2007 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[cougarjake13]

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.

damn that means the lightning have to play the devils in the first round

well at least the rangers will get to play atlanta

[Gvac]

Alright gang, let's get ready for our first round predictions.

In the West -

8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville


Since the 8 seed isn't determined yet, we'll wait to do the Eastern Conference.

[Bossanova]

Detroit, Anaheim, Vancouver, San Jose.

[cougarjake13]

what happens if the icelanders get a point from the devs and both toronto and them are tied at 91 ???

does it go to head to head matchup ???

[Gvac]

If the Isles and the Leafs finished tied at 91 points Toronto wins the tie breaker, which is most wins.

The Islanders have to win and get 2 points to make the playoffs.

[furie]

so let me get this straight; the Islanders still stand a chance. If they win the next two, and the stars are in the proper alignment, then we're in the playoffs!

[cougarjake13]

so let me get this straight; the Islanders still stand a chance. If they win the next two, and the stars are in the proper alignment, then we're in the playoffs!

theres only one game left, toronto has no games left

toronto is up by one point so a win or shootout win by the icelanders will give them 2 points and jump ahead of toronto

an overtime loss will give them 1 point and tie them with toronto and i dont know who wins that tiebreaker

[lleeder]

theres only one game left, toronto has no games left

toronto is up by one point so a win or shootout win by the icelanders will give them 2 points and jump ahead of toronto

an overtime loss will give them 1 point and tie them with toronto and i dont know who wins that tiebreaker

Tiebreaker is wins which would make Toronto in. The Islanders need to win.

[cougarjake13]

Tiebreaker is wins which would make Toronto in. The Islanders need to win.

gotcha

0-0 at this time

[Kevin]

Toronto can't be happy with the Devils... Not starting Marty.

[cougarjake13]

Toronto can't be happy with the Devils... Not starting Marty.

guess he didnt want to tie fuhr's games record in a season or break parents 2 season record of 91 wins

[J.Clints]

Ok the playoffs start this week.



Go Preds

[Kevin]

Go Rangers!!

[cougarjake13]

go lightning

[LOAF]

go Devils!!!

[TheGameHHH]

Lets Go Devils!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gvac]

2-0 Islanders in the 3rd.

[HBox]

Toronto can't be happy with the Devils... Not starting Marty.

Those dirty fucks can spend the summer conjuring up ways that they can go fuck themselves.

[LOAF]

2-0 Islanders in the 3rd.

Hmmm.... Devils have shown up

Islanders may not make the playoffs

[Gvac]

Holy shit! Devils score with 0.7 seconds left in regulation to tie it up and send it to OT.

The Islanders have to be heartbroken.

[Kevin]

Holy shit! Devils score with 0.7 seconds left in regulation to tie it up and send it to OT.

The Islanders have to be heartbroken.

Silly Islanders.. Can't even take a gift right.

[peewee]

ahahahahaha i have never been this happy to see the devils winning. my guess is opie showed up, i mean how else do you let you season slip away with .7 seconds.

[Kevin]

Shootout!!

[Gvac]

OT has ended. The Isles (and the Maple Leafs) season will be decided by a shootout.

[LOAF]

I guess we will see what clemmenson's got

[cougarjake13]

ahahahahaha i have never been this happy to see the devils winning. my guess is opie showed up, i mean how else do you let you season slip away with .7 seconds.

cause they suck

[cougarjake13]

go red wings for gvac

[TheGameHHH]

the devils have no shot here in my opinion, the islanders have to lose this cause i dont think the devils will win it.

[Gvac]

The Islanders are playoff bound.

I can't say enough how much I hate the shootout deciding such an important game.

[cougarjake13]

The Islanders are playoff bound.

I can't say enough how much I hate the shootout deciding such an important game.

wow !!!!!!

[Kevin]

Thanks for sucking balls as usual, Devils.

[Gvac]

The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa

[peewee]

The Islanders are playoff bound.

I can't say enough how much I hate the shootout deciding such an important game.
i agree it was exciting as hell but i much rather a longer ot. thank god there is no shootouts in the playoffs.

[cougarjake13]

Thanks for sucking balls as usual, Devils.

theyre just gonna lose to buffalo anyway

[LOAF]

Good job islanders on extending you season only to get your asses beat by the sabers, can you say sweep

[Gvac]

Thanks Jake!

I don't know if we're gonna use this thread or the NHL one, but I'd like to get everyone's playoff predictions.

In the West -

8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa

[LOAF]

Devils over Ducks in 6 games

[cougarjake13]

buffalo over predators in six

[J.Clints]

Thanks Jake!

I don't know if we're gonna use this thread or the NHL one, but I'd like to get everyone's playoff predictions.

In the West -

8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta
5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa

winners in yellow

[lleeder]

I don't care if it was a shootout win. The Islanders are in. That was one of the craziest games all year.:clap:

[JesterOfSadness]

Looks like the Sharks are playing the Predators first round. I wonder if this series will be as good as Sharks/Oilers last season. But of course this time San Jose winning :).

[weekapaugjz]

oh man, i just got home and saw the isles won. in a fucking shootout to make the playoffs. i can't imagine how nerveracking that must be for isles fans. get prepared to get throttled by the sabres in the playoffs. my prediction: sabs in 5

[Captain Rooster]

go Islanders!!!!!!

[J.Clints]

Looks like the Sharks are playing the Predators first round. I wonder if this series will be as good as Sharks/Oilers last season. But of course this time San Jose winning :).

PREDS IN 5

[weekapaugjz]

go Islanders!!!!!!

IT'S ONNNN!!!!!!!!

[J.Clints]

IT'S ONNNN!!!!!!!!

Sabers in 4

[weekapaugjz]

The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa


buffalo in 5

nj in 6

rangers in 6

ottawa in 7

[weekapaugjz]

Alright gang, let's get ready for our first round predictions.

In the West -

8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville


Since the 8 seed isn't determined yet, we'll wait to do the Eastern Conference.


detroit in 6

minnesota in 6

vancouver in 5

san jose in 5 (sorry clints)

[J.Clints]

detroit in 6

minnesota in 6

vancouver in 5

san jose in 5 (sorry clints)

What you are f ing crazy....
Well if Volcoune is at goal you may be correct.

[Captain Rooster]

Islanders in 4 ... Buff ain't shit--call Alex Mogilny and I'll give 'em a nod. Guard your grill, Drury.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I actually have higher hopes for the rangers this year than I did last year. Peaking when the time is right, and Avery adds something to this team that's just... awesome. He's like Adam Graves and Tie Domi in one player who fucks a hotter chick.

[Kevin]

Islanders in 4 ... Buff ain't shit--call Alex Mogilny and I'll give 'em a nod. Guard your grill, Drury.

Your Jokin right?? You needed the Devils, to hand you the playoffs, by not starting Marty... And you almost fucked that up... You are going to look like My Rangers looked last year, in th playoffs... AWFUL!

[weekapaugjz]

I actually have higher hopes for the rangers this year than I did last year. Peaking when the time is right, and Avery adds something to this team that's just... awesome. He's like Adam Graves and Tie Domi in one player who fucks a hotter chick.

the way lundqvist is playing, who knows how far the rangers can go. they have the weapons to score goals and are playing well, i think they are going to be a force in the playoffs. it also helps they are playing the thrashers in the first round.

[J.Clints]

Islanders in 4 ... Buff ain't shit--call Alex Mogilny and I'll give 'em a nod. Guard your grill, Drury.

Are you dreaming?

[weekapaugjz]

Islanders in 4 ... Buff ain't shit--call Alex Mogilny and I'll give 'em a nod. Guard your grill, Drury.

ahahaaha. now i know i can't take you seriously, if you said in 7 then maybe, maybe i might have given it a chance, but in no way could it ever possibly be a sweep.

[Captain Rooster]

OK ok ok ... Islanders in 3 ... the Buff's all commit suicide before game 4 and we move quietly into the second round (taps quietly plays). Better!?

[Gvac]

In the West -

8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit Detroit in 6

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim Anaheim in 5

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver Vancouver in 6

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville San Jose in 7



The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo Buffalo in 5

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils Devils in 6

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta Rangers in 6

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa Ottawa in 6

[J.Clints]

In the West -

8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit Detroit in 6

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim Anaheim in 5

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver Vancouver in 6

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville San Jose in 7



The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo Buffalo in 5

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils Devils in 6

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta Rangers in 6

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa Ottawa in 6

Nash out in first I will make a bet with you on that one.

[weekapaugjz]

Islanders in 4 ... Buff ain't shit--call Alex Mogilny and I'll give 'em a nod. Guard your grill, Drury.

and by the way, alex moginly was the fucking man. 72 goals in his rookie year. i got his jersey that year, 89. its too small for me now, i gave it to my brothers g/f who wears it to all the games.

[Tenbatsuzen]

The Islanders are playoff bound.

I can't say enough how much I hate the shootout deciding such an important game.

Greg, the regular season rules are the rules. You can't change them because the playoffs are on the line.

Now the games "really" count, which means glorious 20-minute OTs.

[Captain Rooster]

and by the way, alex moginly was the fucking man. 72 goals in his rookie year. i got his jersey that year, 89. its too small for me now, i gave it to my brothers g/f who wears it to all the games.

89 was the shit. 'Nuff said.

[weekapaugjz]

Greg, the regular season rules are the rules. You can't change them because the playoffs are on the line.

Now the games "really" count, which means glorious 20-minute OTs.

MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! MAAAAAAAAAAAAAY DAAAAAAAAAY!

sorry, just reliving my favorite triple overtime playoff moment.

and yes, tenbats overtime playoff hockey is glorious

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!!

[J.Clints]

buffalo over predators in six

I will be happy if we make it to the championship

[weekapaugjz]

Go Sens Go!!!!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !

