NHL 2008-2009 Thread

[STDiva]

Pittsburgh just whooped Carolina. Looks like it will be another Detroit/Pittsburgh final. Although a Chicago/Pittsburgh final would be fucking spectacular hockey.

Bobby Holik is retiring after 18 seasons.

Did anybody see Brian Campbells reaction to the Kronwall hit? "Gutless" he calls it. Haha. I seem to remember him laying out R.J. Umberger (correct me if I'm wrong) in a very similar fashion. Hypocrite asshole. Learn how to play defense before you start pretending to be the judge of the NHL.

 

[member979979]

I dont want Pittsburgh to win because I do not want another repeat, but goddam they are playing so gooooooooooood. Malkin, Crosby, and Guerrin are just killing out there like it aint no thang!

 

[E-Ann-Hilden]

The epitome of errrrr. :dunno: a :conehead::thefinger

:glugglug:

 

[E-Ann-Hilden]

Pittsburgh just whooped Carolina. Looks like it will be another Detroit/Pittsburgh final. Although a Chicago/Pittsburgh final would be fucking spectacular hockey.

Bobby Holik is retiring after 18 seasons.

Did anybody see Brian Campbells reaction to the Kronwall hit? "Gutless" he calls it. Haha. I seem to remember him laying out R.J. Umberger (correct me if I'm wrong) in a very similar fashion. Hypocrite asshole. Learn how to play defense before you start pretending to be the judge of the NHL.

If the Wings dont pull it off, I will be rooting for the Blackhawks...

 

[Marlo Manson]

Hmmm the Young Bad ass Blackhawks won game 3 in OT what an emotional win for them, they should dominate game 4 with all of the emotion from that awful illegal Kronwall hit, not to mention the Redwings are without LIDSTROM, DATSYUK, AND DRAPER.. for sure the blackhawks will win. OK WAKE THE FUCK UP.. LOOK WHAT TIME I WROTE THIS.. :wtf: happened to the young badass blackhawks playing @ home pissed off cuz of a legal hit that even the professional hockey analysts were all in agreeance with saying the hit was a legal text book hockey hit, Add all the emotion from that, and the fact the REDWINGS were without 2 of their best players. NA N NA NA N NA NA GOODBYE being chanted all up in the blackhawks home barn.. so y'all need to STFU with that blawkhawks :rofl2:

 

[STDiva]

Hmmm the Young Bad ass Blackhawks won game 3 in OT what an emotional win for them, they should dominate game 4 with all of the emotion from that awful illegal Kronwall hit, not to mention the Redwings are without LIDSTROM, DATSYUK, AND DRAPER.. for sure the blackhawks will win. OK WAKE THE FUCK UP.. LOOK WHAT TIME I WROTE THIS.. :wtf: happened to the young badass blackhawks playing @ home pissed off cuz of a legal hit that even the professional hockey analysts were all in agreeance with saying the hit was a legal text book hockey hit, Add all the emotion from that, and the fact the REDWINGS were without 2 of their best players. NA N NA NA N NA NA GOODBYE being chanted all up in the blackhawks home barn.. so y'all need to STFU with that blawkhawks :rofl2:

Haha. This series is over.

 

[TheBurglar]

The Hawks imploded playing against a Red Wings team that was missing two of the best players in the World. Strong win for my home team. They're going to need everyone healthy once they get to the next round though. The Pens are playing very well.

I'm going to send Brian Campbell a Xmas card. He has to be at least -5 so far in this series.

 

[E-Ann-Hilden]

The Hawks imploded playing against a Red Wings team that was missing two of the best players in the World. Strong win for my home team. They're going to need everyone healthy once they get to the next round though. The Pens are playing very well.

I'm going to send Brian Campbell a Xmas card. He has to be at least -5 so far in this series.

Well put, we need to close out and rest some of our best. I am hoping for a long Car vs Pitt series, hopefull on that.

GO WINGS!

 

[E-Ann-Hilden]

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1155624/index.htm

 

[STDiva]

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1155624/index.htm

3 Redwings on there. Interesting.

It'll be wierd to see the poll now that Crosby and Malkin are tearing it up.

