2010-11 NHL Discussion

[steelerfan]

Well, congrats jaymo. The Canucks narrowly dodged an epic fail. Great game!

So, in the West:

NSH/VAN
SJ/DET

[SmoothPancakes]

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx305/SmoothPancakes/header.png

;)

[JBHuskers]

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg614/scaled.php?tn=0&server=614&filename=qdpuw.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

:nod:

[JBHuskers]

If the Habs win, this thread will get interesting (as long as PIT wins)

[steelerfan]

Let's Go Pens!

[psuexv]

Let's Go Pens!

+1

[jaymo76]

Well, congrats jaymo. The Canucks narrowly dodged an epic fail. Great game!

So, in the West:

NSH/VAN
SJ/DET

Honestly, I am going out on a limb (and it pains me to say this...) but I think Nashville will shock the world and defeat Vancouver in this series. I just have this bad feeling that Nashville will have lights-out goal keeping. Pecca Renne is a beast. I know Vcr (and the fans) are totally underestimating this team. That is a colossal mistake. Nashville plays a highly defensive (and boring) style of hockey and that's not what Vancouver is used to. Plus Nashville plays really well against Vancouver. Anyways, bring on Thursday!

[steelerfan]

Pens are done. :/

East sets up like this:

TB/WSH
BOS/PHI

I guess I'll root for a anybody-but-Detroit vs Boston or Tampa in the Finals.

[jaymo76]

Tough loss Steeler. But hey look on the brightside... you guys have several cup banners in the rafters.

[JBHuskers]

Pens are done. :/

East sets up like this:

TB/WSH
BOS/PHI

I guess I'll root for a anybody-but-Detroit vs Boston or Tampa in the Finals.

:-o rooting for PHI?

[psuexv]

:-o rooting for PHI?

I'd disown you Steelerfan

[psusnoop]

I'm torn, I'll just be a fan of the games while rooting against Philly and Detroit.

[steelerfan]

:-o rooting for PHI?

Fuck NO!!

I mean I want anybody-but-Detroit to play either Boston or Tampa. I want anyone to win EXCEPT WSH, PHI, or DET.

[steelerfan]

I'd disown you Steelerfan

JB is from Nebraska. Reading comprehension is low on the list of priorities there.

[JBHuskers]

JB is from Nebraska. Reading comprehension is low on the list of priorities there.

surrrrrre buddy ;)

[SmoothPancakes]

How about those Flyers there JB? :D

[JBHuskers]

How about those Flyers there JB? :D

One game. One game. :P

[jaymo76]

Devestating injuries for TB for game two. They could be series changers???

[SmoothPancakes]

One game. One game. :P

Question is, are the Flyers going to be able to even skate straight tomorrow night after the violation they took yesterday?

[jaymo76]

Hey I'm not a flyers fan but how the heck does a team that hasn't had a legit goalie since Ron Hextall contiune to do well in the regular season and the playoffs? You need to give them credit for that. No goalie for two years yet significant success.

[steelerfan]

I want anyone to win EXCEPT WSH, PHI, or DET.

So far, they're a combined 0-5. :nod:

[psusnoop]

So far, they're a combined 0-5. :nod:

What a great start :clap:

* Thanks JB!

[psusnoop]

That San Jose game yesterday was crazy 15 minors and 1 game misconduct. Fun to watch

[JBHuskers]

What a great start :clap:

* Thanks JB!

One game. One game. It evens up TONIGHT!

[psuexv]

Be crazy if we see a Boston/TB Eastern Conference Finals.... TB looks awesome right now.

[JBHuskers]

Love the west coast Cubs swings....after the Flyers game at 6:30, I can watch the Cubs/Dodgers at 9:10.

[SmoothPancakes]

Be crazy if we see a Boston/TB Eastern Conference Finals.... TB looks awesome right now.

Hell, the Lightning keep it up, we could see a pair of 4 game sweeps in the East.

[JBHuskers]

The goalies forgot to show up again....:D

[SmoothPancakes]

The goalies forgot to show up again....:D

I didn't know Philly had a goalie. ;)

[JBHuskers]

Dammit it all to hell, Briere had an EASY one at the end of regulation and whiffed....and Tim Thomas decided to be a stone wall after giving up two goals.

