The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[NYRBlue88]

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I think Torts scratched Feds for a few games too this season.

I love Torts, I mean he's a finalist for the Jack Adams, he brought this team to 1st in the east and within a game of the President's trophy. I think as a motivator and a guy who makes sure his team gives 100% and will always be better conditioned and work harder he is great.

As an "x's and o's" type of guy I think he has been exposed. It was evident all season long with our Power Play, but even more so in the first 2 rounds of the post season.

EDIT: Speaking of HF Boards, man that place is unreal. Makes the Madden forum around here seem tame.

The Rangers board especially is so bi-polar and full of crazies it makes me question if these people forgot to take their meds sometimes.

Most Rangers fans are a bit bi-polar.

[RealmK]

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Torts is extremely tough on young players. He was extremely tough on Del Zotto last year and ultimately, sent him to the minors. I remember reading that he was very tough on Vincent Lecavalier in TB. Torts was also tough on Richards back in TB. The only vet that Torts has "punished", this year, was Gaborik. As good as Gabs can be, he is also a floater who can be incredibly lazy. Sadly, he and Richards are our only true "goal scorers".

I agree with you that Torts is just way too stubborn and he often cuts off his nose to spite his face. Yet, the Rangers young players often volunteer their praise of how he coaches them. Some go as far and suggesting he's the reason for their successes. Go figure.

I noticed this as well with who Torts has out there. It's funny because as a Bruins fan I see the same thing often times. Couple years ago Ryder would just coast not play hard, no effort, and still get tons of icetime because Claude likes Ryder for whatever reason, meanwhile you have Tyler Seguin sitting in the pressbox chomping at the bit to get out there and contribute.

This year in the playoffs he sits Thorton and has Old man Rolston out there, (why Boston even signed Rolston I'll never know he's way past his prime)

NHL Coaches are funny like that and most of them do it. Heck Mike Babcock should have Franzen on the 4th line at this point or better yet riding pine since he's about as lazy as they come. Yet he's always out there playing with guys like Dats.

[letsgopens66]

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To be fair, there are a lot of neutral fans when it comes to this topic. Not everyone hates on Torts or his press conference style. Unfortunately, it just seems to be such a hot topic as of late and a really dumb one at that. That meathead EJ Hradek and moron Deb Placey just made a joke about it on NHL network. Has the hockey season slowed down to the point were people actually care about how a coach acts in a press conference? Yikes!

Torts is entertaining. So are many of the NFL coaches who do the same thing. The key thing to remember is, if you are one of those fans that are so annoyed with Torts, then don't watch the press conference. Problem solved.

Welcome to how people felt about the Pens later in the season/playoffs.

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[NYRBlue88]

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Welcome to how people felt about the Pens later in the season/playoffs.

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I can now say, with all honesty, I understand how Pens fans feel when fans of other teams constantly trash Sid. I was one of them, for a time. I realized, after a while, who the hell cares what an athlete has to say - good, bad, ugly, whining, complaining, whatever.

Sid is a great player and every team would kill to have him on their roster. Torts, as the latest hate target for many, is an accomplished coach that 4/5th of the league would love to have as their coach. Off the ice, who cares what athletes or coaches have to say. Laugh at it or ignore it.

[letsgopens66]

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I can now say, with all honesty, I understand how Pens fans feel when fans of other teams constantly trash Sid. I was one of them, for a time. I realized, after a while, who the hell cares what an athlete has to say - good, bad, ugly, whining, complaining, whatever.

Sid is a great player and every team would kill to have him on their roster. Torts, as the latest hate target for many, is an accomplished coach that 4/5th of the league would love to have as their coach. Off the ice, who cares what athletes or coaches have to say. Laugh at it or ignore it.

I'm glad you said that, hah. It's good to know that someone understands some of the stuff we go through.

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of Tort. But he is an accomplished coach and is playing for a chance to advance to the Cup. He must be doing something right haha

[TheMatrix31]

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This game has been phenomenal so far.

King Henrik.

[Psyblast]

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Does Mike Green have the yips or something?

[Kobalt]

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I don't see Caps scoring twice vs. Hank tonight.

[Kobalt]

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I don't see Caps scoring twice vs. Hank tonight.

Or not

[TheMatrix31]

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Unbelievable stretch there. This game has been so good. Incredible counter attack by the Caps on their goal.

And now a PP for the Caps. Here we go.

[ImTellinTim]

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It's been a clean game penalty wise and now we get one of these.

[ImTellinTim]

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And the Rangers get screwed.

[TheMatrix31]

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I couldn't tell what the hell happened on that play, lol.

[bostonchipster]

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Why was that ruled a no goal?

[Sandman42]

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How do they not review that?