NHL Stanley Cup Finals Discussion

[spoon]

Come on Mudo, sour grapes man.

And I did gain respect for the way Crosby was working with his players and the respect they showed him when he was talking to them. I was actually surprised by his poise in a shitty situation as the game got a little more ugly. Smart captain play to reel his players back in knowing they're up 3-1 even with that game.

[El Mudo]

Come on Mudo, sour grapes man.

And I did gain respect for the way Crosby was working with his players and the respect they showed him when he was talking to them. I was actually surprised by his poise in a shitty situation as the game got a little more ugly. Smart captain play to reel his players back in knowing they're up 3-1 even with that game.


Sour grapes?? I DESPISE Pittsburgh with every fiber of my being, but I wouldn't rip them for no reason. If i thought they did something right, i would SAY they did something right. Just like I think the Flyers will make the Stanley Cup Finals, cause i think theyre the best team left in the East, not cause they got two HUMONGOUS officiating breaks in Game 7 thanks to the Polish All Star Referee Crew. And I'm no homer. I HATED the fact that Cristobal Huet spends most of his time flopping around like a dead fish in the crease ala Dominik Hasek in order to draw penalties, which is probably why they didn't call one when he got tackled late in that game

And how is poise when you get yourself off the ice for two minutes near the end of a game when youre down by two goals? Him AND Malkin by the way?

And on another topic, I dont know what Crosby's trying to channel with his playoff beard...

Its either Bucco Bruce

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/7/176/full/1041.gif

or the Virginia Cavalier

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/35/898/full/2716.gif

[Donnie Iris]

Sour grapes?? I DESPISE Pittsburgh with every fiber of my being, but I wouldn't rip them for no reason. If i thought they did something right, i would SAY they did something right. Just like I think the Flyers will make the Stanley Cup Finals, cause i think theyre the best team left in the East, not cause they got two HUMONGOUS officiating breaks in Game 7 thanks to the Polish All Star Referee Crew. And I'm no homer. I HATED the fact that Cristobal Huet spends most of his time flopping around like a dead fish in the crease ala Dominik Hasek in order to draw penalties, which is probably why they didn't call one when he got tackled late in that game

And how is poise when you get yourself off the ice for two minutes near the end of a game when youre down by two goals? Him AND Malkin by the way?

And on another topic, I dont know what Crosby's trying to channel with his playoff beard...

Its either Bucco Bruce

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/7/176/full/1041.gif

or the Virginia Cavalier

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/35/898/full/2716.gif

How is Ovechkin's playoff beard looking?

[El Mudo]

Until you actually want to debate actual hockey topics, I won't be bothered with you

[Donnie Iris]

Until you actually want to debate actual hockey topics, I won't be bothered with you

Oh, burn... I'd love to discuss hockey topics with you. But you're like the Bill Richardson supporter in a political debate.

[spoon]

Until you actually want to debate actual hockey topics, I won't be bothered with you

Jesus mudo, it's hockey remember that. Hell, Gvac has been constantly sending me texts, leaving me messages on my phone and IMs ripping my Avs and I take it bc it's all about having fun in the end....with the game, the teams and each other. It's an aside from life and we all have our favorites so let it be and enjoy some good hockey.

While I've been impressed with Biron, Briere and the Flyers, without the Buf contingent they'd be golfing long ago so it's much harder for me to respect them as a team compared to Pitt. Also, It's going to be very hard to knock them off in the east with all that scoring and Fleury finally looking worth that 1st overall.

Oh yah, wings got lucky! Go anyone else!!

[El Mudo]

Jesus mudo, it's hockey remember that. Hell, Gvac has been constantly sending me texts, leaving me messages on my phone and IMs ripping my Avs and I take it bc it's all about having fun in the end....with the game, the teams and each other. It's an aside from life and we all have our favorites so let it be and enjoy some good hockey.

While I've been impressed with Biron, Briere and the Flyers, without the Buf contingent they'd be golfing long ago so it's much harder for me to respect them as a team compared to Pitt. Also, It's going to be very hard to knock them off in the east with all that scoring and Fleury finally looking worth that 1st overall.

Oh yah, wings got lucky! Go anyone else!!


I still gotta go with Philly. It seems like they get BLITZED in every single third period, but somehow they always manage to squeak out a win with a crazy bounce or something like that. There's just this whole "team of destiny" aura around them.

Plus, theyre so damn good defensively, AND they have like what....8 20 goal scorers? With Biron playing as out of his mind as he has, they don't really need all that much anyway. And if they beat Montreal, theyve beaten the best skating and puck handling team left in the playoffs through and have gone through some pretty heavy adversity in the first two rounds. How is Pittsburgh going to react when they're pressed or have their backs against the wall? I don't see them with anyone to match Upshall and Hartnell. I feel like the Flyers are just too deep and too good defensively for Pittsburgh to beat them. Their PK as of late against MTL has been a CLINIC...unbelieveable

[Donnie Iris]

Kevin,
Quite the game to end the series. Certainly more than a tune up before Philadelphia. Valiant effort sir, seriously.

Are there any Philadelphia supporters on this thread? I need someone with which to banter. Of course there's that wanker Mudo and his psuedo objective opinion on the series. I'd like to start it up with him, but it's hard to create an organic rivalry with his team's season already complete. His opinion is clearly skewed and void of reality. The Flyers' roster has more depth? Really?

Flyers fans... where are you? This series is going to be brutal...

[Team_Ramrod]

I hate Philly.

Not the city, not the team, not the Jerseys.

But I hate Fuckin Hatcher.... Until he dies, or until I get my shift and go knee on knee with him and end his career, I hate Philly.

Which is a shame, cause I'm a huge fan of Carter and Richards.

[Bossanova]

The Pens have way too many weapons to lose to the fucking Flyers. Pens in 5

[K.C.]

Kevin,
Quite the game to end the series. Certainly more than a tune up before Philadelphia. Valiant effort sir, seriously.

Are there any Philadelphia supporters on this thread? I need someone with which to banter. Of course there's that wanker Mudo and his psuedo objective opinion on the series. I'd like to start it up with him, but it's hard to create an organic rivalry with his team's season already complete. His opinion is clearly skewed and void of reality. The Flyers' roster has more depth? Really?

Flyers fans... where are you? This series is going to be brutal...


Word has it that John Stevens has placed a call to Bobby Clarke to put together a list of the five best goons available on the market right now.

They will promptly be signed and dubbed the 'Crosby killers'

Flyers hockey is ALL about the goon squad...I'm betting on Crosby being put through the glass on three seperate occasions during this series.

[K.C.]

The Pens have way too many weapons to lose to the fucking Flyers. Pens in 5

I thought that about the Caps, and I thought that about the Habs.

I'm tired of being skeptical about this team. Go Flyers!

[Bossanova]

I thought that about the Caps, and I thought that about the Habs.

I'm tired of being skeptical about this team. Go Flyers!

Hey homer don't you have some scumbag to watch hit another homerun?

I know what you mean, but Montreal is one of the least scary number ones I can remember. Washington was hot, but c'mon, that was a three week push by a mediocre team. Pens take this, and if the Flyers win, then I will start trashing my beloved Eagles so that they can surprise people to.

[K.C.]

Hey homer

I plead 100% guilty.

I haven't watched hockey since the great Lindros saga.

Now I'm off to go buy a Briere jersey, an old 1950s style leather hockey helmet, and framed picture of Schultzy to put over the mantle.

:clap:

[Gvac]

Originally posted one week ago today, and I'm sticking with it.

Maybe we should just start the Cup Finals now


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/WingsLogo.jpg



http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g217/svenjayne/Masks/Penguins.gif

[Bossanova]

Originally posted one week ago today, and I'm sticking with it.

The NHL should hope so, cause if the Flyers are in that matchup we all know how it turned out the last time.

[PigShitIrish]

Kevin,
Quite the game to end the series. Certainly more than a tune up before Philadelphia. Valiant effort sir, seriously.

Are there any Philadelphia supporters on this thread? I need someone with which to banter. Of course there's that wanker Mudo and his psuedo objective opinion on the series. I'd like to start it up with him, but it's hard to create an organic rivalry with his team's season already complete. His opinion is clearly skewed and void of reality. The Flyers' roster has more depth? Really?

Flyers fans... where are you? This series is going to be brutal...

I've had my Flyers related avatar since the beginning of the season. I don't thinks there's many of us here as you can tell by this (http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=64111&highlight=flyers) poor attempt at starting a new thread. GO FLYERS!

[cougarjake13]

the fighting crosbys vs the fighting modanos

[spoon]

Originally posted one week ago today, and I'm sticking with it.

Oh wow! He's crazy picking the favorites to meet up in almost every expert's opinion, along with Vegas! How does he do it!?

I'd like to put 20 bucks on the huricane Catrina versus New Orlean's please.

[El Mudo]

Nothing is convincing me yet to think of anything else other than a Dallas/Philadelphia matchup...If Dallas would just stop screwing around and put away the dumb Sharks already

[Epschtein]

anyone still watching? good action in OT, approaching 2 full game territory hehe.

[spoon]

Nuts right!?

[Bossanova]

Its still on?

[Epschtein]

yep! 6 minutes into the 3rd OT, dallas just killed a penalty.

[Kevin]

Kevin,
Quite the game to end the series. Certainly more than a tune up before Philadelphia. Valiant effort sir, seriously.

