 3:12 AM</span>

[spoon]

Ken's a great diplomat for the game!&nbsp; Ruff is 10x the coach anyway.

[narc]

That wasn't even my favorite part of the game. My favorite part was the crowd in Buffalo taunting Esche by derisively chanting "USA! USA!" at him.

[spoon]

Miller would have been nice to have in Italy indeed.

[mdr55]

<p>&nbsp;</p><strong>narc</strong> wrote:<br />No Sens pics mdr?<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just got back from A.C.</p><p>Here's a pic for you:</p><p><img width="405" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060424/capt.ottj11404240106.lightning_senators__hockey_ot tj114.jpg" /></p><p>A sad day in Ottawa, Senators struck down by Lightning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gotta Believe. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!!&nbsp;</p><blockquote /><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Gvac]

<a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/5539972" target="_self">Vancouver fired Crawford today</a><br />

[narc]

<hr color="cococo" align="left"></font><strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/5539972" target="_self">Vancouver fired Crawford today</a><br /><hr color="cococo" align="left"><p></p>

Where will that beautiful hair end up?

[Gvac]

I'm guessing Crawford will end up in Toronto.&nbsp; They shitcanned Pat Quinn earlier this week and they're a young team.<br />

[mdr55]

<p><img width="285" height="410" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060426/capt.tpa10404260102.senators_lightning_hockey_tpa1 04.jpg" /></p><p>Senators reply to Tampa Bay: &quot;I'll cut you man!&quot;&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="317" height="410" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060426/capt.tpa10504260102.senators_lightning_hockey_tpa1 05.jpg" /></p><p>Tampa tells Ottawa: &quot; Don't sing it, Bring it!&quot;&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="274" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060426/capt.tpa11004260136.senators_lightning_hockey_tpa1 10.jpg" /></p><p>Senators bring down the house in Tampa.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><img width="348" height="410" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060426/capt.tpa11204260228.senators__lightning_hockey_tpa 112.jpg" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p>

[MHasegawa]

<p>TRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTR APTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRAPTRA</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><font size="7">TRAP!!!!!</font> <br /></p>

[MHasegawa]

20 minutes away!!!!!!<br />

[narc]

You should've taken that bet with GVac. Since your team is spanking his. Are we gonna see any more old time hockey tonight? Holmstrom's a dick.

[spoon]

<p>You shouldn't have posted until it was over stupid!&nbsp; But wow do the wings dive all over the ice or what??!!&nbsp; First Chelios on the hook, the horrible goalie interference call on Edmonton that took away a goal, the Maltby dive when the stick never touched him, the other horrible call where the Edmonton defenseman cleared the puck up the ice out of the D zone only to have it hit a red wing skate yet the refs called a delay of fucking game!!!&nbsp; How bad can the refs call this game?&nbsp; If the wings win it, I purpose it was only possible via the terrible officiating, not actuall work, skill or goaltending.&nbsp; The refs kept giving them make up calls bc they themselves were making so fucking many bad penalties themselves.&nbsp; The refs had no choice to call those, but they don't have to create calls to &quot;even&quot; it out.&nbsp; It's hard to watch this game right now.</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by spoon on 4-26-06 @ 12:58 AM</span>

[narc]

I apologize. The Red Wings are cheap like that because Chelios knows that if he's forced to skate, he'll throw his hip out. I've never liked him, and I almost take it personally that he hasn't retired yet. I don't know why so many people like him.

[narc]

Oilers MOTHERFUCKERS!!!!

[spoon]

NICEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MHasegawa]

WHATCHOO GOT, NIGGA!!!!!&nbsp; 2-1!!<br />

[spoon]

I've hated Chelios forever!!!&nbsp; Fuck the Blackhawks and the Wings!!&nbsp; Hell, I couldn't cheer for the olympic team either much bc I fucking hate him as a player let alone a dirty, diving captain!&nbsp; So-called &quot;warrior&quot; my ass!!&nbsp;

[spoon]

Hell, fuck Moose Jaw, the University of Wisconsin, Montreal and Biel Bienne as well!!&nbsp; He's up there with Belfour, McCarty, Maltby, Draper, Hasek, Lindros,&nbsp;Bowman (the travelocity gnome)&nbsp;and a few more in terms of pure hockey hate!&nbsp; But there are a few more.&nbsp;

[narc]

I can join your hatred or at least contempt for all those people except for one of them, who I know and is a cool guy/friend of the family. PM me if you want to know which one.

[spoon]

<p>Interesting fact, all three Northwest Division teams in the playoffs are leading their series right now.&nbsp; Edmonton is up 2-1 on the #1 seed, Colorado is up 2-0 on the #2 seed and Calgary is up 2-1 on the #6.&nbsp; One can at least say that the division was playing playoff type hockey all season and it's showing right now.&nbsp; The only other team up in the Western Conference, San Jose, is up against another weak Central opponent.&nbsp; Sure the Preds took a goalie hit, but they only had one tough team to play in division all year.&nbsp; It's a long way from over, but wow does that speak volumes for the NW division at this point.&nbsp; Sure they beat the shit out of eachother all year, but it definitely&nbsp;has them ready for playoff hockey.&nbsp;&nbsp;Still think the division didn't help&nbsp;out the records of the Central teams?&nbsp;&nbsp;The fifth place team in the Pacific and&nbsp;Northwest Division's had more points then the third place&nbsp;team in the Central.&nbsp; While every team in the NW&nbsp;finished the year above .500.</p>

[Gvac]

Hockey sucks.<br />

[JesterOfSadness]

<strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br />Hell, fuck Moose Jaw, the University of Wisconsin, Montreal and Biel Bienne as well!!&nbsp; He's up there with Belfour, McCarty, Maltby, Draper, Hasek, Lindros,&nbsp;Bowman (the travelocity gnome)&nbsp;and a few more in terms of pure hockey hate!&nbsp; But there are a few more.&nbsp; <p>Ron Hextall?</p>

[TheGameHHH]

Let's......Go.......Devils!!!!!

[spoon]

<p>Fucking Sakic just missed another overtime goal last night!!!&nbsp; It didn't matter bc Tanguay got it only seconds later to put the Avs up 3-0.&nbsp; I hope the Avs put this to bed on Friday, but I do fear a long wait/layoff.&nbsp; Hopefully the Oilers can take out the Wings as well so they'll draw the next highest seed (possibly Calgary) and the Avs would then get the SJ/Nash winner.&nbsp; Pick your poison I guess, but Detroit would definitely not be my first option.&nbsp; Get'er Done Edmonton!!!</p>

[Justice4all]

<p>Jesus...now I do not know if I want to go to Funks game or buy a last minute ticket to the Rangers game this saturday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hey Funk...and chance of movine the time of the game to 8 pm so I can make it?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>No...?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Damn!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I for one could not be happier...for obvious reasons.&nbsp; This playoffs it truely is anybodies game.</p><p>I thought the Rangers would put up much more of a fight then they have, I thought Carolina would do ALOT better then this. </p><p>The Avs have more heart then the Stars.</p><p>Senators are not as strong as they appeared in the reg. season. And (thru Spoons observance) they seem to ALWAYS have problems in the post-season.</p><p>Some great games are being played. I am starting to come to like hockey again. The strike (and to a smaller degree...my wallet) kept me from going to any games this season.</p><p>Looks like both problems are going to be short lived now.</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Justice4all on 4-27-06 @ 12:15 PM</span>

[MasterSoySauce]

Flyers got one back. I hope this starts something maybe Primeau comes back and we advance.

