What a dissapointing loss last night. Detroit was on the receiving end of some bad officiating. LA got the game winning goal just a few seconds after LA caused an injury to one of our D men on a call that should have been interferrence, and they did nothing, even though the game had to be stopped so he could be assisted off the ice.
I counted at least 5 blatant penalties the Kings did that they didn't get called on in the third, yet the lines men had no issue putting Detroit on multiple 5 on 3's last night. Was certainly dissapointing.
But as I said before, that's hockey. Sometimes the bad calls go your way, sometimes they go against. Not much you can do about it.
djones520 wrote: What a dissapointing loss last night. Detroit was on the receiving end of some bad officiating. LA got the game winning goal just a few seconds after LA caused an injury to one of our D men on a call that should have been interferrence, and they did nothing, even though the game had to be stopped so he could be assisted off the ice.
I counted at least 5 blatant penalties the Kings did that they didn't get called on in the third, yet the lines men had no issue putting Detroit on multiple 5 on 3's last night. Was certainly dissapointing.
But as I said before, that's hockey. Sometimes the bad calls go your way, sometimes they go against. Not much you can do about it.
Is it just me, or is the officiating been really REALLY bad this year?
It's certainly been pretty rough so far this year, on all fronts. A lot of changes in the rules, so the players and the ref's are learning things. 20 games into the season though, you'd feel that they were getting better about it, but it certainly doesn't seem that way.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Yee haw. Wings take out the Sharks in a Shoot Out and with that they retake 4th, dumping the Blues down to 7th.
Sens lost last night in OT against the Bruins :-\. We were on a nice little tear for a bit (5 game winning streak I think?) But man, we're down Erik Karlsson, Jason Spezza, Guillaume Latendresse, and Milan Michalek (though I think he is traveling with the team and has been taking part in their morning skates)... But even with all of that, the Sens are playing decent hockey... just sucks seeing them not be at their best :-\
djones520 wrote: It's certainly been pretty rough so far this year, on all fronts. A lot of changes in the rules, so the players and the ref's are learning things. 20 games into the season though, you'd feel that they were getting better about it, but it certainly doesn't seem that way.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Yee haw. Wings take out the Sharks in a Shoot Out and with that they retake 4th, dumping the Blues down to 7th.
Yeah... we've lost one line to injury (Steen, Taransenko, McDonald).
Not sure what's up with the Blues this year... but man the 'Hawks are looking good.
djones520 wrote: It's certainly been pretty rough so far this year, on all fronts. A lot of changes in the rules, so the players and the ref's are learning things. 20 games into the season though, you'd feel that they were getting better about it, but it certainly doesn't seem that way.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Yee haw. Wings take out the Sharks in a Shoot Out and with that they retake 4th, dumping the Blues down to 7th.
Yeah... we've lost one line to injury (Steen, Taransenko, McDonald).
Not sure what's up with the Blues this year... but man the 'Hawks are looking good.
Sorry... I'm not gonna listen to any whining from a Blues fan about injuries.
Automatically Appended Next Post: I'm a bit torn on Columbus in the lead right now. I want Chicago bumped off, but I wanted Detroit to be the team to do it.
At the same time though... I could just laugh that Columbus did it, while Chicago shut out the Blues.
Automatically Appended Next Post: And as I say something, Chicago ties it up. Gonna keep my mouth shut now.
And Chicago takes a 3-2 lead, but they let CBJ tie it up to go into OT.
However Jonathan Toews carried the puck down left wing and dished a cross-ice pass to Seabrook, who fired in a shot from the right circle to win in OT!
There is no stopping the Blackhawks this year!
They will lose a game at some point, But as i have said before in this thread the next chance the Blackhawks have at a loss (In regulation) will be March 16th Vs. the Stars or March 20th Vs. the Mighty Ducks.
The Blackhawks are on FIRE!
The Hawks will beat all of these teams:
The Red Wings March 3 The Wild March 5 The Avalanche March 6 The Avalanche March 8 The Oilers March 10 The Blue Jackets March 14
Sens lost last night in OT against the Bruins :-\. We were on a nice little tear for a bit (5 game winning streak I think?) But man, we're down Erik Karlsson, Jason Spezza, Guillaume Latendresse, and Milan Michalek (though I think he is traveling with the team and has been taking part in their morning skates)... But even with all of that, the Sens are playing decent hockey... just sucks seeing them not be at their best :-\
Don't worry, now that we're almost to the half-way point of the season, it's about that time of year for the Make-ya-Laughs to take their traditional nosedive out of play-off contention.
So a play-off spot should free-up for the Sens to fight the Rangers & Flyers over!
whembly wrote: Mosttly drunk right now... but the Blues are leading the Kings 4-2 in the 2nd period. Game already has like 60 minutes of penalties already...
Brawl'n time!
Well I hope you passed out before the end of the game.
whembly wrote: Mosttly drunk right now... but the Blues are leading the Kings 4-2 in the 2nd period. Game already has like 60 minutes of penalties already...
Brawl'n time!
Well I hope you passed out before the end of the game.
Glad I'm drunk of my arse now...
Don't know if I can move this laptop and get up from the couch... whoooo. o.O
whembly wrote: Mosttly drunk right now... but the Blues are leading the Kings 4-2 in the 2nd period. Game already has like 60 minutes of penalties already...
Brawl'n time!
Well I hope you passed out before the end of the game.
Glad I'm drunk of my arse now...
Don't know if I can move this laptop and get up from the couch... whoooo. o.O
But the BEST TEAM in the league lost again tonight.
So that makes 2 losses.
Still way ahead of everyone in points.
And I did not think the hawks were going to make the game that close.
Blackhawks down 4-0 going into the 2nd and the game ends up with the hawks scoring 5 goals in 2 periods, and the oilers scoring 2 more to make it 6-5, Insane game, and well played by both offensive lines. Not so much with the D for either of those teams in that game.
Well, as predicted, the first 3-game losing skid of the season has Leafs Nation prepping their burning brands & pitchforks and decrying the team as an abysmal shame...
Here's hoping the Pens can help make it a 4-game losing streak!
The TO bandwagon is such great entertainment for the rest of us!
Experiment 626 wrote: Well, as predicted, the first 3-game losing skid of the season has Leafs Nation prepping their burning brands & pitchforks and decrying the team as an abysmal shame...
Here's hoping the Pens can help make it a 4-game losing streak!
The TO bandwagon is such great entertainment for the rest of us!
Experiment 626 wrote: Well, as predicted, the first 3-game losing skid of the season has Leafs Nation prepping their burning brands & pitchforks and decrying the team as an abysmal shame...
Here's hoping the Pens can help make it a 4-game losing streak!
