NHL '08- '09 Thread

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I predicted 4-1.


I hope you guys are wrong about the hawks:D

[SmokeyJoe]

(posted 5-3-09)
Hawks looked great, stole back home ice advantage...Looking forward to Games 3 and 4 in Chicago.

John. I know you're a fan, but the 'Canes were "scared chitless of getting hit by Lucic"? Seriously, this is the NHL....not too many "scared" players out there. Look for Carolina to make a series out of it. ;)

The Hog is good... The Hog is wise.
Long live the Hog! :D

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The Hog is good... The Hog is wise.
Long live the Hog! :D


:salute:

[icehog3]

The Hog is good... The Hog is wise.
Long live the Hog! :D

I'm a douchebag, Joe.....but I do love me some hockey....Go 'Canes!! :D

I am rooting for 'Canes and Kane in the Conference Finals! :tu :r

[jamesb3]

You can all have your dreams, the Red Wings will not be denied! Will be the first back to back champs since, well let me see...oh yeah, the Wings!:tu

[taltos]

I'm a douchebag, Joe.....but I do love me some hockey....Go 'Canes!! :D

I am rooting for 'Canes and Kane in the Conference Finals! :tu :r
I agree with the Hog on his first sentence. He rooted against an original six team playing a bunch of CT exiles from the south. Their original fans were freaking Yankee fans. Good luck to both the Canes and Hawks ( but is it a bad thing if I root for a Hawk to put Walker's face through the glass?). Can't root for the Penguins. The only time that I have rooted for a team from that city was when the Steelers played the Colts.

[SmokeyJoe]

You can all have your dreams, the Red Wings will not be denied! Will be the first back to back champs since, well let me see...oh yeah, the Wings!:tu

I enjoy watching the Red Wings... but I am hoping that the "Cardiac Canes" can pull off the upset win for the Cup - assuming they can get past the Penguins. :D

[icehog3]

I agree with the Hog on his first sentence. He rooted against an original six team playing a bunch of CT exiles from the south. Their original fans were freaking Yankee fans. Good luck to both the Canes and Hawks ( but is it a bad thing if I root for a Hawk to put Walker's face through the glass?). Can't root for the Penguins. The only time that I have rooted for a team from that city was when the Steelers played the Colts.

Ouch. :r

I still love you anyways, Paul. :)

[glassjapan]

I'm thinking the Canes-Pens series will come down to what kind of job the Cane's defensemen do in the crease. Against Boston they gave up so many opportunities when the man that's supposed to be covering the crease, was caught watching the play in the corner and letting forwards have their way cutting in. We saw the same thing in the Pens-Caps series and Pittsburgh will kill you if they're left unmolested around the goal.

If they can take care of business in front of the net, Ward's playing hot enough to get that first shot. We'll see in two days. At the very least Eric Staal won't have to deal with Lurch all over him. That alone should lift his game to another level....god i love this time of the year!

[ahc4353]

No hockey sucks!

What do people do with themselves with all this free time? :bh :bh

[icehog3]

I wish there was a game on tonight! I am off my OT gig now, and have no computer at home!! I need hockey!!

[goalie204]

I wish there was a game on tonight! I am off my OT gig now, and have no computer at home!! I need hockey!!

AGreed Tom. Saturday night and no hockey during the playoffs!? Blasphemy:ss:rolleyes:

[jamesb3]

Two days of no hockey has been brutal! Can't wait till tomorrow. Time to get it on with the Hawks!

[taltos]

Ouch. :r

I still love you anyways, Paul. :)The Hog knows that I still love him even when he is wrong.:r:r

[jamesb3]

5 hres till game time!!

[ahc4353]

Gotta go with Jr.'s team in this one.

GO WINGS!!! :dance:

[taltos]

Go Hawks! Beat the poo out of Rodmanistan!

[kugie]

Lets go PENS.:wo

That Hurt but I gotta do it.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

:dance::dance:Let's Go Hawks:dance::dance:

[jonharky]

1-1 tie Go Wings!!

[alley00p]

Go Wings!!





:dance:

[taltos]

go hawks!

[jonharky]

3-2 go wings!!

[jonharky]

4-2 go wings!!

[jonharky]

Red Wings win 5-2 one down 3 to go

[ahc4353]

WINGS!!! :dance: :dance:

[jamesb3]

Blackhawks hung with them early, but Wings were to much late in the game. This was how I believed it would be. And will continue to be. Open style of hockey is the Wings game. It was Chicago who look a little dazed and confused towards the end of the game. Now don't get me wrong I know this was only one game and that Chicago will challenge the Wings. But I stick by my prediction of a 5 game series.

[King James]

Would be sweet to catch a game in Chicago but I'm sure tickets are outrageous

[MedicCook]

Great game for the Wings tonight.

[Mikey202]

GO PENS!!!!!!:wo:dance:

[icehog3]

Wings played their game, and the Hawks played the Wings game. No way the Hawks can beat the Wings that way. Hawks only hope is to put the puck in deep and forecheck. If they do that, they have a chance. If they do not do that, they don't. I think (read: hope) the Hawks are smart enough to make that adjustment, and make a series out of it. I will be suprised if the series is over in less than 6 games.

That being said, Congrats on the win James. :)

[SmokeyJoe]

Hurricanes - Penguins series begins tonight...

LET'S GO CANES!

[ahc4353]

GO CANES!!! :dance:

[taltos]

Good luck Canes except for Walker.:wo

[icehog3]

Let's Go 'Canes! :ih :wo

[bugmenot]

Missed the Wings/Hawks game, but will hopefully be able to watch a little bit of the Pens/Cans game. Stupid finals and papers are all due the next two weeks.