[mdr55]

<p><img width="353" height="410" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060428/capt.tpa11104280126.senators_lightning_hockey_tpa1 11.jpg" /></p><p>Sens need 1 more vote to veto the Lightning out of the playoffs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

Sens look great right now though.&nbsp; I love Spezza to death and he might turn out to be a difference maker on the ice.&nbsp; Can he make up the dif for the new goalie though? ? ?? ???

[mdr55]

<p><img width="336" height="410" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060428/capt.tpa11004280124.senators_lightning_hockey_tpa1 10.jpg" /></p><p>Sure...like the Avs have a goalie to talk about.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by mdr55 on 4-27-06 @ 11:15 PM</span>

[Gvac]

<p>The officiating in this Detroit-Edmonton game is abominable.&nbsp; I know the NHL stressed they were going to call the games as strictly in the playoffs as they did in the regular season, but it's like watching basketball.&nbsp; </p><p>Let 'em play for Christ's sake.&nbsp;</p>

[narc]

The Philadelphia Phlyers phsuck. PhBooooooo!

[Gvac]

<p>Congratulations Manny. Barring a minor miracle, your Oilers are about to win game 5 in Detroit and the series as well. Even if the Wings find a way to win game 6, there's no way they can keep up with this team in a 7th game. Watching this series was like watching the Red Wings play a younger, faster version of themselves, and Edmonton is a hell of a lot better than I originally gave them credit for. </p><p>Good luck the rest of the way. </p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Gvac on 4-29-06 @ 5:07 PM</span>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>narc</strong> wrote:<br />The Philadelphia Phlyers phsuck. PhBooooooo! <p>the same can be said for my sorry ass rangers</p>

[TheGameHHH]

<p>SWEEP!!!!!!!!!</p><p>Let's Go Devils!!!!!</p>

[cougarjake13]

<p>not to make excuses but this wasnt the same ranger team that we saw almost all season lundqvist getting injured really hurt and losing jagr when he was playing the best hockey we've seen from him since he was a penguin</p><p>&nbsp;but its like they always say its not always the best team who wins but the hottest team going into the playoffs with a hot goaltender</p>

[MHasegawa]

I can't believe they're 1 win away from eliminating those dirtbags, Monday night in Edmonton is gonna be a madhouse.&nbsp; This Chris Pronger trade has paid off well, thanks Mr. Lowe.<br />

[HBox]

<p><span class="postbody">but its like they always say its not always the
best team who wins but the hottest team going into the playoffs with a
hot goaltender</span></p><p>But this time the best team was the hottest team with with a hot goaltender.&nbsp;</p>

[AppleBoy]

Somewhere, Bobby Granger gently weeps.

[mdr55]

<p><img width="600" height="418" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.57326850pm017_lightning_sen.jpg" /></p><p>NEXT!!!!&nbsp;</p>

[MHasegawa]

Awful puck control in this game by the Oilers, they're only beating themselves.&nbsp; They can beat these bums if they smarten up, I do not wanna see a game 7 in Detroit.<br />

[Gvac]

<p>Relax, bro.&nbsp; Even if my Wings win this game, your boys are too much for us in a game 7.</p><p>It's in the bag for Edmonton.&nbsp;</p>

[TheGameHHH]

at least it's a game. i forget how much fun western conference hockey can be sometimes.

[TheGameHHH]

seriously, that edmonton/detroit game was awesome! What fight and grit on behalf of the Oilers, a well-deserved series victory.

[TheGameHHH]

<p>opps</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by TheGameHHH on 5-1-06 @ 10:49 PM</span>

[MHasegawa]

<p><font size="7">ALES FUCKIN HEMSKY!!!!!</font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><font size="7">GOODBYE DEAD WINGS!!!!!!!</font> <br /></p><font size="7" />

[Fallon]

<strong>TheGameHHH</strong> wrote:<br>i forget how much fun western conference hockey can be sometimes. <p></p>
It's so much more intense than the east. Which is weird since you have teams with more history there.

[narc]

I just hope the Oilers don't have to go up against Ogie Oglethorpe in the next round.

[keithy_19]

I loved wtaching the Devils/Rangers series. I thought it was good hockey. Of course, if I were&nbsp; a Ranger fan I may be thinking different.

[TheGameHHH]

<p> It's so much more intense than the east. Which is weird since you have teams with more history there. </p><p>yea, its just when you're watching a season's worth of games against the rangers, islanders, penguins, flyers, bruins, etc. you don't get to see how much different the West can be. </p>

[spoon]

<strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:<br /><p><img height="410" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060428/capt.tpa11004280124.senators_lightning_hockey_tpa1 10.jpg" width="336" border="0" /></p><p>Sure...like the Avs have a goalie to talk about.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by mdr55 on 4-27-06 @ 11:15 PM</span> <p>That's a whole different story.&nbsp; But thanks for turning this around you spinster!</p>

[narc]

Good News: Sabres make it out of Round 1 for the first time in 5 years. Bad news: They have to play Ottawa.


FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHK!

[mdr55]

<p>&nbsp;</p><strong>narc</strong> wrote:<br />Good News: Sabres make it out of Round 1 for the first time in 5 years. Bad news: They have to play Ottawa.


FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHK! <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Damn! Ottawa is pretty good.<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/devil2.gif" />&nbsp;</p><blockquote /><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Gvac]

Odd how the 1, 2, 3, &amp; 4 seeds all advanced in the East while it could very well be the 5, 6, 7, &amp; 8 seeds going on in the West.<br />

[spoon]

<p>I hope that comes true G.&nbsp; If so, then the Avs draw the Ducks, not the Sharks.&nbsp; No matter what, it'll be a tough match.&nbsp; I just think the Sharks would be a tougher draw and I'd love for the Oilers to get that matchup and the Avs test their chances on the pond.&nbsp; It should be fucking awesome none-the-less. </p><p>Any doubters on the Northwest Division left?&nbsp; There's a good chance three of the final four Western Conference teams will come from it!!&nbsp; And guess which division will shockingly have absolutely no representatives?&nbsp; Think Wings/Preds!&nbsp; So much for someone's pred prediction.&nbsp; </p>

[narc]

WESTERN CONFERENCE <br>
Sharks - Oilers <br>
(Mighty) Ducks - Avs <br>
<br>
EASTERN CONFERENCE <br>
Sens - Sabres <br>
'Canes - Devils <br>
<br>
Predictions?

