NHL 2006-2007 Season Thread

[Heyman]

FORSBERG TRADED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20070215_191535_2880

To Nashville
-Peter Forsberg

To Philadelphia
-Scottie Upshall
-Ryan Parent
-1st round pick
-3rd round pick.

Short term - this might ('might' being the key word here) be a tremendous deal for the Preds provided that Forsberg stays healthy. With Forsberg, Sullivan, Arnott, and Kariya up front, combined with the fact that they now have two legit #1 goalies (one of which might get traded for even more forward or defensive help), the Preds are now the odds on favorite to win the cup; no question.

However - the Flyers got an amazing package for this as well. Printer and Upshall have pretty big upsides. Those added 1st and 3rd rounders are also great for an organization that is clearly rebuilding.

Personally? As a Canucks fan, I am GLAD that we didn't get Forsberg. For one thing - his health is in question. Secondly - there's a huge chance that he'll go back to Philly (or even Colorado) once the season ends (from what I hear). Looks like the Flyers were asking for quite a bit, and I'm glad that Nonis didn't bite.


VERDICT:

-Great deal for the Flyers (short and long term)

-Potentially great but potentially bad deal for Nashville. That's a lot to give up on for a guy who might not be 100% healthy and most likely won't re-sign at season's end. Anything short of winning the cup will be a disapointment for the Preds IMO.


p.s. HAPPY FLAG DAY! :wave:

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[YOUR Hero]

wonder if this will get the ball rolling on more trades. I think once more teams feel they are out of it, and that will be soon, you'll see more of this. Teams don't want Nashville to trump them on the run for the cup.

[Splaya]

Gonna be interesting to see what Kenny Holland does in Detroit. He is not going to take this lying down

[Heyman]

wonder if this will get the ball rolling on more trades. I think once more teams feel they are out of it, and that will be soon, you'll see more of this. Teams don't want Nashville to trump them on the run for the cup.

Anaheim will more than likely make a huge move. They still have around $4 million+ left in cap space. Brizgalov will probably be used as trade bait. Anaheim are looking for a strong center that can give the Ducks two legit 1st lines. I'm not sure what San Jose's cap space is, but they also have two legit #1 goalies (Nabakov and Toskala). In SJ's case, it looks like they'll try and move Nabakov.

I heard rumors that the Rangers were interested in acquiring either Tkachuk or Bertuzzi. Martin Gerber will also probably be moved (more than likely to Tampa.....if Anaheim/SJ/Nashville's asking price for one of their goalies is too high, then Gerber becomes good trade bait).

Leafs might be looking to re-acquire Gary Roberts (Leafs will NEVER be sellers since they're in constant denial about being cup contenders :P).

Montreal will be interesting. I've heard a lot of Sheldon Souray rumors, but I doubt that Habs will move him. Samsonov could go if he's part of a package (maybe to SJ where he'll be re-united with Thornton).

As far as the Canucks go, Nonis has gone on record stating that he won't make a deal unless it makes sense (i.e. not selling the farm for a top player who'd be a UFA at season's end). Nonis said he wouldn't mind adding another defenseman or a center than can play with Naslund.

[Blitz]

Even if Forsberg does get injured, Preds are still a huge contender. As for the Leafs, good God, if they hope to make it past the first round (if they even make the playoffs at all), they've got to make a big move.

Of course they won't, as Ferguson is a moron.

[Gertner]

Gonna be interesting to see what Kenny Holland does in Detroit. He is not going to take this lying down

wings have no prospects at all. They are better off dealign datsyuk who is gonna leave at the end of the year anywyas

[weather vane]

HUGE TRADE

anaheim or nashville WILL win the cup

mark my words

[Gertner]

IT's Buffalo's cup for the taking

[Splaya]

wings have no prospects at all. They are better off dealign datsyuk who is gonna leave at the end of the year anywyas

No prospects. I gotta go to work, but when I get home I will lay this out for you.

[Gertner]

kindl is there only one worth looking at. The cupboard is bare. Trust me, i follow junior hockey religiously

[Blitz]

IT's Buffalo's cup for the taking
I'd say Nashville looks better right now.

On paper, Buffalo's pretty much a lock for the East, tho.

[Caged Heat18]

Buffalo's been bitten by the injury a bug a bit, and their lead over the Devils is only four points, so I wouldn't say they have it locked up.

[Caged Heat18]

As for the Forsberg trade, I really like it. It gives Nashville an even better group of fowards, and without him they were already first in the west, so they should only get better. I always wants the Devils to win the cup, but if they can't Nashville would be a nice team to get the cup.

[Blitz]

Def hoping for a Nashville cup win (you know, in the unlikely event that Toronto doesn't win it :shifty: ).

[Caged Heat18]

Oh man, did anybody see the Flyers/Ranger game? Knuble and Shannahan had a collision in the middle of the ice on the blue line. Neither man was looking and they nailed each other inadvertanly. Shannahan had to be taken off on a stretcher, and Knuble got a cut above his right eye, and needed some help off the ice. Knuble is going to have an x-ray. Shannahan was possibly out cold. It was a scary incident, and hopefully both player will be able to be okay.

[weather vane]

yeha that was pretty fucked up

[YOUR Hero]

I would say I'd like to see Nashville win the Cup, but there is talk that the franchise might be moving because they can't generate the money from Corp. Sponsors. As far as I'm concerned, with no disrespect to the players and regular fans, them winning and then moving (perhaps) in a year or two, puts a sour taste in my mouth.

[YOUR Hero]

Talk of them moving to Seattle. (forgot to add) a team in Seattle would be good for helping cut down on the travel west coast teams have to endure, but my hopes still lie with a Winnipeg franchise.

[LoDownM]

Pens are gonna take the Atlantic :cool:

[Gertner]

LEafs baby

[YOUR Hero]

To me, it looks like edmonton and Colorado are out of it. Wonder if Sakic or Smyth might be moved at the tradinbg deadline.

[weather vane]

WHAT? no

none of them will be moved

[MVP]

Smyth is more likely to go than Sakic.

[Blitz]

No way Sakic'll go. That's the franchise player, right there.

[CNM]

LOL Joe isn't going anywhere. He'll retire an Av.

[Lara Emily]

Anaheim will more than likely make a huge move. They still have around $4 million+ left in cap space. Brizgalov will probably be used as trade bait. Anaheim are looking for a strong center that can give the Ducks two legit 1st lines. I'm not sure what San Jose's cap space is, but they also have two legit #1 goalies (Nabakov and Toskala). In SJ's case, it looks like they'll try and move Nabakov.

I heard rumors that the Rangers were interested in acquiring either Tkachuk or Bertuzzi. Martin Gerber will also probably be moved (more than likely to Tampa.....if Anaheim/SJ/Nashville's asking price for one of their goalies is too high, then Gerber becomes good trade bait).

Leafs might be looking to re-acquire Gary Roberts (Leafs will NEVER be sellers since they're in constant denial about being cup contenders :P).

