View Full Version : Here comes the NHL Playoffs!
Wiegraf
03-05-2004, 10:25 AM
So, it's time to discuss the most underappreciated sport there is--Hockey.
<triumphant music>
It looks like a helluva playoffs is awaiting us, especially in the East where the top 6 teams are seperated by 6 points. In the West, the Red Wings look good as always, the Avs are in a funk but are still strong and there's the Sharks, Canucks, and Stars right behind them, along with the surprising 6-8 teams of Nashville, Calgary and Los Angeles.
So what are you seeing to happen as we move towards the playoffs?
My gut feeling (and my hope) would be a 7-game victory for the Avs over the Lightning. :D
The Germanator
03-05-2004, 11:56 AM
Well, my Flyers will probably drop in the second round as usual. It would be a total shock to me if they got any further...That's about all I can have an opinion on. Oh yeah, I don't want New Jersey anywhere near the title either. Besides the Flyers, I'll be rooting for Nashville and Tampa to do well..
ZebraRampage
03-05-2004, 12:40 PM
Yeah..I don't expect the Flyers to go very far either. I forget whether Boston is in the playoff picture, because I haven't looked at the standings recently. If they are, I'd root for them.
We can only hope for a Wings vs Avs Confrence finals in the west..... please please PLEASE! thoes are always the most exciting series.
oh and Wiegraf..... we're gunna have to find you a better avatar. i cant stand the logo with that white box around it. hehe, you needs one with transparent all around it. :)
Also, you all better be playing my Official 2004 NHL playoff game once playoffs start this year..... It could very well be my last year for this tradition :p
Joeiss
03-07-2004, 01:54 PM
It will be a Detroit vs. Toronto final. Leafs will win the cup this year.
ZebraRampage
03-07-2004, 02:49 PM
It will be a Detroit vs. Toronto final. Leafs will win the cup this year.
That reminds me. The series between the Leafs and the Flyers last year was great. I'm not saying this because the Flyers won, I'm saying it because it was an intense matchup. There was a lot of hitting, and great movement of the puck. It was just a great series. I haven't really seen a lot of hockey this year, though I'll be expecting a good playoff year.
Joeiss
03-07-2004, 06:16 PM
Yeah, that series was amazing. A heartbreaker for the leafs, though.
It will be a Detroit vs. Toronto final. Leafs will win the cup this year.
would love to see an original 6 finals
Wiegraf
03-09-2004, 12:54 PM
I'd like to see any finals in which the Avs are triumphant :p Yeah, I'm a homer, what of it.
Btw..anyone else see the Todd Bertuzzi "hit" (Read: cheap shot) on Steve Moore?
The Germanator
03-09-2004, 01:05 PM
Btw..anyone else see the Todd Bertuzzi "hit" (Read: cheap shot) on Steve Moore?
No, I heard about it though. The only picture I saw was of Steve Moore laying face down in a puddle of his own blood. Now I want to see a video of it...yes, I'm a sicky. :)
bertuzzi needs to control himeslf.
i hope he gets a pretty hefty suspention out of it.
Joeiss
03-09-2004, 04:45 PM
That was totally gutless. I lost so much respect for Bertuzzi after what he did last night... even though my opinion means nothing, lol.
Anyways.. Francis on the leafs! GO LEAFS GO.
That was totally gutless. I lost so much respect for Bertuzzi after what he did last night... even though my opinion means nothing, lol.
Anyways.. Francis on the leafs! GO LEAFS GO.
im shocked you had respect for him to lose. what he did was basically right on track with my opinion of him.
and great deal for leafs. :)
Joeiss
03-09-2004, 06:16 PM
He is an awesome player man. Rough and talented, that is my favourite.
He is an awesome player man. Rough and talented, that is my favourite.
never seen him much on the rough side. always reminded me of an yzerman or sakic. quiet and talented.
but it was a great deal. special for what toronto gave up for him. lol
Got to see a vid clip i downloaded of what happened with bertuzzi. and bertuzzi is a cowardly piece of ****.
he better get a BIG pentalty for it. at the very least he should be out for the remainder of the season and all of the playoffs. A writer at ESPN.com is saying at least a 1 year suspension should be set for him.
Sports nation has a nice term for him... 'gutless'
going to to seek revenge is one thing. but when your so much of a ***** that you do it behind the guys back, thats just horrible.
IMO, Bertuzzi should be out as long as his 'victem' is out. if Moore is out for a year. Bertuzzi should be, If Moore's career is ended....... As should Bertuzzi's.
The Germanator
03-10-2004, 04:52 PM
I pretty much agree. He should definitely be out for the season, playoffs included. Probably much more beyond that...but, isn't hockey supposed to shut down after this year? At least that's all I hear about.
P.S: LET'S GO FLYERS. I'm feeling a little better about them. They're still doing alright without Primeau, Roenick, Desjardin, Pitkanen, and Sedienberg. They've been torched by injuries and still have an outside chance to win the conference. If they get everyone back and clicking once again, they could make a run.
Perfect Stu
03-10-2004, 06:09 PM
Bertuzzi should be booted for the rest of the regular season, playoffs, and be nailed with a SERIOUS fine that will make him think twice about even LOOKING at someone else the wrong way. That videoclip makes me sick...
As for my team, I'm liking the look of things.
Roberts - Sundin - Mogilny
Tucker - Nieuwendyk - Nolan
Ponikorovski - Francis - Antropov
Fitzgerald - Reichel - Domi
(Stajan?)
Leetch - McCabe
Kaberle - Johanssen
Klee - Marchment
EDDIE :D
GO LEAFS GO
Joeiss
03-10-2004, 08:24 PM
never seen him much on the rough side. always reminded me of an yzerman or sakic. quiet and talented.
but it was a great deal. special for what toronto gave up for him. lol
Lol, i was talking about bertuzzi. I like the big guys who are park in the crease and aren't afraid to go into the corners...
Lol, i was talking about bertuzzi. I like the big guys who are park in the crease and aren't afraid to go into the corners...
sure ya were. :sneaky:
NHL suspends Bertuzzi through Stanley Cup Playoffs, future status to be determined
Vancouver organization fined $250,000
TORONTO - Vancouver Canucks' forward Todd Bertuzzi has been suspended for the remainder of the 2003-04 season, including the final 12 regular-season games plus the entire 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In addition, Mr. Bertuzzi's eligibility for the 2004-05 NHL season will be determined by Commissioner Gary Bettman prior to the start of training camp.
deserves every bit of that.
Crono
03-11-2004, 11:38 AM
deserves every bit of that.
You guys want to know something... Todd Bertuzzi is from my city, and I know a person who used to have him as a baby sitter. He's a nice guy apparently.. but I guess he wasn't thinking.
You guys want to know something... Todd Bertuzzi is from my city, and I know a person who used to have him as a baby sitter. He's a nice guy apparently.. but I guess he wasn't thinking.
no he wasnt thinking. and obviously didnt mean to break his neck. and better believe feels bad about it.
problem is it happened. he did it. and deserves punishment. he lost control of himself and bad things happen.
Joeiss
03-11-2004, 10:30 PM
Yup, he deserves that. It was kind of funny seeing his reaction 4 years ago to the Marty Mcsorley incident, lol. Kinda ironic.
Joeiss
03-23-2004, 06:56 PM
How the hell did Simon get 2 games for unintentially colliding into Guerin, and Messier got 2 games for intentially spearing another player? That is ****ing bull****.
its really the extent of the injery as to what the penalies are. bertuzzi prolly woulda only gotten a couple if moore wasnt very injured.
The Germanator
03-23-2004, 09:23 PM
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I just have to say...this could finally be the year, or maybe I'm just crazy...
Joeiss
03-23-2004, 10:15 PM
You're just crazy man.
any year could be the year for any team. as long as they make the playoffs.
The Germanator
03-23-2004, 11:25 PM
any year could be the year for any team. as long as they make the playoffs.
But it's been 10 straight years in the playoffs for the Flyers...they have to do it one of these times right?
Eh, probably not, they play in Philly...it's been 21 years since we've won anything. So sad.
21? lol. talk to me when you get over 40 years without winning. then maybe i'll agree its time.
The Germanator
03-24-2004, 09:27 AM
21 years for four teams...so technically you could say that it's been 84 seasons for the city, I guess really only 27 years for the Flyers..we're getting there.
Typhoid
03-26-2004, 12:02 AM
Whats all this Flyers stuff goin on? I dont wanna get a strong cult of people hateing me here, but im a Die-Hard Canucks fan, yes Bertuzzi punched moore, so what, all he did is get penalty's anyways. The Canucks are one of the most underrated and overlooked teams in the league, So enough of this Philadelphia is gonna win the cup, Cuz the Canucks are bringin it home!!!
Typhoid
03-26-2004, 12:03 AM
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I just have to say...this could finally be the year, or maybe I'm just crazy...
Again......Loyal to VAncouver........Youre Crazy
Typhoid
03-26-2004, 12:13 AM
Got to see a vid clip i downloaded of what happened with bertuzzi. and bertuzzi is a cowardly piece of ****.
he better get a BIG pentalty for it. at the very least he should be out for the remainder of the season and all of the playoffs. A writer at ESPN.com is saying at least a 1 year suspension should be set for him.
Sports nation has a nice term for him... 'gutless'
going to to seek revenge is one thing. but when your so much of a ***** that you do it behind the guys back, thats just horrible.
