NHL Stanley Cup Finals Discussion

[Epschtein]

^yeah, they looked like they were shorthanded for the first 6 minutes of OT, pretty amazing that they got the win.

i will be happy to eat my words later but it seems obvious that the bruins need a herculean effort to eke out a win against the habs, i do love rooting for the underdog tho.

it certainly would be a nice bit of excitement if they tied it 2-2 on tuesday ;)

[keithy_19]

^yeah, they looked like they were shorthanded for the first 6 minutes of OT, pretty amazing that they got the win.

i will be happy to eat my words later but it seems obvious that the bruins need a herculean effort to eke out a win against the habs, i do love rooting for the underdog tho.

it certainly would be a nice bit of excitement if they tied it 2-2 on tuesday ;)

I think the Bruins are a good team and a lot of people underestimate them. The Habs are great and all, but I think that they are beatable. I don't think this series is out of reach for the Bruins.

[Kevin]

Such a bullshit hockey move. You see that shit in pee-wee hockey, and then the coach tells the kid that's not how the game is played. Avery is just a douchebag who made himself look like the bitch he is.

And the only reason he scored that goal as because of the INTERFERANCE that Shanahan provided.

But I digress...

DEVILS IN 6!

You have to be the worst hockey fan ever, And you are 2-1 down at least say 7.

[keithy_19]

You have to be the worst hockey fan ever, and you are 2-1 down at least say 7.

Not at all. That's a real shinny tactic and Avery got repremanded by the refs because it makes the game look bad and it's immature.

And no, I picked the Devs in 6. I'll gladly take them winning in 7, but before it comes to that, I stand by my pick.

And if you meant I'm the worst hockey fan because of my pick rather than my Avery comment, than disregard it. Just covering all bases of that post.

[Kevin]

Not at all. That's a real shinny tactic and Avery got repremanded by the refs because it makes the game look bad and it's immature.

And no, I picked the Devs in 6. I'll gladly take them winning in 7, but before it comes to that, I stand by my pick.

And if you meant I'm the worst hockey fan because of my pick rather than my Avery comment, than disregard it. Just covering all bases of that post.

I guarantee that if Avery was on your team you would LOVE him and thought that move was great.

[keithy_19]

I guarantee that if Avery was on your team you would LOVE him and thought that move was great.

No. I think Avery's instigating is what makes him such a valued commodity. I respect him in that regard. But that shit in front of Brodeur was bullshit.

[Freitag]

No. I think Avery's instigating is what makes him such a valued commodity. I respect him in that regard. But that shit in front of Brodeur was bullshit.

Remind me, again, who won a Conn Smythe for the Devils in their run? I'll give you a hint, it's a guy you don't want to shake hands with.

[King Imp]

Well, that didn't take long.

The Sean Avery Rule (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3346729)

[Bossanova]

I guarantee that if Avery was on your team you would LOVE him and thought that move was great.

There is instigating like Avery or to a larger degree of that scumbag Tie Domi, but doing what he did is beyond any code that players have. No there was no penalty, but that is because not one sane hockey mind could fathom anyone doing that. It is a clear interference and is a scumbag move. And yes the Devils had a big one in Claude Lemieux, but he never made the NHL make a rule change mid playoffs

[TheGameHHH]

Well, that didn't take long.

The Sean Avery Rule (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3346729)

What's even more hilarious is the response around the league, i've heard several players call Avery an idiot for what he did and other say he acted like a 7 or 8 year old kid. Those are def. the kinds of players i want on my team, the ones the rest of the league considers moronic children.

[Epschtein]

lmao, when i first read this i referenced cam neely because i thought people were exaggerating and the guy was just making a nuisance of himself in front of the net, but he actually was dancing around like an idiot purposefully?

i need to see this, the whole thing is hysterical, especially the immediate rule change.

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!!

[Tenbatsuzen]

Sean Avery is a fucking heel. Face it. He bangs hot chicks, he breaks the rules, you love to hate him.


Like it or not, Sean Avery is the Ric Flair of the NHL. Whoooooooooo.

[Tenbatsuzen]

What's even more hilarious is the response around the league, i've heard several players call Avery an idiot for what he did and other say he acted like a 7 or 8 year old kid. Those are def. the kinds of players i want on my team, the ones the rest of the league considers moronic children.

I'd rather be a moronic child than create a system that almost killed the sport with it's dullness.

[TheGameHHH]

I'd rather be a moronic child than create a system that almost killed the sport with it's dullness.

absolutely not...........youd trade 3 Cups for dullness in a heartbeat. i wouldnt trade anything for a D-bag like Avery.

[Donnie Iris]

Go Sens Go!!!!

If only color could mask lame.

[Donnie Iris]

Go Sens Go!!!!

By the by, great start to the third.

I may go ahead and call sweep... acually I guess I just did.

[El Mudo]

Canucks fire GM (http://www.tsn.ca/other_sports/story/?id=234310&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_main)


Nice job with the Cooke for Pettinger deal genius...

[King Hippos Bandaid]

sorry Caps fans, I said 4-0 and you lose

I will now shut up and cheer for the Caps on the side

[mdr55]

See you all next year...:bye:



Or

It could be the Greatest Comeback ever :smile:

Go Sens Go!!!



or not.:sad:

[cougarjake13]

absolutely not...........youd trade 3 Cups for dullness in a heartbeat. i wouldnt trade anything for a D-bag like Avery.

fuck that dullness shit, i'd trade anything for the rangers to have more than just the 1 cup


fact is everyone but devils fans hated that system but they all would have loved it if their team created it and won a few cups with it

[Epschtein]

wtf is up with espn.com? they are showing the detroit game as being in the middle of the second period and a score of 1-0 detroit, hehe never seen them so far behind.

[Epschtein]

hockey night in nashville baby!

that was awesome, that place is going crazy.

[Kevin]

hockey night in nashville baby!

that was awesome, that place is going crazy.

Somewhere, Clints is fucking his sister to celebrate!!

[TheGameHHH]

wtf is up with espn.com? they are showing the detroit game as being in the middle of the second period and a score of 1-0 detroit, hehe never seen them so far behind.

i think theyre all sorts of fucked up tonight, they havent updated my fantasy stats in like 2 hours

[Kevin]

i think theyre all sorts of fucked up tonight, they havent updated my fantasy stats in like 2 hours

They had me pissed off for the longest, they had Knicks up on the Celtics at the half, and my Celtic fan friend said the game is already over and C's won.. Which i was happy about.

[Gvac]

First the Reds get swept by the Pirates and now I have to watch the Wings give up 2 goals in 9 seconds and lose a game they should have won?

I'm inconsolable.

[Kevin]

First the Reds get swept by the Pirates and now I have to watch the Wings give up 2 goals in 9 seconds and lose a game they should have won?

I'm inconsolable.

I'm sorry.. Anything i can do?

[Gvac]

I'm sorry.. Anything i can do?

I said I WAS INCONSOLABLE!

[Fallon]

I'd rather be a moronic child than create a system that almost killed the sport with it's dullness.

He fucked Elisha ugly.

[keithy_19]

Hmm. The system that nearly killed hockey...

The same system that the Rangers are using against the Devils? The reason the Rangers won those two games was because they played Devils style hockey.

The Devils didn't and they paid for it.

And I have heard NO ONE stand up for Avery on this. Just goes to show that real hockey players don't stand for that shit.

[keithy_19]

And I'd love to see Avery go up against the likes of Clarkson or Asham in a good ol' fashioned hockey fight. He'd get his ass kicked.

[El Mudo]

And I'd love to see Avery go up against the likes of Clarkson or Asham in a good ol' fashioned hockey fight. He'd get his ass kicked.


