NHL '08- '09 Thread

[cigarusmaximus]

Has Calgary been taking diving lessons from Montreal?
:r
That's funny. We must be watching two different games. 7 power plays called for Chicago and only 3 for Calgary...

I do know one thing, several Chicago players faces don't feel too good this morning after mashing the glass hard and often last night. :tu
The hits were 20-10 in favor of Calgary at one point in the second period. Not sure how it ended up.

If the Flames show up and hit like they did in Game 3, Game four will be theirs for the taking.
From the little I've seen of the other series, I think the Hawks/Flames series has been the most entertaining Play-off style hockey.

Go Flames!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Anyone else watchin the Devils-Hurricanes game? Hurricanes up 3-0 till the end of the second. Devils came back and now is tied 3-3 with 5:13 to go

[Mr.Maduro]

Anyone else watchin the Devils-Hurricanes game? Hurricanes up 3-0 till the end of the second. Devils came back and now is tied 3-3 with 5:13 to go

Of course I am....awesome....every game of this series has been a nail-biter so far!!

[loki]

Anyone else watchin the Devils-Hurricanes game? Hurricanes up 3-0 till the end of the second. Devils came back and now is tied 3-3 with 5:13 to go

NO! can't find an online feed

[jamesb3]

Anyone else watchin the Devils-Hurricanes game? Hurricanes up 3-0 till the end of the second. Devils came back and now is tied 3-3 with 5:13 to go

Yeah, I've been keeping up on it. I'm rooting for the 'Canes because I hate N.J. more.:D

[Mr.Maduro]

Overtime yet again.....

Not so fast!!

[jamesb3]

Red Wings win 4-1 over Columbus. Yawn.

[Mr.Maduro]

The refs blew that interference call big time!! :mad:

[jamesb3]

Carolina wins with 0.2 seconds, what a game!:tu

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Words cant even describe how pissed I am right now:mad::bh:fl:jd:tt

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Mods can I swear?

[gpugliese]

Whoa! Anybody see that hit Stuart laid on Umberger. Wow, that poor kid didn't now where he was.

Was it as good as this one? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Gvfr9GUC0)

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Im still extremely pissed. I want to see what Brodeur and Brent Sutter have to say

[jamesb3]

Mods can I swear?

I'm not a mod but swear away! Just use the censor button!:D

[Ahbroody]

Not even going to watch the sharks game. Cant bring myself to do it. If they dont win tonight I damn sure aint going to watch game 4 either.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I'm not a mod but swear away! Just use the censor button!:D

[RANT] F*&^#(G REFS SAW THE ENTIRE F*$^(*G THING HAPPEN AND THEY DIDNT DO A D#*N THING ABOUT IT. I THINK THAT GAME WAS F*&#&^G FIXED AND WERE NOT HAPPY WE CAME BACK FROM A 3-0 DEFICIT.


Im sorry for all the caps. [RANT/]

[SmokeyJoe]

Im still extremely pissed. I want to see what Brodeur and Brent Sutter have to say

What a GREAT game! Playoff Hockey, my friend... they let them play. Staal didn't get the call on his last breakaway either.

Surprised they didn't call anything with Brodeur... normally he just tells the refs he wants a call and gets it the first time somebody gets within 6 feet of the crease. :D

[icehog3]

Go Flames!

...and take the Stampeders with you! :r

Great finish in Carolina, why was Marty so mad?

Great Sharks/Ducks game going on now, Sharks have taken four leads, Anaheim has answered the first 3.

9 minutes left....

[Waynegro1]

Not even going to watch the sharks game. Cant bring myself to do it. If they dont win tonight I damn sure aint going to watch game 4 either.

You gotta love those fair weather fans. :D

Congrats to Vancouver!!
My Blues got swept, what can I say...I enjoyed them just getting to the playoffs this year. Their a young team, we'll see how things go next season.

The good news, I get to watch a playoff game almost every night for another month and then some. :tu

[Ahbroody]

[RANT] F*&^#(G REFS SAW THE ENTIRE F*$^(*G THING HAPPEN AND THEY DIDNT DO A D#*N THING ABOUT IT. I THINK THAT GAME WAS F*&#&^G FIXED AND WERE NOT HAPPY WE CAME BACK FROM A 3-0 DEFICIT.


Im sorry for all the caps. [RANT/]

Seeing as how they were both non canadian teams I will :r at the fixed. NHL dont have to worry about ratings going to shiet from no canadian teams being left. Yeah I said it :tu

As to what the refs saw, they saw it very clearly and made the right call based on what I saw. The Goalie owns the BLUE paint. Not the WHITE paint, yes the white part is painted also. As to not getting the call outside the blue paint, this isnt 2 years ago when flopping Roloson was getting goalie inter calls 2 feet out outside the crease. Now you want to talk about a fix, that was a fix.

When the Goalie leaves the BLUE paint and incidental contact is made while a player is gaining position its generally 100% legal. Having played and still playing the game I can honestly say I have just as much right to the ice outside the blue paint as the hampster does. I also expect to take some abuse if I try to stand there. Look at where Broduers pads are and where he is when he gets up. Clearly the hampster left the cage and as a result any incidental bumps occurring while fighting for position are legal. You want to be pissed at someone? Be pissed at the two Dman who left Jokinen to bump with Broduer. Would have thought one of the dman would have made his life miserable and cleared him out of area. JoKinen tied up and moved Marty has a clear view of a point shot equals easy save, equals overtime. The Refs would not make a call in that situation if the dman gave him hell and tied him up moving him. Not with 4 seconds left int he playoffs. The D really screwed up leaving a forward alone screening the goalie and making the goaile fend for himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtY7IojSef8


Im neither a devils or canes fan, just saw good old fashioned playoff hockey. Absolutely nothing dirty and completely legal. Your team fought back but in the end luck was not on their side. Hell even the Devils head coach while complaining in the post game admitted Broduer was out of the crease.

On a positive not for us in San Jose the Sharks found their sack tonight and beat the ducks. :tu

As for you WAYNE!!!!!! :) I have been a season ticket holder for 9 years. Supported them in the playoffs every year. I am tired as are many of the tradition of poor playoff performances and a seeing lack of nuts every year. No fair weather. More like damn tired of the **** they pull every year in the playoffs

[357]

Crosby, Malkin or Ovechkin...:hm

Datsyuk isn't usually in the conversation but given his Selke awards/nominations and is rediculous ability on offense, he should be.


edited to say: Columbus isn't fun to watch, even if my team is whipping on them.

[SmokeyJoe]

...and take the Stampeders with you! :r

Great finish in Carolina, why was Marty so mad?

