The Official NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[Dr. Sak]

And just for good measure...I'll put my Let's Go Flyers signs on my car so that everyone on my way to work can see them. Over/Under on how many times I get flipped off?

[Suburban Rhythm]

Originally Posted by Grover

"When the best player in the world comes up to you and says 'I don't know who you're planning on starting out there tonight, but I want that first shift' it tells you everything you need to know about Claude Giroux." Flyers' head coach Peter Laviolette

What the hell was Crosby doing in the Flyers lockerroom?

[Warhammer]

Helluva game between Kings and the Canucks right now.

[SackAttack]

Originally Posted by Warhammer

Helluva game between Kings and the Canucks right now.

Dear Panthers: please beat New Jersey one more time so we can send Roberto Luongo a sympathy card.

[MizzouRah]

Blues vs Kings - should be a fun series!

[Danny]

Well everyone on here predicting this series would be over in 5 was correct. Way to go kings!

[RomaGoth]

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

What the hell was Datsyuk doing in the Flyers lockerroom?

[Big Fo]

Chris Kreider just scored to give the Rangers a 3-1 lead. I don't have a lot of hockey knowledge and am wondering how common is it for players to go straight from college into the NHL Playoffs without having played in the regular season?

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Big Fo

Chris Kreider just scored to give the Rangers a 3-1 lead. I don't have a lot of hockey knowledge and am wondering how common is it for players to go straight from college into the NHL Playoffs without having played in the regular season?

I posted something on this earlier - there have only been 3 players in the past 25 or so years who have gone from playing in the NCAA Championship game to playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the same year.

Originally Posted by articles

Indeed, in the past quarter-century, only one NHL player has won the NCAA championship and debuted in the same season: Tony Hrkac, with the St. Louis Blues in 1987.

So this makes 2 who have WON the NCAA Championship and then debuted. Another former BC player, Jeff Farkas played in the NCAA Championship game (which BC lost that year) and debuted in the same season (before his career was cut short by tragic injury).

Jeff Farkas, who lost the NCAA title game with Boston College in 2000 and then joined the Toronto Maple Leafs, is the only other player to participate in college hockey’s final game and the NHL playoffs in the same year, according to the league. Matt Carle of the Philadelphia Flyers is among those who have played in the NCAA and the NHL in the same season.

[Big Fo]

So when you count guys who didn't make the NCAA Championship game or get far in those playoffs, it is somewhat common for players who recently left/graduated from college hockey to join NHL teams with just several weeks or a month left in the regular season?

[Grover]

I hate that the momentum in OTT/NYR changed on that horrible interference call against Foligno.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Big Fo

So when you count guys who didn't make the NCAA Championship game or get far in those playoffs, it is somewhat common for players who recently left/graduated from college hockey to join NHL teams with just several weeks or a month left in the regular season?

I'm not sure what that number is...it's MORE...but I don't think it's a total of more than say...a dozen tops? You could probably google and find out.

[bbor]

Jeff Farkus...LOL....whatever happened to that kid?That might have been his last game in the NHL too.

[Dr. Sak]

Wow Hank...overreacting much??

[bbor]

Jeffrey Thomas Farkas (born January 24, 1978 in Williamsville, New York) is a retired American professional ice hockey center. He was drafted in the third round, 57th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.

After playing four seasons of college hockey for Boston College, Farkas joined the Maple Leafs' roster for the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He appeared in three games during that postseason, recording one goal. Despite his playoff success, Farkas appeared in only eight games for the Maple Leafs over the next two seasons, and three more for the Atlanta Thrashers during the 2002–03 season.

While playing for the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves in 2003, Farkas fell headfirst into the boards during a game against the Rochester Americans. He suffered a fractured fifth cervical vertebra and, according to medical reports, came within millimeters of being rendered quadriplegic. The injury forced Farkas' early retirement from the sport.

From Wiki....

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by bbor

Jeff Farkus...LOL....whatever happened to that kid?That might have been his last game in the NHL too.

Not funny. He suffered a nasty on-ice injury from a hit and was almost paralyzed and had to retire as a result. 2003 he was only like...24, and was presumably just about to make the leap to the NHL (they were projecting a split-season between AHL/NHL for him that year).