[King Imp]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br />Odd how the 1, 2, 3, &amp; 4 seeds all advanced in the East while it could very well be the 5, 6, 7, &amp; 8 seeds going on in the West.<br /><p>Anyone know if this has ever happened before? That's really weird. </p><p>It's normal for a few lower seeds to advance to the next round, but I don't recall all the lower seeds from one conference advancing like this. </p>

[spoon]

I predict the Rangers are going golfing this Friday.

[spoon]

With the exception of Jagr of course as he hurt himself while throwing a tee.

[narc]

And Ozolinsh, apparently. He just got arrested for a DWI. <br><p><a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AuiJuoyuq8_9Kzn9mQg2ZmB7vLYF?slug=ap-rangers-ozolinsharrested&prov=ap&type=lgns">http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AuiJuoyuq8_9Kzn9mQg2ZmB7vLYF?slug=ap-rangers-ozolinsharrested&prov=ap&type=lgns</a></p><p>

[spoon]

You boys ready for round two mother fuckers!!!!&nbsp; And I say this sooo close to mother's day!&nbsp; Mmmmm, mother's day!&nbsp; Those tramps are sl'easy!&nbsp; I have proof.

[Gvac]

<p>Round 2 starts tonight - </p><p><img border="0" src="http://nhl.speedera.net/image-upload/greateight.gif" /></p><p>Of course I'm disappointed as hell that my Wings took another early exit, but there's few things in the sports world as exciting as playoff hockey so I'll be watching.&nbsp; I have no real rooting interest, but to make it fun I'm adopting Buffalo as my team for this round.&nbsp; They are an extremely interesting team to me, and I loved how they played in round 1. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="385" height="410" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060506/capt.0a0e32753b9a4fe6974b0adf6cd368fd.senators_sab res_hockey_ottj105.jpg" /></p><p>Sabre's looks to uproot the Senators.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>God damn! It's a shoot-out. Not bad for 2 teams that kinda went bankrupt.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go! </p><p>Believe.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[HBox]

How do you blow a lead in the final 2 minutes WHILE YOU'RE ON THE POWERPLAY!!!!!!<br />

[HBox]

This team is schizophrenic.<br />

[HBox]

I repeat: The Senators ARE FUCKING SCHIZOPHRENIC. Three goals in the last minutes and a half, and the Senators blow a lead TWICE in that period.<br />

[Gvac]

<p>That has to be one of the wackiest games I've ever witnessed.&nbsp; Buffalo is explosive, but what they did at the end of regulation and right at the beginning of OT is insane.&nbsp; </p><p>I still can't believe it.&nbsp;</p>

[narc]

WOOOOOO! Unbelievable! Hockey God Chris Drury comes through in the clutch to win one in overtime again.
Let's go Buff-a-lo!
Da Da dada Da
Let's go Buff-a-lo!

Emery looked terrible. But the Sens still outplayed the Sabres, and they're going to need more luck if that keeps happening.

[Cookiehead]

Sounds like some sorry ass Ranger excuses. It would be one thing if Jagr got hurt like a man, but he dislocated his shoulder tapping Gomez on the shoulder and poppo, his shoulder is fu**ed. What a soft homo, Renney has no idea what to do at this point. Devils look awesome, I predict Devils beat the stupid Canes in 5.

[spoon]

<p>Fucking horrible Avs performance last night.&nbsp; Here's to game #2!</p>

[TheGameHHH]

what an ugly game today for the Devils,&nbsp;they need to step their play up if they think they have any shot of advancing to the next round.

[narc]

Yeah, I really thought that the Devils would have no trouble shutting down Carolina because, well, that's what they do and have done for the past 15 years. They need to get a lot more shots on Cam Ward. I remain unconvinced.

[AppleBoy]

<p>I thought the Devils might be a little rusty after not having played for a week but that was ridiculous.&nbsp; Glad I missed the game.</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="309" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060506/capt.e43ec4afc0014022ad3f572de7264dbc.mighty_ducks _avalanche_hockey_ana209.jpg" /></p><p>Colorodo try to avoid another avalanche against the Ducks.&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="367" height="249" border="0" src="http://www.moviehole.net/img/MIGHTYDUCKS2.jpg" /></p><p>Avs die, Ducks Fly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Down goes the spoon. Tick tock.&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

<p>Hey Marc, remind me how well the Sens played in game one?</p>

[mdr55]

<p>Wake me up when the Avs score.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then I'll reply.&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

I'll be calling at right around 3:17pm today bitch!&nbsp; Mark it down now!&nbsp; Avs win 4-2.

[spoon]

And you wake me up when the Sens stop a shot!

[mdr55]

<p>&nbsp;</p><strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br />And you wake me up when the Sens stop a shot!<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dude! It me. Not moe. Why all the hate? Stop stalking me.&nbsp;</p><blockquote /><p>&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

<p>Joke's getting old Marc I get it.&nbsp; The bottom line is both our teams and the Devils looked bad but it's a long series not won in the first game.&nbsp; In fact, the Avs are 7-8 in playoff series when they lose game one.&nbsp; And losing game one as the underdog on the road is less of a shock with more room to win due to the fact that they are heading home soon as well.&nbsp; Losing game one at home like the Sens is much more of a troublesome stat.&nbsp; The goal of the away team, lower seed, is to steal one of the first two games on the road to take control of home ice advantage.</p>

[TheGameHHH]

<p> The goal of the away team, lower seed, is to steal one of the first two games on the road to take control of home ice advantage. </p><p>exactly, which is why I'm not panicing until the Devils drop game two 8-0. </p>

[mdr55]

Who's this marc you speak of? I'm mdr55 dammit!<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/furious.gif" /><br />

[spoon]

OK, I meant 4:17.