Are there any Philadelphia supporters on this thread? I need someone with which to banter. Of course there's that wanker Mudo and his psuedo objective opinion on the series. I'd like to start it up with him, but it's hard to create an organic rivalry with his team's season already complete. His opinion is clearly skewed and void of reality. The Flyers' roster has more depth? Really?

Flyers fans... where are you? This series is going to be brutal...

Tip my hat to you.

You were the better team with better talent. The only way i saw us winning was Lundqvist standing on his head. And while he was not terrible, he wasn't as good as he needed to be.

Good luck on the awful Flyers.

As far as the flyers being deeper, well thats insanity.

[Epschtein]

a game so nice they played it twice ;) damn, lots of hockey fans draggin' ass into work tomorrow hehe.

i wonder what the record is (they are heading into a 4th OT) i seem to remember a 5 OT game not that long ago maybe...

edit - they just went showed the longest playoff games list, 152+ minutes is the record, so that is 6 OT's, several 5 OT games on the list, this game is currently the 8th longest.

holy shit nabokov has already made some great saves in this period, sharks are going to be crushed if they lose this, they have carried the play in overtime.

[Epschtein]

blarg, not the finish i was hoping for but still a great game.

hurts to be a shark right now im sure, they deserved a 7th game. imo.

[spoon]

Morrow planting himself in front and the PP goal wins it.

I love how the VS crew kept talking about how great the game was regardless of the score, bc you know Bettman was/will be pissed about it. I say this bc he surely wasn't watching bc he's not even close to into hockey, and he only wants to find ways to artificially make it better. Ways that include anything that ups the scoring which simply isn't needed. I can't wait until he's gone.

Great game. Too bad the Sharks couldn't have won one of the first three bc game 7 was needed in this awesome series. Both goalies were amazing tonight.

[keithy_19]

What a game! Overtime hockey in the playoffs is simply amazing. Everyone is elevated to another level, especially the goaltenders.

Turco was unvelievable, as was Nabakov. That save he made in the first OT was simple astounding.

I would have loved to have seen the Sharks win, only because I would have loved to see a game 7. But hey, still the best game of the post season so far.

As for the Ranger game, I unfortunately could only see the highlights cause I was at a confirmation for my cousin, but from what I saw and what all the annoucners were saying, Lundqvist was the only reason the Rangers made it into overtime. The Rangers had a great run though considering. II thought they'd put up more of a fight than a measely 5 games, but pittsburgh seems to have something special going on. Anywho...

My predictions:
Red Wings over the Stars in 6

Penguins over the Flyers in 7

I am much less confident in my Penguins pick because the Flyers are just playing inspired hockey. I still don't think they'll be able to overcome the strengths of the Penguins though.

[El Mudo]

Any game that ends in the 4th OT brings back terrible, terrible memories :glurps:



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Thanks Bob....

[King Hippos Bandaid]

the Flyers are playing lije they are not the Flyers


its scary. good goaltending and lots of talent, I can see them beating Pittsburgh then ofcourse doing what they do best, lose to the Red Wings in the FInals

[spoon]

Hey, the Stars/Sharks game just ended!

:lol:

[spoon]

Paul Stastny - #26 - Center - 6'0" - 205lbs
News: Stastny (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn MCL, the Denver Post reports.
Impact: He'll have surgery this offseason but should be healthy by the time training camp rolls around. The injury would have kept him sidelined about a month during the season. (RotoWire - Sat. May 3, 2008)

Paul Stastny - #26 - Center - 6'0" - 205lbs
News: Stastny's knee injury kept him out of the Avalanche's 8-2 loss to Detroit on Thursday that completed the Red Wings' four-game first-round playoff series sweep.
Impact: The Avalanche didn't divulge too much information on the extent of Stastny's injury at the time, but the center tore his medial collateral ligament in a freak collision with the Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk, according to the Denver Post. It is expected that Stastny will need about four weeks to make a full recovery. (STATS - Sat. May 3, 2008)

Scott Hannan - #22 - Defense - 6'1" - 225lbs
News: Avalanche vice president Jean Martineau disclosed Friday that Hannan played in Thursday's 8-2 loss to Detroit with a broken bone in his foot, according to the Denver Post.
Impact: Hannan played 16 minutes, 14 seconds in Thursday's defeat, which helped the Red Wings sweep the four-game series. The defenseman took a puck in the foot in the second-round series opener before sitting out Game 2. Hannan finished with one assist in seven playoff games. (STATS - Sat. May 3, 2008)

Ian Laperriere - #14 - Right Wing - 6'1" - 200lbs
News: Avalanche vice president Jean Martineau disclosed Friday that Laperriere played in Thursday's 8-2 loss to Detroit with a broken bone in his foot, according to the Denver Post.
Impact: Laperriere logged just 11 minutes, four seconds in Thursday's defeat, which allowed the Red Wings to advance to the conference finals following a four-game sweep of the Avs. The right wing had a goal and an assist in 10 postseason contests. (STATS - Sat. May 3, 2008)

Wojtek Wolski - #8 - Left Wing - 6'3" - 200lbs
News: Wolski suffered five cracked ribs in Game 1 of the Avalanche's Western Conference semifinal series against Detroit, which concluded Thursday with the Red Wings' 8-2 victory, according to the Denver Post.
Impact: Wolski was involved in a freak collision with the Red Wings' Johan Franzen after Franzen had been leveled on a hip check from Ruslan Salei. Wolski had two goals and three assists as the Avalanche defeated Minnesota in six games. He didn't score in the only game he played against the Red Wings. (STATS - Sat. May 3, 2008)

Peter Forsberg - #21 - Center - 6'0" - 210lbs
News: Forsberg sat out the host Avalanche's 8-2 loss to Detroit on Thursday the completed the Red Wings' four-game, second-round series sweep of the Avs. He said after the game that an MRI on Wednesday revealed tears in both groins. He ended up playing 16 games, including seven in the playoffs, after rejoining the Avs at the trade deadline with the understanding he'd play when his chronically bad ankle allowed.
Impact: Forsberg said he wants to return to Colorado next season - health permitting. Otherwise, retirement beckons. "Just too many injuries," Forsberg said. "If it doesn't get solved, that would be it, but we'll see what happens." The center was one of five key players out for Game 4 as leading scorer Paul Stastny (knee) and forwards Ryan Smyth (foot), Wojtek Wolski (ribs) and Marek Svatos (knee) were also sidelined. (STATS - Fri. May 2, 2008)

Ryan Smyth - #94 - Left Wing - 6'1" - 190lbs
News: Smyth didn't play in Game 3 due to a foot injury and it's unclear if he'll play in Game 4 as Colorado has its back to the wall, down 3-0 in its series with Detroit.
Impact: Quenneville said Smyth might have been injured when he blocked a shot in Game 2. His absence is another serious blow to the banged-up Avalanche, who have been without forward Wojtek Wolski since he suffered what appeared to be a shoulder injury that knocked him out of Game 1. (STATS - Wed. Apr 30, 2008)

Jose Theodore - #60 - Goaltender - 5'11" - 182lbs
News: The Avs pulled Theodore after he gave up four goals on 16 shots, then sent him to the team hotel because he was sick. Peter Budaj gave the Avs a chance to come back by stopping all 20 shots he faced.
Impact: Quenneville is hopeful Theodore will play in Game 2 on Saturday. (STATS - Fri. Apr 25, 2008)




All I'm saying is WOW!? WTF!?!? Add in Svatos and Clark and you have some unreal injury totals.

[El Mudo]

Team USA loses to Canada at the Worlds...Heatley put one in with something like 40 seconds left to give Canada the win


http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20080506/usa_64911.jpg



dammit....

[K.C.]

Oh, it's ON now.

Penguins fans trying to put Pens jersey on Rocky Statue. (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/20080507_Plot_by_Pittsburgh_fans_against_Rocky_sta tue_.html)

[Fallon]

Oh, it's ON now.

Penguins fans trying to put Pens jersey on Rocky Statue. (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/20080507_Plot_by_Pittsburgh_fans_against_Rocky_sta tue_.html)

I will pay $175,100 for that jersey!!

[El Mudo]

Leafs fired their coach today


There was a columnist a while ago who made a great point about the Leafs being locked into what he called "perpetual mediocrity". Theyre not good enough to make deep playoff runs every year, but theyre not bad enough to rebuild with high draft picks. If you keep finishing 10th and 11th every year, there's no way for you to get better.

I feel like they should tear down that whole house, trade off all their assets and rebuild again. Take 4-5 years of being terrible, and actually build a consistent winner (see Pittsburgh and Washington). Problem is, I don't know if the fans there will be patient enough seeing as Philly turned it around pretty quickly (Holmgren pulling GENIUS moves as a GM like getting Upshall and Hartnell for Peter Forsberg's ghost, and stealing Braydon Coburn from Atlanta for Alexei Zhitnik's rotting corpse, not to mention Vaclav Prospal, even though they had to give up Picard to get him), and I feel like Tampa will to. Problem is, i see NO base there right now that they can build anything on.


Sorry Leafs fans...its gonna be a looooong few years. :drunk:

[El Mudo]

Oh, it's ON now.