The TO bandwagon is such great entertainment for the rest of us!
? Are you a Leaf fan? o.O
Blues taking on the desert dogs tonight!
Absolutely not!
What utter Heresy to suggest that any pround & true Habs fan would EVER! miss a chance to glory in the Make-ya-Laughs comedic follies...*grumble**mutter**grumble** (Silly Blues fans)*grumble**mutter**grumble*
Ahem. Sorry about that! I'm a die-hard Montreal fan who simply happens to live in the center of Leaf Nation - a fate which at least yields plenty of laughs due to how hopelessly sad Leaf fans are and how they jump from one bandwagon to the next!
My dad is a life-long Wings fan, he hates my beloved Habs.
My uncle is a die-hard Loafs fan, he is eternally envious of my beloved Habs!
My mum & aunt spend the hockey season in hiding due to all the copious & loud cursing that goes on!
Experiment 626 wrote: Well, as predicted, the first 3-game losing skid of the season has Leafs Nation prepping their burning brands & pitchforks and decrying the team as an abysmal shame...
Here's hoping the Pens can help make it a 4-game losing streak!
The TO bandwagon is such great entertainment for the rest of us!
? Are you a Leaf fan? o.O
Blues taking on the desert dogs tonight!
Absolutely not!
What utter Heresy to suggest that any pround & true Habs fan would EVER! miss a chance to glory in the Make-ya-Laughs comedic follies...*grumble**mutter**grumble** (Silly Blues fans)*grumble**mutter**grumble*
Ahem. Sorry about that! I'm a die-hard Montreal fan who simply happens to live in the center of Leaf Nation - a fate which at least yields plenty of laughs due to how hopelessly sad Leaf fans are and how they jump from one bandwagon to the next!
My dad is a life-long Wings fan, he hates my beloved Habs.
My uncle is a die-hard Loafs fan, he is eternally envious of my beloved Habs!
My mum & aunt spend the hockey season in hiding due to all the copious & loud cursing that goes on!
Absolutely not!
What utter Heresy to suggest that any pround & true Habs fan would EVER! miss a chance to glory in the Make-ya-Laughs comedic follies...*grumble**mutter**grumble** (Silly Blues fans)*grumble**mutter**grumble*
Ahem. Sorry about that! I'm a die-hard Montreal fan who simply happens to live in the center of Leaf Nation - a fate which at least yields plenty of laughs due to how hopelessly sad Leaf fans are and how they jump from one bandwagon to the next!
My dad is a life-long Wings fan, he hates my beloved Habs.
My uncle is a die-hard Loafs fan, he is eternally envious of my beloved Habs!
My mum & aunt spend the hockey season in hiding due to all the copious & loud cursing that goes on!
Sorry mate!
Er... GO HABS!
Damn strait!
And erm... GO BLUES! (so we can beat you silly for the Cup! )
And thank-you Pens!
The Loafs took a 1-0 lead into the 3rd period, then gave-up 3 unanswered goals in the last 9 minutes of the game to lose 3-1!
Only Toronto can be so epic-fail! 4-game losing skid is official! (I can suddenly see a bright glow in the darkness that looks suspiciously like a bandwagon on fire...)
Experiment 626 wrote: Well, as predicted, the first 3-game losing skid of the season has Leafs Nation prepping their burning brands & pitchforks and decrying the team as an abysmal shame...
Here's hoping the Pens can help make it a 4-game losing streak!
The TO bandwagon is such great entertainment for the rest of us!
? Are you a Leaf fan? o.O
Blues taking on the desert dogs tonight!
Absolutely not!
What utter Heresy to suggest that any pround & true Habs fan would EVER! miss a chance to glory in the Make-ya-Laughs comedic follies...*grumble**mutter**grumble** (Silly Blues fans)*grumble**mutter**grumble*
Ahem. Sorry about that! I'm a die-hard Montreal fan who simply happens to live in the center of Leaf Nation - a fate which at least yields plenty of laughs due to how hopelessly sad Leaf fans are and how they jump from one bandwagon to the next!
My dad is a life-long Wings fan, he hates my beloved Habs.
My uncle is a die-hard Loafs fan, he is eternally envious of my beloved Habs!
My mum & aunt spend the hockey season in hiding due to all the copious & loud cursing that goes on!
Wings managed to pull a win out of their ass tonight. Glad for it, two more points. Gotta get those points to stay in the running... Pavel Datsyuk proves again why he's one of the best players ever.
djones520 wrote: Wings managed to pull a win out of their ass tonight. Glad for it, two more points. Gotta get those points to stay in the running... Pavel Datsyuk proves again why he's one of the best players ever.
Datsyuk is one of those players I wished we had... he's one of those rare birds that you can put on the ice for any situation.
Datsyuk is one of those players I wished we had... he's one of those rare birds that you can put on the ice for any situation.
You may not have a shot at Dasyuk due to his no-trade clause, but the Wings will likely need to free up some cap space next season, so Zetterberg could be a possibility; provided you could offer them a decent deal.
Datsyuk is one of those players I wished we had... he's one of those rare birds that you can put on the ice for any situation.
You may not have a shot at Dasyuk due to his no-trade clause, but the Wings will likely need to free up some cap space next season, so Zetterberg could be a possibility; provided you could offer them a decent deal.
Detroit has a good bit of cap space (prior to the agreement, not sure how much took a hit with it). At anyrate, Zetterburg is still under contract next year, and for 6 or 7 more years after that. Now Filpulla goes UFA next year as does Cleary and Miller. Cleary and Miller just haven't been producing to much and with some of our AHL'ers really picking it up, letting those guys go could free up 4 million. What really has me worried is Jimmy Howard going UFA next year. I know there are teams out there who'd love to get their hands on him.
Alfndrate wrote: Sens got an OT win last night, and are winning 4-1 against the Jets, first game I've gotten to see of theirs in a long time.
Also 8-1 from the Blackhawks last night? O.o wtf
If the Sens can hang on and win tonight, that'll put them 4pts ahead of the Loafs in the standings. And IIRC, the Sens still have a game in hand on the Make-ya-Laughs as well!
Let's just hope we don't get a first-round Habs/Sens match-up in the play-offs...
Alfndrate wrote: Sens got an OT win last night, and are winning 4-1 against the Jets, first game I've gotten to see of theirs in a long time.
Also 8-1 from the Blackhawks last night? O.o wtf
If the Sens can hang on and win tonight, that'll put them 4pts ahead of the Loafs in the standings. And IIRC, the Sens still have a game in hand on the Make-ya-Laughs as well!
Let's just hope we don't get a first-round Habs/Sens match-up in the play-offs...