[spoon]

<p>Just kidding, I meant 5:17! </p><p>Holy shit do the Avs look bad!</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="333" height="409" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060508/capt.5428523bad554957815f252529d70ed7.oilers_shark s_hockey_caps104.jpg" /></p><p>Is
break dancing making a comeback? Looks like he's doing the &quot;windmill&quot;.
(I think that what it was called back in the day). I guess it's easier
to break dance on ice than on a card board box.&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="365" height="410" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060507/capt.deb2e6aa03684d458ca3d3c8a497967d.avalanche_mi ghty_ducks_hockey_ana112.jpg" /></p><p>This guy is trying to do the Centipede....or did they call it the Millipede?&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p>&nbsp;</p><strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Just kidding, I meant 5:17! </p><p>Holy shit do the Avs look bad!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img width="409" height="309" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060507/capt.3407250692954231893edae29b274bb8.avalanche_mi ghty_ducks_hockey_ana215.jpg" /></p><p>I wish I was back at Quebec.</p><blockquote /><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Gvac]

Three shutouts in a row for the Ducks.&nbsp; It's scary when a team gets hot this time of year. I'm not saying hand Anaheim the Cup right now, but they do look impressive.&nbsp; <br />

[spoon]

The goalie is making the stops he has to, but it's really the team in front of him.&nbsp; The ducks are playing hard, smart, fast and loose.&nbsp; While the Avs can't get a fucking puck on the net!&nbsp; The Avs managed a mere 10 shots through two periods!!&nbsp; And I could have stopped all of them as they were awful angle shots or weak wristers from way outside of the slot.&nbsp; The Avs have to hold serve now and win the next two at home even though they haven't even scored in two fucking games.&nbsp; Time to rebound mother fuckers!

[Kewlkat]

<strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br />The goalie is making the stops he has to, but it's really the team in front of him.&nbsp; The ducks are playing hard, smart, fast and loose.&nbsp; While the Avs can't get a fucking puck on the net!&nbsp; The Avs managed a mere 10 shots through two periods!!&nbsp; And I could have stopped all of them as they were awful angle shots or weak wristers from way outside of the slot.&nbsp; The Avs have to hold serve now and win the next two at home even though they haven't even scored in two fucking games.&nbsp; Time to rebound mother fuckers! <p>Were the Avs even there?&nbsp; It's like they didnt even show up for the games.&nbsp; <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/down.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Justice4all]

<p>Not meaning to bust balls here, but the Avs played like the Devis did against Carolina these 1st two games. Flat Flat Flat.</p><p>At least it took them TWO games to get 6 goals scored on them an not one like my Devs. Ouch!</p><p>I am surprised to see this happen. I thought the series would have been tied up now 1-1. I know the Ducks are a good team, but what the fuck is up with them. They act and play like the damn Oilers of old. Sheesh. 3 straight shutouts? Unheard of (almost) with this new system. </p><p>Good playing all around and good matchups in the 1st and 2nd round so far. I got offered a ticket to the Devils next home game on Weds. </p><p>I hope they can do some damage to the 'canes tonight and come back to NJ with a tied series.</p>

[TheGameHHH]

well, here we go in Game 2. I'm dreading this but, LET'S GO DEVILS!!!!!

[TheGameHHH]

And as I was typing that the Devils put one home, 1-0!!

[HBox]

I'm sick and tired of these retarded redneck Carolina rubes in the crowd sticking their hands up in front of the camera over NOTHING.<br />

[narc]

<hr color="cococo" align="left"></font><strong>HBox</strong> wrote:<br><font color=Navy><font size=2>I'm sick and tired of these retarded redneck Carolina rubes in the crowd sticking their hands up in front of the camera over <B>NOTHING.</b></font></font><br /><hr color="cococo" align="left"><p></p>

RED STATE UPDATE

[TheGameHHH]

<font size="2"><font color="#000080"> I'm sick and tired of these retarded redneck Carolina rubes in the crowd sticking their hands up in front of the camera over <strong>NOTHING. </strong><font color="#000000"></font></font></font> <p>&nbsp;</p><p><font size="2">I've counted four times in two periods. It's fucking unreal. </font></p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by TheGameHHH on 5-8-06 @ 9:15 PM</span>

[narc]

mdr's been awfully quiet tonight. :-D

[TheGameHHH]

I feel like i just got punched in the stomach. The Devils are gonna lose this in OT.

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="305" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060509/capt.2c105248cd394d96a19ca1d1e6fa90ed.senators_sab res_hockey_ottj114.jpg" /></p><p>Sabres stab the Senators. Lead series 2-0.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What the heck is that black guy doing there?</p><p>&quot;I'm just here for the beer&quot;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It ain't over.</p><p>Go Sens Go!</p><p>Believe!&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

Damn! The Devils lost. and the Nets might lose too. Crap.<br />

[narc]

<hr color="cococo" align="left"></font><strong>TheGameHHH</strong> wrote:<br>I feel like i just got punched in the stomach. The Devils are gonna lose this in OT. <hr color="cococo" align="left"><p></p>

Yep.

[TheGameHHH]

I thought about shaving my playoff beard tonight, but I'm riding this baby out. I won't give up!

[MHasegawa]

Damn, Oilers tried being overly aggressive and they still lost.&nbsp; San Jose is fuckin tough and dangerous, if they win this series, they better win the cup, they're playing complete enough to win it.<br />

[narc]

I hope the Avs win tonight, or else Spoon is going to be extra grumpy.

[cougarjake13]

<strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:<br /><p><img height="305" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060509/capt.2c105248cd394d96a19ca1d1e6fa90ed.senators_sab res_hockey_ottj114.jpg" width="409" border="0" /></p><p>Sabres stab the Senators. Lead series 2-0.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What the heck is that black guy doing there?</p><p>&quot;I'm just here for the beer&quot;</p><p>nice !!! those commercials are funny, the two i've seen that i like the most is the one where they guy is doing the speed dating and the chick is all into him and he's like oh i'm married im just here for the beer and the one with the baseball team celebrating a championship or series victory</p>

[mdr55]

Avs score!! Hope your team wins spoon.<br />

[narc]

Things look pretty grim for the Avs. oh well. I'm happy for Todd Marchant. He's been playing great and he went to my H.S.

[spoon]

<p>Screw him and your high school mother fucker!!! </p><p>AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!</p>

[spoon]

<p>Seriously though, can Alex Tanguay have a worse game and does Patrice get a fucking assssssist for that damn game-winning goal?&nbsp; </p><p>At least Dan Hinote played his ass off.&nbsp; If only Hedjuk, Sakic, Tanguay, Lappy, Turg, Clark, Skras, Liles and the rest of the team showed up too!&nbsp; Fuck the Duck!!! </p><p>It's looking like the NHL is getting their Cali Dreamin series they were hoping for.&nbsp; Fuck that shit as it seems so staged!&nbsp; Go Edmonton and Buffalo as only two teams have EVER come back from down 3-0 in a playoff series.&nbsp; I hope they can channel the ghost of Boston 2004!!</p>

[TheQuestion]

<p>I just want to pat myself on the back.&nbsp; About a month ago I posted that although no one is mentioning Buffalo I thought they would be a dangerous playoff team.&nbsp; They're up 3-0 on the mighty Ottawa Senators.&nbsp; </p><p>This round seems less competitive than round 1.&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="410" height="389" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060511/capt.7786342810b54f3a9679755844d2e51a.senators_sab res_hockey_nyhs305.jpg" /></p><p>Senators bow down before Buffalo in overtime. Sabres up 3-0.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Believing is getting harder to believe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Go Sens Go!&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