[Landblast]

8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit Detroit in 5

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim Anaheim in 5

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver Vancouver in 7

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville Nashville in 6


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo Buffalo in 4

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils Devils in 6

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta Atlanta in 7

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa Pittsburgh in 7

[weekapaugjz]

In the West -
Detroit in 6

Minnesota in 6

Vancouver in 5

San Jose in 5


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

Buffalo in 5

NJ Devils in 6

NY Rangers in 6

Ottawa in 7

[J.Clints]

In the West -
Detroit in 6

Minnesota in 6

Vancouver in 5

San Jose in 5


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

Buffalo in 5

NJ Devils in 6

NY Rangers in 6

Ottawa in 7

:annoyed:

[weekapaugjz]

:annoyed:

i like the sharks outta the west. i hate how division winners get top 3 spots. lame

[spoon]

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

Sorry Week, I couldn't agree with Tenbats more. OK perhaps not the HL goalie comment, but the rest is spot on. And for HHH loving that Marty tribute shows how biased he is. I've seen FrankBlack make better sig pics on an etch-a-sketch. Oh I miss Mr. Black.

And enough with the spoon doesn't like Marty shit. How many times to I have to explain my reasoning on the record?! I've met the guy way back at the Verona Pub a few times when I moved here and have run into him at a few rinks playing and he's a real cool guy to us hockey slubs. Suck it Week and H! Suck it while I cry about playoff hockey without the hottest team in the fucking NHL!!! Fuck you Q!

[J.Clints]

. i hate how division winners get top 3 spots. lame

yea me too

[spoon]

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

Not a shocker as you both seem to like gay trick shows to end what were great games in the end. Why play 65 minutes using the normal rules only to turn the game into a glorified soccer match? Fuck that, keep playing or end it in a tie. It's better then winning based on a shootout, especially only 3 shooters. If they went 5 it'd be a little better, but then OT should be at least 10 minutes too. Perhaps MLB should go homerun derby instead of extra innings? Or the NFL should go skills challenge kick, pass and punt contest in OT. Gay, gay and more gay.

[weekapaugjz]

Suck it while I cry about playoff hockey without the hottest team in the fucking NHL!!! Fuck you Q!

yeah, not having your team in the playoffs sucks...

[weekapaugjz]

Not a shocker as you both seem to like gay trick shows to end what were great games in the end. Why play 65 minutes using the normal rules only to turn the game into a glorified soccer match? Fuck that, keep playing or end it in a tie. It's better then winning based on a shootout, especially only 3 shooters. If they went 5 it'd be a little better, but then OT should be at least 10 minutes too. Perhaps MLB should go homerun derby instead of extra innings? Or the NFL should go skills challenge kick, pass and punt contest in OT. Gay, gay and more gay.

boo hoo

[spoon]

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

Fucking jump ship islander fans get in with attitudes like this!!! Fuck that. I stayed until the last fucking game and am still watching right now screeming at Q through my television screen. Fucking islander fans!

[mdr55]

GO SENS GO!!!!!

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070408/capt.485da5a8d3e04a2eaf85e046f8a33de8.senators_bru ins_hockey_bxg105.jpg

[weekapaugjz]

[QUOTE=mdr55;1264468]GO SENS GO!!!!!

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

http://www.sabresreport.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/JPoms%20with%20the%20winner.jpg

[J.Clints]

[QUOTE=mdr55;1264468]GO SENS GO!!!!!

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

http://www.sabresreport.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/JPoms%20with%20the%20winner.jpg

Lets go predators lets go

[spoon]

yeah, not having your team in the playoffs sucks...

It isn't great, but I'll be watching it all. Now I have to root for Calgary to beat the shit out of the wings. And it's not bad blood jict, but the Sharks will bounce the preds. They are wild card in the West. Luongo and the Canucks are primed for a big run, Roberto's first time to the playoffs despite amazing years with shit teams. I can't believe they got him for a guy they were going to dump anyway! How stupid is that Florida franchise? Answer, VERY.

[mendyweiss]

Passionate hockey fans are the best !! (for real )

[J.Clints]

San Jose Taunts
6: It's Gorges George
7: Somebody ring their Bell
7: Hit Bell in the ding-dong
10: Hey Christian, your play makes me at to become an athiest
10: Erhoff is a jag-off!
11: Goc you SOCK!
11: Goc makes me gack!
12: Hey, Marleau, you play like "That Girl."
14: Cheechoo, our Tootoo wants ta meetch-you
14: Chee-Chew on this!
14: Chee Choo, meet Tootoo.
15: Hey, Korolyuk! Is that your name or a description of your underpants?
18: Carle, you're so vain, prob'ly think this taunt is about you
20: Evegeni Nobokov: The human Word Jumble.
20: Nobokov is a goof-ov
25 Grier is a queer
37 What can Brown do for you? Not much, apparently

[weekapaugjz]

It isn't great, but I'll be watching it all. Now I have to root for Calgary to beat the shit out of the wings. And it's not bad blood jict, but the Sharks will bounce the preds. They are wild card in the West. Luongo and the Canucks are primed for a big run, Roberto's first time to the playoffs despite amazing years with shit teams. I can't believe they got him for a guy they were going to dump anyway! How stupid is that Florida franchise? Answer, VERY.

at least this is the first time your team has missed playoffs since 94 i think? buffalo has missed it plenty of times so its so fucking great to actually see them playing so well. i just hope they can make something off these playoffs.

i think i am going to be spending a lot of time at the bar during playoff season so i can catch some of these games when the sabres aren't playing.

[JesterOfSadness]

San Jose Taunts
6: It's Gorges George
7: Somebody ring their Bell
7: Hit Bell in the ding-dong
10: Hey Christian, your play makes me at to become an athiest
10: Erhoff is a jag-off!
11: Goc you SOCK!
11: Goc makes me gack!
12: Hey, Marleau, you play like "That Girl."
14: Cheechoo, our Tootoo wants ta meetch-you
14: Chee-Chew on this!
14: Chee Choo, meet Tootoo.
15: Hey, Korolyuk! Is that your name or a description of your underpants?
18: Carle, you're so vain, prob'ly think this taunt is about you
20: Evegeni Nobokov: The human Word Jumble.
20: Nobokov is a goof-ov
25 Grier is a queer
37 What can Brown do for you? Not much, apparently

Wow, those are some pretty shitty taunts.

[J.Clints]

Top Ten Reasons the San Jose Tarts Suck
Being just down the street from San Fran, they are caught in the gravitational pull of Barry Bond's Jupiter-like head.
Their once trendy black and teal uniforms should be put back in the 1991 Merry Go Round catalogue
Vesa Toskala is Finnish for "Hi Tech Sodomite"
Nearly half of the San Francisco Bay fog drifts out of Scott Parker's cranial cavity
The Shark Tank should be called the Tart Wank.
Their mascot got stuck hanging upside down above the arena for 45 minutes one night...how apropos
Fans still root for Bay Area Bombers on Roller Derby reruns
Mega Byte this!
They think they're frickin' sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their frickin' heads!
Being from Silicon Valley it's clear they are both micro and soft

[J.Clints]

Can These Losers Play in San Jose?
(To the tune of "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?")

Can these losers play in San Jose?
These sharks have no teeth
And their teal and black fins are bent sideways

Doesn't their team look gay in San Jose?
They don't really skate as much
As they swish, prance, and sashay

How's their goalie play in San Jose?
Like a bull fighter he waves
At the puck, we say "Ole!"

What tastes good with fish in San Jose?
The Preds recommend white wine
Steamed veggies and shark pate

Do they like to pray in San Jose?
They better learn quickly
The Preds will take their lives today

Can they win? Now way in San Jose!
The silicon valley
Is both micro and soft by the bay


San Jose Sucks
(to the tune of "Jingle Bell Rock")

San Jose, San Jose, San Jose sucks
Parker's a big jerk, Stuart's bad luck
Marleau's butt-ugly, and Primeau's a schmuck
That's why San Jose,
That's why San Jose,
That's why San Jose sucks!


San Jose is Comin' to Town
(to the tune of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town")
Oh, they're tryin' their luck
To bury the puck
But everyone in Nashville knows that they suck
San Jose is comin' to town

[Gvac]

Greg, the regular season rules are the rules. You can't change them because the playoffs are on the line.

Now the games "really" count, which means glorious 20-minute OTs.

I understand that completely, Matty, but I've despised the shootout since its inception. This is precisely why. If it's a regular season rule, chances are it could decide some very important games down the stretch, as it did today.

[TheGameHHH]

Sorry Week, I couldn't agree with Tenbats more. OK perhaps not the HL goalie comment, but the rest is spot on. And for HHH loving that Marty tribute shows how biased he is. I've seen FrankBlack make better sig pics on an etch-a-sketch. Oh I miss Mr. Black.

And enough with the spoon doesn't like Marty shit. How many times to I have to explain my reasoning on the record?! I've met the guy way back at the Verona Pub a few times when I moved here and have run into him at a few rinks playing and he's a real cool guy to us hockey slubs. Suck it Week and H! Suck it while I cry about playoff hockey without the hottest team in the fucking NHL!!! Fuck you Q!

The Verona Inn on Bloomfield Ave??? Or is there another Verona Pub I dont know about?

[TheGameHHH]

seems like everyone in both threads is taking the Devils in 6, that worries me. If any of you curse them I will call both Opie and Fez and have them predict your team to win their respective series'.

[keithy_19]

I was at the Devils game today. I hate the Islanders. I used to not too, but after dealing with their fucking fans I despise them.

Fact of it is, if Marty had played the Devils would have ended your playoff dreams. But, the fact is the Islanders are in the playoffs, and will be beaten profusely by Buffalo. Maybe the Islanders will ride their excitement into the series and take a game, but that'll be it. Depietro is an ok goalie but won't be able to stop the Sabres assault on him.

The Rangers and Thrashers series can go either way. Lundqvist could either shine or start to slump.

The Devils will beat the Lightning cause Marty is going to stand on his head out there. Maybe Elias will start being the offensive weapon he can be and start getting the puck behind the net.

The penguins and Senators is going to be a good series. If the Senators can shut down Crosby, then I give them the nod.

I don't care about the western conference, so no analysis will be given. Cept that Detroit, Minnesota, Vancouver, and Nashville will advance.