Thats the problem...you CAN'T fight him, because of the instigator rule...its an extra 2 minute penalty


The instigator rule needs to be repealed IMMEDIATELY...its just dumb, and it prevents the players from policing themselves

[El Mudo]

The Next Big Thing...John Tavares (http://www.tsn.ca/chl/feature/?fid=11357)

[nate1000]

Hey Sens- all set. We've reserved a 8:30 tee time on 4/17 for you guys.

The tee time is still good, boys. Bwaaaa-haaa-haaaaaa-haaaaa.

BTW- I've been out of the loop for a couple of days with work, but Sean Avery cheapens the game of hockey. I'm embarrassed for Rangers fans.

[Donnie Iris]

See you all next year...:bye:



Or

It could be the Greatest Comeback ever :smile:

Go Sens Go!!!



or not.:sad:


You faildozer

[keithy_19]

Thats the problem...you CAN'T fight him, because of the instigator rule...its an extra 2 minute penalty


Also, the fact that Avery is a pussy and won't stand up to tough guys. He pulls his stunts and then runs away.

And I agree about the rule change.

[Epschtein]

the bruins look phenomenal tonight, they really need to get a goal out of this effort this period tho imo, they have had three great chances so far and couldnt get it in the net.

edit- holy shit did you see chara knock that guy off his feet and about 6 feet back? nice hit, they are winning the physical battle by far tonight, 60 minutes tho...

[Epschtein]

blarg, cant win if you dont score, awesome game (and series) tho.

bruins looked tired down the stretch, montreal only allowed them one decent chance in the last 6 minutes.

[PigShitIrish]

What a great game for the Flyers. The fucking beautiful penalty shot by Richards was just icing on the cake. Ovechkin should be ashamed of himself for that Crosby like dive, and then acting like he was hurt afterwards because he knew how bad it was. He's too good of a player to be pulling shit like that.

[WhistlePig]

Man the playoffs suck when you lose. C'mon Caps! :annoyed:

[Epschtein]

any kind of flopping/taking a dive pisses me off, whether its my team or the other team, during the ncaa championship the BC goalie barely got touched after a whistle and he went flying like he got hit with a brick trying to draw a penalty. weak shit.

i was mostly rooting for them tho, that kid is awesome - he played every minute of every game this season for BC (freshman too). i would have been ok if ND won since it would have been such a big upset.

[keithy_19]

any kind of flopping/taking a dive pisses me off, whether its my team or the other team, during the ncaa championship the BC goalie barely got touched after a whistle and he went flying like he got hit with a brick trying to draw a penalty. weak shit.

i was mostly rooting for them tho, that kid is awesome - he played every minute of every game this season for BC (freshman too). i would have been ok if ND won since it would have been such a big upset.

My friend goes to BC, he was loving that shit.

As a Devils fan, I'm happy with what BC gave us.

[Fallon]

Fucking Bruins, get someone in front of the net and make a god damn pass. Every fucking offensive possession was a dump in lost or constant D to D passes with bad shots.

Shitheads.

[El Mudo]

What a great game for the Flyers. The fucking beautiful penalty shot by Richards was just icing on the cake. Ovechkin should be ashamed of himself for that Crosby like dive, and then acting like he was hurt afterwards because he knew how bad it was. He's too good of a player to be pulling shit like that.


Dive my ass...he got CLIPPED LEG TO LEG....dirty effing play by Umberger


Makes me feel like pulling this gem out again

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[Dirtybird12]

nice vid El Mudo. Ovech was absolutely tripped. I dont think it would've mattered Philly was rockin' last night.

That penalty shot was pretty smooth tho. Caps were outplayed on all levels last night.
So I don't think the clip was that big of a deal - when it came to the outcome of the game.
But I thought the Caps would have been a little more physical out there..at least after that -

Looking forward to Thursday.

[PigShitIrish]

[QUOTE=El Mudo;1693459]Dive my ass...he got CLIPPED LEG TO LEG....dirty effing play by Umberger

First of all it was skate to skate, and then before he fell, he was trying to keep his balance on one leg for a second or two before doing an almost complete spin. I'm sorry, but the extra little turn before he hit the ice is what is so damning. Can I get a ruling from non Flyers/Caps fans...
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[keithy_19]

That's a penalty.

[Kevin]

Gooooooooomez!

[TheGameHHH]

Gooooooooomez!

Loves Jagr's cock...............I finished that for you

[Kevin]

Loves Jagr's cock...............I finished that for you

He can keep doing anything he wants, as long as he keeps playing like he is.

[El Mudo]

[QUOTE=El Mudo;1693459]Dive my ass...he got CLIPPED LEG TO LEG....dirty effing play by Umberger

First of all it was skate to skate, and then before he fell, he was trying to keep his balance on one leg for a second or two before doing an almost complete spin. I'm sorry, but the extra little turn before he hit the ice is what is so damning. Can I get a ruling from non Flyers/Caps fans...
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Find it in slow motion...caught him in the shin...and he missed like 2 or 3 shifts after it

[Kevin]

STRAKA!

Now play some fucking D!

[Kevin]

Hey fuck heads, PUT A FUCKING BODY ON OLD HEPATITIS ELIAS!

[Bossanova]

Hey fuck heads, PUT A FUCKING BODY ON OLD HEPATITIS ELIAS!

Easy sir, that was mean

[Kevin]

Easy sir, that was mean

I get mean during big games, sir.

[Bossanova]

I get mean during big games, sir.

HAHA

I hate your fucking team

[Tenbatsuzen]

HAHA

I hate your fucking team

Ken Daneyko's Liver hates the rest of his body

[Tenbatsuzen]

It's a goddamn shame there are no Flyers fans in here, I've got a SHITLOAD of Pelle Lindbergh material.

[Kevin]

Ken Daneyko's Liver hates the rest of his body

So does Boss's

[Tenbatsuzen]

This series has had more concentrated hate than the entire 8 games this season.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Goddamn, Hollweg looks hysterical.

[Bossanova]

The refs are calling a fine game

[Kevin]

AND HE "STAAAAAAAALS" The Devil Comeback!

[mdr55]

Go Sens Go!!!!


See you next season. The Season of the Senators!!!

[Kevin]

GOOOOOOOMEZ!!!


Hey Keithy.. You better hope they MAKE IT to a 6th game!

[Kevin]

Go Sens Go!!!!


TO THE DRAFT!

[cogsdoc]

Staal looked great tonight, and Dubinsky continued to be outstanding

[keithy_19]

DEVILS IN 6! Oh...

7! DEVILS IN 7! They did it against the Flyers they can do it against this ranger team. They're beating the Devils because we can't hold onto the puck in our own zone.

And way to go slamming intro Brodeur Jagr.

Not an excuse for the Devils giving up the puck like they did.

[keithy_19]

The refs are calling a fine game

:ohmy::wallbash:

[nate1000]

Sens: Bwaaa-haaaa-haaaa-haaaa-haaaa

F'ing pathetic. Have fun golfing, ya losers.

Now if we can just find a way to end Avery's career, the season would be complete.

[keithy_19]

Now if we can just find a way to end Avery's career, the season would be complete.

Him and Jagr. Jagr, a selfish player with a big head.

[Kevin]

Sens: Bwaaa-haaaa-haaaa-haaaa-haaaa

F'ing pathetic. Have fun golfing, ya losers.

Now if we can just find a way to end Avery's career, the season would be complete.

When you play a real team then you can talk. Sens were done in December.

[keithy_19]

And I am far from the worst hockey fan ever. I am a die hard fan. I'm rooting for my team till the end. So shuddup.

[keithy_19]

When you play a real team then you can talk. Sens were done in December.

Yeah, it'll be wonderful when they have to go up against a team like the Rangers and have Fleury get hit without getting a powerplay from it. A real team.

[Kevin]

Him and Jagr. Jagr, a selfish player with a big head.

Selfish player? He has like 5 assists in the playoffs.

Seriously, do you even watch the games?

