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NHL '12 Playoffs |OT| "The Cup is our destiny this year."
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SpectreFire
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Is it still worth getting an EA Online Pass and playing some EASHL right now?
I can give you one for free, I've had to buy 3 copies (don't ask) of NHL 12 and have 2 extra passes lying around, but they're for 360
wsoxfan1214
Banned
No. All anyone does is glitch the entire time.
I don't see why not. It'll take some time to level up your player into something respectable but if you're committed to playing for a while you can still squeeze some life out of the game. As always, its best to have some buddies to play along with. But there is plenty of decent competition out there and once you learn to weed out the teams that try and abuse glitch tactics, there are some good games to be had.
Maybe my standards are low, but I'd say that depending on the night 50-75% of the games we play are decent. Some nights are a total loss though and that can really be a put off. I guess I should have a put a YMMV disclaimer depending on how much willingness you have to get past the glitchers.
On an unrelated note... still anxious to get the yoffs started. "This video makes me realize how fucking bad ass the Bruins are." :lol
They patched most of it.
wsoxfan1214
Banned
Short-side still works too often, and the toe-drag point shots were never patched.
Was going to post this. :lol
"and there's a celebration that says 'I've done this move a thousand times!'" :lol
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
On the eve of the 2012 playoffs, I think I will revisit last year's Thread of Victory. Over 1/10th of my posts in 7 years on GAF are in that thread. Oh, the meltdowns, the joy, the memories...
BRO they'll trade Hemsky and its all good, don't even worry about it.
I would love to join you but I just got myself all worked up over Braden Holtby. Should I be worried about this kid? He's 14-4 in 18 career starts with a 2.02 GAA and .929 S%. He has wins in games @ Det & NYR and held Philly to 1 goal in an overtime shootout loss.
And my Bruins Mobile app just sent out about 15 alerts saying the Bruins just got scored against. Its an ominous sign. I think I need to go watch some more youtube highlight videos.
lolno
apocalidiot
Banned
That was funny as hell. I miss playing NHL
Yo Tabris, this is for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZnS_GpmgQ64
Fucking goosebumps, I just want the playoffs to start already, can't have this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZnS_GpmgQ64
Fucking goosebumps, I just want the playoffs to start already, can't have this.
dem
Member
Gagner still hasn't put up 50 points. Why would he get paid?
Magnus Paajarvi couldn't even stick in the NHL this year.
You're kidding, right? There is no such thing as a "no stress day" during the playoffs. You're nervous before the game, during the game, and after the game.
alexthekid
Member
I think you guys are making Oilers cap problem too big. Which year would be the one year window? It feels like people are making too big of a deal of the situation just because they hate that they won the lottery again. 2013-2014 Hall and Eberle will have pretty high caphits but Smyth's will be gone. Souray's will be gone(not that much but still). Yakupov and mostly WNH will probably be two of the most underpayed players in the league. Next season they can deal Hemsky, yes they can, His contract sucks(most FA's does nowadays), but teams with a low payroll can take on his salary(especially if they ship some prospects too).
And the year after that RNH's contract will also go up but I think that they can manage 3 big contracts and that is probably the year that their chance will be the best. After that they will probably have some problems to sign Yakupov, but they can always trade him or someone else for underpayed good defensemen(exactly what they need). They will still be stacked offensively or if they manage to keep all 4, which I doubt they can still trade MPS. People are making it sound like their capsituation is looking worse today but it's the complete way around, now they got more talent, which means more flexibility.
They can do the Pittsburgh model have a lot of money tied to a few players, do I think they will be as successful? Not necessarily since I don't think their stars will be quite as good, but a competing team? For sure.
I got bored last night and started making a video like that. I'm a video editing rookie but I think it turned out pretty well. It's uploading right now
. Not sure if I'll post it or not.You're right. More like less stress.
How did I miss that post from Smiley...or have I been in such a playoff excitement blur, I forgot I saw it.