IMO, Bertuzzi should be out as long as his 'victem' is out. if Moore is out for a year. Bertuzzi should be, If Moore's career is ended....... As should Bertuzzi's.
i know im a LITTLE late for replying for this but it pisses me off that this was taken as severely as it was. Yes the shot was cheap, but Berts out for a good year and a half, and moore will be back in time for the playoffs...Hardly fair, and i saw that last night Marty Turco high sticked a player in the face, blatently... and only got 4 games, and hes a repeat offender. It was just blown up so much from the media, and because it was Bertuzzi. I am though a big fan of his, and his hitting steve morre doesnt change that, hes still a good hockey player, stupid but good
The Germanator
03-26-2004, 02:12 AM
i know im a LITTLE late for replying for this but it pisses me off that this was taken as severely as it was. Yes the shot was cheap, but Berts out for a good year and a half, and moore will be back in time for the playoffs...Hardly fair, and i saw that last night Marty Turco high sticked a player in the face, blatently... and only got 4 games, and hes a repeat offender. It was just blown up so much from the media, and because it was Bertuzzi. I am though a big fan of his, and his hitting steve morre doesnt change that, hes still a good hockey player, stupid but good
First of all, don't triple post. You could have easily made all of your points in one post.
Secondly...Yes, Bertuzzi is still a great hockey player, but he made a really bad mistake, so he's paying for it...It's all about the severity of the injury basically. Of course the intent wasn't to break the guy's neck, but that's what happened so he has to pay for it big time.
Moore is not going to be back for the playoffs, no chance in hell, they still don't know whether he'll be able to play hockey again...Not sure where you heard he'd be back, but it isn't happening. Here's the most recent ESPN article..http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1766245 He just got out of the hospital today and has to wear a neck brace for 6-12 weeks, I don't believe that you can play hockey in a neck brace.
Plus, I dunno, I love the Flyers. Honestly, I don't think they'll win (Goaltending is the issue once again...), but I always hope that they do, that's what being a fan is about.
Joeiss
03-26-2004, 01:47 PM
Typhoid, you are an idiot, lol.
And Leafs will win it this year. :)
Typhoid
03-26-2004, 07:28 PM
In a Newb at this so ill start bein less of an idiot and not post multiple times.....and no the Canucks arnt gonna win it.....but ill die before the leafs reach the finals
(dream finals matchup: Canucks vs. Leafs)
In a Newb at this so ill start bein less of an idiot and not post multiple times.....and no the Canucks arnt gonna win it.....but ill die before the leafs reach the finals
(dream finals matchup: Canucks vs. Leafs)
huh. planing on dying soon? why would that be your dream final match if you wanna die before the leafs reach the finals?? you wouldnt even be able to see the finals! :p
wings leafs final. ;)
Typhoid
03-26-2004, 07:33 PM
huh. planing on dying soon? why would that be your dream final match if you wanna die before the leafs reach the finals?? you wouldnt even be able to see the finals! :p
wings leafs final. ;)
Wow......lol......actually i would rather die than hear Don Cherry talk about how the Leafs won the cup....and sadly i can tell that either the Bolts or the Av's are gonna win it, based on skill(for the Bolts) and payroll(for the Av's)
Wow......lol......actually i would rather die than hear Don Cherry talk about how the Leafs won the cup....and sadly i can tell that either the Bolts or the Av's are gonna win it, based on skill(for the Bolts) and payroll(for the Av's)
lol. you um...lol. just lol.
payroll doesnt win it. and avs i predict will have a deep offence but a lower defence, and i kinda can see thier goalie chocking in the playoffs if he has a bad game.
but possible.
lightning are by far not the most skilled team, theres a couple in the east i'd consider more skillful, and a couple in the west. But what they have going for them is they worked DAMN hard to get there and some great goaltending.
neither would be in my immediat prediction of finals tho. i see a philly leaf finals in east.
Typhoid
03-26-2004, 08:02 PM
Why is it that i am the only person here who sees a chance....albeit a small one for the Canucks?
Why is it that i am the only person here who sees a chance....albeit a small one for the Canucks?
Any team has a chance. make no mistake of that.
But no bertuzzi in playoffs really hurts them.
ZebraRampage
03-26-2004, 10:04 PM
Why is it that i am the only person here who sees a chance....albeit a small one for the Canucks?
You're the only one hoping for them to win, so nobody really has much to say about them since we're all fans of other teams and we like to say that our teams will win. That's all really..
Go Flyers!
Well, I'm back from a month in mexico. I was in my hotel room watching some CNN when a little caption on the bertuzzi thing buzzed across the screen. I didn't really know what happened and i didn't have access to competent internet services.
So ya, i've been in the dark all this time. From what I heard Moore wouldn't fight so Bert skated after him and punched him in the head and stuff. I also heard that bert fell on him after..so which one broke the guys neck.
I agree Bert should be out for the year. I **** hockey and it stuff and the canucks are my fav......but I still think he should be gone for a bit.
I hate how this is going to affect bert throughout the league though. There's just as cheap shots thrown atleast once a week but he was unlucky enough to break the dude's neck. I mean, the league doesn't want this thing happening so they set the instigator rule but then don't enforce it? It's a bitch.
I'll have to download a video clip of it before i can really comment on the actuall incident and stuff...but it seems kind of ironic. A hit that could easily have been just as or much worse was ignored by the league COMPLETELY and then they jump all over this. Bert isn't some crazy dirty player. He has a temper and he's a big guy, but the get's more rap then he deserves. If he was in any other city like Detroit or Toronto people wouldn't be so harsh on him. It's a pitty to see him being booed in many of hte other arenas just because he's such a dominate force on the ice(although this year has been the ****).
Well, I can't say bert will be missed much in the playoffs. Sure, he could easily be the deciding factor in the games but he hasn't pulled his weight at all this year. He doesn't have the same fire and intensity that he had before this season. It'll be a chance for other guys on the nucks to step up and fill his role.
I feel sorry for Moore as well. Damn, you make a mistake by hitting the league's best player and bam, your neck's broke.
aight...this is kind of depressing.
and **** Gary Bettman.
Dylflon
03-27-2004, 03:19 AM
Hoorah. Bouncer has returned.
I'd like to see all the canadian teams make the playoffs this year. Looks like it could happen too.
Typhoid
03-27-2004, 04:46 AM
Hoorah. Bouncer has returned.
I'd like to see all the canadian teams make the playoffs this year. Looks like it could happen too.
Only in a perfect world.............
GO CANUCKS!!!
Well, I'm back from a month in mexico.
Welcome back, hope you had a good time.
So ya, i've been in the dark all this time. From what I heard Moore wouldn't fight so Bert skated after him and punched him in the head and stuff. I also heard that bert fell on him after..so which one broke the guys neck.
whether he fell or purposly went ontop is up in the air. i kinda feel NHL players would be able to keep themselves up at that point.
If he was in any other city like Detroit or Toronto people wouldn't be so harsh on him.
Acually i feel if he was in one of thoes cities and did that thier home fans woulda jumped over him as well. but i feel same punishment woulda implied.
It's a pitty to see him being booed in many of hte other arenas just because he's such a dominate force on the ice(although this year has been the ****).
He is boo'd because he is a dominate player, thats part of hockey tho. But that is NOT the only reason. He's booed much of the time becaue he's a cocky arrogent ass. And you better believe the next time Canucks meet the Wild in a playoff game, minnasota is going to remember thoes cocky words he told them last year.
Well, I can't say bert will be missed much in the playoffs. Sure, he could easily be the deciding factor in the games but he hasn't pulled his weight at all this year. He doesn't have the same fire and intensity that he had before this season. It'll be a chance for other guys on the nucks to step up and fill his role.
he's going to be missed in the playoffs. thats the time when you need all your players, and expecially your top ones, and its a time when players like bertuzzi really step up tho.
But yes, it is going to be a chance for other guys to step up and work thier tails off to cover for him. and thats going to serve them all very well.
I feel sorry for Moore as well. Damn, you make a mistake by hitting the league's best player and bam, your neck's broke.
this is the only thing you said that really bothers me.... Moore made no mistake, Moore did his job, There was nothing wrong with it. And to think he got his neck broke because he didnt want a confrontation is quite sad really. (and on a joking side, best player wasnt even in that game cuz he wasnt on thoes 2 teams :D ;) :p )
Joeiss
03-27-2004, 11:14 AM
I do not think Moore should have hit Naslund, just because of a respect factor... But it was not a dirty hit.
And if Bertuzzi was on the Leafs, he probably would have gotten a longer suspension (just look at Aki Berg compared to Messier and Turco).
And bouncer, don't be mad at Betman... He is not the man who hands out suspensions...
Typhoid
03-27-2004, 02:45 PM
Welcome back, hope you had a good time.
this is the only thing you said that really bothers me.... Moore made no mistake, Moore did his job, There was nothing wrong with it. And to think he got his neck broke because he didnt want a confrontation is quite sad really. (and on a joking side, best player wasnt even in that game cuz he wasnt on thoes 2 teams :D ;) :p )
What do you mean moore made no mistake? He tried to injure the leagues best player at the time( Naslund) watch the video again, he sticks out his elbow to hit him in the nose! And moore thought that fighting Cooke would even everything out....So he injures The Canucks best player for a week and a half, then Gets into a fight with the Smallest player on our team......I can see why thats fair. And no, i dont blame Betuzzi for what he did. He was pissed off at Moore for giving his Best friend a concussion, and he was frusterated because at the time we were behind Colorado(in points) by about 2 or 3 and it was an important game, and we were losing 9-2. I would be a little frusterated, and who better to take that anger out on Moore? He PROBABLY didnt mean to do the extent of this though. The thing that pisses me off the most is that Berts my 2nd Fav. player( next to Linden) and the media was making him sound like a monster, like he didnt care what he did or something.
