SCF Open Thread: Homebase to Root Against the Wings
by texacogirl on May 23, 2008 9:43 PM MDT
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This year's Stanley Cup finals should be absolutely exciting since the Avalanche are front runners to win the Cup.
Wait. Oh yeah, I remember. The Avs were demolished by the hated Wings in the second round. I'm still bitter. Oh well. Better luck next year. Moving on...
Maggie the Monkey picked the Penguins to win the series. Since a monkey is the prognosticator of all prognosticators, it doesn't matter what the other talking heads say. The last time Pittsburgh and Detroit met was October 7, 2006 and the Wings won that game 2-0. One game, nearly two years ago, does not create a basis of comparison for these teams. Their respective 2008 playoff records provide a couple of clues about the teams, though. Detroit had a rough ride in the first round against the scrappy Nashville Predators and Hasek laying an egg. The Pens swept the series in the first round. Colorado was swept in the second round by the Wings (that was very painful to write) while the Pens knocked out the NY Rangers in five. The Pens also prevailed in 5 to wrap up the Eastern Conference finals while the Wings went six in the west. The Wings playoff record tells me they are more beatable than the Pens. The Hinny and Chelios are out and Gary Roberts is pissed at being benched for game one.
ESPN's cites the number 5 reason to watch the Finals is "The opportunity to relive the joy of rooting against a seemingly indestructible foe dressed in red". The article also cites 44 other lame reasons to watch the SCF but what do you expect? It's ESPN. They do point out one truth, though. The fate of the world is in Sid the Kid's hands. It's time to take down the Evil Empire because who wants to live in a world where the Wings win the Cup? Not this Avalanche fan, that's for sure.
On the cephalopod issue, Puck Daddy offers this quote from The Commish:
"Actually, there's a very good reason for it. We haven't fined or given a delay of game penalty for the throwing of the octopus because we understand and respect the tradition. Having said that, when you swing the octopus around - and I don't know the exact term for it -- but octopus 'gunk' gets on the ice and occasionally has gotten on the players -- the goaltenders -- as it goes by. Occasionally, when it freezes on the ice, it creates a potentially hazardous situation for the players. It's not about interfering with a tradition; it's about making sure nobody gets it in their eyes, like a goaltender nearby, or that nobody blows out a knee getting caught on some frozen gunk."
He also states, "Somehow, blowing out a knee on octopus goo has escaped us on injury reports for the last 17 years."
I hate the Wings and I think this is a disgusting act but I do not support hating hockey tradition, no matter what team the tradition comes from. Get a *&^^ing clue, Mr. Your the headmaster of the great game.
Game 1 starts at 6:00 MDT on Versus.
Game 1 Notes:
FAIL
The score should have been 5-0 but thanks to another "reputation" call on Holmstrom waiving off the first Detroit goal, the score was 4-0. Ouch.
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Do I have to actually cheer for one or the other?
Can’t I just hope that a meteor will hit the Joe, and they’ll just not actually award the Chalice this season….
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on May 24, 2008 8:53 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
This is lose-lose in my opinion. If the Beige Wings win, then we have to listen to both of the ‘real’ Detroit fans left in Motown crow for the summer, if the Pens win, I’m pretty sure the Pope will give Sid a sainthood and the talking head will fellate him all summer and through next season till at least the All-Star game.
by Mike @ MHH on May 24, 2008 10:57 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
The Pens are going to win the Cup soon, if not this year. They might as well get the first one out of the way now while they have the opportunity to disappoint the Wings.
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on May 24, 2008 2:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's All About
Watching the greatest goaltender in the world (Osgood) and the greatest team in the world (Wings) crash and burn in the finals. I personally don’t care who takes them out as long as they are taken out.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 24, 2008 12:04 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Blah Blah Blah
Yeah, Osgood is the best goaltender in the world. We know.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 24, 2008 5:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm for delay of game
penalties against Detroit for throwing the octopus on the ice, it’s just another example of Detroit fans stupidity, it has no meaning now. When you only needed eight wins to get the cup it had a point but even then only in the first game but now it has no point, is delaying the game and the sole reason is for detroit fans to cheer an equipment manager who twirls it around. If i was a player on the opposing team it would annoy the hell out of me, and since they’re not giving delay of game penalties for it i can see a dumb wings fan throwing one at crosby in the middle of a play.
by Savage33 on May 24, 2008 6:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
During play, it’s a bunch of crap. Did you see the dude swinging the octopus at the start of the game? $10,000 fine on the Wings for that and there was goo flying everywhere.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 24, 2008 6:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I won’t be able to watch this game till tonight, It’s a delayed showing in Australia and i’ll be improving my skating when it’s shown. At least they’re showing games 2 + 4 live in Australia so i’ll see one of them live.
by Savage33 on May 24, 2008 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, too bad. At least you’ll be able to see a couple of the games live.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 24, 2008 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Holmstrom’s ass gets another goal called off. He is really becoming a liability in front of the net.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 24, 2008 6:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
GAME 2
Anyone here for game 2?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Your name/sig see
I see your name and comment and it pleases me that he’s on the bench.
