2007 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[spoon]

<p>I never posted the bullshit we had happen a few weeks back when our goalie had an emergency and didn't show up so we played without one.&nbsp; We did our best but the team we were playing wasn't even close to a team you could beat without a goalie to say the least.&nbsp; So we go six men, three d with one covering the net.&nbsp; They get shit goals and take a 2-0 lead early but what can you do?&nbsp; Then out of nowhere one of their&nbsp;guys takes a full slapshot from the point and it goes by our D's (playing goal)&nbsp;neck (below it a little) and crushes him in the chest.&nbsp; He could have died if it hit him in the right place bc he doesn't have the equipment and it made us go nuts.&nbsp; They were lined up to win it easily and there is a code about these things too.&nbsp; I refer back to the going to work tomorrow comment once more as well.&nbsp; So it calms down and they take some more slappers now from all over the ice and it seems to be two assholes specifically.&nbsp; </p><p>So they're up 4-0 going into the second and before the puck drops one of the guys is out there and I get his attention.&nbsp; I say cut the shit you're going to win no more slappers it's rediculous.&nbsp; Both D and the forwards&nbsp;nod and no shit they get the puck and he immediately takes a slapper high, above the net and our guy had to duck in order not to get hit.&nbsp; </p><p>Well of course it was on then.&nbsp; This time it was me who went nuts and this douche seemed to be jumping off the ice every time I went on (not&nbsp;that I wasn't hitting everyone at this point).&nbsp; Anyone who said a thing, I just hit them again I was done talking to these assholes.&nbsp; So finally I line up on the faceoff with the kid and I won it back and gave him a mean headbutt as I did it.&nbsp; The kid goes right down and somehow the ref saw nothing.&nbsp; As he gets up I notice it was the wrong fucking guy, in fact it was probably one of the few guys who wasn't being an asshole.&nbsp; Hell, he reaps the rewards of the other guys on his team due to their idiocacy, but I did tell him I got the wrong guy sorry bud.&nbsp; He let it go bc he knew we were pissed.&nbsp; I swear he looked just like the other asshole and may have been his brother.&nbsp; </p><p>So a few shifts later I'm out there again with the asshole and our team has yet to give him a good hit or anything and yet he's still taking slappers.&nbsp; Our guy by now knew to get out of the way and the refs really should have told them about it.&nbsp; So the puck goes over to the boards and is slowly rolling over our blueline.&nbsp; Our D tries to cut him off but their guy chips it softly up the boards and slides around him and picks up the puck along the boards above the circle.&nbsp; I happen to be right there and fucking lay him out Scott Stevens style and he down for a while.&nbsp; It was a clean, hard shoulder check as he put his head down to reel in the puck.&nbsp; I really blasted him and it was ugly.&nbsp; So what went wrong?&nbsp; IT WAS THE WRONG GUY AGAIN!&nbsp; The same poor fucker I hit last time and he was so out of it he couldn't even bitch.&nbsp; His team didn't even try to go after me bc they started the bullshit and I tried to throw down with #22 as I got tossed.&nbsp; He wouldn't even go near me, or anyone for that matter and the ref got all in my face and I gave him the business about controlling the game from the start and way to handle the slapshots.&nbsp; He knew I was right bc any other time I would have got suspended for the ripping him so fucking hard and just crushing their guy.&nbsp; </p><p>After that, no shit, their guys came over to our bench and tried to appologize and said no more slapshots.&nbsp; How nice of them!&nbsp; And of course they still won by double digits.&nbsp; The thing that stung most about our playoff loss today was that if we won we would have got to play these assholes again and I wanted it bad.</p>

[spoon]

Oh and fuck the Predators too for blowing the game against the flames as well.&nbsp; Come on guys we need some help here!

[weekapaugjz]

<strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><br /><p> the shit that pisses me off is that its fucking men's league hockey, not the nhl. its one thing to be competitive and another to be a complete asshole. i would have done the same thing you did spoon, and is the reason i went so fucking nuts tonight. i dont mind guys slamming into me or poking at my gloves when i have it covered, but just dont be a fucking cock about it. i usually can keep my temper under control because i just tell myself its just men's league and meant to be fun and a chance to get on the ice. but when there are assholes like the guy i came across tonight, i just can't fucking take it and was the reason i snapped. </p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by weekapaugjz on 3-23-07 @ 2:41 AM</span>

[Gwen]

<p>Wow, sounds like there are some crazy men's league stories to come out of these threads.&nbsp; I think there should be a &quot;men's leage/rec league war stories thread&quot;, could make for some good reading.&nbsp; </p><p>Week, you sound just like my man, thankfully his team has always stepped up and he's never had to fight, but he's been known to throw a dude or 2 out of his crease.&nbsp; I did see him punch someone once.&nbsp; Did you ever play in college?&nbsp; He played for like 2 years then his coach was a total douche so he quit.</p><p>Spoony, it seems like there are always dicks like that in men's league. You're right, everyone has to go to work the next morning and yet there is always taht one scumbag who's trying to break bones.&nbsp; I am scared to join our men's D league because I'm on a high deductible insurance plan (2k deduct for the year) and if I break a bone I am shit outta luck.&nbsp; I might join up with it for the fall league or maybe the summer though just to get back on the ice.&nbsp; I need it. &nbsp; </p>

[Gwen]

<p><a href="http://attaboy.ca/archives/2007/02/000986.php">Clark, the Canadian Hockey Goalie</a></p><p>Long, but worth the watch for a chuckle.&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Gwen on 3-23-07 @ 7:36 AM</span>

[LOAF]

<strong>weekapaugjz</strong> wrote:<br /><p>not nhl, but its hockey and didn't want to start a new thread.</p><p>so just got back from my mens league where i went fucking BALLISTIC on a guy.&nbsp; i play goalie and my team was down 3 with about a minute left in the game.&nbsp; there was a 1 on 1 coming my way, other team gets around my d at top of circle but got puck knocked away.&nbsp; i guess my player gave him a shove and he turned into me DRIVING HIS FUCKING ELBOW INTO MY HEAD.&nbsp; i start going nuts, i skate down the goal line at him and fucking blast him in the face with my catching glove, he was wearing a visor so i landed pretty nice.&nbsp; throw a few more punches and the guy gets my mask off but i don't stop going after him, i had to have my team pull me away.&nbsp; i was fucking screaming at the top of my lungs shit like GO FUCK YOUR MOTHER FAGGOT and YOU'RE A FUCKING SCUMBAG, YOU COCKSUCKER and about 10 other choice phrases.&nbsp; refs tell me to get back in my crease, i take the long way, up around the circle just to get some air and i see the other goalie standing inside my blue line.&nbsp; look him straight in the eye and scream, &quot;GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE!&quot;&nbsp; he got scared shitless and skated back to the other end.</p><p>man i was so fucking pissed.&nbsp; this asshole took a fucking run at me with his fucking elbow to my head in a fucking men's league game.&nbsp; i don't think i have ever been so fucking pissed in my entire life. &nbsp; FUCK!&nbsp; my team was going nuts for me in the locker room which was pretty nice.&nbsp; i just wish they knew how to play some fucking defense.&nbsp;</p><p>I love when some asshole hits my goalie (it sucks for the goalie). I play defense and it gives me a reason to disregard the &quot;no checking&quot; rule and lay the fucker out. Except when I am playing with my little brother. He is the craziest fuckin goalie&nbsp;out there! He gets way too many penalties. </p>

[EffMeBoobs]

<strong>LOAF</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>EffMeBoobs</strong> wrote:<br />I've never posted anything sports related but I finally have something to contribute.&nbsp; You fuckers better be proud of me!&nbsp;&nbsp; I was at the Rangers game last night and witnessed the Orr/Fed-whatever fight.&nbsp; I had no idea the game even started and all of the sudden the place goes insane and there's a fight!&nbsp; A good fight!&nbsp; Gwen told me this kind of fight never really happens so we were in for a blood bath!&nbsp;&nbsp; The game was really awesome to see in person, all the chants and stuff, I chanted right along, so needless to see I'm a new hockey fan and a Rangers fan!&nbsp; Potvin sucks! <p>Welcome to the greatest sport, glad to see a new hockey fan!!!</p><p>Now you just need to become a Devils fan and the transformation will be complete</p><p>I am _{^{secretly <font size="2">a Devil's fan simply by being from Jersey.&nbsp; But I think Ranger's go above and beyond my love for them.</font>}}</p>

[EffMeBoobs]