(please not because of my A**holeishness, im not saying anyone else is wrong,.....just that in less wronger. I have enough people on Gametavern who think im a big retad already anyways)
Joeiss
03-27-2004, 03:11 PM
I don't think the media was making him out to be a monster.... But what he did was pretty damn vicious.
Typhoid
03-27-2004, 03:21 PM
The Vancouver media was...for the following week every channel always had something about Betuzzi, and they just kept showing when he hit Moore, and when Bertuzzi and Blake bot fell on Moores head. They didnt say anything about how he was sorry.
(Canucks play Dallas tonight for home-ice advantage in the playoffs....Im takin bets on the score....Van 4 Dallas 2....)
The Germanator
03-27-2004, 03:23 PM
I don't think the media was making him out to be a monster.... But what he did was pretty damn vicious.
Exactly. I don't care what the hell the context was, and what Moore did to Naslund, etc. Bertuzzi punched the guy in the back of head and broke his neck. I repeat, broke his neck. Yes, he didn't mean to hurt him that bad (but he did mean to hurt him) and violence is a part of hockey, but this was a serious offense. He was only a "monster" because well, he commited a monstrous act of seriously injuring someone and possibly ending their career. That isn't excusable, not one bit.
Typhoid
03-27-2004, 03:37 PM
The punch wasnt enough to break his neck, the punch knocked him out. The fallin on his head broke his neck. Cuz u got Blake and Betr falling on ur neck....thats 400lbs
(im not trying to piss ppl off with this, im just canadian and happen to love hockey more than anything else....especially the canucks)
The Germanator
03-27-2004, 03:58 PM
The punch wasnt enough to break his neck, the punch knocked him out. The fallin on his head broke his neck. Cuz u got Blake and Betr falling on ur neck....thats 400lbs
Well, I know that...I said he punched him and broke his neck, I suppose I wasn't specific enough. I don't care how he did it anyway, he broke his neck...
Joeiss
03-27-2004, 04:15 PM
The punch wasnt enough to break his neck, the punch knocked him out. The fallin on his head broke his neck. Cuz u got Blake and Betr falling on ur neck....thats 400lbs
(im not trying to piss ppl off with this, im just canadian and happen to love hockey more than anything else....especially the canucks)
So because you love hockey, especially the canucks, you are blind to see that what Bertuzzi did was disgustingly wrong?
And remember, Bertuzzi fell ontop of Moore because he was holding onto Moore's jersey. He could have let go and remained standing, but then he had to go and put his other hand on Moore's shoulder too. That made it look even more intentional...
I don't know where I am going with this, but I just hate blind fans like yourself. Just admit that what Bertuzzi did was horrible, because that is the truth.
Typhoid
03-27-2004, 04:19 PM
So because you love hockey, especially the canucks, you are blind to see that what Bertuzzi did was disgustingly wrong?
And remember, Bertuzzi fell ontop of Moore because he was holding onto Moore's jersey. He could have let go and remained standing, but then he had to go and put his other hand on Moore's shoulder too. That made it look even more intentional...
I don't know where I am going with this, but I just hate blind fans like yourself. Just admit that what Bertuzzi did was horrible, because that is the truth.
If u read the posts at the bottom, i dont satnt by what he did, i do think it was shameful and disgusting, but i understand that he didnt mean to do what he did. i wasnt sayin the the means was justified by the mode, im just saying that it got blown way out of perportion. it wa bad, dont put it on CNN and stuff like that. Messier speared a guy in the balls last week and got 3 games....that sounds like intent to injure to me.
And im not standing by why he did it or what he did.
(download the video again, and yes he could have let go, but Moore still would hae fell om his face, and Bertuzzi and Blake still would have landed on his head)
And look, i dont want to get hated so lets stop the talk about bertuzzi, and start the talk back on Hockey.
Joeiss
03-27-2004, 04:54 PM
Talking about Bertuzzi is still talking about hockey. Messier got two games, not three... But he should have gotten at least 4. But, are you really gonna sit a legend out who will probably be retiring after this season?
Typhoid
03-27-2004, 05:04 PM
Talking about Bertuzzi is still talking about hockey. Messier got two games, not three... But he should have gotten at least 4. But, are you really gonna sit a legend out who will probably be retiring after this season?
I dont think it should matter who the player is, but on what he does. If Gtezky came back, and did what Bertuzzi did, do you think he would get the same suspension? What about Lemieux, Yzerman. The only good "Hall of famer" (i use that term lightly) that woul have got the same number of game as Bertuzzi is probably Lindros
GT News
03-27-2004, 05:04 PM
Talking about Bertuzzi is still talking about hockey. Messier got two games, not three... But he should have gotten at least 4. But, are you really gonna sit a legend out who will probably be retiring after this season?
I dont think it should matter who the player is, but on what he does. If Gtezky came back, and did what Bertuzzi did, do you think he would get the same suspension? What about Lemieux, Yzerman. The only good "Hall of famer" (i use that term lightly) that woul have got the same number of game as Bertuzzi is probably Lindros
And why not?That is a hypothetical question.Lemieux Yzerman ? I haven't heard enough about Lemieux Yzerman to have an opinion.There might be others.
The Germanator
03-27-2004, 05:16 PM
I think that this arguing about "well, I bet if *insert player here* did it they wouldn't have suspended him for as long" is silly. Look, you don't know how long they would suspend Lemieux or Gretzky if they did the same thing, so there is no point in questioning it.
P.S: Flyers have lost two games in a row to the NY teams...damn it...
and from a while above there.... Moore did not try to injure anyone. that was a clean hit, he had no way of knowing Naslund would bend down right as he hit.
And no he shouldnt of not tried. that hockey, you dont just let someone go buy because he's better then you. you work hard. accidents happen. Burtuzzi didnt mean to injure anyone either.
Typhoid
03-27-2004, 09:02 PM
To get off of the Bertuzzi thing. The Canucks play in less than an hour(they play at 7:00 PT) im takin bets on the score....theres no prizes, but it passes the time.
Van- 4
Dal-2
Typhoid
03-28-2004, 01:26 AM
HAHAHAHAHA..............again the Canucks win in overtime.
(for you that dont know)
(and im gonna stop posting cuz my reps at -33....LOL, i take it im too much of an opionated asshole then, well i can learn, i can learn, but then, how do i get people to like me if they just give me the onceover saying"hes a noob and an ass"?)
Joeiss
03-28-2004, 01:15 PM
Your rep is allready at -33? Haha.. That is funny.
Anyways... I really cannot wait for the playoffs... I can feel it coming allready...
The Germanator
03-28-2004, 03:08 PM
Yeah, we're getting there, just three games left for the Fly guys who get four days off... That's good because of all of our injuries.
I really don't want to play the Devils in the first round though. That would not be cool. :(
Joeiss
03-28-2004, 03:22 PM
Yeah, their defence is crazay.
Typhoid
03-28-2004, 11:13 PM
Yeah...the Devils are good, but most of there players are going to retire soo, so they need to make trades for younger players and goalies.
<-------------HaHaHa.......Dung Beetle
Joeiss
03-29-2004, 03:02 PM
They do have Gomez and Elias at the top of my head... But they have had an awesome last 6 or 7 seasons... All teams have to rebuild sometime.
it depends on how they rebuild. Its very possible to incert new talent as some old leaves. as long as you keep the process going an not all the older guys leave at once.
Typhoid
03-29-2004, 06:20 PM
I think they should trade Brodeur and Neidermeyer away for younger talent. But it wont make a difference for next year, because with the CBA coming up theres not going to be hockey. Unless all the good players "defect" to the WHL...(or WHA, i cant remember which one is starting back up...)
Joeiss
03-29-2004, 07:27 PM
They won't trade brodeur. No chance in hell.
Typhoid
03-29-2004, 07:28 PM
They won't trade brodeur. No chance in hell.
Im not saying they will, just that they should. This could be his last year, with no season next year and all. im just sayin they should have done something for a goalie.
Messier got two games, not three... But he should have gotten at least 4. But, are you really gonna sit a legend out who will probably be retiring after this season?
That shouldn't have any weight. If that's the case, then since Naslund was the leading scorer Moore should have hella let up on that hit. He didn't though, he leaned into it. Bertuzzi pulled some dumb **** out there. I'm incredibly biased with this topic but I can't stand how just as vicious attacks around the league are ignored in comparison just because the extent of the damage is less.
Hey, Jason King scored again. I wish the guy kept his early season pace. He was the leading goal scorer for a while and then went dry. He might be a playoff guy. *hopes*
this is the only thing you said that really bothers me.... Moore made no mistake, Moore did his job, There was nothing wrong with it. And to think he got his neck broke because he didnt want a confrontation is quite sad really. If Moore's job is to be the tough guy and check hard then he should live up to it and be willing to take the recourse for his hit(s). Realistically the NHL is a league that has laws. There is always a reaction to an action. It's sad that Moore had his neck broke unintentionally but he should have had the guts to atleast standup for his hit and duke it with someone who would have provided a fair fight. Anyone of the Canucks players who were willing to fight him would have got the instigator anyway.
edit: ack oilers lose to st louis
oilers have 3 games left and the blues have 4.