[Kevin]

I do however agree on the big head part.

[keithy_19]

Selfish player? He has like 5 assists in the playoffs.

Seriously, do you even watch the games?

From after he takes shots.

[keithy_19]

I do however agree on the big head part.

Thank you. And please, just let me be miserable and full of hate for the moment.

[Kevin]

Thank you. And please, just let me be miserable and full of hate for the moment.

Will do.

[keithy_19]

Will do.

Thank you.

And this series won't be ended on friday. It as least going back to the garden one more time. Or, the Devils will bring it back to the rock for a game 7, get my hopes up, and then make me incredibly sad. Or have me walking around with a massive rection for awhile.

[TheGameHHH]

Thank you.

And this series won't be ended on friday. It as least going back to the garden one more time. Or, the Devils will bring it back to the rock for a game 7, get my hopes up, and then make me incredibly sad. Or have me walking around with a massive rection for awhile.

I hope so man, my playoff beard isn't even fully grown in yet. I don't wanna shave it.

[keithy_19]

I hope so man, my playoff beard isn't even fully grown in yet. I don't wanna shave it.

Mine isn't either. It's just scrappy. We can hope. And maybe if we hope hard enough our hope will make the hockey gods weep.

[Epschtein]

Go Preds Go!!

[Epschtein]

very cool that the 1 vs 8 series in both conferences have been the most competitive so far.

last 3 games of the habs vs b's series have been dead even and that series could easily have been 2-2, and wings vs preds just might be 2-2 in a little while.

[Donnie Iris]

I know it's early, but for the most part, Pittsburgh has dominated just about every minute of their postseason. I have to say I like our chances. If we only still had these two guys......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MNA0_n32Hc

[spoon]

AND HE "STAAAAAAAALS" The Devil Comeback!

And you wonder why you have the "GAY" tag!

[spoon]

I know it's early, but for the most part, Pittsburgh has dominated just about every minute of their postseason. I have to say I like our chances. If we only still had these two guys......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MNA0_n32Hc

That was fucking hilarious shit! What the hell happened to bring that on?? I wish they showed what set that off, even though it's not hard to guess he stayed down on a hit/drew a penalty on a dive.

Sounds like my team ripping into the opposition every damn game we play. Got to love hockey! :furious:

[Dirtybird12]

How can the Caps lose tonight? The Pope blessed everyone from DC.
Plus...God Hates Philly.

Besides, you can't stop Dale Hunter & Rod Langway on the road. :blink:
For those of you playing at home - cya in overtime:drunk:

[nate1000]

When you play a real team then you can talk. Sens were done in December.

Dude, my team's golfing.

[Kevin]

Dude, my team's golfing.

ohhhh, you were talkin like your a Pens fan.

[TheGameHHH]

My team's about to be golfing, with Gomez doing everything for them but booking the tee time.

[keithy_19]

My team's about to be golfing, with Gomez doing everything for them but booking the tee time.

Don't give up hope! Rock your red! DEV'S IN 7!

:sad:

[El Mudo]

Don't give up hope! Rock your red! DEV'S IN 7!

:sad:



The Devils should be eliminated solely for ripping off our "Rock the Red" catchphrase (hoo hoo)

http://cdn.nhl.com/capitals/images/upload/2008/04/rock-the-red-SE_Div.gif

[Donnie Iris]

That was fucking hilarious shit! What the hell happened to bring that on?? I wish they showed what set that off, even though it's not hard to guess he stayed down on a hit/drew a penalty on a dive.

Sounds like my team ripping into the opposition every damn game we play. Got to love hockey! :furious:

Well, Kevin Stevens was/is a well documented cokehead, drunk and allegedly a beater of the women; a real American. As far as Trottier, one can only assume that with a moustache like that, he has to be tough as nails. Fucking nails. Both are legends in their own right.

[Donnie Iris]

When you play a real team then you can talk. Sens were done in December.


I am a Pens fan, so I will respond. What more do you need to be impressed? Sure they weren't the same team, but there was never really a second of doubt in the series. That, to me, is impressive. Looks like we may have you next round. Are the Rangers a real team? I just don't want to get over excited when we beat you too.

[Kevin]

I am a Pens fan, so I will respond. What more do you need to be impressed? Sure they weren't the same team, but there was never really a second of doubt in the series. That, to me, is impressive. Looks like we may have you next round. Are the Rangers a real team? I just don't want to get over excited when we beat you too.

Yes, i am a Ranger.Not saying you are not damn good. I am just saying, Play a team with a good D and Goalie and see what you are made of. If Flurey continues to to play like he did on rd 1, then you may be unstoppable. So relax sally, no need to get defensive.

[spoon]

I am a Pens fan, so I will respond. What more do you need to be impressed? Sure they weren't the same team, but there was never really a second of doubt in the series. That, to me, is impressive. Looks like we may have you next round. Are the Rangers a real team? I just don't want to get over excited when we beat you too.

Yah, it's amazing how QUICKLY the big NY team fans get cocky, especially the Rangers of all of them!! Settle down Kev, we all know the Devs aren't even close to as good as in the past.

Also, with the stars actually playing gritty hockey along with their norm on O, Fleury looking sooo much better and the likes of the depth they have right now, I'd rather play any other team in the East in the Finals if the Avs were lucky enough to get there. The only other team that truly scares me is Montreal bc of their goalie and history in situations like that (along with their play against a tough B team).

[Kevin]

Yah, it's amazing how QUICKLY the big NY team fans get cocky, especially the Rangers of all of them!! Settle down Kev, we all know the Devs aren't even close to as good as in the past.

Also, with the stars actually playing gritty hockey along with their norm on O, Fleury looking sooo much better and the likes of the depth they have right now, I'd rather play any other team in the East in the Finals if the Avs were lucky enough to get there. The only other team that truly scares me is Montreal bc of their goalie and history in situations like that (along with their play against a tough B team).

If Flurey plays like he has so far, then yes, like i said, they are pretty impossible to beat. But if not, i don't see them tough enough to withstand a hard nosed, grulling defensive playoff round. I mean lets face it, the Sens are a bunch of one demtional pansys. If their shots are not going in or if a goalie pays like Flurey did, they are dead.

If Henrick plays like he has inn the Devil series and we take stupid penalties like we have, then i do not see us going past 5 against the Pens. But if we play like we can, then we can certainly beat any team in the sport.

[spoon]

If the damn Wild cunts keep taking runs and cheap shots at our skilled players, we may just see this again! And trust me, it's more rare than a sane post from Bulldogcakes in a yankee/mlb thread!

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[keithy_19]

The Devils should be eliminated solely for ripping off our "Rock the Red" catchphrase (hoo hoo)

http://cdn.nhl.com/capitals/images/upload/2008/04/rock-the-red-SE_Div.gif

Ya know, I enjoyed the Caps when they rocked the dark blue.

[Epschtein]

lets go bruins!

at least score a few goals ya bastards!

[El Mudo]

This game is going to get UGLY....multiple scrums already, including almost the entire first lines of both teams throwing down

[Epschtein]

i changed the channel for a minute and its 1-1. what did montreal knock the puck in its own net or something? ;)

[El Mudo]

Hasenfratz and Van Maasenhooven STINK tonight...theyre calling little chippy stuff, and letting massive obvious stuff go...this is like bizarro officiating...there's been like 8 guys on both teams high sticked and bleeding during this game, and NO CALLS


Ive been screaming all series that Stunning Steve Eminger should be playing over Jumpin Jeff Schultz (we dont really lose with him in the lineup, and Schultzie's hurt)....So he finally gets another shot to play, and guess what...he pots a Rod Langway 1990 Playoffs Against the Rangers OT Goal From the Faceoff Circle-esque goal, and we're up 3-2 going into the third...yeesh

Lets hope it holds up

[spoon]

This game is going to get UGLY....multiple scrums already, including almost the entire first lines of both teams throwing down

What do you expect playing those Broad Street Bully Wannabees!?

