The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here......

Posted by: MBFlyerfan

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 05/04/03 06:34 AM

I see a Detroit/Philly final. Once the brackets are set make your first round predictions,

I see....

Philly Over Toronto
Ottawa over Icelanders
Washington over Tampa
Devils over Bruins.

I will guess the west when it is set. What do YOU think. [Argue]
Posted by: xterrapin

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 05/04/03 06:43 AM

I'd love to see the Wings again; hometown pride, ya know!
Tampa won't be there, that's for sure!
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 05/04/03 09:19 AM

Dream on SUCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKAAAAA's

Watch out for Vancouver, Brad may and Ohlund are back and ready to eat raw meat.

Vancouver over Ottawa in 6. After all Hockey is a Canadian game eh!
Posted by: i8a4re

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 05/04/03 09:46 AM

Jets over Nordiques in 4
Posted by: off2cjb

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 05/04/03 11:31 AM

Go PENS!!! Whoops, the end of another era to the greatest hockey player ever. #66 is going to be calling it quites. Damn, had tickets to the Pens Caps game tonight hoping to see him one last time. I guess he had other plans.

Go Leafs, or is it Go Leaves!!!
Posted by: Bloodshot

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/04/03 05:26 PM

Dallas Stars ! laugh
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/04/03 07:09 PM

how i think it's going to go:
ottawa
jersey
washington
philly

dallas
detroit
colorado
st louis

how i'd like it to go:
ottawa
boston
washington
toronto

edmonton
anaheim
colorado
vancouver
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 04:27 AM

1st round

Philly
Ottawa
Washington
New JErsey

Dallas
Detroit
Colorado
Vancouver.

No Out on the limb at all I guess for me. Except maybe Washington. The best series by far will be Philly/Toronto.
Posted by: off2cjb

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 04:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
1st round

Philly
Ottawa
Washington
New JErsey

Dallas
Detroit
Colorado
Vancouver.

No Out on the limb at all I guess for me. Except maybe Washington. The best series by far will be Philly/Toronto.
It's a freakin' shame that you can easily pick those 8 every year prior to the season starting. I bet the odds in Vegas are pretty low for any of these teams making the Cup. Good picks by the way, I agree.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 05:48 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by off2cjb:
[QUOTE]It's a freakin' shame that you can easily pick those 8 every year prior to the season starting. I bet the odds in Vegas are pretty low for any of these teams making the Cup. Good picks by the way, I agree
But at least there are 6 different teams out of 16 that are in that were not in last year. Dallas, Minnesota, Anahiem, Edmonton, Washington, and Tampa Bay. But I get what you are saying.
Posted by: babyX

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 07:35 AM

Vancouver. All the way.
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 08:05 AM

Wings.....
Posted by: Rockaholic

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 08:06 AM

Here are my predictions:
East: West:
New Jersey Dallas
Ottawa Detroit
Tampa Bay Colorado
Toronto St. Louis

I'd really love Boston to win - afterall, they are my favorite team.
However, with the current Goalie situation (Shields sore, Hackett Hurt, Raycroft and Thomas really unproven in being consistant(and having very little ice time during the regular season), I think that the Bruins are in some serious trouble.

The nJ Boston series is going to be an awesome one to watch
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 10:43 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by babyX:
Vancouver. All the way.
Not yet.

They'll maybe get further than last year, but they won't get to the finals.

Dallas vs. Ottawa.
Dallas in seven.
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 01:01 PM

Graham you going up to Dallas to catch any games. I think my wife and I will try if things pan out. I am sure tickets will be scarce
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 01:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Trihead:
Graham you going up to Dallas to catch any games. I think my wife and I will try if things pan out. I am sure tickets will be scarce
Nope, not even going to try.

Rather stay home, watch it at my future-father-in-law's (60-inch HD set -- any wonder I'm in love? laugh )

Don't know that I could find tix, and I doubt I could afford them if I could find them . . .
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 01:27 PM

What! and not pay $6 bucks a beer....

I understand. I am not a Stars fan so it will depend on who comes to town.
Posted by: Erik Snyder

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/04/03 03:06 PM

I'm going with the Avs all the way. As long as Roy doesn't get in a rut again they are unstoppable.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/04/03 07:06 AM

Oh MY GOD!!! I still have one more day to wait until it starts. Hurry it up allready. I have even stopped shaving. Please lets get it on. GO FLYERS!
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/04/03 07:54 AM

The west will win once again. I think it will be either the nucks or the stars over the leafs.

Go Stars!!!
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/04/03 08:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by hattrik21:
The west will win once again. I think it will be either the nucks or the stars over the leafs.

Go Stars!!!
Or Colorado . . .
Or Detroit . . .
Or Edmonton . . .
Or St Louis . . .
Or Anaheim . . .
Or Minnesota . . .

Anybody but the motherfucking Leafs! (If I prayed, I'd pray that Philly skins 'em alive in the first round!)
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/04/03 08:28 AM

Thanks Graham. I had to double check ESPN to make sure the Wild made it. No one here mentioned them.
IF they can beat the Av's, they have a chance.
Why do I bother? They don't have a chance in Hell. But it has been a good season. smile
Posted by: Rockaholic

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/04/03 08:33 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
[b]IF they can beat the Av's, they have a chance.[/b]
[Spit]

That's a really big IF...

Hell, I'll be surprised if the Wild manage to win a game
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/04/03 08:35 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
Thanks Graham. I had to double check ESPN to make sure the Wild made it. No one here mentioned them.
[b]IF
they can beat the Av's, they have a chance.
Why do I bother? They don't have a chance in Hell. But it has been a good season. smile [/b]
The Wild have done well. They done damn good!
Every team has a chance. That's why the playoffs are a separate season. Games just become different . . .

Back in the '94 playoffs, I believe the Canucks were in 8th place, playing the 1st-place Flames in the opening round.

They made it all the way to game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals . . . and lost to the Rangers by one goal.
A hell of a season, I tell ya . . .
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 11:14 AM

I was just glad that the Stars did not have to play the Wild in the first round. Colorado better take them seriously. They are a grind it out, hard playing team.

Now if the Stars can get back a couple of players before the second round we might have a chance. This is assuming we beat Edmonton first of course.
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 11:58 AM

WOO HOO tonite it begins! I'm sooo pumped. Go Stars!!! laugh
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 12:59 PM

As much as I like Texas and want to move there I just can't bring myself to pull for the Stars. Damn Hattrik how can you do it. laugh

I do hope I can get down for a game or two. Any one selling tickets down there for less than a tank of gas in the X
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 01:00 PM

Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 01:03 PM

Claus 7 little x things in a box. What does it mean
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 01:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Trihead:
Claus 7 little x things in a box. What does it mean
Equals The amount of games Canucks are gonna need to SPank St Louis, Looks like I am in Section 106 row 6 seat 103 for tomorrows game smile
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 01:57 PM

OK now I got the big scary orca thingy. Since my beloved Blackhawks sucked....again....I gotta go with the Wings and whoever is playing Dallas laugh
chant with me Cujo Cujo

Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 02:33 PM

Cujo is hot
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 02:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Trihead:
OK now I got the big scary orca thingy. Since my beloved Blackhawks sucked....again....I gotta go with the Wings and whoever is playing Dallas laugh
chant with me Cujo Cujo

[Finger] [Finger] [Finger] Detroit sucks!

Vancouver should slaughter St.Louis with no problem.
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 03:24 PM

If your a cujo fan you need to remember a few things. He's not the man there, but more of a man trying to replace the dominator.

ESPN Read!!!
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 06:54 PM

I like him cause he always seems so close to greatness. I gotta pull for the guy. I love it when people play lights out for once in their life and pull it off.
Posted by: stormy

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 09:26 PM

The Bruins SUCK! 2-1 loss mad
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 10:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by stormy:
The Bruins SUCK! 2-1 loss mad
nanananananananayaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhgoodbye

My Leafs won !
Oilers Kicked Star ASS!
Senators are getting warm
Canucks will spank St louis 4-1 tomorrow

GO CANADA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: XtremeFlyer

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 10:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Quote:
Originally posted by stormy:
[b]The Bruins SUCK! 2-1 loss mad
nanananananananayaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhgoodbye

My Leafs won !
Oilers Kicked Star ASS!
Senators are getting warm
Canucks will spank St louis 4-1 tomorrow

GO CANADA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/b]
Canada has hockey? I thought they all migrated south to real money smile
Posted by: electrobuzz

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 10:49 PM

True, true. Old Nordique fans must feel the ultimate frustration. Even more than Roy.

Williams, that is.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/04/03 10:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by XtremeFlyer:
Canada has hockey? I thought they all migrated south to real money smile
Yeah how many Canadians on the Rangers payroll?.Look where that got them.

Seantors are almost broke but had the best year ever....not about the money son.
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 06:38 AM

I thought the Stars won last night ?
Posted by: XOC

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 06:58 AM

Almost, which accounts for nothing laugh
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 07:07 AM

Kick Ass!
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 07:18 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Trihead:
I thought the Stars won last night ?
Nope they played a terriable 2nd period and gave up the game. Oh well I figured it would be a 5 game series.
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 07:34 AM

I had friggen school last night then had to swim and coach a couple people so I didn't get home till late and didn't see one minute. Sucks being 40 and living like you are 20....wait no it doesn't but anyway I will watch tonights games.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 08:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Vancouver should slaughter St.Louis with no problem.
Should, yes.

But won't.

I predict Vancouver in six games, but they will lose the first game, 3-1.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 01:24 PM

Yeah, St. Louis can be a pretty pesky team. Did they ever get Pronger back? The Stars better get a lot better real quick, or they are gonna have a long summer. mad
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 08:27 PM

DETROIT LOSES IN 3 OT!!!!!
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 08:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by sean yeager:
DETROIT LOSES IN 3 OT!!!!!
AVS Looses too!..this should be good.

Graham you might be bang on. Vancouver is getting spanked.
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 08:49 PM

What do you mean Av's lose?
How about editing that to read
WILD WIN! WILD WIN!

What's that I smell? Could it be Fat Tire Lager? laugh
Posted by: off2cjb

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 09:23 PM

$5 to anyone who beats the Flyers.
Posted by: XtremeFlyer

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 09:47 PM

7 out of 8 upsets in two days.. who would have thought.. This is why Stanley Cup is the best playoffs in sports.
Posted by: superjens

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 10/04/03 11:56 PM

6-0 over the Canucks! LOL oh lord what a sad display tonight. Somebody give Cloutier some coffee next time around.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 06:37 AM

WTF is going on? All but one of the top seeds lost the first game. I wonder if that has ever happened before. I hope Anaheim and Detroit have 6 more games like the one last night. Then they will be tired as hell in the second round.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 08:07 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
WTF is going on? All but one of the top seeds lost the first game. I wonder if that has ever happened before. I hope Anaheim and Detroit have 6 more games like the one last night. Then they will be tired as hell in the second round.
Detroit won't repeat.

I watched a total of about five minutes, in the end of the 2OT period. Good fucking christ, the Wings looked like the old men they really are! The Ducks were all over the Wings' zone, peppering CuJo with shots! I'm amazed he took as long as he did to show he's not a big-game player . . .