[JesterOfSadness]

Isn't DiPietro done for the year?

[weekapaugjz]

Isn't DiPietro done for the year?

thats what i heard, but im not positve about it though.

[keithy_19]

I could be wrong aboput Dipietro. I thought he was in net today. I'll check though. If he wasn't in net, thent he Islanders will get swept.

[keithy_19]

My apologies, Wade Dubielewicz was in net for the Islanders. There third string goalie. This should be comical against the Sabres.


And yes I know the Devils sucked against him, but they didn't start playing till about 5 minutes left in the game.

[JesterOfSadness]

Nevermind.

[peewee]

My apologies, Wade Dubielewicz was in net for the Islanders. There third string goalie. This should be comical against the Sabres.


And yes I know the Devils sucked against him, but they didn't start playing till about 5 minutes left in the game.

i hate the islanders but i don't think you are being fair. dubielewicz has been playing awesome for a kid brought up from the minors to play in a playoff chase. i have seen him win 2 shootouts this week and i can tell you this goalie is the real deal. even if marty was in net the islanders would have probably won. the islanders kept the devils scoring chances to a minimum and were able to create a decent amount of chances for them selfs.

[weekapaugjz]

i hate the islanders but i don't think you are being fair. dubielewicz has been playing awesome for a kid brought up from the minors to play in a playoff chase. i have seen him win 2 shootouts this week and i can tell you this goalie is the real deal. even if marty was in net the islanders would have probably won. the islanders kept the devils scoring chances to a minimum and were able to create a decent amount of chances for them selfs.

buffalo is a team that scores a lot of goals. led the league this year. if you expect a third string goalie called up from the ahl to beat the sabres. that is asking a lot...

and he's not really a kid. he's 28 years old.

[peewee]

]8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit Detroit in 5

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim Anaheim in 5

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver Vancouver in 6

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville Nashville in 6


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo Buffalo in 4

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils Devils in 5

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta Rangers in 6

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa Pittsburgh in 6




LETS GO RANGERS!

[spoon]

The Verona Inn on Bloomfield Ave??? Or is there another Verona Pub I dont know about?

That's the one. Back when I moved out here a bunch of Devs used to drink/hang out there. Haven't been there in years though so not sure if they do any more.

[Justice4all]

Maybe I missed it in this thread somewhere but can someone explain to me how the Islanders made the playoffs at 90 points but the Toronto Maple Leafs did NOT with 91 points?

[weekapaugjz]

Maybe I missed it in this thread somewhere but can someone explain to me how the Islanders made the playoffs at 90 points but the Toronto Maple Leafs did NOT with 91 points?
g w l otl pts
8 x-NY Islanders 82 40 30 12 92


what standings are you looking at?!?

[spoon]

From Fox Sports:

"Despite going 15-2-2 in their last 19 games, the Avs won't be in the playoffs for the first time since the franchise moved from Quebec 12 years ago.

"We will come back to camp a lot more confident group," Laperriere said. "We need to start the year the way we finished."

Notes: No team in NHL history scored as many points as the Avalanche (95) and failed to make the playoffs. ... "


Ouch. This really can't hurt worse than it does right now. Fucking Dion is a dirty prick too and I loved Lappy showing him some manners in a game they should have been smart with, not us. They decided to be stupid (flames) and take some shit hits on us in a meaningless game so Lappy and the rest of the Avs started blasting them all over the ice.

Here's the rundown from Fox on the incident:

It had been a quiet and solemn atmosphere until the third period, when the Avs grabbed their first lead on Sakic's goal and Ian Laperriere went at it with Dion Phaneuf for a hard hit on Tyler Arnason. (Hit to the head from behind!)

"Nineteen players out of 20 on their team knew exactly how the game was going to be played: play hard but don't be stupid," Laperriere said. "At the end, it was a stupid hit. We don't want to hurt them going into the playoffs and nobody wants to get hurt going into the summer. You can play hard and smart, but he decided to take a run at Arnason and I felt it was the place to tell him it's not right.

"You just can't do that. You've got to respect the game because it's going to come back and bite you."

[spoon]

Western Conference Playoffs

8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit Calgary in 6

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim Minn in 7

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver Vancouver in 5

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville San Jose in 6



The Eastern Conference Playoffs

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo Buffalo in 5

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils Tampa Bay in 6

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta Rangers in 6

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa Ottawa in 6

[JesterOfSadness]

maybe they didnt update the standings? (referring to Justices post...but too stupid to qoute it)

[spoon]

To make matters worse, take a look at the win column. Oh and is my pick of Calgary stupid or what!? Look at their road record! They better win them all at home.

Northwest GP W L OL PTS GF GA Home Away Last 10
y Canucks 82 49 26 7 105 222 201 26-11-4 23-15-3 6-3-1
x Wild 82 48 26 8 104 235 191 29-7-5 19-19-3 7-2-1
x Flames 82 43 29 10 96 258 226 30-9-2 13-20-8 6-4-0
Avalanche 82 44 31 7 95 272 251 22-16-3 22-15-4 7-2-1
Oilers 82 32 43 7 71 195 248 19-19-3 13-24-4 2-8-0

[Justice4all]

g w l otl pts
8 x-NY Islanders 82 40 30 12 92


what standings are you looking at?!?

That's weird. When I checked on NHL.com they had NY at 90 pts.
And this was at 11pm tonight.

[spoon]

That's weird. When I checked on NHL.com they had NY at 90 pts.
And this was at 11pm tonight.

Did you think they update the site every hour on easter? Or perhaps you should take a peak at that crazy stat labled GP. It should have gave it away there wizard of the obvious. I could have sworn Justice was on to something the entire hockey world somehow missed! I can't figure out why you can't play cards to save you life. Perhaps you should take up wall punching with Sticky. I hear he's looking for a student.

[Gwen]

I'm not good at deciding number of games in the series, though I do relish playoff hockey for when it does go to overtime. The year before the lock out so many great games went to OT double and triple OT periods. That was great hockey. I do not however wish to see the Rangers go to OT 'cause I can't handle that. It is like when Andrew has to go to a shootout in men's league. Entirely too stressful.

In the West -
8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit - Calgary
7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim - Minnesota
6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver - My heart breaks to say this, because I am a Stars fan second to the Rangers, but no one can stop Luongo and Turco is notorious for shitting the bed in the playoffs, so Vancouver.
5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville - Nashville


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -
8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo - Buffalo
7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils - Devs
6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta - Rangers
5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa - Ottawa

[El Mudo]

Here's my predictions



8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit -Detroit

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim - Anaheim

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver - This one is tough....but I'm taking Vancouver. Dallas has a really good defense, but no scoring, and they won't score against Luongo. Who's going to score for Vancouver?

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville - San Jose


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -
8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo - Buffalo (easily)

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils - I'm taking Tampa...I think Brodeur played too much in the regular season, and NJ can't go score for score with big scoring teams like Tampa...Too much LeCavalier

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta -Atlanta is my pick to make it out of the Eastern Conference

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa - Ottawa easily....in 5

[Justice4all]

Did you think they update the site every hour on easter? Or perhaps you should take a peak at that crazy stat labled GP. It should have gave it away there wizard of the obvious. I could have sworn Justice was on to something the entire hockey world somehow missed! I can't figure out why you can't play cards to save you life. Perhaps you should take up wall punching with Sticky. I hear he's looking for a student.


Oh you are a witty one aren't you. Maybe, JUST maybe you can look thru your veil of sarcasm to think that a major website like...oh I don't know...NHL.com would still have people working on the site doing updates even on Easter since there are A) Games still being played on it (there were several still being played and updates...like the Calgary game) and B) most major websites don't care about holidays. They will will have people working on them.

Easter to these people do not matter at all. It is business. Maybe you should stick to what you know instead of what you THINK you know.

Oh and I asked the question in CASE I overlooked something. Way to go there Beavis, you crack reporter you!

[QueensideDave]

I can't fucking believe the isles made it in. What a thriller that game was from the last 5 mins of Regulation on.

I don't see them getting past buffalo but I am just happy to have at least 4 more games to watch. Dubie has been great but I don't know how well he will hold up against buffalo's scoring powerhouse. Its going to depend a LOT on the isles defense.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Lets Go Rangers!!!!!!!!!!


That is All

[JohnWC]

First Round Predictions

East:

Buffalo in 5
New Jersey in 5
Rangers in 6
Ottawa in 7

West:

Detroit in 5
Anaheim in 5
Dallas in 7
Nashville in 6


GO RANGERS

[keithy_19]

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils - I'm taking Tampa...I think Brodeur played too much in the regular season, and NJ can't go score for score with big scoring teams like Tampa...Too much LeCavalier

Brodeur thrives off playing a lot. He's always played a lot. He's a work horse. LeCavalier will get shut down just like we did to him in 03.

And the Devils don't need to score with them. The Devils need to get a lead late, and then stifle the shit out of the Tampa offense and let Brodeur get easy saves. Hell, Brodeur can get the real difficult ones too.

[weekapaugjz]

Brodeur thrives off playing a lot. He's always played a lot. He's a work horse. LeCavalier will get shut down just like we did to him in 03.

And the Devils don't need to score with them. The Devils need to get a lead late, and then stifle the shit out of the Tampa offense and let Brodeur get easy saves. Hell, Brodeur can get the real difficult ones too.

scoring for the devils is not going to be a problem. the lightning's goaltending is awful. denis and holmqvist are not going to win a series for you.

[nate1000]

And that's the end of this thread....Donk

Whattya say those of us still relevant (yeah, I'm talking to you Leaf and Canes fans- eat a cock) take it on over to the playoffs thread.

See-ya.

[nate1000]

Oooh, nice thread. Roomy. A fan can really stretch out in here. That being said:

GO SABES!!!

[lleeder]

Fucking jump ship islander fans get in with attitudes like this!!! Fuck that. I stayed until the last fucking game and am still watching right now screeming at Q through my television screen. Fucking islander fans!

