Zaraki_Kenpachi
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You'd never make it alive in Germany.
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NHL '12 Playoffs |OT| "The Cup is our destiny this year."
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You'd never make it alive in Germany.
Damn west coast games keeping me up late at night on a weeknight 
Going to be tired at work today. Ah well, despite the Canucks losing game 1, it was still a great first night of the playoffs with some crazy highlights no doubt.
Decided to skip the gym today since I have to go for groceries after work and I don't want to miss any of the Sens/Rangers game. Let's go Sens! Really hope the Caps show up to play as well and surprise the Bruins.
Going to be tired at work today. Ah well, despite the Canucks losing game 1, it was still a great first night of the playoffs with some crazy highlights no doubt.Decided to skip the gym today since I have to go for groceries after work and I don't want to miss any of the Sens/Rangers game. Let's go Sens! Really hope the Caps show up to play as well and surprise the Bruins.
Bl4ckSunsh1n3
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Yeah, that sucked.
On a related note, Paul Martin infuriates me sometimes.
I also don't see how Weber shouldn't get punished for that. I mean I do see how he won't, of course (it's the NHL) but, the game doesn't need that kind of crap.
CrazedArabMan
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It's the NHL, nothing is going to happen to Weber.
Crazymoogle
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I dunno, the WWE may send him a Celebrity title belt
Dubbedinenglish
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http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=171726
Bettman is coming to FLA for game 1. The penalties, many will be called.
Bettman is coming to FLA for game 1. The penalties, many will be called.
Bettman obviously is confused and thinks the Pens are playing Florida.
Square Triangle
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Enjoy! Bettman was in Nashville last night it there was a penalty every minute it felt like.
ActStriker
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Dunno how much of a surprise it will be, the Caps have played the Bruins pretty well this year.
Need to catch up on the games last night was busy all night :/
Nah, he wants to ensure either the vitality of the panthers or wants the devils to be able to payback the money the league loaned them.
brucewaynegretzky
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So I actually had a lot of coherent thoughts about that game.....
1.) This fucking team- somehow the more things change, the more they stay the same. For some reason the Flyers NEVER do things the easy way. Everything has to be a salvaged shitshow. That game was absolutely amazing. I can only assume the feeling I had this morning is how people feel when they wake up naked next to a super model.
2.) Schenn- Easily the best player on the ice all night. Absolutely amazing. If this is the REAL Schenn and he's not just pulling a JVR and only shows up every 8th game then the Richards trade was a trade for a clone + simmonds. Last night Schenn looked like a 60+ pt player with an amazing defensive game and a HUGE physical presence.
3.) Couturier- Just cuz I can't go through a whole team analysis and ignore him... Last night wasn't his best game ever, but overall I think he did a great job shutting down Malkin and looked pretty damn confident for a 19 year old in his first playoff game. I'm excited to see more.
4.) Briere- THIS is why we pay him. Briere could stay home for the whole regular season and I wouldn't care. Somehow this guy takes his game up 10000 levels for the playoffs. He's a great example for the young guys.
5.) Bryz- That third goal was his fault, icing aside. Other than that though he played amazing all game and I wouldn't put much blame on him for the other two goals. If he plays like that all playoffs I can't complain. If he actually manages to steal a few games I'd say he was actually earning his contract level.
6.) The offsides- yea Briere was off, but goal 3 was icing. I really do just see these as cancelling out.
On the LA/Van game.... That game was A LOT of fun to watch with nothing on the line emotionally and getting to watch Richards and Carter play. That team really is built for the playoffs and I think the Nucks learned that last night. I love so many players on that Kings team because they play the kind of all around hockey that I love to watch. Really hoping they can pull that series out. If the Kings beat Van, I think they have a pretty decent shot to make it out of the West.
Didn't look closely at the Weber hit yet, but I don't expect a suspension.
Ok.... I need more hockey now.
1.) This fucking team- somehow the more things change, the more they stay the same. For some reason the Flyers NEVER do things the easy way. Everything has to be a salvaged shitshow. That game was absolutely amazing. I can only assume the feeling I had this morning is how people feel when they wake up naked next to a super model.
2.) Schenn- Easily the best player on the ice all night. Absolutely amazing. If this is the REAL Schenn and he's not just pulling a JVR and only shows up every 8th game then the Richards trade was a trade for a clone + simmonds. Last night Schenn looked like a 60+ pt player with an amazing defensive game and a HUGE physical presence.