<strong>spoon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Gwen</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>EffMeBoobs</strong> wrote:<br />I've never posted anything sports related but I finally have something to contribute. You fuckers better be proud of me! I was at the Rangers game last night and witnessed the Orr/Fed-whatever fight. I had no idea the game even started and all of the sudden the place goes insane and there's a fight! A good fight! Gwen told me this kind of fight never really happens so we were in for a blood bath! The game was really awesome to see in person, all the chants and stuff, I chanted right along, so needless to see I'm a new hockey fan and a Rangers fan! Potvin sucks! <p>&nbsp;This could quite possibly be my favorite post of all time, Boobsie!&nbsp; I'm so proud you even spelled Potvin right!&nbsp; Mega much heartage!&nbsp; I will email you a picture of the hot rangers for your non-helmeted viewing pleasure. </p><p>/girling up the hockey thread. </p><p>Nice work Gwen!&nbsp; And welcome to the fold Effe.&nbsp; Now I have to get you ladies out to one of my games!!!&nbsp; My main rink is right down the road from the Bergen County Bar night!&nbsp; </p><p>Hockey chicks are the fucking best no doubt.&nbsp; There's just something about girls talking hockey that gets me going!</p><p>Nice!&nbsp; I still have to watch Reg play hockey and when Gwen plays again I'm going to watch her too!&nbsp; All these people playing hockey...I love it!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ok so when's the next Ranger's game?&nbsp; LOL</p>

[weekapaugjz]

<strong>Gwen</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Wow, sounds like there are some crazy men's league stories to come out of these threads.ÿ I think there should be a &quot;men's leage/rec league war stories thread&quot;, could make for some good reading.ÿ </p><p>Week, you sound just like my man, thankfully his team has always stepped up and he's never had to fight, but he's been known to throw a dude or 2 out of his crease.ÿ I did see him punch someone once.ÿ Did you ever play in college?ÿ He played for like 2 years then his coach was a total douche so he quit.</p><p>Spoony, it seems like there are always dicks like that in men's league. You're right, everyone has to go to work the next morning and yet there is always taht one scumbag who's trying to break bones.ÿ I am scared to join our men's D league because I'm on a high deductible insurance plan (2k deduct for the year) and if I break a bone I am shit outta luck.ÿ I might join up with it for the fall league or maybe the summer though just to get back on the ice.ÿ I need it. ÿ </p><p>&nbsp;i played club in college, nothing serious, only a game a week and no practices, just a chance to get on the ice.ÿ we kicked the shit outta everyone in the league.ÿ ive played since i was 4 and have been playing goalie exclusively since about 10.ÿ i love playing and will continue playing until my knees completely give out on me.</p>

[ralphbxny]

<strong>weekapaugjz</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Gwen</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Wow, sounds like there are some crazy men's league stories to come out of these threads.&nbsp; I think there should be a &quot;men's leage/rec league war stories thread&quot;, could make for some good reading.&nbsp; </p><p>Week, you sound just like my man, thankfully his team has always stepped up and he's never had to fight, but he's been known to throw a dude or 2 out of his crease.&nbsp; I did see him punch someone once.&nbsp; Did you ever play in college?&nbsp; He played for like 2 years then his coach was a total douche so he quit.</p><p>Spoony, it seems like there are always dicks like that in men's league. You're right, everyone has to go to work the next morning and yet there is always taht one scumbag who's trying to break bones.&nbsp; I am scared to join our men's D league because I'm on a high deductible insurance plan (2k deduct for the year) and if I break a bone I am shit outta luck.&nbsp; I might join up with it for the fall league or maybe the summer though just to get back on the ice.&nbsp; I need it. &nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;i played club in college, nothing serious, only a game a week and no practices, just a chance to get on the ice.&nbsp; we kicked the shit outta everyone in the league.&nbsp; ive played since i was 4 and have been playing goalie exclusively since about 10.&nbsp; i love playing and will continue playing until my knees completely give out on me.</p><p>As you should....I cant play cause my back wont let me...but if I could I would. I do the same with baseball. I know I cant play competitive anymore, so I joined a co-ed stinky mens softball beer league and its great. </p>

[Gwen]

<strong>EffMeBoobs</strong> wrote:<br />I am _{^{secretly <font size="2">a Devil's fan simply by being from Jersey. </font>}}<p> I just threw up in my mouth a little.</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Gwen on 3-23-07 @ 2:57 PM</span>

[JesterOfSadness]

<strong>weekapaugjz</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Gwen</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Wow, sounds like there are some crazy men's league stories to come out of these threads.&nbsp; I think there should be a &quot;men's leage/rec league war stories thread&quot;, could make for some good reading.&nbsp; </p><p>Week, you sound just like my man, thankfully his team has always stepped up and he's never had to fight, but he's been known to throw a dude or 2 out of his crease.&nbsp; I did see him punch someone once.&nbsp; Did you ever play in college?&nbsp; He played for like 2 years then his coach was a total douche so he quit.</p><p>Spoony, it seems like there are always dicks like that in men's league. You're right, everyone has to go to work the next morning and yet there is always taht one scumbag who's trying to break bones.&nbsp; I am scared to join our men's D league because I'm on a high deductible insurance plan (2k deduct for the year) and if I break a bone I am shit outta luck.&nbsp; I might join up with it for the fall league or maybe the summer though just to get back on the ice.&nbsp; I need it. &nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;i played club in college, nothing serious, only a game a week and no practices, just a chance to get on the ice.&nbsp; we kicked the shit outta everyone in the league.&nbsp; ive played since i was 4 and have been playing goalie exclusively since about 10.&nbsp; i love playing and will continue playing until my knees completely give out on me.</p><p>Man I totally miss playing hockey. Although I played roller hockey until I was in my early teens, I was so ready to play ice :(. Of course playing on two different shitty teams in two years kinda kicks you in the ass, followed by having your knees completely give out (I was a goalie..probably the greatest position&nbsp;to play. Many characterized me&nbsp;like I was Patrick Roy)&nbsp;and I'm only 21 now. One day...one day I'll play again.</p>

[EffMeBoobs]

<strong>Gwen</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>EffMeBoobs</strong> wrote:<br />I am _{^{secretly <font size="2">a Devil's fan simply by being from Jersey. </font>}}<p>I just threw up in my mouth a little.</p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Gwen on 3-23-07 @ 2:57 PM</span> <p>I know it's too painful to bear.&nbsp; It's only that I'm supporting my state that everyone hates that's all.&nbsp; Dont worry Rangers are a million times better!&nbsp; Oh and if you need to throw up, I'll hold your hair back like a good egg.</p>

[nate1000]

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 5pt; color: black; font-family: Verdana"><font size="1">Great home and home series beginning tonight-&nbsp;Sabes and Leafs. Leafs need the win and are supposed to get Kaberle back, Sabes are scrapping for the presidents trophy. Add to that the fact that the Arena will be invaded by a bunch of hosers tonight and we got a recipe for gold.</font></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 5pt; color: black; font-family: Verdana"><font size="1"></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 5pt; color: black; font-family: Verdana"><font size="1">Re: Beer Leagues: I spent the past 2 weeks in Fla on vacation. Before, my team won first place for the season and won the first 2 games in our round robin playoffs. While I was away my&nbsp;schmuck teammates dropped the next 2 games and got themselves eliminated, so no more Hockey for me until the spring/ summer season starts<img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/glurps.gif" border="0" width="18" height="18" />. </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 5pt; color: black; font-family: Verdana"><font size="1"></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 5pt; color: black; font-family: Verdana"><font size="1">Thank god for pick up games. </font></span></p>

[spoon]

<strong>Gwen</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Wow, sounds like there are some crazy men's league stories to come out of these threads.&nbsp; I think there should be a &quot;men's leage/rec league war stories thread&quot;, could make for some good reading.&nbsp; </p><p>Week, you sound just like my man, thankfully his team has always stepped up and he's never had to fight, but he's been known to throw a dude or 2 out of his crease.&nbsp; I did see him punch someone once.&nbsp; Did you ever play in college?&nbsp; He played for like 2 years then his coach was a total douche so he quit.</p><p>Spoony, it seems like there are always dicks like that in men's league. You're right, everyone has to go to work the next morning and yet there is always taht one scumbag who's trying to break bones.&nbsp; I am scared to join our men's D league because I'm on a high deductible insurance plan (2k deduct for the year) and if I break a bone I am shit outta luck.&nbsp; I might join up with it for the fall league or maybe the summer though just to get back on the ice.&nbsp; I need it. &nbsp; </p><p>Gwen, is the rink you guys play at affiliated with USA Hockey?&nbsp; As it turns out, you pay only $40 a week and then you have &quot;hockey&quot; insurance through them.&nbsp; What it means is that it'll cover all your out of pocket costs after your primary insurance pays it's share first for injuries that happen on the ice.&nbsp; There are some stipulations but it's definitely worth checking out.&nbsp; Hope this helps!</p>

[spoon]

Avs now beat another super hot team and are 10-0-2 in their last 12 games, a lot of which were on the road. It'll be a shame if the fucking flames hold them off. I need playoff hockey so bad and the Avs are oh so close. Someone please start crushing the flames for me!!!!!

