The Official NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread - Page 7

Fidatelo · 04-25-2011, 12:30 PM

H_B, this is actually the 3rd straight year Chicago will have the glory of knocking out the Canucks. And each year they have, from what I've seen, victimized Luongo pretty badly by shooting high over his shoulders.

Suburban Rhythm · 04-25-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I am not sure if you can call Luongo a "non-clutch playoff goalie". Overall, his playoff numbers are very similar to his regular season numbers. The last two years, however, his playoff numbers are pretty bad:

09-10: 6-6; 3.23 GAA; .895 Sv%
10-11: 3-3; 3.45 GAA; .888 Sv %

Like Fidatelo mentioned, however, the common factor both this year and last are the Chicago Blackhawks. They are most definitely in his head. Also, unless he really is injured, I think "shitting the bed" is a pretty apt description of his performance in games 4 and 5 of this series.

As for his Olympic Medal being proof that he is a "big game" goalie, I am not so sure. Yes, he came in and righted the ship a bit in the Olympics after Broduer struggled, but I watched pretty much every game Canada played in the Olympics and never felt like he was the reason they won. He was fine, but not stellar.

I think my view on Luongo and Team Canada is similar to how people view Chris Osgood and the Red Wings. So, to analogize, Lurongo was to Team Canada's Gold Medal winning team as Chris Osgood was to the Detroit Red Wings 1998 Stanley Cup.

I am pulling for Vancouver. I would like to see them win, but at this point, against Chicago, I have no faith in Luongo.

+1

I won't go as far as calling Luongo a passenger on that team, but he wasn't the driving force. He's job, IMO, was more of a "you don't have to win it for us, just don't lose it for us".

DeToxRox · 04-25-2011, 08:41 PM

And we get a game 7 on Wednesday.

God I love these playoffs.

Logan · 04-25-2011, 08:42 PM

That Malone breakaway slap shot goal was a thing of beauty.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-25-2011, 09:03 PM

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And we get a game 7 on Wednesday.

God I love these playoffs.

Agreed.

Now L.A. and Montreal have to do their part to make it 5.

kingfc22 · 04-25-2011, 09:39 PM

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Agreed.

Now L.A. and Montreal have to do their part to make it 5.

How about just Montreal.

Galaxy · 04-25-2011, 11:53 PM

What a strange, and exciting, playoffs this year. Goaltending seems to be all over the place and the home ice advantage seems basically useless so far.

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 12:00 AM

San Jose wins. LA had a 5-minute PP at the end and couldn't covert.

yacovfb · 04-26-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

San Jose vs. Detroit in the 2nd round.

That much faith in Vancouver?

kingfc22 · 04-26-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

San Jose vs. Detroit in the 2nd round.

No reseeding? Wouldn't SJ play CHI if the Hawks advance?

yacovfb · 04-26-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

No reseeding? Wouldn't SJ play CHI if the Hawks advance?

There is reseeding. So, yes.

kingfc22 · 04-26-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by yacovfb

There is reseeding. So, yes.

Ok. That's what I thought unless I missed some rule change in the offseason.

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 12:05 AM

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That much faith in Vancouver?

Was thinking out loud that translated to what I wanted to type.

Suburban Rhythm · 04-26-2011, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

And we get a game 7 on Wednesday.

God I love these playoffs.

This may be the worst PP ever constructed.

Even if they somehow beat TB, which actually can happen if the top 4 D and Fleury play like they did early in the series, they can not make a deep run with this PP.

Logan · 04-26-2011, 07:15 AM

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This may be the worst PP ever constructed.

Rangers assistant Mike Sullivan thanks you for that compliment.

Maple Leafs · 04-26-2011, 10:04 AM

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 12:16 PM

No Kaleta, Grier, or Connolly...Leopold is a game time decision. Is it 730 yet?

Chubby · 04-26-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

No Kaleta, Grier, or Connolly...Leopold is a game time decision. Is it 730 yet?

Kaleta - we don't need him taking bad penalties, don't mind him out
Grier - will miss his defense
Connolly - I said at the time of the hit that he was done, most likely concussion number 6855, glad he wasn't given an extension and i won't miss him

Roy is back in lineup so we will see how useful he is. Hopefully they don't pull a Pronger with him.

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 12:32 PM

Lindy Ruff said that Connolly has a shoulder issue, not a concussion. However, it wouldn't be the first time someone has covered this up.

I still think it will be a tight close game.

Chubby · 04-26-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Lindy Ruff said that Connolly has a shoulder issue, not a concussion. However, it wouldn't be the first time someone has covered this up.

I still think it will be a tight close game.

yeah I call bullshit on that one or MAYBE he has a shoulder injury to go along with his concussion. I don't recall him clutching his shoulder on the ice.

agreed it will be close like the other games in the series

Fidatelo · 04-26-2011, 01:31 PM

TSN JetsMeter up to 75% "Drop the puck" now.