Penguins fans trying to put Pens jersey on Rocky Statue. (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/20080507_Plot_by_Pittsburgh_fans_against_Rocky_sta tue_.html)


Hoo Hoo


http://enrico.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/04/28/rockystatuewretchedcanadian.jpg

[Bossanova]

How is it that the NBA start the next round before the prevous round is complete, and the NHL waits 6 months until after the last round to continue the playoffs. Don't give me rest bull shit, two days is all that is really needed. The NHL is killing itself, by taking casual watchers out of it by them forgetting when this shit is on

[KingGeno]

Let them put their jersey on our Rocky statue. The Penguin's are gonna get their asses kicked.

[Team_Ramrod]

How is it that the NBA start the next round before the prevous round is complete, and the NHL waits 6 months until after the last round to continue the playoffs. Don't give me rest bull shit, two days is all that is really needed. The NHL is killing itself, by taking casual watchers out of it by them forgetting when this shit is on

The problem is the jackass running the show. He has a 'big 4' mentality; he tries to drag the playoffs on like it was the year end awards for the MLB in an attempt to keep interest.

Unfortunately he is causing the reverse effect. If it weren't for Crosby, Ovechkin, Malkin, Phanuef, and the other handful of young stars the league would be f'd.

[Bossanova]

The problem is the jackass running the show. He has a 'big 4' mentality; he tries to drag the playoffs on like it was the year end awards for the MLB in an attempt to keep interest.

Unfortunately he is causing the reverse effect. If it weren't for Crosby, Ovechkin, Malkin, Phanuef, and the other handful of young stars the league would be f'd.

Thank you for adding Phanuef in there. He is my favorite of the bunch

[keithy_19]

Thank you for adding Phanuef in there. He is my favorite of the bunch

And Parise!

[El Mudo]

The problem is the jackass running the show. He has a 'big 4' mentality; he tries to drag the playoffs on like it was the year end awards for the MLB in an attempt to keep interest.

Unfortunately he is causing the reverse effect. If it weren't for Crosby, Ovechkin, Malkin, Phanuef, and the other handful of young stars the league would be f'd.


League seems to be doing pretty well by my take...attendance was the highest ever this year (avg 17,2 per), plus revenues i believe are in the billions now, or close to it, and the cap is going to go up again, either to 54 or 56 mill

[Gvac]

League seems to be doing pretty well by my take...attendance was the highest ever this year (avg 17,2 per), plus revenues i believe are in the billions now, or close to it, and the cap is going to go up again, either to 54 or 56 mill

The league is doing well, Mudo - with hardcore hockey fans.

With the general public? Not so much.

Ask the average American who Crosby or Ovechkin are. Conversely, go back in time a few years and ask the average American who Gretzky and Lemieux are.

With no national television exposure it's almost impossible for this league to grow. Bettman is a horse's ass who never should have gotten the job in the first place. We need a hockey man in that position.

[Donnie Iris]

Let them put their jersey on our Rocky statue. The Penguin's are gonna get their asses kicked.

Cool post man....

We're looking for effort..

Well I am anyway

[KingGeno]

Don't have to put much effort in.

[Donnie Iris]

The thing is, from what I've read thus far, you really do.

[Gvac]

OK, prediction time.


Western Conference Final


Detroit in 6


Eastern Conference Final


Pittsburgh in 7

[ralphbxny]

OK, prediction time.


Western Conference Final


Detroit in 6


Eastern Conference Final


Pittsburgh in 7

Good luck to your Red Wings. As a Bitter Ranger Fan I hope the Western Conference Dominates!!!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Wings in 5

Phily in 6

[Donnie Iris]

Wings in 6

Pens in 6

[cougarjake13]

stars in 6

pens in 7

[Kevin]

Pens in 5
Stars in 6(Sorry G)

[Bossanova]

Wings in 6

Pens in 5

[El Mudo]

Dallas in 7

Philadelphia in 5

[Gvac]

So far, so good.

[El Mudo]

Kimo Timonen's gonna miss the rest of the playoffs with a blood clot in his ankle... (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=237174&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main)

[Gvac]

Can ANYONE give us a challenge?

[Epschtein]

i dont know but the way they are pouring in the goals makes nashville's effort all the more impressive. detroit sure is fun to watch.

[Gvac]

i dont know but the way they are pouring in the goals makes nashville's effort all the more impressive. detroit sure is fun to watch.

I'm not just saying this because I'm a Wingnut, but I've been watching hockey since the 70's and I don't know if I've ever seen a team faster in transition and through the neutral zone than this year's Red Wings, and that includes the Oiler dynasties of the 80's.

And the only reason Nashville won those two games is because Hasek decided to go to sleep in net. Ever since he was yanked in favor of Osgood the Wings haven't lost.

[keithy_19]

And the Wings show why they won the Presidents Trophy and why they will win the Cup.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

The Wings are on Fire

mmm Buffalo Wings, fucking starving here

[El Mudo]

I'm not just saying this because I'm a Wingnut, but I've been watching hockey since the 70's and I don't know if I've ever seen a team faster in transition and through the neutral zone than this year's Red Wings, and that includes the Oiler dynasties of the 80's.

And the only reason Nashville won those two games is because Hasek decided to go to sleep in net. Ever since he was yanked in favor of Osgood the Wings haven't lost.


Helps em out if Dallas keeps making lazy passes and turnovers in their own zone. I mustve saw at least eight of those while I watched the game. I think maybe they got caught off guard by Detroit's speed or their forecheck in general. They had an AWFUL hard time just trying to move the puck outta their own zone at times.

They gotta do something about that PK. I dont know if the solution is to go all out and put massive pressure on the points, or to try as much as possible to deny Detroit the blueline and make them dump it in, but they CANNOT sit there like they did in game one for the entire series and let Holmstrom and the Mule tip pucks in

Just kinda had the feeling after Miettenen missed that open net (i think it was him, after a BRILLIANT pass by Modano to start the rush), it just wasn't gonna be their night

[ralphbxny]

Can ANYONE give us a challenge?

Braggart!!!!

Also famous last words!

I have thought since Playoff start it would be Pens V Wings in a classic cup Final.

My heart says Wings but I think the Pens!!

Gregory your team better win if it gets there!

[Gvac]

Helps em out if Dallas keeps making lazy passes and turnovers in their own zone.

I'm not talking about just last night, Mudo...I mean all season. This team is chock full of speedy Swedes who can thread the needle and tic-tac-toe pass at breakneck speed.

I also think not having to face 2 West coast opponents in the playoffs like they had to last year (Anaheim and San Jose) coupled with the fact that they made such short work of Colorado has this team healthy and well rested.

I'm far more confident this year than last.

[El Mudo]

Joel Quennville's out in Colorado... (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=237247&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main)



Olie Kolzig's done in DC (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=237218&lid=sublink02&lpos=headlines_nhl)


This story breaks my heart. In a lot of ways, Olie was the last link to the teams I grew up watching as a kid, and its tough to see him go. Not only has he been with the franchise since 1989 (!), but he's been an absolute icon in the community for his charitable ventures, particularly with his work in the fight against autism (his son is autistic), and one of the classiest hockey players and people you'll find anywhere. I honestly hope that he just retires...I cannot bear to see him wearing another jersey. I don't really see anywhere he could go to be honest...maybe he can caddy for Luongo for a year or two in Vancouver (since by all accounts Curtis "Fred" Sanford is done there) and play out the string, or maybe a place San Jose (Boucher's the backup there now for Uncle Ronnie Wilson, and theyre a contender)

I know for certain that no one will EVER wear 37 again for the Washington Capitals, and its a really sad day


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[keithy_19]

Olie was a real good goalie. Granted, he didn't have quite the spring in his step when he was younger, but Huet turned out to be great for them...

[El Mudo]

Olie was a real good goalie. Granted, he didn't have quite the spring in his step when he was younger, but Huet turned out to be great for them...


Don't know if he'll be re-signed....at best, he'll be a bridge to Varlamov and Neuvirth (he's 32). The only goaltender really right now signed is Battling Brent Johnson.

By all accounts Olie was REALLY pissed that he didn't even get considered when the series to got to 3-1. He said by then he realized that he had been pushed out the door and his tenure here was over.

[Gvac]

Malkin is phenomenal.

[Donnie Iris]

I'm buzzed and near a computer. I want to hear from all the doubters of Pittsburgh. Honestly, don't cower, I want to hear it. I'm cocky, it's game one, bury me. Fucking Mudo and his rants to no prevail... Someone knock me and Pittsburgh down. I want to hear why it will be a series

[keithy_19]

Don't know if he'll be re-signed....at best, he'll be a bridge to Varlamov and Neuvirth (he's 32). The only goaltender really right now signed is Battling Brent Johnson.

By all accounts Olie was REALLY pissed that he didn't even get considered when the series to got to 3-1. He said by then he realized that he had been pushed out the door and his tenure here was over.

I was kind of sarcastic, but not fully. Huet helped them get into the playoffs. While in the playoffs, and down 3-1, they should have went to Kolzig. Huet got them to a game seven, but it was a classless move by the Caps. He handled it with gace though. Good for him.

[keithy_19]

I'm buzzed and near a computer. I want to hear from all the doubters of Pittsburgh. Honestly, don't cower, I want to hear it. I'm cocky, it's game one, bury me. Fucking Mudo and his rants to no prevail... Someone knock me and Pittsburgh down. I want to hear why it will be a series

I hear Umberger has a potion that makes your legs fall off...That would fuck up the Penguins.