[nate1000]

<p>Gwen, is the rink you guys play at affiliated with USA Hockey?&nbsp; As it turns out, you pay only $40 a week (a year, not week)and then you have &quot;hockey&quot; insurance through them.&nbsp; What it means is that it'll cover all your out of pocket costs after your primary insurance pays it's share first for injuries that happen on the ice.&nbsp; There are some stipulations but it's definitely worth checking out.&nbsp; Hope this helps!</p>

It's $40 a year, not week.

[LOAF]

<p>Gwen, is the rink you guys play at affiliated with USA Hockey?&nbsp; As it turns out, you pay only $40 a week and then you have &quot;hockey&quot; insurance through them.&nbsp; What it means is that it'll cover all your out of pocket costs after your primary insurance pays it's share first for injuries that happen on the ice.&nbsp; There are some stipulations but it's definitely worth checking out.&nbsp; Hope this helps!</p>

This is good advice, I just went through a hockey injury and had surgery a couple weeks ago. I sent the paperwork to usa hockey and they are reimbursing me all my co-pays for the many doctor visits.

[ralphbxny]

This is good advice, I just went through a hockey injury and had surgery a couple weeks ago. I sent the paperwork to usa hockey and they are reimbursing me all my co-pays for the many doctor visits.

Agreed!! One of the guys I work with did the same!! It worked out well!!

[J.Clints]

Three tickets to tuesdays game vs Oilers We should kick there ass

[spoon]

It's $40 a year, not week.

Right, that is what I meant.

[Gwen]

Okay so I realize I'm twenty minutes too late to the party guy, but I just realized Bertuzzi is now on the wings. How can you deal with that Greg?

As for USA hockey, it only picks up after your initial insurance, so I'd still have to pay out the initial 2k so it's not too helpful for me. I thought of that, believe me. I'm about to say fuck it and just get back on the ice anyway.

[docgoblin]

Well I guess the playoffs is out of the question:

Click here: Depietro out indefinitely (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=201754&hubname=nhl)

Maybe Garth Snow can fill in.... *sigh* :sad: :wallbash:

[ralphbxny]

Dipietro was playin awesome too!!

[Gvac]

Okay so I realize I'm twenty minutes too late to the party guy, but I just realized Bertuzzi is now on the wings. How can you deal with that Greg?

As for USA hockey, it only picks up after your initial insurance, so I'd still have to pay out the initial 2k so it's not too helpful for me. I thought of that, believe me. I'm about to say fuck it and just get back on the ice anyway.

Playoffs are coming and with Shanahan gone we really, really needed a strong forward. I'm not a fan, but if he can give us some toughness up front and add some scoring the move was a no-brainer.

Hey, your Rangers had animals like Nick Fotiu and Tie Domi for years! :tongue:

[Gwen]

Playoffs are coming and with Shanahan gone we really, really needed a strong forward. I'm not a fan, but if he can give us some toughness up front and add some scoring the move was a no-brainer.

Hey, your Rangers had animals like Nick Fotiu and Tie Domi for years! :tongue:

Touche, Greggie, touche. Lest you forget we also had Lindros.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Touche, Greggie, touche. Lest you forget we also had Lindros.

Not the L Word

[Bossanova]

Ok, I'm flipping back and forth between the Devs and the Pens games. Devils look good, but Pittsburgh is scaring the crap out of me. I do not want to see them in the playoffs.

[weekapaugjz]

Ok, I'm flipping back and forth between the Devs and the Pens games. Devils look good, but Pittsburgh is scaring the crap out of me. I do not want to see them in the playoffs.

the team you should be scared of is ottawa. they are playing fucking unreal hockey. i don't want to get them in the second round.

[LOAF]

Ok, I'm flipping back and forth between the Devs and the Pens games. Devils look good, but Pittsburgh is scaring the crap out of me. I do not want to see them in the playoffs.

3-4 on the power play and they did the same thing this weekend!! I am a little scared of them myself.

I was very disappointed though, Laroque and Brashier fought and it lasted only like 3 seconds, could of been a good one!

Oh and you have to do what I did, I am such a sports junkie I have 2 tv's set up in my living room!! So I am watching both games!! Its great for football season too

[Bossanova]

Yeah, Heatley has been flawless

[Bossanova]

Way ahead of you Loaf. Have the two tv's for the same reason. I have the Ranger game on the other one. I am a Canadien supporter because of my father(he is a fan from way back). I set the two up for the Eagles and the other one for the other games on the package

[weekapaugjz]

Yeah, Heatley has been flawless

he kills the sabres. hes guarenteed at least two everytime they play.

[LOAF]

Way ahead of you Loaf. Have the two tv's for the same reason. I have the Ranger game on the other one. I am a Canadien supporter because of my father(he is a fan from way back). I set the two up for the Eagles and the other one for the other games on the package

Nice!! thats the only way to go

[Bossanova]

God I hope the Rangers fall out of playoff position.

Week, I still like Buffalo's speed for the playoffs though.

[TheGameHHH]

franchise record 44th win for Marty tonight!!!!!

[LOAF]

franchise record 44th win for Marty tonight!!!!!

3 more for the nhl record held by Bernie

[spoon]

Sorry, it's a new era in the nhl and Bernie's record stands no matter what Marty does this year. It's really no big deal too since he plays every fucking game.

Oh and way to go with a random Theodore start out of nowhere Q. Budaj hadn't lost in 12 games, let's go with Theodore and walaa! Our points streak is over and the playoff drive is terribly crippled. Fucking stupid play no matter which way you look at it. The team plays so different in front of Budaj bc they trust his abilities. Theo is a wreck! Fuck you Q, this season is on you, you porno stache fuck!

[Gwen]

Dear Rangers,
Why, when you're apparently so awesome and are on a tear through the NHL do you inevitably shit the bed? Is Ranger an old Algonquin word that means "big poopin' in bed when it matters"? Because of you I am le sad this morning. Because of you I actually had to cheer for the Devils last night so that you could get some space between yourselves and the Isles.
I knew what I was in for when I started rootin' for ya, but why, oh why must you suck it up every season right at the end when you did decently the whole rest of the season. You make Tom Renney and the Baby Jesus cry.
No Window Love,
Gwen

[Terry-Two]

They can't win every game. With no rest at all it was inevitable that Henrik would have a let down. Montreal has impeccable special team and are great at moving the puck through the neutral zone. Plus, they were at home and playing for their lives in front of a raucus crowd. The Blue Shirts have gotten 23 out of a possible 30 points in their last 15 games. I wouldn't exactly call that shitting the bed. They have a few days to regroup now before going into Philly on Saturday night and then hosting Toronto Sunday. Even with the game in hand everyone has on them they still control their destiny with a 3 point lead.

[nate1000]

Wow,
Last night was gut check time and WOW did Carolina fail, dropping a crucial 4 point game 6-1 against the Leafs. How the F do you not get up for this game? Heartless twats.

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Pack it in, boys. Clearly you got nothin left. Enjoy your golf game, losers. F you, your bathrobed ginger defensemen, and you loser "all-star" forwards. Stall who?

[El Mudo]

Am I the only one that thinks Pittsburgh is overrated?


They're going out early....you heard it here first



I don't want to play the Habs AT ALL in the playoffs....there's too much random historical stuff there....namely, the whole Halak thing...


Two other times they started rookie goaltenders no one had ever heard of (named Dryden and Roy) and won Cups....Halak looks awful good so far

[LOAF]

Am I the only one that thinks Pittsburgh is overrated?


They're going out early....you heard it here first



I don't want to play the Habs AT ALL in the playoffs....there's too much random historical stuff there....namely, the whole Halak thing...


Two other times they started rookie goaltenders no one had ever heard of (named Dryden and Roy) and won Cups....Halak looks awful good so far

I hope your right, I just think they are playing really good hockey going into the playoffs. The only problem I think they could run into is a good goalie. They don't play defense well, so if a team stops that offense they are done

[QueensideDave]

Am I the only one that thinks Pittsburgh is overrated?


They're going out early....you heard it here first



I don't want to play the Habs AT ALL in the playoffs....there's too much random historical stuff there....namely, the whole Halak thing...


Two other times they started rookie goaltenders no one had ever heard of (named Dryden and Roy) and won Cups....Halak looks awful good so far

Pittsburgh has a weak defense and a weaker goaltender. But they are a scoring powerhouse. Even still, I don't think they could take out the Devils or Ottawa in a best of 7. They could give anyone else a good run.

Looks like the islanders are all but done. Dipietro out indefinitely and he has been the only guy showing up lately. My only hope is that blake can break 40 goals this season (hes on 38). Smyth doesn't seem to be working out as planned but I hope they hold onto Bergeron.

[weekapaugjz]

devils going down in t-minus 10 minutes...GO SABRES!!!

[Bossanova]

You bastard. Devils are gonna tune up on your Sabers

[weekapaugjz]

You bastard. Devils are gonna tune up on your Sabers

should be a great game, possible conference finals matchup.

