NHL '10 - '11 Thread

[mfarre03]

I had the Flyers in our pool,, (not my choice) the bastards! lol

[Bruins Fan]

Congrats to the Sharks, it was a fun game to watch:tu

[chand]

I got TB, BOS, SJ & VAN this round, but as long as the Bolts win, I wouldn't mind if the rest lose.

4 for 4!

[mithrilG60]

Congrats to the Sharks, it was a fun game to watch:tu

x2. Watched the game with a Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro, nice to finally know who Vancouver is going to meet in their 3rd of 4 rounds...

[icehog3]

x2. Watched the game with a Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro, nice to finally know who Vancouver is going to meet in their 3rd of 4 rounds...

Or 3rd of 3 rounds, if there is a God.


;) J/K, good luck to the Nucks. :r

[357]

Congrats to the Sharks. Some great play tonight.

It was a great series. I was hoping my wings could pull it off but I'm not upset with how they played tonight. Now I'm just looking forward to Vancouver beating SJ like the red-headed step children they are

Congrats to the Sharks, they played better for longer. While I feel the Wings outplayed them for 40 of the 60 minutes last night, the Sharks played better in 4 of the 7 games; not necessarily the ones they won, but overall.

Congrats to the Wings for a good season...I sure hope Lidstrom comes back.

Congrats to the Sharks on their second straight trip to the Western Conference Finals. I will be rooting hard for them, but I don't have a lot of confidence that they can beat Vancouver, but few will be happier than I if they do.

How about an opening game shutout for Antti ("Niemi says 'NO' "), and the game winner for Ben Eager? :D

Happy for you Mike! :tu

Sad for you Mike! :(

Funny, Tyr's pulling for the Nucks and Tom is rooting for anyone but the Nucks (i.e. the Sharks). I'm sure it will be fun to watch, but then again it is the battle of the Western Conference's choke artists. ;) Both teams needed a 7th game to advance after going up 3-0 in these playoffs. I won't even mention their decades of prior playoff asphyxiation. :D


Tyr that red headed stepchild has knocked you out two yeats in a row so I will just say.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYZyukUCqYI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
In all seriousness though Wings showed a ton of heart and pride. Dats and Zet are great. I hope Cleary is all right. That was scary. In the end the Sharks got Clowe back and with Cleary and that POS Bersmoochi pulling up lame the Sharks eeked it out. I can only hope I dont have to hear Mike complain about some random call or noncall that cost the Wings the series. I thought as a whole the refs let the boys play.

Scott I couldnt agree with your post more. As a Sharks fan and all the times the Wings did the Sharks we just like to see them fail. Its not right, but its fact. I was stunned they finally called that pick on the Wings in game 7. That one was really blatant. I take some joy in mentioning they had been doing it all series and having them call it. Thats the little stuff they always get away with I know you were referring to.


I actually watched almost the whole game as Micah wanted to skip hockey practice to watch the big game.

Tom I dont have a lot of faith either, but I can only hope Luongo $hits his pants as I dont think Nemo will. Both teams have a history of collapse. I do think after how banged up Detroit is right now the Sharks health wise had the better chance.

Mike, Mike, Mike, I will not make excuses. As I said, the Sharks deserved to win the series. I was hoping that the Wings could steal one. It seems many teams in the past have stolen games or even series from the Wings and I don't remember the Wings ever doing it to anyone else. Probably because they've been a 1 or 2 seed for almost 20 years. I guess if you're a top seed and you win, you didn't steal it you were supposed to win. But, I digress.

I understand your disdain for everything red and white. I feel the same about the damn teal and black. Ever since they ousted the Wings in the 93-94 playoffs (an 8 over a 1 seed) I have had a healthy dislike for the fish.

Anyway, now I have to put my support behind "The Captain" and hope he can hoist the cup as a GM in Florida.

[GreekGodX]

Anyway, now I have to put my support behind "The Captain" and hope he can hoist the cup as a GM in Florida.

That's what I'm hoping for too :tu

Congrats to the Sharks. Other than Joe Thorton I can't hate any of the Sharks. They were the better team last night. Looking forward to the rest of the rounds

[Ahbroody]

Congrats to the Sharks, they played better for longer. While I feel the Wings outplayed them for 40 of the 60 minutes last night, the Sharks played better in 4 of the 7 games; not necessarily the ones they won, but overall.

Mike, Mike, Mike, I will not make excuses. As I said, the Sharks deserved to win the series

Mike Mike Mike I wont quote your fours posts after the first 4 games where you complained at length about the officiating. I am glad you are not making excuses now. The comment at the top about them not playing better in some of the games they won seems to link back to some of your officiating complaints in the first games, but who knows. ;) You should now damn well by now I am going to poke you of I get the chance. Its all in fun though. Now lets all start poking Bruins Fan, hes fun also.

I think everyone can agree with Osgoods post game comments that it was the best series he had been apart of. I think it was one of the best in recent memory. I would have put the Hawks series above it if they had pulled it out. Even not taking it to OT made that series I think better

I am also hoping Tampa shows everyone their lightning bolt. Great club and GM.

[yourchoice]

I may as well make some predictions. I'm sticking by my statement that the long layoff hurt the Lightning and helped the Bruins. Bruins in 6.

The West...??? Which team will step up and get the monkey off their back? I'm still not a believer in Vancouver, but the Sharks have just as much to prove. I think pulling out the game 7 win gave the Sharks some confidence and will help propel them to the Cup finals.

Now who am I rooting for? Probably the Lightning and Sharks....that's subject to change if someone acts like whiney punks on the ice. :D I'm also rooting for some drama, and Thorton returning to Boston in the Cup finals would qualify. Either way, I hope we have some great hockey! :tu

[Bruins Fan]

I'm looking forward to tomorrow night, Colin Campbell has told the officials to to call penalties on
dive plays :D
My take five on five the B's win, they play stupid the five on fours will kill them?
All the talk around here is about Tampa's 1-3-1 system.
I think the key is getting the puck in the offensive zone clean and let the big forwards do their job:D

[icehog3]

Guys on NHL (XM) said Boston is tailor-made to beat the 1-3-1 system with the size and strength of their forwards.

Hoping for a great, close series.

[Ahbroody]

Tampa reminds me of montreal, but more disciplined and more skilled. I think the potential for a great series is there. I think their speed and skill could give Boston problems. They dont the history the Habs had though.

I have not heard the lightning are divers. Is every small fast skill team a bunch of divers? Seems odd thats the throw down card. Fast skill teams do draw penalties against bigger slower teams often, but I dont see that as diving. Last I checked its called getting beat. I wonder if Campbell gave the greenlight to call headshots. Poke :r

[Bruins Fan]

Divers,did you say divers? Just ask Bruce :r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RfrO1Nhqs

[Ahbroody]

.Lol @ Bruce. Wonder if he is coaching the Caps next year.

I will say I agree with the analyst statements as I said that above.
Fast high skill players draw penalties. Do they sell them yup. You can usually only sell if you get position first by beating your guy. I would say the analyst to a large extent reinforce my above post.

Diving to me is faking contact not selling a hook or trip.

[icehog3]

.Lol @ Bruce. Wonder if he is coaching the Caps next year.

I will say I agree with the analyst statements as I said that above.
Fast high skill players draw penalties. Do they sell them yup. You can usually only sell if you get position first by beating your guy. I would say the analyst to a large extent reinforce my above post.

Diving to me is faking contact not selling a hook or trip.

64.1 Diving / Embellishment – Any player who blatantly dives, embellishes a fall or a reaction, or who feigns an injury shall be penalized with a minor penalty under this rule.
Embellishment is a major part of the rule....like the guy who gets tapped on the helmet with the stick and throws his head back like he has been shot. But it works for getting calls, the embellishment is rarely enforced, so some players ain't gonna quit. It's a shame. :2

[Ahbroody]

Yeah I know Tom. The argument to that which drives me crazy is when you see a guy get highsticked and he sells it or gets tripped a little and sells it and they call the trip and the dive. Its one or the other to me. Either I got tripped or I didnt. I know your a dman though.

I get the point though. I dont think selling it when the guy gets his stick in your side or feet is going away. If the guy gets position and you chose to use the stick and he gets the call thats part of the game. Selling it doesnt always work, but everybody including superstars use it. To call a player a diver for selling a trip or a hook just rubs wrong. A diver is the phantom high stick or trip guy. A guy who sells a trip or a hook is majority of the league at one time or another when your trying to get your team an advantage. I think most players expect it. The outright soccer dive and roll is not very many and I dont think thats the Bolts. Do they use there speed to get and sell calls. I think many players do and I wouldnt call them divers.

The word blatantly jumps out. Selling a hook or slight trip is exploiting a players use of his stick. It has to be there in the first place to sell the hook or trip. I still just dont yhink the Bolts are a bunch of divers.

[icehog3]

Sad news....may "The Boogeyman" RIP.

New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard was found dead Friday in his Minneapolis apartment. He was 28.

The team announced Boogaard's death on Friday night, but gave no details.

The Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis first reported Boogaard was found dead in his home by members of his family. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office in Minnesota confirmed those details and said an autopsy was pending.

"Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual," Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather said. "He was a very thoughtful person, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time."

Boogaard signed a four-year, $6.5 million deal with Rangers in July and appeared in 22 games with them last season. He had a goal and an assist to go with 45 penalty minutes.

One of the most feared fighters in the league, Boogaard missed the last 52 games of the regular season with a concussion and shoulder injury and did not play in the playoffs.

[Eleven]

Sad news....may "The Boogeyman" RIP.

Saw this last night. That sucks.

[ahc4353]

Sad news....may "The Boogeyman" RIP.

X2 :sad

[taltos]

Embellishment is a major part of the rule....like the guy who gets tapped on the helmet with the stick and throws his head back like he has been shot. But it works for getting calls, the embellishment is rarely enforced, so some players ain't gonna quit. It's a shame. :2

If they called every dive or embellishment, Montreal would start the game short handed. Go Bruins!:D

[Bruins Fan]

RIP Boogieman. Always makes you wonder when a young athlete passes.