Montreal will be interesting. I've heard a lot of Sheldon Souray rumors, but I doubt that Habs will move him. Samsonov could go if he's part of a package (maybe to SJ where he'll be re-united with Thornton).

As far as the Canucks go, Nonis has gone on record stating that he won't make a deal unless it makes sense (i.e. not selling the farm for a top player who'd be a UFA at season's end). Nonis said he wouldn't mind adding another defenseman or a center than can play with Naslund.
I can't see Gerber being moved unless Ottawa gets a decent to solid backup goaltender in return, Ottawa is not going to take a run at the cup with a goalie tandem of Ray Emery and Kelly Guard, a strong duo is nets or Marty Brodeur is one of the keys to success in the playoffs.

I don't think there are locks in either conference.

In the West Nashville, Anaheim, San Jose and Detroit (assuming they don't choke like they seem to do every year that they don't win a cup) all have the potential to do serious damage, as do the Canucks with Luongo. I'd include Dallas too but we all know Marty Turco becomes the league's worst goalie come playoff time.

In the East Buffalo natually, but don't discount the Senators (Emery now has playoff experience and the confidance of his teammates), the Penguins (especially if they can pick up one more Defensive D-man or a scoring winger), the Devils (Marty Brodeur is inhuman).

[Skippord]

No way Sakic'll go. That's the franchise player, right there.
If Sakic went I'd go shoot up the Avalanche office

[weather vane]

Bruins six points out now. LETS GO B'S!!!!

[Zelda]

Huet is injured and could miss the rest of the season. Just what we needed. The worst is that he gets injured just before I go to the Bell Center to see my only game of the season. :mad:

[weather vane]

I have a deal with Kapoutland.

[Blitz]

Huet is injured and could miss the rest of the season. Just what we needed. The worst is that he gets injured just before I go to the Bell Center to see my only game of the season. :mad:
Beautiful :y:

[Caged Heat18]

Rangers/Devils has a pretty intense game last night. Avery really got in the face of Brodeur a number of times. I think he's the kind of player you'd love to have on your team, but hate to play against.

[Caged Heat18]

Anybody see the Sabres/Senators game? A huge fight occurred in the middle of the second period involving all twelve players on the ice including the goalies. I havn't seen it yet, but it supposivley resulted from a big hit on Drury.



And the Devils beat the Rangers again tonight 3-2 in a shootout!

[MVP]

Huet is injured and could miss the rest of the season. Just what we needed. The worst is that he gets injured just before I go to the Bell Center to see my only game of the season. :mad:

It could be worse. You could still have Theo.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Yeah, that Buffalo-Ottawa game was fucking ace. When hockey gets like that, what in the name of sports can beat it?

Emery was even loving all of it.

[Caged Heat18]

Yeah, that Buffalo-Ottawa game was fucking ace. When hockey gets like that, what in the name of sports can beat it?

Emery was even loving all of it.

I agree. I believe they play each other again in the next few days. That should be a good one. It would be nice to get real intense rivalries again, like Detroit/Colorado. I miss that rivalry.

[Blitz]

Goddamn, you just had to love the look on Emery's face.

[Gertner]

i hope emery and peters aren't suspended before tommorow.

I imagine the sens will finally dress mcgratten, although peters has owned mcgratten as of late

[Gertner]

I can't see Gerber being moved unless Ottawa gets a decent to solid backup goaltender in return, Ottawa is not going to take a run at the cup with a goalie tandem of Ray Emery and Kelly Guard, a strong duo is nets or Marty Brodeur is one of the keys to success in the playoffs.

I don't think there are locks in either conference.

In the West Nashville, Anaheim, San Jose and Detroit (assuming they don't choke like they seem to do every year that they don't win a cup) all have the potential to do serious damage, as do the Canucks with Luongo. I'd include Dallas too but we all know Marty Turco becomes the league's worst goalie come playoff time.

In the East Buffalo natually, but don't discount the Senators (Emery now has playoff experience and the confidance of his teammates), the Penguins (especially if they can pick up one more Defensive D-man or a scoring winger), the Devils (Marty Brodeur is inhuman).


nobody is crazy enough to take gerber's salary

[Gertner]

also heard that the pens are waiting for laraque to waive his no trade clause to finalaize a deal between them and phoenix.


on a side note, how does george laraque get enough pull to get a no trade clasue in his contract?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Emery is now my favorite goalie in the NHL entirely because of that huge smile he had on his face during that whole brawl. Outstanding.

[Gertner]

hahah i was waiting for him to yell "here's johnny!"

[YOUR Hero]

McGratton and Petrs have gone at it tonight already

[YOUR Hero]

Also, I'd like to know how HNIC doesn't have the wisdom to show the Ottawa/Buffalo game coast to coast tonight. Here I sit having to watch Toronto /Philly. Come on.

[Heyman]

I can't see Gerber being moved unless Ottawa gets a decent to solid backup goaltender in return, Ottawa is not going to take a run at the cup with a goalie tandem of Ray Emery and Kelly Guard, a strong duo is nets or Marty Brodeur is one of the keys to success in the playoffs.
You are completely right about Gerber. Also - Given Gerber's salary (in relation to how he's played this season), it will be tough to move him as well.

-The Canucks may not be a leading cup-contender, but they DO have all the "essential elements" in place to be a dark horse. Great goaltending, great defensive foundation, a very nice special teams (#1 PK in the league), great team chemistry, great leadership, and a respectable offense (since December....the Canucks have been a respectable offensive team....their 5th lowest GF is very misleading right now). Bottom line? There ARE teams in this league that are better than the Canucks, but whoever does ultimately beat the Canucks (if that happens) will have gone through a bloody war. The Flames and Oilers in recent years went to the cup finals, and this year's Canucks are better than both of those teams from 2004 and 2006 respectively. Be forewarned!

-Atlanta got SCHOOLED by Philly. :nono: LOL. Coburn for Zhitnik!?! Are you fucking kidding me?!? :rofl: Another great move by Philly. Absolutely RETARDED move by Atlanta.

-Anaheim got a great deal from Tampa as well (they got a 1st rounder their way...some other shit went down...too lazy to post it here). Anaheim is one team that is STACKED with prospects and high end draft picks. Anaheim is almost guaranteed to bring in a big name player at the deadline. I heard rumors that they were interested in Rob Blake. Can you imagine? Pronger, Blake, AND Niedermayer all on defense? :o Brizgalov and another roster player might be moved for some help up front as well. Bottom line? As solid as the Ducks line-up is right now, they could be friggin deadly after the trade deadline. Oh yeah - and they're interested in Souray as well (meaning the Ducks MIGHT have all of Pronger, Niedermayer, Blake, and Souray). LOL, crazy!!

-The Wings still have about $5 mill left in cap space. They are in the market for Guerin, Tkachuk, and Bertuzzi (they'll only get one obviously).

