NHL playoffs

RedCanadian · 30th April 2008, 19:23

My Stanley Cup pick is done like dinner....

MrMarcello · 6th May 2008, 14:38

Can't see Dallas beating Detroit over 7 games. Figure the Wings take this series in 5 or 6 but I hope I'm wrong.

BTW, has the NHL apologized to Dallas for overturning Morrow’s legit goal in game 5?

It was not a deliberate kicking motion. One, Morrow never saw the puck to even attempt to “kick it in.” Two, the reason he even gave a slight appearance of “kicking” was the fact he was trying to stop his momentum – otherwise he’d have run right through the goaltender. That legit goal would have given Dallas a 2-0 lead later increased to 3-0 when Morrow scored a few minutes later. San Jose managed to get two goals back but they’d never have managed to push that match into OT. That overturn looked as clear as a home call as one could get. Perfectly legit. Thankfully Dallas finished off the Sharks last night but not after needlessly playing what amounts to two additional games. But please tell me how the replay officials, paid employees of the NHL, manage to boggle that legit goal.

RedCanadian · 7th May 2008, 03:35

I must thank the Sharks for killing my hockey pool as I hadn't lost a series until the Stars beat them down. And since they were my pick to win the Cup I'm screwed!

Alex · 7th May 2008, 04:15

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Originally Posted by RedCanadian

I must thank the Sharks for killing my hockey pool as I hadn't lost a series until the Stars beat them down. And since they were my pick to win the Cup I'm screwed!

Yeah didnt see that one coming, both them and the Avs capitualted, though the Sharks would win their series and the Avs would at least win a game or two and put up resistance. I hope Pittsburgh wins though they have some great players

sidsutton · 7th May 2008, 20:19

I`m just about the only person who drafted some of the Stars(took the Ribeiro/Lehtinen/Morrow line) so I`m behind them big time if I`m to make up the points to get 1st place. I think I`m just a bit too far behind, might have to settle for 2nd or 3rd and just my money back.

RedCanadian · 8th May 2008, 00:29

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Originally Posted by sidsutton

I`m just about the only person who drafted some of the Stars(took the Ribeiro/Lehtinen/Morrow line) so I`m behind them big time if I`m to make up the points to get 1st place. I think I`m just a bit too far behind, might have to settle for 2nd or 3rd and just my money back.

Well, I had them beating Colorado. (I participate in a series winner pool)

MrMarcello · 13th May 2008, 18:31

Fucking Stars. I'm rooting for the Pens. Crosby is the shiznit, fo shizzle.

As for the Stars, down 3-0 they're done. But wait... in 1942 Toronto rallied from 3-0 to overturn Detroit in 7 games. Then in 1975 the Islanders did the same to Pittsburgh. Let's do some quick math here... 1942.. 1975... that's 33 years... 1975... 2008.. that's 33 years.

Hmmmm....

sidsutton · 14th May 2008, 17:50

forget the stars, they're done. Ribeiro has done fuck all for my pool in this series.

RedCanadian · 14th May 2008, 22:34

I agree with sid, both the Stars and the Flyers are done....

ILBB15 · 14th May 2008, 22:44

Ribeiro has been utter wank in this series. Datsyuk and Zetterberg are ridiculously good for Detroit. Sergei Fedorov is what made me like the Red Wings in the 90s. Hope they win the cup.

MrMarcello · 15th May 2008, 16:27

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Originally Posted by ILBB15

Ribeiro has been utter wank in this series. Datsyuk and Zetterberg are ridiculously good for Detroit. Sergei Fedorov is what made me like the Red Wings in the 90s. Hope they win the cup.

Yzerman... pure class. Federov fell into his own hype by the late 90s. Stevie Y maintained professionalism all the way through.

I still put an asterisk next to the 98 cup win. If Marchment doesn't cheap shot Nieuwendyk in game one of the opening round, he's healthy for the conference finals versus Detroit. Losing Nieuwy would be akin to Detroit having lost Yzerman. As seen with the 99 cup run, Nieuwy was the offensive catalyst and an emotional leader for the club. His presence was the difference between a loss in 98 and a win in 99.

