NHL '08- '09 Thread [Archive] - Page 3 - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

jamesb3

04-05-2009, 11:34 PM

JaKaacH

04-05-2009, 11:39 PM

Gonna be a great finish in the West. Just a crazy amount of teams fighting for the last 2 playoff spots.

Red Wings finally pulled their heads out of there butts today against the Wild. Sure hope Ozzie gets it together for the playoffs thou. Little shaky today at times.

Poor Niklas Backstrom, kept the Wild in the game until what the last 50 seconds...:(

GOOooooo

whoever is playing the wings...:r

jamesb3

04-06-2009, 09:41 PM

Red Wings win again. Ozzie looked pretty solid. Nice effort tonight against a desperate team.

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-07-2009, 04:24 PM

Hawks at Predators tonight at 7:tu

Waynegro1

04-07-2009, 06:35 PM

Blues vs Phoenix @ 9. This is going to be a rough one. Watching the Dallas/Minnesota game right now.

SmokeyJoe

04-07-2009, 08:49 PM

Did you see the Hurricanes score?

They beat down the NY Islanders... 9 - 0

1.) Cam Ward got the shut-out
2.) Ward set a franchise record with 39 wins
3.) Eric Staal got a hat trick
4.) NYI only got 12 shots off
5.) 'Canes have a 12 game winning streak intact.

I like how they are handling their business going into the playoffs... :tu

icehog3

04-07-2009, 10:18 PM

Hawks got their 4th in a row, a convincing 4-2 win in Nashville. Looks like home ice for Round 1. :tu

Waynegro1

04-07-2009, 10:40 PM

Congrats, Joe on the 'Canes win
Congrats, Tom on the Hawks win
Blues win 5-1 vs the Coyotes

All in all a good evening for all three of us. :tu

SmokeyJoe

04-07-2009, 10:43 PM

Congrats, Joe on the 'Canes win
Congrats, Tom on the Hawks win
Blues win 5-1 vs the Coyotes

All in all a good evening for all three of us. :tu

Very nice... sounds like our teams are getting the right mind-set for the playoffs!

Don't know if my 'Canes can become a serious threat for the Cup... but they will not be a pushover or an easy out. :tu

Waynegro1

04-07-2009, 10:47 PM

Very nice... sounds like our teams are getting the right mind-set for the playoffs!

Don't know if my 'Canes can become a serious threat for the Cup... but they will not be a pushover or an easy out. :tu

You know how the Playoffs are, Joe. They don't call it the "Second Season" for nothing.
I have to say, I've not seen a 9-0 hockey score in quite some time. Congrats again on the win. Not only did you guys score 9 goals, but a shut-out to boot. Unbelievable!!:tu

icehog3

04-07-2009, 11:03 PM

Congrats to Joe and the Canes, and Wayne and the Blues....looks like we will all be in the sweet 16. :)

loki

04-08-2009, 09:31 AM

SmokeyJoe

04-08-2009, 11:49 AM

You know how the Playoffs are, Joe. They don't call it the "Second Season" for nothing.
I have to say, I've not seen a 9-0 hockey score in quite some time. Congrats again on the win. Not only did you guys score 9 goals, but a shut-out to boot. Unbelievable!!:tu

The interesting thing for me as a fan, is how they did it.

I am under no illusion... it is no great feat to beat up on the Islanders... outside of a couple of players, they are playing without any heart right now.

But the Hurricanes really were not just trying to run up the score... they were very business-like about it. It was balanced... three goals a period. They were consistently working on doing the little things right. Scary efficiency!

Even when the Islanders were getting chippy and looking to fight in the third period, the 'Canes were very disciplined. Only fought when it was forced and ignored attempts to get them out of their rhythm - just like what you have to do in the playoffs.

The NYI played sloppy hockey (not sloppy seconds, Mr. Avery ;) ). They took a ton of penalties that were unneccessary. Even when the officials were trying to swallow the whistle, they would do something so blatant and foolish they had to call them for it. I am getting excited! :ss

taltos

04-08-2009, 11:53 AM

There are a couple of teams in the East that I would like the Bruins to avoid; Carolina and Washington. What the hell are your guys eating down there?:tu

jamesb3

04-08-2009, 02:53 PM

Second season it will be after the weekend. Gonna be some rel good first round matchups. Nothing is going to be easy for anyone. Lots of back end teams that are playing great hockey right now. WIll be entertanining as always. Can't wait!:D

Look forward to the playoff pool too. Hopefully with better results than last year when I just missed a win.

My prediction. Back to back Cups for for the Wings! Not that I am baised or anything!:rolleyes:

taltos

04-09-2009, 03:58 AM

icehog3

04-09-2009, 07:42 AM

It was just announced on the local CBS affiliate in Boston that Fenway Park will have the January game in 2010. No announcement who the Bruins will play in that game. Hopefully it will be an original six team (or 7 if Ottowa is included) and I would love to see it be Montreal.:wo

Since the Yankees are trying to get a Rangers game in their stadium, I doubt it will be the Rangers, so I bet it will be the Habs, Paul! :tu

Waynegro1

04-09-2009, 08:16 AM

I just became a huge Redwings fan (for tonight only). They play Nashville tonight, which are two points away from tying the Blues for the 8th slot.

Side Note: My 8-year-old son started Peewee and has a hell of a time understanding why I root for teams I normally root against (during the playoff run). I guess when you see your pop rooting for a team that has been his archfoe (along with the 'Hawks) the whole season, it's hard for a young mind to comprehend the temporary change of heart. :r:r

LETS GO REDWINGS!!!:wo

smokeyandthebandit05

04-09-2009, 05:27 PM

I hope the Devils pick it up tonight and beat Ottawa!

dubnick

04-09-2009, 06:02 PM

My flyers better get me some home ice advantage. I have tickets but don't find out for what game until sunday. Damn 4th place spot lol.

smokeyandthebandit05

04-09-2009, 06:39 PM

Anyone watchin the Devils Senators game?

SmokeyJoe

04-09-2009, 07:08 PM

My flyers better get me some home ice advantage. I have tickets but don't find out for what game until sunday. Damn 4th place spot lol.

Looks like I am rooting against you, brother. Looking forward to a good series with your Flyers... whichever has home ice. :D

dubnick

04-09-2009, 07:15 PM

Maybe a small wager in the future my friend?

SmokeyJoe

04-09-2009, 07:24 PM

Maybe a small wager in the future my friend?

Sure thing, my hockey-loving, cigar smoking, BOTL. Did you want to go with fiver, or are you looking to raid my humidor? ;)

I'm looking forward to it... they just charged my credit card today for my first round tickets. :ss

smokeyandthebandit05

04-09-2009, 08:14 PM

THANK GOD THE DEVILS WON!!! The shoot out was amazing

dubnick

04-09-2009, 08:37 PM

I have tickets to home game 2. A fiver will do. Winner of the series gets the five... Deal?

SmokeyJoe

04-09-2009, 08:42 PM

I have tickets to home game 2. A fiver will do. Winner of the series gets the five... Deal?

Deal! (handshake)

May both teams play their best - and the Hurricanes win. :ss

smokeyandthebandit05

04-09-2009, 08:45 PM

I was on yahoo hockey and right now they have a HD beta test and comcast is streaming the sharks coyotes game. Its pretty sweet. Pretty smooth and sharp picture

smokeyandthebandit05

04-09-2009, 08:46 PM

http://videocast.yahoo.net/nhllive/hdbeta.php?gameid=1209

dubnick

04-09-2009, 08:50 PM

FWIW. There's now a 3 way tie for fourth in the east. Gotta love this time of year .