In Yo Face Hasek
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah…he should retire. The prick quotient in the NHL would drop. Although Sean Avery throws off the curve the most.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would also drop the goalie dive quotient as well, although Osgood seems to be doing a good job at keeping the number ticker over. Someone nneds to save Howard before it’s too late
by Savage33 on May 27, 2008 4:20 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kronwall
I have seen him leave his feet at least three times on hits in the playoffs now. I guess he won’t even get a warning unless he injures somebody.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:22 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
NHL
That’s how the NHL doles out punishment.
Didn’t Colin Campbell get a GM position (or was it just rumored). Maybe they will actually punish people for breaking the rules, not just for hurting someone now.
Crosby was slew-footed (slew-feet?) as well in this game already
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Colin Campbell was rumored the be the Canucks GM…..I think.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Here
Damn Wangs score.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 6:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Stuart Scores
1-0 Swedish wings
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
except for maybe the first 60 seconds, this game has been all Detroit.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I really hope this game doesn’t turn into a snooze fest like last game.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Better Be Bleeding
or else that was a wicked dive.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 6:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
teammate Gill’s stick got him.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitt
Do they even have a shot in this game?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
NHL Fans?
Does the NHL have the most gay fans than any other league? I am guessing they do or else Apple wouldn’t be marketing the new Coldplay album during the finals
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Pens have a big fat 0 SOG and the Wangs score again.
Maybe I should go back to my gardening…
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick
Yeah i could get to my video games early tonight.
Pittsburgh powerplay
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of quick, this could be a very quick series.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 shots
on the powerplay. That brings their game total to 3.
Their series total in goals is still 0. Way to put up some fight. God even the Avs did better than this
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avs
The way the Red Wings has been just manhandling everyone has made me less pissed about the Avs. Sure, they were the only team that got swept by Detroit, but at least they had an excuse with all the injures. Dallas was asleep for the first few games and Nashville didn’t have a chance after they exposed Detroit’s one weakness (Hasek) and corrected it.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re:Avs
Yeah I feel better about it. Until I remember it was the Wings that dismantled them.
I do feel better about the Avs because of the Western Conference though. If they were in the East I think they may be the #1 seed.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sting
The sting of being swept by the Wings will last until October at least and maybe until we actually win a game against them. Fuckers. Red Wings SUCK!
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 6:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, I have seen the Coldplay (we wish we were U2) commercial on several channels.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair
I just hate Coldplay, so i make fun of them every opportunity
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:38 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of kinda girly things
If you walked into a party and saw a guy drinking a Mike’s hard lemonade, admit it you don’t think “Grease-Monkey” “Hockey-Player” or “Cowboy”
You think “Software Engineer”, “Fashion Designer” or “Trust-fund baby”
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:46 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I have never seen anyone drink hard lemonade. Wrong social circles?
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 6:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
We used to call it “Cheerleader Beer.” There slogan might as well be, “we get young, naive, girls pregnant.”
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
I like it. I’d like to see that as their ad campaign
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is why I used to refuse to stock those kind of drinks (Smirnoff Ice, Jack Daniels fruity drinks) for that very reason. I refused to be even partially responsible for stupid mistakes.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 6:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pens take another penalty and Detroit will start the second period with a PP.
Not good.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 6:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Love Guru
See i wasn’t all that excited by the movie. But putting Steven Colbert as a hockey announcer is comedy gold waiting to happen. I’m in
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Intermission
Time to play ball with the dogs, be back for period 2
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 6:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Game Stats - Period 1
SOG – D:12 p:6
PP – D:2 P:2
Bet the Pens are wishing they could have converted on at least one PP and their PP is the best between the two teams.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitt PP
It’s the only place i see pittsburgh with any advantage, unfortunately
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit roster
Most of their top players are on contract next year too. The 2009-2010 season though.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I meant to put the link up. Still getting used to some of the new features.
www.nhlnumbers.com/overview.php?team=DET
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sick
All they are really scheduled to lose is Stuart and Hasek.
