You know, I never cared one iota about hockey. When we moved to Calgary we were all in and thoroughly enjoyed going to the games. We left there five years later in 2009 and I have not cared one iota about it. Rugby did the same for my time in Australia.
Caps had a stupendous +81 diff in the regular season. Could be hard to beat with their D this year but they always seem to find a way to lose (a la Vancouver).
Thinkin' Pens will be the first repeat since the Wings or the Hawks will bring it back to Chi-town.
Should be some good games, regardless.
It ain't what you don't know that makes you an idiot...it's what you know for certain, that just ain't so...
Most people don't want to believe the truth~they want the truth to be what they believe.
Caps had a stupendous +81 diff in the regular season. Could be hard to beat with their D this year but they always seem to find a way to lose (a la Vancouver).
Thinkin' Pens will be the first repeat since the Wings or the Hawks will bring it back to Chi-town.
Should be some good games, regardless.
You got that right. Hoping Ovi can show them the light. I still wear shirts from '99!! Arghhhhh!!
I hope Dubinsky makes Crosby look like Methot's finger. If you get that, you are a hockey fan.
I couldn't believe when Methot pulled his glove off that night. Friggen finger was peeled down to the bone. When he skated over next to Crosby, I don't know what he was saying, but Crosby never lifted his head. Just staring down at the ice. Someone will get him, for sure. Like the night he was spitting his teeth out like chicklets.
Thought hockey was a wintertime sport? Suppose they are just like the rest of Pro sports. Baseball running into November, Football in February, Basketball into May, Soccer - who cares.
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I hope Dubinsky makes Crosby look like Methot's finger. If you get that, you are a hockey fan.
slash that should have been a penalty. Sid the kid's time is coming. Just let the Caps at 'em!
Crosby will be far more than simply denied in a shootout.
One thing for sure is someone is gonna' stomp the crap out of Crosby and soon. He took a lot of cheap shots these past few seasons.
He's always been kind of a cheap shoter. He has his boys out there to protect him...
Lots of good games last night it looked like. It seemed a few of the home teams were a little too excited.
tzone,
there's a good reason he was nicknamed "Cindy Crosby" when he first broke into the league.
Great player, but he has always seemed to be protected by someone, teammates, referees, the league.
Geno
PS, anyone guess who I'm pulling for AGAIN, after my posts on here over the last few years?
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Anyone following the chase for Lord Stanley's Cup? I'm pulling for the Pens !!
(yawn)
Sorry - just cannot get into hockey.. YMMV
Local minor league team has a t-shirt
It Ain't the Ballet!
Guess it's not for everyone,
too bad, so sad
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Yeah! I lived in the Edmonton area during the Great Gretzky years, and loved watching Sather's teams skate circles around everybody... but that was long ago and far away! I doubt the Oilers will make it to the 3rd round, but I'm not alone in predicting they'll win the first round in 6 games or less.
I switched allegiance to the Flames when I moved back to Calgary in '87, and have stuck with them since... but I don't feel real hopeful about them this year. If they squeak past the Ducks in Round One, it's gonna be a miracle.
The Caps should win it all this year, if there is any luck and justice involved. They have the best goalie in the league, and maybe OVechkin will pull his head out of his ass for once and lead them to the Cup. If not, I predict another Black Hawks win.
"I'm gonna have to science the schit out of this." Mark Watney, Sol 59, Mars
I hope the Capitals beat the Leafs, TSN and Sportsnet fawn all over them like the MSM did with Hillary and Barak. It gets to be revolting seeing so much over the top homerism from them.
Would like to see the Wild and Predators do well this year too.
Leafs/Caps is a great match-up. Through one full OT it's still 3-3.
Number 2 OT coming up.
Leafs are hanging in there better than I expected, although largely to the credit of Anderson. Still, for a team with very minimal playoff experience they are acquitting themselves fairly well.
I think I've gone a bit deaf from the wife yelling instructions to the Leafs from the couch, but otherwise a pretty good game! I was hoping they could win one game, just to avoid getting swept. I don't get too wrapped up in it but they are a fun team to watch this year, lots of youth and enthusiasm and more than a little skill too.
There is almost no chance the wild can get past the blues. They blues are a horrible match-up for the wild. They're big, fast, and hit hard. The wild are fast, that's it. The wild don't have a guy on the team that can consistently score or even hit the net it seems at times.
There is almost no chance the wild can get past the blues. They blues are a horrible match-up for the wild. They're big, fast, and hit hard. The wild are fast, that's it. The wild don't have a guy on the team that can consistently score or even hit the net it seems at times.