[mosesbotbol]

Saw this last night. That sucks.

I know. I wonder what happened? Heart condition?

[ahc4353]

Gotta go with The Bolts and The Sharks. I a real struggle to take a Ca. team but in the end it's better than the other choice but not by much.

[Ahbroody]

RIP Boogeyman. I loved watching his work. Sad news, like many fighters Parros, Orr these are great men and off the ice they do a lot for the communities they play in.

[Thaplumbr]

Drop the puck already!!!

[kugie]

Drop the puck already!!!


Let's get this party STARTED!!!!!:banger:banger

[icehog3]

Versus on, Cigar ready. Let's drop the puck! :)

[icehog3]

I'm sorry, I know you Boston fans love him, but every time I hear Rene Rancourt sing the Anthem, I can't help but think of the Cowardly Lion.

[ahc4353]

Ya gotta love that Clark guy.;)

[ahc4353]

I'm sorry, I know you Boston fans love him, but every time I hear Rene Rancourt sing the Anthem, I can't help but think of the Cowardly Lion.

Read this to Alina and she laughed out loud then started to sing, "if I was the king of the forest" in her best lion voice. :r.

[icehog3]

I didn't see that comin'.


Read this to Alina and she laughed out loud then started to sing, "if I was the king of the forest" in her best lion voice. :r.

Exactly, Al. :r

[Bruins Fan]

I'm sorry, I know you Boston fans love him, but every time I hear Rene Rancourt sing the Anthem, I can't help but think of the Cowardly Lion.

HEY...No ragging on Rene :sl :D

[icehog3]

Bruins need to get their power play in gear.

What's with Pierre McGuire ragging on Kaberle? Sounds like Roenick's rants about Marleau. :td

[ahc4353]

Bruins need to get their power play in gear.

What's with Pierre McGuire ragging on Kaberle? Sounds like Roenick's rants about Marleau. :td


Pierre is a douche.

[icehog3]

Pierre is a douche.

Calling Pierre a douche is an insult to douches. ;)

[ahc4353]

Calling Pierre a douche is an insult to douches. ;)

:r

[Bruins Fan]

Got to regroup and and come out ready to play, that minute and a half killed us with two bad goals :td

[icehog3]

Bruins were lucky it wasn't worse, Thomas made some big saves. Tampa's big boys haven't even scored yet.

Bruins are going to need some serious regrouping, and some adjustments on the power play. They showed against Montreal that they can overcome early adversity, but they need to do it quick or they're in trouble.

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins should be able to have the option to decline a power play, it kills us:D
The B's thought the trade for Kaberle was going to be the answer?
They gave up a lot for him and a lot of people questioned the trade.

[icehog3]

Maybe, but I still think Pierre's ranting about Kaberle is over the top.

Already looking forward to Game 2. Commentators were wondering about a suspension for Lucic for his sucker punch on Hedman, but I doubt that will (or should) happen.

[jmsremax]

I'm sorry, I know you Boston fans love him, but every time I hear Rene Rancourt sing the Anthem, I can't help but think of the Cowardly Lion.


His voice isnt why I love him...it's the fist pump at the end. Nothing is more satisfying than to see him do that. I think he's much better at singing the Canadian anthem.

[Bruins Fan]

Rene borrowed the pump from Randy "Stump Pump" Burridge who played for the B's in the mid 80's.:D

[icehog3]

His voice isnt why I love him...it's the fist pump at the end. Nothing is more satisfying than to see him do that. I think he's much better at singing the Canadian anthem.

Understand the love for him, just amusing from a non-Bostonian perspective. I love the traditions. Hell, I even love watching the Canucks fans sing "O Canada"....I just hate the team. :r

Can't wait for the West Finals tonight...Let's Go Sharks! :wo

[icehog3]

Last check of this thread until late night, TiVoing the game on a 3 hour delay and can't risk any spoliers.

GO SHARKS!

[Ahbroody]

Thought the game score wise was much closer then it should have been. Canucks out played the Sharka for almost the whole game. Nemo kept it close. I was thinking they might steal the game, but that ended rather quickly. Not sure how many the Sharks can take, but if they dont get it together they dont have a chance.

Heatley has taken more then one stupid penalty this playoffs. That needs to stop. That off sides call was crap though it went off a Canuck. Really wonder about that one as it would have changed the game. Ooo well theh still didnt get it done.

[icehog3]

Biggest problem I saw, especially in the 3rd period, was timid play in the offensive zone by the Sharks D. As soon as the Canucks would touch the puck, the Sharks D had vacated the zone, and they missed numerous chances to easily keep the puck in with a little pinch. I know the Sharks forwards have good speed that can compete with the Canucks, but I am not sure the Sharks D can match them...so they play it safe. Too safe, IMHO.

[Ahbroody]

http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/hockey/other_nhl/view/20110515nhls_derek_boogaard_brain_donated_for_trau ma_research/srvc=sports&position=also

[Eleven]

http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/hockey/other_nhl/view/20110515nhls_derek_boogaard_brain_donated_for_trau ma_research/srvc=sports&position=also

I read that this morning. This would lead me to believe his death was indeed caused in some part due to the concussion. I know the autopsy results could take weeks, but I think this is an indicator.

[Sawyer]

Looks like the Thrashers are moving north.
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/The-Latest-on-Atlanta-and-Winnipeg--Bryzgalov-Conflict-of-Interest/1/35808

Eklund has about a 3% accuracy rate on his rumors, and that's being generous. Take anything he says with a huge grain of salt.

According to the AJC, Atlanta Spirit has been in talks with True North for an unknown amount of time. If they are actually in talks already, I don't see any way that the deal will fall through. The owners of the Thrashers want out bad. Atlanta will never get another NHL team.

Guess it is as good a time as any to go back to being a Lightning fan. The last time they hoisted the cup I had just moved away from Tampa but was still a fan of the Lightning. Then they had the lockout and I stopped watching hockey altogether for a few years. When I started back, I was living in Atlanta so decided it was easier just to be a fan of the Thrashers. It will be good to go back to being a Lightning fan right before they hoist the cup again. :D

[Ahbroody]

I read that this morning. This would lead me to believe his death was indeed caused in some part due to the concussion. I know the autopsy results could take weeks, but I think this is an indicator.

All kinds of rumors right now. Possible pain med od accidental or purposely as a result of depression caused by concussion. The reference to Probert was an eye opener. Just bought the boy the messier project helmet. I know Al doesnt think they work but its worth a shot.

I also think this may lend weight to USA Hockeys view of raising the checking age. The vote is next month. I had heard the big Quebec tourney doesnt allow checking at the age US Hockey allows it.

[Eleven]

All kinds of rumors right now. Possible pain med od accidental or purposely as a result of depression caused by concussion. The reference to Probert was an eye opener. Just bought the boy the messier project helmet. I know Al doesnt think they work but its worth a shot.

I also think this may lend weight to USA Hockeys view of raising the checking age. The vote is next month. I had heard the big Quebec tourney doesnt allow checking at the age US Hockey allows it.

My kids coach says the new checking rule is a done deal. My boy is going to be a Bantam this year so the rule wouldn't affect him. I am not sure how I feel about it. Even at his age, the officials don't allow much room for questionable hits, they just hand out 2-and-10's like they are candy.

When you're looking at weekly rankings and tournament participation, 2-and-10's are bad news for your team, so most kids are very careful in their checking. Not to mention if you are given a 2-and-10, you're automatically ineligible for the next game.

[ahc4353]

Just one mans (and sons) opinion Mike. I honestly think the M-11 is a flimsy POS. That said, I bought into the hype as I was desperate for anything that would protect Mitch. He went to a Bauer 9900 and personally I think it's a hell of a helmet.

Whatever works for your son is what is important. Like my old man always said, "do what you think is best".

A couple of looks at the 9900.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b9-GhnR4b0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rv6y9PMrN0&feature=related

[Ahbroody]

You know brother I was playing with it yesterday and I understand your view on the flimsy. You are talking about the lower area right?

We should probably continue this in the hockey parent section. I have some thoughts I want feedback on.

[mithrilG60]

Thought the game score wise was much closer then it should have been. Canucks out played the Sharka for almost the whole game. Nemo kept it close. I was thinking they might steal the game, but that ended rather quickly. Not sure how many the Sharks can take, but if they dont get it together they dont have a chance.

That's kind of funny, I thought San Jose outplayed the Canucks up until the last 5 min of the 2nd period when Vancouver came on, obviously the 3rd belonged to the Canucks. I thought the score board was pretty representative overall, it's also what I expect out of every game other than tomorrow night which I predict will be pretty high scoring. Either way, this series is going to be good hockey to watch which will be a nice change from the Predators series. God that was horrible, dull as ditch water and just about as exciting!

Heatley has taken more then one stupid penalty this playoffs. That needs to stop. That off sides call was crap though it went off a Canuck. Really wonder about that one as it would have changed the game. Ooo well theh still didnt get it done.

It's pretty funny that San Jose's first instinct was to follow the Predators example trot out the diving claims immediately. I do get it as a strategy, the Canucks have a very dangerous power play so as the opposing team you want to minimize the time they spend on it. If getting into the ref's heads a little bit helps in that regard then it's part of the game, Gillis did it after Game 5 against Chicago. That said, if you're going to claim it you need to have some kind of proof to back it up or you just come across as being whiny.

The Lapierre tackle was borderline, yes his head went back... but he was also pulled down and spun around by the throat. Everything else called in that game was a fair call and there was a pretty equal amount of missed calls for both sides. I thought the ref's did a pretty good job of getting out of the way and letting the teams run. That 18 sec scramble in front of Niemi was a perfect example. That could have been blown dead many times but they let the teams play and it produced one of the most memorable and exciting parts of the 2011 playoffs as a result.

