The Official NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[Suburban Rhythm]

Schedules are set

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<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=535 align=center><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD><TD vAlign=absmiddle><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=165 align=left height=8><TBODY><TR><TD>#2</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/flyers/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">vs.</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/sabres/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">#7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Network</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Thursday, April 14</TD><TD>at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN, VERSUS-JIP</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Saturday, April 16</TD><TD>at Philadelphia, 5:00 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Monday, April 18</TD><TD>at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Wednesday, April 20</TD><TD>at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Friday, April 22</TD><TD>at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN, VERSUS (JIP)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Sunday, April 24</TD><TD>at Buffalo, 3:00 p.m.</TD><TD>NBC (HD), TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Tuesday, April 26</TD><TD>at Philadelphia, TBD</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD><TD vAlign=absmiddle><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=165 align=left height=25><TBODY><TR><TD>#3</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/bruins/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">vs.</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/canadiens/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">#6</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Network</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Thursday, April 14</TD><TD>at Boston, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Saturday, April 16</TD><TD>at Boston, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Monday, April 18</TD><TD>at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), RDS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Thursday, April 21</TD><TD>at Montreal, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Saturday, April 23</TD><TD>at Boston, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Tuesday, April 26</TD><TD>at Montreal, TBD</TD><TD>CBC (HD), RDS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Wednesday, April 27</TD><TD>at Boston, TBD</TD><TD>CBC (HD), RDS</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD><TD vAlign=absmiddle><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=165 align=left height=12><TBODY><TR><TD>#4</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/penguins/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">vs.</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/lightning/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">#5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Network</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Wednesday, April 13</TD><TD>at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Friday, April 15</TD><TD>at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Monday, April 18</TD><TD>at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS (JIP)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Wednesday, April 20</TD><TD>at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Saturday, April 23</TD><TD>at Pittsburgh, TBD</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS (JIP)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Monday, April 25</TD><TD>at Tampa Bay, TBD</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Wednesday, April 27</TD><TD>at Pittsburgh, TBD</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=535 align=center><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD><TD vAlign=absmiddle><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=165 align=left height=14><TBODY><TR><TD>#1</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/canucks/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">vs.</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/blackhawks/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">#8</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Network</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Wednesday, April 13</TD><TD>at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Friday, April 15</TD><TD>at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Sunday, April 17</TD><TD>at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Tuesday, April 19</TD><TD>at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Thursday, April 21</TD><TD>at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Sunday, April 24</TD><TD>at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Tuesday, April 26</TD><TD>at Vancouver, TBD</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=165 align=left height=14><TBODY><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">#2</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/sharks/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">vs.</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/kings/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">#7</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Network</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Thursday, April 14</TD><TD>at San Jose, 10:00 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Saturday, April 16</TD><TD>at San Jose, 10:00 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Tuesday, April 19</TD><TD>at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Thursday, April 21</TD><TD>at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Saturday, April 23</TD><TD>at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN, VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Monday, April 25</TD><TD>at Los Angeles, TBD</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Wednesday, April 27</TD><TD>at San Jose, TBD</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=5></TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=165 align=left height=16><TBODY><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">#3</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/redwings/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">vs.</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">http://cdn.nhl.com/coyotes/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">#6</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Network</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Wednesday, April 13</TD><TD>at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Saturday, April 16</TD><TD>at Detroit, 1:00 p.m.</TD><TD>NBC (HD), CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Monday, April 18</TD><TD>at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Wednesday, April 20</TD><TD>at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Friday, April 22</TD><TD>at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.</TD><TD>CBC (HD), VERSUS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Sunday, April 24</TD><TD>at Phoenix, TBD</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Wednesday, April 27</TD><TD>at Detroit, TBD</TD><TD>CBC (HD)</TD></TR><TR><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2></TD><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=1 width=165 align=left height=15><TBODY><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#0>#4</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#0>http://cdn.nhl.com/ducks/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#0>vs.</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#0>http://cdn.nhl.com/predators/images/logos/small.png</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#0>#5</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD>Network</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Wednesday, April 13</TD><TD>at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Friday, April 15</TD><TD>at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Sunday, April 17</TD><TD>at Nashville, TBD</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Wednesday, April 20</TD><TD>at Nashville, TBD</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Friday, April 22</TD><TD>at Anaheim, 10:00 p.m.</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Sunday, April 24</TD><TD>at Nashville, TBD</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>*Tuesday, April 26</TD><TD>at Anaheim, TBD</TD><TD>TSN</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Suburban Rhythm]

This is the part where we pretend to have a damn clue and make predictions:

Capitals in 6 - I want to see the Rangers beat the Caps, but just can't come up with any logical way it happens. Lundqvist might have to steal 4 1-0 games for it to happen

Flyers in 6 - Same as above, Miller would have to be the best player on the ice for the series.

Habs in 7 - Everything says the Bruins should be able to pound Montreal over 7 games...but they didn't do it during the year (other than that 7-0 game).

Pens in 7 - Homer pick. Would be a hell of alot easier if Crosby was back. But, at some point James Neal has to start scoring, and that might be just enough to put them over the top.

Canucks in 7 - Probably the last team the Canucks wanted to see, but they've got just enough to win.

Sharks in 5 - LA just not playing all that well and have some injuries.

Wings in 6 - Keeping the right to revise this if Howard is terrible game 1, but Wings should be better, period.

Ducks in 7 - I don't like that most (all?) of the scoring for Anaheim comes from one line. But, that's still more scoring than Nashville has. See Lundqvist, Miller notes above and apply to Rinne.

[bhlloy]

I'll try to reserve the comments for series I have a slight clue about

Caps in 5
Flyers in 5
Bruins in 6
Pens in 7

Canucks in 5 - Chicago just isn't that good. Past be damned, the Canucks are scary in every department.
Sharks in 7 - I think LA keeps this very close and with Kopitar they send the Sharks home early again, but they just don't have the star power to actually win the series. If Quick looks like a young goalie this series could be over a lot sooner
Coyotes in 7 - obviously betting against Detroit is not a good idea, but I just get the feeling that the Wings are going to disappoint this year, and Bryzgalov is a stud in big games
Preds in 5 - a decent amount of negative-homer karma vibes in this one, but Nashville scares me a lot and this is a Ducks team that is pretty young in key areas and still takes way too many penalties. Plus a HUGE goaltending question mark - I can see a four seed followed by a disappointing early exit here.

[fantom1979]

Coyotes in 7 - obviously betting against Detroit is not a good idea, but I just get the feeling that the Wings are going to disappoint this year, and Bryzgalov is a stud in big games


Who knows what will happen, but the Wings did put up 3.44 GA on Bryzgalov last year in the first round. The series did go 7 games last year, so it should be interested to watch this time around.

[SackAttack]

Go Panthers!

...wait, you mean they didn't make the playoffs THIS year either? :(

[jbergey22]

Id expect there to be a huge upset or two in round 1. Out of all professional sports playoffs the NHL seems the most unpredictable. It seems every other year an 8 seed is knocking off a 1 seed.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Preds in 5 - a decent amount of negative-homer karma vibes in this one, but Nashville scares me a lot and this is a Ducks team that is pretty young in key areas and still takes way too many penalties. Plus a HUGE goaltending question mark - I can see a four seed followed by a disappointing early exit here.

Is there any word on Hiller? I haven't been following very closely.

I think if there was one team the Ducks could afford to not have Hiller against, it might be Nashville. They can not score.

Plus I am banking on them riding the Perry-train for another week or so.

[bbor]

I wish one year i'd have a reason to post in this thread:(

[Suburban Rhythm]

I wish one year i'd have a reason to post in this thread:(

Look at the bright side-- you won't have to be concerned with The Official NHL Draft Lottery thread either (and not just because you don't have your first rounder)

[bhlloy]

Is there any word on Hiller? I haven't been following very closely.

I think if there was one team the Ducks could afford to not have Hiller against, it might be Nashville. They can not score.

Plus I am banking on them riding the Perry-train for another week or so.

I don't see how they can put Hiller in - his one game in 3 months he got completely lit up, he's still not completely over the symptoms as far as I can tell (but they are keeping it close to the chest) and they have 2 other goalies who have been pretty damn good when they've got a chance.

Maybe you throw him in first game of the second round or if you are getting blown out and the other two aren't getting it done but I think it's more likely he doesn't play again this season.

[RendeR]

Sabres in 6 - Buffalo has been the best team in teh east since Pegula bought the team (16-4-4) Goaltending wins cups, They have Miller and Enroth probably the most solid tandem in the league currently.

Capitals in 5 - Hard to argue with this one. The caps are on top, the Rangers are hurting and have faded badly down teh stretch. I don't see that changing.

Canadiens in 6 - Blood Feud. You can ignore the comments that this is just another series, these two teams really hate one another. If Montreal avoids Boston's bullying and stays out of the box their power play will carry them.

Penguins in 5 - I'm just not a Tampa Fan. They started hot, then cooled off and finished kinda flat. Pittsburgh is the team this season that just finds a way to win games.

Canucks in 5 - Is this their year? its hard to tell with the bi-polar way they can play at times. I think they handle the Blackhawks and advance.

Sharks in 5 - They're simply the better team here. They let one game slip away but should cruise.

Coyotes in 6 - This is the team that may shock people. Very little coverage outside their region and they have one of the hottest young talents in the league. Goaltending wins bryzgalhov(sp?) plays huge this time of year.

Predators in 6 - Tough defensive team designed to win playoff games. They live and die with their goaltending.

[riz]

Capitals in 6 - Dola, I want to see the Rangers beat the Caps, but with Callahan out, most of the team already badly druised and big question marks on the play of Christensen, Gaborik and Wolski, it will take a big team effort to overcome the Caps. Then again, if Henrik stops it all, Drury finds his game (hey, he managed to finally outscore Lundqvist this season with the goal in the Devils game) and the kids put on a show, then maybe...

Sabres in 7 - Flyers have been iffy for the last few weeks and Buffalo are playing well with Miler coming back as well, while Flyers are most questionable between the pipes.

Bruins in 6 - Tim Thomas wills it himself if nothing else.

Pens in 7 - Tough one to call, but Roloson is a suspect and the ice will surely be tilted for Bettman's pets ? ;)

Canucks in 5 - Surely they will keep their form ?

Sharks in 5 - Niemi will take them deep and they've got the depth in scoring.

Phoenix in 6 - Suprise pick of the first round ?

Ducks in 5 - - As long as Ducks get decent goaltending, they should have this one in the bag.

Obviously those will all probably be widely off the mark :popcorn:

[bbor]

Look at the bright side-- you won't have to be concerned with The Official NHL Draft Lottery thread either (and not just because you don't have your first rounder)

:mad: :lol:

[Logan]

Canucks in 6
Sharks in 5
Red Wings in 5
Ducks in 6

Sabres in 6
Bruins in 7
Pittsburgh in 6

and finally

Rangers in 4 - Called in from HiFi in the penalty box.

[bronconick]

Caps in 6
Flyers in 5
Bruins in 5
Lightning in 6

Canucks in 6
Sharks in 5
Coyotes in 6
Predators in 7

[Fidatelo]

I'm not going to bother predicting series finishes (since I'm terrible at it), but I'd just like to say:

1) I want the Coyotes to lose in 4 so that this whole "will Phoenix or Atlanta move to Winnipeg" thing can really start moving; and
2) Until one of them does move to Winnipeg, Go Rangers!

[DataKing]

So I was at the Red Wings / Blackhawks game yesterday (in my Wings jersey thankyouverymuch), and it was kind of fun seeing all the long faces and dejected body language walking out of there. Sure, they still made it in thanks to Dallas wetting the bed, but I just don't see them getting very far.

Go Wings!

[Danny]

As a Kings fan, I agree with Sharks in 5. Kings just don't have a chance without kopitar and williams

[Pyser]

Rangers in 6
Flyers in 6
Bruins in 7
Pens in 5

Canucks in 7
Sharks in 4
Wings in 7
Ducks in 6

[TurnerONU22]

Anyone here up for fantasy hockey for the playoffs? I was thinking each team would consist of 4F-2D-1G, with 1 pt per point scored and 1.5 pts per win for goalies, unless someone else has a better idea. It would have to be a quick thread draft, as well.

[Dr. Sak]

I'd join in.

[bbor]

i'm in

[Suburban Rhythm]

I've done elsewhere, and here last year with a few others, the following:

Rank all teams 1 to 16. 16 being your Cup winner. Each win is 1* your ranking. I'd be willing to track again if we get enough interested.

But I'd do the fantasy draft as well.

[Maple Leafs]

Don't click if you want to be surprised.

Caps in 5
Flyers in 7
Bruins in 5
Lightning in 6

Canucks in 5
Sharks in 4
Wings in 6
Preds in 5

[Logan]

Anyone here up for fantasy hockey for the playoffs? I was thinking each team would consist of 4F-2D-1G, with 1 pt per point scored and 1.5 pts per win for goalies, unless someone else has a better idea. It would have to be a quick thread draft, as well.