May not even be a flyers / canes series. Lol

SmokeyJoe

04-09-2009, 09:47 PM

FWIW. There's now a 3 way tie for fourth in the east. Gotta love this time of year .

May not even be a flyers / canes series. Lol

Well... if it is not Flyers / 'Canes, then we will call it off...

Carolina holds the tie-breaker over Pittsburgh right now... we will have to see what happens! :tu

SmokeyJoe

04-09-2009, 10:08 PM

icehog3

04-09-2009, 10:11 PM

Let's Go Kings! :D

bugmenot

04-09-2009, 11:09 PM

Did not expect to see the Coyotes up 3 - 0 over the Sharks after 2 periods! Where has this Coyotes team been?

Doesn't look like the team that has been stinking up the West since the All-Star break... :confused:

Coyotes have a habit of beating the sharks. I think they beat them 3 times this year... Sharks looked flat after the first goal, and never looked motivated after that. Hopefully they can beat the kings, or at least play well. They are all healthy except for Mitchell, who has been out the whole season, and the guy they got from the ducks.

icehog3

04-09-2009, 11:21 PM

Canucks won, so the Hawks still need at least 1 point in their home and home series against the Wings to clinch home ice.

Waynegro1

04-09-2009, 11:24 PM

Canucks won, so the Hawks still need at least 1 point in their home and home series against the Wings to clinch home ice.

I'm looking forward to that game. The way Detroit has been playing 'Hawks have a good chance. Not that they don't have a chance anyway.

icehog3

04-09-2009, 11:33 PM

I'm looking forward to that game. The way Detroit has been playing 'Hawks have a good chance. Not that they don't have a chance anyway.

I am going to the game Sunday, hoping for a good last regular season game before the real season starts. :)

Looks like the Blues have their destiny in their own hands as well. :tu

White97Jimmy

04-09-2009, 11:33 PM

Hopefully that won't happen! LOL

icehog3

04-09-2009, 11:36 PM

Hopefully that won't happen! LOL

What, the Hawks getting one point against the Wings in 2 games?

Quit being selfish, James, Motown had had home ice advantage the last decade, and still do this whole postseason! ;)

White97Jimmy

04-09-2009, 11:38 PM

Well, the way they've been playing, I don't see their postseason being very long. But then again, playoffs are not the regular season!

icehog3

04-09-2009, 11:45 PM

Well, the way they've been playing, I don't see their postseason being very long. But then again, playoffs are not the regular season!

I don't see Detroit coming out of the West this season, but if the Hawks can't do it (and this young team likely can't), I'd like to see Detroit in the show again....one more ring for Chelly. :)

jamesb3

04-09-2009, 11:53 PM

bugmenot

04-10-2009, 12:52 AM

I think who comes out of the West will depend a lot on who they had to play prior to that point. Any series against Calgary or the Ducks is going to be a hard fought physical one, and the same can be said if Nashville gets in. Those teams more than others tend to grind it out, and play very physical. No matter what, I'm excited for great hockey to be on all week, and I will actually get to watch it on tv!

romwarrior

04-10-2009, 01:02 AM

Let's Go Kings! :D

:r

taltos

04-10-2009, 02:49 AM

I would love to see a Hawks vs Bruins final but I don't really see either team going through to the Finals. Somehow I see a Detroit vs Carolina Finals. Don't know why but that is my gut feeling.

icehog3

04-10-2009, 07:57 AM

I really hope your 'Hawks have some success in the playoffs Tom. Been a long time coming. :tu

But I do have to add that the Wings will be alright. This team performs best when the games really count. Cup ready, not sure. But I can still dream right.:D

The Wings have the experience, James, and always seem to step it up when they need to, so I would not be shocked if they made it to the Finals...I just think there is a lot more talent in the West this season than the last few seasons as a whole.

Bruins - Hawks? That would be Heaven, Paul. :)

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-10-2009, 08:20 AM

I would love to see a Hawks vs Bruins final but I don't really see either team going through to the Finals. Somehow I see a Detroit vs Carolina Finals. Don't know why but that is my gut feeling.

I would be fine with Bruins vs. Hawks final:D

icehog3

04-10-2009, 10:22 PM

SmokeyJoe

04-10-2009, 10:28 PM

Oilers win over the Flames gave the Hawks 4th place, and home ice in the 1st round.

Hoping the Flames finish 5th, they are looking very beatable. They also played with 15 skaters tonight....Old Skool! :D

Congrats, Hawks!

Hopin' the Hurricanes can beat the Devils tomorrow... that would help their cause to challenge Philly for 4th. :ss

icehog3

04-10-2009, 10:38 PM

Congrats, Hawks!

Hopin' the Hurricanes can beat the Devils tomorrow... that would help their cause to challenge Philly for 4th. :ss

Good luck Hurricanes! :tu

bugmenot

04-10-2009, 11:10 PM

Congrats to the Blues!

icehog3

04-10-2009, 11:20 PM

Congrats to the Blues!

Glad they made it...Now let's get those match-ups cemented!

Going to the last regular season Hawks game Sunday Vs. the Wings.

Waynegro1

04-10-2009, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the congrats. The Blues have been a different team since the All-Star break. One more game left and then we'll see where they stand and who they'll play.

romwarrior

04-11-2009, 12:56 AM

Thanks for the congrats. The Blues have been a different team since the All-Star break. One more game left and then we'll see where they stand and who they'll play.

Congrats to Andy Murray. I always liked him and wish him the best.

bugmenot

04-11-2009, 02:42 PM

Detriot locked up Franzen for 11 years. I think it will be interesting what they do with Hossa, and the couple other players that are FA after the season.

SmokeyJoe

04-11-2009, 03:36 PM

Good luck Hurricanes! :tu

Thanks, bro... the Devils beat my boys today. :rolleyes:

Looks like we will drop to 6th spot and end up playing against New Jersey for the first round. :ss

jamesb3

04-11-2009, 09:05 PM

Good game in Detroit today until that call at the end. Penalty yes, penalty shot no. Oh well, should make for another great game tomorrow.

icehog3

04-11-2009, 09:07 PM

Good game in Detroit today until that call at the end. Penalty yes, penalty shot no. Oh well, should make for another great game tomorrow.

After seeing the play in slow-motion, it was the wrong call. Good defensive play by Kronwall, at worst they should have given him a 2 minute minor, but I don't think any call was warranted. :2

That being said, I was very happy with the result. :r

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-11-2009, 09:10 PM

After seeing the play in slow-motion, it was the wrong call. Good defensive play by Kronwall, at worst they should have given him a 2 minute minor, but I don't think any call was warranted. :2

That being said, I was very happy with the result. :r

hawks win, sox win. Today was a good day:D

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-11-2009, 09:13 PM

bulls won too:tu

icehog3

04-11-2009, 09:44 PM

bulls won too:tu

Cubs too. ;) :r

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-11-2009, 09:54 PM

Cubs too. ;) :r

Yeah, I guess they won too...............:r

smokeyandthebandit05

04-12-2009, 01:29 AM

Thanks, bro... the Devils beat my boys today. :rolleyes:

Looks like we will drop to 6th spot and end up playing against New Jersey for the first round. :ss

:D cant wait lol

gpugliese

04-12-2009, 09:39 AM

Matchups are set. I'm disappointed the Rangers won't be playing Boston, as I would have been able to get tickets to the games, but I think the Boston/Montreal series will be better.

