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2014 NHL Playoffs |OT2| 'Yoff Harder
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ActStriker
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Wow. Just wow.
Seriously. Know how many goalie interference penalties Kreider got during the regular season?
Spoiler alert: the answer is 0.
His "history" is being pushed from behind by Letang into MAF one time in the last round. But I guess they've got to be mad at something. Make Kreider into the archvillain that Graves became in Pittsburgh when he injured Lemieux and rally behind it.
Meanwhile, Brassard is on the ice for the Rangers, so it seems he'll be good to go tonight.
Totally classless.
Hopefully, Habs players won't try to take out the King in retaliation.
So salty. Maybe you should blame the Habs player that tripped Kreider.
Actually, maybe not so fast here. Brass is on the ice, but he's not participating in line rushes, just observing. Dominic Moore centering Pouliot and Zuccarello, Boyle centering Carcillo and Dorsett.
So Brassard might still be out tonight.
I wouldn't be shocked if AV uses Carcillo either way, knowing that Kreider is likely going to be a marked man out there.
He did it without help that's for sure.
I doubt his goal was to hurt him, but he sure as fuck didn't make any effort not to.
Anyway, this debate is pointless now.
Budaj, it's now or never pal!
Habs better be able to deal with that Rangers speed and forecheck, regardless of who the goalie is.
I can't see Budaj winning 4 of the next 6 games.
His career .843 SV% in the playoffs doesn't inspire confidence.
The Internet
Member
Th Price situation totally reminds me of what happened to Dwayne Roloson in Game 1 of the 2006 Stanley Cup Final in Game # 1.
The Oilers ended up putting in Ty Conklin to finish the Game and he ended up choking.
Jussi Markannen ended up finishing the series, and aside from Game #2 he played outstanding but the injury totally deflated the Oilers who were flying at the time.
But look at the other goalie in the Habs system that they could use!
http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8471227
The Oilers ended up putting in Ty Conklin to finish the Game and he ended up choking.
Jussi Markannen ended up finishing the series, and aside from Game #2 he played outstanding but the injury totally deflated the Oilers who were flying at the time.
But look at the other goalie in the Habs system that they could use!
http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8471227
Dastardly Jerks
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gutter_trash
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Habs fans should be proud of their team for eliminating the Presidents Trophy holder, the Boston Bruins. This is not your year to win the Stanley Cup.
Your main mission was to eliminate the Bruins, you should be happy with that.
the Montreal Canadiens always camouflaged their shortcomings by rellying too much on goaltending. Take away goaltending, and the Habs fall apart completely.
Your main mission was to eliminate the Bruins, you should be happy with that.
the Montreal Canadiens always camouflaged their shortcomings by rellying too much on goaltending. Take away goaltending, and the Habs fall apart completely.
Not for sure. Emelin's stick clearly broke/interfered with his stride.
Either way it sucks to hear about Price. Feel bad for him not being able to help his team get to the finals.
A Serious Man
Member
Only one question remains: Who gets the honor of sweeping the Rags in the SCF?
*grabs popcorn*
honestly almost every team in the playoffs relies heavily on goaltending. you're not gonna get far without elite goaltending unless you have an elite defence. and even with elite D, you still need above average goaltending, at least.
gutter_trash
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the Flyers managed their way to the Finals with two below-average goaltenders. The Blackhawks just had more depth
Eastern team fans bow down to your Chicago overloards.
Flyers 2015. believe
Considering Budaj has a career 5.13 GAA and .843 SV% in the playoffs, I'd say Therrien gives him a very short leash. If Habs lose tonight and Budaj looks bad, Tokarski on the road for Game 3 makes a lot of sense.
You fuckers are just like the nhl when it comes to suspension decisions. Depends on the outcome of injury.
Shit wouldn't be mentioned if he had finished the game. Was mentioned a little when he was prolly ok, but has now ramped up to "intentional obviously all his fault and he has a history of it".
Please. It's not the way I wanted this to go either, the price Hank match up was a fun one. It sucks. I don't wish it on anyone really, especially not the Habs who are cheered for by basically all of my friends. But to make Kreider out as some kind of goalie killing devil man?
Anyway, you can have a massive Cinderella story by beating us with Budaj. And this shit may (will prolly) get ugly now too if guys like Prust are already saying "accidentally on purpose" and even Therrien is now changing his tune to point out a villain. The Habs are tougher than the Rangers now, so it could be a rough ride.
Shit wouldn't be mentioned if he had finished the game. Was mentioned a little when he was prolly ok, but has now ramped up to "intentional obviously all his fault and he has a history of it".
Please. It's not the way I wanted this to go either, the price Hank match up was a fun one. It sucks. I don't wish it on anyone really, especially not the Habs who are cheered for by basically all of my friends. But to make Kreider out as some kind of goalie killing devil man?
Anyway, you can have a massive Cinderella story by beating us with Budaj. And this shit may (will prolly) get ugly now too if guys like Prust are already saying "accidentally on purpose" and even Therrien is now changing his tune to point out a villain. The Habs are tougher than the Rangers now, so it could be a rough ride.
I don't see this happening with Budaj. Tokarski? Who knows...
Like it won't reach record salt levels if we lose...
Well one thing is for sure, Kreider will hear the loudest boos he's ever receieved whenever he touches the puck tonight, whether he deserves it or not.
I can't even be happy we beat the Bruins at this point, it looks like they were on their way to another Eastern Conference no show due to last game anyway.
I can't even be happy we beat the Bruins at this point, it looks like they were on their way to another Eastern Conference no show due to last game anyway.
That's what the word seems to be, that Tokarski is getting the call. I imagine Budaj's performance in the third didn't help his case (not that he was given much of a chance by the team in front of him).
Stay strong Red! This ain't fucking over yet.
gutter_trash
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all non-Bruins fans are grateful for the Habs contribution of ridding us all of the Bruins.
we respect you for that. Build up for 2015, it will be a better year for you
we respect you for that. Build up for 2015, it will be a better year for you
Hopefully he comes back with a strong game, I can't remember a defencemen so inconsistent. Absolutely dominant at times, then the worst guy on the ice at others.
Yes it is.
Soon, the Leafs are gonna be dressing backup goalies as 4th liners so they'll always have extras on the bench at any time!
Good job. You embarrass even your own fans with that bullshit.
Coldnoodle
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The Rangers are going to be in the finals.
Jesus.
Jesus.
OriginofHysteria
Banned
Well, it was fun while it lasted Hab fans.
Also, are the police going to be called for assault?
Also, are the police going to be called for assault?
massivekettle
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Tonight will be very interesting.
Refs will definitely be on the lookout for any foul play by the Habs, so all the Habs can and should do is play as hard as they can for Price.
Tonight will be very interesting.
Refs will definitely be on the lookout for any foul play by the Habs, so all the Habs can and should do is play as hard as they can for Price.