[spoon]

I was kind of sarcastic, but not fully. Huet helped them get into the playoffs. While in the playoffs, and down 3-1, they should have went to Kolzig. Huet got them to a game seven, but it was a classless move by the Caps. He handled it with gace though. Good for him.

WHAT?!? That's just stupid.

And the Pitt series is all but done with Kimo T out. Now they don't have anyone to at least mirror one of the big guys (Malkin, Crosby, or Hossa). The Flyers will have to really goon it up to contend at all, minus a miracle run by Biron. And a goon run looks very unlikely bc Pitt has plenty of toughness to protect them from such tactics.

[El Mudo]

I'm buzzed and near a computer. I want to hear from all the doubters of Pittsburgh. Honestly, don't cower, I want to hear it. I'm cocky, it's game one, bury me. Fucking Mudo and his rants to no prevail... Someone knock me and Pittsburgh down. I want to hear why it will be a series


Eh....the Flyers lost game one of both the other serieseseseseseseseseseses and I would like to be optimistic...but Spoons right...no Kimmo = no peace

Theyve got no one who can move the puck out of their own zone, and Hatcher and Smith are playing minutes they shouldn't have to play, and Randy Jones was AWFUL last night.

And Briere I guess decided to take Game 1 off...thanks Danny :dry:

[cougarjake13]

man the playoffs are still on ????

[El Mudo]

Tough break for the Wings to lose Franzen...


What the heck was Ribeiro thinking at the end of the game?? I understand Osgood gave him the ol' butt end as he went by, but there was no need to go half Dino Ciccarrelli on him..good Lord!

[K.C.]

No Goal! No Goal!

[K.C.]

No Goal! No Goal!

YEAH! No goal!

Suck it, Crosby!

[K.C.]

Lupal to Carter...SCORRRRRRRRRRRRE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[K.C.]

Bullshit penalty.

It is obvious to me that the Crosby conspiracy theorists are 100% right.

[Kevin]

Bullshit penalty.

It is obvious to me that the Crosby conspiracy theorists are 100% right.

Not saying thats why we lost but you could almost book a pen in the final 4 mins against the Rangers when it was tied.

[Towelie]

Bullshit penalty.

It is obvious to me that the Crosby conspiracy theorists are 100% right.

If there is a Crosby conspiracy why did they not give him the goal in the first? Clearly the puck crossed the line

And that was a correct penalty, as they just explained on the VS coverage.

[K.C.]

Mike Richards, baby!!!

Wait a second...Sydney just nodded and winked at the refs....wait a minute, they're reversing the goal....wait a minute they just credited Crosby with a goal????

WTF?

[K.C.]

Not saying thats why we lost but you could almost book a pen in the final 4 mins against the Rangers when it was tied.

I was talking to some Habs fans down for a couple of the games in Philadelphia.

Listening to them talk about Crosby is hilarious. I think they started the whole Crosby conspiracy thing.

[Kevin]

I was talking to some Habs fans down for a couple of the games in Philadelphia.

Listening to them talk about Crosby is hilarious. I think they started the whole Crosby conspiracy thing.

They are prob still pissed they didn't win that Lotto to get him.

[K.C.]

They are prob still pissed they didn't win that Lotto to get him.

Oh, definitely...Crosby would be a god there. That whole fanbase is insane.

About the only place Crosby wouldn't be the most beloved player would be in Philadelphia...and that's because half the Flyers' fanbase would prefer guys like Craig Berube, Todd Fedoruk, Dave Brown, and Luke Richardson to guys with any real skill.

[Towelie]

They are prob still pissed they didn't win that Lotto to get him.

They really didn't have a chance at him. The only teams that had a legit shot were Buffalo, Columbus, the Rangers and Pittsburgh

It would have been pretty unfair for a team that went to the conference semis (Montreal) to win the lottery.

[keithy_19]

They really didn't have a chance at him. The only teams that had a legit shot were Buffalo, Columbus, the Rangers and Pittsburgh

It would have been pretty unfair for a team that went to the conference semis (Montreal) to win the lottery.

I love me my Crosby. Talented player that plays hard all the time. He plays with the demenor of a veteran at such a young age. Good for him.

[Kevin]

They really didn't have a chance at him. The only teams that had a legit shot were Buffalo, Columbus, the Rangers and Pittsburgh

It would have been pretty unfair for a team that went to the conference semis (Montreal) to win the lottery.

Didn't every one have like a fair shot just because of the lock out, or did they go with 03 records?

[Kevin]

To add insult to injury i thing the Rangers got like 16 that year. They got a pretty good player in Staal though.

[Towelie]

Didn't every one have like a fair shot just because of the lock out, or did they go with 03 records?

They did something pretty new

As a lockout cancelled the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on July 22, 2005. Teams were assigned 1 to 3 balls based on their playoff appearances and first overall draft picks from the past three years. According to the draft order, the selection worked its way up to 30 as usual; then instead of repeating the order as in past years, the draft "snaked" back down to the team with the first pick. Therefore the team with the first pick overall would not pick again until the 60th pick. The team with the 30th pick would also get the 31st pick. The draft was only seven rounds in length, compared to nine rounds in years past. The labor dispute caused the shortened draft.

Three Balls

* Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins

Two Balls

* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Atlanta Thrashers, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes

One Ball

* Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals

[Bossanova]

I think Osgood may have fired up the Stars the other night. Think the Stars win tonight but still lose in 5 or 6

[ralphbxny]

Detroit is so good its starting to bother me.

[Friday]

this one is looking to be in the bag, boys......



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[Gvac]

Ho hum.

9 wins in a row.

[Friday]

I have to be honest... I have this warm, intensely excited feeling in my heart watching these games.

I may have to break out my now ill-fitting red wings sparkly Tshirt to wear in chat soon....

Go Wings, GO!

[ravn816]

Go Red Wings! Congrats to Datsyuk on his first career hat trick and picking up the slack from the Franzen injury! :clap:

I'm a Detroit-area native. Moved out East when I was 16...Never gave up on my boys!

[Gvac]

Ron Wilson got shitcanned as head coach of the Sharks today. Think anyone will hire him given his playoff disappointments?

[El Mudo]

Ron Wilson got shitcanned as head coach of the Sharks today. Think anyone will hire him given his playoff disappointments?


Good: his teams win, and play very good defense

Bad: His teams don't win when it counts, and he has an alarming tendency to "lose" his teams. Not sure if he lost the team in San Jose, but he did lose the team in DC, which is kinda disturbing, since it was an older team full of vets that really fit his system


I think he'll get hired again...his teams have been too successful not to. I could see him taking the Florida job (since Jacques Martin is also defensive minded). Don't know if he'll wanna coach Toronto...i'm sure NOBODY wants to step into that mess.

It seems to me personally that SJ's problem is that it takes after Joe Thornton too much. Its a soft team, I dont know how else to put it, and Thornton's a soft player. Doesnt make him or the team bad, just soft.

[Gvac]

Good: his teams win, and play very good defense

Bad: His teams don't win when it counts, and he has an alarming tendency to "lose" his teams. Not sure if he lost the team in San Jose, but he did lose the team in DC, which is kinda disturbing, since it was an older team full of vets that really fit his system


I think he'll get hired again...his teams have been too successful not to. I could see him taking the Florida job (since Jacques Martin is also defensive minded). Don't know if he'll wanna coach Toronto...i'm sure NOBODY wants to step into that mess.

I'm actually contemplating throwing my hat into the ring to become the next GM of the Leafs.

Could I do any worse?

[Bossanova]

To anyone who actually thought the Flyers had talent to beat the Pens. Kill yourselves

[El Mudo]

To anyone who actually thought the Flyers had talent to beat the Pens. Kill yourselves


The series was over the minute it came across the crawl that Timonen was out for the playoffs with a blood clot in his foot...and yes, he was THAT important. Tough break for the Flyers.

And they get no sympathy from me with the "lack of calls" by the officials, since I still have the image of Cristobal Huet being tackled and Tom Poti being called for a soft trip in OT stuck in my head

[Furtherman]

I'm claiming the Flyers will win four in a row!!!

[Gvac]

How amazing does that deal to acquire Hossa look now?

[Donnie Iris]

The series was over the minute it came across the crawl that Timonen was out for the playoffs with a blood clot in his foot...and yes, he was THAT important. Tough break for the Flyers.

And they get no sympathy from me with the "lack of calls" by the officials, since I still have the image of Cristobal Huet being tackled and Tom Poti being called for a soft trip in OT stuck in my head


Oh yeah, that's right... I remember you saying that the series was over when Timonen got hurt...

You're the worst. Are you implying that they would have won had he played? You actually still believe Philly is the better team? For someone whose life is seemingly absorbed by hockey, you really don't seem to know shit.

[hexy68]

Oh yeah, that's right... I remember you saying that the series was over when Timonen got hurt...

true D.I...my Flyers were behind before the series started, then Vinny Prospal and Danny Briere got hurt...o wait they're playing in this series?...i haven't noticed :sad:

[Bossanova]

There is a reason they were the 7 seed. They snuck into the playoffs and wold have been dominated by the Pens reguardless. Wings better drink some youth juice, they will need it

[Friday]

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[El Mudo]

Oh yeah, that's right... I remember you saying that the series was over when Timonen got hurt...

