NHL '11 - '12 Thread - Page 72

icehog3 · 05-07-2012, 12:10 PM

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

05-07-2012, 12:25 PM

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Gophernut · 05-09-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigwaved

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

I thought they played really smart aggressive hockey. Game 7 should be great!

Bigwaved · 05-09-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gophernut

I thought they played really smart aggressive hockey. Game 7 should be great!

It has been a good series so far.

icehog3 · 05-10-2012, 01:06 AM

Finally, a Semi-Final Round Game 7.

05-10-2012, 03:42 PM

With my beloved Penguins out, hopefully a Western Conference team hoists the Cup this year IMO.

Ahbroody · 05-12-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Finally, a Semi-Final Round Game 7.

Lets go Caps!

05-12-2012, 06:04 PM

Idealistically I'd love to see:

- Caps lose tonight

- A hissyfit of menopausally epic proportions after Torts and the Rags lose in the SCF.

As a Penguins fan I hate both the Caps and the Rangers with a burning passion. With that said though, I hate Ovechkin and the Caps a wee bit more. Hopefully they're out tonight.

05-07-2012, 12:10 PM	#1421
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	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	#1424
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 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	#1425
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.

05-07-2012, 04:19 PM	#1426
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	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!

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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	#1429
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	#1430
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	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	#1431
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	#1432
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	#1434
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.

05-10-2012, 01:06 AM	#1437
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Finally, a Semi-Final Round Game 7. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-10-2012, 03:42 PM	#1438
PenguinsFan88 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread With my beloved Penguins out, hopefully a Western Conference team hoists the Cup this year IMO.

05-12-2012, 06:04 PM	#1440
PenguinsFan88 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '11 - '12 Thread Idealistically I'd love to see: - Caps lose tonight - A hissyfit of menopausally epic proportions after Torts and the Rags lose in the SCF. As a Penguins fan I hate both the Caps and the Rangers with a burning passion. With that said though, I hate Ovechkin and the Caps a wee bit more. Hopefully they're out tonight.