-Penguins are interested in acquiring Laraque, but Phoenix's asking price is fairly high (from what I heard).

-The Canucks are the front runners for Bryan Smolinski. Smolinski's alright but as a Canuck fan, I really hope they get another defenseman (i.e. a tough 5th defenseman that can fill in on the top 4 if someone gets hurt). I wouldn't mind seeing Bryan Allen coming here again. Might not be too difficult to get him (he's a UFA at season's end).

-Although there are minor Joe Sakic rumors floating around, I HIGHLY HIGHLY doubt that he'll be moved. Ditto for Ryan Smyth.

-Belfour might be moved to Buffalo for Biron.

-Gary Roberts might head to either Toronto or Ottawa (T.O. being the more likely destination).

-Richard Zednik will most likely be moved as well.

[Blitz]

LEAFS WIN

[Blitz]

Tho Ottawa/Buffalo was by far the better game.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Blitz, do you miss Darcy Tucker?

[Blitz]

Should be traded.

[Zen v.W.o.]

For sure. Right back to the Habs please.

[Gertner]

habs are hopeless

[Heyman]

To Atlanta: Keith Tkachuk, Conditional pick (whether he re-signs with Atlanta or not)

To St. Louis: Glen Metropolit, 1st Pick (2007), 3rd Pick (2007), 2nd Pick (2008)

Atlanta is fucking insane. :n: :nono: Tkachuk is ok, but he is NOT worth that much. St. Louis absolutely robbed Atlanta.

Martin Gelinas is very close to being traded to the Canucks.

As far as Darcy Tucker goes, I highly doubt the Leafs will trade him.

The Habs are interested in Ilya Brizgalov (although that rumor sounded a bit odd to me).

[Heyman]

habs are hopeless
I will have to agree. Unless something dramatic happens, Habs look finished. They've got players who are proven playoff performers, but I can't see them doing ANYTHING this season (even if they manage to sneak in).

Sergei Samsonov. :nono: What the fuck happened to ya buddy? :'(

This is obviously a seller's market, and there are some HIGHLY stupid buyers out there (i.e. Atlanta).

Souray will fetch a shitload on the market right now.

[Bazooka]

freakin Tampa Bay lightning, first time I supported them, they won the cup. Although if they fail in thep playoffs, I'll be routing for Anaheim, or Sabres - whove got a decent shot, even Pens, going kinda strong.

[Gertner]

dealt rivet for a first pretty much. nice deal by montreal, although i don't think habs fans truly appreciated rivet

[Caged Heat18]

The Panthers and Penguins are rumored to have a deal that would send Gary Roberts to the Penguins, but Roberts needs to waive his no trade clause.

[Gertner]

panthers are asking a shitload for roberts

[weather vane]

kovalev on waivers?

[Heyman]

the following players have been placed on waivers.

Michael Leighton - Flyers,
Denis Hamel - Thrashers,
Jason Krog - Rangers,
Niko Kapanen - Thrashers,
Marc Chouinard - Canucks,
Aaron Downey - Canadiens,
Brian Boucher - Blackhawks,
Bryan Berard - Blue Jackets,
Petr Cajanek - Blues

-Roberts is on the verge of being traded to the Pens (it may happen as I type this) but apparently, his contract situation is a major mess. Roberts prefers to play in Toronto and Ottawa, but is open to Pitsburgh as well. Roberts waiving his NTC to play in Pitsburgh isn't the biggest issue apparently. There's lots of other shit that needs to be handled (things of which I don't know).

-Nabakov might get traded to the Panthers.

-Detroit and Anaheim appear to be the front-runners in the Todd Bertuzzi sweep stakes.

-Jovanovski is done for the season (injury).

-Very very small chance of Ryan Smyth and Joe Sakic being traded. Selling price is WAY too high this year (we can think moronic Atlanta for that).

[Heyman]

panthers are asking a shitload for roberts
It's not just the Panthers. The overall selling market is ridiculously high in general.

p.s. I haven't heard anything regarding Alexei Kovalev.

p.p.s. Breaking news: Richard Zednik traded. Good trade for both teams.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=197782&hubname=nhl

<!--quoteo--><!--quotec-->The Washington Capitals have acquired a second-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft from the New York Islanders in exchange for right wing Richard Zednik.

Zednik, 31, was acquired from Montreal on July 12, 2006, for a third-round pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He appeared in 32 games for Washington this season, registering 18 points (six goals and 12 assists).

The native of Banks Bystrica, Slovakia, missed a total of 31 games this year due to injury.

[Blitz]

If the Roberts goes back to Toronto, I will firebomb John Ferguson's house.

[Caged Heat18]

Thats an interesting deal. This time of the year is so exciting for hockey. I'm excited to see who else will be dealt in the next few hours.

[Heyman]

Brent Sopel is heading back to the Canucks. This explains why the Smolinski deal was held up. Nonis needs Chouinard to clear waivers so his salary is removed from the cap eqaution.

By tomorrow, the Canucks will be able to offcially have Smolinski . Brent is to pair up with Ohlund again. This will pair up Salo with whoever suites up in the 6th spot.

Personally? I'm not a HUGE fan of getting Sopel back. Sopel shows flashes of brilliance, but makes too many mistakes. :-\ He's a definite upgrade over Rory Fitzpatrick however. I much rather would have seen the Canucks go after a stay-at-home physical defenseman, but oh well.

I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight. :cool: Looks like the Canucks are pretty much done with their deals (aside from the possible addition of Gelinas), but it should be an interesting day tommorow.

[weather vane]

A lot of teams are making a lot of moves this year. These playoffs are going to be unbelievable. I am so excited for the playoffs it is ridiculous. Now I need my Bruins to keep winning and get into that 8th spot. Hopefully they can make a few moves at the deadline, something big would be nice. I just don't want them to give up too much. I havn't heard one thing about them in any big player sweepstakes but you never know.

[Lara Emily]

And it looks like Gary Roberts is a Pen coolness.

[RP]

Emery is now my favorite goalie in the NHL entirely because of that huge smile he had on his face during that whole brawl. Outstanding.

God i loved that. And whats up with dude fighting the goalie? Thats frowned on isnt. None the less, Emry was like a dominatrix wanting pain.

My buddy told me if i ever wanted to get back into Hockey then i should download this game. He sent me a torrent. Loved it. Helluva game.

When the coach put all his enforcers in the game i was like " Holy shit! Holy shit ! Holy shit! "

[Caged Heat18]

A couple trades have already went down. Martin Biron went to Philadelphia, Ty Conklin went to Buffalo, and George Laraques waived his no trade clause to go the Pittsburgh. San Jose gave up a first round pick, the one that got from Jersey in the Malkhov deal, to get Bill Guerin. Teams are sure quick to give up first rounders these days.

[Gertner]

late first round picks are EXTREMELY over-rated

[Lara Emily]

Pens are gonna be a tougher team to play against. Literally.

[Blitz]

Wow, only like 7 trades so far.

