Its' Here! NHL 2007-2008 Regular Season Thread - Page 26

Galaxy · 04-02-2008, 07:59 PM

Let's go Devils, Pens and whoever is playing Carolina.

Maple Leafs · 04-02-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain2711

They looked for like 10 minutes and there was just no view of it.

That's odd. There was a similar play in last night's Sabres/Leafs game (puck clearly in based on the laws of physics, but no actual view of it) and it was called a goal.

Captain2711 · 04-02-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

That's odd. There was a similar play in last night's Sabres/Leafs game (puck clearly in based on the laws of physics, but no actual view of it) and it was called a goal.

With the NHL, does that surprise you? They are so inconsistent with everything from suspensions to replays.

Wolfpack · 04-02-2008, 09:42 PM

Canes bounce back from a horrid loss in DC with a 6-2 whipping of the Bolts at home tonight (sorry to disappoint the various parties rooting against Carolina...

).

So, it comes down to Friday at home against Florida. Win and they clinch the Southeast and the #3 seed. Lose, and they'll need a Washington loss (if they don't lose tomorrow night--and they shouldn't since Tampa's coming to town on a back-to-back) or a bit of help by other teams in the conference against Boston and Philadelphia (even Ottawa?). They got a little bit of that help tonight with the Bruins losing in a shootout and Philly losing outright, which moves them into a tie with Boston and Ottawa at 92 points and Philly one back. However all those teams have a game in hand.

Not feeling comfortable, but feeling a heck of a lot better than I did 24 hours ago.

Suburban Rhythm · 04-03-2008, 05:31 AM

Penguins wrap up the Atlantic. Sitting at 102 points, they wrap up home ice in the East with either a win Sunday in Philly, or a Habs loss in either of their remaining games.

I have no Youtube at work...but Crosby's 2nd goal last night - PP deflection, reached back and deflects through his own legs-- pretty sweet.

Pyser · 04-03-2008, 12:38 PM

i cant decide if the east is wide open and gonna be a great playoff season, or if every team is completely mediocre, and someone will just "survive" to get killed in the finals.

it certainly isnt like buffalo and ottawa last year...

in other news, the devils are locked into the 4-5 series. now just have to hope the rangers drop to 6th place or lower. come on....bruins, i guess. or philly.

Dr. Sak · 04-03-2008, 12:42 PM

I hope the Devils do the Flyers a favor and rest Marty tomorrow.

Maple Leafs · 04-03-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I hope the Devils do the Flyers a favor and rest Marty tomorrow.

They would never do something like that when another team's playoffs are at stake.

Draft Dodger · 04-03-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

They would never do something like that when another team's playoffs are at stake.

and it will be so funnier when they don't.

Dr. Sak · 04-03-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

and it will be so funnier when they don't.

Please ignore all news bulletins that refer to Marty Broudeur and missing for the next 48 hrs...thank you.

TazFTW · 04-03-2008, 06:51 PM

Yay, Jagr is scoring goals again.

Maple Leafs · 04-04-2008, 10:08 AM

The Senators smoked the Leafs last night to stay in the playoff driver's seat. But the big story was Mark Bell destroying Daniel Alfredsson with an open ice hit. Everyone lies about injuries at this time of year, but Bryan Murray indicated Alfredsson could be gone long term.

Sabres fans will enjoy the irony, since the hit was virtually identical to the Neil/Drury incident (except anywhere near as late).

Pyser · 04-04-2008, 12:24 PM

oh my

Maple Leafs · 04-04-2008, 01:41 PM

Any Sabres fan may enjoy this:
http://downgoesbrown.blogspot.com/20...-balanced.html

Suburban Rhythm · 04-04-2008, 06:43 PM

I was hoping Heatley would go with Tucker...I would have gone back and changed my vote for Lathum taking Heatley as his powerforward!

Maple Leafs · 04-04-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

I was hoping Heatley would go with Tucker...I would have gone back and changed my vote for Lathum taking Heatley as his powerforward!

Heatley probably would have been destroyed. He's Kyle Wellwood-tummy soft. (Of course, Tucker knows that, which is why he makes a big show out of challenging him.)

It was strange watching a scrum that prominently featured Bell and Heatley. Is this a hockey game or a driver's ed video?