Henrik Sedin, Kevin Bieksa, Alexandre Burrows and Ryan Kesler... You are going to see some leadership. They are going to drag this team through this. They know the fight that will be necessary now. You will see blood. You will see fighting back. You will see heart. Regular season slumps and playoff pasts don't matter anymore. Playoff hockey, this is what we live for.
I am so pumped right now. I don't know how I'm going to sleep. PLAYOFF HOCKEY TOMORROW!
Henrik Sedin, Kevin Bieksa, Alexandre Burrows and Ryan Kesler... You are going to see some leadership. They are going to drag this team through this. They know the fight that will be necessary now. You will see blood. You will see fighting back. You will see heart. Regular season slumps and playoff pasts don't matter anymore. Playoff hockey, this is what we live for.
I am so pumped right now. I don't know how I'm going to sleep. PLAYOFF HOCKEY TOMORROW!
Really?
The video I created. Go to town...Keep in mind it's my first dabble in video editing ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8IE4vu21fE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8IE4vu21fE
Burrows is a leader on this team. You see it in the locker room videos all the time.
On a more fun note: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0a3vzSISGo&feature=related
I get it, it's funny because it makes the Canucks look like they actually have some balls!
Awesome. Here is my recommendation:
- Too quick a transition at 0:53. You want to give the viewer a chance to read "Believe This is Our Time" sign
- I personally don't think the music works after the intro. It matches perfectly with the intro though, so I would recommend a transition to another song.
YOU CANNOT BRING ME DOWN!
That's my only comment too, I was constantly waiting for a more energetic song/happier/more motivational song after the intro. It's perfect for the beginning, but then it should transition into something happier/more pump-up ish
Otherwise it's great!Seems like the basis of your disagreement is that Hemsky and Horcoff can be dealt without salary dumps coming back in return. Fair enough. I really don't think so, though. Which would mean $10M+ tied up in two overpaid players and a very different situation.
My 'one year window' comment had more to do with just keeping their draft picks together. Obviously if one or two can't be kept, their RFA rights can be traded for a very good return.
Bolding and questioning the entire post would have been the correct thing to do.
Dastardly Jerks
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It certainly is a great place to discuss all the playoffs that aren't occurring.
Do we have any Daniel Sedin news? What about playoff logo painting news? Here, check out this TSN report of their opinion of match-ups!
Whether that time is the second or first round, is still yet to be decided.
Thanks for the input, guys. I think the song fits overall, and I feel like it would be awkward transitioning music in the middle. I knew there might be an issue with picking something that never really gets up tempo, but I tried to make it work because I loved the lyrics for the first two verses and felt they fit the theme of the video.
Watching playoff clips always reminds me how every goal and every choice is 10x more important. Every success feels 10x more awesome and every failure feels 10x more terrible.
Tomorrow is going to be awesome.
Love that song, btw. I encourage even the haters to watch the video. The lyrics contain a perfect setup for a vagina joke or two.
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
Me? I was only rooting for them last postseason so that I could see a Stanley Cup Parade in my life time. But just like you - I'll never see one now.
While that's a good point, it was a perfect opportunity to burn both Flames and Oilers fans. Should never be passed up.
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
I completely missed that tone and just took the post literally. Pardon me.
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
We shouldn't have ever accepted you into our amazing city
I liked it when you rooted for us.
It's OK, I still have my memorabilia that I look at rather fondly as a reminder of a fantastic phase of my life in a joyous city with excellent people...
But now that playoffs have started, there's probably more appropriate places for them to currently be.
It's OK, I still have my memorabilia that I look at rather fondly as a reminder of a fantastic phase of my life in a joyous city with excellent people...
But now that playoffs have started, there's probably more appropriate places for them to currently be.
Meh, only a replica jersey anyways.
Wendel Clark
Member
how rude
Indeed, time for the combo breaker
Worst part about playoffs is they're always right around my exams making it 10 times hard to focus and study, and I'm going to miss most of the Preds / Wings game tomorrow writing one =/
No Stephanie from Full House picture? I'm dissapointed.