Its' Here! NHL 2008 Playoff Thread - Page 21

samifan24 · 05-29-2008, 01:38 PM

TSN is reporting that Canucks defenseman Luc Bourdon was killed in a motorcycle accident in New Brunswick this morning. He was 21. What a terrible tragedy.

Oilers9911 · 05-29-2008, 04:00 PM

Yep, saw that on the news too. Terrible news. Such a young life and promising life cut short.

Suburban Rhythm · 05-29-2008, 05:42 PM

Brooks Orpik 25 seconds of mayhem.

http://media.putfile.com/Pens-v-Wings----orpik

Dr. Sak · 05-30-2008, 01:03 PM

http://thestar.blogs.com/thespin/

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Everything Old, New Again

PITTSBURGH-One of the worst kept secrets in hockey is expected to become public in the next few days as Barry Melrose returns from TV exile to take over the coaching reins of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Melrose, who last coached in the NHL with the Los Angeles Kings 13 years ago, is expected to get the Tampa job, replacing John Tortorella, who has yet to be replaced or reassigned.

It's believed new Tampa owner Oren Koules is the driving force behind the hiring of Melrose, who led the Los Angeles Kings to the the 1993 Stanley Cup final against Montreal. In recent years, the Kelvington, Sask. native has been a featured analyst on ESPN.

Koules, once partnered with former Columbus president Doug MacLean to buy the Lightning before that collaboration broke up, is looking for a marquee name to help sell and market the club in central Florida. Tampa, which won the 2004 Stanley Cup, missed the playoffs this year.

Melrose's hiring will surprise many NHL watchers, as will his salary, expected to be about $2 million per season. Melrose was a defenceman in the Maple Leafs organization from 1980-83, and coached the Medicine Hat Tigers to the 1988 Memorial Cup.

The Lightning traded away Brad Richards late last season, but still have stars Vinny Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis and Dan Boyle under contract. The Bolts own the No. 1 pick in next month's NHL entry draft and are expected to select Sarnia junior forward Steven Stamkos.

Melrose's last two seasons with L.A. saw the club finish out of post-season play. Since ESPN lost rights to broadcast NHL games, Melrose has been an analyst on ESPN and a frequent contributor to ESPN.com.

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A number of media commentators are raising a fuss over the reluctance of Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux to comment publicly on his team's performance in this year's playoffs.

Some have claimed Lemieux hasn't spoken publicly since March, 2007, but he actually gave an interview to The Star on April 16 after the Penguins eliminated the Ottawa Senators. Since then, Lemieux has declined to be interviewed, citing his belief that the focus should be on his team and star centre Sidney Crosby.

Galaxy · 05-30-2008, 01:50 PM

Barry Melrose? Wow.

Suburban Rhythm · 05-30-2008, 08:08 PM

So NOW can we re-vote the NHL draft and give my selection of Barry Melrose as coach some justice???

Jim G. · 05-31-2008, 09:58 PM

What a game that was. Osgood put together one of the finer performances I've seen in net in the NHL. Red Wings win after a rare defensive letdown by the Pens in their own zone to open the 3rd.

Schmidty · 05-31-2008, 10:06 PM

I'm so proud to be a Wings fan. That's all I can say.

Galaxy · 06-01-2008, 01:28 AM

Good game. For some reason, I just can't get into the NBC/Versus broadcasts. Hopefully the NHL gets a better television contract. I wonder if they make any money off the NBC deal. I don't know what the production costs for a game is (I wonder how it compares to a NFL or ABC college football production), but the advertising has to be low.

Schmidty · 06-01-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Good game. For some reason, I just can't get into the NBC/Versus broadcasts. Hopefully the NHL gets a better television contract. I wonder if they make any money off the NBC deal. I don't know what the production costs for a game is (I wonder how it compares to a NFL or ABC college football production), but the advertising has to be low.

I agree, although I have to admit that I really like Mike Emrick.

Dr. Sak · 06-01-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

I agree, although I have to admit that I really like Mike Emrick.

I bet you'd change your tune if you hated the Devils

Schmidty · 06-01-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I bet you'd change your tune if you hated the Devils

Is he their announcer during the regular season?

Oh, and I do hate the Devils. Ever since 1995.

Dr. Sak · 06-01-2008, 02:23 PM

Yeah he is their play by play guy.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-01-2008, 02:33 PM

Big thumbs up to the Wings. The Pens had every chance to control that game-- coming off Weds win, scoring first-- but couldn't bury the Wings.

