Its upon us :)

Go Avs!

I love hockey... my favorite sport!!!11 Go Penguins! :D

ahh ya go pens! ill check ulater
heather :P

Can Mario go 60 games? The Pens need to make money or it's bye bye Penguins.

I'm very skeptical as I am every year about the Rangers. Overpaid and Overrated. I have no idea why the ESPN analysts expect them to go anywhere this season, but let's hope for the best *crosses fingers*

Seems as if the Rangers have the expectations to do something EVERY year, and never do anything. What has it been, 5-6 straight years out of the playoffs?

The Canucks can do as well as they want for the first 3/4 of the season like they did last year, then they kinda stumbled down the stretch, allowed the Avs to win the division AGAIN, not to mention losing the Rocket Richard and Art Ross trophies to Colorado players. Then the debacle known as the playoffs... let's just say I'm happy we've got Hedberg here to take over in case Cloutier starts to suck again.

D - E - V - I - L - S...

DEVILSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Martin Brodeur Pwnz0rs j00 ALL!

:twisted: Weeeeee.

:heart: Katie

*hisssssssss*

The devils are vile.

I like Brodeur, especially now that Roy has retired, but the devils are teh suck.

Can Mario go 60 games? The Pens need to make money or it's bye bye Penguins.
straka and morozov are still major parts of their offense, but with kovalev, hrdina and barnes gone it's definitely not going to be a pretty season. unfortunately super mario can't do it all on his own... :(

i'm reluctant to say that i think that boo jersey :bad-words: will take the east again this year (shed a tear for my beloved capitals), but brodeur is just too damn good. not to mention he's got scott stevens in front of him to take the heads off of half the guys on the ice.

the west is a toss up between the avs, ducks (well federov, prospal, elias and giguere), and detroit. i'm leaning more toward the avs only because kariya and selanne are the best linemates in the history of the game, it wouldn't surprise me if the avs play a line of kariya and selanne centered by either forsberg or sakic. :shock: the only negative that the avs need a franchise level netminder in the worst way since roy retired.

Neffer:

The Avs have potentially the best offense we've ever seen.

I think the decision on Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya is to stick on the on Sakic's line and leave the Tanguay-Forsberg-Hejduk line intact. Of course, this mean that most teams first line can't handle the Avs second, and just forget about the Kariya-Sakic-Selanne line.

They're very weak on defense. Aebescher's good but he's largely untested and doesn't have much post-season experience. The backup is a complete newbie. Blake and Foote are strong, but I'm not sure that will be enough as the season rolls on.

all true, but aebescher has had some decent numbers and he was under the tutelage of arguably the best goalie ever for the better part of three seasons. he's not going to break the GAA record, that's for sure, but i'm guessing he'll be a decent goalie. maybe he'll have a slow start for the season, but his shortcomings will be far outweighed by the offensive fireworks displayed selanne and kariya.

foote and blake will also have nikolishin to work with, niko is one of the most under-rated defensive forwards in the league and he should be centering their checking line. he's not a big guy, but he sure knows how to get under the skin of whoever he's covering.

Hockey!!! Finally. Relief from football.

So yeah. This year, I'm determined to make it to an Av's game. I'm pretty ticked I never got to see Roy play. Especially since I live less than an hour from the Pepsi Center...gah :evil:
But I plan to make up for that this year.

I went to a hockey game last night... nothing big just a college game, but we lost. :(

I love hockey !! :D

I'm so jealous of you Avs fans. Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya are my two favorite players ever since they played together in Anaheim. Oh well... I'm just happy to see them play together again. I think they have a very good chance of winning the cup this year, but it all depends on how well Aebescher plays. He's a good goalie, but he's no Patric Roy.

Did anyone see the Islanders-Sabres game last night ??!! Buffalo, bow down to the almighty island cuz we OWN YOU ALL.

6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0

bow down to the almighty island cuz we OWN YOU ALL.

my capitals owned the isles 6-1

Neffer:

The Avs have potentially the best offense we've ever seen.

I think the decision on Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya is to stick on the on Sakic's line and leave the Tanguay-Forsberg-Hejduk line intact. Of course, this mean that most teams first line can't handle the Avs second, and just forget about the Kariya-Sakic-Selanne line.

They're very weak on defense. Aebescher's good but he's largely untested and doesn't have much post-season experience. The backup is a complete newbie. Blake and Foote are strong, but I'm not sure that will be enough as the season rolls on.



exactly. great great offense, but weak defense. be interesting to watch though, the Av's will be though this year no doubt, but lets go Pens! :D

hockey is my second life, with music being first....

as far as who's goign to win this year, my darkhorse LA KINGS with new goalie Roman Cechmanek and a healthy Jason Allison and Adam Deadmarsh will pwn the West...though the Avs are scary. Detroit can bite me and the Mighty Sucks will go back to being the joke of the NHL (did anyone take them seriously in the first place?)

East....as long as Lou Lamareillo keeps the freaking pentagon on defense in front of Brodeur, he will continue to put up great numbers. He is no Patrick Roy though, who carried two pretty good teams to the Cup (Brodeur has won all 3 of his with excellent teams) and also carried two mediocre teams to the Cup, something that Brodeur and Hasek have NEVER done. anyways, just ranting cus i miss watching St. Patrick already. in the east, Ottawa pwns. the Senators are the preseason pick to win the Cup by many columnists and they've got a damn good team. plus, it'd be nice to see a Canadian team in the finals again.

2004 Stanley Cup Finals: Los Angeles 4, Ottawa 3. Conn Smythe Trophy: Zigmund Palffy

glad hockey's here!!!

Go thrashers!

Even though heatly probably ruined our season!!!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

the devils are teh suck.

hmmm... and yet, i see three stanley cup rings that tell me otherwise :twisted:

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bow down to the almighty island cuz we OWN YOU ALL.

my capitals owned the isles 6-1

::closes eyes, puts hands over ears and goes:: LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA ...

(( i'm still trying to forget that ))

LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA

Resent, if that made you feel better, then say all you want. :P

well paul karyia is out indefinitely, he hurt his wrist. (linkage) (http://nhl.com/onthefly/news/2003/10/160846.html) the avs traded bates battaglia for my beloved steve konowalchuk to try and replace the mightiest duck; it is a sad day for capitals fans... then again every day is :?

i'm goin to the sharks game at the tank tonight, there playing the blackhawks. I'ma get totally drunk so they better win or i'll be a mad drunk! :bad-words:

Go Sharks!!

lemieux got his 1700th career point last night, linkage (http://nhl.com/intheslot/read/hockeytoday/snapshots/east.html) :salute:

the devils are teh suck.

hmmm... and yet, i see three stanley cup rings that tell me otherwise :twisted:

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GO JERSEY!!! w00t! http://216.40.249.192/s/contrib/ed/wink2.gif

i hate watching hockey on tv, but i love being in the arena watching it live. it's so much exciting and has such a great atmosphere.

~waves a small flag of undying loyalty~

~whispers~

go Blackhawks!

I like watching hockey because it's one of the only sports where I can figure out what's going on without people having to explain it to me.

the all-star voting has begun, here's the ballot (http://www2.nhl.com/allstar2004/US-allstar.html)

GO WILD I strongly dislike the Red Wings, but I can not stand the Avs.

Forsberg!!! I realy dont like him
Roy, dont like him either. Both are/were excellent players, but on the uncool list.

I went to a hockey game last night... nothing big just a college game, but we lost. :(College is SO much better than NHL. I have a lot more fun at our College games, than going to North Stars and Wild games now. Student sections, all standing, all chanting the same thing, while all wearing the same shirts. Giving the opponents hell non-stop. What fun it is. I cant wait for this weekend. We are on a roll, 2 sweeps in a row in the WCHA

UMD all the way!
www.umdbulldogs.com

GO LEAFS GO. weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Maple Leafs my all time Favorite Hockey team

I saw this thread linked from the NFL thread, and since football season's just ended, I figure this deserves a nice bump.

As we're almost at the allstar break, and over halfway through the season, any thoughts/surprises/disappointments so far?

I'm not surprised teams like the Avs and Wings are up there in the standings, but I didn't expect the Sharks to bounce back as well as they have, and I definitely didn't expect the Leafs to be on top of the East. It's gonna be interesting to see what happens down the stretch... leading into the best two months in sports.

I saw this thread linked from the NFL thread, and since football season's just ended, I figure this deserves a nice bump.

As we're almost at the allstar break, and over halfway through the season, any thoughts/surprises/disappointments so far?

I'm not surprised teams like the Avs and Wings are up there in the standings, but I didn't expect the Sharks to bounce back as well as they have, and I definitely didn't expect the Leafs to be on top of the East. It's gonna be interesting to see what happens down the stretch... leading into the best two months in sports.
How about how well LA has fared staying above 500 without Palffy, Allsion, Deadmarsh and Straka most of this season. It's going to be a tough grind but if they make the playoffs with the amount on injuries they've siffered it would be quite remarkable. I'd say it's safe to say they'd be one of the West's best with a healthy lineup. Wish in one hand and crap in the other they say, tis the frustration of being a Kings fan.

Im gettin really excited about my Sharks gettin in the playoffs this season. Were 3rd overall in the Western conference, so Unless we totally fuck up we should be in there for sure.

It's gonna be a fight between Dallas and us to win the pacific division. There only 3 points behind us.

