NHL 2008-2009 Season Thread

[Mayo]

Fleury shutout :heart:

[El Fangel]

East will win 6-2

Put a hundy on it.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Kovalev is a beast.

Chara was exposed.

[Gertner]

Ovechkin gives me a fucking erection every time i watch him play.

[El Fangel]

Malkin makes me cum everytime I watch him play.

Goes to show Malkin can get you off, while Ovechkin at least gets you close.

[Splaya]

Red wings sign Henrik Zetterberg to a 12 year 72 million dollar deal.

So now they have Zetts and Datsyuk for at least 6 years.

Suck it

[Gertner]

Godard just dropped Colton Orr finally after Orr kicked his ass the past 2000 times.

[El Fangel]

Pens just dropped NYR after they kicked there ass the last 10 times.

[LoDownM]

Steve Mason is going to win Rookie of the Year. I don't really see anyone else coming close to it.

[Gertner]

malkin got owned by schenn last night, what a hit. Then Kennady got whipped coming to Malkin's aide.

[LoDownM]

Gonchar is cleared to play and we beat San Jose, and I thought today was gonna be a bad day.

[Gertner]

fuck the leafs suck on the pk.

[Kapoutman]

It's a bad time to be a Habs fan. I'm just about to break out the paper bags.

[Gertner]

'Thump" Wait, was that the sound of FA jumping off the pens bandwagon?

[Corndad]

Pens fire Therrien

Dan Bylsma has been named interim head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, replacing Michel Therrien, it was announced tonight by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero.

Bylsma, 38, has been serving as head coach of the team’s American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He will coach his first game with the Penguins Monday at 2 p.m. against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum.

Therrien was relieved of his duties this evening, and assistant coach Andre Savard was reassigned within the organization.

Assistant coach Mike Yeo and goaltending coach Gilles Meloche will remain with the coaching staff. Tom Fitzgerald, the Penguins’ director of player development, will join the staff as an assistant coach.

“We believe we need a change in direction and, with 25 games remaining in the regular season, our goal remains to finish strong and qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs,” Shero said. “Dan Bylsma is one of the bright young coaches in the game and has done an exceptional job as the head coach in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season.

“We also would like to thank Michel Therrien for his significant contributions to the Penguins organization.”

Bylsma (pronounced BYLE-smuh) played nine NHL seasons as a right winger with Los Angeles and Anaheim from 1995-2004. He played 429 NHL regular season games and also played in the 2003 Stanley Cup Final with Anaheim. He retired as a player following the 2003-04 season.

The native of Grand Haven, Mich. began his coaching career as an assistant with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the AHL in 2004-05. He made his NHL coaching debut as an assistant with the New York Islanders in 2005-06.

Bylsma joined the Penguins organization as an assistant to Todd Richards in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2006-07. In two seasons, the Richards-Bylsma coaching tandem led WB/S to a 98-49-5-8 record. The Baby Penguins won the AHL East Division and Eastern Conference championships in 2007-08 and advanced to the Calder Cup Final.

When Richards accepted a job as an assistant coach with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks in the off-season, Bylsma was elevated to head coach at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

This season under Bylsma, the Baby Penguins are 35-16-1-2. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defeated Worcester today, 5-2, for its eighth straight victory.

In Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, assistant coach Todd Reirden will continue to be a significant part of the coaching staff. The Penguins organization will announce further plans for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton staff on Tuesday.

[El Fangel]

'Thump" Wait, was that the sound of FA jumping off the pens bandwagon?

I am actually on the Canadiens bandwagon this year :D

No jumping off, I want to see them with that cup.

Also, I only like Malkin on the pens, so how did you get that I am on that bandwagon?

[LoDownM]

Hopefully a coaching change fixes this fucking slump.

[El Fangel]

Hopefully a coaching change fixes this fucking slump.

If it does, maybe montreal will say bye bye to carboneau (sp?)

[Gertner]

Dan Bylsma was a solid team leader when he played. Hopefully that'll translate over to coaching. At least he'll be more liked by his players

[Kapoutman]

If it does, maybe montreal will say bye bye to carboneau (sp?)

Maybe if Kovalev got off his ass and played like he is played to pay, or if Price actually tried to stop the pucks instead of simply playing his butterfly style and then trying to flop around by crawling on his knees, or if Markov played as good on defense as he does on offense, or if the Kostytsyns were more consistent, maybe Carbonneau wouldn't be in hot water like that. The coach can do his part, but the players are clearly doing nothing right here.

[El Fangel]

Maybe if Kovalev got off his ass and played like he is played to pay, or if Price actually tried to stop the pucks instead of simply playing his butterfly style and then trying to flop around by crawling on his knees, or if Markov played as good on defense as he does on offense, or if the Kostytsyns were more consistent, maybe Carbonneau wouldn't be in hot water like that. The coach can do his part, but the players are clearly doing nothing right here.

Kovalev - Huge Disappointment this year.

Price - He needs to redo the first half in the second half next year.

Markov - He is ok, I have no complaints

Kostitsyns - Agreed

[Kapoutman]

Markov is an ace on offense, but plays nervously on defense. Look at his game against Calgary.

As for Kovalev... well it looks like it won't be an issue pretty soon.

[YOUR Hero]

They sent him home for a couple days. He's the kind of player you really have to baby. I don't *think* they're trying to unload him. Yet. Take the letter off his jersey, tell him you're doing it because you want all his focus to be on scoring points and being the best player he possibly can be. No distractions.

[Kapoutman]

On RDS.ca, they said that he confided to a Russian source that he didn't want to play for Montreal anymore and that he doubts he will come back after the two matches even if asked. How true is it? I don't know. I'll ask the Russian guy at work to read the source web site and tell me if they really say anything about it.

[Splaya]

According to my phone which gives ESPN alerts, the Red Wings, Blackhawks, Blues, and Panthers will open the season in Sweden and Finland.


:love:

[LoDownM]

Starting the season in Europe is generally a curse.

[Splaya]

For a team that has no leader in....yeah

[Zen v.W.o.]