<p>If the Oilers fall in OT, all four series will be at 3-0!&nbsp; I never thought this was possible.&nbsp; Has it ever happened before?&nbsp; Is it even possible that all four Semi Final Round Series end in sweeps?&nbsp; This has been one hell of a strange year (e.g 1-2-3-4 East, 5-6-7-8 West) and it only continues.&nbsp; What next?&nbsp; Will all four teams down 3-0 come back and win the series?&nbsp; Now that would be virtually impossible.&nbsp; But hey, I'm an Avs fan and will keep yelling until they're knocked out fully.&nbsp; I'm sure you Sen and Dev fans are with me!!&nbsp; Channel our inner Red Sox!!</p>

[TheGameHHH]

I'm still rooting hard for the devils, it's just so frustrating because as a fan you can't help but feel that if they just played a little smarter they could easily be up 2-1 now. Plus Marty just hasn't&nbsp;been sharp.

[MHasegawa]

Toskala has been unbelievable, he's got about 42 saves and 15 of those came in this ot period.&nbsp; Oilers better hurry up and score, im fuckin tired.<br />

[JesterOfSadness]

<strong>MHasegawa</strong> wrote:<br />Toskala has been unbelievable, he's got about 42 saves and 15 of those came in this ot period.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sharks better hurry up and score, im fuckin tired.<br /><p>Fixed.<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smile.gif" border="0" /></p>

[spoon]

Edmonton has done sooo fucking much to win this thing,.......but then again, so has Tosk!

[JesterOfSadness]

Holy shit what a glove save

[MHasegawa]

Fuckin finally!&nbsp; Now lets tie this up on friday<br />

[narc]

Congrats to Edmonton for bucking the trend, and making San Jose lose for the first time in 6 games.

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by narc on 5-11-06 @ 2:50 AM</span>

[spoon]

The 8th seed liveth!!

[JesterOfSadness]

Even those the Sharks didnt win, I thought that was a really good game. Good show Edmonton<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/cool.gif" border="0" />

[mdr55]

<p><img width="600" height="451" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529671ds001_sens_sabres.jpg" /></p><p>C'mon bro, can't you cut a brother some slack?&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="600" height="415" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529671ds003_sens_sabres.jpg" /></p><p>Go Sens Go!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><font size="3">Go SENS GO!!</font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><font size="7">GO SENS GO!!</font></strong> <br />
</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="600" height="660" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529671rs001_sens_sabres.jpg" /></p><p>It's Alive!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><font size="3">It's ALIVE!!!</font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><font size="7">How you doing?</font> <br />
</p>

[narc]

Hey spoon, you wanna split a nice big bowl of tear soup? <br>
I'm just so incredibly annoyed right now.

[Gvac]

<p>Looks like the comeback kids of Edmonton are back.&nbsp; Great win tonight to tie up the series.&nbsp; At least one of the matchups in this round is competitive.</p><p>Spoon - what the fuck happened to your Avs?&nbsp; A sweep?&nbsp; For shame!&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

First time they were ever sweeped in their history in Colorado.&nbsp; Still not a bad year after losing all those great players.&nbsp; Next year will be ours!!!&nbsp; Fuck the Duck!&nbsp; Go anyone else!

[TheGameHHH]

Where were these Devils for the first three games of this series? Looks like the playoff beard lives another day!

[mdr55]

<p><img width="600" height="630" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529630ds001_sabres_sens.jpg" /></p><p>Go Sens Go!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><font size="3">Go Sens GO!</font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><font size="7">GO SENS GO!!</font> </strong><br />
</p>

[ShelleBink]

I got to enjoy the Devils game on Tivo today... God bless my sis's bf's sweet entertainment set up :o)<br />

[Death Metal Moe]

<p><img height="286" src="http://ubbt.moby.com/userfiles/2870957-lumbergh.jpg" width="338" border="0" /></p><p>Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeea.</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="307" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060514/capt.868e8ec60d1f462e8564ac257e1eb7d0.senators_sab res_hockey_ottj107.jpg" /></p><p>Buffalo sticks a fork in the Senators. Good night Irene.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ugh!<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/down.gif" />&nbsp;</p>

[narc]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!! DO YOU BELIEVE?!?!?!<br>
Thanks for being such a great sport mdr. Bad luck.

[mdr55]

<p><img width="409" height="317" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060513/capt.9867564be2744a9e90054344660bd37b.hurricanes_d evils_hockey_era105.jpg" /></p><p><strong><font size="7">LET'S GO DEVILS!!!!!&nbsp;</font></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Time to bust out my Devils jersey.<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/devil2.gif" />&nbsp;</p>

[Death Metal Moe]

How are my Bruins doing this year?

[mdr55]

<p>They're Golfing. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Heck they've been golfing for quite some time now.</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="600" height="437" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529630pm003_sabres_sens.jpg" /></p><p>Win one for the black guy.<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/clap.gif" /><br />
</p>

[narc]

Hey, I hear Anson Carter is available. Maybe Ottawa can pick him up.

[Death Metal Moe]

<strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:<br /><p>They're Golfing. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Heck they've been golfing for quite some time now.</p><p>Did they playoff start or something?</p>

[mdr55]

<img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/dry.gif" />

[spoon]

<p>Go Buffalo!</p><p>Welcome to tee time hockey Marc!</p>

[Death Metal Moe]

<strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:<br /><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/dry.gif" border="0" /> <p>Is that a yes or a no?</p>

[narc]

The playoffs have been going on for nearly a month. Boston hasn't realistically been in it since January, since they finished last in the Northeast Division. People have been saying that trading Joe Thornton was one of the bonehead moves of the year (Not that I necessarily agree with that).

[cougarjake13]

well the trade certainly worked out well for the sharks

[mdr55]

<p><img width="581" height="800" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529676bb004_new_jersey_de.jpg" /></p><p><strong><font size="7">Fuvck!&nbsp;</font></strong></p>

[TheGameHHH]

This season was really unlike any other for the Devils, I'm proud of what they accomplished. They started out terrible and finished as one of the hottest teams in the league, it seemed like they weren't going to make the playoffs and they wound up winning the division. Sadly the hockey season is over, it's time for me to dedicate my postings now to the Yankees thread. See ya in '06-'07.