You're the worst. Are you implying that they would have won had he played? You actually still believe Philly is the better team? For someone whose life is seemingly absorbed by hockey, you really don't seem to know shit.


I predicted the Flyers to win, I never shied away from that. And I said they would win BEFORE I knew Timonen was out. When he was out, I said they were finished. Check the posts.


The guy is their best penalty killer, only decent puck moving defenseman, best shotblocker, best shut down defenceman, and their power play QB. His loss singlehandedly killed the Flyers. It changed their entire offence, turned Randy Jones laughably into their Power Play QB, and forced him and Hatcher to play big time minutes, most importantly Hatcher, cause the guy can't skate, and he keeps getting dumb hooking calls cause he can't skate. And yes, I STILL believe the Flyers would have won the series if Timonen didn't get hurt. Cause guess what? I STILL don't believe Pittsburgh is all that good. They drew a poo poo Ottawa team, an overrated Rangers team, and a Flyers team missing its best player. I'm supposed to worship at their altar because theyve beaten three subpar teams? No thanks.

Detroit will beat them easily.

And now that ive said that, Rafalski, Zetterberg, Lidstrom and Osgood will all have freak accidents by the time the Finals starts, and GVac and Friday will be plotting to have me murdered.

[Towelie]

To say the Wings will beat the Pens easily is pretty ridiculous.

Lets not forget the Wings struggled to beat the Predators, a team who wouldn't have even qualified in the east playoffs

The Pens have the lowest GAA in the playoffs and are second in GFA, the best power play and the best penalty kill, 3 of the top 6 scorers in the playoffs are Penguins and its fair to say the Pens are a much more physical team then the Wings

Its going to be a long series, and you'd have to say the Wings are the favorite, but not by much.

And while both series are pretty much done, the Dallas/Wings series has a much better chance of dragging out then the Pens/Flyers series, which could effect the conditioning for next round

[Gvac]

Lets not forget the Wings struggled to beat the Predators, a team who wouldn't have even qualified in the east playoffs



The only times the Wings "struggled" with Nashville was games 3 and 4 when Hasek gave up easy goals 30 seconds apart to surrender the lead. Ever since he was pulled in the 3rd period of game 4 of that series the Wings haven't struggled with anyone.

[Friday]

ok.
the laptop is in the living room with me now because that was a bunch of bullshit.

Rafalski's hiney wasn't even in the crease, nevermind his skates.

[El Mudo]

The only times the Wings "struggled" with Nashville was games 3 and 4 when Hasek gave up easy goals 30 seconds apart to surrender the lead. Ever since he was pulled in the 3rd period of game 4 of that series the Wings haven't struggled with anyone.


Bingo. The Hasek problem was.........coorrrrecteddd........

[Gvac]

I guess the NHL sent out an edict to the refs - "NO SWEEP! We need more money."

Wiping Datsyuk's goal off the board was horseshit.

[Friday]

I guess the NHL sent out an edict to the refs - "NO SWEEP! We need more money."

Wiping Datsyuk's goal off the board was horseshit.

If I find out my ex-uncle is officiating tonight, there will be french canadian heads rolling!!!

[Gvac]

Take that one off the board you cocksuckers!

[Gvac]

I honestly think games were officiated better when there was only one ref. Get that extra cocksucker off the ice if they're still gonna fuck up so many calls and make some room for the players.

Bunch of fuck sticks.

[Friday]

I blame Mudo. :bye:

Guess we will just have to wrap this thing up at the JOE.

Phuckers.

[Donnie Iris]

******Cause guess what? I STILL don't believe Pittsburgh is all that good. They drew a poo poo Ottawa team, an overrated Rangers team, and a Flyers team missing its best player. I'm supposed to worship at their altar because theyve beaten three subpar teams? No thanks.********


So, there are no good teams in the East? I mean obviously the Caps were the best, but are there any other teams you find to be of quality?

Do I know what will happen in the Detroit series? No. But seeing that you seem to be wrong nealy all of the time, I love the fact that you are giving us zero chance. Your opinions, ripe with objectivity, are entertaining nonetheless.

[ralphbxny]

Finally the Wings mailed one in!

[Donnie Iris]

To say the Wings will beat the Pens easily is pretty ridiculous.

Lets not forget the Wings struggled to beat the Predators, a team who wouldn't have even qualified in the east playoffs

The Pens have the lowest GAA in the playoffs and are second in GFA, the best power play and the best penalty kill, 3 of the top 6 scorers in the playoffs are Penguins and its fair to say the Pens are a much more physical team then the Wings

Its going to be a long series, and you'd have to say the Wings are the favorite, but not by much.

And while both series are pretty much done, the Dallas/Wings series has a much better chance of dragging out then the Pens/Flyers series, which could effect the conditioning for next round

Thank you. I mean, even if the Pens opponents have been sub-par, a statement which I find easily and obviously debatable, we've done nothing but fucking dominate regardless. Do they have to somehow win by more? The fact is, we just haven't looked truly beatable at any time during any series.
The Wings are obviously in the same boat. Like I said before, I really have no idea what to expect. But I have to feel like they are the favorite.

[Friday]

Finally the Wings mailed one in!

we meant to do that....

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[Dougie Brootal]

General Gvac told me the other day that in 2 or 3 years we'll be playing hockey outside...........



IN HAWAII..................................


















ALL SUMMER LONG!

[Friday]

blech.

the Wings need to win this thing once and for all on Monday for three reasons.

1. they deserve to and must.

2. i have no desire to stress out over hockey on my birthday.

3. Turco's playoff beard is WAY out of control and he needs to get that taken care of.

[El Mudo]

I think i broke the Red Wings :sad:

[Towelie]

The Penguins fans found out the Joe Louis Arena Cup Finals presale code and are buying as many tickets as they possibly can for the finals

They might have to return them for tickets in Dallas.

[Friday]

The Penguins fans found out the Joe Louis Arena Cup Finals presale code and are buying as many tickets as they possibly can for the finals

They might have to return them for tickets in Dallas.

no blaspheming in this thread, please.

:furious:

[spoon]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t250/Haskellitoberg/gowings.gif

PLEASE!

When was your first post in this thread Friday, last FRIDAY!?!

Red Wing fan my ass!!!!!





































So sad that my little Mexican chica tries to jump on the sinking city/team that is Detroit. Who's up for a Honda or Toyota!? Dumb question, everyone is!

[spoon]

I guess the NHL sent out an edict to the refs - "NO SWEEP! We need more money."

Wiping Datsyuk's goal off the board was horseshit.

That one was bullshit, yet they did the same thing to the Stars earlier in the series. I truly believe it was a makeup call, which is such a asshole move it's pathetic. If you make a bad call you move on, not make another one.

Go Stars!



It will all be worth it if the Wings become the third team ever to lose after being up 3-0!

Oh baby!

[spoon]

******Cause guess what? I STILL don't believe Pittsburgh is all that good. They drew a poo poo Ottawa team, an overrated Rangers team, and a Flyers team missing its best player. I'm supposed to worship at their altar because theyve beaten three subpar teams? No thanks.********


So, there are no good teams in the East? I mean obviously the Caps were the best, but are there any other teams you find to be of quality?

Do I know what will happen in the Detroit series? No. But seeing that you seem to be wrong nealy all of the time, I love the fact that you are giving us zero chance. Your opinions, ripe with objectivity, are entertaining nonetheless.

I'll sum up the whole reason Mudo simply can't look at this objectively.....he hates Crosby, Malkin and the Pens bc his favorite team has Ovechkin. It's such a stupid bias and it truly kills his rationale for many of his arguments. Sorry Mudo, but it truly looks like sour grapes for what reason I don't truly understand. Has Crosby earned his whiny rep, sure, but does it mean he's not an awesome player along with Malkin....NO WAY. Also, star players have ALWAYS got the benefit of the calls in EVERY sports league.

I can't stand the wings and all, but have to tip the hat when they run us over like they did. However, it just makes their exit all the better when they become part of the record books!!!


:clap:

[Friday]

PLEASE!

When was your first post in this thread Friday, last FRIDAY!?!

Red Wing fan my ass!!!!!

So sad that my little Mexican chica tries to jump on the sinking city/team that is Detroit. Who's up for a Honda or Toyota!? Dumb question, everyone is!

Reminder: my team is still in the playoffs.

Signed,

Red Wings fan since 1996 which was the first year I was introduced to hockey and the Russian Five by my aunt who was dating Pierre Turgeon at the time.

Now shut your pie hole and stop being a prick, spoony :bye:

[spoon]

Reminder: my team is still in the playoffs.

Signed,

Red Wings fan since 1996 which was the first year I was introduced to hockey and the Russian Five by my aunt who was dating Pierre Turgeon at the time.

Now shut your pie hole and stop being a prick, spoony :bye:

By dating do you mean mowing his lawn!? :lol:

And good luck with the prick thing! :devil2:

[Friday]

By dating do you mean mowing his lawn!? :lol:

And good luck with the prick thing! :devil2:

my relatives are all white.

:furious:

[spoon]

my relatives are all white.

:furious:

Don't hate on my latino peeps you mofo! :annoyed:

[GvacMobile]

We will DESTROY the Stars in the land where they killed Kennedy!

You'll see!!!

[cougarjake13]

red wings will just lose to sid the kid

[spoon]

We will DESTROY the Stars in the land where they killed Kennedy!