[Bossanova]

I like the tempo, would be a great series if it happens

[TheGameHHH]

this game is huge for the Devils tonight, easily the biggest of the season thus far. the first period was fun to watch.

[TheGameHHH]

Sorry, it's a new era in the nhl and Bernie's record stands no matter what Marty does this year. It's really no big deal too since he plays every fucking game.

Oh and way to go with a random Theodore start out of nowhere Q. Budaj hadn't lost in 12 games, let's go with Theodore and walaa! Our points streak is over and the playoff drive is terribly crippled. Fucking stupid play no matter which way you look at it. The team plays so different in front of Budaj bc they trust his abilities. Theo is a wreck! Fuck you Q, this season is on you, you porno stache fuck!

spoon, its like u always find a way to twist you beliefs into making some sort of logical sense. if that was truly the case you would be able to just pick and choose the records you wanna hold dear in any sport and not let anbody break them because all games evolve into different eras. its like saying i want ruth's homerun record to stand because he played in a older MLB era so Aaron or Bonds records dont count in my book. don't be bitter because a hockey player you loathe is fuckin unstoppable. accept it.........nay, embrace it

[Bossanova]

I agree, this is the biggest game of the year, and yes a great period of hockey.

[Bossanova]

Game, I couldn't agree more. I also don't get how Spoon rips Brodeur for playing in every game. Parent played in 73 games in 73-74, the year he had 47 wins. Marty is at game 74. That seems to be in the same ball park no?

[weekapaugjz]

Game, I couldn't agree more. I also don't get how Spoon rips Brodeur for playing in every game. Parent played in 73 games in 73-74, the year he had 47 wins. Marty is at game 74. That seems to be in the same ball park no?

if i was a coach in the nhl and had marty, i would play him 75 games a year. why wouldn't you?

[weekapaugjz]

Fuck Yeah Bitches!!!! Jochen Hecht!!!!

[Bossanova]

Fuck

[weekapaugjz]

damn it

[Bossanova]

This is a great game

[TheGameHHH]

its been a very cool game, some regular season hockey with a playoff type feel.

[weekapaugjz]

its been a very cool game, some regular season hockey with a playoff type feel.

indeed, you can tell both teams want this game. battle of top teams in the east, showing each team what they will have to deal with in the playoffs if they meet up.

[weekapaugjz]

some intense action over the last few minutes.

[weekapaugjz]

one thing id like to add, i love how this thread is now sticky, so its always on top

[Bossanova]

Awesome isn't it

[weekapaugjz]

PAILLE!!!!! that was a weak goal let in by marty...

[weekapaugjz]

the kotalik special, a rip off the post. i am glad to have him back. he has a fucking cannon as a shot.

[weekapaugjz]

in the words of the great rick jenneret "briere just turned rafalski inside out!"
fucking jochen with his second of the night. WOOOOOO!!!!

[Bossanova]

Motherfucker

[weekapaugjz]

what a shitty goal. miller makes the save of the game on zajac and lets in that horseshit

[TheGameHHH]

5 minutes left to try and salvage a much needed point.

[Bossanova]

uh.uh..........awwwwwwwwww

[Bossanova]

I swear to christ

[TheGameHHH]

Fuck!!!!!!!

[weekapaugjz]

that's the kotalik cannon i was talking about!

[Bossanova]

I am severing what little ties I have with Drury..... oh wait, that was years ago

[weekapaugjz]

nice game, gentlemen. i hope to shit the sabres don't have to face the devs in the playoffs.

[narc]

Fucking outstanding.

[Bossanova]

Great game, I know what you mean. Although it would be a sick series. It would scare me as well

[El Mudo]

Pittsburgh has a weak defense and a weaker goaltender. But they are a scoring powerhouse. Even still, I don't think they could take out the Devils or Ottawa in a best of 7. They could give anyone else a good run.

Looks like the islanders are all but done. Dipietro out indefinitely and he has been the only guy showing up lately. My only hope is that blake can break 40 goals this season (hes on 38). Smyth doesn't seem to be working out as planned but I hope they hold onto Bergeron.




They may be good offensively, but the playoffs are a whole different animal....


Its my belief that teams in the playoffs are only as good as their role players....cause your big guns are GOING to get shut down. Its just how it works. Last year Edmonton had guys like Pisani and Horcoff and Roloson step up and take them right to the Finals, much in the same way Carolina's role players (Stillman especially) won them the Cup.


That being said, I don't see a whole lot of good role players on Pittsburgh. Who's going to step up when Staal, Crosby and Malkin get shut down, which they will be? Roberts is a thousand years old, and LaRaque brings nothing to the table other than his fists, and will probably spend most of the playoffs scratched. Can guys like Colby Armstrong, Michel Ouellet and Maxime Talbot step up? I have my doubts.

And has Thibault supplanted Fleury? It seems like every time I see them on TV Thibault is playing. That's bad news in more ways than one.

[nate1000]

Great game, I know what you mean. Although it would be a sick series. It would scare me as well


I think it's likely that we'll see this series eventually. The worst part about it, though, is that even after you get through that, the winner is still looking at a brutal finals against Nashville, Anaheim or Detroit. We better start hoping for some first round upsets in the West.

BTW, Carolina followed its egg vs. TO with an even more embarrassing flop vs. the worst team in the league. Couldn't be happening to a better team. Enjoy the golf, Canes!

[nate1000]

The next week is going to be a great warm up for the Sabes: Isles, Habs and Pens in five days.

[Gvac]

We own you JC! Another Detroit victory over the Predators! In Nashville, no less!

[ralphbxny]

Lookin forward to playoffs!!! Love PLayoff hockey!!

[weekapaugjz]

Lookin forward to playoffs!!! Love PLayoff hockey!!

you said it brother. nothing beats playoff hockey, nothing.

[spoon]

spoon, its like u always find a way to twist you beliefs into making some sort of logical sense. if that was truly the case you would be able to just pick and choose the records you wanna hold dear in any sport and not let anbody break them because all games evolve into different eras. its like saying i want ruth's homerun record to stand because he played in a older MLB era so Aaron or Bonds records dont count in my book. don't be bitter because a hockey player you loathe is fuckin unstoppable. accept it.........nay, embrace it

1) Learn to read bc I actually like Marty a lot and really respect his play. Twist beliefs? Are you high? Make sense.

2) I've explained, along with countless NHL commentators, how these goalie records will fall but not truly due to performance. How else can you explain that two, two goalies are about to break a long standing record after all this time in the same exact year? It's simple, the rules have changed so drastically that the record stood no chance and it being broken, among many others, doesn't hold up. If Marty and Roberto break the record, they'll both have to do it very close to the last game of the year for them as well. Seeing as that in the old format Marty has averaged well over 10 ties per season when he started over 70 games you'd have to be blind to see my point. It's called analysis, not biased stupid. And to have someone agree to stupidity is fucking hilarious.

3) I'll have you know I'm actually defending a team I truly despise bc it's right. You jump to conclusions about me hating Marty when in fact it's the furthest thing from the truth. So did I spell out my "logical sense" enough for even a terrible gambler to understand. Or is it you who are actually insanely biased. I rest my case.

[spoon]

Game, I couldn't agree more. I also don't get how Spoon rips Brodeur for playing in every game. Parent played in 73 games in 73-74, the year he had 47 wins. Marty is at game 74. That seems to be in the same ball park no?

Simple, he's not 25 any longer. Say what you will but you don't even have a backup who could step in as well if needed. You're really lucky Marty has stayed healthy and Lou bases his whole team around him. If you notice, he'll let anyone walk outside of Marty and I don't blame him for that and the commitment to their system has been amazing. Yet to think he isn't showing it right now, during this last stretch of 10 games, would be insane! He needs a rest and they simply aren't giving it to him. You ask later in this thread, "how he let that one in"? Well, do the math. He's played way below his ability of late. Sure he has a good game in there here in there, but he hasn't been himself. Also, there was a lot less travel in 73-74, so take that for what it's worth too. So no, taking in all those factors of my last two posts, it's NOT in the same ballpark. Now let's here you two talk up someone who isn't on your favorite team. Fucking Homers!

[spoon]

Oh and bad news Buf fans as I hear the brass won't be shelling out the dough to line up Briere! Fucking idiotic move if it happens but wow is he going to be a hot free agent this summer.

I want the Avs to sign a brain for Joel Q. That alone would add 10-15 points to the Avs total no doubt!

[weekapaugjz]

Oh and bad news Buf fans as I hear the brass won't be shelling out the dough to line up Briere! Fucking idiotic move if it happens but wow is he going to be a hot free agent this summer.

I want the Avs to sign a brain for Joel Q. That alone would add 10-15 points to the Avs total no doubt!

and please tell where you heard this information?

[spoon]

Talked about during the game intermission of last night's Avs game on all the free agents and a story on thehockeynews.com as well.

