Its' Here! NHL 2008 Playoff Thread

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Are you serious? That's hilarious!

It was actually Ron Duguay, but damn it if he wasn't doing his best to look like him. The mop hair, a hideous unbuttoned big collared shirt under his suit...I would kill to find a picture.

My roommate and I were cracking jokes everytime they threw it down to him for some insightful analysis, like "The Rangers really need to shake it up, just like BAD MEDICINE! BAD MEDICINE IS WHAT THEY NEED!"

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

yeah, Wings are just too good for the Avs. Colorado had some spark, even while missing approximately 97 of their starters, but the Avs are just making too many mistakes. The Wings turn a non-play into a scoring chance so quickly it's scary.

And the way they controlled the puck at the end of the game while the Avs were trying to get Theo pulled was embarrassing.

Bad officiating in the game, but I don't think it matters at this point.

The Avalanche have been very unlucky with injuries. No Svatos, no Woloski, Smyth was out, Statsny was gone early in the 1st, Forsberg missed a chunk of time in the 1st and didn't look 100%. That is a lot of inuries to overcome.

If the Wings' luck holds up and they end up winning this series and Dallas takes care of the Sharks, I would look for Zubov, Richards, and possibly Lehtinen to go down with injuries around Game 1 or so.

[Dr. Sak]

This just reported from XM...Thursday could be Jagr's last game in the NHL. A Czech team is already reporting that he will play for them next year.

[Logan]

I read somewhere week or so ago that he had a deal in place (although I think it was said to be a Russian team). I don't think he's being figured into the Rangers plans going forward.

[miked]

Go figure.

[MikeVic]

TSN people said he must be getting tired of the clutching and stuff.

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

TSN people said he must be getting tired of the clutching and stuff.

Going to play hockey in Europe because you're tired of clutching and grabbing and hacking is like going to a buffet because you're tired of food.

[MikeVic]

Haha I'm not familiar with how it's played over there.

One thing I'll say about the Pens... I like their vibe. If they can keep the team together, it could be a nice dynasty like the Oilers of old. They just need a Coffey guy.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Haha I'm not familiar with how it's played over there.

One thing I'll say about the Pens... I like their vibe. If they can keep the team together, it could be a nice dynasty like the Oilers of old. They just need a Coffey guy.

Kris Letang (the drink of the French Astronauts)

[MikeVic]

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Kris Letang (the drink of the French Astronauts)

Hahaha I like that.

[Dr. Sak]

I was going to post this in the 80s music thread but it fits better in here...

From megadeth.com:

April 29, 2008 - MEGADETH AND THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS JOIN FOR SPECIAL OFFER

In response to a Washington Post column about the Philadelphia Flyers fans that read "women and children could be security for Megadeth," Dave Mustaine sent a videotaped message of support wearing a jersey of the Flyers captain, Jason Smith. Megadeth and the Philadelphia Flyers have joined up to give fans of both the team and the band a special playoff treat - a free downloadable iron-on so you can make your own Megadeth Security shirts. The Flyers continue their playoff run on Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadians.
To craft your very own Megadeth Security T-shirt at home, CLICK HERE (http://www.megadeth.com/flyers/MegadethSecurity.pdf) for the print out. Flyers fans and Megadeth fans alike - wear it proud!

[Oilers9911]

Sean Avery rushed to a New York hospital in cardiac arrest, as per cnnsi.com.

Wow.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Oilers9911

Sean Avery rushed to a New York hospital in cardiac arrest, as per cnnsi.com.

Wow.

That is scary. Apparently he had a lascerated spleen. Didnt' something almost similar happen to Lindros at some point?

Not to make light of tha horrible situation, but the headline on CNN.co, to the story (NFL's Sean Avery has lacerated spleen) immediately made me think of this:

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

[Oilers9911]

Dola - updated to say hospitalized with a lacerated spleen. That's a hell of a change from cardiac arrest.

Edit to provide link to story
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...est/index.html

[Logan]

Oh god.

[Logan]

SI.com's headline has lacerated spleen but (edit to add: WAS) unconscious and not breathing.

[Oilers9911]

Originally Posted by Logan

It was actually Ron Duguay, but damn it if he wasn't doing his best to look like him. The mop hair, a hideous unbuttoned big collared shirt under his suit...I would kill to find a picture.

My roommate and I were cracking jokes everytime they threw it down to him for some insightful analysis, like "The Rangers really need to shake it up, just like BAD MEDICINE! BAD MEDICINE IS WHAT THEY NEED!"

-10 for quoting Bon Jovi lyrics.

[Logan]

I'm from Jersey. That's a +20.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Fortunately, CNN is reporting that Avery is expected to make a full recovery. That's a relief.

[Dr. Sak]

On a not as serious note...Talbot may have a broken bone in his foot. Insert Gary Roberts.

[Oilers9911]

Originally Posted by Logan

I'm from Jersey. That's a +20.

Jersey is proud of shitty music?

[DeToxRox]

When I head cardiac arrest I thought an old habit may have finally caught up to Sean. Hope he is well though as he is one of my favorites.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Originally Posted by bsak16

On a not as serious note...Talbot may have a broken bone in his foot. Insert Gary Roberts.