Detroit has a good bit of cap space (prior to the agreement, not sure how much took a hit with it). At anyrate, Zetterburg is still under contract next year, and for 6 or 7 more years after that. Now Filpulla goes UFA next year as does Cleary and Miller. Cleary and Miller just haven't been producing to much and with some of our AHL'ers really picking it up, letting those guys go could free up 4 million. What really has me worried is Jimmy Howard going UFA next year. I know there are teams out there who'd love to get their hands on him.
Now that I've looked at the actual numbers, you're right, cap space isn't an issue; they've got about 20 million with 18 contracted players. That said, I would still think that trading away Zetterburg, and possibly Franzen, for either talent or picks would be a good decision given that the Wings are on the front end of rebuilding.
Its also worth noting that someone is going to make them pay for Kindl and Brunner.
Rebuilding isn't that big of an issue. Their "farm" is one of the best established in the AHL. It's just a question of deciding which of the NHL'ers to let go, and which of the AHL'ers to activate. Zetterberg isn't going anywhere. He's the captain of the team for a reason. The Mule could probably be let go. When he's on fire he's amazing, but his cold patches are to often and to long. I think they should send Abdelkader either back to the Griffons, or opt to let him find another team, and give Tatar a permanent spot on the team. The best Abs has done all season was be a wall for Datsyuk to bounce goals off of. We've got way to many other talented players fighting for a spot to let him stay where he's at.
Should be an exciting game as these two teams usually brings their A-game.
Here's hoping the Sedin twins can score a shedload of pts tonight as I have both of them on my hockey pool team.
The past week had been March Bleak for my team... Went from 28th all the way down the 62nd out of 175'ish odd teams. So much for making money this year!
Should be an exciting game as these two teams usually brings their A-game.
Here's hoping the Sedin twins can score a shedload of pts tonight as I have both of them on my hockey pool team.
The past week had been March Bleak for my team... Went from 28th all the way down the 62nd out of 175'ish odd teams. So much for making money this year!
"shedload"... hmmmm... need to add that to my vocabulary.
Both goalies are standing on their heads now... 0-0 going to 2nd period.
Alfndrate wrote: Also 8-1 from the Blackhawks last night? O.o wtf
Everything's bigger in Texas! Even their losses to the Blackhawks!
The Blackhawks are playing great hockey, I hope they show that same energy tonight against the Ducks, who are arguably the second best team in the NHL, but the Penguins are a close 3rd.
whembly wrote: Bah... Blues lost 3-2 to the 'Nucks last night. Great 1st & 3rd period... but, that 2nd period... most gawd awful I think I've ever seen them.
...And only 3pts combined for my pool team from the Sedins. I think the sacking of King's Landing has begun with how badly my House Targaryen team has been doing... I've now dropped a staggering 34 spots in barely 8 days >.<
Oh well, at least there's one positive thing from living in Loafs (abomi)Nation - you're well practiced at answering every bit of bad news with "There's always next year!"
I need to get used to how hockey deals with wins and losses... I feel like the Senators have gotten more than 9 losses this season, but they're 17-9...
Also it's a game day tonight, depending on what I'm doing I might be watching it (probably painting and assembling while I watch the Sens whoop on some Jersey Devils )
Edit: Can someone explain wins/losses/points to me?
Do you get 2 points for a win, 0 for a loss, and 1 from an OT game regardless of the result? And OT wins or losses don't count towards your w/l record for the season?
Edit: Can someone explain wins/losses/points to me?
Do you get 2 points for a win, 0 for a loss, and 1 from an OT game regardless of the result? And OT wins or losses don't count towards your w/l record for the season?
In the NHL, two (2) points are awarded for a win(in regulation/OT win/Shoot-out win), and one (1) point is awarded for an overtime or shoot-out loss.
A win is a "win" regardless if it's in regulation, OT or shootout.
An OT loss get's it's own column and I believe it's just the same as a loss except for tiebreakers/seedings for the playoff matches.
Edit: Can someone explain wins/losses/points to me?
Do you get 2 points for a win, 0 for a loss, and 1 from an OT game regardless of the result? And OT wins or losses don't count towards your w/l record for the season?
In the NHL, two (2) points are awarded for a win(in regulation/OT win/Shoot-out win), and one (1) point is awarded for an overtime or shoot-out loss.
A win is a "win" regardless if it's in regulation, OT or shootout.
An OT loss get's it's own column and I believe it's just the same as a loss except for tiebreakers/seedings for the playoff matches.
So looking at the Blackhawks and the Sens, the Blackhawks have 24 wins, 3 losses, and 3 OT, they've gotten 24 wins in both regulation, OT, and shootouts, 3 losses in regulation, and 3 losses in OT or shootouts. Right?
I guess if I add the Sens losses with their OT it makes more sense that I think they've lost more than they have...
Edit: Can someone explain wins/losses/points to me?
Do you get 2 points for a win, 0 for a loss, and 1 from an OT game regardless of the result? And OT wins or losses don't count towards your w/l record for the season?
In the NHL, two (2) points are awarded for a win(in regulation/OT win/Shoot-out win), and one (1) point is awarded for an overtime or shoot-out loss.
A win is a "win" regardless if it's in regulation, OT or shootout.
An OT loss get's it's own column and I believe it's just the same as a loss except for tiebreakers/seedings for the playoff matches.
So looking at the Blackhawks and the Sens, the Blackhawks have 24 wins, 3 losses, and 3 OT, they've gotten 24 wins in both regulation, OT, and shootouts, 3 losses in regulation, and 3 losses in OT or shootouts. Right?
I guess if I add the Sens losses with their OT it makes more sense that I think they've lost more than they have...
What a strange strange thing lol...
You got it.
I don't like that you'd still get a point if you lose in OT or the shootout. That's why it's called a 3pt game and over time can wreck havoc in the final tally.
I remember one year, the blues had the last playoff spot (8th seed), but the 6th/7th seed had more points... even though the Blues had actual more wins. That's a big deal, because the 8th seed plays the number one seed.
I would be okay if both teams were awarded a single point in an OT/shootout instead of the 1 or 2 points... That way it forces you to play for the win in regulation, but I guess that's the competitive wargamer in me.
I remember one year, the blues had the last playoff spot (8th seed), but the 6th/7th seed had more points... even though the Blues had actual more wins. That's a big deal, because the 8th seed plays the number one seed.
The only reason that seed matters is ice advantage. Who you happen to play, assuming all parties are professional athletes, is not relevant at all.
I remember one year, the blues had the last playoff spot (8th seed), but the 6th/7th seed had more points... even though the Blues had actual more wins. That's a big deal, because the 8th seed plays the number one seed.
The only reason that seed matters is ice advantage. Who you happen to play, assuming all parties are professional athletes, is not relevant at all.