Dude I had Islander season tickets for 10 years. I'm not gonna sit here and tell you how many times I watched the team get respectable to have everyone traded away and my heart broken. If your team isn't in I'm sorry for you but don't tell me you know more pain then me. I've watched my favorite players eaten up other teams while I was left with prospects that never panned out or ended up being traded to other teams for more prospects.

[weekapaugjz]

I've watched my favorite players eaten up other teams while I was left with prospects that never panned out or ended up being traded to other teams for more prospects.

can we start that list here? one's that come to mind quick are luongo, spezza, connolly, whoever they traded for smyth...

i can't remember more off the top of my head, but i know there are lots more.

[lleeder]

How about LaFontaine, Turgeon, Palffy?

[lleeder]

The Islanders were bought by a scam artest for 100,000 dollars or some bullshit after being owned by a guy that wanted no part of the team and left his luxary box empty for a decade. We haven't had real owner until recently. The last 20 years prior has been a joke.

[weekapaugjz]

How about LaFontaine, Turgeon, Palffy?

i was watching a sabres dvd last night and they were talking about how that lafontaine trade was the thing the brought the sabres out of their mid to late 80's slump.

[lleeder]

i was watching a sabres dvd last night and they were talking about how that lafontaine trade was the thing the brought the sabres out of their mid to late 80's slump.

That was the begining of my Islander jadedness. I climbed in the penalty box to get his broken stick after a game, which I still have. When he left and the Rangers won the cup it was really hard to still be an Islander fan but I never jumped. Then I had to watch the guy come to the Rangers.To have Spoon question my loyalty is crazy.

[Bossanova]

Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Woodbridge Va
Posts: 586

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8)Calgary vs. 1) Detroit -Detroit in 5

7)Minnesota vs. 2)Anaheim -Anaheim in 5

6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver -Vancouver in 6

5)San Jose vs. 4)Nashville -San Jose in 6


The Eastern Conference Playoff picture -

8)NY Islanders vs. 1)Buffalo -Buffalo in 5

7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils -Devils in 5

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta -Rangers in 6

5)Pittsburgh vs. 4)Ottawa -Pittsburgh in 7


Devils over Wings in 6

[weekapaugjz]

Devils over Wings in 6

devils will have to come through buffalo first...

[keithy_19]

devils will have to come through buffalo first...

Oh, the Devils will. They'll go through Buffalo and make it look silly.

The only chance the rangers have ina dvaning is if Avery continues to be a douche bag around the net and the refs don't call his goalie interference.

[Bossanova]

devils will have to come through buffalo first...

Devs will take Buffalo in 7

[weekapaugjz]

Oh, the Devils will. They'll go through Buffalo and make it look silly.

Devs will take Buffalo in 7

riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

[J.Clints]

Devs will take Buffalo in 7

I agree
Sorry wee

[Gvac]

Spoon is such a bitter prick that I'm not surprised he picked the Flames over my Wings.

I am having a hard time believing that Bossanova would be so hurtful, though.

[J.Clints]

Spoon is such a bitter prick that I'm not surprised he picked the Flames over my Wings.

I am having a hard time believing that Bossanova would be so hurtful, though.

FUck the Wings.

[Bossanova]

Spoon is such a bitter prick that I'm not surprised he picked the Flames over my Wings.

I am having a hard time believing that Bossanova would be so hurtful, though.

Sorry Gvac

[El Mudo]

Brodeur thrives off playing a lot. He's always played a lot. He's a work horse. LeCavalier will get shut down just like we did to him in 03.

And the Devils don't need to score with them. The Devils need to get a lead late, and then stifle the shit out of the Tampa offense and let Brodeur get easy saves. Hell, Brodeur can get the real difficult ones too.


03 LeCavalier is not 07 LeCavalier....much like 03 Brodeur is not 07 Brodeur. And still, who's going to score goals for the Devils? Who's going to give them that late lead?


And Holmqvist played really well for Tampa most of the season....Their problem is that Tortorella is determined to make himself my generation's Mike Keenan, to the point where he's subbing his goalies out left and right, almost like basketball

[spoon]

Oh you are a witty one aren't you. Maybe, JUST maybe you can look thru your veil of sarcasm to think that a major website like...oh I don't know...NHL.com would still have people working on the site doing updates even on Easter since there are A) Games still being played on it (there were several still being played and updates...like the Calgary game) and B) most major websites don't care about holidays. They will will have people working on them.

Easter to these people do not matter at all. It is business. Maybe you should stick to what you know instead of what you THINK you know.

Oh and I asked the question in CASE I overlooked something. Way to go there Beavis, you crack reporter you!

Whoah there stupid! I know plenty about these sites and check them so much to know that the NHL site doesn't usually update until around 4am on regular week nights let alone holidays on the weekend. If you want up to date stats, one must usually go to foxsports.com since they update much faster on average. Nice try tart boy! Keep on coming around at playoff time and act like you follow hockey punk. Snoogans loves you!

[spoon]

Brodeur thrives off playing a lot. He's always played a lot. He's a work horse. LeCavalier will get shut down just like we did to him in 03.

And the Devils don't need to score with them. The Devils need to get a lead late, and then stifle the shit out of the Tampa offense and let Brodeur get easy saves. Hell, Brodeur can get the real difficult ones too.

Sorry Keithy but I disagree with you. First off, LeCavalier is only a part of this explosive offense that you need to shut down don't for get crazy St. Louis. Also, LeCavlier and St. Louis are now a cup winners with great experience and much more composure then back in 03. In fact, now LeCavalier is 27, not a young/lighter 23, so good luck shutting down the league leader in goals 52. Both LeCavalier and St. Louis are coming off career years in points at 108 and 102 ranked 3rd and 5th respectively. In 2003, they had 78 and 70 in a league that was much more set up for the Devil's style.

Interesting points come in on the D vs O theory that used to hold up in the playoffs that might not this year. In fact, seeing the likes of Buf and Caro do so well proved the game has indeed opened up. PP rankings are 9th for TB and a surprising 16th for the Devs. A big advantage comes in the PK with TB being ranked 28 vs. 4th for NJ. So penalties are going to be a huge key in this series if you ask me. If the Lightning are able to control play and hem the devils in, they'll draw most of the penalties with their great speed and o skill. Looking at the year stats shows the TB averaged 2.96 goals per game (12) vs. 2.54 for the devs at 27th.

So it's a very interesting matchup of opposite built teams which should play out very interestingly. Elias is the top scorer for the devs at 69pts, while the Lightning have a defenseman with almost the same at 63 pts (Boyle). So I'd say that sums it up nicely and leaves a lot on the table. Clearly the Devs have a goaltending/D edge, but plenty goaltenders catch "lightning in a bottle" (pun intended) and Holmquist was playing quite well to end the year so I assume it'll be him in net. He did go 27-15-3 on the year and I think they can dictate play unlike the Rangers last year who everyone knew had no chance. They were beat before the first fucking puck dropped, but Tampa Bay isn't afraid of the devs one bit. And I agree Marty will be worn down as well. He's not 25 anymore, so even if they get by TB I promise they won't make the cup final. Not against the O he'll have to face to get there. He'll be shot soon enough and captain Lou should have factored that in for the year use of Marty.

[spoon]

Mudo wrote:

"6)Dallas vs. 3)Vancouver - This one is tough....but I'm taking Vancouver. Dallas has a really good defense, but no scoring, and they won't score against Luongo. Who's going to score for Vancouver?"

Perhaps Naslund and the Sedins. While Naslund took a step back, the twins played really well and the D have good to great shots from the points.


"7)Tampa Bay vs. 2)NJ Devils - I'm taking Tampa...I think Brodeur played too much in the regular season, and NJ can't go score for score with big scoring teams like Tampa...Too much LeCavalier

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta -Atlanta is my pick to make it out of the Eastern Conference"

I totally agree with the TB/Devs call and almost gave the Thrashers the nod but I just think they're too young right now and the Rangers need to make it to the second round badly. They have a ton more experience after last year and Shanny and Avery bring that toughness that the Rangers needed for a long time, especially last year in the playoffs. The X factor is how they shut down the Russian with a shot and a half, along with a good young goalie who can surely match Lundquist save for save.

[spoon]

Dude I had Islander season tickets for 10 years. I'm not gonna sit here and tell you how many times I watched the team get respectable to have everyone traded away and my heart broken. If your team isn't in I'm sorry for you but don't tell me you know more pain then me. I've watched my favorite players eaten up other teams while I was left with prospects that never panned out or ended up being traded to other teams for more prospects.

Lleeder I'm not calling you a bandwagon fan, more like a quitter. You gave up hope like BDC midseason last year in the Yankee thread while others stayed right until the final buzzer. Big difference, you gave up on a team that made the fucking playoffs! It has nothing to do with the history of the team, your following or the talent they gave away year in and year out (and they are pros in this category). Yet, almost any team can name players they moved or let go that are now strong with other teams, but I see your point on that one. And the pain of trading away prospects doesn't tie in to quitting on your team when they still had a good chance to pull it out (or have it work out for them). I feel for you being an Isles fan, but have some faith man.

[spoon]

The Islanders were bought by a scam artest for 100,000 dollars or some bullshit after being owned by a guy that wanted no part of the team and left his luxary box empty for a decade. We haven't had real owner until recently. The last 20 years prior has been a joke.

Wait what?! Expand on this one please.

[spoon]

Quote:
Originally Posted by weekapaugjz
"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.

I didn't question you, your own post did it for me. That was the second period my friend. Sad. So sad. I guess the Islander fan jumps ship early and I shouldn't question it bc they view it as loyalty since they've sucked before. Yet Ranger fans just endured one of the most embarrassing segments in their history and they never give up. So call me crazy.

[spoon]

03 LeCavalier is not 07 LeCavalier....much like 03 Brodeur is not 07 Brodeur. And still, who's going to score goals for the Devils? Who's going to give them that late lead?


And Holmqvist played really well for Tampa most of the season....Their problem is that Tortorella is determined to make himself my generation's Mike Keenan, to the point where he's subbing his goalies out left and right, almost like basketball

As I catch up on this thread it's nice to see that someone actually watches the game without a bias. Nice work Mudo, nice work.