Jeff Taffe time

[Maple Leafs]

Nik Borschevsky suffered a spleen injury years ago and almost died -- he was lucky that they figured out the problem early. The team was getting on a flight right after the game and if he had been on it, he probably wouldn't have made it back to the ground.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Nik Borschevsky suffered a spleen injury years ago and almost died -- he was lucky that they figured out the problem early. The team was getting on a flight right after the game and if he had been on it, he probably wouldn't have made it back to the ground.

UN-BEE-LEEB-ABBA!

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

UN-BEE-LEEB-ABBA!

{ tummy poke }

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Nik Borschevsky suffered a spleen injury years ago and almost died -- he was lucky that they figured out the problem early. The team was getting on a flight right after the game and if he had been on it, he probably wouldn't have made it back to the ground.

You do this everytime. Everytime we're talking hockey it's always all "Nik Borschevsky this" or "Nik Borschevsky that".

ENOUGH ALREADY

[MikeVic]

Or Kerry Fraser this Kerry Fraser that.

[MikeVic]

So I'm looking at his stats. What the hell happened? Injury problems up the ying yang?

[Pyser]

thats crazy about avery. hope he's ok.

as for the pens...it seems a very, very smart move for an eastern conference team to offer MAF a big contract, if only to force pitt to match and eat up some salary cap space. every team in the atlantic is set, sadly, but maybe atl, tb, car, ott, who knows. itd be a good idea, even if half the teams i just listed cant afford it.

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

You do this everytime. Everytime we're talking hockey it's always all "Nik Borschevsky this" or "Nik Borschevsky that".

ENOUGH ALREADY

Fine, fine. Settle down. Geez.

(Mike Foligno.)

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Fine, fine. Settle down. Geez.

(Mike Foligno.)

Why do you hate freedom?

[Pyser]

Not sure how many caught this little nugget coming out of the Satellite Hot Stove segment on CBC Saturday night during the second intermission of the Montreal-Philadelphia game, but Al Strachan, who works for the Sun Media outlets in Canada, stated that John Tortorella will be fired as head coach once Oren Koules gains control of the team. But the stunner was to hear that Barry Melrose, who has all of three years of NHL coaching experience and none since the 1994-95 season with Los Angeles, is Koules' first choice for the team's new coach.

Tampa Tribune






hahaha.

hahahahahahhaha.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA!

[DeToxRox]

HB - Who is GM of the Leafs again? I seem to have forgotten.

[MikeVic]

Melrose was picked in the hockey draft thing. Maybe he's better than we think.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

HB - Who is GM of the Leafs again? I seem to have forgotten.

Didn't they end up deciding to leave that position vacant? The strategy, if I recall, was just to lock up all their players with "no trade" clauses, thus rendering the position of GM moot.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Melrose was picked in the hockey draft thing. Maybe he's better than we think.

Yeah, well, Danny Heatley was also chosen in our hockey draft thing... as a power forward.

[Dr. Sak]

Once Bobby Clarke tried to kill Eric Lindros by putting him on a plane with a punctured lung...

[DeToxRox]

Maybe Leaf fans can ask a few Lightning fans out there what a Cup run feels like these days?

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Maybe Leaf fans can ask a few Lightning fans out there what a Cup run feels like these days?

You're really abusing the plural here, aren't you?

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Nik Borschevsky suffered a spleen injury years ago and almost died -- he was lucky that they figured out the problem early. The team was getting on a flight right after the game and if he had been on it, he probably wouldn't have made it back to the ground.

ditto for Forsberg. The team was all out to dinner celebrating after winning their series against the Kings. Forsberg wanted to leave early because we wasn't feeling well. Luckily, someone had him lay down and they summoned help to check him out, otherwise it could have been far more serious.

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

Luckily, someone had him lay down and they summoned help to check him out, otherwise it could have been far more serious.

Given that this is Forsberg, I assume you meant to say that someone got him to continue laying down.

[TazFTW]

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Why Hossa? I can think of about 6 other guys I'd think people would hate more than him.

Don't remember a specific example but it had to do when he was in Ottawa. I don't hate Crosby, yet. Hal Gill would be next on my list but eh he's Hal Gill.

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Given that this is Forsberg, I assume you meant to say that someone got him to continue laying down.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Melrose was picked in the hockey draft thing. Maybe he's better than we think.

I thought for sure that pick was going to put me over the top. Re-vote!

[Pumpy Tudors]

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

I thought for sure that pick was going to put me over the top. Re-vote!

That draft was an absolute sham, as we never did get pictures of Mrs. Leafs.

[Dr. Sak]

No Carey Price tonight.

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

That draft was an absolute sham, as we never did get pictures of Mrs. Leafs.

Dude, I edited my original post in the voting thread with three pics the day after I was declared the winner.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Dude, I edited my original post in the voting thread with three pics the day after I was declared the winner.

I demand that the pics be reposted without the damn puck in the way!!!

[Booj]

I really wish that Martin Biron was still with Buffalo... or at the very least the TSN panel...