Detroit is on a rampage right now. Hope they can bring the heat to San Jose and really close this road trip out on a great note. 15 games to go for the season for them, hope they can keep the pressure up. Their in good position for the play-offs, but it's not secure yet.
Excellent performance from the Wild tonight. I was able to go to the game with my parents and it was watch, despite the two very loud drunk women that were sitting next to us screaming through pretty much the whole third period+overtime.
Iggy is off to Puddsburgh. I think their chances of getting their asses handed to them by the Blah Kawks in the final have just improved....if they can get past the Laffs of course.
Khornholio wrote: Iggy is off to Puddsburgh. I think their chances of getting their asses handed to them by the Blah Kawks in the final have just improved....if they can get past the Laffs of course.
Pens are now really stacked! Can they roll out 3/4 offensive lines?
Well, if everything goes right I think it'll be two lethal lines, with a 3rd line that can chip in. Personally I like this setup and think it'll be what eventually shakes out:
Just watched the Ducks/Hawks VOD. Dear Lord, it was like all of 4 Blackhawk forwards (Toews, Kane, Saad, Stalberg) realized they were playing a hockey game.
But, if nothing else, the officiating remained consistently inconsistent/terrible.
And the Blackhawks win another one. In a shootout, but still a win. and with only 5 regulation losses they could be the first team to finish a season with fewer than 10 regulation losses.
Plus the Blackhawks have a goal differential of +43 (119 goals to 76 goals against). The only team with more goals is the Penguins (123) but they only have a differential of +39 which is still damn good.
I can not wait til the playoffs start, this is getting exciting.
DeathReaper wrote: And the Blackhawks win another one. In a shootout, but still a win. and with only 5 regulation losses they could be the first team to finish a season with fewer than 10 regulation losses.
Plus the Blackhawks have a goal differential of +43 (119 goals to 76 goals against). The only team with more goals is the Penguins (123) but they only have a differential of +39 which is still damn good.
I can not wait til the playoffs start, this is getting exciting.
to be fair though, I wouldn't really count a sub 10 loss season in one where just about half the games of a normal season were played.
Sens vs. Flyers tonight, hopefully the boys can hold up against them, the game against the Bruins was a rough game to watch... each team had like 50 shots on goal, over 40 in the first period... It was an intense game, but the fething Bruins goal was a solid wall for most of the game.
Also: I've been playing NHL 13 as a goalie, and let me tell you... I'm fething terrible at it, especially in a 1 on 1 situation. I was doing practice last night after losing 9-2 against the Maple Leafs and Jason Spezza (in the game) beat me out 5 times for every 1 time I stopped him... Granted at least 5 of his goals in practice were because I blocked/deflected it, and it gave him more chances to shoot again.
Also: I've been playing NHL 13 as a goalie, and let me tell you... I'm fething terrible at it, especially in a 1 on 1 situation. I was doing practice last night after losing 9-2 against the Maple Leafs and Jason Spezza (in the game) beat me out 5 times for every 1 time I stopped him... Granted at least 5 of his goals in practice were because I blocked/deflected it, and it gave him more chances to shoot again.
The problem I have playing that game in a Be A Star Mode goalie, is that I'll face 50 shots, let ONE go by, and I'll get major dings to all my scores for the game!! It's the worst if you do a player and just have him go through the draft, so you definitely have to play the minors tourney right from the start... man that kills the draft status, its shenanigans I tell ya!
I'm pulling for Chicago tonight. In a perfect world, I'd like both them and the Blues to lose, but it's not a perfect world, and in the play off hunt, the fewer points the Blues get, the better for the Wings.
djones520 wrote: I'm pulling for Chicago tonight. In a perfect world, I'd like both them and the Blues to lose, but it's not a perfect world, and in the play off hunt, the fewer points the Blues get, the better for the Wings.
djones520 wrote: I'm pulling for Chicago tonight. In a perfect world, I'd like both them and the Blues to lose, but it's not a perfect world, and in the play off hunt, the fewer points the Blues get, the better for the Wings.
Also: I've been playing NHL 13 as a goalie, and let me tell you... I'm fething terrible at it, especially in a 1 on 1 situation. I was doing practice last night after losing 9-2 against the Maple Leafs and Jason Spezza (in the game) beat me out 5 times for every 1 time I stopped him... Granted at least 5 of his goals in practice were because I blocked/deflected it, and it gave him more chances to shoot again.
The problem I have playing that game in a Be A Star Mode goalie, is that I'll face 50 shots, let ONE go by, and I'll get major dings to all my scores for the game!! It's the worst if you do a player and just have him go through the draft, so you definitely have to play the minors tourney right from the start... man that kills the draft status, its shenanigans I tell ya!
The weird thing is that I started with the Sens with my goalie, got sent down the Binghamton, and in my first game with the Binghamton Senators I let up 3 goals, but because I held off like 20 shots I still got like B+ rating in my position score, A+ in the middle stat, and an A in Team Score... I think I'm going to drop that Be a Pro, and start with an offensive player... I like playing as a goalie, but I'm terrible at it
djones520 wrote: I'm pulling for Chicago tonight. In a perfect world, I'd like both them and the Blues to lose, but it's not a perfect world, and in the play off hunt, the fewer points the Blues get, the better for the Wings.
Boo!
Hawks are winning 2-1
Who doesn't love Toews
I don't... I'd love to have him....
Towes and Oshie played on the same line in college... worked some serious magic there!
I counted at least 10 PP's Detroit should have had that they didn't throughout that game. It was horrible. Especially that missed 5-3 that Detroit should have had with St. Louis had too many men on ice.
And the hawks win again, Playoffs baby! Still the top team in the NHL!
The Blackhawks clinch a playoff spot as well. good times.
5-3 over Nashville, Kane with the open netter at the end to seal it. (And 1-0 over them last night in Nashville). the Blackhawks have beat Nashville 3 times this past week.
Is it weird that I am still drunk because of that game. Cookouts are awesome!
10 games to go and only 5 regulation losses, they should finish the season with less than 10 losses and that is pretty sweet.
Cheesecat wrote: I love how none of the Canadians are interested in posting in this thread.
I wonder about that too?
Also... 3rd shutout win for the Blues tonight. w00t! Elliot is making the saves he's supposed to... but the blues defense is really, REALLY good now with the new additions of JayBo and Leopold.
Cheesecat wrote: I love how none of the Canadians are interested in posting in this thread.
I blame the Make-ya-Laughs for finaly resembling something like a real NHL team...
The words "play-offs" and "Toronto" being used together in the same sentance for the first time in 9 years has lead to mass confusion, and the rest of the country going into hiding to avoid the up-coming 'Stanley Cup warm-up parade' that'll soon be rehursing up and down Bay St.