Also, if the Rangers are able to contain Ovechkin (yea right) and exploit a shaky Theodore, we'll face Boston in the second round. I'm really hoping Lundqvist stays hot as the Rangers are not built to run and gun like Washington is, and won't survive in high scoring games.

taltos

04-12-2009, 10:19 AM

I wanted the Bruins to play the Rangers because I wanted to see Avery take a stick across the face. He reminds me of a sneakier and nastier version of Ken 'the rat' Linsman. Hate having to clear a 3.5 hour block to watch vs the Canadiens since the games will be chippy with plenty of fights and cheap shots. It will be worth it if the Canadiens go home crying.:D

Waynegro1

04-12-2009, 03:01 PM

jamesb3

04-12-2009, 03:08 PM

Well Detroit finish's the year with 2 straight loses to the 'Hawks. That will make the Admiral happy. Especially seeing as he was at the game today.

Looks like the Wings will play either The Ducks or Blue Jackets depending on what St. Loius does today.

bugmenot

04-12-2009, 03:18 PM

Congrats going out to Tom and his Blackhawks. Solid win against the Redwings.:tu
Next up, Blues and Avalanche. This game is huge!! A win will put them in 6th and a loss will find them in the 8th slot. I'd much rather play Vancouver in the first round than San Jose.
I'm just sayin'. :D

If I was the blues, I would rather play the sharks. Right now, they aren't playing too well, and are having problems scoring. Maybe they have been flat the second half of the season because they were assured a playoff spot, and will come on strong in the playoffs. I sure hope so, as they have no good excuse not to make it to the 3rd round. Luongo is playing exceptional right now, and may eventually have a cold streak, but I wouldn't want to be the team to find out.

loki

04-12-2009, 04:03 PM

I feel dirty but go rangers

Waynegro1

04-12-2009, 05:27 PM

Blues just clenched the 6th spot with a win over the Aves'. If you told me this would of happened in January I would of called you crazy. Blues were 15th place in Feb. It's been a crazy ride.
It's been an exciting second half of the season and I can't wait for Playoffs to start. Good luck to all my Hockey Fools out there!! :tu

icehog3

04-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Congrats to the Blues on 6th place...I have to agree with Tony, I would rather play the Sharks right now than the Canucks, Sharks have been flat and Luongo looks tough. The Blues have been the best team in the NHL the last month though, so you never know.

Fun Hawks game today....got a call this morning and upgraded to Rocky Wirtz's seats, a few rows off the ice. I briefly met Rocky and simply shook his hand and thanked him for bringing hockey back to Chicago.

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

SmokeyJoe

04-12-2009, 05:44 PM

Playoff schedule will be posted tonight...

'Canes get the Devils... Good times! :wo

icehog3

04-12-2009, 05:48 PM

Playoff schedule will be posted tonight...

'Canes get the Devils... Good times! :wo

I have been looking, any idea what time Joe? :)

King James

04-12-2009, 06:04 PM

Saw part of the hawks game today. Glad you had a good game to attend Tom.
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Waynegro1

04-12-2009, 06:09 PM

I have been looking, any idea what time Joe? :)

:tpd:

dubnick

04-12-2009, 06:25 PM

Playoff schedule will be posted tonight...

'Canes get the Devils... Good times! :wo

As much as I'm disapointed that we could not follow thru on our wager... Go 'Canes...

Being from Philly... The devils are not one of my favorites.:fu Good Luck... maybe in a later round.

icehog3

04-12-2009, 06:29 PM

Saw part of the hawks game today. Glad you had a good game to attend Tom.
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Thanks Jim, it was a good time. Not a ton of hitting, no one wants to get hurt in a "meaningless" game one game before the playoffs, but a win is a win.

Might be the last time I see Chris Chelios play...I hope not. The fans booed him everytime he touched the puck, which is complete BS since he carried this franchise on his back for almost 10 seasons.

taltos

04-12-2009, 06:29 PM

Good luck to the Canes and Hawks. Go Bruins!

icehog3

04-12-2009, 06:35 PM

Good luck to the Canes and Hawks. Go Bruins!

Original Six Finals? :) ;)

taltos

04-12-2009, 06:38 PM

Original Six Finals? :) ;)We can only hope Tom.:D

icehog3

04-12-2009, 06:48 PM

We can only hope Tom.:D

If they do, and it goes to Game 7, I need a ticket, Paul. ;) :r

SmokeyJoe

04-12-2009, 07:29 PM

I have been looking, any idea what time Joe? :)

Not posted yet... only saw that it was coming out tonight. :dance:

Waynegro1

04-12-2009, 10:18 PM

Looks like the schedule for the first round is up, fellas. :tu

http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyweek.htm?navid=NAV|SCH|Main

bugmenot

04-12-2009, 11:00 PM

Hoping the Sharks/Ducks series will be a good one. Maybe the Ducks won't play as dirty as they normally do?

Can't wait for the Boston series as well. These two series are the ones that I know will not need any time to get heated up. Don't know enough about the rest of the east to comment any more though. Philly and Pit have a good rivalry?

smokeyandthebandit05

04-12-2009, 11:11 PM

Waynegro1

04-13-2009, 12:46 AM

Can I ask you guys a question. How come not many people are fans of the Devils? Or are there any closet fans? I know I cant wait till the play. Seems like a good match up if the canes dont hand us goals in front of an open net lol :fu

My 8 year old son is a huge fan. Next to the Blues, the Devils are his favorite team.
Quick story:
My son only has one reason for loving the Devils. He talks about the 2000 Stanley Cup Champions as if he was in the arena that night. The fact is, he was in my arms that night, in a hospital room while his Ma slept off 22 hours of labor. It was an awesome evening. I had no dog in the fight, but have loved hockey since I'm 4 years old. I spoke to him as if he undersood, explaining the rules and who was doing what during the game. He was just staring at the hospital TV smiling throughout the game.
So, I have, what appears to be a lifelong Devils fan for one reason and one reason only....he was born June 10th, the year the Devils beat the Stars, 2-1 in the 2nd OT of game 6.
He talks as if he was consciously aware, of what happend to be his first televison experience.
If you ever feel like a lonley Devils fan, know that you have an 8-year-old, Squirt hockey player living in Missouri named Nico. :tu

Ahbroody

04-13-2009, 12:51 AM

Hoping the Sharks/Ducks series will be a good one. Maybe the Ducks won't play as dirty as they normally do?

Not optimistic about this. Given the last game between these two and the riot that occurred at the end. This is the one team I didnt want the sharks to see in the first round. Pronger is going to go Pronger on someone and Perry well he took lessons from Pronger apparently. I am really hoping the refs dont put the whistles in their pockets. I am thinking the league will be on top of them. The refs who did their last regular season game let that get away from them in a hurry.

One things for sure I doubt who ever wins will go much further as this one will be a violent series. Hell even the guys on the nhl channel on XM radio were saying this was going to be an ugly series.

bugmenot

04-13-2009, 01:01 AM

Not optimistic about this. Given the last game between these two and the riot that occurred at the end. This is the one team I didnt want the sharks to see in the first round. Pronger is going to go Pronger on someone and Perry well he took lessons from Pronger apparently. I am really hoping the refs dont put the whistles in their pockets. I am thinking the league will be on top of them. The refs who did their last regular season game let that get away from them in a hurry.

