2009 nhl playoff thread [Archive] - The Diamond David Lee Roth Army

Pennypacker

04-09-2009, 11:49 PM

Eastern Conference Playoff Teams

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Boston Bruins

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Washington Capitals

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New Jersey Devils

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Philadelphia Flyers

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Carolina Hurricanes

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Pittsburgh Penguins

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Montreal Canadiens

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New York Rangers

Pennypacker

04-10-2009, 12:07 AM

The Western Conference Teams will be known after Saturday nights games...

Also, on Tuesday is the lottery for the Draft, basically who will get John Tavares.

Here is a list of teams, and their chances of obtaining the 1st overall pick.

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Team % To Get No.1 Possible Pick
New York Islanders 48.1 C John Tavares
Tampa Bay Lightning 18.8 D Victor Hedman
Colorado Avalanche 14.2 C Matt Duchene
Atlanta Thrashers 10.7 C Evander Kane
Phoenix Coyotes 8.1 C Brayden Schenn

Romeo Delight

04-10-2009, 12:36 AM

I love how the Leafs couldn't even learn to throw enough games to be in the running for Tavares.

Another 50 years of misery ahead, even with Burke at the helm...

Nice thread PPacker

Pennypacker

04-10-2009, 12:40 AM

I love how the Leafs couldn't even learn to throw enough games to be in the running for Tavares.

Another 50 years of misery ahead, even with Burke at the helm...

Nice thread PPacker

This is the time of the year I get most giddy about the Leafs. Sure, its the 4th year without postseason, (the last time they were in they were eliminated on my bday in 2004, terrible day lol) but Im excited to see who we draft, and if Burke can work his magic and maybe land a top 4 pick, and maybe sign some notable Free Agents (Cammaleri, Sedins...) then we are looking at POSSIBLY 8th spot next year :biggrin:. Wishful thinking I guess...

Full Bug

04-10-2009, 08:32 AM

Go Leafs Go! Oh wait, nevermind.....
Go Flames Go! Oh crap.....
Go Oilers go! They didnt make it in either?
Forget it.....

Pennypacker

04-10-2009, 10:21 AM

Go Flames Go! Oh crap.....

The Flames and Canucks are in, but the West isnt final yet so I havent posted the 8 playoff teams.

What happened to the pictures I had??

Va Beach VH Fan

04-10-2009, 12:37 PM

let's go pens !!!!

Romeo Delight

04-11-2009, 04:13 AM

Canucks are peaking...watch out

Von Halen

04-11-2009, 11:15 AM

Pennypacker

04-11-2009, 04:27 PM

When are you dumb Canucks going to realize, we bitch slapped you and took your Stanley Cup. It will never reside in your shithole again. If you want to fondle it, go to the Hockey Hall of Fame. AMERICA owns the Cup now!

America has won 38 cups, CANADA has won 41. Not bad for only 8 Canadian teams.

I think we know who "owns" the game of hockey now!

Matt White

04-11-2009, 04:28 PM

let's go red wings!!!!

Pennypacker

04-11-2009, 04:42 PM

Western Conference Playoff Teams

San Jose Sharks

Detroit Red Wings

Vancouver Canucks

Chicago Blackhawks

Calgary Flames

Columbus Blue Jackets

Anaheim Ducks

St.Louis Blues

Romeo Delight

04-11-2009, 06:12 PM

When are you dumb Canucks going to realize, we bitch slapped you and took your Stanley Cup. It will never reside in your shithole again. If you want to fondle it, go to the Hockey Hall of Fame. AMERICA owns the Cup now!

Yeah...when Aneheim won the cup, I think the team was 85% Canadian born players...Canadians win the Cup every year

Pennypacker

04-11-2009, 07:14 PM

Leafs-Senators about to start. These are always good games, and it will be the last for another 6 months!! :(

Pennypacker

04-11-2009, 08:01 PM

WOW, Cherry just fuckin layed into Wilson and Burke.

"These American's think they can come up here and tell us what to do" hahahahahahahaha Cherry for PM!

Von Halen

04-11-2009, 08:36 PM

let's go red wings!!!!

Fuck the defenseless Dead Wings!

Yeah...when Aneheim won the cup, I think the team was 85% Canadian born players...Canadians win the Cup every year

:smiley-lol::winner:

WOW, Cherry just fuckin layed into Wilson and Burke.