[Kevin]

Spoon.. Lunqvist had like a 1.77 Gaa avg since the break.. Are you telling me that he Atl goalie can match him??Thrashers have a ton of tallent, and by no means is this going to be easy.. But with Shanny, Avrey, Mara on the team this year.. Not to mention a nice young gritty Defensman in Girardi... You have to give The Rangers the nod here... If Lundqvist is on his game.. The only goalies that can match him are, Marty, and Luango.. Other that, I do not think there is a better goalie in the sport..

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!

[weekapaugjz]

As I catch up on this thread it's nice to see that someone actually watches the game without a bias. Nice work Mudo, nice work.

get off your high horse thinking you know everything about the nhl and hockey.

[spoon]

get off your high horse thinking you know everything about the nhl and hockey.

After you suck it bc I actually commented on someone not simply talking up their favorite team. Mudo knows hockey, and you know the Sabers and a bias. Congrats to both of you. I disagree with Mudo often in hockey too, but he makes solid arguments when we do so. Others here simply screem murder, how dare you not think the Rangers will win? Even though I picked them in my predictions! Nice one Kev.

[weekapaugjz]

After you suck it.

good one

[spoon]

"Yeah, I'll be back" Sakic said in what should take some of the sting out of missing the playoffs.

That was last night, and this was today!!!!

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/6662424

Some good news during a really tough time for me. Oh if only week could tell me how Buffalo would destroy Edmonton in their prime. That would rule.

[weekapaugjz]

"Yeah, I'll be back" Sakic said in what should take some of the sting out of missing the playoffs.

That was last night, and this was today!!!!

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/6662424

Some good news during a really tough time for me. Oh if only week could tell me how Buffalo would destroy Edmonton in their prime. That would rule.

no buffalo team in their prime would be able to come close to edmonton. the best team the sabres ever had lost to the islanders in the cup semi finals the first of their four cups. so they would not be able to do anything against edmonton. good question though.

[Kevin]

After you suck it bc I actually commented on someone not simply talking up their favorite team. Mudo knows hockey, and you know the Sabers and a bias. Congrats to both of you. I disagree with Mudo often in hockey too, but he makes solid arguments when we do so. Others here simply screem murder, how dare you not think the Rangers will win? Even though I picked them in my predictions! Nice one Kev.

Relax Spoon, I got confused by this...

6)NY Rangers vs. 3)Atlanta -Atlanta is my pick to make it out of the Eastern Conference"

And i just made my argument I did not say you were blasphemies or anything, Jeez. I even said it will be a tough series..

[lleeder]

Quote:
Originally Posted by weekapaugjz
"montreal with a pp goal. lead 5-3. chris higgins with his second of the night."



I didn't question you, your own post did it for me. That was the second period my friend. Sad. So sad. I guess the Islander fan jumps ship early and I shouldn't question it bc they view it as loyalty since they've sucked before. Yet Ranger fans just endured one of the most embarrassing segments in their history and they never give up. So call me crazy.

I must admit I had no faith in toronto at that point. I didn't stop listening to the game. I had seen them fold against the Islanders on Thursday and has no faith in their heart. I was wrong but there still not in the playoffs.

[weekapaugjz]

After you suck it bc I actually commented on someone not simply talking up their favorite team. Mudo knows hockey, and you know the Sabers and a bias. Congrats to both of you. I disagree with Mudo often in hockey too, but he makes solid arguments when we do so. Others here simply screem murder, how dare you not think the Rangers will win? Even though I picked them in my predictions! Nice one Kev.

wow, you really spew your shit don't you. you know nothing about me as a hockey fan and no its not a complete bias for buffalo. nice try, though.

[spoon]

Spoon.. Lunqvist had like a 1.77 Gaa avg since the break.. Are you telling me that he Atl goalie can match him??Thrashers have a ton of tallent, and by no means is this going to be easy.. But with Shanny, Avrey, Mara on the team this year.. Not to mention a nice young gritty Defensman in Girardi... You have to give The Rangers the nod here... If Lundqvist is on his game.. The only goalies that can match him are, Marty, and Luango.. Other that, I do not think there is a better goalie in the sport..

How the hell does a second year goalie who was bounced in the playoffs in 4 straight last year put in the same category as Marty? You're nuts man. He may end up pretty damn good, but to say that now is a laugh. Also, I love Luongo and bank on him being huge in his first playoffs but it's just that. If you're comparing their regular seasons, your nuts again. Yet if you're comparing their playoff history, Luongo is closer but HL's quick exit last year puts him ahead not even seeing a puck in the playoffs in his life.

So here are the stats HL 2.34 GAA with a .917 S% vs. 2.79 GAA with a .912 S%. Pretty close overall, but obviously the Atlanta team is young and worse on D at this point. Hence my reason for picking the Rangers. Still, over the last five games, of which the Rangers needed much more than the Thrashers, here are the stats. HL has a 2.2 GAA with a .929 S% vs. Kari Lehtonen's exactly the same 2.2 with a .928 save percentage. Take that for what it's worth. The kid, KL I mean, can take over games at times and probably will here and there in the series. The young Sweed vs. Finn rivalry will surely mean something as well as they have been matching up against each other for years now.

The other factor could in fact be that Bob Hartley is a very experienced coach in the playoffs and will help settle this young team for a good shot at a series win. He already has a Cup and a few WCF showings as well. He knows what it takes to win a series in the playoffs.

[spoon]

I must admit I had no faith in toronto at that point. I didn't stop listening to the game. I had seen them fold against the Islanders on Thursday and has no faith in their heart. I was wrong but there still not in the playoffs.

How do you think I felt!? I had to root for a team that had 1 fucking win in the last 20 games almost in Edmonton to beat the best team at home last Saturday! Not only did they need that, but they had to go through a tough team led by the General Trotz. Funny enough Edmonton came through while former Avs Forsberg and Kariya helped bury the Avs for the first time in 12 years. Damn.

[Bossanova]

I just don't understand how Spoon is getting pissed at people standing behind their teams before the playoffs. Relax a bit man. You are coming across as an ass for no reason. Just bacause everyone isn't on your level of hockey knowledge doesn't mean you need to be a dick to hockey fans. Just be happy that hockey gets this much recognition on the boarsd

[Kevin]

How the hell does a second year goalie who was bounced in the playoffs in 4 straight last year put in the same category as Marty? You're nuts man. He may end up pretty damn good, but to say that now is a laugh. Also, I love Luongo and bank on him being huge in his first playoffs but it's just that. If you're comparing their regular seasons, your nuts again. Yet if you're comparing their playoff history, Luongo is closer but HL's quick exit last year puts him ahead not even seeing a puck in the playoffs in his life.

So here are the stats HL 2.34 GAA with a .917 S% vs. 2.79 GAA with a .912 S%. Pretty close overall, but obviously the Atlanta team is young and worse on D at this point. Hence my reason for picking the Rangers. Still, over the last five games, of which the Rangers needed much more than the Thrashers, here are the stats. HL has a 2.2 GAA with a .929 S% vs. Kari Lehtonen's exactly the same 2.2 with a .928 save percentage. Take that for what it's worth. The kid, KL I mean, can take over games at times and probably will here and there in the series. The young Sweed vs. Finn rivalry will surely mean something as well as they have been matching up against each other for years now.

The other factor could in fact be that Bob Hartley is a very experienced coach in the playoffs and will help settle this young team for a good shot at a series win. He already has a Cup and a few WCF showings as well. He knows what it takes to win a series in the playoffs.

I said OTHER than Marty and Luango.. He is the best goalie in the sport... I am not crazy enough to put him in Marty's level Yet.. He is very good, but he has ways to go, for him to be on a all time great like Marty.... And i know this an excuse and your gunna kill me for it.. But the Olympics had a huge downward effect on HL... He had nothing at the end of the year.. He even missed a good chuck of the last games, due to fatigue.. Granted that Marty played almost the same Olympic time as HL.. But Marty is pretty much used to playing a ton and he may be better conditioned to play as much, while HL, never really had to do that. Its kinda like Rookies hitting that wall,because they are not used to playing so much in Collage.. This year, he ended the year on fire.. So we shall see how good he does in the playoffs.

[Gwen]

03 LeCavalier is not 07 LeCavalier...

I was just talking about this in the car on the ride home today. I don't think Tampa has what it takes this time around. Certainly not enough to make it past the Devils and let me tell you no one wants to see the Devs out of the playoffs more than me, Tampa isn't gonna be the team to end it for 'em.

[Gwen]

Also, can't we all play nicely for just a few minutes in here?

[Gvac]

Passions are running high!

Looks like somebody's team didn't make the playoffs!

[Bossanova]

Passions are running high!

Looks like somebody's team didn't make the playoffs!

I don't know about you Gvac, but I just can't remember that feeling. It must hurt

[Gvac]

I don't know about you Gvac, but I just can't remember that feeling. It must hurt

I can't even imagine it bro!

It's been years since my Wings didn't make the postseason.

[Gwen]

Oh, the Devils will. They'll go through Buffalo and make it look silly.

The only chance the rangers have ina dvaning is if Avery continues to be a douche bag around the net and the refs don't call his goalie interference.

That might happen. And maybe we'll be extra lucky and Brodeur will not only win the cup but he'll win an oscar for his tear filled performance as he tries to sell the hits he takes from avery. He's such an over-dramatic ass sometimes.

I've got an idea brewin' here childrens: if any of you are around on Saturday April 21st we should try and get a bunch of us together at Dave & Busters at the Pallisades center so we can watch some hockey and have some beers together. This way we can all finally shit talk to each others face and watch some of the action and play some skeeball too!

[Gwen]

Also, I posted this in the other thread, but I'll throw it up here again:
Western:
Calgary
Minnesota
Vancouver
Nashville

Eastern:
Buffalo
Jersey
Rangers
Ottawa

[Captain Rooster]

When was the last time the Islanders made the playoffs?

