Nhl 2008/2009

[Z_only1]

The season started last week.

I expect the same faithful to give their support.


remus, sorry about your jackets, tonight.

The hottest team: the NYrangers for whatever reason.

I don't recognize the sharks this season, some turnover.

[Z_only1]

bump for you lackys

[iamredbeard]

My Wings have not been impressive so far. For the most part they have played sloppy, but I am sure that they get things together win the Central (called by some the "Wings and Things" division) and probably win another President's Cup. As for the playoffs we all know that anything can happen in the playoffs.

[Z_only1]

My Wings have not been impressive so far. For the most part they have played sloppy, but I am sure that they get things together win the Central (called by some the "Wings and Things" division) and probably win another President's Cup. As for the playoffs we all know that anything can happen in the playoffs.

With a 4-0 asswooping by them are ducks, I still don't recognize the team, ironically speaking with regards to the wings from your point of view.


Okay, Albob tomorrow, Shark vs Flyers.

Flyers are going down.

[iamredbeard]

In other news I am curious to see where Shanny ends up, if he ends up anywhere. He might be forced into retirement.

[NascarGirl2448]

Hopefully the Carolina Hurricanes will get it together this year and at least get back into the playoffs! I'm tired of us coming up short every year since we managed to win it all.

[Z_only1]

In other news I am curious to see where Shanny ends up, if he ends up anywhere. He might be forced into retirement.

Hate see him go out like this but there's also Matt Sundin. Desperate teams making the playoffs might be interested in these two gentlemen.

[alexz2317]

In other news I am curious to see where Shanny ends up, if he ends up anywhere. He might be forced into retirement.

It would be a shame if his career ended that way.

[Z_only1]

Okay all 30 team played saturday.

Needless to say, my sharks came out with a win.

Shout out to you Bruin fans, Milan Lucic 1st career hat trick today. They say he is Neely like and I agree.

Did you see this hit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEs86l5rk74

Yep, Neely like.

[iamredbeard]

Any truth to the rumor that the Central Division will be renamed The Wings and Things Division?

[ALBOB2]

Gooooooo FLYERS!!! :dance:


Rough start, but we're back on track and ready to kick butt. :twisted:

[Z_only1]

Hey, Hey what da say ....... Sharks are 10-2.

[Z_only1]

Sharks dominate and lead the leaque, hehehehe.

Just follow the captain....


You Bahston fans..have you heard of Milan Lucic?

.... gotta love this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjZbNtzsQFY

[Z_only1]

Sharks set record w/most wins in 30 games. They surpass the 1930 Bruins.

Just follow the captain.

[alexz2317]

Sharks set record w/most wins in 30 games. They surpass the 1930 Bruins.

Just follow the captain.
Will the have another monumental collapse? I'll admit it, Sharks are playing awesome. The Wings are playing terrible. The goaltending and defense sucks right now.

[Dual867PowerMac]

The Ducks win it all last year and now the Sharks are the cream of the NHL?

:eek:

[scmarcos]

The Ducks win it all last year and now the Sharks are the cream of the NHL?

:eek:

If by Ducks you mean Redwings....

[alexz2317]

The Ducks win it all last year and now the Sharks are the cream of the NHL?

:eek:
You mean THE Detroit Red Wings

[Z_only1]

Will the have another monumental collapse? I'll admit it, Sharks are playing awesome. The Wings are playing terrible. The goaltending and defense sucks right now.

That would be a sick feeling if the sharks bounce early.

I still feel good about it this current team success.

The team has been behind and found a way to win.

[iamredbeard]

I am not surprised by the Sharks success. They have a very talented team, the difference is this year they got a coach that knows how to win and has that killer instinct and it shows. I knew this was going to happen when they stole the Wings assistant.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

You mean THE Detroit Red Wings

Do you REALLY want to imitate OSU fans?

[alexz2317]

Do you REALLY want to imitate OSU fans?
After Terrelle Pryors "press conference when he picked the Bucks, I call them "The University of Ohio State" as Pryor so elegantly stated.

[JimGP20]

Nice to see my Bruins doing well for a change. :D

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Boston_Bruins.jpg

[alexz2317]

Detroit Red Wings- 6
San Jose Sharks- 0

That's what I like to see. And Sharks fans; don't use the excuse of playing the night before. The Wings played Anaheim the night before playing the Sharks on the West Coast. And we only lost 4-2, not a clobbering.

[alexz2317]

Nice to see my Bruins doing well for a change. :D

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Boston_Bruins.jpg
I hope you're not a bandwagon fan like most Pittsburgh fans :neutral:

[Z_only1]

Detroit Red Wings- 6
San Jose Sharks- 0

That's what I like to see. And Sharks fans; don't use the excuse of playing the night before. The Wings played Anaheim the night before playing the Sharks on the West Coast. And we only lost 4-2, not a clobbering.

Well the series is 1 up, two remaining. I'm pretty sure I'm the only sharks fan on this board. 32 games played with 50 remaining means alot of hockey left. I'm sure they(Sharks) will make the necessary adjustments the next game.

Merry Christmas everyone.

[ManOfFaith]

Go Bruins! I don't know any of their names yet, but I will for sure. Count me in on the bandwagon. Did they get rid of Sinden or something?

[Z_only1]

Matt Sundin signs with Canucks
http://sk1.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/07125c4b8cfa0faa
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=260209&lid=sublink03&lpos=headlines_nhl

[alexz2317]

Matt Sundin signs with Canucks
http://sk1.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/07125c4b8cfa0faa
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=260209&lid=sublink03&lpos=headlines_nhl
I wonder where Shanahan will go, and Forsberg. Wings don't want em'.

[iamredbeard]

I wonder where Shanahan will go, and Forsberg. Wings don't want em'.

I really wish someone would pick Shanny up. I don't want to see him go out like this. I'd like to see him retire on his own terms.

[alexz2317]

I really wish someone would pick Shanny up. I don't want to see him go out like this. I'd like to see him retire on his own terms.
It would a shame to see him retire without a team.

[Z_only1]

I wonder where Shanahan will go, and Forsberg. Wings don't want em'.

Great question. Looking here: http://www.nhlnumbers.com/compare.php?season=0809

and the current standings:

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings/

are contenders and above who have cap space.

I'm not sure Forsburger will command much due to past seasonal injuries, ankle.

Does Shanny go to the preds? just a thought.

[alexz2317]

Great question. Looking here: http://www.nhlnumbers.com/compare.php?season=0809

and the current standings:

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings/

are contenders and above who have cap space.

I'm not sure Forsburger will command much due to past seasonal injuries, ankle.

Does Shanny go to the preds? just a thought.
The Predators definately could use him.

[FactHunter]

Well the series is 1 up, two remaining. I'm pretty sure I'm the only sharks fan on this board. 32 games played with 50 remaining means alot of hockey left. I'm sure they(Sharks) will make the necessary adjustments the next game.

Merry Christmas everyone.

You're not the only Sharks fan on the board! We've been to a couple of games at the Tank so far this season, hoping to go to a couple more but the Sharks are doing so well that ticket prices (eBay, Stubhub, Craigslist) are sky-high despite the economy. I wish I'd bought season tickets!

However . . . I grew up in Detroit, so the Sharks are still #2 on my list. I'm hoping to go to the rematch in a few weeks, but man - right now people are asking up to 5x face!

[alexz2317]

You're not the only Sharks fan on the board! We've been to a couple of games at the Tank so far this season, hoping to go to a couple more but the Sharks are doing so well that ticket prices (eBay, Stubhub, Craigslist) are sky-high despite the economy. I wish I'd bought season tickets!

However . . . I grew up in Detroit, so the Sharks are still #2 on my list. I'm hoping to go to the rematch in a few weeks, but man - right now people are asking up to 5x face!
San Jose vs. Detroit looks like it's going to be a rivalry of dominant teams. Detroit looks like they are getting there crap together. That 6-0 drubbing of SJ was amazing.

[FactHunter]

Holiday classic - what a game!

Say all you want about Crosby - and he is absolutely great, no question about it - if I was starting a team and had my pick of anyone, I might well go for Pavel Datsyuk #1.

[iamredbeard]

While watching SportsCenter, I noticed that the ticker at the bottom of the screen says that Shanny has signed with New Jersey.

[iamredbeard]

Here's a little article from his signing from a Detroit paper. http://www.freep.com/article/20090110/SPORTS05/90110054/1053/rss17

[alexz2317]

While watching SportsCenter, I noticed that the ticker at the bottom of the screen says that Shanny has signed with New Jersey.
From what I heard, he never wanted to leave NY. He just bought a new flat for his wife and kids. So he will be happy about this. Even though he's at the end of his career.

[iamredbeard]

From what I heard, he never wanted to leave NY. He just bought a new flat for his wife and kids. So he will be happy about this. Even though he's at the end of his career.

I heard the same thing. Actually the wanted to end his career with the Rangers, but the way that they spent money in the off-season they just didn't have enough cap room to sign him. Anyways I am happy for him.. I always liked the guy.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Here's a little article from his signing from a Detroit paper. http://www.freep.com/article/20090110/SPORTS05/90110054/1053/rss17

I wonder if he decided to do the sign and retire thing...after all, didn't he start in Jersey?

[alexz2317]

I wonder if he decided to do the sign and retire thing...after all, didn't he start in Jersey?
New Jersey drafted him. But with the way these players are these days, you never know. Look at Forsberg, Neidemayer, Sundin, HASEK and others. Hasek pulled a Brett Favre a couple times.

[iamredbeard]

I wonder if he decided to do the sign and retire thing...after all, didn't he start in Jersey?

I think he signed with them to play for them. I really doubt that it is one of those situations where he signs with someone and never plays a game with them, only signs with them to retire with them. I really don't think that it is one of those situations.