Great Sharks/Ducks game going on now, Sharks have taken four leads, Anaheim has answered the first 3.

9 minutes left....


Marty thought he was interfered with before the shot... ref didn't see it that way. Mr. Broody described it accuarately. :D

[icehog3]

When the Goalie leaves the BLUE paint and incidental contact is made while a player is gaining position its generally 100% legal. Having played and still playing the game I can honestly say I have just as much right to the ice outside the blue paint as the hampster does. I also expect to take some abuse if I try to stand there. Look at where Broduers pads are and where he is when he gets up. Clearly the hampster left the cage and as a result any incidental bumps occurring while fighting for position are legal. You want to be pissed at someone? Be pissed at the two Dman who left Jokinen to bump with Broduer. Would have thought one of the dman would have made his life miserable and cleared him out of area. JoKinen tied up and moved Marty has a clear view of a point shot equals easy save, equals overtime. The Refs would not make a call in that situation if the dman gave him hell and tied him up moving him. Not with 4 seconds left int he playoffs. The D really screwed up leaving a forward alone screening the goalie and making the goaile fend for himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtY7IojSef8


Im neither a devils or canes fan, just saw good old fashioned playoff hockey. Absolutely nothing dirty and completely legal. Your team fought back but in the end luck was not on their side. Hell even the Devils head coach while complaining in the post game admitted Broduer was out of the crease.



Agreed, it was a good goal. :tu

Datsyuk isn't usually in the conversation but given his Selke awards/nominations and is rediculous ability on offense, he should be.


edited to say: Columbus isn't fun to watch, even if my team is whipping on them.

Pavel is awesome, I would put him right there in an elite status with those other three. :tu

[357]

Datsyuk making Turco look BAD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4CD84qo9Eo

Same move, only better against Vokoun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6ltAI6PdMo

This one isn't even a goal, but probably the best of the three...except for Grier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCKLRkqvCdM

[357]

This is a pretty good argument for Datsyuk:

Datsyuk is the best all-around NHL forward, Michael Farber - Sports Illustrated 4/8/2009
http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=417224

[ahc4353]

Should the rule be:

Goalie out of the paint is fair game? Yes/No

Please explain your answer.

[loki]

Should the rule be:

Goalie out of the paint is fair game? Yes/No

Please explain your answer.

do you want that in the form of a sentence, and will we be graded on gramar?

[ahc4353]

do you want that in the form of a sentence, and will we be graded on gramar?

Whatever

[357]

Should the rule be:

Goalie out of the paint is fair game? Yes/No

Please explain your answer.

Yes, fair game same as any other player. You wouldn't be able to prevent him from returning to the crease though, like obstruction.

[jamesb3]

Yes, fair game same as any other player. You wouldn't be able to prevent him from returning to the crease though, like obstruction.

I would have to add that you can't take a shot at them as they are often in vulneral positions. But if they are out of the crease and get bumped in the process of scoring a goal it should count.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I think if the goalie decides to venture out of the crease he is fair game. Its just one ref called it a goal the other said no goal. The replay was sent it upstairs, and they ruled it as a goal. I feel they should have sent it to Toronto or where ever the NHL headquarters are located for a review as well.

[Ahbroody]

The review was based on the clock and not based on the contact.
After all it was a record for the goal scored with the least amount of time left on the clock. They had to review the goal to determine if it crossed the line before the time expired.

I am not an expert on officiating but a goal cannot be reviewed based on a contact with the goalie or a penalty with another player on the ice. Thats the job of the on ice officials. Part of the reasoning behind this is that a camera doesnt understand all the aspects of whats happening on the ice. There are often reasons why a ref wont call what appears to be an obvious call. As to review a players kicking motion yes, but the upstairs and Toronto will not overturn a goal based on the lack of a call on the ice. They dont have the authority.

[icehog3]

The goalie is not "fair game" outside the crease, that is ridiculous. Those that say he is....so if the goalie goes behind the net to stop the puck, the opposition should be able to full out run him? Please, the NHL would be out of healthy goalies every season by December.

Certainly they should not be "untouchable", incidental contact and the like should not lead to a goalie interference penalty...but straight out "fair game"? No way. :2

[Gophernut]

The goalie is not "fair game" outside the crease, that is ridiculous. Those that say he is....so if the goalie goes behind the net to stop the puck, the opposition should be able to full out run him? Please, the NHL would be out of healthy goalies every season by December.

Certainly they should not be "untouchable", incidental contact and the like should not lead to a goalie interference penalty...but straight out "fair game"? No way. :2

I agree completely, and not just because my kid is a goalie! Incidental contact is just that. Incidental. Not on purpose. If they take a run at him, they should be penalized. In my opinion, harshly penalized.;) There isn't anyone who is fair game other than someone skating up the ice with the puck on their stick, and their head down.

[jamesb3]

Couple of big games going on tonight. Boston looks to take out the trash in Montreal. Both the Rangers and 'Hawks look to take commanding leads in their series. Got a soft spot for the Rangers and hope the Blackhawks can take care of business for the Admiral!:tu

[Ahbroody]

This ranger game is GOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooood.
Rangers on PP after killing a PP

[loki]

whats up with avery sitting all alone?

[loki]

Oh right avery's a moron and his teammates probably hate him....did he really just slash that guy in the face?

[taltos]

The Bruins have taken out the trash 4-1. Good luck tonight to the Hawks and hope that the Rangers and Carolina come out of their series as winners.:D

[jamesb3]

Wow. Rangers up 3-1 in their series with The Caps. Overchoken just ain't gettin' it done. Go Rangers.

[jamesb3]

Oh yeah, Go 'Hawks!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Go Hawks:wo This is going to be a hell ofa game:tu Hope the hawks come out on top:dance:

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

1-0 lead Hawks:)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

1-1, :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDpKx4w_NIc

funny as hell:r

[SmokeyJoe]

The Bruins have taken out the trash 4-1. Good luck tonight to the Hawks and hope that the Rangers and Carolina come out of their series as winners.:D

:tpd: That's how I'm hoping it goes. :tu

[loki]

i was trying to find an online feed...only one i found is choppy as avery at the end of a game....

[jamesb3]

'Hawks/Flames 1-1 after 1 period. Good game so far!:tu

[jamesb3]

2-1 Flames:(

[jamesb3]

Ugh! Left the room for a couple minutes and it's 4-1!:mad:

[SmokeyJoe]

The Hawks tie it up!

[bugmenot]

Flames are letting them back in.... Must have taken lessons from the sharks!

Hoping the sharks can play like they did last night. Nabakov has been their best player the past playoffs, and he needs to step up now. Too many goals that could be stopped.