[Blitz]

TSN is reporting that Todd Bertuzzi has been traded to the Red Wings.

[Blitz]

Official. Bertuzzi to Detroit for a conditional pick and a prospect.

TSN is reporting Toronto and Phoenix may have reached a deal for Yanic Perreault.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Not really sure I understand the Biron/Conklin switch from Buffalo's standpoint unless they have something major up their sleeve that they need cap room for.

They're trying to get Jagr maybe?

[Gertner]

leafs get yanic perrault for a 2nd round pick and brendan bell.

thank friggen god. too many lost faceoffs for toronto

[Gertner]

Not really sure I understand the Biron/Conklin switch from Buffalo's standpoint unless they have something major up their sleeve that they need cap room for.

They're trying to get Jagr maybe?

sabres acquire danius zubrus for jiri notvotny and a 1st

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Ah that's not bad. Zubrus would've been my 2nd guess.

I wonder if Sather dangling Jagr out there as trade bait now will actually result in anything huge. He's a $4.9M hit on the salary cap but that's not too terrible.

[Blitz]

Very iffy, but Ryan Smyth may have been traded to the Islanders.

[Blitz]

Seems to be confirmed. Smyth to the Islanders, for a first round pick, Robert Nilsson and Ryan O'Marra. Wow, never thought Smyth'd be traded.

[weather vane]

A very crazy trade deadline. Really surprised that Smyth was traded. There playoffs are WIDE open. Bruins picked up two good D men and got rid of shitty, overpaid Mara. A pretty good deadline for them. Boyes is an under achiever and was expendable.

I can't wait for the playoffs.

[Caged Heat18]

I think the Smyth deal is the biggest shock of the day. My Devils didn't do much as they don't have the cap room to really do anything. They did send David Hale to Calgary, so hopefully they will finally be able to activate Richard Matvichuk.

[Gertner]

ryan smyth is one of the most over-rated players in the nhl

[Gertner]

I think the Smyth deal is the biggest shock of the day. My Devils didn't do much as they don't have the cap room to really do anything. They did send David Hale to Calgary, so hopefully they will finally be able to activate Richard Matvichuk.

will they be able to fit matvichuk under the cap?

[Caged Heat18]

will they be able to fit matvichuk under the cap?

I honestly could not tell you. Their salary cap is so screwed up with the players on Long term injury, and everything else, but I do hope this does it.

[Gertner]

just from what i've heard the devils are EXTREMELY close to the cap and maybe even slightly over

[Goulet]

A very crazy trade deadline. Really surprised that Smyth was traded. There playoffs are WIDE open. Bruins picked up two good D men and got rid of shitty, overpaid Mara. A pretty good deadline for them. Boyes is an under achiever and was expendable.

I can't wait for the playoffs.

I'm suprised Smyth went to NYI, I figured if he was gonna be traded it would be to a powerhouse like Anaheim or something... Not to be a prick cause my team (Toronto) aren't sitting much better, but why are you looking forward to the playoffs? It's really unlikely Boston's gonna be there.

[MVP]

I still have faith in the B's, very skeptical faith, but still...

Also pretty glad Mara is gone. He didn't really do anything good for the team.

[Caged Heat18]

just from what i've heard the devils are EXTREMELY close to the cap and maybe even slightly over

They have been extremely close to the cap, since it was started. I'm sure their under. Not by much, but under.

[Splaya]

In all honesty, I'm suprised we got Bertuzzi. I'm happy about it, but still shocked.

Also Kyle Calder, who we traded for in exchange for Jason Williams has scored in the 1st period. Really happy about that one :love:

[weather vane]

I'm suprised Smyth went to NYI, I figured if he was gonna be traded it would be to a powerhouse like Anaheim or something... Not to be a prick cause my team (Toronto) aren't sitting much better, but why are you looking forward to the playoffs? It's really unlikely Boston's gonna be there.

Why am I looking forward to the playoffs? I am looking forward to the playoffs because I am a huge hockey fan. The playoffs are unreal and even if the Bruins don't make it then that's ok. Just because my team isn't doing so hot doesn't make me hate hockey all of a sudden.

[YOUR Hero]

Ryan Smith is not overrated. As a guy that sees him play a lot of his games, I can tell you this with certainty. I had a feeling he would be traded. Too bad he's going to a team that is dysfunctional.

[Caged Heat18]

If anything Ryan Smyth doesn't get nearly the amount of credit he deserves.

[Goulet]

Why am I looking forward to the playoffs? I am looking forward to the playoffs because I am a huge hockey fan. The playoffs are unreal and even if the Bruins don't make it then that's ok. Just because my team isn't doing so hot doesn't make me hate hockey all of a sudden.
Good call... I don't think the Leafs are making it this year either, but I'm really interested to see what the Penguins and Isles do in the playoffs, I think they're gonna be the upset teams for sure.

[Gertner]

people act like ryan smyth is this offensive dynamo and he's not. that's what i'm saying

[weather vane]

Penguins and Senators will be amazing if it happens

[YOUR Hero]

people act like ryan smyth is this offensive dynamo and he's not. that's what i'm saying

No one has ever said he was an offensive dynamo. He's a heart and soul kinda guy. He's a 30-40 goal scorer that plays hurt, fights through tough opposition, that leads by example. He reminds me very much of a Doug Gilmour type guy. Doug had better play making abilities, but he was the same way - fearless and dedicated.

[Gertner]

i personally think the lsles over-payed for smyth.

[weather vane]

Ryan Smyth is amazing

I would kill to have him on the Bruins and give 110% night in and night out

[Heyman]

Ryan Smyth isn't an "offensive machine" like Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin, but I will say this:

GREAT LEADERSHIP.

This is the one area where the Islanders have lacked in ever since Mike Peca left. With Smyth coming to Long Island, the Islanders just got a lot better. Smyth's heart still might be in Edmonton, but the guy WILL give his 100% come playoff time.

Speaking of the Oil', I gotta feel for their fans. :nono: They've had a very rough year. Everything has been downhill for them ever since their Game 7 loss (i.e. Pronger requesting to be traded the VERY NEXT DAY).

p.s. On an unrelated note, I hope the Canucks meet the Wings/Bertuzzi in the 1st round. :cool: THAT will be fucking interesting.

Who woulda thunk it. Me CHEERING for Mitchell over Bertuzzi in a Mitchell/Bertuzzi battle. :nono::p

[YOUR Hero]

Hard to feel sorry for a franchise that doesn't make itself attractive to free agents. Hard to feel sorry for a franchise that won 5 Stanley Cups.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Fuck the Oilers. It's all about the Habs and whether or not they're honna make it or not. Ever since Your Hero started to go on about them and chose them over the Nucks, they've had problems.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Ryan Smyth is amazing

I would kill to have him on the Bruins and give 110% night in and night out


The Bruins suck though.

[YOUR Hero]

Fuck the Oilers. It's all about the Habs and whether or not they're honna make it or not. Ever since Your Hero started to go on about them and chose them over the Nucks, they've had problems.