Damn that makes me angry
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see Pitt? And I thought the Avs had a lot of UFA’s.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitt
And Crosby and Malkin are due nice big contracts.
Honestly I think if they don’t come back here, they won’t win a cup in the near future. (I actually plan on writing all about it tomorrow)
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope
This doesn’t turn into the Peyton Manning thing until he won a championship. Every national article will be about a hall of fame player that can’t win a cup.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except
Manning’s stuff coincided with the rise of the ESPN hype era, where they hyped every possible story into the dirt, especially NFL, College Football and NBA (and Yankees-Sox).
Hockey won’t be getting that coverage
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The little hockey coverage they do might. Their articles already seem to go in a Crosby – Detroit – Crosby – NHL goons – Crosby – fighting – Crosby – Frei’s Avs article – Crosby type of sequence
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget
The ” Ovechkin’s great, but not as great as Crosby”, the ” How is Malkin playing so well with Crosby hurt” and “Gretzky sees a lot of young stars in the game… like Crosby”
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
All That
and not a damn mention of Statz who is in the top three, if I remember right, between Ovechkin and Crosby.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehe, oh yeah
and “Crosby for President”, “If we all listened to Crosby there would be peace in the Middle East.”
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forever
They can’t be this good forever. They could totally tank next season as Cup champs tend to do.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
True. Plus they were lucky with injures this year. Remember how poorly they played when Lidstrom was out? Dallas and San Jose nearly caught them in the standings,
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
and they looked a bit flat without the Hinny against Dallas; at least for one game.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:21 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
They may not win the cup next season, but they are going to contend for the next 3-4 season for sure.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
/shakes fist
Red Wings still SUCK!
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
No argument here
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops
This was supposed to say “No argument there” and be a response to Taco’s last comment
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:28 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pens seem to be waking up a bit in the 2nd half of the period.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:30 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else
See that photo of Betteman and Paul Kelly and immediately start humming the theme to “Pinky and the Brain”
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
HaHa
Didn’t see it but were their balloons coming out of their mouths saying “narf”? That would be hilarious.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Challenge accepted
I see your challenge and consider it my goal for the evening to photoshop something like that and post to my blog tonight/tomorrow morning.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
“What are we going to do tonight Bettman?”
“The same thing we do every night Kelly. Try to take over the NBA. oh wait, I mean NHL. Who do we work for again?”
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hehe. Can’t wait to see it.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd INT
2-0- Wings and the game has that “Boring” feel to it
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Both INT’s, Versus has interviewed a Detroit player. Is there some bias there? Or are the Pens not willing to talk?
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I call bias. Red Wings SUCK!
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 7:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
In VS defense
What are they going to say? We suck?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
And on cue
There’s a pens interview.. and the first question is basically “why are you guys sucking so bad”
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
They noticed me calling them out. I see how it is.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 7:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you have that power
You should have VS change the Wings Unis and put a big “A” on the front. And call them the avalanche.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 7:58 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay Versus.
You heard the man. Do it! But I need one thing first. Hasek must be demoted to water(Gatorade)boy.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demoted
Maybe they could demote him to “fan” or better “popcorn vendor”
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
That could have been one wide-open-net, brain fart, just give the Wings the Cup now, mistake.
Lucky break on the Pens on the puck through the crease.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:07 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wings
In all honesty, this is the best Wings team I have seen. Better than any of the Yzerman-led ones.
God i hate them
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they say that right?
A person from Newfoundland has never won the cup?
Just so i understand Newfoundland is the Canadian North Dakota?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 8:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Missed It
I was reveling in hate for the Wings based on your Wings comment.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Canadian Wyoming. The only state with under 50,000 in population if I remember right. Even Alaska has more people.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops
What is this? 1850?
Wyoming has 522,830. Just for record, Washington DC has a higher population at 588,292.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_population
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
If you drive through WY on South Dakota from Denver, it sure seems like there is only 50,000 people there.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
DIVE
Fuck Osgood you could at least not dive like Hasek. God damned wings.
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 8:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
This game is tanked. This was supposed to be some great match up? The no one has played this bad against the Wangs yet. Two shut outs in a row? With Osdive in net? Yeesh.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I would feel a lot better if Laraque gets a chance to beat somebody.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Osgood?