"These American's think they can come up here and tell us what to do" hahahahahahahaha Cherry for PM!

Cherry is the best!

Pennypacker

04-12-2009, 12:38 AM

Eastern Conference 1st Round Match-Ups

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http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Boston_Bruins.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Montreal_Canadiens.jpg

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Washington_Capitals.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/New_York_Rangers.jpg

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/New_Jersey_Devils.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Carolina_Hurricanes.jpg

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Philadelphia_Flyers.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Pittsburgh_Penguins.jpg

Pennypacker

04-12-2009, 12:41 AM

Now that the Eastern Conference is set, what are everyone's predictions???

Va Beach VH Fan

04-12-2009, 11:17 AM

Bruins in 6...

Caps in 6....

Devils in 7....

Pens in 6....

Pennypacker

04-12-2009, 11:27 AM

Bruins in 5

Rangers in 6

Devils in 6

Flyers in 6

Va Beach VH Fan

04-12-2009, 06:03 PM

Flyers in 6

You and I have now become enemies.... ;)

Matt White

04-12-2009, 06:45 PM

[QUOTE=Von Halen;1341110]Fuck the defenseless Dead Wings!

Joe Sack-itch?!?

Oh...that's right...the Avs were the BOTTOM of the WEST.....

HUh uHhuhu hu huH huh uH Uh uh uh uhu hu!!!

Pennypacker

04-12-2009, 07:54 PM

Western Conference 1st Round Match-Ups

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http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/San_Jose_Sharks.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Anaheim_Ducks.jpg

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Detroit_Red_Wings.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Columbus_Blue_Jackets.jpg

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Vancouver_Canucks.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/St_Louis_Blues.jpg

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Chicago_Blackhawks.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Calgary_Flames.jpg

Pennypacker

04-12-2009, 07:57 PM

You and I have now become enemies.... ;)

Ok, how bout FLYERS IN 4?? :biggrin::biggrin:

Should be a great series, but after last year, with me calling Philly to the finals, and being handed their ass by the Pens in the C.Finals, its time for a little revenge!!

Redballjets88

04-12-2009, 07:59 PM

Since my Stars didn't make it this year looks like I'm gunna be hoping for a Flames vs Habs championship series.

When it comes to hockey, other than the hometown team I always root for the Canadian teams, other than the Maple Leafs that is.

Va Beach VH Fan

04-12-2009, 08:18 PM

Ok, how bout FLYERS IN 4?? :biggrin::biggrin:

Should be a great series, but after last year, with me calling Philly to the finals, and being handed their ass by the Pens in the C.Finals, its time for a little revenge!!

You should have learned your lesson last year....

Now that the Pens have home ice, does your prediction change ??

Pennypacker

04-12-2009, 08:46 PM

You should have learned your lesson last year....

Now that the Pens have home ice, does your prediction change ??

:fucku2:

Pennypacker

04-12-2009, 08:48 PM

Sharks in 5

BLUE JACKETS in 7 :biggrin:

Canucks in 5

Flames in 6

Va Beach VH Fan

04-12-2009, 10:44 PM

:fucku2:

Another disgruntled Leafs fan...

Pennypacker

04-12-2009, 10:58 PM

Another disgruntled Leafs fan...

You don't know what its like. I haven't witnessed a playoff game in 5 years. The recurring image of Roenick beating Belfour top shelf haunts my dreams to this day.

As long as Canada brings home the Cup (preferably Calgary) then I'll be happy.

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 09:14 AM

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April 16 Montreal @ Boston 7PM (CBC,RDS)
April 18 Montreal @ Boston 8PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 20 Boston @ Montreal 7PM (CBC,RDS)
April 22 Boston @ Montreal 7PM (CBC,RDS)
April 25 Montreal @ Boston 7PM (CBC,RDS)*
April 27 Boston @ Montreal 7PM (CBC,RDS)*
April 29 Montreal @ Boston 7PM (CBC,RDS)*

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 09:18 AM

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April 15 New York @ Washington 7PM (TSN)
April 18 New York @ Washington 1PM (NBC,TSN)
April 20 Washington @ New York 7PM (TSN,VS)
April 22 Washington @ New York 7PM (TSN,VS)
April 24 New York @ Washington 7PM (RDS,TSN,VS)*
April 26 Washington @ New York 2PM (NBC,RDS,TSN)*
April 28 New York @ Washington 7PM (RDS,TSN,VS)*