Then the 5-3, and they couldn't capitalize (don't even ask about the 4th PP when they couldn't even get setup!). Sad part of the 5-3, the call against Lilja was the weakest of all the interference calls that could have been made, all series, against either team.

Anyway, trying to find a silver lining here...maybe Malkin is costing himself some money. Lots of guys have good regular seasons. And he was great the 1st 10 games of the playoffs. But average through the balance of the Flyers series, and a no show in the SCF. I have to think there is some sort of injury involved, but I guess we'll find out within the week.

Also, Pascal (Pasquale if you're Edzo) Dupuis is costing himself too. No one is expecting him to be a 30+ goal guy, but he's probably had the best chances of any forward, both teams, in the SCF. I can think of at least 5 point blank chances he hasn't coverted.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-01-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Yeah he is their play by play guy.

What is he a Doctor of exactly?

I don't hate him, but he seems to miss alot for a guy selected to represent a national telecast.

Logan · 06-01-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

What is he a Doctor of exactly?

Verbology.

Honolulu_Blue · 06-01-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Big thumbs up to the Wings. The Pens had every chance to control that game-- coming off Weds win, scoring first-- but couldn't bury the Wings.

Yeah, I really thought the Wings would be in trouble after that first goal. Great hands by Hossa there. The Wings battled back very well. Osgood was stellar on a number of saves.

Also, unless your Sidney Crosby, you can't say enough about Zetterberg's work on that 5-on-3. It was astoundingly good. If the Wings win the Cup, that could be the sequence that cements him for the Con Smythe.

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Then the 5-3, and they couldn't capitalize (don't even ask about the 4th PP when they couldn't even get setup!). Sad part of the 5-3, the call against Lilja was the weakest of all the interference calls that could have been made, all series, against either team.

I agree, but Crosby sold it very well. A superb dive on that play.

Hopefully the Wings can take care of business on Monday. That'd be nice.

Dr. Sak · 06-01-2008, 04:30 PM

I've been on the Pens (and their fan's) case before about complaining about interference, but last night the Wings got away with quite a few interference calls where they would lay out a Pen player no where near the puck.

Schmidty · 06-01-2008, 04:37 PM

One thing I've learned from this series: Crosby is a little rat turd. He's very good, but he's a little turd. Watching him play, and reading his press clips just makes me want to pimp slap him.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-01-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I agree, but Crosby sold it very well. A superb dive on that play.

Wow, really? I am saying this as a Pens fan, he's done much MUCH worse than that. I really think he was just attempting to jump around Lilja, and Lilja caught enough of him for the call to be made. I don't even think that should have been called.

Crosby uses that move (jump-stop? I don't know what you want to call it) pretty often to go around the defender skating past him.

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

One thing I've learned from this series: Crosby is a little rat turd. He's very good, but he's a little turd. Watching him play, and reading his press clips just makes me want to pimp slap him.

Based on? Because he isn't saying "we have no chance, just give the damn trophy to Detroit right now" ? I don't know what he's said that has been that bad--unless it's that he doesn't say anything flashy and all his answers are by the book.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-02-2008, 07:02 AM

Pens have recalled Alex Goligoski from their AHL club. Most likely, Kris Letang will not be in Detroit, he's attending Luc Bourdon's funeral.

Most likely he doesn't play, and WBS doesn't play game 3 of the Calder finals until Weds.

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 10:34 AM

Sami Kapanen has retired from the NHL. He is a guy I have the utmost respect for. Back in 2004 he willingly played defense for the Flyers when they were decimated by injuries. He is a total team player and a great guy all around.

That being said, I hope they put his $1.25 million they save to good use and sign Umberger.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-02-2008, 08:00 PM

You know what never gets old? Watching Kris Draper jump on a faceoff.

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 08:13 PM

Detroit is lucky the Pens aren't up 4-0.

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 08:43 PM

I almost want the Pens to win because this is so fun to watch!

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 08:44 PM

Ryan Malone just got Brayden Colburned

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 09:01 PM

And will play in the 3rd. I bet he looks like Sloth from the Goonies.

DeToxRox · 06-02-2008, 09:32 PM

The Wings have really turned it on in the third. Their puck control is as good as it's ever been.

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 09:35 PM

Yeah...they were sloppy in the first two but settled in the 3rd.

14ers · 06-02-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

The Wings have really turned it on in the third. Their puck control is as good as it's ever been.