So to any Dallas fans here: Bring It On!!!

Im gettin really excited about my Sharks gettin in the playoffs this season. Were 3rd overall in the Western conference, so Unless we totally fuck up we should be in there for sure.

It's gonna be a fight between Dallas and us to win the pacific division. There only 3 points behind us.

So to any Dallas fans here: Bring It On!!!
Don't forget that LA owned the Pacific division before all the injuries started happenning. It's far from a done deal yet. Phoenix has been hot at times as well. The onyl team int he Pacific that's done is the Ducks (proving last year was a lucky fluke - I LOVE seeing the Ducks lose!), beyond that it could still be almost anyone's division, and possibly the toughest division in the NHL.

I agree with you totally with the Kings. If they're ever completely healthy, they'd be quite the force, and probably be competing amongst the top teams in the West. Sadly, it's been a long time since everyone's been healthy with that team... guys like Allison and Deadmarsh haven't played all season, after being injured big chunks of last year too... Palffy and Straka seem to be notorious for injuries.

To be honest, I didn't realize (since I don't follow the league as closely as I once did) that the Kings are competing as well as they are, only two back of Dallas and five back of the Sharks for the division lead. Anything can happen there.

I agree with you totally with the Kings. If they're ever completely healthy, they'd be quite the force, and probably be competing amongst the top teams in the West. Sadly, it's been a long time since everyone's been healthy with that team... guys like Allison and Deadmarsh haven't played all season, after being injured big chunks of last year too... Palffy and Straka seem to be notorious for injuries.

To be honest, I didn't realize (since I don't follow the league as closely as I once did) that the Kings are competing as well as they are, only two back of Dallas and five back of the Sharks for the division lead. Anything can happen there.
Yeah, they're still in the hunt certainly. Ziggy Palffy would've gotten my vote for league MVP before his injury, but he's out for the season now. Straka *may* return. Allison probably won't play this season and Deadmarsh will probably never play again because of post concussion syndrome. I'ts sad and frustrating that a team with such potential is constantly battling injuries. Thank God we got rid of Felix Potvin or we might be in last place behind the Ducks right now, Cechmanek and Huet have been solid all things considered.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1754963#

Wow.

Todd Bertuzzi went way too far last night. Getting retaliation has been and always will be a part of the game, but this was fucking brutal. This is probably worse than McSorley/Brashear.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1754963#

Wow.

Todd Bertuzzi went way too far last night. Getting retaliation has been and always will be a part of the game, but this was fucking brutal. This is probably worse than McSorley/Brashear.
I agree on the Bertuzzi incident. It was completely premeditated and absolutely blatant intent to inure the Avs' Moore. Bertuzzi is far too talented to go unsigned after any disciplinary measure, but at the very least, he shouldn't play until Moore comes back healthy. I heard that the Vancouver police are investigating this as well. Ironic thing is that the McSorley/Brashear incident also happened at GM Place in Vancouver.

That's a good idea. I've never heard of that before, but a lot of people are saying he should be suspended for the rest of the year.

Let's face it, Moore's fractured neck may take more than a few months to heal. I'd say suspend Bertuzzi for the rest of the year. It's bad enough that Bertuzzi's facing a police investigation from all of this. His career won't be the same after this either.

I'm happy that this got brought back... I was going to at the time it happened, but didn't because I didn't expect a lot of people to have followed it. However, it's a bigger story than I expected it to be... and it's not just a Vancouver story now.

Forgetting the Bertuzzi incident for a minute... what puzzles me about this game is why the fights started so early (when it was still 0-0 before the Avs blew it open in the third) when nothing happened down in Denver when they played last week. It's like the Canucks seemed to want to put on a fight show for the home fans instead of actually showing up to play a game of hockey. I don't know how else to explain how poorly they played early. Even when Brad May scored his two goals to make it 5-2, he taunted David Aebischer after both... taking a penalty on the latter and killing any possible momentum the Canucks could have gained. Finally (about 3 seconds after I'd said "at least we haven't seen anything too cheap") the Bertuzzi thing happens. You could TELL that they were intentionally gonna try to drill Moore somehow, and if you need any proof, look at Marc Crawford's face at the time. He had this evil lil smirk, that frankly makes me sick.

Of course, I'm sure no one involved wanted the thing to be as bad as it did, even though i'm still convinced it looked like he not only smoked Moore from around the back but also plowed his face into the ice. At the time watching it... I was honestly scared for the guy's life. And that shouldn't happen in an NHL game.

The thing that still gets me more is not just the brutal nature of what happened but the fact it HAD to have been a "let's try to nail Moore" thing brought on by Crawford. Yes, Moore should have just turned around and fought Bertuzzi when he was trying to get him to dance, instead of skating away, but Todd should know that if he's not gonna fight with him, don't force the situation. I too wonder why Tony Granato would even put Moore out there in such a situation.

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So, what happens now? I don't know. I think Bertuzzi should be suspended for as many games as the Canucks play into the spring. If nothing else, just to send a message to players that this stuff isn't tolerated. The suspensions they usually give out are utter BS.

I'm not big on criminal charges getting into pro sports events, especially things that are seemingly game situations... but at the same time... what happens if Steve Moore had have died? You can't just say "well, it was a hockey incident" when there was clear intent to go after and hurt him. And why is it that these incidents are always in Vancouver as well? Strange.

Bertuzzi is gonna be upset about this, and probably will be for a long long time... probably the rest of his life. I do hope Steve Moore makes a full recovery and is somehow able to play again, but I still think it's going to haunt Bertuzzi and change how he'll play the game. He's a very competitive guy, and I don't think he can be effective without being so.

It almost reminds me of a somewhat similar yet totally different situation, the Dany Heatley car accident that killed Dan Snyder. Both Bertuzzi and Heatley are very promising young players that made horrible mistakes in judgment (one on, one off the ice), and both will have to live with the guilt of it for a long long time. It's a bit extreme of a comparison... but it's just something that came to my head.

It's gonna be very interesting to see how everything unfolds with this team. I'll do my best to keep everyone posted.

I havn't seen the incident yet since Hockey is only on here on sundays and Wednesdays so i should see it in about an hour lol. Now we're nearing teh play offs who do you see in the final? My two teams Dallas and Nashville are looking good to make the playoffs but i don't think either will make the final. I did think Colorado but they gotta start playing again. The game against Calgary they were appalling. I think Detroit vs Philadelphia althgough Tampa Bay could get there if their form continues. I think Philly will win it but if they don't get there then Detroit

I *really* like Tampa in the East right now... I know they didn't quite make as many big moves as other teams in the East like Toronto, Philly, Ottawa, and Boston... and they don't have the playoff experience of some other teams (throw in Jersey who is ALWAYS tough in the playoffs)... but I think with Khabibulin in net and a lot of the stars they've got, they will definitely be noticed.

East is gonna be fun to watch though.

West is too much of a crap-shoot. I'd want to say Detroit initially, but I don't know if their goaltending is gonna do it. Same with Colorado and the Canucks, not to mention the effect of the Bertuzzi incident. I think anyone can sneak up and make a mark in the Western playoffs. You could well have a team like Calgary or Nashville sneak up and go quite a ways in.

That's a good idea. I've never heard of that before, but a lot of people are saying he should be suspended for the rest of the year.

Let's face it, Moore's fractured neck may take more than a few months to heal. I'd say suspend Bertuzzi for the rest of the year. It's bad enough that Bertuzzi's facing a police investigation from all of this. His career won't be the same after this either.

I think Todd Bertuzzi should be forced to retire. If he did this once...he'll do it again. First of all...he's a chicken-shit punk if he can't at least fight someone face to face like a respectful hockey player. To hit someone from behind is shit, but to hit him in the temple (which could have killed Steve Moore) and then throw him down INTO THE ICE and still continue to punch him. I personally think, if he doesn't get a harsher punishment, then he should AT LEAST be forced to retire. Moore has lacerations in his face from this! Bertuzzi is a son-of-a-bitch who should not be allowed to play hockey.

Might as well post this now.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=75852

I think Todd Bertuzzi should be forced to retire. If he did this once...he'll do it again. First of all...he's a chicken-shit punk if he can't at least fight someone face to face like a respectful hockey player. To hit someone from behind is shit, but to hit him in the temple (which could have killed Steve Moore) and then throw him down INTO THE ICE and still continue to punch him. I personally think, if he doesn't get a harsher punishment, then he should AT LEAST be forced to retire. Moore has lacerations in his face from this! Bertuzzi is a son-of-a-bitch who should not be allowed to play hockey.

You know, this isn't the first time any hockey player has hit another hockey player, and although I agree he crossed the line 100% and that he should be suspended for the rest of the year, I have to say that just because Moore wasn't so luck as to get up and skate off the ice, doesn't mean this is the first or the last time for violence to occur.

Hockey is violent. Burtuzzi took it too far. If he wanted to be fair (and cover his ass) he should have come up from the front rather then behind. If that was the case, Moore would have been able to defend himself more, and no one would be blamed.

Burtuzzi messed up, but he is no punk, and Moore is no saint. I saw the game, and I was pretty upset by it. But I see a lot of fights on the ice, because I happen to watch for more then one game.

You know, this isn't the first time any hockey player has hit another hockey player, and although I agree he crossed the line 100% and that he should be suspended for the rest of the year, I have to say that just because Moore wasn't so luck as to get up and skate off the ice, doesn't mean this is the first or the last time for violence to occur.

