NHL 2009-2010 Season Thread

[Rev. Hallowell]

What a crock of shit. The Pens are doing it again, losing games to extend series and sell more tickets. It's gonna backfire on them one of these days.

[The Franchise]

Bret "The Bumblebee" Hart

[The Franchise]

That last call on Cooke(?) was terrible

[Rev. Hallowell]

Bret "The Bumblebee" Hart

:lol:

Changed the attire to fit Pittsburgh

[LoDownM]

That call by the ref, where he blew that play dead even tho Halak didn't have the puck saved the Canadians, it would be in OT right now...

Also Rev. Hallowell, your sig is dumb.

[Rev. Hallowell]

I just kinda threw it together. I need to shrink the sports logos.

And for that matter, shrink the sig itself. 800 pixels may be the rule's maximum, but it's too damn big.

[The Fraze]

I didn't get a chance to see anything yet tonight. What the hell happened? It seems like everyone is in some kind of frenzy about tonight's action.

[LoDownM]

Basically there was a scramble around the net, the puck popped out to Malkin and the ref blew the whistle right as Malkin shot it.

[RP]

excuses

The Pens should have finished this series in 4 games.

[LoDownM]

What are you doing in here, Peyton Manning doesn't play hockey.

[The Franchise]

and the caps in 3 :shifty:

[The Fraze]

Sounds like a bunch of bullshit to me. That's happened multiple times this year and it makes me mad everytime. They blow the play dead before the puck is actually frozen.

[LoDownM]

It's not like I'm being biased about it or anything, I'd still think it was BS if it happen to the Canadians, albeit happier about it :shifty:

[Rev. Hallowell]

Changed it. Keeping Bret in the Pittsburgh colors though, there's a story behind it.

[The Fraze]

I'm with you. I'm a Sharks fan, but that doesn't mean what happened to the Pens wasn't bullshit.

[Kapoutman]

Refs have been shit all playoffs long, and for every team. It's hard to say if they're biased or simply shit.

With that said, glad we're still alive.

[The Fraze]

Yeah, it's just a matter of which teams can kill off the most powerplays because these calls are ridiculous.

[Zen v.W.o.]

haha, pens fans whining about the refs when it's obvious the league wants the pens in the finals due to golden boy?


The Habs have been fighting both the cup champs and the refs all series long.

[Corndad]

haha, pens fans whining about the refs when it's obvious the league wants the pens in the finals due to golden boy?


The Habs have been fighting both the cup champs and the refs all series long.

I mean we could be like Habs fans and boo every time someone hits the ice trying to get calls.

That being said. I can't say I'm shocked its going to Game 7. The goaltending has been crazy this series, really for both teams. The atmosphere in Montreal I'm sure was something to behold. I can't diss on the Habs fan's passion but it can get little annoying wanting every call.

Also the "Crosby sucks" chants... Ask Philly or Washington how thats worked for them in the past.

[LoDownM]

I know right. Oh man, a guy in a red jersey fell by himself, WHAT!!!! NO PENALTY!?!?! BOOOOOO!!!

[LoDownM]

haha, pens fans whining about the refs when it's obvious the league wants the pens in the finals due to golden boy?


The Habs have been fighting both the cup champs and the refs all series long.


Riiiiight. Except for Game 1, the Canadians have gotten away with so much more than the Pens have in the series.

[IC Champion]

Game 4 Pens got away with two calls, that directly lead to 2 goals on the same plays. But the pens are being jewed.

[Kapoutman]

Have we talked about Salo's ruptured testicle yet in this thread? Looked painful as hell.

[The Fraze]

Chicago is coming to town, hopefully they got the memo from Detroit: Don't fuck around in the tank!

[The Franchise]

LOLUONGO

[The Franchise]

Hawks/Sharks will be a fun series. I smell seven games with SJ going to their first final

[The Fraze]

Hawks/Sharks will be a fun series. I smell seven games with SJ going to their first final

Couldn't agree more about that. I would like to see The Sharks take the series in 5 games. But Chicago is so good, it's going 7.

[LoDownM]

I think SJ will have more trouble with the Hawks then they did with the Wings. The Hawks aren't coming off 2 long playoff runs back to back. Should be a good series.