I'd also be interested, but guessing it would be even harder now with it getting closer to the start.

Assuming we can't get it up and running, what about instead of a draft, we do something where we all select a team of players of our choice? Maybe double the roster spots posted above, no more than one player from each team, some other interesting rules possible, etc. Rosters shouldn't end up too similar, best lineup wins.

edit: If we do three forward lines, two defensemen lines, a pair of goalies, and an "extra attacker" per team, that gets us to 16 players or one from each club.

[TurnerONU22]

Since there's only been a few replies and we're out of time to do a draft, I'm going with Logan's suggestion that we select a group of players - 10 F, 4 D, 2 G with one player from each team in the playoffs. We'll use the scoring from the ESPN Playoff Hockey Challenge

Rules:

- Roster: 10 F, 4 D, 2 G - one player from each team in the playoffs

- Scoring:

Forwards and defensemen receive one (1) point per goal and one (1) point per assist.

Additionally, defensemen receive one (1) point per shutout as long as they record at least 1 minute of play on the ice.

Goalies receive two (2) points per win, and one (1) bonus point per shutout.

- Salary Cap: $140 million - based on ESPN Playoff Hockey Challenge values (listed in following posts)

- Roster must be posted by Wednesday @ 7 PM EST - no changes after playoffs start (I'm open to injury substitutions - let me know what you think)

When you're ready post the roster as follows:

Username: TurnerONU22

F Sidney Crosby - PIT - 12.0
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

D
D
D
D

G
G

Total Cost: 137.8

[TurnerONU22]

Forwards:



Sidney Crosby, Pit IR 12.0
Daniel Sedin, Van 11.8
Henrik Sedin, Van 11.6
Steven Stamkos, TB 11.5
Corey Perry, ANA 11.4
Pavel Datsyuk, Det 11.3
Martin St. Louis, TB 11.2
Jonathan Toews, Chi 11.1
Alex Ovechkin, WSH 10.9
Ryan Getzlaf, ANA 10.8
Patrick Kane, Chi 10.7
Henrik Zetterberg, Det 10.6
Jeff Carter, Phi 10.5
Patrick Sharp, Chi 10.3
Claude Giroux, Phi 10.1
Danny Briere, Phi 10.0
Teemu Selanne, ANA 9.9
Dany Heatley, SJ 9.6
Joe Pavelski, SJ 9.5
Alexander Semin, WSH 9.4
Bobby Ryan, ANA 9.3
David Krejci, Bos 9.2
Thomas Vanek, Buf DTD 9.1
Shane Doan, PHX 9.1
Nicklas Backstrom, WSH 9.1
Milan Lucic, Bos 9.0
Marian Hossa, Chi 9.0
Marian Gaborik, NYR 8.9
Joe Thornton, SJ 8.8
Patrick Marleau, SJ 8.8
Ryane Clowe, SJ DTD 8.8
Ryan Kesler, Van 8.7
Nathan Horton, Bos 8.7
Drew Stafford, Buf 8.7
Tomas Plekanec, MTL 8.6
Vaclav Prospal, NYR 8.5
Ryan Callahan, NYR O 8.5
Johan Franzen, Det 8.5
Chris Kunitz, Pit 8.5
Logan Couture, SJ 8.4
Vincent Lecavalier, TB 8.4
Ray Whitney, PHX 8.3
Mike Richards, Phi 8.2
Martin Erat, Nsh DTD 8.2
Daniel Cleary, Det 8.1
Brandon Dubinsky, NYR 8.0
Justin Williams, LA DTD 8.0
Jordan Staal, Pit 8.0
Alex Burrows, Van 7.9
Mikael Samuelsson, Van 7.7
Dustin Penner, LA 7.6
Mike Cammalleri, MTL 7.5
Ville Leino, Phi 7.5
Devin Setoguchi, SJ 7.4
Brad Boyes, Buf 7.4
Ryan Malone, TB 7.3
Teddy Purcell, TB 7.3
David Legwand, Nsh 7.2
Mark Recchi, Bos 7.2
Jason Pominville, Buf 7.1
Patrice Bergeron, Bos 7.1
Dustin Brown, LA 7.0
Brian Gionta, MTL 6.9
David Desharnais, MTL 6.9
Max Pacioretty, MTL 6.8
Radim Vrbata, PHX 6.6
Saku Koivu, ANA 6.5
Kris Versteeg, Phi 6.5
Steve Downie, TB DTD 6.5
Scott Hartnell, Phi 6.5
Ryan Smyth, LA 6.5
James Neal, Pit DTD 6.5
Tyler Ennis, Buf 6.5
Dave Bolland, Chi DTD 6.5
Tim Connolly, Buf 6.4
Tomas Kopecky, Chi DTD 6.4
Andrei Kostitsyn, MTL 6.4
Valtteri Filppula, Det 6.4
Artem Anisimov, NYR 6.4
Mats Zuccarello, NYR 6.4
Blake Geoffrion, Nsh 6.4
Brian Willsie, WSH 6.4
Patric Hornqvist, Nsh 6.4
Sergei Kostitsyn, Nsh 6.4
Rich Peverley, Bos 6.3
Brooks Laich, WSH 6.3
Mason Raymond, Van 6.3
Tyler Kennedy, Pit 6.3
Derek Stepan, NYR 6.3
Jarret Stoll, LA 6.3
Todd Bertuzzi, Det 6.3
Michael Ryder, Bos 6.3
Brad Marchand, Bos 6.2
Bryan Bickell, Chi 6.2
Simon Gagne, TB 6.2
Mike Knuble, WSH 6.2
Lauri Korpikoski, PHX 6.2
Steve Sullivan, Nsh 6.2
Michael Frolik, Chi 6.1
Marcus Johansson, WSH 6.1
Sergei Shirokov, Van 6.1
Dustin Jeffrey, Pit 6.1
Cory Emmerton, Det 6.1
Jiri Hudler, Det 6.1
Mark Mancari, Buf 6.1
Scott Parse, LA 6.1
Scott Gomez, MTL 6.1
Wojtek Wolski, NYR 6.1
James van Riemsdyk, Phi 6.1
Erik Christensen, NYR 6.0
Jason Arnott, WSH 6.0
Nathan Gerbe, Buf 6.0
Tomas Holmstrom, Det 6.0
Troy Brouwer, Chi DTD 6.0
Cal O'Reilly, Nsh IR 6.0
Eric Belanger, PHX 6.0
Marcel Goc, Nsh IR 6.0
Lee Stempniak, PHX 5.9
Martin Hanzal, PHX 5.9
Chris Higgins, Van 5.9
Colin Wilson, Nsh 5.9
Eric Fehr, WSH 5.9
Matt Cooke, Pit 5.9
Pascal Dupuis, Pit 5.9
Derek Roy, Buf IR 5.9
Jochen Hecht, Buf DTD 5.9
Oscar Moller, LA 5.9
Alexei Kovalev, Pit 5.9
Brian Boyle, NYR 5.9
Benoit Pouliot, MTL 5.8
Marco Sturm, WSH 5.8
Mathieu Darche, MTL 5.8
Darren Helm, Det 5.8
Mike Modano, Det 5.8
Mark Letestu, Pit 5.8
Sean Bergenheim, TB 5.8
Dominic Moore, TB 5.8
Mathieu Perreault, WSH 5.8
Manny Malhotra, Van O 5.8
Mikkel Boedker, PHX 5.8
Kyle Turris, PHX 5.8
Taylor Pyatt, PHX 5.8
Jason Blake, ANA DTD 5.8
Joel Ward, Nsh 5.8
Brandon McMillan, ANA 5.7
Matt Beleskey, ANA 5.7
Jannik Hansen, Van 5.7
Raffi Torres, Van 5.7
Patrick Eaves, Det 5.7
Andrei Loktionov, LA 5.7
Tyler Seguin, Bos 5.7
Paul Gaustad, Buf 5.7
Jeff Halpern, MTL DTD 5.7
Alexander Frolov, NYR 5.7
Brandon Prust, NYR 5.7
Michal Handzus, LA 5.7
Wayne Simmonds, LA 5.7
Ruslan Fedotenko, NYR 5.7
Chris Kelly, Bos 5.7
Nikolay Zherdev, Phi 5.7
Sean Avery, NYR 5.7
Mike Fisher, Nsh 5.7
Andreas Nodl, Phi 5.7
Eric Wellwood, Phi 5.6
Lars Eller, MTL 5.6
Jordan Caron, Bos 5.6
Zach Hamill, Bos 5.6
Gregory Campbell, Bos 5.6
Brad Richardson, LA 5.6
Brayden Schenn, LA 5.6
Viktor Stalberg, Chi 5.6
Jeremy Morin, Chi 5.6
Fernando Pisani, Chi 5.6
Jason Chimera, WSH 5.6
Matt Hendricks, WSH DTD 5.6
Brett MacLean, PHX 5.6
Jeff Tambellini, Van 5.6
J.P. Dumont, Nsh 5.6
Johan Harju, TB 5.6
Torrey Mitchell, SJ 5.6
Nate Thompson, TB 5.6
Mike Comrie, Pit 5.6
Brett Sterling, Pit 5.6
Nick Johnson, Pit 5.6
Matt Halischuk, Nsh 5.6
Ben Eager, SJ 5.5
Benn Ferriero, SJ 5.5
Chris Conner, Pit 5.5
Arron Asham, Pit DTD 5.5
Mattias Ritola, TB 5.5
Dan Sexton, ANA 5.5
Vernon Fiddler, PHX 5.5
Jake Dowell, Chi 5.5
Drew Miller, Det 5.5
Alexei Ponikarovsky, LA 5.5
Kris Draper, Det 5.5
Shawn Thornton, Bos 5.5
Cody McCormick, Buf 5.5
Paul Byron, Buf 5.5
Rob Niedermayer, Buf 5.5
Mike Grier, Buf DTD 5.4
Luke Adam, Buf 5.4
Daniel Paille, Bos 5.4
Justin Abdelkader, Det 5.4
Ryan Johnson, Chi 5.4
Ryan White, MTL 5.4
Travis Moen, MTL 5.4
Darroll Powe, Phi 5.4
Jarkko Ruutu, ANA 5.4
Chad Kolarik, NYR 5.4
Chris Mueller, Nsh 5.4
Mario Bliznak, Van 5.4
Andrew Gordon, WSH 5.4
Matt Bradley, WSH 5.4
Cody Hodgson, Van 5.4
Dana Tyrell, TB 5.4
Kyle Wellwood, SJ 5.4
Brad Winchester, ANA 5.4
Adam Hall, TB 5.4
Maxime Talbot, Pit 5.4
Joe Vitale, Pit 5.4
Jordin Tootoo, Nsh 5.4
Nick Spaling, Nsh 5.4
Mike Rupp, Pit 5.3
Craig Adams, Pit 5.3
Blair Jones, TB 5.3
Maxim Lapierre, Van 5.3
Chris Drury, NYR 5.3
Blair Betts, Phi DTD 5.3
Kyle Clifford, LA 5.3
Patrick Kaleta, Buf 5.3
Jerred Smithson, Nsh 5.2
Andrew Ebbett, PHX 5.2
Boyd Gordon, WSH 5.2
Tanner Glass, Van 5.2
Alex Bolduc, Van 5.2
Jamal Mayers, SJ 5.2
Jamie McGinn, SJ 5.1
Eric Tangradi, Pit 5.1
Aaron Volpatti, Van 5.1
Scott Nichol, SJ IR 5.1
Peter Schaefer, Van 5.1
D.J. King, WSH 5.1
Trevor Lewis, LA 5.1
Daniel Carcillo, Phi 5.1
Ben Holmstrom, Phi 5.0
Todd White, NYR 5.0
Jody Shelley, Phi DTD 5.0
Dale Weise, NYR 5.0
Derek Boogaard, NYR IR 5.0
Evgeny Grachev, NYR 5.0
Jeremy Williams, NYR 5.0
Kris Newbury, NYR 5.0
Brodie Dupont, NYR 5.0
Aaron Palushaj, MTL 5.0
Andreas Engqvist, MTL 5.0
John Zeiler, LA 5.0
Kevin Westgarth, LA 5.0
Tom Pyatt, MTL 5.0
Dustin Boyd, MTL 5.0
Mark Parrish, Buf 5.0
Matt Ellis, Buf 5.0
Evan Brophey, Chi 5.0
Ben Smith, Chi 5.0
Brandon Pirri, Chi 5.0
Jamie Arniel, Bos 5.0
Jan Mursak, Det 5.0
Jeff Taffe, Chi 5.0
Rob Klinkhammer, Chi 5.0
Tomas Tatar, Det 5.0
Dwight King, LA 5.0
Rick Rypien, Van O 5.0
Jay Beagle, WSH 5.0
Keith Aucoin, WSH 5.0
Joel Perrault, Van DTD 5.0
Jonas Andersson, Van 5.0
Victor Oreskovich, Van 5.0
Andreas Thuresson, Nsh 5.0
Nick Bonino, ANA 5.0
George Parros, ANA 5.0
Todd Marchant, ANA DTD 5.0
Josh Green, ANA 5.0
Kyle Chipchura, ANA 5.0
Kyle Palmieri, ANA 5.0
Petr Prucha, PHX 5.0
Tommy Wingels, SJ 5.0
Marc Pouliot, TB 5.0
James Wright, TB 5.0
Guillaume Desbiens, Van 5.0
Eric Godard, Pit 5.0
John McCarthy, SJ 5.0
Brandon Mashinter, SJ 5.0
Frazer McLaren, SJ 5.0
Ryan Craig, Pit 5.0
Andrew Desjardins, SJ 5.0
Tim Wallace, Pit 5.0
Steve Begin, Nsh 5.0
Linus Klasen, Nsh 5.0
Matthew Lombardi, Nsh 5.0
Wade Belak, Nsh 5.0
Nigel Dawes, MTL 5.0
Marcus Kruger, Chi 5.0