[Epschtein]

heading for the exits in montreal!

what got into the bruins tonight? scoring machine this squad is ;)

[Ogre]

dammit

[PigShitIrish]

http://llc.fanball.com/fanball/images/story/7730.jpg

FACE!!
FACE!!

[keithy_19]

Hasenfratz and Van Maasenhooven STINK tonight...theyre calling little chippy stuff, and letting massive obvious stuff go...this is like bizarro officiating...there's been like 8 guys on both teams high sticked and bleeding during this game, and NO CALLS


The refs are at their finest this year. The Devils/Rangers games have the worst officiating I have ever seen in any sport. It's horrid. :wallbash:

[El Mudo]

ugh


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[DrDrew319]

Where would be the best place to go watch the ranger game tonight in manhattan?

[Fallon]

Wow, the Bruins really exploded last night. Hopefully they can keep the momentum going.

[nate1000]

Wow, the Bruins really exploded last night. Hopefully they can keep the momentum going.

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

[PhishermanEto]

Let's go rangers! Close it out.

[DOHO@HOME]

Wow, the Bruins really exploded last night. Hopefully they can keep the momentum going.
Fuckin A they keep me hanging on to the hope and the other teams look so much better,which fuckin kills me knowing it's only a matter of time before it's over for them.
I'm so glad to see the Senators sucking,and hate to Pittsburg doing well.
If only there will be a game seven for the Bruins it will be a great game.

[keithy_19]

Congrats to the Rangers and their faggy head coah, their big headed hitler moustached captain, and the dirty sean avery.

I'm getting drunk because my pathetic team lacks heart.

[Bossanova]

Congrats to the Rangers and their faggy head coah, their big headed hitler moustached captain, and the dirty sean avery.

I'm getting drunk because my pathetic team lacks heart.

Sweetie, our beloved Devils lack talent

[King Hippos Bandaid]

so i hear there is a game in Jersey tonight

hope everyone is playing fair and having fun

[TheGameHHH]

Sweetie, our beloved Devils lack talent

Our beloved Devils lack Gomez. Plain and simple.

And Neidermeyer, and Rafalski

[keithy_19]

Sweetie, our beloved Devils lack talent

That's not it. You don't lack talent and finish with more points than the team you're playing against in the playoffs. They just are playing sluggish hockey. They started strong and then they let up. They make mistakes and they can't recover.

:drunk:

[Bossanova]

Our beloved Devils lack Gomez. Plain and simple.

And Neidermeyer, and Rafalski

Yeah, I new we would lose Gomez, but it hurt watching Rafalski leave. I said in the offseason they would miss him

[Bossanova]

That's not it. You don't lack talent and finish with more points than the team you're playing against in the playoffs. They just are playing sluggish hockey. They started strong and then they let up. They make mistakes and they can't recover.

:drunk:

1-7 against the team they were ahead of in points. It pains me to say this. The Rangers are too fast and have better scorers. They let up because they are exhausted, and lack of talent leads to lack of heart. They have six strong players right now.

[Kevin]

1-7 against the team they were ahead of in points. It pains me to say this. The Rangers are too fast and have better scorers. They let up because they are exhausted, and lack of talent leads to lack of heart. They have six strong players right now.

Not to mention the utterly INSANE strategy of playing your 35 year old goalie 80 fucking games a year. Marty was the only real shot you had at a cup and you negated it by exhausting him.

[Bossanova]

Not to mention the utterly INSANE strategy of playing your 35 year old goalie 80 fucking games a year. Marty was the only real shot you had at a cup and you negated it by exhausting him.

Yeah but our backup is a bl .............................................







Blasted Former Ranger

[TheGameHHH]

Not to mention the utterly INSANE strategy of playing your 35 year old goalie 80 fucking games a year. Marty was the only real shot you had at a cup and you negated it by exhausting him.

Am I wrong in thinking Weeks is actually a pretty solid backup? I gotta agree the strategy of playing Marty 1,000 games a year in the regular season has killed the Devils the past two years and that shit needs to end.

[keithy_19]

Not to mention the utterly INSANE strategy of playing your 35 year old goalie 80 fucking games a year. Marty was the only real shot you had at a cup and you negated it by exhausting him.

Have fun with the Penguins fucker. :glurps:

[Kevin]

Am I wrong in thinking Weeks is actually a pretty solid backup? I gotta agree the strategy of playing Marty 1,000 games a year in the regular season has killed the Devils the past two years and that shit needs to end.

Yea, that is another thing i don't get. Token is a damn good back up goalie. No reason he should not have played 10-15 games.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Yeah but our backup is a bl .............................................







Blasted Former Ranger


I thought he was a Ni......








Nigel Dawes former teammate

[Bossanova]

Am I wrong in thinking Weeks is actually a pretty solid backup? I gotta agree the strategy of playing Marty 1,000 games a year in the regular season has killed the Devils the past two years and that shit needs to end.

but how else will he get 32 straight seasons with 40 wins? Seriously, he needs to get more rest especially in the last two weeks

[Kevin]

Have fun with the Penguins fucker. :glurps:

Well, we may get Mont, since Philly looks like they will beat the Caps.

[Tenbatsuzen]

That's not it. You don't lack talent and finish with more points than the team you're playing against in the playoffs. They just are playing sluggish hockey. They started strong and then they let up. They make mistakes and they can't recover.

:drunk:

Your TALENT TO WIN THOSE GAMES WAS MARTY. PERIOD.

Now he's gone. WHat else do you have?

[Kevin]

Nice Pen shot deeeeeeeeeeek.

[Kevin]

What a homo Marty is. Shake his hand, sore loser! Even Madden shook his hand, and they had a lot of shit during the year.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Marty was so tired he couldn't raise his arm to shake hands.

[TheGameHHH]

Dear Rangers Fans:

I still hate all of you because you root for a bunch of communists, but as I just told Gwen even though I'm sad I'm still classy. Congrats on winning the series and good luck the rest of the way.

Gomez blows Jagr daily,
TheGameHHH

[Kevin]

Dear Rangers Fans:

I still hate all of you because you root for a bunch of communists, but as I just told Gwen even though I'm sad I'm still classy. Congrats on winning the series and good luck the rest of the way.

Gomez blows Jagr daily,
TheGameHHH

Well keep doing it because they have both been great.

[Bossanova]

Alright, blow this fucking team up

[Tenbatsuzen]

Alright, blow this fucking team up

Hey, I'm Dr. Steve Brule. Boss can't root for a winning team. Hey loser: Get on the team for the big win! For your health!

[Epschtein]

that last goal for dallas was fuckin' beautiful (the one that mde it 3-2), anyone else still up and watching?

the garden will be rockin' for the bruins game tomorrow night, too bad there will be almost as many montreal fans there lol.

a girl i know works at macy's and they do ticketmaster sales there, she said there were still cheap seats (19 bucks) available yesterday. crazy.

[Fallon]

Wow, Turco just made a nice check. Fucker.

[Epschtein]

yeah that was messed up! its a miracle that didnt turn into a goal, not a bad attempt at a check tho for a goalie hehe.

for those that didnt see it - the puck was trickling down the boards with an anaheim player racing for it alone, turco came out of the net and got to the puck at the same time right about the top of the circle at the boards, he put a bit of a hit on the guy and tipped the puck away but then he went down and the anaheim guy got passed him and got a shot off, luckily a defensemen went down and blocked it with his shin tho.

crazy play.

[keithy_19]

Well, we may get Mont, since Philly looks like they will beat the Caps.

Philly is seeded lower than the rangers. They would get Montreal. You would play the number thge second highest seeded, which is the penguins.

I think...

[keithy_19]

What a homo Marty is. Shake his hand, sore loser! Even Madden shook his hand, and they had a lot of shit during the year.