[The Fraze]

I think SJ will have more trouble with the Hawks then they did with the Wings. The Hawks aren't coming off 2 long playoff runs back to back. Should be a good series.

WILL be a good series.

WE WANT THE CUP IN SAN JOSE!

[Emperor Smeat]

Hawks are also younger than the Red Wings and more "hungry" to reach the Cup after their tough loss to the Red Wings last year.

Red Wings this playoffs looked like they just assumed they would win games with no effort and it caught them off guard when SJ didn't collapse and actually played like a championship-calibur team.

[Rev. Hallowell]

WILL be a good series.

WE WANT THE CUP IN SAN JOSE!

Do any Penguins players live in San Jose?:lol:

[The Fraze]

Do any Penguins players live in San Jose?:lol:

Hopefully, because they wont be able to hold the cup if they don't.

[YOUR Hero]

Toews is becoming my favourite player, but I still want the Sharks to win.

[SammyG]

lol what, thirty seconds in, Habs up 1-0

[Corndad]

how that was a penalty on Crosby I'll never know.

[RP]

why do they keep blowing the god damn whistle. Let them fucking play!

[RP]

maybe a little less roughing the Habs up and a little more getting infront of your net and keeping the puck from going in...

[McLegend]

Woah 4-0

[LoDownM]

Fuck it. I'm not watching anymore.

[Corndad]

This is the worst I've seen the Pens play all year. The Habs are just out playing them right now.

[The Fraze]

What the hell is going on in Pittsburgh? I just saw the Pens score so at least it's 4-1 now.

[RP]

the Habs defense has been amazing all playoff long.

[Blue Demon]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! So happy with the Habs right now :D

[The Fraze]

Uh oh, Pens go on the power play!

[The Fraze]

4-2

[McLegend]

woah 4-2

[RP]

theirs life in Pittsburgh

[Blue Demon]

Was Pittsburgh playing possum there for a while?

[Corndad]

This is gonna be a hell of a Third Period.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Well we can bet Pittsburgh will have close to 16 minutes worth of PP time in the third. Have to have golden boy in the next round.

[Corndad]

Well we can bet Pittsburgh will have close to 16 minutes worth of PP time in the third. Have to have golden boy in the next round.

As long as there is a cheap call the Pens way like the piss ass call 15 seconds in for roughing the Habs got.

[RP]

Sergei Gonchar is gunna rip his Pens jersey off to reveal a Habs jersey with like 3 mins to go

[The Fraze]

Well we can bet Pittsburgh will have close to 16 minutes worth of PP time in the third. Have to have golden boy in the next round.

Could very well happen, I want Montreal to take the series but as long as the game is intense and awesome it doesn't really matter.

[The Fraze]

Sergei Gonchar is gunna rip his Pens jersey off to reveal a Habs jersey with like 3 mins to go

HEEL TURN

[RP]

wow

[RP]

carissa thomas looks like she wants to fuck every hockey player she interviews

[Blue Demon]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :D

[parkmania]

Regardless of what I think of the officiating, credit where it's due:

Halak and the Habs defense had the Pens number. Congrats. Good luck in the next round, whichever team you face.

[Corndad]

Halak was a beast in that whole series. He plays that way the whole way they may be carrying the cup in Montreal in a few weeks.

[Arashi Kage]

HABS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go!!

I'm a life long Pens fan and they are still my favorite team, but when Mario finally called it a career, I switched to the obligation of cheering for all Canadian teams first (even the Leafs, who I boood my entire childhood) and the Pens second come playoff time.

Sucks that the Canucks are out, the Habs are our only hope, 17 years is wayyyyy too long.

[The Franchise]

WOW @ Gonchar

[Rev. Hallowell]

Well, that's it for the Pens. We still have the Pirates to look forward to...crap.:nono:

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Those Montreal Canadians are not human!!!

[SammyG]

Meanwhile no one is mentioning how the Flyers came back from 3-0 to tie the series up?

[OssMan]

How many Canadians are going to name their kids Jaroslav after this series

[OssMan]

That shorthanded goal the Canadiens scored was probably the worst display of hockey by one team that I have ever seen. There is no way Kunitz should have turned it over, and then that dude tries to pass the puck off the board to get around Gonchar and he just fucking stands there and does nothing, then just turns around when the dude blows by him, and then Fleury lets in another one that shouldn't have gone in.

