The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

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  • jb12780
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    • Oct 2008
    • 10665

    #961
    Originally posted by SidVish
    Classic Tortorella.

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    This is beautiful. Me and my buddy (both NYR fans) are laughing hysterically in the computer lab during finals week. War Torts.

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    • DrJones
      All Star
      • Mar 2003
      • 9109

      #962
      Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

      Originally posted by pietasterp
      Do you think so? I mean, there's no doubt that Chicago is the much better team (probably the best team in the league), and I fully expect that they will win the series, but even though the 'Hawks are 4-0-0 against the Wings this season, 3 of those games went to OT. Yes, there was that one national TV pants-ing the Wings took, but other than that, we've been competitive with them. I think we can at least take a game off of them...
      It wouldn't shock me to see Detroit win a game or two, but yes, I think this is a short series. The Wings are a great opponent for Chicago IMO: weak D, not particularly physical, prefer a high-tempo game. I just don't think the way Detroit plays can hurt the Hawks (San Jose might, LA definitely could), yet because of the rivalry/series buzz, there's very little chance Chicago will underestimate them.

      Originally posted by pietasterp
      Sad in a way to think that this is likely the last playoff series between these great O6-rivals for a long time...hope it ends up being epic.
      Still hoping that in 2015, when the NHL looks at how realignment is working, they put back in the proposal to seed the division winners for the 3rd round.
      Originally posted by Thrash13
      Dr. Jones was right in stating that. We should have believed him.
      Originally posted by slickdtc
      DrJones brings the stinky cheese is what we've all learned from this debacle.
      Originally posted by Kipnis22
      yes your fantasy world when your proven wrong about 95% of your post

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      • DrJones
        All Star
        • Mar 2003
        • 9109

        #963
        Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

        Originally posted by pietasterp
        For what it's worth, I think the back-to-back is a better side to "err" on than the NBA, where a single series can stretch into 3 weeks. I mean, I completely forgot what the matchups were halfway through the 1st round, because it'd be forever between games (and because I don't pay attention 'cuz I hate the NBA...). Back-to-backs aren't ideal, but if they happen once a series or so, I don't think it's the worst thing in the world...
        4 games in 5 nights was commonplace for the first round back in the 80s. Not that I think they should go back to that, mind you.
        Originally posted by Thrash13
        Dr. Jones was right in stating that. We should have believed him.
        Originally posted by slickdtc
        DrJones brings the stinky cheese is what we've all learned from this debacle.
        Originally posted by Kipnis22
        yes your fantasy world when your proven wrong about 95% of your post

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        • slickdtc
          Grayscale
          • Aug 2004
          • 17125

          #964
          Haha, I don't care. Games staggered by an hour, perfect for channel flipping on intermissions and commercials.

          Game 7's rock the house until it flips over. Lol
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          • Bdubb
            In Bill we trust
            • Dec 2011
            • 1014

            #965
            Well tonight will say alot if Bruins lose. Another 1st round bounce would be a great disapointment for this club. 17 players remain from the team that won the cup a few years ago. The problem is really consistency and a weak powerplay. I dont think Claude is the issue while he is being blamed alot by people on social media. Only thing that bothers me during regular season is not putting Jagr with Krejci, and when he gives Rich "high glass" Peverly more time on powerplay then Seguin who despite his awful playoff play is who id consider there best offensive player. Speaking of Seguin alotta blame is again being put on Claude for moving him to RW when he had played Center all his life. I know Claude tried him at Center this year unsuccessfully but he may have been okay as the third line Center.

            With that all being said time for this team to wake the eff up game 7 time.

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            • IlliniM1ke
              Heroes Never Die
              • Feb 2003
              • 8082

              #966
              Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

              Originally posted by Stu
              This is completely random but there is a faction of Bruins fans that HATE Chiarelli and Julien and are basically rooting for the Bruins to lose tonight. These people are out in full force today. Does this happen with other fan bases as well? I can understand if your team is a perennial loser but this team won the cup 2 years ago.
              Happens all over, I know there were a fair amount of Blackhawks fans who wanted Coach Q gone after each of the past 2 years with first round exits. Different sport but in baseball it was amazing how many Cardinals fans wanted La Russa gone year after year, sure he micromanaged so it was easy to be annoyed by at times but even after winning the World Series in 2011 there were fans thrilled to see him retiring (mostly the vocal minority that you find on message boards but they were there nonetheless).
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              • Stu
                All Star
                • Jun 2004
                • 7924

                #967
                Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                Originally posted by Bdubb
                Well tonight will say alot if Bruins lose. Another 1st round bounce would be a great disapointment for this club. 17 players remain from the team that won the cup a few years ago. The problem is really consistency and a weak powerplay. I dont think Claude is the issue while he is being blamed alot by people on social media. Only thing that bothers me during regular season is not putting Jagr with Krejci, and when he gives Rich "high glass" Peverly more time on powerplay then Seguin who despite his awful playoff play is who id consider there best offensive player. Speaking of Seguin alotta blame is again being put on Claude for moving him to RW when he had played Center all his life. I know Claude tried him at Center this year unsuccessfully but he may have been okay as the third line Center.