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 09:24 AM

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April 15 Carolina @ New Jersey 7 30PM (RIS,TSN2)
April 17 Carolina @ New Jersey 7 30PM (RIS,TSN)
April 19 New Jersey @ Carolina 7 30PM (RIS,TSN)
April 21 New Jersey @ Carolina 7 30PM (RIS,TSN2)
April 23 Carolina @ New Jersey 7 30PM (RIS,TSN2)*
April 25 New Jersey @ Carolina TBA (TSN,VS)*
April 27 Carolina @ New Jersey 7 30 PM (TSN2)*

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 09:28 AM

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April 15 Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh 7PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 17 Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh 7PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 19 Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia 3PM (CBC,NBC,RDS)
April 21 Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia 7PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 23 Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh 7PM (CBC,RDS,VS)*
April 25 Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia 3PM (CBC,NBC)*
April 27 Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh TBA (CBC,VS)*

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 09:33 AM

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April 16 Anaheim @ San Jose 10PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 19 Anaheim @ San Jose 10PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 21 San Jose @ Anaheim 10 30PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 23 San Jose @ Anaheim 10PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 25 Anaheim @ San Jose 10PM (CBC,RDS,VS)*
April 27 San Jose @ Anaheim TBA (CBC,RDS,VS)*
April 29 Anaheim @ San Jose TBA (CBC,RDS,VS)*

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 09:36 AM

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April 16 Columbus @ Detroit 7PM (TSN2,VS)
April 18 Columbus @ Detroit 6PM (TSN)
April 21 Detroit @ Columbus 7PM (TSN)
April 23 Detroit @ Columbus 7PM (TSN)
April 25 Columbus @ Detroit 7PM (TSN2,VS)*
April 27 Detroit @ Columbus TBA (TSN)*
April 29 Columbus @ Detroit TBA (TSN2,VS)*

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 09:40 AM

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April 15 St. Louis @ Vancouver 10PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 17 St. Louis @ Vancouver 10PM (CBC,RDS,VS)
April 19 Vancouver @ St. Louis 7PM (CBC,VS)
April 21 Vancouver @ St. Louis 8PM (CBC,VS)
April 24 St. Louis @ Vancouver 10PM (CBC,RDS,VS)*
April 26 Vancouver @ St. Louis 8PM (CBC,RDS,VS)*
April 28 St. Louis @ Vancouver TBA (CBC,RDS,VS)*

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 09:46 AM

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April 16 Calgary @ Chicago 8 30PM (TSN,VS)
April 18 Calgary @ Chicago TBA (TSN)
April 20 Chicago @ Calgary 9 30PM (TSN,VS)
April 22 Chicago @ Calgary TBA (TSN,VS)
April 25 Calgary @ Chicago 10PM (RIS,TSN)*
April 27 Chicago @ Calgary TBA (TSN)*
April 29 Calgary @ Chicago TBA (TSN)*

atomicpunk5151

04-13-2009, 12:58 PM

Sharks have the #1 seed and home ice, but they ended up with the Ducks in the first round. Not the best matchup as the Duck are still very physical.

Cory Perry is public enemy #1 here in NorCal. I hope they put a hurting on him and the rest of the Ducks.

Sharks need to get rid of past playoff demons and step up during the spring.

The Sharks have an edge in net with Nabby over Hiller. The Ducks do have Giggy to step in if needed.

+++++++++++++++

I am also very interested in Philly/Pittsburgh. That should be a WAR right out of the gate. I would guess it goes to 7. Whoever wins that one might be limping into the 2nd round.

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Also rooting for the Blue Jackets for at least the first round. I hope they get a big upset on the Wings. It is pretty unlikely, but stranger things have happened. Maybe Osgood & Conklin go in the tank.

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 01:17 PM

Agree with you AP5151. This is the Sharks to lose.

IF there is going to be an upset in the first round, who are you guys leaning towards?