[jamesb3]

WOW! 4-4 just like that. Tom must be going crazy!

[Bigwaved]

The Caps look frustrated. :tu

[jamesb3]

'Hawks lose, sorry Tom.

[jamesb3]

The Caps look frustrated. :tu

Sure did. Rangers looked like they were the 2nd seed.

[icehog3]

Couldn't finish off the comeback....still a nice effort, as long as the home team wins every game in this series, I am OK with it....especially since I have tickets to Game 7 if it goes that far. :)

[SmokeyJoe]

Couldn't finish off the comeback....still a nice effort, as long as the home team wins every game in this series, I am OK with it....especially since I have tickets to Game 7 if it goes that far. :)

Iginla had a great game... but I don't think he can carry the Flames much further. You gotta feel good about the Blackhawks chances.

Hope you see a great game Friday! :tu

[Ahbroody]

The Hawks Flames series is by far the best first round series. I assumed it would be Sharks Ducks do to bad blood. That has not materialized and strangely the Sharks are out hitting the Ducks. This Hawks Flames series is a beauty though. Tons of big hits and a lot of chatter. Expected to see some fights, just not happening. Great series though.

[Bigwaved]

Sure did. Rangers looked like they were the 2nd seed.
The King needs to stand on his head one more time. Staal sure has matured.

[icehog3]

Iginla had a great game... but I don't think he can carry the Flames much further. You gotta feel good about the Blackhawks chances.

Hope you see a great game Friday! :tu

I am not fretting about the Hawks yet, I think they will have a more solid effort in Game 5...but it would have been much more comfortable coming home with a 3-1 series lead, Joe! :r

[bugmenot]

The Hawks Flames series is by far the best first round series. I assumed it would be Sharks Ducks do to bad blood. That has not materialized and strangely the Sharks are out hitting the Ducks. This Hawks Flames series is a beauty though. Tons of big hits and a lot of chatter. Expected to see some fights, just not happening. Great series though.

I agree about the Hawks/Flames series, as it has been the most exciting by far. They keep the tempo up the whole game. I'm hoping that one goes seven.

I'm not too surprised about the hitting in the Sharks/Ducks games. While I think they have a ways to go, the Sharks have come a long way from the team that will back down when the hitting starts. I think between the hit last year against the Flames, and the new coach, they have corrected that. Murray has managed to hit a lot, and at the same time not be out of position all the time.

[romwarrior]

Yeah, the CHI/CAL series has been great. Last night's games was a nice back and forth game. I still don't see how the Flames can compete with the skill level of the Hawks but the playoffs are not always about skill. I hope this series goes the full seven games, but I really hope the Hawks win it for the man from Douchebagistan. :)

[icehog3]

I agree about the Hawks/Flames series, as it has been the most exciting by far. They keep the tempo up the whole game. I'm hoping that one goes seven.

I'm not too surprised about the hitting in the Sharks/Ducks games. While I think they have a ways to go, the Sharks have come a long way from the team that will back down when the hitting starts. I think between the hit last year against the Flames, and the new coach, they have corrected that. Murray has managed to hit a lot, and at the same time not be out of position all the time.

I would be more relaxed if it were "Hawks in 6"! :D

Yeah, the CHI/CAL series has been great. Last night's games was a nice back and forth game. I still don't see how the Flames can compete with the skill level of the Hawks but the playoffs are not always about skill. I hope this series goes the full seven games, but I really hope the Hawks win it for the man from Douchebagistan. :)


Thanks Brett! :D

[ahc4353]

If you need a smile.

Sound on?

Click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDpKx4w_NIc)

and


Click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Vn35Ybr90)

[cigarusmaximus]

Flames in six baby! Can you feel the intimidation kicking in yet???

It's not always about the most skilled...and all this from a Flames squad that is without a few key regulars. Can't wait for Regehr and Borque to get back into the lineup :dance:

[smokeyandthebandit05]

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


Devils lead 1-0

[taltos]

If you need a smile.

Sound on?

Click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDpKx4w_NIc)

and


Click (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Vn35Ybr90)Thanks Al.:tu

[dubnick]

Flyers up 2 - 0.

Hoping they can win out... would be a first for the franchise. Coming back from a 3 -1 hole.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Devils still 1-0 with 2:35 left to go in the 3rd

[Mr.Maduro]

What a crazy last 2 minutes....this game is intense!!! Devils better hold on!!

[loki]

i was hopping this would be over today...it's ok looks like we'll wrap this up saturday

[Cyanide]

The flames are like iron. The more you beat on them the stronger they get. This is the same pattern of play that took them to the finals a few years back....having to battle back from disadvantaged positions. If ever a team has showed the ability to harness "Hulkamania!!!" it surely is the Flames!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

AND THE DEVILSSSSSS WIIIIIIINNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:al

[Mr.Maduro]

Another playoff shut-out for Brodeur!! What a great game....Carolina is relentless!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

My god what an amazing game!!!! I figured Carolina would score some time in the 3rd but no way jose, Brodeur kicked ass!

[SmokeyJoe]

Brodeur is a witch! Unbelievable... good game, even if it stings a bit. :rolleyes:

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Brodeur is a witch! Unbelievable... good game, even if it stings a bit. :rolleyes:

:D:D

Cant wait till Sunday!


Still growin my playoff beard!

[jamesb3]

Red Wings sweep the Jackets. Ho-Hum. Next please.

[icehog3]

I will save my trash-talking or crow-eating until after Game 5. ;)

[White97Jimmy]

Red Wings sweep the Jackets. Ho-Hum. Next please.

I'm not quite sure about that last penalty, but I guess we'll take the win no matter how we can get it. Wings probably would have won it anyway, it was their turn to get the next goal. :D

I'm ready for the next round!

[jamesb3]

I will save my trash-talking or crow-eating until after Game 5. ;)

Oh, come on Tom. Trash talk is what it's all about. Fire away while you still can. I mean all you want!:)

[icehog3]

Oh, come on Tom. Trash talk is what it's all about. Fire away while you still can. I mean all you want!:)

Hawks will win Game 5. :)

[jamesb3]

I'm still a little suprised just how much the Ducks are making San Jose look so bad. You'd swear the seedings were reversed.

[jamesb3]

Hawks will win Game 5. :)

Better Tom, better.:D

[icehog3]

Better Tom, better.:D

Hawks are gonna do some extinguishing! :D

[MedicCook]

How about those Red Wings.

[jamesb3]

Wings Rule!!

Wow. 3-0 Anahiem.

[icehog3]

Wings Rule!!

Wow. 3-0 Anahiem.

Too bad, the way the Sharks have been playing I would have liked to see the Hawks catch them in the semis....