Marty did. He just didn't look at him. I understand why Marty didn't have an affectionate handshake with him. He's a dirtbag player who broke "player code".

Oh how I wish it was the Devils of old with Mike Peluso, Ken Daneyko,and Scott Stevens . Or hell, the Avalanche playing the Rangers. They wouldn't put up with Avery's bullshit.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

hahahahahahahahhaahhahahahahahahaha

Devils Tee Time is Sunday at 8am

[Justice4all]

Jeeze....The Devils got anally raped so badly by the rangers this year as a fan my taint hurts from watching that!

[Kevin]

hahahahahahahahhaahhahahahahahahaha

Devils Tee Time is Sunday at 8am

Damn it. Now we will wake up tomorrow and find that the Devils have advanced.

[keithy_19]

Damn it. Now we will wake up tomorrow and find that the Devils have advanced.

Kevin, I extend my hand to you and say with the upmost sincerity, great series. The Rangers made the Devils look like shit.

[keithy_19]

Your TALENT TO WIN THOSE GAMES WAS MARTY. PERIOD.

Now he's gone. WHat else do you have?

A certain back up goalie who goes by the name of Kevin Weeks. He's starting a whopping ten games next year. Hear you me.

[Gwen]

w00t!

Oh, and Brett is the ONLY classy Devils fan. He needs to teach Marty not to be such a bad sport.

Here's to hoping the Rangers and Stars will continue to advance. Hopefully they can seal the deal at home on Sunday.

You may now proceed with your regular hockey thread postings. That is all.

[DolaMight]

With no stake left in the game I hereby endorse the New York Hockey Rangers in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

[Kevin]

Kevin, I extend my hand to you and say with the upmost sincerity, great series. The Rangers made the Devils look like shit.

Well thank you. It was indeed a great series, only 5 games but all of them were intense. You guys showed heart where lesser teams would quit after being down 4-1 in a elimination game. Hopefully for you guys, next year your hierarchy will smarten up and make sure Marty isn't exhausted by the time the playoffs roll around.

[El Mudo]

I swear I can see this coming a mile away


The Caps will push this to 7 games, and then lose in mulitple OTs in Game 7....I KNOW its going to happen, and I cannot stop it

[keithy_19]

What a homo Marty is. Shake his hand, sore loser! Even Madden shook his hand, and they had a lot of shit during the year.

I was incorrect. They didn't shake hands. I thought they did, but I was mistaken.

[keithy_19]

Well thank you. It was indeed a great series, only 5 games but all of them were intense. You guys showed heart where lesser teams would quit after being down 4-1 in a elimination game. Hopefully for you guys, next year your hierarchy will smarten up and make sure Marty isn't exhausted by the time the playoffs roll around.

I'd love for us to pick up an offensive weapon in the offseason as well. Maybe someone like Mats Sundin. He would fit into the Devils style of play well I think.

And yes, don't make Marty become a shell of his ability by playing him as much as he plays. Also, him getting hit so often obviously didn't help. Water under the bridge.

[keithy_19]

With no stake left in the game I hereby endorse the New York Hockey Rangers in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

I will be endorsing everyone but the Rangers and Philly.

[keithy_19]

I will be endorsing everyone but the Rangers and Philly.

But if it came down to a Philly New York series, I'd hope the Rangers would get to the cup and then be swept by whatever team is from the West.

[Kevin]

I'd love for us to pick up an offensive weapon in the offseason as well. Maybe someone like Mats Sundin. He would fit into the Devils style of play well I think.

And yes, don't make Marty become a shell of his ability by playing him as much as he plays. Also, him getting hit so often obviously didn't help. Water under the bridge.

Eh, Mats is kinda old. Maybe someone like Hossa.

And Marty gives as much as he receives. He hits alot.

[keithy_19]

Eh, Mats is kinda old. Maybe someone like Hossa.

And Marty gives as much as he receives. He hits alot.

Depending on how far the Pens go, I doubt Hossa will be out on the market. At least, if I were the gm of Pittsburgh I would lock hm up. And Mats is older, but he's still a force. Have him on a line with a scorer like Elias and I gurantee the results would be good.

And yes, Marty does dish out. But that's usually because of the contact he receives. Considering the way he was hit in this series, I'm surprised he didn't lash out more.

[El Mudo]

Depending on how far the Pens go, I doubt Hossa will be out on the market. At least, if I were the gm of Pittsburgh I would lock hm up. And Mats is older, but he's still a force. Have him on a line with a scorer like Elias and I gurantee the results would be good.

And yes, Marty does dish out. But that's usually because of the contact he receives. Considering the way he was hit in this series, I'm surprised he didn't lash out more.


Hossa will demand too much $$....the Pens gotta lock up Geno after next year I believe...and I think Fleury is a FA too, as is Gonchar

[Epschtein]

will you guys watch any game that is on? or just your team/teams you like?

i watch every game i have time for once its the playoffs, same with the NBA, today kicks off the month+ long stretch where every night there is at least 1 (and usually more) playoff games every night, i love it.

[keithy_19]

Hossa will demand too much $$....the Pens gotta lock up Geno after next year I believe...and I think Fleury is a FA too, as is Gonchar

How are the Devils possibly going to be able to sign hm with the salary he's going to want?

We couldn't hold on to Rafalski. We NEEDED him.

[keithy_19]

will you guys watch any game that is on? or just your team/teams you like?

i watch every game i have time for once its the playoffs, same with the NBA, today kicks off the month+ long stretch where every night there is at least 1 (and usually more) playoff games every night, i love it.

I love watching the Western Conference playoff games in hockey. And I'll enjoy some of the East. Of course when my team plays I'll watch, but I still am interested when they are out.

I could never get into basketball.

[El Mudo]

Sean Avery is HILARIOUS...my new favourite quote EVER


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:lol::lol:

[AKA]

I swear I can see this coming a mile away


The Caps will push this to 7 games, and then lose in mulitple OTs in Game 7....I KNOW its going to happen, and I cannot stop it

They made it a little too interesting at the end today.

[keithy_19]

Sean Avery is HILARIOUS...my new favourite quote EVER



He's still a douchebag.

And fatty? Really Avery?

I know one of them will be in the hall of fame. The other? He'll always be remembered for his bush league antics in game three.

[Kevin]

How are the Devils possibly going to be able to sign hm with the salary he's going to want?

We couldn't hold on to Rafalski. We NEEDED him.

Well thats just being cheap.. You guys had pleanty of cap space and were moving intot a new place. You guys had to sign either Gomez Or Rafalski, esp Raf. With an aging goalie, thos are wierd moves.

And like Mudo said, no way the pens can afford Hossa. Malkin is going to want Crosby money and Staal is going to want top D money. In the cap era, no way they can afford. Unless they win the cup, that was a dumb deal. The dealt away possible great young Defensman in Angelo Espasito a #1 and another guy. They basically delt 2 #s and a good player for him. They BETTER win this cup. Or its a awful, awful deal.

B's are going to go HARD after Hossa so i don't know if the Devs will spend enough

[keithy_19]

B's are going to go HARD after Hossa so i don't know if the Devs will spend enough

Just recalling the way Devils spend money, they'll probably get neither Hossa or Sundin.

[cogsdoc]

He's still a douchebag.

And fatty? Really Avery?

I know one of them will be in the hall of fame. The other? He'll always be remembered for his bush league antics in game three.

All I know is that in this series one of them carried his team on his back, the other let his team fall flat

[Epschtein]

phil kessel must be flying high, gets pulled for a few games then comes back and has 2 big goals in 2 games.

bruins took some bad penalties in the 1st period, looking better now tho.