[TurnerONU22]

Defensemen:



Lubomir Visnovsky, ANA 9.0
Keith Yandle, PHX 8.9
Nicklas Lidstrom, Det 8.7
Brian Rafalski, Det 8.6
Dan Boyle, SJ 8.5
James Wisniewski, MTL 8.3
Christian Ehrhoff, Van 8.2
Kris Letang, Pit 7.9
Shea Weber, Nsh 7.7
Alexander Edler, Van 7.6
Zdeno Chara, Bos 7.6
Drew Doughty, LA 7.5
Tomas Kaberle, Bos 7.5
Chris Pronger, Phi DTD 7.4
Brent Seabrook, Chi 7.3
Mike Green, WSH IR 7.3
Ryan Suter, Nsh 7.3
Jack Johnson, LA 7.2
Duncan Keith, Chi DTD 7.1
P.K. Subban, MTL 7.0
Cam Fowler, ANA 7.0
Niklas Kronwall, Det 6.8
Tyler Myers, Buf 6.8
Dennis Wideman, WSH O 6.7
Jordan Leopold, Buf O 6.4
Matt Carle, Phi 6.3
Brian Campbell, Chi 6.2
Andrej Sekera, Buf DTD 6.1
Dennis Seidenberg, Bos 6.1
Kimmo Timonen, Phi DTD 6.1
Roman Hamrlik, MTL 6.1
Daniel Girardi, NYR 6.1
Marc Staal, NYR 6.1
Andrei Markov, MTL IR 6.1
John Carlson, WSH 6.1
Justin Braun, SJ 6.1
Bryan McCabe, NYR 6.1
Brett Clark, TB 6.0
Dan Hamhuis, Van 6.0
Andrej Meszaros, Phi 6.0
Steve Montador, Buf 6.0
Danny Syvret, Phi 5.9
Ben Lovejoy, Pit 5.9
Victor Hedman, TB DTD 5.9
Marc-Andre Bergeron, TB 5.9
Paul Martin, Pit 5.9
Cody Franson, Nsh 5.9
Toni Lydman, ANA 5.9
Jonathon Blum, Nsh 5.8
Jason Demers, SJ 5.8
Pavel Kubina, TB 5.8
Kevin Bieksa, Van 5.8
Sami Salo, Van 5.8
Mike Weber, Buf 5.8
Brad Stuart, Det DTD 5.8
Ian White, SJ 5.8
Alec Martinez, LA 5.7
Steve Kampfer, Bos 5.7
Yannick Weber, MTL 5.7
Jaroslav Spacek, MTL 5.7
Michal Rozsival, PHX 5.7
Tom Poti, WSH IR 5.7
Adrian Aucoin, PHX 5.7
David Schlemko, PHX 5.7
Ed Jovanovski, PHX 5.6
Chris Campoli, Chi DTD 5.6
Ryan McDonagh, NYR 5.5
Michael Del Zotto, NYR 5.5
Zbynek Michalek, Pit 5.5
Eric Brewer, TB DTD 5.4
Randy Jones, TB DTD 5.4
Francois Beauchemin,ANA 5.4
OliverEkman-Larsson,PHX 5.4
Brooks Orpik, Pit DTD 5.4
Jassen Cullimore, Chi 5.4
Adam McQuaid, Bos 5.4
Andrew Ference, Bos 5.4
Jonathan Ericsson, Det 5.3
Peter Harrold, LA 5.3
Rob Scuderi, LA 5.3
Francis Bouillon, Nsh 5.3
Kevin Klein, Nsh 5.2
Derek Morris, PHX 5.2
Tyler Sloan, WSH 5.2
Kent Huskins, SJ IR 5.2
Matt Gilroy, NYR 5.2
Josh Gorges, MTL 5.2
Andrew Hutchinson, Pit 5.2
Braydon Coburn, Phi 5.2
Johnny Boychuk, Bos 5.2
Rostislav Klesla, PHX 5.2
Nick Boynton, Phi DTD 5.1
Sean O'Donnell, Phi 5.1
Alexandre Picard, MTL O 5.1
Marc-Edouard Vlasic, SJ 5.1
Deryk Engelland, Pit 5.1
Mike Lundin, TB 5.0
Mike Moore, SJ 5.0
Douglas Murray, SJ 5.0
Lee Sweatt, Van 5.0
Luca Sbisa, ANA 5.0
Willie Mitchell, LA 5.0
Matt Niskanen, Pit 5.0
Mike Sauer, NYR 5.0
Chris Butler, Buf 5.0
Matt Greene, LA 4.9
Davis Drewiske, LA 4.9
Ruslan Salei, Det 4.9
Scott Hannan, WSH 4.9
John Erskine, WSH DTD 4.9
Karl Alzner, WSH 4.9
Andrew Alberts, Van IR 4.9
Brian Fahey, WSH 4.8
Jeff Schultz, WSH 4.8
Andreas Lilja, ANA 4.8
Keith Ballard, Van 4.7
Niclas Wallin, SJ 4.7
Nick Leddy, Chi 4.7
Niklas Hjalmarsson, Chi 4.7
Hal Gill, MTL 4.7
Steve Eminger, NYR 4.7
Shane O'Brien, Nsh 4.7
Brent Sopel, MTL 4.6
Jake Muzzin, LA 4.6
Shaone Morrisonn, Buf 4.6
John Scott, Chi 4.5
Jordan Hendry, Chi O 4.5
Marc-Andre Gragnani,Buf 4.5
Matt Bartkowski, Bos 4.5
Doug Janik, Det 4.5
Jakub Kindl, Det 4.5
Erik Gustafsson, Phi 4.5
Matt Walker, Phi 4.5
Oskars Bartulis, Phi O 4.5
Corey Potter, Pit 4.5
Brian Strait, Pit 4.5
Brendon Nash, MTL 4.5
Mike Vernace, TB 4.5
Mathieu Roy, TB 4.5
Matt Smaby, TB 4.5
Mattias Ohlund, TB 4.5
Evan Oberg, Van 4.5
Ryan Parent, Van 4.5
Yann Sauve, Van 4.5
Chris Tanev, Van DTD 4.5
Aaron Rome, Van DTD 4.5
Andy Sutton, ANA 4.5
Brett Festerling, ANA 4.5
Paul Mara, MTL 4.5
Sheldon Brookbank, ANA 4.5
Paul Bissonnette, PHX 4.5
Shane Hnidy, Bos 4.5
Nolan Yonkman, PHX 4.5
Chris Summers, PHX 4.5
Garrett Stafford, PHX 4.5
Kurt Sauer, PHX 4.5
Teemu Laakso, Nsh 4.5

[TurnerONU22]

Goalies:



Tim Thomas, Bos 17.0
Roberto Luongo, Van 16.9
Jonathan Quick, LA 16.8
Carey Price, MTL 16.7
Marc-Andre Fleury, Pit 16.6
Corey Crawford, Chi 16.5
Pekka Rinne, Nsh 16.4
Henrik Lundqvist, NYR 16.2
Sergei Bobrovsky, Phi 16.1
Antti Niemi, SJ 16.0
Jimmy Howard, Det 15.8
Ryan Miller, Buf 15.5
Ilya Bryzgalov, PHX 15.3
Martin Biron, NYR O 15.1
Michal Neuvirth, WSH 15.1
Semyon Varlamov, WSH 15.0
Ray Emery, ANA DTD 15.0
Tuukka Rask, Bos 14.7
Marty Turco, Chi 14.6
Jonathan Bernier, LA 14.4
Braden Holtby, WSH 14.3
Cory Schneider, Van 14.1
Brent Johnson, Pit 13.6
Dan Ellis, ANA 13.4
Brian Boucher, Phi 13.1
Jonas Hiller, ANA 12.9
Dwayne Roloson, TB 12.8
Anders Lindback, Nsh 12.7
Jhonas Enroth, Buf 12.6
Joey MacDonald, Det 12.5
Cedrick Desjardins, TB 12.2
Mike Smith, TB 12.1
Chris Osgood, Det IR 11.5
Alex Auld, MTL 11.4
Michael Leighton, Phi 11.0
Antero Niittymaki, SJ 10.9
Jason LaBarbera, PHX 10.6
Patrick Lalime, Buf DTD 10.4
Alex Stalock, SJ 10.0
Chad Johnson, NYR 10.0
Matt Climie, PHX 10.0
Timo Pielmeier, ANA 10.0
Mark Dekanich, Nsh 10.0

[Suburban Rhythm]

F1 Tim Connolly - BUF - 6.4
F2 Ryan Smyth - LA - 6.5
F3 Brian Gionta - MTL - 6.9
F4 Claude Giroux - PHI - 10.1
F5 Sergei Kostitsyn - NSH - 6.4
F6 Ryan Kesler- VAN - 8.7
F7 Marian Hossa - CHI - 9.0
F8 Ray Whitney - PHX - 8.3
F9 Ryan Malone - TB - 7.3
F10 Artem Anisimov - NYR - 6.4

F total = 76.0

D1 Zdeno Chara - BOS - 7.6
D2 Nik Lidstrom - DET - 8.7
D3 John Carlson - WSH - 6.1
D4 Lubomir Visnovsky - ANA - 9.0

D Total = 31.4

G1 MA Fleury - PIT - 16.6
G2 Antii Niemi - SJ - 16.0

G total = 32.6

Grand Total = 140.0

Pretty I am good on the math, but I'll double check when I think about my picks and review in the morning.

[Dr. Sak]

Pretty I am good on the math, but I'll double check when I think about my picks and review in the morning.

You may be good at math but you FAIL at grammar.

[Suburban Rhythm]

You may be good at math but you FAIL at grammar.

I am an accountant for a reason!

[Sublime 2]

I'll give it go.

F. Steven Stamkos - 11.5, TB
F. Corey Perry - 11.3, ANA
F. Alex Ovechkin - 10.9, WSH
F. Patrice Bergeron - 7.1, BOS
F. Brian Gionta - 6.9, MTL
F. Tyler Ennis - 6.5, BUF
F. Artem Anisimov - 6.4, NYR
F. Michael Frolik - 6.1, CHI
F. Colin Wilson - 5.9, NSH
F. Kyle Turris - 5.8, PHX

Forward Total - 78.4

D. Nicklas Lidstrom - 8.7, DET
D. Alexander Edler - 7.6, VAN
D. Jack Johnson - 7.2, LA
D. Paul Martin - 5.9, PIT

Defense Total - 29.4

G. Sergei Bobrovsky - 16.1, PHI
G. Antti Niemi - 16.0, SJ

Goalie Total - 32.1

Grand Total 139.9

[Logan]

F Henrik Sedin, Van 11.6
F Ruslan Fedotenko, NYR 5.7
F Joe Thornton, SJ 8.8
F Nicklas Backstrom, WSH 9.1
F Danny Briere, Phi 10
F Milan Lucic, Bos 9
F Jarret Stoll, LA 6.3
F Simon Gagne, TB 6.2
F Lauri Korpikoski, PHX 6.2
F Brian Gionta 6.9

F Total: 79.8

D Shea Weber, Nsh 7.7
D Kris Letang, Pit 7.9
D Brian Campbell, Chi 6.2
D Cam Fowler, ANA 7

D Total: 28.8

G Ryan Miller, Buf 15.5
G Jimmy Howard, Det 15.8

G Total: 31.3

Total 139.9

Remaining 0.1

[Logan]

I probably shouldn't bump this for more interest...since finishing 3rd sounds pretty good right now!

[TurnerONU22]

F Daniel Sedin - VAN - 11.8
F Alex Ovechkin - WSH - 10.9
F Joe Thornton - SJ - 8.8
F Johan Franzen - DET - 8.5
F Mike Richards - PHI - 8.2
F Jordan Staal - PIT - 8.0
F Brad Boyes - BUF - 7.4
F Ryan Malone - TB - 7.3
F Michael Frolik - CHI - 6.1
F Jason Blake - ANA - 5.8

F Total: 82.8

D P.K. Subban - MTL - 7.0
D Alec Martinez - LA - 5.7
D Ed Jovanovski - PHX - 5.6
D Mike Sauer - NYR - 5.0

D Total: 23.3

G Tim Thomas - BOS - 17.0
G Pekka Rinne - NSH - 16.4

G Total: 33.4

Grand Total: 139.5

Remaining: 0.5

[Logan]

Staal should be PIT of course (just jumped out).

