The OFFICIAL 2009-10 Stanley Cup Playoffs thread - Page 2

Draft Dodger · 04-15-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Every team I picked to win their respective series lost last night. Good thing I didn't predict any sweeps.

I was 3/4

Maple Leafs · 04-15-2010, 10:28 AM

Here's Hockey Night in Canada explaining how we got Coyotes fans to ThrowTheSnake.

Arles · 04-15-2010, 11:19 AM

Was at the game last night - nice win for the Coyotes. The Red Wings completely outplayed them in the first two periods - but Phoenix managed to end up tied 2-2. Then, Phoenix played a phenomenal 3rd period and got the win. IMO, it was a must-win for Phoenix to have a chance and we'll see what happens Friday night (I'll be in Vegas, so I won't make the game. The choices we make...

).

boberot · 04-15-2010, 12:30 PM

Even before last night's games, I thought Ottawa would be trouble for the Pens. They've been hot and i think will take Pitt to 6 or 7.

My beloved Buffalo Sabres will have more trouble with Boston than most people think, too. This is not a gimme by any stretch of the imagination.

Sublime 2 · 04-15-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by boberot

Even before last night's games, I thought Ottawa would be trouble for the Pens. They've been hot and i think will take Pitt to 6 or 7.

My beloved Buffalo Sabres will have more trouble with Boston than most people think, too. This is not a gimme by any stretch of the imagination.

I think the B's/Sabres should be a good, low-scoring, grind it out series with Miller and Tuukka. I'm guessing we'll see a couple of OT games, and the B's just can't put the puck in the net, so those will likely go Buffalo's way, along with the series, ultimately.

Galaxy · 04-15-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublime 2

I think the B's/Sabres should be a good, low-scoring, grind it out series with Miller and Tuukka. I'm guessing we'll see a couple of OT games, and the B's just can't put the puck in the net, so those will likely go Buffalo's way, along with the series, ultimately.

It just depends on what Sabres team shows up. If you go guys like Derek Roy, Adam Mair, and Connelly play hard, smart, and a team game, they can beat anyone. And the D just has to not force anything. I think rookie Tyler Myers and Patrick Kaleta will be the x-factors for the Sabres.

Hopefully Vanek has found his game after coming back in the final two games with a scoring touch.

The bad news is Hecht will be out for "weeks" and I'm not sure if Stafford will be playing tonight.

NoSkillz · 04-15-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

It just depends on what Sabres team shows up. If you go guys like Derek Roy, Adam Mair, and Connelly play hard, smart, and a team game, they can beat anyone. And the D just has to not force anything. I think rookie Tyler Myers and Patrick Kaleta will be the x-factors for the Sabres.

Hopefully Vanek has found his game after coming back in the final two games with a scoring touch.

The bad news is Hecht will be out for "weeks" and I'm not sure if Stafford will be playing tonight.

I'm pretty sure Stafford is out...and that's not exactly bad news

Hecht is a big loss, however.

I'm about to shuffle down to Buffalo for the game...really looking forward to seeing live playoff hockey for the first time in three years and expect the atmosphere to be off the charts.

RomaGoth · 04-15-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Was at the game last night - nice win for the Coyotes. The Red Wings completely outplayed them in the first two periods - but Phoenix managed to end up tied 2-2. Then, Phoenix played a phenomenal 3rd period and got the win. IMO, it was a must-win for Phoenix to have a chance and we'll see what happens Friday night (I'll be in Vegas, so I won't make the game. The choices we make...

).

Giving up a ridiculous 3 powerplay goals in a playoff game is unacceptable.

DeToxRox · 04-15-2010, 05:41 PM

Abdelkader is in, Williams out tomorrow.

Thank christ.

Suburban Rhythm · 04-15-2010, 07:33 PM

Milan Michalek torn ACL, done for the playoffs. I'd say this is another break for the Pens, except the top 6 for Ottawa doesn't have to score to beat Pittsburgh.

Draft Dodger · 04-15-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Here's Hockey Night in Canada explaining how we got Coyotes fans to ThrowTheSnake.

meme is pronounced meem? I didn't know that.

also, that's very cool

JediKooter · 04-15-2010, 09:54 PM

Sharks will take it in 12.

Maple Leafs · 04-16-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

meme is pronounced meem? I didn't know that.

This is why I could never do TV or radio. I'd constantly be bailing out midway through sentences when I realized I didn't know how to pronounce things.

"Throw the Snake spread as an internet... um... thing... that a lot of people send around. You know, one of those."

Honolulu_Blue · 04-16-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

This is why I could never do TV or radio. I'd constantly be bailing out midway through sentences when I realized I didn't know how to pronounce things.

"Throw the Snake spread as an internet... um... thing... that a lot of people send around. You know, one of those."