And just to rachet up the friendly rivalry/Canucks hate a little bit... this was spotted floating around our sushi loving city on Monday ;)

http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll7xj1ihdq1qb1ft0o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1305610971&Signature=dZnwrYZEpttM7RIQgfuyuyNW2OM%3D

[mithrilG60]

Hmm.... seems the image isn't working properly. Let's try again :lv

http://media.corrado-club.ca/albums/misc_pics/shark_sushi.jpg

[357]

I have a feeling Mike will find a photochopped image of Jaws eating Don Cherry and post it very soon. :r

[mithrilG60]

Even Jaws would find Don Cherry highly unappetizing...

[icehog3]

Really hope the Sharks D men get involved tomorrow, or it could be a short series. :hn

[mithrilG60]

Apparently Malhotra skated in a full gear (non-contract) practice with the Cancuks this morning. It's 99.9999% sure that he's out for the season but it's still encouraging to see him back on the ice so soon after a pair of major eye surgeries.

[icehog3]

Wishing Manny a full recovery, he is a good center and a good guy.

I can't believe I said that about a Canuck. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Holy crap get back from the rink its 2-2 I think. We eat dinner and its 6-3. The Bs just opened up the whoop ass.

[Bruins Fan]

Great game..Seguin was the spark plug and Thomas keep them in it,despite giving up a couple bad goals.
Chara cost us two goals one on a penalty and another on a bad turn over.
B's stopped playing in the third, with a lot of breakdowns you can't do that Tampa is way to talented.

[icehog3]

Happy for Seguin, looks like he is playoff ready.

Tampa Bay was all over the Bruins in the 3rd, though for sure they would tie it up. Looking forward to the games in FLA.

[Ahbroody]

Yeah I thought Tampa actually could have still won that game. They had so many good chances in the third that almost scored. Tampa really had one bad period and the Bs took full advantage. Even in the second though they still had some great chances which TT had to make some epic saves. So while they gave up way to many in the second and were looking bad they were still getting fantastic chances. They took the first and the third. Timmy saved the day in the second and third many times. Some of those go in and the Bs lose even scoring 6.

One thing I cant stop noticing is how easily they enter the zone. I mean they are getting right up the middle and down the wings skating right past the Bs D. I dont think the Bs are going to stop them from scoring so the question will be can the Bs match their scoring.

[kugie]

What a crazy game!!
I was psyched for the kid (Seguin) he has been given the chance and has stepped up to the challenge. He deserves the starts.
Timmy, Should have played a better game than he did. He did make some big stops but that's what he is supposed to do. He is not supposed to have two games in a row where he lets in multiple soft/bad goals.

They still need to get away from the dump and chase style especially on the power play :2.
If they play another game like that I think my heart might stop. :D

I love this game

[Sawyer]

Sloppy games make for exciting ones. The sloppy games like last night can go either way and seem to usually be decided by the goaltenders. Tampa was still in that game until the very end and had Thomas not stood on his head, the score could have easily been 9-6. I hear Bergeron may be back for game 3.

[mithrilG60]

No one even remotely associated with the Sharks better say a single word against the ref'ing again after that gift that they just gave Eager for his hit on Sedin. That was blatant headhunting, borderline intent to injure, and should have been 5 and a game without question. :td

[mithrilG60]

Uh oh... the regular season Canucks are back tonite ;)

[Ahbroody]

I will be suprised if Eager even suits up again in this series. Wondering if he didnt play himself off the team altogether.

As a Sharks fan I was good with the 1st and part of the second the third makes you ashamed. By the way anyone notice almost every goal against Niemi was on the ice making him move laterally. Just an ugly game I hope they can recover from.

[mithrilG60]

Ya, that was a meltdown similar to our game 4 against the Hawks. Personally I think Eager will be back in game 3. McLellan said in the post game interview that, minus the penalties, that's exactly the game he wants from Eager. Eager was also the only Sharks player to show any real emotion in the second half. I'm not sure why the Sharks were so pissed about the Bieska-Marlowe fight. Marlowe clearly dropped the gloves first and then was schooled.

Anyone else notice the girl with the piecings flashing Eager in the penalty box? Not sure that's really a "punishment" for his transgressions :r

[Ahbroody]

Oooh and geoff I thought there were more then enough non calls for the Canucks. I mean there should have been a double minor for Thortons face getting cutt. I find it funny you forgot that. Atleast Eager got called for something. I guess guys can get cut open and a no call is okay?

I can list a lot of other non calls but I dont like using the refs as an excuse. I think the Sharks have some room to complain about the officiating early. I didnt see that post of yours earlier. All I will say is it lacks a view of the whole game for you to make a statement like that given how effective the Sharks PP has been in this series. I think the Canucks are getting away with a fair amount.

The Sharks are getting nailed for almost everything the Canucks are not. Even with that they know whats up and need to play better if they expect to win.

[mithrilG60]

There were lots of missed calls in favour of the Sharks, for example every time Thorton was within reach of Kesler he was slashing and hacking like a fiend. The high stick was definitely a missed call but everything else, on both sides, was more or less playoff hockey.

And questionable calls? The Sedin "crosscheck" that resulted in the Sharks PP goal? I might be a little hazy on the rules but I thought that to be called for crosschecking you had to actually a) have BOTH hands on your stick and b) touch the other player. I'm not sure loosing an edge and falling in front on an opposing player really counts as being crosschecked.

[Ahbroody]

I will preface this by saying I have a long history of not complaining about officiating and my reply to you was based on what I feel was a really one sided and bad post by you saying the Sharks had no room to complain. I will also point out you have now said the refs missed a double minor.

The Heatley call was a makeup call because on the Canucks powerplay they let the interfernce call go. When the shark winger on the pk was impeded on his rush up ice after he dumped it in. It should have been called it wasnt and the Canucks scored on the PP. Also Sedin did make contact and Heatley sold it. So you could look at it from either way.

So that kills that and we still have the unaccounted 4 minutes of power play time. Whats the Sharks PP ratio against the canucks? Odds are they score one maybe two. Does that change the way the teams play? Yup.

My point is and was dont come in on your horse saying the Sharks cant complain when anyone with half a brain can show a huge non call which would have likely impacted the score. Then to comeback and say so they missed it, but they got this other minor which ignores why they got it is even worse. Sorry but your first post was bad and the rebuttal was uhhhh.

Look the storyline was aand is that the Sharks let their emotions get to them when they felt they were not getting some calls. They melted down and it was embarrassing. They should have kept plugging away. To say they have no room to complain or that they got over and ignore missed calls or understand why a call was made is sad. You cant come in on your horse about the Eager hit which he got two for and ignore a double minor high stick right infront of a ref when the Sharks PP has been lights out.

Oooo and niemi would have had trouble stopping my sons shots tonight. Wow was he ugly. But yeah your first post weak.

[icehog3]

By the way anyone notice almost every goal against Niemi was on the ice making him move laterally.

And the book on Niemi is high glove side. Niemi wasn't great, but he got ZERO help on several goals. :2

[Ahbroody]

Yeah the D is killing them as usual. Nemo let in some softies though. My only hope is he has a rebound game like he usually does in game three. They have to win game three. I thought Nemo was weak High stick side? Ahhhhhhhh its over.

Was talking to some buddies Huskins, Wallin and Nitty are all off K next year. Hoping they put that 6 mill to a high level D man to Solidify the D. They are not going to win with this D.

[mithrilG60]

My point is and was dont come in on your horse saying the Sharks cant complain when anyone with half a brain can show a huge non call which would have likely impacted the score. Then to comeback and say so they missed it, but they got this other minor which ignores why they got it is even worse. Sorry but your first post was bad and the rebuttal was uhhhh.

My point was the Sharks were running around with the media between games whining like little girls about how the ref'ing is so unfair and the Canucks are selling everything and oh woe is us. Then a player like Eager spends a good couple minutes jumping up and down on his bench like a barely trained ape yelling at anyone and anything on the opposite team because he's upset that Marlowe decided to pick a fight with one of the tougher Canucks and got his ass handed to him as a result? Then the only response he can think of is jumping on the ice and making a beeline for the current Hart Trophy winner and most likely league MVP so he can run him into the boards from behind in a blatantly dangerous hit which borders on intent to injure? And for that Eager only gets 2 minutes? That's about as correct a call as not giving Torres a suspension for the hit on Seabrook, it's not even close to being in the same league as a missed high sticking call no matter how valid that penalty would have been.

Ya it sucks that H Sedin didn't get the 4 min penalty that he should have for that high stick. It doesn't change the fact that D Sedin was given a crosschecking penalty, that the Sharks scored on, when he didn't have 2 hand on his stick OR touch the Shark player. It doesn't change the fact that Thorton was slashing and hacking Kesler all night without any hint of a call. It doesn't change the fact that Eager got away with bloody murder in the hit on D Sedin. Of all of those the only one I have a real issue with it is the Eager hit, the rest is just playoff hockey... but to listen to the Sharks complaining about missed calls in a game where the ref'ing was well beyond kind to them and they just plain blew it is just stupid .

A very good point was raised on one of the after game shows tonite, the Canucks have long had a reputation of being a whiny team that cries about the ref'ing. While that was certainly true in the past it's just not the case anymore. At some stage you have to call a spade a spade and state the truth: the whiny b****es are not the team wearing an orca on their chests. The more the Predators chirped about the ref'ing the idiotic it made them look, the Sharks are on that same path right now.

[Ahbroody]

Ugggggghhh this is why I dont do this argument we can make these back and forths all day.

I already addressed the Sedin penalty call and why it was made. It was a makeup. I dont know how else to explain it. The Refs give makeups sometimes when they decide they missed something. Clearly a hockey fan should know that.