I think it is more where Pittsburgh turned it off after the 1st. They seemed to be more concerned with protecting their 2 goal lead than winning the game. They are not the same team that we saw in the 1st period.

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 09:39 PM

It aint over yet!

Galaxy · 06-02-2008, 09:39 PM

GOAL.

Galaxy · 06-02-2008, 09:40 PM

Good game. I really don't care who wins (not a fan of either team), but I hope Pittsburgh can win this game.

DeToxRox · 06-02-2008, 09:42 PM

What an amazing game. Pittsburgh is battling and finally getting bounces going their way.

Pyser · 06-02-2008, 09:43 PM

that was 19 minutes and 30 seconds of some of the most dominant hockey ive seen in a looong time from any team. detroit looked like they were playing a different sport than pitt.

props to pitt for not giving up, but this sure looks like inevitability.

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 09:44 PM

Did Malkin finally get a point?

Huckleberry · 06-02-2008, 09:46 PM

I'm not a big hockey fan, but for my money a last-second game-tying goal in hockey is as exciting as it gets in sports. Better than a game-winning goal because of the empty net strategy and the fact that the team is fighting for their life. Add in the fact that it's not only the playoffs but the Stanley Cup Finals and that was good stuff.

Swaggs · 06-02-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Did Malkin finally get a point?

I bet you wish that you could grow a Sid-like beard.

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I bet you wish that you could grow a Sid-like beard.

I grew a beard like that in 8th grade.

Logan · 06-02-2008, 09:50 PM

My balls looked like that in the 5th grade.

Swaggs · 06-02-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I grew a beard like that in 8th grade.

I grew one in between the time I made that post and you replied to it.

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I grew one in between the time I made that post and you replied to it.

No you grew a Wanny Stache.

Swaggs · 06-02-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

No you grew a Wanny Stache.

I don't have the proper Neandrethal DNA to grow a Wanny Stache.

Galaxy · 06-02-2008, 10:10 PM

Detroit is just dominating.

Galaxy · 06-02-2008, 10:24 PM

Bad call.

DeToxRox · 06-02-2008, 10:25 PM

Wow. Interesting call considering how much stuff worse then that was let go so fari n OT.

Galaxy · 06-02-2008, 10:30 PM

Double OT.

Galaxy · 06-02-2008, 10:31 PM

Off the topic of this game, but how are the ratings for the Finals (and playoffs in general)?

Dr. Sak · 06-02-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Wow. Interesting call considering how much stuff worse then that was let go so fari n OT.

That's what I thought about the Pens penalty in the 3rd. I thought the refs let a lot of other stuff go and called that one.

Pyser · 06-02-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Off the topic of this game, but how are the ratings for the Finals (and playoffs in general)?

i think game 3 was the highest rated finals game in like 6 years. i think.

05-29-2008, 01:38 PM	#1001
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	TSN is reporting that Canucks defenseman Luc Bourdon was killed in a motorcycle accident in New Brunswick this morning. He was 21. What a terrible tragedy. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

05-29-2008, 05:42 PM	#1003
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Brooks Orpik 25 seconds of mayhem. http://media.putfile.com/Pens-v-Wings----orpik __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

05-30-2008, 08:08 PM	#1006
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	So NOW can we re-vote the NHL draft and give my selection of Barry Melrose as coach some justice??? __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

05-31-2008, 10:06 PM	#1008
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I'm so proud to be a Wings fan. That's all I can say. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

06-01-2008, 01:28 AM	#1009
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Good game. For some reason, I just can't get into the NBC/Versus broadcasts. Hopefully the NHL gets a better television contract. I wonder if they make any money off the NBC deal. I don't know what the production costs for a game is (I wonder how it compares to a NFL or ABC college football production), but the advertising has to be low. Last edited by Galaxy : 06-01-2008 at 01:42 AM.

05-29-2008, 04:00 PM	#1002
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Yep, saw that on the news too. Terrible news. Such a young life and promising life cut short.

05-30-2008, 01:50 PM	#1005
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Barry Melrose? Wow.

05-31-2008, 09:58 PM	#1007
Jim G. Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Michigan	What a game that was. Osgood put together one of the finer performances I've seen in net in the NHL. Red Wings win after a rare defensive letdown by the Pens in their own zone to open the 3rd.

06-01-2008, 02:23 PM	#1013
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Yeah he is their play by play guy.