The Wings looked so tired. A couple more games like this, Chelios will be on the bench, begging for a break . . .

I don't think they have the legs for a long series anymore . . .

On the other hand, the Canucks have the legs, the strength, the talent, and the worst little goalie in the league! Goddammit, Burke, he's not a big-time player!! mad
Cloutier has impressed me during the regular season, but he's streaky, moreso than Ozzie, and Osgood is a winner. He won a cup in Detroit. Why didn't Burke actively seek Osgood!?

Burke is an ass . . . mad
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 08:45 AM

Do the Wild have a chance at beating the Avs? I think they do. I am not sure Roy has another one in him, at least I hope he doesn't.

You are right about Osgood though. I could not believe he ended up with the Isles. I think he is an underated player for sure. He gets no respect, and he was great when they one the Cup. Is he elite? Maybe not, but if you have a good team in front of him, he can win the big game for you.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 08:49 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Do the Wild have a chance at beating the Avs? I think they do. I am not sure Roy has another one in him, at least I hope he doesn't.

You are right about Osgood though. I could not believe he ended up with the Isles. I think he is an underated player for sure. He gets no respect, and he was great when they one the Cup. Is he elite? Maybe not, but if you have a good team in front of him, he can win the big game for you.
Roy looked tired last year, and he looks tired this year.

I still cannot believe Osgood "ended up" with the Isles, instead of Burke bringing Osgood home to BC.
Again, Burke is an ass . . . the Sedin twins are sure working out for him, though, aren't they? [Freak]
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 08:56 AM

Hehe. The Sedin twins. I tell you who I can't stand as far as GMs go. Glenn Sather. He is so overated. Just because he won all those Cups in Edmonton. Who would not have with the all-time group of talent they had there. When you have Gretzky, Messier, Kuri, and Coffey in their primes, you have to win. I know he was responsible for getting them there, but he has done nothing with the Rangers. They are my third favorite team, and they are in the dumper.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 09:54 AM

The Sisters (Sedins) have a long way to go before they would be ready for the big time. Bad passing and not able to read the game. Too bad Linden has been given the job to baby sit.

I saw Brian Burke this morning (as most mornings when they are home) at Starbucks in Yaletown. with the look on his face I did not even want to make a gesture. We see the Canucks in Yaletown all the time but it seems like everyone who works down here just know to leave them alone.

Yesterday was Garbage hockey. I say Blues in 4
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 10:04 AM

I just got a ticket to Game 2 at Flyers/Leafs. Time to rest the voice. Tie Domi is a pussy.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 10:15 AM

The Toronto/Philly series is a toss up for me. I want to see Hitchcock, and Eddie do well. I guess I will root for the Flyers though, since I have liked them for quite a while. I think either a Philly or Toronto final against Dallas would be interesting, given the previous relationships that would be involved.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 10:21 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
I just got a ticket to Game 2 at Flyers/Leafs. Time to rest the voice. Tie Domi is a pussy.
Then he is one though pussy AND that is NOT going to stop the Leafs from killing this series in 4
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 10:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
[b]I just got a ticket to Game 2 at Flyers/Leafs. Time to rest the voice. Tie Domi is a pussy.
Then is one though pussy AND that is NOT going to stop the Leafs from killing this series in 4[/b]
What he meant to say......

"Then HE is one TOUGH pussy and that is not going to stop the Leafs from winning this series in 4."

Wanna bet?
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 10:52 AM

Nevermind. I half to root for Toronto. Jeremy Roenick is a waste of space, and I hope nothing but failure for him. Go Leafs! [Finger]
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 07:29 PM

Leafs in 4 huh? A thoroughly dominating perfomance tonite by the Flyers. With goals from Gagne, ROENICK, Recchi, and LeClair. Good fight between that cheapshot artist Domi and Brashear.
Posted by: Bloodshot

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 09:01 PM

The Stars destroy the Oilers 6-1
laugh [LOL]
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 11/04/03 09:13 PM

Brashear was a looser when he was in Vancouver, he still is.

I guess this is still a toos up. I say the Leafs come back in game 3.

Vancouver on the other hand will be golfing on the 20th
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/04/03 07:09 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Brashear was a looser when he was in Vancouver, he still is.

I guess this is still a toos up. I say the Leafs come back in game 3.

Vancouver on the other hand will be golfing on the 20th
I can say honestly and without trying to be a homer. I really do believe the Flyers are just a better team than the Leafs. Even with Belfour, I dont think thier defense can handle the Flyers forwards physically. Regardless of the score, Toronto has been outplayed in both games (ask Mats Sundin, he said so). They are too decimated with injuries to be able to handle the size. Flyers in 6.
Posted by: XtremeFlyer

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/04/03 05:08 PM

Alright.. let's the the Red Wings get swept!!
Posted by: electrobuzz

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/04/03 08:23 PM

I dunno. Detroit's start is like deja vu all over again...
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/04/03 10:11 PM

Well Smack my ass and call me Judy, The Canucks actually put up an effort and pull off an 2-1.

I see the bandwagon at a red light down the street, maybe I'll chase it up and jump on....
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 13/04/03 08:09 PM

Cant rule out Edmonton smile That friggin crowd cheered like they won the cup tonight. I think you Dallas fans are going to be in for some bad news after game 6 in that series.

Of course, no mention of the Devils, the only team out there yet who has been able to own a series to date.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 14/04/03 06:46 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by dano:
Cant rule out Edmonton smile That friggin crowd cheered like they won the cup tonight. I think you Dallas fans are going to be in for some bad news after game 6 in that series.

Of course, no mention of the Devils, the only team out there yet who has been able to own a series to date.
We will see, hopefully we can get some guys back real soon. I still think they will win. Seems like a typical Edmonton-Dallas series to me.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 14/04/03 11:24 AM

I think Edmonton is going to be a mouthfull for Dallas.

then again having a brother inlaw who is one of the owners also helps my vision... [Finger]
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 14/04/03 12:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
I think Edmonton is going to be a mouthfull for Dallas.

then again having a brother inlaw who is one of the owners also helps my vision... [Finger]
They always are. I still think we will come back and beat them, but we pretty much have to win the next game. Then it is a brand new series. We loose, and we have to win three games straight.
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 14/04/03 04:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dano:
Of course, no mention of the Devils, the only team out there yet who has been able to own a series to date.
i'd have to say that the Capitals have pretty much "owned" the Lightning.
Posted by: Erik Snyder

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 14/04/03 08:35 PM

Patrick Roy is back! Awesome game tonight. Roy is a momentum player. When he's doing well he's awesome and when he lets a few in it's all over. If the offense can keep scoring the Avs have a chance. I'm just excited to see Detroit get rocked by the Ducks! Getting trounced by Team Disney totally makes up for last year's Western Conference Finals. Defending champs beat in the first round by a sweep from the Ducks. [LOL] God that would rock!
Posted by: XtremeFlyer

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 14/04/03 10:12 PM

Red Wings Suck! They don't even deserve to be in the playoffs [Finger]
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/04/03 07:21 AM

I can't believe the Ducks are doing so well. JSG is going to be a superstar goalie. He is great. Cujo is showing his mediocrity as usual. The Leafs/Flyers game was fun to watch. That is one of the best series so far for sure.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/04/03 08:16 AM

I taped the Flyers/Leafs game last night because I had a previous engagment. I avoided all radio and TV until I got home around 10:15. I popped the tape in and proceeded to watch the game around 10:20. The game goes into overtime, The tape stops about halfway through the first OT. Its about this time that I realize that while I was watching the beginning of the game, It was STILL going on live in OT. DOH!!!!!!!!!!!! mad

So needless to say, it was over before I realized this. So I missed the OT debacle. Leafs showed some heart last night. Go ahead, laugh at me. laugh
Posted by: off2cjb

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/04/03 04:53 AM

So glad to see the Flyers going down in flames. Geez, I dislike them, but if they could ever get past the first round of the playoffs, they might make something of themselves.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/04/03 05:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by off2cjb:
So glad to see the Flyers going down in flames. Geez, I dislike them, but if they could ever get past the first round of the playoffs, they might make something of themselves.
I wouldnt say being down 2-1 and dominating 2 of 3 games would be "going down in flames." Lets see what happens tonite Churchy. laugh [Uh Oh !]
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/04/03 10:43 AM

Ouch! Mogilny is a scratch for tonites game with post-concussion like symptoms. That is a bad blow to the Leafs. I hope the Flyers can capitalize on this unfortunate turn of events. He is a class act all the way.
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/04/03 10:22 PM

DETROIT RED WINGS

2003 STANLEY CUP CHUMPS!!!!
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 04:27 AM

What an unbelievable night of Hockey. WTF happen to the Red Wings?! The Leafs/Flyers series is already one for the ages. How the Leafs are still breathing after being utterly dominated for long stretches of this series is a testament to thier HEART. vancouver missed another golden opprortunity and it not take advantage of Al MaCinnis being out. I am so tired today, the game ended after midnight and I have to get up and go to work at 6 am. I stayed up and watched the Ducks, which was after 1 am. At least after today I get ten days for spring break. PHEW. [Too much XOC] [Sleep]
Posted by: Elroy

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 06:04 AM

All I have to say is: GO BLUES!
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 06:48 AM

I can't believe the Ducks beat the Red Wings in 4 games. That has to be one of the bigger upsets of all time. So if the Stars can beat Edmonton, we will get to play the Ducks next. If that happens, looks like Colorado will be playing the Blues. Could make for a couple of great series.
Posted by: babyX

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 07:21 AM

Damn Canucks. Break your heart every time.
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 07:30 AM

Do you think Cujo has called the moving company yet?
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 08:29 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Trihead:
Do you think Cujo has called the moving company yet?
Poor Cujo, Its not his fault Detroit couldnt score. But he sure is going to take the brunt of the blame.
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 08:59 AM

Absolutely...damn with the guns they have. Seems like he is always in that spot. I really feel for the guy.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 08:59 AM

Screw him(Cujo). He has always been overated IMO. I can't believe the 'Nucks suck so bad. Naslund has 1 goal, and that ain't gonna cut it. They are done.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 09:03 AM

How many retiring Red Wings will we see this summer? I hate the Wings, but love a lot of the players. I just feel obligated to root against them. I will always love Hull, since he brought the Cup here. To bad we did not keep him. :rolleyes:
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 09:06 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Screw him(Cujo). He has always been overated IMO. I can't believe the 'Nucks suck so bad. Naslund has 1 goal, and that ain't gonna cut it. They are done.
I DO agree that Cujo is overated. He has never won anything to have such a pedigree. That being said, I couldnt blame him for Detroit being swept. I also cant believe the Nucks have laid down for the Blues like they have. Jeez.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 09:13 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
[b]Screw him(Cujo). He has always been overated IMO. I can't believe the 'Nucks suck so bad. Naslund has 1 goal, and that ain't gonna cut it. They are done.
I DO agree that Cujo is overated. He has never won anything to have such a pedigree. That being said, I couldnt blame him for Detroit being swept. I also cant believe the Nucks have laid down for the Blues like they have. Jeez.[/b]
CuJo is overrated.
He did shit in Edmonton: Salo is better.
He did shit in St. Louis: Osgood is ten times the goalie.
He did shit in Toronto: Belfour is older, but much better. And Belfour has the ring . . .
He did shit in Detroit: Do they still have Legace? He's decent . . .