[Ahbroody]

I can honestly say I am embarresed to call the sharks my team this year more than any other. The presidents trophy winners are lucky they were not swept in this first round. While I m holding out hope they willl make a miracle come back, what I saw tonight makes me nearly 100% sure it will be at max a 6 gme series.

Listening to ice cap tonight on xm radio even they were almost laughing at the sharks and searching for ways to basically not say the team is a joke. Good make it to the playoffs. Great teams find a way to win. Big players step up when it counts. Today the cptain of the sharks played 17 minutes with ZERO shots on next. Focking ZERO!!!!
Joe Thorton was a -3 and played scarred nd stupid. I play with beer leaguers who would not have made some of the passes I saw him make tonight.

At the end of the second period I went to the gym. I told my wife 4 or 5 to zero. I was right. Time to trade some guys. Every year we in San Jose get sold the same line of BS about how last year they learned a lot and learned what it takes. Nope yet again.

I can run down the list of players from the past two seasons who either didnt resign like Brian Campbell or who were traded because they were allegedly didnt have the heart Steve Bernier who are on playoff teams and doing good things. Something is very wrongin that locker room and some people need to be traded. I have every belief though once gone they will play better. Not even sure I will buy season tickets next year. Nine years as a STH and I know every year the post season will suck. Guess it could be worse guess I could be a sabres fan. bwhahahahahahah

[357]

I'm not quite sure about that last penalty, but I guess we'll take the win no matter how we can get it. Wings probably would have won it anyway, it was their turn to get the next goal. :D

I'm ready for the next round!

The replay showed the new guy on the ice played the puck before the guy who was coming off was off the ice = too many men penalty. Had he not played the puck, no penalty.

Like you said the Wings would have probably won anyway, but I'll give Columbus some credit. They didn't go down without a fight. All too often the 4th game in a sweep is a cakewalk once the series leader gets a 2 goal lead.

Anyway, bring on the next series.

[ahc4353]

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

[jamesb3]

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

I can agree to that and I'll say it again

LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap

Have had a soft spot for the Rangers ever since Shanahan played there. I was bummed they didn't take him back. Because I hate the Devils to much to root for him there!

[taltos]

Good luck Rangers.

[ahc4353]

I can agree to that and I'll say it again

LETS GO RANGERS! clap clap clapclapclap

Have had a soft spot for the Rangers ever since Shanahan played there. I was bummed they didn't take him back. Because I hate the Devils to much to root for him there!

Amen.

[icehog3]

Go Capitals. ;)

[ahc4353]

Go Capitals. ;)

Right.

[loki]

Right.

left

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Tom, are you going to game 5 on saturday?

[bugmenot]

I can honestly say I am embarresed to call the sharks my team this year more than any other. The presidents trophy winners are lucky they were not swept in this first round. While I m holding out hope they willl make a miracle come back, what I saw tonight makes me nearly 100% sure it will be at max a 6 gme series.

Listening to ice cap tonight on xm radio even they were almost laughing at the sharks and searching for ways to basically not say the team is a joke. Good make it to the playoffs. Great teams find a way to win. Big players step up when it counts. Today the cptain of the sharks played 17 minutes with ZERO shots on next. Focking ZERO!!!!
Joe Thorton was a -3 and played scarred nd stupid. I play with beer leaguers who would not have made some of the passes I saw him make tonight.

At the end of the second period I went to the gym. I told my wife 4 or 5 to zero. I was right. Time to trade some guys. Every year we in San Jose get sold the same line of BS about how last year they learned a lot and learned what it takes. Nope yet again.

I can run down the list of players from the past two seasons who either didnt resign like Brian Campbell or who were traded because they were allegedly didnt have the heart Steve Bernier who are on playoff teams and doing good things. Something is very wrongin that locker room and some people need to be traded. I have every belief though once gone they will play better. Not even sure I will buy season tickets next year. Nine years as a STH and I know every year the post season will suck. Guess it could be worse guess I could be a sabres fan. bwhahahahahahah

That game was pathetic. First period was ok, not great, but ok. Midway through the second period, I knew the series was over. It seems every year with the Sharks they get to this point where they don't give a crap, and they play with no heart. I can't begin to understand how you can't have the drive to be the best when you clearly have the talent. Throughout the season, I was thinking this may be the year, but I always had the though in the back of my mind that it was the Sharks, so be prepared.

I thought they would have learned, especially after how the dominated the first half of the season, and then still did decent with all the injuries at the end. They didn't learn, and I don't think they will. Granted, the Ducks are a much better team than their 8th seed shows, but the Sharks are playing like ****. If they would loose playing their best, I wouldn't care, and would say that the better team won, but that isn't the case.

I'm kind of happy they didn't keep Campbell, as I believe Boyle is a much better defenseman, both offensivly as well as defensivly. Having said that, who do they trade? I really like the third line, as to me they show the most drive and emotion. Going to be a long and interesting offseason that is for sure. They showed the GM on the tv, and he had the same look on his face that I did; it was a what the hell do I have to do to make them play?

Oh well, time to root for the Hawks.

[icehog3]

Tom, are you going to game 5 on saturday?

No tickets yet, and I won't pay outrageous money...but I am still working on tix tonight. :)

Go Capitals. ;)

Right.

Exactly.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I can agree to that and I'll say it again
Have had a soft spot for the Rangers ever since Shanahan played there. I was bummed they didn't take him back. Because I hate the Devils to much to root for him there!


I'll do it for ya! GO DEVILS!!!:D:r:ss:fu

[ahc4353]

OMG! :bh. : bh

[jamesb3]

I'll do it for ya! GO DEVILS!!!:D:r:ss:fu

:hn

[alley00p]

What in the Hell happened to the Rangers tonight? :eek: We were so bored watching the Pistons get spanked again that we started watching the hockey game at the B&M.


:dance:

[Ahbroody]

Maybe sitting avery was the wrong thing to do.
Could they possibly blow another 3-1 series lead?

Ranger fans may be gripping pretty hard tonight.

[icehog3]

:)

[loki]

this one line clearly shows where nbcs loyalties are "our sponsors may not like that we've got 7 minutes without a stoppage..."

[icehog3]

this one line clearly shows where nbcs loyalties are "our sponsors may not like that we've got 7 minutes without a stoppage..."