Agree. Almost no physical play from the Wild. The Blues out muscled them around the net on both O and D.
I am a life long Pens fan and didn't think they had a chance to repeat due to injuries and schitty play in general. Seriously thought the Blue Jackets would win the series easily because the Pens don't respond well to the physicality of a hard checking team. Historically they quit playing hockey and start fighting.
But then they easily won their two home games. Then they come back from a 3-0 deficit and win in OT... I think they have what it takes as long as they keep their heads and play their brand of hockey.
Caps are struggling with Toronto for Christs sakes. Two OT games and they are split. No one else in the east presents a challenge for the Pens. They definitely have a chance to repeat.
Caps are struggling with Toronto for Christs sakes. Two OT games and they are split.
No one else in the east presents a challenge for the Pens. They definitely have a chance to repeat.
Not this season. Flippers are going down and the Caps will do it!! Leafs are a great warm-up series. Big and fast!! In fact, I believe they are ranked 4th in 5 on 5 play.
Leafs are a lot better team than they appear. Great future!!
Well looks like the Leafs are gonna make a series of this after all! They had some really awful and some really good moments tonight, but overall they seem to be getting better.
I figured you'd be along. Bet the little wifey is happy!!!!
I'll say it again. Leafs are a good team. Young and fast skaters. Smart too.
Congrats!!
We're lucky there is no close neighbors around, they'd assume someone was being murdered in here! Her instructions consist mainly of "GO!", "SHOOT!" and "KILL HIM!", issued at a volume most wouldn't believe possible from someone her size.I'm mostly happy when they win just so she doesn't pout for the rest of the night.
Caps are fired up tonight. 4-1 with 3 left in the 1st!!
Go Red!
Well, that sure turned out to be a closer game than it started out,
Maybe the Caps go deeper than I thought they would.
Now to see what happens to St Lou and the Duckies.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Well this should be interesting..I had hoped the Leafs could win one game out of the series, and they've won 2 so I'm happy with that. I expect the Caps will be turning up the pressure, and while I'd love to see the series go to 7 games I'm pretty much expecting the Caps will take the next 2 to win.
As I recall, the Caps and Leafs are in the top 3 for scoring when 5 on 5. Thinking youth will take the Leafs down. Although, they do have speed on their side and Anderson is net-minding as good as can be expected.
Waiting for someone to take out PGH Flipper the Slasher.
I doubt any of these other playoff teams could put the Leafs away.
Funny stuff
Maybe so but perhaps you'll see. I say give them 2 years. Maybe even 1.
If they can tighten up the defense for next year they could be a real contender,especially if Anderson continue's this level of play. The young guns should hopefully continue to improve as well. I just want a hockey town to win the cup, not one of the teams where the city barely knows they have a hockey team.
As I recall, the Caps and Leafs are in the top 3 for scoring when 5 on 5. Thinking youth will take the Leafs down. Although, they do have speed on their side and Anderson is net-minding as good as can be expected.
Waiting for someone to take out PGH Flipper the Slasher.
Regardless, awesome playoff hockey everywhere!!!
Agreed wholeheartedly!
Rangers thru, now to see if the Sharks live to play game Seven.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Yeah, I guess I'm a Rangers fan again this year as the Sharks kinda blew it in their own barn. If EDM goes on to win the whole shebang, Todd McLellan will be laughing all the way to the Stanley Cup party/parade in ALberta.
Go Rangers I guess.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Well some how the Blues didn't give this one away. Now it's on to Nashville. There's some bad blood between these two teams, should be good for some entertaining hockey.
Congrats to the Caps, they deserved the win for sure. Anderson stood on his head to keep them in it, but Caps were clearly the superior team in control and smart play, hope they do well in the next series.
Even though the Sharks didn't make it thru, I'm really happy for hockey in general, the NHL for sure.
From last year, if memory serves, with no Canadian teams making it even into the playoff, to this year with five in the first round and two making it through, it's a great time for the sport..
Unfortunately for you Canadian guys, I'm now rooting for the Rangers so might could be you're down to one team in the next round as I hope Edmonton beats the snot out of the Hated Ducks (at least hated by Sharks fans!)
Good luck to all you teams in this next round, plenty of great hockey to be seen still.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Even though the Blues played as good of a game as I could hope for in terms of effort, they lost a close one. If they continue the same effort through out the series you can bet the farm it will go all 7 games.
Boy am I glad I did, and I hope Edmonton punches their tags quickly!
There's no love lost for the Quackers from a Sharks fan.