You seem to be wetting yourself over the Marleau fight. Please watch the game just prior to the fight. Your tough guy was crosschecking and sticking him. Why doesnt that tough guy do it to Clowe or Eager. He turned down those invites. Yup he goated a former bing winner into a fight. Hes a badass.

Now the Sharks are whiny bit&hes? Dude I am not going down this path with you. Post what you like. Talk all your trash and have fun playing with yourself.

[Bruins Fan]

I love playoff hockey!! :r:

[icehog3]

Bieksa is a b*tch.

You need any cheese with that whine? :r

[Ahbroody]

1). San Jose
2). Detroit
3). Hitler
4). Mussolini
5). Pol Pot
6). Che Guevera
7.) John Wayne Gacy
8). Vancouver
9). Osama Bin Laden

Dont you have a list to work on Tom.

Eagers post game comments were similar to yours on Bieksa. It appears he will be asking him to dance again. I doubt he will accept though.


Oooo and shut up John you big jerk. :r

[357]

There were lots of missed calls in favour of the Sharks, for example every time Thorton was within reach of Kesler he was slashing and hacking like a fiend. The high stick was definitely a missed call but everything else, on both sides, was more or less playoff hockey.


Get used to it. He repeatedly slashed Zetterberg in the prior series. Like this one; it's pile of bodies and Joe comes in stick first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bXzWC2qwc8

I mean, if you want to push, shove, facewash, or even drop 'em; fine. Don't come into a pileup and slash guys who aren't looking. Pu$$y. At least twice in the series he slashed Z in the Achilles after the whistle.

He doubles up on douchebaggery in the next one. Here he takes a cheapshot, again after the whistle, to Franzen's injured ankle. Then as Franzen gets up he taps Joe's skate. Thornton then falls like a sniper shot him from up in the rafters to draw a penalty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VepHLTIMW2E


He also hit Datsyuk a few times, again well after the whistle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1vfRm84Ahs&feature=related

He didn't hurt Pavel, but it's Bush-League at best.

I didn't post this to complain about the refs. I posted it to point out that Thornton is a douche.

[icehog3]

So is Bertuzzi, so they're even.

[kugie]

Get used to it. He repeatedly slashed Zetterberg in the prior series. Like this one; it's pile of bodies and Joe comes in stick first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bXzWC2qwc8

I mean, if you want to push, shove, facewash, or even drop 'em; fine. Don't come into a pileup and slash guys who aren't looking. Pu$$y. At least twice in the series he slashed Z in the Achilles after the whistle.

He doubles up on douchebaggery in the next one. Here he takes a cheapshot, again after the whistle, to Franzen's injured ankle. Then as Franzen gets up he taps Joe's skate. Thornton then falls like a sniper shot him from up in the rafters to draw a penalty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VepHLTIMW2E


He also hit Datsyuk a few times, again well after the whistle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1vfRm84Ahs&feature=related

He didn't hurt Pavel, but it's Bush-League at best.

I didn't post this to complain about the refs. I posted it to point out that Thornton is a douche.


On your last point I completely agree

[icehog3]

On your last point I completely agree

Yeah, Bruins fans aren't biased. :r

[TheLostGringo]

You do have to like some of the Bruins Print Ad's for this series.

"Welcome, Tampa Fans, nice to see you fixed your bandwagon"

"The Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot, Tampa Bay Lightning Fans"

and my favorite

"For your courtesy Tampa fans, there will be Shuffleboard during the 2nd Intermission"

Go B's!!

[icehog3]

Some good ones there, Roger! :r

[kugie]

On your last point I completely agree

Yeah, Bruins fans aren't biased. :r


Not at All :D;)

[357]

So is Bertuzzi, so they're even.

True, although I will maintain he has pretty much been a boy scout since adorning the winged wheel.

[icehog3]

True, although I will maintain he has pretty much been a boy scout since adorning the winged wheel.

Good with his second chance after ending a young man's career with a sucker punch?

Who cares, Mike, he's a POS. :2 :td

[357]

Good with his second chance after ending a young man's career with a sucker punch?

Who cares, Mike, he's a POS. :2 :td

You'll get no arguement from me on that one.

[icehog3]

You'll get no arguement from me on that one.

So, predictions for Bruins-Lightning Game 3?

[kugie]

You do have to like some of the Bruins Print Ad's for this series.

"Welcome, Tampa Fans, nice to see you fixed your bandwagon"

"The Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot, Tampa Bay Lightning Fans"

and my favorite

"For your courtesy Tampa fans, there will be Shuffleboard during the 2nd Intermission"

Go B's!!


The whining Tampa radio station host complained and people called in to get the ads pulled.
http://www.twackle.com/sitebar?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twackle.com%2Farticle s%2FBruins745-Forced-To-Remove-Ads-Mocking-Tampa-Bay-Fans---NHL

Show some sack and respond with a little humor like The Philly fans did, with the Tea Party stuff they came up with.
http://www.twackle.com/sitebar?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twackle.com%2Farticle s%2FBruins745-Forced-To-Remove-Ads-Mocking-Tampa-Bay-Fans---NHL
And I hate giving Props to Philly fans :D

[icehog3]

Can't believe the Tampa die-hards would make a deal about this.

Blackhawks had 2,000,000 people at their parade last year. I will bet 1,900,000 could have cared less about the Hawks in March of that year.

[icehog3]

From ESPN.com:

TAMPA -- Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron has been medically cleared to play and -- barring a last-minute setback -- will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday night at St. Pete Times Forum, according to two team sources.

[TheLostGringo]

Predictions:

Bruins 5
Lightning 2


:noon

[Ahbroody]

Mike all your posts lately look like this to me. I like how now you are always saying your not complaining about the refs because I poked you so many times about it.


Im mad because the Sharks did my team two years in a row and I think my team is better. The refs didnt give us the calls I wanted and we get called for stuff we used to never get called for. I have a clear issue with the Sharks.

Hey any rumors about off season signings. I know the Sharks are still looking for D. Are the Wings bringing back Modano? I remember how big it was to he signed with the Wings over the Sharks.

Yeah, Bruins fans aren't biased. :r

Dude WTF they got Sturm and Wayne. Wrong Wayne though. As a whole he has not been a saviour, but to say any and every other team wouldnt take that trade every day of the week is laughable.

[357]

Anyone else notice the girl with the piecings flashing Eager in the penalty box? Not sure that's really a "punishment" for his transgressions :r

Apparently it didn't make it onto the VS broadcast. However, CBC broadcasted it live. Judging by his smirk at the end of the video, Eager thought it was pretty funny. :r

"Safe" version:
http://mit.zenfs.com/206/2011/05/301512595.jpg

NSFW still shot
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/IMG_1000000746.jpg

Blog with NSFW video
http://immaletufinish.blogspot.com/2011/05/chick-flashes-san-jose-sharks-player-in.html

[ahc4353]

Oops, wrong thread. This seems to be the Drama Queen I've Got Sand in My Vage thread.

Al wonders off to find the hockey thread.

:sh

[Ahbroody]

Tonights prediction.
Tampa 5
Boston 3

[Ahbroody]

Oops, wrong thread. This seems to be the Drama Queen I've Got Sand in My Vage thread.

Al wonders off to find the hockey thread.

:sh

I still wubs you even with a sandy vajina

Oooo and please answer my question in hockey parent section about the messier helmet and USA Hockey raising the checking age. Make yourself useful. :r

[357]

Mike all your posts lately look like this to me. I like how now you are always saying your not complaining about the refs because I poked you so many times about it.



Hey any rumors about off season signings. I know the Sharks are still looking for D. Are the Wings bringing back Modano? I remember how big it was to he signed with the Wings over the Sharks.



Dude WTF they got Sturm and Wayne. Wrong Wayne though. As a whole he has not been a saviour, but to say any and every other team wouldnt take that trade every day of the week is laughable.

Mike, that's fine if that's what you want to read into it. I guess I take issue because I don't see Wing's players taking cheapshots, yet over and over it keeps happening to them. I'm not claiming they're perfect, but far from bush-league.

Apparently I didn't give the Sharks credi? :rolleyes:

Apparently I didn't say they played better for longer in the series (better in 4 of the 7 games)? :rolleyes:

And, apparently I can't call out a player for taking cheapshots without getting called a homer and a whiner. I didn't say anything about calls. I simply said Thornton is a douche and I gave examples as to why. I remember you calling out Matt Cooke; rightly so. I take issue with guys taking cheapshots too; especially in the playoffs.

[357]

Oops, wrong thread. This seems to be the Drama Queen I've Got Sand in My Vage thread.

Al wonders off to find the hockey thread.

:sh

We need some Mangisil stat!

;s

[Bruins Fan]

If the Bruins play physical which is their game,get a lead and not pack it in they will win it in the third?
The way to beat Tampa is up the middle,get some body's in front of the net like Chara and shoot the puck the point guys dilly dally to much.

The Bruins can't worry about the 1-3-1,just play the game that got them where they are.

Bostons a very good road team, don't be fooled by their size, they skate and open it up when they have to.

Oh and we have Timmy,he has to have his head in the game the first few minutes that's been a sore spot.
I like the B's in SIX :banger

[spongy]

Lets go Whalers!

[icehog3]

Hawks locked up Crawford for 3 years. :tu

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks and goaltender Corey Crawford agreed to a three-year contract Thursday.

The deal is worth about $8 million, according to a source familiar with the situation. Crawford gets $3.25 million in the first year, $2.25 million in the second and $2.5 million in the final year, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.

[Thaplumbr]

Now that's a National Anthem!!!:salute:

[ahc4353]

That was a great hit. BS call.

[Bruins Fan]

Nice win, great to have Bergeron back,and Timmy was stellar :noon

[Ahbroody]

Missed it. :(
Wont get to watch tomorrow's either. Will be at work. Magic of radio for me.

[icehog3]

Bruins outplayed the Bolts the first 35 minutes, then Thomas outplayed them the last 25. All that scoring talent, so little finish. As good as St. Louis looked in the first 2 rounds, he has looked that mediocre this series.