[icehog3]

Looks like the Eastern Conference Finals is gonna be a great series! :tu

[ahc4353]

Where the hell is Kevin?

Your thoughts on the Cook knee hit on Cole please.

Congrats on the win. Your goalie had a hell of a night.

[jamesb3]

Damn, Pens win.

Red Wings/Hawks game 2 tomorrow 7:30!

[icehog3]

Damn, Pens win.

Red Wings/Hawks game 2 tomorrow 7:30!

Go Hawks!

[SmokeyJoe]

Not happy about the hit on Cole's knee... but not ready to call it dirty. Penguins caught the Hurricanes with slow feet tonight - and made us pay. :(

Only positive I can see is we played that poorly and we were still in it. Pens didn't look like world beaters. I like our chances in 7 games. :ss

[lightning9191]

Hooray for the Pens!!

[Mikey202]

Hooray for the Pens!!
:wo:dance::tu

[Mikey202]

Not happy about the hit on Cole's knee... but not ready to call it dirty. Penguins caught the Hurricanes with slow feet tonight - and made us pay. :(

Only positive I can see is we played that poorly and we were still in it. Pens didn't look like world beaters. I like our chances in 7 games. :ss

It will be a good series for sure. Pens looked a little off, like on the power plays, there was something lacking. Both sides sure brought the pain on some of those hits. :r

[ahc4353]

If the Pens goalie has a "regular" night, it's 5-2 Canes.

Congrats on the win but my money is still on the Canes.

BTW Cooks hit on Cole was worse than Ovie's. And if it would of happened to Golden Boy we would have seen it 5 bazillion times by now.

Go WINGS!!!

[Sawyer]

If the Pens goalie has a "regular" night, it's 5-2 Canes.

Congrats on the win but my money is still on the Canes.

BTW Cooks hit on Cole was worse than Ovie's. And if it would of happened to Golden Boy we would have seen it 5 bazillion times by now.

Go WINGS!!!

I completely agree. Fleury made some incredible, and some very lucky, saves in that game. As far as the hit on Cole, I will say it for everyone that doesn't want to. It was dirty.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Go Hawks!


:wo:wo:wo:wo
Hawks gotta get tonights game. It would be nice going home with a split.

GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ahc4353]

:wo
Hawks gotta get tonights game. It would be nice going home with a split.

GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

:r Hawks vs Wings is like bringin a knife to a gun fight. :r Sometimes old guys do RULE. :tu

LETS GO RED WINGS!!!! :dance:

[jamesb3]

Look to see more of the same tonight. Just think the Wings can do it again. Pretty sure Chicago will keep it closer tonight though. Just my :2.

[icehog3]

Look to see more of the same tonight. Just think the Wings can do it again. Pretty sure Chicago will keep it closer tonight though. Just my :2.

If they dump and crash, they will have a chance. If Toews, Kane and Havlat try to wheel and deal over the blue line, the Wings will have 20 more odd man breaks and kill them.

DUMP AND CRASH, HAWKS! :D

[SmokeyJoe]

If they dump and crash, they will have a chance. If Toews, Kane and Havlat try to wheel and deal over the blue line, the Wings will have 20 more odd man breaks and kill them.

DUMP AND CRASH, HAWKS! :D

Excellent analysis, Admiral... I think you are dead on. The skill of the Red Wings in the neutral zone necessitates the dump and crash. Hope the Hawks can execute tonight... you know I am pulling for Ladd. :D

[icehog3]

Excellent analysis, Admiral... I think you are dead on. The skill of the Red Wings in the neutral zone necessitates the dump and crash. Hope the Hawks can execute tonight... you know I am pulling for Ladd. :D

Thanks Joe....I think the Hawks know it is the only way they can win. Doesn't mean they will win, just will give them a chance. Hopefully the skill players listen to Q and don't try to finesse a team that they cannot out-finesse. :)

[jonharky]

Go wings!!

[icehog3]

Go Hawks!

[jamesb3]

1-1 after one period. Almost a replay of game one 1st period. Now we will see if the Wings can turn it up a notch like last game.

[jonharky]

1-1 after one period. Almost a replay of game one 1st period. Now we will see if the Wings can turn it up a notch like last game.

Let's hope so

[MedicCook]

Good game tonight. Hopefully the Wings can pull it out in OT.

[jamesb3]

3-2 Detroit Wins!!!!!

[MedicCook]

What a great goal to end the game. He had no chance with the 3-1.

[jamesb3]

What a great goal to end the game. He had no chance with the 3-1.

No chance at all. Samuelson just buried it.

Predicted the Hawks would make it tighter. That was to tight. Osgood came up huge in this game.

[MedicCook]

Osgood is definately the MVP for the Wings.

[jamesb3]

Osgood is definately the MVP for the Wings.

At this point in the playoffs I would definitly agree. Been rock solid.

[ahc4353]

Lets go Canes!!!

[SmokeyJoe]

Lets go Canes!!!

:tpd: Thanks, Al! :D

[ahc4353]

If it comes down to Canes Wings I gotta go with Wings and support Jr. He has been a Wing fan his entire life.

Lot of hockey left before we get to that point!

[icehog3]

Campbell made a poor play that led to the 3-1 that won the game for Detroit. Campbell is defending the backhand, cross-the-blue-line pass saying "I would do it again 100 times...I can make that play."

What an asswipe....maybe he can make it again Friday and Sunday so the Hawks can get swept.