[Captain Rooster]

Go Islanders ... first the cup, then, the WORLD!

[spoon]

I said OTHER than Marty and Luango.. He is the best goalie in the sport... I am not crazy enough to put him in Marty's level Yet.. He is very good, but he has ways to go, for him to be on a all time great like Marty.... And i know this an excuse and your gunna kill me for it.. But the Olympics had a huge downward effect on HL... He had nothing at the end of the year.. He even missed a good chuck of the last games, due to fatigue.. Granted that Marty played almost the same Olympic time as HL.. But Marty is pretty much used to playing a ton and he may be better conditioned to play as much, while HL, never really had to do that. Its kinda like Rookies hitting that wall,because they are not used to playing so much in Collage.. This year, he ended the year on fire.. So we shall see how good he does in the playoffs.

Actually I totally agree with you on your point tackling the Olympics for younger players like HL. However, he has a long way to go just to get anywhere close to Marty and Luongo, meaning he's no where close to 3rd, 4th or even 5th. I'd put Kiprusoff, Nabokov, Giguere, Turco and some others in front of him right now based on experience and the level they're at. It's not to say he can't take the next step and if you're saying that fine, it's a prediction. But saying he's an elite right now is simply not correct. In terms of younger goalies right now I'd also have to put Miller in front right now too. He may light things up, but I doubt it.

[spoon]

Also, can't we all play nicely for just a few minutes in here?

It's a hockey thread, so no sale.

[spoon]

I just don't understand how Spoon is getting pissed at people standing behind their teams before the playoffs. Relax a bit man. You are coming across as an ass for no reason. Just bacause everyone isn't on your level of hockey knowledge doesn't mean you need to be a dick to hockey fans. Just be happy that hockey gets this much recognition on the boarsd

You don't get it huh? I'm simply putting fact to other people throwing out hype and I'm sorry to back shit up with fact and information on the topic. I'm not pissed at anyone and standing behind teams is fine. Just don't try to infer Lundqvist is just shy of Marty Broduer and or call me an ass bc I pick the Lightning in the first round. If anything Gwen, LeCavalier is Way better then in 2003, not worse. He's bigger, a vet with a Cup and is now well versed with what a long playoff run entails. So that angle is gone if you ask me, in fact, it's a negative for the Devils. Oh and who is going to stop him on the way to Marty? He and St. Louis are going to rack up points in this series while the Devs will be forced to play a different game, and they better get used to it if they manage to get by TB bc Ott, Pitt and Buffalo all play in great offensive schemes that put up tons of goals.

[spoon]

Passions are running high!

Looks like somebody's team didn't make the playoffs!

Dammit Gvac! It truly is a weird feeling after over a decade of watching my team almost always going deep into the playoffs. Last year was tough enough being knocked out in the second round to a higher seeded team, but this is a new low. Oh well, go flames! Watch out for that dirty mofo Dion Phaneuf. He's good, but damn dirty.

[Bossanova]

The Devils have played and beaten many great offensive scheming teams. And you are putting Vinny's cup experience against the beast goalie in the sport who, if memory serves my right. has a little bit more experience. And dont give me this shit that a goalie can't carry a team. hasek did in '99, and should have won the cup. I don't hate you for going against the Devils, I just don't see it happening.

[weekapaugjz]

tampa probably has the weakest goaltending group in the playoffs right now. i don't see denis or holmqvist winning a series in the playoffs.

edit: okay, maybe not as bad as the isle with dublewicz or whatever the fuck his name is with dunham as backup

[lleeder]

tampa probably has the weakest goaltending group in the playoffs right now. i don't see denis or holmqvist winning a series in the playoffs.

edit: okay, maybe not as bad as the isle with dublewicz or whatever the fuck his name is with dunham as backup

You know his name

[spoon]

The Devils have played and beaten many great offensive scheming teams. And you are putting Vinny's cup experience against the beast goalie in the sport who, if memory serves my right. has a little bit more experience. And dont give me this shit that a goalie can't carry a team. hasek did in '99, and should have won the cup. I don't hate you for going against the Devils, I just don't see it happening.

Are you nuts, if anything has been proven it is that a Goalie above all others CAN in fact carry a team. It happens all the time and not all result in Cups, but sure as hell take teams further then they should have gone. I can give countless examples so that's not my point. What I'm saying is that the Devils are up against a better, more vet team then in 03 since it was used for comparison by the likes of Keithy and others. I also feel as good as Marty is, the devils eventually have to start building better around him as this isn't the old nhl and it doesn't suit them to start him every fucking game over 30 years old. That's part of my argument.

[Bossanova]

Are you nuts, if anything has been proven it is that a Goalie above all others CAN in fact carry a team. It happens all the time and not all result in Cups, but sure as hell take teams further then they should have gone. I can give countless examples so that's not my point. What I'm saying is that the Devils are up against a better, more vet team then in 03 since it was used for comparison by the likes of Keithy and others. I also feel as good as Marty is, the devils eventually have to start building better around him as this isn't the old nhl and it doesn't suit them to start him every fucking game over 30 years old. That's part of my argument.

Spoon, I will say this. I agree with you on the resting thing. I was making that argument near the end of the season. I think the Devils have some young scorers who can put points on the board, I also agree that they need to get faster, but their defense can give teams headaches. I know its not the d of Stevens and Niedermayer but they have improved this year. Week made a good point, the Lightning don't have a solid net minder.

[El Mudo]

My whole thing about Atlanta was that they follow the trends of the last few Stanley Cup Champs...namely

1)Southeast Division

2) Good Role players (Tampa and CAR had guys like Recchi and Weight and Afinasenkov and Stillman...I like Belanger and Sim and Steve Rucchin)

3) Goaltender who can sparkle if he gets hot (TB and CAR had Khabibulin and Ward...when Lehtonen is on his game, he's one of the best cause he's so big...like young Olie Kolzig almost)

4) The "scrappy gutty veteran that hasn't won a Cup yet that everyone wants to see win one" gimmick (TB and CAR had guys like Andreychuk and Wesley and Brind'Amour...ATL has Scott Mellanby, and to a lesser extent, Holik)


Along with that, Tkachuk and Zhitnik and Belanger have been GREAT additions at the deadline for them, especially Belanger on the PK, and with Tkachuk playing so well, it will take some pressure off of Kovalchuk/Hossa. Plus, Bob Hartley has won a cup before, so he's not going to be a burden on his team in the post season (see Murray, Bryan)

They just have that "feel" about them to me...call me crazy, but I see them coming out of the East...and that's tough for me to say, because I HATE Atlanta

[keithy_19]

I think Atlanta will surprise some people in the playoffs. I think they'll take the Rangers in 5.

[Kevin]

Actually I totally agree with you on your point tackling the Olympics for younger players like HL. However, he has a long way to go just to get anywhere close to Marty and Luongo, meaning he's no where close to 3rd, 4th or even 5th. I'd put Kiprusoff, Nabokov, Giguere, Turco and some others in front of him right now based on experience and the level they're at. It's not to say he can't take the next step and if you're saying that fine, it's a prediction. But saying he's an elite right now is simply not correct. In terms of younger goalies right now I'd also have to put Miller in front right now too. He may light things up, but I doubt it.

Yea, that was what i was saying. I would never put HL in the Elite goalie level yet.. I hate when people put guys on levels after one good year.. Its done in Baseball a lot, and it bugs me.. So i would never do it.. I just think he will be there one day.. And i think he could carry a team this year, if he gets hot.. He has the talent to do it.

[keithy_19]

The Sports Illustrated hockey guy was on the Fan tonight. Gave his picks. In the east he haid Buffalo, New Jersey, I think he picked the Rangers, and a toss up in the Ottowa/Pittsburgh series.

In the west he had Calgary, Anaheim, Vancouver, and a toss up in the Dallas/Nashville series.

[keithy_19]

That might happen. And maybe we'll be extra lucky and Brodeur will not only win the cup but he'll win an oscar for his tear filled performance as he tries to sell the hits he takes from avery. He's such an over-dramatic ass sometimes.

Avery is such a dirty player. Fucking hate the guy. Hate him jsut as much as I hate that dirty shithead Domi.

[Fallon]

Avery is such a dirty player. Fucking hate the guy. Hate him jsut as much as I hate that dirty shithead Domi.

Sucks to be him...
http://www.idris-c.com/ElishaCuthbert/Media/Gallery/PublicAppearances/14thAnnualEltonJohnAIDSFoundationOscarViewingParty/ElishaCuthbertOnlineMediaGalleryPublicAppearances1 4thAnnualEltonJohnOscarViewingParty008.jpg

[keithy_19]

Sucks to be him...
http://www.idris-c.com/ElishaCuthbert/Media/Gallery/PublicAppearances/14thAnnualEltonJohnAIDSFoundationOscarViewingParty/ElishaCuthbertOnlineMediaGalleryPublicAppearances1 4thAnnualEltonJohnOscarViewingParty008.jpg

Yeah, she's hot. But, underneath that dress she's covering up bruises probably.

[Gwen]

I think Atlanta will surprise some people in the playoffs. I think they'll take the Rangers in 5.

Two Hossa's enter...one Hossa leaves.

Spoon, I also agree with your point about resting Marty and building up the team around him. There are some good players on the devs, but they still need to build up a bit.

Also, as far as Vinny and St. Louis, I pulled for the lightning the whole playoffs when they won the cup (even though I prefer the Flames, I am a chick and I bought into the emotional angle of wanting Andrechuk to have a cup), but I just feel like they don't have the hype they had last time around. Maybe its because of new players like Sidney Crosby, maybe its because of the broadcasts I watch (largely Rangers and what I catch out of market on versus), but I just feel like I haven't heard that much about them. That isn't to take anything away from them, I guess I should have mentioned that I didn't follow them too closely...embarrassing to see on NHL.com that Vinny is first and St. Louis is fifth in goals. It was just my opinion not a soapbox proclamation of fact.

[MAUL]

As a New York Ranger's fan, I have to say Im definetly not scared of the Atlanta Thrashers I think the Rangers will win the series in 6.