Suburban Rhythm · 04-04-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Heatley probably would have been destroyed. He's Kyle Wellwood-tummy soft. (Of course, Tucker knows that, which is why he makes a big show out of challenging him.)

It was strange watching a scrum that prominently featured Bell and Heatley. Is this a hockey game or a driver's ed video?

I just figured they were trying to hold each other up.

Pyser · 04-04-2008, 08:40 PM

another game where the devils didnt score.

balls.

anger, and balls.

Pyser · 04-04-2008, 08:41 PM

dola

im predicting it now.

devils lose to the rangers in round 1, and score less than a goal a game on average.

JPhillips · 04-04-2008, 09:02 PM

I'm I right that the Canes loss means the Caps are the 3 seed?

henry296 · 04-04-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

I'm I right that the Canes loss means the Caps are the 3 seed?

No, a Caps regulation loss tomorrow gives the Canes the Southeast based on tiebreaker (43 wins to 42 wins).

Wolfpack · 04-04-2008, 09:11 PM

Not officially, but you can pretty much pencil them in now. They have to just get a point against Florida tomorrow night to win the division.

Carolina did everything but score more goals than Florida tonight. They didn't draw a penalty, had a ridiculous shot advantage, and still lost. It was there for the taking over the last two weeks against divisional opponents they have beaten all year. Instead, they finished the season going 2-3-1 in their final six games, including a shootout and a regulation loss to Washington and losses to Florida and Tampa. In hindsight, it seems fairly obvious the Canes were crashing back to earth after that great stretch coming out of the All Star break. The last several games looked very much like their ugly stretch during the end of 2007 with defensive lapses, problems getting goals, and Ward giving up bad goals. In sum, they probably didn't deserve to make the playoffs the way they finished out. They'd just have been cannon fodder for someone in the first round anyway.

*sigh*

TazFTW · 04-04-2008, 09:14 PM

Blech, the Rangers had a chance to make the season finale against the Devils worth home ice and they blow it against the Islanders.

Dr. Sak · 04-04-2008, 10:47 PM

Flyers clinch! 56 pts last year and the worst team...to the playoffs this year. We didn't even have to follow the Pens route to tank for 3 years.

Pyser · 04-05-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

Blech, the Rangers had a chance to make the season finale against the Devils worth home ice and they blow it against the Islanders.

the rangers still have a very good shot at the 4/5 seed

TazFTW · 04-05-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyser

the rangers still have a very good shot at the 4/5 seed

Heh, you're right. I forgot the Rangers earned a point for reaching OT. Excellent.

Maple Leafs · 04-05-2008, 08:38 AM

Leafs can wrap up a playoff spot with six more wins.

DeToxRox · 04-05-2008, 09:04 AM

Heatley is plotting his revenge by offering to take Bell out for a late night drive.

Suburban Rhythm · 04-05-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Flyers clinch! 56 pts last year and the worst team...to the playoffs this year. We didn't even have to follow the Pens route to tank for 3 years.

Get your facts straight....it was a good 5 years.

MikeVic · 04-05-2008, 11:45 AM

Great, so I'd want Canadian teams to make it. And I also like the Sharks. What do the 1st-round matchups look like? Canadiens-Senators on one side, and Sharks-Flames on the other.

Chief Rum · 04-05-2008, 02:08 PM

Glad the Stars lost last night, giving Anaheim the 4th spot and home ice. It officially turns the Ducks' final two games into exhibitions, which is the sort of thing we need with the injuries (and a suspension) we're trying to come back from. Carter should be back this weekend, Getzlaf and Giguere are already back but just, and Pronger returns from his stupid ass suspension (note, he is stupid for the suspension) on Sunday. Unfortunately, Perry probably still won't be back until maybe sometime in the first round.

Maple Leafs · 04-05-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Great, so I'd want Canadian teams to make it. And I also like the Sharks. What do the 1st-round matchups look like? Canadiens-Senators on one side, and Sharks-Flames on the other.

The East matchups aren't set yet, but I don't think Montreal and Ottawa can play in round one after tonight.