I hope they make the playoffs. First time in how long that all 6 have made it. Ever happened before?
If Moore's job is to be the tough guy and check hard then he should live up to it and be willing to take the recourse for his hit(s). Realistically the NHL is a league that has laws. There is always a reaction to an action. It's sad that Moore had his neck broke unintentionally but he should have had the guts to atleast standup for his hit and duke it with someone who would have provided a fair fight. Anyone of the Canucks players who were willing to fight him would have got the instigator anyway.
doesnt matter if he was being a tough guy or not, checks are checks. all players check, and its part of the game.
Fighting arguably is not, there is no rule that states you have to fight. his job is to play hockey, he did. with a clean hit that something no one could have expected happend. but he did nothing wrong. now because he didnt want to fight he may never play again.
Come on
RARRR
I know you're pretty much right but I need something to try and justify it.
Bullocks. The only way this season will end in a good way for me is if we get the division title.....and don't get knocked out the first round.
Typhoid
03-31-2004, 06:57 PM
RARRR
I know you're pretty much right but I need something to try and justify it.
Bullocks. The only way this season will end in a good way for me is if we get the division title.....and don't get knocked out the first round.
Oh we will get the Devision title, we will, ill hold you all up to that. I say we (vancouver) will be ahead of Colorado by 1 point.
-------------Canucks All The Way!------------------------
Joeiss
03-31-2004, 07:30 PM
They should throw out the instigator rule... I mean, going back to the Naslund incident, somebody would have just fought Moore, and the situation would have been over.
I mean, just look at when McSorely checked Gilmour a bit too hard in the playoffs in 93... Then Wendel beat the crap out of McSorely... And that was the end of it...
Typhoid
03-31-2004, 07:36 PM
I dont know why they wouldnt take that rule out, And i dont know why they(NHL) put it into play in the first place, because i think that there would be ALOT less major injuries, maybe some more minor ones, such as a broken hand due to a fight or something like that if there was no instagator penalty. Let the players police themselves, its their job.
- Another thing i dont get; The diving penalty. When they call the diving penalty they also call the hook, or slash. But if the initial penalty was a dive, then the player didnt hook him as badly now did he?
Joeiss
03-31-2004, 09:03 PM
Not as badly, but they still hooked or tripped them.
YESSSSSS
1st place in the northwest once again.
BAM.
Now the nucks just have to win the rest.
hot damn
Calgary has also secured a playoff spot for the first time isince the 95-96 season. score: 1-0
Edmonton also beat dallas 3-1
i'm getting excited.
Playoff pool at this forum? We have enough people to make it thuper fun.
Edit: I just noticed that Vancouver's last game is against Edmonton. That's brutal. Ed's only 2 points ahead of Nashville for last spot. That's a tough call. Hoping for the division title or all six cdn teams in the playoffs. It's been Colorado for 9 straight seasons....agh. Tough choice. Maybe we can lose to them in overtime or something.
Typhoid
04-01-2004, 01:41 AM
Playoff pool at this forum? We have enough people to make it thuper fun.
.
I second that motion
The Germanator
04-01-2004, 01:45 AM
Null always has his NHL Playoff game where you predict which teams will win in how many games and such. He does a good job of organizing it. He'll explain when the time comes.
Anyway, the Flyers are getting Desjardin and Primeau back for the last three games, that should help them in many ways. They better win the division or I'll be pretty angry. They won't go anywhere if they get the sixth seed and have to play the Devils without home-ice advantage.
Typhoid
04-01-2004, 01:55 AM
I just thought that this might get a larff, if you havnt seen it yet.( it is about hockey...........in a way, look at the fans in the front row)
Well, it all comes down to tonight for the canucks. They win it and they claim the division title.
Nerve racking. Wish my boys luck.
Oh, and i've resigned myself to the fact that Edmonton won't make the playoffs so i don't mind the nucks beating them now.
Typhoid
04-03-2004, 01:54 PM
What exactly makes them..."your" boys? shouldnt they be all of Vancouvers boys? and yes, it will be a good game, but even if they get a point they force Colorado to win tomorrow.....:)
OH YAAAA
Division champs finally.
Good luck to all of your guys' teams in the playoffs(unless they're playing the nucks)
wahooo
The Germanator
04-04-2004, 03:08 AM
I hope the Flyers are division champs by tomorrow, but NJ controls their own destiny...We play at the exact same time though, so whatever, we have to win...
Joeiss
04-04-2004, 04:28 PM
Wow... I am praying for a Leafs vs. Habs first round.
GT News
04-04-2004, 04:28 PM
Wow... I am praying for a Leafs vs. Habs first round.
I'm glad your impressed, .Do you mind if I tell other people you are praying for a Leafs vs.
Can we get back to business?
Joeiss
04-04-2004, 04:29 PM
Yes, you can tell other people that I am praying for a Leafs vs. Habs first round playoff game.
And back to what business?
The Germanator
04-04-2004, 04:36 PM
Yes, you can tell other people that I am praying for a Leafs vs. Habs first round playoff game.
And back to what business?
Leafs v. Habs can't happen...Everything has been decided. It is:
TB vs. NYI
Boston vs. Montreal
Philly v. NJ
Toronto v. Ottawa.
I'm especially looking forward to Philly and NJ and Toronto and Ottawa, but they should all be good series.
Joeiss
04-04-2004, 04:47 PM
Oh, I wasn't aware they played this early.... Oh well, Leafs vs. Sens will be amazing too.
And I am happy that NJ and Philly are playing eachother... Because they always drain the Leafs out too much when we play them.
Why would you want any 2 Canadian teams to play each other in the FIRST ****ING ROUND?
I mean, I'd rather they play each other in the 2nd round right? I'm kind of pro 'cdn team winning the cup' and if they knock each other off the first round then well, that kind of lowers the odds.
Kind of pissy that the nucks have to play the flames first. Oh well, what can one do.
And I hope Ottawa beats the leafs. They're the financially stunted underdog and i feels sorry for them.
ZebraRampage
04-05-2004, 01:35 PM
Though I'm a Philly fan, my other favorite team is Boston. They haven't had much success in a while till these past two years. They've always been a cool team in my mind.
Though I'm a Philly fan, my other favorite team is Boston. They haven't had much success in a while till these past two years. They've always been a cool team in my mind.
bostons cool. i like all the origial 6 teams.
my second fav is chicago, it was fun watching the Detroit vs Chicago playoff games. sadly they cant even make it now :( i hope they can at least make the playoffs in future games. with them being the only other origial 6 team in the west. its hard to get detroit to play an origial 6 team anymore
Joeiss
04-05-2004, 04:29 PM
Just north of Toronto... I can feel the intensity in the air... I'm off to find my Leafs Flag for my car....
Playoffs in Toronto has quite the atmosphere... Null, you should come down for a game when it is Wings vs. Toronto in the finals!
Just north of Toronto... I can feel the intensity in the air... I'm off to find my Leafs Flag for my car....
Playoffs in Toronto has quite the atmosphere... Null, you should come down for a game when it is Wings vs. Toronto in the finals!
indeed. tickets are cheaper there. lol
And im ashamed man. you have to go look for your flag? tisk tisk. when mines not on my car its always sitting proudly on the wall in my room
Joeiss
04-05-2004, 07:30 PM
Umm... Are you sure tickets are cheaper here?
Toronto has the most expensive tickets in the league. I'm not sure if that takes into account the currency difference.
Toronto has the most expensive tickets in the league. I'm not sure if that takes into account the currency difference.
on average? regular season or playoffs?
going by last year, i coulda gone to see first game in toronto for 600, and cheapest here was over 1000. but it coulda been cuz the sell so fast here thats all thats left.
Team Avg. ticket Pct. change FCI Pct. change
New Jersey Devils $68.80 24.5 $363.33 17.3
Detroit Red Wings $57.11 0.7 $318.44 -3.6
Philadelphia Flyers $57.06 0.0 $318.27 2.4
Toronto Maple Leafs $56.90 0.0 $308.79 0.0
Boston Bruins $54.10 5.3 $304.39 3.7
2003 top ticket price averages according to... http://www.hockeytraderumors.com/article3678.html
thats regular season tho and honestly they're all about the same.
i dunno. from personal experience i always seem to be able to find cheaper prices over there for games then here.
Typhoid
04-06-2004, 12:33 AM
Vancouver has pretty expensive tickets. I dont know how they do it in your buildings, but in GM place you pretty much get seeded. No couples (except season ticket holders) and My brother bought cheap seats...(the highest seat of the high, hes right below where the GM's sit) and he bought it for about $70, for one ticket...the cheap ones....usually those tickest are $40...And i assure you that the playoff atmosphere is much better in Van City. And if not i will be proud to say that the NHL did a study, and Vancouver is THE loudest crowd in the NHL.
Joeiss
04-06-2004, 06:59 PM
The playoff atmosphere is probably better in the arena at GM Place, but definitely not the city.
Everybody always says the atmosphere is better in their towns. at least the big hockey cities.
as for loudest crowd. prolly just the accustics in the arena are better. lol :p
The Germanator
04-06-2004, 07:12 PM
For the loudest boos, come on down to Philly. I assure you if Esche lets in some bad goals early, you'll hear them. Or at least they'll be chanting for Burke or Nitymaki.
