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didn't see Thorton get stupid. Went to the gym early as it was easy to see the game was over.
agreed Patty is having a great year. Nabokov is Nabokov as usual. The series is likely over though lets be honest. While the Sharks didn't look as guttless as the Habs, they didn't look like a team that would do anything to win a cup.

Wish I knew why this team just never cares enough in the post season. Obviously if they don't win game 3 it will be over in 5.

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I look for the best game of the series so far from the Sharks, Mike, the Hawks will have to play even better than they did in the first two to get a win Friday.

That being said, I am hoping for a sweep, as I have a ticket for Game 4.

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I'm hoping for a sweep because I hate heatley, who has 1 assist and is -2 so far this series. Way to go, heater!

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He is still playing hockey. While his old team has been working on their golf game for a while. I Dont hate him, but the knock on him seems to be accurate about not being clutch when it matters. Atleast he knew enough to know he was on a bad team and wanted to surround himself with better players to have a chance. As I said before his chances of raising the cup in San Jose are better then they would have been if he had stayed with the Sens.

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chances of winning better in San Jose? most likely correct. But knew he was on a bad team? I guess if you consider the Sens bad.... then sure.

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Habs actually decided to play tonight. They're looking good!

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Flyers got it handed to them tonight, but I expected the Habs to come out strong.

Some rough stuff at the end of the game, initiated by the Habs, but the Flyers ended up on the short end of a 5-3. No surprise as it is usually the retaliating team that gets the time, and it certainly didn't influence the outcome. I know the league was looking to crack down on end of the game rough stuff, but I'd be surprised if they took any further action.

The Hab fans sounded foolish to me booing and jeering the Flyers for the retaliation, but I'm guessing most didn't see the cheap shot on Briere.

The home crowd at the Bell Centre are annoying though when griping at every turn (more so than any other home crowd IMO --- in the East anyway), but I'm fine with it as they're just trying to influence the play and calls. Funny how you only notice it when you're pulling for the other team, as I thought the crowd was great playing the Pens! :r

Frustrating game, but I'm looking forward to a much better showing on Saturday.

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I didn't see the game tonight, what the heck was the difference in the Habs' playing? Did they just decide to skate tonight or was there a strategy/positioning difference?

It's amazing the score can swing so much from the first two games to this one.

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As to the Habs Combination of backs against the well, an energized building, last line change. Guttcheck answered.

Too bad I dont see this occurring with the Sharks tomorrow. I think they may get swept right out of the building. They better find some damn heart tomorrow night or its clearly over. I am a little scared about the offseason. They have a big question in goal also. They are going to be buyers and may get bent over a barrel as everyone knows it. I doubt the resign nabby at 38.

James it could also be that his perspective and some of us outside the area see a franchise that has not been run well of late. Tearing through coaches and I think finally a gm also, players complaining, fighting amoungst the team players last year when he was there. The coach I thought went after him a little. All in all it seemed like a bad team to be on. Not totally player wise, but as a whole just not a good place to be. Seems like a lot of drama. The worse part was the drama was out there front and center for everyone to see. You should be happy though. I dont think this current Sharks Team will ever go all the way. The main guys just dont seem to have the heart. I dont think you would ever see Patty or Heater or Jumbo going out on the ice with a seperated shoulder selling out like no tomorrow to win the cup. Yeah thats comming from a Sharks fan and 12 year season ticket holder. They have some heart guys on the team, but its not the big three.

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and also don't get me wrong. I have nothing against the sharks. I hate Heatley and really like the hawks too. I would not be against the sharks in any other series (except if they played the Sens)

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Big Game 3 tonight, I am expecting the Sharks to come out firing on all cylinders. Hoping Niemi and the D can withstand the initial onslaught and put the stanglehold on the series.

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I'm nervous....hold me.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...hog3/keith.jpg

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Every time I see that pic the first thing that comes to mind is, classless. I have nothing against the Hawks but that guy needs his dad to explain some words like, humble, honor, respect and class.

BTW I would love to see a Hawks - Habs SC!

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Al, if you saw the way the Canucks fans treated Byfuglien the last couple years, you might cut him some slack. Class and respect should be taught in B.C. as well. ;)

Remember, these are the fans who boo the U.S. National Anthem.

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Off to watch the game...one more time, no disrespect intended....just sheer superstition at this point. :r

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OT...its amazing what a team can do in the final moments of a game. You could almost just tell that San Jose was gonna tie it up.

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Superstition seems to work for me....sorry, gotta do it.

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Tonight's game...another good effort by the Sharks. 45 shots again, Niemi was very good though. Marleau has been the best Shark on the ice all series so far.

What happened to the Sharks on the game winner? Looked like Nabby and his mates all fell asleep. I know it was a lucky no-look pass, but you can't let a guy just skate down the slot uncontested like that. Kind of a bitter pill after a pretty good game.

Jonathan Toews broke Stan Mikita's 48 year old record for consecutive playoff games with at least a point in each. Pretty nice company for Captain Serious.

Bolland....Byfuglien...Niemi....all coming up big once again.