Chubby · 04-26-2011, 01:50 PM

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TSN JetsMeter up to 75% "Drop the puck" now.

I'd be all for it, would also like to see a team back in Hartford

MikeVic · 04-26-2011, 06:20 PM

Well that was a fuck up in the canadiens game.

DaddyTorgo · 04-26-2011, 06:23 PM

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Well that was a fuck up in the canadiens game.

Course they missed a clear penalty by the Canadiens right before that...but yes I admit...that was a total fuck up.

Chubby · 04-26-2011, 06:40 PM

/crosses fingers

oh fuck do i have to hear the stupid 1970s GBA...

bbor · 04-26-2011, 07:04 PM

That blown call by the refs gives Hab fans an excuse when they lose.

MikeVic · 04-26-2011, 07:17 PM

Flyers need to learn how to hit not from behind.

MikeVic · 04-26-2011, 07:19 PM

And uh apparently Bruins too but that one was a 5 minute penalty. Consistency refs!!

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Flyers need to learn how to hit not from behind.

That was a worst hit than Richards. Should of been a 5 minute and game misconduct, but it's the NHL.

Horrible goal allowed by Miller. And defense, quit giving the Flyers the puck in your own end. And actually hit the goalie when you shot at them. You don't score when it hits the glass.

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 07:27 PM

I'm sorry guys but the hit was not from behind but from the side. That wouldn't even be a block in the back in the NFL.

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 07:28 PM

And if you really want to get in an uproar about it, Carcillo got cut with a stick 1 minute in, so there is a double minor you got away with.

Suburban Rhythm · 04-26-2011, 07:29 PM

Watching that Montreal PP made me openly weep.

More chances in 5:00 than Pittsburgh has generated in 6 games.

Logan · 04-26-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I'm sorry guys but the hit was not from behind but from the side. That wouldn't even be a block in the back in the NFL.

Agreed. It looked bad from the original live camera angle but the replay was much more forgiving.

EagleFan · 04-26-2011, 08:01 PM

If not for Miller this game would be about 6-0 at the moment.

Still nervous though.

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

If not for Miller this game would be about 6-0 at the moment.

Still nervous though.

The Sabres defense is just horrible. And Paul needs to win those face-offs when it counts.

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 08:38 PM

Good series Philly.

Lindy, you should of put Enroth in after the 3rd goal. Too little, too late.

DaddyTorgo · 04-26-2011, 08:40 PM

Bruins took some shitty penalties and weren't really ever in control of that game. Oh well...game 7 it is!!

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 08:56 PM

Just horrible. Did the players know they were suppose to play a Game 7 hockey game tonight?

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Good series Philly.

Lindy, you should of put Enroth in after the 3rd goal. Too little, too late.

Same to you guys...you have some gritty players and once Ennis and Myers develop more you guys will be dangerous for years to come. Especially with Miller in net.

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 09:03 PM

Looks like I am going to Game 7 of the Pens/Bolts series tomorrow.

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Same to you guys...you have some gritty players and once Ennis and Myers develop more you guys will be dangerous for years to come. Especially with Miller in net.

Looking back, this is a team that was one of the worst teams in the league in the first half of the season. Have to be proud of the effort they put together in the second half of the year.

Miller? He'll be reamed on by the local fans (the aka...bandwagon hockey fans) for not "stopping" the goals. It helps that we finally have a very good backup in Enroth, who the fans want to start over Miller.

I think this team has a lot of upside. The age of tonight's defense: Myers (21), Butler (24), Grangani (24), Sekera (24), Weber (24). Now we have a new owner who actually seems committed to go all out (The past owners of the team has been about winning on the bottom line first), July 1st can't come quick enough.

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 09:34 PM

I don't think Miller should get reemed at all. If not for him, the score could've been much worse in the first period. Not to mention he single handedly won you both 1-0 games.

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I don't think Miller should get reemed at all. If not for him, the score could've been much worse in the first period. Not to mention he single handedly won you both 1-0 games.

Oh, he's always reamed for something, about how he needs to come up with that save or this one, as if he should score goals too.

Lathum · 04-26-2011, 09:42 PM

quite the bitch fest on Facebook between 2 FOFC guys.

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

quite the bitch fest on Facebook between 2 FOFC guys.

You won't see any more responses from me. He is going to see what he wants and make excuses. I no longer have to see any of it anymore

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 10:18 PM

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You won't see any more responses from me. He is going to see what he wants and make excuses. I no longer have to see any of it anymore

Who is the bitch fest between?

*Nevermind* (I changed from the end of the game, so I missed what happen.)