Some awful storm is brewing in Montreal tonight boys. I've heard some VERY serious allegations. And when you see Demers basically crying on tv talking about how proud he was to be associated with this franchise, you can be sure it isnt something minor.

Fucking hell.

[Kapoutman]

Some awful storm is brewing in Montreal tonight boys. I've heard some VERY serious allegations. And when you see Demers basically crying on tv talking about how proud he was to be associated with this franchise, you can be sure it isnt something minor.

Fucking hell.

Was it on "L'Antichambre"? What happened?

[Zen v.W.o.]

Yeah, Demers was in tears on the show. He also said he's thinking about guys like Beliveau who have so much class and how they're going to feel when the news breaks.

I've heard rape/sexual assault. Police waiting for the Habs plane at Dorval.

I really hope that isnt true.

http://www.rds.ca/video/visionneuse.html?category=10

Click on "L'Antichambre" and then the first "Les manchettes des Experts" (second in the list) to see the Demers clip. It's in French but yeah.

Basically:

Demers: "Honestly, there are things I know, and what looks like what's going to come out [in the papers] tomorrow, I swear to you, I thought about Mr. Beliveau tonight...and I just hope I'm dreaming. I'm a proud Canadien, the Canadiens are my life, and I hope I'm dreaming but I don't think I am"

Bergeron: "I feel the same way. It's unbelievable. Tomorrow, hockey will be second. I don't like at all what I've heard today."

Hartley: "If everything we've been told is true, I've never seen that in my life. If it's true, I'm going back to Atlanta [joking]"

Mitchell: "The Canadiens are my roots, and my idols, like you guys...and it looks like the foundation is going to be shaken. Not just for the Quebecois but for anyone who wears the Canadiens sweater around the country. To me, what's happened, it's unacceptable".

Crete: "We can't go into many details but something has happened that will implicate not just one Canadiens player but many. You'll be hearing more tomorrow."

[MVP]

Apparently the Kostitsyn bros. and Roman Hamirlik are involved in some sort of street gang or rival gangs. As much as I dislike the Habs cause of the rivalry with the Bruins, no organization should have to face this kind of heat.

[Splaya]

Yeah, this is really bad news. Just being sad that they have been seen at bars and restaurants together with the bad guy, who is facing weapons charges. Still, going to be interesting to see the way Bettman and the Habs handle this

[Kapoutman]

Basically, it looks like everything has been overblown and people are blaming RDS and the commenters on "L'Antichambre" as reacting to rumours too soon. Apparently the police never went to Dorval airport, and the Kostitsyn were only acquaintances of the guy who got arrested as he spoke Russian too and would pick up chicks for them. Hamrlik was only mentioned by the same man in a phone convo but didn't actually talk with him.

I watched the "L'antichambre" show you linked to, Zen. Wow, from what they said, I thought half the team was wanted for murder.

[MVP]

Ridiculous Bruins game right now. 3 fights so far and it's only in the 2nd. Hell, even Savard fought, so you know some shit is going down on the ice.

[Gertner]

Ovechkin is so damn good it's scary.

[LoDownM]

Holy shit @ Nashville beating the Red Wings 8-0

[Gertner]

Bill Guerin got pulled off the ice prior to the Sabres game last night apparently to await a trade. My guess is either Pittsburgh or Boston.

[El Fangel]

Holy shit at Montreal beating San Jose...

[IC Champion]

Holy shit at Montreal beating San Jose...

We're gettin our shit together.

[LoDownM]

Holy shit at Montreal beating San Jose...

Oh wow, San Jose lost another close game to a decent team, yeah that's a HUGE holy shit right there. :roll:

When a team that's never been past the first round of the playoffs, beats the defending cup champs 8-0, that's a holy shit.

[Splaya]

Oh wow, San Jose lost another close game to a decent team, yeah that's a HUGE holy shit right there. :roll:

When a team that's never been past the first round of the playoffs, beats the defending cup champs 8-0, that's a holy shit.

Yeah not really too worried to be honest with you. I just hope Detroit got it all out of their system Saturday. Conks was awful, but Osgood came in and gave up 2 goals on 2 shots.

[MVP]

Mark Recchi is a Bruin.

Olli Jokinen is a Flame.

Bill Guerin is a Penguin.

Kind of surprised that Bowmeester didn't get dealt today considering he's a FA this offseason and he already said he's not going back to Florida. I would think that the Panthers would want to get at least some prospects for him.

[Kapoutman]

Yeah, but they also want to make the playoffs for the first time in a while, so it's not like they had a choice. The Habs did the same with Souray a couple of years ago.

Frankly, it was the most boring trade deadline day in a decade or so.

[Blitz]

Toronto was in pick stocking mode, unsurprisingly. Not overly sad to see Antropov go, but I wouldn't have minded Moore sticking around.

[Gertner]

Toronto was in pick stocking mode, unsurprisingly. Not overly sad to see Antropov go, but I wouldn't have minded Moore sticking around.

Why would you pay a guy 2.5 million dollar who has 12 goals and would be a 3rd liner on any other team in the NHL.

[Gertner]

Mark Recchi is a Bruin.

Olli Jokinen is a Flame.

Bill Guerin is a Penguin.

Kind of surprised that Bowmeester didn't get dealt today considering he's a FA this offseason and he already said he's not going back to Florida. I would think that the Panthers would want to get at least some prospects for him.

Florida needs to make the playoffs for added revenue. Trading Bowmeester would have killed that.

[Blitz]

Why would you pay a guy 2.5 million dollar who has 12 goals and would be a 3rd liner on any other team in the NHL.
I never said he should've got that deal. I just would've have minded if he'd been re-signed.

[Gertner]

But that's what he was looking for. He wanted 2.5 and the leafs offered 2 mill.

[Blitz]

I. Know. Just saying I liked him as a player.

[Kapoutman]

Carbonneau lost his job. :eek:

[Gertner]

How do you spell desperate? H A B S!

[Gertner]

MY boy Belak just knocked out Donald Brashear!

[El Fangel]

How do you spell desperate?

T M L ?

[Gertner]

yeah, we're so desperate because the bar was set so high for us.

[El Fangel]

Last week boys, who do you think is taking the chalice?