Hockey is violent. Burtuzzi took it too far. If he wanted to be fair (and cover his ass) he should have come up from the front rather then behind. If that was the case, Moore would have been able to defend himself more, and no one would be blamed.

Burtuzzi messed up, but he is no punk, and Moore is no saint. I saw the game, and I was pretty upset by it. But I see a lot of fights on the ice, because I happen to watch for more then one game.

Exactly. Tensions were running high, there's a lot of bad blood between these two and they are competing for the same slot in the same division. On top of that Colorado was way way up in points.

Burtuzzi screwed up and took it too far, but he didn't intend it to be this way. Hockey is a violent sport, shit happens.

Ive seen it now. To me yeh it was cowardly to attack him from behind but at the end of the day he didn't mean to break his neck. Bertuzzi should get the rest of season including teh play offs then that should be the end of it. I feel sorry for Moore cus his career could be fucked but Bertuzzi is probably wrecked with guilt taht he broke the kids neck. It was a rash desicion that was wrong but its been done so he should acceptr the punishment and move on.

Bertuzzi should get the rest of season including teh play offs then that should be the end of it.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=75890

That's what they gave him... rest of the season + playoffs. However, it's going to be reevaluated at the start of next season to determine whether he should miss any games then.

All I can say... is... I just want Steve Moore to get better. If he doesn't, then I don't see Bertuzzi ever coming back to play in the NHL. Not because of league suspension, but just because his heart wouldn't be in it. I feel for both guys... but most of all, just wish this horrible thing never happened.

You know, this isn't the first time any hockey player has hit another hockey player, and although I agree he crossed the line 100% and that he should be suspended for the rest of the year, I have to say that just because Moore wasn't so luck as to get up and skate off the ice, doesn't mean this is the first or the last time for violence to occur.

Hockey is violent. Burtuzzi took it too far. If he wanted to be fair (and cover his ass) he should have come up from the front rather then behind. If that was the case, Moore would have been able to defend himself more, and no one would be blamed.

Burtuzzi messed up, but he is no punk, and Moore is no saint. I saw the game, and I was pretty upset by it. But I see a lot of fights on the ice, because I happen to watch for more then one game.


I watch more than one game. Don't think that I just watched this one game and I was all of a sudden I thought I was an expert on hockey. I'm not an expert...none of us are. And I'm not saying that Moore is perfect. I understand that hockey is violent, part of the reason I respect the sport so much! But what Bertuzzi did was totally uncalled for. Because of the fact that he attacked Moore from behind...he did intend to maim him. Did he try to kill him? I don't think so. Did he intent to hurt him? Yes...I believe he did. And the only reason why Bertuzzi is upset is because he knows he fucked up. I realize he's not the only one who's done this. And every other hockey player that's done this should be punished severly. If this incident costs Moore his career, then Bertuzzi shouldn't play. If Moore is able to come back and play, then Bertuzzi should be too. But if Moore can't play, neither should Bertuzzi...An Eye for an Eye! Fair is fair. Bertuzzi should have thought about this before he did it! He could easily end his own career. He fucked up!

I watch more than one game. Don't think that I just watched this one game and I was all of a sudden I thought I was an expert on hockey. I'm not an expert...none of us are. And I'm not saying that Moore is perfect. I understand that hockey is violent, part of the reason I respect the sport so much! But what Bertuzzi did was totally uncalled for. Because of the fact that he attacked Moore from behind...he did intend to maim him. Did he try to kill him? I don't think so. Did he intent to hurt him? Yes...I believe he did. And the only reason why Bertuzzi is upset is because he knows he fucked up. I realize he's not the only one who's done this. And every other hockey player that's done this should be punished severly. If this incident costs Moore his career, then Bertuzzi shouldn't play. If Moore is able to come back and play, then Bertuzzi should be too. But if Moore can't play, neither should Bertuzzi...An Eye for an Eye! Fair is fair. Bertuzzi should have thought about this before he did it! He could easily end his own career. He fucked up! of course he intended to hurt him, that's kind of the whole point of punching someone in the head.

if this incident comes as a surprise then people haven't been paying attention. i think it's kinda stupid that the players beat on each other so much, but as long as the league allows it to happen, and the fans cheer it on, it will continue to happen.

blame bertuzzi, but the league and us fans let it happen every day. the media is eating this up, and so are you.

oh ya, and thanks for my first negative rep point Ms. Hanson... maybe you should try handing out some positive ones first next time.

Aright off this Bertuzzi shit for a minute:

My San Jose Sharks are first in there division , and 3rd overall in the West.

We played Dallas last night who is right behind us by only 3 points , so needless to say it was a very important game.. So for the first 2 periods they dominated us and it was 3 to 0 going into the 3rd. I pretty much wrote them off for the game and as I was about to change it when we scored a goal with about 6 minutes left. then Jonathon Cheechoo somehow scored 2 goals , one them being with 37 seconds left to tie it and send it into overtime.. Well nobody scored in OT so we tied but did come away with one point.. Its pretty rare for a team to be dominated so bad and come back like that, especially against Marty Turco one of the best goalies in the NHL by far this season.

So to the Dallas fans on the board...."hahahaha" :p

And to any Calgary fans here , there's a good chance we will be meeting in the first round of the playoffs...So bring it... :D

Go Leafs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good. Back to relevant stuff. :D

I didn't watch the Sharks/Stars game last night, but I figured SJ would be in tough the way Dallas has played recently (especially at home) and the way they seem to do fairly well against the Sharks, not to mention the fact they're chasing them down.

I don't blame you for pretty much writing off that game... down 3-0 over halfway through the third against one of the stingiest D teams around. That's a HUGE tie for the Sharks, not only in terms of the standings, but hopefully it will give them a nice boost of confidence as well. I'm hoping they still hold on to that division even though Marco Sturm went down a couple weeks back.

I'm a Sharks fan almost as much as a Canucks fan... one of those weird things when I was young (like 8-9) and I cheered for the Sharks when they came into the league because I thought their logo/jersey was cool. And I've kinda stuck with them as a closet team through all the years, good and bad.

Playoffs start 3 weeks today, kids. :D

Watch out for the Bruins. Raycroft is hot in goal and I think this is Joe Thorton's time to break out. GO! GO! BLACK AND GOLD! :D

Sweeeet. Last two posts (ignoring the Leafs who i STRONGLY DISLIKE hahaha) have been for my two fave teams other than the Canucks.

The Bruins are gonna be tough. I think Raycroft's the real deal in goal and guys like Thornton and Murray can be absolutely deadly when they're going well. Not to mention picking up Gonchar and Nylander helps a bunch. HUGE win over the Leafs yesterday to pull up more in the Northeast, especially since it looks like whoever of those three doesn't win the division could end up playing each other in round 1.

I'm just pissed that the Bruins are NEVER on TV out here. I'd love to watch their game against Tampa this weekend... but alas.

Good. Back to relevant stuff. :D

I didn't watch the Sharks/Stars game last night, but I figured SJ would be in tough the way Dallas has played recently (especially at home) and the way they seem to do fairly well against the Sharks, not to mention the fact they're chasing them down.

I don't blame you for pretty much writing off that game... down 3-0 over halfway through the third against one of the stingiest D teams around. That's a HUGE tie for the Sharks, not only in terms of the standings, but hopefully it will give them a nice boost of confidence as well. I'm hoping they still hold on to that division even though Marco Sturm went down a couple weeks back.

I'm a Sharks fan almost as much as a Canucks fan... one of those weird things when I was young (like 8-9) and I cheered for the Sharks when they came into the league because I thought their logo/jersey was cool. And I've kinda stuck with them as a closet team through all the years, good and bad.

Playoffs start 3 weeks today, kids. :D

Its nice to see another Sharks fan here!

Yea , last nights tie was really big! It kept is 3 up on them and like you said hopefully it will give us more confidence when playing them , cuz they have just had our number! Espesially Turko! That guy is so damn good..

I think we really need to have at least the 3 seed because if we dop to the 4 seed we'll probly play Nashville in the first round , and they are one of the other teams that we have struggled against this year :mad:

But no matter what Im just psyched that we'll be in the playoffs this year , I was sooo dissapointed last season :mad: Sports Illustrated predicted us to go to the Cup and we didnt even make the playoffs! So this year was a pleasent surprise! :D

Yeah... I'm actually surprised at how well they bounced back after the horrible season last year.

Lucky for the Canucks (or not)... they play the Stars when they're pissed off. Might be ugly, especially considering I don't think they've played that great since the Bertuzzi thing (and they weren't really before), and Dallas is not only playing well but angry about blowing that lead. Not to mention they're only three back of the Canucks as well.

Lookin forward to the last few weeks of the season... before the real stuff starts. It's gonna be fun.

I am very very glad that it looks like Vancouver won't face CO in the first round of playoffs. Possible, but unlikely.

Go Leafs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What she said trebled in a loud baritone !!!

GO LEAFERS !!!

What she said trebled in a loud baritone !!!

GO LEAFERS !!!

boo ya!! it says u live in the durham region! i live there too! where do u live, what town?