Gotta pay the bills to provide the thrills. ;)

[loki]

Gotta pay the bills to provide the thrills. ;)

i'd rather not have them cover it...nbc is the cremosa of coverage

[icehog3]

i'd rather not have them cover it...nbc is the cremosa of coverage

I'd prefer they have the games on Center Ice or Versus, but somewhere is better than nowhere. :2

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

hawks win:dance:

[icehog3]

hawks win:dance:

:dance:

[bugmenot]

Sharks seem to have brought their old selves to this game. Came at them from the first face off, and haven't really shown any signs of playing complacent. Shame they couldn't have done this the whole series. Refs have been making some horrible calls/non-calls though.

[icehog3]

Sharks seem to have brought their old selves to this game. Came at them from the first face off, and haven't really shown any signs of playing complacent. Shame they couldn't have done this the whole series. Refs have been making some horrible calls/non-calls though.

Maybe they can take the Quacks to a Game 7. ;)

[kugie]

sharks-ducks tied 2-2 right now

I am abruins fan and saw Jumbo joe live a coulpe of times and he is not the player he could be. All the talent but folds like a cheap suit. Lazy skater

[icehog3]

Ducks have all the momentum now, Jumbo Joe and the Boys need to do something quick or they will have tee times on Monday.

[kugie]

Ducks have all the momentum now, Jumbo Joe and the Boys need to do something quick or they will have tee times on Monday.

I'm with ya.


Bruins Detroit Finals!!!!! O6 match up.

[icehog3]

I'm with ya.


Bruins Detroit Finals!!!!! O6 match up.

Bruins Hawks would make me happy. ;)

[kugie]

Bruins Hawks would make me happy. ;)

That would work for me as well
To Long of a lay-off for the sweepers IMHO

[icehog3]

O.T. for the Sharks and Quacks.

[icehog3]

Rangers coach John Tortorella has been suspended by the NHL for one game because he squirted a fan with water and threw a water bottle into the stands, striking a spectator in Washington.

Tortorella, who replaced the fired Tom Renney in February, will miss Game 6 on Sunday when New York hosts the Capitals with a chance to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

The NHL ruled Saturday night that Tortorella's actions Friday night during the Rangers' 4-0 loss that cut their series lead to 3-2 warranted a serious punishment.


LeBrun: NHL Pushes Back
Suspending John Tortorella is a ballsy move by the league, which is apparently trying to send a tough message, writes ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun. Story

At 6:33 of the third period, Tortorella got into a verbal confrontation with a fan behind the bench. A video replay showed the coach heaving a green water bottle into the crowd. Tortorella then grabbed forward Aaron Voros' stick and held it high, waving it in the fan's direction.

Wonder how the NYRs will react? I bet they will play even more inspired.

[ahc4353]

Is it just me or does the girl doing the on ice interviews at the Ducks game look like she is, ummmmm, lets say, bigger tonight? :hm

[icehog3]

Is it just me or does the girl doing the on ice interviews at the Ducks game look like she is, ummmmm, lets say, bigger tonight? :hm

Extenze. ;)

[icehog3]

Looks like the Sharks win.

[Ahbroody]

HolY shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!

They pulled one out. They damn near gave them the game and then pulled it back

Damn Ice beat me by a few seconds.
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! Actually watched this game to

[bugmenot]

I wish they could play ONE complete game. Thornton needs to learn to shoot the puck more. Earlier in the game, he had a couple chances that he needed to shoot the puck. Passing is fine, but he has an amazing shot, and needs to take advantage of it.

[icehog3]

I wish they could play ONE complete game. Thornton needs to learn to shoot the puck more. Earlier in the game, he had a couple chances that he needed to shoot the puck. Passing is fine, but he has an amazing shot, and needs to take advantage of it.

Joe has always fancied himself a "set-up guy".

[bugmenot]

Joe has always fancied himself a "set-up guy".

Yeah, but the coaches need to get on his ass about shooting when he has a clear lane, and people in front of the net. Had a guy like that on one of my teams, and it sucked. Always trying to make the pass, even when there isn't one. Once the guy decided to shoot, he became twice the player he was before.

[Bigwaved]

Wonder how the NYRs will react? I bet they will play even more inspired.let's hope so

[icehog3]

let's hope so

You hope so...I think so, but I hope not. ;)

[icehog3]

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

Number #1 Star of Game 5, Hawks Defenseman Brent Seabrook.

[Bigwaved]

You hope so...I think so, but I hope not. ;)why, I oughta...:D

[Mr.Maduro]

You hope so...I think so, but I hope not. ;)

:tpd:

[ahc4353]

Go Rangers!!!


Go Canes!!

[icehog3]

Go Capitals!!!


Go Canes!!

[dubnick]

Go Capitals!!!


Go Canes!!


X2

[SmokeyJoe]

Go Capitals!!!


Go Canes!!

LET'S GO 'CANES! :wo

[loki]

crap I just realized I'm going to have to shave the playoff beard on friday..having an ID pic taken and I don't normally walk around sporting a full beard

[loki]

and can someone explain to me the cluster that is happening in this game? couch out, this guy suspended, this guy out, this guy in, rangers asking the caps through the league to do something about game 5...I'm so confused

[icehog3]

I like the way the game is going so far. :)

[Ahbroody]

Man ranger world is gripping.

[Bigwaved]

they had better play better than that

[icehog3]

Hurricanes are rockin' the Devils.....

[SmokeyJoe]

Hurricanes are rockin' the Devils.....

Cam Ward is the MAN!

Lovin' the effort from Whitney and Staal. C'mon, boys... 20 more minutes.

(I had a meeting tonight... so my wife and daughter are using my tickets.) :rolleyes:

[SmokeyJoe]

WTG, Hurricanes!

Cam Ward gets the shut-out... feeling good about their chances on Tuesday night. :ss

[ahc4353]

Congrats Joe. They played a heck of a game!

[SmokeyJoe]

Congrats Joe. They played a heck of a game!

Thanks, Al! Brodeur still showed why he is arguably the best ever... could have been 7 goals easy. He was the most consistent Devil on the ice. :tu

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Yeah I dont even wanna talk about the Devils. I wasnt able to see the game but I was following the score on my phone. At first it was 1-0 then like 5 min later it was 3-0. Then I looked again it was 4-0 and I was like :mad::rolleyes::confused: wtf happened to my team! Hopefully when they come home to finish this series they will get their act together and kick butt! I didnt think this one would go to 7 games and Tuesday will be a nail biter for sure!

[icehog3]

Go Canes!

Go Capitals!

Go Blackhawks!

Go Sharks! (I am hoping they come back so Chicago can polish them off in Round 2) ;)

[Ahbroody]

I amhoping they come back and punch the hawks in the nads. :tu

[icehog3]

I amhoping they come back and punch the hawks in the nads. :tu

OK, then I hope the Ducks knock out the Sharks tomorrow. Bring on the Canucks. ;)

[icehog3]

I amhoping they come back and punch the hawks in the nads. :tu

Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf is day-to-day and questionable for Game 6 tonight with an undisclosed injury, coach Mike Keenan said Sunday.