[RP]

Gonchar was laughable

[The Fraze]

I cannot believe that Montreal pulled it off. But that is awesome. Nice job to the Flyers as well.

[YOUR Hero]

Les Habitant

[IC Champion]

Gonchar was laughable

Pens defense was laughable, if they didn't have solid two way players like a Crosby and Stahl they would get blown out every game.

[LoDownM]

Staal*

[The Fraze]

I'm hoping The Flyers take Boston out now.

[The Franchise]

^^ Would be very interesting. Top 2 in the West, Bottom 2 in the East. two dominant powerhouses in the west and then the two cinderella/miracle teams in the East

[The Fraze]

It would be pretty bad ass.

[The Franchise]

So with the Pens out...

Fun Facts time!!!

Montreal Canadiens
Last Cup: 1993
Last Finals Appearance: 1993 (won)

Boston Bruins
Last Cup: 1972
Last Finals Appearance: 1990 (lost to Oilers)

Philadelphia Flyers
Last Cup: 1975
Last Finals Appearance: 1997 (lost to Wings)

Chicago Blackhawks
Last Cup: 1961
Last Finals Appearance: 1992 (lost to Pens)

San Jose Sharks
Last Cup: Never
Last Finals Appearance: Never

[The Fraze]

I think we all can see who deserves to win one now...

[weather vane]

shut up fag

fuck everybody and the world if boston blows this... which they will those cunts

[YOUR Hero]

I hope Boston beats the Flyers

[The Fraze]

"fag"

[The Franchise]

Bruins blow a 3-0 series lead and now a 3 goal lead in Game 7

[Emperor Smeat]

:|

:mad:

:foc:

Same thing occurred in Game 1 where Bruins had the early 1st period lead and then collapse but just horrible how they played last 2 periods.

Flyers played like they wanted to win it more than the Bruins who just assumed they would win after the 1st period.

[McLegend]

Even though I don't follow Hockey and or the Flyers.

It's always good to stick it to Boston :y:

[The Franchise]

Really, really entertaining game. These kinds of games don't happen very often folks, once in a lifetime. HOTTTT crowd tonight too.

I'm loving these final four match ups. Despite SJ and the Hawks being the clear superior teams during the season, the Habs and Flyers have so much momentum right now that it's anybody's cup right now.

[ClockShot]

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Today's news was the Celtics sending Cleveland home. Tomorrow's is the Bruins choke job. Hell of week to be living in Boston.

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[LoDownM]

Sigh, usually when a team beats the Pens in the playoffs, I root for whoever that team is playing next, but can't bring myself to pull for the Flyers. Just can't.

[Emperor Smeat]

Bruins have had bad luck with Game 7 playoff series the last 4-5 playoff times with mostly 3-1 series lead blown (2 to Canadians, 1 to Hurricanes), the tough 7 game series against Canadians 3 years ago, and now the 3-0 series lead vs Flyers.

[Kapoutman]

Did anybody hear from Spilchuk yet? I just hope he didn't hang himself with his shoelaces.

[The Franchise]

It's friday night in Thunder Bay. He's probably drinking some Bohemian (comfort beer :cool:)

[The Fraze]

OH.MY.GOD.

The Flyers did it, I can't believe it!

[El Fangel]

History HAS been made.

[RP]

How many times has Spilchuk cut himself since last night?

[El Fangel]

Probably only twice, once per wrist.

[The Fraze]

The 2010 playoffs have been insane.

Tomorrow at 12pm, Chicago will see what happens when you play around in THE TANK.

[OssMan]

*12 PST :roll:

[The Fraze]

I deserve an eye roll. I thought about clarifying that too.

SHAME ON THE FRAZE.

[El Fangel]

I love Crosbys comment about comment about how was that a penalty 10 seconds in.

I hope someone at the start of the game gives him the Tie Domi special and as they are going off the ice, say "But it was only 6 seconds in, how was that a penalty"

[weather vane]

bye guys

have a good life...

[El Fangel]

Hey, come on now man.

They got farther then most expected, even you have to admit that.

[IC Champion]

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[The Franchise]

lol that's great :D

Love all those commercials.