I knew the Canucks would fold faster than me at a Vegas poker table . . .
Cloutier was damn good in the regular season. Very surprising.
But he is not a big-time goalie. Cloutier is not a playoff goaltender.
Chris Osgood is.

Fuck you, Brian Burke, you should have mortgaged what's left of your soul to get Ozzie to Vancouver! mad
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 09:19 AM

Damn Cujo fan club here huh [Finger] LOL OK well he plays better goal than I can. Well if I could skate anyway.
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 09:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
I will always love Hull, since he brought the Cup here
on a goal that shouldn't have counted...
:rolleyes:
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 10:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sean yeager:
Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
[b]I will always love Hull, since he brought the Cup here
on a goal that shouldn't have counted...
:rolleyes: [/b]
Bullshit! He had posession of the puck. [Finger]
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 11:51 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Graham:

I knew the Canucks would fold faster than me at a Vegas poker table . . .
Cloutier was damn good in the regular season. Very surprising.
But he is not a big-time goalie. Cloutier is not a playoff goaltender.
Chris Osgood is.

Fuck you, Brian Burke, you should have mortgaged what's left of your soul to get Ozzie to Vancouver! mad [/QB]
Have you watched any of the Canucks games?. goaltending becomes 2nd if your defence is the shits, takes shit penalties and sleeps on the Job. Murray Baron and Sopel with Jovanowski are to blame for a shitty playoff series, I gues that boils it down to Coaching, You can read the canucks like and old book. Same old setup adn execution. What we saw in the 1st period last night was what had to happen the the last quarter of the season...mix the lines up confuse the oposing team and for God's sake stop playing show off hockey if the oposing team is of St Louis caliber.....

Game 5 in Vancouver is a must see. I plan on being drunk by 5th minute in 2nd half.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/04/03 12:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Have you watched any of the Canucks games?
Of course not.

I live in Austin, and I don't have a satellite dish. ESPN ain't exactly Vancouver-friendly . . .

Playoffs are, unfortunately, about goaltending. I can't think of a Stanley-cup winning team that got there with a stellar defense and a mediocre goalie. Osgood is turning the scoring talents of Vancouver inside out, and Cloutier just isn't rissing to the occasion.

But whether it's goaltending or defense or offense, I just don't think Vancouver will have a team that matches the '93-'94 team for heart and talent. I don't think these guys want it bad enough yet . . .

Man, would I love it if these guys proved me wrong . . .
Posted by: Elroy

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 18/04/03 05:10 PM

St Louis' checking line is manhandling the Canucks main line. Barret Jackman has been all over Bertuzzi, not allowing him to do anything.

Anyway, I'm off to watch the game. Hopefully I'll see the outcome that I want.

GO BLUES!!!
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 18/04/03 07:03 PM

can't believe the Caps are down 3-2. penalties have turned this series right around. game 3 - Jagr gets a penalty for roughing (hardly) after he takes a cheap shot to the chin in OT...

game 5 - Kolzig gets a penalty for a high stick, 4 mins, Tampa scores. down 2-1, the Caps try to clear the offensive zone, and just before Nylander gets to the blue line, he gets flipped over by a Tampa player. puck gets dumped in by the Caps. whistle blows. OFFSIDES? WTF? BULLSHIT.

Caps finally get a power play with all of 34 seconds left to play. thanks, ref. hella lotta good.

i'm getting sick of these "let 'em play" no-calls late in the game when the first part of the game is called tight.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 18/04/03 11:15 PM

The Stars have enjoyed Edmonton's lack of discipline, especially in the last game. That call on Kolzig was BS.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 18/04/03 11:35 PM

Well again, Canucks Blues goes to game 6. IT has NOTHING to do with goaltending and all to do with the teams ability to read them game. Canucks found the groove,although late it looks like the mixing and shooting more is paying off.

Sunday should be sun.

Graham, I'll tape it for yer and throw in a 6 pack of Granville Island Lager.....
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 19/04/03 06:21 AM

The Stars should win tonite and move on to the next round which will be to feather the ducks. Lets hope the rest takes the team out of their grove. laugh

TB took a game from Washington it looks like this series will go down to 7 games.
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 19/04/03 07:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
That call on Kolzig was BS.
Lecavalier skated into it. stupid MF...
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 19/04/03 07:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by sean yeager:
Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
[b]That call on Kolzig was BS.
Lecavalier skated into it. stupid MF...[/b]
Absolutely. The ref completely blew that call and I wont be suprised if we do not see hat guy in the next round. A follow through is a follow through, allowed by the rules. lecavalier was in the wrong place at the wrong time and the ref should be skinned for making that call. Go Tampa! I want the Flyers to play Ottawa in the next round. (if they win against Toronto of course wink )
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 19/04/03 08:59 AM

I as well would like to see Tampa win. I have always hated the Caps for some reason. I don't know why, but I do. I can not hardly wait for the Stars game tonight. Go Stars!
Posted by: XtremeFlyer

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 19/04/03 11:00 AM

Posted by: Bloodshot

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 19/04/03 09:14 PM

Dallas is goin Duck huntin.
[LOL]
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 20/04/03 04:40 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bloodshot:
Dallas is goin Duck huntin.
[LOL]
I want a thigh!!!!

Go Stars!!
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 20/04/03 01:11 PM

Ducks in 6 smile
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 20/04/03 04:31 PM

Tampa Wins!!!

Devils-Tampa now. Bring 'em on smile
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 20/04/03 04:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dano:
Ducks in 6 smile
Yeah right!!
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 20/04/03 05:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by hattrik21:
Quote:
Originally posted by dano:
[b]Ducks in 6 smile
Yeah right!![/b]
In my opinion, Dallas is evenly rated with Detroit which should make this series no different than the Detroit-Ducks series. Truly going to come down to whose defense can prevail through the series. Detroit and Dallas both had a comparable Goals-For numbers through the season, but Detroits Goals Against average was horrible compared to Dallas (proving the Defensive breakdown, Legace anyone?). We'll see where Giguere's 1.24 GAA average can get the team this round.
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 20/04/03 05:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dano:
Tampa Wins!!!

Devils-Tampa now. Bring 'em on smile
at least the Caps would have made a series out of Ottawa. Tampa's going out in 4.

either way, a BS call won games 3 and 4 for Tampa, and an lucky bounce to the stick of Andreychuk gave them the tying goal tonight. the interference call on Kono was total BS, too. he ties his guy up and takes a cross-check to the chin- refs "even things up" - and give a 4 on 4 instead of a Caps PP. the refs really helped Tampa steal that series. no way 3 Tampa forwards will beat a great defensive team.
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 20/04/03 05:10 PM

I was only going for Tampa because I'm a Devil fan smile
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 20/04/03 07:01 PM

The Stars defense will be a little more tough on the Ducks, than Detroits was. It all comes down to JS though? Does he have another series like that in him? I sure hope not. laugh

How about those Canucks? Pushed it to a Game 7. That ought to be a great game.
Posted by: Bloodshot

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 06:38 AM

The Stars are a better defensive team then the Red Wings and they are getting back 2 key players from injuries, Bill Guerin and Pierre Turgeon. Also no othere NHL players has scored more on the Ducks then Mike Madano. This should be a fun series. laugh
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 06:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by dano:
Quote:
Originally posted by hattrik21:
[b]
Quote:
Originally posted by dano:
[b]Ducks in 6 smile
Yeah right!![/b]
In my opinion, Dallas is evenly rated with Detroit which should make this series no different than the Detroit-Ducks series. Truly going to come down to whose defense can prevail through the series. Detroit and Dallas both had a comparable Goals-For numbers through the season, but Detroits Goals Against average was horrible compared to Dallas (proving the Defensive breakdown, Legace anyone?). We'll see where Giguere's 1.24 GAA average can get the team this round.[/b]
If Dallas is smart, they will learn from Detroits mistakes and use that to their advantage. The only thing the ducks can learn from the Dallas Edomonton series is that Dallas can play just as physical as the rest of the teams. Hopefully Dallas will get some key players back as well.

So anyone else think that NJ will have a 4 game sweep this next series??
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 08:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Well again, Canucks Blues goes to game 6. IT has NOTHING to do with goaltending and all to do with the teams ability to read them game. Canucks found the groove,although late it looks like the mixing and shooting more is paying off.

Sunday should be sun.

Graham, I'll tape it for yer and throw in a 6 pack of Granville Island Lager.....
Yeah, the 'Nucks got lucky. I watched that game last night (on my future-father-in-law's 60-inch TV . . . very nice . . . considering he is from St Louis, he was very fun to watch the game with!).

The Blues manhandled the Canucks, again. Bertuzzi was ineffective, and so was Jovanovski. Too many of the goals were Osgood mistakes, he had a bad night (Naslund--bad bounce on soft rebound from Osgood. Sedin, another shitty rebound. And Jovanovski, shitty rebound). Only Ohlund's goal was a real good shot. The Canucks were able to capitalize on Osgood's mistakes, that's about it . . .

Cloutier made some nice stops, but that Weight PP goal in the third? Man, what a shitty defensive fuck-up.

I love the Canucks. But does anyone see any heart from these guys? They're technically sound, they're good, and they're winning. But where's the heart? The grinding? Fuck's sake, they ran Cloutier all night! They even let someone tackle Cloutier, after a whistle, and nothing was done!! For Christ's sake, guys, when someone fucks with your starting goalie, you make them pay! Someone should have been bleeding after that play. I love my Canucks, but damnit, they need to show a little heart and want to win . . . not wanting to lose is not the same thing . . .

I'm glad the Canucks won. And I will celebrate the win, and future wins. But I think the Blues let a golden opportunity pass. They stole defeat from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 09:23 AM

If you compare the effort from game 1 to now there is a world of difference. It has been proven that the style of hockey played by both teams makes it messy. I have to disagree with you on the lucky part. the 2 first periods were dominated by Canucks and should have yielded 2 more goals. 3rd period I can not even start to describe...let the beverage stains on my carpet do the talking.

Game 7 will be a killer. I think honestly that Canucks can pull this one off as it seems there is more momentum as the games progress. We will see

I will be watching the game from the Brew Pub at the Monte Carlo in Vegas Tuesday if anyone wants to join me.....
Posted by: Bassque

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 02:07 PM

The Blues have WAY more tallent and WAY more heart in those games to loose tomorrow night. The Blues will come away with a victory and I also predict that it will be 35 cent taco's in St. Louis on Wed. Those from STL know what I'm talking about smile Bertuzzzzi has been shut down pretty much. Nasland has had better games but honestly, they are all getting man handled by a rookie Jackman. Especially the B-Man.

The Blues have been having some consistancy issues in the 1st period this whole series. If they tighten that up, its all over for everyone else. If they continue to also let their PK slide, its all over for them. I guess we'll see tomorrow. Go BLUES!!!
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 02:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bassque:
The Blues have WAY more tallent and WAY more heart in those games to loose tomorrow night. The Blues will come away with a victory and I also predict that it will be 35 cent taco's in St. Louis on Wed. Those from STL know what I'm talking about smile Bertuzzzzi has been shut down pretty much. Nasland has had better games but honestly, they are all getting man handled by a rookie Jackman. Especially the B-Man.