One things for sure I doubt who ever wins will go much further as this one will be a violent series. Hell even the guys on the nhl channel on XM radio were saying this was going to be an ugly series.

Oh, I completely agree with Pronger/Perry. It appears he found his protege... I hate Pronger, likes to start stuff, but NEVER finishes what he starts. Refs always tend to loose the whistle at the end of the season, and then it never makes it to the rink for playoffs.

Sharks seem to always get a really physical team the first round, and then get banged up, definitely not what they needed with all the injuries they had late. We will see if this is the year they respond correctly to the physicality, and the much closer checked games. Thornton is going to have to learn to deal with it, and to shoot the damn puck. Guy has an amazing shot, and you wouldn't even know it. Would also be nice if Cheecho could do something productive.

smokeyandthebandit05

04-13-2009, 08:15 AM

My 8 year old son is a huge fan. Next to the Blues, the Devils are his favorite team.
Quick story:
My son only has one reason for loving the Devils. He talks about the 2000 Stanley Cup Champions as if he was in the arena that night. The fact is, he was in my arms that night, in a hospital room while his Ma slept off 22 hours of labor. It was an awesome evening. I had no dog in the fight, but have loved hockey since I'm 4 years old. I spoke to him as if he undersood, explaining the rules and who was doing what during the game. He was just staring at the hospital TV smiling throughout the game.
So, I have, what appears to be a lifelong Devils fan for one reason and one reason only....he was born June 10th, the year the Devils beat the Stars, 2-1 in the 2nd OT of game 6.
He talks as if he was consciously aware, of what happend to be his first televison experience.
If you ever feel like a lonley Devils fan, know that you have an 8-year-old, Squirt hockey player living in Missouri named Nico. :tu

Hahahahha that is awesome!

ahc4353

04-13-2009, 08:22 AM

Can I ask you guys a question. How come not many people are fans of the Devils? Or are there any closet fans? I know I cant wait till the play. Seems like a good match up if the canes dont hand us goals in front of an open net lol :fu

Cuz listening to Chico Resch perform oral favors to "Marty" for an entire game makes real men wanna puke. I swear to God I hate the Devils only because of the Devils announcers.

SmokeyJoe

04-13-2009, 09:23 AM

Can I ask you guys a question. How come not many people are fans of the Devils? Or are there any closet fans? I know I cant wait till the play. Seems like a good match up if the canes dont hand us goals in front of an open net lol :fu

:D Okay... I see how its gonna be.

When I thought the Hurricanes were facing the Flyers, I had a little wager, but that fell through.

Care to pick up the slack, smokey? How about a fiver on the Devils/'Canes Series? No need to go crazy... just five good sticks.

Let me know... sometime before the Devils go up three to none on the Hurricanes! :r

Ahbroody

04-13-2009, 11:14 AM

Cuz listening to Chico Resch perform oral favors to "Marty" for an entire game makes real men wanna puke. I swear to God I hate the Devils only because of the Devils announcers.

You all got it bad over there. I remember last season I heard Sherry Ross for the first time. I was not impressed. I cant remember what she said, but it was a WTF? moment. The booth went silent. It appeared even the play by play guy was at a loss for words. She appears to be geting better of the brodcasts I heard this year, but it still seems strained at time.

jamesb3

04-13-2009, 02:58 PM

Well the Wings get to play Colombus in the first round. Hopefully the end of the season was not an indicator of how are series is going to be. Could be a tough series if they don't play better than they have. Will see Thursday.

Congrats to your "Hawks Tom. Wish them success in the playoffs unless it's against the Wings of course!;)

icehog3

04-13-2009, 03:12 PM

Thanks James....you know I am rooting for the Wings with the same disclaimer. I don't think the Jackets have the firepower, I would say the best chance among the 8 series for a sweep.

smokeyandthebandit05

04-13-2009, 10:04 PM

:D Okay... I see how its gonna be.

When I thought the Hurricanes were facing the Flyers, I had a little wager, but that fell through.

Care to pick up the slack, smokey? How about a fiver on the Devils/'Canes Series? No need to go crazy... just five good sticks.

Let me know... sometime before the Devils go up three to none on the Hurricanes! :r

We might be able to work somethin out lol

and

Tom on MSG+ (Not sure if u get it) they are playin the game where Brodeur and the Devils beat the Hawks for the winning record.:D

icehog3

04-13-2009, 10:07 PM

We might be able to work somethin out lol

and

Tom on MSG+ (Not sure if u get it) they are playin the game where Brodeur and the Devils beat the Hawks for the winning record.:D

I watched it live....though I am a Hawks guy, I like Marty and was happy to see him beat POS Roy's record. :tu

ahc4353

04-13-2009, 10:19 PM

Just want to wish everyone who has a dog in the fight the best of luck. And those that don't, I hope you get great tee times. :D

icehog3

04-13-2009, 10:25 PM

Just want to wish everyone who has a dog in the fight the best of luck. And those that don't, I hope you get great tee times. :D

Woof! :tu

White97Jimmy

04-14-2009, 10:08 AM

Thanks Jim, it was a good time. Not a ton of hitting, no one wants to get hurt in a "meaningless" game one game before the playoffs, but a win is a win.

Might be the last time I see Chris Chelios play...I hope not. The fans booed him everytime he touched the puck, which is complete BS since he carried this franchise on his back for almost 10 seasons.

I didn't even watch the Sunday game...kinda pointless for both teams (but I know you loved seeing them beat Detroit!)

Did Chelios play forward again on Sunday?

icehog3

04-14-2009, 03:37 PM

I didn't even watch the Sunday game...kinda pointless for both teams (but I know you loved seeing them beat Detroit!)

Did Chelios play forward again on Sunday?

It was pointless, but provided the Hawks with some much needed confidence heading into the Second Season.

Chelios played D....started, and played the last shift. I fear it might be the last NHL game I see him play. :(

Prefy

04-15-2009, 03:56 PM

PLAYOFFS!!!!!!! :dance::ih:dance:

romwarrior

04-15-2009, 03:59 PM

PLAYOFFS!!!!!!! :dance::ih:dance:

T minus one hour!!

I'm joining the Blackhawk bandwagon since my Kings are out practicing their golf swings.

ahc4353

04-15-2009, 04:01 PM

SmokeyJoe

04-15-2009, 04:05 PM

[QUOTE=ahc4353;338470]LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap ...[QUOTE]

With Avery, I'm not surprised. A little penecillin should take care of that clap problem. :D :r

Prefy

04-15-2009, 04:07 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsgWQig3qI0

I'm looking for this to happen four times:tu

GO HABS GO!!!

Looks like in the west I'm going to have to cheer for the sharks because they are my playoff pool team.

icehog3

04-15-2009, 04:10 PM

Looks like I am rooting for the Caps to come out of the East, Matt...my pool team. :)

Shaerza

04-15-2009, 04:28 PM

Go Wings! I hope they prove my worries wrong!

dubnick

04-15-2009, 04:32 PM

Go flyers... Been too long!

I'm a closet habs fan as well. Kinda funny I know.

Prefy

04-15-2009, 05:06 PM

If you don't have access to a local feed for the games CLICK ME (http://www.channelsurfing.net/). Scroll down until you see NHL and click the link. This way you can stream the games online!