Congrats to the Wings for capitalizing on their opportunities ......

[icehog3]

Got a ticket for Game 3 in Chicago....hoping to bring them a little "Hog Luck", haven't been to a loss at the U.C. yet this season. :)

[jamesb3]

I'd wish you luck Tom but you know I'd be lying!:D

[icehog3]

I'd wish you luck Tom but you know I'd be lying!:D

I know. ;) :r

[jonharky]

You could have spent that money on something better like cigars than to see your hawks lose :)

[jamesb3]

You could have spent that money on something better like cigars than to see your hawks lose :)

:r Sorry Tom :r

[icehog3]

You could have spent that money on something better like cigars than to see your hawks lose :)

Bite me. ;)

[jonharky]

Bite me. ;)

I do like pork :) Just kidding have a good time

[icehog3]

I do like pork :) Just kidding have a good time

Me too....just need a win, Jon! :r

P.S......the ticket was free. :wo

[jonharky]

P.S......the ticket was free. :wo

ONe of my fav. sayings is if its for free its for me

[icehog3]

ONe of my fav. sayings is if its for free its for me

In all honesty, I would have paid $200 for a $65 seat....Karma just brought me good luck this time. :)

[SmokeyJoe]

Got a ticket for Game 3 in Chicago....hoping to bring them a little "Hog Luck", haven't been to a loss at the U.C. yet this season. :)

C'mon, Blackhawks! Win one (or four) for the Hog!!! :ss

[jamesb3]

Go Canes! Want them to stretch that series out if not win outright. Sure hope Cole and Ruutu can play. Tough enough order even with them in the lineup.

[taltos]

Lets go Canes! Give Crosby a reason to cry!:tu

[lightning9191]

Let's go PENS!!!

[jamesb3]

Just got home from the shop to see the Pens score 2 quick goals. 6-4 Pens.:mad:

[ahc4353]

Only good thing that happened tonight was Ovie got player of the year.


I wonder if jackoff asked the refs to make an announcement to stop throwing hats on the ice after Malkins hat trick? :hm

[jamesb3]

7-4. So much for Ward and his steller goaltending.

[ahc4353]

You guys see Malkins third goal? That was just f'ing sick! One of the top shots of the year in my book.

Congrats on the win Kevin!

Sorry Joe. :(

GO WINGS!! :dance:

[kelmac07]

Question is...will the Penguins win it all?

[ahc4353]

Question is...will the Penguins win it all?


:r

[BarneyBandMan]

Yeah. Canes looked good in the first period but couldn't finish. Malkin had our number.

Oh, well. I can't make game 3 but will be at the RBC for game 4 on Tuesday. Go Canes!!!

btw--got some great winnings from ahbroody on our bruins-canes duel. Will post a pic when I can :tu

[Sawyer]

Question is...will the Penguins win it all?
Oh man, I hope not. Just thinking about Cindy skating around with the cup makes me want to :pu

[ahc4353]

Oh man, I hope not. Just thinking about Cindy skating around with the cup makes me want to :pu

:tpd: X's a bazillion!

[357]

Question is...will the Penguins win it all?

:r

looks to me like it may be Wings/Pens final again. Except this time we have Hossa. I'm sure that losing their 2nd or 3rd best player (althought best in last years finals) to the Wings won't hurt their chances...;)

[LasciviousXXX]

Got a ticket for Game 3 in Chicago....hoping to bring them a little "Hog Luck", haven't been to a loss at the U.C. yet this season. :)

That's AWESOME Tom! I'm not gonna wish your team luck but I know that win or lose you'll have a great time at the game :tu


I'll be watching from my fave sports bar tonite after work

[jonharky]

I think I saw Tom tonight...He had a scowl on his face...oh wait thats what everyone looked like after the Red Wings scored their 3rd goal in less than five minutes

[jonharky]

You got one tonight but thats it no more!!....I blame Tom!!

[Mikey202]

Go pens!!!!

[LasciviousXXX]

You got one tonight but thats it no more!!....I blame Tom!!

I generally blame Tom for most things....including world hunger and the clap.


It was a great game last nite no matter who you were rooting for. Both teams played their heart out and the mixture of skill, speed, pure aggression and heart was evident.

Good win Tom. But that's the last one you guys get :D

[goalie204]

I found periods 1, 2 and overtime good, but period 3 was a snoozefest imo - decent game but not awesome like the other 2

[icehog3]

I generally blame Tom for most things....including world hunger and the clap.


Good win Tom. But that's the last one you guys get :D

I have nothing to do with World hunger, Dustin. ;) :r

A win tomorrow would make it a best of three....but Havlay and Khabibulin look to both be out. I can onloy hope Pavel's foot still hurts, and Nik gets some gonnoreah tonight. :r

[GHC_Hambone]

I have nothing to do with World hunger, Dustin. ;) :r

A win tomorrow would make it a best of three....but Havlay and Khabibulin look to both be out. I can onloy hope Pavel's foot still hurts, and Nik gets some gonnoreah tonight. :r

Ouch, I hope Havlat is going to be ok. He played so well this season and stayed healthy for most of it.

[icehog3]

Ouch, I hope Havlat is going to be ok. He played so well this season and stayed healthy for most of it.

Hawks website says Coach Q is optomistic that Havlat will play Sunday. Hard to believe.

[jonharky]

I am not worried. I think we broke khabibulin though there is no coming back from what happen the second period

[icehog3]

I am not worried. I think we broke khabibulin though there is no coming back from what happen the second period

I think tomorrow might be a rude awakening for Wings fans.