My m8s a leafs fan and i'm a Dallas fan and it looks like both will be in teh play offs and do well. In teh west i'm hooked on teh battle for the last two play off spots between my second team Nashville (go preds), LA Kings and St Louis. I 'd liek Nahsville and ST Louis but its to close to call at the moment

wow, can't believe i never saw this thread before... i love the hockey... although i am a Ranger fan (ducks hurled vegetation), i live in Calgary and though im not a fan of them, i am very glad to see their resurgence this season and them finally making the playoffs again... it's great for the team and the city... Overall it's been a very interesting season and even though my team isn't making the playoffs, again, i am just soaking up the hockey just in case there is to be a lockout in september... kinda surprised that topic hasn't come up yet in this thread, but then again, it's still a ways away and there is lots of hockey yet to be played... I'd really love to see some team other than Colorado, Detroit, New Jersey, win the Cup this year... so very sick of seeing those three rotate winning it for the last 10 years or so... and Dallas doesn't need it either... and as much as i like the group of guys on Tampa Bay, i don't think them winning the Cup would be enough to actually atract some interest in Florida for the game... The crowds they aren't getting there is just sad... So, basically from the West i'd like to see Calgary, San Jose or Vancouver take it, and from the East, Ottawa, Montreal, or Boston would be great...

My m8s a leafs fan and i'm a Dallas fan and it looks like both will be in teh play offs and do well. In teh west i'm hooked on teh battle for the last two play off spots between my second team Nashville (go preds), LA Kings and St Louis. I 'd liek Nahsville and ST Louis but its to close to call at the moment

hope your comfortable in the 2nd spot in the pacific division, cuz we aint givin it up!!! (we being the Sharks) Im sure that game that we came back and tied you guys in was a heartbreaker! :p
But seriously , the Stars are a scary team to play right now , Turco is friggin unstoppable..

So, basically from the West i'd like to see Calgary, San Jose or Vancouver take it,

San Jose!!

Reason why I haven't mentioned anything lockout-related is that I don't really want to think of such a thing. I'd rather focus on what's going on now (the game itself) than worry about that kind of stuff. If something happens in the off season... then... it sucks. But... I'm not going to worry about it now.

Canucks aren't looking too good right now. I think they'll miss Bertuzzi more than they initially thought they would.

I'd DEFINITELY love to see someone different win the Cup this year. I'm sick of Colorado, Detroit, and New Jersey (and I guess Dallas too) being up there all the time. I'd love to see teams like TB, Boston, Philly, Ottawa, Montreal representing the East, and teams like Vancouver, San Jose, Calgary, etc do well in the West.

yeah i hear what you're sayin' Colin... i don't like the idea of the looming lockout either, and i dread it if it should come to pass... i need my hockey fix every year at the same time... a friend of mine was saying that he would welcome the break from hockey that the lockout would bring, and i basically just said to him, "what the hell is wrong with you?"... some people... :rolleyes: yeah the Bertuzzi thing could have done one of two things for the Canucks i think, and that was a) banded them together more so and made them even tougher to play against or b) have them fall apart quite quickly... unfortunately it was the latter scenario and they are dropping fast, with Calgary likely to surpass them for 2nd place in that division... i think Naslund not being at 100% makes a big diff too, as he has what? 2 goals in his last 16 games? what is that? Jovanovski being out hasn't helped either... oh well, i guess we'll just have to keep watching to see what happens...

So Im goin to the Sharks game at the Tank tonight! Were playing the Red Wings, those bastards!

If we can win this game , we can be atop Dallas in the pacific division by 3 points. Also if Colorado loses to the blackhawks and we win, we can take the #2 seed overall in the west! That would fuckin rawk...


Go Sharks!

So Im goin to the Sharks game at the Tank tonight! Were playing the Red Wings, those bastards!

If we can win this game , we can be atop Dallas in the pacific division by 3 points. Also if Colorado loses to the blackhawks and we win, we can take the #2 seed overall in the west! That would fuckin rawk...


Go Sharks!

Hope you had fun, baby!!
:) And that your Sharks won. :)

Hope you had fun, baby!!
:) And that your Sharks won. :)

I had a blast , it was a great game , and of course we won!! We stomped em 5 to 2! Fuck the D!!

And Colorado tied against the Blackhawks, so were tied with them for second place overall in the West.. :D

I had a blast , it was a great game , and of course we won!! We stomped em 5 to 2! Fuck the D!!

And Colorado tied against the Blackhawks, so were tied with them for second place overall in the West.. :D

Uh OH!!!....Blackhawks?.....that's MY team....might have to be rooting against ya!...haha!!

yeah glad to see that the Sharks beat the hated Wings... i hope the Sharks go deep in the playoffs... I've liked them for years now as a kind of sleeper team in the West... plus, being German, gotta cheer for my fellow Germans... sorry to see Sturm go down like that, nasty...

I remember watching the Sharks play the Avs in the playoffs a few years ago. Their coach made the mistake of commenting that the Pepsi Center was "too loud." That place was rocking :D

I remember watching the Sharks play the Avs in the playoffs a few years ago. Their coach made the mistake of commenting that the Pepsi Center was "too loud." That place was rocking :D

Yea , the Sharks and Av's have had some good playoff series..And that Pepsi Center can get fuckin loud!!thats for sure..



sorry to see Sturm go down like that, nasty...

Tell me about it, a foot isnt suppose to turn that way :eek:

But alot of guys have stepped it up since then , and were playing well without him..But i do wish we could have him for the post season...

That Marco Sturm thing was NASTY. Eeek. That's one of the ugliest injuries in the NHL I've seen in a while. But you're right about guys stepping it up... I don't watch a lot of SJ games (Because we don't get many), but I usually see names like Jonathan Cheechoo (27 goals or something?) putting up good numbers. I'd be scared to play this team in the playoffs right now.

On the subject of Sharks/Avs playoff games... remember that game (I think it was 2 years ago) with the earthquake in the middle of the third period? That was kinda wild.

Turco gets a four game suspension... which is big seeing as the Stars play in Vancouver and San Jose back to back Saturday/Sunday.

EAST

1) TB 101
2) PHI 98
3) BOS 97
4) TOR 96
5) OTT 95
6) NJ 92
7) MTL 90
8) NYI 86
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9) BUF 78

WEST

1) DET 101
2) SJ 96
3) COL 94
4) DAL 93
5) VAN 91
6) CGY 88
7) NSH 84
8) STL 83
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9) EDM 83
10) LA 79

Shit why has Turco been suspended?

it's too bad about Buffalo being pretty much outta the hunt now... the Islanders are gonna get wipped out of the first round, but they seem to be doing just enough to stay ahead of the Sabres... Also i hope the Oilers and not the Blues make the playoffs... 24 years is long enough for St. Louis, and it'd be awesome to see all the Canadian teams in again... oh, and Turco was suspended for high sticking Craig Conroy of the Flames... retaliation for a whack Conroy gave him i think...

Shit why has Turco been suspended?
here (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1768163)

Thanx for the link. Like they said its bad timing especially cus we got a few injuries as well but i still think we will catch san jose and get the division and at least he will be back for the play offs

Thanx for the link. Like they said its bad timing especially cus we got a few injuries as well but i still think we will catch san jose and get the division and at least he will be back for the play offs
it all depends on how tugnutt plays, he's a strong veteran but imo he's past his prime

SJ beating Dallas (albeit in OT) pretty much seals it for the Pacific. Five point lead w/ 3 games each to go...

Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!Go Leaf's Go!!!!

that is all :p

SJ beating Dallas (albeit in OT) pretty much seals it for the Pacific. Five point lead w/ 3 games each to go...

Yeh and we lost to Vancouver the night before in overtime so i concede defeat to the sharks. Still if San Jose stay in second spot and my second team Nashville can get 7th then i'll be happy. ;)

HAHAHHAAHHAH

Sharks baby!!1 Beat Dallas in OT!!! That game was great, I was watchin it drunker than shit in the MGM casino(in vegas right now) :D

So this is the first time the sharks have had a 100 point season! WOOT!!


Still if San Jose stay in second spot and my second team Nashville can get 7th then i'll be happy.

BRING IT!

I'd be scared to play this team in the playoffs right now.
God damn right!


Man I cant wait for the playoffs to start! I love hockey!

One week form Wednesday i can't wait. Play off hockey is brilliant. I hope Nashville make it that woiuld be great. I'd like St Louis vs Detroit play off series those matches are great to watch

One week form Wednesday i can't wait. Play off hockey is brilliant. I hope Nashville make it that woiuld be great. I'd like St Louis vs Detroit play off series those matches are great to watch

i'd love to see the fireworks of a colorado v. vancouver series, especially after the whole moore/bertuzzi incident

That would be a brilliant series the 5-5 game was superb. In the east i'd like to see Toronto vs Montreal in a ply off series canadian rivalry

I'd love to see Canucks/Avs in a West final. Of course, there's gotta be a lot of stuff that needs to happen for that, namely Detroit, San Jose, Dallas, etc being knocked out. But a series between those two,especially at that stage in the playoffs, would be incredible.

I like the fact there's not many "boring" teams in the playoffs this year. And TONS of contenders with no single favourite.

BTW - Avs beat the Kings... which I *think* eliminates the Kings. Too bad... I was hoping they'd sneak in just because of all the injuries and stuff they've had to overcome.

Nucks SHOULD beat the Coyotes.. 4-0 after 2 - Colorado should stay 1 up on Vancouver.

Just watched Ottawa vs Florida greats game. 5-4 to Ottawa final score. A lot of people are tipping Ottawa to win the cup this year and this was the first i'd seen them this season. Their attacking was good but defence is no where near as good as teams like New Jersey. Also they had a spell where they were lax and conceded 3 sloppy goals in second period.