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I think Nabby has guarenteed the Sharks wont be looking to re-sign him in the summer. The Olympics were so bad for him. He got exposed as to playing to far out often and he should have burned a lot more than he was this game, the D helped keep the score down. He makes me yell WTF? way to often,.

OOO well I called it and it happened. Niemi was once again the better goalie. I am so impressed with Patty. I am glad he has already stated he wants to stay in san jose. I hope it comes true. As for this series the Hawks and the B's. This pig is dead all the Hawks have to do is bury it and they got 4 games to do it.

Tom what the hell skates does byfugly wear anyways? Its been driving me nuts I cant tell. Ugly as sin, but I want to know.

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Buff's skates are from a newer company called MLX, Mike. I believe Malkin, Fedetenko and Talbot are wearing them as well.

http://www.mlxskates.com/

I can't completely blame Nabokov on the game winner, looked like the D were sound asleep on the play.

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He did the same thing tonight after he scored the winner. Arms wide one leg in the air. I kind of agree with Al on this one. If my son ever did that we would have a talk about sportsmanship, but then again he already knows not to do that.

That said dude has been super clutch the last 2 rounds. I said he was the x factor for the Sharks and he has clearly killed them. The Hawks will hoist the cup this year barring the biggest meltdown of all time.

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Maybe it's just because I'm a homer, but lots of NHL guys have celebrations that seem a lot more over the top than Buffs....and like I said, I certainly understand why he did it to the folks in Vancouver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUx7Y2bPdts

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Q5Gju0jo0

I know Tom its not the worse thing I have seen, but I just think it is getting a little bit much.
I like this video because I think this video sums up my view.
Funny video as I was a Domi fan, but not because of the antics but because he was a little guy who played big.

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I guess after watching Byfuglien play with little to no emotion most of the time the past 3 years, that I enjoy seeing him cut loose because it really isn't in character for him...maybe the most laid-back guy off the ice since Steve Larmer, I swear I thought he must be smokin' ganja.

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Well he does have that look about him brother. Dazed look at times. :r
All in fun. You know. I got to have a take on him he is busting the Sharks in the mouth and looking good doing it. Would just hope he throttles it down a little.

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Right after his turn with the Cup would work for me. ;)

Have a great night, Mike....hope you enjoy tomorrow's game.

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Not if the Hossa curse has anything to do with it :r

Hawks played a great game. I just hope one of the east teams can give them a run for their money. I don't want to see the Hawks raise the cup, but it looks like we will be seeing that soon. I just can't deal with a sweep in the finals :td

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A sweep would mean the Hawks would raise the Cup on the road....so I could live with the Hawks in 5, Son. ;)

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Late night celebrating:D


By the way, I agree with Tom, and its not because I'm a homer. Lots of celebrating going on over the years, and it brings back memories from games.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWrl...eature=related

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"How you like me now?" :D

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:tpd:

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OOO I dont mean the clutch factor. Just the captain morgan/ love me thing.

I enjoyed todays game a lot if you meant Micah's. Summer league games started today and they played some 4x4 cross ice. It was a beautiful thing to watch him today. He got 2 goals a post and contributed to a 3rd due to driving the net and shooting it on goal. At 4 He outskated the older bigger kids shielded the puck and one of the goals was a riser. He was wearing number 12 today. Kind of spooky given pattys recent history.

After every goal he just turned and skated away. He made a little eye contact with me and if I gave him a fist pump he did the same.

baby faced sniper.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/pictur...pictureid=4139

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Can't wait for 14 years when Micah gets drafted by the Hawks, Mike! :D

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I expect the Sharks best game of the series so far.

I am hoping for the http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/sweeping.gif

I will be there tomorrow in my green Duncan Keith jersey, but no use looking for me on NBC...I'm in the nosebleeds. :r

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LET'S GO HAWKS!

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Only in my dreams brother, but hey thats half the fun of being a dad.:tu If that happened you know you got free seats. :r

Glad to see the Flyers take the game today. That series is all but locked up also. This sets things for a very entertaining and possibly penalty filled cup series. Flyers are definetly going to bring the nasty.

Will be interesting to see if the Sharks just laydown and take it or if they find some heart. I expect the Hawks to come out very strong to try to dash any thoughts in the minds of the Sharks.

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I think the Sharks don't want to give any fodder to their critics about being a soft playoff team after their best playoff run ever. I think they will come out guns blazing...they will either win big, or get frustrated by Niemi and get the winds taken out of their sails. I think it might be a helluva game, Mike.

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Off to Game 4 shortly...hoping the Hawks don't need to board a plane to SJ tonight.

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GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!:banger:banger

Pick to click- Brent Sopel
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Speaking of turns with the Cup, this is from last November at the Nike/Bauer Invitational in Chicago:

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SO glad they didn't get robbed right there.

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Cya next year San Jose.

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Swept right out of the building.
Congrats to the Hawks absolutely dominating performance.

Well lets go Hawks!

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HAWKS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BIG BUFF!!!:banger:banger

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Tom, I hope your ears are ringing. I know how loud the UC gets:D

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Thanks for the interview Duncan:r

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WTG Hawks!!!!!!!!