At least the World Series parade has officially been cancelled though...
Crosby, Neal and Martin all skated today. Since the Pens are assured to be no worse than the #2 seed in the East, I don't think you'll see any of the injured guys during the remainder of the regular season.
Hope the Sens can improve their place. Currently 4th in the East, but they're very hit or miss since they've lost a load of good players this year to injury...
Alfndrate wrote: Hope the Sens can improve their place. Currently 4th in the East, but they're very hit or miss since they've lost a load of good players this year to injury...
Maclean should handily win the Jack Adams this year. It's amazing how well they've done considering who they've lost and how long they've been out.
Alfndrate wrote: Hope the Sens can improve their place. Currently 4th in the East, but they're very hit or miss since they've lost a load of good players this year to injury...
Maclean should handily win the Jack Adams this year. It's amazing how well they've done considering who they've lost and how long they've been out.
Jack Adams is an award for fantastic coaching? And I agree, he deserves it. I have to say, his bitchin' 'stache and how well they've done this season has definitely made me a fan for life
Yeah, kind of sad though. I know why it was cancelled, but at the same time, people need things to take their minds off of stuff like that... I'm in Cleveland, and the local radio station talked about it for at least 3 and a quarter hours (stopped listening to it when I got home), the local news was talking about it, and the national news has done a half hour on it (it's a half hour show). I know everyone deals with tragedy and loss differently, but I would just want life to be normal asap.
Jared Cowen is back! And the Sens won their third in a row, things are looking good for them to make the playoffs!
Hopefully they'll be closer to full strength. Karlsson and Spezza have been working out off ice, and I think Spezza's looking to return before the end of the season.
whembly wrote: Yup... blues lost 2-to-zip to the 'Hawks... man they're a good team.
But, man it was fun hockey... wasn't it?
It was amazing hockey.
The Blackhawks are playing some great stick, as they have been all year.
I do not think there is a team out there that can beat them in a series.
Anaheim might have a shot, the Pens might have a shot if crosby stays healthy, and maybe Montreal, but the Blackhawks are playing great D, and Crawford and Emery are really stingy in net so it is going to be tough to score over a series. They have only let 87 goals through in 42 games. That is 15 less than the Pens have allowed over the same amount of games.
Wings and Coyotes on NBCSports right now. Maybe the most important game of the year for the Wings. So far they've struck early, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed they keep it up!
Also, thank goodness for the Blackhawks (only time you'll ever hear me say this). Went to the Harry Carey's in Lombard, and bought a 15 dollar burger... it was half off since the hawks were playing
djones520 wrote: Wings got it done last night. Now lets see the Blues lose tonight! 3 losses and the Blues will most likely be eliminated. Lets get it done!
djones520 wrote: Wings got it done last night. Now lets see the Blues lose tonight! 3 losses and the Blues will most likely be eliminated. Lets get it done!
djones520 wrote: Wings got it done last night. Now lets see the Blues lose tonight! 3 losses and the Blues will most likely be eliminated. Lets get it done!
You were saying? Blues won!
One can always hope.
Now, we gotta thump the Kings tonight.
Hopefully Dallas will beat Columbus tomorrow. Should things line up that way, I'll be feeling pretty comfortable.
The Mule seems to have woken up as well. I'd be worried about him to, if he wasn't to seriously injured last night. Jury is still out on that one it seems.
djones520 wrote: The Mule seems to have woken up as well. I'd be worried about him to, if he wasn't to seriously injured last night. Jury is still out on that one it seems.
Yeah... if he gets going... I wouldn't bet against the Wings. They are the one team (and maybe LA) that I'd be leery of since they've historically been able the "flip that switch".
djones520 wrote: Karlsson will be back on the ice tonight. Hopefully that'll help the Senators shut the Cap's down, and lock their spot in.
And it did
Jakob Silfverberg got a goal in the first, game was that way until the third when the Caps got 1 past Anderson, and then Gonchar slapped one into the net for the win in OT.
We dished it up pretty hard to Nashville last night, but unfortuntely, Columbus did the same to Dallas, so Detroit has gotta get a point out of Dallas on Satuday. Can't count on the Pred's beating Columbus.
I'd be glad for that. If they make it into the play offs, that means Detroit didn't.
Technically Minnesota could be drummed out, but they've have to lose back to back against the two worst teams in the leagues. Not likely going to happen.
I'm just waiting to see what the officiating devolves into. Its been wildly inconsistent all year, and now its "playoff hockey"; as if that should alter how you call a game.
dogma wrote: I'm just waiting to see what the officiating devolves into. Its been wildly inconsistent all year, and now its "playoff hockey"; as if that should alter how you call a game.
Yeah, TV commentators were talking about how the Ref's just need to lighten up last night. There was something like 6 penalties called in the first period of the game between Detroit and Nashville. This is play-off hockey. It's gonna be ugly. Let it go.
dogma wrote: I'm just waiting to see what the officiating devolves into. Its been wildly inconsistent all year, and now its "playoff hockey"; as if that should alter how you call a game.
Yeah, TV commentators were talking about how the Ref's just need to lighten up last night. There was something like 6 penalties called in the first period of the game between Detroit and Nashville. This is play-off hockey. It's gonna be ugly. Let it go.
Yeah, there have been some weird calls throughout the season. Though the video game version of me (as a hockey player) would probably be thrown out, the video game refs don't care, I've laid guys out, started fights, just been a generally vengeful and vindictive player, and I never get called, except for the occasional offsides, and boarding...
Yeah, TV commentators were talking about how the Ref's just need to lighten up last night. There was something like 6 penalties called in the first period of the game between Detroit and Nashville. This is play-off hockey. It's gonna be ugly. Let it go.
Why should playoff hockey be called differently from regular season hockey?
I mean, I understand that the regular season ends once the playoffs begin. But why should a regular season even exist if the officiating fundamentally changes at that point?
This, of course, ignores fan expectations and the need to accrue ratings.
Yeah, TV commentators were talking about how the Ref's just need to lighten up last night. There was something like 6 penalties called in the first period of the game between Detroit and Nashville. This is play-off hockey. It's gonna be ugly. Let it go.
Why should playoff hockey be called differently from regular season hockey?
I mean, I understand that the regular season ends once the playoffs begin. But why should a regular season even exist if the officiating fundamentally changes at that point?
This, of course, ignores fan expectations and the need to accrue ratings.
Because play-off hockey is more intense then regular season. Players get more heated. If the refs don't lighten up on a few things, then there will be constant stops in play, momentum will be continually affected, and the overall game itself will have a negative downturn. Doing all of that just to nail a guy for a second of holding is a little silly. The play offs have always been historically looser on the officiating. I for one hope the ref's remember that this year.