[Z_only1]

current standings:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?season=20082009&type=CON

looks like saturday, wings vs sharks for those bantering.

[alexz2317]

current standings:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?season=20082009&type=CON

looks like saturday, wings vs sharks for those bantering.

Looking like it will be a great game hopefully. I have to work until midnight so hopefully it's streamed online.

[alexz2317]

i Hope that calgary doesnt beat us up to bad tommorrow. I heard a rumor that mitchell is going back to the AA. whats up with that?!?

Detroit's got an easy game tonight, against LA even though it's a back to back game. One day rest before the big game against SJ.

[alexz2317]

gimme your cell number. Ill text you the score updates in live time. just dont hold all of the SJ goals against me :mrgreen:

I hate when people text me scores. its like they have never heard of TIVO

Well, I sit on a computer all shift anyways, so I can listen to the game live. There is a site that sometimes streams the game live, so I'm hoping someone shows it. I'm thinking this game will be a close game. If Osgood starts for us, then SJ wins. He's played terribly lately.

[alexz2317]

i know that www.justin.tv (http://www.justin.tv) often times plays hockey games. i know that they play nearly every sharks game. also yahoo will sometimes streams games, but i havnt had as much luck with them.

we are going to have a slim roster on sat, and if anyone gets hurt against calgary its gonna suck butt. we just lost a good D-man, Lukowich, to a sports hernia and is sounds like Mitchell isnt going to be making any returns. so we will see sat.

IF you watch the game though, look for a sharks player by the name of Brad Staubitz. not sure what number he is. i REALLY dont like him, but i keep hearing out of town commentators compliment him. i'd be interested in knowing what you think of him as a wings fan.
That's where I watch hockey games while i'm at work, justintv. I've never heard of him. And the Calgary game may take a lot out of the Sharks. They are 3rd in the conference right now.

[FactHunter]

Looking like it will be a great game hopefully. I have to work until midnight so hopefully it's streamed online.

I will be there! :D :D :D

[alexz2317]

I've only went to one game this year, the first preseason game between Detroit and Montreal.

[Z_only1]

1-17-09 San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Redwings

the highest winning % matchup this late in the season in NHL history.

Thanks Danny boy, 1-0 Sharks.

[iamredbeard]

1-17-09 San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Redwings

the highest winning % matchup this late in the season in NHL history.

Thanks Danny boy, 1-0 Sharks.

I was about to point the same thing. FSN-Detroit just mentioned it. Score is now tied 1-1. ;)

[Z_only1]

I was about to point the same thing. FSN-Detroit just mentioned it. Score is now tied 1-1. ;)

It's going tobe a challenge for many sharks especially the d.

how ya doing?

[iamredbeard]

It's going tobe a challenge for many sharks especially the d.

how ya doing?

I'm ok. Just enjoying watching the preview for the WCF. Unfortunately Sharks are ahead again. I'd say something trollish about how I want to see an octopus thrown in the Shark Tank, but that stuff is usually saved for the playoffs. :cool:

[Z_only1]

I'm ok. Just enjoying watching the preview for the WCF. Unfortunately Sharks are ahead again. I'd say something trollish about how I want to see an octopus thrown in the Shark Tank, but that stuff is usually saved for the playoffs. :cool:


You're straight up and always have been.
I just don't see tro in your responce anywhere. ;)

[iamredbeard]

You're straight up and always have been.
I just don't see tro in your responce anywhere. ;)

Thanks.


Well it would be rather trollish for me to go on about how I want to see an octopus in the shark tank, but hey whats sports with a little trolling. By the way Jumbo Joe is and has been one of my favorite non-Wings for quite some time, even if he does wear #19. ;)


About tonight's game. 4-4 after two periods, great game, can see both teams showing respect for each other. Unlike the Ducks, it's easy to have respect for the Sharks. Red Wings announcers have been going on and on about some of the amazing plays that Nabonov has made tonight. Especially on that one where Datsyuk had the breakaway and how Nabby played in perfectly.

[iamredbeard]

In the past I have said that the biggest problem with the Sharks is that they lack that killer instinct, they have trouble finishing off their opponent. We they didn't have any trouble tonight. Can't wait till my Wings get to have another shot at them.

[alexz2317]

Ozzie sure laid an egg that game. Conklin was the goalie in the last game when they shut out San Jose 6-0. Why the heck didn't they play the hotter goalie?

[iamredbeard]

I have liked the Sharks for a while now. As I said earlier Joe Thorton is one of my favorite player that has not played for the Wings. All that has changed. I no longer like the Sharks. They have jumped ahead of the Ducks and Av's as teams that I despise.


http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=263871&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_nhl

[alexz2317]

Lemeiux is a goon, nothing more. He must be in need of some money to come back.

[Z_only1]

Torrey Mitchell leaves AHL game in pain — and what it might mean for Claude Lemieux
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/2009/01/18/torrey-mitchell-leaves-ahl-game-in-pain-and-what-it-might-mean-for-claude-lemieux/

Apparently Torrey hurt the same leg. Previous injury was a compound fracture.

I've never been fan of Mr Turtle. The guy is hated more than Sean Avery if you can believe it.

Neely vs Claude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApvmzwcaMPE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYOFv8IArUY

[alexz2317]

Apparently Torrey hurt the same leg. Previous injury was a compound fracture.

I've never been fan of Mr Turtle. The guy is hated more than Sean Avery if you can believe it.

Neely vs Claude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApvmzwcaMPE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYOFv8IArUY
Now I can't wait for the Sharks to come to Detroit. Hopefully we bring up Downey so we can embarrass LePuke in Detroit AGAIN.

[iamredbeard]

Apparently Torrey hurt the same leg. Previous injury was a compound fracture.

I've never been fan of Mr Turtle. The guy is hated more than Sean Avery if you can believe it.

Neely vs Claude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApvmzwcaMPE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYOFv8IArUY

Well I have always kinda liked the Sharks, but that ends now and they are one of my most disliked teams, not that Claude is on their roster.

[alexz2317]

Well I have always kinda liked the Sharks, but that ends now and they are one of my most disliked teams, not that Claude is on their roster.
He is the most hate NHL player ever by Red Wings fans.

[iamredbeard]

As expected Kris Draper took the high road.

Draper took the high road in discussing Lemieux's comeback attempt.

"I've been told by a lot of people, 'Play the game as long as you can.' That's the way I look at it," Draper said. "You know, the thing that happened is a long time ago. Now he's a player trying to make a comeback. I'm getting older right now and I'm going to play this game as long as I can and that's the way I look at it."http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/01/draper_asked_to_weigh_in_on_le.html

[iamredbeard]

He is the most hate NHL player ever by Red Wings fans.

No doubt about that.

[alexz2317]

As expected Kris Draper took the high road.

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/01/draper_asked_to_weigh_in_on_le.html

That's what Ken Daniels said last night when I was watching the game.

[JimGP20]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/stuckinliberalhell/BostonBruins.jpg :cool:

[alexz2317]

http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/087/webpix/Bandwagon%20Final.jpg

Bandwagon Fan

[iamredbeard]

That's what Ken Daniels said last night when I was watching the game.

Yeah I heard that last night to, just thought it would be a good idea to hunt down the quote.

[iamredbeard]

http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/087/webpix/Bandwagon%20Final.jpg

Bandwagon Fan


I have to defend Jim here. He pulls for all the Boston teams and even when Boston was doing terrible in recent years he would make a post here and there about Boston. He is no bandwagon fan.

[alexz2317]

Sorry Jim, it's hard to pick out who is a bandwagoner and who is not.

[JimGP20]

Sorry Jim, it's hard to pick out who is a bandwagoner and who is not.


No problem. How would the band ever get around if there weren't any bandwagons?? :cool:

[iamredbeard]

Jim might not be big time hockey fans like you and me, but he does follow all the Boston teams and chimes in from time to time. I seem to remember at last a couple of times last year where he put the Bruins logo up. About the only team that he really goes crazy about are the Boston Red Sox, but even then he doesn't post crazy like some of the other Sox fans do. He's all about Boston sports teams and Ball State University.

[JimGP20]

Jim might not be big time hockey fans like you and me, but he does follow all the Boston teams and chimes in from time to time. I seem to remember at last a couple of times last year where he put the Bruins logo up. About the only team that he really goes crazy about are the Boston Red Sox, but even then he doesn't post crazy like some of the other Sox fans do. He's all about Boston sports teams and Ball State University.


Yeah... the Red Sox and the Patriots. Thanks for the kind words my friend. :mrgreen:

BTW.... I can't believe how Ball State just fell apart at the end of the year. I think the team knew that Brady Hoke was leaving before they played Buffalo in the MAC Championship. They just looked flat, and then after the blown call on Lewis' touchdown, and the subsequent fumble return, it was all over. Didn't mean to put football in a hockey thread..... back to your regularly scheduled posts now. :cool:

[iamredbeard]

Yeah... the Red Sox and the Patriots. Thanks for the kind words my friend. :mrgreen:

BTW.... I can't believe how Ball State just fell apart at the end of the year. I think the team knew that Brady Hoke was leaving before they played Buffalo in the MAC Championship. They just looked flat, and then after the blown call on Lewis' touchdown, and the subsequent fumble return, it was all over. Didn't mean to put football in a hockey thread..... back to your regularly scheduled posts now. :cool:

No worries. ;)

[scmarcos]

Sorry Jim, it's hard to pick out who is a bandwagoner and who is not.

Maybe that's because you're not the judge of who is and isn't a real fan.

[alexz2317]

No problem. How would the band ever get around if there weren't any bandwagons?? :cool:

At least you accepted my apology. And thank you for it. But scmarcos will never let it go.

[Z_only1]

Well I have always kinda liked the Sharks, but that ends now and they are one of my most disliked teams, not that Claude is on their roster.


Time to dogpile: 1994.