Typhoid
04-06-2004, 07:34 PM
Naw, if you want the loudeat boos, just go to the arena (other than GM place) that Bertuzzi plays in... He even got Booed at the All-Star game.....i mean come on. And no i assure you, we are louder.......heh.....but i agree, Philly would be the loudest for Boos. But hte quietest i would have to say is Edmonton. I went to a game there once, and we few Canuck fans were louder that the home team...saaaad....
Joeiss
04-06-2004, 09:24 PM
The only reason he got booed at the All Star game was because it was in Minesota...
And Null, the overall atmosphere in our cities are known to almost everybody. And everbody knows Toronto is the hockey Capital of the world, and apparently Detroit is "Hockeytown." By the way, do they still have that on the Centre Ice logo?
GT News
04-06-2004, 09:24 PM
The only reason he got booed at the All Star game was because it was in Minesota...
And Null, the overall atmosphere in our cities are known to almost everybody. And everbody knows Toronto is the hockey Capital of the world, and apparently Detroit is "Hockeytown." By the way, do they still have that on the Centre Ice logo?
There might be others.Are all Null the overall atmosphere in our cities known to almost everybody?When is everbody knows Toronto not the hockey Capital of the world and apparently Detroit is Hockeytown?
Thanks for telling me. Who are "they" again?
Joeiss
04-06-2004, 09:24 PM
You are on crack.
And Null, the overall atmosphere in our cities are known to almost everybody. And everbody knows Toronto is the hockey Capital of the world, and apparently Detroit is "Hockeytown." By the way, do they still have that on the Centre Ice logo?
As i said, everyone thinks thier own atmosphere is the best. at least in the major ones. Canadians make a more bit to do about it and try to brag about the atmosphere, while theres a few amercian cities that the atmosphere is 'just there' and they dont care to try and promote that atmosphere, it is what it is.
im not saying which is better. i am not saying detroit is better if thats what your implying, im just saying most canadian teams would argue that theirs is best, and theres a few american cities that could hold thier own in that argument. its hard to know what others are like when you dont live in them.
And yea. i do believe we have that logo at center ice. i cant say 100% sure because i get so used to that logo it doesnt stand out as much an i dont notice it.. But for that reason i do believe id notice if it was missing. at least i'd hop e so. lol
Typhoid
04-07-2004, 12:16 AM
And everbody knows Toronto is the hockey Capital of the world,...
Wow.....so people from Toronto actually do think that they are the centre of the world.......so full of yourselves just because you have the hockey hall of fame...heh...and TSN, Sportsnet(probably started there, though theres one in every region. And im proud to say ours is the only..i think with Don Taylor) and the Leafs have their own radio station, T.V. channel...Don Cherry, and all this media to promote "the Centre of the world"....im kiddin, it just pisses me off though, no hard feelings.
The Germanator
04-07-2004, 12:32 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1777465
This is terrible...Desjardins knocked himself out of the playoffs by playing catch with his son. Like we haven't had enough injuries already...I think Desjardins played like 3 games after his first injury, anyway, this is weak.
GT News
04-07-2004, 12:32 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1777465
This is terrible...Desjardins knocked himself out of the playoffs by playing catch with his son. Like we haven't had enough injuries already...I think Desjardins played like 3 games after his first injury, anyway, this is weak.
I will mention that to my botmaster, they'll be chanting for Burke or Nitymaki.
My brain contains 43347 categories, but not one that matches your last input.
Are you really a ""?
And terrible is id1777465This.
How old are you?
Perhaps. Interesting comparison.Since when? Are they exactly the same?
The Germanator
04-07-2004, 12:34 PM
:lol: Your botmaster will be chanting for Burke and Nitymaki, huh? Didn't know that your botmaster was a cynical Flyers fan. I am 18, byt the way.
GT News
04-07-2004, 12:34 PM
:lol: Your botmaster will be chanting for Burke and Nitymaki, huh? Didn't know that your botmaster was a cynical Flyers fan. I am 18, byt the way.
Yup. I am glad you find this funny. I don't have a lover will be chanting for Burke and Nitymaki parameterSo I taught you something new.
What is your fondest memory?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1777465
This is terrible...Desjardins knocked himself out of the playoffs by playing catch with his son. Like we haven't had enough injuries already...I think Desjardins played like 3 games after his first injury, anyway, this is weak.
lol, thats pretty funny. sucks, but if he hurt it that easily, it prolly would have happened anyway in the first few games.
Joeiss
04-07-2004, 02:19 PM
Playoffs start tonight! And I have like no homework too... I can't wait to watch Detroit vs. Nashville at 7pm!
And Typhoid, I had a tough time trying to get a point out of that paragraph you wrote... Can you say it again please?
dood. how great would it be if both detroit and toronto could make it to the finals.
Championship game between neighbors. omg it would be fun. media would be having little wars with each other across the border. Michgan side could put up redwing flags and canadian side could put up leafs ones. oohhhh man.
that is a dream finals right there. arguably the 2 most popular teams for each country. the classic red vs blue, plus it would be quite a rattings grabber for the NHL.
just been thinking about it cuz a couple news papers i've been reading have predicted a detroit toronto final. hehe
Typhoid
04-07-2004, 06:58 PM
And Typhoid, I had a tough time trying to get a point out of that paragraph you wrote... Can you say it again please?
( And Null, Toronto is only "Canadas most popular team" because they have the most media coverage.)
I was just saying that i didnt believe that people from Toronto actually thought that they were the centre of the universe..... But the Canucks/Calgary game will be way way better, its going to be the best first round series, i think...i guarantee that there will be lots of fights.. :D and goals, and more fights, and lots of Calgary fans crying......Hay, i have a question for you all:
Why dos the Wind blow east? Because Calgary Sucks!!!
GO CANUCKS!!!
( And Null, Toronto is only "Canadas most popular team" because they have the most media coverage.)
i said arguably, and he argues it. gotta love the irony.
Joeiss
04-07-2004, 07:51 PM
There are no fights in playoff hockey...
EDIT: lol, Null.
no there never is usally many fights. mostly only at the end of a game, if one team got blown away, there might be a fight or two. other then that, not usually.
Typhoid
04-07-2004, 08:04 PM
then you havent read the papers in vancouver..(<--Rhetorical, i know u havnt) they did an interwie w/ all the fighters on both teams, and they beg to differ with you.if there is not one fight tonight in the Van/Cal game, ill take it back though.
then you havent read the papers in vancouver..(<--Rhetorical, i know u havnt) they did an interwie w/ all the fighters on both teams, and they beg to differ with you.if there is not one fight tonight in the Van/Cal game, ill take it back though.
huh. guess i fogot to pick up my local vancouver paper this morning........ <--rhetorical, i know, you know, i havn't.
:D hehe
Hell ya!
I was keeping track of the det vs nash game and it was good but then detroit was like, pow. Oh well, I only mildly dislike detroit because they're so good. Nashville shouldn't have an NHL team anyway.
Good nucks game. Lot of penalties though.
I feel sorry for Montreal. Hopefully they can do something on Friday.
damn hell ****. Colorado.
Was there Any fights?
And what about colorado? seemed like a pretty average game to me.
from what i saw, boston was the only team that played a -full- solid game of thoes that played game one last night. Other teams had thier off periods or slow starts etc.
Vancouver Calgary obviously not going to have that many goals every night. Wasnt that one expected to be the low scorer series? not sure, but both teams can do better defensivly then what they did.
Detroit obviously was a very uptight bunch the first two periods and just couldnt losen up.
Dallas looked tired, colorado looked better then they've been lately but still not thier best. Question for them is if they can keep it up or not cuz thats what they had trouble with.
Sadly i have to wait till the weekend now to see another wings game. =/ should be every other day. but no, instead we get back to back saterday and sunday. crazy part is the break should be between cities. not having to rush from detroit down to nashville (which really isnt all that far tho) I'm just happy we're not playing a damn west coast team that starts 10:30 pm games like previous years. (what time zone is calgary in btw?)
But tonight should be some good ones. Go Leafs! :) Not sure who i want to win between devils and flyers, so i just want some good overtime games with them. hehe. TB and NY should be a yawn fest. And i hope ozzy does good for the Blues.
Typhoid
04-08-2004, 05:04 PM
Was there Any fights?
No so i'll take it back. But i think this will be a high scoreing serioe (van/cal) because both teams have good scorers and goalies that can be shaky at times....but im still pulling for Vancouver in 4.......
Joeiss
04-08-2004, 06:18 PM
I told you there is no fighting in the playoffs.
Question.........
Can everyone see that pic in my Sig?? or is it an image not found or something like that box?
as far as i can tell that pic works. but when i try to put up another it wont let me. Think i need to find a better spot to host files for me.
Typhoid
04-08-2004, 07:10 PM
I can see it fine, its detroit and nashville around the cup
ty. For some reason when i put up a different pic. instead of the pic it has a box saying the host does not support remote linking on a free account. So i dunno why this one works but that dont.
Typhoid
04-08-2004, 07:14 PM
couldnt tell ya, pm dyne
didnt ask. i know why, this free host doesnt likethat. so i'll find another. :p
What would dyne have to do with it? :hmm:
The Germanator
04-08-2004, 10:03 PM
Yay. 3-2 Flyers! We had a 3-0 lead and almost blew it, but I'll take the win. Esche played very well.
