NHL Thread

pourmeanother · 05-09-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Thom Yorke

It seems like teams blowing big leads is happening a ton in the new NHL. Depending on what happens in Detroit, it could be 3 game 7's in 2 years after a team was up 3-0. Plenty of blown 3-1 series leads as well.

I was at the game last night. We're back to beating the same old drum- Thornton and Marleau as goats. The former for his Academy Award nominated dive that symbolized the eventual flop in the game, and the latter for disappearing this series (except when he turned the puck over to Pavel, then stumbled along like a drunk hobo trying to recover before Datsyuk dished Lidstrom for the game winning shot). I don't think JR's assessment of Marleau's performance as "gutless" is that far from the truth- most Sharks fans would agree. Looks like this series is going 7, as most expected from the start.... and we're down to a do-or-die game 7 that can go either way.

Laces Out Dan! · 05-09-2011, 04:58 PM

I thought that game was sealed with Couture's beauty makin it 3-1. I was wrong haha. Even with a 50% healthy Datsyuk, the man is still a beast haha. I really do hate Detroit though because I have a buddy who is a die hard Wings fan. So I need them out for that exact reason.

pourmeanother · 05-10-2011, 04:49 PM

Congrats L.O.D!

Hopefully we can join you for that Sunday game 1 if we close out tonight...

Burning Down · 05-10-2011, 05:22 PM

I think Vancouver is the only Canadian team in the playoffs now. I might watch the series, but the time difference sucks. If a game starts at 7 PM there, it's already 10 PM in Toronto. So I may just be relying on highlights

djchameleon · 05-10-2011, 11:49 PM

Woot Woot Red Wings!

I loved last night's game.

can't wait for the game 7

BastardofYoung · 05-11-2011, 08:18 PM

I am happy Vancouver made it into round 3

Now I hope Detroit wins their series. Not cause I care about the team, i just think San Jose would be more of a challenge to Vancouver than Detroit. Both will present a challenge for them, but I think Detroit would be the lesser of two evils here.

Thrice · 05-12-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

I am happy Vancouver made it into round 3

Now I hope Detroit wins their series. Not cause I care about the team, i just think San Jose would be more of a challenge to Vancouver than Detroit. Both will present a challenge for them, but I think Detroit would be the lesser of two evils here.

I disagree, playoff hockey is all about state of mind and momentum. I'd rather not face the team team that swept the first round, then came back from 3-0 to win.

FRED HALE SR. · 05-12-2011, 05:53 PM

Good luck at the game tonight pour me another, Sincerely Jeff Friesen.

pourmeanother · 05-13-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

Good luck at the game tonight pour me another, Sincerely Jeff Friesen.

Dear Jeff- thanks for the luck, we needed it to gut out that game 7 to finish off an epic series. Now onto Vancouver where the most scary player in the series is not a Sedin, it's Kesler. PS, sorry about the trade. Sincerely, Me.

Laces Out Dan! · 05-13-2011, 12:47 PM

Its gonna be a good series Pourmeanother. Thornton seems to be up for the challenge of going head to head with Kes in a shutdown role. It'll be interesting to see how this one pans out. Vancouver in 6

05-09-2011, 04:58 PM	#952 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	I thought that game was sealed with Couture's beauty makin it 3-1. I was wrong haha. Even with a 50% healthy Datsyuk, the man is still a beast haha. I really do hate Detroit though because I have a buddy who is a die hard Wings fan. So I need them out for that exact reason. __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

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05-11-2011, 08:18 PM	#956 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	I am happy Vancouver made it into round 3 Now I hope Detroit wins their series. Not cause I care about the team, i just think San Jose would be more of a challenge to Vancouver than Detroit. Both will present a challenge for them, but I think Detroit would be the lesser of two evils here. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

05-13-2011, 12:47 PM	#960 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	Its gonna be a good series Pourmeanother. Thornton seems to be up for the challenge of going head to head with Kes in a shutdown role. It'll be interesting to see how this one pans out. Vancouver in 6 __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

05-10-2011, 05:22 PM	#954 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I think Vancouver is the only Canadian team in the playoffs now. I might watch the series, but the time difference sucks. If a game starts at 7 PM there, it's already 10 PM in Toronto. So I may just be relying on highlights

05-12-2011, 05:53 PM	#958 (permalink)
FRED HALE SR. Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,752	Good luck at the game tonight pour me another, Sincerely Jeff Friesen.