Now I can't wait for the Sharks to come to Detroit. Hopefully we bring up Downey so we can embarrass LePuke in Detroit AGAIN.

Maybe a proper name change should be considered, as in Clyde LePunk.

Thoughts/comments.....

[alexz2317]

Time to dogpile: 1994.




Maybe a proper name change should be considered, as in Clyde LePunk.

Thoughts/comments.....

Anything you want, I just can't stand that goon. What he did to Draper was on purpose. It was along the lines of McSorley and Bertuzzi.

[Z_only1]

Anything you want, I just can't stand that goon. What he did to Draper was on purpose. It was along the lines of McSorley and Bertuzzi.

You lost me on the comparison.

Would it be the same in regards to Stuart? Think awhile back. Scott Parker was soon picked up.

[Z_only1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEs86l5rk74

Hey Jim, how about Lucic?

[Z_only1]

20 something games left before the playoffs.

Are you ready?

Current standings:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings/

[iamredbeard]

20 something games left before the playoffs.

Are you ready?

Current standings:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings/

Yeah things are winding down and the trade deadline is just two weeks away.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Yeah things are winding down and the trade deadline is just two weeks away.

20 games left and the trade deadline is STILL two weeks away? Really?

This is one of the things I hate about the NHL.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

20 something games left before the playoffs.

Are you ready?

Current standings:
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings/

Philly currently sitting 4th, up a point on the Rangers, with at least two games in hand on everyone else in the East (except Ottawa, but they're 16 points up on Ottawa).

No idea how that happened.

Could use a goalie, but I don't think any of the seriously good ones (Luongo, Mason, etc) are going to be available

Rumors flying that they'd be willing to trade last year's #1 (van Riemsdyk, currently playing at UNH) plus Scott Hartnell for Bouwmeester from Florida. I'd take that deal. I'd drive to the airport and pick the guy up myself for that deal. I'd CARRY THE GUY BACK TO THE WACHOVIA CENTER ON MY BACK for that deal.

[iamredbeard]

Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago and Florida will be starting the season off in Europe.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=267776&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_nhl

Kinda fitting that the Wings will be starting the season off in Stockholm as they have seven Swedes on their team and their best prospect is also a Swede.

[Z_only1]

Philly currently sitting 4th, up a point on the Rangers, with at least two games in hand on everyone else in the East (except Ottawa, but they're 16 points up on Ottawa).

No idea how that happened.

Could use a goalie, but I don't think any of the seriously good ones (Luongo, Mason, etc) are going to be available

Rumors flying that they'd be willing to trade last year's #1 (van Riemsdyk, currently playing at UNH) plus Scott Hartnell for Bouwmeester from Florida. I'd take that deal. I'd drive to the airport and pick the guy up myself for that deal. I'd CARRY THE GUY BACK TO THE WACHOVIA CENTER ON MY BACK for that deal.

I don't think the ducks will be contenders but pretenders. Pronger could be available. Bouwmeester is definitely a coveted player. Olli
Jokinen http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=1056 is a possibility.

I don't think you have to worry about the rangers, fall like a rock.

[Z_only1]

Denis Gauthier keeps hitting with elbow......suspended a few wks ago.

[iamredbeard]

Talking to other Wings fans, many of us think the Wings will be sellers and not buyers at the trade deadline this year. We gotta create some cap room.

[alexz2317]

Talking to other Wings fans, many of us think the Wings will be sellers and not buyers at the trade deadline this year. We gotta create some cap room.
I agree. It's starting to look like we may be able to keep Franzen and Hossa. Samuelsson will be gone. Hudler too even though I like him.

[iamredbeard]

I agree. It's starting to look like we may be able to keep Franzen and Hossa. Samuelsson will be gone. Hudler too even though I like him.

If we are going to keep those two, which I think is a long shot at best. We are going to have to move some players to create some cap space. The name that I keep hearing is Filppula.

[alexz2317]

If we are going to keep those two, which I think is a long shot at best. We are going to have to move some players to create some cap space. The name that I keep hearing is Filppula.
Well i'd rather keep Hudler because Filppula has been disappointing this year.

[iamredbeard]

Well i'd rather keep Hudler because Filppula has been disappointing this year.

Well Hudler is going to a RFA so at least we'll get some compensation for him. If they have any hope of signing both Hossa and Franzen, they'll have to create some cap space and it seems that the easiest way to do that would be to trade Filpulla, but he has been disappointing and I don't know if anyone would want to pick up his contract.

[Z_only1]

Renney fired. Tortorella signs with the Rangers.

I think Torts will handle himself well with team and especially the media.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=268369&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl

Do the Rangers pick up a player? Pronger? Tcachuck? both teammates with the blues.

[scmarcos]

Renney fired. Tortorella signs with the Rangers.

I think Torts will handle himself well with team and especially the media.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=268369&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl

Do the Rangers pick up a player? Pronger? Tcachuck? both teammates with the blues.

Just a matter of time before Renney was fired. They had a large amount of roster turnover, just like the Penguins. Their seasons thus far have almost mirrored each other. Remember how both of those teams started off pretty hot and then faltered. The turnover in rosters is part of that I think.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Renney fired. Tortorella signs with the Rangers.

I think Torts will handle himself well with team and especially the media.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=268369&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl

Do the Rangers pick up a player? Pronger? Tcachuck? both teammates with the blues.

Need a #1 center and a #1 blueliner...but do they have the prospects to turn that trick?

[Z_only1]

Need a #1 center and a #1 blueliner...but do they have the prospects to turn that trick?

ollie joikenen and/or jay bowmeister.

Looks like the Sharks maybe looking at Pronger in exchange for Cheech and erhoff(beerhoff).

[iamredbeard]

The trading deadline is three days away. Should be interesting to see what happens. Usually there are like 30 trades or so the day of the trade deadline. :eek: It gets crazy out there. Not expecting my Wings to be players in the trade market this year. Usually they are big time buyers, but not this time, don't have enough cap space to be serious players this year.

[scmarcos]

I don't know if the Pens will do anything else.

They are 5 -1 - 1 since firing Therrien.

Back in the playoffs as of today as well.

[snagswolf]

I don't know if the Pens will do anything else.

They are 5 -1 - 1 since firing Therrien.

Back in the playoffs as of today as well.
I'm blaming it all on Boucher.

They were playing well before they traded for him in November, and then went down the toilet. Now he's been hurt, and they're winning again.

He's out for the year, so wooohoooo!

[iamredbeard]

I don't know if the Pens will do anything else.

They are 5 -1 - 1 since firing Therrien.

Back in the playoffs as of today as well.

I know that they made a trade with Anaheim last week, seemed more or less a swap of defenseman.

[Z_only1]

The stars I think are toast.

[scmarcos]

I know that they made a trade with Anaheim last week, seemed more or less a swap of defenseman.

No, it wasn't.

They traded Whitney for Chris Kunitz, a gritty Leftwinger, who has 20 goals, and 50 points the past two season. Exactly what they need. Also in this trade they got OHL prospect Eric Tangredi who is the massive power forward the Penguins are missing. He is the second leading scorer in the OHL, only 6 point behind all world prospect John Tavares.

This is a very good trade, both for right now and for the future.

[iamredbeard]

No, it wasn't.

They traded Whitney for Chris Kunitz, a gritty Leftwinger, who has 20 goals, and 50 points the past two season. Exactly what they need. Also in this trade they got OHL prospect Eric Tangredi who is the massive power forward the Penguins are missing. He is the second leading scorer in the OHL, only 6 point behind all world prospect John Tavares.

This is a very good trade, both for right now and for the future.

Then I stand corrected. ;)

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Devils seem to have gotten the best pickup of the trade season so far with Brodeur coming back.

Is there anyone better that someone could trade for?

With the way Jersey is blocking shots and with Brodeur back there...they're going to be AWFULLY tough to beat.

[iamredbeard]

The trade deadline is less than 24 hours away. We should see a lot of trades made. In most other sports there is no a lot of trades made near the deadline. This is not true in the NHL. If memory serves in each of the last two seasons 30 trades were made in the final 24 hours leading up to the trade deadline. Let the insanity begin. :D

[iamredbeard]

Devils seem to have gotten the best pickup of the trade season so far with Brodeur coming back.

Is there anyone better that someone could trade for?

With the way Jersey is blocking shots and with Brodeur back there...they're going to be AWFULLY tough to beat.

I disagree with your statement. In my heavily bias unapologetic homer opinion, their best pickup was someone else.

[Z_only1]

Turtle was a healthy snatch against the stars for those keeping score.

Pronger would be nice in teal. Would hate to see him go to bahstun.

4-1 stars sez doug wilson is contemplating something.

[scmarcos]

Wow looks like Kunitz is already paying huge dividends. Two goals last night takes him up to three goals and two assists in three games.

Best of all he seems to have meshed extremely well with his new team.

[snagswolf]

Pens put Satan on waivers yesterday afternoon. If he's not picked up by another team, the word is they're going to send him down to the minors in order to create some space under the cap.

In light of that, I would expect the Pens to make a move today. Not sure I like that idea. They're finally back to playing well, and to get an impact player, they'd have to sell off more of their future.

I'm hearing rumors about Staal.

[scmarcos]

I would be ****ed if they moved Staal. It's stupid and would be the impulsive buy now move that would ruin this team for a few years. We don't have the depth.

I've been saying we should say screw Geno at Center, and just move him up to be Crosby's win. Give the Second Line to Staal, and get him a winger (much easier). I think we have gotten that winger for Staal already in Kunitz. They are clicking at a magnificant rate. Doing this would give us a lot of flexibility because we are so strong at Center, and would allow us to build from the bottom up (cheaper and more cap friendly) instead of sinking more big money into wingers for Sid.

Instead of having most of our money tied up in Centers, we will have it spread around. This would allow us to get a cheaper center or call someone up instead of spending top dollar on a winger.