[steelerfan]

So far, they're a combined 0-5. :nod:

Make it 0-6. :))

[SmoothPancakes]

Dammit it all to hell, Briere had an EASY one at the end of regulation and whiffed....and Tim Thomas decided to be a stone wall after giving up two goals.

:D

[jaymo76]

Can't believe TB in 2-0 in their series. Maybe Washington is the new San Jose of the playoffs???

[JBHuskers]

Can't believe TB in 2-0 in their series. Maybe Washington is the new San Jose of the playoffs???

Washington needs an.....OVECHTRICK!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS9F9v98l4A

[steelerfan]

That overrated, dirty, sleazy motherfucker Ovechkin barely outscored Crosby this year and Sid missed 41 games. Ovechtricks are not in the future. :)

Washington has been a disappointment for years in the playoffs, but yeah, 2 straight #1 seeds (and a #2 before that) and no ECF appearance is definitely SJ territory.

[JBHuskers]

I just knew you whole heartedly love that commercial Steelerfan :D

[steelerfan]

I just knew you whole heartedly love that commercial Steelerfan :D

Actually, I find it kind of funny, because Overratedchkin had such a craptastic year, that that commercial came out this season. :nod:

[SmoothPancakes]

That overrated, dirty, sleazy motherfucker Ovechkin barely outscored Crosby this year and Sid missed 41 games. Ovechtricks are not in the future. :)

Washington has been a disappointment for years in the playoffs, but yeah, 2 straight #1 seeds (and a #2 before that) and no ECF appearance is definitely SJ territory.

And they are moving ever closer to that territory. Tampa Bay wins 4-3 tonight to take a commanding 3 games to 0 lead over Washington.

[steelerfan]

Make it 0-6. :))

And now, 0-7. :))

[jaymo76]

Well after watching three games, I have changed my mind. Vancouver will beat Nashville. Other than goal tending, Nashville is awful. Simply put, they have no skill and possibly one of the worst power plays in recent history. If Rinne let's in more that one goal it's a 50-50 chance they will win. I give Nashville credit for making it to this point but they just don't have any scoring presence to take this series.

[steelerfan]

Well after watching three games, I have changed my mind. Vancouver will beat Nashville. Other than goal tending, Nashville is awful. Simply put, they have no skill and possibly one of the worst power plays in recent history. If Rinne let's in more that one goal it's a 50-50 chance they will win. I give Nashville credit for making it to this point but they just don't have any scoring presence to take this series.

After 3 games in round one, you gave Chicago no shot. :P

Congrats, though, and stay away from the GIF thread, lol.

[psusnoop]

And now, 0-7. :))

:clap::clap::clap:

[SmoothPancakes]

Unless some things DRASTICALLY change here shortly, Tampa Bay is sending Washington home with a four game sweep, and Boston is putting the Flyers in a three games to none hole.

[steelerfan]

Unless some things DRASTICALLY change here shortly, Tampa Bay is sending Washington home with a four game sweep, and Boston is putting the Flyers in a three games to none hole.

The only thing better would be Obama (oops!) Osama getting shot in the face!

[SmoothPancakes]

One game. One game. It evens up TONIGHT!

You sure about this JB? :D

[steelerfan]

And now, 0-7. :))

0-10!!! :)) :)) :))

[JBHuskers]

You sure about this JB? :D

Three games. It's just three games :D it was so bad it put me to sleep at 6:30 tonight....

[steelerfan]

Three games. It's just three games :D it was so bad it put me to sleep at 6:30 tonight....

Hey, they had you 3-0 last year too. ;)

[jaymo76]

Wow! What a crazy round two. I didn't see this is an way possible. One series over and two on the brink. Crazy!

[SmoothPancakes]

Three games. It's just three games :D it was so bad it put me to sleep at 6:30 tonight....

Ovechkin was saying the same thing just the other day.


Washington felt the first three games could have gone either way, with Ovechkin insisting after Game 3 that the series was far from over and that he expected his team to come back and win.

You can ask him how well that worked out for him. ;)

[steelerfan]

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50499_184094328560_5632604_n.jpg

[psusnoop]

Wow what a very crazy round this is.

[steelerfan]

0-10!!! :)) :)) :))

1-11, Detroit avoids the inevitable but the Flyers are done. :)) :)) :)) :))

East Finals: TB/BOS

[JBHuskers]

At least they went further than the Penguins :nod:

[jaymo76]

Vcr should rap up Nashville tonight. Give the Preds and their coach credit. A team with ZERO offense makes it to the second round. Painful to watch but they sure try hard.