[Gwen]

<p>Brett, I love you, but FUCK THE DEVILS, dude.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;Once the Rangers got eliminated I started pullin' for either Dallas or Calgary.&nbsp; It turns out that my luck with whomever I choose to root for in the NHL is much like my luck in the NFL.&nbsp; Alas, they're both gone now so I'm rootin' for the Oilers, but I don't want to say that all that loud 'cause I don't want to ruin it.&nbsp; <br /></p>

[mdr55]

<p>If the Sabres and Oilers played each other for the Stanley Cup:</p><p>Who would win in a fight if they dropped the gloves?</p><p> </p><p><img width="50" height="60" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/v/nhl/players/2006/1465.jpg" /><strong> <font size="2">Grier </font></strong> vs. <img width="50" height="60" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/v/nhl/players/2006/1319.jpg" /><strong><font size="2"> Laraque</font></strong></p><p> </p><p><font size="3"><strong>The Showdown for the Stanley Cup: Boxing on Ice<br />
</strong></font></p><p> </p><p> I smell a Pay-per-view</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img width="341" height="410" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060506/capt.127fdd7b95b34cbf960d58906dc5b7e1.sabres_senat ors_hockey_ottj117.jpg" /></p><p><font size="2"><strong>The Beast from the East&nbsp;</strong></font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>meets the </p><p>&nbsp;<img width="410" height="349" border="0" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060513/capt.1025b29f1d3e4ed6ae92fbffaa950da8.sharks_oiler s_hockey__jmc108.jpg" /></p><p><strong><font size="2">The Giant from Canada&nbsp;</font></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Where Don King at? </p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by mdr55 on 5-17-06 @ 10:21 PM</span>

[JesterOfSadness]

<p>Grats Oilers for well...kicking our asses.</p><p>Thats basically what the Sharks get for Booing the canadian national anthem</p>

[Fallon]

http://www.foundrymusic.com/common_images/member_galleries/33_20060517StanleyCup12.JPG

[HBox]

<p>&nbsp;</p><strong>Fallon</strong> wrote:<br /><img border="0" src="http://www.foundrymusic.com/common_images/member_galleries/33_20060517StanleyCup12.JPG" /><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&quot;Your asses look fine as always, gentlemen.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

[King Imp]

<p>I know this will&nbsp;probably piss off&nbsp;the Edmonton fans (all 1 or 2 of you), but it really annoys me when #7 &amp; #8 seeds, who basically did nothing all season and backed into the playoffs (like the Oilers did) all of a sudden become Superteam and can't be stopped. </p><p>They were obviously not that good in the regular season. Why the hell are they running all over the competition now? And please don't use that old, cliched line of &quot;they're built for the playoffs.&quot; I hate that saying as it makes absolutely no sense. You are still playing games just like you did in the regular season. </p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by King Imp on 5-17-06 @ 11:49 PM</span>

[MHasegawa]

<p>Grit, that's how they beat Detroit.&nbsp; Heart, that's how they beat the Sharks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Who's ready for Duck hunting???&nbsp;</p>

[Gwen]

<p>Last night's game was pretty awesome.&nbsp; Glad I got to catch it at a normal time considering it was a &quot;west coast&quot; game.&nbsp; </p><p>Screw the ducks, dude.&nbsp; Let's go Oilers, for now anyhow.&nbsp;</p>

[Keotok]

<p>Cmon Impy!</p><p>If there were no upsets in the playoffs they would be boring.&nbsp; It's the lower seeds upsetting the upper seeds that makes the whole thing exciting. The Oilers were at least one point better than the team who didn't make it in.&nbsp; Besides, after&nbsp;watching that crowd last night make that kinda noise, I think they deserve as much as the team does.</p><p>Add me to the Oilers' fanbase - that makes three!&nbsp;</p>

[cougarjake13]

<strong>King Imp</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I know this will&nbsp;probably piss off&nbsp;the Edmonton fans (all 1 or 2 of you), but it really annoys me when #7 &amp; #8 seeds, who basically did nothing all season and backed into the playoffs (like the Oilers did) all of a sudden become Superteam and can't be stopped. </p><p>They were obviously not that good in the regular season. Why the hell are they running all over the competition now? And please don't use that old, cliched line of &quot;they're built for the playoffs.&quot; I hate that saying as it makes absolutely no sense. You are still playing games just like you did in the regular season. </p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by King Imp on 5-17-06 @ 11:49 PM</span> <p>so what are you saying that they're not good enough to really be in the playoffs and should automatically lose because they're a 7 or 8 seed ??? by your rationale we should just have the 2 teams with the best records play a 7 game series and winner is stanley cup champions or hell just crown the team with the best record the champion</p>

[HBox]

<strong>MHasegawa</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Grit, that's how they beat Detroit. Heart, that's how they beat the Sharks.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Who's ready for Duck hunting??? </p><p>&nbsp;</p><br />And they'll beat Anaheim by giving 110%. And they'll win the Cup by [Sports Cliche #33]<br />

[narc]

I actually feel really bad for Edmonton. They could have given them more time off. Carolina and Buffalo have been off since Saturday and Sunday, and I would've had them start Friday instead. The Oilers leave everything out on the ice. I just hope they don't start pooping out spleens and livers from sheer exertion and exhaustion.

[spoon]

<strong>King Imp</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I know this will&nbsp;probably piss off&nbsp;the Edmonton fans (all 1 or 2 of you), but it really annoys me when #7 &amp; #8 seeds, who basically did nothing all season and backed into the playoffs (like the Oilers did) all of a sudden become Superteam and can't be stopped. </p><p>They were obviously not that good in the regular season. Why the hell are they running all over the competition now? And please don't use that old, cliched line of &quot;they're built for the playoffs.&quot; I hate that saying as it makes absolutely no sense. You are still playing games just like you did in the regular season. </p><p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by King Imp on 5-17-06 @ 11:49 PM</span> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>First off, just how many games/different teams have you watched over the course of this NHL season?&nbsp; Or are you just judging teams by their final records?&nbsp; Because if you followed the league at all you'd realize that Edmonton played in what proved to be one hell of a tough division, if not the toughest during your precious regular season.</p><p>Next, your favorite in the West, if not the whole NHL, played in one of the weakest overall divisions and possibly over the last few decades (definitely the weakest in years).&nbsp; Detroit and Nashville got almost half it's points due to it weak ass division thanks to the shitty new unbalanced schedules that have teams playing the majority of games in division.&nbsp; So records cannot be judged on there own merits as they were before the unbalanced schedules.&nbsp; </p><p>Finally, Edmonton was a playoff team all year regardless of the reasons listed above before they made a trade to upgrade its weakest position, Goalie!&nbsp; Roloson is one hell of an upgrade, one that also comes proven along with great playoff experience.&nbsp; This team would have been tough without him, but became a long run threat for the cup once they acquired him.&nbsp; </p><p>*If you watched hockey you'd realize at least some of this and wouldn't be so myopic in your argument.&nbsp; I'm not trying to rip you here, but it does tick me off how you stated they did nothing all regular season.&nbsp; I'm no Edmonton fan, yet you seemed to piss me off more than the actual fans.&nbsp; </p><p>I want to&nbsp;see&nbsp;Buffalo and Edmonton in the finals, but expect Buffalo and the Ducks.&nbsp; Buffalo just plays amazingly hard and I think Ward will crack under their speed and attack.&nbsp; He just doesn't matchup well with those qualities.&nbsp; As for Edmonton, sure they have an amazing crowd (probably the most amazing I've seen in years if not ever in any sport), awesome work ethic and great team speed, but the Ducks were just plain unbeatable against the Avs.&nbsp; I know, I watched every single minute of those games.&nbsp; They hit hard, skate fast and smooth, pass crisply, control the puck amazingly, are huge with great hands, have a smoking hot goalie, and play incredible situational hockey!!&nbsp; It almost seems impossible to beat this team of late, but stranger things have happened in the Stanley Cup playoffs before.&nbsp; </p><p>One thing is for sure, both matchups should be fucking awesome and I'll be watching regardless that my Avs are golfing with the Devil.</p>