So easy for me to talk tough when I will be offline until Monday. ;r

[jonharky]

I don't know we will see when tomorrow comes around. I think we will see a tougher detroit team

[GHC_Hambone]

Was Khabibulin injured or did they just replace him? I never heard either way.

[357]

No mention of the Kronwall hit on Havlat?

Sorry but that was a 100% legal hit.

[icehog3]

Was Khabibulin injured or did they just replace him? I never heard either way.

Lower body injury, speculated to be Khabby's old groin again. You can see him having difficulty getting up after the 2nd Detroit goal.

Jon, Detroit is always tough....I just hope the Hawks keep playing them close.

100% legal? I dunno, he led with his forearm. Definitely not warranting a 5 minute major nor a game ejection, but certainly worthy of 2 for roughing. Be different if he caught him with the shoulder first, but from my perspective it was the forearm.

[BarneyBandMan]

Joe's been tied up for the weekend, so I'll post the Canes' love.

Ouch, dang, wtf?

Joe and I will be there on Tuesday night to get our guys going. I could use a quote or two about the Germans bombing Pearl Harbor (Bluto), I'm going to pick a fight (Mel Wallace) etc. as a motivating moment, but the fact is that the Pens have taken it to the Canes in ridiculous ways. Our defensemen have NOTHING for Malkin and the boys, and Cam Ward only has one head on which to stand.

Though the fat lady will be in the house on Tuesday, I'm remembering a Red Sox run a few years back that started with a 3-0 deficit.

It can be done--Go Canes!

[Partagaspete]

I didn't get to watch the first game of the Pens/Canes series but it seems that Cole is putting on quite a few knee-on-knee hits. I saw about five in the last two games. Three I thought were flagrant. That elbow to Staal's head in front of the net in the third with no call, WTF? I like letting them play with hard hitting action but these a dangerous/career ending plays need to be called.

I think the fat lady is getting warming up.

Oh! and Barnaby, I do like Cam but I think he needs to work on his stick side this off season. definitely agree on the lack of support by his "D"

T

[BarneyBandMan]

I didn't get to watch the first game of the Pens/Canes series but it seems that Cole is putting on quite a few knee-on-knee hits. I saw about five in the last two games. Three I thought were flagrant. That elbow to Staal's head in front of the net in the third with no call, WTF? I like letting them play with hard hitting action but these a dangerous/career ending plays need to be called.

I think the fat lady is getting warming up.

Oh! and Barnaby, I do like Cam but I think he needs to work on his stick side this off season. definitely agree on the lack of support by his "D"

T

I've got nothing.

Go Canes!

[jamesb3]

Back from up north with the Wings up 3-1 in the series. So far I'm looking good on my prediction of a 5 game series. I don't believe that the Hawks will just roll over in game 5. Just think the Wings are to much. Should be a better game than game 4 thou.

[kelmac07]

Is it gonna be another repeat from last year Stanley Cup? Or has Pittsburgh gotten over the hump?

[SmokeyJoe]

I didn't get to watch the first game of the Pens/Canes series but it seems that Cole is putting on quite a few knee-on-knee hits. I saw about five in the last two games. Three I thought were flagrant. That elbow to Staal's head in front of the net in the third with no call, WTF? I like letting them play with hard hitting action but these a dangerous/career ending plays need to be called.

I think the fat lady is getting warming up.

Oh! and Barnaby, I do like Cam but I think he needs to work on his stick side this off season. definitely agree on the lack of support by his "D"

T

Wasn't able to see the game, so I can't comment on any elbow hit... all I can say is, Cole doesn't have the reputation for that, and he has been in the league a while. Also, putting a career-ender on the brother of a close friend and teammate???

No way to spin the butt-kickin' the Penguins have put on the Carolina boys. We will see what the the Hurricanes are made of Tuesday night.

[alley00p]

Is it gonna be another repeat from last year Stanley Cup? Or has Pittsburgh gotten over the hump?

If it ends up a repeat of last year, it's gonna be a much tougher Penguins out there! They have a lot more playoff experience than they had in last year's finals, and there are some key Wings players who may or may not be able to play in the finals!

I still have a lot of faith in my Red Wings, but it's definately gonna be a tougher series.

And, IF (and that's a big IF) the Hawks could pull some magic out of their hats, they will never get by Pittsburgh!

Go Red Wings!!!

:wo

[icehog3]

Hawks youth showed through yesterday, and Huet is no Khabibulin. Congrats to the Wings on a dominating performance. That 5 game prediction looks pretty good right now, James, though I know the Hawks will put forth a better effort....and maybe Bulin will be able to go.

[357]

Hawks youth showed through yesterday, and Huet is no Khabibulin. Congrats to the Wings on a dominating performance. That 5 game prediction looks pretty good right now, James, though I know the Hawks will put forth a better effort....and maybe Bulin will be able to go.

I hear Datsyuk will be back for Game 5. I hope Lidstrom will be too. Those are two HUGE losses and yet dominance in Game 4. Not to mention on CBC they were speculating that Osgood might have aggrevated a previous injury. I hope the Wings close it out at home in Game 5. Then they can move onto the Pens.

[357]

Is it gonna be another repeat from last year Stanley Cup? Or has Pittsburgh gotten over the hump?

I'm sure the Pens will put up more of a fight than last year, but the style of play and overall talent the Wings will throw at them seems to be a tough matchup for the Pens. I think we'll find out soon enough.

Mike

[icehog3]

I hope the Wings close it out at home in Game 5.