[Gertner]

Bruins

[Goulet]

Caps

[Gertner]

not with that goaltending.

[El Fangel]

Montreal

[LoDownM]

Maybe you should wait till they clinch a spot ;)

[Gertner]

hahaa Montreal. Is that your new favourite team? Did you buy a Koivu jersey?

[Lara Emily]

Pens

[LoDownM]

Columbus clinched tonight, good for them. After the way Mason's been playing, they had to make the playoffs.

[El Fangel]

hahaa Montreal. Is that your new favourite team? Did you buy a Koivu jersey?

Nope, I would buy a Price jersey though ;)

[Gertner]

Nope, I would buy a Price jersey though ;)

The habs have a poor defence. Boston or Washington will knock them out fast.

[Kapoutman]

Sharks is winning this year. For once they have all the right ingrdients. In the past years, they usually got knocked early because of poor defence and a lack of anything good past the second line. I think this is their year, if Marleau can come back soon.

Also, the Habs are now officially in the playoffs. And as a huge Canadiens fan, I want to make the prediction that no matter who we get in the first round, we won't make it past match #5. :(

[weather vane]

shut up kapoutman you stupid fuck

[Zen v.W.o.]

Bruins suck.

[LoDownM]

Wings sign Frazen to an 11 year deal :eek:

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

I wonder who will take over from Lemaire at the Wild come next season?

[Scott Delaney]

Predictions

Boston beets Habs
Rangers beet Caps
Flyers beet Pens
Canes beet NJ

SJ beets Anahime
Van beets St Louis
Detroit beet CBJ
Chicago beets Flames

[Kapoutman]

shut up kapoutman you stupid fuck

What? You're not happy that I said your precious Bruins were going to kill the Habs in 5 games?

Go to hell, Spilchuk. YOU GO TO HELL AND THEN YOU DIE.

[weather vane]

(1) Boston Bruins over (8) Montreal Canadiens in 6
(2) Washington Capitals over (7) NY Rangers in 5
(6) Carolina Hurricanes over (3) New Jersey Devils in 6
(5) Philadelphia Flyers over (4) Pittsburgh Penguins in 7

(1) Boston Bruins over (6) Carolina Hurricanes in 5
(2) Washington Capitals over (5) Philadelphia Flyers in 7

(1) Boston Bruins over (2) Washington Capitals in 6


(1) San Jose Sharks over (8) Anaheim Ducks in 5
(2) Detroit Red Wings over (7) Columbus Blue Jackets in 4
(6) St. Louis Blues over (3) Vancouver Canucks in 6
(5) Calgary Flames over (4) Chicago Blackhawks in 7

(1) San Jose Sharks over (6) St. Louis Blues in 5
(5) Calgary Flames over (2) Detroit Red Wings in 6

(1) San Jose Sharks over (5) Calgary Flames in 7



BOSTON BRUINS IN 6

[LoDownM]

Blackhawks/Pens final is my prediction.

[Goulet]

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BWAHAHAHAHA

[Gertner]

Wow are the Jackets ever in over their head against the Wings

[Splaya]

Wings sign Frazen to an 11 year deal :eek:

Yeah and the key to this deal is that the way the contract is structured, he will make less now and more later.







Thus the Wings have more than enough to re-sign Hossa, barring the salary cap coming down significantly :love:

[LoDownM]

He makes 5 mill. for the first 5 or 6 years then it drops off actually.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

What the hell is going down in Minnesota? First Lemaire, now the GM's contract is not being renewed. Gabby will be gone next. Though, that wouldn't exactly be a bad thing seen as he can't stay healthy to save his life.

Wild need to get their shit together so we don't have another sub-par season come the fall.

[LoDownM]

That's why they didn't resign the coach or GM. Time to start fresh.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Aye. Just wasn't prepared for the mass "culling."

[LoDownM]

They coulda kept the GM imo. It's not his fault the coach focused to much on defense.

[YOUR Hero]

Stars are going to have tomove Gabby. Should have worked harder to do it this year. I think it's a reason the GM is gone.

[LoDownM]

Stars? They haven't been in Minnesota for 10+ years Hero.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

The years are starting to take their toll on Hero.

[YOUR Hero]

Too bad you guys were confused by what I said.

[screech]

Sharks/Bruins in the Finals.

SHARKS IN 7

[screech]

I fucking hate hockey on Versus

[Mooияakeя™]

Next season I'm going to follow a team from the NHL. I already got my local team here in England, but I think it's only right as I'm getting more and more into hockey that I watch a team.

I've always had a soft spot for the Calgary Flames, was always playing as them on old Mega Drive games...

But I'm open to options. I want to feel a need to support the team, nothing stupid like "Jon Doe plays for them", but legit. I'd even consider flying over to catch a game next year too. The Flames have a bit of history as at least I really loved playing as them in my youth etc.

If u can, suggestions? With reasoning please!

I don't mind being called a glory hunter if it turns out I go for tha current champs etc. or if the team I support is like the toilet bowl of the game.

:heart: u all :)

[LoDownM]

Obvious Pittsburgh Penguins because Crosby/Malkin/Gonchar/Fluery/Jordan Stall plays for them answer.

[parkmania]

Obvious Pittsburgh Penguins because Crosby/Malkin/Gonchar/Fluery/Jordan Stall plays for them answer.


Correct me if I'm wrong, LoDown, but isn't the new arena gonna be done for next season, too? (It's still the Civvie to me, Dammit!)

[LoDownM]

2010-2011 season.

[Kapoutman]

Next season I'm going to follow a team from the NHL. I already got my local team here in England, but I think it's only right as I'm getting more and more into hockey that I watch a team.

I've always had a soft spot for the Calgary Flames, was always playing as them on old Mega Drive games...

But I'm open to options. I want to feel a need to support the team, nothing stupid like "Jon Doe plays for them", but legit. I'd even consider flying over to catch a game next year too. The Flames have a bit of history as at least I really loved playing as them in my youth etc.

If u can, suggestions? With reasoning please!

I don't mind being called a glory hunter if it turns out I go for tha current champs etc. or if the team I support is like the toilet bowl of the game.