The Blues have been having some consistancy issues in the 1st period this whole series. If they tighten that up, its all over for everyone else. If they continue to also let their PK slide, its all over for them. I guess we'll see tomorrow. Go BLUES!!!
I am afraid you will be paying the regular price for those Taco's after tomorrow. Canucks has not played it's best hockey during the playoff's BUT if you look at the pattern as the series has progressed you must be with out finger nails by now. I predict a 3-2 game for the Canucks tomorrow....
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 02:51 PM

anyone else notice that altima (and the other Red Wings fans) are staying out of sight???
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 02:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by sean yeager:
anyone else notice that altima (and the other Red Wings fans) are staying out of sight???
They're still unconscious . . .

Give 'em a little bit, they'll come around . . .
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 21/04/03 08:01 PM

My heart is going to EXPLODE! game 7. I have my ticket for Flyers/Leafs game 7. My heart will be in my throat until the game is over. My god why cant it end so it can start all over again for round 2. [Too much XOC] [Huh?] [Geek]
Posted by: VicKevlar

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 06:18 AM

Wild will advance. Ha!
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 06:41 AM

There's too many games to watch tonite. ugg. I guess I'll have to use the ol PIP tonite so I can keep an eye on all the games.

Will Minn beat out Co?? I hope so. Roy is all hype and I'm tired of everyone calling a goaltender the next patrick roy. Screw him. How about just sayin a goalie is the next of the elite and leave it at that!!

On the nucks game, with all the momentum, I think the nucks are gonna move on to round 2.

I think with the game being in philly, and all the pressure from hitchcock, I think it will be the leafs moving on. Belfour also has something to prove against hitchcock even though he would never say it publicly. I think belfour will be the biggest key in tonites game.
Posted by: Elroy

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 07:46 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bassque:
The Blues have WAY more tallent and WAY more heart in those games to loose tomorrow night. The Blues will come away with a victory and I also predict that it will be 35 cent taco's in St. Louis on Wed. Those from STL know what I'm talking about smile Bertuzzzzi has been shut down pretty much. Nasland has had better games but honestly, they are all getting man handled by a rookie Jackman. Especially the B-Man.

The Blues have been having some consistancy issues in the 1st period this whole series. If they tighten that up, its all over for everyone else. If they continue to also let their PK slide, its all over for them. I guess we'll see tomorrow. Go BLUES!!!
I agree with you on your points, and I hope it is 35 cent tacos tomorrow, but you have to remember these are our beloved Blues. They do really good for a stretch, then do pretty bad for a stretch too.

I personally think they should have already clinched this series in game 5... but the officails won that game for the Canucks. How many times can you knock the goal off its hinges when the opposing team is about to score?? and that 'slashing' penalty on Pronger was BS which gave the Canucks a 5-3 advantage... which they scored on.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 07:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Elroy:
I personally think they should have already clinched this series in game 5... but the officails won that game for the Canucks. How many times can you knock the goal off its hinges when the opposing team is about to score?? and that 'slashing' penalty on Pronger was BS which gave the Canucks a 5-3 advantage... which they scored on.
Officials never win a game for anyone.

If you get robbed with a penalty, suck it up and kill the penalty.

If you get a goal called back, score another one.

If the game is close enough that the refs can influence the outcome, then your team wasn't kicking ass enough to have an insurmountable lead.

If the score is 5-0, the refs can't win it for you. And if the score isn't 5-0, then you shouldn't be whining, cause you aren't getting the job done.

The refs can't put a puck in the net, and the refs can't blow a defensive assignment for a team. Only shitty play or player mistakes can do that.

There's no room to whine about referees in the playoffs. Suck it up and kick the Canuck's asses if you have to, but whining about game 5 at this point? Dude, stop being a sore loser . . .

laugh
Posted by: mummer43

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 09:08 AM

Looks like the Flyers are poised to make their yearly first round exit from the playoffs... I hope they prove me wrong!!

This probably the hardest hitting series in a long time.
Posted by: skiterra

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 10:41 AM

Final Score Tonight: Leafs 3 Flyers 1 Empty net goal for the third and Gary Roberts shows Checkmanick (sp?) a thing or too as player of the game.
Posted by: Bassque

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 02:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Elroy:
Quote:
Originally posted by Bassque:
[b]The Blues have WAY more tallent and WAY more heart in those games to loose tomorrow night. The Blues will come away with a victory and I also predict that it will be 35 cent taco's in St. Louis on Wed. Those from STL know what I'm talking about smile Bertuzzzzi has been shut down pretty much. Nasland has had better games but honestly, they are all getting man handled by a rookie Jackman. Especially the B-Man.

The Blues have been having some consistancy issues in the 1st period this whole series. If they tighten that up, its all over for everyone else. If they continue to also let their PK slide, its all over for them. I guess we'll see tomorrow. Go BLUES!!!
I agree with you on your points, and I hope it is 35 cent tacos tomorrow, but you have to remember these are our beloved Blues. They do really good for a stretch, then do pretty bad for a stretch too.

I personally think they should have already clinched this series in game 5... but the officails won that game for the Canucks. How many times can you knock the goal off its hinges when the opposing team is about to score?? and that 'slashing' penalty on Pronger was BS which gave the Canucks a 5-3 advantage... which they scored on.[/b]
Oh I know. But now its just one game. With EVERYONE but Peter back. Win one game and we continue to, and we'll play the Wild smile However, even if Vancouver hasn't played its best hockey, neither has the Blues. And Keith said it best today. I was listening to him on the radio talking about tonights game. We have so many players who have been in this situation that its not funny, and they have all prevailed!

GO BLUES!
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 02:26 PM

One night.

Three game-7 situations.

Anyone can win.

Good luck to the Blues, good luck to the Canucks . . .
Good luck to the Avalanche, good luck to the Wild . . .
Good luck to the Flyers . . .

Fuck the Leafs. [Finger]

I love playoff hockey . . . laugh
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 02:47 PM

The LEAFS ARE hockey! bahahahah

Eddie Eddie Eddie....

[Finger]
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 03:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Trihead:
Eddie Eddie Eddie....

[Finger]
We don't miss him!!!! smile

Go Stars
Posted by: mummer43

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 06:13 PM

The Bullies are laying an ass whooping on the Leafs. 6-1 with 11:00 to go.

Philly sports teams are doing well lately. Hopefully the Phillies will make the playoffs.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 07:32 PM

Just got home from the whoopin! 6-1!!!

Bring on the Senators. [Finger]
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 10:06 PM

WOOOOOO HOOOOOO

The Wild just upset Colorado 3-2 in OT!!!!! laugh

Bring on Vancouver!!!!!
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 10:07 PM

Um, Ian? I believe you know my work address.
laugh
Posted by: XOC

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 10:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
Um, Ian? I believe you know my work address.
As long as you send half the beer to the referees who gave you the first two power-play goals.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 10:24 PM

What the hell is going on in Hockey?!!!

So here it is:

Ducks/Stars
Canucks/Wild
Flyers/Senators
Devils/Lightning

I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wrong in the first round. I got the Stars, Canucks, Flyers, Senators, and Devils right, ok maybe I didnt do too bad.

Stars over Ducks
Canucks over Wild

Flyers over Senators
LIGHTNING over Devils. [Spit]
Posted by: XtremeFlyer

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 22/04/03 10:24 PM

Wow.. thats all I can say.. Wow.. Guess I still have time to get on the Ducks bandwagon since I live in SoCal.. Fat Chance..

Actually, they are the only team I wouldn't mind seeing win it.. I hate Vancouver, don't like Dallas and obviously, I now don't like the Wild.

Should be an interesting off-season for the Avalanche.. They gotta figure out what to do with Forsberg. Hard to give up a Hart finalist and scoring title winner. The way the end of the season happened, I was sure they'd take this series in the end.

Damn.. this sucks. Guess I dont need to go buy that big screen for the Stanley Cup finals.
Posted by: bc_girl76

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 12:10 AM

Just got back from the Canucks game...whooohoooo!!!! There is no doubt in my mind, I will NOT be selling any of my playoff tickets! Bring on the Wild!! smile
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 06:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by xoc:
Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
[b]Um, Ian? I believe you know my work address.
As long as you send half the beer to the referees who gave you the first two power-play goals.[/b]
[Crybaby]

Bill, I believe you are aware of my home address...
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 07:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by xoc:
Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
[b]Um, Ian? I believe you know my work address.
As long as you send half the beer to the referees who gave you the first two power-play goals.[/b]
What? [Freak]

Forsberg got away with so much crap, if he had been on the street, he would have been arrested for assault for what he did to Gaborik.

The Avalanche got beat by the better team, deal with it! [Finger] laugh
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 07:35 AM

Well, the Stars road to the finals SHOULD be easier now. I can't believe St. Louis and Colorado folded like that. All the new series should be fun to watch, except for maybe New Jersey - Tampa. The Devils are going to wipe the boards with the Lightning.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 07:41 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by xoc:
Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
[b]Um, Ian? I believe you know my work address.
As long as you send half the beer to the referees who gave you the first two power-play goals.[/b]
The Avalanche were the better team on paper. They had the better goalie.

They just didn't play well enough.

A team with Forsberg, Sakic, Hejduk, Foote, and you think the refs won it? Like I said before, if you can't score to beat the other team, then stop looking for someone else to blame. The Avs should have destroyed the Wild in 4.

They didn't, they have only themselves to blame.

Speaking of Forsberg, you catch him at the end of regulation, praying for a drop of blood from his nose? He was actually begging to start overtime with a power play . . . I used to think he was a great player, he dropped a few thousand points in my eyes . . .

You epitomize the sore loser . . . you weren't one of the lovely Avs fans throwing things at the Wild after the Brunette OT winner, were you? Lovely people . . .

Congrats, Wild. You showed tremendous heart. I don't like to think the Canucks have to play you . . .

I watched all three games last night.

Loved watching the Leafs get a whooping.
Fuck the Leafs. [Finger]
Hee hee hee . . .

And congrats Vancouver, you did prove me wrong. I'm so glad you did! laugh
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 07:47 AM

OK well fuck the Leafs then...

Go Wild! My new favorite team and the Ducks my other new favorite team.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 07:59 AM

Dang it Graham. You were not supposed to say you were wrong. I wanted to. [Finger]
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 08:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Dang it Graham. You were not supposed to say you were wrong. I wanted to. [Finger]
I think Vancouver was the only team I was wrong about.

I said Detroit was too old to advance after watching the OT in Game 1. I was right.
I refrained from commenting on Edmonton/Dallas (I didn't see any of that series at all!) . . .
I told bn300 that I thought the Wild had an excellent season, every chance of something good happening to them in the post-season . . .
The only team I was sure that wasn't going on to the next round, the Canucks, proved me so fucking wrong.
But I can deal with that . . . laugh

By the way, fuck the Leafs.
[Wave]
Posted by: Bassque

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 08:20 AM

I was wrong.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 08:23 AM

As far as right/wrong goes:

I did not think the Ducks had a chance against Detroit.
I thought the Wild would be a challenge for the Av's and thought there was a chance they could beat them.
I did not have a feel for the 'Nucks/Blues series.
I new the Stars would beat Edmonton. laugh
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 10:06 AM

I thought Ian and all the other Avs fans would like a reminder to prove that last night really happened...