[TurnerONU22]

Staal should be PIT of course (just jumped out).

Thanks for the heads up. I skimped on the D, we'll see how this strategy goes. Hopefully we can get a few more entries before 7.

[Dr. Sak]

I am going to join...hopefully...but with limited net access at work, I will be pushing the 7pm deadline.

[Logan]

No big deal on the deadline on my end. If Brandon Prust scores a natty HT in the 1st period of tonight's game, and he's on your team when you submit at 8:30 though...there may be hell to pay.

Can't concentrate at work even though I'm not expecting a ton out of the Rangers this series (although I do think we have a shot). Just very, very excited for playoff hockey.

[Honolulu_Blue]

1 Ryan Kessler - Van - 8.7
2 Johan Franzen - Det - 8.5
3 Bobby Ryan - Ana - 9.3
4 Mike Fisher - NSH - 5.7
5 Claude Giroux - PHI - 10.1
6 Vincent Lecavalier - TB - 8.4
7 Tyler Ennis - BUF - 6.5
8 Dave Bolland - CHI - 6.5
9 Ryan Smyth - LA - 6.5
10 Alexander Ovechkin - Wash - 10.9

Total Fwd: 81.1

1 Zdeno Chara - BOS - 7.6
2 PK Subban - MON - 7
3 Daniel Girardi - NYR - 6.1
4 Derek Morris - PHX - 5.2

Total D: 25.9

1 Antti Niemi - SJ - 16
2 Marc-Andre Fleury - Pit - 16.6

Total G: 32.6

Total Team: 139.6

[TurnerONU22]

I am going to join...hopefully...but with limited net access at work, I will be pushing the 7pm deadline.

Whenever you can is fine, don't worry about it.

[Suburban Rhythm]

1 Ryan Kessler - Van - 8.7
2 Johan Franzen - Det - 8.5
3 Bobby Ryan - Ana - 9.3
4 Mike Fisher - NSH - 5.7
5 Claude Giroux - PHI - 10.1
6 Vincent Lecavalier - TB - 8.4
7 Tyler Ennis - BUF - 6.5
8 Dave Bolland - CHI - 6.5
9 Ryan Smyth - LA - 6.5
10 Alexander Ovechkin - Wash - 10.9

Total Fwd: 81.1

1 Zdeno Chara - BOS - 7.6
2 PK Subban - MON - 7
3 Daniel Girardi - NYR - 6.1
4 Derek Morris - PHX - 5.2

Total D: 25.9

1 Antti Niemi - SJ - 16
2 Marc-Andre Fleury - Pit - 16.6

Total G: 32.6

Total Team: 139.6

Just a note, I think Bolland is out, but not positive.

[Dr. Sak]

F1 - Tyler Kennedy PIT 6.3
F2 - Artem Anisimove NYR 6.4
F3 - Jarret Stoll LAK 6.3
F4 - Radim Vrbata PHX 6.6
F5 - Thomas Kopecky CHI 6.4
F6 - Daniel Sendin VAN 11.8
F7 - Alexander Ovechkin WAS 10.9
F8 - Vincent Lecavalier TB 8.4
F9 - Teemu Selanne ANA 9.9
F10 - Mike Richards PHI 8.2
Forward Total - 81.2

D1 - PK Subban MON 7.0
D2 - Jordan Leopold BUF 6.4
D3 - Cody Franson NAS 5.9
D4 - Zdeno Chara BOS 7.6
Defense Total - 26.9

G1 - Antti Niemi SJ 16
G2 - Jimmy Howard DET 15.8
GoalieTotal - 31.8

Team Total 139.9

[Honolulu_Blue]

Just a note, I think Bolland is out, but not positive.

I think he's a "maybe" at this point. I think I will stick with him. Thanks for the head's up though.

[Young Drachma]

Ugh. I hope the Devils don't make a habit of this shit. I'm just going to find myself rooting against teams rather than for them.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Ugh. I hope the Devils don't make a habit of this shit. I'm just going to find myself rooting against teams rather than for them.

We will gladly accept you, and all other Devils fans, as an Honorary Detroit Red Wings fans for the duration of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Enjoy the ride!

[Suburban Rhythm]

Come on, Pittsburgh is exclusively made up of bandwagoners. We've perfected it! If you are going to jump on and bandwagon, why not the team that's made an art of it?

[Logan]

I hope when you jump onto the Wings or Pens wagon, you miss and slam your Devil fan face on the asphalt.







;). You guys will be back. Lucking into the #4 pick will certainly help.

[Pyser]

spotted on twitter:

Making "Ovechkins" for the game tonight to drink: it's just a White Russian with no cup.

[Young Drachma]

We will gladly accept you, and all other Devils fans, as an Honorary Detroit Red Wings fans for the duration of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Enjoy the ride!

Ugh. Sorry, we beat you all in a Cup. That'd be like me rooting for the Phillies now that they have Roy Halladay. I can't do it.

:)

I might go with the Preds. They'll probably lose in the first round and that's familiar and plus, I hate the southern expansion but if Bettman didn't give them a team they'd have taken mine, so...I sort of hate them and glad they're not the Nashville Devils all at the same time.

I'd go with the Thunderleafs, but...I try not to root in-conference.

[Honolulu_Blue]

1st ROUND WEST
Vancouver vs Chicago >>> Vancover
San Jose vs Los Angeles >>> San Jose
Detroit vs Phoenix >>> 3. Detroit
Anaheim vs Nashville >>> 5. Anaheim

1st ROUND EAST
Washington vs New York >>> Washington
Philadelphia vs Buffalo >>> Philly
Boston vs Montreal >>> Boston
Pittsburgh vs Tampa Bay >>> Tamp Bay

2nd ROUND WEST
Vancouver vs Anaheim >>> Vancouver:
San Jose vs Detroit >>> San Jose

2nd ROUND EAST
Washington vs Tampa >>> Washington
Boston vs Philly >>> Boston

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Vancouver vs San Jose >>> San Jose

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Washington vs Boston >>> Washington

STANLEY CUP FINALS
San Jose vs Washington >>> San Jose

[stevew]

I hope the Penguins lose quickly. All of the fairweather bandwagon jumpers are coming out of the woodwork. Nope, you're not going to convince me to like hockey.

[Dr. Sak]

So this year the Pens are making their fans pay for their "official" white out shirt. Since I doubt most won't go and but them. It prompted my friend to say today..."Isn't it going to be cool to see all the white in the crowd sprinkled with some black jerseys and the blue jerseys...it's going to be just like a Tampa Bay home game since those are their colors"

[boberot]

F Stamkos, TB 11.5
F H. Sedin, VAN 11.6
F D. Sedin, VAN 11.8
F Lecavalier, TB 8.4
F Hartnell, PHI 6.5
F Bergeron, BOS 7.1
F van Riemsdyk, PHI 6.1
F Dupuis, PIT 5.9
F Recchi, BOS 7.2
F Stafford, BUF 8.7
---------------------------
84.8 points

D Gragnani, BUF 4.5
D Campbell, CHI 6.2
D Timonen, PHI 6.1
D Clark, TB 6.0
----------------------------
22.8 points

G Luongo, VAN 16.9
G Miller, BUF 15.5
----------------------------
32.4 points

[Dr. Sak]

I think you are to take one player from each team...you have teams in there more than once.

[Dr. Sak]

If Stamkos was hurt coming into the playoffs...having Brooks Orpik destroy him on the first shift certainly didn't help matters.

[Dr. Sak]

Why is the ice in Detroit yellow?

[Suburban Rhythm]

If Stamkos was hurt coming into the playoffs...having Brooks Orpik destroy him on the first shift certainly didn't help matters.

He was welcoming him.

[Dr. Sak]

He was welcoming him.

Dude I had a chuckle at Errey calling Talbot going down easy a "veteran move"...yet if someone were to do that on the other team, he'd be whining for a dive.

[Galaxy]

I hope the Penguins lose quickly. All of the fairweather bandwagon jumpers are coming out of the woodwork. Nope, you're not going to convince me to like hockey.


Is it that bad?

[Suburban Rhythm]

So this year the Pens are making their fans pay for their "official" white out shirt. Since I doubt most won't go and but them. It prompted my friend to say today..."Isn't it going to be cool to see all the white in the crowd sprinkled with some black jerseys and the blue jerseys...it's going to be just like a Tampa Bay home game since those are their colors"

You are forgetting the gold Steelers t-shirts. By law, at least 20% of Pittsburghers in any one location must wear Steelers gear.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Dude I had a chuckle at Errey calling Talbot going down easy a "veteran move"...yet if someone were to do that on the other team, he'd be whining for a dive.

I love Errey. He's a goof...but he's our goof damn it!

Steigy...not so much

[Suburban Rhythm]

Stupid penalty by Malone. Too bad Pens PP sucks

[Suburban Rhythm]

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Probably will not work, trying to embed from my phone.

[bhlloy]

Just got home and haven't looked up any of the scores... hope I'm still good for this

F Tomas Plekanec, MTL 8.6
F Vincent Lecavalier, TB 8.4
F Ben Smith, Chi 5.0
F Tomas Holmstrom, Det 6.0
F Jeff Carter, Phi 10.5
F Joe Thornton, SJ 8.8
F Jason Pominville, Buf 7.1
F Chris Kunitz, Pit 8.5
F Alex Ovechkin, WSH 10.9
F Dustin Brown, LA 7.0
Forwards total: 80.8

D Tomas Kaberle, Bos 7.5
D Michal Rozsival, PHX 5.7
D Francois Beauchemin,ANA 5.4
D Shea Weber, Nsh 7.7
Defense Total: 26.3

G Roberto Luongo, Van 16.9
G Antti Niemi, SJ 16.0
Goalies Total: 32.9

Team Total: 140
Remaining 0

[bhlloy]

DOLA - looks like none of my players have any points so far, so that's good

[Pumpy Tudors]

Ugh. I hope the Devils don't make a habit of this shit. I'm just going to find myself rooting against teams rather than for them.
Whoa, dude, it's just one year.

[Dr. Sak]

Whoa, dude, it's just one year.

I miss seeing Marty giving up beach ball goals like last year ;)

[Suburban Rhythm]

Penguins score twice in 18 seconds - Kovalev and Asham

[stevew]

Is it that bad?

Western PA is a ignorant fan fair-weather Wagon jumping paradise. I need to move the fuck away again. You should listen to the sports radio.

[Dr. Sak]

I wonder how many teeth St. Louis lost when he took that slash to the mouth.

[Dr. Sak]

To answer my own question, St Louis had two fractured teeth and had to have a double root canal last night.

[Suburban Rhythm]

It's his own fault for being so short!

[Suburban Rhythm]

Additional view of Orpik on Stamkos, with slow motion.

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[Logan]

Last night was tough.

[TurnerONU22]

Just got home and haven't looked up any of the scores... hope I'm still good for this

F Tomas Plekanec, MTL 8.6
F Vincent Lecavalier, TB 8.4
F Ben Smith, Chi 5.0
F Tomas Holmstrom, Det 6.0
F Jeff Carter, Phi 10.5
F Joe Thornton, SJ 8.8
F Jason Pominville, Buf 7.1
F Chris Kunitz, Pit 8.5
F Alex Ovechkin, WSH 10.9
F Dustin Brown, LA 7.0
Forwards total: 80.8

D Tomas Kaberle, Bos 7.5
D Michal Rozsival, PHX 5.7
D Francois Beauchemin,ANA 5.4
D Shea Weber, Nsh 7.7
Defense Total: 26.3

G Roberto Luongo, Van 16.9
G Antti Niemi, SJ 16.0
Goalies Total: 32.9

Team Total: 140
Remaining 0

Slight problem, as you have two SJ players and 0 NYR players

I'll still include you, but I switched Joe Thornton to Logan Couture and added Lundqvist as your goaile.

However, if you'd rather have Niemi and maybe Dubinsky as your forward, let me know. Thanks!

[RendeR]

LETS GO SABRES!!!!!

[Suburban Rhythm]

spotted on twitter:

Making "Ovechkins" for the game tonight to drink: it's just a White Russian with no cup.

During the Pens Cup run 2 years ago, a hotel bar across the street from the arena was making Angry Malkins = Pepper Vodka and hot sauce.

[Maple Leafs]

I wonder how many teeth St. Louis lost when he took that slash to the mouth.
During the intermission, TSN had Kerry Fraser on to explain that the referee should have called a major penalty, that intent isn't a factor in stick fouls, and that there was no excuse more missing a play that happened right in front of you even if it's the playoffs.

I mean, I don't want to sound paranoid, but it's fair to assume that entire segment was done just to piss me off, right?