:heart: u all :)

Calgary is not a bad pick. Good goalie, Dion Phaneuf, Jokinen, Iginla... They're middle of the road.

[Bazooka]

FLAMES!!!!!

sweet game, and turn arounds, only for calgary to clinch it 6-4 in the final minutes!

[LoDownM]

Fucking terrible game for the Pens. After a great fucking first period too.

[Indifferent Clox]

I like the Rangers.

[LoDownM]

Wooo bye Flyers!

[screech]

I just want to mention again how much hockey on Versus sucks.

And that I despise the Ducks.

[LoDownM]

What, it's NOT that bad. Not everyone can be Doc Emrick you know.

[screech]

I know, but I just don't like watching games Versus. I still think ESPN should have never dropped the NHL.

[screech]

WOOOOO!!! GOING TO GAME 6!

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN ABOUT!!!

[Lara Emily]

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Yep I was bored and yep the song is a weird choice but whatevs, it was still fun to make.

[LoDownM]

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/hihttp://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1572/20090426pensslide1.jpg

Talbot "shhing" the Flyers fans was great :D

[Droford]

The Caps forced a game 7 and with it being in DC I hope they can pull it out unlike last year.

[Mooияakeя™]

Right, just got my first win on NHL09 vs. mode, with.... The Flames!!! lol.

I am now the newest fan.

Any other Flames fans? If so, I expect u to accommodate me as an English noob fan and also to assist me getting tickets should I plan to go and see them next year!!!

[YOUR Hero]

I like the Flames well enough. Jarome is my favourite player. I can 'tutor' you about thngs if you like??

[Mooияakeя™]

I think ur name is apt right now :)

[YOUR Hero]

So yeah, ask away. I'm sure there are a lot of posters here that can fill you in ( :naughty: ) ... about things

[Mooияakeя™]

Do you use the term "enforcer" for the fighters in the team, or grinder?

Who are the main guys for the Flames, like All-star potential

Who are the guys who can change a match, like proper world class players?

How much is a ticket?

[LoDownM]

Enforcers kinda went away after the lock out, so Grinders.

[Mooияakeя™]

Literally they went away? Or the term went away?

I know like Belak and Cairns came here, but they went back to NHL

[LoDownM]

A mix of both really. There's a few still around but they generally aren't called enforcers anymore. Especially with the fine and suspension for instigating with, under 5 or 10 minutes left forget what it was, they don't get put out on the ice to send messages for next time anymore.

[YOUR Hero]

Pests as well.

Grinders is more a term for a forward that works hard in the retrieval of the puck in the offensive zone.

There are still enforcers in the league, but they are not as prominent as they used to be.

[Mooияakeя™]

Cool thanks guys.

I'll have to make sure I can catch it on FIVE over here, if it still is on. It's paramount to my learning!

[Juan]

http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo86/willgarling/San_Jose_Sharks.jpg

[LoDownM]

San Jose Chokes you mean :p

[Juan]

This is our year man

[screech]

This is our year man

:y:

[CSL]

Nein, Charlie Conway's Mighty Ducks gonna wrap it up tonight

[screech]

Nein, Charlie Conway's Mighty Ducks gonna wrap it up tonight

It would be slightly less irritating if they were still the Mighty Ducks.

But fuck 'em.

[Juan]

Come on Sharks!

[screech]

I'm kinda glad I can't see this game. Shit would be thrown.

[Juan]

http://www.justin.tv/rmorelos :-\

[screech]

:(

[LoDownM]

San Jose Chokes you mean :p


Told you so.

[LoDownM]

Atleast you can take comfort in the fact the Ducks have to play the Wings now.

[weather vane]

bruins

[Shadow]

LETS GO CAPS!

[DAMN iNATOR]

Atleast you can take comfort in the fact the Ducks have to play the Wings now.

Anyone who gets in Detroit's way will be annihilated.

[Mooияakeя™]

bruins

I'd consider being a fan of them as I'm thre in NHL09 Be A Pro. Class.

But I've gone Flames but can't find anywhere to watch it. Meh, still looking.

[Adder]

No more Flames games to watch this year anyway :lol:

Unless they hold a pro-am golf fundraiser or something :lol: x2

[Zen v.W.o.]

Enforcers kinda went away after the lock out, so Grinders.

No, you still have them, obviously.

Boogaard is nothing else if not an enforcer. As an example.

[Mooияakeя™]

No more Flames games to watch this year anyway :lol:

Unless they hold a pro-am golf fundraiser or something :lol: x2

I guess I left that one open there. pfft.

But I would love to watch the playoffs anyway. Fucking cuntheads here.

[Mooияakeя™]

No, you still have them, obviously.

Boogaard is nothing else if not an enforcer. As an example.

When I think of him, I think of this:

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[Zen v.W.o.]

lol, what a monster.

[Splaya]

Got back from partying and watching the Wings/Ducks game. The Mike Brown on Jiri Hudler hit absolutely deserves Mike Brown at minimum a one game suspension. He can bullshit all he wants that it was a shoulder, but he absolutely went for the face.

[OssMan]

Valefor goin nuts with the saves here

[Gertner]

Enforcers kinda went away after the lock out, so Grinders.

Eric Godard
Colton Orr
Wade Belak
Darcy Hordichuk
Georges Laraque
Derek Boogaard
Donald Brashear
Can Janssen
Raitis Ivanans
David Koci
Brian McGratten
D.J King
Andre Roy
George Parros
Jody Shelley
Andrew Peters
Shawn Thornton
Eric Boulton
Tim Jackman
Mitch Fritz
Riley Cote
Krys Barch
Zack Stortini
Mike Brown
Mike Rupp

Off the top of my head, might be missing a couple. Wouldn't say that they aren't around.

[weather vane]

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hahahahaha

[DAMN iNATOR]

Got back from partying and watching the Wings/Ducks game. The Mike Brown on Jiri Hudler hit absolutely deserves Mike Brown at minimum a one game suspension. He can bullshit all he wants that it was a shoulder, but he absolutely went for the face.

Yeah, no excuse/room for that ANYWHERE in the NHL really. Fucking dumbass commissioner let him off with fucking time served with just the game misconduct, when he should have been suspended for the rest of the series (conference semi's), because who's to say he won't pull the same shit in Gm.'s 3-7?