ZebraRampage
04-08-2004, 11:07 PM
I saw the 3rd goal, and I said, "hmm, looks like they've just won it" but after those two Devils goals, I wasn't happy anymore. They won though, so it doesn't matter.
Joeiss
04-09-2004, 12:35 AM
Too bad for the leafs... Oh well, next game will be good.
And I almost had to bite my tongue... Because Roberts almost fought tonight, lol.
Typhoid
04-09-2004, 09:53 PM
Canucks are going to beat Calgary again tonight... (did you notice that there is nobody thats pulling for the underdogs in these posts...)
GT News
04-09-2004, 09:53 PM
Canucks are going to beat Calgary again tonight... (did you notice that there is nobody thats pulling for the underdogs in these posts...)
I think there might be a few exception.I might have noticed
that there is nobody that is pulling for the underdogs in these posts
.
Typhoid
04-09-2004, 09:54 PM
I think there might be a few exception.I might have noticed
that there is nobody that is pulling for the underdogs in these posts
.
You might have noticed....? well then Camfu, i am no match for your superior intellect
I'm pulling for Dallas, Blues, Montreal, NYI
wouldnt say no ones pullin for any of em. just none need talkin about yet.
Joeiss
04-10-2004, 12:34 AM
I'm going for the Habs.. I really want to see the Leafs play them.. If the Leafs get out of the first round, lol.
Typhoid
04-10-2004, 05:09 AM
The canucks just lost.....but they are still gonna take it in 5...:p
The canucks just lost.....but they are still gonna take it in 4...:p
They got a time machine? or did you mean 5 ? :p
Joeiss
04-10-2004, 11:55 AM
I think he was trying to make a funny.
Didn't really work out, though.
Typhoid
04-10-2004, 03:23 PM
I think he was trying to make a funny.
Didn't really work out, though.
No, i actually meant 5, but i dont proofread, so i didnt notice, but i will from now on. Hey lets talk about hockey!
I think he was trying to make a funny.
Didn't really work out, though.
Neener neener neener! :p lol
Go islanders! ties the series at 1-1
Detroit pulled it thro. Nashville putting up QUITE a fight in though.
San Jose walks all over Blues sadly.
GT News
04-10-2004, 05:46 PM
I think he was trying to make a funny.
Didn't really work out, though.
Neener neener neener! :p lol
Go islanders! ties the series at 1-1
Detroit pulled it thro. Nashville putting up QUITE a fight in though.
San Jose walks all over Blues sadly.
My brain pattern set does not have a response for that.
What kind of food do you like?
Can you please rephrase that with fewer ideas, or different thoughts?
Oh. I do not understand.
Can you tell me any gossip?
My brain pattern set does not have a response for that.
What kind of food do you like?
Can you please rephrase that with fewer ideas, or different thoughts?
Oh. I do not understand.
Can you tell me any gossip?
yea. you lucky sports isnt my forum cuz i'd delete your arse. :p
The Germanator
04-10-2004, 10:16 PM
Flyers go up 2-0 on another 3-2 win! Flyers have never lost a playoff series after being up 2-0 I believe. I'm hoping that it stays true.
Typhoid
04-10-2004, 11:18 PM
Im surprised joeiss hasnt posted yet and saying how good the leafs are....
Im surprised joeiss hasnt posted yet and saying how good the leafs are....
I'm not surprised at all. And all likely for the same reason you never see me comeing in and saying how good detroit is....
HOCKEY = SUPERSTITION
And also why you'll never see a playoff team bragging about any win. Team always loses when you start bragging.
now if you excuse me. i gotta go knock on wood for posting this.
:p
And Typhoid...
i really cant stand seeing a white box around an avatar. looks like it doesnt belong....
try this one man...
[EDIT] Sorry wrong one. try THIS one.
The Germanator
04-11-2004, 12:56 AM
I'm not surprised at all. And all likely for the same reason you never see me comeing in and saying how good detroit is....
HOCKEY = SUPERSTITION
And also why you'll never see a playoff team bragging about any win. Team always loses when you start bragging.
now if you excuse me. i gotta go knock on wood for posting this.
:p
Are you saying I just sent the Flyers to four straight losses with my post above? :(
Are you saying I just sent the Flyers to four straight losses with my post above? :(
no. im just sayin it always seems to come back and bite ya in the ass, and you wish you never said it. lol
Typhoid
04-11-2004, 02:42 AM
Like when theres 2 minutes left in a game, and the score is 2-0 your team, and the commentator, or a buddy says " Aw man, a shut-out would be awesome" or something along those lines, then you get scored on, pisses me off. When it comes down to it everyone thinks they control their teams destiny by what they do or say, as if they have supernatural powers. Like me and my brother always do the same thing before and during a canucks game, then if we lose, we blame it on one insignificant thing like: " Hey, we lost cuz i forgot to wear my hat", as if the team cares...i say all this knowingly, but im still supersticious about hockey...wierd eh?
Perfect Stu
04-11-2004, 03:20 AM
^^^ most diehard fans are like that
It's emotional attachment to the outcome of the game. You'll do anything to change your bad luck.
Oh yeah...and the LEAFS RULE :p great game tonight...Eddie Belfour was as solid as a rock.
Typhoid
04-11-2004, 03:23 AM
im not saying htis solely because im from Vancouver, but i think The Vancouver/Calgary games, will the one of the best of the playoffs....But im now pulling for a fight im gme 3 for Ottawa and Toronto..i was hoping at the end of game 2, but no dice.
ZebraRampage
04-11-2004, 11:05 AM
Well, I'm happy about the Flyers, Devils game yesterday. It was very physical, lots of massive fights. I believe Esche came close to a suspension. Two more games to go, but..I know for a fact that it won't be four straight wins for the Flyers.
Like when theres 2 minutes left in a game, and the score is 2-0 your team, and the commentator, or a buddy says " Aw man, a shut-out would be awesome" or something along those lines, then you get scored on, pisses me off. When it comes down to it everyone thinks they control their teams destiny by what they do or say, as if they have supernatural powers. Like me and my brother always do the same thing before and during a canucks game, then if we lose, we blame it on one insignificant thing like: " Hey, we lost cuz i forgot to wear my hat", as if the team cares...i say all this knowingly, but im still supersticious about hockey...wierd eh?
yes, what i hate is when some punk comes and messes with my superstition. Like one thing i have is a redwings hockey puck. it sits ontop of my tv, when the wings arent playin its face down. before every game i flip it face up...
a friend will come into my house and pick it up and looks at it. im like AH!!! WHAT IN GODS NAME DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING?!?!
no. im just sayin it always seems to come back and bite ya in the ass, and you wish you never said it. lol
I remember Bertuzzi doing that to the minnesota fans last playoffs. It does bite afterwards.
Joeiss
04-11-2004, 01:41 PM
Great game last night! Both the Sens and the Leafs played very well. It was a nice and physical game, which I enjoy very much. And the only reason I didn't post last night because I was too drunk when i got home, lol. That is what going to the bar with my dad and brother and all his friends does to you, lol.
Anyways... The goal Vokoun let in was disgusting... Very very disgusting, lol.
Oh, and one of my bother's friends sits in the same position on his couch for every Leaf game... And if the oposition scores, he blames himself because he thinks that he might have moved, lol.
If you guys aren't watching the montreal/boston game then do so right now. The first period has just ended. So far it's been a back and forth, high paced game. Good entertainment. Montreal's up 2-1.
Edit: and how about those predators. I hate them...but damn.
Edit: and how about those predators. I hate them...but damn.
what about em? lol. didnt watch the game did ya?
wasnt so much then. i thought They played better in games 1 and 2. Was a sloppy game for both sides. but Harder for the wings to get hyped up for a back to back game. Was there any other teams that had games back to back? cuz theres really no need for it. Games should be every other day and stick to it. Expecially back to back when switching cities. thats just stupid imo.
but stuff happens. what can ya do :)
Joeiss
04-11-2004, 10:16 PM
Leafs lost in game 7 last year to Philly.. that was the tail end of a back to back I believe... Or did they lose in game 6...
The Germanator
04-11-2004, 10:28 PM
It was game 7 because Philly had home ice advantage. Wasn't the score 6-0 or something? I know it was a blowout...
oh i know its happened before. and its always a pain for each team that gets it.
i think theres a couple teams that have a back to back 6 and 7 if it goes. But was detroit the only one with a back to back 2 and 3 ?
Cloutier just got injured bad bad bad.
From the look of the injury I'm guessing he'll be out for the rest of the playoffs. He was playing so good to.
Hopefully Hedberg can step it up and do what he did for the penguin's playoff run.
This is nerve racking. Ack.
1st intermission. score 0-0
Wish the nucks luck....more luck then they've had lately.
Good game.
2-1 final.
Joeiss
04-12-2004, 10:52 AM
Props to Iginla for fighting Ohlund after that cheap hit from behind.
And did anybody see the hit Verada (sp?) gave on Sundin? I think it was definitely not a knee, bucause his legs were together... But Leaf fans around me are crying that it was an intent to injure... Any opinions from you guys?
IMO, it seems like a lot of the lower place teams are going really cheap this year. Maybe its the same as always an im just noticing it more i dunno.
Taking runs at goalies.... Trying to hurt players... Floping and diving all over to get calls.
