2006 NHL Playoff Thread - Page 17

Pumpy Tudors · 05-13-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Speaking of, looking ahead..is there anyone in the minors or in juniors who is the heir apparent to Brodeur?

Not at all. The Devils have a couple of guys played college hockey right now, but they're not going get the job done. It's a good thing that they've locked up Brodeur for a few more years because they don't have anyone else for the near future.

I don't really know if it's the goalkeeping, but the Devils' AHL team in Albany is perenially one of the worst in the league. I mean, the River Rats are awful practically every single year now. The Devils won't be affiliated with Albany next year, so I'll be following the Lowell Lock Monsters to see New Jersey prospects from now on. If Lowell doesn't look good for the next couple of years, I think they're gonna just have to find the fountain of youth for Brodeur.

General Mike · 05-13-2006, 09:47 PM

Congrats to the Sabres fans here.

Chubby · 05-13-2006, 10:36 PM

Now we finally don't have to listen to all that "The Mighty Senators" crap anymore.

Sens playoff choke? Big shocker

Maple Leafs · 05-13-2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

Now we finally don't have to listen to all that "The Mighty Senators" crap anymore.

To steal a line I saw somewhere else... now the Senators can get started on declaring themselves the 2007 Stanley Cup champions.

bbor · 05-14-2006, 12:12 AM

Nice goal by Pomenville.Perhaps this offseaon Alfredsson can work on his backwards pivots.

Karim · 05-14-2006, 02:35 PM

So is there anything to the idea of no Stanley-Cup winner ever having a European captain? The idea of course being that North Americans' ultimate goal is the Cup (IIRC, Modano is the only American captain to win the Cup) while Euros dream of the World Championships and Olympics. Martin Rucinsky is the best player that comes to mind. When you see him playing for the Czech Republic he absolutely gives his all. Back in the NHL, he collects a paycheck.

Compare the effort of Jason Smith or Ryan Smyth (and many others) to Daniel Alfredsson and there is no comparison.

Or is this complete bunk?

Maple Leafs · 05-14-2006, 03:57 PM

Not to beat a dead horse, but had to share this example of Ottawa's tough-as-nails sports media at work. I swear this is a direct quote from today's Ottawa Citizen:

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With close to 20,000 tickets sold and the game a sell-out, ticket scalpers had been hoping to make a killing last night. But they met their match in the canny Senators fans.

Fans without tickets frequently were able to beat the professional scalpers down, and succeeded in buying the black-market tickets at close to face value.

Yes folks, in most towns, scalpers selling playoff tickets at face value would be an indication of lack of interest among fans. But not in Ottawa -- here it's a sign of "canny" fans managing to drive the price down. This truly is Hockey Country!

Pumpy Tudors · 05-14-2006, 08:35 PM

gg carolina

Pyser · 05-14-2006, 08:42 PM

carolina was flat out dominant.

but i hate them, so go buffalo.

Wolfpack · 05-14-2006, 09:12 PM

Now that it's over, I can say......

*whew*

Carolina did outstanding after getting off to a lousy start in the game. Kept frustrating the Devils, kept chipping it out of their own end, and finally got paid off with the goals in the second and third. The PK was superb and it had to be to keep the Devils in check when all the calls were going the other way in the first period.

Now come the Sabres. Carolina's had to grind out a couple of series. It'll be interesting to see if they're ready to go back to playing track meets. I make no predictions because I invariably think they'll be wrong, especially if I pick the team I root for.

Young Drachma · 05-14-2006, 09:27 PM

Buffalo needs to send Carolina back to where they came from. Grr..

General Mike · 05-14-2006, 09:33 PM

Go Carolina!

klayman · 05-14-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Buffalo needs to send Carolina back to where they came from. Grr..

Hartford?

kingfc22 · 05-14-2006, 11:05 PM

Ugh. What a shitty start to the 3rd.

kingfc22 · 05-14-2006, 11:06 PM

Miracles do happen. Sharks score on the PP.

kingfc22 · 05-14-2006, 11:10 PM

Oh YEA!!!! CHEEEE CHOOOOOO

st.cronin · 05-14-2006, 11:14 PM

psych

kingfc22 · 05-14-2006, 11:33 PM

And the Sharks need to win the final 2 to advance.

sachmo71 · 05-14-2006, 11:35 PM

can't believe Colorado was swept. Man, the Stars really suck!

caspanky · 05-15-2006, 01:23 AM

Wow, it's like the Sharks have forgotten how to defend against a power play, and for that matter they've forgot how to score on one too. They really need to work on their special teams over the next 2 days to get ready for wednesday. I won't get to watch since I have to work, but I really would love to come home to a 3-3 series.