[nate1000]

and please tell where you heard this information?

It's been Briere or Drury all season. We all know the team can't keep both. Personally, I'm leaning towards Drury, just because of size. I constantly watch Briere with one eye shut, anticipating the career ending hit that I am certain is lurking right around the corner. Amazingly, he keeps making it through these games. Unfortunately, I don't think you can toss Drury aside with that as a concern.

[nate1000]

Lydman is coming back tonight. That leaves only Max and Connolly out, both of whom may be back for the playoffs. It could get ugly.


DiPietro def out tonight. Gonna be a rough night for the Isles.


PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE no Toronto in the first round. Don't get me wrong, it would be a hell of a series, but I don't want my team trading body blows for six or seven games in the first round. There is NO WAY we'd come out of that series with all of our players.

[weekapaugjz]

Lydman is coming back tonight. That leaves only Max and Connolly out, both of whom may be back for the playoffs. It could get ugly.


DiPietro def out tonight. Gonna be a rough night for the Isles.


PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE no Toronto in the first round. Don't get me wrong, it would be a hell of a series, but I don't want my team trading body blows for six or seven games in the first round. There is NO WAY we'd come out of that series with all of our players.

im glad lydman is coming back. team finally starting to get healthy again. i feel the same way about playing toronto in the first round. i just don't want it to happen.

[ralphbxny]

I cant wait for Playoff Hockey!!

[Gwen]

Playoff hockey is the most wonderful time of the year, forget christmas. The matchups that come out of it make for some of the best hockey watching of the season. Though my boys may not make it through there is still some sick, sick stuff to watch. We finally got VS HD up by me now and they seem to have a lot of the playoff games so I'm amped.

My only bit of sadness is that we lost HDNet.

[weekapaugjz]

Playoff hockey is the most wonderful time of the year, forget christmas. The matchups that come out of it make for some of the best hockey watching of the season. Though my boys may not make it through there is still some sick, sick stuff to watch. We finally got VS HD up by me now and they seem to have a lot of the playoff games so I'm amped.

My only bit of sadness is that we lost HDNet.

hockey in HD is the single greatest thing in the world

[J.Clints]

We own you JC! Another Detroit victory over the Predators! In Nashville, no less!

So what we had Thomas Fn Volcune at goal. Of course you beat us.

[El Mudo]

Am I the only one truly amazed that Florida still has a reasonable shot at making the playoffs?


Granted, theyre 6 points out with 5 to play, but theyre only 4 points behind Carolina...4 points!!!!


Olie Kolzig's knee killed our season...we'd be right up there

[El Mudo]

Frozen 4 is next week too





2009 its coming to DC! That's going to be awesome

[TheGameHHH]

1) Learn to read bc I actually like Marty a lot and really respect his play. Twist beliefs? Are you high? Make sense.

2) I've explained, along with countless NHL commentators, how these goalie records will fall but not truly due to performance. How else can you explain that two, two goalies are about to break a long standing record after all this time in the same exact year? It's simple, the rules have changed so drastically that the record stood no chance and it being broken, among many others, doesn't hold up. If Marty and Roberto break the record, they'll both have to do it very close to the last game of the year for them as well. Seeing as that in the old format Marty has averaged well over 10 ties per season when he started over 70 games you'd have to be blind to see my point. It's called analysis, not biased stupid. And to have someone agree to stupidity is fucking hilarious.

3) I'll have you know I'm actually defending a team I truly despise bc it's right. You jump to conclusions about me hating Marty when in fact it's the furthest thing from the truth. So did I spell out my "logical sense" enough for even a terrible gambler to understand. Or is it you who are actually insanely biased. I rest my case.

as a matter of fact i am, i dont see how that makes me a bad person......

u know i dont wanna bicker with you, im just busting ur chops because deep down i can tell how badly u have a boner for marty. if anything im happy about it

also, i reveresed my luck this year in gambling......i actually profited off the NFL season, but i dont wanna talk about my NCAA bracket

[weekapaugjz]

as a matter of fact i am, i dont see how that makes me a bad person......

u know i dont wanna bicker with you, im just busting ur chops because deep down i can tell how badly u have a boner for marty. if anything im happy about it

also, i reveresed my luck this year in gambling......i actually profited off the NFL season, but i dont wanna talk about my NCAA bracket

gambling don't make you a bad person .....mmmmmmkaya!

[TheGameHHH]

gambling don't make you a bad person .....mmmmmmkaya!

oh i know........i can fully justify that and my hundred other unhealthy vices.

[weekapaugjz]

whateger you say....SABRES RULES!!!!!

[cougarjake13]

whateger you say....SABRES RULES!!!!!

they're just gonna lose in the first round anyway

[TheGameHHH]

just got back from the Devils game, another win!!!!!

im going on tuesday night too, so excited

[weekapaugjz]

just got back from the Devils game, another win!!!!!

im going on tuesday night too, so excited

very nice, how were the seats?

[TheGameHHH]

today was upper level, but tuesday night is row 10.

[Bossanova]

Game, I missed the game today. I assume Marty played

[TheGameHHH]

you assume correctly

[Gvac]

Did anyone notice who took over the number one spot in the NHL with a 4-1 victory today?

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

[weekapaugjz]

Did anyone notice who took over the number one spot in the NHL with a 4-1 victory today?

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

yes, but the sabres have played one less than the wings.

[HBox]

Devils fire coach Julien. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2822234)

[King Imp]

Devils fire coach Julien. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2822234)


I was just about to post this. What the hell is Lou Lamoriello thinking? This makes no sense to me. It's not like they are fighting for their playoff lives. The guy did a damn good job in his first year in NJ.

What, is Lamoriello gonna start being like George Steinbrenner now and unless his team is dominant and in first place all the time, then it's considered a failure?

[Team_Ramrod]

Lammorellou is going fucking nuts. How many good coaches does he need to can? I think he has a complex that makes him think only he has the capabilities of making a playoff run.
The kicker of it all is that Jersey should be nowhere near the level they are at this year. Look at Juliens record, both this year and career, it has to be some behind the scenes fuck up that caused this firing because this is literally embarrassing for Jersey.

Almost as emabarrassing as trading away 94 and going on a 12 game skid and trying to say the trade didn't take away from the team.

[TheGameHHH]

im a little upset about it too, but i cant help but think this might help them in the playoffs. i feel like they havent played decent hockey since the break, and they are capable of a little more as a unit. maybe lou provides this spark.

[Dan 'Hampton]

It's a sure sign of spring. Playoff Devil coach firing and opening day.

[AppleBoy]

I thought there might be problems when, early in the season, Julien was interviewed and he said that there was a lot of veterans on the team and that they essentially coached themselves and he was pretty much not going tinker with something that worked.

That being said, I don't think Julien ever really put his stamp on the team. Also the lack of productivity on the power play in recent weeks and recurrring mistakes by Colin White and Paul Martin that have not been corrected probably contributed to his release as well.

Look for John MacLean to be at the helm when they move into the new arena.

[cougarjake13]

I thought there might be problems when, early in the season, Julien was interviewed and he said that there was a lot of veterans on the team and that they essentially coached themselves and he was pretty much not going tinker with something that worked.

That being said, I don't think Julien ever really put his stamp on the team. Also the lack of productivity on the power play in recent weeks and recurrring mistakes by Colin White and Paul Martin that have not been corrected probably contributed to his release as well.

Look for John MacLean to be at the helm when they move into the new arena.

this guy ?????

http://www.toxicshock.tv/news/wp-content/uploads/live_free_or_die_hard.jpg

[Gwen]

Rangers had two good games this weeekend. It was nice to pick ourselves back up and dust off after the beating we took earlier. We're looking pretty good heading into the playoffs and a lot less injured than we were last year.

St. Louis vs. Stars on Versus tonight. I'm glad I finally get a chance to watch my #2 team. Go stars! Go Lundqvist^2.

[JohnWC]

Rangers with a shot to clinch a playoff berth on the island tonight... while also knocking the Islanders out of the hunt. I'm happy.
I still don't feel confident facing the Devils in the playoffs. Brodeur just kills us. I would much rather see a matchup against Atlanta. I like the way they are playing lately though. Lundqvist has been on fire since January and Sean Avery has been a huge spark for the team(12-2-3 since the trade). If our D gets healthy I think we may even have a shot at getting past the first round.

[TheGameHHH]

i was suppossed to go to the Devils game tonight but im sick as all hell......im pissed i had to pass on this one. especially because the season is winding down and these will be the last games ever played at Continental. Even though im glad to see it go and im excited for the new arena, i'll never forget that as the place i saw the Devils win their first Cup.

[Landblast]

Devils fire coach Julien. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2822234)

it's gonna fuck up the devs mojo bigtime

[LOAF]

it's gonna fuck up the devs mojo bigtime

Its not like its something new!!