In the Detroit vs Columbus game one of the blue jackets took a nasty hit when teh gate was open he crashed gut first into the corner then smacked his face on the step.

Well here in England we don't get hockey again till next week the first day of the Play Offs and i am pumped for them its so open this year i'm going Hockey mad right now lol

Go Stars :D

I'm all happy now, since the Flames are going to the playoffs for the first time in seven years. :D

I'm a Devils fan, but yeah, I'm still pulling for the Flames to win the Cup what since I'm from Calgary and all.

GO FLAMES!

I'm starting to get that sick feeling in the pit of my stomach that the Bruins are going to have to play the Canadiens in the playoffs. That is the last team I want to play due to our lackluster playoff history against them.

Shit Edmonton beat Dallas 3-1 :( . Thats Double shit cus teh pressures on Nashville now. *starts chewing nails nervously*

Sharks clinch pacific division.
Sharks clinch #2 seed in west.
Gotta love it, considering we finished last in our division last season.

So it looks like we'll either be playin St. Louis , Edmonton or Nashville in the 1st round. And I hope it's either St. Louis or Edmonton , cuz Nashville has pretty much had our number this year. Either way, I cant wait! :D

Congrats San Jose. If you wern't in pacific division i would be 100 per cent happy lol. I hope Nashville make it and play you though cus otherwise it'll be Detroit and no one in tehir right mind will wanna play Detroit first round especially since they were knocked out 4 staright by Anaheim last year

you know what, ive never watched hockey before in my life, someone educate me on the ways of hockey :)

you know what, ive never watched hockey before in my life, someone educate me on the ways of hockey :)

Uhhh....that might take a while...short version: Get the puck in the net, whoever has the most goals at the end of 3 20 minute periods, wins.. :D

Uhhh....that might take a while...short version: Get the puck in the net, whoever has the most goals at the end of 3 20 minute periods, wins.. :D

what about the fighting? isnt that a part of hockey as well?

what about the fighting? isnt that a part of hockey as well?

Yes it is , theres ALOT to hockey but im not even gonna begin to explain it all here, go to the NHL site or something if you wanna learn more.. :)

Since the Sharks have clinched #2 (and can't get #1)... wouldn't it be nice if they sat a few guys for the game against the Canucks on Friday? ;) HUGE game... Vancouver's technically ahead of the Avs now (tied, but the Canucks have the tiebreaker), and if they win their last two they're guaranteed the division regardless of what the Avs do. Of course those last two are in San Jose, and against an Oilers team that's gonna be fighting for their lives.

Should be a good finish.

The regular season is now over here are the play off ties and my predictions.

Eastern Conference

#1 Tampa Bay vs. #8 N.Y. Islanders - Tampa Bay in 6

#2 Boston vs. #7 Montreal - Boston in 5

#3 Philadelphia vs. #6 New Jersey - Tough one Philadelphia in full 7 games

#4 Toronto vs. #5 Ottawa - Ottawa in full 7 games

Western Conference

#1 Detroit vs. #8 Nashville - I wanna say Preds but i think Detroit in 5 :(

#2 San Jose vs. #7 St. Louis - San Jose in 6

#3 Vancouver vs. #6 Calgary - Vancouver in 4 straight

#4 Colorado vs. #5 Dallas - Another tough one but Dallas in 6

Those look like some pretty good predictions, but I would have to disagree with you on Vancouver sweeping Calgary.. Kippersoff is playing amazing right now, and I just dont see him gettin beat 4 straight.. Ide say Vancouver in 6..



Holy fuck that Sharks game was awesome on Sunday..We score 2 in the final minute to send it to OT , then Damphousse gets the winner..Whatta way to end the season..


Fuck.The.Blues..

Here are my predictions for the first round:

Western Conference

Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators
Winners: Red Wings in 5
San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues
Winners: Blues in 6
Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames
Winners: Flames in 7(gotta go with the local team)
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars
Winners: Stars in 6

Eastern Conference

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders
Winners: Lightning in 5.(This could be the year the Lightning win the Cup)
Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadians
Winners: Canadians in 6(This will be the upset series I figure. Plus, I want to see Montreal/Toronto sometime in the playoffs.)
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Winners: Devils in 6(going with my team)
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators
Winners: Maple Leafs in 7(In hopes we see Toronto/Montreal)

Even though we have our nemesis coming up with the Canadiens, I'm calling it first.

BRUINS WIN THE CUP!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

BRUINS WIN THE CUP!!!!!!!!!!!! :D


Thats gonna be kinda difficult for them considering Its the Sharks who will actually win it! :D mwhahahaha!!!

Thats gonna be kinda difficult for them considering Its the Sharks who will actually win it! :D mwhahahaha!!!

Then, I hope we meet to fight for the Cup. Maybe well let the Sharks take photos of us holding the Cup and sign autographs for them. :D

Joe Thorton for President!!!!!

Wings in 6
Sharks in 5
Canucks in 7
Stars in 6

Lightning in 5
Bruins in 7
Devils in 7
Leafs in 6

I *love* some of the matchups this time around.... especially Habs/Bruins & Canucks/Flames. And I personally wouldn't mind a Sharks/Bruins final as those are my #2 and #3 fave teams. ;)

A boston sharks cup would be awesome!!

hmmm... first round is lookin' mighty sweet this year... some of those matchups are just, wow... too tight to pick... but hey, that's no fun, so...
the West
Flames in 7
Sharks in 5
Stars in 7
Wings in 5
and in the East
Canadiens in 6
Devils in 6
Lightning in 6
Leafs in 5

Dammit I take it the MN Wild didnt make it this year? :-(

Here are my picks for this years playoffs..

Eastern Conference

(1) Tampa Bay Lightning
(8) New York Islanders
}Tampa Bay Lightning in 5 (the hot Ligntning)

(2) Boston Bruins
(7) Montreal Canadiens
}Montreal Canadiens in 6


(3) Philadelphia Flyers
(6) New Jersey Devils
}New Jersey Devils in 6

(4) Toronto Maple Leafs
(5) Ottawa Senators
}Toronto Maple Leafs in 5 (Go Leafs Go!! home team)


Western Conference

(1) Detroit Red Wings
(8) Nashville Predators
}Nashville Predators in 7 (the 2004 ducks :D )


(2) San Jose Sharks
(7) St Louis Blues
}San Jose Sharks in 6

(3) Vancouver Canucks
(6) Calgary Flames
}Vancouver Canucks in 6 (Kiprusoff and Iginla keep Calgary in the series)

(4) Colorado Avalanche
(5) Dallas Stars
}Colorado Avalanche in 5

Dammit I take it the MN Wild didnt make it this year? :-(

Nope not even close this year. I think Dallas have a real good chance of at least getting to the final if they beat Colorado. This season is gonna be sweet

So the playoffs were fun to watch..I loved seeing dallas get served!! (sorry wicket)


The Blues /Sharks series starts tonight , and if we dont win I will be one unhappy camper tomorrow....

So the playoffs were fun to watch..I loved seeing dallas get served!! (sorry wicket)





:p I predicted we'd win in 6 games so we'd lose 2 this is just one of those two games Stars will win overall. I watched the Nashville vs Detroit game last night Nashville dominated the first period and second was pretty even but Detroit turned it on in third. Langs goal was very skillfull great stick handling.

:p I predicted we'd win in 6 games so we'd lose 2 this is just one of those two games Stars will win overall. I watched the Nashville vs Detroit game last night Nashville dominated the first period and second was pretty even but Detroit turned it on in third. Langs goal was very skillfull great stick handling.

your right , theres still alot of games left, but the first win in a series is always big..


Yea , that Lang goal was a beauty! He put such a sweet move on Bokoon(i dont know how to spell dudes name)

Vokoun? Yeah. That was pretty damn sweet. I wasn't home for the late games (missed the Canucks win), but I enjoyed watching the first two periods of the Bruins beating the Habs. You can't judge everything based on one game... but a lot of the people who are doubting the Bruins in terms of playoff goaltending experience may have been quieted down last night.

*looking forward to Blues/Sharks tonight*

Vokoun? Yeah. That was pretty damn sweet. I wasn't home for the late games (missed the Canucks win), but I enjoyed watching the first two periods of the Bruins beating the Habs. You can't judge everything based on one game... but a lot of the people who are doubting the Bruins in terms of playoff goaltending experience may have been quieted down last night.

*looking forward to Blues/Sharks tonight*

Yea , i havent seen much of the Bruins goalie, but he obviously must be good..

I cant even concentrate on friggin working , im gettin so psyched about tonights game..

:p I predicted we'd win in 6 games so we'd lose 2 this is just one of those two games Stars will win overall. I watched the Nashville vs Detroit game last night Nashville dominated the first period and second was pretty even but Detroit turned it on in third. Langs goal was very skillfull great stick handling.

I don't think the Stars are going to get past the Avs. Abeischer has had a very good record against them in the season, and he just showed that he was up to keeping things rolling in the post season. The Avs also have momentum now that they left that game 3-1, the team feels good and we get home ice for the next game and the 7th game.

I don't think the Stars are going to get past the Avs. Abeischer has had a very good record against them in the season, and he just showed that he was up to keeping things rolling in the post season. The Avs also have momentum now that they left that game 3-1, the team feels good and we get home ice for the next game and the 7th game.