[Kevin]

NEW YORK -- Chicago won the NHL draft lottery Tuesday, giving the Blackhawks a reason to celebrate after missing the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons.

2007 NHL draft order
1. Chicago
2. Philadelphia
3. Phoenix
4. Los Angeles
5. Washington
6. Edmonton
7. Columbus
8. Boston
9. St. Louis
10. Florida
11. Carolina
12. Montreal
13. Toronto
14. Colorado
15-30 To be determined at playoffs' conclusion

The Blackhawks, who will pick first in the June draft, had the fifth-worst record and only an 8.1 percent chance to come out on top in the lottery.

Any great talents out there, that can turn around a franchise??

[cougarjake13]

damn kev beat me to it

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/6665360

[cougarjake13]

NEW YORK -- Chicago won the NHL draft lottery Tuesday, giving the Blackhawks a reason to celebrate after missing the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons.

2007 NHL draft order
1. Chicago
2. Philadelphia
3. Phoenix
4. Los Angeles
5. Washington
6. Edmonton
7. Columbus
8. Boston
9. St. Louis
10. Florida
11. Carolina
12. Montreal
13. Toronto
14. Colorado
15-30 To be determined at playoffs' conclusion

The Blackhawks, who will pick first in the June draft, had the fifth-worst record and only an 8.1 percent chance to come out on top in the lottery.

Any great talents out there, that can turn around a franchise??

i didnt realize that the nhl does an nba style draft lottery

[keithy_19]

i didnt realize that the nhl does an nba style draft lottery

I hate the NBA's draft lottery. I never knew the NHL did the same. For shame NHL, for shame.

[Kevin]

I hate the NBA's draft lottery. I never knew the NHL did the same. For shame NHL, for shame.

I like it.. It cuts down on tanking..

[spoon]

I like it.. It cuts down on tanking..

Kev has a point, but how exactly does it work. I believe it only includes the bottom five teams or something like that? For the rest it goes by record right?

And did I mention I'm lost right now and very sad! Fucking Avs giving the flames Tanguay and the offense they needed. Watch out for goalies like Kip, Nabokov and Luongo in the playoffs people. I think these three are ready to stand on their heads. In the East, watch out for Marty, Miller and Kari Lehtonen (for Kev)!

[El Mudo]

Kev has a point, but how exactly does it work. I believe it only includes the bottom five teams or something like that? For the rest it goes by record right?

And did I mention I'm lost right now and very sad! Fucking Avs giving the flames Tanguay and the offense they needed. Watch out for goalies like Kip, Nabokov and Luongo in the playoffs people. I think these three are ready to stand on their heads. In the East, watch out for Marty, Miller and Kari Lehtonen (for Kev)!


Yes, it only includes the teams with the five worst records, not the worst ten.


And Chicago will probably screw this up, because Senor Wirtz does not like paying money. At all. For anything. (see his famous quotes about how he doesn't like Stanley Cups because they "cost money").

They have Jonathan Toews in their system already, and he's REALLY REALLY good.


Here's the list of the Top 30 skaters in the draft


1. Voracek, Jakub C 6.01 188 L 8/15/1989 Halifax
2. Kane, Patrick RW 5.10 162 L 11/9/1988 London
3. Cherepanov, Alexei RW 6.00 183 L 1/15/1989 Omsk
4. Turris, Kyle C 6.00 165 R 8/14/1989 Burnaby
5. Van Riemsdyk, James LW 6.03 191 L 5/4/1989 US Under-18
6. Alzner, Karl D 6.02 210 L 9/4/1988 Calgary
7. Gagner, Sam RW 5.11 190 R 8/10/1989 London
8. Mayorov, Maxim LW 6.02 187 L 3/26/1989 Almetyevsk
9. Ellerby, Keaton D 6.03 182 L 11/5/1988 Kamloops
10. Couture, Logan F 6.01 188 R 3/28/1989 Ottawa
11. Esposito, Angelo C 6.01 180 L 2/20/1989 Quebec
12. Gillies, Colton C 6.04 194 L 2/12/1989 Saskatoon
13. Petrecki, Nick D 6.03 213 L 7/11/1989 Omaha
14. Andersson, Joakim C 6.02 198 L 2/5/1989 Frolunda
15. Plante, Alex D 6.05 220 R 5/9/1989 Calgary
16. Blum, John D 6.00 155 R 1/30/1989 Vancouver
17. Hickey, Thomas D 5.11 186 R 2/8/1989 Seattle
18. Hamill, Zach C 5.10.5 180 R 9/23/1989 Everett
19. Aliu, Akim RW 6.02.5 207 R 4/24/1989 Sudbury
20. Sutter, Brandon C 6.03 174 R 2/14/1989 Red Deer
21. Shattenkirk, Kevin D 5.11 193 L 1/29/1989 USA Under-18
22. Hoeffel, Mike LW 6.01 175 L 4/9/1989 USA Under-18
23. MacLean, Brett LW 6.01.5 200 R 12/24/1988 Oshawa
24. Moller, Oscar C 5.10.5 182 R 1/22/1989 Chiliwack
25. Gratchev, Max LW 5.11 195 L 9/26/1988 Rimouski
26. MacMillan, Logan C 6.01 180 L 7/6/1989 Halifax
27. Ruzicka, Vladimir C 6.01 180 L 2/17/1989 Slavia
28. Doyle, Eric D 6.02 191 L 4/5/1989 Everett
29. Cross, Tommy D 6.03 195 L 9/12/1989 Westminster
30. Tyrell, Dana C 5.10 185 L 4/23/1989 Prince George



And here's a link (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=10631&hubname=)



I watched Patrick Kane play during the World Junior Tournament, and he is REALLY good...I would expect the Hawks to take him at one. I haven't seen much of Voracek, I don't really remember watching him if he was in the Junior Tournament, so I don't know. I did see Kane and Sam Gagner, and was impressed by both.

I feel like I need more OHL, WHL and QMJHL in my life....

[El Mudo]

I really like Justin Abdelkader too, but the Red Wings drafted him in 2005...


Will Jack Johnson finally turn pro? The Canes gave up on him and dealt his rights to LA after he kept going back to Michigan

[weekapaugjz]

Will Jack Johnson finally turn pro? The Canes gave up on him and dealt his rights to LA after he kept going back to Michigan

don't know if you knew or not, but johnson played in the last five games of the season with the kings. no points in the five games. the kings get little coverage so something like this is very easily missed.

i would love to see patrick kane picked #1 in the draft. i would love to see a someone from buffalo to be picked first in the draft.

[El Mudo]

don't know if you knew or not, but johnson played in the last five games of the season with the kings. no points in the five games. the kings get little coverage so something like this is very easily missed.

i would love to see patrick kane picked #1 in the draft. i would love to see a someone from buffalo to be picked first in the draft.


That is absolutely nuts.....the GM in Carolina couldn't wait one more year for him? So he dealt him for Eric Belanger and Tim Gleason (aka The Pu Pu Platter)?


Just nuts...If i was a Hurricanes fan I'd be pissed. As a Capitals fan, this makes me very happy.

[Gvac]

Playoffs begin tonight!

Go Preds!

That's right, Clints....I'm rooting for your boys. San Jose scares the hell out of me.

[JesterOfSadness]

http://www.sjsharks.com/news/news.asp?story_id=3369

R.I.P. Warren Strelow (Sharks Goaltending Coach)

[Kevin]

That is absolutely nuts.....the GM in Carolina couldn't wait one more year for him? So he dealt him for Eric Belanger and Tim Gleason (aka The Pu Pu Platter)?


Just nuts...If i was a Hurricanes fan I'd be pissed. As a Capitals fan, this makes me very happy.

Thats freakin insane.. You deal a guy with Johnson's talent away, because you can not wait a freaking year for him?? Not to mention.. he plays a mean guitar (Haw Haw).

The Rangers let Montoya play 2 years in Mich, after they drafted him... And that was before the emergence of Lunqvist... Just lunacy..

That leads me to a question.. Could the Rangers package Montoya with a pick or two, and move up to the top 5 of the draft?? They really need a nice young scorer, or a Defenseman. Seeing that HL, has the pos prob cornered fr at least 10 years..

Btw.. Gvac, I am sure your happy with the Dastsyuk 7 year ext.

[El Mudo]

Thats freakin insane.. You deal a guy with Johnson's talent away, because you can not wait a freaking year for him?? Not to mention.. he plays a mean guitar (Haw Haw).

The Rangers let Montoya play 2 years in Mich, after they drafted him... And that was before the emergence of Lunqvist... Just lunacy..

That leads me to a question.. Could the Rangers package Montoya with a pick or two, and move up to the top 5 of the draft?? They really need a nice young scorer, or a Defenseman. Seeing that HL, has the pos prob cornered fr at least 10 years..

Btw.. Gvac, I am sure your happy with the Dastsyuk 7 year ext.


I would expect the Blueshirts to be heavily into the Sheldon Souray and Daniel Briere/Chris Drury Free Agent Sweepstakes...

Then again, it depends on their Cap


Thank God for the Cap

[Gwen]

Thats freakin insane.. You deal a guy with Johnson's talent away, because you can not wait a freaking year for him?? Not to mention.. he plays a mean guitar (Haw Haw).

The Rangers let Montoya play 2 years in Mich, after they drafted him... And that was before the emergence of Lunqvist... Just lunacy..

That leads me to a question.. Could the Rangers package Montoya with a pick or two, and move up to the top 5 of the draft?? They really need a nice young scorer, or a Defenseman. Seeing that HL, has the pos prob cornered fr at least 10 years..

Btw.. Gvac, I am sure your happy with the Dastsyuk 7 year ext.

I wish they'd brought up Monty instead of Valiquette. Not that valiquette isn't decent, but I remember seeing Montoya in the preseason and I was hopeful that we'd ditch that loser weekes and have him as our second and valiquette a strong "on call" guy.

[Gwen]

Oh yeah, and is anyone else having that whole Christmas-like buzz of excitement now that the playoffs are officially on? Woo Woo Woooooooooooooo!