While playing for the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves in 2003, Farkas fell headfirst into the boards during a game against the Rochester Americans. He suffered a fractured fifth cervical vertebra and, according to medical reports, came within millimeters of being rendered quadriplegic. The injury forced Farkas' early retirement from the sport.

[DaddyTorgo]

Hah - same time.

[Logan]

After getting absolutely destroyed by Del Zotto (and whining that it was a dirty hit - Alanis Morrisette would get a kick out of that, Chris Neil says ""I'm sure I'll catch him with his head down one of these times."

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Wow Hank...overreacting much??

Was this in relation to Neil kicking it in, or Neil jackknifing him out of the crease?

[Arles]

Coyotes finally exercised their demons and won a series. Ironic that the team's first division win and series win came in the year where Winnipeg got a team back. I think that satisfied the hockey gods

[Grover]

Yeah, Hank wasn't overreacting. I mean, insinuating that someone wanting Ottawa was a bit much, but everything else was spot on.

[britrock88]

Originally Posted by Arles

Coyotes finally exercised their demons and won a series. Ironic that the team's first division win and series win came in the year where Winnipeg got a team back. I think that satisfied the hockey gods

The question is, how much will Seattle trump this up over the offseason?

[chadritt]

Originally Posted by Arles

Coyotes finally exercised their demons and won a series. Ironic that the team's first division win and series win came in the year where Winnipeg got a team back. I think that satisfied the hockey gods

Does this mean Winnipeg cant win until Atlanta gets another team? Considering I still dont understand why the Thrashers moved while the Coyotes got bailed out, plus im a homer, i think id be ok with that.

[SackAttack]

Originally Posted by chadritt

Does this mean Winnipeg cant win until Atlanta gets another team? Considering I still dont understand why the Thrashers moved while the Coyotes got bailed out, plus im a homer, i think id be ok with that.

I don't think the hockey gods are terribly concerned with whether or not cities in the Deep South get/have a team. They only seem to let the Panthers have fun about once every twenty years or so.

[chadritt]

Originally Posted by SackAttack

I don't think the hockey gods are terribly concerned with whether or not cities in the Deep South get/have a team. They only seem to let the Panthers have fun about once every twenty years or so.

and Carolina, Tampa, Dallas and Anaheim....but you know Im only mentioning "non-traditional" markets that have won a cup more recently than a place like Toronto (dont get me wrong, i like Toronto and the Leafs).

[Suburban Rhythm]

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Wow Hank...overreacting much??

Originally Posted by Grover

Yeah, Hank wasn't overreacting. I mean, insinuating that someone wanting Ottawa was a bit much, but everything else was spot on.

Look no further than behind his own bench.




Now, if he's suspended for game 7 because of this, I'll start buying into his conspiracy.

[Dr. Sak]

Originally Posted by Logan

Was this in relation to Neil kicking it in, or Neil jackknifing him out of the crease?

Don Lagreca tweeted that the puck was actually knocked in by Hank's glove...and Neil had some help staying in the crease.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Don Lagreca tweeted that the puck was actually knocked in by Hank's glove...and Neil had some help staying in the crease.

That tweet is wrong and it didn't matter if Neil had "help" staying in the crease, he used his stick to push Lundqvist out of the crease which is how the puck came out of his glove in the first place.

[Fidatelo]

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Don Lagreca tweeted that the puck was actually knocked in by Hank's glove...and Neil had some help staying in the crease.

I think it's impossible to tell if the puck was actually kicked in or not, but Neil clearly used his stick to push Lundqvist around in the crease. I don't care if the Rangers defenders were pushing Neil around; Neil purposely jammed his stick in Lundqvist's gut and moved him around.

That said, it's only really clear on the replay; I can see how it would be easy to miss that as a ref, and Neil's actual body isn't interfering with Lundqvist at all, which is probably more what the ref would be focusing on. And since the replay official can't call goalie interference (I don't think), the goal pretty much had to stand (in my eyes).