Staal is value, and his physical prescence is unmatched amongst our centers.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Pens put Satan on waivers yesterday afternoon. If he's not picked up by another team, the word is they're going to send him down to the minors in order to create some space under the cap.

In light of that, I would expect the Pens to make a move today. Not sure I like that idea. They're finally back to playing well, and to get an impact player, they'd have to sell off more of their future.

I'm hearing rumors about Staal.

I still think Satan should have to play for the Devils at some point.

And I also think we need to find a Latino goalie named Jesus.

So we can get one of the two headlines...

"Jesus stones Satan" or "Satan scores on Jesus"

Come on...I know someone's with me on this :pray:

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I disagree with your statement. In my heavily bias unapologetic homer opinion, their best pickup was someone else.

Yes...the 4 goals and 4 assists Shanny has given them in his 17 games has been vital :rolleyes:

[FactHunter]

Turtle was a healthy snatch against the stars for those keeping score.

Pronger would be nice in teal. Would hate to see him go to bahstun.

4-1 stars sez doug wilson is contemplating something.

Agreed, but commentators after the game speculated that he's looking for some third-line help. They haven't been scoring at all lately.

[iamredbeard]

Yes...the 4 goals and 4 assists Shanny has given them in his 17 games has been vital :rolleyes:

What can I say, I have a soft spot for Shanny. ;)

[scmarcos]

Boy this is slow.

Burke is moving Moore and Antropov. They asked if he expected them moved and he said very bluntly "YES!".

The trade that Columbus and Ottawa made is an amazing trade for both sides. One of the better goalies The Sens have ever had.

[iamredbeard]

So far the only trade that caught my eye is that the Coyotes traded Olli Jokinen for a package of players and a first round pick. Things should really start going crazy soon. Only about two hours until the deadline.

[iamredbeard]

Well the trade deadline us up. Unlike previous years, there didn't seem to be insane activity at the deadline. It looks like a lot of rental players didn't get shipped out at the last moment like they usually do.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Well the trade deadline us up. Unlike previous years, there didn't seem to be insane activity at the deadline. It looks like a lot of rental players didn't get shipped out at the last moment like they usually do.

I am STUNNED that Bouwmeester didn't get moved. I figured for sure he'd be a Flyer or a Ranger.

ETA-Then again, I didn't realize Florida was actually in contention this season, so apparently they're making their run now and either not caring if he bolts in the offseason or trying to convince him to stick around.

[scmarcos]

Flyers made the worst trade of the day I believe. They gave up wayyyyyy too much for something they already have plenty of.

[Mountain Soldier]

I'm just happy the Penguins are starting to finally win again.

Good move by them getting Guerin for a conditional draft pick.

[iamredbeard]

I'm just happy the Penguins are starting to finally win again.

Good move by them getting Guerin for a conditional draft pick.

Do you think that they can make a deep playoff run?

[Z_only1]

I'm impressed by the moves of the Rangers, coach and trade deadline acquisitions. Didn't quite understand Burke's comments on trading Antropov, expectation wise.

Calgary trade for Olli is impressive also.

Since the ducks traded away two members of their stanley cup(Moen/Huskin), it indicates the ducks have cashed in. Why in the hell wasn't Pronger traded? I quess you have to leave something for the fans.

[jelake]

Hey, the Wings have the most points now. All is right in the hockey world once again. ;)

[Z_only1]

Hey, the Wings have the most points now. All is right in the hockey world once again. ;)

Wings have 3 games less to play than 2nd place.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=CON&navid=NAV|STN|Main

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Wings have 3 games less to play than 2nd place.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=CON&navid=NAV|STN|Main

Race for the President's Trophy should be interesting this year.

Wings up a point on both Boston and San Jose, but San Jose's got three games in hand and Boston's got one game in hand on the Wings.

[megs280]

Do you think that they can make a deep playoff run?

I know you didn't ask me, but I think its possible.. obviously they have to get past the first round. I would definately consider them underdogs against Washington, Boston, or New Jersey. Washington is the most beatable of the three I think but the Pens haven't been able to yet this year. With the new coach, Sergei Gonchar, and different system they have been playing like a completely different team. If this new Crosby-Guerin-Kunitz line that is being proposed works out and Fleury plays like he did last year, I think they can.

The way Montreal is playing, I'm sure some of the teams on the bubble wouldn't mind getting that 5th spot and not having to play those 3..I think any of them could get it. I'm not sure if playing Philly the first round is much better though..that team is going to be in for a physical beating.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I know you didn't ask me, but I think its possible.. obviously they have to get past the first round. I would definately consider them underdogs against Washington, Boston, or New Jersey. Washington is the most beatable of the three I think but the Pens haven't been able to yet this year. With the new coach, Sergei Gonchar, and different system they have been playing like a completely different team. If this new Crosby-Guerin-Kunitz line that is being proposed works out and Fleury plays like he did last year, I think they can.

The way Montreal is playing, I'm sure some of the teams on the bubble wouldn't mind getting that 5th spot and not having to play those 3..I think any of them could get it. I'm not sure if playing Philly the first round is much better though..that team is going to be in for a physical beating.

Good analysis. Montreal is fading like Michael J Fox in "Back To The Future" when he's having trouble getting his mom to make out with his dad. Florida's going to be tough the rest of the way, but the 6th spot is right there for the taking.

Look out for Buffalo though...they're pesky and they've got a game in hand on the Pens.

[iamredbeard]

Hey, the Wings have the most points now. All is right in the hockey world once again. ;)

Don't get to excited there. San Jose has a better win/loss percentage and has three games in hand. Having said that, years of being a Wings fan have taught me to care less about the President's Trophy. Look how many year we won it then exited early in the playoffs. San Jose can have that damn thing for as much as I care.

[iamredbeard]

I know you didn't ask me, but I think its possible.. obviously they have to get past the first round. I would definately consider them underdogs against Washington, Boston, or New Jersey. Washington is the most beatable of the three I think but the Pens haven't been able to yet this year. With the new coach, Sergei Gonchar, and different system they have been playing like a completely different team. If this new Crosby-Guerin-Kunitz line that is being proposed works out and Fleury plays like he did last year, I think they can.

The way Montreal is playing, I'm sure some of the teams on the bubble wouldn't mind getting that 5th spot and not having to play those 3..I think any of them could get it. I'm not sure if playing Philly the first round is much better though..that team is going to be in for a physical beating.


Anything is possible, but I wonder how many people think that they can make a deep run. :think:


Should be a great Stanley Cup Playoffs, can't wait for it to start. :mrgreen:

[megs280]

Good analysis. Montreal is fading like Michael J Fox in "Back To The Future" when he's having trouble getting his mom to make out with his dad. Florida's going to be tough the rest of the way, but the 6th spot is right there for the taking.

Look out for Buffalo though...they're pesky and they've got a game in hand on the Pens.

your analogy describes Montreal perfectly :lol: I wouldn't be surprised if they get knocked out of the play-offs. The Pens have been winning a lot lately but unfortunately all the 'bubble' teams except Montreal and the Rangers are winning a lot too so the Pens haven't made up a lot of ground. Even the Carolina Hurricanes are playing great. A big test for the Penguins will be against Florida..they play them tonight and two other times before the season ends.

You are right about Buffalo, they just got Vanek back too.

[scmarcos]

Miller is hurting for Buffalo though. Goal tending will be their issue.

We really need to sweep Florida. That will go a long way in giving us a comfortable lead in the playoffs. I'm going to miss the game, but I'm interested to see how Guerin does. I must admit I'm not overly thrilled with the move, but we didn't give up too much.

The Rangers might have done too much. They radically have changed their team over the past week and I don't know how long it's going to take for them to mesh.

[jelake]

Don't get to excited there. San Jose has a better win/loss percentage and has three games in hand. Having said that, years of being a Wings fan have taught me to care less about the President's Trophy. Look how many year we won it then exited early in the playoffs. San Jose can have that damn thing for as much as I care.

Yeah I know, they've got 3 games to get 1 or 2 pts. All things considered, I think the Wings have a couple things going for them.

1. Momentum. They've gained 8 pts on SJ and 10 pts on Boston since the beginning of February. Boston is 3-5-2 in its last 10 games.

2. San Jose has 12 road games left, Boston has 8, while Detroit only has 7.

[iamredbeard]

Yeah I know, they've got 3 games to get 1 or 2 pts. All things considered, I think the Wings have a couple things going for them.

1. Momentum. They've gained 8 pts on SJ and 10 pts on Boston since the beginning of February. Boston is 3-5-2 in its last 10 games.

2. San Jose has 12 road games left, Boston has 8, while Detroit only has 7.

All good points, but I could care less about the damn Presidents Trophy. Since it's inception more than once the Wings have won it then fizzled in the playoffs. I could care less about it. If we get it then that's fine, but if we don't get it that's fine to. It really doesn't matter to me.

[iamredbeard]

your analogy describes Montreal perfectly :lol: I wouldn't be surprised if they get knocked out of the play-offs. The Pens have been winning a lot lately but unfortunately all the 'bubble' teams except Montreal and the Rangers are winning a lot too so the Pens haven't made up a lot of ground. Even the Carolina Hurricanes are playing great. A big test for the Penguins will be against Florida..they play them tonight and two other times before the season ends.

You are right about Buffalo, they just got Vanek back too.

Don't forget about the three point games. With all the teams bunched up together you don't want to see the three point games.

[megs280]

Anything is possible, but I wonder how many people think that they can make a deep run. :think:


Should be a great Stanley Cup Playoffs, can't wait for it to start. :mrgreen:

If they keep winning up until the playoffs start, I think they can. It is definitely not the same team since Therrien left and Sergei Gonchar returned.