Please excuse me if I root for them to fly back to Chicago this weekend. ;)

[GHC_Hambone]

I have to say I'm worried about the Hawks goaltending next year. Huet never really showed much this year, and Game 4 was quite embarrassing. With Khabibulin's contract up, I'm doubtful we will keep him around. Dale Talon dug himself into a mess here.

[Partagaspete]

Wasn't able to see the game, so I can't comment on any elbow hit... all I can say is, Cole doesn't have the reputation for that, and he has been in the league a while. Also, putting a career-ender on the brother of a close friend and teammate???

No way to spin the butt-kickin' the Penguins have put on the Carolina boys. We will see what the the Hurricanes are made of Tuesday night.

The elbow was someones else I think and it was pretty vicious, IMHO. I am not a guy who sits here and says oh that was a penalty and I am definitely not a homer (as I am an Isles fan anyway). That being said I do appreciate you info on Cole since I really do not know his history but I do truly feel he has thrown quite a few knee on knee hits in this particular series.

Thanks again.

T

[gpugliese]

The elbow was someones else I think and it was pretty vicious, IMHO. I am not a guy who sits here and says oh that was a penalty and I am definitely not a homer (as I am an Isles fan anyway). That being said I do appreciate you info on Cole since I really do not know his history but I do truly feel he has thrown quite a few knee on knee hits in this particular series.


I don't watch the Hurricanes often (I'm a Rangers fan), but as of late whenever I notice Cole, especially in these playoffs, he's playing a bit dirty. I know he doesn't have the reputation of a Tucker, Ruutu or an Avery (which is more trash talking than actual dirty hits/injuries), but he's quickly gotten himself on my "hate" list...

That is, "dirty" players who you hate when they're on another team but love if they are on your own team, ie: Theo Fleury, aforementioned Sean Avery, Darius Kasparaitis (when he didn't suck), Matt Barnaby, Chris Pronger, etc.

[icehog3]

I have to say I'm worried about the Hawks goaltending next year. Huet never really showed much this year, and Game 4 was quite embarrassing. With Khabibulin's contract up, I'm doubtful we will keep him around. Dale Talon dug himself into a mess here.

You have every reason to worry. I don't think Huet is "the" goalie, and they couldn't reasonably resign Khabibulin unless they moved Huet's contract before July 1sy (Free Agency)...and with the ridiculous contract Tallon signed Huet to, that ain't gonna happen.

So....we can go with Huet and one of the Rockford boys (Crawford, Nietti) next seaon. Or trade Huet and go completely "youthful" with Crawford AND Nietti.....or we can try to acquire another goalie in free agency and hope we can move Huet.

Anyway you look at it, it doesn't look great. :2

[Mikey202]

GO PENS!!!!:wo

[icehog3]

GO PENS!!!!:wo

And take the Pirates with you! :mad:

[DPD6030]

Go Wings! :wo

[ahc4353]

Congrats Kevin! :dance:

Sorry Joe. :sad

[Wondering Nomad]

Here's to the Wings/ Blackhawks series going to seven hard fought and tiring games.

GO PENS!

[MedicCook]

Wings/Hawks is only one more game.

Sorry Tom.

[jonharky]

Yep tomorrow night is going to be the last game of the series GO WINGS!!

[Waynegro1]

The Penguins look so comfortable no matter what's thrown at them. I think they have the perfect mix of young and old players. No matter who wins in the West, they'll have their hands full with the Pens'.

That being said, Go Hawks!!

[BarneyBandMan]

Late night at the RBC. Joe and I met for a lucky cigar in the parking lot before the game. And it was all kinda downhill from there. Canes started strong but just could not keep it up.

Props to the Pens. They look REALLY good right now....:tu

[MedicCook]

Some players out of tonights game.
Nicklas Lidstrom & Pavel Datsyuk for the Wings.
Nikolai Khabibulin & Martin Havlat for the Hawks.

[ahc4353]

Lets go Red Wings! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
Lets go Red Wings! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
Lets go Red Wings! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
Lets go Red Wings! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:

[MedicCook]

Lets go Red Wings! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
Lets go Red Wings! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
Lets go Red Wings! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:
Lets go Red Wings! clap clap clapclapclap :dance:

:tu

[LookAtBigErn82]

Some players out of tonights game.

Nikolai Khabibulin & Martin Havlat for the Hawks.

D'oh! Lets go Huet!

[GHC_Hambone]

D'oh! Lets go Huet!

And go Crawford once he replaces him!

[icehog3]

Havlat is definitely out?

Huet sucks.

[MedicCook]

Havlat is definitely out?

Huet sucks.

That is what ESPN.com is reporting.

[icehog3]

That is what ESPN.com is reporting.

That Huet sucks?



:r :r :r

[LookAtBigErn82]

Havlat is definitely out?

Huet sucks.

That is what ESPN.com is reporting.

Well its official, if ESPN and icehog both say Huet sucks, he must suck.:D

[icehog3]

Well its official, if ESPN and icehog both say Huet sucks, he must suck.:D

Oh yeah....he sucks.

Maybe he can change my mind tonight...but I ain't holding my breath.

[SmokeyJoe]

Late night at the RBC. Joe and I met for a lucky cigar in the parking lot before the game. And it was all kinda downhill from there. Canes started strong but just could not keep it up.

Props to the Pens. They look REALLY good right now....:tu

Congratulations to the Penguins. They look like a machine right now.

'Canes had a good season... can't complain much. All but four teams were all sitting home watching, so that is something to be proud of, I suppose. :D

Hope the Hawks can muster some offense against the Wings. :tu

[jamesb3]

Wings/Hawks game 5 tonight. Well both teams are without key players. This is where the Wings depth will come in handy.

