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Posted: March 14 2010 at 09:15
amped up for the big east-west game today.
A nice test to see where the Caps really are. Curious to see if Bruce treats it as a 'playoff' type game or just continues fine-tuning the lineup... he has been tinkering with his lines and using the last weeks of the season to set his lines and find the best combinations, with all the players picked up at the trade deadline, for the playoffs.
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Posted: April 11 2010 at 23:55
Would just like to take this moment to point out that Sidney Crosby finished 1 goal ahead of Overated despite having 70, that's right 70, fewer shots. Stamkos, who tied Crosby for the league lead in goals, took 71 fewer shots than Overated.
I have to take joy in this as the Penguins chance to compete for a second straight cup left town with Scuderi and Gill at the beginning on the year. Alex Goligoski is awful enough to lose a series for them on his own.
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Posted: April 28 2010 at 09:12
It is hard to believe that the Wings and Coyotes that played last night were the same two teams that played on Sunday. Coyotes totally dominated the Wings on Sunday in Detroit, and Detroit returned the favor in Phoenix last night 6 to 1. They "found the road to San Jose".
Tonight's Montreal - Washington game is intriguing. Hard to believe that that one is going to a game 7.
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Posted: May 01 2010 at 23:01
rushfan4 wrote:
OMG. How did the Canadiens beat the Capitals after being down 3 games to 1? There is plenty of crying going on in our nation's capital this morning.
Their team really isn't set up all that well for the playoffs: no shut down defenders and no leadership. They won for the same reason Ottawa played the Penguins so tough: shut down defensemen and great goaltending can squash out offensive powerhouses in the playoffs. The Caps players also simply did not show a willingness to do the things that you need to in the playoffs. Semin, in particular, disappears in the playoffs every year.
While the road in the east is now much easier for my Pens the loss of Jordan Staal adds to my lingering concerns about the teams defensive abilities. Keeping my fingers crossed they have the depth to make it to the finals and that Staal will return by then.
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Posted: May 05 2010 at 14:01
Damn, I thought I was watching a sequel to Jaws last night in the 3rd period between San Jose and Detroit. The Sharks were just lurking. They smelled blood, scored 2 goals to tie it, and then won it in overtime. It appears as though the Wings will not be heading to another rematch with the Penguins.
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Posted: May 07 2010 at 00:27
rushfan4 wrote:
Yep. 4 goals and 2 assists. Franzen was originally credited with the first goal too, but they changed it to Bertuzzi.
Must say, I am happy that Mario will not have to share the 4 goals in one period record with Johann Franzen, or anyone else that simply camps out in the blue paint. No offense to Franzen; he fits perfectly in the camp in front, clutch, grab, and interfere Detroit system but he's no Lemieux.
As for the Pens game: I feel for the Caps fans for the first time in my life because there is no way that this Canadians team should ever win a playoff game. Other than their superhuman goalie and top 2 defensemen they are quite pathetic. Despite having played a total of about 15 minutes of respectable hockey in this entire series they are even with a much better team yet again, gotta love soft goals and the neutral zone trap. Maybe if the NHL reined back goalie pads to where they were just 2 short decades ago scoring, and ratings, would increase and weak teams would be less likely to be bailed out by their goalie.
when Ryan Miller looks more like a NFL lineman in a postgame interview than a goalie it might time to consider some rule changes:
Now, I will say that this is his Olympic uniform and there could be a difference in what is permitted internationally. And not to pick on Ryan Miller but I remembered this interview vividly and how ridiculous he looked, like a head ontop of a pile of gym mats.
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Posted: May 13 2010 at 14:57
I wish that I could gloat over the Canadians beating the Penguins, but I can't, since the Wings are history as well. I can't say that I am sorry that Cindy Crybaby and company won't be able to defend their Stanley Cup championship from last year, because I'm not. However, I can't help but think that this is an absolutely horrible development for the NHL. All of their hype has been toward Crosby and secondarily, Ovechkin, and with both of those guys gone, I think that it is going to be really, really hard for the NHL to generate much interest with the Final Four teams outside of those teams cities/states. I can say that I am hoping that the Bruins can hold on and beat Philly, and that Chicago beats the Sharks. I'm pretty sure that it has been a long, long time since two Original Six teams faced off in the Stanley Cup finals.
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Posted: May 13 2010 at 15:17
Thanks for the info. Over 30 years. I think that it is about time for an Original Six matchup. I suppose that with the remaining teams I'll probably be rooting on the Boston Bruins, but they still have a huge game left with Philly. I do love the underdog story of 8th seeded Montreal, but they used to be the Yankees of the NHL and have won their fair share of Stanley Cups over the years. I know that it has been a long time since they have been competitive but doesn't matter they are still the hated Canadiens. And with our natural city rivalry, I have no choice but to dislike the Black Hawks. And of course, the Sharks beat the Wings, so I have to cheer on them getting their just desserts as well. Which means I have to cheer on the Bruins.
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Posted: May 13 2010 at 19:42
rushfan4 wrote:
Thanks for the info. Over 30 years. I think that it is about time for an Original Six matchup. I suppose that with the remaining teams I'll probably be rooting on the Boston Bruins, but they still have a huge game left with Philly. I do love the underdog story of 8th seeded Montreal, but they used to be the Yankees of the NHL and have won their fair share of Stanley Cups over the years. I know that it has been a long time since they have been competitive but doesn't matter they are still the hated Canadiens. And with our natural city rivalry, I have no choice but to dislike the Black Hawks. And of course, the Sharks beat the Wings, so I have to cheer on them getting their just desserts as well. Which means I have to cheer on the Bruins.
lmao. Wings fan here too, so I'm in the same situation, only I'm going with the Canadiens because I can't stand Boston. (who I hope gets beat by the Flyers tomorrow) I do like the Sharks, but as you said they beat the Wings so I can't root for them.
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rushfan4 wrote:
And with our natural city rivalry, I have no choice but to dislike the Black Hawks. And of course, the Sharks beat the Wings, so I have to cheer on them getting their just desserts as well. 
Which means I have to cheer on the Bruins. 
Dalezilla. RIGHT ON BRO.