You'll see!!!

"We"....... ha!

You don't even play in NJ any longer you chicken!



























Tactic #123

[cougarjake13]

bacon ..

[El Mudo]

I'll sum up the whole reason Mudo simply can't look at this objectively.....he hates Crosby, Malkin and the Pens bc his favorite team has Ovechkin. It's such a stupid bias and it truly kills his rationale for many of his arguments. Sorry Mudo, but it truly looks like sour grapes for what reason I don't truly understand. Has Crosby earned his whiny rep, sure, but does it mean he's not an awesome player along with Malkin....NO WAY. Also, star players have ALWAYS got the benefit of the calls in EVERY sports league.

I can't stand the wings and all, but have to tip the hat when they run us over like they did. However, it just makes their exit all the better when they become part of the record books!!!


:clap:



My hatred for Pittsburgh predates Crosby/Ovechkin...goes all the way back to Lemeiux and Jagr and Francis and just for shits and giggles, Peter Taglienetti

[spoon]

Yet you have to admit, you are biased toward your hate versus looking at this current roster objectively.

[El Mudo]

Yet you have to admit, you are biased toward your hate versus looking at this current roster objectively.


I did think the Flyers were better honestly. I thought they had better (and more) scoring, a better goaltender, and while not a top shelf defence, one that sat on leads well. And considering how many breaks they had been getting in the playoffs so far, they had the whole "team of destiny" aura around them

[spoon]

That's odd bc they didn't even make the playoffs last year, have an ok coach, overall bad defense, some scoring and tons of grit (some say a lot of assholes). I NEVER had them to beat the Pens, and to say they have more scoring then Pitt just doesn't make sense.

[Bossanova]

I did think the Flyers were better honestly. I thought they had better (and more) scoring

I don't even know what to say to this.The Caps had more scoring than the Flyers and they wouldn't out score the Pens.

[Donnie Iris]

I don't even know what to say to this.The Caps had more scoring than the Flyers and they wouldn't out score the Pens.

Agreed. This dude doesn't even make sense. On a side note, guess who just found out that they're going to the game?

[pittphantoms]

Wow this is embarassing... go Pens!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

id like to report a rape in Pittsburgh

[Donnie Iris]

I hope we didn't blow our load today. The arena was more drunk and intense than I have ever seen. Philly fans were overly abused the entire day. I saw Umberger's sister nearly in tears/a fistfight trying to explain that she was from Pittsburgh and that her brother was on the team. It was a blowout and a party and a celebration that spilled into the streets. This is drunken drivel, but it was truly exciting. As much as I hate the Flyers, hats off to a solid series. Mudo, you were right man, the flyers do have more scoring power....


Secondly, I'm not even sure that Detroit is a definite to play in the finals, but should they make it... Hockeytown? I know numerous people here in Pittsburgh who have tickets for games 2, 5 and 7 in Detroit, should they be necessary. My roommate in fact bought four for both 2 and 5 the other day. A lot of people are talking about going up regardless. I even heard a guy saying tonight he bought tickets for game seven against Dallas that he planned to turn over on Craigs list. I may be ignorant to the dimensions of Joe Louis, but any available playoff ticket for any round has sold out in literally less than 90 seconds here. I even heard that Detroit doesn't sell out every game during the post season. I could be way off here, but is that true?

[epo]

How are the Winnipeg Jets doing this year?

[Friday]

How are the Winnipeg Jets doing this year?

I don't know about them but those Minnesota North Stars have a beating coming to them tomorrow night.

Just wait! You'll See!!!!!

:wink:

[Gvac]

I even heard that Detroit doesn't sell out every game during the post season. I could be way off here, but is that true?

The Red Wings not only sold out every home game for 10 years (396 consecutive games) but also sell "standing room" tickets to every game. This past season was the first time since 1996 that they didn't sell out every home game.

The reason for the decrease in attendance is generally attributed to the massive layoffs in the automotive industry, which greatly affects the economy of the Michigan and Ontario fan base. Joe Louis Arena holds just shy of 20,000 and the Wings would only allow 17,000 season ticket holders so others could attend. This past season there were only 14,000 season ticket holders and no one on the waiting list.

Believe me, it's not because the Wings aren't loved that they aren't selling out. Michigan and Windsor, Ontario area citizens are bat shit for the Red Wings.

[El Mudo]

That's odd bc they didn't even make the playoffs last year, have an ok coach, overall bad defense, some scoring and tons of grit (some say a lot of assholes). I NEVER had them to beat the Pens, and to say they have more scoring then Pitt just doesn't make sense.

5 30 goal scorers *shrugs*

They scored one more goal than Pitt during the regular season, but gave up 16 more...so i'd say the Pens were actually better DEFENSIVELY than the Flyers, but again, i thought they were deeper offensively than people gave them credit for, and they had a team of destiny aura around them, which can count for a lot.

Series was over when Timonen couldnt play in all but one game...it became a formality

[Donnie Iris]

5 30 goal scorers *shrugs*

They scored one more goal than Pitt during the regular season, but gave up 16 more...so i'd say the Pens were actually better DEFENSIVELY than the Flyers, but again, i thought they were deeper offensively than people gave them credit for, and they had a team of destiny aura around them, which can count for a lot.

Series was over when Timonen couldnt play in all but one game...it became a formality

Yeah they probably would have swept us with Timonen... Do you think we'll get a game vs. Detroit/Dallas?

[El Mudo]

Yeah they probably would have swept us with Timonen... Do you think we'll get a game vs. Detroit/Dallas?



Dude.....what else do you want me to say?



THE PENGUINS ARE A GOOD TEAM, I WAS WRONG, I SHOULD HAVE NEVER PICKED THEM TO LOSE TO THE FLYERS. I'M SURE THEY WILL WIN THE STANLEY CUP


Is that better? Does that clear everything up?

[El Mudo]

The Red Wings not only sold out every home game for 10 years (396 consecutive games) but also sell "standing room" tickets to every game. This past season was the first time since 1996 that they didn't sell out every home game.

The reason for the decrease in attendance is generally attributed to the massive layoffs in the automotive industry, which greatly affects the economy of the Michigan and Ontario fan base. Joe Louis Arena holds just shy of 20,000 and the Wings would only allow 17,000 season ticket holders so others could attend. This past season there were only 14,000 season ticket holders and no one on the waiting list.

Believe me, it's not because the Wings aren't loved that they aren't selling out. Michigan and Windsor, Ontario area citizens are bat shit for the Red Wings.


Someone was speculating (cant remember exactly who, I believe it may have been the Wings announce team), that the Wings were REALLY suffering with the new schedules since they played a lot of west coast teams, they were having a hard time selling the game to their younger fans, and were thinking of really trying hard to get back into the eastern conference.


Did hear Mr. Bettman say on the NHL Hour t'other day that the league is cutting back on the divisional games (which he says are the "best attended games" well...duh..theres more of those games than any!) and making sure everyone plays everyone else at least twice next year, which is great, cause I'd love to see guys like Anze Kopitar and Peter Mueller and Roberto Luongo

[Friday]

Dude.....what else do you want me to say?



THE PENGUINS ARE A GOOD TEAM, I WAS WRONG, I SHOULD HAVE NEVER PICKED THEM TO LOSE TO THE FLYERS. I'M SURE THEY WILL WIN THE STANLEY CUP


Is that better? Does that clear everything up?

can you stop saying things like this?

please?

[Gvac]

Tonight the mighty Detroit Red Wings claim their rightful place as Western Conference (and eventual Stanley Cup) Champions!!!


You'll see!!!

[Donnie Iris]

The Red Wings not only sold out every home game for 10 years (396 consecutive games) but also sell "standing room" tickets to every game. This past season was the first time since 1996 that they didn't sell out every home game.

The reason for the decrease in attendance is generally attributed to the massive layoffs in the automotive industry, which greatly affects the economy of the Michigan and Ontario fan base. Joe Louis Arena holds just shy of 20,000 and the Wings would only allow 17,000 season ticket holders so others could attend. This past season there were only 14,000 season ticket holders and no one on the waiting list.

Believe me, it's not because the Wings aren't loved that they aren't selling out. Michigan and Windsor, Ontario area citizens are bat shit for the Red Wings.

ahh, I see. Yeah, it didn't sound right. Should the finals end up in Detroit, which I think they will, I'm interested to see the number of Pens fans that make the trip. There was a story about some Pens blogging site or something that got the password to access ticket sales. I don't even know if that adds up, but you'd be surprised to hear the number of people around here who are going to Detroit, both with and without tickets. (Again, should they make it)

[Towelie]

They scored one more goal than Pitt during the regular season, but gave up 16 more...so i'd say the Pens were actually better DEFENSIVELY than the Flyers, but again, i thought they were deeper offensively than people gave them credit for, and they had a team of destiny aura around them, which can count for a lot.

Don't you think the Pens losing the defending MVP and scoring champ for 30 games had a lot to do with that?

The Pens were the better team on both ends of the ice from the first faceoff the year.

[Towelie]

I hope we didn't blow our load today. The arena was more drunk and intense than I have ever seen. Philly fans were overly abused the entire day. I saw Umberger's sister nearly in tears/a fistfight trying to explain that she was from Pittsburgh and that her brother was on the team. It was a blowout and a party and a celebration that spilled into the streets. This is drunken drivel, but it was truly exciting. As much as I hate the Flyers, hats off to a solid series. Mudo, you were right man, the flyers do have more scoring power....