I’m really looking forward to the playoffs too even if the Pens don’t make it. These remaining games where the teams are fighting for playoff positions are really exciting also.

[megs280]

Miller is hurting for Buffalo though. Goal tending will be their issue.

We really need to sweep Florida. That will go a long way in giving us a comfortable lead in the playoffs. I'm going to miss the game, but I'm interested to see how Guerin does. I must admit I'm not overly thrilled with the move, but we didn't give up too much.

The Rangers might have done too much. They radically have changed their team over the past week and I don't know how long it's going to take for them to mesh.

That would be great if we swept Florida and could move past them. I just heard the Pens will have Crosby back tonight but will be without Sergei Gonchar because his wife is having a baby (he’s got to work on getting his priorities straight :mrgreen: )
I’m not thrilled with the move for Guerin either..mainly because I think Satan was starting to come around with the new coach but I am also really interested to see how he plays on Crosby's line tonight.

I was worried about the Rangers getting some life with those trades because I think Nik Antropov is a good player but I have heard that a lot of the hockey experts think the Rangers trades will hurt them.

[grbennett]

That would be great if we swept Florida and could move past them. I just heard the Pens will have Crosby back tonight but will be without Sergei Gonchar because his wife is having a baby (he’s got to work on getting his priorities straight :mrgreen: )
I’m not thrilled with the move for Guerin either..mainly because I think Satan was starting to come around with the new coach but I am also really interested to see how he plays on Crosby's line tonight.

I was worried about the Rangers getting some life with those trades because I think Nik Antropov is a good player but I have heard that a lot of the hockey experts think the Rangers trades will hurt them.

Having Avery back helps. Dumping some dead weight forwards and bringing in Antropov helps. Trading Kalinin for a real D man helps. Playing in a system designed to actually score goals helps. The Rangers have definitely changed for the better.

[Z_only1]

4 game losing streak is not working well during the fine tuning stages of playoffs.

Blake may be injuried, didn't return after the 2nd.

[Z_only1]

Blue Jackets smoke them Wings, 8-2.

Read 'em and weep.

[scmarcos]

Good god I wonder if they will call any penalties that put the Pens on the powerplay?

Home ice certainly does have it's advantages.

[iamredbeard]

Blue Jackets smoke them Wings, 8-2.

Read 'em and weep.

Yeah we got our buts kicked. We played terrible the entire game. Oh well, that happens, its concerning that it has happened twice in the last week. Oh well, better now than in the playoffs.

[scmarcos]

Holy crap a 4 on 3 for the Pens!!!!!

[scmarcos]

Look out for the Pens. 5 for 5 on our road trip. 8-1-1 since the firing of Therrien. We are peaking exactly when we need to be.

The Caps seem to be falling apart a bit too.

[Beccaria]

Blue Jackets smoke them Wings, 8-2.

Read 'em and weep.

Lucky game.

[iamredbeard]

Look out for the Pens. 5 for 5 on our road trip. 8-1-1 since the firing of Therrien. We are peaking exactly when we need to be.

The Caps seem to be falling apart a bit too.

Yeah they are on a roll, but they are still on the outside looking in.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings/

[scmarcos]

Yeah they are on a roll, but they are still on the outside looking in.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/standings/

You should use a site that updates on a regular basis. :dance:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=CON&navid=NAV|STN|Conf (http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=CON&navid=NAV%7CSTN%7CConf)

Either way, they would be nowhere near the playoffs had it not been for this winning streak.

We have the Rangers playing the Hurricanes tonight, so we will get some help regardless.

[iamredbeard]

You should use a site that updates on a regular basis. :dance:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=CON&navid=NAV|STN|Conf (http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=CON&navid=NAV%7CSTN%7CConf)

Either way, they would be nowhere near the playoffs had it not been for this winning streak.

We have the Rangers playing the Hurricanes tonight, so we will get some help regardless.

I use TSN, because they seem to have the best and the latest NHL related news. Your right though. Pens are on a roll and they are getting hot at the right time.

[scmarcos]

I use TSN, because they seem to have the best and the latest NHL related news. Your right though. Pens are on a roll and they are getting hot at the right time.


I like TSN too. Just shocked they have yet to update their standings. Didn't any Canadian teams play yesterday or something?

[iamredbeard]

I like TSN too. Just shocked they have yet to update their standings. Didn't any Canadian teams play yesterday or something?

I don't know. Anyways that why I used the TSN standings. It's not like I went around searching for some standing that had the Pens at ninth. ;) Unlike Alex, I don't have a vendetta against the Sidney and the Pens.

[iamredbeard]

You should use a site that updates on a regular basis. :dance:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=CON&navid=NAV|STN|Conf (http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=CON&navid=NAV%7CSTN%7CConf)

Either way, they would be nowhere near the playoffs had it not been for this winning streak.

We have the Rangers playing the Hurricanes tonight, so we will get some help regardless.

TSN now has Pitt is 8th place. ;)

[alexz2317]

I don't know. Anyways that why I used the TSN standings. It's not like I went around searching for some standing that had the Pens at ninth. ;) Unlike Alex, I don't have a vendetta against the Sidney and the Pens.
Vendetta? I just don't like the publicity of Sidney. I think the Pens are dangerous right now. Adding Kunitz was big. Gonchar is now back and that will help bolster there D and Power Play. Look for them to make a run.

[Mountain Soldier]

Good god I wonder if they will call any penalties that put the Pens on the powerplay?

Home ice certainly does have it's advantages.

No kidding... I watched the first two periods and wondered "what the ****?"

[alexz2317]

No kidding... I watched the first two periods and wondered "what the ****?"
It's like that in all sports

[scmarcos]

Those refs were just terrible. They tried to keep control by penalizing both teams when tempers flared instead of the responsible parties. The first period was total Caps love, the second period wasn't terrible. The third period was horrid on both sides of the puck.

Don't look now but the Penguins win another. Classic trap game, coming off a long road trip against a team you are tied with in the playoffs, but the Pens pull out another one.

If you're an Eastern Conference team, you do not want to play the Pens in the first round.

[iamredbeard]

Those refs were just terrible. They tried to keep control by penalizing both teams when tempers flared instead of the responsible parties. The first period was total Caps love, the second period wasn't terrible. The third period was horrid on both sides of the puck.

Don't look now but the Penguins win another. Classic trap game, coming off a long road trip against a team you are tied with in the playoffs, but the Pens pull out another one.

If you're an Eastern Conference team, you do not want to play the Pens in the first round.

Pens are hot right now, no doubt about that. If they keep this up they'll be really tough in the opening round. I wouldn't bet against them, unless they are going up against a goalie who can steal a series by himself.

[DaGooseMon]

Pens are hot right now, no doubt about that. If they keep this up they'll be really tough in the opening round. I wouldn't bet against them, unless they are going up against a goalie who can steal a series by himself.


I just turned on the game against Columbus. They were down 3-0 in the 3rd, and have since scored 3 goals to tie it up. The last two games I've watched have been real nerve racking as well. But it is entertaining.

[snagswolf]

Heading off to Hershey tomorrow to catch the AHL WBS Penguins vs the Hershey Bears. I'm excited to see some of the players who have spent some time with the Pittsburgh Pens this year, and some of the players of the future.

From what I'm hearing, Satan is going to report to WBS next week, so he won't be playing tomorrow night. Bummer.

[snagswolf]

Hershey game was a good time. The place was PACKED and the crowd was lively, with a good number of nearby WBS fans mixed in with the crowd. The Bears went up 3-0, and the Pens came back in the third to make it 3-2, but fell short.

With all the injuries the Pittsburgh Pens have had this year, practicly half of the WBS Pens have spent some time up with the big club, so the team was pretty familiar to me.

As an added bonus, the Stanley Cup was there! (And the Calder Cup, but who cares.) They had it sitting out on a table in the concourse, and you could stand in line to spend a few moments with it, and you could touch/hug it all you wanted.

Very cool.

[scmarcos]

I was going to go to that game but other things took priority. How did Caputi look?

Were there any good fights?

[snagswolf]

I was going to go to that game but other things took priority. How did Caputi look?
He was pretty much invisible. I had to check the box score to make sure he actually played.

Were there any good fights?
Nope.

[Z_only1]

He was pretty much invisible. I had to check the box score to make sure he actually played.


Nope.

Wow, mr objective weighs in.

[snagswolf]

Wow, mr objective weighs in.
Aw, did I hurt someone's feewings?

[Z_only1]

Aw, did I hurt someone's feewings?

Hey Spanky.

Tootoo and Staubitz fight was great.

[iamredbeard]

Well the Sharks have finally caught the Wings in terms of game played. They got a one point lead with both teams having 10 games left. Looks like this is going to go down to the wire. Gotta love it. :razz:

[alexz2317]

One question we have to ask is, has the PK improved? Has the Defense improved? Has our atrocious goaltending improved? I don't care if the Wings don't take the top spot, we just need to improve on some key things before the playoffs.

[iamredbeard]

One question we have to ask is, has the PK improved? Has the Defense improved? Has our atrocious goaltending improved? I don't care if the Wings don't take the top spot, we just need to improve on some key things before the playoffs.

I really don't care if we get the top spot either.

As for our defense and our goaltending well they are all pretty much all tied into the same. We don't have the kind of netminder who can steal a game or a series, but that's ok, because generally we don't need that. Both have been questionable for most of the season and have been doing better recently. To be honest I am not terribly concerned about it. Come playoff time I think they'll be fine. Yeah, we have our faults but I truly believe that the Wings can beat anyone in a seven game series. I am more worried about running into a goalie that can steal a series than I am about our own goaltending and defense.

[alexz2317]

I really don't care if we get the top spot either.