[El Mudo]

Oh yeah, and is anyone else having that whole Christmas-like buzz of excitement now that the playoffs are officially on? Woo Woo Woooooooooooooo!


I'm more fired up that Ottawa is giving Pittsburgh a nice country whippin'


Welcome to the NHL Playoffs Sid...hope you enjoy your stay, cause it won't be long

[El Mudo]

And its always nice to hear the voice of Mr. Washington Capitals, Joe Beninatti, on the Mic...

I plan on switching over to Nashville and San Jose at 8

[Kevin]

I would expect the Blueshirts to be heavily into the Sheldon Souray and Daniel Briere/Chris Drury Free Agent Sweepstakes...

Then again, it depends on their Cap


Thank God for the Cap

Rangers, are pretty good shape Cap wise.. I do not know how much room they have, but the do have good space.

[Landblast]

And its always nice to hear the voice of Mr. Washington Capitals, Joe Beninatti, on the Mic...

I plan on switching over to Nashville and San Jose at 8

Joey B's the best, missin Locker,.....Heatley late arriving,,,,... Joe!!,....

[El Mudo]

Joey B's the best, missin Locker,.....Heatley late arriving,,,,... Joe!!,....


Haha...Locker should do every game...


He hit him right in the coconut with his twig Joe B!!

[Landblast]

Haha...Locker should do every game...


He hit him right in the coconut with his twig Joe B!!
...put the biscuit in the bucket, Joe!,....

[El Mudo]

I really like the team they have there in San Jose...I think they are going to go really far

I love the mix they have of babies (Milan Michalek, Clowe, Matt Carle) and great vets/checkers (Curtis Brown, Iron Mike Grier, Mark Bell) and their D is really good too (Ehrhoff, McLaren, Craig Rivet). And Coach Ron Wilson has taken a team to the Finals before


I know we have a lot of Nashville fans here, so just wanted to say "sorry" in advance, before I say that your announce team of Terry Crisp and who ever the other guy is are really awful

[Bossanova]

Ottowa is looking strong

[J.Clints]

I really like the team they have there in San Jose...I think they are going to go really far

I love the mix they have of babies (Milan Michalek, Clowe, Matt Carle) and great vets/checkers (Curtis Brown, Iron Mike Grier, Mark Bell) and their D is really good too (Ehrhoff, McLaren, Craig Rivet). And Coach Ron Wilson has taken a team to the Finals before


I know we have a lot of Nashville fans here, so just wanted to say "sorry" in advance, before I say that your announce team of Terry Crisp and who ever the other guy is are really awful

Yea there going to go real far......right out in the first round

[keithy_19]

Ottowa is going to make Pittsburgh look silly. Crosby got treated like a prince during the regular season. I don't think teams will let him skate wherever in the playoffs. Not to take anything away from him.

[keithy_19]

Yea there going to go real far......right out in the first round

I have Nashville beating San Jose in 7.

[keithy_19]

NO GOAL CROSBY!:nono:

[Bossanova]

I change my pick to Ottowa in 6 :unsure:

[keithy_19]

I change my pick to Ottowa in 6 :unsure:

Ottowa willd efinately win this series. Pittsburgh played well during the regular season and were able to do all these fancy things. The playoffs are much more physical. Who do they have to be physical? Roberts? PSH!

[keithy_19]

6 TO 1!!! And NHL head office guys are shitting themselves cause the Crosby story will soon be gone! Wooo!

[keithy_19]

This Sens/Penguins game has gotten vicious! I love it!


I also realize I'm the only one posting in this thread. Oh well.

[weekapaugjz]

i am so glad this dallas/vancouver game is coming on right now. ive been looking forward to it all day. im so glad penguins lost, i hate seeing the sens win, but i also want crosby to have a quick exit from the playoffs.

[El Mudo]

Scott Hartnell taking out Jonathan Cheechoo's knee?


No good...no good


Also, Brian Engblom's hair is a national treasure

[weekapaugjz]

nice pp goal by the stars to tie it at 1

[Bossanova]

This is gonna be a great game

[weekapaugjz]

This is gonna be a great game

indeed, im glad i picked up a six pack of candians for it.

[Bossanova]

indeed, im glad i picked up a six pack of candians for it.

I picked a twelve for the awflu Ottowa game and especially for this one. Can not wait for tomorrow

[JesterOfSadness]

Hot shit that Radulov goal was fuckin nice...

[El Mudo]

That last goal by Nashville (Weber) was ALL Reismiller's fault....he had the puck ON HIS STICK, all he had to do was bang it down the ice, and instead, he tried to gently slide it out, and Nashville was able to keep the play alive in the zone. Just a dumb, dumb play.


Reismiller giveth (he made a PHENOMENAL pass on the Iron Mike Grier goal) and Reismiller taketh away...


And I wish Vancouver would go back to the old Black and Gold Pavel Bure/Kirk MacLean era uniforms....those were MUCH better than the current version

[JesterOfSadness]

Eh, I like these jerseys better.

Or they could just stick with the Blue/Green/White "soap bar with a hockey stick on it"

[El Mudo]

Why is Centre Ice giving me all the Fox feeds??


I don't want the Fox Sports Net feeds...I want the TSN Feeds!!!

[El Mudo]

Eh, I like these jerseys better.

Or they could just stick with the Blue/Green/White "soup bar with a hockey stick on it"


That jersey reminds me too much of the Whalers (who I miss terribly...if you catch me in the chat at the right moment, i'll break out my MP3 of "Brass Bonanza")


C'mon...this is a great look!

http://www.canuckscentral.com/images/hburecheer.jpg


http://www.hextall.ru/arkhiv/retro/photo/bure_pavel01.jpg

[weekapaugjz]

Eh, I like these jerseys better.

Or they could just stick with the Blue/Green/White "soup bar with a hockey stick on it"

i agree, i love the blue one's. i saw one in a sports store a few days ago and wanted to buy one, but didn't have the money.

[JesterOfSadness]

Just change the front logo and there you have the Germany olympic jersey. When I was younger I used to think that the canucks logo was a record. I wasn't the brightest.

And you had to use Bure pics....:*(

[El Mudo]

Eh...first ones i found..I miss the Russian Rocket



Dallas' defensive corps is REALLY awesome....Between Norstrom, Zubov, Sydor, Boucher, Robidas and Daley, there are really no holes at all...even if they just had those first 4 guys and not Robidas or Daley, and those two themselves are pretty good.

[El Mudo]

I could always break out the Immortal Stan Smyl?

http://members.tripod.com/~hockeyshots/SmylVan_184x234.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

is the Sharks OT on any national TV?

[weekapaugjz]

is the Sharks OT on any national TV?

tsn

[El Mudo]

is the Sharks OT on any national TV?


No....OLN is only showing the Pittsburgh game and the Vancouver game...


Thank God for the NHL Centre Ice package....its the best Cable investment I make every year

[El Mudo]

I'm not a Sharks fan...but every shot that's getting through to Nabokov is making me cringe

[JesterOfSadness]

My hearts pounding away and I'm only watching other nhl threads, nhl.com scores and here. I don't have TSN..

I fucking LOVE playoff hockey

http://www.comcast.net/sports/nhl/hockeylive/

watching it now on this

[El Mudo]

Christian Ehrhoff almost cost the Sharks the game TWICE in ten seconds...he made a terrible turnover in his own zone, then made a terrible dump in that Nashville used to spring Tootoo on a breakaway that made Nabokov use the Hasek-style crucifix save

[El Mudo]

Double OT!!!


Its obvious to me that the Sharks have NO answer for Alex Radulov....I think that will change by Game 2

[Kevin]

This sucker is tied up 2-2

[weekapaugjz]

Double OT!!!


Its obvious to me that the Sharks have NO answer for Alex Radulov....I think that will change by Game 2

damn, i wish i could be watching this game.

[JesterOfSadness]

I just had a link up a few posts that has the game on it :(

[TheGameHHH]

this vancover/dallas game is fun, i hadrly ever watch west hockey though

[El Mudo]

That was a GREAT shot by Naslund...bad turnover by Dallas


I feel bad that not everyone can take in the majesty that is Pete Weber's hair....it has not moved an inch through 4 periods of calling a hockey game with Terry Crisp

[weekapaugjz]

i hope minnesota can beat anaheim tonight. i fucking hate the ducks.

[El Mudo]

Wow...Vokoun just made a pantheon save on Marleau....



If there's one thing i'm seeing that SJ lacks, its a good puck moving defenseman...theyve had trouble moving the puck out of their own zone all night. And I know MTL wanted Carle and Pavelski for Sheldon Souray, but that would have probably made them an instant lead pipe lock cup contender (and their PP was awesome already.....add Souray to that mix? yikes!)

[El Mudo]

Reismiller giveth!!!!!!!!!



Sharks win in double OT!!


What a great game!

[JesterOfSadness]

I cannot wait for Fridays game...

[weekapaugjz]

Wow...Vokoun just made a pantheon save on Marleau....



If there's one thing i'm seeing that SJ lacks, its a good puck moving defenseman...theyve had trouble moving the puck out of their own zone all night. And I know MTL wanted Carle and Pavelski for Sheldon Souray, but that would have probably made them an instant lead pipe lock cup contender (and their PP was awesome already.....add Souray to that mix? yikes!)

souray is the sole reason i am so happy montreal didn't make the eigth spot. his shot is un fucking real.

[weekapaugjz]

oh man, all tied up at four. that would rock if this went to overtime.

[keithy_19]

Overtime!

[keithy_19]

Double overtime!

[weekapaugjz]

Double overtime!

i know its nuts, im fucking exhausted but ive watched the entire game so far, so im staying up til the end.

[keithy_19]

I can't believe I just watched a four overtime game between two teams that I cae nothing about. God I love playoff hockey.

[nate1000]

Reismiller giveth!!!!!!!!!



Sharks win in double OT!!


What a great game!

Holy redemption, Batman.
Good thing, too. He would have had a long 2 days to think about that shit ass clear attempt with a minute to go.