[steelerfan]

Vcr should rap up Nashville tonight. Give the Preds and their coach credit. A team with ZERO offense makes it to the second round. Painful to watch but they sure try hard.

Not so fast, my friend!

Game 6 Monday in Nashville.

I hope the Sharks dispatch the Wings today. :nod:

[jaymo76]

Not so fast, my friend!

Game 6 Monday in Nashville.

I hope the Sharks dispatch the Wings today. :nod:

Yup it was the first game in the series actually worth watching. San Jose is looking good. Vcr Boston or SJ Boston would be a great cup final!!!

[jaymo76]

Vancouver off to the conference finals. First time since 94 and only the tihrd time in team history. Next round will finally have really tough competition. Well see what Vcr can do.

[steelerfan]

Vancouver off to the conference finals. First time since 94 and only the tihrd time in team history. Next round will finally have really tough competition. Well see what Vcr can do.

Congrats, buddy! At least, at this point, you can have peace with getting to the WCF. IMO, winning the President's Trophy requires that. If they don't win the Cup, I wouldn't call it a playoff failure at all.

If DET pulls a comeback, I'll be rooting HARD for VAN. If SJ wins, I'll just watch as a fan (with maaaaybe a little bias toward booting the last Canadian team ;) lol).

[SmoothPancakes]

Congrats, buddy! At least, at this point, you can have peace with getting to the WCF. IMO, winning the President's Trophy requires that. If they don't win the Cup, I wouldn't call it a playoff failure at all.

If DET pulls a comeback, I'll be rooting HARD for VAN. If SJ wins, I'll just watch as a fan (with maaaaybe a little bias toward booting the last Canadian team ;) lol).

Same here. As a Colorado Avalanche fan, even though the rivalry hasn't really been the same since the late 90s and very early 2000s (not as heated and brawl filled, such as around and after the time of the Bloody Wednesday game), I am obligated to root against the Red Wings at any and every opportunity. :)

[jaymo76]

Well if Vcr makes it and wins the cup it would be the first time a Canadian squad has won since Montreal defeated L.A. back in 1993! No pressure though. I really hope it is San Jose in the WCF though as I think it would be a good series. Plus, I don't want to see Detoit again in the Stanley Cup finals.

[SmoothPancakes]

If I had to choose one pairing that I wanted to see for the Stanley Cup, Vancouver-Tampa Bay would be my pick. The way Tampa Bay has kicked ass this postseason, taking on Vancouver, would be an awesome series I think.

[steelerfan]

Personally, I think the most intriguing matchup would be Vancouver-Boston. Luongo vs Thomas.

[psusnoop]

Personally, I think the most intriguing matchup would be Vancouver-Boston. Luongo vs Thomas.


This is the matchup that I think would be interesting as well. Though as long as Detroit is not involved I'll be happy.

[steelerfan]

Though as long as Detroit is not involved I'll be happy.

:nod:

[psusnoop]

I may be the biggest San Jose fan around for this upcoming game.

[SmoothPancakes]

And San Jose is being typical San Jose. Red Wings fight back from a 3-0 series deficit to force a game 7 on Thursday.

[steelerfan]

And San Jose is being typical San Jose.

C'mon Sharks! Get your shit together!!!

[psusnoop]

Well, that sucked. Detroit is just hanging around....... GRRRR

[steelerfan]

Former Minnesota Wild and current New York Rangers' winger, Derek Boogaard, 28, was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment. No word on a possible cause of death yet.

[SmoothPancakes]

How many in the sports world does that make now? 4? 5? I think we're officially into our second "death in threes" in sports.

[JBHuskers]

at this rate, we're going to have 3 to the 3rd power...

[jaymo76]

Didn't see Tampa winning game one. Where was Boston? What a terrible performance.

[JBHuskers]

Vancouver owes me a steak dinner. I asked Steelerfan if there has ever been a goalie in the Stanley Cup Finals two years in a row on two different teams. Then Niemi gives up two goals in a row :D jinx in effect!

[ram29jackson]

HOW IN THE HECK IS HOCKEY supposed to develop a following when you put your games on a channel I have to pay extra to get !!! and cant.

I like hockey and I want to like hockey, But if you dont have the brains to put it on a more common network, how do you expect any fans????