Prefy

04-15-2009, 05:11 PM

And the playoffs are underway!

bugmenot

04-15-2009, 05:47 PM

Flyers have seem kind of flat so far. Hopefully they can get it together in the second period.

dubnick

04-15-2009, 05:55 PM

The game has been very hard hitting ... As is expected.

They seemed more awake in the second half of the period.

Go flyers!

SmokeyJoe

04-15-2009, 07:04 PM

Guess I need to give the Devils their due... so far (after 2 Periods) they are handling my 'Canes pretty easily.

We will open the third on a power play. Gotta score!

SmokeyJoe

04-15-2009, 07:26 PM

Hurricanes could not get a shot off on their power play...

Guess I will start collecting my 5 cigars. :D

Not giving up - just being prepared! :rolleyes:

taltos

04-15-2009, 07:26 PM

LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:I am actually cheering for the Rangers, I want Avery to get what he deserves and the Bruins are the best bet to give him that. Hope that he lives through it but I really don't care.

smokeyandthebandit05

04-15-2009, 09:23 PM

Hurricanes could not get a shot off on their power play...

Guess I will start collecting my 5 cigars. :D

Not giving up - just being prepared! :rolleyes:

:D

I wasnt able to see much of the game. I got from where Carolina scored on. I'll have to watch the highlights

SmokeyJoe

04-15-2009, 10:03 PM

:D

I wasnt able to see much of the game. I got from where Carolina scored on. I'll have to watch the highlights

Trust me... 95% of the highlights belong to the Devils. ;)

Waynegro1

04-15-2009, 10:07 PM

Hold your head up, Joe. It's only game 1, my friend. I know what your saying though, the emotional roller coaster is on again.

icehog3

04-15-2009, 10:11 PM

Go flyers... Been too long!

I'm a closet habs fan as well. Kinda funny I know.

I know your pain, I am a Hawks fan, but my second favorite team is the Red Wings. Gets me some funny looks.

The Flames will come out tomorrow night hitting everything is sight. If the Hawks can withstand the first period, and maybe dish out some punishment of their own, I see a win in the end.

icehog3

04-15-2009, 11:54 PM

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/icecrew06a.jpg
Let's Go Blackhawks!!

Prefy

04-16-2009, 12:47 AM

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/706/gohabsgoo.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gohabsgoo.jpg)

GO HABS GO!!!!

loki

04-16-2009, 04:59 AM

good game last night, rather dominate by the pens though and yet I wasn't surprised the flyers decided to make the game a bit....sporty......shall we say.

Ahbroody

04-16-2009, 01:54 PM

Have to work tonight am and kinda of glad.
I am horrible about watching the sharks on tv in the playoffs. So many years of falling short makes every game frustrating. Likely just listen on the radio and maybe data link my laptop and stream it on one of the websites for a while.

Got to love sites like myp2p.eu for being able to watch all the games.

Ahbroody

04-16-2009, 01:56 PM

I know your pain, I am a Hawks fan, but my second favorite team is the Red Wings. Gets me some funny looks.

I would think so seeing as how the chant "detroit sucks" originated in chicago. :r

taltos

04-16-2009, 02:02 PM

Good luck to the Hawks and Bruins tonight.:wo

icehog3

04-16-2009, 03:47 PM

I would think so seeing as how the chant "detroit sucks" originated in chicago. :r

And they do....when they play the Hawks. ;) :r

SmokeyJoe

04-16-2009, 03:51 PM

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/706/gohabsgoo.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gohabsgoo.jpg)

GO HABS GO!!!!

Hmmm... Makes me want to sing "Oh, Canada!" :D

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-16-2009, 06:04 PM

http://www2.arnes.si/~mlesni23/slike/chicago_blackhawks.gif
GO HAWKS:wo:wo:wo

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-16-2009, 06:42 PM

and so it begins:tu

White97Jimmy

04-16-2009, 07:31 PM

Wings look really solid tonight, especially that 3rd line! Ozzy looked very comfortable out there, hopefully it lasts for the entire playoff run!

WINGS '09!!

White97Jimmy

04-16-2009, 08:42 PM

Just a teaser since no one is posting in here tonite! Can't wait to do this again in a few months :r

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r91/jtfujish/DSC00819.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r91/jtfujish/DSC00831.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r91/jtfujish/DSC00834.jpg

jonharky

04-16-2009, 08:42 PM

1 down and 15 to go...Go wings!! I got my beard going

White97Jimmy

04-16-2009, 08:44 PM

1 down and 15 to go...Go wings!! I got my beard going

By the time my beard would start to even grow, playoffs would be over:D

jonharky

04-16-2009, 08:47 PM

By the time my beard would start to even grow, playoffs would be over:D

You going to be at chris's on Saturday??

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-16-2009, 08:50 PM

2-2 :wo

White97Jimmy

04-16-2009, 08:51 PM

You going to be at chris's on Saturday??

I work until 6. If everyone is still around then yes.

jonharky

04-16-2009, 08:54 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Al_the_Octopus.jpg/800px-Al_the_Octopus.jpg

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-16-2009, 08:59 PM

next goal wins.......

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-16-2009, 09:02 PM

White97Jimmy

04-16-2009, 09:02 PM

I bet that the team that wins comes from the city that starts with a C. LOL

White97Jimmy

04-16-2009, 09:12 PM

HAHAHA...VS tv announcer just called Pronger one of the top 4 defencemen to ever step on the ice in the NHL. WTF is he smoking? Maybe one of the top 4 most hated, but not one of the best.

White97Jimmy

04-16-2009, 09:17 PM

Well that was quick!

White97Jimmy

04-16-2009, 09:17 PM

Great...now I can watch the Sharks v Ducks game.

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-16-2009, 09:17 PM

HAWKS WIN 12 seconds into overtime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://chicagoist.com/attachments/chicagoist_chuck/2008_07_blackhawks.jpg

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-16-2009, 09:22 PM

Good time to post my 1000th post on a HAWKS WIN:tu

icehog3

04-16-2009, 10:16 PM

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

bugmenot

04-16-2009, 10:26 PM

icehog3

04-16-2009, 10:36 PM

Wasn't able to watch the Hawks/Flames game due to the sharks game, but how did Campbell play? Hope for the fan's sake that he doesn't do what he did with the Sharks. He played tentatively, and the puck was never right on his stick.

The whole team looked very tentative the first 30 minutes, poor passing, missing passes, trying to do too much. Just tight. Campbell didn't look any better or any worse than any of the rest of them.

Campbell actually looked good the second half, made a couple nice defensive plays, and made some noise in the offensive zone....it only the guy could hit the net with his shots. I haven't seen a d-man miss the net with so many shots since Dave Manson retired. :r

bugmenot

04-16-2009, 11:02 PM

Well, if the Sharks play like they did tonight, they won't last too long, even if they make it out of this round. They didn't play horrible, just uninspiring. They got a lot of shots on net, but very very few were quality shots.

icehog3,

You must not have seen Erhoff on the Sharks the past couple seasons! He finally shortened up his backswing, and has been much improved this year.

357

04-17-2009, 05:31 AM

Go Wings!!! Nice start with a 4-1 thumping of the Blue Jackets.

SmokeyJoe

04-17-2009, 09:55 PM

My Hurricanes evened up the series with the Devils tonight...

WTG Tim Gleason! Puts in the winning OT goal on Brodeur. :wo

Waynegro1

04-17-2009, 11:45 PM

smokeyandthebandit05

04-18-2009, 02:05 AM

My Hurricanes evened up the series with the Devils tonight...