Kristjan · 16th May 2008, 17:15

My prediction is still on I see

AhmedDimwitson · 17th May 2008, 06:37

It will be an intersting final between Detroit - Pittsburgh. Philadelphia was more or less fucked already before the serie started, without their main player Timonen. Detroit was really good already against Anaheim last year - now they have certainely excelled, and they do that relying on multiple swedes, a russian and a finn + rafalski. So much for all the talk of weak Europeans.

Anyways, will be good to see a quality player like Jarkko Ruutu lift the cup for Pittsburgh (still think Crosby and Malkin will do the job) - he deserves it.

Will be moving to San Francisco next year for a 2 year working session - really looking forward to attending San Jose & NHL games next season.

Kristjan · 20th May 2008, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Kristjan

My picks for the final:

Red Wings - Penguins

Red Wings to win it

Well I got the final part right

now to see who takes the cup itself

Swerny · 20th May 2008, 17:48

Ribero is utter wank...glad to see the back of him when Montreal traded him...I can't believe the contract he signed in Dallas.

The Detroit - Pittsburgh Final has the potential to be a classic.

I predict Detroit wins in 6 games.

IBleedRed · 20th May 2008, 17:52

Im just glad the stars lost
Ill always hate those cunts for fucking over Buffalo in the Stanley Cup

FresnoBob · 20th May 2008, 20:15

As an old guy who supported the Rangers back when there were only 6 teams in the NHL, I'm backing the Red Wings as the representative of the "Original Six." And they'll win in six as well.

RedCanadian · 21st May 2008, 01:03

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Originally Posted by MS MSP

Ribero is utter wank...

No truer words have been spoken.

Wings in 6....

The Pens are like the 83 Oilers. One year away from being untouchable.....

United78 · 29th May 2008, 17:44

Pittsburgh got one back last night and played really well -- but did not get off as many shots as Detroit and always looked as if they might concede. Nail biting if you were a Penguin fan!

Kristjan · 29th May 2008, 18:12

Next game is the crucial one, a must win for the Penguins.

MrMarcello · 29th May 2008, 19:20

NHL couldn't have asked for more. An actual series instead of the probable sweep most would have envisioned. A classic see-saw finish that looked like Detroit would eventually score the equalizer (and probably would have won in OT). But the most important thing was poster boy Crosby scoring two goals on national television.

Zetterberg... is there a more beautiful skater in the league? Modano was the smoothest skater I ever saw, how he would just glide from zone to zone. Zetterberg reminds me so much of him except that he's bigger and stronger. He's near unstoppable at the moment.

Tribec · 3rd June 2008, 09:48

5th longest game in Stanley Cup final history, Penguins win to keep the series alive. With talk that ESPN want back into the NHL, and Crosby in the finals what more could the NHL have wanted?

The Wings will take the cup, and the Penguins will be back no doubt about that. Crosby and co are too talented not to win it, as long as they can retain everyone. I don't think they'll create a dynasty, but the Pens are probably the closest thing to the Oilers team of the 80's since they split up. However, it's not going to be enough this year.

United78 · 3rd June 2008, 15:06

Great game last night -- Detroit were so much better (shots on goal) but as the commentator said you don't win games based on shots -- I thought possibly the youth of the Penguins won that -- and Detroit figured fine we will win it in Pittsburgh!

Great advertisement for the game!

RedCanadian · 4th June 2008, 04:19

Can the Pens push it to 7 games??? What does everyone think???

Alex · 4th June 2008, 04:21

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Originally Posted by RedCanadian

Can the Pens push it to 7 games??? What does everyone think???

Even if they can Detroit will wipe the floor with them at the Joe

I_live_cement · 4th June 2008, 04:24

NHL is the only American sport I can't watch. How the fuck can you see the puck when it's moving so fast?

Alex · 4th June 2008, 04:26

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Originally Posted by I_live_cement

NHL is the only American sport I can't watch. How the fuck can you see the puck when it's moving so fast?

You can watch MLB over NHL

Dont get me wrong playoff baseball is entertaining especially with Joe Buck at the helm, but hockey is so much more entertaining

I_live_cement · 4th June 2008, 04:33

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Originally Posted by Alex

You can watch MLB over NHL

Dont get me wrong playoff baseball is entertaining especially with Joe Buck at the helm, but hockey is so much more entertaining

I just don't understand half the shit that's going on. I mean Icing, WTF is that?