[psuexv]

HOW IN THE HECK IS HOCKEY supposed to develop a following when you put your games on a channel I have to pay extra to get !!! and cant.

I like hockey and I want to like hockey, But if you dont have the brains to put it on a more common network, how do you expect any fans????

Because no networks will pick them up. NBC will barely put them on Sunday afternoons

[ram29jackson]

Because no networks will pick them up. NBC will barely put them on Sunday afternoons

I call bullpuckey ! If youve been able to survive this long in multiple cities and pay your players as well as any other pro sport,

if you cant get a decent tv contract thats better than pay per view, your ad people must really suck at what they do ???????

[JBHuskers]

Because no networks will pick them up. NBC will barely put them on Sunday afternoons

Actually ESPN made a huge push this year to get them. The NHL was happy with NBC/Versus, said no, and extended their contract. ESPN saw the writing on the wall with the NFL and NBA possibly locking out so they tried to come crawling.

[psuexv]

Actually ESPN made a huge push this year to get them. The NHL was happy with NBC/Versus, said no, and extended their contract. ESPN saw the writing on the wall with the NFL and NBA possibly locking out so they tried to come crawling.

ESPN will barely even talk about hockey except for the playoffs. And they've survived because the fans are loyal theres just not enough of them

[ram29jackson]

ESPN will barely even talk about hockey except for the playoffs. And they've survived because the fans are loyal theres just not enough of them



:) and why arent there enough ? exactly - you arent on a easily found TV station !:D

[psuexv]

But no network is going to pick you up if people aren't going to watch... It's a vicious cycle

[steelerfan]

NBC bought Versus a while back and the NHL is obviously getting to be a bigger focus for NBC/Versus because of it. Versus is basic cable here, so I'd bellyache to my cable provider if I was in a market where I had a tough time getting it.

[jaymo76]

Vcr... getting ready to book the PARADE ROUTE! San Jose what has happened to you?

[SmoothPancakes]

Vcr... getting ready to book the PARADE ROUTE! San Jose what has happened to you?

They remembered that they're San Jose? :D

[jaymo76]

They remembered that they're San Jose? :D

Yup... kind of like the Ottawa Senators of the late 90's and early 2000's. So much potential but nothing to show for it.

[steelerfan]

Yup... kind of like the Ottawa Senators of the late 90's and early 2000's. So much potential but nothing to show for it.

Let's not forget SJ East....the Washington Capitals.

I'd ease up a bit on parade route talk, unless you're planning on one for winning the West. ;)

Good luck though, buddy. :nod:

[jaymo76]

Let's not forget SJ East....the Washington Capitals.

I'd ease up a bit on parade route talk, unless you're planning on one for winning the West. ;)

Good luck though, buddy. :nod:

Normally I would agree with you as this team has broken me over the years but this year the amount of horseshoes up their butts amazes even me... I just don't know if they are allowed to fail this year.

[steelerfan]

Normally I would agree with you as this team has broken me over the years but this year the amount of horseshoes up their butts amazes even me... I just don't know if they are allowed to fail this year.

They certainly look strong, but "one at a time". ;)

[jaymo76]

And then there were four... wins needed that is. Will this be the year the Canucks win there first cup? Will this be the first cup coming back to Canada since Mtl in 1993? I't s a definite maybe... but the odds are looking good.

Boston or Tampa... I think Tampa is an easier matchup, but I want Boston. That should be one heck of a series...

[steelerfan]

Congrats, jaymo! Good luck in the SCF.

[jaymo76]

Having to wait until WEDNESDAY for the start of the Stanley Cup... ???? Awful scheduling Gary B. NHL playoffs are long enough as is but this will push them past the two month mark when all is said and done.

[SmoothPancakes]

I've been saying the same thing about both the NHL and NBA playoffs. There has been some stupid as hell scheduling done with these playoffs. Having three entire days pass between games being played (both games at the same team's home ice/court) is stupid as hell and does nothing but drag these playoffs out to ridiculous lengths.

[Cody]

Come on Bruins lets win this thing

[JBHuskers]

Rumor going around that there might be an Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg Jets announcement tomorrow.

[steelerfan]

Rumor going around that there might be an Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg Jets announcement tomorrow.

Sometime this week looks highly likely. Bettman said last week that the inability to find an owner who wants to keep the team in Atlanta is a barrier that can't be overcome.