Here is one for the Wild fans...

Posted by: Sloth

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 11:03 AM

You got it!! laugh

What's this about the Refs?? What about the call on Hendrickson for holding the stick that gave the Avs a 4 on 3, which resulted in a goal and a 2-1 lead????? mad

After not calling ANYTHING for almost two full games he gives out a phantom call that almost decides game 7?? WTF!!

Give the Wild some credit, they've been doing it all year!! And be very mad at your team. They overlooked us from the beginning and thought we were but a speedbump on the way to the finals. All we heard was how the road for them was so much easier when Detroit got knocked out.

How's that road look now? smile
Posted by: Silent Thunder

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 03:09 PM

Good one Guido! [LOL]
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 04:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Rockaholic:
Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
[b][b]IF they can beat the Av's, they have a chance.[/b]
[Spit]

That's a really big IF...

Hell, I'll be surprised if the Wild manage to win a game[/b]
Would you like some Crow with that? [Finger]
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 23/04/03 07:25 PM

Heheheheheh. Win a game, huh? I am proud of the Wild for what they have done. Much more impressive than Anaheim knocking off the Ducks IMO. I just hope Vancouver beats them so the Stars don't have to play them if they get past the Ducks. MN kicked our ass all year.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 24/04/03 08:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Heheheheheh. Win a game, huh? I am proud of the Wild for what they have done. Much more impressive than Anaheim knocking off the Ducks IMO. I just hope Vancouver beats them so the Stars don't have to play them if they get past the Ducks. MN kicked our ass all year.
Last night, an ESPN analyst picked Minnesota over the Canucks in 5 . . .

Ouch!
Posted by: skiterra

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 24/04/03 10:10 AM

When the leafs lost on Tuesday night, it was sad to see such a brutal end to a season, but now the shit is hitting the fan, and this is just the beginning of the end. [URL=http://www.torontostar.ca/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=waymoresports/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1051125549082&call_page=WM_Home&call_pageid=979619472127&call_pagep ath=Home/Home/URL]
This could be the beginning of some serious changes for Toronto, from top to bottom. Anyone need a new head coach?
Posted by: Bloodshot

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 24/04/03 11:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by skiterra:
Anyone need a new head coach?
Thanks, but our new one is doing nicely.

Go Stars! laugh
Posted by: off2cjb

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 24/04/03 01:31 PM

Somebody please stop the Flyers. Please!!!
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 24/04/03 04:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by off2cjb:
Somebody please stop the Flyers. Please!!!
Muwahhahahahahahahahahaaha! laugh
Posted by: Todrick

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 01:49 AM

damn now that was a game... 5 freaking OT's

Ducks are on a role... I love the stars, but hell, Giguere is just fuckin amazing.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 06:30 AM

Yep. Marty wasn't bad last night either. If the Ducks end up beatinf the Stars I hope they win the Cup. JSG is starting to look like a superhero in net.
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 06:36 AM

One point a lot people don't know, Dallas has lost the first game in the last six playoff rounds and have still won the series. I think they showed that JSG is not a solid wall and can score more than one goal on him. smile
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 08:42 AM

I tried to stay up so I could post Quack Quack [Finger] but damn that went late.

You are right on Hattrick they are not out by a long shot....
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 10:22 AM

You Dallas fans are going into denial way too fast laugh
Posted by: Sloth

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 10:33 AM

WILD vs. CANUCKS = Game #1 tonight. laugh

Good luck 'Nucks fans! Here's to one hell of a series!! smile

Let's get it on!!
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 11:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sloth:
WILD vs. CANUCKS = Game #1 tonight. laugh

Good luck 'Nucks fans! Here's to one hell of a series!! smile

Let's get it on!!
No luck needed, we are going to own you in 4! [Finger]
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 11:54 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Quote:
Originally posted by Sloth:
[b]WILD vs. CANUCKS = Game #1 tonight. laugh

Good luck 'Nucks fans! Here's to one hell of a series!! smile

Let's get it on!!
No luck needed, we are going to own you in 4! [Finger] [/b]
Well you were wrong about the leafs. Nucks in 7.

Flyers in 6

Dallas in 6

NJ in 5.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 01:47 PM

Your giving Tampa Bay a game, huh? I think they will get swept. The stupid Devils seemed to have turned into the Devils from a few years ago. Bastards! mad

I still can't believe we gave up Newy and Langs for Arnott. We got screwed in that deal big time.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 25/04/03 01:50 PM

Just read that Denmark vs the US in Finland on Saturday...Bwaaaaahahahaaaaa I am guessing 12-0 for the US.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 26/04/03 09:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Just read that Denmark vs the US in Finland on Saturday...Bwaaaaahahahaaaaa I am guessing 12-0 for the US.
Try 5-2 Denmark. eek
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 26/04/03 03:13 PM

Damn it. Well the Stars sure as hell better when the two games in Anaheim or this series is over. Can the Ducks win the Cup? [Crybaby]
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 26/04/03 10:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
[b]Just read that Denmark vs the US in Finland on Saturday...Bwaaaaahahahaaaaa I am guessing 12-0 for the US.
Try 5-2 Denmark. eek [/b]
Smack my ass and call me Judy!. Denmark is going nuts...

And Vancouver is playing Ottawa for Lord Stanley's cup!..
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 27/04/03 10:33 PM

Canucks vs Wild.......Hockey as Hockey was meant to be played...
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 28/04/03 06:57 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Canucks vs Wild.......Hockey as Hockey was meant to be played...
Another great game last night! (Friday just about killed me!!!) Looks like this is going to be one hell of a series.

How about the post-game action!! Cooke is going to be a marked man after that pussy stunt he pulled last night!!
Posted by: daventx

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 28/04/03 07:47 AM

I've waited 10 years and have my lucky Paul Kariya doll still wrapped in plastic ontop of the TV. Ducks will bring home the Stanley to the Pond!.
The only thing that is missing from this is Teemu.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 28/04/03 09:54 AM

The Wild are impressing me (feel so good for little Cliffy Ronning!) . . .

And the Ducks are scaring me!! eek
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 28/04/03 10:43 AM

Its about time Roman stole a game for the Flyers. I like their chances, 1-1 going home where for the most part they have dominated in the playoffs. WTF is going on out west?!!! [Freak]
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 28/04/03 01:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by daventx:
I've waited 10 years and have my lucky Paul Kariya doll still wrapped in plastic ontop of the TV. Ducks will bring home the Stanley to the Pond!.
The only thing that is missing from this is Teemu.
Shut Up damn it! laugh [Finger] I curse your Kariya doll. May it's stomache burn in hell!
Posted by: Silent Thunder

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 28/04/03 03:57 PM

Flyers fan here... so I'm for them all the way.

However, I hope to God that the Devils do not make it. That stupid trap thing they do... VERY boring hockey. They get a one goal lead and just kill time the rest of the game. [Sleep]

Not good for TV, not good for hockey.
Posted by: Peps_X

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 29/04/03 07:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Silent Thunder:
Flyers fan here... so I'm for them all the way.

However, I hope to God that the Devils do not make it. That stupid trap thing they do... VERY boring hockey. They get a one goal lead and just kill time the rest of the game. [Sleep]

Not good for TV, not good for hockey.
BUT OH SO GOOD FOR THE DEVILS!!
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 29/04/03 08:08 AM

Looks like the curse on the Kariya doll worked. Now if the boys can win tomorrow night and get the series tied...
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 29/04/03 09:35 AM

Stars didn't play great but Turco did. Ducks got another lucky puck in the net but other than that, Turco stood tall. As Tippet said, they needed an ugly win so lets hope they can build on it.

On the NJ series, man the coach screwed up!! That one bit them in the ass hard. Oh well I'm sure they play better the next game.
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 29/04/03 09:35 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Silent Thunder:
Flyers fan here... so I'm for them all the way.

However, I hope to God that the Devils do not make it. That stupid trap thing they do... VERY boring hockey. They get a one goal lead and just kill time the rest of the game. [Sleep]

Not good for TV, not good for hockey.
Uh, that coach is in Minnesota now :p
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 01/05/03 06:53 AM

Damn it. Well, the Stars played like crap and deserved to lose last night. Go Ducks! I hope they win the Cup. I don't see my boys winning three in a row. Stranger things have happened though I guess.
Posted by: Trihead

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 01/05/03 07:03 AM

It is looking rough for the Stars. I really should head down for next game.
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 01/05/03 03:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Damn it. Well, the Stars played like crap and deserved to lose last night. Go Ducks! I hope they win the Cup. I don't see my boys winning three in a row. Stranger things have happened though I guess.
Both teams played like shit, the goaltenders are the only 2 players on the two teams that made the game what it was. The 3rd period was one great save after another. Oh well I think the Stars are done. I don't forsee a 3 game win streak either in their furture so I guess we'll have to wait till next year.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 02/05/03 04:38 AM

1-0 shutout. Roman is like a friggin roller-coaster. He gonna give me an ulcer. Go Flyboys
Posted by: Sloth

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 02/05/03 10:39 AM

Wild & Canucks Game #4 tonight! Anyone else going? Heading to Mancini's for dinner and drinks than to the arena for some double black russians! laugh

Wild fans were in line today for game #6 tickets and Bertuzzi basically said, "what are you guys doing here? There's not gonna be a game 6!" Cheap locker room wall crap, but I like it. At least I'll be there to witness the Wild prove him wrong. smile

GO WILD!!
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 02/05/03 08:54 PM

NJ wins in 3 OT's. Wow.
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 02/05/03 09:19 PM

crap.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 03/05/03 12:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sloth:
Wild & Canucks Game #4 tonight! Anyone else going? Heading to Mancini's for dinner and drinks than to the arena for some double black russians! laugh

Wild fans were in line today for game #6 tickets and Bertuzzi basically said, "what are you guys doing here? There's not gonna be a game 6!" Cheap locker room wall crap, but I like it. At least I'll be there to witness the Wild prove him wrong. smile

GO WILD!!
Eat your heart out...... [Finger]
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 03/05/03 06:14 PM

Well the Stars played their best game of the post season tonite and chased jiggy out of the net. This game was a Dallas Stars game if I ever saw one. Keep it up boys and we can move on to the Conf finals. smile
Posted by: Bloodshot

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 04/05/03 06:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by hattrik21:
Well the Stars played their best game of the post season tonite and chased jiggy out of the net. This game was a Dallas Stars game if I ever saw one. Keep it up boys and we can move on to the Conf finals. smile
I second that laugh
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 04/05/03 07:18 PM

Still think that Dallas win is too little too late. I think they can tie up the series, but I don't think the steam will be there to push them 3 straight.

Vancouver will take Minnesota however and I see a pretty boring Western Finals with Vancouver and Anaheim.

FOR ONCE all the good hockey is in the East. I mean dont get me wrong. I give tons of props to Anaheim, Vancouver and Minnesota for adding some change and variety to the West. I just dont think that any of those teams can beat whoever rises from the East.