As for our defense and our goaltending well they are all pretty much all tied into the same. We don't have the kind of netminder who can steal a game or a series, but that's ok, because generally we don't need that. Both have been questionable for most of the season and have been doing better recently. To be honest I am not terribly concerned about it. Come playoff time I think they'll be fine. Yeah, we have our faults but I truly believe that the Wings can beat anyone in a seven game series. I am more worried about running into a goalie that can steal a series than I am about our own goaltending and defense.
It seems like most goalies give us there best. It all depends on how the team plays in front of them. Usually the more shots that are peppered on a goalie, we usually win. Now with Mason of the Blue Jackets, I think he's a one-year-wonder.

[iamredbeard]

It seems like most goalies give us there best. It all depends on how the team plays in front of them. Usually the more shots that are peppered on a goalie, we usually win. Now with Mason of the Blue Jackets, I think he's a one-year-wonder.

I think Mason is the real deal, but I think that his inexperience will show in the playoffs. Goalie's like Brodeur, Kippersoff, Luongo and Giguerre scare me more than Mason. They have shown in the past they can steal a series. What concerns me more than anything else is running into a hot goalie.

[Z_only1]

Sharks and Bahston....Stanely cup finals....Sharks win.

What is your pick?

[alexz2317]

Wings and Caps, Wings win.

We beat the over-marketed super hockey god Crosby in the finals last year, let's take out Ovechkin too.

[iamredbeard]

I gotta go with the Wings and Devils. Shanny comes back to Detroit and we see a rematch of the 1995 SCF.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I think Mason is the real deal, but I think that his inexperience will show in the playoffs. Goalie's like Brodeur, Kippersoff, Luongo and Giguerre scare me more than Mason. They have shown in the past they can steal a series. What concerns me more than anything else is running into a hot goalie.

Which Mason...the guy from the Preds last year or the rook from Columbus?

[iamredbeard]

Which Mason...the guy from the Preds last year or the rook from Columbus?

We were talking about the rookie in Columbus.

[scmarcos]

The Devils are playing like possibly the worst team in the league. They have now lost 6 straight including a 6 - 1 drubbing by the Pens last night.

Your Stanley Cup Finals....... Pens over Flamers.

Caps aren't deep enough to make it much father than the first or second round (one line does not win a cup), Devils are falling apart, and the Pens own the Flyers.

[iamredbeard]

The Devils are playing like possibly the worst team in the league. They have now lost 6 straight including a 6 - 1 drubbing by the Pens last night.

Your Stanley Cup Finals....... Pens over Flamers.

Caps aren't deep enough to make it much father than the first or second round (one line does not win a cup), Devils are falling apart, and the Pens own the Flyers.

Much of what you say is true regarding the Devils, but Brodeur is the kinda player that can steal a series, even though he isn't playing that way now.

I think the Pens would be a long shot to get back to the SCF's, but as we all have seen in the playoffs, anything can happen.

[Z_only1]

Which Mason...the guy from the Preds last year or the rook from Columbus?

Who would of thunk that Mason is to common?

To be honest they actually face ea other...........

[Dr. Funkenstein]

The Devils are playing like possibly the worst team in the league. They have now lost 6 straight including a 6 - 1 drubbing by the Pens last night.

Your Stanley Cup Finals....... Pens over Flamers.

Caps aren't deep enough to make it much father than the first or second round (one line does not win a cup), Devils are falling apart, and the Pens own the Flyers.

I don't think the Pens can beat Boston, which is who they'd most likely get in the 2nd round.

I'd love to say Philly here, but the way they've been playing is doing nothing for me.

Boston over San Jose in 6

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Who would of thunk that Mason is to common?

To be honest they actually face each other...........

I don't think they would. St. Louis is trying to grab the 7th/8th slot, and Columbus is still fighting for 5th/6th (but too far ahead probably to drop to 7th).

[badkarma]

Much of what you say is true regarding the Devils, but Brodeur is the kinda player that can steal a series, even though he isn't playing that way now.

I think the Pens would be a long shot to get back to the SCF's, but as we all have seen in the playoffs, anything can happen.
15-2-3 in there last 20 (since picking up the new coach who got rid of the awful trap). 1 point out of tying for 4th with the hurricanes, with a game in hand and playing them tomorrow night.

the Pens went through a horrific 3 months of losing this year, just the fact that they rebounded and are where they are is a testament to how good they can be. They are hot at the right time of year, confident and talented and now comfortable with the new system which does appear to be a damn good one.

I wouldn't exactly say long shot, though I certainly hope that teams under rate them throughout the playoffs.

As for who goes, ideally I would love to see a rematch of last years cup. Regardless of who would win it (though we all know it would be the Pens) I think it would be a good match up, plus it is always fun when the other team has someone that you can hate and demonize, which is pretty much what would happen with Hossa.

[iamredbeard]

15-2-3 in there last 20 (since picking up the new coach who got rid of the awful trap). 1 point out of tying for 4th with the hurricanes, with a game in hand and playing them tomorrow night.

the Pens went through a horrific 3 months of losing this year, just the fact that they rebounded and are where they are is a testament to how good they can be. They are hot at the right time of year, confident and talented and now comfortable with the new system which does appear to be a damn good one.

I wouldn't exactly say long shot, though I certainly hope that teams under rate them throughout the playoffs.

As for who goes, ideally I would love to see a rematch of last years cup. Regardless of who would win it (though we all know it would be the Pens) I think it would be a good match up, plus it is always fun when the other team has someone that you can hate and demonize, which is pretty much what would happen with Hossa.

No doubt Pens are playing hot right now, probably better than anyone right now. The last time I checked the standings Pittsburgh was the #6 seed, that's why I called them a long shot, but in the NHL (more than any other sport) lower seeds often find a way to advance. Which is why I said anything can happen in the playoffs.

[JimGP20]

The Devils are playing like possibly the worst team in the league. They have now lost 6 straight including a 6 - 1 drubbing by the Pens last night.

Your Stanley Cup Finals....... Pens over Flamers.

Caps aren't deep enough to make it much father than the first or second round (one line does not win a cup), Devils are falling apart, and the Pens own the Flyers.


None of those teams will get past the Bruins.

[scmarcos]

We're 2 and 2 against the Bruins this year. Plus we have a pretty experienced team when it comes to playoff hockey. I like our chances against any team in the East.

[JimGP20]

We're 2 and 2 against the Bruins this year. Plus we have a pretty experienced team when it comes to playoff hockey. I like our chances against any team in the East.

One of your 2 wins came at the beginning of the year, before the Bruins hit their stride. Right now, the B's are playing great hockey, which is bad news for the rest of the league.

[scmarcos]

One of your 2 wins came at the beginning of the year, before the Bruins hit their stride. Right now, the B's are playing great hockey, which is bad news for the rest of the league.

And the other came in our last game against them, when they were playing great hockey.

[JimGP20]

And the other came in our last game against them, when they were playing great hockey.

Nope. That was at the end of a slump they went through. They went through a 10 game stretch where they lost 7 games and the Penguins were one of those losses. Since the end of that stretch, they are 5-0.

[scmarcos]

So the Bruins are much better because they have won 8 of the last 15, even though the Penguins are 15 - 2- 3 since they fired their coach?

[deathisaroundthebend]

Hockey is all about streaks, it depends who's hot going into the playoffs. Right now I wouldn't wanna play the 'canes.

[scmarcos]

Nope. That was at the end of a slump they went through. They went through a 10 game stretch where they lost 7 games and the Penguins were one of those losses. Since the end of that stretch, they are 5-0.

And both of the wins against us was in our Therrien slump. Remember that?

[iamredbeard]

Hockey is all about streaks, it depends who's hot going into the playoffs. Right now I wouldn't wanna play the 'canes.

That is true, but not just who is hot, but is the goalie hot. Every year I see a hot netminder steal a series or two. To say that I am worried about my Wings would be an understatement. They have been playing terrible lately, not the tone you want to set at this time of season. Still they are a real good team and I think they can beat any team in the league in a seven game series. Of course I am an unapologetic homer. ;)

[alexz2317]

And both of the wins against us was in our Therrien slump. Remember that?
Therrien Slump? He wasn't on the ice.

[scmarcos]

Therrien Slump? He wasn't on the ice.


To deny that he was the major problem is to deny reality. The proof is in the pudding. If you don't know what effect a coach has on a team then you know less about hockey, and sports in general, than I originally thought.

Therrien had the whole team playing a style of hockey that didn't suit them at all

[deathisaroundthebend]

That is true, but not just who is hot, but is the goalie hot. Every year I see a hot netminder steal a series or two. To say that I am worried about my Wings would be an understatement. They have been playing terrible lately, not the tone you want to set at this time of season. Still they are a real good team and I think they can beat any team in the league in a seven game series. Of course I am an unapologetic homer. ;)

I here that about goalies. Marty Biron stole the first two series last year for the Flyers and played average against the Pens and we were done. I like the Flyers chances this year though. Detroit looks good as usual but will see....

[alexz2317]

No wonder Ovechkin leads the league in goals. He took 11 shots today. That's a puck hog.

[JimGP20]

And both of the wins against us was in our Therrien slump. Remember that?


Bruins... still playing great and winning. Penguins.... not so much. :cool:

[Dr. Funkenstein]

No wonder Ovechkin leads the league in goals. He took 11 shots today. That's a puck hog.

Can you blame him? He's always a threat to slip one through...great wrist shot, great heat on the slap shot, best finisher in the game...the last person a goalie wants to see steaming towards them unabated on a breakaway.

Don't hate...and besides...you have even LESS reason to hate than I do. After all, he's in my team's conference!

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Bruins... still playing great and winning. Penguins.... not so much. :cool:

Don't mean a thing until the middle of June, my friend.

[snagswolf]

Bruins... still playing great and winning. Penguins.... not so much. :cool:
Record over the last 20 games:

Bruins: 11-7-2
Penguins: 14-3-3

That 1-8 playoff matchup is looking pretty good right now.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Record over the last 20 games:

Bruins: 11-7-2
Penguins: 14-3-3

That 1-8 playoff matchup is looking pretty good right now.