I guess ya gotta do what ya gotta do. just seem to notice it more from differnt teams this year like calgary really running into the goalie as much as they can it seems.
Joeiss
04-12-2004, 11:31 AM
I hope somebody checks Ribiero HARD into the boards. What he did was dispicable.
Typhoid
04-12-2004, 01:54 PM
i wouldnt be surprised if everyone went after him next game (Ribiero)...why was he hurt anyways? I saw the replay like 5 times....nothing touched him, unless he has "Pus*y syndrome"...
Joeiss
04-12-2004, 02:16 PM
He got hit right at the blueline....
Typhoid
04-12-2004, 02:32 PM
He got hit right at the blueline....
ya, but what hit him?...he got tapped by a stick...that what it looked like anyways.....i think he wanted a whistle
Ohlund's hit on Iggy was no worse then when Jovo got hit into the boards. Good choice by Iggy to fight after...the game was over and it got the crowd into it a bit.
Hedburg's a playoff goalie. He wasn't tested incredibly much but I have confidence in him.
The hit on Sundin equalized the hit on Hossa.
And that Ribiero dude. Oh my goodness. Atleast if you're going to fake being *****whipped then don't start laughing it up at the other bench.
I'm really looking forward to the Ottawa-Toronto game tonight. There's going to be some fireworks.
Joeiss
04-12-2004, 02:59 PM
There is always fireworks. :) Expect to see a Mats Sundin that you have never seen before tonight.
There is always fireworks. :) Expect to see a Mats Sundin that you have never seen before tonight.
he have plastic surgery?
GT News
04-12-2004, 03:07 PM
There is always fireworks. :) Expect to see a Mats Sundin that you have never seen before tonight.
he have plastic surgery?
I get it.
have plastic surgery.
Typhoid
04-12-2004, 07:28 PM
I think Sundin should fight Chara....Domi should fight Chara...Tucker should fight Chara....Ah, what the hell, Everyone should fight Chara....
Montreal's coach is saying that Ribiero didn't fake it. He's not practising today so meh. They say it's a pinched nerve.
Typhoid
04-12-2004, 08:54 PM
Maybe he is faking it, and hes not practicing so they can make it look legit.
Maybe he is faking it, and hes not practicing so they can make it look legit.
lol. Maybe he wont play for the rest of the series just so he can make it look real. yea. that'll fool them all! muhaha :hmm:
Typhoid
04-12-2004, 09:07 PM
lol. Maybe he wont play for the rest of the series just so he can make it look real. yea. that'll fool them all! muhaha :hmm:
no one said he was out for the series i dont think....Bwahahaha
no one said he was out for the series i dont think....Bwahahaha
no, but if he sat out he could fool them into thinking he was hur that bad.
GT News
04-12-2004, 10:04 PM
no one said he was out for the series i dont think....Bwahahaha
no, but if he sat out he could fool them into thinking he was hur that bad.
Are you serious? Interesting.
I don't follow your reasoning.
Perfect Stu
04-12-2004, 10:12 PM
LEAFS WIN 2-0
http://www.mapleleafs.com/images/nieuwendyk/nieuwy_kab_score.jpg
http://www.mapleleafs.com/images/gallery/OTT3_leetch_belfour_bonk.jpg
Eddie Belfour is looking as close to perfect as perfect gets. Absolutely incredible...
GO LEAFS GO
The Germanator
04-12-2004, 10:13 PM
Flyers fall 4-2...Didn't really expect them to go up 3-0, but still dissapointing.
Joeiss
04-12-2004, 10:13 PM
Belfour was looking amazing.
And Sundin's goal pumped me up sooo much.
Perfect Stu
04-12-2004, 10:15 PM
I think Sundin should fight Chara....Domi should fight Chara...Tucker should fight Chara....Ah, what the hell, Everyone should fight Chara....
If Chara happens to be hungry at the time, any of the aformentioned players would literally get eaten.
ohhhhhh what a goal by dallas in OT.
i believe dallas made a 3rd period comeback from being down 3-1. to tie in. and win it early in OT on a slight breakaway.
Thats the type of goal that often turns a series around.
Very nice work Stars.
I still haven't seen the star's goal. Sounds nice.
and about the Ribiero dude
http://www.canoe.ca/Slam040413/nhl_bosmtl-cp.html
hmmm, we might have jumped the gun on him. Hard to tell. He still shouldn't have been taunting the bruin's bench. There's no need for that considering the circumstances.
Typhoid
04-13-2004, 08:19 PM
i read that but im not convinced, i still think he was faking just to get a whistle so the bruins couldnt get a chance on the rush, and/or to rest up the Habs defencemen. He said he dosnt lie, he said he was hurt...You can say all you want it doesnt make it true....it might, hold on, let me try...." I want to be king of the world..."....hmmmm....thats funny, it didnt work....strange
Joeiss
04-13-2004, 08:43 PM
Well, he is back.. and playing one hell of a game.
GT News
04-13-2004, 08:43 PM
Well, he is back.. and playing one hell of a game.
Well that's okay.
I see. back is
back
?Why?:
said TO PLAY one hell of a game.
Joeiss
04-13-2004, 08:43 PM
So... you are answering your own questions now?
Perfect Stu
04-13-2004, 09:49 PM
Somebody hurt Ribiero...please
GT News
04-13-2004, 09:49 PM
Somebody hurt Ribiero...please
Do you like talking to me?
Please what?
Typhoid
04-13-2004, 09:52 PM
Do you like talking to me?
Please what?
No and Ribeiro
Canucks and Hedberg are going to win tonight....
....And i like the quote on the back of the paper(Sports section) today: " Where else can a number 1 goalie get injured, and spark up a debate that the team got an upgrade"
Have faith in the Moose......Moose-Mania starts again!!!
Well, Ribiero's doing the best thing that one can do in his position. I don't know...I want to believe him..but that was a pretty big performance out there.
He might've been in shock.."I didn't know if my neck was broken or what"
And how bout OT.....should be interesting.
My nucks game is starting right now though.
wth....stupid CBC. They've got all their region channels playing the montreal/boston game. Damn hell.
Joeiss
04-13-2004, 10:29 PM
holy.. are you watching the bruins/habs game? This is one of the best games I have watched in a while!
And Wings got smoked 3-0. Ouchy. They'll bounce back fo shizzle though.
While on about goalie changes and getting a better goalie in for the starter going out....
i believe legacy is out now and Cujo is in for detroit. He played the rest of the 3rd in the 3-0 loss. Which quite frankly the wings deserved that loss for the way they played. They have no desire out there at all. They're playin like a bunch of old men having tea time.
i mean i'd prolly be more happy if it was just the goalie stopping the wings like last year with the ducks. But preds goalie barely has to do squat. he has a lot of saves on paper. but in game thoes shots are like a father playin catch with his son. they have no speed on them AT ALL, and can be seen clearly the whole way.
Wings keep playin like this, then they deserve to lose. just horrible.
^
|
agree
and that was a brutal end to the montreal game. OI
Kovalev ...should've been worrying about the puck you silly goose.
edit: I'm about to puke. Canucks played the last 40 minutes worse than the Wings.
JEEZ This is pathetic. RARRR
rabble rabble rablle.
Well im hoping coming back home, the home crowd can put some fire under the wings ass's cuz they have no motivation at all.
The Detroit media will jump all over the team...so will the fans.
I still see the Wings winning the series. They just need to wakeup.
GT News
04-14-2004, 12:07 AM
The Detroit media will jump all over the team...so will the fans.
I still see the Wings winning the series. They just need to wakeup.
What are your goals in life?How can I help you? Probably not.What would make you stop see the Wings winning the series? Where do you see the Wings winning the series?Who does "they" refer to?
The Detroit media will jump all over the team...so will the fans.
I still see the Wings winning the series. They just need to wakeup.
media will have a few things to say.
Crowd at the game will be normal. unless they lose the lead in the first, or play badly. Then the whole stadium will be all over them.
in i think it was 2002, When they were down 2 games to 0 against Vancouver.... The crowd was chanting 'shoot the puck' over and over and over.
Wings eventually got it beat into them to shoot more. lol. but yea. If it wakes em up They will be VERY dangerous the rest of the playoffs. Wings have a lot of trouble in the first round getting pumped up for it.
The whole city itself with the fans it doesnt ever even feel like playoff time untill round 2 starts. sometimes tho thats too late.
Typhoid
04-14-2004, 12:59 AM
The wings better not lose to Nashville....that would mean that they choked in the first round against fluke teams. the Canucks played the most horrible game tonight, And Crawford pulled Hedberg with 4 mins left. Reminded me of the '94 playoffs when that happened.....and i think me, dylflon and Bouncer especially know what happened that year.....oh, and look here, who did the Canucks play first round then too? Hmmmm......interesting.......And im changng my mind.....Canucks in 6 :D
Perfect Stu
04-14-2004, 01:34 PM
:lol: at the Habs
wait...damn, I want the Leafs to play them in the second round :mad:
The wings better not lose to Nashville....that would mean that they choked in the first round against fluke teams. the Canucks played the most horrible game tonight, And Crawford pulled Hedberg with 4 mins left. Reminded me of the '94 playoffs when that happened.....and i think me, dylflon and Bouncer especially know what happened that year.....oh, and look here, who did the Canucks play first round then too? Hmmmm......interesting.......And im changng my mind.....Canucks in 6 :D Actually, he first tried to pull Hedburg with 6 minutes and something left. Didn't work so he did it about 30 seconds later.