[Mooияakeя™]

Guess Brown didn't expect his head to hit the ice, but ffs, come on, the puck was gone long before he got there.

Best I could find for close ups and decent HD, bit loud though, so watch ur ears.

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[LoDownM]

Yeah, no excuse/room for that ANYWHERE in the NHL really. Fucking dumbass commissioner let him off with fucking time served with just the game misconduct, when he should have been suspended for the rest of the series (conference semi's), because who's to say he won't pull the same shit in Gm.'s 3-7?


Ok, you can suspend him, only if Kronwall starts getting penalty's for his skates leaving the ice on half of his hits.

And slow-mo really makes the hit look worse than it was.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Ok, you can suspend him, only if Kronwall starts getting penalty's for his skates leaving the ice on half of his hits.

And slow-mo really makes the hit look worse than it was.

Submit proof to me that Kronwall ever left his skates on any of his body checks this series, and then maybe I'll be more inclined to believe you.

Also, WTF was that bullshit at the end of last night's game? And don't
tell me the ref didn't see the puck go in the net because he wasn't in
position...I refuse to believe that flat-out, horseshit lie, because he was right behind the fucking net when he "blew the play dead" with 1:04 left
in the 3rd period. No matter what anyone says that game should have been decided in OT.

The following is the BULLSHIT call that was made ( \/): [:nono::foc:]
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You can see the ref is in position to see where the puck is at, so what does he do? Instead of pointing to the puck in the net, he fucking blows his whistle after the puck has crossed the red line and then makes the "NO GOAL" motion (:wtf::rant:)??? You have got to be fucking kidding me dude...I seriously hope this guy doesn't get to ref another single second of action in the NHL, EVER. He can claim whatever the fuck he wants, point is he probably wanted to get to his hot fuck at the cheap-ass motel in town he was staying at quicker, and decided to pretty much end the game right then and there with that heinous call. Plus I'd like to know the same thing as Mike Babcock: WHERE THE FUCK WAS THE ******* REVIEW?

[LoDownM]

wooo Pens win.

And god damn, Carolina's arena gets loud as hell.

[YOUR Hero]

Ward FTW

[OssMan]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[El Fangel]

Fuck you Patrick Kane, Fuck you.

Oh well, Go Boston I guess :(

[YOUR Hero]

CHicago is too fast and relentless for Vancouver's style. I like this BlackHawks team. Hoping for a Hawks/Canes final myself.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Canes? They fucking suck. That'd be shit.

[LoDownM]

lol. Stall/Cole vs Kane/Toews? Cam Ward and Nikolai Khabibulin going head to head? Yeah, that would totally be shit :roll:

[LoDownM]

Pulling for a Hawks/Pens final personally.

[YOUR Hero]

Canes? They fucking suck. That'd be shit.

yeah you're right. What was I thinking.

[LoDownM]

PENSSS :cool:

[Zen v.W.o.]

Bruins/Hawks, with the Hawks prevailing.

[road doggy dogg]

Crosby was unreal that game (and series)
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[Y2Ant]

even as a Ducks fan, I have to admit i'd like to see the Hawks vs. the Pens in the final :o

[LoDownM]

WOOO HOME ICE

[YOUR Hero]

Missed the games last night. I'm glad to see the Canes made it, however I wouldn't have been upset for the Bruins to have prevailed either. Hope the Pens can beat the Wings. If it comes down to goal tending, the Pens should have the edge.

[parkmania]

Pens in 6, Wings in 5 for this round.

Pens in 7 for the finals.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Pens in 6, Wings in 5 for this round.

Pens in 7 for the finals.

Nope. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the Detroit Red Wings will be winning back-to-back Stanley Cups for the first time in, depending how you count it, 11-12 years.

[Splaya]

Missed the games last night. I'm glad to see the Canes made it, however I wouldn't have been upset for the Bruins to have prevailed either. Hope the Pens can beat the Wings. If it comes down to goal tending, the Pens should have the edge.

What? Marc Andre Fleury is awful

[El Fangel]

What? Marc Andre Fleury is awful

Against someone named Osbad, he has the edge I think.

[YOUR Hero]

What? Marc Andre Fleury is awful

yup, he sure is.

[LoDownM]

lol. My dad is a Philly fan and even he admits Fleury is one of the best goalies in the league.

:rant: @ no game tonight.

[Corndad]

Lookin like gonna be a Cup Rematch vs Wings. Way to G Pens. Canes had a great playoff run but the Pens fire power just too much.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Lookin like gonna be a Cup Rematch vs Wings. Way to G Pens. Canes had a great playoff run but the Pens fire power just too much.

Well, all due respect to Blackhawks fans, but there was absolutely NO FUCKING EXCUSE for the despicable deeds of the Chicago players during the game, and there is CERTAINLY no room in the NHL for coaches who think they can blatantly fucking argue during and after the game over a call made at the end of Sunday's 1st period. As for as I'm concerned, Joel Quenneville got off with way too little punishment. As far as I'm concerned, if I was in the NHL commissioner's (sp.?) shoes, I would have suspended his sorry ass for tonight's game.

You add all that to horrible goaltending (yes, I do realise they played without normal G Nikolai Khabibulin), and a Detroit team that was looking to avenge the game 4 loss and take out some serious frustration and there was just no way we were going to let Chicago fly back to the Joe for tonight's game 5 with the series knotted @ 2 gm.'s a piece.

[Splaya]

I'll admit I am not his biggest fan, but Osgood has been stellar in the playoffs. I remember reading that Marc Andre Fleury's Save percentage in the 2nd round was somewhere around.89

[Splaya]

In fact, you guys want to go inside the numbers.

Chris Osgood- 11 wins, 4 losses, 33 Goals Against, 2.14 GAA, .921 Save precentage

Marc Andre Fleury- 12 wins, 5 losses, 46 GAA, 2.62 GAA .905 Save Percentage. Sorry guys but the numbers dont lie

[Kapoutman]

You have to take into consideration that Detroit's defensive brigade is better, and thus lets in fewer dangerous shots, less breakaways...