Alex · 4th June 2008, 04:53

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Originally Posted by I_live_cement

I just don't understand half the shit that's going on. I mean Icing, WTF is that?

It's complicated at first but easily picked up, Ive watched skysports for years and still haev no idea whats going on in cricket

Psmith · 4th June 2008, 05:14

This is the first series I've watched and am really enjoying it. Definitely the best North AMerican sport. Takes a while to get used to watching the puck though. From what I've seen Detroit look like the much better team and should've won the series by now. And why are most hockeyplayers bearded?

poisson · 4th June 2008, 06:22

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Originally Posted by Psmith

This is the first series I've watched and am really enjoying it. Definitely the best North AMerican sport. Takes a while to get used to watching the puck though. From what I've seen Detroit look like the much better team and should've won the series by now. And why are most hockeyplayers bearded?

its some sort of superstition they have, they call it the playoff beards!!!

Kristjan · 4th June 2008, 12:36

they don't shave until they're out of the playoffs

30th April 2008, 19:23	#41 (permalink)
RedCanadian RatCat freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "In the offseason, my mustache drives the Firebird, I ride shotgun" - RATCAT Posts: 10,788	My Stanley Cup pick is done like dinner....

6th May 2008, 14:38	#42 (permalink)
MrMarcello First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saha's hospital room Posts: 18,404	Can't see Dallas beating Detroit over 7 games. Figure the Wings take this series in 5 or 6 but I hope I'm wrong. BTW, has the NHL apologized to Dallas for overturning Morrow’s legit goal in game 5? It was not a deliberate kicking motion. One, Morrow never saw the puck to even attempt to “kick it in.” Two, the reason he even gave a slight appearance of “kicking” was the fact he was trying to stop his momentum – otherwise he’d have run right through the goaltender. That legit goal would have given Dallas a 2-0 lead later increased to 3-0 when Morrow scored a few minutes later. San Jose managed to get two goals back but they’d never have managed to push that match into OT. That overturn looked as clear as a home call as one could get. Perfectly legit. Thankfully Dallas finished off the Sharks last night but not after needlessly playing what amounts to two additional games. But please tell me how the replay officials, paid employees of the NHL, manage to boggle that legit goal.

7th May 2008, 03:35	#43 (permalink)
RedCanadian RatCat freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "In the offseason, my mustache drives the Firebird, I ride shotgun" - RATCAT Posts: 10,788	I must thank the Sharks for killing my hockey pool as I hadn't lost a series until the Stars beat them down. And since they were my pick to win the Cup I'm screwed!

7th May 2008, 20:19	#45 (permalink)
sidsutton First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,154	I`m just about the only person who drafted some of the Stars(took the Ribeiro/Lehtinen/Morrow line) so I`m behind them big time if I`m to make up the points to get 1st place. I think I`m just a bit too far behind, might have to settle for 2nd or 3rd and just my money back.

13th May 2008, 18:31	#47 (permalink)
MrMarcello First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saha's hospital room Posts: 18,404	Fucking Stars. I'm rooting for the Pens. Crosby is the shiznit, fo shizzle. As for the Stars, down 3-0 they're done. But wait... in 1942 Toronto rallied from 3-0 to overturn Detroit in 7 games. Then in 1975 the Islanders did the same to Pittsburgh. Let's do some quick math here... 1942.. 1975... that's 33 years... 1975... 2008.. that's 33 years. Hmmmm....

14th May 2008, 17:50	#48 (permalink)
sidsutton First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,154	forget the stars, they're done. Ribeiro has done fuck all for my pool in this series.

14th May 2008, 22:34	#49 (permalink)
RedCanadian RatCat freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "In the offseason, my mustache drives the Firebird, I ride shotgun" - RATCAT Posts: 10,788	I agree with sid, both the Stars and the Flyers are done....

14th May 2008, 22:44	#50 (permalink)
ILBB15 Annoying Commie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,152	Ribeiro has been utter wank in this series. Datsyuk and Zetterberg are ridiculously good for Detroit. Sergei Fedorov is what made me like the Red Wings in the 90s. Hope they win the cup.

