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Three down one to go...Tuukka Time !!

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Lundquist's left shoulder is toast (I know that feeling). This series is ovah.

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If it wasn't for the king the rags would have gotten run out of the building, B's easily should of had five or six tonight? :D

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I can't wait for the Thursday Game

They showed some serious dominance Last night.
But let's put the nail in the coffin and don't let them get any hope.

2010 still makes me :pu

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I agree the disallowed goal was a bad call that did change the game but, so was the non-call (when Franzen was boarded) that led to the Hawks first goal. Pasting a guy in the numbers sending him face first into the glass has been consistently called for the past 4+ years in both the regular season and playoffs. Given the league's recent overwhelming concern for preventing head injuries I was stunned they didn't make that call.

It has been a heck of a series. Glad to see my Wings up 2-1 but if they can't win again on Thursday, it's a best of 3 with 2 of them in Chicago.

A lot of the local talk is how this post-season the Wings are a low seed, jammed with rookies/young talent, with few expectations coming in, and have no pressure. In the past as a high seed they would often carry play, outshoot an opponent 50-20, yet struggle to scratch out goals & wins against young teams with a good goalies.

It's been fun to watch and I really look forward to seeing some of the youngsters progress. Nyquist, Brunner, Anderson, DeKeyser, Smith, Erickson, and others are all very young and getting better every game. That said, they are also still prone to mistakes you don't expect from your vets.

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;)

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Why? What happened in 2010? ;)

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Apparently Brad Richards is a healthy scratch for the NYR in their elimination game tonight....

Wonder how the Rangers, Rangers front office and fans are feeling about that 60M contract....

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Ouch. :gary

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I never thought Richards was worth a fraction of that contract, and he is proving it once again this season.

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Doh! :gary

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Avs agree in principle w/ Patrick Roy to become the franchise's head coach/VP of hockey operations.....

Happy with the hire.

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Wings youth definitely playing fast and loose. Kind of that house money feeling I guess. I hope the Hawks find their sack and fast. If my two teams get elliminated this early it will suck.

As horrid as the refing was in 2 and 3 of S&K series I thought game 4 they did a decent job of not controling the outcome. Wont get to watch game 5 though as got to get up in the middle of the night to drive kid to socal for 2 hockey tournaments.

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If you thought that officiating was bad you should have seen the B's rags game.
Three bruins cut wide open with sticks and no calls?

It was something watching Bergeron being stitched up on the bench and not missing a shift.

The Rangers have not had a penalty called on them in a few games.
I expect more of the same tonight?

Looks like MSG has turned into the Montreal Forum.

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Why I'll never see him as a #1 .. what can I say I hold a grudge for a long long long time.

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Rask vs Thomas numbers.

"@JamesStewart81: Tim Thomas Cup year - 10 games 7-3 2.30GAA 93.5%
Tuukka Rask now - 10 games 7-3 2.30 93.0% #Bruins #BruinsTalk"
:D

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Numbers.... we don't need no stinking numbers. Told you you can't change my mind, just think if he didn't take himself out of so many plays after his first stop what incredible numbers he'd have hmm yah think about that :P

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F-ing choke job tonight...snatched defeat from the jaws of victory :mad:

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We are still talking about hockey right?

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Lettuce not panic, Boston has em on home ice Saturday and will seal the deal. Wish I could say I see them winning the Eastern Conference but I don't...Blackhawks better get their asses moving 3 period.

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Looks like the President's Trophy curse is in full effect. :hn

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Agree. Rumor has it he demanded the owners open their checkbook a bit and get more talent in there. Could be a good hire plus can't wait until he goes off on someone.

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That is what I heard as well. I like the choice of Roy too :D

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Didn't see the game was out at the S.H.I.T. herf .. how was your boy rask ? :r

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Slipped on a banana peel, Chara had his pocket picked in the back of the net,Hamilton was out muscled for a score.
That's the last we will see of him.

B's did not bring the physical game no fore
checking, looked like a pre season game.

Bruins will close it out tomorrow ,bet the farm on it.

To many men penalty led to a score just like when it cast us a cup and the come back in 2010 by the flyers.

Bruins will close it out tomorrow bet the farm on it.