Careful what you wish for.

I've found all of two instances where the #8 seed has won a series (Sharks in '00, Oilers in '06...although that entire playoff run out west was ALL ****ed up. Every 1st round series was an upset that year)

And since the lockout, only 5 teams that changed coaches in mid-season made the playoffs (Pittsburgh and Carolina seem poised to add to that), and none have gotten past the 2nd round.

[snagswolf]

Careful what you wish for.

I've found all of two instances where the #8 seed has won a series (Sharks in '00, Oilers in '06...although that entire playoff run out west was ALL ****ed up. Every 1st round series was an upset that year)
Your counting is off. Hockey history is full of top seeds getting knocked off in the first round.

And since the lockout, only 5 teams that changed coaches in mid-season made the playoffs (Pittsburgh and Carolina seem poised to add to that), and none have gotten past the 2nd round.
Since the lockout? You mean in three whole hockey seasons it's never happened? Wow. Now THAT'S a precedence!

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Your counting is off. Hockey history is full of top seeds getting knocked off in the first round.

Well...since they played division playoffs up until '94, and I said 1-8 upsets have only happened twice, I'm going to have to ask for some kind of backup here. I found one item showing the two I referenced.

ETA: Sorry...also found that through most of the 70's they took the top 8 in the league and ran them in one big playoff, then after the WHA teams jumped in they expanded to a 16-team full-league (no splitting into divisions) playoff format. They switched to division playoffs in 1982.

Since the lockout? You mean in three whole hockey seasons it's never happened? Wow. Now THAT'S a precedence!

Well, again...if you have something better than what I found, I'd look at it rather than simply mocking the data.

[JimGP20]

Record over the last 20 games:

Bruins: 11-7-2
Penguins: 14-3-3

That 1-8 playoff matchup is looking pretty good right now.

Over the last 10 games (a truer indicator of how a team is playing now):

Bruins - 8-1-1
Pens - 6-2-2

I agree with you. I'd love for the B's to play the Pens in the first round. :cool:

[scmarcos]

Bruins... still playing great and winning. Penguins.... not so much. :cool:

Really? Pens got robbed by two great goaltending performances in a row. It's rare that you more or less double up a team on SOG and lose.

[JimGP20]

Really? Pens got robbed by two great goaltending performances in a row. It's rare that you more or less double up a team on SOG and lose.

Robbed huh? Are there arrests pending ?? :lol::razz:

[scmarcos]

Robbed huh? Are there arrests pending ?? :lol::razz:


After what Cam Ward did to them there should be!

[snagswolf]

Well...since they played division playoffs up until '94, and I said 1-8 upsets have only happened twice, I'm going to have to ask for some kind of backup here. I found one item showing the two I referenced.

ETA: Sorry...also found that through most of the 70's they took the top 8 in the league and ran them in one big playoff, then after the WHA teams jumped in they expanded to a 16-team full-league (no splitting into divisions) playoff format. They switched to division playoffs in 1982.
All you have to do is go to the Hockey Database, and look at the NHL by seasons. They show the standings and the teams' result in the playoffs. There are top-seeded teams getting knocked out in the first round all over the place.

Link to the list of NHL seasons:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/141.html

Well, again...if you have something better than what I found, I'd look at it rather than simply mocking the data.
I'm not mocking the data. I'm mocking your conclusions based upon only three years of data.

And if you want to prove your point with more seasons, then do it. I'm not doing your homework for you. (But if you're going to accumulate data based on coaches being changed, be sure to include the data for how well the team performed after the coaching change was made. Because that would be relevant, and the Penguins so far this season with Bylsma have been spectacular compared to how they played under Therrien.)

[iamredbeard]

Well the playoffs start in a couple of days, the have released the playoff schedule for round one. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=418004

Usually there are a lot of upsets in round one, but I don't see that happening this year. In the East I think Boston, NJ, Washington, and Pittsburgh will advance, In the West I think that San Jose, Detroit, Vancouver and Calgary will advance. I got the lower seed winning in seven of the eights series. But it usually doesn't happen like that. Usually at least a couple of the higher seeds advance.

[Z_only1]

Hope this helps with your schedule

Washington vs Rangers
GAME 1: @Washington, Wed. 4/15, 7 p.m.
Canucks vs Blues
GAME 1: @Vancouver, Wed. 4/15, 10 p.m
Devils vs Canes
GAME 1: @New Jersey, Wed. 4/15, 7:30 p.m
Pennquins vs Flyers
GAME 1: @Pittsburgh, Wed. 4/15,
7 p.m.

Boston vs Canadians
GAME 1: @Boston, Thu. 4/16,
7 p.m.
Detroit vs Columbus
GAME 1: @Detroit, Thu. 4/16,
7 p.m.
Flames vs Blackhawks
GAME 1: @Chicago, Thu. 4/16, 8:30 p.m.
Sharks vs Ducks
GAME 1: @San Jose, Thu. 4/16, 10:30 p.m.

Pennquins vs Flyers
GAME 2: @Pittsburgh, Fri. 4/17, 7 p.m.
Devils vs Canes
GAME 2: @New Jersey, Fri. 4/17, 7:30 p.m.
Canucks vs Blues
GAME 2: @Vancouver, Fri. 4/17, 10 p.m.

Washington vs Rangers
GAME 2: @Washington, Sat. 4/18, 1 p.m.
Detroit vs Columbus
GAME 2: @Detroit, 6 p.m.
Boston vs Canadians
GAME 2: @Boston, [COLOR="yellow"]Sat. 4/18, 8 p.m.
Flames vs Blackhawks
GAME 2: @Chicago, Sat. 4/18

Pennquins vs Flyers
GAME 3: @Philadelphia, Sun. 4/19, 3 p.m.
Canucks vs Blues
GAME 3: @St. Louis, Sun. 4/19, 7 p.m
Devils vs Canes
GAME 3: @Carolina, Sun. 4/19, 7:30 p.m.
Sharks vs Ducks
GAME 2: @San Jose, Sun. 4/19, 10 p.m.

Boston vs Canadians
GAME 3: @Montreal, Mon. 4/20, 7 p.m.
Washington vs Rangers
GAME 3: @N.Y. Rangers, Mon. 4/20, 7 p.m.
Flames vs Blackhawks
GAME 3: @Calgary, Mon. 4/20, 9:30 p.m.


Pennquins vs Flyers
GAME 4: @Philadelphia, Tue. 4/21, 7 p.m.
Detroit vs Columbus
GAME 3: @Columbus, Tue. 4/21, 7 p.m.
Devils vs Canes
GAME 4: @Carolina, Tue. 4/21, 7:30 p.m.
Canucks vs Blues
GAME 4: @St. Louis, Tue. 4/21, 8 p.m.
Sharks vs Ducks
GAME 3: @Anaheim, Tue. 4/21, 10:30 p.m.

Boston vs Canadians
GAME 4: @Montreal, Wed. 4/22, 7 p.m.
Washington vs Rangers
GAME 4: @N.Y. Rangers, Wed. 4/22, 7 p.m.
Flames vs Blackhawks
GAME 4: @Calgary, Wed. 4/22

Detroit vs Columbus
GAME 4: @Columbus, Thu. 4/23, 7 p.m.
Devils vs Canes
*GAME 5: @New Jersey, Thu. 4/23, 7:30 p.m.
Pennquins vs Flyers
*GAME 5: @Pittsburgh, Thu. 4/23, 7 p.m.
Sharks vs Ducks
GAME 4: @Anaheim, Thu. 4/23, 10:30 p.m.

Washington vs Rangers
*GAME 5: @Washington, Fri. 4/24, 7 p.m.
Canucks vs Blues
*GAME 5: @Vancouver, Fri. 4/24, 10 p.m.

Pennquins vs Flyers
*GAME 6: @Philadelphia, Sat. 4/25, 3 p.m.
Boston vs Canadians
*GAME 5: @Boston, Sat. 4/25, 7 p.m.
Detroit vs Columbus
*GAME 5: @Detroit, Sat. 4/25, 7 p.m.
Flames vs Blackhawks
*GAME 5: @Chicago, Sat. 4/25, 9:00 p.m.
Sharks vs Ducks
*GAME 5: @San Jose, Sat. 4/25, 10 p.m.

Washington vs Rangers
*GAME 6: @St. Louis, Sun. 4/26, 8 p.m.
Devils vs Canes
*GAME 6: @Carolina, Sun. 4/26
Canucks vs Blues
*GAME 6: @N.Y. Rangers, Sun. 4/26, 2 p.m.


Boston vs Canadians
*GAME 6: @Montreal, Mon. 4/27
Detroit vs Columbus
*GAME 6: @Columbus, Mon. 4/27
Pennquins vs Flyers
*GAME 7: @Pittsburgh, Mon. 4/27
Flames vs Blackhawks
*GAME 6: @Calgary, Mon. 4/27
Sharks vs Ducks
*GAME 6: @Anaheim, Mon. 4/27

Canucks vs Blues
*GAME 7: @Vancouver, Tue. 4/28
Washington vs Rangers
*GAME 7: @Washington, Tue. 4/28
Devils vs Canes
*GAME 7: @New Jersey, Tue. 4/28, 7:30 p.m

Boston vs Canadians
*GAME 7: @Boston, Wed. 4/29
Detroit vs Columbus
*GAME 7: @Detroit, Wed. 4/29
Flames vs Blackhawks
*GAME 7: @Chicago, Wed. 4/29
Sharks vs Ducks
*GAME 7: @San Jose, Wed. 4/29

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[iamredbeard]

The Sharks let me down. I always liked them, or I should say I like them until they put the turtle on their team. When I say the playoff schedule I was hoping that the Sharks would really give the Ducks more than they could handle but the looked flat in game 1, hope they play better tonight. Oh and did I mention I hate Chris Pronger, and I don't say that about to many players, but I can't stand that goon. He is right next to the turtle on my dung list.