Im glad that my Devils pulled it off. However, I hope they can rise to the challenge for the finals since they have had it pretty easy to date in the first two rounds.
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 05/05/03 07:30 PM

sooooo happy to see the Flyers out!!!

now, can Jersey's D keep up with Ottawa's speed and 3 scoring lines for 60 minutes?
Posted by: hattrik21

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 05/05/03 09:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by sean yeager:
sooooo happy to see the Flyers out!!!

now, can Jersey's D keep up with Ottawa's speed and 3 scoring lines for 60 minutes?
I think NJ will walk through Ottawa. NJ's got better goaltending and I think a better D core and the offense is about even.
Posted by: MOLTAR

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 05/05/03 10:16 PM

no more Stars!!!!!
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 05:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Eat your heart out...... [Finger]
I'd like to lean back, kick my feet up right now, and offer a HUGE contented *SIGH* to my fellow Wild fans. I feel pretty excited that we got this far and regardless of how much further we drive into the playoffs, it sure is nice to say that we SPANKED those beer swillin, bacon eatin' bastard canadians for 5 (five) goals in the second period!!

JEEEZ, that was nice. :p :p
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 06:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
[b]Eat your heart out...... [Finger]
we SPANKED those beer swillin, bacon eatin' bastard canadians for 5 (five) goals in the second period!!

JEEEZ, that was nice. :p :p [/b]
Totally agree PNUT!! I stayed up till midnight watching the game, when I should have been studying for my final...well worth it though!

I have come to the realization that the Canucks are a bunch of chippy babies!! I have developed a great hatred for Cooke, what a cheap ass baby!!
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 06:50 AM

You have to love the game though... they cheap-shot Gaborik (jeez, i hated that! You're down by 5 goals, why hit somebody?), and immediately our bench shoots across the ice to smack THEIR star player. He made no bones about it, skate... skate.. skate, SKATE, SKATESKATESKATE SMACK!!

Hockey rules!
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 07:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
You have to love the game though... they cheap-shot Gaborik (jeez, i hated that! You're down by 5 goals, why hit somebody?
Because that's the game. laugh

You may be down, but you aren't out.

You play to win.

I didn't see the game, but it sounds like the 'Nucks stunk it up pretty bad. I hate to admit it, but I would love to see a #7-seeded team advance to meet the #8-seeded team . . .

Playoffs hockey rules!!

By the way, Ken, 60% of the Wild team is Canadian.
28% is non-North American (Europe and S. Korea).

And a whopping 12% of the team (a whole three players) is American.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/roster?team=min

You sure showed those Canadians . . . :rolleyes:

Have a little more respect for Canadians (especially Fernandez and Roloson). They might just win the series for you . . .
:p
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 08:20 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Graham:

By the way, Ken, 60% of the Wild team is Canadian.
28% is non-North American (Europe and S. Korea).

And a whopping 12% of the team (a whole three players) is American.

What's your point? 80% of our baseball players are Cuban too, but I'd root like hell for them to beat the Cuban national team.

I realize that this isn't the Olympics :rolleyes: and I'm not rooting against Canadians in general, nearly as much as I'm rooting against Claus in particular!
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 09:24 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by hattrik21:
Quote:
Originally posted by sean yeager:
[b]sooooo happy to see the Flyers out!!!

now, can Jersey's D keep up with Ottawa's speed and 3 scoring lines for 60 minutes?
I think NJ will walk through Ottawa. NJ's got better goaltending and I think a better D core and the offense is about even.[/b]
I dont think NJ has a chance against Ottawa. Ottawa's D is bigger and more mobile, thier forwards are deeper, Brodeur is the only equalizer. After seeing what they did to the Flyers, they are a machine. I think they are going to win it all.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 09:26 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
After seeing what they did to the Flyers, they are a machine. I think they are going to win it all.
Cool.

Maybe they'll start getting paychecks again, too . . . laugh
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 10:23 AM

Well damn. I guess I will root for the Ducks from here on out in the East, and Ottawa in the West. I wouldn't mind seeing Ottawa win it all. Go Mavs! [Finger]
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 12:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
You have to love the game though... they cheap-shot Gaborik (jeez, i hated that! You're down by 5 goals, why hit somebody?), and immediately our bench shoots across the ice to smack THEIR star player. He made no bones about it, skate... skate.. skate, SKATE, SKATESKATESKATE [b]SMACK!!

Hockey rules![/b]
I especially liked it when the goalies went after each other!!

You know you are watching a good game when the goalies are fighting.

Old Time Hockey!!!!



Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 12:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Guido:
I especially liked it when the goalies went after each other!!

You know you are watching a good game when the goalies are fighting.

Old Time Hockey!!!!
Cloutier was just embarrassed.

Never a good sign. I think it's why Crawford took him out of the game. Not because his game was off, but because the Wild messed with his head, and won.

They knocked Cloutier out of the game mentally . . .

Kinda like Belfour in game 7 against Philly. As soon as I saw Belfour elbow what's-his-name in the corner, I knew Philly had taken him out of the game mentally. Then the Flyers just raped the Leafs . . .

By the way, is it too late to say Fuck the Leafs!? [Finger]

laugh
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 12:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Graham:
By the way, is it too late to say Fuck the Leafs!? [Finger]

laugh
Its never too late to say Fuck the Leafs!

Fuck the Leafs!! [Wave]
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 01:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Graham:
[b]
By the way, Ken, 60% of the Wild team is Canadian.
28% is non-North American (Europe and S. Korea).

And a whopping 12% of the team (a whole three players) is American.

What's your point? 80% of our baseball players are Cuban too, but I'd root like hell for them to beat the Cuban national team.

I realize that this isn't the Olympics :rolleyes: and I'm not rooting against Canadians in general, nearly as much as I'm rooting against Claus in particular![/b]
So what did I ever do to piss you off?. The Canucks STUNK last night no doubt. Is it boring Hockey, Yes I thik so...does the Canucks have 2 more chances...they sure do...So Pnut take a pill and let the best team win :p
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 01:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
So Pnut take a pill and let the best team win :p
Funny... that wasn't your attitude when you posted "Eat your heart out!" [Finger]
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 01:59 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
[b]So Pnut take a pill and let the best team win :p
Funny... that wasn't your attitude when you posted "Eat your heart out!" [Finger] [/b]
Yes it was!. I still think Vancouver is going to do it. I met Ronnings parents today BTW. Nice folks.
Posted by: Xtoolbox

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 04:42 PM

So who wants to put up or shut up? laugh

Yeah that's right I'll take my Ducks against any other team in the WC finals or for the Cup after that for a case of beer (Fat Tire or you name it?) shipped to the winner.
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 06/05/03 06:44 PM

Deal Brian!
IF I lose, Ian will send you the beer directly. From Denver. The Mile High City. Where it's tough to get a tee time because the Av's are F'ing DONE!
[Finger]
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 07/05/03 08:28 PM

7 minutes left in the game, and MN leads 4-1

Looks like we are headed to Vancouver for game 7!!! laugh

Edited to add: Wild win!! 5-1



Posted by: Origami Gangsta

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 03:43 AM

Gotta give props to the Wild. They have fucking OWNED the Canucks the last two games.

The Wild versus the Ducks could go down as one of the great series of all time if this keeps up.

I still pay attention to the playoffs. Nice to see my Caps were eliminated after they blew a big series lead. AGAIN! :rolleyes: mad [Freak]
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 04:45 AM

It actually may come down to 3 of 4 teams in the final 4 are expansion teams. How would that be for a new world order? Anahiem, Minnesota, Ottawa, wow.

Go Canucks.
Posted by: off2cjb

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 05:31 AM

Go PENS!!!

OK, I just thought I would throw that in there for my own sake. I loved seeing the Flyers ousted. I loved seeing the Caps ousted. I loved seeing the Red Wings ousted. Who's next??? I would love seeing the Canuks ousted.

Have you checked out ESPN.com lately? I haven't seen anything but bling bling nba photos on their main page for almost 2 weeks.
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 05:43 AM

Wow. How must it feel, being a fan of a talented veteran team with their eye on the cup; and LOSING a 3-1 lead to an expansion club from Minnesota??

OH, wait... I'll ask Ian! He knows! laugh
Posted by: VicKevlar

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 06:27 AM

You kinda get the feeling that if the Wild score first tonight....it's all over. The Wild are in Cloutier's head and I'm sure the Canuck fans will be quite the boo-birds if Minnesota jumps out on top early.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 06:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by off2cjb:
[QB]Go PENS!!!

QB]
You poor guy. I went to see the Phantoms (Philly's AHL affiliate) play the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Penguins (duh) in a game in October. The majority of the players I saw then were in the game against the Flyers late in the season. If they dont get a new arena or a better deal, I could see the pens fold, or worse, move.
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 06:43 AM

Jeez man, I'm fired up that they ever got this far. On one hand, if the Wild get clobbered tonight you gotta think, "They had a hell of a run!"

But on the other hand you'd think, "Damn, they had them RIGHT WHERE THEY WANTED THEM!"

Rolison had an unbelievable game last night, but he was looking a bit "over stretched" by the end of the game. 24 hours may not be enough re-coup time. Especially since they crammed his body onto a plane last night.
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 07:20 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
Jeez man, I'm fired up that they ever got this far. On one hand, if the Wild get clobbered tonight you gotta think, "They had a hell of a run!"

But on the other hand you'd think, "Damn, they had them RIGHT WHERE THEY WANTED THEM!"

Rolison had an unbelievable game last night, but he was looking a bit "over stretched" by the end of the game. 24 hours may not be enough re-coup time. Especially since they crammed his body onto a plane last night.
I think Fernandez will start tonight. If there was day between games, I could see Rolison starting, but not within 24 hrs. But you know what they say, go with the hot hand.

I know one thing, if I ever see Matt Cooke, it will be too soon, I am so sick of that whiney little cheap ass bitch!

It sucks that these last two games have been during finals week, I was up late Monday night, couldn't concentrate on studying until after the game, and I was up late last night studying for my final today.

But you have to have your priorities in order...that is why studying came after the games!!! laugh
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 07:51 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Graham:
The Wild are impressing me (feel so good for little Cliffy Ronning!) . . .

And the Ducks are scaring me!! eek
12 goals in two games.

The Canucks are toast. They're mentally defeated.

If the Canucks win tonight, it will be luck, and because the Wild threw it away . . .

Fernandez had Colorado's number; Roloson has Vancouver's . . .

Good luck Wild against the Ducks -- you're gonna need it! laugh
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 07:54 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by VicKevlar:
You kinda get the feeling that if the Wild score first tonight....it's all over. The Wild are in Cloutier's head and I'm sure the Canuck fans will be quite the boo-birds if Minnesota jumps out on top early.
You'd be surprised how many Canucks fans are civilized people.

On the other hand, one of the largest riots in Vancouver's history happened the night the 'Nucks lost the Stanley Cup game 7 to the Rangers in '94 . . . [Freak]

Jens, Claus . . . better start putting up the plywood on the windows. Tonight could be ugly . . . laugh
Posted by: airbutchie

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 07:59 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Xtoolbox:
So who wants to put up or shut up? laugh

Yeah that's right I'll take my Ducks against any other team in the WC finals or for the Cup after that for a case of beer (Fat Tire or you name it?) shipped to the winner.
Hhahahha... Lay the smackdown, Brian!!! First the Angels, now the "ALMIGHTY DUCKS!!!" Hmmmm... Maybe they should send over the Clippers to OC (Orange County for you non-Los Angeles folks) and possibly make it into the playoffs... Nah... We wouldn't wanna 'Schlep-Rock' any OC team into submission!!! GO DUCKS!!!