...and the Canucks have been the hottest team in the league.

It's like I'm a jinx or something.

[Blitz]

Wooooo Leafs are back in the playoffs.

[YOUR Hero]

Wooooo Leafs are back in the playoffs.


<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=yspsctbg><TD class=ysptblhdr height=18> Eastern Conference</TD></TR><TR><TD class=ysptblbdr2><TABLE class=yspwhitebg cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=ysptblthbody1><TD class=yspdetailttl colSpan=2 height=18> Team</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>GP</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>Pts</TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 1.</TD><TD>* Buffalo (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/buf)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>93 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 2.</TD><TD>* New Jersey (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/njd)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>92 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 3.</TD><TD>* Tampa Bay (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/tam)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD align=right>82 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 4.</TD><TD>Ottawa (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/ott)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>85 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 5.</TD><TD>Pittsburgh (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/pit)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>84 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 6.</TD><TD>Atlanta (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/atl)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD align=right>82 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 7.</TD><TD>NY Islanders (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/nyi)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>78 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 8.</TD><TD>NY Rangers (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/nyr)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>76 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 9.</TD><TD>Carolina (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/car)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD align=right>76 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 10.</TD><TD>Toronto (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/tor)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>75 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 11.</TD><TD>Montreal (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/mon)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD align=right>74 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 12.</TD><TD>Boston (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/bos)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>71 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 13.</TD><TD>Florida (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/fla)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>71 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 14.</TD><TD>Washington (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/was)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>60 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 15.</TD><TD>Philadelphia (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/phi)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>49 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD class=yspscores colSpan=3 height=18> * = Division Leader</TD></TR><TR><TD noWrap width="1%" height=1><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD><TD noWrap width="69%"><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD><TD noWrap width="15%"><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD><TD noWrap width="15%"><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD height=7><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


orly?

[YOUR Hero]

BTW....


<TABLE class=yspcontent cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=974 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=800><TABLE width=800><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=160><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=yspsctbg><TD class=ysptblhdr height=18>Western Conference</TD></TR><TR><TD class=ysptblbdr2><TABLE class=yspwhitebg cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=ysptblthbody1><TD class=yspdetailttl colSpan=2 height=18> Team</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>GP</TD><TD class=yspdetailttl>Pts</TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 1.</TD><TD>* Nashville (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/nas)</TD><TD>70</TD><TD align=right>98 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 2.</TD><TD>* Anaheim (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/ana)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>93 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 3.</TD><TD>* Vancouver (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/van)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>87 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 4.</TD><TD>Detroit (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/det)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>95 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 5.</TD><TD>Dallas (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/dal)</TD><TD>67</TD><TD align=right>83 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 6.</TD><TD>San Jose (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/san)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>83 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 7.</TD><TD>Minnesota (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/min)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>83 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 8.</TD><TD>Calgary (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/cgy)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>82 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 9.</TD><TD>Colorado (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/col)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>73 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 10.</TD><TD>St. Louis (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/stl)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>68 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 11.</TD><TD>Edmonton (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/edm)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>66 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 12.</TD><TD>Chicago (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/chi)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>61 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 13.</TD><TD>Columbus (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/cob)</TD><TD>69</TD><TD align=right>61 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD height=18> 14.</TD><TD>Phoenix (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/pho)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>57 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD height=18> 15.</TD><TD>Los Angeles (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/los)</TD><TD>68</TD><TD align=right>56 </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow1><TD class=yspscores colSpan=3 height=18> * = Division Leader</TD></TR><TR><TD noWrap width="1%" height=1><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD><TD noWrap width="69%"><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD><TD noWrap width="15%"><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD><TD noWrap width="15%"><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD height=7><SPACER type="block" width="1" height="1"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD width=14> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Blitz]

They were briefly. STFU.

[Blitz]

Still ahead of Montreal :cool:

[YOUR Hero]

who cares about Montreal!? :shifty:

[LoDownM]

We could still miss the playoffs, fuck.

[Lara Emily]

We could still miss the playoffs, fuck.

Doubtful that the Pens miss

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Good bye Colorado, hello playoffs for Minnesota.

[Lara Emily]

http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=199903&hubname=nhl

Pens are gonna be staying in Pittsburgh it seems, fucking eh, my road trip next season is on!

[LoDownM]

This makes me happy.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

This makes me happy.

[YOUR Hero]

Thrashers are looking real good.. again. Getting Tkachuk seems to have been the right move. They should make the playoffs and they could be a real sleeper given the fact they've got all that offense. Letonehn(sp?) is playing solid as well.

[Caged Heat18]

Thrashers will definetley be dangerous. Lehtonen is solid, and that offense is real scary, and it could cause many teams some problems.

[Gimmick]

Tampa Bay is looking real good. It also looks like Marc Denis is starting to show how good of a goalie he is. If his game is on, with the line up they can put on the ice, watch out.

[Blitz]

Denis has kept Tampa in the game tonight. The Leafs have had so many damn chances, but he's been great.

Also we are having trouble hitting the net, but that's neither here nor there.

[Splaya]

The home at home between Nashville and Detroit right now is huge.

Detroit won last night 5-2 and now return to Detroit with a chance to take over the lead in the Central

[LoDownM]

I'm kinda pulling for Colorado to get into the playoffs. Pens/Avs finals would be so fucking hot, would get to atleast see 1 Penguin game.

I know, I know, the chances of the Avs and Pens both making it to the finals, let alone the Av's making it to the playoffs are slim, but I can dream damn it :mad:

[YOUR Hero]

Gertner, even though you're not posting anymore, have a look at the Oilers record since trading Smyth.

[weather vane]

Bruins 5 pts out. NEED TO GO ON A STREAK NOW!

[Blitz]

Vs. Washington tonight and the Habs tomorrow. HUGE couple of games for the Leafs.

[weather vane]

and they get piled by the Caps ... who the Bruins beat the night before

[Blitz]

and they get piled by the Caps ... who the Bruins beat the night before
And yet we're still ahead of the Bruins.

Also nice game tonight. Bruins played hard. No wait, they lost 7-0.

[YOUR Hero]

The Avs might catch Calgary if the Flames don't start getting some road wins. They look awful right now.

[Skippord]

Avs FTW

[KleptoKlown]

Avs are on a tear. Good time of the year for them to go on a hot streak. They've been underachivers this year for sure.

Although that doesn't really matter, because Luongo is going to do for the Canucks what Ward did for Carolina...or Brouduer does every year for NJ

Every year it seems like there is 1 goalie come playoff time that will carry an enitre team.

Im sure regretting not taking Luongo or Broduer when I had the chance.

[YOUR Hero]

The Avs Achilles heel is their goaltending though.

[KleptoKlown]

No doubt, im not saying they're going to win the cup or anything like that. 2 weeks ago, the west playoff teams seemed pretty much a lock though. When I said "They've been underachivers..." I really should have said there goaltending.....and Svatos.