Young Drachma · 05-15-2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by klayman

Hartford?

I'd be okay with that.

AgustusM · 05-15-2006, 02:03 AM

from the moment in game 3 that the Sharks took the pedal OFF the medal and letup for the first time in a month to try and protect a measly 2-1 lead - Edmonton has out and out kicked their ass.

very disappointing. for over a month the Sharks dominated - but the way they have played these last 3 games - I have a lot of hope, but no confidence they can win even one of the next 2 games.

Plus I give a lot of credit to the Oilers, they are clicking on all cylinders right now.

bbor · 05-15-2006, 10:38 AM

No mention of SJ fans boing the Canadian national anthem?

Cards4ever · 05-15-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bbor

No mention of SJ fans boing the Canadian national anthem?

Totally classless.

Cards4ever · 05-15-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Really? I watched the whole game and didn't see the Devils out there at all.

And now you don't see the Devils out there at all!

Honolulu_Blue · 05-15-2006, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cards4ever

Totally classless.

Agreed. Not to mentioned stupid. I am sure it fired up the Oilers and do they not realize where Joe Thorton, Cheechoo, and the majority of the rest of their players come from?

Cards4ever · 05-15-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Agreed. Not to mentioned stupid. I am sure it fired up the Oilers and do they not realize where Joe Thorton, Cheechoo, and the majority of the rest of their players come from?

I was hoping cities in both Countries were past this, now I imagine Edmonton will feel the need to boo the US anthem, hopefully they can rise above the SJ stupidity.

bbor · 05-15-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cards4ever

I was hoping cities in both Countries were past this, now I imagine Edmonton will feel the need to boo the US anthem, hopefully they can rise above the SJ stupidity.

I hope the EDM fans can get over this and not boo.I am sure there will be a few assholes that deem it nesesary,but for the most part i hope it is avoided.

Just a further note on how bad hoackey is doing in the states.....the U.S hockey hall of fame is closing it's doors

Draft Dodger · 05-15-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bbor

Just a further note on how bad hoackey is doing in the states.....the U.S hockey hall of fame is closing it's doors

we have a US hockey hall of fame? (seriously)

bbor · 05-15-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

we have a US hockey hall of fame? (seriously)

Funny you should say that,When i read the headline "hockey hall of fame to close" i was like WTF?? Cause i know the HHOF here in Toronto is busy as all hell.So i clicked on the link and it said U.S hockey hall of fame.

Draft Dodger · 05-15-2006, 11:52 AM

mmm, let me guess...Minnesota?

EDIT: I WIN!

Cards4ever · 05-15-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

mmm, let me guess...Minnesota?

EDIT: I WIN!

Not the greatest location for it in Eveleth, MN, I believe they are talking about moving it in with the Excel Center in St Paul.

Vince · 05-15-2006, 12:10 PM

Yeah, not so sure what the idea of booing the Canadian National Anthem was. I think I read somewhere that you could hear someone booing the U.S. National Anthem on the television feed at the beginning of game 4 in Edmonton, but even so, that's ridiculous.

Karlifornia · 05-15-2006, 01:46 PM

Yeah, the people that were booing the Canadian anthem are morons. No two ways about it.

caspanky · 05-15-2006, 01:57 PM

I missed the beginning of the game, but living in California I know that there are plenty of morons around here, so I'm not really surprised by the booing. I don't like it, and don't believe there is ever a reason for it. Especially when a large portion of the team you're cheering for comes from Canada.

ISiddiqui · 05-15-2006, 02:02 PM

San Jose fans booed the Canadian anthem? WTF? Did they show "Canadian Bacon" before the game or something?

kingfc22 · 05-15-2006, 02:09 PM

Just read about the booing this morning in the paper. Totally classless and absolutely pointless.

bbor · 05-15-2006, 02:09 PM

Anyone in SJ calling for Nabakov to start tommorrow?

bbor · 05-15-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

San Jose fans booed the Canadian anthem? WTF? Did they show "Canadian Bacon" before the game or something?