WTG Tim Gleason! Puts in the winning OT goal on Brodeur. :wo

yeah yeah yeah :confused: idk what happened. I didnt get to see the game, how was it?

icehog3

04-18-2009, 08:58 AM

My Hurricanes evened up the series with the Devils tonight...

WTG Tim Gleason! Puts in the winning OT goal on Brodeur. :wo

Congrats Joe! :tu :ih

Prefy

04-18-2009, 09:25 AM

Some amazing goal tending in both the Flyers- Pens game and the Nucks - Blues. The one save fleury made was one of the best I've seen in a long time.

icehog3

04-18-2009, 09:48 AM

Heading to the United Center for Game 2 tonight....

GO HAWKS!!
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Havlat2.jpg

Prefy

04-18-2009, 09:52 AM

Heading to the United Center for Game 2 tonight....

GO HAWKS!!
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Havlat2.jpg

Awesome Tom! Nothing beats live playoff hockey. To bad my last live playoff game was the Jets last game. We need the NHL back!

icehog3

04-18-2009, 09:57 AM

Awesome Tom! Nothing beats live playoff hockey. To bad my last live playoff game was the Jets last game. We need the NHL back!

I always wanted to see that portrait of the Queen at the Arena in Winnipeg, Matt. :)

First playoff game for me since 1997....Hawks only made the playoffs once since then, and I didn't catch any games. Before that, I didn't miss a single home playoff game between 1988 and 1996, when they used to make the playoffs every year.

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-18-2009, 10:05 AM

I always wanted to see that portrait of the Queen at the Arena in Winnipeg, Matt. :)

First playoff game for me since 1997....Hawks only made the playoffs once since then, and I didn't catch any games. Before that, I didn't miss a single home playoff game between 1988 and 1996, when they used to make the playoffs every year.

Have fun at the game tom:tu GO HAWKS:dance:

icehog3

04-18-2009, 10:06 AM

Have fun at the game tom:tu GO HAWKS:dance:

Thanks Nate, hopefully they go to Calgary up 2-0!

bugmenot

04-18-2009, 11:45 AM

Congrats fellas on your wins. Unfortunately, I can't say the same to my Blues. 0-2 in the series so far. Maybe they'll have better luck at home. On a positive note, my Pool team (Penguins) are doing excellent so far 2-0 in the series.

I guess you win some you lose some.

I watched the tail end of the Blues game, and they didn't seem too bad once they started pressuring a bit more. I saw 2 hit posts, and 1 excellent save, so they can get to Luongo. Luongo can be beat, it just takes quality chances, and tips in front of the net.

taltos

04-18-2009, 01:57 PM

My Hurricanes evened up the series with the Devils tonight...

WTG Tim Gleason! Puts in the winning OT goal on Brodeur. :woCongrats Joe. The Canes have a future beyond this round.:tu

jamesb3

04-18-2009, 09:31 PM

1 down and 15 to go...Go wings!! I got my beard going

Beard also in full swing. 14 more to go!:tu

smokeyandthebandit05

04-18-2009, 10:17 PM

Beard also in full swing. 14 more to go!:tu

Woo! :wo Im growin a beard too!

Ahbroody

04-18-2009, 10:48 PM

icehog3

04-18-2009, 11:47 PM

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawks5.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawks2.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawks4.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Hawks3.jpg

Bigwaved

04-19-2009, 09:32 AM

My Blueshirts are finding a way. :dance:

bugmenot

04-19-2009, 09:56 AM

I would grow one but I have a feeling it will come of soon anyway. Looks like business as usual for the Sharks this post season.

I hope they find their heart for game 2. I have never wanted to see the team torn apart, but if they pull another Epic post season failure I think its time. They almost seem to expect to loose in the post season now.

They haven't had the drive since the all-star break. Since then, I don't think they have every looked great. They would have a few good games scattered in between, but would just manage to win a lot of ugly games.

I don't know what management will do if they get bounced in the first round. Who do you keep, and who do you trade off? It isn't the coaches fault, as I never liked Wilson, but McLellan has a much different attitude, and I don't see that as the problem. At the same time, I don't think of the Ducks as a number 8 seed; they didn't win early, and that cost them big time.

Next year, I need to get center ice, as I wasn't able to watch the Hawks-Flames game, and I think that is going to be the best series the first round.

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 10:01 AM

San Jose caught the one team nobody in the West wanted to play in Anahiem. Should be a grinding series but I see the Sharks pulling it out. That said, I still think the Red Wings are the team to beat. But I may be baised!;)

icehog3

04-19-2009, 01:15 PM

My Blueshirts are finding a way. :dance:

Yes, they are.....Henrik has been real good as the last kine of defense against Alexander the Great. :tu

San Jose caught the one team nobody in the West wanted to play in Anahiem. Should be a grinding series but I see the Sharks pulling it out. That said, I still think the Red Wings are the team to beat. But I may be baised!;)

Assuming the 3 teams in the West who are up 2-0 win their series, this series makes things interesting.

If San Jose wins, the second round would be:

Sharks V. Blackhawks
Red Wings V. Canucks

If Anaheim wins:

Red Wings V. Ducks
Canucks V. Blackhawks

Looks like either way, the Red Wings and the Blackhawks can only meet in the Conference Finals unless one of the 0-2 teams comes back.

loki

04-19-2009, 01:42 PM

i maybe minus one friend after the pens/flyers series

icehog3

04-19-2009, 03:50 PM

Flyers might make it a series after all.

jonharky

04-19-2009, 04:31 PM

Are we supposed to be worried about blackhawks?? Detroit will take car of them just lile they are taking care of columbus IMHO :)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b8/WinterClassicLogo.jpg/150px-WinterClassicLogo.jpg

Detroit Red Wings 6
Chicago Blackhawks 4
Date: January 1, 2009
City: Chicago, Illinois
Arena: Wrigley Field
Attendance: 40,818[1]

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 05:36 PM

Red Wings rule! Plain and simple. Beard growing as we speak.

smokeyandthebandit05

04-19-2009, 05:53 PM

Ugh I though thought we were gonna do well. One goal Devils...23 seconds later Carolina scored. Well back to square one:al

smokeyandthebandit05

04-19-2009, 06:17 PM

Man what a game this is gonna be!

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Overtime for Devils/Hurricanes!

smokeyandthebandit05

04-19-2009, 08:29 PM

Ugh I hate to say it but I think my Devils have a slim chance of winnin this game :(

smokeyandthebandit05

04-19-2009, 08:31 PM

Im on the edge of my seat!!!!!!:al

smokeyandthebandit05

04-19-2009, 08:31 PM

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And the Devils win in overtime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!

sorry lol

smokeyandthebandit05

04-19-2009, 08:33 PM

hahahahaha I love all the looks on the disappointed hurricanes fans lol

they look like this :mad: combined with :bh:jd:tt:hm

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 08:38 PM

Rich I would congratulat you but your Devils beat my Wings in '95. I've got a long grudge.

smokeyandthebandit05

04-19-2009, 08:40 PM

lol Im sorry. Well...atleast I wasnt that big of a fan back then.