Secondly, I'm not even sure that Detroit is a definite to play in the finals, but should they make it... Hockeytown? I know numerous people here in Pittsburgh who have tickets for games 2, 5 and 7 in Detroit, should they be necessary. My roommate in fact bought four for both 2 and 5 the other day. A lot of people are talking about going up regardless. I even heard a guy saying tonight he bought tickets for game seven against Dallas that he planned to turn over on Craigs list. I may be ignorant to the dimensions of Joe Louis, but any available playoff ticket for any round has sold out in literally less than 90 seconds here. I even heard that Detroit doesn't sell out every game during the post season. I could be way off here, but is that true?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGVHPXQDKvA

Starts about 4:30 in.

[Gvac]

shhhhhh......be vewy vewy quiet...we're hunting penguins...hehehehehehehehe

[Gvac]

Maybe we should just start the Cup Finals now


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/WingsLogo.jpg



http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g217/svenjayne/Masks/Penguins.gif



Just a reminder...I posted this over three weeks ago.

[Friday]

Just a reminder...I posted this over three weeks ago.

shhhhhh hush up now! but meet me back here after the 3rd period........

[Friday]

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

yes yes yes!!!!

i am putting on my ill-fitting red wings tshirt and celebrating in chat tonight!

[Gvac]

Watch out Pittsburgh...you have no idea what you're in for! This isn't the lame competition from the Eastern Conference that you're used to!

[ralphbxny]

LOL!! I love confident G-VAC!!!

I think its a heck of a Final...Wings in 7.

[Donnie Iris]

Watch out Pittsburgh...you have no idea what you're in for! This isn't the lame competition from the Eastern Conference that you're used to!

There may be some truth to that, but I still have to like the way we are playing. I'll take the Pens in 6 as follows: Split the first two in Detroit, we take 3 and 4, lose 5 and then win the Cup at home in game 6. Just a guess.

[Friday]

There may be some truth to that, but I still have to like the way we are playing. I'll take the Pens in 6 as follows: Split the first two in Detroit, we take 3 and 4, lose 5 and then win the Cup at home in game 6. Just a guess.

I can't wait to cut and paste this silly post when the WINGS kick your team right in its big, fat, pennsylvanian hiney!!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[ravn816]

GO RED WINGS!!!:clap:

This is going to be a very hard fought series on both sides. I don't think this will be an easy win, no matter who wins. But I can't go against my boys, Wings in 6.

[Towelie]

Penguins in 6.

[keithy_19]

This is such a hard series to pick. The Juggernauts of both conferences.

If Detroit can play at the level they played in game three and six againsT in the conference finals, then I find it hard to pick against them. With that being said, the Penguins are playing amazing hockey at the moment. Only two games where they really let up.

Both teams have to be mistake free. If bad turnovers occur than the opposing team will score.

I'm going to say Wings in 7, though I'm saying seven more because I really want it to get that far. I'm sure the NHL would love to see a game seven where Crosby scores the game winning goal in overtime, handng the Penguins their first cup and firmly cementing Crosby as the best player in the National Hockey League.

[pittphantoms]

Good luck Wings fans... but GO PENS!

[Gvac]

The prediction?

Red Wings 4


penguins 1

[Donnie Iris]

I'll stick with the Pens in 6, but I really have no idea what to expect. I do however think that it is complete shite that Bettman has banned the Octopus tossing. Even as a Pens fan, you hate to see tradition like that shat upon. Also, the finals are on VS.? Really? Their announcers are about as enjoyable as a prostate exam....

[Towelie]

The first two games are on VS and the last 6 are all on NBC.

I assume Doc Emerick and Eddie Olcyzk will do every game regardless of network

[keithy_19]

The first two games are on VS and the last 6 are all on NBC.

I assume Doc Emerick and Eddie Olcyzk will do every game regardless of network

If only Chico was dong color for Doc...Oh the perks of being a Devils fan.

[Donnie Iris]

The first two games are on VS and the last 6 are all on NBC.

I assume Doc Emerick and Eddie Olcyzk will do every game regardless of network

Whoa, 8 games for the price of 7?

[Towelie]

Whoa, 8 games for the price of 7?

Blech I stink.

All long as the Pens walk off the ice with the cup, I don't care if it takes em 14 games.

[Bossanova]

I miss Rafalski

[Bossanova]

Wings in 6


And Spoon, Granato again?

[Gvac]

Guess the NHL sent word to the refs - DON'T LET THE WINGS WIN.

Cocksuckers.

[Bossanova]

Bullshit calls

[Towelie]

Guess the NHL sent word to the refs - DON'T LET THE WINGS WIN.

Cocksuckers.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/garethpostans/not_this_shit_again.jpg

[Donnie Iris]

Guess the NHL sent word to the refs - DON'T LET THE WINGS WIN.

Cocksuckers.

You cry too? Really? It's hockey

[Bossanova]

You cry too? Really? It's hockey

There have been some bullshit calls though.

[Towelie]

There have been some bullshit calls though.

Penalties against the Penguins = Good calls

Penalties against the Red Wings/Rangers/Flyers = Bad calls

I get it.

[Bossanova]

Penalties against the Penguins = Good calls

Penalties against the Red Wings/Rangers/Flyers = Bad calls

I get it.

For starters. I will never stop a bad call against the Rangers. Fuck the penalties. I am talking about that bullshit interference call. Fleury was in no position to have that save. That was a bush league call. Fuck the Flyers and I couldnt care less about the Wings. I am a Devil fan who got many a good call. I have played for 20+ years, I just want to see a good game called

[Bossanova]

That was fast. Pens swithching lines up to match Wings

http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/8171018/Penguins-shuffle-lines-for-Game-2-of-Cup-finals

[Bossanova]

I think the Pens even it up tonight, but get worn out

[Gvac]

I think the Pens even it up tonight, but get worn out

It's like I don't even know you anymore. :nono:

[Bossanova]

It's like I don't even know you anymore. :nono:

Yeah, same here sweetie

http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69814

[Gvac]

Yeah, same here sweetie

http://ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69814

Silly boy. That thread was a comical response to a comical thread mikeyboy made.

CLICK HERE. (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69808)

In fact, I made 6 such comical response threads. Some of the stick-in-their-ass mods around here didn't get the joke, though, and got their panties in a bunch.

You know I love you.

[Bossanova]

Silly boy. That thread was a comical response to a comical thread mikeyboy made.

CLICK HERE. (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=69808)

In fact, I made 6 such comical response threads. Some of the stick-in-their-ass mods around here didn't get the joke, though, and got their panties in a bunch.

You know I love you.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOHH! I was unaware of the homophobes thread


Then Wings in 4

[watson]

wow, the penguins are dominating

there should be a mercy rule

[Gvac]

What a classless, low-life team the Penguins are. Hopelessly outmatched, they've decided to start head hunting a man who just missed 6 games with a concussion and now run the Red Wings' goalie.

Fuck these cocksuckers. I hope McCarty suits up for game 3 and gives Crosby and Malkin brain damage.

[Gvac]

While this series is far from over, I have to say so far I like what I see from a Detroit team that was supposedly soft, overrated, and lacked "grit."

[Friday]

Ossie! Ossie! Ossie! Ossie!

:clap:

[hexy68]

the key will be who scores first...pitt will go full blast at least the first 10 min...please Wings continue to play smart, you only need 2 more W's!!!!!!

[Gvac]

LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!

[Towelie]

Give the Pens two wins tonight

Beat the Wings and the refs tonight.

And Holstrom needs to stop being a whiny pussy. Mr. Obstruction finally got what he deserved.

[GvacMobile]

Give the Pens two wins tonight

Beat the Wings and the refs tonight.

And Holstrom needs to stop being a whiny pussy. Mr. Obstruction finally got what he deserved.

Hahaha!!!

Enjoy the win. It's the only one Pittsburgh is getting.

[Towelie]

Pittsburgh is pretty much unbeatable at home

Haven't lost a home game since February 24th, that would be 17 in a row for those counting

So I wouldn't be counting your chickens before they hatch

[Friday]

Hahaha!!!

Enjoy the win. It's the only one Pittsburgh is getting.

TROOF!

Pittsburgh is pretty much unbeatable at home

Haven't lost a home game since February 24th, that would be 17 in a row for those counting

So I wouldn't be counting your chickens before they hatch

this was the first time they have met the Wings on their turf this season.

and so i boldly say to you, sir, from the bottom of my Red Winged heart.....



... cheep cheep!

http://pinerise.com/ee/images/uploads/IMG_6036.jpg

:bye:

[ralphbxny]

This was a fuckin awesome game tonight! I hope everyone holds home ice till game 7. Id love to see these 2 teams go at it in a one game for the Cup! We havent had a good cup finals in a bit.

[spoon]

One win down, three to go!

[Gvac]

I fully expect the Wings to win game 4 rather handily, let's say 5-2.

Then they'll wrap it up in game 5 back in MoTown.

ANOTHER CUP!

WOOOOOO!!!!

[nate1000]

This was a fuckin awesome game tonight! I hope everyone holds home ice till game 7. Id love to see these 2 teams go at it in a one game for the Cup! We havent had a good cup finals in a bit.

QFT.