Theodore did win both the Hart and the Veznia(Im pretty sure he won both?) So if the Avs do squeak into the playoffs....well you never know if that's what he'd need to get going again.

[Caged Heat18]

Theodore did indeed win both in 2002. I'm pulling for the Avs to some how find a way past the Flames, but even if they don't they do deserve a lot of credit for even making it interesting, as I was pretty much convinced the west 8 playoff teams were set.

[Zelda]

Back in 8th place, yesss.

[Blitz]

It's like a 3 or 4 way tie for 8th right now, I think (based on points, anyways).

[Zelda]

I have heard it was only Montreal and Hurricanes.

[Blitz]

Leafs won tonight as well which give us 80 points. Same as Montreal.

[YOUR Hero]

11 losses ( I believe) in a row for Edmonton. Yeah, moving Ryan Smyth was a good move. Is he worth 10+ wins a season? No, of course not, I doubt any one player is that big of a factor on any team. Trading him though has knocked the soul out of the team. A team that at the time before the trade were sorta still trying to make the playoffs. I guess if they get him back in the off season it'll be worth it. No one ever can deny again however that Ryan Smyth was the heart and soul of that team.

[Skippord]

Do the Oilers really suck or are the Avs really good?

[CNM]

9-0-1 in their last 10 games. The Oilers suck, but the Avs are on a roll.

[KleptoKlown]

Luongo shuts the door on the Preds...This Canucks team can match up with anybody.

[Caged Heat18]

Luongo makes them very dangerous in the playoffs. You get a hot goalie in the playoffs a team can ride him to the finals.

[MVP]

Yeah, I almost wanna say that it's gonna be New Jersey vs. Vancouver in the Stanley Cup cause Brodeur and Luongo will carry those teams to that point.

[Blitz]

WOW Leafs blow a 3 goal lead in a 5-4 loss to the Sabres. 4 unanswered goals by Buffalo in the 3rd. Absolutely terrible.

[Caged Heat18]

Devils break that three game losing streak with a shootout win in Florida. They are feeling the injury bug, with Gionta, Elias, Madden, and Rasmussen all out, and Langenbrunner only played half the game. They really need to get healthy.

[weather vane]

Bruins :(

[MVP]

They're done. Over the past week they played with no morale on the ice. Today on NBC they were talking about who is gonna be the starting goalie next year cause it will most likely not be Thomas. Toivonen was mentioned, but we gave him chances this year and he blew it every time. I want them to bring up Tuurka Rask seeing how he's considered the best goalie outside of the NHL.

[LoDownM]

Tied with the Devils :cool:

[weather vane]

They're done. Over the past week they played with no morale on the ice. Today on NBC they were talking about who is gonna be the starting goalie next year cause it will most likely not be Thomas. Toivonen was mentioned, but we gave him chances this year and he blew it every time. I want them to bring up Tuurka Rask seeing how he's considered the best goalie outside of the NHL.

Tuuka Raask will be a great goalie in the NHL. Though I don't know if I agree to throwing him out there as our starting goalie. I would definately bring him up next year as the back up and either keep Thomas as the starter or find somebody in a trade or free angency. Let Raask slowly get into it and eventually become the number one goalie.

Our goaltending wasn't our problem this year. We just played pretty terrible overall. We need to keep our solid core group (Bergeron, Savard, Sturm, Murray, Axelsson, Kessel, Chara, Wideman, Bochenski, Ference, Kobasew, Ward) and build off of that. We really need some defence, big time. We are a really young team and it will take a year or two to really get going. I hope we make another big splash in the free agency market next year and land a solid leader. I know Chara is our captain and he did great in that role this year. I just think that we need a voice, somebody to really show this team how to win.

Kessel is going to be great next year and all of our young guys will progess, give it time. Alberts, Tenkrat, York and a few others will be gone. This will free up some cap space and allow us to pick up a few names. Also the cap is going up so look for the Bruins to make some changes. Also I wouldn't mind seeing Lewis out on his ass. Fire him now and go after Pat Burns.

[Goulet]

Is Burns better now? I thought he had cancer

[Skippord]

Avs :'(

[MVP]

Tuuka Raask will be a great goalie in the NHL. Though I don't know if I agree to throwing him out there as our starting goalie. I would definately bring him up next year as the back up and either keep Thomas as the starter or find somebody in a trade or free angency. Let Raask slowly get into it and eventually become the number one goalie.

Our goaltending wasn't our problem this year. We just played pretty terrible overall. We need to keep our solid core group (Bergeron, Savard, Sturm, Murray, Axelsson, Kessel, Chara, Wideman, Bochenski, Ference, Kobasew, Ward) and build off of that. We really need some defence, big time. We are a really young team and it will take a year or two to really get going. I hope we make another big splash in the free agency market next year and land a solid leader. I know Chara is our captain and he did great in that role this year. I just think that we need a voice, somebody to really show this team how to win.

Kessel is going to be great next year and all of our young guys will progess, give it time. Alberts, Tenkrat, York and a few others will be gone. This will free up some cap space and allow us to pick up a few names. Also the cap is going up so look for the Bruins to make some changes. Also I wouldn't mind seeing Lewis out on his ass. Fire him now and go after Pat Burns.

I'm not looking to bring up Raask right away either. I agree with you about pretty much everything else. We another offensive leader to put the young lines together like Savard did. Hopefully we make some moves on defense this off-season that don't end up sucking, but I think that might also come from better defensive coaching.

[weather vane]

Is Burns better now? I thought he had cancer

He was on Off The Record a while ago and said he wanted to get back into coaching. He is all good now.

[YOUR Hero]

Avs :'(

Canucks all but knocked them out of the race last night. Not enough games left to catch the Flames now, imo.

[LoDownM]

PENSSSSSSSSS :cool:

[Goulet]

He was on Off The Record a while ago and said he wanted to get back into coaching. He is all good now.
Awesome Pat Burns is the tits!

[Lara Emily]

Pens jumped into 2nd overall in the East and are actually 6th in the NHL

[LoDownM]

Happy days imo :D

[Caged Heat18]

Devils fired Claude Julien today and Lou Lamoriello will take his spot for the final three games of the season. This is pretty shocking news, and I wonder what the reason was for the decision.

[YOUR Hero]

Devils fired Claude Julien today and Lou Lamoriello will take his spot for the final three games of the season. This is pretty shocking news, and I wonder what the reason was for the decision.

I don't think we're at a point of being ready both mentally and (physically) to play the way that is necessary going into the playoffs," Lamoriello said outside an empty Devils locker room at the Continental Airlines Arena

[YOUR Hero]

Gotta tell you though, the Devils have had key injuries and those injured guys had been returning, they had been looking extra good again. Thing is, this isn't new for Lou. I think the Devils have had 7 coaching changes since 2000. That's clearly too many, but they've also had success. Not so sure this time though, I think the reasons aren't fully being told.