[Kevin]

All I know is that in this series one of them carried his team on his back, the other let his team fall flat

People don't realize that Avery is not really just a thug and a goon. He is actually a talented player. He takes advantages when he gets to peoples heads that the other non talented goon can't

[Kevin]

And someone said it but i will reiterate.. Considering you guys had Claude Lemiux and were going nuts for him. I find it funny how much people hate on Avery. Face it. You love these guys on your team, and hate them when they are not.

[keithy_19]

And someone said it but i will reiterate.. Considering you guys had Claude Lemiux and were going nuts for him. I find it funny how much people hate on Avery. Face it. You love these guys on your team, and hate them when they are not.

He never pulled the shit that Avery pulled in front of Brodeur. You have to admit that.

[Tenbatsuzen]

People don't realize that Avery is not really just a thug and a goon. He is actually a talented player. He takes advantages when he gets to peoples heads that the other non talented goon can't

This. He's Tie Domi with more size, and more talent, and more pimphand.

[Kevin]

He never pulled the shit that Avery pulled in front of Brodeur. You have to admit that.

He just never thought about doing it. He would have.

[Donnie Iris]

Hossa will demand too much $$....the Pens gotta lock up Geno after next year I believe...and I think Fleury is a FA too, as is Gonchar

After picking up Hossa, the Pens front office reiterated that they intended to keep him well beyond just this season. I'm not saying that it is definite by any means, but I would be a bit surprised to see him go. No way they will part ways with Fluery. Malkin and Gonchar I am not sure about.

[Kevin]

After picking up Hossa, the Pens front office reiterated that they intended to keep him well beyond just this season. I'm not saying that it is definite by any means, but I would be a bit surprised to see him go. No way they will part ways with Fluery. Malkin and Gonchar I am not sure about.

This is not the pre cap days. Wanting something and being able to do it are total different stories.

[keithy_19]

He just never thought about doing it. He would have.

No he wouldn't. There are certain codes of conduct that hockey players follow. There is a need for players like Claude and Sean. But, there is no need for the shit that Sean pulled. No one defended it in hockey, minus a few team mates. It was disgsuting. An embarassment to the league, who God knows doesn't need negative publicity.

[Epschtein]

goooooal sobotka! his family must be celebrating down on the baltimore piers.

2-2 baby.

[Kevin]

goooooal sobotka! his family must be celebrating down on the baltimore piers.

2-2 baby.

Ha, always think that. Ziggy bet 50 large on him.

[El Mudo]

After picking up Hossa, the Pens front office reiterated that they intended to keep him well beyond just this season. I'm not saying that it is definite by any means, but I would be a bit surprised to see him go. No way they will part ways with Fluery. Malkin and Gonchar I am not sure about.



There is NO WAY IN THE WORLD they will let Geno go....

1) he was their best player this season, and he's a pure goal scorer, which Crosby is not...not a knock on Crosby, but Geno's the goal scorer

2) He's going to be an RFA cause his rookie contract's up, and they better lock him up quickly before someone else sets the market on him and they have to match something ridiculous (see the Ducks and what they would have had to pay Dustin Penner or the Sabres and Tomas Vanek)

3) he's EASILY one of the top 5 players in the lig...no way they will, nor should they, keep Hossa or Gonchar over him


Also forgot the Pens are gonna have to lock up Staal pretty soon too :wink: ....that puts another dent in the "lets re sign hossa" party...management saying they want to lock up Hossa is their way of telling the fans that he's not just a rental player, which he clearly is...and they gave up a lot to get him....it wasnt a theft on the scale of the Flyers getting Coburn (who's a STUD) for Alexei Zhitnik's decaying corpse, but they gave up some good players for him in Armstrong and Christiansen with what will likely be not a lot in return (unless they win the Cup, then it was worth it)

[Epschtein]

oh yeah! what a finish, B's win 5-4!

this series deserved a seventh game, i can live with the result either way.

they were talking on WEEI the other day about how even if the bruins force a game seven and lose this will still be looked at as a bad season since they still will fail to get out of the first round of the playoffs.

i completely disagree, considering injuries and where just about everyone thought this team would be even if they were completely healthy - i already consider it a success, well unless they come out and lay a complete egg in game seven.

that goal by kessel to put them up 4-3 was a beauty, hardly finished celebrating it and montreal had it tied again tho lol (11 seconds later).

[Kevin]

oh yeah! what a finish, B's win 5-4!

this series deserved a seventh game, i can live with the result either way.

they were talking on WEEI the other day about how even if the bruins force a game seven and lose this will still be looked at as a bad season since they still will fail to get out of the first round of the playoffs.

i completely disagree, considering injuries and where just about everyone thought this team would be even if they were completely healthy - i already consider it a success, well unless they come out and lay a complete egg in game seven.

that goal by kessel to put them up 4-3 was a beauty, hardly finished celebrating it and montreal had it tied again tho lol (11 seconds later).


Great fucking Game. Normally id give the B's no shot at gm 7 but that young goalie of Montreal may be rattled.

[Kevin]

There is NO WAY IN THE WORLD they will let Geno go....

1) he was their best player this season, and he's a pure goal scorer, which Crosby is not...not a knock on Crosby, but Geno's the goal scorer

2) He's going to be an RFA cause his rookie contract's up, and they better lock him up quickly before someone else sets the market on him and they have to match something ridiculous (see the Ducks and what they would have had to pay Dustin Penner or the Sabres and Tomas Vanek)

3) he's EASILY one of the top 5 players in the lig...no way they will, nor should they, keep Hossa or Gonchar over him


Also forgot the Pens are gonna have to lock up Staal pretty soon too :wink: ....that puts another dent in the "lets re sign hossa" party...management saying they want to lock up Hossa is their way of telling the fans that he's not just a rental player, which he clearly is...and they gave up a lot to get him....it wasnt a theft on the scale of the Flyers getting Coburn (who's a STUD) for Alexei Zhitnik's decaying corpse, but they gave up some good players for him in Armstrong and Christiansen with what will likely be not a lot in return (unless they win the Cup, then it was worth it)

If you would stop dreamingly looking at Ovechkin posters and read my posts, you would see i made those points a while ago:drunk:

[El Mudo]

If you would stop dreamingly looking at Ovechkin posters and read my posts, you would see i made those points a while ago:drunk:

Sorry...i came right to the last page and saw that....oopsie


http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/trophies/winners/CMT2006.jpg

[Kevin]

Sorry...i came right to the last page and saw that....oopsie


http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/trophies/winners/CMT2006.jpg

He is getting different one of those pretty soon.

[keithy_19]

I think the Bruins are a good team and a lot of people underestimate them. The Habs are great and all, but I think that they are beatable. I don't think this series is out of reach for the Bruins.

:smoke:

[Epschtein]

yep, you were right on keith. judging by the season series and considering injuries i didnt really give them much hope.

glad to be wrong ;)

[keithy_19]

yep, you were right on keith. judging by the season series and considering injuries i didnt really give them much hope.

glad to be wrong ;)

They play scrappy hockey. That works in the playoffs.

[underdog]

Holy shit. I went to my first hockey game in like 2 years, and it was the Bruins playoff game. What a fucking game. Playoff hockey is the best.

[weekapaugjz]

Holy shit. I went to my first hockey game in like 2 years, and it was the Bruins playoff game. What a fucking game. Playoff hockey is the best.

so true. playoff hockey is the absolute best atmosphere in sports. i only wish i could be watching my team this year...

[Kevin]

so true. playoff hockey is the absolute best atmosphere in sports. i only wish i could be watching my team this year...

AWINAGAINOV!!!

[weekapaugjz]

AWINAGAINOV!!!

word in the buffalo press is that max is on his way out the door. he had a very subpar year.

p.s. - i hate you. but what can i say, ive been "pwned"

[Kevin]

word in the buffalo press is that max is on his way out the door. he had a very subpar year.

p.s. - i hate you. but what can i say, ive been "pwned"

Well, losing last year still hurts so, i gotta gloat while i can!