I'm sure you'd be great, but you might want to avoid any post-season TV or radio since people typically aren't great at pronouncing things they aren't familiar with and I could really see something like this be a little embarassing

"I think Detroit is going to win it all and Nick Lidstrom is going to, once again, lift the... um... that thing... that they skate around with after they win. You know, that shiny trophy thing."

DataKing · 04-16-2010, 10:39 AM

That's just mean.

DaddyTorgo · 04-16-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I'm sure you'd be great, but you might want to avoid any post-season TV or radio since people typically aren't great at pronouncing things they aren't familiar with and I could really see something like this be a little embarassing

"I think Detroit is going to win it all and Nick Lidstrom is going to, once again, lift the... um... that thing... that they skate around with after they win. You know, that shiny trophy thing."

Draft Dodger · 04-16-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

This is why I could never do TV or radio. I'd constantly be bailing out midway through sentences when I realized I didn't know how to pronounce things.

"Throw the Snake spread as an internet... um... thing... that a lot of people send around. You know, one of those."

I can't do TV or radio because I sound like I swallowed a chipmunk and I look like I'm wearing one on the top of my head

Chief Rum · 04-16-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I'm sure you'd be great, but you might want to avoid any post-season TV or radio since people typically aren't great at pronouncing things they aren't familiar with and I could really see something like this be a little embarassing

"I think Detroit is going to win it all and Nick Lidstrom is going to, once again, lift the... um... that thing... that they skate around with after they win. You know, that shiny trophy thing."

It's not a pronunciation thing for ML. It's just that no one alive in Toronto has ever actually seen the Cup.

sterlingice · 04-16-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I'm sure you'd be great, but you might want to avoid any post-season TV or radio since people typically aren't great at pronouncing things they aren't familiar with and I could really see something like this be a little embarassing

"I think Detroit is going to win it all and Nick Lidstrom is going to, once again, lift the... um... that thing... that they skate around with after they win. You know, that shiny trophy thing."

Cold but funny

SI

boberot · 04-16-2010, 02:21 PM

Wow, Montreal serves notice in D.C. I'd love to see Washington lose or play a long, exhausting series to advance.

The Sabres take care of business after a shaky second period. Kudos to the usuals: Vanek, Miller, etc.

But also big props to the gritty guys like Kaleta, Montador, Mair and Rivet. If their presence is felt consistently, I like our chances.

And a tip of the hat to Ennis -- he looked really dangerous.

Dr. Sak · 04-16-2010, 06:11 PM

Wow...MAF gives up a goal on the first shot.

EagleFan · 04-16-2010, 08:15 PM

Pronger ties it back up!!!

Dr. Sak · 04-16-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Pronger ties it back up!!!

The Flyers are playing like crap this 2nd period. If not for Boucher it could be much worse.

kingfc22 · 04-16-2010, 09:49 PM

You have got to be kidding me. Puck deflects off of Vlasic's throat and into the bet 1:10 into the game. I think the Sharks are cursed.

Ksyrup · 04-16-2010, 10:30 PM

Am I watching basketball or hockey in this Red Wings game? That's like 5 goals in the last 3-4 minutes or so.

bbor · 04-16-2010, 10:54 PM

Colin White!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kingfc22 · 04-16-2010, 11:12 PM

Nabokov you suck! Avs have 4 goals on only 10 shots.

General Mike · 04-16-2010, 11:36 PM

Come on Coyotes.

Pumpy Tudors · 04-16-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor

Colin White!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

help

Honolulu_Blue · 04-16-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

Come on Coyotes.

Sorry, dude.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-16-2010, 11:53 PM

So, it's Colorado 5, San Jose 4.

Shots are 14 (Colorado) to 37 (San Jose)?

WTF?

kingfc22 · 04-17-2010, 12:18 AM

Thank god this game is going to OT. Sharks cannot lose this one.

TroyF · 04-17-2010, 12:27 AM

Don't worry, I'm sure Nabby can let a soft one in during the OT period.

Sharks clearly deserve this win. I'm thinking they'll be happy as hell to go on the road if they were to lose this game.

TroyF · 04-17-2010, 12:42 AM

Very nice. Blake is allowed to give a forearm shiver to the head of Gallinari, but Blake gives a love tap to the back of the net and it's a power play? Good call refs.

Right team won the game, but what a joke of an ending.

MikeVic · 04-17-2010, 01:04 AM

Maybe it was a make-up call for that crap call against Blake on the perfectly fine hip check?

Suburban Rhythm · 04-17-2010, 08:54 AM

No suspension for Andy Sutton for hit on Jordan Leopold.

So, the new standard for head hits has been set...same as the old, before the rule was written.

It wasn't an elbow, and Leopold was leaning forward. But the two things highlighted in the new rule-- targeting the head and hit on player receiving lateral or back pressure -- both happen on this play.

sterlingice · 04-17-2010, 10:45 AM

That was a huge goal in San Jose last night. I told my wife that whether the Sharks got a goal in the last minute would probably decide the series.