[RomaGoth]

What is missing from the Rangers/Senators series is the "Wade Redden" factor. I heard somewhere that he was a really good defenseman at one point and played hockey for the Senators, after which he went to the Big Apple for tons of money. Whatever happened to that guy....?

[Grover]

Originally Posted by RomaGoth

What is missing from the Rangers/Senators series is the "Wade Redden" factor. I heard somewhere that he was a really good defenseman at one point and played hockey for the Senators, after which he went to the Big Apple for tons of money. Whatever happened to that guy....?

Rotting away in Connecticut at 6m/year

[Dr. Sak]

Originally Posted by Logan

That tweet is wrong and it didn't matter if Neil had "help" staying in the crease, he used his stick to push Lundqvist out of the crease which is how the puck came out of his glove in the first place.

I disagree Logan...the view from behind is the best view and in my opinion his skate never came in contact with the puck. But for Hank to say the NHL wants Ottawa to win is a bit crazy...if he said Pittsburgh, I would have to side with him.

[SirFozzie]

Caps-Bruins Game 7 goes to Overtime.

I feel like Game sevens should be like the final game from Rollerball (the original, not the remake).. just let the players on the ice decide it.

[DaddyTorgo]

Ugh.

Bruins have no one to blame but themselves for not putting the series away earlier.

Wasn't ready for hockey to be over. No other realistic chances for a championship sports team until the Pats resume play.

[CraigSca]

WOW!

[SirFozzie]

Fuck. Oh well, congrats to the Caps

[sterlingice]

Exciting series, tho. Every game was 1 goal and 4 were OT

SI

[Mota]

What an insane first round. Really cool to see upsets, but the prospects of a Florida vs. Phoenix final couldn't be less appealing.

Unless St. Louis comes out of the West conference, it's likely to be a really bad final, the other 3 teams are just not going to draw ratings.

[bhlloy]

Did you already find out the results of the two games tomorrow? Can you give me lottery numbers for Friday night while you are here?

[miked]

Now if we can get an Ottowa win, it may ease the sadness if the Devils blow it.

[Grover]

Chirpstory - Bruins Fans Calling Joel Ward The N-Word

This is absolutely disgusting.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Grover

Chirpstory - Bruins Fans Calling Joel Ward The N-Word

This is absolutely disgusting.

Clearly.

[SirFozzie]

Agreed

[BlackJack]

Originally Posted by miked

Now if we can get a Florida win, it may ease the sadness if the Rangers blow it.

Obviously this is what you meant.

[Warhammer]

Originally Posted by Mota

What an insane first round. Really cool to see upsets, but the prospects of a Florida vs. Phoenix final couldn't be less appealing.

Unless St. Louis comes out of the West conference, it's likely to be a really bad final, the other 3 teams are just not going to draw ratings.

I can see the Kings drawing some eyes. LA loves a winner, and most other fans I know are pulling for them out of the west as a second team.

[Logan]

I'm not exactly a Tim Thomas guy ("Waahhhhhh MSG lights!") but this was pretty cool to see:

Tim Thomas tells young fan to smile in the most touching moment of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs (VIDEO) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Logan

I'm not exactly a Tim Thomas guy ("Waahhhhhh MSG lights!") but this was pretty cool to see:

Tim Thomas tells young fan to smile in the most touching moment of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs (VIDEO) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports

That was pretty cool. I guess that was his own kids/family, but still great for him to think of them at a time like that and keep things in perspective.

While he may have some crack pot political ideas and leanings, he's still a good father. (Pretty much like my dad, actually. )

[RomaGoth]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

That was pretty cool. I guess that was his own kids/family, but still great for him to think of them at a time like that and keep things in perspective.

While he may have some crack pot political ideas and leanings, he's still a good father. (Pretty much like my dad, actually. )

HB's father - weirdo political ideas/good father = Tim Thomas - weirdo political ideas/good father = Tim Thomas - HB's father?

[Pumpy Tudors]

Originally Posted by Grover

Chirpstory - Bruins Fans Calling Joel Ward The N-Word

This is absolutely disgusting.

You must be new to the internet. Wait until you discover the web sites with disgusting moving pictures on them!

[Logan]