[JBHuskers]

Sometime this week looks highly likely. Bettman said last week that the inability to find an owner who wants to keep the team in Atlanta is a barrier that can't be overcome.

Some of my Canadian buddies are stoked.

[steelerfan]

Some of my Canadian buddies are stoked.

Oh, Canada. :fp:

[jaymo76]

Boy... I can't believe Atlanta didn't work out... AGAIN... Seriously, it's Atlanta... hockey wasn't going to work there period! Now look, you couldn't pay me enough to live in Winnipeg but regardless, that arena will be sold out every single night. The old Jets fans loved there team. This move will be good for NHL owners bottom lines. Now if only this Phoenix thing could get worked out. There are some rumours that Seattle is interested???

[JBHuskers]

It's official.

http://bigmouthsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/winnipeg_jets_1992.gif

[steelerfan]

Has there been any announcement that the Winnipeg team will be called the Jets, or is that an assumption? I haven't seen or read anything that says that, but everyone is running with it.

[jaymo76]

Has there been any announcement that the Winnipeg team will be called the Jets, or is that an assumption? I haven't seen or read anything that says that, but everyone is running with it.

The fans want Winnipeg Jets but True North owns the MANITBOA MOOSE and there has been some discussion to start anew. Could the MOOSE be the next NHL team? Personally I think that this move is just the start of some major realignments. Quebec City and Hamilton (outside Toronto) will be lining up to move teams. Phoenix, Florida, and Columbus are all in serious, serious trouble.

[steelerfan]

Phoenix, Florida, and Columbus are all in serious, serious trouble.

As well as Dallas.

[JeffHCross]

Columbus lost $25 million last year. The only way they stick around is with new ownership with big pockets.

[steelerfan]

Columbus lost $25 million last year. The only way they stick around is with new ownership with big pockets.

They should start trading memorabilia for cash at the local tattoo parlor.

[jaymo76]

Seseme St. teaches the NHL a lesson: today's word of the day is CONTRACTION

[Cody]

Who's catching the game tonight?

[steelerfan]

Who's catching the game tonight?

I will definitely watch.

[jaymo76]

Excited but may be a boring series... Boston's D is solid. It will be interesting to see how the Canucks forwards respond.

[steelerfan]

Great Game 1! I hope the series is long and every game is that tight.

Congrats, jaymo, 1 down, 3 to go.

[jaymo76]

Overall, a good game. I still can't believe BURROWS actually bit someone on the ice. I'm not a BURROWS fan to begin with. What were you thinking man??? I wonder if that will result in a one game suspension???

[steelerfan]

I wonder if that will result in a one game suspension???

I would guess there will be a suspension coming.

[JBHuskers]

I wonder if he yelled "I'm going to eat your children!"

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VCmFHz2zgWs/TOgfUkG2bvI/AAAAAAAAAB0/2ADNkEoxxQQ/s1600/Mike+Tyson+ear.jpg

[jaymo76]

Game two tonight. It will be interesting to see if Boston steps up their play. Personally I loved the game on Wednesday but I think Boston could give a little more.

[steelerfan]

Side note, the Houston Aeros and Binghamton Senators are tied 2-2 in the Calder Cup Finals (AHL) with Game 5 tonight in Binghamton. Game 6 is Tuesday and 7 (if necessary) is Thursday, both in Houston. If the Aeros get to 3 wins, I will definitely be going to the remaining game(s).

In 1999, when the Aeros won their first title (Turner Cup, IHL), I was at every home playoff game. They had home ice in every series and they all went the distance. Good times. :nod:

[jaymo76]

What's the support like Steeler for the AHL??? I've never been to AHL game...

[steelerfan]

What's the support like Steeler for the AHL??? I've never been to AHL game...

Typically, bad. I think game 3 in Binghamton only drew about 4700, IIRC. Houston does better for obvious reasons. The Aeros were selling out the Compaq Center (pre Toyota Center) by game 7 of the Turner Cup Finals in '99. I expect game(s) 6/7 to draw pretty well here.

[jaymo76]

Best seat in the house for tonight's game.... $3,500 for a SINGLE ticket. Yeah I think it's fair to say that Canada LOVES it's hockey. Heard on the radio last night that game three for Boston, you can get a good seat for about $750.