I wanna agree w/ you , but I think the X factor is Turco..He didnt have a good game last night , and if he continues on like that , they will defanitely lose.But if he plays like I know he can , I wouldnt be surprised to see a game 7.

Ehhhh. It's one game. YES it's a big game, but the series is far from over. Dallas will be better, I am sure. However, if the Avs get rolling, and Aebischer keeps playing well, they could be very scary. And perhaps they like the fact they have a bit more of an underdog role than they usually do.

As much as I dislike the Avs, I'd still love to see a Canucks / Avs series at some point this playoff.

Well here's my two cents... majorly disappointed with the first night of the playoffs... not one of my teams i was hoping to win, did... Detroit, well i am only cheering for them caz i have two of their players in my hockey pool, but neither of them got points! Dallas looked flat from what i saw and the Avs looked fired up, so the outcome wasn't too surprising... Turco had some bad luck last night on that second goal that went in off of Numminen... In fact that's what i noticed in the other two games as well... Canucks were fired up and though the Flames had a good physical presence, their passing and puckhandling were brutal... and there was a couple of weird bounces in that game too... first, Simon's goal, wtf was that? and then Sedin's goal, just lucky bounce off of Leopold's skate... the Habs just looked bad against the Bruins... outshot 23-9 in the first period pretty much tells the story of that game... well, here's for hoping the second night goes better... Go Sharks, Lightning, Devils and Senators!!!

Go Leafs!!!!

We're Gonna Kick Ur Ass Ottawa!! Bring It On!!!

Go Leafs!!!

oh also, did anyone catch the opening for Hockey Night in Canada last night? the did it to Bring Me to Life... cool no?

All teh first time play off goalies last night played well from teh sound of it. Vokoun and Lagace both looked solid in the Red Wings vs Preds match Vokoun especially in the first period. Abiecher (spelling?) made 37 saves. I din't see the game since i live in England but from what teh reports say Stars didn't get into teh game until third period so hopefully was just a blip. I still think we will win and we get game 4 live here next wednesday so that should be good.

I really hope that the Wings beat Nashville.

Lets Go Isles !! :D :D :D

[[ edit ]] Shit shit shit shit shit. Andre Roy(Tampa) just scored. 1-0. :mad:

oh also, did anyone catch the opening for Hockey Night in Canada last night? the did it to Bring Me to Life... cool no?
You know what's funny? I saw it, and I thought "cool, they're playing Ev on the opening of HNIC"... but I never thought of mentioning it here. Probably b/c I forgot about it by the time that first game started yesterday.

Sharks win 1-0 in OT. :D

Sharks win 1-0 in OT. :D


Oh yeaaaaaaaaah baby! I was listening to it on the radio! TAlk about exciting stuff!! I hope I win those season ticket things on 104.9!!!

Sharks.Kill.It.

That game had me shittin bricks! We are so gonna take this series from these pussy Blue bitches!

The score shoud have been like 3 to 0. But Osgood had some lucky saves.
If Nabby continues to play like he did last night , we'll sweep these bitches..

Is Marleau the man? I think so. Sucks that the local ABC affiliates didn't put that game on, but rather put the Nashville game which was already on TSN. :/

I seriously want to order a Sharks car flag. You see SO many of the Canucks ones around here, and while I still love them... it would be pretty cool to have another team's flag flying around... no?

Marleau = THE MAN

awesome to see... continue to GO SHARKS... pretty good games so far in these playoffs though... Sens and Leafs is typically intense... Flames and 'Nucks is just good hockey, and what was with that brutal non call on Jovo on Naslund's goal? brutal...

I only watched a bit of the Nucks/Flames last night.... I *did* see the highlight of the Jovo interference thing... and...yeah. That was bad. Some would say that it makes up for the one with Simon on Cloutier, but I think the Jovo thing was FAR worse. Officiating's been... interesting to say the least in the first few days.

Digital Cable is great for playoff time :)

Go Bruins!
<--Was @ Game 1 :)

I don't watch hockey... unless the Bruins make the playoffs. Time to kick some Canadien ass!! Yeehaw!

I don't know what happened to my Devils. :(

They kinda lost, and are down 2-0. :(

Oh well, here's hoping the Flyers know how to lose four in a row, because that's what will happen. :)

I dunno man i think the Flyers will win it should be a tense finish though 7 games. Its gonna be the same as i think the Stars vs Avalanche series both teams winning the home games. Only Dallas will win game 7 even though its away ;)

Canucks/Flames game is quite good thus far. The only bad part is that Cloutier went down with an injury in the 1st period. :( I'm not too sure how good of goalie Hedberg is, but it's a big loss for the Canucks, depending on how serious the injury is. This might be the break the Flames needed to get past the Canucks. It depends on whether or not Hedberg will be able to handle the pressure, and also how good the Canucks defense is. I know, I want the Flames to win, but it sucks for the Canucks. :(

By the way, the score is 0-0. The 'Dome is rockin' by the looks of it. I only wish I could have gotten a ticket. :(

yo, SCSA! What the hell is up with our Devils? They've got to get it together and start the scoring! Damn I miss Stevens!

I don't know about you... but I kinda figured when we got Hedberg at the start of the year, that he'd be the guy playing in the playoffs. I didn't think it would be... game 85 that he became the starter for this team, but... I had a feeling it would happen eventually, either due to injury or whatever. I personally have more confidence in him than I do Cloutier... not that he's a bad goalie or anything, but something about him in the playoffs scares me.

I'm not surprised with the two other home teams (Montreal and Nashville) winning to avoid 3-0 deficits.

Devils are far from finished... although Stevens being out doesn't help matters too much.

The Bruins needed to win to get the series done with as quick as possible to get Thorton healthly. Oh, well. Tuesday we will come back to form so we can wrap up the series in Beantown.

Ahhh, after tomorrow our sweep of the Blues should be complete... :D Once we beat them 2 more times at there house...
As long as Nabakov stays as hot as he has been, I dont think the blues can win even one game...

And I was so stoked for Marleau to get the Hat Trick! He had been on a bit of a slump coming into the playoffs , and he really needed those 3 goals..

awwww yea, back in the hunt!

The Bruins needed to win to get the series done with as quick as possible to get Thorton healthly. Oh, well. Tuesday we will come back to form so we can wrap up the series in Beantown.
I'm rooting for the B's, too. I'd love to see a Devils-Bruins matchup so I can see a couple games...hmmmm lets see, is it a possible matchup?

:grabs calculator:
<2nd seed, divided by 6th seed, minus 4, multiply by the square root of the number of letters in "Niedermayer"...>
aw hell, I'll just let ESPN.com tell me....

Devils are now back in the series after a 4-2 win tonight. :D :D Remember, when they win the next three, that you heard me say four in a row they'd win. :cool:

I'm glad to see the Leafs win but really, since both are Canadian teams, it doesn't matter who wins. Even still, I'm kinda pulling for the Leafs. The Stars won in OT, which kinda sucks. The Avs will bounce back next game, though. :cool: Hmmmmm.... *tries and thinks of the other games*

Oh yeah, Blues won, and so did the Lightning. Looks like there won't be any sweeps in the first round this year.

Hell yeah i said Stars would win thier home games. :D . How come none of you seem to like Dallas? :confused: Nashville got the win which is great but not to suprising first ever play offgame on home ice. We get the San Jose vs St Louis gamen on tv tonight in England should be an entertaining one especially now the Blues pulled one back

:mad: :mad:

Damnit man! The Sharks lost, thats weak...Well we have to win tonight , and then wrap it up in San Jose on Thursday.....

Holy shit! Nashville beat Detroit again to level the series :D :D :D . I saw first and second period of sharks vs Blues but second period was flat so they changed to the Montreal vs Boston game from the last 5 mins of the third. What an exiting finale and double OT. Shame it had to end with a cock up by Montreals defenseman but was highly entertaining all the same. Roll on tonight when Dallas can hopefully level things up against Colorado :cool:

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Thats how happy I am that the Sharks are up 3 games to 1! After I get off work today , I might be getting tickets to go to game 5 tomorrow. That would be sweet if I could be there live to see them win the series!

Yea the Habs/Bruins game was great , it just sucks that the habs didnt win :mad: And thats friggin awesome that Nashville tied the series up. I really want Detroit outta the playoffs..

I think every other team wants Detroit out of the playoffs. If tehy went out either Philly or New Jersey will be going it will give a huge chance to teams like San Jose to progress to at least the conference finals.

definitely happy to see the Sharks up, and to see the Pred's tie up the series... Flames had a helluva game and tied up their series too against the 'Nucks... I think that has been the most entertaining series so far... shitty about the Habs... looks like they're done... shoulda been a penalty call on Green for slashing Kovalev, but he should have kept playing, especially after Riberio did that "I've been shot and am now dying!!" routine at the end of game 3... they can't expect the refs to take them seriously anymore when they get hurt...

game 4 tonight.. toronto vs ottawa. leafs are winning the series 2-1. go toronto!!

Was Kovalev even that hurt though? Yes - perhaps there should have been a penalty on that play, but there wasn't, and Kovalev can't sell it to make it look like he broke his wrist and expect the whistle to be blown. Between the Ribeiro thing, and the Kovalev thing 9-10 years ago against Quebec... it doesn't surprise me that he may have been hurt but they ignored it. I don't even think it was THAT horrible of a slash either... even though it is one that would get called a lot.