[weekapaugjz]

Well, losing last year still hurts so, i gotta gloat while i can!

true enough. and i also hate the rangers for giving king henrik that contract cause now that is what the market is going to be for miller when they try to give him an extension this summer.

[Kevin]

true enough. and i also hate the rangers for giving king henrik that contract cause now that is what the market is going to be for miller when they try to give him an extension this summer.

Well, it was either give it to him or risk a team blow us out of the water with an offer. I mean would u pay the restricted price to get a elite 24 year old goalie?

[Fallon]

He never pulled the shit that Avery pulled in front of Brodeur. You have to admit that.

I haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate Claude, but he was good at what he did. He basically took Neely out of games with his behavior.

[weekapaugjz]

Well, it was either give it to him or risk a team blow us out of the water with an offer. I mean would u pay the restricted price to get a elite 24 year old goalie?

i understand why they did it, and i utterly detest the restricted free agent market (ie vanek). i just don't like how one team makes a decision about a player affects other teams and players. it is a part of all professional sports, but i just don't like it.

[Fallon]

Wow, just wow.

If the Bruins can get an early lead in game seven they'll really have a chance of pulling this off. Kessel and Lucic have been dominating. Really fun line to watch.

[keithy_19]

I haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate Claude, but he was good at what he did. He basically took Neely out of games with his behavior.

Avery is good at what he does as well. Unfortunately, the shit he pulled in front of Brodeur negates any positive praise I have for him as a player.

[keithy_19]

And for the record, I'd love for the Bruins to pull this upset off. I don't know if they can, but damn, they've done great.

[keithy_19]

After looking at the potential free aganets, I'd LOVEEEEEEEEE for the Devils to pick up Marcus Naslund. Will it happen? No. But I'd love that.

Theyt also need a solid defenseman. There are some good ones out there, Blake and Stuart being two of them.

[weekapaugjz]

After looking at the potential free aganets, I'd LOVEEEEEEEEE for the Devils to pick up Marcus Naslund. Will it happen? No. But I'd love that.

Theyt also need a solid defenseman. There are some good ones out there, Blake and Stuart being two of them.

brian campbell will be an ufa if sj can't sign him. god damn i hate the blunders the sabres management has made over the last few years...

[keithy_19]

brian campbell will be an ufa if sj can't sign him. god damn i hate the blunders the sabres management has made over the last few years...

I wouldn't mind seeing him calling the Prudential Center his home ice come next season. Anything to boost the defense which showed it's weakness this offseason.

[Epschtein]

the bruins absolutely will not win tonight.

(there, that oughta do it)

[keithy_19]

the bruins absolutely will not win tonight.

(there, that oughta do it)

:help:

[mendyweiss]

Go Caps !!(Is Rod Langway Still Playing For Them ?

[Fallon]

Go
Bruins
Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DolaMight]

Go
Bruins
Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have given up watching hockey for the season but I'll watch this one, sounds great the whole 3-1 comeback coach thing. Aller le bruins aller... Aller les boys en jaune

[El Mudo]

Go Caps !!(Is Rod Langway Still Playing For Them ?

I wish! My dad was at the legendary 1990 OT game against the Rangers...for years pointed out the exact spot where Langway's miracle goal beat VanBiesbrouck. One of the biggest highlight goals in Caps history. I still go with Hunter's breakaway goal to beat the Flyers in 88 as the top, followed by Juneau's goal to put us in the Stanley Cup Finals in 98, Ovie's goal against Phoenix, Langway's goal against the Rangers, and Ovie's first goal against Columbus to round out that top 5.

[Epschtein]

its almost time!

well, win or lose for the big bad bruins i just hope its a one goal game right til the end. game seven playoff hockey has to be the most exciting thing in sports.

except for game seven overtime playoff hockey of course. and olympic curling. but thats it.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I wish! My dad was at the legendary 1990 OT game against the Rangers...for years pointed out the exact spot where Langway's miracle goal beat VanBiesbrouck. One of the biggest highlight goals in Caps history. I still go with Hunter's breakaway goal to beat the Flyers in 88 as the top, followed by Juneau's goal to put us in the Stanley Cup Finals in 98, Ovie's goal against Phoenix, Langway's goal against the Rangers, and Ovie's first goal against Columbus to round out that top 5.

Just... don't... say... that... word... that... rhymes... with... Bruce.

[spoon]

How are the Devils possibly going to be able to sign hm with the salary he's going to want?

We couldn't hold on to Rafalski. We NEEDED him.

First off, the devils offered more then the wings, Rafalski just stated (and backed it up) that he wanted to go back home. What the devils (Lou) have to realize it that Marty isn't 28 and he DOESN'T have to play 70+ games to make the playoffs. Also, he can't just allow all their D ability to move on and not replace them on the open market. Sure they have a tough system to beat, but not when your D core is at a low level of talent and grit, as well as putting a tired goalie in net regardless of how great he "can" be.

He's not adjusting and it shows.

[spoon]

Sean Avery is HILARIOUS...my new favourite quote EVER


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:lol::lol:


Way to prove it asshole. I seriously hate Avery. He could be a great player while still being a pest too. You don't have to be an asshole to play that role. Sorry, he's just a fucking douche. This isn't basketball, show some class.....just once. To not shake is a statement, to name call is fucking low class bullshit. In fact, Marty was run and hit by plenty of Rangers in that series (the norm in the playoffs to get a goalie off his game), and he shook their hands. This had NOTHING to do with physical play and EVERYTHING to do with the bs avery brings to the game. His own fucking team told him to go home in LA for the last 10 games or so a few years back. I have no ties to Marty or the devs, but it's clear to see that only the Ranger fans like this smuck right now....and that'll change very soon when he hurts them in a huge moment. I promise, it's coming. He a selfish cunt.

[spoon]

Well thats just being cheap.. You guys had pleanty of cap space and were moving intot a new place. You guys had to sign either Gomez Or Rafalski, esp Raf. With an aging goalie, thos are wierd moves.

And like Mudo said, no way the pens can afford Hossa. Malkin is going to want Crosby money and Staal is going to want top D money. In the cap era, no way they can afford. Unless they win the cup, that was a dumb deal. The dealt away possible great young Defensman in Angelo Espasito a #1 and another guy. They basically delt 2 #s and a good player for him. They BETTER win this cup. Or its a awful, awful deal.

B's are going to go HARD after Hossa so i don't know if the Devs will spend enough

Again, the Devs offered him more then the wings. Also, Staal on Pitt is a fucking center so getting top D money is fucking retarded.

The Pens WILL have money to sign him since the cap is going up again, while they'll also shed some aging vet contracts. Just read the shit for once scifi Kev! Stay off the BDC yank blogs you re re!

[spoon]

And someone said it but i will reiterate.. Considering you guys had Claude Lemiux and were going nuts for him. I find it funny how much people hate on Avery. Face it. You love these guys on your team, and hate them when they are not.

Say what u want about Claude, but he was a great guy off the ice and with his own team. Playing against him was a nightmare sure, but not the bs like Avery brings. He's a fucking three-ring douchebag circus.

[spoon]

After picking up Hossa, the Pens front office reiterated that they intended to keep him well beyond just this season. I'm not saying that it is definite by any means, but I would be a bit surprised to see him go. No way they will part ways with Fluery. Malkin and Gonchar I am not sure about.

I can see them let Gonchar go and that's it concerning that group. They have some youth in the minors (AHL in my hometown) that I've seen play plenty. They have a few guys ready to step up and a cheaper stay at home guy is a great option with all their O already in my mind.

[spoon]

If you would stop dreamingly looking at Ovechkin posters and read my posts, you would see i made those points a while ago:drunk:

Sorry...i came right to the last page and saw that....oopsie


http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/trophies/winners/CMT2006.jpg

Yah and you would have noticed he thought he played D too, so too bad u didn't see that amazing post!!

