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metallifan wrote:Having shot after shot robbed from you because of simple awful luck can really do a number on a team's morale.
Have you ever seen the Hawks try to take a shot from the point?
metallifan wrote:
Daniel Sedin and Kesler are non-scorers and are damaging the team's ability to play? Get new jobs you f***-headed c***knuckles. Clearly professional sports anchors, even on the worst, most biased network on TV, are not your calling.
Kessler has not played well this series.
Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
dogma wrote:Kessler has not played well this series.
That doesn't make him a non-scorer that's holding back the team. He's had some grand attempts. and he's a sniper at the blueline. He just hasn't been lucky enough to have one of those shots actually get past Turco. Plenty of really close nailbiters that had me getting ready to jump out of my seat when I would hear "Kesler shoots!", as that was often followed by an air horn/siren during the season. Plus, any sports network that would call Daniel Sedin a non-scorer needs to take another look at itself.
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That has nothing to do with their abilities and more to do with the fact that they aren't the physical players that most guys in a playoff situation are. They might give the odd shove, hook, or whathaveyou, but compared to the other guys they're playing with and against, they're hardly a contact presence. That might mean they lose some scoring chances, but it also means they stay out of the penalty box most of the time. That's definately the way it should be, considering how much pressure the two of them can put down, scoring or not.
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Toews and Hossa are both physical, and they both struggle at times (Hosa more so). And it isn't like the Sedins are playing against a rough team right now.
Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
And what I said above could be applied to Toews and Hossa as well as the Sedins. If you're not a physical player, then come playoff time expect your scoring ability to take a hit. The CHawks aren't as rough as previous years, but they're still physical enough to put a dent in the twins ability to land goals.
So, I honestly had no idea who was going to win in the Pittsburg/Montreal game last night...and it shouldn't have gone into double-overtime...there were some lucky saves and missed shots by both teams.
mega_bassist wrote:So, I honestly had no idea who was going to win in the Pittsburg/Montreal game last night...and it shouldn't have gone into double-overtime...there were some lucky saves and missed shots by both teams.
Props to the Penguins for pulling it off though
Montreal was versing Boston, I was hoping Montreal would win but it was still a good game even though they lost.
mega_bassist wrote:So, I honestly had no idea who was going to win in the Pittsburg/Montreal game last night...and it shouldn't have gone into double-overtime...there were some lucky saves and missed shots by both teams.
Props to the Penguins for pulling it off though
Montreal was versing Boston, I was hoping Montreal would win but it was still a good game even though they lost.
HERP DERP - You're totally right I have no idea why I said Pittsburg
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mega_bassist wrote:So, I honestly had no idea who was going to win in the Pittsburg/Montreal game last night...and it shouldn't have gone into double-overtime...there were some lucky saves and missed shots by both teams.
Props to the Penguins for pulling it off though
Montreal was versing Boston, I was hoping Montreal would win but it was still a good game even though they lost.
HERP DERP - you're totally right. I....can't explain why I said Pittsburg.
mega_bassist wrote:So, I honestly had no idea who was going to win in the Pittsburg/Montreal game last night...and it shouldn't have gone into double-overtime...there were some lucky saves and missed shots by both teams.
Props to the Penguins for pulling it off though
Montreal was versing Boston, I was hoping Montreal would win but it was still a good game even though they lost.
HERP DERP - you're totally right. I....can't explain why I said Pittsburg.
It's OK man, we all make mistakes.
Didn't help that I was putting an engine mount and brake line in my truck at the same time...I was little distracted LOL
mega_bassist wrote:So, I honestly had no idea who was going to win in the Pittsburg/Montreal game last night...and it shouldn't have gone into double-overtime...there were some lucky saves and missed shots by both teams.
Props to the Penguins for pulling it off though
Montreal was versing Boston, I was hoping Montreal would win but it was still a good game even though they lost.
HERP DERP - You're totally right I have no idea why I said Pittsburg
I actually got to watch a few games over the weekend. The Bruins OT Victory over Les Habs in game 4 was great. The Karmic justice of Ryder scoring the winner was....magnifique! I watched two of the LA SJ games, including the one where the Sharks were down 4-0 in the first and came back to win it 6-5 in OT. I also saw the next one where they steamrollered over LA. The Philly Buffalo game 5 was a treat as I wasn't going for either team. We were making $1 bets on who was going to score the next goal. All the players I picked were in on the assist but, not the actual goals. I haven't seen the Canucks in their present losing streak yet. I heard about the 5-0 loss in Van and thought 'Wow. Total implosion." If they're gonna get it done, they better get their crap together. They've let Chicago back in it. And RIP NYR. Now we get to see Ovie skate around like a out of control freight train in game one of the 2nd round. Good on Tampa Bay for bagging the Pens the other night 8-2.
Khornholio wrote:I can't see the Caps in the final either. Ovie's production has dropped off. I think with Crosby out there hasn't been the same amount of competitive spirit from the Caveman who wears the number 8.
You been watching the Caps at all? Sure Ovie's numbers are down, but the Caps have totally reinvented themselves after last year's fiasco... They went from an amazing offensive team to a *dangerous* team. Ovie's numbers may be down, but the team's much better. Besides, last night showed what Ovie can still do to carry the Caps to a Cup.