I hope EDM goes deep.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
The Pens seem to have the Cap's number. I realize there is tons of hockey to be played, but these boys are looking tough. So many great skaters on the ice.
And watching these two games proves, without any room for debate that 87 > 8!
Hope all is well with him cos that had to hurt and likely will for awhile.
Tommy Kuhnhackle and Haggy are hurt too.
I've got to say, that I dont think the better team won tonight. I really do think Washington played a better game, but every ounce of puck luck in the world was on the side of the Pens.
Lets keep it going! LETS GO PENS!!
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Hope all is well with him cos that had to hurt and likely will for awhile.
Tommy Kuhnhackle and Haggy are hurt too.
I've got to say, that I dont think the better team won tonight. I really do think Washington played a better game, but every ounce of puck luck in the world was on the side of the Pens.
Lets keep it going! LETS GO PENS!!
I certainly agree with you there, Fleury and the pipes and all the blocked shots kept that from being a blow out in the first period. Too bad, as I'd like to see the Caps win a game or two so the series goes a few more games. Gonna be tough on them now.
Caps played a pretty good game the rest of the night too, but that's hockey. Sucks sometimes if it happens to "your" team.
Geno
PS, I gotta keep a closer eye on the schedule, I missed the OTT/NYR game, who the hell starts games that early anyway. Hardly even lunch time out here. I thought/figured it would start around 4 PDT. Mowed the lawn and everything this afternoon, not knowing there was a game on.
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Predators look pretty strong to this old hockey viewer. Might be trouble for the Pens if they both get thru to the final.
Suckin' Duckin's won one, bummer. I was hoping EDM would sweep.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Saw that last night...was pretty cool. Although the same thing happened at a Leafs game a year or two ago. I'd bet most Canadians could sing both anthems...not sure if the same would happen south of the border.
Predators look pretty strong to this old hockey viewer. Might be trouble for the Pens if they both get thru to the final.
Suckin' Duckin's won one, bummer. I was hoping EDM would sweep.
Geno
Boy did they Preads ever look good!
I do like Edmonton too. Two teams that are fun to watch.
That's what this time of year is all about, right? Fun for the players, fun for the fans. Loads and Loads of big hits, just like it was in the "olden day" ...............like before helmets! And "synthetic" sticks.
Can't wait, 2 games "today" as it just turned Tuesday for me.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Not too sure about the major/ejection though!! Guess loss/control of stick.....Go figure!
Here we goooooooo!!
I'm with you, thought it should have just been the major, not an ejection. 5 for not controlling the stick and an injury on the play. It was a typical "reaction" type hit. When I saw the slo-mo replay I was following his eyes and they were watching the game still, wasn't even paying attention to Syd after the hit. Niskanen would have gone down if he had let Crosby hit him and he was trying to avoid that (while getting to hit Syd also??? mmmmm? ). I might have even hit hm the same way myself, protect myself first.
I'm wondering if given their history the refs didn't think there might have been an intent to injure. They sure seemed to talk it over for while.
Honestly hope the kid is OK, as he's a blast to watch. But he does have those previous head issues to deal with. Gonna make the playoffs a lot different without him,
Sorry Pens fans, best hopes for Syd (and his family).
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
The Caps simply can't beat Pittsburgh because they just aren't as good. Their only recourse is thug hockey like we saw last night. Taking out the opposition's stud player is their only chance.
The Caps simply can't beat Pittsburgh because they just aren't as good. Their only recourse is thug hockey like we saw last night. Taking out the opposition's stud player is their only chance.
I don't think the hit was intentional, just a knee-jerk reflex action in defense of getting hit...they've played together before, no animosity was intended.
While I have no doubt some of the hits are retaliatory, I think it's rare they're actually trying to knock them out for multiple games. I played hockey for almost 20 years and yes, I gave a guy a shot or we dropped the gloves, but neither of us were trying to permanently hurt the other.
While I have no doubt some of the hits are retaliatory, I think it's rare they're actually trying to knock them out for multiple games. I played hockey for almost 20 years and yes, I gave a guy a shot or we droooed the gloves, but neither of us were trying to permanently hurt the other.
Sounds like a man who knows his hockey.
AS bwana said, hit was a reaction to Syd coming in fast and out of control. Nisakanen was just trying to stay in the game.
Bet tzone has done the same a few times?
I have, just during public skate times. Have a scar on my shin from a toe pick on rental skate from a kid I bounced from the red line to the other end boards, just by putting my hands up like Niskanen did, except I didn't even have a stick at the time.
I haven't looked yet. Hope Matty N doesn't come up for supplemental discipline from the league.