16th May 2008, 17:15	#52 (permalink)
Kristjan Disco Stu, will spin the right tune for you Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Cod Island Posts: 9,542	My prediction is still on I see

17th May 2008, 06:37	#53 (permalink)
AhmedDimwitson The Expert Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: FI Posts: 5,117	It will be an intersting final between Detroit - Pittsburgh. Philadelphia was more or less fucked already before the serie started, without their main player Timonen. Detroit was really good already against Anaheim last year - now they have certainely excelled, and they do that relying on multiple swedes, a russian and a finn + rafalski. So much for all the talk of weak Europeans. Anyways, will be good to see a quality player like Jarkko Ruutu lift the cup for Pittsburgh (still think Crosby and Malkin will do the job) - he deserves it. Will be moving to San Francisco next year for a 2 year working session - really looking forward to attending San Jose & NHL games next season.

20th May 2008, 17:48	#55 (permalink)
Swerny Poster originally known MS MSP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,355	Ribero is utter wank...glad to see the back of him when Montreal traded him...I can't believe the contract he signed in Dallas. The Detroit - Pittsburgh Final has the potential to be a classic. I predict Detroit wins in 6 games.

20th May 2008, 17:52	#56 (permalink)
IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 3,555	Im just glad the stars lost Ill always hate those cunts for fucking over Buffalo in the Stanley Cup

20th May 2008, 20:15	#57 (permalink)
FresnoBob First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Fresno, California USA Posts: 6,069	As an old guy who supported the Rangers back when there were only 6 teams in the NHL, I'm backing the Red Wings as the representative of the "Original Six." And they'll win in six as well.

29th May 2008, 17:44	#59 (permalink)
United78 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Champions! Posts: 2,282	Pittsburgh got one back last night and played really well -- but did not get off as many shots as Detroit and always looked as if they might concede. Nail biting if you were a Penguin fan!

29th May 2008, 18:12	#60 (permalink)
Kristjan Disco Stu, will spin the right tune for you Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Cod Island Posts: 9,542	Next game is the crucial one, a must win for the Penguins.

29th May 2008, 19:20	#61 (permalink)
MrMarcello First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saha's hospital room Posts: 18,404	NHL couldn't have asked for more. An actual series instead of the probable sweep most would have envisioned. A classic see-saw finish that looked like Detroit would eventually score the equalizer (and probably would have won in OT). But the most important thing was poster boy Crosby scoring two goals on national television. Zetterberg... is there a more beautiful skater in the league? Modano was the smoothest skater I ever saw, how he would just glide from zone to zone. Zetterberg reminds me so much of him except that he's bigger and stronger. He's near unstoppable at the moment.

3rd June 2008, 09:48	#62 (permalink)
Tribec Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Out and Proud of it.... I'm a Red and I'm from Salford. Posts: 1,986	5th longest game in Stanley Cup final history, Penguins win to keep the series alive. With talk that ESPN want back into the NHL, and Crosby in the finals what more could the NHL have wanted? The Wings will take the cup, and the Penguins will be back no doubt about that. Crosby and co are too talented not to win it, as long as they can retain everyone. I don't think they'll create a dynasty, but the Pens are probably the closest thing to the Oilers team of the 80's since they split up. However, it's not going to be enough this year.

3rd June 2008, 15:06	#63 (permalink)
United78 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Champions! Posts: 2,282	Great game last night -- Detroit were so much better (shots on goal) but as the commentator said you don't win games based on shots -- I thought possibly the youth of the Penguins won that -- and Detroit figured fine we will win it in Pittsburgh! Great advertisement for the game!

4th June 2008, 04:19	#64 (permalink)
RedCanadian RatCat freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "In the offseason, my mustache drives the Firebird, I ride shotgun" - RATCAT Posts: 10,788	Can the Pens push it to 7 games??? What does everyone think???

4th June 2008, 04:24	#66 (permalink)
I_live_cement Cat freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3,896	NHL is the only American sport I can't watch. How the fuck can you see the puck when it's moving so fast?

4th June 2008, 05:14	#70 (permalink)
Psmith First Team Sub Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,458	This is the first series I've watched and am really enjoying it. Definitely the best North AMerican sport. Takes a while to get used to watching the puck though. From what I've seen Detroit look like the much better team and should've won the series by now. And why are most hockeyplayers bearded?

4th June 2008, 12:36	#72 (permalink)
Kristjan Disco Stu, will spin the right tune for you Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Cod Island Posts: 9,542	they don't shave until they're out of the playoffs