Wolfpack · 04-05-2008, 09:17 PM

Washington beats the Panthers to win the Southeast and knocks out Carolina. From seven points up with six to play to out of the playoffs. Unbelievable. Going to be an interesting (and long) offseason. Last night's loss will haunt this team until they make the playoffs again.

Captain2711 · 04-05-2008, 09:28 PM

I love the Devils fans inability to sellout their arena for a playoff game. Just bought tickets for all four games at the Rock a.k.a. MSG 2. Go Rangers!!!

MikeVic · 04-06-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

The East matchups aren't set yet, but I don't think Montreal and Ottawa can play in round one after tonight.

Awesome. I thought both conferences were pretty much set. After today though, it seems like none of my teams will play each other in round one? That makes me happy.

Fidatelo · 04-06-2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Awesome. I thought both conferences were pretty much set. After today though, it seems like none of my teams will play each other in round one? That makes me happy.

But now they can all lose! At least before you were guaranteed to have 2 teams in the second round.

NoSkillz · 04-06-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Any Sabres fan may enjoy this:
http://downgoesbrown.blogspot.com/20...-balanced.html

Excellent blog post. The hypocrisy is off the charts in Ottawa but in a way I don't expect any less when a team's star goes down. How soon they forget when the shoe was on the other foot.

I just hope the incident is brought up when Roy Mlakar makes his customary appearance on Jim Rome so he too can make himself out to be an ass.

TazFTW · 04-06-2008, 04:53 PM

Meh. No home ice and no sweep.

Maple Leafs · 04-06-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NoSkillz

I just hope the incident is brought up when Roy Mlakar makes his customary appearance on Jim Rome so he too can make himself out to be an ass.

Yes, you know how Jim Rome loves to ask the tough questions,

Suburban Rhythm · 04-06-2008, 06:07 PM

Pens will get a first round rematch with Ottawa. However, the series this year has a different feel. I hate to look ahead, but if Alfredsson misses the series, and Fisher and Kelly are out as well...I have to think Pittsburgh is the prohibitive favorite (first cliche of the playoffs!!).

MikeVic · 04-06-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

But now they can all lose! At least before you were guaranteed to have 2 teams in the second round.

True! Well now it looks like the West matchup is Flames-Sharks, so I'll get one team through. And here's hoping to the Canadiens and Sens in their respective matchups!

04-03-2008, 05:31 AM	#1255
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Penguins wrap up the Atlantic. Sitting at 102 points, they wrap up home ice in the East with either a win Sunday in Philly, or a Habs loss in either of their remaining games. I have no Youtube at work...but Crosby's 2nd goal last night - PP deflection, reached back and deflects through his own legs-- pretty sweet. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

04-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#1261
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Yay, Jagr is scoring goals again. __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

04-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#1262
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	The Senators smoked the Leafs last night to stay in the playoff driver's seat. But the big story was Mark Bell destroying Daniel Alfredsson with an open ice hit. Everyone lies about injuries at this time of year, but Bryan Murray indicated Alfredsson could be gone long term. Sabres fans will enjoy the irony, since the hit was virtually identical to the Neil/Drury incident (except anywhere near as late). __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

04-04-2008, 01:41 PM	#1264
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Any Sabres fan may enjoy this: http://downgoesbrown.blogspot.com/20...-balanced.html __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

04-04-2008, 06:43 PM	#1265
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	I was hoping Heatley would go with Tucker...I would have gone back and changed my vote for Lathum taking Heatley as his powerforward! __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

04-02-2008, 07:59 PM	#1251
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Let's go Devils, Pens and whoever is playing Carolina.

04-02-2008, 09:42 PM	#1254
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Canes bounce back from a horrid loss in DC with a 6-2 whipping of the Bolts at home tonight (sorry to disappoint the various parties rooting against Carolina... ). So, it comes down to Friday at home against Florida. Win and they clinch the Southeast and the #3 seed. Lose, and they'll need a Washington loss (if they don't lose tomorrow night--and they shouldn't since Tampa's coming to town on a back-to-back) or a bit of help by other teams in the conference against Boston and Philadelphia (even Ottawa?). They got a little bit of that help tonight with the Bruins losing in a shootout and Philly losing outright, which moves them into a tie with Boston and Ottawa at 92 points and Philly one back. However all those teams have a game in hand. Not feeling comfortable, but feeling a heck of a lot better than I did 24 hours ago.