[El Fangel]

There are like 979709740534 of them on Youtube.

Pretty happy my team has made the ECF, really hope they make the finals.

I think I am satisfied with the fact that they knocked out the Pens more then anything. I dont think I coulod take another summer of Crosbymania here in Dartmouth/Halifax.

Also, think its pretty cool the teams that are left.

SJ - Never made Finals or won a cup
Chi - Not since 1961 so would be almost 50 years
Phi - Since 1975, so 35 years
Mtl - Not since 1993 and would be first Canadian team to win since then.

[The Franchise]

Pretty crazy that the Hawks haven't won a cup for longer than the Leafs. But at least they have made the finals since.

[Juan]

Pretty crazy that the Hawks are gonna go down

[The Franchise]

Black Hawks Down

[El Fangel]

San Jose Chokes

[The Fraze]

San Jose Chokes

On the confetti falling from the ceiling after they've won the cup.

[El Fangel]

http://www.americanmemorabilia.com/pics/37062_01_lg.jpg

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That doesnt look like a cup to me....

[The Fraze]

I've been pulling for Montreal in the east and this is the treatment I get? Ouch...

[El Fangel]

I was unaware, but I stand by what I said.

Chicago has Hossa, therefore, Finals and lose.

[OssMan]

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[The Fraze]

T-minus 12 minutes...

[The Fraze]

1-0

[The Fraze]

What a fucking intense game. 1-1 after 2 periods of play.

[LoDownM]

2-1. What happened The Fraze?

[The Fraze]

Wish I knew, incredibly disappointed right now. We looked sluggish in the third. My heart was beating so fast for the last 55 seconds that I probably don't have to go to the gym.

It's only game 1, we've had to fight adversity many times and have done well with it this year. Bring on the Hawks on Tuesday night.

Hopefully I can catch the Habs/Flyers tonight.

[The Fraze]

Um...

4-0 Philly after two? What the hell?

[The Fraze]

Wow, 6-0?

At least San Jose didn't get killed. What a bummer for the Habs.

[The Franchise]

Yeah, did not expect such a lop sided game.

[The Fraze]

I think Tuesday night is going to answer a lot of questions for both series. The Sharks and Canadiens will have a lot to prove now that they've gone down 1-0.

[El Fangel]

*Speachless*

[The Fraze]

*Speachless*

Sorry man, that's a bummer. We both have had better days...

[El Fangel]

I was burnt out and fell asleep about an hour before the game started and woke about an hour after it was over.

Needless to say that was probably a good thing.

[The Fraze]

You probably would be much more upset if you had watched it.

[El Fangel]

Yeah, I need that TV to watch the rest of the playoffs, so it was probably a very good thing I didnt watch the game itself.

Seriously, something in the water in Philly.

Boucher was solid and Leighton has now let in one goal in 2.5 games.

[The Fraze]

Something's goin on over there...

[El Fangel]

I think he stole Halaks water bottle.

[The Fraze]

That MUST be it.

[El Fangel]

How else do you explain it?

Also, if Habs dont win, I think I would be ok with Chicago, just so that Toronto will then have the longest current cup drought in the NHL.

[The Fraze]

Ouch...


I know it's only been since 1991, but that's how long The Sharks have existed. They've never even been to the cup final. COME ON!

[LoDownM]

So have lots of teams.

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Nashville Predators
Atlanta Thrashers
Columbus Blue Jackets
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To name a few.

[The Fraze]

So have lots of teams.

Phoneix Coyotes
Nashville Predators
Atlanta Thrashers
Columbus Blue Jackets
Minnesota Wild <!-- google_ad_section_end -->

To name a few.

None of which are currently still in the playoffs or have a chance to do so this year.

Win

[LoDownM]

How else do you explain it?

Also, if Habs dont win, I think I would be ok with Chicago, just so that Toronto will then have the longest current cup drought in the NHL.

St. Louis has never won a cup, so technically, Toronto and St. Louis will be tied for the longest cup drought if the Hawks win.

[The Franchise]

At least the Blues have been to the finals since then! Much more than you can say for the Laughs :D

Although the Blues losing 3 years straight in the finals in the 70s is pretty rough

[The Fraze]

Although the Blues losing 3 years straight in the finals in the 70s is pretty rough

That would be pretty terrible.