[TurnerONU22]

I have created a Google Docs spreadsheet for the Fantasy Hockey Scoring:

Fantasy Hockey Standings (https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AqyaI8JkrrtkdElNV2pxajl2WUtzU1E5OVhvOG1ITnc&hl=en&authkey=CK6qynY)

Thanks to Mike Fisher's 3 point night and Fleury's shutout, HB has the early lead with 10 points.

[Logan]

Nice work on the spreadsheet, thanks.

Anyone down for making this a little interesting? I know it's after the fact so no obligation...but if I come in last, I'll buy the winner a team-specific tshirt of their choice.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Thought this was a great X's and O's breakdown of what Pittsburgh does, Tampa's counter, and Pittsburgh's re-counter (?)

Pittsburgh-Tampa Preview: Penguins have utilized rule tweak to terrorize Lightning defense | The Hockey Writers (http://thehockeywriters.com/pittsburgh-tampa-preview-penguins-have-utilized-rule-tweak-to-terrorize-lightning-defense/)

[DataKing]

Why is the ice in Detroit yellow?

That's from Bryzgalov wetting himself in the second period.

[bhlloy]

Slight problem, as you have two SJ players and 0 NYR players

I'll still include you, but I switched Joe Thornton to Logan Couture and added Lundqvist as your goaile.

However, if you'd rather have Niemi and maybe Dubinsky as your forward, let me know. Thanks!

Doh... that's what I get for rushing. Yes please, if it's not too late I'll stick with Niemi and take Dubinsky instead. Otherwise the first way is fine too.

[TurnerONU22]

Doh... that's what I get for rushing. Yes please, if it's not too late I'll stick with Niemi and take Dubinsky instead. Otherwise the first way is fine too.

No problem, I've changed it in the spreadsheet above.

[Fidatelo]

Additional view of Orpik on Stamkos, with slow motion.


I like how it's called the "AGH Cam", very appropriate as that is exactly what Stamkos was saying as it happened. "AAAAAGGHHHH!"

[bbor]

During the intermission, TSN had Kerry Fraser on to explain that the referee should have called a major penalty, that intent isn't a factor in stick fouls, and that there was no excuse more missing a play that happened right in front of you even if it's the playoffs.

I mean, I don't want to sound paranoid, but it's fair to assume that entire segment was done just to piss me off, right?

Excellent

[Fidatelo]

Looks like its time for us Winnipegers to put up or shut up: True North expected to trigger campaign for NHL season tickets - Winnipeg Free Press (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Truth-North-expected-to-trigger-campaign-for-NHL-season-tickets.html)

I know I'm in.

[Galaxy]

I don't see the NHL coming back to Winnipeg. Never mind the arena needs an extra 2,500-3,500 more seats.

Dear NHL, why have a rulebook if you don't use it? Or if you do use it, make sure the actions warrants the call. Thanks.

[samifan24]

Nice of the Bruins to show up tonight.

[bhlloy]

Bruins game tonight made no sense... you have this huge size advantage, so you should definitely spend the whole game not going to the net and trying to finesse the perfect shot.

Also what a stupid, selfish penalty by Chara. 2 goals down with 3 minutes left in the first game of the series, the perfect time to take a pointless roughing minor for absolutely no reason and make sure you don't get any shot at getting back into it.

Sharks - Kings game getting interesting, going to be a great series.

[Pumpy Tudors]

I am quickly reminded of why I love this time of year. I don't really have a preference between the Kings and Sharks, but it's a playoff game in overtime. I'm all in. I'm in the Eastern time zone, and I'll still watch a west coast overtime game until it's over. They could play 4 overtimes and keep me awake until 3:00am, and I won't complain. I love the playoffs.

[Logan]

I fell asleep during OT...I suck.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Bruins game tonight made no sense... you have this huge size advantage, so you should definitely spend the whole game not going to the net and trying to finesse the perfect shot.

Also what a stupid, selfish penalty by Chara. 2 goals down with 3 minutes left in the first game of the series, the perfect time to take a pointless roughing minor for absolutely no reason and make sure you don't get any shot at getting back into it.

The Pacioretty incident, last night, and a handful of other incidents. It seems like when the game is pretty much decided, Chara can't control his emotions. I understand guys get frustrated, but he rarely does these things in-game.

At least with someone like Matt Cooke, he's an idiot all the time. You know what you are getting.


Sharks - Kings game getting interesting, going to be a great series.

It's early, but I'll admit I was wrong on this one. I thought the Sharks would roll in this series.

[Logan]

I'm annoyed that it looks like Tortorella won't make any lineup changes for game 2 besides some possible shuffling of the lines. Avery needs to play and Zuccarello should be out.

[Logan]

Apologies to Torts...Avery in for Zucc.

[Fidatelo]

I don't see the NHL coming back to Winnipeg. Never mind the arena needs an extra 2,500-3,500 more seats.

Aside from the arena (which I feel is fine as configured, frankly, but rumours do exist that engineers are exploring expansion possibilities), what are your other reasons for Winnipeg not getting a team? Are they all out-dated preconceptions of an environment that has changed dramatically since 1996?

Also, as of today the TSN Jets Meter has crossed into "Drop the Puck" territory for the first time: http://tsn.ca/nhl/jetsmeter/

This is happening.

Go Jets Go!

[Galaxy]

Aside from the arena (which I feel is fine as configured, frankly, but rumours do exist that engineers are exploring expansion possibilities), what are your other reasons for Winnipeg not getting a team? Are they all out-dated preconceptions of an environment that has changed dramatically since 1996?

Also, as of today the TSN Jets Meter has crossed into "Drop the Puck" territory for the first time: http://tsn.ca/nhl/jetsmeter/

This is happening.

Go Jets Go!

I'm just not buying the hoopla over Phoenix moving back. The NHL brass will do all they can to keep them in Phoenix.

[Fidatelo]

I'm just not buying the hoopla over Phoenix moving back. The NHL brass will do all they can to keep them in Phoenix.

I haven't believed it in the past either, and certainly Bettman can still pull a rabbit out of his hat, but I think this is about as close as it can get without actually happening.

Keep in mind there is the Atlanta situation as well. One of our local journalists has speculated that the NHL would really like to keep the coyotes in Phoenix mostly because they want to have Winnipeg as the Atlanta fallback. If Phoenix comes to Winnipeg and no one steps up in Atlanta, the NHL is a bit stuck trying to find a situation they can drop the Thrashers into immediately.

[Suburban Rhythm]

I haven't believed it in the past either, and certainly Bettman can still pull a rabbit out of his hat, but I think this is about as close as it can get without actually happening.

Keep in mind there is the Atlanta situation as well. One of our local journalists has speculated that the NHL would really like to keep the coyotes in Phoenix mostly because they want to have Winnipeg as the Atlanta fallback. If Phoenix comes to Winnipeg and no one steps up in Atlanta, the NHL is a bit stuck trying to find a situation they can drop the Thrashers into immediately.
Ping MBBF of the Greater Kansas City Marketing Committee

[Chubby]

I haven't believed it in the past either, and certainly Bettman can still pull a rabbit out of his hat, but I think this is about as close as it can get without actually happening.

Keep in mind there is the Atlanta situation as well. One of our local journalists has speculated that the NHL would really like to keep the coyotes in Phoenix mostly because they want to have Winnipeg as the Atlanta fallback. If Phoenix comes to Winnipeg and no one steps up in Atlanta, the NHL is a bit stuck trying to find a situation they can drop the Thrashers into immediately.

hartford?

[Wolfpack]

Ping MBBF of the Greater Kansas City Marketing Committee

Darn you. I had the same thought. :D

hartford?

Would Baldwin make a play for them?

Any chance they might end up in Quebec?

Personally, I'd like to see them stay in Atlanta because I think even with minor successes in Tampa and Raleigh, a failure in Atlanta (generally considered the media capital of the southeast) would just renew the whole drumbeat from the snobs who want all the teams removed from the Sun Belt. This is in spite of the fact that it looks like Tampa has stabilized after a period of decline, Carolina is in Raleigh through at least 2024, and Florida, in spite of dismal failure on ice and in the stands, is pretty much going nowhere due their lease agreement, as well. Dallas has suddenly become vulnerable because of how badly Tom Hicks f'ed up things there, but the Stars, when they were successful, were among the biggest moneymakers in the league for a while, so I expect someone to step in at some point there.

[bhlloy]

Got tickets for the Ducks game last night, 5 rows back from the glass and access to the VIP lounge (free beer so I'm just recovering now) - absolutely epic night. Don't think the Ducks have what it takes to get past the Preds even with the win but damn that was fun.

[Galaxy]

Phoenix knows this is the NHL playoffs right?

[Galaxy]

Personally, I'd like to see them stay in Atlanta because I think even with minor successes in Tampa and Raleigh, a failure in Atlanta (generally considered the media capital of the southeast) would just renew the whole drumbeat from the snobs who want all the teams removed from the Sun Belt. This is in spite of the fact that it looks like Tampa has stabilized after a period of decline, Carolina is in Raleigh through at least 2024, and Florida, in spite of dismal failure on ice and in the stands, is pretty much going nowhere due their lease agreement, as well. Dallas has suddenly become vulnerable because of how badly Tom Hicks f'ed up things there, but the Stars, when they were successful, were among the biggest moneymakers in the league for a while, so I expect someone to step in at some point there.

What's the word with Columbus? Any chance they could be moved?

I wouldn't mind seeing a team in the Pacific Northwest. Portland, with the arena advantage over Seattle, makes sense.

As for Dallas, I don't see them moving at all. They just need to get themselves back into a stable owner (Mark Cuban?) and the playoffs.

[bhlloy]

Phoenix knows this is the NHL playoffs right?

Ugly. Should be 6 or 7 to nothing by now at least

[Galaxy]

The Mule! Talk about gritty.

[RomaGoth]

I don't understand the hatred that Bettman and his cronies have for the Wings franchise. I have seen so many non-calls in this game against Phoenix, yet the Wings are getting penalties for sneezing in the wrong direction. Same shit, different year: Detroit has to beat the opposing team and the referees.

Oh, and Doan & Jovanovski are bitches.

[Chubby]

I don't understand the hatred that Bettman and his cronies have for the Wings franchise. I have seen so many non-calls in this game against Phoenix, yet the Wings are getting penalties for sneezing in the wrong direction. Same shit, different year: Detroit has to beat the opposing team and the referees.

Oh, and Doan & Jovanovski are bitches.

dude are you serious?

not watching the game but if Detroit is getting jobbed then consider it karma for the past 2 decades of BJs the red wings have gotten from the league...

[RomaGoth]

dude are you serious?

I can count numerous absurd penalties against the Wings in the past several years that were never called a decade or two ago. NHL officiating is fucking ridiculously bad, and if they are going to call something against one team then call it against the other as well. The inconsistency is mind-boggling.

not watching the game but if Detroit is getting jobbed then consider it karma for the past 2 decades of BJs the red wings have gotten from the league...

I am not really sure what you are referring to here. The Wings are one of the best run organizations in all of pro sports, and have been for the past twenty years. It has nothing to do with the league or so-called "BJs".....

[Suburban Rhythm]

I can count numerous absurd penalties against the Wings in the past several years that were never called a decade or two ago. NHL officiating is fucking ridiculously bad, and if they are going to call something against one team then call it against the other as well. The inconsistency is mind-boggling.
This is not limited to the Wings. Its not a team to team, or even game to game issue. Its nearly shift to shift that things change.



I am not really sure what you are referring to here. The Wings are one of the best run organizations in all of pro sports, and have been for the past twenty years. It has nothing to do with the league or so-called "BJs".....

The Wings perfected the (Edzo reference ) subtle interference play by the second D back. All teams use it now. Detroit just does it better than anyone else. If you really wanted everything called, that should get whistled every time.

[Chubby]

sabres game on pace for 12-11 final with about 700 penalty minutes total

[molson]

Who misses a playoff game because of dehydration? Did the Bruins staff forget to supply water?

[Suburban Rhythm]

Who misses a playoff game because of dehydration? Did the Bruins staff forget to supply water?

I think they are just covering for him, he's probably getting that much needed heart transplant.

[molson]

I think they are just covering for him, he's probably getting that much needed heart transplant.

I guess it does make sense to take care of him first but I hope the rest of the team isn't too far down the list.

[bronconick]

I don't understand the hatred that Bettman and his cronies have for the Wings franchise. I have seen so many non-calls in this game against Phoenix, yet the Wings are getting penalties for sneezing in the wrong direction. Same shit, different year: Detroit has to beat the opposing team and the referees.

Oh, and Doan & Jovanovski are bitches.

Oh sweet lord. It's considered kosher to wait to lose a game before you start sniveling about officiating. I know you guys haven't lost a game in 20 years unless it's been because of a goalie (yours or theirs) or officiating, but it's beyond fucking old. If you're going to put your tinfoil hat on, at least stay in your basement and leave the rest of us alone.

http://www.chickswhogiveapuck.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/4471913901_b92a62e39b.jpg

[samifan24]

Tonight's Bruins game went like this:

Chara a late scratch due to dehydration for a playoff game against your arch rivals. To be fair, he looked terrible on the ice in warmups but still, it's the playoffs.