3.) Couturier- Just cuz I can't go through a whole team analysis and ignore him... Last night wasn't his best game ever, but overall I think he did a great job shutting down Malkin and looked pretty damn confident for a 19 year old in his first playoff game. I'm excited to see more.
4.) Briere- THIS is why we pay him. Briere could stay home for the whole regular season and I wouldn't care. Somehow this guy takes his game up 10000 levels for the playoffs. He's a great example for the young guys.
5.) Bryz- That third goal was his fault, icing aside. Other than that though he played amazing all game and I wouldn't put much blame on him for the other two goals. If he plays like that all playoffs I can't complain. If he actually manages to steal a few games I'd say he was actually earning his contract level.
6.) The offsides- yea Briere was off, but goal 3 was icing. I really do just see these as cancelling out.
On the LA/Van game.... That game was A LOT of fun to watch with nothing on the line emotionally and getting to watch Richards and Carter play. That team really is built for the playoffs and I think the Nucks learned that last night. I love so many players on that Kings team because they play the kind of all around hockey that I love to watch. Really hoping they can pull that series out. If the Kings beat Van, I think they have a pretty decent shot to make it out of the West.
Didn't look closely at the Weber hit yet, but I don't expect a suspension.
Ok.... I need more hockey now.
CrazedArabMan
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I think you need to start drinking right now in preparation for Friday.
Fixed1979
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I'm not sure what you were watching or maybe it's because I'm biased but the first two periods of the LA/VAN game was not fun to watch at all. There was absolutely no flow throughout the first 2/3rds of the game because of the amount of penalties handed out (not saying they were or weren't deserved for either team). The Kings making it out of the West, that's laughable.
Odd to see Van drop a game 1, but I fully expect a completely different game on Friday regardless of what the outcome ends up being. The Kings played a good game last night and Van had an especially bad one, if it wasn't for Luongo it would have gotten out of control.
It really is amazing to think that nothing is going to happen to Weber, and when nothing happens I won't be surprised. I really like Weber but this was just out to lunch. I have 0 faith in Shannahan or the NHL to do the right thing here.
Oh I know, like the Sens over the Rangers, the Caps do have a winning record against the Bruins. I guess my two upset picks are the Sens and Caps, so I'm going on hope for those 2 series. lol
The case with the Bruins is that they've got a lineup built for playoffs, so if they play that playoff style hockey, the caps could get beat up quick.
I dont know how you cant cheer for the Flyers, got an awesome young team with a ton of talent.
Hartnell is fucking hilarious.
Giroux is so boss and has a sick flow
Bryz is more interesting than all of the leagues goalies put together
Jagr is a legend still playing
Briere is so clutch for such a small guy
Schenn, Couts and Voracek just beasted on the penguins even though it was their first playoffs.
The only player I cant stand on that team is Matt Read, just a scumbag.
Hartnell is fucking hilarious.
Giroux is so boss and has a sick flow
Bryz is more interesting than all of the leagues goalies put together
Jagr is a legend still playing
Briere is so clutch for such a small guy
Schenn, Couts and Voracek just beasted on the penguins even though it was their first playoffs.
The only player I cant stand on that team is Matt Read, just a scumbag.
CrazedArabMan
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No, no there isn't, that is like our earlier argument of that there is a little Tabris in all of us. Just doesn't work.
brucewaynegretzky
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Wait.... really?!?! Read??? Huh.... I just don't get that vibe. t0mp will not be happy....
Agreed on the rest though
brucewaynegretzky
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That's ballsy Rev, they're a rowdy group.
dem
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well it's really about time someone put them in their place! I think I speak for all of us when I say those guys are assholes.
Don't count anyone out. IMO, anyone could make it out of the West except Phoenix. At their theoretical highest level, the Sharks and Kings are better than your typical 7/8 seeds.
Dubbedinenglish
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Yup lol.
CrazedArabMan
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Yes, yes it is.
Dubbedinenglish
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Lactose_Intolerant
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Sens/Rangers is the national broadcast. I think they mentioned you can watch the Caps/Bruins on CHEX, and of course you'll be able to stream the game on cbc.ca.
Man I love the first round of the playoffs, another terrific night of hockey tonight.
UberTag
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It's so nice of Pittsburgh's fans to cheer for the Bruins in addition to their own team.
I'm so touched! <wipes away a tear>
Foreign Jackass
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So happy that both the Pens and the Canucks lost yesterday. Now, unfortunately I'd root for the Sens AND the Rangers, but they're playing against each other. I think I'll root for the Rangers.
scissorfight
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wow @ kesler. embarrassing.
Wendel Clark
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kesler smh