[JBHuskers]

Video: Former NHL enforcer Donald Brashear wins MMA debut in just 21 SECONDS! http://bit.ly/BrashearMMA

[steelerfan]

There may be a lot of enforcers (and a lot younger than 39, too) looking to do the same if fighting is ever removed from the NHL.

Side note: the Aeros trail the Senators, 3-2 heading back to Houston for Game 6 on Tuesday. Game 7 (if necessary) would be in Houston on Thursday. I'll be at Game 7, if there is one.

[JBHuskers]

There may be a lot of enforcers (and a lot younger than 39, too) looking to do the same if fighting is ever removed from the NHL.

Side note: the Aeros trail the Senators, 3-2 heading back to Houston for Game 6 on Tuesday. Game 7 (if necessary) would be in Houston on Thursday. I'll be at Game 7, if there is one.

I'm sure they fed Brashear with a cupcake too for that match.

[steelerfan]

I'm sure they fed Brashear with a cupcake too for that match.

Oh, I'm sure. But the vast majority of NHL enforcers now train in MMA in the offseason (which is reflected by guys trying to take their opponents to the ice and still striking them when they get them there - both were "no-no's" in the past). I'm just saying that guys who can only fight will be looking for paychecks if fighting is ever removed from the NHL.

[JBHuskers]

Oh, I'm sure. But the vast majority of NHL enforcers now train in MMA in the offseason (which is reflected by guys trying to take their opponents to the ice and still striking them when they get them there - both were "no-no's" in the past). I'm just saying that guys who can only fight will be looking for paychecks if fighting is ever removed from the NHL.

They better not remove fighting :fp:

[steelerfan]

After a pair of hard-fought 1-goal wins, Vancouver completely melted down in Game 3 tonight, losing 8-1. Boston is right back in it now. It's going to be interesting to see how Luongo responds in Game 4. Wow.

[jaymo76]

After a pair of hard-fought 1-goal wins, Vancouver completely melted down in Game 3 tonight, losing 8-1. Boston is right back in it now. It's going to be interesting to see how Luongo responds in Game 4. Wow.

Either super-human or super-bad. Love him or hate him... Luongo is the only way Vancouver wins this series.

[baseballplyrmvp]

After a pair of hard-fought 1-goal wins, Vancouver completely melted down in Game 3 tonight, losing 8-1. Boston is right back in it now. It's going to be interesting to see how Luongo responds in Game 4. Wow.

boston will wish they saved some of their goals for later use tonight. especially since they're gonna be shut out for the rest of the series! GO CANUCKS!

[psusnoop]

Hey I'm kinda pulling for the Canucks here myself, but I'm starting to feel that Boston may just be a tick better right now. They were so close in game 1 and 2 and then to not just cave in in game 3 says something. If they get game 4 here, this is going to be a really really good series.

[steelerfan]

I agree about Boston, snoop. Vancouver is really up against it, even with a series lead. Something tells me that the winner of Game 4 will win The Cup.

[psusnoop]

I agree about Boston, snoop. Vancouver is really up against it, even with a series lead. Something tells me that the winner of Game 4 will win The Cup.


Those are my exact thoughts, I think Lungo steals 1 more but if it isn't game 4 I don't think the Canucks win this series.

[steelerfan]

With all minds focused on not screwing up my Thursday night bar routine, the Aeros lost Game 6 on Tuesday, 3-2. The loss gives the Calder Cup to the Sens and keeps steelerfan in the bars and out of the Toyota Center on Thursday. Local bar owners rejoice!

Note: the crowd for Game 6 in Houston was more than 10,000.

[SmoothPancakes]

I'm beginning to get the feeling that the Canucks are screwed. The Bruins follow up their game 3 ass whooping, with a 4-0 shutout in game 4.

[jaymo76]

I'm beginning to get the feeling that the Canucks are screwed. The Bruins follow up their game 3 ass whooping, with a 4-0 shutout in game 4.

This series still falls on Luongo. He IS good enough to steel it... but props to Boston. They are doing what needs to be done~ tough, gritty, chippy, etc. Bring on game 5!

[steelerfan]

12-1 in the last 2 games. Boston has all the cards now.

I agree, jaymo, Luongo is good enough. The problem with him is that he is an absolute headcase. The other huge issue for Vancouver is Tim Thomas. He's the best in the world. Without plenty of power plays, I can't see Vancouver winning this thing now.