Hey now....John Candy is a Canadian icon eh

Pumpy Tudors · 05-15-2006, 02:28 PM

Not to defend the booing, but why are people still surprised by this? Why is it even news when fans do this anymore? About three years ago, I attended a minor-league baseball game between the New Orleans Zephyrs and the Calgary Cannons. The Canadian anthem was played for the Cannons, and a bunch of fans in New Orleans booed. If it happens at a Pacific Coast League baseball game, it's certainly no surprise to me that it happens at a high-profile event like an NHL playoff game.

It's not cool, but it happens.

Maple Leafs · 05-15-2006, 02:29 PM

Interesting fact: The Sens were the first team in NHL history to be eliminated from the playoffs by a short-handed OT goal.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-15-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Interesting fact: The Sens were the first team in NHL history to be eliminated from the playoffs by a short-handed OT goal.

You really need to write an Ontario NHL newsletter. Nothing but Sens and Leafs. All Ontario, all the time!

bbor · 05-15-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Interesting fact: The Sens were the first team in NHL history to be eliminated from the playoffs by a short-handed OT goal.

I could'nt think of a team more deserving of that record

bbor · 05-15-2006, 02:37 PM

Kinda neat that anyone could have plucked Pomenville off the waiver wire at the beggining of the season for a mere $62,500.

Maple Leafs · 05-15-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

You really need to write an Ontario NHL newsletter. Nothing but Sens and Leafs. All Ontario, all the time!

What do I write about after the second round every year?

bbor · 05-15-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

What do I write about after the second round every year?

Celebrity golf tournaments.

ice4277 · 05-15-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

What do I write about after the second round every year?

People bitching?

Wolfpack · 05-15-2006, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

What do I write about after the second round every year?

Dunno...you don't seem to have slowed down that much since Ottawa got bounced this year. Matter of fact, I think you've stepped up a little. Shoot, with the sharks trolling the waters around Ottawa looking for some Sens chum, you should be right busy in the offseason.

Travis · 05-15-2006, 03:23 PM

Sorry, mini threadjack question.

Anybody know of a list of upcoming free agents, both UFA and RFA? Until I get an upgrade at work, I'm hit or miss on being able to view some sites, so I might have found this info in my searches and just been unable to view the page due to having to use an older browser.

Either way, this info is to help an ongoing discussion about the changeover the Oilers will experience in the offseason and just how much of the current roster we figure will be gone once the they're out of the playoffs.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-15-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Sorry, mini threadjack question.

Anybody know of a list of upcoming free agents, both UFA and RFA? Until I get an upgrade at work, I'm hit or miss on being able to view some sites, so I might have found this info in my searches and just been unable to view the page due to having to use an older browser.

Either way, this info is to help an ongoing discussion about the changeover the Oilers will experience in the offseason and just how much of the current roster we figure will be gone once the they're out of the playoffs.

As a matter of fact, this question came up on the NHL.com mailbag last week. Apparently, the official list will not be released until shortly after the playoffs end, but there's got to be an unofficial list someplace. Off the top of my head, I'm not sure where to look, but I'll dig around.

05-14-2006, 12:12 AM	#805
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Nice goal by Pomenville.Perhaps this offseaon Alfredsson can work on his backwards pivots. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

05-14-2006, 02:35 PM	#806
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	So is there anything to the idea of no Stanley-Cup winner ever having a European captain? The idea of course being that North Americans' ultimate goal is the Cup (IIRC, Modano is the only American captain to win the Cup) while Euros dream of the World Championships and Olympics. Martin Rucinsky is the best player that comes to mind. When you see him playing for the Czech Republic he absolutely gives his all. Back in the NHL, he collects a paycheck. Compare the effort of Jason Smith or Ryan Smyth (and many others) to Daniel Alfredsson and there is no comparison. Or is this complete bunk? Last edited by Karim : 05-14-2006 at 02:36 PM.

05-14-2006, 08:35 PM	#808
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	gg carolina __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-14-2006, 09:27 PM	#811
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Buffalo needs to send Carolina back to where they came from. Grr.. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

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05-13-2006, 09:47 PM	#802
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Congrats to the Sabres fans here.

05-13-2006, 10:36 PM	#803
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	Now we finally don't have to listen to all that "The Mighty Senators" crap anymore. Sens playoff choke? Big shocker

05-14-2006, 08:42 PM	#809
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	carolina was flat out dominant. but i hate them, so go buffalo.