[Droford]

Caps signed Backstrom to 10 year 68 million contract.

How are they gonna pay other players besides Ovechkin/Semin/Backstrom?

[IC Champion]

Caps signed Backstrom to 10 year 68 million contract.

How are they gonna pay other players besides Ovechkin/Semin/Backstrom?

They aren't, unless they expect the cap to go up, or are willing to go over, not sure what the penalty is for it.

[Droford]

I was unaware that the NHL salary cap was structured in such a way that the cap hit per year is the total of the players deal divided by the number of years the deal is for. So the cap hit per year for Backstrom is $6.7 million, even though at the end of the contract he'll be making $8 million. The Cap for 09 was $56 million, figure that it is at least that next year. They've got $22.4 million tied up in those 3 players.

Even better info (http://www.hockeybuzz.com/cap-central/team.php?team=WAS)

Prior to the Backstrom signing they had $38.4 million in salary committed for the 10-11 season, and 8 Unrestricted Free Agents and 7 Restricted Free Agents still to sign. So with the Backstrom signing they now have $45.1 million committed for next year which is $11 million short of this years cap and still have 14 FA's to sign. Guessing trades? Theodore won't be resigned thats for sure. Plus Semin is a FA next year, find it hard to figure they'll be able to resign him.

[The Fraze]

God I wish my high school coach wasn't such a piece of shit. Pro athletes make so much goddamn money.

[El Fangel]

St. Louis has never won a cup, so technically, Toronto and St. Louis will be tied for the longest cup drought if the Hawks win.

Just want to say that while I forgot about that, Toronto still has the longer cup drought.

They won the cup last in May/June of the 1966-1967 year
Blues didnt play their first season and thus didnt have a chance to win the cup until 1967-1968 playoffs.

Still, sucks ass for both teams.

[LoDownM]

What? St. Louis started playing in 67-68, the season AFTER Toronto last won, SAME amount of years/seasons without a cup.

[OssMan]

I doubt Semin comes back after next year.

[El Fangel]

What? St. Louis started playing in 67-68, the season AFTER Toronto last won, SAME amount of years/seasons without a cup.

Fuck, you are right haha.

[El Fangel]

I doubt Semin comes back after next year.

Backstom, Green and Ovy at like 24million

Yeah, I cant see it either.

[OssMan]

Would rather have Semin 432940234230 times over Mike Green the Turnover Machine

[El Fangel]

The 4th Foward?

[The Franchise]

Leighton's good.

[El Fangel]

Leightsout.

[The Fraze]

WHAT

THE

FUCK

!?


So f'n bummed right now...

[The Franchise]

The Hawks are fucking aggressive. I loved watching that game, hopefully the Sharks will TURN IT UP for game 3 at "the nest"

[The Fraze]

Nabakov is so overrated. We pelt the fuckin net and nothing goes in. They take one shot on Nabby and as long as they set a screen, they fuckin score. This has been the story for our entire playoff run. We're now just playing a damn good team.

God I'm irritated.

[The Franchise]

I still cant wrap my head around Montreal being out scored 9-0 so far

[McLegend]

Why does the NHL play the 2 Conference final games on the same night?

[El Fangel]

I found that so stupid, why not have a game on every night until the finals :(

[El Fangel]

Oh and as previously stated about Nabokov, there are a few goalies in the league who cant handle not playing for strong teams.

Osgood and Backstrom are are ones that come to mind.

Osgood is terrible when with Detroit and worse when not and Backstrom crumples when facing 15+ shots a night now...

[The Fraze]

I also find it bullshit that the conference finals are not on alternating nights. Instead, on the same night, on the same network. So if the first game goes to OT, I miss the beginning of the second game. Fucking bullshit, especially because The Sharks are always the second game!

[The Franchise]

Game 3 and onwards they are on different days

[The Fraze]

Good, hopefully I will be watching The Sharks play beyond this Sunday...

[LoDownM]

Game 3 and onwards they are on different days

NBC wanted to be able to show more than 1 game this round.

[The Fraze]

I'm afraid of my parents eventually dying.

Also, this...

http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Everyone%20Else/images-4/Great-White-Shark-3.jpg

I wish the Chicago Blackhawks were also scared of that. It appears that they are not...