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 08:43 PM

woo-hoo, Ducks up on San Jose 1-0

Waynegro1

04-19-2009, 09:00 PM

The Blues just went down 3-0 in the series today.:mad:
The way they played the last few weeks was just amazing. I just don't know what has happened. They just seem flat. I'm got so frustrated tonight, watching them take their sweet time retrieving the puck for an iceing call (with 5 min. left in the 3rd). I just thought they would give Vancouver a run for their money.
Anyway, congrats to all that had a better night then me. :tu

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 09:27 PM

woo-hoo, Ducks up on San Jose 1-0

so-so 1-1

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 10:17 PM

so-so 1-1

Woo-hoo Ducks 2-1

icehog3

04-19-2009, 10:22 PM

Are we supposed to be worried about blackhawks?? Detroit will take car of them just lile they are taking care of columbus IMHO :)

What I said was the Hawks and Wings couldn't potentially meet until the Conference Finals.

The Hawks will need to worry about the Canucks or Sharks before the Wings.

And the Hawks ain't the Jackets. ;)

Sat Apr 11, 2009 Blackhawks 4 Red Wings 2
Sun Apr 12, 2009 Red Wings 0 Blackhawks 3

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 10:29 PM

What I said was the Hawks and Wings couldn't potentially meet until the Conference Finals.

The Hawks will need to worry about the Canucks or Sharks before the Wings.

And the Hawks ain't the Jackets. ;)

Sat Apr 11, 2009 Blackhawks 4 Red Wings 2
Sun Apr 12, 2009 Red Wings 0 Blackhawks 3

Don't get to excited about those last two games Tom. Wings were already locked in. Be a lot different when they count for real.

icehog3

04-19-2009, 10:35 PM

Don't get to excited about those last two games Tom. Wings were already locked in. Be a lot different when they count for real.

I wonder how much the Wrigley game meant except for the pomp and circumstance. ;)

I am excited, for the first time in over a decade. I don't think we will win the Cup, but I am excited. Try not to deflate my balloon just yet, James. :r

icehog3

04-19-2009, 10:40 PM

Sharks down 2-0 to the Ducks.

Wow. Just wow.

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 10:41 PM

Okay Tom:)

Ducks up 2-0 in the series. Maybe I better be carefull wishing for a date with them in the next round.

icehog3

04-19-2009, 11:07 PM

Okay Tom:)

Ducks up 2-0 in the series. Maybe I better be carefull wishing for a date with them in the next round.

I don't think Hiller can stop Pavel and Henrik. ;)

bugmenot

04-19-2009, 11:18 PM

Okay Tom:)

Ducks up 2-0 in the series. Maybe I better be carefull wishing for a date with them in the next round.

I wouldn't want to play them, though the Wings should be able to take care of them in 5 or 6. They are a strong team in general, just had a horrible start to the season.

I don't think Hiller can stop Pavel and Henrik. ;)

Not if they shoot stick side high. Sharks keep shooting for the five hole, but Hiller plays low, so it just hits him in the chest. I can clearly see this, yet they keep going 5 hole, just don't get it.

Sharks are just depressing in the playoffs. They haven't played well since the all star break, and they can't put the damn puck in the net. They did better tonight than game 1, but they have a ways to go. Playoff hockey comes down to special teams. Sharks were 3rd in the league on the power play, and are a combined 0 for 12 this series. Pronger isn't going to stop cross checking if it doesn't cost his team. Not at all surprised by what is happening, just disappointed.

icehog3

04-19-2009, 11:21 PM

I wouldn't want to play them, though the Wings should be able to take care of them in 5 or 6. They are a strong team in general, just had a horrible start to the season.

Not if they shoot stick side high. Sharks keep shooting for the five hole, but Hiller plays low, so it just hits him in the chest. I can clearly see this, yet they keep going 5 hole, just don't get it.

Sharks are just depressing in the playoffs. They haven't played well since the all star break, and they can't put the damn puck in the net. They did better tonight than game 1, but they have a ways to go. Playoff hockey comes down to special teams. Sharks were 3rd in the league on the power play, and are a combined 0 for 12 this series. Pronger isn't going to stop cross checking if it doesn't cost his team. Not at all surprised by what is happening, just disappointed.

I was picking them to take the Cup at the beginning of March. I can't believe how they are playing right into Hiller's hand (and chest protector). I think they need to take both games at the Pond to have any chance to advance.

jamesb3

04-19-2009, 11:23 PM

I was picking them to take the Cup at the beginning of March. I can't believe how they are playing right into Hiller's hand (and chest protector). I think they need to take both games at the Pond to have any chance to advance.

Your spot on there Tom. Can't fall behind 3-1.

bugmenot

04-19-2009, 11:31 PM

It's pretty pathetic to me, and I don't get it. They went down 0-2 against Dallas, and just couldn't muster it up to beat them. I don't get how they can't see that there 40+ shots are useless if they are right at him. I think he has made around 10 saves that are actually good, the rest have hit him. Test him, and aim high, make him MAKE a save, instead of a stop.

icehog3

04-19-2009, 11:34 PM

Ahbroody

04-20-2009, 01:22 AM

Like I said before, and hate saying it again. Its time to make some drastic changes with the Sharks. The Sharks key players vanish every year in the playoff.

I am so glad I sold my first round tickets. I would have wanted a refund if I had paid 145.00 per game to watch that garbage. If by some miracle they make it out of the first round I will be selling round two as well. After nine years of this crap I have no intrest in seeing another first or second round flame out.

taltos

04-20-2009, 03:33 AM

I wonder how much the Wrigley game meant except for the pomp and circumstance. ;)

I am excited, for the first time in over a decade. I don't think we will win the Cup, but I am excited. Try not to deflate my balloon just yet, James. :rTemp ban for Wings and Devils fans?:D:hf

ahc4353

04-20-2009, 12:30 PM

LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap

icehog3

04-20-2009, 01:22 PM

LETS GO RANGERS! let's all get the clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! let's all get the clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! let's all get the clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! let's all get the clap clap clapclapclap

C'mon Al, throw my pool team a bone! :r

romwarrior

04-20-2009, 01:30 PM

C'mon Al, throw my pool team a bone! :r

Tom,

Did the playoff pool that you were trying to put together ever happen? I responded yes but haven't heard anything since. I assumed there weren't enough people.

icehog3

04-20-2009, 01:36 PM

Tom,

Did the playoff pool that you were trying to put together ever happen? I responded yes but haven't heard anything since. I assumed there weren't enough people.

Oh, no!...it did, Brett, and it is full. Did you PM me? I am so sorry....I would offer you the Capitals (my team), but they are down 2-0. :r

I am so sorry I messed up, I will make it up to you in the Fantasy Hockey prize, I am so sorry. Now you know why they call me Admiral Douche Bag.

ahc4353

04-20-2009, 01:36 PM

C'mon Al, throw my pool team a bone! :r

Just like a street fight, don't let um up till someone pulls you off.

I don't see it happing but I would love to only have to watch 2 more games my friend. :D

LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap

icehog3

04-20-2009, 01:40 PM

Just like a street fight, don't let um up till someone pulls you off.

I don't see it happing but I would love to only have to watch 2 more games my friend. :D

LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap
LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap

But then you have to watch at least 4 MORE games, AL...that could be grueling. ;) :r

romwarrior

04-20-2009, 01:43 PM

Oh, no!...it did, Brett, and it is full. Did you PM me? I am so sorry....I would offer you the Capitals (my team), but they are down 2-0. :r

I am so sorry I messed up, I will make it up to you in the Fantasy Hockey prize, I am so sorry. Now you know why they call me Admiral Douche Bag.

