The Road to the Stanley Cup 2008

[coyoteshockeyfan]

What a great game between Philly and Washington tonight, the best of the playoffs so far. Washington really impressed after being down two goals midway through the game. I'm looking forward to watching more of this series. The Minny/Colorado series as well as the Calgary/San Jose series look like a lot of fun to watch as well.

 

[PHXSportsFan4]

Did anyone see the guy from Philly get hit in the marbles by a shot? He was taken to the hospital, haven't heard anything as to how he is doing but I think they could be shattered... That has to suck bad.

 

[Ronin]

It was great seeing Peter Forsberg in score for the Avs last night.

 

[Ronin]

Detroit Red Wings take a 2-0 Series lead over Nashville Predators.

 

[Stout]

Did anyone see the guy from Philly get hit in the marbles by a shot? He was taken to the hospital, haven't heard anything as to how he is doing but I think they could be shattered... That has to suck bad.

One of the Sens took a puck to the face on a shot in Game 1...ouch!

 

[phillycard]

Big boy W by my boys tonight. Did a great job on Oveckin. Still gettin a little too cute on the power play at times, but a great game today.

 

[Stout]

Big boy W by my boys tonight. Did a great job on Oveckin. Still gettin a little too cute on the power play at times, but a great game today.

Sorry, Philly, but though I want your guys to advance, it's only so the Pens can knock the Cryers out of the playoffs

On a serious note, though, what's with that one thug on Philly? Starts with an H...can't remember the name. He came out in the next-to-last game against the Pens literally trying to hurt someone. I wouldn't mind having him lose a few teeth in the playoffs!

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

I can't believe somebody hasn't knocked Sean Avery's head off yet.

 

[MigratingOsprey]

i really hate the sharks sometimes........................

 

[Stout]

Ahhh, playoff hockey!

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Ahhh, playoff hockey!

What was the finally tally of shots on goal on Friday night?

The Pens had 40 shots on goal in two periods. It was ridiculous.

 

[Stout]

What was the finally tally of shots on goal on Friday night?

The Pens had 40 shots on goal in two periods. It was ridiculous.

Crazy, but I like it

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I can't believe somebody hasn't knocked Sean Avery's head off yet.

Yeah, that was embarrassing for the league. What a tool.

 

[Stout]

And the true championship-caliber team's talent showed in the end tonight...Pens explode in the 3rd, baby. Break out the brooms!

 

[young tone]

i really hate the sharks sometimes........................

Yeah I do too. We got exposed on Sunday for being a soft team. We cant be soft if we are going to win the Stanley Cup. I think the refs calls some BS power plays but we didnt match their physical side nor we let them skate all around us.

Power plays are key in this series. We seen them with those two power plays and they got goals from them and they snatched the momentum and came back. When we are on a power play its a struggle to even just set up. We need to hit them right back and match them physically. Sunday we got hit in the mouth and got punked and didnt do a d*** thing about it

 

[PHXSportsFan4]

Yeah, that was embarrassing for the league. What a tool.

Since it wasn't breaking any rule or anything at the time he was doing it, from what I understand he isn't even going to be punished for it. No fines, no suspension, nothing. Hopefully someone on the Devils takes care of him in the next game. That was one of the stupidest cheap things I've seen done in a professional game in awhile.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Since it wasn't breaking any rule or anything at the time he was doing it, from what I understand he isn't even going to be punished for it. No fines, no suspension, nothing. Hopefully someone on the Devils takes care of him in the next game. That was one of the stupidest cheap things I've seen done in a professional game in awhile.

Actually, he did.

75.4 Misconduct Penalty
(iii) Any player or goalkeeper who, after warning by the Referee, persists in any course of conduct (including threatening or abusive language or gestures or similar actions) designed to incite an opponent into incurring a penalty.

The NHL issued a clarification on rule 75 today, saying that brandishing a high stick in somebody's face counts, as well it should.

 

[MigratingOsprey]

Yeah I do too. We got exposed on Sunday for being a soft team. We cant be soft if we are going to win the Stanley Cup. I think the refs calls some BS power plays but we didnt match their physical side nor we let them skate all around us.

Power plays are key in this series. We seen them with those two power plays and they got goals from them and they snatched the momentum and came back. When we are on a power play its a struggle to even just set up. We need to hit them right back and match them physically. Sunday we got hit in the mouth and got punked and didnt do a d*** thing about it

yeah - another mediocre canadian team muscling them a little and creating odd chances and owning the specials play - i think i've read this script before

the team also needs to realize that their strength isn't playing a defensive game - they are great at puck control, movement and holding the offensive zone - everytime they lay back they get killed

also, don't let you captain get his head ran into the boards and bloodied without taking some kind of action - idiotic how this team plays sometimes

 

[Ronin]

The Colorado Avalanche won last night 5-1, the team had 40 shots on goal.

 

[Stout]

Break out the brooms and say goodnight to the Senators. Aww, ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has just left the building! *best Mike Lang voice*

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Bring on the Rangers.

Where is Assface so we can trade the stereotypical words of war ?

I'll start.

and so are the Rangers.

 

[Stout]

Bring on the Rangers.

Where is Assface so we can trade the stereotypical words of war ?

I'll start.

and so are the Rangers.

Man, I wanted to beat up the Cryers in the next round

 

[Assface]

Bring on the Rangers.

Where is Assface so we can trade the stereotypical words of war ?

I'll start.

and so are the Rangers.

Penguins suck! Go, Rangers!

 

[phillycard]

Sorry, Philly, but though I want your guys to advance, it's only so the Pens can knock the Cryers out of the playoffs

On a serious note, though, what's with that one thug on Philly? Starts with an H...can't remember the name. He came out in the next-to-last game against the Pens literally trying to hurt someone. I wouldn't mind having him lose a few teeth in the playoffs!

Yeah, the Pens. Lawd.

I can't recall who you're talking about. I didn't see that Pens/Flyers game. I can tell you that it seems to get a lil chippy when we do meet. I wouldn't mind bringing you a little agony myself Stout. Maybe we'll have to do a lil somethin' somethin' if it gets to that!

 

[Stout]

Yeah, the Pens. Lawd.

I can't recall who you're talking about. I didn't see that Pens/Flyers game. I can tell you that it seems to get a lil chippy when we do meet. I wouldn't mind bringing you a little agony myself Stout. Maybe we'll have to do a lil somethin' somethin' if it gets to that!

I'd love nothing more than to meet the Flyers in the playoffs. I figure we'll win, but I know a few Flyers fans (you included) so it would be a fun series.

By-the-by, I was hoping to make it out for the draft again, but I won't be able to. I should have a new job shortly with the state, and I will do 2 weeks of training in the Harrisburg area (I'm out West). If I was in training, I would have been able to make it, but I won't be hired until probably mid-May. Oh well.