C... A... P... S... Caps! Caps!! Caps!!!
Valete,
JohnS
Valete,
JohnS
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Khornholio wrote:I can't see the Caps in the final either. Ovie's production has dropped off. I think with Crosby out there hasn't been the same amount of competitive spirit from the Caveman who wears the number 8.
You been watching the Caps at all? Sure Ovie's numbers are down, but the Caps have totally reinvented themselves after last year's fiasco... They went from an amazing offensive team to a *dangerous* team. Ovie's numbers may be down, but the team's much better. Besides, last night showed what Ovie can still do to carry the Caps to a Cup.
C... A... P... S... Caps! Caps!! Caps!!!
Valete,
JohnS
+1
Ovie has realized that he plays on a team and that it can't just be about adding to his own highlight reels if he is serious about winning the cup.
The caps have changed their philosophy to a more group effort/ team-centric approach rather then simply assuming they can feed Ovie the puck and that he will win the game for them.
Ovie has said this is his primary goal now and more important to him then his own stats, which shows maturity.
This is a smart change. One man can't in a cup. The Caps are playing smarter, and are indeed more dangerous as a result...
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Flyers avoid elimination and force game 7... Buffalo dropped 3 early and the Flyers came back again to force OT and got the win 5-4...... Loving this series. Hating on Leighton though.... once again he gets pulled in the first for being a sieve.
Of all the races of the universe the Squats have the longest memories and the shortest tempers. They are uncouth, unpredictably violent, and frequently drunk. Overall, I'm glad they're on our side!
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"Madness is like gravity... All you need is a little push."
Is Van imploding?! This is a pretty major choke even for them.
Looking forward to the 6th game between the Bs and Habs. I really want to see the 7th game of Philadelphia and Buffalo. The winner of that series will be on a bit of a tear in Series 2.
Khornholio wrote:Is Van imploding?! This is a pretty major choke even for them.
Looking forward to the 6th game between the Bs and Habs. I really want to see the 7th game of Philadelphia and Buffalo. The winner of that series will be on a bit of a tear in Series 2.
A major choke?
We must've been watching a different game, because they were pretty clearly playing hard. I think Schneider proved himself more than capable as a playoff goalie, and only quit once he hurt his dinkbag. And the 2 period rest seemed to be exactly what Louie needed. They still had a few moments of fatigue where they slipped up and lost their momentum, but if I would've bought tickets to that game, I would -not- have felt like it was a waste. Prior to Louie losing that rebound that ended up resulting in the Hawks goal for the OT win, Vancouver put a lot of pressure on them, and it really was an anyman's game for the last 5 minutes.
Looking at some of the highlights, you can definately see that they came ready to play this time, and it shows in the final score. Yes, Van lost, but the Hawks needed OT, a lot of ice time from their top guys, and a lot of luck to win it:
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As a Bruins fan I'll readily admit that that quick whistle that went aginst them was a Horrible call in the opening minutes of the Bruins habs game (Should have been a Habs goal), but as usual the classy Habs fans quickly remind you of why they are so despisable...
Of course the refs made up for it at the end of period one by buying prices blatant dive to get a goalie inteference call...
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Woot!
Flyers 5-2 over Sabres. Philly moves on to face Wash. Boucher went 26 of 28, 5 different Flyers scored.
Of all the races of the universe the Squats have the longest memories and the shortest tempers. They are uncouth, unpredictably violent, and frequently drunk. Overall, I'm glad they're on our side!
Office of Naval Intelligence Research discovers 3 out of 4 sailors make up 75% of U.S. Navy.
"Madness is like gravity... All you need is a little push."
CT GAMER wrote:As a Bruins fan I'll readily admit that that quick whistle that went aginst them was a Horrible call in the opening minutes of the Bruins habs game (Should have been a Habs goal), but as usual the classy Habs fans quickly remind you of why they are so despisable...
Of course the refs made up for it at the end of period one by buying prices blatant dive to get a goalie inteference call...
The cheapness of Frenchmen suprises you?
Oh right... you Yankees are lucky enough not to have any. And before you say 'Louisiana', THEY'RE CAJUN, NOT FRENCH! THEY EAT TWICE THE CHEESE AND SURRENDER ONLY HALF AS MUCH!
Watching the Canucks and Hawks right now. So far it has been pretty intense and exciting, here's hoping the next two periods don't disappoint. Great plays towards the end of the first on Vancouver's part, a shame they couldn't get it in again.
Night Watch SM
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Manchu wrote: This is simply a self-fulfilling prophecy. Everyone says, "it won't change so why should I bother to try?" and then it doesn't change so people feel validated in their bad behavior.
@Metallifan - I don't mean choking during the game, I mean the series. They've definitely have had some calls not go their way. But blowing a 3-0 series lead and then losing, if that happens, is totally a choke despite crappy reffing. Fortunately for them, they have history on their side and I would've bet on the Nucks. I can't watch game 7 due to work, but I saw that the Canucks are winning at this point. Looks like round 2 will be Nashville.
And if you're drinkin' well, you know that you're my friend and I say "I think I'll have myself a beer" 
I have no idea why I said Pittsburg
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