 

[E-Ann-Hilden]

3 Redwings on there. Interesting.

It'll be wierd to see the poll now that Crosby and Malkin are tearing it up.

It was a poll of NHL players before the post season. 82 games is enough to figure out who is the best they have played against. I know the playoffs are different of course. Malkin, Zetterberg, Ovechkin are still post season stars. I am a Franzen fan and he is among the best too, post-season wise IMHO.

Thank god some our second tier player's have pushed us on. Star power is great but 2nd, 3rd and 4th lines are still a important factor..

 

[Marlo Manson]

It was a poll of NHL players before the post season. 82 games is enough to figure out who is the best they have played against. I know the playoffs are different of course. Malkin, Zetterberg, Ovechkin are still post season stars. I am a Franzen fan and he is among the best too, post-season wise IMHO.

Thank god some our second tier player's have pushed us on. Star power is great but 2nd, 3rd and 4th lines are still a important factor..

Thats cuz most of the time the opposing team is "keying" in on the BIG GUNS so all the players with a little OR in some cases allot of extra time and space always have to grab @ those opportunities and make them count, & for the most part, the Redwings are loaded with guys who want to win. :bowdown::nanner::hatsoff:

p.s. I know I am a homer. I will admit that. but just look @ the team pittsburgh is playing. A Tired HURRICANES team that has came off of 2 consecutive 7 game series. THE HURRICANES ARE TIRED..

Crysby and Malkin will not play and beat the REDWINGS like that.. REDWINGS ARE GONNA WIN THE CUP AGAIN. :yesyes: :bowdown::nanner::hatsoff:

 

[feller469]

Carolina is done on Tuesday. The injuries are mounting and they simply aren't as good. Detroit will wrap it up on Wednesday. I think Pittsburgh will force a 7th game this year.

Kronwall's hit was borderline, but within the rules. Don't skate with your head down, you don't get leveled.

 

[Marlo Manson]

Carolina is done on Tuesday. The injuries are mounting and they simply aren't as good. Detroit will wrap it up on Wednesday. I think Pittsburgh will force a 7th game this year.

Kronwall's hit was borderline, but within the rules. Don't skate with your head down, you don't get leveled.

I agree with most of what you say. however that hit was in no way borderline IMO. Kronwall timed it perfectly the puck was being played or could have been played by Havlat, Kronwall didn't leave his feet, didn't use his elbow, it was a solid shoulder. :yesyes:

I also believe the penguins lose the cup in 5 or less. :uohs: they are not as good or as deep as they were last year, & as I mentioned last post, Crysby & Malkin will not run rampant on the Redwings defense like they have been able to do with the TIRED hurricanes defense men. The penguins don't have Hossa, Malone, or for that matter big Georges Laraque. to name a few missed key ingredients from last years penguins team. NO way they extend the cup finals to a 7th game this year. :nono: of course this just my :2 cents: speculation, and very keen opinion. I maybe wrong, but I don't see the pens improving their chances or the results from last year.

 

[member979979]

Goddam, 6-1 Redwings :crash:

We need a miracle :angels:

 

[nearlyinvisible]

The Red Wings are one year older than last year.

The Pens are one year more experienced than last year.



FWIW, Since Dan Bylsma has taken over coaching for the Pens, they are 36-8-4. Damn impressive.

 

[Marlo Manson]

The Red Wings are one year older than last year.

The Pens are one year more experienced than last year.



FWIW, Since Dan Bylsma has taken over coaching for the Pens, they are 36-8-4. Damn impressive.

For what its worth Dan Bylsma doesn't make any difference in the outcome of the finals. Detroit still wins, and maybe in less than 6 as opposed to last year. Detroit is always a year older. every year their age is an issue. mainly cuz of lidstrom and chelios. :dunno::2 cents::hatsoff:

 

[chrisuncleahmad]

Carolina has as much chance of winning game 4 as I do of hooking up with Lisa Sparxxx- none.

 

[STDiva]

Carolina has as much chance of winning game 4 as I do of hooking up with Lisa Sparxxx- none.

Well considering she fucked what...500 guys in one day, and she is an escort, I would say those chances are very good.

 

[E-Ann-Hilden]

Kronwalled!

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