[Z_only1]

The Sharks let me down. I always liked them, or I should say I like them until they put the turtle on their team. When I say the playoff schedule I was hoping that the Sharks would really give the Ducks more than they could handle but the looked flat in game 1, hope they play better tonight. Oh and did I mention I hate Chris Pronger, and I don't say that about to many players, but I can't stand that goon. He is right next to the turtle on my dung list.
Yeah, sharks are in a hole but they dug it themselves.

Let see, 1 pt out of the captain and zero outa of Thornton.
Looks like the foreclosure.

I really think the team needs a Ric santelli momemt motavational speaking as in the coach. Solution call out a few in under a minute then tell the team to figure out leadership. The coaches leave the locker room heading for the ice.

[Z_only1]

Here's a live link to current playoff games:
http://www.hockeywebcasts.com/

[iamredbeard]

Three teams have advanced to the second round. Yet we still don't know any of the second round matchups.

[iamredbeard]

The Lady Byng finalist have been named. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=276294

[iamredbeard]

Well we know now four of the second round team, ter we don't have any second round matchup's yet. :think:

[iamredbeard]

Chicago becomes the fifth team to advance to nezt round. Yet we still don't know any of the second round matchups. Chicago will probably play Vancouver unless San Jose can come back tonight and win tomorrow, in which case they would play San Jose.

[jelake]

San Jose has fallen. Bring on the Ducks.

My buddy is a die-hard Sharks fan. He's gotta be feeling pretty down tonight. I feel for him. The Wings have been bounced in the 1st round 3 times since 2000.

[iamredbeard]

San Jose has fallen. Bring on the Ducks.

My buddy is a die-hard Sharks fan. He's gotta be feeling pretty down tonight. I feel for him. The Wings have been bounced in the 1st round 3 times since 2000.

So is Z.

[iamredbeard]

Western Conference Semi-Finals are set. Detroit/Anaheim and Vancouver/Chicago. We'll know the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals tomorrow.

[MrCapitalism]

I'll be at game 7 in DC tonight. I must say, this Caps/Rangers series is probably the strangest playoff series I've ever watched.

[scmarcos]

Wings are going to have a tough time with Anaheim. I still think the Blackhawks win the West.

I have a feeling the Caps will take it tonight. The Rangers are just falling apart.

[iamredbeard]

Wings are going to have a tough time with Anaheim. I still think the Blackhawks win the West.

I have a feeling the Caps will take it tonight. The Rangers are just falling apart.

We have always struggled against the Ducks. We have played them in two playoff series and lost both of them. One in 2003 and the other in 2007. I still think Detroit is the better team and am confident that we can take them in a 7 game series.

[iamredbeard]

The Selke award finalist have been named. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=276794



Datsyuk is once again a finalist, he won the award last year. This guy is amazing got 97 points this year and is also one the league's best defensive forwards.

[iamredbeard]

I had the Devils winning the East, so much for that. They couldn't even get out of the first round.

[iamredbeard]

The schedule for the next round of the playoffs have been released. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=420555

[Z_only1]

Looks like every series will be entertaining.

I'm looking at Canuckers vs Bruins for the Stanley and Bahston winning.

[MrCapitalism]

We have always struggled against the Ducks. We have played them in two playoff series and lost both of them. One in 2003 and the other in 2007. I still think Detroit is the better team and am confident that we can take them in a 7 game series.

We also swept their asses twice.

[Mountain Soldier]

I'm just hoping the Penguins can finish up the Caps before Brashear returns and does the same thing to Malkin or Crosby that he did to Betts.

If that wasn't a cheap shot I don't know what is.

[scmarcos]

Caps are nothing. One line and a rookie goaltender who was lucky to be playing the offensively challenged Caps.

[iamredbeard]

We also swept their asses twice.

Forgot about those. 03 and 07 weigh heavy on my cranium. :( There is no doubt in my mind that we can and will beat them and that we are the better team.

[iamredbeard]

Caps are nothing. One line and a rookie goaltender who was lucky to be playing the offensively challenged Caps.

Maybe your right, I don't know and to be honest I really don't care. One thing I do know is that will be the most hyped series of any of the 4 in the semi-finals.

[Z_only1]

Great game canuckers against the blahckhahwks.

Blackhawks down by 3 going into the tird and tie it up.

Major mo for them hahwks.

[Cabel]

GO PENS, that is all.

[badkarma]

Pens vs Caps! always a fun series.

And for anyone that remembers....
DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOO OOOOOO
yeah a little out dated but it was one of the greatest taunts by a crowd I have ever heard or seen!

[Mountain Soldier]

Almost time for the Pens to start their romp of the (currently) goonless Caps!

[Mountain Soldier]

Nevermind... first Caps powerplay a minute and a half 5 on 3... I see how this is going.

[badkarma]

Nevermind... first Caps powerplay a minute and a half 5 on 3... I see how this is going.
there was nothing wrong with either of those calls. Cooke took a really really stupid penalty which may very well have wound up costing the Pens a win in the end. Well that and half the team forgetting how to play for the middle of the game.

I really hope the Pens learn the lesson and stop making stupid mistakes like that. We could afford to make mistakes or play bad against philly because we are a better team than they are, but against washington we just cant play like that or we will lose the series in 4 or 5 games.

[alexz2317]

Nevermind... first Caps powerplay a minute and a half 5 on 3... I see how this is going.
You shouldn't be whining. The refs gave Pittsburgh a 5 on 3 in OT against the Flyers

[Mountain Soldier]

Anyone watching game 2 of Pens / Caps?

[Mountain Soldier]

Game set match Caps... first, how the **** was that a trip on Letang in the first period?

Secondly, how was it not interference when Cooke was trying to get to Ovechkin on his second goal?

[badkarma]

I said at the beginning of the series that it was going to come down to goal tenders and which is playing better. I gave the edge to the Pens and Fluery because of experience and proven play, but while he not playing badly Fluery is letting in some soft goals. Meanwhile the Caps goalie is running on a streak of rookie adrenaline and is playing very very well.

That plus the fact that we can not seem to remember to put someone on the best pure goal scorer in the game as he cherry picks and comes in from the left wing means that unless the Pens make some changes quickly, or they break the Caps goalie, they have no chance at all.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

You shouldn't be whining. The refs gave Pittsburgh a 5 on 3 in OT against the Flyers

It was a 4 on 3, and they deserved both penalties. Can't break someone's stick.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Game set match Caps... first, how the **** was that a trip on Letang in the first period?

Secondly, how was it not interference when Cooke was trying to get to Ovechkin on his second goal?

Here we go again...:rolleyes:

[badkarma]

Here we go again...:rolleyes:
Meh to be fair the Letang call was atrocious and a call could have been made for interference against Cooke, though in a face off scrum such calls could be made much much more than they are. The ref has to believe that there was intentional interference not just guys colliding.

I think the officiating in that whole game was bad, and yes this time I think the pens got the worst of it. It evens out though, so I would not be shocked to see some calls made against the caps that should not be in the upcoming game. Regardless, officiating is not the reason the Pens lost that game, it was just a contributing factor.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Meh to be fair the Letang call was atrocious and a call could have been made for interference against Cooke, though in a face off scrum such calls could be made much much more than they are. The ref has to believe that there was intentional interference not just guys colliding.

I think the officiating in that whole game was bad, and yes this time I think the pens got the worst of it. It evens out though, so I would not be shocked to see some calls made against the caps that should not be in the upcoming game. Regardless, officiating is not the reason the Pens lost that game, it was just a contributing factor.

I didn't see enough of the game to really get into the officiating of it...but you know where I was going. Wish I'd predicted how long it would take into THIS series before we got an officiating complaint...:doh:

(note...this is NOT directed at BK)

People who bitch about refereeing generally have nothing else to contribute.

[Mountain Soldier]

Meh to be fair the Letang call was atrocious and a call could have been made for interference against Cooke, though in a face off scrum such calls could be made much much more than they are. The ref has to believe that there was intentional interference not just guys colliding.

I think the officiating in that whole game was bad, and yes this time I think the pens got the worst of it. It evens out though, so I would not be shocked to see some calls made against the caps that should not be in the upcoming game. Regardless, officiating is not the reason the Pens lost that game, it was just a contributing factor.

I'll believe it when I see it... outside of the first game of the Flyers series they haven't gotten **** for power plays.

Hopefully home ice helps them like it did Washington in the calls they got.

[iamredbeard]

All ya Pen fans that want to complain about the refs, just know that your not alone.

[snagswolf]

Game set match Caps... first, how the **** was that a trip on Letang in the first period?

Secondly, how was it not interference when Cooke was trying to get to Ovechkin on his second goal?
In every game, there's going to be missed calls on boths sides. For example, in Pens/Caps Game 1 there was a play where a Cap got his stick chopped in half, which has been a penalty 100% of the time this season, but wasn't then.

Things like that happen all the time in games and series, but the better teams find a way to overcome them. Let's hope the Pens can be the better team.

This constant whining about the refs is useless, and you're giving the rest of us Pens fans a bad name.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

In every game, there's going to be missed calls on boths sides. For example, in Pens/Caps Game 1 there was a play where a Cap got his stick chopped in half, which has been a penalty 100% of the time this season, but wasn't then.

Things like that happen all the time in games and series, but the better teams find a way to overcome them. Let's hope the Pens can be the better team.

This constant whining about the refs is useless, and you're giving the rest of us Pens fans a bad name.

Impossible.

It couldn't get worse. ;)

[badkarma]

Impossible.

It couldn't get worse. ;)
...said the fan of a team that can't win more than 20% of the time against the penguins.