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I have been out of hockey for the last season, but the playoffs have sucked me back in like none other. I absolutely can't believe the difference between nhl hockey and nhl playoff hockey. It's like the old days when every game was exciting, huge matchups in every game and everyone just wants blood. I LOVE IT! Out of the teams that are left..I'm gonna have to say GO PENS!
My Hawks aren't out yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by r'aggro
Then again,
Havlat is out.
Khabibulin is out.
They ejected Byfuglien because he skated past a ref and complained about his officiating.
They then fined Quenville for basically saying the same thing.
I am definitely pulling for Chicago in this series, and who knows...
Havlat hurts. He's a really good player. But I think that Chicago has enough firepower to win without him. Detroit may be missing Lidstrom and Datsyuk as well. Chicago though needs to play mistake free, and desperate hockey. They have to play like their backs are against the wall... and it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by dyne
I think that Detroit has great depth. They have some really good players. But I think that their goaltending is weak. Osgood will never be mistaken for a good goalie. He is just simply good enough for them. Just like him and Vernon were in the 90's when they would only have to face 12 shots a game. If Chicago can get traffic in front of the net... and put a lot of rubber on net... I think that they can be beaten. You just have to fight through great depth at forward and defense and a sound system to expose Osgood.
Huet is a quality goalie. He had a bad last game, but who didn't for Chicago? I don't see that there is that drastic of a dropoff between 'Bulin and Huet.
Chicago also has to hit Detroit. Byfuglien should be a key to this. He should get under Detroit's skin the same that he was able to do in Vancouver and Calgary.
I still think that Chicago has an outside shot... but they have to start playing like they want to be there.
Well, the Hawks fought for their lives and played a good game. Huet really kept it close for them, too. Let's see a good SCF and get on with free agency.:)
We got yet another misconduct penalty for mouthing off to a ref. I have never seen anybody penalized for that before until this series. We got 3.
That's the way that the Hawks needed to play for the entire series to have a chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by r'aggro
Hawks have been one of the most frugal teams the past 15 years. Let's see if their committed to keeping their core players over the next few years. Going out and getting Campbell was a good sign though I think.
Was overjoyed to see that the Oilers got Pat Quinn. Whom I think is a pretty good coach. Oilers WAY underachieved last year I think. Will be interesting to see how they do when properly motivated.
Actually thought that MacTavish is a good coach too. But for whatever reason, no matter who the coach is... it seems like the players stop responding to the coach enough at some point. MacT will probably do well somewhere else.
Haven't watched many Flyers games, have you?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dyne
SCF repeat, yawn.
I was there...4 rows away when we crushed your little hawks hearts......
Datsyuk is out tonite. Which means he's probably out tomorrow. Draper is out, though I think that's kind of a scratch. Wings are better off with the Grand Rapids boys. I think Detroit is going to find it very tough with the injuries and no time to rest.
Maybe, but they did their job yesterday and took the opener. Detroit usually finds a way. Hopfully when they win the cup we can all watch Gary Bettman cry publicly.
Could the announcers love the penguins any more? really?
on detroits first 2 goals instead of talking about how great they were.. the first thing out of the d' bag's mouths were "and right here the wings shoulda got a penalty"
I mean we get it you love the Fing Penguins but at least TRY to be impartial.....
If you think the network guys are bad, try being stuck watching 6 games a year against them via FSN Pittsburgh. Center Ice guys like me usually get stuck watching the other team's commentary due to some disagreement with Comcast (who owns the Flyers) but Steigerwald is bar none the worst PBP guy in the whole league.
ya I'm almost happy the coverage is going back to Vs...how sad is that?
Pens getting beat by four Grand Rapids Griffins in the lineup.....and lessee, they account for half of the Wing goals so far. Saaaaaweeeet! But ya know, the Wings are soooo lucky. Really, they don't deserve to be up 2-0. Gawd I wanna puke on the talking heads.
Unbelievably, missed game 7. But was VERY happy with the end result.
Loved to see the look of dejection on the faces of Detroit's players... especially Hossa.
And loved that they captured it in Joe Louis... that the fans were booing as the Pens were in jubilation!
Detroit was due for this type of crushing defeat.
lol@Hossa
I think this year most people chose to cheer for a team because of hatred for the opponent. Obviously I wanted the wings to win but that's how it goes.
At least we got a fine series to watch, and the officiating (while flawed at times) was better than I've seen all year. And yeah, wth Hossa.
Now on with trades and free agency!!
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Originally Posted by Spank_Me_Hard
Fans were booing betman....
Ok now im not so mad at the wings
http://www.freep.com/article/2009061...+Wings+endured
Pronger.
PRONGER!!! AYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
Now that's what I call filling a need. Hot damn I love draft day.:D
Pronger was a huge addition to the Flyers I think.
That may end up getting them the cup.
They did have to give up a LOT of future for him though...
Losing Sbisa hurts a bit, I really liked the kid. He still wasn't ready for top-six duty though. I don't even care about the picks; two late firsts could turn out to be nothing in this league, and either way they wouldn't be on this team for years. And we had to get rid of Lupul's contract.
Gotta give to get, and Philly certainly did get! Holmgren looks to win NOW and worry about lost potential later.
Yea, 1st round picks... in particular late 1st round picks can easily be washouts. This league is hard as hell to draft for. I for one have never minded giving up picks to get a player like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by r'aggro
Was happy with the Oil's 1st round selection. Apparently, the fastest guy in the draft. Looks to be YEARS away from making the big show though. Oilers should take their time with that guy.
Hoping that some of the young Oilers bounce back from their sophmore slump. Friend told me that rumour had it that some of the young stars on the Oilers enjoyed the night life in Edmonton a little too much.
In which case, I think the hiring of Pat Quinn is even better. I think that even with good coaches, the players lose their focus over time. MacTavish was probably at the end of his line there. A new coach like Quinn should be able to light a fire and get players motivated again.
Look forward to getting Vish back as well.