[jaymo76]

But the thing is in the last two games Vcr hasn't really tested Thomas. I swear with their rattled confidence they are literally shootingh at the 'B' on his chest. Regardless of the end result... great storylines for this playoff.

[psusnoop]

I'm really leaning and thinking this is Boston's to lose at this point.

[steelerfan]

Agreed, snoop.

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[JBHuskers]

Pretty tight game tonight...this is the first of the finals I've had time to sit down and watch.

[steelerfan]

Yeah. The games in Vancouver have all been close. the games in boston have been blowouts.

[jaymo76]

pretty much like I thought. Why are the ROAD teams so weak in this series? Seriously, as soon as they go on the road all of the passion, emotion, speed, agility, etc is gone. Contrary to the opinions above I see no way that Vancouver can lose this series. Boston can't show up on the road. I think game six will be intense as now the Canucks can smell the blood in the water!

[steelerfan]

We'll see. I definitely see Boston winning Game 6, from there, who knows? Vancouver hasn't exactly been dominant at home (three 1-goal wins). I just hope we get a Game 7. :nod:

[SmoothPancakes]

We'll see. I definitely see Boston winning Game 6, from there, who knows? Vancouver hasn't exactly been dominant at home (three 1-goal wins). I just hope we get a Game 7. :nod:

Just remember, it doesn't matter whether they have been dominant or not. All that matters is that they won, whether it be 1-0 or 10-0. ;)

[steelerfan]

Just remember, it doesn't matter whether they have been dominant or not. All that matters is that they won, whether it be 1-0 or 10-0. ;)

That's why I said "who knows". ;)

[SmoothPancakes]

That's why I said "who knows". ;)

A perfect example of why I need to avoid posting on here when working 20 hours in a 30 hour period with only 2-3 hours of sleep in the middle. ;)

[steelerfan]

A perfect example of why I need to avoid posting on here when working 20 hours in a 30 hour period with only 2-3 hours of sleep in the middle. ;)

Lol. All good, buddy. :nod:

[jaymo76]

For tomorrow I think the Canucks might surprise us with an OT win and a Stanley Cup to boot. It will be interesting to see how tight the teams are at the start and how Luongo responds by being back in Boston. He is pumped based on all the footage I have seen in the last three days.

[JeffHCross]

how Luongo responds by being back in Boston. He is pumped based on all the footage I have seen in the last three days.Yeah, no.

I have never, in my life, seen a goalie run in the 1st period (except in 1980, though I didn't see that live). Let alone in the first 10 minutes.

[baseballplyrmvp]

vancouver is cursed in boston......wow

[steelerfan]

I'm just glad there's a Game 7. :)

OT would be fantastic. :nod:

[psusnoop]

I'm just glad there's a Game 7. :)

OT would be fantastic. :nod:

Completely agree, makes me very happy. :nod:

[steelerfan]

So, Luongo will start Game 7 (no surprise), Daniel Sedin guaranteed a Vancouver win, and Mason Raymond has a compression fracture in a vertebrae and could be out till November. Wow.

Am I the only one who wishes this series was a best-of-13, lol?

[JBHuskers]

I'm just glad there's a Game 7. :)

OT would be fantastic. :nod:

A marathon game would be f'n nuts....and good for the sport for that matter.

[jaymo76]

Official prediction for game 7....................... VANCOUVER 2 BOSTON 0

Luongo will stand on his head
100,000 fans downtown.... Nucks will be pumped
Nucks will out hit Boston
Jeff Tambelini will be in for Rymond and will score the game winner...???

[steelerfan]

Official prediction for game 7....................... VANCOUVER 2 BOSTON 0


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

;)

[JBHuskers]

Throw home ice out the window on a game seven....Vancouver has barely scraped by at home while Boston at home was dominant....I think finally home ice gets broken tonight.

[steelerfan]

Throw home ice out the window on a game seven....Vancouver has barely scraped by at home while Boston at home was dominant....I think finally home ice gets broken tonight.

Think back to 2009. Games 1-6 were won by the home team. Then, Pittsburgh took Game 7 in Detroit.

Honestly, I just hope it's a good game.

[JBHuskers]

Think back to 2009. Games 1-6 were won by the home team. Then, Pittsburgh took Game 7 in Detroit.

Honestly, I just hope it's a good game.