COLUMBUS over Detroit
ST. LOUIS over Vancouver
MONTREAL over Boston
RANGERS over Capitals

I think Tortorella can get the Rangers going and use Avery and Lundqvists as HUGE factors. Tortorella has won it all before, he knows how to motivate his guys, even if theyre going up against a guy like Ovechkin. Its time for the big-money players (Drury, Gomez, especially Redden) to step up and deliver. Theodore is also another weak spot for the Caps, but they still have that young, fast-paced puck moving team that can be deadly.

Just as last year's Caps-Flyers was hyped up, with everyone writing off the Flyers (except me lol), the Rangers will use their experience to shut down the Caps.

Rangers in 6.

Von Halen

04-13-2009, 02:21 PM

Hey Punypecker, thanks for keeping this thread updated! Good stuff...

Pennypacker

04-13-2009, 04:06 PM

http://cdn.nhl.com/rangers/images/upload/2009/04/playoffbracket09.gif

Ill try and add a better Playoff Tree, I'll probably make one.

Va Beach VH Fan

04-13-2009, 11:28 PM

Agree with you AP5151. This is the Sharks to lose.

So what is this now, like the 4th year in a row that is the Sharks year ???

Romeo Delight

04-13-2009, 11:53 PM

Sharks do nothing...again. Well, they win one round

Two hottest teams in the league are ST Louis and Vancouver and they play each other.

I say the upset will be the Habs.

Habs, Penguins, NJ, Caps

Sharks, Chicago, Vancouver, Detroit

Pennypacker

04-14-2009, 12:51 AM

Tonight is the Draft Lottery, here are the 14 Non-Playoff team, with a projected pick (courtesy TSN.ca)

New York Islanders 48.1% = C John Tavares
Tampa Bay Lightning 18.8% = D Victor Hedman
Colorado Avalanche 14.2% = C Matt Duchene
Atlanta Thrashers 10.7% = C Evander Kane
Los Angeles Kings 8.1% = C Brayden Schenn
Phoenix Coyotes = D Jared Cowen
Toronto Maple Leafs = LW Magnus Svensson-Paarjarvi
Dallas Stars = C Nazem Kadri
Ottawa Senators = C Scott Glennie
Edmonton Oilers = RW Jordan Schroeder
Nashville Predators = D Dmitri Kulikov
Minnesota Wild = D Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Buffalo Sabres = D Ryan Ellis
Florida Panthers = D Simon Despres

I'll have the 1-14 Draft Order up today around 830PM.

Pennypacker

04-14-2009, 12:58 AM

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Pennypacker

04-14-2009, 12:59 AM

Enjoy the Playoff Tree Wallpaper..

Sorry its so damn big

Pennypacker

04-14-2009, 11:28 AM

Brian Burke pulled no punches at his season-ending press conference Tuesday: The Maple Leafs want John Tavares.

"Once the lottery determines who will pick where, we will actively pursue a trade to move up," said Burke.

Asked if it was the No. 1 selection overall, Burke's reply: "Yes."

Asked if Tavares is the player he is after: "Yes."

In a candid session with the media, Burke reiterated his goal is for the club to make the playoffs next year.

Va Beach VH Fan

04-14-2009, 01:24 PM

Enjoy the Playoff Tree Wallpaper..

Sorry its so damn big

You realize they reseed after each round, right ??

I know, it's been so long for Leafs fans.... ;)

Kidding, just kidding !!!

Pennypacker

04-14-2009, 01:28 PM

You realize they reseed after each round, right ??

I know, it's been so long for Leafs fans.... ;)

Kidding, just kidding !!!

:biggrin:

hahahahaha. I know how the playoffs work! I will repost the tree after each round!

Va Beach VH Fan

04-14-2009, 07:33 PM

Pennypacker

04-14-2009, 07:45 PM

Va Beach VH Fan

04-14-2009, 08:15 PM

I just answered the questions that will be posted, your basic shit talking between the two teams....

IRT the blogging, I have nothing to do with that, sorry...

