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  • TheMatrix31
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    • Jul 2002
    • 52927

    #1606
    Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

    I grow one because I'm lazy. Pretty damn thick at the moment.

    Surprised the Devils have been able to score 3 on Henrik.

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    • Pmoney327
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      • Aug 2004
      • 589

      #1607
      Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

      Originally posted by TheMatrix31
      I grow one because I'm lazy. Pretty damn thick at the moment.

      Surprised the Devils have been able to score 3 on Henrik.
      Henrik is not perfect, as "good" as he is his glove is beyond suspect, at least reflex wise.

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      • NYRBlue88
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        • Apr 2012
        • 77

        #1608
        Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

        Originally posted by Pmoney327
        Henrik is not perfect, as "good" as he is his glove is beyond suspect, at least reflex wise.
        It's not a glove for Hank, it's a flipper. lol
        It's been that way for his entire career. His glove hand was improved this year but he has regressed, there, in this playoffs. It's his lone weakness. The Caps exposed it but that's because they exposed it the last two playoff series against the Rangers. Game 7 of their first matchup, three years ago, ended with Federov shooting gloveside high for the game and series winner. The Pens always seem to expose it. Oh well...every goalie has a weakness.

        Hank has been awesome this year but as you noted, not perfect. With the exception of McD and Kreider, Hank was better then every Ranger last night. Last night's loss should not be on him. It's certainly not his fault that his D can't get a puck out of their zone to save their lives.
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        • Fiddy
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          • Jul 2002
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          #1609
          Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

          another awesome post game presser by Torts.. LOL.
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          • NYRBlue88
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            • Apr 2012
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            #1610
            Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

            Originally posted by Fiddy
            another awesome post game presser by Torts.. LOL.
            Lord, this again...
            Why do people listen IF you don't like him and/or his pressers? Again, maybe he and Chris Pronger (for example) are onto something...the media asks dumb questions. Why do so many get on Torts yet no one said anything when Pronger did the same thing two years ago? Does anyone remember him issuing a warning to the media not to ask dumb questions? I do. I thought it was great despite the fact that I hate the guy. Why do fans revere angry, outspoken coaches like Bill Parcells but hate on Torts? Haters gonna hate? Seriously, is the hockey world this bored that we have to care what a coach says and/or doesn't say in a press conference?

            I don't mean to attack you Fids as we are friends and I know you are a passionate hockey fan but you are also a Pens fan. So, why do you care so much about what Torts has to say? For me, it's just frustrating hearing about this all the time. HFboards has 30 threads on it. No different then when Pens fans get annoyed hearing anti-Sidney or anti-Mario remarks. You know the media is messing with Torts on purpose to get him to fire back and get yet another fine. Another BS Bettman fine. It's pathetic! Do we really need to hear Stan Fischler ask "why did you take a time out in the 2nd"? I thought "The Maven" knew hockey? I thought he was an expert? lol Do we really need to hear a writer ask about Feds tattoos? Come on now...the great majority of the questions are just plain dumb and a waste of time! Furthermore, the great majority of the questions are the same ones asked every night. They already know the answers. Aren't these reporters supposed to be skilled professionals?
            Last edited by NYRBlue88; 05-17-2012, 08:08 AM.
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            • Fiddy
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              • Jul 2002
              • 12682

              #1611
              Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

              lol its np bud..

              i dont care so to speak.

              but, im a Pens fan and an NHL fan. so i watch everything on the NHL, NHL Network, TSN, and sigh NBC Sports. after the games and during segments over the next few days what do they show? the pressers..

              i find what he is doing somewhat humorous. all these media buds are doing is their job. their job is to ask the same old same to get what they need write a story. very repetitive and annoying im sure, but that comes with the job as a coach or even player!! Torts dont have to do what he does and get himself fined. thats his fault.

              its great, they win, he gives a solid post game presser. talks about players individual games etc, when they lose he says he dont talk about individual efforts.

              so by the media being skilled professionals as you stated, they should know the answers etc. so then by that, no need for post game interviews then eh?

              i also remember the Pronger stuff...

              as for the Pens comment, lets face it. Torts said what he said, about the whiners etc the Pens have, yet this is all he does behind the bench and even in the pressers. another reason i find it somewhat humorous.

              i love his coaching style, the way he interacts with the players etc, he knows what buttons to push.
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              • slickdtc
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                • Aug 2004
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                #1612
                Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                Love when athletes/coaches mess with the media. By and large, I dislike the media. They're like stupid homers on message boards. Everything is great when it's going good, but as soon as there's one slip up, they're on your back. Fair weather fans!
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                Originally posted by Money99
                And how does one levy a check that will result in only a slight concussion? Do they set their shoulder-pads to 'stun'?