Because play-off hockey is more intense then regular season. Players get more heated. If the refs don't lighten up on a few things, then there will be constant stops in play, momentum will be continually affected, and the overall game itself will have a negative downturn. Doing all of that just to nail a guy for a second of holding is a little silly.
But the players will learn that those things aren't tolerated. It is, as an old coach of mine used to say, a "teaching opportunity"; especially given that its an asterisk season.
Well, provided the NHL can actually decide what it wants to teach. As the last 20 years have shown, there has been much waffling.
Can't wait for the play offs to actual start so we can start the fine Canuckistani tradition of schisse talking each other's teams. Remember: There can be only one.
And intense game so far. Couple heart stopping moments.
Keeping my eye on the Columbus game as well. Not pleased that Nashville started Mason. Would have much preferred that Rinne had been in the net tonight.
Sens lost Friday or Saturday, and then they played the Bruins yesterday to see where they would end up in the playoffs, either against the Penguins in the first round, or the Canadiens... Looks like we're taking on the 2 seed after an impressive, and full of fighting game against the Bruins.
Whoo! Playoffs! (a word I rarely get to use here in Cleveland )
djones520 wrote: Indeed, the Sens fought hard. So every Canadian team in the east made it, while only 1 in the west. Detroits moving into a tough Division next year...
I actually got to watch it too . I went to a local bar with a buddy, near my house, and they were showing the game. I ended up staying there just to watch the game
I'm not sure how far they'll go into the playoffs, but it's certainly been a fun season to say the least.
Azza007 wrote: Can anyone explain to me why Boston is below Washington despite having more points than them in the league, yet they finished above us?
Washington was first in their division. 3 divisions per conferance, first of each one is placed in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This usually does result in "weaker" teams being placed above better teams.
It was instituted to justify the change in schedule a couple years ago which had teams play so many games within the division .(thinly veiled attempt by the owners to save money on travel while depriving fans of seeing all the teams and stars in their own building)
With the schedule changing next year to a more balanced format hopefully that particular rule is removed.
Next year the top 3 teams from each division will automatically make it, and then the remaining two teams from the conference with the highest amount of points.
That could make it so 5 teams from one division make it in, while only 3 from the other, or it could lead to a 4-4 split.
Alfndrate wrote: This thread has gotten to 17 pages on basically like 6 of us
Yea, i know right.
That Blackhawks Wild game drove me nuts.
How can you not score 4-6 goals on the Wild with a goaltender that has not played in 3 months?
Plus the Wild's first goal should not have been, Crawford needs to put his as son the pole and not let it slip through. That goal was pathetic.
But the Blackhawks got the win. I also want to see the Redwings beat Anaheim, as then it will be the Redwings/Blackhawks series, which of course the Blackhawks will win in 5.
Alfndrate wrote: This thread has gotten to 17 pages on basically like 6 of us
Yea, i know right.
That Blackhawks Wild game drove me nuts.
How can you not score 4-6 goals on the Wild with a goaltender that has not played in 3 months?
Plus the Wild's first goal should not have been, Crawford needs to put his as son the pole and not let it slip through. That goal was pathetic.
But the Blackhawks got the win. I also want to see the Redwings beat Anaheim, as then it will be the Redwings/Blackhawks series, which of course the Blackhawks will win in 5.
whembly wrote: Gah! Blues down 1-zip due to questionable interference call!
Questionable is being exceptionally generous. That was a pretty pathetic dive by Doughty on an already whistled dead play. Glad to see the Blues overcame that set back.
Didn't get to watch the Anaheim-Detroit game, again. Sucks that they start play at 930pm our time, and my day starts at 0400am.
Glad to see the tally though. Lots of Duck fans complaining about the officiating. Seeing 3 of 5 of Detroits goals as being PPG's, including the game winner, I can understand why.
Alfndrate wrote: Holy feth.... Gryba just laid out Eller they're saying he aimed for the head damn... what a brutal hit... poor guy man...
Gryba gets ejected and the habs get a 5 minute major power play...
And Anderson just took a puck to the neck/throat area...
Anderson stole that game for ya... I mean, 50 shots and only 2 get by him?!
You take your dirty Habs love elsewhere Craig Anderson is a BEAST. I don't think he's in goal tonight, I believe it's Lehner, so you guys might just be able to scrape a win against us tonight
It pisses me off when they eject a player for a clean hit. They did it to Kronwall a few years ago. Because the guy who received the hit was unaware of his surroundings, and got laid the hell out, they take it out on the guy who played within the bounds of the rules.
I hope Eller recovers quickly, and this isn't career ending for him. I heard he'll need reconstructive jaw surgery.
djones520 wrote: It pisses me off when they eject a player for a clean hit. They did it to Kronwall a few years ago. Because the guy who received the hit was unaware of his surroundings, and got laid the hell out, they take it out on the guy who played within the bounds of the rules.
I hope Eller recovers quickly, and this isn't career ending for him. I heard he'll need reconstructive jaw surgery.
The announcers on CNBC (clearly Habs announcers) were talking about how it shouldn't have been a 5 minute major for interference, since Eller had the puck (it hit his stick). The problem was is that he had his head down, had Eller had his head up, he would have taken the hit to the shoulder/chest... Oh well :-\... Though the Sens destroyed the Power Play, I was expecting 2 goals at least from the Habs... and then the 5 on 3... that was a nail biter last night.
DeathReaper wrote: It does mean something. It means that they have had a better regular season experience, and they can learn from that experience.
Been a hockey fan for about 15 years.
Until 2006 all of the Blackhawks home games were blacked out in Chicago. We could not watch the Hawks play a home game on TV, it was insane.
Why were they blacked out? O.o
because the current owner's late father used to own the team. Bill Wirtz was the Hawks’ president for 41 years, was adamant in the belief that televising home games wou;dn't be fair to season-ticket holders. So he never let the rights to the home games out to any TV stations.
It was hot garbage. The first home hawks game I say on TV was November of 2007, It was a great day.
Game 2 Blackhawks/Wild tonight at 8 central, should be a great game again.
djones520 wrote: Didn't get to watch the Anaheim-Detroit game, again. Sucks that they start play at 930pm our time, and my day starts at 0400am.
Glad to see the tally though. Lots of Duck fans complaining about the officiating. Seeing 3 of 5 of Detroits goals as being PPG's, including the game winner, I can understand why.
The officiating has been kind of bad overall. Lets hope it gets better.
Also, Hlaine, if you sent him a certain type of link, I'd highly suggest practicing caution. If it's what I think it is, then viruses are a very likely outcome. I've had bad experience with them.