Hopefully we can polish off the Hawks tonight for some much needed rest to get healthy. Wish we knew the severity if Lindstrom's injury. But just the fact that he is not playing says a lot.

[icehog3]

Congrats on a great 'Canes season, Joe. They seemed to be able to find a way all season, I just think Malkin and Crosby are leading a juggernaut right now.

Lidstrom not playing means he is hurt, 'cause Nik just doesn't miss games.

Missing Havlat hurts the Hawks chances, but Khabibulin is the key. I think the Hawks will put forth a much better effort than they did Sunday, but if Huet lets in a couple soft goals, that might deflate the kids faster than a 80 year old after the Viagra wears off. I would love to see the Hawks win one more for pride, but I know the Wings are deeper, smarter, just more experienced. Regardless, I am really proud of what the Hawks have accomplished this year, and think they will be even better next year if they get a goalie who can compete after Nikolai leaves.

That being said:

Go Hawks!

[jonharky]

I think that the kids are already deflated after the thumping they took sunday...Go Wings!!

[jamesb3]

0-0 after 1 period.

No Ericsson really hurts, already without Lidstrom on Defense. Gonna be a lot of minutes for Rafalski, Staurt and Kronwall! Oh well no one is gonna feel sorry for us.

Let's Go Red Wings!!

[chippewastud79]

The Hawks goalie is going to have a hell of a night if he ends up facing 60 shots. A lot of time spent on their end thus far. :hm

[MedicCook]

Still no score after 2 periods.

[jonharky]

Great game so far really exciting

[jonharky]

1-0 wings!!

[MedicCook]

1-0 wings!!

:tu

[MedicCook]

Hawks tie it at 1.

[jonharky]

damn 1-1

[MedicCook]

Going to OT.

[jonharky]

come on Wings let's get'em this OT

[JaKaacH]

Come on HAWKS...:dance:

[jamesb3]

I hate OT.

[MedicCook]

Wings win!!

[jonharky]

2-1 Wings on to Stanley!!

[jamesb3]

Wings win!!!

[GreekGodX]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2553196493_418b7d4b54.jpg?v=0

Keep the cup in Detroit!! Pens up next!!!

[ahc4353]

Congrats Wings fans! :dance:

Sorry Tom. :sad

[Wondering Nomad]

Let's go PENS!

[jonharky]

Let's go PENS!

They got nothing on the Wings

[MedicCook]

Red Wings in 6 games.

[Waynegro1]

Let's Go Pens!!!

[jamesb3]

No prediction yet. Need to see if the Wings are gonna be healthy to make a true accessment of the series.

[alley00p]

No prediction yet. Need to see if the Wings are gonna be healthy to make a true accessment of the series.

:tpd:

I'm bummed cuz I'll be in a plane, flying to attend ELVIS in Las Vegas for most of the game! I won't know the outcome unless they have wi-fi on the plane!


Go Red Wings!!! :wo




:dance:

[GHC_Hambone]

Sad end to the Hawks season, but they did go farther than I expected. I didn't think they would make it past the first round. Another Wings/Pens final.....yay :sleep:

[ahc4353]

Hawks goalie should hold his head high. Played a hell of a game (IMHO) and gave the team a chance to win.

[King James]

Was hoping the hawks could have made it in, but hopefully the Wings take the penguins

[icehog3]

Congrats to the Wings fans, the better team won the series. :tu

Now I can say it for the first time in 2 weeks...Let's Go Wings.

[jamesb3]

It was a good series Tom. 5 game series but closer than that really. 3 OT games that could have really made it a different series. Hawks can hold their heads high on what they have accomplished this season.

That said Let's Go Wings!

[icehog3]

It was a good series Tom. 5 game series but closer than that really. 3 OT games that could have really made it a different series. Hawks can hold their heads high on what they have accomplished this season.

That said Let's Go Wings!

I am rooting for the Wings to take it all...I agree the Hawks had a great season and are on the right track.

P.S....I need your addy, James. ;)

[jonharky]

Let's Go Pens!!!

:bx:fu2:bs:ih

Thats all I got to say about that GO WINGS!!

[Ahbroody]

Talk about dilemas.
Just not a Wings fan, but do I cheer for Cindy?
Maybe I will cheer for Malkin, Staal, and Guerin

[jonharky]

Talk about dilemas.
Just not a Wings fan, but do I cheer for Cindy?
Maybe I will cheer for Malkin, Staal, and Guerin

Jealous?? just because the team is so dominate you don't have to hate them
Just kidding have a good one!!

[Prefy]

I've been so busy over the last month I havn't been able to sit and watch many full games start to finish but I was able to smoke a nice RS 12 while watching the Hawks-Wings game the other day. I'm really not suprised at the teams in the finals and think that it should be a good series. Although I do think that we havn't seen the best hockey that the Wings are capable of playing yet this post-season.

On more of a local note tommorows a big day in Winnipeg as the Manitoba Moose(Baby Canucks) take on the Hershey Bears(Baby Caps) in game #1 of the Calder Cup finals(AHL Championship). The last time there was a professional hockey team in Winnipeg in a leauge championship was back in the WHA days so the city is really a buzz right now and thats been shown by the fact that game #1 is already a sell out with 15,000+ tickets sold. It should be a really good series as the Moose finished first in the AHL and the Bears finished second. I have tickets to games one and two and am hoping that we see a championship parade in Winnipeg in the upcomming weeks.