Montreal scores twice in the first 2:20. The Bruins spend the rest of the 1st period peppering Carey Price with saves but cannot score. The Bruins then turn the puck over about 5,392 times in the neutral zone and try to force passes through two or three Montreal defenders again and again. The Bruins finally score a goal, first in the series, but Montreal regains its two goal lead on another bad neutral zone turnover and a bad rebound that Thomas failed to control. This team is done. They look listless and unmotivated and lack the on-ice leadership to make a difference. I fully expect them to be swept in this series.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Not sure how I feel about the Bobby Ryan suspension. It looks bad, but the the puck is there. Colin called it reckless.

[DeToxRox]

Not sure how I feel about the Bobby Ryan suspension. It looks bad, but the the puck is there. Colin called it reckless.

Should have been a game though I am fine with two. The issue I had with it is there is no reason for anyone to ever make that type of motion with their foot on the ice, ever. What was he going to do if he didn't hit his foot, just step on the puck?

[RomaGoth]

Oh sweet lord. It's considered kosher to wait to lose a game before you start sniveling about officiating. I know you guys haven't lost a game in 20 years unless it's been because of a goalie (yours or theirs) or officiating, but it's beyond fucking old. If you're going to put your tinfoil hat on, at least stay in your basement and leave the rest of us alone.

http://www.chickswhogiveapuck.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/4471913901_b92a62e39b.jpg

There are so many things wrong with your ridiculous post, where should I start?

1) I am married with four kids and don't even have a basement.
2) I wasn't sniveling about the officiating, just calling it how I see it. I will be happy to point out bad calls for every other team as well if needed, but as a Wings fan, I tend to concentrate on my team, not yours.
3) If my post somehow offended you, and you feeel the need to insult me and tell me to "stay in my basement", please feel free to stop reading my posts. Fair enough?

k thanks

[Suburban Rhythm]

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u325/izaak11/troublesbruin.jpg

[bhlloy]

Should have been a game though I am fine with two. The issue I had with it is there is no reason for anyone to ever make that type of motion with their foot on the ice, ever. What was he going to do if he didn't hit his foot, just step on the puck?

I think his explanation was that he was trying to kick his foot away and just got it all wrong. I honestly don't think Bobby Ryan is that kind of player to try to hurt somebody like that intentionally, but it didn't look good

As a Ducks fan I have no problem with 2 games. There are some things in a game of hockey that are so dangerous that a clear message has to be sent, and stamping on a prone player with a razor sharp skate is definitely one of them.

[DeToxRox]

I think his explanation was that he was trying to kick his foot away and just got it all wrong. I honestly don't think Bobby Ryan is that kind of player to try to hurt somebody like that intentionally, but it didn't look good

As a Ducks fan I have no problem with 2 games. There are some things in a game of hockey that are so dangerous that a clear message has to be sent, and stamping on a prone player with a razor sharp skate is definitely one of them.

Yeah I agree with that. I don't believe there was intent, but he was incredibly reckless.

[Dr. Sak]

I think the Rangers scored with 0.1 seconds left in the 2nd period

[Dr. Sak]

No goal...

[bhlloy]

Ping Roma: This is a team getting screwed by the refs. If this was the NBA we'd have five posts by now saying the fix is in and the league wanted to see a seven game series between two big east coast markets.

[Suburban Rhythm]

I think the Rangers scored with 0.1 seconds left in the 2nd period

No goal...

I'm with you...I think that's a good goal. Unless war room has above the goal view with clock, not sure how they determine time.

Official called it a goal, though I admit I don't know rules there as far as with the clock. He may be signaling its across the line, but has no idea on the clock.

Also, a Pens fan and Flyers fan agreeing on a goal for the Rangers...something wrong here.

[Dr. Sak]

From Toronto: The official burn-in clock on the overhead camera had time expired before the puck crossed the line.

[JPhillips]

Caps offense looks really flat today. The passing in particular looks lackadaisical. With the exception of a lot of stupid penalties the defense has been pretty good.

[Maple Leafs]

From Toronto: The official burn-in clock on the overhead camera had time expired before the puck crossed the line.
They showed that view on TSN. Was definitely 0:00 before puck could be seen in net.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Nice chance for Collie to make a statement on the Torres on Seabrook hit.

Under normal circumstances, the call on the ice may be enough. But blindside head contact, and it's your first game back from a prior suspension?

He got 4 last time, I'll say 6, which would take him until sometime in the middle of the 2nd round.

[JPhillips]

I didn't realize Chris Rooney broke his fibula on that fall in the Caps/Rangers game. That's a tough guy to skate off after that.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Steve Downie should be missing a game or so. Hit on Ben Lovejoy really similar to the flying hit on Dean McAmmond that got him 20 games a few years back.

But since Lovejoy got up from it, might be one game.

[Dr. Sak]

Kunitz should join Downie on the suspended list with that elbow on Gagne.

[Suburban Rhythm]

They'll both get a spin of the wheel.

But since the victims skated away, all suspensions divided by 4.

[samifan24]

Nice to see the Bruins finally show up for one tonight

[RomaGoth]

Ping Roma: This is a team getting screwed by the refs. If this was the NBA we'd have five posts by now saying the fix is in and the league wanted to see a seven game series between two big east coast markets.

Are you referring to the Wings or the Rangers?

[RomaGoth]

Bruce Boudreau is a complete idiot. I realize he is trying to bait the Rangers and take the heat off his players, but c'mon....talking shit about the other team's arena during a playoff series? I lol'd at him and his seven chins when I read this...

"Well, the one thing, its reputation is far better than the actual building," Boudreau said on 105.9 The Edge's "Kirk and Mike Show," according to The Washington Post. "I mean, it's nothing. The locker rooms are horrible. The benches are horrible. There's no room for anything. But the reputation of being in Madison Square Garden is what makes it famous. Also, our building's a lot louder, too. So I mean, they can say what they want, but it's not that loud in there."

NHL playoffs: Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau rips MSG after New York Rangers victory - ESPN New York (http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/news/story?id=6383424)

[bhlloy]

Kunitz should join Downie on the suspended list with that elbow on Gagne.

If he doesn't get suspended for that... well let's just say the league is doing everything they can to get Crosby back in these playoffs. Kunitz is one of my favorite non-Ducks but that was inexcusable - he's been taking lessons from Matt Cooke.

[Dr. Sak]

Bruce Boudreau is a complete idiot. I realize he is trying to bait the Rangers and take the heat off his players, but c'mon....talking shit about the other team's arena during a playoff series? I lol'd at him and his seven chins when I read this...


http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__84/ept_sports_nhl_experts-315449138-1294597192.jpg?ymIB5XEDjE12byXy

[Suburban Rhythm]

Both Kunitz and Downie with hearings today.

Funniest thing I've seen in awhile on NHLN-- Kelly Chase on the Downie hit.

(Paraphrasing here): "I love what Downie did...Lovejoy is 6'3", Downie around 5'9". So, to play with these guys, you've got to get up to their level"

WHAT?

The head contact seems incidental, but you just can not leave your feet.

Kunitz...that is the Cooke on McDonagh hit all over again.

[Logan]

I think he was referring to the Rangers getting the calls in that game. I don't think there was a call I could point to as being terrible, but we certainly got plenty of PPs.

Boudreau's comment would be funny if it wasn't so stupid. Really, a 15 year old acoustically-tuned arena is more modern and louder than a 40+ year old building that is currently being gutted during a massive renovation? Pretty interesting.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Bruce Boudreau is a complete idiot. I realize he is trying to bait the Rangers and take the heat off his players, but c'mon....talking shit about the other team's arena during a playoff series? I lol'd at him and his seven chins when I read this...

If Bruce Boudreau is an idiot for talking shit about ther other team's arena during a playoff series, I guess you would have to add Scotty Bowman to your idiot list, because he did the exact same thing. I believe it was Colorado's arena at the time when he was coaching Detroit. He complained about the locker rooms and the lack of room on the bench. In fact, the Wings even built a small bench extension that they brought with them.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I know Bob Cole has lost a step, or two or three over the years, but I still love hearing him call games. Listening to/watching the third period last night between Montreal and Boston was fantastic.

[RomaGoth]

If Bruce Boudreau is an idiot for talking shit about ther other team's arena during a playoff series, I guess you would have to add Scotty Bowman to your idiot list, because he did the exact same thing. I believe it was Colorado's arena at the time when he was coaching Detroit. He complained about the locker rooms and the lack of room on the bench. In fact, the Wings even built a small bench extension that they brought with them.

When Boudreau has 12 Stanley Cup rings I might take him more seriously.

[Honolulu_Blue]

While not playoff related, the NHL and NBC are making a big announcement today.

It looks like the NHL will be staying on NBC/Versus (soon to be called "NBC Sports Channel") for the next decade or so.

NHL set to announce new TV deal - The Globe and Mail (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/nhl-set-to-announce-new-tv-deal/article1991065/)

To be honest, I am perfectly fine with this.

I have no real problem with the NBC/Versus coverage of the NHL. It’s not perfect and they could still refine some things, but with ESPN carrying baseball, basketball, football and college football, I think the NHL would get squeezed out time and time again on that network.

Also, what NHL luminaries are over at ESPN that would be such a huge improvement over what Versus/NBC offer? Barry Melrose and Matthew Barnaby? Riiiight.

I just think ESPN’s docket is too crowded. Even if ESPN did have the NHL, it would still be treated as the red headed step child far too often. It would definitely get more exposure on the networks than it does not (that bar is low), but it would still be paltry.

Also, ESPN has really gone down the tubes ever since around 2004 or so. Unless there is college footbal or NFL football on, I never watch any of their networks. Sportscenter has become and over produced bore of a show. If I want NFL news/highlights, I will turn on the NFL Network. If I want NHL highlights/news, I turn to the NHL network.

As for “growing” the sport via ESPN. Let’s face it. Hockey is a niche sport. It’s a wonderful, fantastic niche sport, but I am not sure how much more it can grow. Look at what’s happening in Phoenix and Atlanta. Those were both efforts to “grow” the sport in the US. So long as the NHL can continue to function as it is and there are enough revenues, I am quite content to have the sport be the wonderful, little niche sport that it is. Move Phoenix back to Winnipeg. Put Atlanta in Hamilton and lets move on.

[Logan]

I'm with you on ESPN being too crowded for hockey. Not to combine threads, but it's why Big East football fans are so adamant about the TV deal being shopped to other networks, at the very least to obtain better terms even if they end up sticking with ESPN. Otherwise, the majority of BE football will go to the same place that the majority of hockey would...ESPN3.com.

[Suburban Rhythm]

When Boudreau has 12 Stanley Cup rings I might take him more seriously.

He did have a dozen donuts during the interview, doesn't that count for something?

[RomaGoth]

While not playoff related, the NHL and NBC are making a big announcement today.

It looks like the NHL will be staying on NBC/Versus (soon to be called "NBC Sports Channel") for the next decade or so.

NHL set to announce new TV deal - The Globe and Mail (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/nhl-set-to-announce-new-tv-deal/article1991065/)

To be honest, I am perfectly fine with this.

I have no real problem with the NBC/Versus coverage of the NHL. It’s not perfect and they could still refine some things, but with ESPN carrying baseball, basketball, football and college football, I think the NHL would get squeezed out time and time again on that network.

Also, what NHL luminaries are over at ESPN that would be such a huge improvement over what Versus/NBC offer? Barry Melrose and Matthew Barnaby? Riiiight.

I just think ESPN’s docket is too crowded. Even if ESPN did have the NHL, it would still be treated as the red headed step child far too often. It would definitely get more exposure on the networks than it does not (that bar is low), but it would still be paltry.

Also, ESPN has really gone down the tubes ever since around 2004 or so. Unless there is college footbal or NFL football on, I never watch any of their networks. Sportscenter has become and over produced bore of a show. If I want NFL news/highlights, I will turn on the NFL Network. If I want NHL highlights/news, I turn to the NHL network.

As for “growing” the sport via ESPN. Let’s face it. Hockey is a niche sport. It’s a wonderful, fantastic niche sport, but I am not sure how much more it can grow. Look at what’s happening in Phoenix and Atlanta. Those were both efforts to “grow” the sport in the US. So long as the NHL can continue to function as it is and there are enough revenues, I am quite content to have the sport be the wonderful, little niche sport that it is. Move Phoenix back to Winnipeg. Put Atlanta in Hamilton and lets move on.

Agree with all of this except the part about moving the Coyotes back to Winnipeg. I am moving to Phoenix this summer (wife got a job and is from there), and I want an NHL team within viewing distance, plus I can then see some Wings games when they come into town. Sorry Winnipeg....:cool:

[RomaGoth]

He did have a dozen donuts during the interview, doesn't that count for something?

Well played sir. :lol:

[JonInMiddleGA]

NHL & NBC Sports Group Announce New 10-Year Deal; All Stanley Cup Playoff Games to be Televised Nationally - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers (http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/19/nhl-all-stanley-cup-playoff-games-to-be-televised-nationally/89956)

10 years, expanded playoff coverage. NBC remains exclusive broadcast network, Versus remains exclusive cable outlet.