[Justice4all]

Lammorellou is going fucking nuts. How many good coaches does he need to can? I think he has a complex that makes him think only he has the capabilities of making a playoff run.
The kicker of it all is that Jersey should be nowhere near the level they are at this year. Look at Juliens record, both this year and career, it has to be some behind the scenes fuck up that caused this firing because this is literally embarrassing for Jersey.

Almost as emabarrassing as trading away 94 and going on a 12 game skid and trying to say the trade didn't take away from the team.


I have to agree with you. What is his game? The Devils are having one of the best seasons of their history, maybe ever if they win 2 of the last three. Broduer is showing he is aptly titled "The Man". So we hit a skid. With the injuries we had it was not surprising. Most of the talent is back now. And we are winning again.

But for Lou to shit-can Julien? God I hope this man knows what he is doing. Because right now he is starting to look like Bill Parcells. Power Hungry and needs to be in control.

Lou...you let us down...god help you.

[JesterOfSadness]

i was suppossed to go to the Devils game tonight but im sick as all hell......im pissed i had to pass on this one. especially because the season is winding down and these will be the last games ever played at Continental. Even though im glad to see it go and im excited for the new arena, i'll never forget that as the place i saw the Devils win their first Cup.


and to add, doesn't Marty have a chance at win number 47?

[TheGameHHH]

and to add, doesn't Marty have a chance at win number 47?

yep, a chance to tie the record tonight.......while im in bed hacking up a lung.

[LOAF]

Tonight should be interesting, Devils got the Sens and the Pens got the Sabres.
I will be watching both!!

Weeka I am with you tonight buddy... GO SABRES!!!

:thumbup:

[weekapaugjz]

hell yeah loaf! go sabres! a win clinches the eastern conference tonight!

[weekapaugjz]

fuck yeah kalinin! suck on that shit fleury...

[weekapaugjz]

vanek scoring his 40th goal on the season. he might be the most underrated young player in the league.

hell yeah, pominville just put in a nice deflection!

[Bossanova]

Week, I agree. Vanek is really under the radar. I think he will be picked up in the playoffs though.

[J.Clints]

Predators and Blackhawks we should win one.....OHHH GOD please I need one Of my teams to win.

[LOAF]

I am really enjoying this ass wuppin the pens are taking, now if only the devils could score.....

[Bossanova]

Especially how all I heard yesterday was how with Lou taking over the Devs offense would open up.

[Bossanova]

Clint who is in goal

[J.Clints]

Mason is on Net we have a chance

[LOAF]

Especially how all I heard yesterday was how with Lou taking over the Devs offense would open up.

Maybe they meant tomorrow

[weekapaugjz]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! !!!!!!

LET'S GO BUFF-A-LO!!!

http://files.myopera.com/imick/albums/139558/sabres80s.gif

[LOAF]

What the hell happened!! I went to the bathroom, came out and missed 2 goals in a game where none have been scored?!?!?!?

[Bossanova]

Congrats Week. See you in the conference finals

[Bossanova]

Devs scored then Sens hit one in a matter of seconds.

[J.Clints]

1-1 at the end of 2

[Bossanova]

Mason better start for you in th eplayoffs Clint

[J.Clints]

The asshole owners like TVOL. I hate this shit

[Bossanova]

Fucking politics

[J.Clints]

Fucking politics

its bullshit

[LOAF]

UGH well thats one point, at least the senators suck in shootouts, if it goes that far

[Bossanova]

Marty hasn't been great either though

[TheGameHHH]

Nice Win!!!!!

[LOAF]

Nice Win!!!!!

That was a Great shoot out!!! sweet goal by Brylin

[Bossanova]

Great shootout, and nice win. #47

[weekapaugjz]

Nice Win!!!!!

good, fuck the sens

[LOAF]

3 points up on the pens

[lleeder]

At least the Islanders didnt watch the Rangers clinch on their ice. My team is still done sorry Opie.

[narc]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! !!!!!!

LET'S GO BUFF-A-LO!!!

http://files.myopera.com/imick/albums/139558/sabres80s.gif



NOT YET!! WE JUST CLINCHED THE FIRST SEED! YER GONNA ROON IT!

Great fucking win though. I sort of expected the Pens to put up more of a fight but it looks like the Sabres were able to piss them off early

[weekapaugjz]

NOT YET!! WE JUST CLINCHED THE FIRST SEED! YER GONNA ROON IT!

Great fucking win though. I sort of expected the Pens to put up more of a fight but it looks like the Sabres were able to piss them off early

thats true, i guess i got a little ahead of myself.

[cougarjake13]

how bout dem lightning

knocking out the defending chumps

and still one one point out

[spoon]

Maybe they meant tomorrow

If anything, Lou will commit to D all the way and pull the O back in order to get ready for playoff hockey. It's been his direction since day one that the Devs play the way they do. And this firing is almost as bad as the Bolts firing Marty at the time they did. It's all about timing and Lou is trying to use a formula that worked once before for him. Also, is this a move to setup the return of Pat Burns as his health returns? Will Burns be behind the Dev's bench next year? If not, what good coach will even want to work for Lou as a coach with his eratic moves? I think this is a big issue moving forward.

[spoon]

Congrats Week. See you in the conference finals

How gay! Way to jinx your team with a Bulldogcakes type quote! I can't stand this kind of arrogance and to think the Devs will cruise is plain nuts.

[spoon]

its bullshit

At least your goalie situation won't possibly cost you a playoff spot! The simple fact that Vol and Theo make the big bucks so management pushes to use them and back up their moves, while coaches seem to hold on to their past even when the future is staring them in the face. Just look at Budaj since they went with him full time: He's 12-0-2 in his last 15 games (pulled in one which they ended up winning under Theo) and was first star of the month for March. Theo started one game, and it's the Av's only loss in regulation last month. Funny huh?

Somehow, the Avs are still alive with the flames going 6-0 until they lost to Colorado in calgary last night. The Avs are by far the hottest team in the NHL over the last month and a half and it'll still take a miracle to get them into the playoff. The Avs have a tough schedule remaining being 5 points down with 3 to play for both teams. The Avs would win the tiebreaker if they do in fact tie, but have to go through vancouver, nashville and then calgary at home. While calgary has San Jose, Edmonton, and Colorado to finish out it's year. I have a ton of faith in a hot San Jose, but Edmonton is just plain awful and I have to pray for a miracle there. This is all on top of the Avs having to win in three tough places as well. So the 12 year streak is on the line and it's going to be real tough. How cool would it be to get in though on this type hot streak!? I can only keep hoping and watching. It pains me to think of all the points Q threw away all year using Theodore!! Aaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

Oh and Budaj hasn't been the starter for the whole year and still has 30 wins and counting this year. It simply isn't the same for Brodeur and Luongo to break that record, no way.

[cougarjake13]

http://www.photofile.com/Photos/Albums/NHL_Team_Logo_Album/images/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_Logo_jpg.jpg

[LOAF]

NICE!! 3-2 Devils!!

I would love to see Marty break Bernie's record in Philly!

[Bossanova]

This has to happen tonight Loaf. Bernie is there, and he wants Marty to do it. It would be perfect.

[cougarjake13]

that would kick some serious ass
6 minutes left


meanwhile rangers are up 3-0 on montreal with 5 mins remaining, win clinches playoff spot

[cougarjake13]

never realized it before but this is the first time ever that both finalists from the previous yrs stanley cup will miss the playoffs

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/6644872

[Bossanova]

Cougar Im sorry the Lightning won't make it, but that makes me really happy

[Bossanova]

1 minute and counting...............................


Marty gets the record. WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!


Congrats Marty!

[LOAF]

Congrats to Marty Brodeur on the new single season record for wins!!!

[cougarjake13]

Cougar Im sorry the Lightning won't make it, but that makes me really happy

well im a rangers fan first, lightning 2nd

and if toronto continues and ultimately loses to the icelanders then the lightning clinch a spot

[Captain Rooster]

Amazing how many Buffalo fans there are when the team is kickin' ass. Hhhmmm.

So, what sort of solar alignment do the Islanders need to have in order for them to make the playoffs?

Also, Blake is in the 40 goal club. Nice job, kid.

[LOAF]

Oh yeah and Marty's record overshadowed the fact that the devils clinched the division!!

[Landblast]

Amazing how many Buffalo fans there are when the team is kickin' ass. Hhhmmm.

So, what sort of solar alignment do the Islanders need to have in order for them to make the playoffs?

Also, Blake is in the 40 goal club. Nice job, kid.

it don't look good, I was pullin for Nolan, Zedder & Witter too

[Bossanova]

And I could be wrong, but I think its a team record in wins.

[Gwen]

Congrats to the other teams that made it. I guess its even time to congratulate the Devils on clinching the division, I say this only to placate Brett 'cause he was sick and had to miss the game with his good seats.