                With that all being said time for this team to wake the eff up game 7 time.

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                I'm not sure Seguin will ever play C for a Julien coached team. He is abysmal defensively and has shown no ability to win puck battles or even willingness to participate in puck battles. I would like to see more of him on the PP though. I don't care if he's earned it or not, he is a gifted offensive player and it wouldn't hurt to have him out there considering how bad their PP is.

                I agree on Jagr. He is wasted on a line with Kelly and Peverley. He obviously has no confidence in them and ends up holding onto the puck too long and turning it over. I know that's part of his game but I wonder if we would see more plays like the goal last night if he was playing alongside more skilled players. I'd love to see him with Bergeron and Marchand tonight. I wouldn't mind seeing him with Krejci and Lucic either but I doubt Claude breaks up that line since it's been their best offensive group in this series.
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                • SPTO
                  binging
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 68046

                  #968
                  Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                  I watched quite a bit of the Leafs/Bruins game last night and I have to say that no matter what happens tonight the Leafs made a good accounting of themselves this series especially after the way it started. It was really neat to see all those people at Maple Leafs Square going crazy.

                  I'm rooting for the upset though ti'll impact a bunch of picks I made at another site but so be it.

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                  • bad_philanthropy
                    MVP
                    • Jul 2005
                    • 12167

                    #969
                    Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                    Word for tonight is that Gunnarsson is out and Hozler might be in for the Leafs. Who knows with Carlyle, but ugh. Gunnarsson, despite a hip injury plaguing him all season, has been exceptional in the playoffs. Holzer was a disaster during his time in the NHL this year. Good news for the Bruins if it pans out.
                    Last edited by bad_philanthropy; 05-13-2013, 03:03 PM.

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                    • jsquigg
                      MVP
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 1167

                      #970
                      Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                      As far as the Wings/Hawks series, I think it will be a 5 game series, maybe 6. The Wings have taken the momentum and upset a team that probably was better. As much as I detest to say it, the Hawks have advantages everywhere, and if you think Jimmy Howard can be the difference maker, Crawford has better numbers and plays behind a better team. That's why they play the games, though, and OT results could play another huge role given the regular season results minus one game.
                      Babcock did completely troll Boudreau by splitting up Zetterberg and Datsyuk. Makes me wonder why he didn't try it earlier, but all's well that ends well.

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                      • rdnk
                        All Star
                        • Feb 2009
                        • 5730

                        #971
                        Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                        Originally posted by jsquigg
                        Last thing I'll say: Fil had 66 points in 81 games last year and did have a rough season this year. Every forward on this team had a down year because the defense has been awful at moving the puck. I'm all for upgrading the team, but letting Fil walk wouldn't be wise IMO unless someone can fill his role as well or better.

                        if you think Jimmy Howard can be the difference maker, Crawford has better numbers and plays behind a better team
                        With the way his career looks, Filppula's 66 points looks like a one year wonder. He's had a horrible contract year; if this was baseball, Boras would be counseling him on taking a 1 year deal. At the end of the day however, it comes down to cap space and roster space. The Wings have lots of forwards on their roster and they won't be able to send down Nyquist and Andersson next year. They will probably be trying to get Tatar a fair amount of games in the NHL as well.

                        Also, Carlo Coliaicovo has looked pretty decent. Even with White leaving in FA, Holland will have to give one of his D the axe due to roster space, with the likely choices being Carlo or Quincey.

                        Crawford has better numbers because he plays behind a better team. Howard is certainly the better and more experienced goalie.
                        Last edited by rdnk; 05-13-2013, 04:42 PM.
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                        • Bdubb
                          In Bill we trust
                          • Dec 2011
                          • 1014

                          #972
                          Gooooaallllllll

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                          • Bdubb
                            In Bill we trust
                            • Dec 2011
                            • 1014

                            #973
                            And powerplay goal by Leafs ughh 1-1

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                            • ImTellinTim
                              YNWA
                              • Sep 2006
                              • 33028

                              #974
                              Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                              I like the way this game is shaping up.

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                              • Psyblast
                                2023 National Champions
                                • Jun 2003
                                • 42584

                                #975
                                Re: The Official 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

                                What a laser!

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