SI

Dr. Sak · 04-17-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

No suspension for Andy Sutton for hit on Jordan Leopold.

So, the new standard for head hits has been set...same as the old, before the rule was written.

It wasn't an elbow, and Leopold was leaning forward. But the two things highlighted in the new rule-- targeting the head and hit on player receiving lateral or back pressure -- both happen on this play.

It cancels out the non-suspension for this hit that happened earlier this year...

In all seriousness, I am surprised he (Sutton) didn't get anything.

General Mike · 04-17-2010, 06:23 PM

Jose Jose Jose Jose

Suburban Rhythm · 04-17-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

In all seriousness, I am surprised he (Sutton) didn't get anything.

I only am because of the rule change.

He didn't lead with his elbow (even if Ray Fittipaldo believes he did, check out this clip, funny shit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmVdVJ1sRJI ) and doesn't leave his feet until after contact.

But, like I said above, the new rule is you can not target the head (point of impact is the head) and can not make the hit if the player is receiving lateral or back pressure (there is a guy on Leopold's hip).

Before there wasn't a rule against it, and Matt Cooke was dirty. Now there is a rule against it, but it's not enforced. NHL makes no sense.

Dr. Sak · 04-17-2010, 07:04 PM

Caps are making the Flyers goaltending issues look trivia

BishopMVP · 04-17-2010, 07:12 PM

Clutterbuck's a real name?

sterlingice · 04-17-2010, 07:19 PM

Theodore was pulled and the Caps cut the lead in half but the Habs just made it 3-1. Washington has the firepower, but they're in trouble and the crowd is silent

SI

sterlingice · 04-17-2010, 07:32 PM

Caps in big trouble now, down 4-1 with 2:16 to go in the 2nd period

SI

sterlingice · 04-17-2010, 07:37 PM

They get one back and the crowd is getting back into things. Still in the 2nd period

And now Caps on the power play with 20s to go

SI

Dr. Sak · 04-17-2010, 08:01 PM

That's it AO!!!

Maple Leafs · 04-17-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

In all seriousness, I am surprised he (Sutton) didn't get anything.

I hate the Senators more than I hate anything in the world.

That was a clean hit. No suspension. Not even a discussion.

sterlingice · 04-17-2010, 08:19 PM

Caps tie it up! They really are a fun team to watch

SI

Dr. Sak · 04-17-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

I hate the Senators more than I hate anything in the world.

That was a clean hit. No suspension. Not even a discussion.

But what team did he hit?

sterlingice · 04-17-2010, 08:32 PM

Holy crap! I'll say it again, this team is fun to watch

SI

04-15-2010, 10:28 AM	#52
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04-15-2010, 11:19 AM	#53
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Was at the game last night - nice win for the Coyotes. The Red Wings completely outplayed them in the first two periods - but Phoenix managed to end up tied 2-2. Then, Phoenix played a phenomenal 3rd period and got the win. IMO, it was a must-win for Phoenix to have a chance and we'll see what happens Friday night (I'll be in Vegas, so I won't make the game. The choices we make... ). __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

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boberot High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Western NY	Even before last night's games, I thought Ottawa would be trouble for the Pens. They've been hot and i think will take Pitt to 6 or 7. My beloved Buffalo Sabres will have more trouble with Boston than most people think, too. This is not a gimme by any stretch of the imagination.

04-15-2010, 05:41 PM	#59
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Abdelkader is in, Williams out tomorrow. Thank christ.

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boberot High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Western NY	Wow, Montreal serves notice in D.C. I'd love to see Washington lose or play a long, exhausting series to advance. The Sabres take care of business after a shaky second period. Kudos to the usuals: Vanek, Miller, etc. But also big props to the gritty guys like Kaleta, Montador, Mair and Rivet. If their presence is felt consistently, I like our chances. And a tip of the hat to Ennis -- he looked really dangerous.

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Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Wow...MAF gives up a goal on the first shot.

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04-17-2010, 12:27 AM	#83
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Don't worry, I'm sure Nabby can let a soft one in during the OT period. Sharks clearly deserve this win. I'm thinking they'll be happy as hell to go on the road if they were to lose this game.

04-17-2010, 12:42 AM	#84
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Very nice. Blake is allowed to give a forearm shiver to the head of Gallinari, but Blake gives a love tap to the back of the net and it's a power play? Good call refs. Right team won the game, but what a joke of an ending.

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04-17-2010, 07:37 PM	#95
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	They get one back and the crowd is getting back into things. Still in the 2nd period And now Caps on the power play with 20s to go SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 04-17-2010 at 07:39 PM.

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Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	That's it AO!!!

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Caps tie it up! They really are a fun team to watch SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Holy crap! I'll say it again, this team is fun to watch SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 04-17-2010 at 08:32 PM.

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