[The Franchise]

BELIEVE

[The Fraze]

History will be made.

[El Fangel]

I also find it bullshit that the conference finals are not on alternating nights. Instead, on the same night, on the same network. So if the first game goes to OT, I miss the beginning of the second game. Fucking bullshit, especially because The Sharks are always the second game!

Not like your missing anything man.

[The Fraze]

Not like your missing anything man.

Damn you

[El Fangel]

Haha, I kid. Sharks have been doing rather good this year and its no like they are Montreal who have scored no goals while allowing nine over two games :(

[The Fraze]

True, I don't know what the hell is going on in these conference finals.

[YOUR Hero]

You guys are so quick to waver

[LoDownM]

I wish we could just cancel the Eastern Conference finals :'(

[IC Champion]

I wish we could just cancel the Eastern Conference finals :'(

You would, after your seasons been cancelled, via the habs.

[The Fraze]

Glad the Habs took game 3. I'm pretty damn nervous about tonight. Hopefully you all will be tuned into versus at 5pm pst.

[The Franchise]

Sharks gotta

[SaskatchewanChamp]

Yes they sure do.

[The Franchise]

win

[El Fangel]

They mighta.

[SaskatchewanChamp]

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[The Fraze]

"Hi, I'm Evgeni Nabakov. I don't feel like paying attention in overtime which will lead to my team's defeat."

[The Fraze]

"Hi, I'm Evgeni Nabakov. I can see that my team outshoots our opponent on a regular basis in these playoffs. I still would like to let in a few bogus goals so that we have less of a chance."

[El Fangel]

Chicago vs Montreal

I like it.

[The Fraze]

"Hi, I'm Evgeni Nabakov. Where am I? Oh, that's right, in overtime during game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. We lost? What?"

[The Fraze]

"Hi, I'm Evgeni Nabakov. I'm overrated and I do this every year. Somehow I had the balls to hold out last season for more money."

[Skippord]

that last goal wasn't really his fault though

[IC Champion]

Why? Does he have to be awake for it to be his fault?

[Skippord]

I would probably put more fault on the lack of defense that was played there.

maybe I missed something

[The Fraze]

that last goal wasn't really his fault though

He wasn't paying the least bit of attention to the play around him.

[Skippord]

fair enough

[The Fraze]

The overtime period seemed to be going well for Sharks, too. It was that one last play, weak defense, and Nabby not paying attention that was the difference between the win and the loss.

[Skippord]

this Byfuglien character is pretty good

[The Fraze]

I'm beginning to hate him.

[Skippord]

gonna piss me off when I find out that I spelled his name wrong

[The Fraze]

You are correct in your spelling it seems.

[Splaya]

Can't wait for Hossa to make it to the Finals again and lose again

[The Fraze]

What a fucking waste.

[El Fangel]

Seriously, if San Jose comes back and faces Philly that would insane.

[The Fraze]

God all I have left to do is believe. I know it can happen. I don't care about Philly at this point other than the fact that they give us more hope because they came back from 0-3 this year.

[LoDownM]

I wouldn't be to hopeful of two 3-0 come backs.

[OssMan]

Good going Montreal.

[The Fraze]

10 hours away from what could be the most disappointing of happenings. I gotta believe. It can be done!

[El Fangel]

What the fuck was that Monteal, what the fuck was that.

[The Fraze]

Sharks looking good, great start.

1-0 after one period of play.

[The Fraze]

The Rock doesn't like Vince Vaughn because he's a Blackhawks fan.

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[The Fraze]

I have to say that I am so disappointed and sad about what just occurred. I know everyone is going to say that I should have expected this, because it's a letdown every year. But this year seemed different. It looked so promising, and that it may be our year. I have not decided whether or not I am going to continue to watch the remainder of the playoffs this season. As of right now, it is a no. But once I calm down I'll be able to make a better decision about it because I can say that now I do have an invested interest in the Eastern Conference because whoever makes it out of that series alive, hopefully Montreal, I want them to now beat Chicago for the cup. The Blackhawks have now etched their name as a team that will forever leave a bad taste in my mouth.

Congrats to the Sharks on a fantastic season, and a most exciting playoff year. Came up just short again this year, but we'll get a good rest and give it another valiant effort next season starting in October.