[Caged Heat18]

I would agree that not all the reasons are being fully told, but at the same time it's hard to argue with Lou because he wins, even if he does it peculiar ways sometimes.

I am a Devils fan, and you are right, they had some injuries and were playing with 6 or 7 rookies in the lineup, but they have won four of five with Elias and Madden, and now Gionta finally being back. Lou did a great job coaching last year so hopefully he can do the same this year.

[Skippord]

Avs are still alive

[YOUR Hero]

Life support and CPR alive.

[Caged Heat18]

Devils win in Lou's redebut as coach. :)

[Fenix122]

the Islanders should be in the playoffs but nope, dipietro has to go and get himself concussed, and we're stuck with either dunham or dubiew..doobie..whatever the hell his name is.

[KleptoKlown]

Speaking of Pat Burns and the Devils...

Burns is actually working for the Devils right now, some advisor or something like that. I wouldn't be surprised to see him get hired on after the season is over...

[YOUR Hero]

the Islanders should be in the playoffs but nope, dipietro has to go and get himself concussed, and we're stuck with either dunham or dubiew..doobie..whatever the hell his name is.


not to worry, you've got him locked up for another 14 years!

[Skippord]

Milan Hejduk is a beast

[The Naitch]

All bow down to King Louie aka Bobby Lou

[Fenix122]

the Islanders still have a small window to make the playoffs. toronto has to beat montreal and then both teams need to suck in their last game. unfortunatly for the islanders they have to beat the devils in their last game.

[Zen v.W.o.]

GO HABS GO!

[Goulet]

http://photos-794.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v67/206/2/636290541/n636290541_250794_2427.jpg

[Zen v.W.o.]

That kid is a fucking rebel!:y:

[Blitz]

the Islanders still have a small window to make the playoffs. toronto has to beat montreal and then both teams need to suck in their last game. unfortunatly for the islanders they have to beat the devils in their last game.
This is their last game. Islanders have a game in hand on both teams.

[weather vane]

Islanders need Toronto to win. Doesn't matter hwo they do it. Then they need to beat the Devils.

GO ISLANDERS!

[Skippord]

Fuck the Predators

and the Oilers
and the Canucks

[Lara Emily]

Avs are out of the playoffs for first time since they became the Avs.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Minnesota are gonna go WILD on Anaheim's ass, come the playoffs!

Avs. spshhhhhhhhhhhh!

[Fenix122]

lol something i read in the sports rants in the newspaper today: Dear Mr. Brodeur, in recognition of your wonderful season please take Easter Sunday off.

[Skippord]

WAIT EDMONTON FUCKING WON GOD DAMMIT SHIT

[YOUR Hero]

Don Cherry was belly aching that the Devils must play Brodeur "or it's not fair"... shut up, this game means nothing to the Devils, if they sit Brodeur, it's the right to give him a rest. What if he gets hurt playing in a nothing game, Don?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Isles were less than a second away from clinching a playoff spot and they blew it.

I hope they lose in OT</font>

[Fenix122]

i saw it was 2-2 and i died a little inside but they won the shootout and everthing is ok again.

[Blitz]

So we have our playoffs

Buffalo/NYI ( :foc: :foc: :foc: :foc: :foc: )
Ottawa/Pittsburgh
New Jersey/Tampa Bay
Atlanta/NYR

Anaheim/Minnesota
Vancouver/Dallas
Detroit/Calgary
Nashville/San Jose

Predictions? Thoughts?

[Fenix122]

oh i'm pretty sure the islanders are getting swept but meh.

[Skippord]

Buffalo/NYI
Ottawa/Pittsburgh
New Jersey/Tampa Bay
Atlanta/NYR

Anaheim/Minnesota
Vancouver/Dallas
Detroit/Calgary
Nashville/San Jose

[Blitz]

Buffalo
Pittsburgh (Gonna say upset here)
New Jersey ( :foc: hope Jersey gets swept tho)
NYR

Anaheim
Vancouver
Detroit
Nashville

[YOUR Hero]

Buffalo/NYI
Ottawa/Pittsburgh
New Jersey/Tampa Bay
Atlanta/NYR

Anaheim/Minnesota
Vancouver/Dallas
Detroit/Calgary
Nashville/San Jose

[Goulet]

Buffalo/NYI
Ottawa/Pittsburgh
New Jersey/Tampa Bay
Atlanta/NYR

Anaheim/Minnesota
Vancouver/Dallas
Detroit/Calgary
Nashville/San Jose

[Fenix122]

Buffalo/NYI (i'm not impartial at all)
Ottawa/Pittsburgh
New Jersey/Tampa Bay
Atlanta/NYR

Anaheim/Minnesota
Vancouver/Dallas
Detroit/Calgary
Nashville/San Jose

[weather vane]

EAST

(1) Buffalo Sabres vs (8) New York Islanders - Buffalo in 7
(2) New Jersey Devils vs (7) Tampa Bay Lightning - New Jersey in 5
(3) Atlanta Thrashers vs (6) New York Rangers - New York in 7
(4) Ottawa Senators vs (5) Pittsburgh Penguins - Pittsburgh in 7

(1) Buffalo Sabres vs (6) New York Rangers - Buffalo in 5
(2) New Jersey Devils vs (5) Pittsburgh Penguins - New Jersey in 6

(1) Buffalo Sabres vs (2) New Jersey Devils - New Jersey in 6

WEST

(1) Detroit Red Wings vs (8) Calgary Flames - Calgary in 6
(2) Anaheim Ducks vs (7) Minnesota Wild - Anaheim in 4
(3) Vancouver Canucks vs (6) Dallas Stars - Vancouver in 6
(4) Nashville Predators vs (5) San Jose Sharks - Nashville in 7

(2) Anaheim Ducks vs (8) Calgary Flames - Anaheim in 6
(3) Vancouver Canucks vs (4) Nashville Predators - Nashville in 5

(2) Anaheim Ducks vs (4) Nashville Predators - Anaheim in 7

STANLEY CUP FINALS

(2) Anaheim Ducks vs (2) New Jersey Devils - Anaheim in 7

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Buffalo
Ottawa
Tampa Bay
NYR

Minnesota
Vancouver
Calgary
Nashville

MINNESOTA ALL THE WAY!!!!

[MVP]

EAST

(1) Buffalo Sabres vs (8) New York Islanders
(2) New Jersey Devils vs (7) Tampa Bay Lightning
(3) Atlanta Thrashers vs (6) New York Rangers
(4) Ottawa Senators vs (5) Pittsburgh Penguins

(1) Buffalo Sabres vs (6) New York Rangers
(2) New Jersey Devils vs (5) Pittsburgh Penguins

(1) Buffalo Sabres vs (2) New Jersey Devils

WEST

(1) Detroit Red Wings vs (8) Calgary Flames
(2) Anaheim Ducks vs (7) Minnesota Wild
(3) Vancouver Canucks vs (6) Dallas Stars
(4) Nashville Predators vs (5) San Jose Sharks

(1) Detroit Red Wings vs (7) Minnesota Wild
(3) Vancouver Canucks vs (4) Nashville Predators

(7) Minnesota Wild vs (4) Nashville Predators

STANLEY CUP FINALS

(2) New Jersey Devils vs (4) Nashville Predators

[Caged Heat18]

Buffalo/NYI
Ottawa/Pittsburgh
New Jersey/Tampa Bay
Atlanta/NYR

Anaheim/Minnesota
Vancouver/Dallas
Detroit/Calgary
Nashville/San Jose

We got some pretty fun looking series in the first round. I think both the four and five seeded series should be awesome.