Rangers in the playoffs! WoooooO! There was even a new Bobby Granger commercial to announce the playoffs with the techno dancing guy. It rawked.

[weekapaugjz]

Amazing how many Buffalo fans there are when the team is kickin' ass. Hhhmmm.

i really hope that comment wasn't aimed towards me. i have been a die hard fan since i can even remember.

[Bossanova]

i really hope that comment wasn't aimed towards me. i have been a die hard fan since i can even remember.

Its ok Week, you can finally reveal that you are an Islander fan. I promise we will not judge

[weekapaugjz]

Its ok Week, you can finally reveal that you are an Islander fan. I promise we will not judge

ahahahahahahahah, an islanders fan, ahahahahahahaahha. thanks for the laugh...

[Kevin]

ahahahahahahahah, an islanders fan, ahahahahahahaahha. thanks for the laugh...

dems fightin words week.. You can't be called an Islander fan and not be dissed.

[weekapaugjz]

dems fightin words week.. You can't be called an Islander fan and not be dissed.

wait im confused, i don't understand what you are saying

[spoon]

Somehow the Avs continue to stay alive with now only two games left, down 3 points, with the last game of the year at home against the flames! It just seems meant to come down to this game. It's actually a makeup game from one of the huge snowstorms that hit Denver and how cool would it be to decide the season in the last game of the year!

Last night, the Avs beat Vancouver 3-1 and the Sharks took out the flames 4-3 in regulation. Next up for the Avs are the preds. On the other side, the Avs have to pull for a really struggling Edmonton Oiler team to pull off a major upset against their biggest rival, the flames. I can only hope these kids, Rolo, Hemskey and the rest of the Oilers turn it up and end the season with a regulation win, or even a win in OT for that matter. That coupled with an Avs win against nashville would mean a huge game to end the season in Colorado. I'm amazed the Avs played this well to get back in the hunt. Being that Budaj is now at 31 wins and 13-0-2 in his last 16 I'd love to see the kid for the first time in the playoffs behind one hell of a hot team.

[weekapaugjz]

Somehow the Avs continue to stay alive with now only two games left, down 3 points, with the last game of the year at home against the flames! It just seems meant to come down to this game. It's actually a makeup game from one of the huge snowstorms that hit Denver and how cool would it be to decide the season in the last game of the year!

Last night, the Avs beat Vancouver 3-1 and the Sharks took out the flames 4-3 in regulation. Next up for the Avs are the preds. On the other side, the Avs have to pull for a really struggling Edmonton Oiler team to pull off a major upset against their biggest rival, the flames. I can only hope these kids, Rolo, Hemskey and the rest of the Oilers turn it up and end the season with a regulation win, or even a win in OT for that matter. That coupled with an Avs win against nashville would mean a huge game to end the season in Colorado. I'm amazed the Avs played this well to get back in the hunt. Being that Budaj is now at 31 wins and 13-0-2 in his last 16 I'd love to see the kid for the first time in the playoffs behind one hell of a hot team.


it sucks know that if budaj has been your goalie long term what might have been.

its the same thing as wondering if buffalo would have had healthy defense in the playoffs. what might have beens are great, but until they happen, just keep on wishing...

[TheGameHHH]

Congrats to the other teams that made it. I guess its even time to congratulate the Devils on clinching the division, I say this only to placate Brett 'cause he was sick and had to miss the game with his good seats.

Rangers in the playoffs! WoooooO! There was even a new Bobby Granger commercial to announce the playoffs with the techno dancing guy. It rawked.

i knew rangers fans were good for something and i knew there was a reason why i liked you gwen. thanks for the words of encouragement, however theres still a lot left to play. im not happy with the atlantic division title, i want a Cup.

[nate1000]

Amazing how many Buffalo fans there are when the team is kickin' ass. Hhhmmm.

You are right, there are a lot of bandwagon jumpers (the ESPN msgbrd is a downright embarrasment). But some of us homers were there when Clint bled all over the ice, when Leroux ended Patty's career, when Rayzor scored his first goal on his first NHL shift.

Some of us roared when Peca lined some schmuck up at center ice and knocked him through next week, screamed when Rayzor slipped his arm out of his sweater to have one more go at Domi, and jumped out of there seats when Plante tucked one away in the early hours of the morning.

And a couple of us, maybe, can still remember sitting drowsily on our father's laps watching out of one half closed eye Danny, Rick, Gilbert and Rene flying down the ice, Jimmy knocking a bat out through the fog, Don and Bob keeping the nets and wondering why Foligno's nose looked like that.

You are right- it's amazing. And wonderful. Go Sabes.

[cougarjake13]

So, what sort of solar alignment do the Islanders need to have in order for them to make the playoffs?

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not really that hard
they just have to win at philly and NJ

and have toronto and montreal not win another game

[J.Clints]

GD Preds blow it at the very end Fuck it.....

[weekapaugjz]

i saw this on myspace and thought it was pretty sweet. thought all the devils fans around here would appreciate it. and thought it might get a rise out of spoon (cause we all know how much he loves marty)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2831/48winsbu1.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

that is pretty fuckin bad ass.

[lleeder]

not really that hard
they just have to win at philly and NJ

and have toronto and montreal not win another game

Not true the Islanders need Toronto to beat Montreal, then they have to win there last 2 against Philadelphia and Devils. I want to ask Devil fans, will they take the last game easy to gear up for the playoffs? Or will they try to ruin the Islanders playoff dreams?

[Captain Rooster]

You are right, there are a lot of bandwagon jumpers (the ESPN msgbrd is a downright embarrasment). But some of us homers were there when Clint bled all over the ice, when Leroux ended Patty's career, when Rayzor scored his first goal on his first NHL shift.

Some of us roared when Peca lined some schmuck up at center ice and knocked him through next week, screamed when Rayzor slipped his arm out of his sweater to have one more go at Domi, and jumped out of there seats when Plante tucked one away in the early hours of the morning.

And a couple of us, maybe, can still remember sitting drowsily on our father's laps watching out of one half closed eye Danny, Rick, Gilbert and Rene flying down the ice, Jimmy knocking a bat out through the fog, Don and Bob keeping the nets and wondering why Foligno's nose looked like that.

You are right- it's amazing. And wonderful. Go Sabes.

And God Bless you for it ... it has been a long time coming.

[Kevin]

Fla beat the shit out of Tampa tonight.. Rangers win tommorow, and they are 6th!

[El Mudo]

Tomorrow is a huge hockey day...

Not only is there a Habs/Leafs win or go home game on Hockey Night In Canada, there's also the NCAA Title game....

I can't wait...

[cougarjake13]

Fla beat the shit out of Tampa tonight.. Rangers win tommorow, and they are 6th!

man the panthers just have the bolts number

good thing they wont be in the playoffs

well there goes the winner takes all matchup tonight of atl vs tampa bay

[weekapaugjz]

tim connolly scores a goal in his first game back all season. i hope this means good things for him in the playoffs. i just hope nobody breathes on him, cause it could cause another concussion...

[JesterOfSadness]

For the first time ever, I actually feel bad for the Blackhawks...

[lleeder]

Flyers made me sweat it out at the end there. Lets go Leafs. Islanders are 2 wins from the playoffs!!!!

[keithy_19]

I'm going to the Devils Islander game tomorrow. I have a feeling that Brodeur will probably get a rest, as well as some of the main guys. Then again, maybe Loud wants to make a statement, I don't know. I actually have the Islanders int he game tomorrow though, cause they're desperate.

[Gvac]

With today's 7-2 drubbing of Chicago, the mighty Detroit Red Wings are the #1 seed in the Western Conference.

Again.

No Yzerman? No Shanahan? No problem!

[lleeder]

I'm going to the Devils Islander game tomorrow. I have a feeling that Brodeur will probably get a rest, as well as some of the main guys. Then again, maybe Loud wants to make a statement, I don't know. I actually have the Islanders int he game tomorrow though, cause they're desperate.

All I want is the Islanders to have a chance tommorow. If they do it will be a great game.

[J.Clints]

With today's 7-2 drubbing of Chicago, the mighty Detroit Red Wings are the #1 seed in the Western Conference.

Again.

No Yzerman? No Shanahan? No problem!

your welcome

[weekapaugjz]

........THE BUFFALO SABRESSSSS!!!!!

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/e/eb/Presidents'_Trophy.jpg

first time in team history!

[weekapaugjz]

he had his uniform retired in phoenix today. i was always a fan of hawerchuk when he used to play on the sabres back in the early 90's. always a solid player. did anyone out there ever watch him play? being in winnepeg and buffalo, for much of his career he didn't get much coverage.

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070406/capt.0832e1bd60d545d8bf6eb23a84502501.correction_k ings_coyotes_hockey_azrs101.jpg?x=380&y=294&sig=U.ZeJG65tN1YcRYxOejJtg--

for some reason, i cant get this photo to appear, just the link

[cougarjake13]

he had his uniform retired in phoenix today. i was always a fan of hawerchuk when he used to play on the sabres back in the early 90's. always a solid player. did anyone out there ever watch him play? being in winnepeg and buffalo, for much of his career he didn't get much coverage.

