NHL '11 - '12 Thread - Page 67

icehog3 · 05-04-2012, 12:52 AM

My Hero of the Day:

Mike Richards with the Gordie Howe Hat Trick.

Kings took out the West #1 seed, and now have the West #2 seed on the ropes. I love these guys!

Eleven · 05-04-2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

My Hero of the Day:

Mike Richards with the Gordie Howe Hat Trick.

Kings took out the West #1 seed, and now have the West #2 seed on the ropes. I love these guys!

As long as no one tries to resurrect the "Kelly Hrudey Mullet and Headband", I'll cheer them on

drjammer · 05-04-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

My Hero of the Day:

Mike Richards with the Gordie Howe Hat Trick.

Kings took out the West #1 seed, and now have the West #2 seed on the ropes. I love these guys!

The Kings look very impressive! Of course I am a big fan of their coach as well

05-07-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

My Hero of the Day:

Mike Richards with the Gordie Howe Hat Trick.

Kings took out the West #1 seed, and now have the West #2 seed on the ropes. I love these guys!

...and I remember hearing during a game this weekend that Stan Mikita actually had the most of those in his career, with 22. Howe only had 4, from what they said during the game.

icehog3 · 05-07-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

...and I remember hearing during a game this weekend that Stan Mikita actually had the most of those in his career, with 22. Howe only had 4, from what they said during the game.

I have heard most hockey experts say Howe only had one...but I did hear those commentators make the 2, 3 or 4 comment.

Mikita was my favorite player as a kid, so I was excited to hear that from them as well.

icehog3 · 05-06-2012, 04:25 PM

Kings become the first #8 seed in NHL history to beat their conferences #1 and #2 seeds in the same season.

Coyotes are #3....

My Hero of the Day:

Dustin Brown again, 2 goals incuding the game winner.

icehog3 · 05-06-2012, 08:33 PM

My Second Hero of the Day:

Martin Brodeur with the W on his 40th Birthday.

yourchoice · 05-07-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

My Second Hero of the Day:

Martin Brodeur with the W on his 40th Birthday.

Well, at least he got a gift last night...not often you can play the puck outside the trapazoid and not get called for a delay of game. The NBCS guys completely screwed up the reason Giroux was so hot at the end of the second (that's what he was PO'd about).

The Flyers are getting completely outplayed by the Devils. Almost seems like there are six or seven Devils on the ice when the pucks are around either the offensive or defensive zone boards.

icehog3 · 05-07-2012, 12:10 PM

If any team left has a shot at overcoming 3-1, Joel, it's Philly.

yourchoice · 05-07-2012, 02:54 PM

Giroux suspended for game 5. Can't say I'm shocked, but thought it was 50/50 if he'd get suspended or not.

I watched Shanahan's video. Like the NBCS guys, he misunderstood Giroux's frustration with the ref just before the hit. Giroux was even interviewed about it last night (locally). They're making it seem as though the hit was retaliatory for the (legal) check he received. It wasn't, he was ticked about Brodeur playing the puck outside the trapazoid.

Shanahan video link

Ahbroody · 05-07-2012, 03:40 PM

Not saying I dont believe Girouxs story, but even if true going back and headshoting a guy was not smart. I didnt think the Devils would take out Philly, but its looking that way. Now if the Caps can take out the Rangers that would make for a east final nobody expected.

Cant see Nashville taking the next three games so its a Pacific Division final. Going to have to go with LA. Also going to hard to pick against them for the cup. Dont think anyone in the east gas the same goaltending or fire power as LA.

yourchoice · 05-07-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Not saying I dont believe Girouxs story, but even if true going back and headshoting a guy was not smart.

No doubt he shouldn't have "headshot" Zubrus....but the league's video was edited (only showing the zoom-in on Giroux) and discussed by Shanahan, hinting that it was a retaliatory hit. I wish I could find the "non-zoomed-in" video but it is clear as day that Giroux was not PO'd by being checked, but by instead by the missed call. I'm not saying it wasn't a penalty, and arguably suspendable, but to construe it as retaliatory when it clearly wasn't is wrong when you argue that's part of the justification of the suspension.

In lieu of a video, the best I could do was find this commentary by Bob McKenzie...http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/bob_mckenzie/?id=395252

icehog3 · 05-07-2012, 04:19 PM

I hadn't thought much about Claude's hit since it happened, but I must admit I was suprised to hear he was suspended. I expect Philly to use it as motivation and win at home.