Punishing the result and not the action. Same old same old from league discipline.
Eh, the inclusion of "targeting" leaves Rule 48 open to a lot of interpretation, and the punishment of results is pretty common across all sports (in the playoffs its also a means of protecting the offending player). Really it should just pertain to any hit in which the head is the principle point of contact.
Also, Hlaine, if you sent him a certain type of link, I'd highly suggest practicing caution. If it's what I think it is, then viruses are a very likely outcome. I've had bad experience with them.
It was, but as I said in the PM I always use ad-block and block pop-ups
Also, Hlaine, if you sent him a certain type of link, I'd highly suggest practicing caution. If it's what I think it is, then viruses are a very likely outcome. I've had bad experience with them.
Feth me... Curse you NHL, it was a clean but hard hit! Also that link that Hlaine has been known to send... I haven't had any viruses from it... just make sure your flash player is up to date before you actually attempt to watch anything... My buddy's wasn't, and he clicked on the "update" link... He did get viruses
Also, Hlaine, if you sent him a certain type of link, I'd highly suggest practicing caution. If it's what I think it is, then viruses are a very likely outcome. I've had bad experience with them.
Feth me... Curse you NHL, it was a clean but hard hit!
About the hit and ensuing suspension:
Personally, as both someone who's officiated hockey AND played competitively for almost 20 years, it was the right call to make.
Sure, back in the 80's and 90's we wouldn't have blinked at such a play because our attitudes were much different. We were all of us pretty ignorent of just how traumatic head injuries *really* are, the players were not as big and as fast as they are in today's game AND the equipment was not completely lethal!!!
Nowadays, we have a much better understanding of how these violent, high impact collisions & hits are in fact potentially life changing. We also have the checking to the head rule, meaning players are now being educated and taught not to take a guy's head off, wether he seemingly deserves it for being a putz for having his head between his knees while skating up open ice!
If anything, the NHL needs to bring in a rule to ensure that players who are put into a vulnerable position - wether by theirs or a teammate's own stupidity, (as what happened to Eller with the suicide pass of doom), or because of a collision with another player.
At the very least, make it illegal to cream the guy while his head is still down! Give the player a second or two to at least pick his head up, and thus protect himself from the inevitable hit.
But seeing guys getting knocked out cold and being stretchered off the ice is not something we need more of, or to encourage for any reason.
Also, Hlaine, if you sent him a certain type of link, I'd highly suggest practicing caution. If it's what I think it is, then viruses are a very likely outcome. I've had bad experience with them.
Feth me... Curse you NHL, it was a clean but hard hit!
About the hit and ensuing suspension:
Personally, as both someone who's officiated hockey AND played competitively for almost 20 years, it was the right call to make.
Sure, back in the 80's and 90's we wouldn't have blinked at such a play because our attitudes were much different. We were all of us pretty ignorent of just how traumatic head injuries *really* are, the players were not as big and as fast as they are in today's game AND the equipment was not completely lethal!!!
Nowadays, we have a much better understanding of how these violent, high impact collisions & hits are in fact potentially life changing. We also have the checking to the head rule, meaning players are now being educated and taught not to take a guy's head off, wether he seemingly deserves it for being a putz for having his head between his knees while skating up open ice!
If anything, the NHL needs to bring in a rule to ensure that players who are put into a vulnerable position - wether by theirs or a teammate's own stupidity, (as what happened to Eller with the suicide pass of doom), or because of a collision with another player.
At the very least, make it illegal to cream the guy while his head is still down! Give the player a second or two to at least pick his head up, and thus protect himself from the inevitable hit.
But seeing guys getting knocked out cold and being stretchered off the ice is not something we need more of, or to encourage for any reason.
The onus truly is on the NHL to make a proper ruling on checking to the head. This current environment where head checking is against the rules... unless you get a piece of his body is terrible. Things change in a split second in this game.
I'm not arguing the ejection from the game, it was a massive hit that injured a player, I'm arguing the suspension. I get that hockey is a fast sport, people get hit all the time. It's rough and violent, and injuries happened. Taking a puck to the mouth, getting a stick wrapped around your neck, and being flattened happen. Gryba's hit was hard, I'm not arguing that at all. Like I said, had Eller had his head up, he wouldn't have been hit in the head, and probably would have just been laid out for a bit instead of spinning and hitting the ice as he did. To suspend Gryba 2 games because of another player's inability to watch his surroundings, and I realize at those speeds, Gryba probably wasn't going to be slowing down at all... it just smacks of heavy handed officiating. Eject him from the game for causing an injury to a player, and be done with it. I mean the 5 minute major was rough enough...
And Dogma really?! Gryba got 2 games for his hit... Justin Abdelkader jumped into the air?! Like... a much more severe hit... w/e Sens aren't playing them.
Speaking of brawls... Sens vs Habs fight, both lines... 50 minutes worth of penalties and Silfverberg just scored seconds after the post-fight faceoff... 5-1
Automatically Appended Next Post: Sweet jesus... Subban just started throwing fists against Kyle Turris...
This is some brutal hockey... commentators just noted that there are barely enough players to make a line change...
Automatically Appended Next Post: Wow... another penalty for the Habs... This is getting ridiculous.
There are 10 total players left for each team... down 2 lines atm.
dogma wrote: It was also a perfect example of how awful the officiating has been, and why "playoff hockey" is a concept that needs to die.
The Hawks game was a perfect example of how awful the officiating has been.
Really bad calls against both teams in that one.
P.S. this Montreal/Ottawa game is insane.
I would have loved to have been there for that game... It was fantastic to watch on TV... I mean I could hear the GoSensGo chants, Habs taking swings and slashes pretty much whenever they could... damn that was a crazy game.
Khornholio wrote: I liked the line brawl, but where were the goalies?!
Craig Anderson was busy being a beast
I did think the Sens were in for a rough game after Anderson let that goal through in the first period.
I'm a little worried about what's going to happen when this this gets back to Montreal.
There is bound to be a couple suspensions from this. I'd imagine the next game to be a lot tamer.
I wouldn't doubt it, but I don't see this getting tamer... After the hit on Eller, Montreal players were on the verge of a blind rage after Coach MacLean's comments about the hit (He blamed the incident on MTL player 61, Diaz, who made the bad pass), and then MTL Forward Prust called MacLean a Bug-eyed Fat Old Walrus (apt description for the man). And then with Montreal giving the hurt out on Friday, it was expected that the Sens would play hard at home yesterday. I don't see Tuesday's game being tamer... But if it is... I don't see the next home game (and there will be one) in Montreal being tame... The Habs will be back home, the crowd will be revved up, and everyone is going to want a piece of the action to keep the crowd in the game.