8 OT's

[JBHuskers]

The avg ticket for tonight's game 7 sold @StubHub is $2,089, the most expensive NHL ticket in company history

[psusnoop]

I can't wait for this game, I'm really looking forward to it. I'm now on the fence on who I want to win, so I'm really just hoping it is a tight game maybe an OT or 2 :D

[steelerfan]

ESPN NHL - Canucks LW Daniel Sedin on Game 7 guarantee: "The words came wrong out of my mouth"


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[JBHuskers]

ESPN NHL - Canucks LW Daniel Sedin on Game 7 guarantee: "The words came wrong out of my mouth"


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That's what she said.

[jaymo76]

Yes Canucks are cocky, sometimes dirty, arrogant, etc... but it's game seven and LUONGO will stand on his head for the victory. A lot of people are saying "how can the Canucks win?" The better question "is there any way the Bruins can win this game?" I just don't see it. Vancouver at home in a game 7... it's a done deal IMO.

Less than a hour to do... bring on the game!!!

[steelerfan]

Yes Canucks are cocky, sometimes dirty, arrogant, etc... but it's game seven and LUONGO will stand on his head for the victory. A lot of people are saying "how can the Canucks win?" The better question "is there any way the Bruins can win this game?" I just don't see it. Vancouver at home in a game 7... it's a done deal IMO.

Less than a hour to do... bring on the game!!!

Ooops. Sorry, jaymo. Not looking good.

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[SmoothPancakes]

Think back to 2009. Games 1-6 were won by the home team. Then, Pittsburgh took Game 7 in Detroit.

Honestly, I just hope it's a good game.

And what do you know, same thing happened this year.

[SmoothPancakes]

Ooops. Sorry, jaymo. Not looking good.

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If I was jaymo, after watching that game, I'd be doing a Steelerfan on Thursday night impersonation right now. :D

[steelerfan]

If I was jaymo, after watching that game, I'd be doing a Steelerfan on Thursday night impersonation right now. :D

Lol. Actually, I'm back at the bar tonight. Came up to watch the game with some friends. Oooops!

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[psusnoop]

Well that wasn't as great of a game as I'd have hoped but congrats to the Bruins and Tim Thomas.

[jaymo76]

Well congrats to the Bruins. They played better... they wanted it more. Yeah I am dissapointed BUT in the end it's just a game. What really makes me sick to my stomach is watching the footage of these young male pinheads who vadalized Vancouver yesterday until the early hours of this moring. They have caused at least a million $$$ in damages. Lock these people away!!! I am so sick and tired of this type of crap. Win or lose this is not what sports is all about...

[steelerfan]

Well congrats to the Bruins. They played better... they wanted it more. Yeah I am dissapointed BUT in the end it's just a game. What really makes me sick to my stomach is watching the footage of these young male pinheads who vadalized Vancouver yesterday until the early hours of this moring. They have caused at least a million $$$ in damages. Lock these people away!!! I am so sick and tired of this type of crap. Win or lose this is not what sports is all about...

Agreed. People are so stupid.

[JBHuskers]

Here is a pic from during the riots in Vancouver last night.... (http://www.twitpic.com/5cc16i)

[psusnoop]

I'm tired of the riots and crap like this too. People are so retarded these days, just frustrating...

[SmoothPancakes]

Here is a pic from during the riots in Vancouver last night.... (http://www.twitpic.com/5cc16i)

Oh you know he had some rioting going on in his pants. :D

[SmoothPancakes]

I'm tired of the riots and crap like this too. People are so retarded these days, just frustrating...

Yeah, professional team fans riot when their team wins AND when their team loses. In college, Columbus riots (re: OSU students/people living near the campus flipping and burning cars) whether the Buckeyes win or lose. West Virginia, they riot (re: burn couches) any day of the week just because they feel like it. :D

[JBHuskers]

People are calling Luongo LeBrongo lolololol

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[steelerfan]

People are calling Luongo LeBrongo lolololol

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That's not cool, or fair. But, lol.

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[JBHuskers]

So the amazing thing about these riots is the fact that most of these 100+ people that were arrested were not even from Vancouver. Some from Montreal, some from Oregon, looks like an anarchist group was going to lead a riot regardless of what happened, and wanted to give Vancouver a black eye in the process I guess.

[ram29jackson]

I am just amused that he is Asian as well as Canadian


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yplupXhL7Eo