[Caged Heat18]

Playoff start tonight. I'm excited.

[Fignuts]

I predict that buffalo will rip out the hearts of all the other teams, and devour them in front of their families.

[YOUR Hero]

San Jose looking good tonight against the Preds.

[Blitz]

Go Preds :'(

[YOUR Hero]

wow 4-4 now in the Sharks/Preds game. Gotta love hockey :love:

[Blitz]

Go Preds :'(
It worked!

[Caged Heat18]

Ottowa dominated Pittsburgh tonight. Crosby and Staal though did pick up their first career playoff goals. Game 2 will be interesting to see if the Penguins can rebound.

[Blitz]

Aw fuck Patrick Rismiller :'(

[Lara Emily]

Great game going down in Vancouver 3rd OT and counting

Turco seems to have at least for one game shaken his chronic playoffsuckiatis.

He almost single handedly killed a PP opportunity in OT, he cleared the puck himself on three seperate occasions. One off the glass, one backhanded from behind the net and ome right down the middle over everyone amazing

[ddpBANG]

^ Going into the 4th OT now.

[Lara Emily]

Going into the 4th OT

[ddpBANG]

Helluva game.

[Lara Emily]

Much more interesting then the Sens vs Pens game I was at tonight.

[CNM]

Luongo with 62 saves so far. Damn.

[Blitz]

Why the fuck didn't I take Luongo in my playoff pool.

[Lara Emily]

71 now

[weather vane]

wow i love hockey

gonna go to quintuple ot

POSTY WOW

[Lara Emily]

Sedin!!!! Henrik Sedin!!! goal

[Blitz]

And it is done. Henrik Sedin baby. Took him in the pool.

[weather vane]

HENRIKKKKKKKKK

got him in pool
unreal

[Lara Emily]

Sedin to Sedin

Luongo with 72 fucking saves.

[ddpBANG]

HELLUVA GAME!!

[Lara Emily]

78 minutes or so of OT

[Blitz]

Seriously what the fuck was I thinking. Took Giguere over Luongo. I am a huge huge fool.

[Lara Emily]

Luongo one save shy of the playoff record.

[YOUR Hero]

MAn what a game. I had to try to get some sleep, so I stopped watching and just listened with the sound down low. I fell asleep before it ended. Canucks win in quadruple OT. It was almost to the 5th OT when Sedin scored.

[Caged Heat18]

What an amazing game. Playoff hockey is the best kind of hockey, and this was just the first night.

[McDoogle]

I personally thought the OT was extremely boring. Dump and chase, dump and chase, both teams didn't wanna risk the goal. In 4 overtime periods there was maybe 3 or 4 chances and thats it.

[YOUR Hero]

yup, you are right. It was a game that I chose sleep over. It was like I didn't care (well OK, I did...but) who won, I just wanted it to end.

[Blitz]

Man, dumb move by Radulov. 3 goals in 2 games, playing great, and he goes and makes a dirty hit like that. :nono:

[weather vane]

woooo preds

[Fignuts]

Sabres up 1-0 in the series.

I swear, if we fuck up at this stage, and get knocked out by the islanders no less, I will leave TPWW forever in shame.

[YOUR Hero]

Man, dumb move by Radulov. 3 goals in 2 games, playing great, and he goes and makes a dirty hit like that. :nono:

*another

[Fenix122]

yeah...islanders leading 1-0 so far. let's see how long this lasts

[YOUR Hero]

2-1 last I heard. (NYI)

Bolts about to tie the Devils 1-1 in the series. In fact it is now over.

I'm a big Brodeur fan, but I have to tell you, Lou Lamarello (SP?) is a jerk as far as I'm concerned and I'd like to see the Devils get beat in this series and then start having people question him about firing his coach.

[Fenix122]

Islanders win 3-2

[Caged Heat18]

2-1 last I heard. (NYI)

Bolts about to tie the Devils 1-1 in the series. In fact it is now over.

I'm a big Brodeur fan, but I have to tell you, Lou Lamarello (SP?) is a jerk as far as I'm concerned and I'd like to see the Devils get beat in this series and then start having people question him about firing his coach.

People are already questioning his decision. I am the biggest Devils fan around, and even I question the logic behind the move. But Lou wins, which is why many people give him a pass. If he wins, it will be a great move, and if he doesn't it will be the opposite.

[McDoogle]

Well that's pretty much common sense. Im very curious what the real reason was though.

[Blitz]

Vancouver/Dallas is heading to OT. Another marathon?

[weather vane]

Pyatt

Thunder Bay REPRESENT

[LoDownM]

God damn it, pull it together Pittsburg :mad:

[Lara Emily]

Hopefully the Pens bounce back, this is a team that plays their best game when their backs are to the Wall

[YOUR Hero]

Hopefully the Pens bounce back, this is a team that plays their best game when their backs are to the Wall

Back stabber :mad:

[The Naitch]

Let's all pray for Matt Cooke's groin

[Lara Emily]

Back stabber :mad:
Huh?

I've been a Pens fan sice I was 5 or 6

[YOUR Hero]

cheer for Ottawa!

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Time for everyone to pray for the Wild, and will them to unleash a comeback like they did back in 2003.

[The Naitch]

WOOOOOO!

Canucks lead series 3-1

[Lara Emily]

cheer for Ottawa!

If they make it past the Pens (and let's face it they probably will) I will. It's basically like this

Pittsburgh over Everyone Else
Ottawa over Everyone else but Pittsburgh

[Goulet]

Anybody but Ottawa, stupid fuckin Sens!

:foc:

[Blitz]

Rangers sweep the Thrashers. Not really a surprise.

[Fenix122]

the islanders are really making me want to bash someones head against a wall

[Blitz]

Welcome to my world a couple of weeks ago, Fenix.

[YOUR Hero]

Pens, done. Hopefully Vancouver can follow Ottaw's example and get rid of Dallas tonight. It's 0-0 after 2 periods in this Stars/Canucks game so far.

[Lara Emily]

Pens went out with a whimper outch. Great great great game by the Sens though, this is easily the most consistent play I've seen from them in a playoff series. They were scary good.

[Lara Emily]

Jesus Dallas almost scored on themselves on a delayed penalty crazy.

[Fenix122]

Everyone pray for the islanders tomorrow