Pennypacker

04-14-2009, 08:22 PM

Draft Order
1 New York Islanders
2 Tampa Bay Lightning
3 Colorado Avalanche
4 Atlanta Thrashers
5 Los Angeles Kings

Pennypacker

04-14-2009, 08:25 PM

6 Phoenix Coyotes
7 Toronto Maple Leafs
8 Dallas Stars
9 Ottawa Senators
10 Edmonton Oilers
11 Nashville Predators
12 Minnesota Wild
13 Buffalo Sabres
14 Florida Panthers

15-30 will be known after the playoffs.

atomicpunk5151

04-15-2009, 02:53 PM

By the way, if any of you homos are interested, in addition to my normal Penguins blogging duties at Kukla's Korner (KuklasKorner : The Confluence (http://kuklaskorner.com/index.php/tc)), I'm going to be the Penguins blogger for the New York Times for their "Hockey Night in Blogdom" series coming up (Hockey - Sports - Slap Shot Blog - NYTimes.com (http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/))....

I didn't know you blogged over at KK. I don't stop by there very often, But I always enjoyed it when Kukla would expose Eklund for the Fraud he was.

++++++++++++

Regarding the Pens & Flyers......

I have been pretty dissapointed with the Flyers play the last week or so. They really had a chance to wrap up the 4 seed to get home ice for at least this first round.

Like I mentioned earlier, I can see this going 7....but the wrong team (Pens)could likely win........

I know Richards & Carter are going to show up big, hell even Giroux has really helped the 3rd line. Tough part will be if the Flyers D shows up enough to stop Crosby & Malkins lines. Kimmo is solid, but Coburn, Parent, Jones and Alberts are all either battling injury or slumps in play.

Times like these I wish Keith Primeau was still around. Having a big Center that could wear down Malkin or Crosby over a 7 game series would be huge.

I would say the Goaltending battle is a toss-up. both goalies played well for most of the playoffs last year. Biron and MAF both battled rough spots early, but have played well lately. Slight edge to MAF.

What do you Pens fans think about Guerin? I remember him coming up way short in his playoff run with the Sharks a few years back.

Pennypacker

04-15-2009, 03:04 PM

The Flyers can score pretty much goal-for-goal with the best teams in the league, so goals shouldn't be a problem in the post-season. Jeff Carter has emerged as one of the most consistent snipers in the league while Mike Richards, Simon Gagne, Scott Hartnell, Joffrey Lupul, Mike Knuble and youngster Claude Giroux represent a solid supporting cast. A healthy Danny Briere could be the man to push the team over the top.

Based on their statistics, there really isn't much separating Martin Biron, who'll likely be the playoff starter, from Antero Niitymaki. The truth of the matter is neither offers up a whole lot of confidence. Biron played quite well for spurts last season in the playoffs, but ultimately wasn't up to the task.

After Crosby and Malkin there is a significant drop in bona fide scoring, although the addition of Chris Kunitz at the trade deadline has been a godsend. Jordan Staal can also contribute, but in the playoffs he'll probably be more of a defensive presence. A lack of production from the blueline is a concern.

The big problem with the Penguins is they allow nearly as many goals as they score. Having Sergei Gonchar back in the lineup has helped give the defence an identity that it lacked for most of the year. It will be interesting to see if the playoff experience the likes of Hal Gil, Brooks Orpik and Kris Letang gained last season pays off this year.

Pennypacker

04-15-2009, 07:03 PM

Flyers-Pens has begun

The Playoffs have started!!! :luck::popc1:

al3d

04-15-2009, 07:19 PM

WEll...the Habs are in the playoff...that's the Montreal Canadians.;)..but i doubt they'll go pass Boston with that Moron of a coach they got right now, Gainey as NO BALLS for been a coach realy.

Pennypacker

04-15-2009, 07:32 PM

the Habs are in the playoff...that's the Montreal Canadians.;)..but i doubt they'll go pass Boston with that Moron of a coach they got right now, Gainey as NO BALLS for been a coach realy.

wow, thats very insightful :biggrin:. Can't really write off Montreal yet, wait for them to play a couple games first then make assumptions.

al3d

04-15-2009, 07:37 PM

wow, thats very insightful :biggrin:. Can't really write off Montreal yet, wait for them to play a couple games first then make assumptions.

well..Gainey can do a haft decent job as a suppleant coach..but not in the playoff. he's just not the man for the job.

Pennypacker

04-15-2009, 08:33 PM

well..Gainey can do a haft decent job as a suppleant coach..but not in the playoff. he's just not the man for the job.

If Carey Price can stand on his head and steal games, and the D can fill in while Markov's on the shelf, it should be an interesting series.