You shouldn't trust numbers all the time. People did that with Theodore in 2002 and look where it got him.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Well, Detroit won, surprise, surprise.

The Pens do look like they'll be tougher to beat this season, especially if the Wings remain banged up, and the top guys on Pittsburgh keep playing like they've been doing.

[Loose Cannon]

can't wait for this series after last year. I will finally be able to watch a fucking game now instead of following it on google.

[Testicle]

It is going to be hard for Detroit to beat the pens in back to back finals for sure,

But if Datsyuk and Lidstrom get ready in time, they will probably win.

[Splaya]

Well, Detroit won, surprise, surprise.

The Pens do look like they'll be tougher to beat this season, especially if the Wings remain banged up, and the top guys on Pittsburgh keep playing like they've been doing.

Avatar bet for the Finals? You put a Detroit Red Wings logo as your avatar until the start of next season if they win, I'll show a Montreal one if they don't

[LoDownM]

That save Huet made on Frazen with like 3 seconds left in the 3rd was fucking amazing.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

IT'S GONNA BE A BLOOD BATH!!!!!!!!!!!!...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was hoping for this final. Like to see the Pens get revenge.

[parkmania]

And the consporacy-theorists have more fuel...

"The NHL wants the Pens to win, since Crosby is 'the face of the sport'. Why else would they have scheduled Games 1&2 on back-to-back days?"


Personally, I'm digging it.

[LoDownM]

If they wanted him to win, they woulda made it happen his 1st year with Lemieux.

[Splaya]

True, I am enjoying this back to back game process. I think it will add more intrigue, however, it will make winning game 1 that much more important

[Zen v.W.o.]

Avatar bet for the Finals? You put a Detroit Red Wings logo as your avatar until the start of next season if they win, I'll show a Montreal one if they don't

Deal, you're on.

[road doggy dogg]

I'm debating getting tickets again this year. Maybe I'll try and get some to game 5. I don't know. Go Pens.
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[DAMN iNATOR]

I'm debating getting tickets again this year. Maybe I'll try and get some to game 5. I don't know. Go Pens.

But then by waiting to try for Gm. 5 tix, you are automatically presuming that one side or the other won't sweep the series...

P.S.--Detroit F 12th overall Stanley Cup!:y::yes:

[parkmania]

But then by waiting to try for Gm. 5 tix, you are automatically presuming that one side or the other won't sweep the series...

P.S.--Detroit F 12th overall Stanley Cup!:y::yes:

No way is either side going to sweep. I'll honestly be a bit surprised if it doesn't go 7.

Pens FTW!

[DAMN iNATOR]

The latest on Detroit players in question for the Finals (\/):

Red Wings expect Lidstrom, Ericsson to play

Friday, 05.29.2009 / 2:01 PM / News (http://www.nhl.com/ice/newsindex.htm?location=%2Fnews&view=headline)

Associated Press

DETROIT (AP) -Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Friday defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8457063) and Jonathan Ericsson (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8470318) will play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals.

Babcock said Pavel Datsyuk's (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8467514) status will be a last-minute decision before
Saturday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins (http://penguins.nhl.com/) in the NHL's first championship rematch in 25 years.

Lidstrom and Datsyuk practiced the day before the opener, but Ericsson didn't as a precaution just days following surgery for acute appendicitis.

The defending champion Red Wings will lean heavily on Lidstrom against superstars Sidney Crosby (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8471675) and Evgeni Malkin (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8471215). Lidstrom is a six-time winner of the Norris Trophy, given to the NHL's top defenseman, and a finalist to win it again this summer. He has missed two games with a lower-body injury

Detroit would also get a boost from Datsyuk, a finalist for league MVP and best defensive forward honors, but doesn't want to rush him back because a foot injury kept him out of the last three games in the Western Conference finals.

[road doggy dogg]

But then by waiting to try for Gm. 5 tix, you are automatically presuming that one side or the other won't sweep the series...

P.S.--Detroit F 12th overall Stanley Cup!:y::yes:

Both teams are actually quite good, I'd be very surprised if it went 4 games either way. I expect a relatively even series.
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[Y2Ant]

Go Pensssssssssss

[Theo Dious]

DETROIT (AP) -Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Friday defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8457063) and Jonathan Ericsson (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8470318) will play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals.

Good. I don't want any crybaby action when the Penguins wipe them all over the ice.

Incidentally, can someone with some time on their hands figure out how many players from both Pittsburgh and Detroit played in last year's Cup final and will play in this year's? (Hossa doesn't count, I mean guys who played for the same team both times.) I do NOT have time on my hands, btw. And what am I even doing in this forum.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Datsyuk isn't gonna play tonight.

I think the Pens take game one, just have a feeling.

[LoDownM]

Good. I don't want any crybaby action when the Penguins wipe them all over the ice.

Incidentally, can someone with some time on their hands figure out how many players from both Pittsburgh and Detroit played in last year's Cup final and will play in this year's? (Hossa doesn't count, I mean guys who played for the same team both times.) I do NOT have time on my hands, btw. And what am I even doing in this forum.

Pretty much the same teams, on the Pens its all the same except for Kunitz, Fedotenko, Guerin, Satan, Boucher. There is a few more, but I doubt they play, like Godard and Goligoski

For the Wings it's the same team except for rookies who will get in due to injuries and Conklin.


Edit, that took all of 5 minutes lol

[Y2Ant]

Datsyuk isn't gonna play tonight.

I think the Pens take game one, just have a feeling.

Yeah, was thinking that too when I read that.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Well then, guess we both thought wrong.

Tough going against the best sports franchise in all of sports for the past 15 years.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Wings in 4

[Y2Ant]

:wavesad:

[Loose Cannon]

ugh, good game. Detroit looked a lot better as the game progressed. Detroit was out hustling the Pens the last couple minutes, even with a 6-5. But Crosby, Malkin and them were beat.

Crosby made a sick play when he spun around and shot it. Would of been amazing if he made that.

I'm just happy I got to watch a game at home. I don't get that stupid Versus channel they air hockey on here

[Loose Cannon]

:nono:

[Loose Cannon]

as if Malkin wasn't aready my favorite player, he just became my hero of the week.