[narc]

I actually heard a Detroit fan call up a Buffalo sports show and blame the fact that his team isn't in it on the new CBA. Did he forget the whole winning the President's Trophy thing? Besides, it's not like Detroit didn't choke in the past.

[TheGameHHH]

Gwen, where have u been all season? Stop talking smack.

[Gvac]

I'm starting to feel less aggrivated about Detroit getting knocked out by Edmonton.&nbsp; This team is absolutely on fire.&nbsp; <br />

[narc]

[quote]<hr color="cococo" align="left"></font><strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:</p><p><font size="2"><strong>The Beast from the East </strong></font></p><p>
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racist


Ron: "He's a human!"

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<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by narc on 5-21-06 @ 12:31 AM</span>

[narc]

Anaheim's getting completely spanked like a redheaded stepchild. Just pitiful.

[spoon]

<strong>mdr55</strong> wrote:<br /><p>If the Sabres and Oilers played each other for the Stanley Cup:</p><p>Who would win in a fight if they dropped the gloves?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img height="60" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/v/nhl/players/2006/1465.jpg" width="50" border="0" /><strong> <font size="2">Grier </font></strong>vs. <img height="60" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sp/v/nhl/players/2006/1319.jpg" width="50" border="0" /><strong><font size="2"> Laraque</font></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><font size="3"><strong>The Showdown for the Stanley Cup: Boxing on Ice<br /></strong></font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I smell a Pay-per-view</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img height="410" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060506/capt.127fdd7b95b34cbf960d58906dc5b7e1.sabres_senat ors_hockey_ottj117.jpg" width="341" border="0" /></p><p><font size="2"><strong>The Beast from the East&nbsp;</strong></font></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>meets the </p><p>&nbsp;<img height="349" src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060513/capt.1025b29f1d3e4ed6ae92fbffaa950da8.sharks_oiler s_hockey__jmc108.jpg" width="410" border="0" /></p><p><strong><font size="2">The Giant from Canada&nbsp;</font></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Where Don King at? </p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by mdr55 on 5-17-06 @ 10:21 PM</span> <p>Wait, since when did Grier become a fighter.&nbsp; He'd get the living shit kicked out of him by Laraque!&nbsp; </p><p>Here are Grier's stats.&nbsp; Take a look at the PIMs.&nbsp; He's a Lady Bing candidate Marc, not a fighter just bc he's black!&nbsp; Somebody give me an Ani PLEASE!</p><p><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="100%" border="0"><tr><td class="times12" valign="top" align="left" colspan="14"><strong>Career Regular Season Stats</strong></td></tr><tr class="times12"><td width="75"><strong>Season</strong></td><td align="center" width="80"><strong>Team</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>GP</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>G</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>A</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>P</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>+/-</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>PIM</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>PP</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>SH</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>GW</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>GT</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>Shots</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>Pct</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="times12" width="75">2005-2006</td><td class="times12" align="right" width="80">Sabres&nbsp;</td><td class="times12" align="right">81</td><td class="times12" align="right">7</td><td class="times12" align="right">16</td><td class="times12" align="right">23</td><td class="times12" align="right">-7</td><td class="times12" align="right">28</td><td class="times12" align="right">0</td><td class="times12" align="right">0</td><td class="times12" align="right">4</td><td class="times12" align="right">0</td><td class="times12" align="right">109</td><td class="times12" align="right">6.4</td></tr><tr><td class="times12" width="75">2003-2004</td><td class="times12" align="right" width="80">Sabres&nbsp;</td><td class="times12" align="right">14</td><td class="times12" align="right">1</td><td class="times12" align="right">8</td><td class="times12" align="right">9</td><td class="times12" align="right">10</td><td class="times12" align="right">4</td><td class="times12" align="right">0</td><td class="times12" align="right">0</td><td class="times12" align="right">0</td><td class="times12" align="right">0</td><td class="times12" align="right">18</td><td class="times12" align="right">5.6</td></tr><tr><td class="times12" width="75">2003-2004</td><td class="times12" align="right" width="80">Capitals&nbsp;</td><td class="times12" align="right">68</td><td class="times12" align="right">8</td><td class="times12" align="right">12</td><td class="times12" align="right">20</td><td class="times12" align="right">-19</td><td class="times12" align="right">32</td>

[King Imp]

<p>Out of curiosity, has any #8 seed ever made the Stanley Cup finals before? I remember a few #7 seeds, but don't remembers any #8s. </p>

[MHasegawa]

The North Stars i thnk were the lowest seed in the former playoff format and made the finals in 91.<br />

[narc]

My prediction: Edmonton takes it in 4. Anaheim didn't even need to show up.

[spoon]

<p>Wow, way to go out on a limb and make a prediction with a 50%/50% chance!&nbsp; Hell, the ducks haven't won in Edmonton in years so you have a lot of balls with that (very late) prediction.&nbsp; </p><p>As for the series, the games have been pretty damn close overall.&nbsp; Yet I'm simply amazed at how much smarter and more physical the Oilers have been in front of the nets.&nbsp; It's the difference in a great Bryz or the return of the shitty version from the Olympics.&nbsp; The Oilers are really impressing me over and over again.&nbsp; Still, the Sabers are doing the same since day one of the season in the East.&nbsp; I'd love to see this matchup of two of the fastest and hardest working teams in the NHL.</p>

[narc]

I don't want to say anything because I don't want to roon it.

[narc]

Well fuck. The Sabres just lost Tallinder for the rest of the playoffs, so they're pretty much cooked.