- Air B

WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON WITH THESE DAMN LAKERS!!! Aight, I'm done venting... I'll go post my frustrations on the bball thread!! Laterz ya'll...
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 07:59 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Graham:
Jens, Claus . . . better start putting up the plywood on the windows. Tonight could be ugly . . . laugh
Where are those two today? Haven't heard much from either of them. Probably still at home with their jaws stuck to the floor.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 09:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Graham:
[b]Jens, Claus . . . better start putting up the plywood on the windows. Tonight could be ugly . . . laugh
Where are those two today? Haven't heard much from either of them. Probably still at home with their jaws stuck to the floor.[/b]
Well let me get into work, get a Starbucks and beat the staff before the fun starts.....

Yes indeed, It was a pyle of shit. We need a miracle to rebound from this Rodney King like beating.

I like the intensity of it all adn yes we are poised for a good riot either way.....

Go Canucks!
Posted by: babyX

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 09:32 AM

I'm gonna start sucking up the sugar and caffeine to stay awake for tonight's game.

C'mon, Canucks!!

I don't care if they win by luck or sheer willpower, so long as they win!
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 10:10 AM

I hope the Wild win this one. The Ducks-Wild series should be a good one. I gotta pick the Ducks to win though.
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 09:36 PM

Yep. Bye bye Canucks.
Who's next for an ass whoopin'?
[Wave]
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 09:49 PM

Respect
Posted by: Guido

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 10:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Respect
Very classy Claus...your team played hard (a little too hard at times wink )and gave us a great series. I hope you will help us cheer the Wild as they take it to Anaheim.

By the way, I love your signature. I hope NY Madman appreciates it.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 10:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Guido:
Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
[b]Respect
Very classy Claus...your team played hard (a little too hard at times wink )and gave us a great series. I hope you will help us cheer the Wild as they take it to Anaheim.

By the way, I love your signature. I hope NY Madman appreciates it.[/b]
I would but you know what?. Mark Crawford was left to shake the waterboys hands after the game...That fuck Jacques just fucked off...very classy...I hate that french arrogant prick.

The only thing I did not like about this series was the style of play. short of calling it boring, the deadmeat defence and hugging only left a slow tight game with few rockem sock em chances...

I do hope the "team everyone laughed at" comes 2nd after Ottawa.
Posted by: bc_girl76

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 08/05/03 11:37 PM

Congrats to the Wild...you played great as a team and you deserved the wins you got. I went to all the games and I love my Canucks, but they finally used up all their luck. Good luck with the Ducks. GO SENS GO!! [Wave]
Posted by: Costas

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 12:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bc_girl76:
Congrats to the Wild...you played great as a team and you deserved the wins you got. I went to all the games and I love my Canucks, but they finally used up all their luck. Good luck with the Ducks. GO SENS GO!! [Wave]
No shit...they got so used to coming back from behind, they gave away the last two games (prior to tonight - fuck it was painful). The whole team should have been benched after game 5.

Must be the easy-going west coast attitude.

[Geek]

Good luck to the Wild...I'm a Habs fan, so I really like Jacque Lemaire. Mind you, Claus...I didn't watch past the end of the 3rd period, so I don't know about the Crawford thing...
Posted by: superjens

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 01:08 AM

I did something better than watch our team lose tonight -- had dinner with a cute girl. Still, a win (and a kiss dammit) would have been nice. [LOL]

The Wild are ... wild! Great comeback, what can we say, they got the skills to pay the bills.

And Claus, trim that sig man, what do you think this is, the POR board? :rolleyes:
Posted by: Costas

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 01:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by superjens:
I did something better than watch our team lose tonight -- had dinner with a cute girl.
Sounds like a 'win' to me!!!!!
laugh
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 04:27 AM

The Wild vs. The Mighty Ducks....The Wild, vs The Mighty Ducks. If you had said that to me before this started I wouldve told you, you are a moron and know nothing about hockey.

I guess I have to pick the Wild over The Ducks.
I pick Ottawa over NJ.

I guess we will be seeing alot of 1-0 games over the next 10 days.

Ottawa wins the cup.
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 05:51 AM


[Crybaby] [Crybaby] [Crybaby] [Crybaby] [Crybaby] [Crybaby] [Crybaby]

Yo, Mr. "There won't be a game 6" Bertuzzi... can you count to 7!?!

All I can say after staying up to watch the game is, "Improbable, Implausible, Absolutely Ridiculous!"

Despite Jacques acting like a horse's ass (can we still say, "fuck the french?"), I was really proud of those guys last night.

Maybe we should just spot the Ducks a 3-1 lead in the series!

bn300, I may have a line on some tickets... but they won't be cheap ($150, upper deck). Wanna go if I can get 'em?
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 07:29 AM

Well done Minnesota!

A good round, a ton of heart, and it's amazing what a tiny little veteran leader who has been through this shit before can do for a club!

Congrats to little Cliffy Ronning! That guy has some stones . . .

Well done, Wild . . . again, good luck with the Ducks!
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 07:34 AM

Maybe this is good for hockey. It shows that anything can happen. I will be glued to this series. Should be interesting. I like low scoring defensive hockey myself. It all hinged on JSG. If he keeps up his play, I don't think the Wild have a chance. Anaheim is a disciplined team. They won't give up all the power play chances that the Wild are used to getting.
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 07:43 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Maybe this is good for hockey.
Its good for a hell of a lot more than that! Consider the MN Twins, the MN Wild, and the MN Timberwolves.

Which team has spent over 100 million dollars on franchise "talent?"

Now...

Which team is 6-0 in elimination games?
Which team won their division the very year their owner announced they would be eliminated through contraction?
Which team has gotten their ass BOUNCED in the first round of the playoffs for the last 7 straight years?

I argue that the Wild (especially in their win over Colorado) are setting an example for the rest of sports that it takes a lot more than money to win.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 08:04 AM

I couldn't agree more about the money thing. The Rangers (in baseball mad and hockey) are prime examples. You got to spend wisely. I will say that 9 times out of 10 the team that can afford the big payroll will beat the small market team. That is if they have a good management team. The Yankees would be a good example for that.
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 08:37 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
I will say that 9 times out of 10 the team that can afford the big payroll will beat the small market team. That is if they have a good management team. The Yankees would be a good example for that.
They haven't bought "wisely" though... the Yankees have simply bought "it all." They have players in their farm league that are better than LOTS of starting players on other teams. Hell, they buy people and stuff them into AAA ball just so the BOSOX don't get them. That's ugly.
Posted by: Xtoolbox

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 09:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
Deal Brian!
IF I lose, Ian will send you the beer directly. From Denver. The Mile High City. Where it's tough to get a tee time because the Av's are F'ing [b]DONE!

[Finger] [/b]
Yeah its on now BN laugh

Congratulation to the Wild smile that's what hockey is all about.

So IAN lost a bet and you're third partying it out now? That's ok as long as he pays up, otherwise ouchy the clown is going to be paying somebody a visit wink

Ducks in 6!
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 09/05/03 09:06 PM

Such a silly, silly man!
I say Wild in 5, but my bet to you is the Wild take the series.
Firth is out of the loop. I will (but I don't know how yet) get you you're Fat Tire. As if you will win. BWAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAHA! [Finger]
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 08:01 AM

Just watched Bob Clarke's press conference. No suprise, they will NOT be bringing Czechmanek back for next season, so look for Philly to be making a trade or signing a goaltender this offseason. Rob Esche may end up being the number one.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 08:21 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
Just watched Bob Clarke's press conference. No suprise, they will NOT be bringing Czechmanek back for next season, so look for Philly to be making a trade or signing a goaltender this offseason. Rob Esche may end up being the number one.
Clarke's an idiot.

Chechmanek won the first round for them. Toronto and Philly played similar styles of grinding, pounding hockey, and goaltending helped them win.

Second round, against a fast, quick, hyper-accurate shooting and passing team like Ottawa? The defense was flat-footed and embarassed. No goalie in the world can stand up to a team that can make cross-ice passes in and out of the slot. Goalies just can't move laterally as quickly as a puck can . . . .

The defense crumbled under the speed and accuracy of the Senators.

Go ahead, keep the big, slow, strong defense, but bring in a new goalie. See how far it gets ya, Bobby . . . :rolleyes:
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 09:58 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Graham:
Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
[b]Just watched Bob Clarke's press conference. No suprise, they will NOT be bringing Czechmanek back for next season, so look for Philly to be making a trade or signing a goaltender this offseason. Rob Esche may end up being the number one.
Clarke's an idiot.

Chechmanek won the first round for them. Toronto and Philly played similar styles of grinding, pounding hockey, and goaltending helped them win.

Second round, against a fast, quick, hyper-accurate shooting and passing team like Ottawa? The defense was flat-footed and embarassed. No goalie in the world can stand up to a team that can make cross-ice passes in and out of the slot. Goalies just can't move laterally as quickly as a puck can . . . .

The defense crumbled under the speed and accuracy of the Senators.

Go ahead, keep the big, slow, strong defense, but bring in a new goalie. See how far it gets ya, Bobby . . . :rolleyes: [/b]
Uuuhhh noooo. Czechmanek stated to the team that he no longer wished to stay in Philly because the fans hate him. So Clarke said he would accomodate and seek a trade. But it is 100% that he will not be back. And it would be more accurate to state that Belfour LOST the series for Toronto. Plus, a cross ice pass will work everytime if your Goalie is ten to fifteen feet to the other side of the net because he overplays everything. Yuskevich will also not be back, look for Therien to be gone as well. Last I looked, Wienrich, Ragnarsson, Johnsson, Desjardins, Vandermeer all hovered around 200 lbs and skate rather well. Yuskevich was playing with a grade three shoulder seperation. Desjardins was out. Therien is the only one you could POSSIBLY be describing. Do you want Czechmanek? You can have him. Regular season stats are fine and dandy. But having watched everygame in the regular season and the playoffs. The Roman that played in the regular season was NOT the Roman we saw in the playoffs.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 10:07 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
Uuuhhh noooo. Czechmanek stated to the team that he no longer wished to stay in Philly because the fans hate him. So Clarke said he would accomodate and seek a trade. But it is 100% that he will not be back. And it would be more accurate to state that Belfour LOST the series for Toronto. Plus, a cross ice pass will work everytime if your Goalie is ten to fifteen feet to the other side of the net because he overplays everything. Yuskevich will also not be back, look for Therien to be gone as well. Last I looked, Wienrich, Ragnarsson, Johnsson, Desjardins, Vandermeer all hovered around 200 lbs and skate rather well. Yuskevich was playing with a grade three shoulder seperation. Desjardins was out. Therien is the only one you could POSSIBLY be describing. Do you want Czechmanek? You can have him. Regular season stats are fine and dandy. But having watched everygame in the regular season and the playoffs. The Roman that played in the regular season was NOT the Roman we saw in the playoffs.
Sounds like you're describing Dan Cloutier . . . laugh

I don't want Chechmanek. But I don't think he's too bad. You're right, he does overplay everything. Did you watch Barry Melrose's analysis about that, too?