It was a great legal hit by Bergeron (TB) though.

Now Let's Go Sharks!!

[taltos]

Bruins outplayed the Bolts the first 35 minutes, then Thomas outplayed them the last 25. All that scoring talent, so little finish. As good as St. Louis looked in the first 2 rounds, he has looked that mediocre this series.

It was a great legal hit by Bergeron (TB) though.

Now Let's Go Sharks!!Had no problem with that hit. I would have loved to hear the ref's explanation to the Tampa coach.

[kugie]

Had no problem with that hit. I would have loved to hear the ref's explanation to the Tampa coach.


That was a legal hit, at first it looked like an Elbow and that was the call they stuck with.
They gave one back a minute later when Roloson played the puck out of the trapezoid.
Good game by the Bruins, Tampa won't lay down the B's are in for a fight.

Let's go Bruins. :tu

[mosesbotbol]

That was a legal hit, at first it looked like an Elbow and that was the call they stuck with.

Legal hit for sure. Bruins got thrown a bone on that, but they still have a tough time scoring on power plays. That was a wallop of a hit though!

If the Bruins can make it to the Stanley Cup, that is like a dream! :banger

[TheLostGringo]

Bruins outplayed the Bolts the first 35 minutes, then Thomas outplayed them the last 25. All that scoring talent, so little finish. As good as St. Louis looked in the first 2 rounds, he has looked that mediocre this series.

It was a great legal hit by Bergeron (TB) though.

Now Let's Go Sharks!!

Playoff Hockey, a hot Goalie is all you need.

Hopefully soon the B's will be drinking out of the cup, unfortunately no conscious memory of the last Cup, it was the year I was born.

[mithrilG60]

Ugggggghhh this is why I dont do this argument we can make these back and forths all day.

I already addressed the Sedin penalty call and why it was made. It was a makeup. I dont know how else to explain it. The Refs give makeups sometimes when they decide they missed something. Clearly a hockey fan should know that.

You seem to be wetting yourself over the Marleau fight. Please watch the game just prior to the fight. Your tough guy was crosschecking and sticking him. Why doesnt that tough guy do it to Clowe or Eager. He turned down those invites. Yup he goated a former bing winner into a fight. Hes a badass.

Now the Sharks are whiny bit&hes? Dude I am not going down this path with you. Post what you like. Talk all your trash and have fun playing with yourself.

We'll have to agree to disagree, but yes they are acting like whiny bit&hes based on the fact that between Games 1 & 2 they did nothing but whine about how those dirty nasty Canucks are a bunch of embellishing divers. More of the same in post game interviews after Game 2 except this time is was Sharks calling out Canucks for being cowards (because of course Bieska didn't also hand Eager his arse the last time they fought in the in 2009 playoffs :rolleyes: ).

I get it, I really do... the Sharks are frustrated and embarrassed by their performance in the first two games and they're lashing out. It'd be funny it if wasn't just so pathetic. I really hope they (the Sharks) decide to bring their game tonight and make a series out of it.

As for Eager trying to dance with Bieska, unless tonight ends up in another blowout it'll be intriguing to see if Eager is really that dumb after his performance on Wed... because Bieska certainly won't be dumb enough to sit in the box for 5 with Eager in a tight game. Loosing 5 min of Eager's services vs 5 min of Bieska's would be a trade off San Jose would love to get, that's pretty lopsided in terms of talent removed from the game. If it does end up in a blow out I think you're right that there's a very good chance of Eager trying to go after Bieska, but McLellan better be careful about playing Eager in that scenario as the league would probably take a pretty dim view of intentionally creating that situation in light of the last game.

Eager is quite possibly one of the Canucks best weapons for the rest of the series, just goad him into becoming the same player he was on Wednesday (shouldn't be too hard with his history) and then capitalize on the resulting powerplays. Maybe we should get that girl to fly down to San Jose and sit next to the Sharks sinbin as an incentive to encourage his attendance :=:

Frankly I think you'll see the series cool down a bit in terms of the extra-curricular stuff tonight. Both the Sharks and the Canucks are far too dangerous on the powerplay for either team to take needless penalties.

[Gophernut]

Not sure what I expected to hear, but sure didn't want to hear this.

http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2121106.shtml?cat=1

According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner former Minnesota Wild enforcer Derek Boogaard died from an accidental drug overdose.

The cause of death is a mix of alcohol and oxycodone. The medical examiner classifies the death as an accident.

28-year-old Boogard was found dead Friday, May 13th in his Minneapolis apartment.

Boogard played last season with the New York Rangers, but spent several years before as a member of the Minnesota Wild.

The 6-foot-7 Boogaard was a fan favorite in Minnesota and one of the game's most feared fighters.

[taltos]

Playoff Hockey, a hot Goalie is all you need.

Hopefully soon the B's will be drinking out of the cup, unfortunately no conscious memory of the last Cup, it was the year I was born.I remember the last Cup. It was too long ago.:D

[Ahbroody]

All kinds of rumors right now. Possible pain med od accidental or purposely as a result of depression caused by concussion. The reference to Probert was an eye opener.

Not sure what I expected to hear, but sure didn't want to hear this.

http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2121106.shtml?cat=1

According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner former Minnesota Wild enforcer Derek Boogaard died from an accidental drug overdose.

The cause of death is a mix of alcohol and oxycodone. The medical examiner classifies the death as an accident.

28-year-old Boogard was found dead Friday, May 13th in his Minneapolis apartment.

Boogard played last season with the New York Rangers, but spent several years before as a member of the Minnesota Wild.

The 6-foot-7 Boogaard was a fan favorite in Minnesota and one of the game's most feared fighters.

Im not suprised as I have seen it before. People like mixing drugs and people with depressionwill up the game with less concearn. It is a shame.

[icehog3]

Have I mentioned how much I hate the Vancouver Canucks today?

No?

I do.

[Ahbroody]

I love Boxxy thats all Im saying.

[Bruins Fan]

I hope they kick the crap out of each other :sl:r

[Ahbroody]

Well just read some articles and Mclellan wants more Eager. He wants more physical out of everyone. He implied if they go down they will take their pound of flesh this time. Sounds like the Canucks should hide the Gingers in game 4 if the Sharks lose tonight. It appears there is enough hatred that if tjey dont beat them they will soften then up for the winner of the East.

I will take payment in form of cigars if Eager gets one of the Gingers or Bieksa who apparently turned down fight offers from more then just Eager.

[mithrilG60]

The Sedin's aren't going to fight anyone, no need. Besides they're not called the Sisters for nothing. As for Eager and Bieska? Meh, if it happen Bieska will eat him. Say want you want about Bieska but Eager was the one refusing left right and centre last year. Hell he wouldn't even drop the gloves with Rick Rypien who he outweighs by a good 50lbs and has several inches on.

The Canucks gave also adjusted their lines in anticipation of the Shark's giving up on the season and turning into the goon squad. They're not exactly a small team either. Not particularly worried about the Sharks. Bigger question for me is do we get Boston or Tampa in the finals ;)

[Ahbroody]

Geoff my post was directed to John. I honestly had promised myself I would ignore your posts to me because I just find them to be random and lacking. I never implied the Sedins would fight and I have no clue how you implied that from my post.

Since you baited the hook on Bieksa and Eager I think this might be why hes scared to fight him. Now this goes back more then a whole year so you may have forgot or blocked out this fight. I know Tom loves this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59zrmNtJhp0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I think I have been respectful of the Canucks skill and abilities since preseason where I think I picked them here. I also picked them to win the series here.

That said is it the water? From booing the world jr team (kids) during the anthem, players that pull hair in a fight, chanting Yankees suck in the kings series last year, green guys in skin tight spandex body suits, chicks pulling up their tops to get on tv. Every year its something. Is this the post you want from me?

[Ahbroody]

Purehockey.com is having a 15% off sale code PH-NEWSITE

and total hockey is having a sale on sherwood sticks if anyone needs anything

[Bruins Fan]

So why all the hatred between the Sharks and Canucks?
Is this something that is starting to evolve or has it been going on while?
I don't follow the west,we only played the Sharks and Canucks one game this year.
I'm going to watch this one with the anticipation of some heavy hitting :D

[Ahbroody]

Eager is a scratch for tonight just announced.
So looks like McClellan was blowing air for the past two days. :r. I thought he wouldnt play and looks like I was right. Given who Vigneaut put in his lineup this could be a great move or a catastrophy as Canucks may really come out and bang hard.

Nice try John im not biting. Maybe Tom will jump in on that.

Listening in the patrol car at work. :(

[icehog3]

I don't know about the Sharks, but I know I hate the Canucks. A lot.

Mucho, amigo.

[mithrilG60]

Honestly I'm not looking for anything from you or anyone else. My initial post was specific response to the fact that the Sharks players were *****ing to the media about the Cancuks diving and the ref's basically favoring them. In the light of that the 2 min to Eager was an absolute gift and as a result any further whining would be even more of a joke than anything else. Period, that's it.

I'm not defending into a dicusson about nationality or national teams because that's not going to get anyone anywhere. There are enough slights on both sides that no one will be happy.

And if you think Eager won that fight we're obviously seeing a different clip. I saw a lot desperation wrestling on Eager's part and no control.

Good to see the Sharks are a completely different team so far tonight, should make the series a lot more exciting.

[Ahbroody]

Said it before you keep going to the Eager hit where Sedin turned into the board as Eager was already coming. Funny the league has been trying to teach players not to do that. Again he got 2.

I forgot to mention Settos highstick which cutt him also which should have been another 4. So thats 8 min of missed PP. The Sharks are 5 for 6 on the PP. If you cant see why they were frustrated and gooned it up same as your team did in a game against the blackhawks in the first round then your foolish. The facts are with those 8 min of PP the score changes the Sharks dont get frustrated and melt down and maybe win game 2.