I agree with you. We had game 6. It was there for the taking. Then the team folded like lawn chairs.

RendeR · 04-26-2011, 10:22 PM

I never made excuses for anything, I even stated we mailed it in for the last 4 periods of play.

I also pointed out what a classless move the Flyers made pulling their goaltender with 30 seconds to play.

Then someone got all defensive and complained about penalties they actually called.

We'll be back next season. Philly can join us golfing in about a week.

Galaxy · 04-26-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Looks like I am going to Game 7 of the Pens/Bolts series tomorrow.

You live in Pitt?

Dr. Sak · 04-26-2011, 10:27 PM

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You live in Pitt?

Yessir...born and raised there.

RendeR · 04-26-2011, 10:30 PM

Born and raised? How have you not succomed to the overwhelming brainwashing effect of all those sad little pittsburgh fans over the years? =)

04-25-2011, 12:30 PM	#301
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	H_B, this is actually the 3rd straight year Chicago will have the glory of knocking out the Canucks. And each year they have, from what I've seen, victimized Luongo pretty badly by shooting high over his shoulders. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

04-26-2011, 12:00 AM	#308
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	San Jose wins. LA had a 5-minute PP at the end and couldn't covert. Last edited by Galaxy : 04-26-2011 at 12:01 AM.

04-26-2011, 10:04 AM	#316
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	__________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

04-26-2011, 01:31 PM	#321
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	TSN JetsMeter up to 75% "Drop the puck" now. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

04-26-2011, 07:04 PM	#326
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	That blown call by the refs gives Hab fans an excuse when they lose. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

04-25-2011, 08:41 PM	#303
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	And we get a game 7 on Wednesday. God I love these playoffs.

04-25-2011, 08:42 PM	#304
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	That Malone breakaway slap shot goal was a thing of beauty.

04-25-2011, 11:53 PM	#307
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	What a strange, and exciting, playoffs this year. Goaltending seems to be all over the place and the home ice advantage seems basically useless so far.

04-26-2011, 12:16 PM	#317
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	No Kaleta, Grier, or Connolly...Leopold is a game time decision. Is it 730 yet?

04-26-2011, 12:32 PM	#319
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Lindy Ruff said that Connolly has a shoulder issue, not a concussion. However, it wouldn't be the first time someone has covered this up. I still think it will be a tight close game.

04-26-2011, 06:20 PM	#323
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Well that was a fuck up in the canadiens game.

04-26-2011, 06:40 PM	#325
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	/crosses fingers oh fuck do i have to hear the stupid 1970s GBA...

04-26-2011, 07:17 PM	#327
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Flyers need to learn how to hit not from behind. Last edited by MikeVic : 04-26-2011 at 07:17 PM.

04-26-2011, 07:19 PM	#328
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	And uh apparently Bruins too but that one was a 5 minute penalty. Consistency refs!!

04-26-2011, 07:27 PM	#330
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I'm sorry guys but the hit was not from behind but from the side. That wouldn't even be a block in the back in the NFL.

04-26-2011, 07:28 PM	#331
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	And if you really want to get in an uproar about it, Carcillo got cut with a stick 1 minute in, so there is a double minor you got away with.

04-26-2011, 07:29 PM	#332
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Watching that Montreal PP made me openly weep. More chances in 5:00 than Pittsburgh has generated in 6 games. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

04-26-2011, 08:01 PM	#334
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	If not for Miller this game would be about 6-0 at the moment. Still nervous though. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

04-26-2011, 08:38 PM	#336
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Good series Philly. Lindy, you should of put Enroth in after the 3rd goal. Too little, too late. Last edited by Galaxy : 04-26-2011 at 08:38 PM.

04-26-2011, 08:40 PM	#337
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Bruins took some shitty penalties and weren't really ever in control of that game. Oh well...game 7 it is!!

04-26-2011, 08:56 PM	#338
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Just horrible. Did the players know they were suppose to play a Game 7 hockey game tonight?

04-26-2011, 09:03 PM	#340
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Looks like I am going to Game 7 of the Pens/Bolts series tomorrow.

04-26-2011, 09:34 PM	#342
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I don't think Miller should get reemed at all. If not for him, the score could've been much worse in the first period. Not to mention he single handedly won you both 1-0 games.

04-26-2011, 09:42 PM	#344
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	quite the bitch fest on Facebook between 2 FOFC guys.

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RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	I never made excuses for anything, I even stated we mailed it in for the last 4 periods of play. I also pointed out what a classless move the Flyers made pulling their goaltender with 30 seconds to play. Then someone got all defensive and complained about penalties they actually called. We'll be back next season. Philly can join us golfing in about a week. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

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RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Born and raised? How have you not succomed to the overwhelming brainwashing effect of all those sad little pittsburgh fans over the years? =) __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

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