Bummer.

[ahc4353]

Hey Joe you guys have an odd way of celebrating down there.

:confused:

CLICK ME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idzeJU5_PQY)

To each their own I guess.

[SmokeyJoe]

Hey Joe you guys have an odd way of celebrating down there.

:confused:

CLICK ME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idzeJU5_PQY)

To each their own I guess.

Wow... I've got nothing. :confused:

Definitely a first level fan. :D

[icehog3]

Phaneuf is a scratch for tonight's game....I will miss him terribly. ;)

[romwarrior]

Hey Joe you guys have an odd way of celebrating down there.

:confused:

CLICK ME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idzeJU5_PQY)

To each their own I guess.

:r :r

[Ahbroody]

Hey Joe you guys have an odd way of celebrating down there.

:confused:

CLICK ME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idzeJU5_PQY)

To each their own I guess.

wow i guess some states have not made that illegal yet. I guess they keep it in the family

[romwarrior]

Brashear suspended for six games, huh? Well deserved, IMHO. That hit on Betts was way late and a head shot that broke his orbital bone. I don't pay much attention to Brashear usually, but I've always thought of him as a stand up guy who is one of the best fighters in the league. I think I am wrong. That was pure goon material.

[taltos]

Hey Joe you guys have an odd way of celebrating down there.

:confused:

CLICK ME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idzeJU5_PQY)

To each their own I guess.That fan in front is nicknamed Big Gulp.:D

[icehog3]

Brashear suspended for six games, huh? Well deserved, IMHO. That hit on Betts was way late and a head shot that broke his orbital bone. I don't pay much attention to Brashear usually, but I've always thought of him as a stand up guy who is one of the best fighters in the league. I think I am wrong. That was pure goon material.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGwrm3sGU8E

Looks like the suspension is well deserved, hopefully Betts can play Game 7 with a shield or cage.

[MedicCook]

There are two games online tongiht at http://www.channelsurfing.net .

Chicago at Calgary 9:30PM EST

San Jose at Anaheim 10:00PM EST

[icehog3]

There are two games online tongiht at http://www.channelsurfing.net .

Chicago at Calgary 9:30PM EST

San Jose at Anaheim 10:00PM EST

Actually the Ducks / Sharks is 10:30 EST, Ryan.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/scoreboard


Might be able to catch the 3rd period if the Hawks can extinguish the Flames in regulation. :tu

[MedicCook]

Actually the Ducks / Sharks is 10:30 EST, Ryan.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/scoreboard


Might be able to catch the 3rd period if the Hawks can extinguish the Flames in regulation. :tu

That is what the site has. Maybe they have a pre-game also.

[icehog3]

That is what the site has. Maybe they have a pre-game also.

That would be my guess, Ryan. :)

[Bigwaved]

Brashear suspended for six games, huh? Well deserved, IMHO. That hit on Betts was way late and a head shot that broke his orbital bone. I don't pay much attention to Brashear usually, but I've always thought of him as a stand up guy who is one of the best fighters in the league. I think I am wrong. That was pure goon material.
he has been a goon his whole career. I had zero respect for him before and less, if possible now. Karma needs to take its pound of flesh...

[icehog3]

he has been a goon his whole career. I had zero respect for him before and less, if possible now. Karma needs to take its pound of flesh...

Gets the occassional goal or gift assist because of his size, but yeah, he is mostly a goon. Too bad he is suspended, Colton Orr won't be able to do this to him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzQj31fVycU&feature=related

[Bigwaved]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGwrm3sGU8E

Looks like the suspension is well deserved, hopefully Betts can play Game 7 with a shield or cage.
in fac t, after watching that again, finding Ovetchkin face down like that seems to obe the pound of flesh I want. Brashear is a coward...

[Bigwaved]

and a loser POS

[loki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGwrm3sGU8E

Looks like the suspension is well deserved, hopefully Betts can play Game 7 with a shield or cage.

he wanted to hit the ranger that hit him and when that guy got off the ice he picked the next closest target.

the other clip i'm looking for is the one where the caralina player (i think) got to the bench and took his glove off and the women behind the bench just have this "oh my god" reaction

[SmokeyJoe]

Hawks look strong and determined in this first period, Tom.

Looks like I am not long for our little playoff pool. :r

[MedicCook]

Hawks up 3-0 on a PP goal in the 2nd.

[jamesb3]

Chicago's looking good.

Sharks/Ducks game is living up to the hype. Tight game, 1-1

[icehog3]

Hawks look strong and determined in this first period, Tom.

Looks like I am not long for our little playoff pool. :r

I'm sorry, Joe....but I'm not sorry. ;) :tu

[MedicCook]

Flames score 54 seconds into the 3rd.

[Ahbroody]

3-1 time to watch something else.
I guess I get to spend more money on cigars now anyway.

[SmokeyJoe]

Flames score 54 seconds into the 3rd.

Well... I knew the Flames had no chance of going all the way.

Go 'CANES! :dance:

[goalie204]

flames suck!

[SmokeyJoe]

Congrats, Tom!

I knew Ladd would take the Hawks to the next level... ;)


:D

[ahc4353]

Congrats Tom!

Sorry Fox.

[icehog3]

Congrats, Tom!

I knew Ladd would take the Hawks to the next level... ;)


:D

Ladd played great in the series, and the last 20 games as well...glad he is here, Joe.:)

Hawks-'Canes Finals!! :tu

Congrats Tom!

Sorry Fox.

Thanks Al, and sorry to Shawn, Joe and any other Flames fans/pool supporters....They played well.

[jamesb3]

3-1 Ducks after 2 periods.

[icehog3]

3-1 Ducks after 2 periods.

Wonder who will pay the price for the Sharks in the off season?

Doug Wilson?

Todd McLellan?

[jamesb3]

Wonder who will pay the price for the Sharks in the off season?

Doug Wilson?

Todd McLellan?

My money says Wilson goes, McLellan gets another year.:2

[icehog3]

My money says Wilson goes, McLellan gets another year.:2

Quite possible, too bad because Wilson is a class act. :2

[icehog3]

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

Bring on Luongo!! :D

[SmokeyJoe]

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

Bring on Luongo!! :D

Hope the Hawks tear him a new one. :tu

[icehog3]

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

This guy has to come up big again, Joe. ;)

[SmokeyJoe]

"Hiller the Shark Killer."

Wow... after such a great season, didn't expect to see San Jose go out in the first round. Ducks really poured it on to end the season. Definitely got hot at the right time.