Again your narrow view of a single hit where Sedin stupidly turned into the boards with Eager coming at him shows a lot. To further shrug off 8 missing minutes of PP timw to a team thats now 5 for 6 shows me all I need to know.

[mithrilG60]

As I said before, there's a BIG difference between the missed calls that have favored BOTH teams and a deliberate attempt to injure by a 4th line goon on a star player that will most likely be this years Hart winner. That's doubley true given that the hit was grossly under penalized. Sorry if that's a bit to hard to understand it is what it is.

[Ahbroody]

Nope players stupidly turning into the boards with a large player coming at them is not hard for me to understand and it wasnt hard for the league to see either. 20 years ago nobody would do that because yhey knew what would happen.

I am now done breaking my promise to myself.

[mithrilG60]

:rolleyes: glad to hear your promise is back in place, this is going nowhere close to reality so there's really no point.

[rebelknight]

Glad the Sharks decided to make it a series. Still need to clean up their 3rd period but it looked improved from their 3rd periods in Games 1 and 2

[Ahbroody]

RyJ Belicoso.
Game three is pivotal as they say and the Sharks took it. The basically 2 minutes of 5 on 3 was the game. Didnt see Mcginns hit will have to watch the replay. With Rome likely out for game 4 and Eirhoff with a huge target on his shoulder if and when he plays again. I expect the Sharks to really go after him. Vancouver may be in D trouble if they do advance. Especially given that the Sharks have implied they will take as much out of Vancouver as they can. Would love the Sharks to take game 4. The longer this goes it appears it will not stop being extremely hard hitting.

I know Tom is happy right now

Alain just complained about the officiating. :r. He has also said may not see Eirhoff or Rome.


The hate is officially on and in a major way. May be good for the Sharks if they can control it enough.

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Bieksa2.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Bieksa1.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Bieksa.jpg

[Ahbroody]

I saw that Tom. Copying something so --- is horrid.
That is just inexcusable and I must accept the ridicule that San Jose deserves for letting them in the building. Thats a double face palm for sure.

Have to check but heard Jumbo is the current playoff points leader. Guess that trade wasnt so bad. Setto needs to get hott as well as Pavs for them to have a chance I think.

[icehog3]

I loved every penalty against the Caschmucks, Mike. ;) :r

[icehog3]

Bigger question for me is do we get Boston or Tampa in the finals ;)

Gotta win 4, Geoff. ;)

[ahc4353]

We didn't get the calls!!!
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The refs suck!!
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:D

Some days you get them some days you don't. It's the way it is and will be.

I don't get arguing calls and non-calls. But it does make for some fun reading.

Carry on boys!

[icehog3]

I don't get arguing calls and non-calls. But it does make for some fun reading.

Opinions vary, Al. :r

[Ahbroody]

Ass!

Screw you guys, I hate you guys. :r.

I am missing so much of this years hockey season because of hockey.

[ahc4353]

OK I'll admit it, I don't understand how you can have a penality call (let's say BOARDING) and a diving call at the same time. If it's a penality (BOARDING for example) then there is no dive. If it's a dive that is the only penality.

I'm sure the Mike's will clear this up for me. :D

[Ahbroody]

Nope I got nothing. I am perplexed same as you.

Meh.

[Ahbroody]

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/ahc4353/baby_crying_closeup.jpg


http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=563434&navid=mod-rr-headlines


Interesting end to bolts bs game. May just go 7 hoping the west does also unless the sharks get going.

[Bruins Fan]

Bruins cough up a hairball, five unanswered is a disgrace, were is the compete?
The number one line has done nothing, Julien threw Krejci under the bus post game. Lucic has done nothing the last two months,he's just gliding around not even hitting anyone.
Tampa played a great game and never gave up when they were down by three.
I didn't like what I seen today:td

[Ahbroody]

John I love you. :r

[Bruins Fan]

Three goals in the first then they play not to lose.
When you play not to lose you usually do :confused:

[Bruins Fan]

How about them Red Sox kicking some Cubbie Butt again :r

[jmsremax]

Yes Lucic has sucked the majority of the post season but he has scored a few big goals for us. I really wish he'd be more physical.

[oleey]

thanks you

[kugie]

One Word

CRAP!!!!!

:bh:c:pu:pu

[Eleven]

Tampa Bay just won't go away.

[Ahbroody]

Tampa herpes.
Sucks and just keeps coming back. :r

[icehog3]

Scary thing for Boston should be that the big 3 aren''t even scoring (Vinnie, Marty and Steven). If they start scoring, it could be a long series for the Bs.

[icehog3]

How about them Red Sox kicking some Cubbie Butt again :r

Oops, check the scoreboard. :r

[Ahbroody]

Scary thing for Boston should be that the big 3 aren''t even scoring (Vinnie, Marty and Steven). If they start scoring, it could be a long series for the Bs.

Well the only thing longer then a 6 game series is a 7 so I think this will qualify. :noon
;s

[icehog3]

Well the only thing longer then a 6 game series is a 7 so I think this will qualify. :noon
;s

I was trying to be nice to John and not say the Bruins will lose. ;) :r

[Ahbroody]

Sorry you came through the middle with your head down. I was just finishing my check. :r

I know what you were saying but I had to do it. :r

[icehog3]

Sorry you came through the middle with your head down. I was just finishing my check. :r

I know what you were saying but I had to do it. :r

I feel like Martin Havlat. :lv



:r :r

[Ahbroody]

As big as game 3 was I dont think the Sharks have ever had a bigger must win game.
If they dont win tomorrow I just cant see them taking 3 straight and they will just be delaying the inevitable it would seem.

Will be at the rink for the 1st period hoping to catch the ending if its not a blowout. Can only hope Marleau and Jumbo stay hot.

See I was invisioning Soupy on Umberger

[icehog3]

See I was invisioning Soupy on Umberger

Sorry, wasn't quite that epic. :r

Heading to bed....see you manana, Mike. GO SHARKS!! :D

[Ahbroody]

good night brother.

[ahc4353]

Looks like they want to take checking out of the game.

Christ!

[357]

Nope I got nothing. I am perplexed same as you.

Meh.

That makes three of us. How can it be both?

I feel like Martin Havlat. :lv


:r :r

Ouch...LOL

[Bruins Fan]

Sharks are done stick a fork in them.
Thornton leaves with a injury, you wont see him again,he pulled that in Boston and got his phony a$$ shipped out of town.
Nice left jab by Clowe on Kesler almost knocked him out of course the game was over :sl

[Ahbroody]

Yup. Never expected them to take them.
They buried themselves in this one and can only blame themselves.

Maybe next year. :r. Or not

[ahc4353]

Raffi Torres hit was awesome.

Guess I'll take up watching the basketball playoffs, it's the only sport that allows contact this time of year. :fl

The hit on "Jumbo" didn't look to ruff. To not come back in a game like this something better be broken, severed or destroyed and even then he should have come back to the bench.

[icehog3]

Three 5 on 3 goals for the Canucks, all within seconds of going on said advantage....wow. 13 shots, 4 goals. Looks like the East will have to take out the 'Nucks.

That "punch" on Kesler appeared to me, upon several reviews, to be a tap. me thinks it was an awesome (or not) acting job by Kesler. :2

[Ahbroody]

Im not biting and you cant make me. :r

I will say I understand your disdain and I am in the boat right next to you. My dislike of the Wings isnt the players its the crest on the chest for all the years they did us. Many of the Wings are great players and you would like them on your team. Its a whole different thing here.

[icehog3]

I never hated the Canucks back in the day. I have liked players throughout the years (Linden, Naslund, Bure, Hedican, Sopel, Jovanoski, Sanderson, Schmautz, Williams, Smyl, Mogilny off the top of my head), and hated a few (Snepts, Momesso). But the last several years I too have hated whoever wears that jersey. Much like the Leafs and Blues back in the old Norris days, I just can't stand anyone who puts on that jersey, although I know that there are a few of them I would love in a Hawks sweater. I don't know how it started, but that's the team I love to hate now. Hate it that they're full of talent and on a roll this year, and I am rooting against them every step of the way....but I am enough of a hockey fan that I have to give them props for the season they have had so far.


I just hope they don't hoist that Cup. :r

[Bruins Fan]

Exciting game, the B's didn't wake up until the second.
The power play is non existing and their passing sux's,but hey they won that's all that counts Timmy was GREAT:D

[icehog3]

That Thomas stick save on Downie was unreal. Looking forward to Game 6 Wednesday, as well as Game 5 tomorrow.

[Ahbroody]

They have played their best with their backs against the wall. Hope they can win atleast one more for pride and bring it home where the tank would be electric for game 6. Without Jumbo odds are very low.

[icehog3]

They have played their best with their backs against the wall. Hope they can win atleast one more for pride and bring it home where the tank would be electric for game 6. Without Jumbo odds are very low.

You know whos side I am on in this one, Mike. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Sharks are saying he will play

[kugie]

Not a great game by the B's last night.

Power play still stinks but we can expect that. They had better chances when they brought the puck in over the blue line instead of shooting it to the corner, from the red line. (stupid dump and chase) :2

They also had a few chances when they moved Chara down low and moved Bergeron to the point.

12 min in the first without out a shot by the Bruins embarrassing.

Timmy was great last night :banger

[ahc4353]

Latest on "Jumbo":

The sand was removed from his whoha. However, there still is some irritation and it will be a game time decision if he will play or not.

:D

[icehog3]

Latest on "Jumbo":

The sand was removed from his whoha. However, there still is some irritation and it will be a game time decision if he will play or not.

:D

I am guessing we call that a "Condition Avery", Al? :r

[Ahbroody]

LULs.

Interesting link
http://www.nhlnumbers.com/teams

Sharks have no cap room. But hopefully letting Huskins, Wallin, and Nitty go will help them grab I great D man. Heatley is a Shark until 12/13 unless they package him. Not sure the Sharks are willing to let go of anything young though.