[spoon]

<strong>narc</strong> wrote:<br />My prediction: Edmonton takes it in 4. Anaheim didn't even need to show up. <p>Looks like you're the East Side Dave of hockey predictions baby!!!</p>

[QueensideDave]

<p>geez, how did I miss this topic!</p><p>Does anyone think Edmonton even stands a chance (assuming the Duck's doesn't pull off a miracle).&nbsp; I think Carolina outsizes them and Buffalo can skate circles around them.&nbsp; I also think Roloson isnt proven enough to handle either team's offensive ability.</p>

[mdr55]

<p><img width="600" height="402" border="0" src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-57529630pm015_sabres_sens.jpg" /></p><p><strong><font size="7">GO SENS GO!!!!!&nbsp;</font></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ya'll missed that didn't ya?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We'll be back, stronger and better.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NHL Watch out!&nbsp;</p>

[King Imp]

<p>I'm not a big fan of the #7 or #8 seeds making this far, but I've got to give the Oilers credit. They are making all their opponents look like minor league teams. </p><p>Seeing as Buffalo doesn't look as unstoppable as they did the first two rounds of the playoffs and I really don't think Carolina is as good as people tout them to be, Edmonton really has a good shot to win it all. </p>

[narc]

Buffalo is fucked in a major major way because they're missing their number 1 defenseman on the team for the playoffs and another 2 of their top six defenseman, although they could possibly get one of those back soon. Maybe Ronny was right and we are cursed.

[fluffernutter]

It just really pisses me off that I seemed to miss a good part to all
of of the playoffs this year. Call it being to busy or just not having
the time but I feel bad about it. Looks like the Oilers have been
really playing their asses off and I managed to miss it. Oh well, I
will have to try and make every effort to watch the Finals. Makes me
feel quite cheap just watching the finals but again, oh well.<br />

[narc]

NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WhistlePig]

Wooo! Buffalo wins in overtime! An exciting game 7 on Thursday.

[QueensideDave]

surprisingly Ive lost a lot of interest because I like all 3 of the remaining teams a lot. I saw the end of game 6 and thought it was exciting but Id like to get to the finals already. I think Edmonton is really going to have a tough time regardless of who they play because of how much time they have been off.

[narc]

Well, it was a hell of a ride....Sabres just ran out of magic. <br><p>
Is anyone going to actually be rooting for Carolina? I won't be. Even though I don't really hate them either.

[QueensideDave]

For an Islander fan who appreciated both Laviolette and Peca its a bit tough to pick who to root for. I think Carolina has the advatage for game 1 based on momentum alone. I also like Staal a whole lot but hes got a long career ahead of him. I would not mind seeing Carolina win.

[WhistlePig]

Crap. I wanted Buffalo to win. Now I don't know who to root for. I don't hate or
like either team. Guess I'll just watch game 1 and see which team irritates me
less.

[narc]

This may be a little personal, but whatever. My ex-girlfriend just messaged me to rub salt in the wound. <br><p>
And she wonders why we broke up. Why the hell would somebody do that?

[Gvac]

<p>So who's gonna win this thing?&nbsp; I'm well past the point of thinking Edmonton is just lucky to get this far, but Carolina is an awfully balanced team as well.&nbsp; </p><p>I'm picking Carolina in 7, although I won't be shocked if the Oilers take the Cup.&nbsp;</p>

[cougarjake13]

<p>you know i totally forgot this thing was still going, you hardly hear anything about it, even when you watch sportscenter</p><p>cant say i know enough to make an honest prediction but i'm gonna have to go pro USA on this one and say carolina wins it all</p><p>i forget where i saw it but while watching tv today, someone made the observation that it was the hurricanes vs the oilers, which is ironic because of last year with all the hurricanes and oil prices going crazy</p><p><img height="100" src="http://home.comcast.net/~bob80/RFnetCougarJake13.jpg" width="300" border="0" /></p>

[MHasegawa]

<p>3-1 Oilers, they are clicking on all points, especially their best, the penalty kill.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>FUCK REDNECK HOCKEY!&nbsp;</p>

[narc]

Seriously, the Canes could barely hold off the Sabres, who were down to 2 of their starting 6 defenseman. Pronger's going to tear them apart.

[Fallon]

<p>SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORES!!!</p><p>I'm not really rooting for the Canes, but fuck what a comeback. 4-3&nbsp;</p>

[narc]

What happened with Roloson? Are the Canes just going to injure their opponents until they win?

[spoon]

Rolo is out for the remainder and I hate to say it Manny but I think you guys are fucked.&nbsp; They got him for reasons you saw late in the game and that Brindy goal was a fucking joke!&nbsp; Sorry, I don't hate either team but it looks like the Northwest Division of the Western Conference will be the bridesmaid once again.&nbsp; Rolo was a very hot goalie who shut down way better offenses then Carolina to get to the Cup Finals, but Conklin is just plain bad.&nbsp; Sure he's capable of a good game or two bc he is a fucking pro player, but the Oilers will have to change their whole game plan and strategy in front of him and that won't fare well.&nbsp; This series is going to get much more physical if the Oilers are to even have a shot.&nbsp; If anyone can make that happen, the Oilers sure are a top pick.&nbsp; We'll see, but now I have to pick the Canes in 5.&nbsp; However, the injury has not been discussed yet for sure.&nbsp; Craig M stated he's out and that's it, yet it may be a classic hockey ploy as it wouldn't be the first complete lie told in the Stanley Cup playoffs.&nbsp; God I hope this is the case bc it would fucking rule and Craig would climb up my list of awesome coaches for a move so bold.

[narc]

If that happens, it will be really sort of weird. There seem to have been this year, more than other years, a lot of things that happened just according to chance for the canes. Not that they're not good - but luck always helps.

[MHasegawa]

Nice to see Steve Smith back on the oilers...im not posting again till this series is over<br />

[QueensideDave]

that was one HELL of a game 1!!

It really really sucks that Roloson got injured, he was on the top of his game. Hopefully Conklin will fill in nicely, the playoffs have been all about the young goalies shining under pressure.

The game all around was incredibly exciting, can't wait for game 2.

[Snoogans]

That Franklin kid should be shot in the yard like old yeller<br />

[King Imp]

<p>Awful! Simply awful!&nbsp; <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/mad.gif" border="0" />&nbsp;</p>

[spoon]

<p>It's over Johnny.....eh I mean Manny.</p><p>Perhaps the Edmonton fans can get this team to go nuts in game three.&nbsp; The fans there are some of the craziest, loudest, nuttiest fucks around.&nbsp; </p>

[QueensideDave]

I think its in the bag at this point. The Oilers seem to be sitting ducks at this point

[cougarjake13]

<p>they were down 0-2 to san jose and came back to win that series, yeh they still had roloson but maybe markannen can get hot</p><p><img height="100" src="http://home.comcast.net/~bob80/RFnetCougarJake13.jpg" width="300" border="0" /></p>

[QueensideDave]

screw the rest of the playoffs. Now that the isles have a real coach Im ready for next season!