06-01-2008, 02:33 PM	#1014
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Big thumbs up to the Wings. The Pens had every chance to control that game-- coming off Weds win, scoring first-- but couldn't bury the Wings. Then the 5-3, and they couldn't capitalize (don't even ask about the 4th PP when they couldn't even get setup!). Sad part of the 5-3, the call against Lilja was the weakest of all the interference calls that could have been made, all series, against either team. Anyway, trying to find a silver lining here...maybe Malkin is costing himself some money. Lots of guys have good regular seasons. And he was great the 1st 10 games of the playoffs. But average through the balance of the Flyers series, and a no show in the SCF. I have to think there is some sort of injury involved, but I guess we'll find out within the week. Also, Pascal (Pasquale if you're Edzo) Dupuis is costing himself too. No one is expecting him to be a 30+ goal guy, but he's probably had the best chances of any forward, both teams, in the SCF. I can think of at least 5 point blank chances he hasn't coverted. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

06-01-2008, 04:30 PM	#1018
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I've been on the Pens (and their fan's) case before about complaining about interference, but last night the Wings got away with quite a few interference calls where they would lay out a Pen player no where near the puck.

06-01-2008, 04:37 PM	#1019
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	One thing I've learned from this series: Crosby is a little rat turd. He's very good, but he's a little turd. Watching him play, and reading his press clips just makes me want to pimp slap him. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

06-02-2008, 07:02 AM	#1021
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Pens have recalled Alex Goligoski from their AHL club. Most likely, Kris Letang will not be in Detroit, he's attending Luc Bourdon's funeral. Most likely he doesn't play, and WBS doesn't play game 3 of the Calder finals until Weds. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

06-02-2008, 10:34 AM	#1022
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Sami Kapanen has retired from the NHL. He is a guy I have the utmost respect for. Back in 2004 he willingly played defense for the Flyers when they were decimated by injuries. He is a total team player and a great guy all around. That being said, I hope they put his $1.25 million they save to good use and sign Umberger.

06-02-2008, 08:00 PM	#1023
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	You know what never gets old? Watching Kris Draper jump on a faceoff. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

06-02-2008, 08:13 PM	#1024
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Detroit is lucky the Pens aren't up 4-0.

06-02-2008, 08:43 PM	#1025
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I almost want the Pens to win because this is so fun to watch!

06-02-2008, 08:44 PM	#1026
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Ryan Malone just got Brayden Colburned

06-02-2008, 09:01 PM	#1027
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	And will play in the 3rd. I bet he looks like Sloth from the Goonies.

06-02-2008, 09:32 PM	#1028
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	The Wings have really turned it on in the third. Their puck control is as good as it's ever been.

06-02-2008, 09:35 PM	#1029
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Yeah...they were sloppy in the first two but settled in the 3rd.

06-02-2008, 09:39 PM	#1031
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	It aint over yet!

06-02-2008, 09:39 PM	#1032
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	GOAL.

06-02-2008, 09:40 PM	#1033
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Good game. I really don't care who wins (not a fan of either team), but I hope Pittsburgh can win this game.

06-02-2008, 09:42 PM	#1034
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	What an amazing game. Pittsburgh is battling and finally getting bounces going their way.

06-02-2008, 09:43 PM	#1035
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	that was 19 minutes and 30 seconds of some of the most dominant hockey ive seen in a looong time from any team. detroit looked like they were playing a different sport than pitt. props to pitt for not giving up, but this sure looks like inevitability.

06-02-2008, 09:44 PM	#1036
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Did Malkin finally get a point?

06-02-2008, 09:46 PM	#1037
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	I'm not a big hockey fan, but for my money a last-second game-tying goal in hockey is as exciting as it gets in sports. Better than a game-winning goal because of the empty net strategy and the fact that the team is fighting for their life. Add in the fact that it's not only the playoffs but the Stanley Cup Finals and that was good stuff. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

06-02-2008, 09:50 PM	#1040
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	My balls looked like that in the 5th grade.

06-02-2008, 10:10 PM	#1044
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Detroit is just dominating.

06-02-2008, 10:24 PM	#1045
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Bad call.

06-02-2008, 10:25 PM	#1046
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Wow. Interesting call considering how much stuff worse then that was let go so fari n OT.

06-02-2008, 10:30 PM	#1047
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Double OT.

06-02-2008, 10:31 PM	#1048
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Off the topic of this game, but how are the ratings for the Finals (and playoffs in general)?

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