Congrats to Rob Blake as well who may have just played the last game in his brilliant NHL career. If he decides to come back, that's great. If not, thanks for an exciting last season.

Next year, WE WANT THE CUP IN SAN JOSE!

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[OssMan]

Yeah it sucks when your team loses, but you are acting like you have never been through it before. When the Capitals lost this year it was probably one of the top 2 crushing defeats I have ever been through. But chill out, it's not like the Sharks lost in the first round again. I love hockey so I have watched pretty much every game of these playoffs. Also why do you hate Chicago now just because they beat the Sharks? I always thought it was good sportsmanship to root for the team that knocks your team out unless they are some piece of shit team like Pittsburgh or you hated them beforehand/developed animosity towards them during the series but I didn't see a reason for Sharks fans to hate Chicago other than just being dominated by them.

[The Fraze]

Yeah it sucks when your team loses, but you are acting like you have never been through it before.

I know everyone is going to say that I should have expected this, because it's a letdown every year.

Way to prove what I said in my post.

And we were not dominated, the series was much close than 0-4.

[The Fraze]

And it is good sportsmanship to go for the team that knocks you out, and I normally do, I have just not calmed down from this loss yet. When I am thinking more clearly and when the finals begin I may be back in that mode.

[The Fraze]

Account from a Sharks fan who attended today's game in Chicago:

"Just got back from the United Center and I'm 100% convinced that there is not a group of more classless fans in the NHL. Talk all you want, but when you start throwing things at me and grabbing my Thorton jersey, then we have a problem. I remember when I came out here three years ago and Chicago couldn't fill the lower level of the UC. They couldn't pay people to go to the game. Now everyone is on the bandwagon. I can't believe I am actually gonna root for a team that Chris Pronger is on.... That's how much I despise Hawks fans..."

[Skippord]

People from Chicago are insane, I feel like that should be common knowledge

[RP]

When i was at the Cubs game May 1st, there was a guy that kept walking around the seating area, wearing a Canucks jersey and it nearly incited a riot.

[El Fangel]

Fraze, just be thankful you arent a Bruins fan.

What is worse, getting sweeped or being up 3-0 then losing four in a row to get knocked out?

I would take the former...Like Montreal did last year :(

[The Fraze]

Fraze, just be thankful you arent a Bruins fan.

What is worse, getting sweeped or being up 3-0 then losing four in a row to get knocked out?

I would take the former...Like Montreal did last year :(

The Bruins were probably worse off. Then again, it is the same amount of losses in a row.

Also, I suppose Chicago was only a point behind us in the standings so it was really two number 1 teams more than number 1 and number 2. Best of luck to them. I've begun to calm down. Hopefully that will be noticed.

[OssMan]

Account from a Sharks fan who attended today's game in Chicago:

"Just got back from the United Center and I'm 100% convinced that there is not a group of more classless fans in the NHL. Talk all you want, but when you start throwing things at me and grabbing my Thorton jersey, then we have a problem. I remember when I came out here three years ago and Chicago couldn't fill the lower level of the UC. They couldn't pay people to go to the game. Now everyone is on the bandwagon. I can't believe I am actually gonna root for a team that Chris Pronger is on.... That's how much I despise Hawks fans..."
This guy should go wear his Sharks jersey when they play in Philadelphia and see if he'll root for the Flyers after that. Make it any team in Philadelphia for that matter.

[The Fraze]

I know it's a different sport, but doing that at an Oakland Raiders game in Oakland would be the worst. People have died, happens every year.

[Kapoutman]

http://hfboards.com/image.php?u=14104&dateline=1270966044

:o

[The Fraze]

Salt in the open wound, still waiting for the "History will be made" parodies featuring the Sharks choking.


:'(

[OssMan]

There's always this one

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[Kapoutman]

Salt in the open wound, still waiting for the "History will be made" parodies featuring the Sharks choking.


:'(

Love the Sharks, Marleau is a favorite of mine. I just saw this on hfboards and thought it was hilarious.

[The Fraze]

Yeah, I'm still pretty bummed about it.

[The Fraze]

Well, I'm sure this will be heard a ton during the cup finals...