[underdog]

This isn't basketball, show some class

Hahahah. Yeah, hockey has always been full of class.

[spoon]

After looking at the potential free aganets, I'd LOVEEEEEEEEE for the Devils to pick up Marcus Naslund. Will it happen? No. But I'd love that.

Theyt also need a solid defenseman. There are some good ones out there, Blake and Stuart being two of them.

brian campbell will be an ufa if sj can't sign him. god damn i hate the blunders the sabres management has made over the last few years...

If ur looking for a offensive D man, Cambell is the way to go. However, his D side of the puck is really lacking.

As for Blake, he's an addition type guy for a team missing that one last guy versus what he could bring to a team years ago. He still has a good shot, but look at his stats, he doesn't get it off as much, can't stay healthy and isn't the big hitter of the past. He would have been a GREAT addition for a team like the Rangers this year for example. He would have brought a top D vet to a young blue line who will need it SOOO much more agains a team with some offense (no offense NJ fans) like any left at this point.

Naslund is REALLY slowing down, yet the Canucks were only one line deep, if that. So ice was tight for him all year. I can't see him leaving if the Canucks offer him a decent contract and they actually go out and attract some O talent to help. I expect the Canucks to wake up and support that awesome D (ravaged by injuries this year) and top goalie.

Stuart, eh.

[spoon]

Hahahah. Yeah, hockey has always been full of class.

Don't act like their isn't a code and he doesn't break it everywhere all the time.

[Epschtein]

bruins offense looks great tonight, as good as it has all series, just need to get a break, maybe on this power play.

[spoon]

As for the montreal/boston home ice means a lot in game 7s and Price is the real deal. He'll be fine.

[Kevin]

Yah and you would have noticed he thought he played D too, so too bad u didn't see that amazing post!!

Jesus H Christ, RELAX. Fine i fucked up on the D part, always thought he was a defenseman.

[spoon]

Jesus H Christ, RELAX. Fine i fucked up on the D part, always thought he was a defenseman.

So, it's relax when u get called out on something and READ when u call someone out huh!?

I got it now, sorry. :wallbash:

[Kevin]

So, it's relax when u get called out on something and READ when u call someone out huh!?

I got it now, sorry. :wallbash:

Yea, but you said it once, and then said it again, no need to bring it up twice. And with Mudo it was done in a joking manner.

[spoon]

Yea, but you said it once, and then said it again, no need to bring it up twice. And with Mudo it was done in a joking matter.

And it was brought up twice bc you mentioned it twice as I caught up with the thread you soft-skinned cunt!

And as if u didn't deserve it with 95% of that original post being total dogshit! You act as if that was some minor error. It's a fucking position, not a play!!! He's been there his whole f'n career!

[weekapaugjz]

spoon, i love your new sakic sig. very cool.

[Epschtein]

damn, that was a terrible call, ref had no view to call it anyway. gonna be a shame if that call makes it 3-0.

not sure that it matters, bruins are getting good setups but not very good shots and price looks to be on.

ya never know tho...

[Donnie Iris]

And it was brought up twice bc you mentioned it twice as I caught up with the thread you soft-skinned cunt!

And as if u didn't deserve it with 95% of that original post being total dogshit! You act as if that was some minor error. It's a fucking position, not a play!!! He's been there his whole f'n career!


I like this little spat. I'll go ahead and side with Spoon on this. One, because, and I'm not sure it's intentional, I love the band. Two, this Kevin dude can't seem to objectively judge hockey in that he is an absolute homer. Not that I am not, I just like to point it out in others to make myself feel better. Plus it looks like my Pens may play the Rangers next round and this sets up a the perfect opportunity to establish a meaningless internet fight laced with vulgarity and unneccesary hate.

Cheers

[Epschtein]

man, im not even that upset that the bruins are most likely going to lose, it was a great series and beyond any expectations i had going in.

im just bummed that its not a close game, oh well at least it should be glaringly obvious what they need to do in the offseason. get a goal scorer.

they have had ZERO presence in front of the net, even on power plays they just cant get a decent opportunity out front.

they really needed bergeron out there. (obviously they couldnt play him, im not saying that)

[Kevin]

I like this little spat. I'll go ahead and side with Spoon on this. One, because, and I'm not sure it's intentional, I love the band. Two, this Kevin dude can't seem to objectively judge hockey in that he is an absolute homer. Not that I am not, I just like to point it out in others to make myself feel better. Plus it looks like my Pens may play the Rangers next round and this sets up a the perfect opportunity to establish a meaningless internet fight laced with vulgarity and unneccesary hate.

Cheers

Good, it will be twice as nice when you go down.

[Kevin]

And it was brought up twice bc you mentioned it twice as I caught up with the thread you soft-skinned cunt!

And as if u didn't deserve it with 95% of that original post being total dogshit! You act as if that was some minor error. It's a fucking position, not a play!!! He's been there his whole f'n career!

Soft skin?? Seriously?? Like i don't take shit from people. And take it in stride. You are the one where all you need is a little thing said to you and you go off on a fucking tangent. You need to relax.

It was a mistake a dumb one at that. I should have known he was Center.

[Freakshow]

I swear I can see this coming a mile away


The Caps will push this to 7 games, and then lose in mulitple OTs in Game 7....I KNOW its going to happen, and I cannot stop it

We shall see. At least the game is at home, I think that's a big plus. If Ovie is heating up, I think it bodes well, sorta get that first playoff series out of the way, and start playing like he can. If they win tomorrow, of course.

[Ogre]

We shall see. At least the game is at home, I think that's a big plus. If Ovie is heating up, I think it bodes well, sorta get that first playoff series out of the way, and start playing like he can. WHEN they win tomorrow, of course.

fixed it for you

[K.C.]

We shall see. At least the game is at home, I think that's a big plus. If Ovie is heating up, I think it bodes well, sorta get that first playoff series out of the way, and start playing like he can. If they win tomorrow, of course.

Flyers are done. Trust me.

[Fallon]

Holy shit what a brutal game. The Bruins had no offense. Fuck them.

I AM INCONSOLABLE!!!!!!!!!!!

[Epschtein]

yeah that was a cruel way for the game to go after scoring 5 two games in a row, then to watch montreal's offense make it look easy at times. blarg.

oh well, it was a good series and at least the celtics and sox are looking good! ;)

[Annie Waits]

yay for the canadiens!!:clap:

[El Mudo]

I saw God tonight ladies and gentlemen....


He was wearing a number 8 Washington Capitals jersey and going by the name of Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin

[Kevin]

I saw God tonight ladies and gentlemen....


He was wearing a number 8 Washington Capitals jersey and going by the name of Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin

So, is your Mode quote correct?

[El Mudo]

So, is your Mode quote correct?



Id give the man my kidney...whether he needed it or not

[Fallon]

Something for Mudo and spoon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/smaksimo/hockey/ovygiraffe2.jpg

[Tenbatsuzen]

Something for Mudo and spoon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/smaksimo/hockey/ovygiraffe2.jpg

Is that a mission in GTA4? Looks like it.

[Bossanova]

Something for Mudo and spoon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/smaksimo/hockey/ovygiraffe2.jpg

Is that ringworm on his arm? Filthy fuck

[keithy_19]

I'm kinda bummed the Bruins couldn't pull off the upset.

But I'm happy there's a game 7 for the Caps and Flyers.

[keithy_19]

Id give the man my kidney...whether he needed it or not

Aw young love. :wub:

[Donnie Iris]

Good, it will be twice as nice when you go down.

Oh.. burn

[Kevin]

Oh.. burn

However, as guys here know, that if my team does lose, i am a fair sport and congratulate and give them full credit.

[spoon]

spoon, i love your new sakic sig. very cool.

Thanks. It's not that new, but I haven't seen you around that much recently.