04-03-2008, 12:38 PM	#1256
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	i cant decide if the east is wide open and gonna be a great playoff season, or if every team is completely mediocre, and someone will just "survive" to get killed in the finals. it certainly isnt like buffalo and ottawa last year... in other news, the devils are locked into the 4-5 series. now just have to hope the rangers drop to 6th place or lower. come on....bruins, i guess. or philly.

04-03-2008, 12:42 PM	#1257
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I hope the Devils do the Flyers a favor and rest Marty tomorrow.

04-04-2008, 12:24 PM	#1263
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	oh my

04-04-2008, 08:40 PM	#1268
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	another game where the devils didnt score. balls. anger, and balls.

04-04-2008, 08:41 PM	#1269
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	dola im predicting it now. devils lose to the rangers in round 1, and score less than a goal a game on average.

04-04-2008, 09:02 PM	#1270
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	I'm I right that the Canes loss means the Caps are the 3 seed? __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

04-04-2008, 09:11 PM	#1272
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Not officially, but you can pretty much pencil them in now. They have to just get a point against Florida tomorrow night to win the division. Carolina did everything but score more goals than Florida tonight. They didn't draw a penalty, had a ridiculous shot advantage, and still lost. It was there for the taking over the last two weeks against divisional opponents they have beaten all year. Instead, they finished the season going 2-3-1 in their final six games, including a shootout and a regulation loss to Washington and losses to Florida and Tampa. In hindsight, it seems fairly obvious the Canes were crashing back to earth after that great stretch coming out of the All Star break. The last several games looked very much like their ugly stretch during the end of 2007 with defensive lapses, problems getting goals, and Ward giving up bad goals. In sum, they probably didn't deserve to make the playoffs the way they finished out. They'd just have been cannon fodder for someone in the first round anyway. sigh

04-04-2008, 09:14 PM	#1273
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Blech, the Rangers had a chance to make the season finale against the Devils worth home ice and they blow it against the Islanders. __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

04-04-2008, 10:47 PM	#1274
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Flyers clinch! 56 pts last year and the worst team...to the playoffs this year. We didn't even have to follow the Pens route to tank for 3 years.

04-05-2008, 08:38 AM	#1277
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Leafs can wrap up a playoff spot with six more wins. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

04-05-2008, 09:04 AM	#1278
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Heatley is plotting his revenge by offering to take Bell out for a late night drive.

04-05-2008, 11:45 AM	#1280
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Great, so I'd want Canadian teams to make it. And I also like the Sharks. What do the 1st-round matchups look like? Canadiens-Senators on one side, and Sharks-Flames on the other.

04-05-2008, 02:08 PM	#1281
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Glad the Stars lost last night, giving Anaheim the 4th spot and home ice. It officially turns the Ducks' final two games into exhibitions, which is the sort of thing we need with the injuries (and a suspension) we're trying to come back from. Carter should be back this weekend, Getzlaf and Giguere are already back but just, and Pronger returns from his stupid ass suspension (note, he is stupid for the suspension) on Sunday. Unfortunately, Perry probably still won't be back until maybe sometime in the first round. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

04-05-2008, 09:17 PM	#1283
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Washington beats the Panthers to win the Southeast and knocks out Carolina. From seven points up with six to play to out of the playoffs. Unbelievable. Going to be an interesting (and long) offseason. Last night's loss will haunt this team until they make the playoffs again.

04-05-2008, 09:28 PM	#1284
Captain2711 High School JV Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey	I love the Devils fans inability to sellout their arena for a playoff game. Just bought tickets for all four games at the Rock a.k.a. MSG 2. Go Rangers!!! __________________ "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girls sports, such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing and such and such."

04-06-2008, 04:53 PM	#1288
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Meh. No home ice and no sweep. __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

04-06-2008, 06:07 PM	#1290
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Pens will get a first round rematch with Ottawa. However, the series this year has a different feel. I hate to look ahead, but if Alfredsson misses the series, and Fisher and Kelly are out as well...I have to think Pittsburgh is the prohibitive favorite (first cliche of the playoffs!!). __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

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