NHL playoffs FINALLY

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:13 pm

Well he was the future of the league in 1991~

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:17 pm

lolz

I heard some talk about a possible future hockey team in Sacramento. It was just a couple sports-jockeys talking about it on our local sports radio station. Probably just be a vicious rumor.

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:31 pm

You should be more worried about the Kings moving to Vegas.

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:34 pm

yeah, for real :eyecrazy:

Snero · Post by **Snero** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:56 pm

I can't seen the NHL expanding right now, they need to take some time to rebuild some of their weaker markets after the lockout

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:07 pm

I'd like to see them just shut down some markets actually

florida, atlanta could go for sure

probably tampa bay and carolina too

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:09 pm

Nashville would be number one on my WTF cut this team list.

Tuggan · Post by **Tuggan** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:12 pm

the detroit game vs edmonton was pretty fun to watch, lot of "ah man" moments for both sides.

i'll admit edmonton put up a hell of a fight, pressured most the shots and dwayne was on the spot. the double OT goal for the win was all luck on detroits part.

Lionking · Post by **Lionking** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:19 pm

Jumping on the thread late, but I'm down with my All-powerful Red Wings to take Lord Stanley's spitoon back to Hockeytown.

San Jose, Hoser, Loser, whatever, not going to win.

Wings / Hurricane rematch - same result.

Tikker, go back to your curling match. :wink:

Post by **Arlos** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:04 am

San Jose better tighten up on the penalty kill, or they're going home in a big goddamn hurry.

-Arlos

Post by **Gidan** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:03 am

That Detroit game was good, Dont really think Edmonton has much a chance against Detroit. Detriot really controlled the game, though as Edmonton and even Detroit on the last shot proved, sometimes Luck is enough.

10sun · Post by **10sun** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:11 am

They should get rid of the Columbus Blue Jackets, they are a fucking joke.

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:13 pm

Gidan wrote:That Detroit game was good, Dont really think Edmonton has much a chance against Detroit. Detriot really controlled the game, though as Edmonton and even Detroit on the last shot proved, sometimes Luck is enough.

erm, edmonton led for most of the game

11 mins left in game2, and oilers up 3-2 again

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:37 pm

edm 4 det 2~

Post by **Arlos** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:56 pm

OK, Sharks were MUCH improved on special teams today, and they're going back to the Shark tank. Even in game 1, the sharks dominated the Preds in 5 on 5. If they keep that up at home, we should be going back to Nashville up 3-1 after games 3 & 4.

-Arlos

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:16 pm

I think most of the series will be pretty good
no real lame duck teams made it into the playoffs

ClakarEQ · Post by **ClakarEQ** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:43 pm

If the wings play like they did last night, I'll have to agree with Tikker and they'll get bumped in round 1, and that will suck for true.

They may have good puck control but if they can't make shots due to this fucked up Edmenton "EGG" formation LOL, wings will be screwed.

I did see a few things in last nights game that should have been called and it seemed the oilers would have been in a worse situation had they been called.

Is it me or did that game seem to have more hits then most of the playoff games?

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:55 pm

rofl, egg formation?

that's called a neutral zone trap

only a slight variation from the defense Detroit plays (left wing lock)

Tuggan · Post by **Tuggan** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:57 pm

I was bout it bout it when the refs decided to actually let them play. I loved seeing some hitting again, its not all that often you see that kinda thing in Wings games... which is about all ive watched this season.

Big ups to the refs for letting the boys play, and not calling every single little hook or tie up. If they cant get into it with eachother, playoff hockey wont be the same.

I dont like seeing the trap or so called "egg" system Edmonton is playing, but its working for them thus far. I just hope Babcock is as good as they say, and comes up with a new offense to counter it.

Its also awesome to see all the teams that have played twice, are tied up 1 - 1.

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:21 pm

who the hell calls it an "egg" system? whoever it is should be shot for not knowing wtf they're talking about

ps, the trap isn't hard to beat if you can outskate the other team

pps, this is just about the first time ever Edmonton has ever played the trap

ppps, Detroit can't outskate edmonton

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:11 pm

arlos wrote:OK, Sharks were MUCH improved on special teams today, and they're going back to the Shark tank. Even in game 1, the sharks dominated the Preds in 5 on 5. If they keep that up at home, we should be going back to Nashville up 3-1 after games 3 & 4.

-Arlos

The Sharks got smart and pressured Nashville's point guys on the power plays so they don't have all day to make the perfect pass like they did in the first game. That's why the Predators was 0 for 9 on the man advantage.

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:13 pm

Great game tonight between Dallas and Colorado. The Avalanches won in overtime 5 - 4.

Post by **Arlos** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:14 pm

I am thinking Tikker's assessment of Turco's quality as a playoff goaltender might be somewhat lacking. He's now got a 1-5 playoff record, gave up 5 goals tonight, including what looked to be a soft one in OT.

Avs're gonna win that series, methinks.

-Arlos

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:04 pm

arlos wrote:I am thinking Tikker's assessment of Turco's quality as a playoff goaltender might be somewhat lacking.
-Arlos

I just said Turco was better than legace/osgood

vonkaar · Post by **vonkaar** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:36 am

Turco is a badass 'regular season' goalie.

We are REALLY grumbling around here =/. TOTALLY letting us down. 2 of those goals last night were ALL on him. The OT one wasn't all his fault though. I had a bad feeling about it for 45 seconds... we just looked tired on D.