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goal
Nice goal by Filpulla, and spectacularly ridiculous dive by Osgood. That was Hasek-esque
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 8:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Franzen can't take a punch
Roberts had his glove on too. Then again, I have never had to recover from a concussion but still.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
And now
Franzen starts shit after the whistle? Hmmm, not something you would do after a concussion. Unless of course, the concussion has left him with the intelligence of a 10 year old.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
That was wearing that wheel
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who Says
He was smarter than a 10 year old to begin with?
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:31 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh, touche!
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
somewhat unrelated Stastny vs. Malkin note
Malkin has looked awful the last two series. Stastny started out slow but I think was playing really well later on. By the end of the series with the wings, it seemed only Sakic, Stastny, and the Guite-lappy-pick a Cody line were the only ones still playing reasonably well. Malkin looks lost against the wings.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But no need to rehash the injuries ect. from the series. Still bitter. Statz will do better next year.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I just think Stastny is better than Malkin. I don’t think Malkin would produce as good of numbers in the western conference.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Same could go for Sid. Ovechkin is a whole different story, I think.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now
Malkin gets a slight edge, however Stastny was still robbed in ROY voting because Malkin plays in the East, and with Sid.
LEt’s see how Stastny does when healthy next season
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 8:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Mock
all team brawl in progress…
Minor excitement for the series.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:43 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
somewhat of a dive on Osgood….again. That wasn’t much of a hit.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:45 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frick
Another failure. Maybe home ice for the Pens will be better…
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:48 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
These finals are falling short of expectations. The refs should not have broken up the almost fight between Datsuck and I think Sykora. That would have been fun.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
In fact, I hate the whole instigator rule and general “ban” on fighting in hockey. It’s a damn scrappy sport. Let ‘em fight for gawd sake. They are grown men not babies.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
for joining the thread tonight. I had a ball. See yous for game three.
Hockey gods save the Pens soul…
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 8:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure yet if I’ll be around for game 3, but we may want to open a second fan post if a lot of comments keep coming in. This one is over 100.
InYoFace Hasek! InYoFace
by InYoFace on May 26, 2008 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
I thought about that. Let’s see how the new platform holds up. If things start to get wonky, I’ll post another thread.
Don't Go, Joe!
by texacogirl on May 26, 2008 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I jumped out early, internet went down…See you guys for game 3
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 9:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I just realized something
I know most of you are depressed but here is a little tid-bit to cheer you up.
Since this is McGeough’s last season before he retires and since he’s not on the Stanley Cup roster, you will never, ever see him ref an Avalanche game. That alone may prompt Forsberg to play another year.
Oh, and either the East is really, really inferior or the Wings are just that good. I can’t choose. I think it’s a lot of both.
by Dario on May 26, 2008 9:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Lot of both
Definitely a lot of both. After watching the Pens in the finals i’m beginning to think there isn’t an East team that would have finished above 7th in the west this season
"A witty saying proves nothing."
- Voltaire (1694-1778)
by Jibblescribbits on May 26, 2008 9:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Divers?
At least this series is proving that Osgood is a diver: Notice how that’s Petr Sykora, who wouldn’t be able to knock someone down if he tried to.
And that guy from A2Y calls the Avs divers? lmao!
by Mike the Avs Fan on May 27, 2008 1:24 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of divers, just finished watching the game and those two dives by Osdive were brutal. I think he missed his calling as an olympic diver. Did anyone see Hasek and Osgood talking at the end, Hasek seemed pleased with young Osgoods dives, he’s coming along strongly.
by Savage33 on May 27, 2008 4:28 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Net Nanny
has pretty much told you guys to go elsewhere to bash on the Wings tonight. And kept the comments to that thread closed, as well.
Although I did love his “dark cellar” and “forever” comments to Wing fans.
by Bob in Boulder on May 28, 2008 2:23 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
You misunderstand me. It’s not that I don’t encourage Wing-bashing. I do! F’ them all!! But I, at the same time, want to promote a fellow hockey blogger and a blog I really like. Nothing wrong with that.
Besides, it seems more appropriate to me for a Pens-Wings open thread conversation to be going on at a Pens blog, not an Avs blog, you know?
Go Avs! Let's get some goals!
by Joe Dunman on May 28, 2008 2:56 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
I just like to twist your intentions around and stir the pot. Any chance to unite with other hockey fans against the hated winged wheel diving team is good.
by Bob in Boulder on May 28, 2008 3:44 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pens FINALLY score a goal and wouldn’t you know it…it was scored by hockey Jesus!
"The difference between a successful person and others,
is not a lack of strength,not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
-Vince Lombardi-
by Americanario on May 28, 2008 7:03 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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