[Pumpy Tudors]

It's about time somebody decided to air all playoff games nationally in the US. I can't remember if it was last year or the year before, but there was a season where none of the Devils playoff games aired nationally. I get that there are ways to find streams online and whatnot, but I'd much rather watch on my television. Assuming the Devils make the playoffs next year, I will get to see all 7 games they'll play, from the energizing first shift to the soul-shattering heartbreak at the end.

Thanks, NBC!

[Dr. Sak]

One game each for Downie and Kunitz.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Bylsma presser was pretty funny-

"We have Eric Tangradi as an option, Mike Comrie is an option, Nick Johnson is really close (returning from concussion), he may be an option...Eric Godard also skated today"

[Dr. Sak]

Steve Downie should be missing a game or so. Hit on Ben Lovejoy really similar to the flying hit on Dean McAmmond that got him 20 games a few years back..

It's also similar to the hit Kunitz put on Kimmo Timonen a few years ago in the playoffs which you called a good hockey hit :)

[fantom1979]

NHL & NBC Sports Group Announce New 10-Year Deal; All Stanley Cup Playoff Games to be Televised Nationally - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers (http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/19/nhl-all-stanley-cup-playoff-games-to-be-televised-nationally/89956)

10 years, expanded playoff coverage. NBC remains exclusive broadcast network, Versus remains exclusive cable outlet.

Not sure if this is good or not. 10 years definitely adds some stability for the NHL and from what I hear the ratings on Versus has steadily increased. I just think that if you had it on ESPN you would get more carry over viewers from ESPN's other programming, while I believe Versus is strictly a destination channel.

[Galaxy]

I just VS would put a bit more effort into its NHL coverage. It just feels and sounds rather second-rate to me. Starting with Mike Emrick.

[Pumpy Tudors]

I just VS would put a bit more effort into its NHL coverage. It just feels and sounds rather second-rate to me. Starting with Mike Emrick.
what the foxtrot

[Dr. Sak]

Wow...I thought I was bad saying that Doc wore women's glasses...Galaxy just kicked Pumpy square in the nuts.

[Galaxy]

Wow...I thought I was bad saying that Doc wore women's glasses...Galaxy just kicked Pumpy square in the nuts.

Don't mess with me when I'm angry.

[Suburban Rhythm]

It's also similar to the hit Kunitz put on Kimmo Timonen a few years ago in the playoffs which you called a good hockey hit :)

Without watching both, Kunitz is inside the zone, about the faceoff dot (maybe deeper?). Downie is out by the blueline.

If anything, the Kunitz hit is illegal now because Crosby, I think, is right on him, and as the rule's written now, can't make the hit while already receiving lateral or back pressure. AKA the Colby Armstrong special.

[kingfc22]

Nice start Sharks... @&$!*

:(

[Wolfpack]

Nice start Sharks... @&$!*

:(

It's funny. I've been on the board while the second period has been going on and it seemed like every time I looked up from reading a thread, another goal was scored. 5-3 LA now and there's still three minutes to go in the second period. :eek: Good run by the Sharks to get back into it, though.

edit: Scratch that, now 5-4 with 1:25 to go in the 2nd. This is nuts.

edit again: Now 5-5. :eek:

[kingfc22]

Holy crap! What a comeback.

This is setting up to be an awesome 3rd period.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Guess I won't be getting much sleep tonight. I will not miss the end of this game between the Sharks and Kings.

[Wolfpack]

Guess I won't be getting much sleep tonight. I will not miss the end of this game between the Sharks and Kings.

Same here. Being in the Eastern time zone sucks for a game like this.

Seems like something's gone wrong, though. Nine minutes have gone by and nobody's scored yet. What's up with that?

[DeToxRox]

Same here. Being in the Eastern time zone sucks for a game like this.

Seems like something's gone wrong, though. Nine minutes have gone by and nobody's scored yet. What's up with that?

Not for the lack of either teams trying. I have never seen so many odd man rushes in one game in my life.

[Galaxy]

Is the Staples Center actually sold-out?

And man, I flipped the game off when LA had that big lead.

[bhlloy]

Is the Staples Center actually sold-out?


I was stunned to see the number of idiots around us leaving the Honda Center during game 2 in the last 5 minutes of a 4-3 game.

I guess beating LA traffic is more important than watching the end of the playoff game you paid hundreds of dollars for...

[MrBug708]

Burn

[kingfc22]

Wow.

[Vince, Pt. II]

That was crazy.

[Chief Rum]

Bummed for the Kings. That Ducks-Kings series I keep hoping for seems less and less likely. They'll need to rebound quick and then try to do it all again uyp in San Jose.

As for the Ducks, I hope they show what they're worth tomorrow.

[Logan]

"CAN YOU HEAR US???"

Great 2nd period for NYR.

[Dr. Sak]

I just got in a twitter fight with Damien Cox and he blocked me. Pussy!

[bbor]

HAahahahahh

Cox is the biggest ASSHAT in the world.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Arron Asham has 3 goals in the playoffs so far.

Let that sink in a minute.

[Dr. Sak]

Arron Asham has 3 goals in the playoffs so far.

Let that sink in a minute.

I believe he had 4 last year.

[Suburban Rhythm]

I believe he had 4 last year.

Good thing Philly hung onto Carcillo

[Dr. Sak]

Good thing Philly hung onto Carcillo

Carcillo has 1 playoff goal...and how many games did Asham play this year in the regular season?

[Logan]

"CAN YOU HEAR US???"

Great 2nd period for NYR.

3rd period...not so much.

Overtime.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Carcillo has 1 playoff goal...and how many games did Asham play this year in the regular season?

About 30 games, missed about 20 with a concussion, plus shoulder issues all year.

[Suburban Rhythm]

3rd period...not so much.

Overtime.

OT in Tampa too

[Logan]

Paul Davorski breaks up a 2 on 0 breakaway for the Rangers.

[Logan]

I'm legitimately nauseous.

[RainMaker]

Not sure if this is good or not. 10 years definitely adds some stability for the NHL and from what I hear the ratings on Versus has steadily increased. I just think that if you had it on ESPN you would get more carry over viewers from ESPN's other programming, while I believe Versus is strictly a destination channel.
I'm happy with it. My problem with ESPN is that I feel it would get buried behind other sports that are more popular. While Versus will build their entire network around it.

[Suburban Rhythm]

I don't feel quite as bad, since the Pens lead the series 2-1.

But I am still anxious.

Texting back and forth with an old work friend, we decided NHL playoff OT is like eating 5 Big Macs, 3 Whoppers and a Baconator. In 4 minutes. While having sex. On a rollercoaster.

[stevew]

I haven't decided whether the "hockey will get more exposure and someday gain immense popularity" people are better or worse than their soccer counterparts.

[Galaxy]

I haven't decided whether the "hockey will get more exposure and someday gain immense popularity" people are better or worse than their soccer counterparts.

Soccer is a cheap and simple game to grow. Hockey not so much.

[Suburban Rhythm]

James Neal in 2OT.

Pens lead 3-1

[Logan]

Gaborik in 2OT...only he poked it off Jason Chimera while Lundqvist was trying to cover up.

[B & B]

Shitty way for a 2OT game to end.

A true cheapie.

[RomaGoth]

Excellent series sweep by the Wings, now for some rest for the vets. Zetterberg and Franzen should both be available for the 2nd round series.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I was worried about the Wings heading into the first round. The team had three glaring weaknesses since the All-Star break, all concerning the defense and all inter-related. First, they had trouble clearing the puck out of their own zone. Time and time again they just threw the puck up the boards only to have it intercepted and dumped back low. Second, teams could endlessly cycle down low on them. I am not sure if it is the defensive scheme or the players, but it happened a lot. Third, bad give aways in their own end. I think it was a combination of not being able to clear and being tired from chasing the other team cycling down low that led to some horrendous giveaways.

All three reared their ugly head in the first 10 minutes or so of Game 1 against Phoenix. It looked horrible. They finally managed to right the ship in the second period of that game and, besides some really bad penality killing, they never looked back.

Datsyuk has been playing some of his best hockey all year. He was a force of nature in the first two games. Hanzal shut him down, more or less, in games 3 and 4, though he had an amazing assist on the first goal last night.

Howard was solid. He didn't really give up a bad or soft goal all series and made some really excellent, timely saves. He completely out played Bryzgalov in each and every game. I saw some statistic that compared Bryzgalov's playoff numbers - wins, goals against and save percentage - against everyone else and those same numbers against the Wings. It pretty much told the story. He got some bad breaks, but also let in several very bad goals.

The biggest improvement for the Wings, over last years, has been the play of Helm and Abdelkader. Abdelkader was centering the second line, since Zetterberg was injured, and Helm was probably the Wings second best forward, after Datsyuk, in every game. His speed put constant pressure on the Coyotes defense. It was great to see those two young players take a much more prominent role. Kronwall has also stepped up his game. He was the leader in ice time for all Wings defensemen. Lidstrom's ice time has been reduced considerably, which is a good thing for him. Time marches on for everyone.

It was very much a "team" win in this series with 13 different Wings scoring at least one goal in the four games.

I think the time off will be good. The Wings didn't have Zetterberg or Franzen last night. Fewer games mean fewer bumps, bruises or worse. As we all know the Wings have been an "old" team since about 1997.

The Wings could still work on those issues I mentioned above, as they flared up from time to time, and definitely need to sort out the PK.

[samifan24]

Quick, which Bruins team will show up in Montreal tonight?

[MikeVic]

It would be kind of poetic if the Coyotes move to Winnipeg after this sweep. If I remember right, the last Jets playoff series was against the Red Wings too.

[DeToxRox]

It would be kind of poetic if the Coyotes move to Winnipeg after this sweep. If I remember right, the last Jets playoff series was against the Red Wings too.

Indeed it was.

[DeToxRox]

Wings need to stay out of the box and limit the sloppy play through the neutral zone, especially if we end up playing San Jose next. They have guys who can actually make us pay as opposed to the Jets. Our PK needs to step it up as well.

[DataKing]

Some of my own thoughts on what I've seen thus far from the Wings:


Jimmy Howard might be playing his best hockey of the season, but the defense in front of him still looks a little leaky to me, which is a significant reversal from what we've seen over the past decade or so (Osgood -was- a serviceable netminder, but had really good defense in front of him). Time is finally catching up with Lidstrom. He's still good, don't get me wrong, and there is still no one else I'd rather have quarterbacking my power play. But Kronwall is probably the closest thing they have to a lock-down defender now.
As has been mentioned, the penalty kill needs to step it up a little bit. It's been far too passive for my taste ever since Babcock took over. Even a little bit of token pressure on the point-men can pay big dividends, so long as you don't over-extend.
Offensively the team is clicking really well right now, so I expect a lot of 4-3 results the rest of the way. Nearly everyone seems to be getting into the mix in the offensive zone, and I -really- like the change they've made with Holmstrom, moving him 6-12 inches further out from the paint. He's still effective, but we haven't even sniffed one of those horrible disallowed goals yet.
Helm continues to impress. The stretch last night when he took out Yandle, then fed Eaves for an easy goal was a thing of beauty. Bright, bright future ahead for him (hopefully in a Red Wings jersey well past next year).
I would pay money just to watch Pavel Datsyuk handle the puck. They should start playing Ragtime over the loudspeakers at the Joe every time he gets the puck on his stick in the offensive zone.

[Wolfpack]

Wings need to stay out of the box and limit the sloppy play through the neutral zone, especially if we end up playing San Jose next. They have guys who can actually make us pay as opposed to the Jets. Our PK needs to step it up as well.

Freudian slip? ;)

[bbor]

Another terrible game by Boston so far.These fuckin guys don't show up often.

[bhlloy]

All this talk about the Coyotes moving back to Winnipeg has got me thinking whether Bettman might use expansion as a way of keeping his franchise in Phoenix (and Atlanta in a couple of years when that gets to be an issue)

Honestly I think of all the major sports hockey is the most conducive. For a start, a team is 25-30 guys with at least 22 or 23 of those guys contributing on a regular night. The average skill level of a third.fourth liner in the NHL isn't that much higher than the skill level of the average AHL first liner and many teams have exciting young players in the AHL who they bring up as soon as the rosters expand. And hockey is by far the cheapest game in terms of owning a franchise and paying the players. Compare that to football where the cost of just building a stadium is enormous and injuries are on the rise every year, or baseball where there seem to be very few replacement level guys in AAA, or basketball where it's all about the stars and even 9th or 10th guys on the bench of an average team are pretty much scrubs. Call me crazy but I don't think expanding by another two teams would dilute the league that much. I bet I could build a team of guys in the AHL at the roster expansion this year that wouldn't finish last in the entire NHL.

[bhlloy]

Just to make it clear I'm not arguing for it - I'd pull those teams out of Phoenix and Atlanta and move them back to a traditional market in a heartbeat. I'm stoked about the possibility of a team in Winnipeg next year. But just trying to think if Bettman is as stubborn as we think he is, and uses future expansion as a way to stave this off - is it really the worst thing ever?