I personally quite enjoyed the moment. ;)

You might as well take Minnesota green from last year and replace it with Calgary red... because this story is looking eerily familiar to Canucks fans. Good on the Flames though.

Yeah, I think the Devils are out. :( Two losses at home, that really sucks. :( Unless they can win three in a row, which I really don't think they'll be able to, especially against the Flyers, then yeah, they're done. :(

Well, at least the hometown boys are still in their series. :cool:

GO FLAMES!

Unless they can win three in a row, which I really don't think they'll be able to, especially against the Flyers, then yeah, they're done. :(


Remember 2000! It's been done before, they can do it again. Keep the faith!!!

Remember 2000! It's been done before, they can do it again. Keep the faith!!!

I'm really hoping they can do the exact same thing. I think they will, but it's going to be tough. This is a different Flyers team than in 2000, so it might be tougher than back then. At any rate, GO DEVILS!

LETS GO SHARKS!

One game away!!Were takin the series tonight baby!!

=]

Ah man i'm gutted after watching the Stars game last night. Dallas were the better team throughout and dominated teh offensive play. On another night they'd have scored 6-7 goals in regulation. We out shot Colorado so much in the OT i'm choked how they scored totally against the run of play. :( :( :( . Ottawa deservadly beat Toronto i hope that goes to 7 games

Ah man i'm gutted after watching the Stars game last night. Dallas were the better team throughout and dominated teh offensive play. On another night they'd have scored 6-7 goals in regulation. We out shot Colorado so much in the OT i'm choked how they scored totally against the run of play. :( :( :( . Ottawa deservadly beat Toronto i hope that goes to 7 games

Sorry about your stars dude , thats gotta be a tough game to swallow in double OT and puttin you down by 2 games...

I'm really impressed with Aebischer. I was really worried when the playoffs started but so far against Dallas he as a 2.02 GAA and a .933 Save% (134 shots on goal, 125 saves). Turco has a 3.17 GAA and an .844 Save% (90 shots on goal, 76 saves).


Ah man i'm gutted after watching the Stars game last night. Dallas were the better team throughout and dominated teh offensive play. On another night they'd have scored 6-7 goals in regulation. We out shot Colorado so much in the OT i'm choked how they scored totally against the run of play. :( :( :( . Ottawa deservadly beat Toronto i hope that goes to 7 games

I just consider it fair play considering the game before :p

I can't believe I'm about to say that the Flames are one game away from advancing to the second round....And it's awesome! :D Tickets for game 6 go on sale later this morning at 10, and it's now a MUST that I get a ticket. I hope I get one, what since it would mark my first NHL playoff game since 1995, so it's been awhile.

Moving on to the Canucks/Flames game, though. I thought it was good. I was a bit surprised, but overjoyed, that the Flames won, and now can win the series on Saturday at the 'Dome. Auld played very well for the Canucks I thought, but it's their offence that seems to be hurting them more than anything. They'll need to really step it up a notch the next game, especially since the Flames will be even more hungry for this win since it's in Calgary. So, GO FLAMES!

On a side note, I totally forgot how crazy one city can get when their NHL team makes the playoffs. It's been that long. People have Flames flags on their vehicles and pretty much everywhere you go you see "GO FLAMES GO" signs. It's awesome. I just can't wait to see the fans' reaction if the Flames do in fact win on Saturday, or game 7. It's going to be nuts, and we're not even at the Finals. :cool:

well the Sharks have done it... first team through to the next round and proving that their regular season was no fluke... Flames also proving that they are a tough team to face with another win in Vancouver and taking a 3-2 series lead back home to a loud as a fuck Saddledome... surprising win by the Habs to keep their series going, and maybe making a stab at being the big comeback for round one, and the Wings not surprisingly got back on track with Cujo in net... guess we'll start seeing some of the round two matchups developing over the next couple of days... so far so good...

Hey SCSA - are you a lil surprised that the Flames may make it out of the first round... and the Devils possibly won't?

To be honest, if we're gonna lose to someone, I'd rather it be to a team like the Flames than pretty much any other team in the West. I'll definitely be rooting for them if they make it to the next round (unless they play the Sharks. ;) ) Not saying it's over yet... but the Canucks are in mighty tough.

I think Boston thought the Habs would just fold after what happened in Game 4. WRONG. That one caught me by surprise, but... good for the Habs.

Not too surprised with the SJ & Detroit results. That's the West final I'm hoping for right now.

For all the fucks around the hockey league that thought our season was a fluke....Fuck you! :D :D :D
I love how before we started our series w/ the blues, Chris Pronger said that, "this was the match-up we wanted." That piece of shit didnt even score 1 goal!
Well now we get sit back and watch the other teams beat the crap out of eachother while we rest up! I was so psyched last night , shit I still am..I really think this could be our year..If Nabakov keeps playin like he is , I dont see who could beat us.Our whole team is dialed in right now..

*anxious to see who we'll play next round*

Preds went down 3-2 in the series but have next game at home so it could go to a game 7 then even if they don't progress they can say they took the number 1 seed to 7 games. Vokoun is playing great i didn't see last night but all the otehr games. Nashville vs San Jose in teh west finals :p lol

Nashville vs San Jose in teh west finals :p lol

that would be very nice...

Were either gonna play Vancouver , Colorado , Dallas or Nashville..Whoever it is , its gonna be a tough series...]=

I hate the Canadiens. Not as much as I hate the Sabres but pretty close. Put Potvin in for game 6 just so Raycroft can get a breather.

Hey SCSA - are you a lil surprised that the Flames may make it out of the first round... and the Devils possibly won't?


Yes. :(

I'm still hoping the Devils manage somehow to come from behind and win the series, ala 2000, but I don't know if that will happen. Heading in, I said I'd cheer for both, what since the Devils are my fav team, and the Flames are the local team. I'm a bit surprised that quite possibly, I'll be cheering for the Flames throughout the rest of the playoffs. It's not a bad thing at all, though. :D

Oh yeah, and due to my stupid alarm not going off, I overslept. So, I didn't end up getting tickets for tomorrow's game. :mad:

Game 5 Leafs vs Sens, series is already tied 2-2, any predictions? Leafs dont have nolan and we're not sure whether or not Neiwandeik or Sundin will play..

yeah i got a prediction for the Leafs and Sens game... Sens will win... bold i know, but with all the injuries for the Leafs, and the fact that really, Ottawa has outplayed Toronto in pretty much every game so far... the only reason the Leafs have won two games is Belfour, plain and simple... and if, like last game, the Sens can just get a goal on him, it's all over... and the Sens will take the series too, finally... hopefully it'll be their year...

I'm a huge Flames fan and I'm really, really happy that they're in the playoffs this season. :D I've been a fan forever and every year I keep on telling myself, "They'll make it next year!" Hahaha!

And I'm hoping that they will make it to round 2! Just one more win!!

I'de really like to see the Flames and the Sharks in the West final. We would be goin against our coach from last year , and our backup goalie from last year..It'd be a great series...=]

LuciFer.. aren't you backing the flames instead of the sens?

actually im backing quite a few teams, basically just because my team (Rangers) haven't made the playoffs AGAIN... anyways i do have team that i like more than others and i do have team that i'd like to see fall completely flat, and i love hockey so that's why im watching... hate the Leafs, like the Sens... but i stand corrected... another great performance by Belfour and he continues to keep the Leafs alive... Sens didn't play very well either though... hopefully the Lightning finish off the Isles tonight too... so far so good...

Yep leafs won tonight, they did a great job if I do say so myself. Why do you hate them? Belfour was outstanding tonight, I definitly agree with what you said about him.

Two words. GO BRUINS!!!! We need this tonight. We're a better road team than a home team and I don't want a game 7 in the Fleet Center.

Two words. GO BRUINS!!!! We need this tonight. We're a better road team than a home team and I don't want a game 7 in the Fleet Center.

Amen to that!! :)

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Two words. GO BRUINS!!!! We need this tonight. We're a better road team than a home team and I don't want a game 7 in the Fleet Center.

HELL0 GAME 7!!11

Lokks like a game 7 is in the cards!1 Just what you didnt want.. :D Ahhhh, I love the playoffs!! Especially when were already in the second round..gotta love it..sharks all the way!

Looks like its a very good chance we'll be playin the Av's...I'm lookin forward to it, if we wanna win the cup , we defanitely have to go through Colorado..I think it will be a great series..=]

[edit] Llywelyn- I forgot your an Av's fan! Well.....If this series does happen . good luck! you'll need it... :D ;)

I am very upset with the bruins! :( :mad: :( :mad:

Yea the Bruins have squandered a 3-1 series lead...hahaha!

Go Canades!!

Habs done it again! Hopefully I'll get to go to another playoff match :)

Yea the Bruins have squandered a 3-1 series lead...hahaha!

Go Canades!!


You be quiet, you! :mad:


Go flames! 4-4 :o

Quite an intense game going on right now betwen Vancouver and Calgary in OT...


Who's goNna win!?!?!?!?!

wow... what a comeback... 4-0 down, and now all the way back to triple overtime... it's anybody's game now, whoever gets a bounce will take it... good luck Flames!

i think the B's have got to be sweatin' bullets now boy... how do they compose themselves now for game 7? the Habs have nothing to lose while the B's are one game away from losing to the Habs in the first round again!!! and giving up a 3 games to 1 lead to boot this time!!! i would not wanna be in that dressing room...