Also, speaking of fighting in hockey, have there ever been goalie fights? or fights between a player and goalie?
And Detroit wins in 3-2. All is right in the world.
Got a standing bet going at work. We've got Blackhawks, Blues, and Detroit fans. If any of our teams gets bumped out in the first round, their buying pizza for everyone. So lets go Kings!
And Detroit wins in 3-2. All is right in the world.
Got a standing bet going at work. We've got Blackhawks, Blues, and Detroit fans. If any of our teams gets bumped out in the first round, their buying pizza for everyone. So lets go Kings!
Boo!
I feel asleep in the 3rd period (hey, I was still hung over from my Beale Street Festival trip )
But, daaamn, Kings are starting to look good again.
Rainbow Dash wrote: yeah but we pulled it together in the third period... my god did we ever
My god that was an entertaining 90 seconds of hockey there at the end of the third.
Also did you think Chris Neil was trying to get something started? He looked like he was trying to get in the face of some of the Canadians players and get one of them riled up.... I'm thinking he liked Sunday's game .
Also P.K. Subban can be a dirty fething player... Did you see that grab and like... Suplex he did where he got hit, grabbed Alfie or Turris's knee, and then locked his stick under and fell back? Also, does he have something against Turris that I don't know about?
Kudos to Ottawa for manhandling the Habs. Although I wish the Sens no luck in the playoffs, ever, it was good to see Montreal eat it and at home to boot.
Alfndrate wrote: Ottawa is up 3 to 1 at the end of 2, this series might be ending tonight.
Ack! Don't tempt the hockey gods...
Well that worked out ok after all
Ott outscored Mtl 13-0 in 3rd periods and overtimes. That is the largest shutout disparity for the 3rd prd/OT in a single series in Playoff history.
Holy crap!
Khornholio wrote:Kudos to Ottawa for manhandling the Habs. Although I wish the Sens no luck in the playoffs, ever, it was good to see Montreal eat it and at home to boot.
Those pesky sens man and you take your Sens hate elsewhere .
My favorite part of the night was when they showed the stands, and people were just leaving in droves, that place was almost silent by the end of the game.
So Bruins could be going to the semis after tonight. Do you think they will be the next to win their series or will it be someone else. Obviously I'm biased.
West:
Chicago beat Minnesota
Anaheim and Detroit tied 3 games to 3
Vancouver lost to San Jose
St. Louis lost to L.A.
East:
Pittsburgh leads New York (Islanders) 3 games to 2
Montreal lost to Ottowa
Capitals lead New York (Rangers) 3 games to 2
Boston Leads Toronto 3 games to 2
So far in the west there has been 2 lower seed upsets. In the east it isn't looking to good for any of the lower seeds.
Automatically Appended Next Post: I would like to extend my thanks to the St. Louis Blues for choking so hard.
Their loss ensures I'll have a nice pizza dinner at work.
West:
Chicago beat Minnesota
Anaheim and Detroit tied 3 games to 3
Vancouver lost to San Jose
St. Louis lost to L.A.
East:
Pittsburgh leads New York (Islanders) 3 games to 2
Montreal lost to Ottowa
Capitals lead New York (Rangers) 3 games to 2
Boston Leads Toronto 3 games to 2
So far in the west there has been 2 lower seed upsets. In the east it isn't looking to good for any of the lower seeds.
Automatically Appended Next Post: I would like to extend my thanks to the St. Louis Blues for choking so hard.
Their loss ensures I'll have a nice pizza dinner at work.
Did you think the Blues were that much better than the Kings?
Unlike last year, this series was SO evenly matched.
Enjoy your pizza dinner! Now... I gotta pick a team to root for in this playoff... any ideas?
Well, now that we beat the Ducks, your allowed to cheer for the Wings.
Traditionally, I wouldn't root for the 'Hawks... 'cuz... we're supposed to hate them. But, lately, it's more of the "friendly rivalry" nature. Plus, they're playing awesome.
As to the Wings... they're the underdog and I like root'n for the underdog... but, dayum I'm having flashbacks when Yzerman scored from the blue line in '99-'00 playoffs that knocked out probably the best Blues team ever.
Can't decide....
I'll just watch 'em hoping for some good games then.
Die hard Blues fan here is going for the Wings. But that's cause he lost a $200 bet with a Blackhawks fan that St. Louis would go further in the play-offs.
Oh, hey there, Caps. Thanks for giving me nightmares about yet again watching you guys fumble out in the first round after a hope-raising regular season.
Valion wrote: Oh, hey there, Caps. Thanks for giving me nightmares about yet again watching you guys fumble out in the first round after a hope-raising regular season.
I personally hope they choke. I can't stand Ovechkin. Overpaid punk. Your team shoulda ripped that C right off his jersey this year.
I wish the Sens weren't playing the Penguins in the second round. I'd like to not have yet another fething Pittsburgh team decimating a team I cheer for... I seriously hope the Sens v Pens regular season record isn't a sign of the times to come. :-\
djones520 wrote: I personally hope they choke. I can't stand Ovechkin. Overpaid punk. Your team shoulda ripped that C right off his jersey this year.
What do you hate about Ovechkin?
Did you not at all watch his play for that majority of the regular season? "Stars" don't act like it's trouble to get on the ice and earn your paycheck.
djones520 wrote: Did you not at all watch his play for that majority of the regular season? "Stars" don't act like it's trouble to get on the ice and earn your paycheck.
I did. He's up for a couple of awards due to his regular season play. He started slow, that's for sure, but more than made up for it.
Alfndrate wrote: I wish the Sens weren't playing the Penguins in the second round. I'd like to not have yet another fething Pittsburgh team decimating a team I cheer for... I seriously hope the Sens v Pens regular season record isn't a sign of the times to come. :-\
At least the browns went 1-1 against the steelers last season
Alfndrate wrote: I wish the Sens weren't playing the Penguins in the second round. I'd like to not have yet another fething Pittsburgh team decimating a team I cheer for... I seriously hope the Sens v Pens regular season record isn't a sign of the times to come. :-\
At least the browns went 1-1 against the steelers last season
whembly wrote: Okay... I just gotta share this joke with ya.
I want the Blues players to be my pallbearers when I die... so that they can let me down one last time.
They have the same saying for Browns fans too
Also heard something that I don't think will be possible, but Stanley Cup finals... San Jose Sharks v Ottawa Senators, the 2 smallest market shares in the NHL... While I'd love to see Ottawa in the finals, I don't see that happening... also it's a Sens game day baby! (In... Pittsburgh D: )
Pens are now really stacked! Can they roll out 3/4 offensive lines?