[Wolfpack]

Hard to know. Winnipeg is the NHL equivalent of the NFL's Los Angeles. As long as it's open, it's a weapon in the NHL arsenal against cities reluctant to meet their wishes (granted, the same could be said about Quebec, but the arena's already built in Winnipeg).

[Galaxy]

Another emotional, physical game (with the end-of-the game "scrum") last night in Buffalo.

I like how the Philly players are whining about the refs today. Hey Richards, don't elbow the guy in face that you clearly saw coming at you.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Another terrible game by Boston so far.These fuckin guys don't show up often.

I'm blaming you.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Dola

In the regular season thread I applauded Ference for being a stand-up guy.

After his salute to the fans after scoring his first playoff goal in something like 3 seasons, I take it back.

[bbor]

I'm blaming you.


Anyone else need me to fire up their teams?

[Honolulu_Blue]

Anyone else need me to fire up their teams?

How about the Canucks?

[JonInMiddleGA]

Winnipeg is the NHL equivalent of the NFL's Los Angeles.

More like the equivalent of Toledo, but that might be considered quibbling.

[bbor]

How about the Canucks?

No kidding eh?

10 GA in 1 1/2 games??

[Dr. Sak]

Another emotional, physical game (with the end-of-the game "scrum") last night in Buffalo.

I like how the Philly players are whining about the refs today. Hey Richards, don't elbow the guy in face that you clearly saw coming at you.

Maybe Ryan Miller should have kicked Carcillo a few more times. Or how about Kaleta opening the bench door so one of your Sabers can knock Zherdev into the bench. Please don't whine (like another Sabers fan) about the end of the game scrum when this BS happened during the game.

I will not argue that Richards deserved a penalty for his actions, but not 5 minutes. Say all you want about the win last night, and you guys won...but you held on for dear life in that third period.

[MikeVic]

More like the equivalent of Toledo, but that might be considered quibbling.

What?

[Galaxy]

Maybe Ryan Miller should have kicked Carcillo a few more times. Or how about Kaleta opening the bench door so one of your Sabers can knock Zherdev into the bench. Please don't whine (like another Sabers fan) about the end of the game scrum when this BS happened during the game.

I will not argue that Richards deserved a penalty for his actions, but not 5 minutes. Say all you want about the win last night, and you guys won...but you held on for dear life in that third period.


:)

(I do agree with you on that it should of been 2, not 5. But that didn't matter in the end. It just a great performance by Miller.)

[Dr. Sak]

Miller played a great game in both Game 1 and Game 4. Sabers did a good job packing it in and blocking shots.

How about the Blackhawks...won last game 7-2 and now up 4-0 on Vancouver in the 2nd.

[Neuqua]

:)

[Wolfpack]

Lessee, that's 12-2 just for one game and not even half of another? It's still an unlikely proposition for Chicago to come all the way back, but the Canuck fans are probably starting to get a little twitchy at this point.

[bronconick]

All I can hear in GM Place is the music of Chelsea Dagger getting louder and louder. I think it's coming out of Luongo's head. I think Vancouver's going to have to win a 6-5 game to close this out.

[Galaxy]

Miller played a great game in both Game 1 and Game 4. Sabers did a good job packing it in and blocking shots.

How about the Blackhawks...won last game 7-2 and now up 4-0 on Vancouver in the 2nd.

The Sabres-Flyers game series has been a weird series to me. Each game has a different flavor it, but still with the emotional and physical aspects to it. And Hartnell, Carricollo, and Richards, Timonen (sticking Gerbe in the nuts after the game) certainly have had their moments like our guys. So don't whine about our guys when your guys are just as cheap and dirty.

Wasn't whining. I was laughing at the Flyers' players whining. Both teams have had their share of crappy refs in the series, but Philly certainly had their chances yesterday (Briere 1-on-1).

I do agree that the bandwagon Sabres' fans annoy the crap out of me. You should of heard the local sports radio show the day after Game 3. They were complaining about Miller and how Enroth should start.

[Galaxy]

Dola...

Vancouver seems lost. What the heck is going on.

[RomaGoth]

Dola...

Vancouver seems lost. What the heck is going on.

Luongo is what's going on. He is a proven playoff failure, doesn't have the mental attributes needed to succeed at that level. He is the classic "great regular season but flops in the playoffs goalie." You can see that the rest of the team has lost confidence in him right now, and something isn't done quickly, they may end up blowing that 3-0 series lead in a big way.

[samifan24]

Nice of the Bruins to finally look like they give a damn. Leave it to Michael Ryder and Chris Kelly, two non traditional sources of offense this season, to pick up the slack late in the game. We got ourselves a series now.

[MikeVic]

Luongo is what's going on. He is a proven playoff failure, doesn't have the mental attributes needed to succeed at that level. He is the classic "great regular season but flops in the playoffs goalie." You can see that the rest of the team has lost confidence in him right now, and something isn't done quickly, they may end up blowing that 3-0 series lead in a big way.

Oh shut the fuck up with this bullshit. He's performed at big stages.

[Galaxy]

I love hockey and the passionate fans. :)

[bronconick]

Oh shut the fuck up with this bullshit. He's performed at big stages.

If you're really going to play the "He won a Gold Medal" card, I have two words for you.

Antero Niittymaki.

He didn't need literal home ice to do it, either.

[Galaxy]

The Sabres-Flyers game series has been a weird series to me. Each game has a different flavor it, but still with the emotional and physical aspects to it. And Hartnell, Carricollo, and Richards, Timonen (sticking Gerbe in the nuts after the game) certainly have had their moments like our guys. So don't whine about our guys when your guys are just as cheap and dirty.

Wasn't whining. I was laughing at the Flyers' players whining. Both teams have had their share of crappy refs in the series, but Philly certainly had their chances yesterday (Briere 1-on-1).

I do agree that the bandwagon Sabres' fans annoy the crap out of me. You should of heard the local sports radio show the day after Game 3. They were complaining about Miller and how Enroth should start.

Video: Patrick Kaleta’s open door policy vs. Flyers is dastardly - Puck Daddy - NHL*Blog - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Video-Patrick-Kaleta-8217-s-open-door-policy-v;_ylt=AlgK_HI0fg_0PDsfrEFwp257vLYF?urn=nhl-wp3113)

Off-topic, but did I hear today that former MLB pitcher Tom Glavine is in an ownership group to buy the Thrashers?

[Suburban Rhythm]

Dola

In the regular season thread I applauded Ference for being a stand-up guy.

After his salute to the fans after scoring his first playoff goal in something like 3 seasons, I take it back.



How long before this becomes a 'History will be made?'


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http://youtu.be/1xvNzX_WYgY

[Dr. Sak]

The Sabres-Flyers game series has been a weird series to me. Each game has a different flavor it, but still with the emotional and physical aspects to it. And Hartnell, Carricollo, and Richards, Timonen (sticking Gerbe in the nuts after the game) certainly have had their moments like our guys. So don't whine about our guys when your guys are just as cheap and dirty.

Wasn't whining. I was laughing at the Flyers' players whining. Both teams have had their share of crappy refs in the series, but Philly certainly had their chances yesterday (Briere 1-on-1).

I do agree that the bandwagon Sabres' fans annoy the crap out of me. You should of heard the local sports radio show the day after Game 3. They were complaining about Miller and how Enroth should start.

I was just merely pointing out that the Flyers players just didn't do this out of the blue...there were cheap shots by Buffalo too.

You are right, Flyers had tons of chances and didn't convert.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Dola

In the regular season thread I applauded Ference for being a stand-up guy.

After his salute to the fans after scoring his first playoff goal in something like 3 seasons, I take it back.

The best thing about this is that Ference's excuse was that his glove got stuck like that. He said that with a straight face. So, his middle finger got stuck because of his glove and he was just lifting it up to the Montreal faithful in an effort to... fix it? Show them it was stuck?

Oh, Andrew Ference... I have heard more creative and believable lies from 3 year olds. Just man up and accept it like that kid from Michigan did a few weeks ago.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Off-topic, but did I hear today that former MLB pitcher Tom Glavine is in an ownership group to buy the Thrashers?

I imagine you did hear something like that, but it doesn't seem to be quite that intense.

Glavine could invest to keep Thrashers in Atlanta *| ajc.com (http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/glavine-could-invest-to-920418.html)
“I am not buying the Thrashers,” the Braves pitching great said Thursday.

Glavine said his main interest is in keeping the Thrashers in Atlanta. And he is willing to do whatever he can — perhaps even becoming a partial investor — to help ensure the city does not lose an NHL franchise for a second time.

“I have a huge interest in hockey and the Thrashers,” Glavine said. “I would hate to see them leave. My kids play hockey. It’s a big part of our lives. We want to be able to keep going to games.

“I’m trying to do whatever I can do to keep the team here. Whether that is putting together a group locally or finding someone from outside the area. Any way my involvement will help, I am willing to do it.”
...
“To be perfectly honest, I don’t have the money to buy the team,” Glavine said. “I could be an investor. I could go down that road. I’m not saying I will or I will not.”

[Galaxy]

I was just merely pointing out that the Flyers players just didn't do this out of the blue...there were cheap shots by Buffalo too.

You are right, Flyers had tons of chances and didn't convert.

Oh okay, I agree that both sides are taking their jabs. Looking forward to tonight.

Is Pronger really coming back tonight? Is he 100%?

[Sublime 2]

The best thing about this is that Ference's excuse was that his glove got stuck like that. He said that with a straight face. So, his middle finger got stuck because of his glove and he was just lifting it up to the Montreal faithful in an effort to... fix it? Show them it was stuck?

Oh, Andrew Ference... I have heard more creative and believable lies from 3 year olds. Just man up and accept it like that kid from Michigan did a few weeks ago.

He probably thought they'd call 9-1-1 and have him arrested. ;)

[Dr. Sak]

Oh okay, I agree that both sides are taking their jabs. Looking forward to tonight.

Is Pronger really coming back tonight? Is he 100%?

Pronger is not 100% and is not playing tonight. Carter is out, there are reports he sprained his MCL and will be out 10-14 days.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Pronger is not 100% and is not playing tonight. Carter is out, there are reports he sprained his MCL and will be out 10-14 days.

This is all part of Bettman's...er I mean Pittsburgh's grand plan. Piece by piece, let the other teams in the East fall apart, then bring Crosby back at 100% health.

Ryan Malone is a wreck in the PIT-TB series. He's been nursing a shoulder injury. He got knocked down in front of the net during game 3, and he was like a turtle on his back, he laid there for what seemed like forever.

Oddly, Pittsburgh has had no inury issues, outside of what they came into the series with. Allow Staal and Talbot each sat out parts of the 3rd period and first OT the other night. Talbot got smacked looking for the puck. Head shot, but legal. Staal went for a hit and ended up head first into the boards.

[Chubby]

Gotta agree with Lindy, where was the Flyers' whining when they got 5000 powerplays in earlier games? oh right...

[Galaxy]

3-0 Sabres after the 1st. Two weak goals that Boucher let in (who got relieved by Leighton), though good effort by the Sabres in working in their end, and a PP goal that Briere took for goalie inference.

[Galaxy]

Dear Sabres' players,

Quit standing around. Thanks.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Paraphrasing the old football axiom …

If you've got 3 goaltenders, you really don't have 1.

[Logan]

Bobby Ryan just scored a ridiculous goal.

[Young Drachma]

The NHL's Goal Horns, In Order | The Awl (http://www.theawl.com/2011/04/the-nhls-goal-horns-in-order)

[Suburban Rhythm]

Bobby Ryan just scored a ridiculous goal.

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Yeah, Legwand loses his stick, but still :eek:

What the hell, a week ago using the YT embed code was working...

http://youtu.be/btFBv2u8Nfc

[Suburban Rhythm]

DOLA

So, yeah, Pens-Bolts game 6 will be Monday night.

Awful effort.

[Galaxy]

DOLA

So, yeah, Pens-Bolts game 6 will be Monday night.

Awful effort.

Just turn on the game (then turning it back off). Yikes.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Wow.

7-0 Tampa? Who does Pittsburgh have in net? Luongo?

[Suburban Rhythm]

Wow.

7-0 Tampa? Who does Pittsburgh have in net? Luongo?

Fleury always follows up a terrible game with a good game...Luongo not so much. Although, only 4 of those are Fleury's, 3 more on Johnson.

Pens actually carried the play the first 10 minutes, at least offensively. Couldn't beat Roloson, and the floodgates opened.

[Suburban Rhythm]

DOLA

Comeback is on!

[Honolulu_Blue]

The Buccs went for two. I'm surprised. I wonder if the chart says go for two when you're up 6-2. ..

[Suburban Rhythm]

The Buccs went for two. I'm surprised. I wonder if the chart says go for two when you're up 6-2. ..

Clearly this was Rays-Pirates

[JPhillips]

Caps come out on fire. It would be nice to end this today and not hear about the Habs series anymore.