And I'm actually not worried at all about the series. Yesterday's game is going to really wake the canucks up. When the canucks are playing with full force the flames just won't be able to match them.
GO OTTAWA!!!!! break that belfour
Typhoid
04-14-2004, 07:14 PM
it will be good luck tomorrow....cuz im goin to the game, so far every game ive been to ever, they have won. But im also pullin for Nashville, up until the Conference final where the Canucks will beat them
*Knocks on wood*
Nashville?
As much ad Detroits payroll bugs me I still don't wish them losing againts the Predators. godawful team that shouldn't have had a franchise.
I mean...who the **** watches hockey in tennessee? They don't even know when to cheer.
Typhoid
04-14-2004, 07:32 PM
I have nothing against Detroit, i just want Nasville to go far 'cuz it would be funny. Think about it...Becaus or who theyre playing, its their first year, and its Nashville!!! how can you not smile when you think of the fact that they will win the cup?
GT News
04-14-2004, 07:32 PM
I have nothing against Detroit, i just want Nasville to go far 'cuz it would be funny. Think about it...Becaus or who theyre playing, its their first year, and its Nashville!!! how can you not smile when you think of the fact that they will win the cup?
Where did you get your nothing against Detroit he or she just want Nasville to go far 'cuz it would be funny?
I have
a friend named "John Lennon".
I will give it some thought.Are we still talking about nothing against Detroit he or she just want Nasville to go far 'cuz it would be funny?
That is a good epistemological question.
if i were you i'd be a little more worried about your own team instead of hoping for the oddballs to win. ;) You guys always seem to want boo other teams more then you want to cheer for your own. always confuses me. :)
Typhoid
04-14-2004, 07:40 PM
if i were you i'd be a little more worried about your own team instead of hoping for the oddballs to win. ;) You guys always seem to want boo other teams more then you want to cheer for your own. always confuses me. :)
Superstition...And isnt the Nashville series w/ Detroit 2-2? so were both in the same boat.
*Knocks on wood*
yes. and you dont see me rooting for calgary do ya? :p actually i was tryin not to root against anyones team on here. if possible i'd like to see everyones team here go as far as they can untill they run into each other.
would make for much more interesting decussions
Typhoid
04-14-2004, 07:45 PM
I just want Nash. to do good 'cuz its their first year in the playoffs. I have nothing against Det. .....Although they have had their share of cups, so you'd think the fans would become jaded after a while.
GT News
04-14-2004, 07:45 PM
I just want Nash. to do good 'cuz its their first year in the playoffs. I have nothing against Det. .....Although they have had their share of cups, so you'd think the fans would become jaded after a while.
Only just? Why do you want Nash?Interesting. I want to find out more about you. Where did you get your nothing against Det?
I have
a lot of silly replies.
Oh. Where did they get them?
Typhoid
04-14-2004, 07:51 PM
Only just? Why do you want Nash?Interesting. I want to find out more about you. Where did you get your nothing against Det?
I have
a lot of silly replies.
Oh. Where did they get them?
your silly
well. its calgarys first playoffs in a few years. dont you want them to do good? lol. vancouvers been in it every year the past few. prolly someone elses turn. :p
Well, I'd much rather have the Nucks face Detroit later on in the playoffs then face nashville. It would be a harder series but it would also be more entertaining. And if the canucks did play detroit later on and managed to win the series...that would be a much bigger accomplishment then beating the predators.
I'd also be able to rub it in on Null.
Well, I'd much rather have the Nucks face Detroit later on in the playoffs then face nashville. It would be a harder series but it would also be more entertaining. And if the canucks did play detroit later on and managed to win the series...that would be a much bigger accomplishment then beating the predators.
I'd also be able to rub it in on Null.
exactly. would be more interesting conversations then beating a team some have never heard of.
same for us. we got nothing to gloat over if we beat preds. we have to wait till a team comes along like vancouver or colorado to beat to get some bragging for this year.
Typhoid
04-14-2004, 08:14 PM
Well, I'd much rather have the Nucks face Detroit later on in the playoffs then face nashville. It would be a harder series but it would also be more entertaining. And if the canucks did play detroit later on and managed to win the series...that would be a much bigger accomplishment then beating the predators.
I'd also be able to rub it in on Null.
*knocks on wood*
with the way they've been playing, every post like this that doesnt say that about vancouver, i will put there. They hav not been playing all too well, so they need the superstition...
*knocks on wood*
Well bouncer. perhaps we should welcome joess and the leafs to our feeling down about being 2-2 party. lol
lol ya. Ottawa's playing a good game.
ZebraRampage
04-14-2004, 09:50 PM
Esche is a beast! Shut out in game four. Flyers won 3-0, and now the series is 3-1, Flyers. Woohoo..I'm not going to jinx it, but it would be crazy if the Flyers were to beat the Devils in the first round. Great performance by Esche though, and did anyone see that goal by Primeau? I'm very pleased with the Flyers right now. :)
Joeiss
04-14-2004, 10:06 PM
Brodeur is off his game... He really looks weird in net....
And the Leafs just plain sucked tonight. Belfour started off great, but he just couldn't see anything when Chara was standing in front, lol.
Too bad about Sundin too... I hope it isn't too serious.
And the Leafs just plain sucked tonight.
And the official welcome to the club.
Quote said by me of the wings yesterday. And said of the nucks by Bouncer.
Hopfully we can all start a new club of good game 5's lol.
Typhoid
04-15-2004, 12:24 AM
Lets start the club.....it sounds fun...:)
Joeiss
04-15-2004, 03:06 PM
Well, its a best of 3 series now.. So the real playing begins, lol.
Hey, guess who i saw tonight? It was the red wings! i remember them! good to see em again.
Not thier top top form yet, however they looked and played like wings. Much more like it.
Now we just gotta keep that going and build on it each game. :)
Typhoid
04-15-2004, 10:32 PM
Cujo deserves to win a game or two. I liked him back in his St. Louis and Edmonton days....not so much for the Toronto days....but i was always hoping for Vancouver days
(theres word on the street that Crawford might start Auld in net.....but i guess hes better that Chris LeVeque...lol....My brother knew that guy)
*Knocks on wood*
What happened to hedberg?
Nothing happened to hedberg. Crow has always had something against him.
Auld's playing ok but as you can see by calgary's goal...he drifts out on the sides and he's so big it makes him a lot slower on the recovery.
Congrads on the detroit game null. I didn't get to watch it but it sounds like they ripped it up pretty good.
Just pray for my nucks.
Typhoid
04-16-2004, 01:28 AM
.....this just plain and flat out sucks squirrel nuts....I hate Calgary.......
If the Canucks can keep on playing like they did in the last 10 minutes of this game then they'll waste the flames.
If the nucks win game 6 then they have a good chance at game 7 and the series. They just aren't working as hard as the less talented team. To casual out there. I was impressed with their play at the end, even though it was too late.
They'll take 7 if they can win 6. happens a lot actually. Nucks played desprate the last 10 min, thats how they'll be to start of game 6. I expect them to win the next 2
[EDIT] And more i think about it. more i want vancouver to win.
I want colorado round 2. they always bring out the best the wings have.
Typhoid
04-16-2004, 07:00 PM
Vancouver wont play like they did in the last 10 mins. of game 5 in any other time in a game other than the last 10 mins. Because they dont feel urgency until then.....Get better Cloutier......soon
and a game 6 elimination game isnt going to give them that urgency? wrong. Game 6 they are going to play like theres no tomorrow. because there might not be.
first 10 they will play like the last 10 of game 5. IF they are down at the last 10 of game 6, they are going to be even more urgent.
For some reason your words are reassuring Null...but I think i'm just desperate to feel some security.
I do agree though. Canucks are facing elimination. They'll be flying out of the gate...and unless Calgary gets some lucky bounces they won't be able to handle van.
Perfect Stu
04-16-2004, 10:56 PM
BEST LEAFS GAME EVER!
I just got back from the ACC...it was the best Leafs game ever for a number of reasons:
-I went with a ladyfriend ( :stud: ) and it is her 19th birthday
-The crowd was insane
-We got the shutout, and two 3rd period goals.
:beat:
GO LEAFS GO
crowd sounded quiet for most the game on tv.
great game for leafs tho. hopfully they can end it next game.
Joeiss
04-17-2004, 11:20 AM
Yeah, big game for the leafs... Next game should be even better.
And Null, were you watching the first period? There were so many hits, and the crowd was really loud.
no i missed most the first. most the the 2nd i saw they were quiet.
However i was watching ESPN, perhaps they had ice sound turned down lower then the canadian channel did.
Joeiss
04-17-2004, 11:59 AM
Possibly.
Perfect Stu
04-17-2004, 12:51 PM
no i missed most the first. most the the 2nd i saw they were quiet.
However i was watching ESPN, perhaps they had ice sound turned down lower then the canadian channel did.
ESPN tends to do that. Hockey Night in Canada always has like the loudest ice sound.
and the 2nd period was definately the quietest.
Professor S
04-17-2004, 12:52 PM
Go Flyers
Thank you
See bouncer, Nucks got no prob.
And Calgary will be very hard pressed to win a game 7 in vancouver.
*notices calgary scored 2 since he said that*
ok, i'll shut up now. didnt mean to be jinxin things. :p
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