Let's hope for great games tonight too.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
While I have no doubt some of the hits are retaliatory, I think it's rare they're actually trying to knock them out for multiple games. I played hockey for almost 20 years and yes, I gave a guy a shot or we droooed the gloves, but neither of us were trying to permanently hurt the other.
I agree, and watching the hit in slow motion confirmed it was just reactionary...wasn't like "concussion" was on his mind.
It's not like he hasn't taken shots at guys....like the slash in the first round!
I do like this series, but the Caps have always relied on 8 too much. They're a one trick pony. Well, two trick because Holtby is playing really, really well!
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
It's not like he hasn't taken shots at guys....like the slash in the first round!
I do like this series, but the Caps have always relied on 8 too much. They're a one trick pony. Well, two trick because Holtby is playing really, really well!
Yes Sid has a long history with concussions, anymore bad ones and he'll have to retire from the game permanently...a lot of new research had been done in head trauma, just football alone shows the long term damage...including the greats in boxing.
If I had children I'd sure be watching the things they do and keeping an eye on symptoms and making the family doc do the same.
I had a few "bumps" in my life, but back then it was just "getting my bell rung", no talk of concussion.
Wonder how that's affecting me now?
Now, after all the research, there's no excuse. I like the rules the leagues have implemented requiring a trip to the "quiet room" after a head hit and exam by the doc.
Silly athletes will try to play through anything. Just look at some of the Sharks as an example. Jumbo with torn ACL and MCL in his knee, Marleau with broken thumb etc.
I bet there's some guys playing tonight that should be in an operating room.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
That won't be good for the Pens. Too bad, It would have been a better series if they had been able to play all the games. Hopefully they can come back if the Pens get thru.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
I agree with Geno & byc, it's a long standing rivalry between 2 solid teams...nobody wants a player out of a career. I just don't believe this player intended to hurt Sid, he was just playing the game. I think the Pen's depth in talent will carry them thru the series, and others will step up and take the lead.
OTT down 0-4 at NYR, then get one back with a beauty of a pass from behind the net. I thought we were going for a Sharks style 7-0 blow-out by the Rangers, but perhaps the Sens can battle back like last game?
Geno
PS, at the NHL level I doubt there's many players wishing to seriously/permanently injure a fellow player as you may be traded to that team, both guys could end up 8 years down the road on the same team, or one of them might end up in the front office of a team you're gonna end up on. Tempers flare, after all, there's a bunch of testosterone out there, but I doubt there's any real "hate" going on.
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Preds /Blues game is a nice hard hitting Old School Hockey game!
I'm loving the post season, even tho "my" team is out already.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
well my Blues are looking black and blue these days. something tells me their season is soon to come to an end. great hockey though, its been a bang bang series.
well my Blues are looking black and blue these days. something tells me their season is soon to come to an end. great hockey though, its been a bang bang series.
The Caps simply can't beat Pittsburgh because they just aren't as good. Their only recourse is thug hockey like we saw last night. Taking out the opposition's stud player is their only chance.
I don't think the hit was intentional, just a knee-jerk reflex action in defense of getting hit...they've played together before, no animosity was intended.
It's hockey
There was nothing either thuggish or dirty about the play that Crosby was hurt on & there really should not have even been a 5 minute major & the game DQ.................further evidenced by the fact that the league took no further action.
Hockey is a contact sport despite what some may think & sometimes awkward hits or plays happen.
Pens playing without the best player in the world, their #1 D-man, their starting goalie, getting crushed on fancy stats, and still up 3-1 on the President's Trophy winners. Fleury is playing out of his mind, as noted, Holtby is merely losing his.
Ouch, all the way around for the teams I'm pulling for.
Pens get a lucky goal off a d man's skate. ouch
Oilers blow two goal lead. ouch
Lots of good hitting in both games tho.
More hockey tomorrow!
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
The Caps simply can't beat Pittsburgh because they just aren't as good. Their only recourse is thug hockey like we saw last night. Taking out the opposition's stud player is their only chance.
I don't think the hit was intentional, just a knee-jerk reflex action in defense of getting hit...they've played together before, no animosity was intended.
It's hockey
There was nothing either thuggish or dirty about the play that Crosby was hurt on & there really should not have even been a 5 minute major & the game DQ.................further evidenced by the fact that the league took no further action.
Hockey is a contact sport despite what some may think & sometimes awkward hits or plays happen.
MM
You would think it was the NBA protecting Jordan the way thongs have been knotted by Crosby's misfortune...
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
I think we may have multiple 7 game series here. (yeah!, more hockey to watch!)
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