05-14-2006, 09:12 PM	#810
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Now that it's over, I can say...... whew Carolina did outstanding after getting off to a lousy start in the game. Kept frustrating the Devils, kept chipping it out of their own end, and finally got paid off with the goals in the second and third. The PK was superb and it had to be to keep the Devils in check when all the calls were going the other way in the first period. Now come the Sabres. Carolina's had to grind out a couple of series. It'll be interesting to see if they're ready to go back to playing track meets. I make no predictions because I invariably think they'll be wrong, especially if I pick the team I root for.

05-14-2006, 11:05 PM	#814
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Ugh. What a shitty start to the 3rd. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-14-2006, 11:06 PM	#815
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Miracles do happen. Sharks score on the PP. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-14-2006, 11:10 PM	#816
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Oh YEA!!!! CHEEEE CHOOOOOO __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-14-2006, 11:14 PM	#817
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	psych __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

05-14-2006, 11:33 PM	#818
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	And the Sharks need to win the final 2 to advance. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-14-2006, 11:35 PM	#819
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	can't believe Colorado was swept. Man, the Stars really suck!

05-15-2006, 01:23 AM	#820
caspanky Mascot Join Date: Aug 2004	Wow, it's like the Sharks have forgotten how to defend against a power play, and for that matter they've forgot how to score on one too. They really need to work on their special teams over the next 2 days to get ready for wednesday. I won't get to watch since I have to work, but I really would love to come home to a 3-3 series.

05-15-2006, 02:03 AM	#822
AgustusM College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2003	from the moment in game 3 that the Sharks took the pedal OFF the medal and letup for the first time in a month to try and protect a measly 2-1 lead - Edmonton has out and out kicked their ass. very disappointing. for over a month the Sharks dominated - but the way they have played these last 3 games - I have a lot of hope, but no confidence they can win even one of the next 2 games. Plus I give a lot of credit to the Oilers, they are clicking on all cylinders right now.

05-15-2006, 10:38 AM	#823
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	No mention of SJ fans boing the Canadian national anthem? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

05-15-2006, 11:52 AM	#831
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	mmm, let me guess...Minnesota? EDIT: I WIN! __________________ Mile High Hockey Last edited by Draft Dodger : 05-15-2006 at 11:54 AM.

05-15-2006, 12:10 PM	#833
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Yeah, not so sure what the idea of booing the Canadian National Anthem was. I think I read somewhere that you could hear someone booing the U.S. National Anthem on the television feed at the beginning of game 4 in Edmonton, but even so, that's ridiculous. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

05-15-2006, 01:46 PM	#834
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Yeah, the people that were booing the Canadian anthem are morons. No two ways about it. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

05-15-2006, 01:57 PM	#835
caspanky Mascot Join Date: Aug 2004	I missed the beginning of the game, but living in California I know that there are plenty of morons around here, so I'm not really surprised by the booing. I don't like it, and don't believe there is ever a reason for it. Especially when a large portion of the team you're cheering for comes from Canada.

05-15-2006, 02:02 PM	#836
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	San Jose fans booed the Canadian anthem? WTF? Did they show "Canadian Bacon" before the game or something? __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

05-15-2006, 02:09 PM	#837
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Just read about the booing this morning in the paper. Totally classless and absolutely pointless. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-15-2006, 02:09 PM	#838
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Anyone in SJ calling for Nabakov to start tommorrow? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

05-15-2006, 02:28 PM	#840
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Not to defend the booing, but why are people still surprised by this? Why is it even news when fans do this anymore? About three years ago, I attended a minor-league baseball game between the New Orleans Zephyrs and the Calgary Cannons. The Canadian anthem was played for the Cannons, and a bunch of fans in New Orleans booed. If it happens at a Pacific Coast League baseball game, it's certainly no surprise to me that it happens at a high-profile event like an NHL playoff game. It's not cool, but it happens. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-15-2006, 02:29 PM	#841
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Interesting fact: The Sens were the first team in NHL history to be eliminated from the playoffs by a short-handed OT goal. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

05-15-2006, 02:37 PM	#844
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Kinda neat that anyone could have plucked Pomenville off the waiver wire at the beggining of the season for a mere $62,500. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

05-15-2006, 03:23 PM	#849
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Sorry, mini threadjack question. Anybody know of a list of upcoming free agents, both UFA and RFA? Until I get an upgrade at work, I'm hit or miss on being able to view some sites, so I might have found this info in my searches and just been unable to view the page due to having to use an older browser. Either way, this info is to help an ongoing discussion about the changeover the Oilers will experience in the offseason and just how much of the current roster we figure will be gone once the they're out of the playoffs.

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