[Ahbroody]

Jealous?? just because the team is so dominate you don't have to hate them
Just kidding have a good one!!

You try being a Sharks fan for a while. The post season = spectacular heartless flame out. OOO well maybe next year.

Osgood is a friggin witch by the way. I laugh when the experts say he is not hall of fame material. That dude is one of the few Wings you just gotta love.

[Partagaspete]

You try being a Sharks fan for a while. The post season = spectacular heartless flame out. OOO well maybe next year.

Osgood is a friggin witch by the way. I laugh when the experts say he is not hall of fame material. That dude is one of the few Wings you just gotta love.

:tpd:
Isles fan hear.

LETS GO PENS!

[jonharky]

You try being a Sharks fan for a while. The post season = spectacular heartless flame out. OOO well maybe next year.

Osgood is a friggin witch by the way. I laugh when the experts say he is not hall of fame material. That dude is one of the few Wings you just gotta love.

I am a Lion's fan does that count for anything?? :)

[Ahbroody]

Well that is the worse football team ever assembled so...........
Yeah thats pretty bad. Still amazed the had the commitment to never sack up and win a game for a whole season. They got close, but in the end their inner quiter won out.

Kind of different though. The lions just suck and make no effort to be good. The Sharks are that pretty drunk chick at the party thats making you think you will be in for a great time only to leave you ............. Dont think I can use that phrase.

[ahc4353]

Well that is the worse football team ever assembled so...........
Yeah thats pretty bad. Still amazed the had the commitment to never sack up and win a game for a whole season. They got close, but in the end their inner quiter won out.

Kind of different though. The lions just suck and make no effort to be good. The Sharks are that pretty drunk chick at the party that's making you think you will be in for a great time only to leave you ............. Don'T think I can use that phrase.

:rYou have a way with words. :r

Crybaby sucks and Wings rule!

Best comment EVER!! Go to the NHL.com then click "they said it" then click Babcock. Two thirds the way through he's asked about the rematch. His comments about the commercials are PRICELESS!!

GO WINGS!!!

[lightning9191]

Let's go PENS!!

[jamesb3]

It's gonna be the Red Wings skating with the cup in six games...again. That's my :2 anyway.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

It's gonna be the Red Wings skating with the cup in six games...again. That's my :2 anyway.

Good luck to you guys:tu I think you will be right.

[jamesb3]

1-1 after 1 in game 1.

[Ahbroody]

damn wings 2 pens 1.
That 2nd goal was bad. End of period killer

[jamesb3]

damn wings 2 pens 1.
That 2nd goal was bad. End of period killer

All in the eye of the beholder. I thought it was a thing of beauty!

[ahc4353]

They don't ask you how just how many. :D

[jonharky]

3-1 GO WINGS!!!

Um....Zetterberg got lucky with puck on Ozzie's back

[jamesb3]

Wings win. What else did you expect.

[Ahbroody]

Osgood is a witch

[Thaplumbr]

:salute:

[jonharky]

Know what ahbroody?? Keep on rooting for these guys remember what happened to the last team you rooted for?? You know the Blackhawks?? If you want the red wings to lose start rooting for them :)

[jonharky]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs013.snc1/4201_107159396360_595131360_2414047_7037423_n.jpg


GO WINGS!!!

[Waynegro1]

Congrats on the win, Wings fans.

[lightning9191]

Congrats on the win, Wings fans.

:tpd: Unfortunately I didn't get to watch it tonight...had to work...hopefully tomorrow.

[jonharky]

Less than a half hour...GO WINGS!!

[jamesb3]

It should be a very good game. Look for the Pens to come out swinging to avoid a 0-2 start to the series. Osgood is going to have to be as good or better than he was last night, especially early.

[jonharky]

Hows it going james?? Going to smoke anything tonight??

[jamesb3]

Hows it going james?? Going to smoke anything tonight??

No smoke for me tonight. Been sick with a chest cold. Other than that all is good.

[Pirate_Boggs]

Lets Go Wings!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jamesb3]

Down 1-0 after 1 period. All will be well in a matter of time.

[Ahbroody]

agreed, the pens will win and take home ice advantage.

[jamesb3]

agreed, the pens will win and take home ice advantage.

Now your just being bitter. How are the Sharks doing on the golf course anyway.:D

[jamesb3]

2-1 Wings after 2 periods. Some wild end to end hockey with great chances for both teams. Osgood has really kept the Wings in a position to win. Here's hoping he can do it for one more period so the Wings can win this baby!

[WildBlueSooner]

Come on Penguins...get with the program!

[jonharky]

3-1 Wings!!

[jonharky]

Come on really a 1 on 3 and red wings still score for the third one??

[jamesb3]

Wings win 3-1...again! Up 2-0 in the series...again!

[GreekGodX]

Wings strike again!!! Up 2-0 going to Pittsburgh.

[Pirate_Boggs]

Wings Win!!!! Lets go boys!

[Ahbroody]

Doesnt look good for the Pens.
This one may be over in 5

[icehog3]

Talk about dilemas.
Just not a Wings fan, but do I cheer for Cindy?
Maybe I will cheer for Malkin, Staal, and Guerin

Billy Guerin is a good guy, and Malkin is playing much better than he did in last year's Finals...but the Wings are going to repeat.

Teams who went up 2-0 when having the first 2 games at home are 31-1 in NHL Finals' history. ;) Doesn't look to me like Fleury is going to fo anything to change that.