[icehog3]

Maybe Heatley will show up tonight, Mike? Seems the least he could do for what they're paying him.

[Ahbroody]

Im telling you Id be ashamed if I was making that much money and putting or rather not putting up much. Playing the 3rd or 4th line occasionally. Sad.

[icehog3]

I agree, Mike.

This is my last check in until late night....watching the game on TiVo delay and don't want any spoliers.

[rebelknight]

Not going to watch tonight. I have my first actuarial exam in the morning and I feel like study and sleep are more important. Sharks better win so I can see them play one more time this season.

[Ahbroody]

Good game. Good series.
The better team won.
I hope San Jose has taken enough out of them that he get rolled for the cup. :r

[icehog3]

Disappointing finish for the Sharks, I know that they wanted to take the next step to consider this season a success.

Props to Luongo, he played well.

For the first time in many years, I will be rooting for the East team to win the Cup.

[GreekGodX]

Disappointing finish for the Sharks, I know that they wanted to take the next step to consider this season a success.

Props to Luongo, he played well.
For the first time in many years, I will be rooting for the East team to win the Cup.

54 save?! He has certainly done a lot this postseason to prove he is a big time netminder. Last nights game definitely helps his cause.

Hoping Tampa Bay can hold off elimination tonight

[rebelknight]

As side as I am I have realized there is a bright side and that is that I can finally shave. Sadly the playoff beard is done.

[Eleven]

Flukiest series winning goal since Darius Kasparitus beat Dominick Hasek forever ago.

[mosesbotbol]

Go Bruins. It's been a long wait to get here. They can rely on Tim Thomas so much. I think/hop the B's will come out charged and hard hitting. If they can fix their power play scoring woes, they are on their way to the Stanley Cup.

I am anxious for this game tonight.

[357]

Latest on "Jumbo":

The sand was removed from his whoha. However, there still is some irritation and it will be a game time decision if he will play or not.

:D

I didn't see the game, but apparently he must have found some Mangisil for his mangina, he made it as the third start.

:D

[Gophernut]

I didn't see the game, but apparently he must have found some Mangisil for his mangina, he made it as the third start.

:D

I think it will be tough to question his toughness after last nights game. Thornton played with a separated shoulder that he got in Game 4. Won a pretty high percentage of his face offs with it. Probably the reason he seemed to get tossed from just about every big face off in the 3rd and overtime periods. Over 30 minutes of ice time with a separated shoulder is pretty good. But he didn't seem to play as big of a series over all. This only explains last nights game. Also, where did Heatley go? Only 3 more years and over 20million on his contract! Ouch.

[357]

I meant third star...oops

[icehog3]

Nothing but respect for Thornton at this point. :2

[357]

Nothing but respect for Thornton at this point. :2

That's what I was getting at. I know it must not have come off that way. I can't stand him, but he bucked up for a big game and got a little recognition. I'm sure he'd trade it for a win, but people have noticed.

[icehog3]

He had a great playoff run, and that had been the big knock on him. I think he exorcised those demons.

Danny Heatley, on the other hand.....

[Ahbroody]

Yeah Mike you were coming off like a Dbag who jumped the gun just to take a shot at a player you dont like, but glad to see you give him some respect for maning up.

I think both Jumbo, Patty, Gooch removed the questions this year. Its a shame the year they show up the rest of the team chose to Submarine them taking horrible penalty after penalty and just go missing. The rookies and some players shot the team in the head on 2 of the first 3 losses. When they played smart it was an even game with either team possibly winning.

Will be interesting to see what tweeks they make in the offseason. Sure Huskins, Wallin, and Nitty are gone. Wondering which role players are gone also. Will be interesting to see if they try to package Heatley to move him.

[357]

Rafalski is just retired. Lidstrom is expected to return for another year, but the Wings could lose both this offseason. Selei is not expected to return and Ericsson is likely to get bigger offers elsewhere. Need at least one big time D-man in free agency, possibly 3-4 good ones. :td


http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/05/red_wings_brian_rafalski_makes_1.html

[Ahbroody]

In looking at the link I posted last page neither the Wings nor Sharks have a ton of cap room. Both will be looking for a top flight D man or some really good ones.

Looks like this is a big off season for both clubs where they will need to dance on the line. The only thing I wonder is if lindstrom can do it one more time. Blake hit the wall bad in his last season. While lindstrom is a better player I just wonder if he can do it again. His stick work in the playoffs was impressive.

Edit holy crap they were paying Rafalski 6 mil a season? Wow!

[Bruins Fan]

Kaberle will be available the second the B's are finished,we gave up two first round picks for this piece of dog crap.I just hope he don't cost us a game.

[agctribefan]

Let's go bruins finish it out.

[357]

In looking at the link I posted last page neither the Wings nor Sharks have a ton of cap room. Both will be looking for a top flight D man or some really good ones.

Looks like this is a big off season for both clubs where they will need to dance on the line. The only thing I wonder is if lindstrom can do it one more time. Blake hit the wall bad in his last season. While lindstrom is a better player I just wonder if he can do it again. His stick work in the playoffs was impressive.

Edit holy crap they were paying Rafalski 6 mil a season? Wow!

Yeah, per the mlive.com article:

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/05/red_wings_brian_rafalski_will_4.html

Raf was making $6 mil, Lidstrom $6.2 mil, plus they will have another $6-7 under the cap. They will have some room, but they will need to also sign other positions.

Wings Current (One-Way) Contracts:
The Red Wings have 16 players under contract for 2011-12 at a salary cap hit of $41.84 million: (10-11 cap=$59 mil, 11-12 cap expected to be $63 mil)

Forwards
Pavel Datsyuk $6.7 million
Henrik Zetterberg $6.083 million
Johan Franzen $3.95 million
Valtteri Filppula $3 million
Jiri Hudler $2.875 million
Danny Cleary $2.8million
Todd Bertuzzi $1.9375 million
Tomas Holmstrom $1.875 million
Darren Helm $912,500
Justin Abdelkader $787,500
Jan Mursak $550,000
Cory Emmerton $533,000

Defensemen
Brad Stuart $3.75 million
Niklas Kronwall $3 million
Jakub Kindl $833,000

Goaltender
Jimmy Howard $2.25 million

They want to bring back Miller, Eaves, and Ericsson. Probably not = Draper, Salei, Madano, and they could possibly look to move Hudler. Money could prevent Ericsson returning, or movement of Hudler.

[357]

BTW, Rename the Thrashers to the Jets and let the Wings move east already!!!

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2011/05/red_wings_have_eyes_on_eastern.html
"We're not moving anywhere next year, that's a fact," Red Wings senior vice president Jimmy Devellano said Monday.

Could the Red Wings move to the East in 2012-13?

"We've got our fingers and toes crossed," Devellano said.

[Ahbroody]

Doesnt make sense.
1) Columbus is further east
2) Nashville is close to Atlanta and wouldnt require a jumbling of the SE conf.
3) Adding Det would cause shifts in multiple conferences possibly 3.

I dont think the league needs to bend over backwards when it actually would cause more work then just moving one team from the west Either Columbus or Nashville who are close enough to be a part of the SE, vs moving the Wings into the East likely NE, then moving one of the teams frok thr NE into the atlantic, and one of those into the SE. It seems totally illogical.

I didnt read your link yet, but thats what jumps out at me.

[icehog3]

Only 1 or 2 Detroit-Hawks games a year? F*** that.

[357]

Only 1 or 2 Detroit-Hawks games a year? F*** that.

That part I agree with you Tom, but I miss those Rangers, Bruins, Maple Leafs, and Canadiens games.

Man the Wings/Leafs games I remember from when I was a kid were unreal. When we do get them in town, its the hottest ticket around.

Nashville is in the Central time zone. Detroit and Columbus are the only two in the Eastern time zone but playing in the Western conference. Sorry Blue-Jackets, but the Wings have been waiting for that ticket to the east since long before you were even conceived.

If the Wings are denied it will be because either: An easter Canadian city gets Phoenix's defunct team, or because the Western teams don't want to lose the Red Wing's draw in their arenas. I know it sounds cocky coming from a Wings fan, but you can't deny it is a major influence.

[icehog3]

If the Wings move to the East, call me. You can have my Yzerman jersey, and my Joey Kocur tooth. ;)

[Ahbroody]

Nashville maybe central, but they are the logical fit to take atlantas spot. Its the adjacent state and they also offer a outlet for displaced thrashers fans. All 2k. :r. It just makes more sense to move the preds over moving the Wings which will cause Boston to move to the atlantic and so on.

I know it would make life easier on the Wings, and Wings fans would want that, but from a logistics standpoint. The simplest move is to just move Nashville to the SE. It wont disturb anything in the East. Moving the Wings disturbs everything in the East.

I dont know about other western teams draw but I dont think yhe sharks attendance would change at all on the two games. Sharks draw extremely well though.

One things for sure whatever happens someones going to be pissed.

[Ahbroody]

No clue who to cheer for.
Lets go who ever can beat the Canucks!

[Bruins Fan]

Going to be a tough one tonight the Bolts are going to come out smoking.
The B's D is very structured and if Tampa take to many chances it could lead to some breakaways if they mess up?

[GreekGodX]

I agree with Mike on it being too difficult of a move to the East. It would be great to get the Toronto rivalry going again though. I don't want to lose the games against the Hawks tho either. IMO best move would be to copy the NBA schedule regardless of who is in what conference..

[Ahbroody]

May sound crazy but I think Tampa has the best shot against the Canucks.
Tampa is beating Thomas a good goalie, their PK is excellent, they move the puck well and are fast. I think they will force the Canucks to take penalties and make them pay. Bostons grinding wont lend itself as well. Atleast I dont think. Time will tell.


I agree everyone needs to play everyone more. This in conference stuff is blah and as we saw this year certain teams get to take advantage of weaker confences.