Pittsburgh better come out with a lot more energy, though. The beginning of that game looked like the first 2 games to me. Up until two or three shifts before the opening goal, the ice seemed to be tilted towards Fleury. What did they have, something like 2 or 3 shots before that one went in.

[Donnie Iris]

I fully expect the Wings to win game 4 rather handily, let's say 5-2.

Then they'll wrap it up in game 5 back in MoTown.

ANOTHER CUP!

WOOOOOO!!!!

Bragging about taking home the cup after a loss? Odd, but bold. Admittedly, I kind of like it.

Some things I've learned thus far:
1. The Wings are even better than I thought
2. The Wings are even softer than I thought
3. Home ice advantage is real, especially for the Pens
4. If Malkin ever shows up, we are even more in the series
5. Our fans are better

I know that last one is a serious low blow, but have you heard the Let's go Pens and other chants of the like in Joe Louis? They eventually embarrassingly get drowned out by "let's go wings" or whatever, but only in response to the Pittsburgh fans. One estimate said there were between 1-2,000 fans in Detroit. That may be a bit ambitious, but to me, shocking nonetheless.
I know it's just one win, but I think we may have a series on our hands here....

[pittphantoms]

Malkin needs to do more than show up... he was flat out HORRIBLE again last night. If you catch a replay watch him - he couldn't have been worse.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

thank god there wasn't a sweep,. I may actually watch game 4

[Jughead]

cnn front page Hockey player killed today..Just thought I would let ya know..To Bad:sad:..Young

[Towelie]

cnn front page Hockey player killed today..Just thought I would let ya know..To Bad:sad:..Young

Luc Bourdon

Bourdon was 21-years-old. He was a first round selection and tenth overall choice in the 2005 Entry Draft. He played 27 games with the Canucks this season and was considered a top prospect.

Shame really, I don't know why these athletes keep riding motorcycles. They just seem to be bad news. I'm surprised more teams don't put clauses in contracts that restrict this.

[Towelie]

Barry Melrose will reportedly serve as the Tampa Bay Lightning's head coach next season.
Melrose led the 1992-93 Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup finals as their head coach. If this report is true, Melrose will replace current Lightning coach John Tortorella, who has held the post for six seasons. It is believed that owner Oren Koules is making this move in an effort to sell the team.

ESPN is going to have to get a new hockey guy for their 2 minute nightly hockey coverage now.

[srg]

It's setting up for a five game sweep! Go Wings!!!

[Gvac]

HOLY SHIT IS THIS PITTSBURGH TEAM SOFT!!! If you check them their faggoty head coach will weep to the refs and they'll listen and give you 5 on 3's. You're pitiful if you can't cash in on them, though.

The Penguins are OUT OF THEIR LEAGUE and MALKIN is a PUSSY!!!

[Tenbatsuzen]

ESPN is going to have to get a new hockey guy for their 2 minute nightly hockey coverage now.

Might be Cherry, considering he was on the WWL the other day.

[Friday]

http://pinerise.com/ee/images/uploads/IMG_6036.jpg


i have to count my chickens.... it's just what i have to do.

i count five.

see you Mondee :bye:

[Team_Ramrod]

Might be Cherry, considering he was on the WWL the other day.

It might be. He's signed to CBC's Hockey Night in Canada for a few more seasons but he could still do the mid week games and Sunday games I suppose.

In my opinion, his views are stale, outdated and somewhat redundant, Kelly Hrudey does a feature 'Behind the Mask' during the second periods and has really taken a more active role in the broadcasts on CBC over the past 2 season. I think he is much more enjoyable to watch than Cherry these days.

[Donnie Iris]

HOLY SHIT IS THIS PITTSBURGH TEAM SOFT!!! If you check them their faggoty head coach will weep to the refs and they'll listen and give you 5 on 3's. You're pitiful if you can't cash in on them, though.

The Penguins are OUT OF THEIR LEAGUE and MALKIN is a PUSSY!!!


You can do better than that. Not even accurate.

[ralphbxny]

I figured GVAC would be posting his pictures of him and Yzerman with the cup already!

[Donnie Iris]

That call on Tyler Kennedy was so cunty, I felt the need to post.

[Towelie]

The refs have been fucking AWFUL tonight.

Just a disgrace.

[ralphbxny]

Well I am going to sleep...let me be the first to send my Congrats to GVAC Friday and the rest of the Wingnuts here!

Enjoy it cause the Rangers will be there next year!!!!!!!!

[Kevin]

Well I am going to sleep...let me be the first to send my Congrats to GVAC Friday and the rest of the Wingnuts here!

Enjoy it cause the Rangers will be there next year!!!!!!!!

If we get someone taller than 5'5. We have a team full of Bossanova's and Jonyrotons.

[Towelie]

Well I am going to sleep...let me be the first to send my Congrats to GVAC Friday and the rest of the Wingnuts here!

Enjoy it cause the Rangers will be there next year!!!!!!!!

Poor, poor decision.

[nukinfuts]

Well I am going to sleep...let me be the first to send my Congrats to GVAC Friday and the rest of the Wingnuts here!

Enjoy it cause the Rangers will be there next year!!!!!!!!

Don't you hate when you go to sleep and the Penguins tie it in the last 35 seconds?:clap:

[Towelie]

Glad to shut those faggoty Detroit fans with their gay chants up.

Way to finally make some noise, didn't make a peep until you had a lead in the third period of game 5 with a 3-1 lead.

[Epschtein]

that was a hell of an effort to tie it there, and they should be on a power play after that cheap stick to the head after the goal. im guessing they didnt see it because its something they almsot always call no matter what the situation/time left.

[Friday]

Glad to shut those faggoty Detroit fans with their gay chants up.

Way to finally make some noise, didn't make a peep until you had a lead in the third period of game 5 with a 3-1 lead.

peep.

http://www.elcivics.com/chicken_hatched_holiday.jpg

motherfucker.

[TheGameHHH]

if the wings do wind up winning in OT then good for Brian Rafalski, everyone else on Detroit can go shit in their hats

[Fallon]

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5339/hahastpj3.gif

[Towelie]

I feel bad for Journey really. First their song gets played during the shitty ending of the Sopranos, and now this.

OH MY GOD HE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN SOUTH DETROIT JUST LIKE US!!

BLECH.

[Kevin]

Pierre Maguire is the John Clayton of thr NHL.

[Kevin]

Gvac is def drinking Coffee and smoking again.

[Towelie]

If the Pens can win this and overcome blowing a 2-0 lead, the absolutely atrocious officiating, the absolutely awful ice conditions, the Gonchar injury and being down in the 3rd period with less then 40 seconds left this series is going 7.

No way they lose at home if they pull this miracle out.

[nukinfuts]

Gvac is def drinking Coffee and smoking again.

:smoke:

[nukinfuts]

I feel bad for Journey really. First their song gets played during the shitty ending of the Sopranos, and now this.

OH MY GOD HE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN SOUTH DETROIT JUST LIKE US!!

BLECH.

WTF...now it's Hava Nagila? Maybe I have been going to hockey games in all the wrong places...that's a new one.

[Towelie]

WTF...now it's Hava Nagila? Maybe I have been going to hockey games in all the wrong places...that's a new one.

I know its sounds nitpicky, but the PA guys in Detroit play 1) too much music and 2) really bad arena music

[Epschtein]

lil' sleepyhead ralphbxny is just jeeb jeeb jeeb'n away as the game rages on. ;)

[Towelie]

lil' sleepyhead ralphbxny is just jeeb jeeb jeeb'n away as the game rages on. ;)

Thats a bitch for him. He's going to be pissed when he sees the box score tomorrow

And whats this? A call our way? First time this series!

[nukinfuts]

lil' sleepyhead ralphbxny is just jeeb jeeb jeeb'n away as the game rages on. ;)

I know when they bring out the cup in the last 3 minutes of the 3rd you kind of expect to go to bed and not have to hear about a tie and overtime. :ohmy:

[hammersavage]

ooooooohhhhhhh baby. this is tourture!!!

thank god i'm not a fan of either team or i'd be officially having a stroke.

[Kevin]

ooooooohhhhhhh baby. this is tourture!!!

thank god i'm not a fan of either team or i'd be officially having a stroke.

Yea, but i still wish it was my team there.

[hammersavage]

seriously, the Mets are getting beat up, i should be getting sleep right now.

[GvacMobile]

Obviously the NHL has issued the verdict to extend the series.

Maybe the refs can invent a few more phantom calls against the Wings and give the Pens enough power play chances so they can finally score.

[GvacMobile]

HOLY FUCK!!! A penalty against PITTSBURGH???

Shocking.

[hammersavage]

I can't do a 3rd, I just can't. I have responsibilities!!!

[TheGameHHH]

how can you have a PP with 2 minutes left in 2OT and not be on your feet cheering your balls off for your team? detroit fans were literally silent during the whole PP, you could hear a pin drop. what shitty fans.

[Towelie]

Any Detroit fan complaining against the refs, especially in this game is out of their mind.

They have been gift wrapping this game for the Wings

Good to see the Pens finally starting to outplay the Wings, hopefully they cash in next period

Poor ralphbxny...Hope the sleep was worth it.


And win or lose, Marc Andre Fleury has been the best player on the ice...Absolutely unfuckingbelievable.

[Friday]

i am going to throw up.

but not before i kick towelie in his penguin-y face.