NHL 2008-2009 Thread

[shayd]

Don't forget Vancouver, and the Ducks too. They play very well.

I think the Ducks are going to have to play better than they have in the series now if they're going to get anywhere. I know they're up 2-0, but to me, they haven't looked all that impressive against a Sharks team that right now can't buy a goal when it counts.

 

[Thunderbolt]

So far the only real reason why the Ducks are up 2-0 against the Sharks is Jonas Hiller.

 

[Mauser98k]

So far the only real reason why the Ducks are up 2-0 against the Sharks is Jonas Hiller.

that and the Sharks reputation for choking in the playoffs

 

[Marlo Manson]

I think the Ducks are going to have to play better than they have in the series now if they're going to get anywhere. I know they're up 2-0, but to me, they haven't looked all that impressive against a Sharks team that right now can't buy a goal when it counts.

So far the only real reason why the Ducks are up 2-0 against the Sharks is Jonas Hiller.

that and the Sharks reputation for choking in the playoffs

Fact still remains The SHARKS SMOKED everybody during the regular season. and now the 1st seed SHARKS are getting served by the 8th seeded DUCKS in the PLAYOFFS. :eek::rofl2:

P.S. before anybody calls me on gloating or rubbing it in. sort of speak, I love the Sharks, they are one of my fave teams aside from the redwings.

Largely in part cuz of sharks coach, former RedWings assistant coach, Todd McLellan. so I am definitely not a shark hater. :nono:

 

[Thunderbolt]

that and the Sharks reputation for choking in the playoffs

They have done a lot of choking in recent years. I'm still hoping they will turn it around and win the series because of I like them a lot.

 

[Marlo Manson]

Hmmm. I am loving a game to watch every night. Naturally I've been glued to the TV for the REDWINGS playoff games.

I've also been following / watching the Bruins/Canadians series because of all intense, extra circulars breaking out all the time, who's that jackass that is trying to pussify the NHL? and says fighting has NO PLACE in hockey? oh yeah that A$$ Clown would be none other than "Scary Buttman!" :thefinger
I've been following the Sharks/Ducks series and loving it, 2 big physical teams banging every game. and I've also been following the Canucks/Blues series cuz its a good watch and great luongotending :rofl2: and for the 1st time this evening past, I watched the Blackhawks/Flames game and it was gettin chippy.

GOT DAMN I LOVE NHL PLAYOFF HOCKEY...

 

[member979979]

Hmmm. I am loving a game to watch every night. Naturally I've been glued to the TV for the REDWINGS playoff games.

I've also been following / watching the Bruins/Canadians series because of all intense, extra circulars breaking out all the time, who's that jackass that is trying to pussify the NHL? and says fighting has NO PLACE in hockey? oh yeah that A$$ Clown would be none other than "Scary Buttman!" :thefinger
I've been following the Sharks/Ducks series and loving it, 2 big physical teams banging every game. and I've also been following the Canucks/Blues series cuz its a good watch and great luongotending :rofl2: and for the 1st time this evening past, I watched the Blackhawks/Flames game and it was gettin chippy.

GOT DAMN I LOVE NHL PLAYOFF HOCKEY...

I dont think Bettman will ban fighting, I think its just rumors to stir publicity.

 

[Mauser98k]

I dont think Bettman will ban fighting, I think its just rumors to stir publicity.

agreed. they may implement rules to keep the combatants safer during fights (like not allowing helmets to be removed) but they will never ban fighting outright

 

[STDiva]

San Jose deserves a first round exit for signing Jeremy Roenick and Claude Lemiuex.

And Jose Theodore just lost his job. Haha.

 

[leafman]

from the first round so far
boston is looking very good(especially with lucic in the lineup)
washington is starting to heat up
pittsburgh-philly is gonna go 7
same with NJ-carolina

in the west
SJ is gonna go 7 with ANA
DET is over in 7(i like columbus but they just arent good enough this year)
CAL-CHI gonna go 7(pretty even here)
VAN is gonna roll over STL(VAN is looking really good, hope sundin can come back and play to his potential)

 

[STDiva]

from the first round so far
boston is looking very good(especially with lucic in the lineup)
washington is starting to heat up
pittsburgh-philly is gonna go 7
same with NJ-carolina

in the west
SJ is gonna go 7 with ANA
DET is over in 7(i like columbus but they just arent good enough this year)
CAL-CHI gonna go 7(pretty even here)
VAN is gonna roll over STL(VAN is looking really good, hope sundin can come back and play to his potential)

You really think Columbus is going to take Detroit to 7? 5 games. At the most. Detroit is dominating this series. Rick Nash is doing a great Joe Thornton impression. Which leads me to...

Anaheim is ending San Jose's season in 5 too. They lost the first 2 at home. That is their bread and butter. They'll be lucky to win one in Anaheim.

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

This year, the Cup is Vancouver's to loose, in my opinion. They are on fire right now, with easily the best goalie in the West division. I don't think they will have a challenge until the Conference Final, at the least.

 

[Marlo Manson]

You really think Columbus is going to take Detroit to 7? 5 games. At the most. Detroit is dominating this series. Rick Nash is doing a great Joe Thornton impression. Which leads me to...

Anaheim is ending San Jose's season in 5 too. They lost the first 2 at home. That is their bread and butter. They'll be lucky to win one in Anaheim.

Thank you STDiva. I didn't wanna be the one to bring this poor canadien chap to the crisp realization that hes being influenced by :dunno: but some of these series are very close to being over. Detroit should oust the bluejackets in 4, 5 @ the most.

And I sincerely Apologize to all you shark fans, but like the good fellow mentioned, the sharks depend and pride themselves on perfection @ home, cuz they are not automatic on road like they are @ home. Ducks win this series in 4 - 6 games IMHO.. :uohs::shock::eyeso::eek:

This year, the Cup is Vancouver's to loose, in my opinion. They are on fire right now, with easily the best goalie in the West division. I don't think they will have a challenge until the Conference Final, at the least.

I think your somewhat delusional. luongo is without question GREAT, but IMHO the Canucks can't, won't beat the Red Wings in a last 7 games series, just my friendly opinion / :2 cents: but we shall see. that's why the games are played. :hatsoff:

 

[member979979]

You really think Columbus is going to take Detroit to 7? 5 games. At the most. Detroit is dominating this series.

I'm wondering how they even made the playoffs :dunno:

 

[JustAGuy85]

Holy shit. Carolina just went up 4-3 with 0.2 seconds left in regulation.

Devils were outplaying them too.

 

[lurkingdirk]

Holy shit. Carolina just went up 4-3 with 0.2 seconds left in regulation.

Devils were outplaying them too.

looked like flukey crap to me - devils will still win this series i'd say.

 

[member979979]

I'm not saying Im a Devils fan, but wasnt that goalie interference?

 

[lurkingdirk]

I'm not saying Im a Devils fan, but wasnt that goalie interference?

brodeur certainly thought so. i'm not sure, but it was questionable enough they should have reviewed it. i hope dude who bumped him gets fined by the league, if it was.

is vancouver going to sweep tonight? are they good enough to beat detroit (san jose is not a playoff team, apparently)?

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

is vancouver going to sweep tonight? are they good enough to beat detroit (san jose is not a playoff team, apparently)?

I actually hope not. I'd like to see St. Louis play a few more games after their miraculous comeback this year.

 

[Mauser98k]

and the Vancouver Canucks are the first team to advance to the semi final round of the playoffs.