Yeah, PM'ed and you even listed me here (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=333751&postcount=91). It's a conspiracy! :r

No worries, Tom. I like playing regular season fantasy because the regular season needs a little something to make it a little more exciting. But the playoffs are already exciting enough. So don't even sweat it! :tu

icehog3

04-20-2009, 02:19 PM

Yeah, PM'ed and you even listed me here (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=333751&postcount=91). It's a conspiracy! :r

No worries, Tom. I like playing regular season fantasy because the regular season needs a little something to make it a little more exciting. But the playoffs are already exciting enough. So don't even sweat it! :tu

Disregard everything, Brett....you have been in from the start!! :r :r

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13940

Mr.Maduro

04-20-2009, 02:21 PM

Disregard everything, Brett....you have been in from the start!! :r :r

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13940

He can have my team in the playoff pool ....honest. ;)

romwarrior

04-20-2009, 02:28 PM

Disregard everything, Brett....you have been in from the start!! :r :r

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13940

Ha! I was looking in the sports forum. Didn't even think to look in the contests forum. And I got the 'Nucks, too. My friend in Vancouver is going to LOVE that. We are always badmouthing each other's team. Now I will have to show some love. Go Bobby Lou!! :fu2

romwarrior

04-20-2009, 02:55 PM

He can have my team in the playoff pool ....honest. ;)

Now that I have found the thread, this makes sense. Sorry, Patrick! :o

taltos

04-20-2009, 07:40 PM

The Bruins did their part and took out the trash 4-2 for a 3-0 lead in the series.:ss

ahc4353

04-20-2009, 07:41 PM

:mad:

jamesb3

04-20-2009, 07:41 PM

All this talk. Talk of silencing fans, crying over your teams, excuses, excuses.

Damn, sounds like playoff hockey to me! I love it!:D

taltos

04-20-2009, 07:42 PM

Lets go Blackhawks!:wo

jamesb3

04-20-2009, 07:42 PM

The Bruins did their part and took out the trash 4-2 for a 3-0 lead in the series.:ss

Don't get to crazy, it's only the first round.

taltos

04-20-2009, 07:45 PM

Don't get to crazy, it's only the first round.I realize that but I despise the Canadiens and the city they come from. They did the booing the US National Anthem thing again tonight to put me in the right mood for a blood bath. You are a Wings fan, tell me that you haven't seen that there are two sets of rules, one for Montreal and one for the rest of the league.

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-20-2009, 07:53 PM

1-1 game :(

jamesb3

04-20-2009, 08:02 PM

I realize that but I despise the Canadiens and the city they come from. They did the booing the US National Anthem thing again tonight to put me in the right mood for a blood bath. You are a Wings fan, tell me that you haven't seen that there are two sets of rules, one for Montreal and one for the rest of the league.

Ya I have and I am a Habs hater. Just didn't want you to get to excited about beating a weak team. Just like I am not totally sold on my Wings beating up on an overmatched Blue Jackets team.

Both will face much better teams in the second round and we will see from there. That all said I think we very well could see an Original Six finals. It would be a great matchup!:D

taltos

04-20-2009, 08:04 PM

Been following the Bruins since the late '50's so I am used to being hurt in later rounds. Still would love to see an original six finals.

ChicagoWhiteSox

04-20-2009, 08:06 PM

Hawks gotta stay physical tonight

taltos

04-20-2009, 08:07 PM

Has Calgary been taking diving lessons from Montreal?

jamesb3

04-20-2009, 08:20 PM

Nothing worse than a team of "divers". They really need to make more calls on that to stop it.

SmokeyJoe

04-20-2009, 09:38 PM

BarneyBandMan and I were at the Hurricanes/Devils Game last night in Raleigh.

Hated the OT loss by the 'Canes, but we walked out beside Bill Cowher, former Coach of the Steelers. He has a house in the area and was the celebrity guest responsible for our traditional "Hurricane Siren" sounded just before the puck is dropped.

His jaw was even bigger than I expected after seeing it on TV. :D

LasciviousXXX

04-20-2009, 09:50 PM

Hell of a game tonite between Chicago and Calgary. Just a really physical game with lots of great plays.

Half of the third left but both teams are STILL playing like the game just started.

ahc4353

04-20-2009, 09:54 PM

If anyone see the Rangers tell them they missed a game tonight. The B squad filled in but lost. :mad:

LasciviousXXX

04-20-2009, 10:02 PM

They didn't even look like they were playing Playoff grade hockey. I was watching the game wondering what the hell was wrong with them. Both teams looked like they were playing an early season regulation game. WTF?

icehog3

04-20-2009, 10:56 PM

:mad:

smokeyandthebandit05

04-21-2009, 07:06 AM

loki

04-21-2009, 07:08 AM

If anyone see the Rangers tell them they missed a game tonight. The B squad filled in but lost. :mad:

and yet ovirated still doesn't have a goal :dance:

Mr.Maduro

04-21-2009, 07:11 AM

More scumbag antics from avery...

ahc4353

04-21-2009, 07:17 AM

More scumbag antics from avery...

He's such a misunderstood man.

:r

loki

04-21-2009, 07:18 AM

More scumbag antics from avery...

now if he could just pull that crap on ovirated.........

but no he is a scumbag

icehog3

04-21-2009, 07:36 AM

I'm no Caps fan, but how do you figure Ovechkin is overrated? The guy does it all.

ahc4353

04-21-2009, 07:40 AM

I'm no Caps fan, but how do you figure Ovechkin is overrated? The guy does it all.

:tpd:

Twice the player Crosby is.

And if I think of scumbag I think of guys like these. HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCoDw6rUaKY)

Hate Avery all you want but not even close to this league.

loki

04-21-2009, 07:44 AM

I'm no Caps fan, but how do you figure Ovechkin is overrated? The guy does it all.

except...you know...win in the post season

loki

04-21-2009, 07:45 AM

:tpd:

Twice the player Crosby is.

I'm going to have to go with "not so much" for $500 alex

icehog3

04-21-2009, 07:47 AM

:tpd:

Twice the player Crosby is.

And if I think of scumbag I think of guys like these. HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCoDw6rUaKY)

Hate Avery all you want but not even close to this league.

I love Bertuzzi calling out McSorley at the end of the clip. "Hi Pot...I'm Kettle". ;)

icehog3

04-21-2009, 07:48 AM

I'm going to have to go with "not so much" for $500 alex

Crosby is a great player, but you are just talking like a fan if you claim Ovechkin is overrated. :2

ahc4353

04-21-2009, 07:49 AM

Crosby is a great player, but you are just talking like a fan if you claim Ovechkin is overrated. :2

Who's better oh wise one?

loki

04-21-2009, 07:50 AM

Crosby is a great player, but you are just talking like a fan if you claim Ovechkin is overrated. :2

when I say that it's for 2 reasons, 1 I'm too lazy to memorize how to spell his name, 2 it's fun to rib him a bit. yes he's a good player, clearly one of the top 3 goal scores of the regular season, however I don't like him as a player.

oh and who said anything about crosby?

ahc4353

04-21-2009, 07:52 AM

when I say that it's for 2 reasons, 1 I'm too lazy to memorize how to spell his name, 2 it's fun to rib him a bit. yes he's a good player, clearly one of the top 3 goal scores of the regular season, however I don't like him as a player.

I only wish he was more humble.

icehog3

04-21-2009, 07:54 AM