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                • Fiddy
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                  • Jul 2002
                  • 12682

                  #1613
                  Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                  Originally posted by slickdtc
                  Love when athletes/coaches mess with the media. By and large, I dislike the media. They're like stupid homers on message boards. Everything is great when it's going good, but as soon as there's one slip up, they're on your back. Fair weather fans!
                  how about when Torts said to Larry Brooks that he was probably a kid who got beat up at the bus stop.. LOL
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                  • NYRBlue88
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                    • Apr 2012
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                    #1614
                    Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                    Originally posted by Fiddy
                    lol its np bud..

                    i dont care so to speak.

                    but, im a Pens fan and an NHL fan. so i watch everything on the NHL, NHL Network, TSN, and sigh NBC Sports. after the games and during segments over the next few days what do they show? the pressers..

                    i find what he is doing somewhat humorous. all these media buds are doing is their job. their job is to ask the same old same to get what they need write a story. very repetitive and annoying im sure, but that comes with the job as a coach or even player!! Torts dont have to do what he does and get himself fined. thats his fault.

                    its great, they win, he gives a solid post game presser. talks about players individual games etc, when they lose he says he dont talk about individual efforts.

                    so by the media being skilled professionals as you stated, they should know the answers etc. so then by that, no need for post game interviews then eh?

                    i also remember the Pronger stuff...

                    as for the Pens comment, lets face it. Torts said what he said, about the whiners etc the Pens have, yet this is all he does behind the bench and even in the pressers. another reason i find it somewhat humorous.

                    i love his coaching style, the way he interacts with the players etc, he knows what buttons to push.
                    Bottomline: Torts is a brat but a good coach. When he loses, he's grumpy. When he wins, he never shuts the hell up. The media is a joke and he messing them because they are messing with him. It's all "cat and mouse". I blame Bettman for his illogical fines that have served as "purpose" for the media to trigger certain responses.

                    I find Torts entertaining because I can't stand the media. I find him refreshing in his presser approach. Heck, it's better then listening to an LA presser. Does anyone find Frankenstein interesting to listen to as he mumbles away at the podium? lol

                    I realize that pressers come with the job but...but...Torts job is to win a Cup. That's all he owes the fans of the Rangers. He owes nothing to the rest of the league.

                    As for his comments on the Pens...
                    I thought he was an idiot for complaining about the Pens. Not because I thought he was right or wrong for what he said but because you don't add fuel to a fire. The Pens own the Rangers so why give them more fuel? Those are the only Torts presser moments that annoy me. The other stuff is hilarious.
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                    • NYRBlue88
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                      • Apr 2012
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                      #1615
                      Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                      Originally posted by Fiddy
                      how about when Torts said to Larry Brooks that he was probably a kid who got beat up at the bus stop.. LOL
                      His finest moment.

                      I also loved it when he told Brooksie, "just go stand somewhere else" and "get the **** out of here!"

                      Brooks is nothing but a heckler. He trashes everything as he is not a real journalist.
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                      • slickdtc
                        Grayscale
                        • Aug 2004
                        • 17125

                        #1616
                        Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                        Ha, I remember that. And yes, I totally dug that move by Torts.

                        It's "journalists" like Brooks that give the media a bad name. Well, a worse reputation. They're just out there to get a rise, get a questionable comment, or something to skew. Good for Torts for calling it like it is.
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                        Originally posted by Money99
                        And how does one levy a check that will result in only a slight concussion? Do they set their shoulder-pads to 'stun'?

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                        • Feared
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                          • Dec 2004
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                          #1617
                          Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                          This Devils/Rangers series is really heating up, I see it getting more competitive and reaching at least 6 games, if not 7.

                          Kings/Coyotes on the hand, obviously things can happen.. but I'm writing off the Coyotes for now, the Kings have outclassed them in every way and the Coyotes are letting their frustrations show out on the ice, with dangerous, cheap plays. (Hanzal boarding, Mike Smith chopping Kings with his stick)
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                          • NYRBlue88
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                            • Apr 2012
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                            #1618
                            Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                            Originally posted by Feared
                            This Devils/Rangers series is really heating up, I see it getting more competitive and reaching at least 6 games, if not 7.
                            I can see it going 7 games...it seems destined to...
                            Game 7: May 27, 2012. Exactly 18 years after the game 7 between the Rangers and Devils in 1994.

                            There is plenty of "1994" in the Rangers season, this season.

                            The last time they finished tops in the East was 1994.
                            The last time they had an MVP of an all-star game was 1994 (Richter) - Gaborik was this year's...
                            The last time they faced the Devils in the ECF was 1994 (coincidentally, in 1994, they faced the Caps in the 2nd round).

                            There are a few other connections but what's above is what stands out.
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                            • NYRBlue88
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                              • Apr 2012
                              • 77

                              #1619
                              Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                              ^^
                              Having said all that I just said about 1994, I probably just jinxed it/them.

                              Oh well. I just hope for a good, entertaining series. So far, so good!
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                              • DrJones
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                                • Mar 2003
                                • 9109

                                #1620
                                Re: The Official 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                                Canada and the US both just gagged on late 3rd period leads at the WHC, to teams (Slovakia & Finland) with a combined 8 current NHL'ers. Cam Ward and Jimmy Howard were outduelled by Jan Laco and Petri Vehanen. LOL.
                                Originally posted by Thrash13
                                Dr. Jones was right in stating that. We should have believed him.
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                                DrJones brings the stinky cheese is what we've all learned from this debacle.
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                                yes your fantasy world when your proven wrong about 95% of your post

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