[Bruins Fan]

B's are craping the bed, I can't believe how bad they are tonight.
The power play has to be the worst in history and nothing is done to correct it. The kill is just as bad tonight.
That's why I wanted Julian fired two years ago.
This one is over,might as well goon it up :D

[Bruins Fan]

Holy ****, pp goal,negated by a great two on one.
Should be Tuka time.

[rebelknight]

No clue who to cheer for.
Lets go who ever can beat the Canucks!

Agreed. Now that the Sharks are out I'm just cheering for the east

[kugie]

That was terrible last night:td

I can't Believe they gave up so many PP goals :pu
Timmy was not good last night I think he will come around for game 7 but we should be getting ready for the Canucks not another Tampa game.

Crap I love and hate this game.

[taltos]

Epic fail on many levels. How can a team come out in game six and not be motivated? I put that on the coach and the captain. Hopefully the team will be pumped up for game seven at home.

[Bunker]

How can a team spend the last five minutes of the game in the crease and not score.

[agctribefan]

that was a crazy game last night. the pp killed us.

[GreekGodX]

I couldn't believe that TB won.. Rolosson in the first period looked terrible, he got a little better but still I thought Boston had it in the bag. TB just took care of business on the PP. Looking forward to game 7

[icehog3]

Unfortunately it is looking more and more to me that neither Boston nor Tampa Bay has the defense to beat the Canucks. I hope I am wrong, but I have a bad feeling about this.

If the Canucks win the Cup, might be the first Cup celebration I do not watch.

[Sawyer]

Unfortunately it is looking more and more to me that neither Boston nor Tampa Bay has the defense to beat the Canucks. I hope I am wrong, but I have a bad feeling about this.

If the Canucks win the Cup, might be the first Cup celebration I do not watch.

The Bolts defense may not be playing that great, but if they are able to cut out the sloppy turnovers, they definitely have the offense to keep up. A lot of Boston's goals in this series have come from bad turnovers that were the fault of Tampa Bay's poor puck handling and not because the Bruins played it well.

I have a feeling that game 7 will be another one where the Bolts give up some soft goals and Thomas stands on his head when it is needed most. If Boston does win on Friday, never mind the cup celebration, I won't be watching the series at all.

[icehog3]

Agreed about the Bolts offense, Robert, my concern was their defense and goaltenders' abilities to stop the Canucks.

[Bruins Fan]

The problem with the B's is the coach, he will not change,he don't fix a problem he just sticks with what he is doing.
There are guys on the power play that have not scored a point in 17 games and they keep playing.
With Julian as long as you skate your lane and finish a check you can play.

[Sawyer]

Agreed about the Bolts offense, Robert, my concern was their defense and goaltenders' abilities to stop the Canucks.

If the Bolts do win on Friday, we may see some high scorings finals matches. Can the bolts put out both goalies and have one less forward? :r

[Bruins Fan]

Getting ready for tonight :D
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/hockey/bruins/view.bg?articleid=1340875&srvc=sports&position=recent

[kugie]

Getting ready for tonight :D
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/hockey/bruins/view.bg?articleid=1340875&srvc=sports&position=recent

:tu

[ahc4353]

.....


If the Canucks win the Cup, might be the first Cup celebration I do not watch.

I understand trust me. However, I put the hatred of the team and fans aside at that point and look at the individuals. They work their a$$ off their entire life and I mean from a very young age with the dream of one day holding The Cup above their heads. The sacrifices they and their families aand I mean mom, dad, siblings, wives and kids is hard to understand if you have never been a player or player family member. The smiles on the faces tell the story in it's self. Hell, if the Devils won I would watch the celebration to see those smiles
and I friggin hate the Devils! :D

[icehog3]

I understand trust me. However, I put the hatred of the team and fans aside at that point and look at the individuals. They work their a$$ off their entire life and I mean from a very young age with the dream of one day holding The Cup above their heads. The sacrifices they and their families aand I mean mom, dad, siblings, wives and kids is hard to understand if you have never been a player or player family member. The smiles on the faces tell the story in it's self. Hell, if the Devils won I would watch the celebration to see those smiles
and I friggin hate the Devils! :D

I totally understand your point as well, Al, and have done it (watched) every year. Watched Mario and Jaromir skate the Cup around our house in '92, and several other teams I wasn't a fan of. But that is the issue this year, I don't like many of the Canucks as individuals eiither. Hell, I probably like Raffi Torres more than anyone on that team, and I'd like to punch him in the face. :r

Point taken though...I seriosuly doubt, as a true hockey fan, that I will be able to change the channel.

[icehog3]

Have my own game at 8PM CDT tonight, so I will be watching Game 7 on delay. See y'all after I am done....Hoping for a great game.

[Ahbroody]

Raffi Torres? Hes the biggest douchebag cheap player on that team! :r

I am sure I will watch, but I am still holding out hope someone rips the team and citys heart out. To much crap out of that city in particular over the past 10 years (I wont rehash) to want them to experience that joy. Stuff happens both ways, but a majority of it seems to come from there. Maybe I wont watch actually.

How come I dont remember other teams spraying confetti all over the ice so players cant skate in past conference finals?

[Bruins Fan]

How about the douche bags in Tampa,sore winners.
Yeah Horton threw a water bottle back at one.
I think the last thing you want to do is start throwing stuff at someone that just lost a hard fought game.
The B's were getting pelted with noise makers
Krejci got hit in the head.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6k3u2iBPtE&feature=youtu.be

[agctribefan]

How about the douche bags in Tampa,sore winners.
Yeah Horton threw a water bottle back at one.
I think the last thing you want to do is start throwing stuff at someone that just lost a hard fought game.
The B's were getting pelted with noise makers
Krejci got hit in the head.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6k3u2iBPtE&feature=youtu.be

i noticed that live. I was think why the hell would you give out something cheap that people will throw.

[Ahbroody]

Im not condoning any of this, but Bruins fans threw $hit on the ice after you lost a game this series.
So before anyone gets on their high horse and speaks ill for doing something your fans did you may want to stop and think. :r. No one likes hypocrites.

The fact a tampa player didnt get hit by debris thrown from a Bruins fan could have just been luck.

[Bruins Fan]

I didn't see any Bruins tossing stuff in the stands.
There are a few clowns in every arena,including yours Mike

[icehog3]

Raffi Torres? Hes the biggest douchebag cheap player on that team! :r



Exactly my point! I hate the rest of them more than I hate Torres! :r

I thought the Tampa fans throwing chit at the Bruins was classless. I know that some Bruins fans were throwing stuff on the ice after game 5, but the Bolts fans seemed to be trying to hit the Bruins players.

Apparently the Tampa fans don't know their hockey history. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSZbZ0Z4zcM

[Ahbroody]

I didn't see any Bruins tossing stuff in the stands.
There are a few clowns in every arena,including yours Mike

I never said there wasnt. Im not the one talking ill of the tampa fans doing something fans from my own arena have done. I will try to find the video. I was going to post it when it happened but decided not to. I dont know how you missed it if you watched the game it was clear in the vs feed. They cut away not to show it when it started.

Edit I saw the Boston fans do it after game one where the lost. So if Tom saw it after game 5 that makes two games. :r. So lets realize that all fans can get stupid. I just remember being shocked Bs fans were littering the ice after the first game.

Wow Tom thats some deep hate. Torres is scum with a history to back it up.

[Sawyer]

Exactly my point! I hate the rest of them more than I hate Torres! :r

I thought the Tampa fans throwing chit at the Bruins was classless. I know that some Bruins fans were throwing stuff on the ice after game 5, but the Bolts fans seemed to be trying to hit the Bruins players.

Apparently the Tampa fans don't know their hockey history. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSZbZ0Z4zcM

Is it as classless as the Bruins players gooning it up after every game they lose? How about Horton spraying fans with water and tossing the water bottle at them? And as we have already seen, the Bruins fans throw stuff on the ice too. I think it was game seven this year with the Canadiens where the fans were throwing stuff at the players as they lined up to shake hands. And there was also at least one game in this series where Boston fans threw stuff onto the ice. I don't agree with the fans throwing stuff intentionally at the players, but they aren't going to get hurt by that little plastic toy. Classless? Maybe. When you act like classless goons, you shouldn't be surprised when you get it in return.

[icehog3]

Robert, I have no dog in this fight as I am neither a Bruins nor a Bolts fan. In facty, I like the Thrashers better than both of them.

But the Bruins players gooned it up? Right...they are players, and it is hockey. Fans don't get the right to throw stuff at the players for the price of admission. :2

[E.J.]

Pretty excited for the game.... Don't know what it is, because this series has not grabbed me....

Don't like either team, don't dislike either team... I was going to cheer for TB just because I thought it would be a Hell of a travel series, Vancouver to TB... But wiki knowledge tells me that the distance "as the crow flies" is only a hundred miles difference...

Need to find something to smoke...........

[Sawyer]

Robert, I have no dog in this fight as I am neither a Bruins nor a Bolts fan. In facty, I like the Thrashers better than both of them.

But the Bruins players gooned it up? Right...they are players, and it is hockey. Fans don't get the right to throw stuff at the players for the price of admission. :2

I agree.

[kugie]

Here we go! :tu

[E.J.]

Holy Stamkos...OUCH!

[ahc4353]

No "Avery" with him eh Tom? :D

[ahc4353]

You know what sucks about great game 7's?

Someone has to lose.

[Bruins Fan]

Yeah that's what I'm talking about!!!.On to Vancouver and the cup :D:

[taltos]

Well done Bruins and congrats to Tampa on a well played series.:tu

[kugie]

I love it :tu

Bring on the Canucks !

Let's go Bruins

[kugie]

Holy Stamkos...OUCH!

His face blew up :pu

[Ahbroody]

Hockey players are the toughest athletes.

I hope I am wrong about this, but I think the Cashmucks just won the cup. :td