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[OssMan]

I didn't even know that was a real song. I just know that Amstel Light used it as their song and for some reason the Blackhawks adopted it and tried to make it "their thing." Amstel Light doesn't even use the song any more. So ****ing Annoying

[RP]

There's always this one

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:lol:

[RP]

holy shit one of the sickest sequences ive ever seen. Started with that huge hit by Richards and bodies were flying and the Richards getting that goal cause Halak came out to play it and got taken out. Unreal.

[IC Champion]

Dont know what the fuck Halak was thinking.

[RP]

That was a huge blunder by Halak

[El Fangel]

*Crys*

[LoDownM]

God, Flyers better not win the cup, i'll never hear the end of it from my dad until next year.

[IC Champion]

God, Flyers better not win the cup, i'll never hear the end of it from my dad until next year.

They won't, they've looked slow at times against a very tired Canadiens team, they will look even slower against well rested Blackhawks team.

The back to back game 7's has come back to get the habs.

[RP]

I bet Carrisa Thompson sucks all kinds of sweaty hockey dick after the games.

[Londoner]

God, Flyers better not win the cup, i'll never hear the end of it from my dad until next year.

lets go flyers *clap clap clap*

:p

[IC Champion]

Halak won us some games, but he also made the mistake that cost us the final game.

[Londoner]

4-2!

[IC Champion]

PS, I hate Philadelphia.

[IC Champion]

Go Hawks Go

[The Fraze]

Chicago is unstoppable, no need to worry.

[IC Champion]

Chicago in a sweep!

[Skippord]

Scott Hartnell will have to delay going back to being homeless for awhile

[Londoner]

PS, I hate Philadelphia.

I hate montreal.:foc: I like both chicago and philly though.

[The Fraze]

Chicago in a sweep!

Most likely.

[El Fangel]

Beats regular season champs in 7 games
Beats defending stanley cup champs in 7 games
Loses to 7th Place seed in 5 games by a combined 14-7 score

That makes loads of sense.

Oh well, Go Hawks.

[Emperor Smeat]

Chicago-Philadelphia should be a good series. One team is very physical and playing unstoppable hockey (0-3 comeback and then demolished Canadians) while the other team is looking to avenge last season's missed Cup chance and playing unstoppable hockey (embarrassed Luongo and thrashed the Sharks).

Hate to be Hossa if Flyers win since that would have to end up as some NHL Stanley Cup record.

[McLegend]

Stanley cup record?

Wouldn't it have to be like an all sport record if that were to happen?

[Emperor Smeat]

Depends since if its just a player on a team then it has occurred before in the NFL with the Bills in the 1990s but probably an all-time record for 3 years in the title game with 3 different teams assuming if Chicago were to lose.

[McLegend]

Bills don't count. Has to be same person diffent teams.

[Kapoutman]

Halak won us some games, but he also made the mistake that cost us the final game.

That mistake was Hamrlik. Don't tell me he didn't see Halak skating up. If he just skated past Halak or jumped over him, all would have been fine. Halak was at the puck before either of them.

[McLegend]

O and btw

Yay Flyers

[El Fangel]

That 4 min power player on Prongers double minor was atrocious.

[RP]

That mistake was Hamrlik. Don't tell me he didn't see Halak skating up. If he just skated past Halak or jumped over him, all would have been fine. Halak was at the puck before either of them.

tbh i give the credit to Richards. He pretty much put a ton of pressure on the puck by charging and Halak and Hamrlik panicked. Plus that was a lucky bounce of the puck. And Richards practically slipped under them somehow. Pretty awesome stuff.

[The Fraze]

Supposedly this is the first decade without a Montreal Cup team.

[El Fangel]

Yes. Yes it is.

:'(

[The Fraze]

Well isn't that just a fuckin bummer.

[Kapoutman]

tbh i give the credit to Richards. He pretty much put a ton of pressure on the puck by charging and Halak and Hamrlik panicked. Plus that was a lucky bounce of the puck. And Richards practically slipped under them somehow. Pretty awesome stuff.

Richards did incredible on that play. But hockey is all about profiting from the others' mistakes, and Hamrlik did a big one there.

[Johnny Vegas]

O and btw

Yay Flyers

[The Franchise]

Hate Philly

GO HAWKS