[LoDownM]

Shoulda been 2-1. That was clearly slashing by Hossa before the 2nd goal was scored.

[Splaya]

HAHAHAHAHA it won't last but Malkin got an instigator penalty and if that lasts no Malkin Game 3.

I agree with the Hossa thing but the problem is the sticks are so weak nowadays. Also, Fleury should have had the 3rd goal.

[SammyG]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0531/nhl_g_redwings_pensfight_576.jpg (http://espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=290531005)

[LoDownM]

I agree with the Hossa thing but the problem is the sticks are so weak nowadays.

And? Wood or Fiber Glass, it's still a penalty.

[Splaya]

I've seen so many sticks break this post season it is redic. Also, I don't want you to sit back and tell me that the Wings are breaking rules and Sid is sitting there being an angel. He is getting away with shit too

[LoDownM]

Because, I said that, rite?

[DAMN iNATOR]

I think last night's fight definitely sealed the deal for any non-traditional NHL viewers out there who weren't sure whether or not they would watch game 3 Tuesday, and btw, to whoever posted the pic, I'm sorry but a still pic cannot do that end of game brawl justice, so, here everyone, is a vid version (\/):
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Oh, and @ splaya's mini-diatribe: Sorry, man but I gotta side with the refs on this one. I applaud them for showing some restraint in the penalty dept. (i.e., only calling the obviously way blatant shit) They weren't born yesterday. They know just as well as every fan, player, coach, GM and owner out there what's at stake, and they don't want to disrupt the flow of the games. :y:

[Splaya]

I think last night's fight definitely sealed the deal for any non-traditional NHL viewers out there who weren't sure whether or not they would watch game 3 Tuesday, and btw, to whoever posted the pic, I'm sorry but a still pic cannot do that end of game brawl justice, so, here everyone, is a vid version (\/):
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Oh, and @ splaya's mini-diatribe: Sorry, man but I gotta side with the refs on this one. I applaud them for showing some restraint in the penalty dept. (i.e., only calling the obviously way blatant shit) They weren't born yesterday. They know just as well as every fan, player, coach, GM and owner out there what's at stake, and they don't want to disrupt the flow of the games. :y:


You son of a bitch I was defending the refs :mad:

[DAMN iNATOR]

Also, WTF @ this (\/):
NHL's Campbell rescinds Malkin suspension
Sunday, 05.31.2009 / 11:48 PM / 2009 Stanley Cup Final: Detroit vs. Pittsburgh (http://www.nhl.com/ice/newsindex.htm?location=%2Fportal%2Fseries4-1&view=headline)
NHL.com
DETROIT -- National Hockey League Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8445893) issued the following statement regarding the instigator penalty assessed to Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8471215) at 19:41 of the third period of tonight’s Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final:

Rule 47.22 states: "A player who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five minutes or at any time in overtime shall be suspended for one game, pending a review of the incident. The director of hockey operations will review every such incident and may rescind the suspension based on a number of criteria. The criteria for the review shall include, but not be limited to, the score, previous incidents, etc..."

Following that review, Campbell said: "None of the criteria in this rule applied in this situation. Suspensions are applied under this rule when a team attempts to send a message in the last five minutes by having a player instigate a fight. A suspension could also be applied when a player seeks retribution for a prior incident. Neither was the case here and therefore the one game suspension is rescinded."

NHL Hockey Operations also determined that Malkin should have been assessed a game misconduct for not having his jersey tied down.

From: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424480

:nono: Bullshit, none of the criteria apply! Apparently this jackass who made the decision can't read his own goddamned rule that starts with "A player who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five minutes..." THERE WAS :18.2 to go in the game!!!:mad: So I guess nobody's above a suspension, unless you're Evgeni Malkin...again, just :nono:

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

They aren't gonna suspend a star player for the Stanley Cup finals. Especially when the league is starved for ratings and it currently has its best opportunity to get back on American national television in a big way for the first time in years.

[Splaya]

But guess what. For games 3 and 4, they are not going back on National Television. The game is strictly on Versus

[parkmania]

That's Jesus's point though. Unless there's a sweep by Detroit (not happening, btw) Games 5-7 ARE on national TV. Malkin being on the ice for Game 3 helps make sure they get to those "if necessary" games.

Game 1 the Pens were the better team, but suffered some bad bounces.

Game 2 the Red Wings were the better team, and the Pens were 2 posts away from a tie game.

Hossa got away with a BIG one that directly led to Filppula's goal.

[DAMN iNATOR]

That's Jesus's point though. Unless there's a sweep by Detroit (not happening, btw) Games 5-7 ARE on national TV. Malkin being on the ice for Game 3 helps make sure they get to those "if necessary" games.

Game 1 the Pens were the better team, but suffered some bad bounces.

Game 2 the Red Wings were the better team, and the Pens were 2 posts away from a tie game.

Hossa got away with a BIG one that directly led to Filppula's goal.


If Pittsburgh plays game 3 like how they did in the first 2 games, the broom is DEF coming out in game 4...

[Testicle]

Althought the wings are the superiour team, I doubt that the pens will get swept. I think that they will win game 3 tongiht, but then lose games four and five to the wings.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Wow that Versus commercial with Explosions in the Sky playing just gave me goose bumps, anyone else see that?

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

What where they chanting after that 4th goal tonight? I noticed them chanting something earlier in the game as well..couldn't make it out.

[road doggy dogg]

I think they were chanting "Osgood" (Detroit's goalie)
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[Splaya]

Hey good game by Pittsburgh tonight. Detroit just seemed like they did not want it as bad. No arguments here, we got outplayed and outhustled

[road doggy dogg]

Desperation often matters more than skill. Fleury really held the fort in the 2nd period.
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[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Hopefully Pittsburgh wins game 4, makes things more interesting. Also don't really like the Red Wings for whatever reason, although the city of Detroit could probably use a championship right now...

[El Fangel]

Anyone take me in for 6 months if the Pens win?

I dont think I could live here with everyones nose brown from Saint Sidneys ass if they win.