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070406/capt.0832e1bd60d545d8bf6eb23a84502501.correction_k ings_coyotes_hockey_azrs101.jpg?x=380&y=294&sig=U.ZeJG65tN1YcRYxOejJtg--

for some reason, i cant get this photo to appear, just the link

did you click on the picture tool in the toolbar ???


shit it didnt work i dunno

[Tenbatsuzen]

i saw this on myspace and thought it was pretty sweet. thought all the devils fans around here would appreciate it. and thought it might get a rise out of spoon (cause we all know how much he loves marty)

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2831/48winsbu1.jpg

Meh. With shootouts and no ties in the mix, the record was going to be broken. Brodeur's a great goaltender, but it's just something for Henrik to aspire to break in a few years.

[Tenbatsuzen]

And for the record, whoever made that "tribute" to Brodeur should have their photoshop taken away, their computer smashed, and their eyes set on fire. That would look good if it was 1996.

[weekapaugjz]

Meh. With shootouts and no ties in the mix, the record was going to be broken. Brodeur's a great goaltender, but it's just something for Henrik to aspire to break in a few years.

lundqvist is an awesome goalie, only one of the few goalies like in the nhl. he has some serious work to do to accomplish what marty has in his career.

another point, goalies win the game in a shootout out. they should get more credit for earning a win in this fashion, in my personal opinion.

[weekapaugjz]

And for the record, whoever made that "tribute" to Brodeur should have their photoshop taken away, their computer smashed, and their eyes set on fire. That would look good if it was 1996.

wow, you really do have a complaint about everything, don't you?

[Bossanova]

lundqvist is an awesome goalie, only one of the few goalies like in the nhl. he has some serious work to do to accomplish what marty has in his career.

another point, goalies win the game in a shootout out. they should get more credit for earning a win in this fashion, in my personal opinion.

Week, don't be foolish. A goilie taking three shots at him in a 1 on none situation carries no merrit.

I don't understand the logic that by taking all of a net minders defense away and putting the game in his hands doesn't warrent a win

[weekapaugjz]

Week, don't be foolish. A goilie taking three shots at him in a 1 on none situation carries no merrit.

I don't understand the logic that by taking all of a net minders defense away and putting the game in his hands doesn't warrent a win

you think that way cause you are a defenseman. i think my way cause im a goalie. and i doubt we will be able to change each others mind. i personally love the shootout and watching a shooter get completely stoned by the goalie.

[weekapaugjz]

maple leafs/canadians game is coming on. should be a pretty intense game to say the least.

[Bossanova]

Week, I think my post was mis read. The first line was supposed to be sarcastic. I absolutely agree with you budday. Sorry it didn't translate

[Bossanova]

Think Sundin will hang em up after this season?

[Tenbatsuzen]

wow, you really do have a complaint about everything, don't you?

Look, I'll be honest. I've been playing with photoshop for close to 5 years now. I'm not a professional. And it's nice that someone took the time and effort to make something for Marty. But that looks awful, from a design, aesthetic, and technical standpoint.

The font is choppy, not smooth. The pictures are arranged horribly. I don't even want to start about the background looking like a drying tampon.

[lleeder]

Nice Toronto is winning 2 to 1. Please give the Islanders a chance tommorow :help:

[weekapaugjz]

montreal just tie it up at 3-3. this game is getting pretty insane. still 15 minutes to go in the second. it might come down to whoever can get the last shot on goal.

[lleeder]

Fuck that sucks

[weekapaugjz]

ryder just netted a hat trick. toronto was up 3-1, and is now trailing 4-3.

[Bossanova]

Pens-Rangers game is pretty good so far

[narc]

Amazing how many Buffalo fans there are when the team is kickin' ass. Hhhmmm.
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Whatever man. I've always been a diehard fan. I'm just not going to talk about them all the time because I don't want to be "that guy"

[weekapaugjz]

raycroft just got the yank

[Bossanova]

Whatever man. I've always been a diehard fan. I'm just not going to talk about them all the time because I don't want to be "that guy"

Just from posting here, I can tell that Week and narc are die hards for this lousy team. Not everyday the Sabes take the presidents cup. People who say that are prob. a pissed Ranger fan

[lleeder]

Now its 4-3 Canadians fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!

[weekapaugjz]

Just from posting here, I can tell that Week and narc are die hards for this lousy team. Not everyday the Sabes take the presidents cup. People who say that are prob. a pissed Ranger fan

seriously, going through the days when the sabres were at the bottom of the league and in bankruptcy sucked more than anything. finally having a top team in the league is fucking awesome. this city is going nuts for the sabres.

[narc]

I was at the game today. A lot (probably 1/3 or more) of Sabres fans and a lot of disaffected Caps fans.
Huge amount of drunk obnoxious UB students. I was a little embarrassed (and to be honest, entertained, when a Homo chant) went up.
Caps fans were absolutley horrified. This one lady next to me was so annoyed. She was like "Don't they know there's kids here" which was pretty funny. If you're really scared of explaining things to your kids then you shouldn't take them to sporting events anyway.
So it was a little tense. I almost saw a fight break out.
On an interesting sidenote, I had no idea they gave that goal to Connolly until I was talking to someone on the metro afterwards because I didn't hear the goal announcement. I had kind of assumed it was Paille who tipped it in.

[Bossanova]

And if the Devils lose early I will jump on the Saber band wagon if welcomed. I use to play with/against Drury and I follow him everywhere. Its also so great for this sport for Buffalo to get some attention.

[weekapaugjz]

my favorite part was the boos you could hear when ovechkin got the puck. the sabres fans were loud at the game.

[weekapaugjz]

montreal with a pp goal. lead 5-3. chris higgins with his second of the night.

[lleeder]

montreal with a pp goal. lead 5-3. chris higgins with his second of the night.

Ok its over for my Islanders. It was nice posting in this thread while it lasted.

[weekapaugjz]

i would have liked see the islanders pick up the 8th spot only to get throttled by the sabres in the first round. but who knows, there is still an entire period to play...

[lleeder]

Toronto won't come back they have no heart.

[weekapaugjz]

toronto just put in a fluke. 5-4 now.

[lleeder]

Whatever I say the opposite happens

[Bossanova]

I hope Sundin scores a to tie or to win in his possible last game

[weekapaugjz]

toronto just tied it up at 5 all. lleeder, there is still hope.

[Bossanova]

Pitt over the Rangers 2-0

BC over Michagin St. 1-0

[weekapaugjz]

toronto just got a pp goal. 6-5.

[Bossanova]

jesus christ that game is awesome

[weekapaugjz]

jesus christ that game is awesome

i want to flip over to the college game, but i can't stop watching this game. its insane.

[Bossanova]

I understand, how can you. I rock two tv's just for that situation

[Bossanova]

Wierd. I went very different and got Labatt Blue tonight. The minute I crack one the Canadiens start to tank. I mention it cause its brewed there.

[weekapaugjz]

Wierd. I went very different and got Labatt Blue tonight. The minute I crack one the Canadiens start to tank. I mention it cause its brewed there.

you should have gone molson canadian. i like it better than blue. and trust me, ive drank my fair share of both.

[Captain Rooster]

GO ISLANDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! C'mon, Toronto!!!!

[Bossanova]

you should have gone molson canadian. i like it better than blue. and trust me, ive drank my fair share of both.

I actually was looking for it. They only had Canadien Light. I didnt want a light tonight

[lleeder]

GO ISLANDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! C'mon, Toronto!!!!

My feelings as well.

[lleeder]

4 minutes to go.

[lleeder]

2:40

[Captain Rooster]

There's a time out now ... 'bout a minute left ... GO ISLANDERS!!!! (I mean, GO TORONTO!!!!)

[lleeder]

20.5 seconds left what the fuck end already!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Captain Rooster]

Whatever man. I've always been a diehard fan. I'm just not going to talk about them all the time because I don't want to be "that guy"

When I typed that I was thinking ... "This is about Narc, this is about Narc, this is about Narc."

Easy cheesy ... it's all good. Feelin' guilty?

[weekapaugjz]

wow, what a game. that was insane. i hope the islanders win tomorrow because i would much rather face them than toronto.

[lleeder]

I was listening on online great call, "Goodbye Montreal, you are done!!!!!"

[Captain Rooster]

Toronto won't come back they have no heart.

Sir ........ be ... ashamed.

[lleeder]

They barely tried in the 3rd period against the Islanders. Who would have thunk it?

[Kevin]

Rangers clinch the 6th spot, with the Tampa Shootout loss. This time last month, they did not look playoff bound, let alone 6th spot... 8-2-1 in the last 11 ames is how you finish a year.