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I hate Patty Roy. The only time I like seeing him is the picture after Vernon opened a gash in his face. If I was playing against his team, I might be tempted to clear a puck or two into his bench hoping I could catch him off guard. ;s

I remember his 147X goalie sweaters he used to wear. I think he ordered them for the Spirit of Detroit, but wore them during the playoffs instead.

Size reference:
http://a57.foxnews.com/www.foxnews.c...oit_Statue.jpg



Roy hate aside; I'm glad the Wings held on last night. Heck of a game. I enjoyed a RASCC and a Famoso while watching. The W is what made it worth while. It's kinda fun watching from the other side of the fence regarding the President's Cup curse. :po

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Nervous twitch repeating yourself? :r

I was told by several friends not to watch the replay due to my feelings about Rask, they were afraid I'd have an aneurysm. :r

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Pre-Pens Game :salute: lets wrap this one up Pens!

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Yeah Baby :noon

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I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of high scoring games, 4-5, 3-4, 5-6, that's about the only chance we have :r

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B's can't get in a shoot out with the pens.
You have to bang them, dump the puck and take advantage of Vakoun.
B's should get opportunities the pens turn the puck over quite a bit.
That's the way I see it.

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The Pens are going to score no matter what, that's why i said what i said, we need to be able to score more, that's all.

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Back to Detroit for Game 6. :D

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Keep dreaming Tom -- the Hawks are done!

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The Bruins have a better chance of winning the 2-1 and 3-2 games
If the scoring through out the series goes 4-5 and more the pens have this series.
I'm hoping for a super tight game by the B's
Don't get I to a shoot out

I love they beat the Rangers

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Mike, now change it to "until they lose a 4th game on the road they are in this series". :)

I will be rooting for the Sharks Tuesday, hope you are rooting for the Blackhawks Monday and Wednesday. :D

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E.J., watched the Memorial Cup Final today. Colorado has a much tougher decision than I originally thought, Nathan McKinnon is a FORCE.

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Yea watched a bit of the MCF and have been reading a lot on MacKinnon. I just wonder if the Avs can take another C, when they have 3.....

They have a HUGE need for a #1 blue liner.... Maybe, if Jones can be that guy....he'd take pressure off Johnson and he could flurish.... If wishes were fishes....:r

Duchene is going nowhere, I think Stastny is gone at the end of the year and O'Reilly has value, but cannot be moved until the end of February.... Maybe try to trade him then, but if that didn't work and there already seeming to be bad blood there....UGH. That is not to say that MacKinnon cannot just move to the wing, thoughts are he is NHL ready now & has played there.

If the Avs don't get some D in front of Varlamov, they are never going to win....I don't care how many scorers they have....

They could take MacKinnon at #1, move him to the wing and hope to pick up some blue line help later..... Or Jones at #1 and hope he turns out to be what everyone thought Erik Johnson would be.....

Draft Glaring Need > Draft Potential :sh


I am glad my job is not riding on this decision.....

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Hawks / Wings game ....


Wow they called a penalty shot on THAT?!?!?! Uh ok.

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He hit him on the hands before he could shoot....been a penalty all season, why should it be different now? :confused:

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Bought a ticket for Game 7 right after Bickell scored to make it 3-2.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps540a0cdb.png

Be my first Game 7 since 1990, when the Hawks played 2 of them (I was at both) iin the old Chicago Stadium....Super pumped! :D

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Though I will be rooting for the Sharks tomorrow, it is interesting to note that if the Kings win, the 5 remaining teams will be the last 5 Stanley Cup winners....

2008 - Red Wings
2009 - Penguins
2010 - Blackhawks
2011 - Bruins
2012 - Kings

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tom I will be there with you...in spirit.

anywhere in the bottom rows...we might be able to witness your antics.

derrek

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Derrek, I wish you were going to be with me....in a seat. :)

I will be in the 2nd row of the top bowl, so you never know. I wore my green Toews jersey for Game 5. So, of course, I wore it for Game 6. So, of course, I will be wearing it at Game 7. :D

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Nice win last night Tom. Got home from LA just in time to catch the 3rd period.

Damn near got in a fight while in LA watching game 6 at a restaurant during the boys team dinner. :r

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Even more resaon I will be rooting for the Sharks tonight, Mike.

Super stoked to go to Game 7 tomorrow, the time cannot pass quickly enough.

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Excellent! Sure you're like a kid waiting for Christmas morning....(as your post to Mike, indicates)