Down goes the one seed... :ss

[jamesb3]

Well, the Wings get the giant killers in round 2. Should be a good series. But the Red Wings will prevail.

[Ahbroody]

well tonight I made the right choice.
Instead of watching the last period of the sharks train wreck I went out and smoked a Upman CM and surfed the web. Best decision I made in a few days.

Cant wait to hear how Wilson will spin this one this year. I swear if they raise ticket prices again I will not renew.

[SmokeyJoe]

well tonight I made the right choice.
Instead of watching the last period of the sharks train wreck I went out and smoked a Upman CM and surfed the web. Best decision I made in a few days.

Cant wait to hear how Wilson will spin this one this year. I swear if they raise ticket prices again I will not renew.

Raise prices? Yikes...

The Hurricanes offered an "ice your price" program for STH purchases. They will remain the same price for two seasons if you buy now. I jumped on it. :tu

[Shaerza]

Well, the Wings get the giant killers in round 2. Should be a good series. But the Red Wings will prevail.


I am more then a little bit worried by how badly the Ducks dominated the Sharks. I think we just have to hope that after Pronger shuts down the top line that our secondary scoring keeps up like they did in the first round. It might help that Perry should be getting a suspension for that elbow..

[357]

I am more then a little bit worried by how badly the Ducks dominated the Sharks. I think we just have to hope that after Pronger shuts down the top line that our secondary scoring keeps up like they did in the first round. It might help that Perry should be getting a suspension for that elbow..

Barring injuries I expect the Wings to win. I would not expect Pronger to stop the first line. He's never faired well in the playoffs against the Wings. As a matter of fact I'm not sure he's ever finished a series against the Wings without getting hurt.

[ahc4353]

LETS GO RANGERS (please)!! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS (please)!! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS (please)!! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
LETS GO RANGERS (please)!! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:

[SmokeyJoe]

Two game sevens tonight!

Can't wait, man... this is where we will see what four teams are really made of. Hope my Hurricanes can prevail. If not, I will tip my hat to the team that takes them out.

I just hope the teams play up to their potential... let the contest be decided by strength vs strength.

Is it 7:30 yet!? :dr

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Two game sevens tonight!

Can't wait, man... this is where we will see what four teams are really made of. Hope my Hurricanes can prevail. If not, I will tip my hat to the team that takes them out.

I just hope the teams play up to their potential... let the contest be decided by strength vs strength.

Is it 7:30 yet!? :dr



I cant wait either! Im either shaving and sending cigars or celebrating. Tonight will be a great game for sure!

[bugmenot]

well tonight I made the right choice.
Instead of watching the last period of the sharks train wreck I went out and smoked a Upman CM and surfed the web. Best decision I made in a few days.

Cant wait to hear how Wilson will spin this one this year. I swear if they raise ticket prices again I will not renew.

You made the right choice... It was my 21st, but with midterms this week, I had to make a choice of going out or watching the game, not both. I picked incorrectly...

Thornton is the Arod of hockey. He just didn't show up after the first period, and only in one of the previous games. I'm hoping when they blow everything up, they don't build the team around him. Package him, Cheecho, and one other player, and see what you can get in return. Not like they invested a ton to get him, only 3 players.

I don't blame Wilson for putting a spin on everything. What is the man supposed to say? He wants to win, and I think he has done a lot to set the team up. He has had a few things that didn't go too well, but overall I'm happy with him, especially their drafts. I will be very very disappointed if he goes. McLellan shouldn't be going anywhere, as the coach got blamed last time. I love his style, and it works.

Hoping the Hawks and Wings can meet in the next round.

[Mr.Maduro]

Two game sevens tonight!

Can't wait, man... this is where we will see what four teams are really made of. Hope my Hurricanes can prevail. If not, I will tip my hat to the team that takes them out.

I just hope the teams play up to their potential... let the contest be decided by strength vs strength.

Is it 7:30 yet!? :dr

:tpd:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alyssababydolltank.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/NewJerseyDevils_logo.gif

[smokeyandthebandit05]

:tpd:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/alyssababydolltank.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/NewJerseyDevils_logo.gif




GO DEVILS!!!!!


Hey Mr. Maduro where did you get that devils sig bar?


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Now playing: Justin Moore - Small Town USA (http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/justin+moore/track/small+town+usa)
via FoxyTunes (http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/)

[SmokeyJoe]

I thought Alyssa was a Hurricanes fan! :confused: :r

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/milano-hurricanes.jpg

LET'S GO 'CANES!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/102_0109-1.jpg

[smokeyandthebandit05]

[B]I thought Alyssa was a Hurricanes fan! :confused: :r

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/milano-hurricanes.jpg


Shes a traitor! Obviously for the right team :tu

[gpugliese]

http://www.fansedge.com/Images/Product/51-26/51-26489-F.jpg

She's a Rangers fan too!!!

wrong sport, unfortunately. LOL :(

[ahc4353]

Yep she's a Ranger fan.

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

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

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

This guy has to come up big again, Joe. ;)

:wo:wo:wo

[MedicCook]

Tonight @ http://www.channelsurfing.net/

NY Rangers at Washington 7:00PM EST

Carolina at New Jersey 7:30PM EST

[MedicCook]

http://www.fansedge.com/Images/Product/51-26/51-26489-F.jpg

She's a Rangers fan too!!!

wrong sport, unfortunately. LOL :(

And a Yankees fan.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6379/pmlb23313276dtgx2.jpg

[loki]

Tonight @ http://www.channelsurfing.net/

NY Rangers at Washington 7:00PM EST

Carolina at New Jersey 7:30PM EST

this feed doesn't work for me, can anyone else get rangers/caps to load? nm it loaded now, just choppy as hell

[MedicCook]

this feed doesn't work for me, can anyone else get rangers/caps to load? nm it loaded now, just choppy as hell

Better than nothing though.

[loki]

Better than nothing though.

agreed


go rangers

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Devils are playin like they have one huge fire under their a$$

[SmokeyJoe]

Devils are playin like they have one huge fire under their a$$

Any particular type of cigar you have been looking for? :rolleyes: :D

I don't feel like the 'Canes have played that badly, but the Devils are beating them to the puck and seem to have a little more intensity.

At least we already have one by Brodeur... need at least 2 more! :ss

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Any particular type of cigar you have been looking for? :rolleyes: :D

I don't feel like the 'Canes have played that badly, but the Devils are beating them to the puck and seem to have a little more intensity.