You can claim that the defense is light and quick, but the Senators still skated circles around them . . . okay, blame it on injuries. I still think the flyers need some more defensemen . . .

You're also right about Belfour. Eddie blew game 7 for the Flyers, no question. But I think Chechmanek kept the Flyers in the series long enough for Eddie to Fuck the Leafs!! [Finger]

God, I love saying that . . . laugh

BTW:

I still think Bobby Clarke's an idiot . . . laugh
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 10:16 AM

To tell you the truth I dont like Clarke either. Next year the Flyers will Probably dress Desjardins, Wienrich, Johnnson, Siedenberg, Woywitka, Vandermeer, and possibly Janne Pitkanen if they can get him signed.

I didnt see the Melrose thing but it was pretty obvious that Czechmo really tended to be over agressive. In the playoffs, where teams will be seeing you for at least 4 games in a row, that is very easy to capitalize on. Especially when you are faster. Truth is, Ottawa is just better, and that did make it slightly easier to take.

DIE MAPLE LEAFS!! laugh
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 10:24 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mbflyerfan:
[b]DIE MAPLE LEAFS!! laugh [/b]
See?

We agree on something . . .

Maple Leafs Suck!!!
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 02:55 PM

Why does Clarke still have a job in Philly? He is a total dumb ass. I know he was an awesome player, and brought the Cup to Philly, and all. Who cares now? He isn't on the ice. I so wish they would get rid of his ass!
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 04:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 2001frontier:
Why does Clarke still have a job in Philly? He is a total dumb ass. I know he was an awesome player, and brought the Cup to Philly, and all. Who cares now? He isn't on the ice. I so wish they would get rid of his ass!
Because in reality he is Ed Sniders son. More so than even his real children. Ed believes, rightly, that the majority of teams that Clarke has built on paper should have a chance to win every year. He is not on the ice. Many want it to happen (Clarke being fired), but it simply will not as long as Ed Snider owns and runs the team.

He drafts well, and has put together teams that have topped or been near 100 points the last 7 years. he put together the Florida team that went to the cup in 96, a Flyers team in 97 and put together the NorthStars team that went to the cup in (91?).Two of those teams that had no business being there. So he has done it with AND WITHOUT a large bankroll.

But that being said, most GM's wouldve been fired for the way he handled the Lindros situation, and for the coaching carousel we have had the last 5 or 6 years, AND for the numerous first round exits.
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 12/05/03 08:05 PM

Nothing for nothing, but you get rid of Cechmanek and who are you going to replace him with? I mean yeah oh well they lost in the second round, but look at the guys numbers for the season! 33-15 and 10 with a 1.88 GAA. There is nobody out there who can give Philly those kind of numbers in net that is available in my opinion.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 13/05/03 04:20 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by dano:
Nothing for nothing, but you get rid of Cechmanek and who are you going to replace him with? I mean yeah oh well they lost in the second round, but look at the guys numbers for the season! 33-15 and 10 with a 1.88 GAA. There is nobody out there who can give Philly those kind of numbers in net that is available in my opinion.
Getting to the second round is not good enough, they expect to win every year. He doesnt want to be here anymore. Regular season stats mean squat. His teamates dont trust him. Veteran goaltenders whose contracts expire this year include Montreal's Jeff Hackett, Los Angeles' Felix Potvin, St. Louis' Chris Osgood and Fred Brathwaite. Four others still under contract who might be available include Calgary's Roman Turek, Tampa Bay's Nikolai Khabibulin, Buffalo's Martin Biron and Washington's Olaf Kolzig. Marty Turco and JS Giguere are both restricted but I dont see that happening. I think it may end up being Esche, who is not as spectacular, but always seems to make the saves he is supposed to make. Something you cant say about Cechmanek in any playoffs he has been in. Its not the great goals that sap a teams confidence, its the soft goals, and one a game in the playoffs doesnt cut it.
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 13/05/03 05:33 AM

Now getting back to the playoffs. The Ducks are going to the finals?!

After watching the first two games of this series, it seems to me that Minnesota has not been willing to pay the physical price to win. They shy away from contact in the corners, and Anahiem seems to win most battles because of this. How many time is Gaborik going to try an end to end rush only to get smacked or otherwise muted by Kieth Carney? Giguere hasnt even been tested. Plus the obvious observation, you cannot win giving up short handed goals, just ask the Flyers.
Posted by: airbutchie

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 13/05/03 07:58 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Xtoolbox:
Quote:
Originally posted by bn300:
[b]Deal Brian!
IF I lose, Ian will send you the beer directly. From Denver. The Mile High City. Where it's tough to get a tee time because the Av's are F'ing [b]DONE!
[Finger] [/b]
Yeah its on now BN laugh

Ducks in 6![/b]
Don't you mean 4, Brian!!! GO DUCKS!!! Heheheh!!! Woo Hoo...

-Air B
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 14/05/03 10:41 PM

3 games without scoring!!!!!!!!!!!!??? that has got to be an all time low. Hopefully they fire that asshole jacques
Posted by: MBFlyerfan

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 04:52 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
3 games without scoring!!!!!!!!!!!!??? that has got to be an all time low. Hopefully they fire that asshole jacques
Aw comon Claus, its their third year in the league and they are in the conference finals.
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 06:43 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
3 games without scoring!!!!!!!!!!!!??? that has got to be an all time low. Hopefully they fire that asshole jacques
Funny. I seriously doubt they'll do anything other than give Jacque more money! [LOL]

Gosh, how must the Avs and the 'nuks feel knowing they got spanked by team that can't even fucking SCORE on the ducks?

Down by 3 games... we got 'em right where we want 'em! That's what my wife says, anyway.
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 07:40 AM

JSG is the man! I don't know what got into him, but I don't think anyone is going to beat the Ducks. I think they will win the Cup. [Freak]
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 08:00 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
Gosh, how must the Avs and the 'nuks feel knowing they got spanked by team that can't even fucking SCORE on the ducks?
Probably rich and forgetful.

I doubt they're feeling any pain over the early exits. I wonder who had their tee-time set up first, Sakic or Naslund?

Quote:
Down by 3 games... we got 'em right where we want 'em! That's what my wife says, anyway.
Considering what they did in coming from behind to beat Colorado and Vancouver, I'd say she's right!

Ducks are in for a world of hurt . . . laugh
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 09:37 AM

I wonder what happened...3 games without goals!. has not happened since 1947. I say Ducks and Senators....Sens in 6
Posted by: Sloth

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 10:26 AM

Now, is there any doubt that defense wins championships?

I was a little scared about this series from the start. The Wild haven't had good luck with the Ducks (I know they split this season, but look at the Ducks' scratches for those games). They play a system very much like the Wild do, and are playing it a lot better. Sit back, play defense first and wait for the other team to make a mistake. When you get your chances, you have to take advantage of them. That's when the goaltender is the trump card because you're relying on him to come through when those chances are given up. Not much you can do when you run into a goaltender on a roll and every other shot doesn't even make it to the net.

Very impressed with the Ducks team play and defense. Once again, this series could've been a lot different, but Giguere has been the difference (see shots, scoring chances or any other stat that shows that the Wild have actually out-played them).

It's been a heck of a year and a lot of fun! In my opinion, the Wild have nothing to hang their heads over.

Wild in 7!! wink
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 12:35 PM

If Defence wins games, it does nothing for the game of Hockey. No doubt the Wild has had success with the style of Hockey but it is BORING to watch and not entertaining.

Having said that it would be fun to see them turn it around for a 3rd time.
Posted by: GrayHam

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 12:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
If Defence wins games, it does nothing for the game of Hockey. No doubt the Wild has had success with the style of Hockey but it is BORING to watch and not entertaining.
Well, shit, why not just take the goalie out of the game, make the goal the size of a coffee can, and just let each team fire tons of shots? You can end up with a score in the triple-digits, just like basketball.

No bodychecks, no hard hits, no miraculous, acrobatic saves . . .

Won't that be kick-you-in-the-balls, gouge-your-eyes-out-with-a-wet-noodle fun?

Fucking A!
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 02:12 PM

your point is?.

I like to watch open, hard hitting, high shot games with a few goon fights thrown in. Hell if I am going to pay $90 for a ticket and $7 for a cup of flat beer at least let me not fall a sleep.
Posted by: Sloth

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 02:41 PM

I was actually referring to Anaheim. They play the trap even better than the Wild. Even your beloved Canucks went into a shell when they got a lead on us (see game #3 for example).

Well, maybe you're right, that was one boring-ass game. smile
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 15/05/03 02:47 PM

well lemme illustrate what happened in the Canucks/ Wild series :

Wild Defence :



Canucks Goaltending :



Clear?
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/05/03 06:15 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
well lemme illustrate what happened in the Canucks/ Wild series :

Good Grief Claus, you had the same number of people on the ice that we did. Stop crying "foul" and get over it already.
Posted by: Claus

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/05/03 08:07 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by PNUTMNM:
Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
[b]well lemme illustrate what happened in the Canucks/ Wild series :

Good Grief Claus, you had the same number of people on the ice that we did. Stop crying "foul" and get over it already.[/b]
Ahhhh Pnut. Always missing the point.....
Posted by: TravelingFool

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/05/03 08:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Claus A Christensen:
Ahhhh Pnut. Always missing the point.....
I admit... I hadn't read the WHOLE thread in awhile. Sorry.

...and I don't "ALWAYS" miss the point! [Huh?]
Posted by: bn300

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/05/03 10:12 PM

Brian,
PM me. Need your address.
Go Ducks [Finger]
Posted by: Origami Gangsta

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 16/05/03 11:35 PM

Congratulations Anaheim!

At least you still have something to cheer about Butch!

That JSG is something else.. Guy has been fucking unreal.. He's now 12-2! [Geek]
Posted by: airbutchie

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 17/05/03 08:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by TatsuoX:
Congratulations Anaheim!

At least you still have something to cheer about Butch!

That JSG is something else.. Guy has been fucking unreal.. He's now 12-2! [Geek]
I know... I know... I'll just travel 30 miles
south and cheer for the OC teams!!! GO DUCKS!!!
I hope there's room for me in that 'bandwagon'!!
Hhehehhee.... [Too much XOC]

- Air B
Posted by: 2001frontier

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 18/05/03 10:53 AM

All I can say is wow! JSG is fucking unreal. If he can continue this for a few years, the playoffs could become real lopsided.

As good as they have been though, I can't vote against Brodeur. He sits back there and makes the saves. Should be a great series for sure.
Posted by: dano

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 18/05/03 05:21 PM

Go Devils!

The Devils looked really good last night. That short-handed goal to go up 5-2 set the whole place off. It was excellent to be there smile

Oh and the guy wearing a Ranger jersey getting carried out by security was fun too smile
Posted by: Sloth

Re: The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here...... - 19/05/03 10:51 AM

Congrats to the Ducks and their fans! Good, clean hockey and you whooped us fair and square. Great "D", a goaltender that's on fire, team play and speed. We don't get too many Ducks games televised here, so you really showed me something during these 4 games. Rest up and wait for the Devils. Should be a great series!!

Good luck!!