Mike, I like the idea of Dustin Brown being handed the hardware by Mister Bettman.

Bigwaved · 05-07-2012, 08:02 PM

New life. New game. That is clutch.

Bigwaved · 05-07-2012, 08:27 PM

Nice. A big game to take right there.

icehog3 · 05-07-2012, 11:09 PM

Great game in NYC, that is playoff hockey.

Not so much in Phoenix, Smith continues to amaze, and I continue to hate him.

My Goat of the Playoffs: Joel Ward: 2 (goals against) for the price of one (stupid high stick).

Hooligan · 05-08-2012, 06:02 AM

Well that caps game was unreal but I was on the edge of my seat te whole time.

Ahbroody · 05-09-2012, 11:31 AM

Shocked. Was at the rink last night with son for most of the game. When I checked score in 3rd I was shocked. Crazy if Jersey can come out of East.

yourchoice · 05-09-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Shocked.

Before the series started, I would have said I'll be shocked if the Flyers can't get past the Devils. Going into last night's game, after the way the series had played out to that point...I wasn't shocked. Disappointed? You bet.

Bigwaved · 05-09-2012, 08:38 PM

A great, controlling game by the Caps. Off to game seven.

05-06-2012, 04:25 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,789 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Kings become the first #8 seed in NHL history to beat their conferences #1 and #2 seeds in the same season. Coyotes are #3.... My Hero of the Day: Dustin Brown again, 2 goals incuding the game winner. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-06-2012, 08:33 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,789 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread My Second Hero of the Day: Martin Brodeur with the W on his 40th Birthday. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-07-2012, 12:10 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,789 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread If any team left has a shot at overcoming 3-1, Joel, it's Philly. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-07-2012, 02:54 PM	#10
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,103 Trading: (36)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Giroux suspended for game 5. Can't say I'm shocked, but thought it was 50/50 if he'd get suspended or not. I watched Shanahan's video. Like the NBCS guys, he misunderstood Giroux's frustration with the ref just before the hit. Giroux was even interviewed about it last night (locally). They're making it seem as though the hit was retaliatory for the (legal) check he received. It wasn't, he was ticked about Brodeur playing the puck outside the trapazoid. Shanahan video link

05-07-2012, 03:40 PM	#11
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Not saying I dont believe Girouxs story, but even if true going back and headshoting a guy was not smart. I didnt think the Devils would take out Philly, but its looking that way. Now if the Caps can take out the Rangers that would make for a east final nobody expected. Cant see Nashville taking the next three games so its a Pacific Division final. Going to have to go with LA. Also going to hard to pick against them for the cup. Dont think anyone in the east gas the same goaltending or fire power as LA.

05-04-2012, 12:52 AM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,789 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread My Hero of the Day: Mike Richards with the Gordie Howe Hat Trick. Kings took out the West #1 seed, and now have the West #2 seed on the ropes. I love these guys! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-07-2012, 04:19 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,789 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread I hadn't thought much about Claude's hit since it happened, but I must admit I was suprised to hear he was suspended. I expect Philly to use it as motivation and win at home. Mike, I like the idea of Dustin Brown being handed the hardware by Mister Bettman. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-07-2012, 08:02 PM	#14
Bigwaved 99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lilliput Posts: 812 Trading: (3)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread New life. New game. That is clutch.

05-07-2012, 08:27 PM	#15
Bigwaved 99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lilliput Posts: 812 Trading: (3)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Nice. A big game to take right there.

05-07-2012, 11:09 PM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,789 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Great game in NYC, that is playoff hockey. Not so much in Phoenix, Smith continues to amaze, and I continue to hate him. My Goat of the Playoffs: Joel Ward: 2 (goals against) for the price of one (stupid high stick). __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-08-2012, 06:02 AM	#17
Hooligan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Matt Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 79 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Well that caps game was unreal but I was on the edge of my seat te whole time.

05-09-2012, 11:31 AM	#18
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Shocked. Was at the rink last night with son for most of the game. When I checked score in 3rd I was shocked. Crazy if Jersey can come out of East.

05-09-2012, 08:38 PM	#20
Bigwaved 99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lilliput Posts: 812 Trading: (3)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread A great, controlling game by the Caps. Off to game seven.