At least we already have one by Brodeur... need at least 2 more! :ss


Well see Im talkin to a friend of mine on facebook chat and hes a huge devils fan too and I just said I just hope we dont turn from a late 2nd 3rd period team to a 1st early 2nd team and putter out

[gpugliese]

Rangers are playing very well, but just aren't getting quality chances in prime real estate. They can keep the puck along the boards all game (which does keep it off of Ovechkin's stick), but one of these days they need to get it to the slot and just bang away at the rebounds.

[jonharky]

All I got to say is.....GO WINGS!!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Devils just made a gorgeous goal

3-2 Devils in the lead

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Looks like the capitals will win the series with the rangers. Score is 1-2 in favor of washington with only 2 min to go

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Rangers are out...Caps won!

[Bigwaved]

too bad...the better team won. The Blueshirts played with a lot of grit.

[SmokeyJoe]

Canes tie it up!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Wow what a change of events for the Devils Hurricanes

[smokeyandthebandit05]

F*&^ !

[Mr.Maduro]

We need a miracle!

[Mr.Maduro]

My hats off to the Canes....they never let up. Congrats!

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Im so shocked right now

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Its like watching the Titanic sink. I just cant believe it

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Alright Joe what do u want and where do I sent them

[ahc4353]

Canes tie it up!

Congrats Joe. Hell of a finish. Just shows its not over till its over.

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Im still pissed and in shock

[SmokeyJoe]

Way to go HURRICANES!!!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/Revtiger/jersey-patch-1.jpg

[SmokeyJoe]

Congrats Joe. Hell of a finish. Just shows its not over till its over.

Thanks, Al. My house is still rockin'! :dance: :wo

[Mr.Maduro]

Hey Mr. Maduro where did you get that devils sig bar?


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Now playing: Justin Moore - Small Town USA (http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/justin+moore/track/small+town+usa)
via FoxyTunes (http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/)

Do you still want to know :rolleyes:

Actually, I don't remember. I think I just googled free sports sig bars....or something like that. Oh well...Football is just around the corner.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd230/bobert_051/Redskins.jpg

Go Skins!!

[loki]

good games tonight, too bad neither went how i wanted

[SmokeyJoe]

Hurricanes get the Bruins next... Boston has looked pretty tough. 'Canes have their work cut out for them. :ss

[Ahbroody]

Its like watching the Titanic sink. I just cant believe it


nope that was the sharks last night, but everyone saw that comming.

[King James]

can't believe the Caps came back from being down 3-1 and won the series

[icehog3]

How about old man Fedorov, he almost looked 19 again in that 3rd period....good for him. I gotta say, as much as I like to slam him, Avery played a helluva game too, very strong along the boards with the puck.

Holy Moley in NJ.....crazy ending there, too! Congrats Joe, quite a finish from your guys!

[taltos]

Congrats on the Canes Joe, really did not want the Bruins playing them, preferred the Rangers. Should be a great series though. The Canes will play with heart and intensity which were two things the Montreal team lacked. Al, sorry, I really wanted to see the Rangers play the Bruins as it is always better when a New York team is eliminated by a Boston team.

[Ahbroody]

I hate to say it Joe but there is almost zero chance the canes beat the bruins. Thats right I am calling it now. Bruins in 6, I would say 5 but the layoff of from the JV series agains the Habs will leave them a little rusty.

Congrats to the Canes, but yikes.

[357]

I was actually trying to catch one of the games last night but I have basic cable and couldn't find either one on. I watch a ton of Wing's games, but not too many others. However, given there were two game sevens, I was really wanting to flip back and forth. I guess I need to upgrade for next year.

[SmokeyJoe]

I hate to say it Joe but there is almost zero chance the canes beat the bruins. Thats right I am calling it now. Bruins in 6, I would say 5 but the layoff of from the JV series agains the Habs will leave them a little rusty.

Congrats to the Canes, but yikes.

You may be right, my friend... but I will tell you this - Carolina will not be star struck and lay down for Boston. And if the Bruins make the mistake of looking past the Hurricanes, the boys from the sunny south never quit and never give up.

As the "Nature Boy," Ric Flair used to say, "you gotta beat the man to be the man." :D

[BarneyBandMan]

What a game, what a game, what a game, what a mighty good game :dance:

I hate to say it Joe but there is almost zero chance the canes beat the bruins. Thats right I am calling it now. Bruins in 6, I would say 5 but the layoff of from the JV series agains the Habs will leave them a little rusty.

Congrats to the Canes, but yikes.

Hoowee..gauntlet thrown...and accepted by this Caniac. :) I'll let Joe speak for himself.;)

I've got to admit, though...Bruins are really tough this year, especially the way they manhandled the Habs. But our guys are playing with a ton of heart. And though Brodeur is one of the absolute best ever, Ward was up to the challenge. What a great series!

I think splitting up the Stall-Cole-Ruutu line was a great move by Mo. There---I said it---great move by Mo. LaRose and Whitney are a great match with Stall. It will be interesting to see how the lines shake out come Friday.

[SmokeyJoe]

As I am waiting for a fiver from one of the great Devil's fans here due to our friendly wager on that incredible first-round series...

I am willing to do the same with a Bruins fan. I will be happy to put my bundled and rolled leaves where my mouth is with the first Boston Bruins fan that PMs me and wants to put five cigars on it (not dog rockets, but they don't have to be super premiums either).

Looking forward to a good series... hoping Carolina can surpass Montreal's meager efforts and... who knows? There is a reason they play the games, you know? Ask the Sharks! :D

[Ahbroody]

If you are looking for a bet Barney just bring it.
I could stand to part with 5 sticks. I could definetly benefit from an EASY fiver. :r

[yourchoice]

Crazy games last night. I can't believe Brodeur let up two soft goals in one game (IMO, they were soft). Some intriguing 2nd round matchups. The Ovechkin/Crosby angle will be overplayed, as it probably deserves to be.

[ahc4353]

I posted your post in the Masshole banter thread Joe to see if I could get you a bet. he looks of it they are all talk up in bean town.

:D

(But at least they are still playing) :mad:

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Well I just shaved off my playoff bead :(

Next year!

[68TriShield]

can't believe the Caps came back from being down 3-1 and won the series

Believe it!

Federov with three of Sir Stanley' cups under his belt saved us.Not to mention Coach Boudreau putting the kid Varlamov in goal.

[jamesb3]

Some really great hockey so far. Should only get better with some great 2nd round matchups!

Damn I love hockey!:ih

[icehog3]

I hate to say it Joe but there is almost zero chance the canes beat the bruins.

Yeah, they should just skip the games and give the series to the Bs. :rolleyes:

That's why they play the games, boys.....lots of upsets every year. Hopefully for the Bruins, they aren't underestimating the 'Canes they way that you are. ;) :r