Flames/Canucks game is now heading into the 3rd OT....WOW! :D

Let me just say I really didn't think the game was going to go this long, but it is. It's been quite a good game so far, and I'm really hoping the Flames get the game winner. The reaction of the Flames fans will be off the chart.

GO FLAMES! :cool:

Flames/Canucks game is now heading into the 3rd OT....WOW! :D

Let me just say I really didn't think the game was going to go this long, but it is. It's been quite a good game so far, and I'm really hoping the Flames get the game winner. The reaction of the Flames fans will be off the chart.

GO FLAMES! :cool:

Damn. I fell asleep. :D Exciting game it was.

I took a nap before work last night... thinking a 4-0 lead was fairly safe. Ooooops.

This Canucks team never goes down easily. Sadly I wasn't home after the first OT, but I heard what happened at work. Weeee.

I think I'm more excited about the possibility of a Sharks/Canucks matchup than anything.

Western Conference:
Red Wings (1)
Sharks (2)
Avalanche (4)
Vancouver (3) or Calgary (6) (game 7 on monday)

Eastern Conference:
Lightning (1)
Flyers (3)
Toronto (4) vs. Ottawa (5) (game 6 today, game 7 on tuesday)
Montreal (7) or Boston (2) (game 7 on monday)

Bugger. Stars and Nashville are both out. On a plus side i guess my pre season prediction of Philadelphia vs Colorado in the final is still on but i'd have happily sacrificed it for teh stars to go through but there is always next season. I'd like to see Ottawa and Montreal go through. I don't mind between Vancouver and Calgary really. Lol prediction of a Vancouver sweep seems incredibly stupid now :p .

I'm hoping Vancouver will take Calgary tomorrow. As of now I figure the odds of that happening are about even.

I want to see the Bruins beat Montreal, but am not sure if that is going to happen--the bruins got a good start, but have been languishing. I'm completely neutral on the Toronto-Ottawa game.

Well, game 7 is where we're headed with the Flames/Canucks series, and it should be a good game. I don't think just because it's in Vancouver will mean the Canucks will have any kind of advantage or anything, so I wouldn't be surprised to see the Flames pull off the upset in Vancouver. It's do or die now for the Flames, too.

GO FLAMES!

I'm hoping Vancouver will take Calgary tomorrow. As of now I figure the odds of that happening are about even.

I want to see the Bruins beat Montreal, but am not sure if that is going to happen--the bruins got a good start, but have been languishing. I'm completely neutral on the Toronto-Ottawa game.

I thought the Bruins had it. They're falling apart.
I'd like to see Calgary take it. :)

Update:

Ottawa won, so there is going to be a game seven.

The games today are at 1900 and 2230 Eastern.

I actually want to see Vancouver win , cuz that means we'll be playing them and Im sure there gonna be way tired seeing how they'll have gone 7 games w/ Calgary...And If Calgary wins We'll be up against Colorado which will be a tougher series..

Either way its gonna be interesting..

Personally I'd want the matchup as it would guarantee one of my two fave teams in the West final. Did I say that already? ooops.

I don't see the Canucks beating the Sharks in a series... if they happen to get by the Flames.

Three game 7s in 2 nights.... involving all five Canadian playoff teams. This is gonna be beautiful.

Three game 7s in 2 nights.... involving all five Canadian playoff teams. This is gonna be beautiful.

Yea, theres gonna be some good hockey. I want this round to hurry up and get over so the second round can begin!! :p

I really hate game 7's.. they're so stressful!!

I really hate game 7's.. they're so stressful!!

Yea especially if your team is one that is playing...But if your team already knocked out there 1st round opponent in 5 games *coughsharkscough* game 7's game are great to watch..

I will be watching the Vancouver/Calgary game tonight very intently. Vancouver wins: We play them. Calgary wins: we play Colorado.

yea the leafs are playing ottawa tommorow, game 7. it's gonna be a great and stressful game, thats for sure.

I really hate game 7's.. they're so stressful!!

They can be stressful but at least they are still in it.

yea the leafs are playing ottawa tommorow, game 7. it's gonna be a great and stressful game, thats for sure.

At least your playin at home...i think...

Sadly I missed the third period of the Bruins game and the first period of the Canucks game. Good on both the road teams for pulling off the upsets. A combination of hard work and awesome goaltending won it for both the Habs and Flames... and while it's tough having two of my fave teams knocked out in the span of a few hours, I wish both those teams the best (especially as they're both Canadian and we usually rally behind Canadian teams this time of year). OH. And for those who haven't seen much of Jarome Iginla.... he is the real deal. They criticized him after the first game, and he responded. Perhaps his only downfall last night was the fact he missed that empty-netter which would have stopped any chance of the Canucks tying... but he was still amazing throughout the series. Calgary COULD cause problems for the Wings. It's gonna be fun.

And now... at least for me, it's all about the Sharks.

Schedule for Round 2... even though there's still a game tonight, we know the winner will play Philly regardless. Any picks?

Sharks in 6 over Colorado
Flames in 7 over Detroit

Habs in 6 over Tampa Bay
Flyers in 7 over Toronto OR Sens in 7 over Philly (depending on who wins tonight)

stolen from yahoo sports... all times EDT i would presume.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
==================

(7) MONTREAL VS (1) TAMPA BAY
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FRI, APR 23 -- AT TAMPA BAY 7:00
SUN, APR 25 -- AT TAMPA BAY 4:00
TUE, APR 27 -- AT MONTREAL 7:00
THU, APR 29 -- AT MONTREAL 7:00
SAT, MAY 1 -- AT TAMPA BAY TBA (X)
MON, MAY 3 -- AT MONTREAL 7:00 (X)
WED, MAY 5 -- AT TAMPA BAY 7:00 (X)


(4) TORONTO OR (5) OTTAWA VS (3) PHILADELPHIA
---------------------------------------------

THU, APR 22 -- AT PHILADELPHIA 7:30
SUN, APR 25 -- AT PHILADELPHIA 7:00
WED, APR 28 -- AT TORONTO/OTTAWA 7:00
FRI, APR 30 -- AT TORONTO/OTTAWA 7:00
SUN, MAY 2 -- AT PHILADELPHIA 4:00 (X)
TUE, MAY 4 -- AT TORONTO/OTTAWA 7:00 (X)
THU, MAY 6 -- AT PHILADELPHIA 8:00 (X)


WESTERN CONFERENCE
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(6) CALGARY VS (1) DETROIT
--------------------------

THU, APR 22 -- AT DETROIT 7:30
SAT, APR 24 -- AT DETROIT 3:00
TUE, APR 27 -- AT CALGARY 9:00
THU, APR 29 -- AT CALGARY 10:00
SAT, MAY 1 -- AT DETROIT 3:00 (X)
MON, MAY 3 -- AT CALGARY 10:00 (X)
WED, MAY 5 -- AT DETROIT 7:00 (X)


(4) COLORADO VS (2) SAN JOSE
----------------------------

THU, APR 22 -- AT SAN JOSE 10:00
SAT, APR 24 -- AT SAN JOSE 3:00
MON, APR 26 -- AT COLORADO 8:00
WED, APR 28 -- AT COLORADO 10:00
SAT, MAY 1 -- AT SAN JOSE 3:00 (X)
TUE, MAY 4 -- AT COLORADO 8:00 (X)
THU, MAY 6 -- AT SAN JOSE TBA (X)

TWO MORE NIGHTS. AVS. SHARKS.

Well, those were some very exciting games to watch, Im glad to see the Canadiens knock the Bruins off, just for the fact they were the underdogs..Not as satisfied w/ the Nuks/Flames game though..I was hoping we would play the Nuks in the second round just cuz they would be so tired from goin 7 games with Calgary. But Colorado and San Jose will be a great series and I cant wait till thursday..Its gonna be a tough series but I think we can win it..:]

Sharks in 7 over Avs
Calgary in 7 over Wings
A Calgary/Sharks west Final would be sweet.

Tampa in 5 over Habs
Toronto(if they advance) in 6 over Philly
Philly in 6 over Ottowa(if they advance)

Seems like everyone has more then 48 hours between games at lease once, except the Habs/Lightning! The Flyers serie is even worst! Thursday, Sunday then Wednesday! That's a lot of days off! Anyways I'll get to see another Habs playoff match! Just need to buy my tickets tomorrow!

My picks:
Habs in 6
Leafs/Ottawa in 7

Flames in 6
San Jose in 7

This round will be really good. I'm mostly gonna watch the Habs/Lightning serie, and it should provide some nice games. Both have fast skaters, and it won't be an all physical serie compare to the one against Boston!

well the second round is pretty much set, and i gotta say im fairly pleased with the first round for the most part... helluva finish to the Flames/Canucks tilt, and damn is Iginla the man or what? awesome that the Habs come from 3-1 down and win for the first time in their franchise history, which, for that franchise is a pretty amazing fact... my picks for the next round are,
Lightning in 6 over the Habs,
Senators in 7 over the Flyers or the Flyers in 6 over the Leafs
in the West,
Sharks over the Avs in 6,
Flames over the Wings in 6...
LET THE SECOND ROUND BEGIN!!!
oh wait, Leafs vs. Sens tonight still... ummm... Go Sens... fuckin' Leafs...