[King James]

Hope the series goes to at least 6 tho. I don't thing wings will sweep but do think they will win it

[icehog3]

Hope the series goes to at least 6 tho. I don't thing wings will sweep but do think they will win it

I think the Pens will take one of the games in Pittsburgh, and the Wings will win at home in Game 5.....but you never know, Pens might stretch them to 7.

[jamesb3]

I think the Pens will take one of the games in Pittsburgh, and the Wings will win at home in Game 5.....but you never know, Pens might stretch them to 7.

I like the way a game 5 winner sounds!;)

[MedicCook]

Go Wings!!!!

[ahc4353]

Hypothetical.

Avery gets called for an instigator in the closing seconds of game two of the finals. Think Campbell overturns that call? :hm

Not on your life.

[icehog3]

Hypothetical.

Avery gets called for an instigator in the closing seconds of game two of the finals. Think Campbell overturns that call? :hm

Not on your life.

I thought the suspension was automatic.....Campbell keeping the networks happy. ;)


I like the way a game 5 winner sounds!;)

I am looking at Game 5 tickets on eBay, I am thinking about driving to Detroit next Saturday if the Wings split in Pittsburgh.

[jamesb3]

Mike Babcock said it last night that he didn't expect a suspension. Why, because he knew ther was no way the league takes out Malkin for even one game. This should just give even a little bit more motivation to the Detroit locker room. Not that they needed it.

I know it's a long shot but here's hoping for a sweep. It would be justice served.

[icehog3]

Mike Babcock said it last night that he didn't expect a suspension. Why, because he knew ther was no way the league takes out Malkin for even one game. This should just give even a little bit more motivation to the Detroit locker room. Not that they needed it.

I know it's a long shot but here's hoping for a sweep. It would be justice served.

I am hoping for 5, so maybe I can see them skate the Cup! ;)

[jamesb3]

I thought the suspension was automatic.....Campbell keeping the networks happy. ;)




I am looking at Game 5 tickets on eBay, I am thinking about driving to Detroit next Saturday if the Wings split in Pittsburgh.

I would be so jealous! Happy for you but so jealous.;)

[icehog3]

I would be so jealous! Happy for you but so jealous.;)

How much you wanna pay, I can go for a pair on eBay!

[jamesb3]

How much you wanna pay, I can go for a pair on eBay!

Wish I could do it Tom, to many other expenses lately. And to many more coming in short order. It was a great thought though!:)

[icehog3]

Wish I could do it Tom, to many other expenses lately. And to many more coming in short order. It was a great thought though!:)

Bummer, but I understand.....I probably can't afford it either, but I got a wild hair today. I can drive to Detroit in the middle of the night, smoke cigars, watch them skate the Cup, and drive home smoking more cigars. Assuming they split in Pittsburgh, of course. ;)

[MedicCook]

Bummer, but I understand.....I probably can't afford it either, but I got a wild hair today. I can drive to Detroit in the middle of the night, smoke cigars, watch them skate the Cup, and drive home smoking more cigars. Assuming they split in Pittsburgh, of course. ;)

Sounds like a perfect road trip Tom.

[icehog3]

Sounds like a perfect road trip Tom.

Be "more" perfect with a partner in crime, Ryan! :)

[Mikey202]

LETS GO PENS!!!!!:wo

[icehog3]

LETS GO PENS!!!!!:wo

...and take the Pirates with you!!



;) :r

[jamesb3]

Be "more" perfect with a partner in crime, Ryan! :)

Any guess as to what a ticket is gonna cost Tom. Just curious.

[357]

Bummer, but I understand.....I probably can't afford it either, but I got a wild hair today. I can drive to Detroit in the middle of the night, smoke cigars, watch them skate the Cup, and drive home smoking more cigars. Assuming they split in Pittsburgh, of course. ;)

You could just wait until the parade and make a day of it. You might get more than just one accomplice. Plus then you can be mere feet aware from the cup while smoking a cigar.

[357]

oh yeah...Go Wings!!!


If the Pens don't win both games at home, it's over in game 5.

[icehog3]

Any guess as to what a ticket is gonna cost Tom. Just curious.

I am looking at about $200 each for nosebleeds at this point.

[ahc4353]

I wish I could get Jr. there with you Tom. He has been a Wing fan since birth.

[jamesb3]

I am looking at about $200 each for nosebleeds at this point.

Sounds about right. I'm poking at my one connection to see what he can get tickets for, just in case I get a wild hair up MY arse. Of course I would just love to see them send Sid the Snivler home in 4. But a game 5 could be exciting.;)

[jonharky]

Let"s go red wings!!!

[WildBlueSooner]

LETS GO PENS!!!!!:wo

:tpd::tu

[MedicCook]

Let"s go red wings!!!

:tpd:

:D

[Jbailey]

let"s go red wings!!!

lets go!

[kugie]

:tpd::tu


:tpd::dance::wo

[icehog3]

Watch out for octopi in Detroit.....and brooms in Pittsburgh. ;)

[Steve]

Man, I would love to see the Pens win, but they sure aren't playing like they want it as bad as Detroit.

[jamesb3]

2-2 after 2 periods. Looks to be a nail biter.

[jonharky]

3-2 pens...Damn Come on Wings!!

[Steve]

My wife is cheering, pens must have scored!

[chippewastud79]

Empty netter 4-2 Pens :bh

[Sawyer]

Well, Pens needed that one to stay alive. I still see it only going to five.

[Thaplumbr]

This is why I love this game!!:tu

[WildBlueSooner]

Alright Pens :tu :wo

[lightning9191]

The Pens won one!! Hopefully they can win one, or two......or even three more....a guy can dream can't he?