[LoDownM]

Hopefully Pittsburgh wins game 4, makes things more interesting. Also don't really like the Red Wings for whatever reason, although the city of Detroit could probably use a championship right now...

They just won it last year.

[road doggy dogg]

Yeah plus they just hosted the NCAA hoops and MSU were in the finals there. Fuck Detroit, go Pens :foc:
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[Splaya]

Tony u bite your fucking tongue

[LoDownM]

The only thing I hate about it being the Finals is no hockey every night.

[parkmania]

Anyone take me in for 6 months if the Pens win?

I dont think I could live here with everyones nose brown from Saint Sidneys ass if they win.

Keep talking like that and I'll run you out of town myself :nono:

Just kidding. There are quite a few out there like you say, but I and most of my friends are equally Gino and Sarge fans. Besides, if Sid gets too pompous, we'll chase him away like we did Jagr.

[LoDownM]

lol. There's a difference in not being able to afford both Jagr and Lemieux and being "chased" away.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Yeah plus they just hosted the NCAA hoops and MSU were in the finals there. Fuck Detroit, go Pens :foc:

No, FUCK YOU, GO RED WINGS!
p.s.-Also mad props to former MSU player Justin Abdelkader for becoming the only NHL player to score his first 2 goals in Gm.'s 1 & 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, even if he did get lucky on both of them...kid's got a bright future ahead.

[parkmania]

To quote WDVE's "Mullet Talk", "Jagr has been whining a little bit lately... like, pardon the term, a little bitch. It's like when Jagr cut off his mullet, his nutsack went with it."

[DAMN iNATOR]

Well, hopefully, at any rate, the Wings will take Gm. 4 tonight so they can win the Cup at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday in Gm. 5, instead of having to win it on the road. But I won't complain, as long as they clinch it one way or the other.:y:

[road doggy dogg]

Damn! Staal's SH goal, that was sick!!! I just spit pork chops all over my couch. I don't care. HOLLA.
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[road doggy dogg]

Malkin to Crosby! That was an absolute BEAUTY of a goal!
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[road doggy dogg]

dhwhwhsfh

GO PENS
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[parkmania]

And now it's best of 3. Will either team be able to win on the road? I hope so, as long as it's not Game 6.

[Corndad]

This is turning out to be a great series. Series don't start till home team loses. I said that after the first two games and now after the series is tied. Also I am a Pens fan and I gotta say the refs are putting the whistle away this series and its going both ways. I like it. Let the players decide it.

[road doggy dogg]

That stretch in the 2nd period where Pens had 2 consecutive penalties and Staal scored that shorty... man that right there sealed the game.
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[Zen v.W.o.]

To quote WDVE's "Mullet Talk", "Jagr has been whining a little bit lately... like, pardon the term, a little bitch. It's like when Jagr cut off his mullet, his nutsack went with it."

Why are you insulting the greatest player of our generation aside from Mario?

[LoDownM]

That stretch in the 2nd period where Pens had 2 consecutive penalties and Staal scored that shorty... man that right there sealed the game.
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Jordan Stall is the better of the Stall's, imo.

If we can pull out a win in Game 5, have a good feeling about winning it all.

[weather vane]

Why are you insulting the greatest player of our generation aside from Mario?

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhaha

[Loose Cannon]

Malkin to Crosby! That was an absolute BEAUTY of a goal!
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mark out :love:

[LoDownM]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhaha



He's not entirely wrong, until he left the Pens, and his play dropped, he was considered the next Mario.

[Loose Cannon]

Jagr is my fav player of all-time and got me into hockey. plus he's Czech :)

[LoDownM]

I remember after he left the Pens, on the NHL games the next couple years I would always bring him back.

[Blitz]

Seriously want the Pens to win, only to shut up retarded Detroit fans who think the Wings are bigger than Jesus. Listening to Detroit radio stations is retarded, all of them today were like "Saturday is game 5, when the Wings will probably win the cup". Fuck off.

[road doggy dogg]

Agreed. I actually like the Wings, in the sense that behind Pittsburgh I'd probably consider them my "#2 team", since we get so much coverage etc of them. But Jesus Christ almighty (does the "almighty" need to be capitalized?) I am annoyed by them right now.
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[DAMN iNATOR]

Seriously want the Pens to win, only to shut up retarded Detroit fans who think the Wings are bigger than Jesus. Listening to Detroit radio stations is retarded, all of them today were like "Saturday is game 5, when the Wings will probably win the cup". Fuck off.

Well, if they're still stupid enough to say we'll "probably win the cup" (i.e., in Gm. 5 Saturday), well then, they obviously didn't take note that the series is tied 2-2, meaning neither side is taking the cup until at least Gm. 6, possibly even Gm. 7...

[road doggy dogg]

You mean like exactly what channel 4 has been saying?
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[Blitz]

Well, if they're still stupid enough to say we'll "probably win the cup" (i.e., in Gm. 5 Saturday), well then, they obviously didn't take note that the series is tied 2-2, meaning neither side is taking the cup until at least Gm. 6, possibly even Gm. 7...
This was during the day yesterday, you tool. Meaning they were assuming Detroit would win last night, and then take the cup Saturday.

[DAMN iNATOR]

This was during the day yesterday, you tool. Meaning they were assuming Detroit would win last night, and then take the cup Saturday.


If only it had happened that way...

[DAMN iNATOR]

WOO-HOO! 4-0 Detroit right now. YES it's only the 2nd Period but I am feeling pretty good about the Red Wings chances here tonight to win...

[DAMN iNATOR]

Better make that 5-0 Detroit!:D:D:D:D:D

[Splaya]

FUCK ALL YOU HATERS. Detroit is playing at an absolutely elite level right now...not taking silly penalties and maintaining their composure...

Unlike Malkin and Kunitz. Is Darren Helm really too much for you guys to control your emotions.

If Kronwall lays out Malkin or Crosby, my night is complete

[DAMN iNATOR]

DAMN RITE, Splaya!

Somebody gon' get they ass kicked
Somebody gon' get they wig split...

[Splaya]

And see, Sidney Crosby fucking hitting Zetterberg in the knee is why I hate that Fucking prick.

[Splaya]

Talbot's losing his composure.