If anything, Gainey should've been fired, not Carbonneau.

al3d

04-15-2009, 08:38 PM

If Carey Price can stand on his head and steal games, and the D can fill in while Markov's on the shelf, it should be an interesting series.

If anything, Gainey should've been fired, not Carbonneau.

Amen to that Brotha..:)

Pennypacker

04-15-2009, 08:46 PM

Good to see a fellow Canadian in here talking hockey!!

We wont let our Leafs-Habs rivalry get in the way.......yet ;)

al3d

04-15-2009, 08:49 PM

Good to see a fellow Canadian in here talking hockey!!

We wont let our Leafs-Habs rivalry get in the way.......yet ;)

Ahaha...yeah..:)

Pennypacker

04-15-2009, 09:45 PM

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*Penguins lead series 1-0

Game 2 Friday April 17

Pennypacker

04-15-2009, 09:46 PM

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*Rangers lead series 1-0

Game 2 Saturday April 18

Pennypacker

04-15-2009, 09:55 PM

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*Devils lead series 1-0

Game 2 Friday April 17

Va Beach VH Fan

04-15-2009, 11:13 PM

Va Beach VH Fan

04-15-2009, 11:16 PM

I didn't know you blogged over at KK. I don't stop by there very often, But I always enjoyed it when Kukla would expose Eklund for the Fraud he was.

++++++++++++

Regarding the Pens & Flyers......

I have been pretty dissapointed with the Flyers play the last week or so. They really had a chance to wrap up the 4 seed to get home ice for at least this first round.

Like I mentioned earlier, I can see this going 7....but the wrong team (Pens)could likely win........

I know Richards & Carter are going to show up big, hell even Giroux has really helped the 3rd line. Tough part will be if the Flyers D shows up enough to stop Crosby & Malkins lines. Kimmo is solid, but Coburn, Parent, Jones and Alberts are all either battling injury or slumps in play.

Times like these I wish Keith Primeau was still around. Having a big Center that could wear down Malkin or Crosby over a 7 game series would be huge.

I would say the Goaltending battle is a toss-up. both goalies played well for most of the playoffs last year. Biron and MAF both battled rough spots early, but have played well lately. Slight edge to MAF.

What do you Pens fans think about Guerin? I remember him coming up way short in his playoff run with the Sharks a few years back.

Yeah, if you go to KK and search for the tag "Dwayne", he's got several great articles there...

IRT Guerin, both he and Kunitz have been great for Crosby on that line.... They've both got good hands and throw their body around at will, giving more open ice for Sid.... He's been great so far...

Pennypacker

04-16-2009, 09:21 AM

Still time for you to change your prediction....

Wow, did the Flyers look sloppy in both ends of the ice! My prediction stays the same, as well as the Rangers. Why does everyone have a hard on for the Caps-Ovechkin come playoff time?

Im really anticipating tonights Habs-Bruins to be a bloodfest. Laraque calling out Thornton, I fuckin love it!

atomicpunk5151

04-16-2009, 01:21 PM

Alright we finally get to head out WEST for the Battle of California.

Suprisingly the Sharks & Ducks have never met in the playoffs so this heated rivalry is about to go to the next level.

The Sharks lines from practice are what we will probably see on the opening faceoff.

Marleau-Thornton-Setoguchi
Michalek-Pavelski-Clowe
Moen-Goc-Cheechoo
Shelley-Roenick-Grier

Nabokov in net for the Sharks. Probably Hiller in net for the Ducks.

If the Sharks can shut down the Ducks top line of Getzlaf, Perry & Ryan this could be a short series. The Ducks don't have much secondary scoring anymore.

The Sharks problem in the past has been timely scoring in the playoffs, they will need to right that ship as there will probably be far less penalties in the Playoffs and you can't count on your PP.

Go Sharks!

atomicpunk5151

04-16-2009, 01:25 PM

Why does everyone have a hard on for the Caps-Ovechkin come playoff time?

Did you watch much of that game? Ovechkin was the best player on the ice. Scoring, shooting, hitting.

Only problem was Jose Theodore played like ASS. He fucking sucked. Not sure why he even wore a glove as he didn't even hardly use it. Even a halfway decent performance in net would have got the Caps a win or at least got it to OT.

Caps have serious problems in net right now.

Va Beach VH Fan

04-16-2009, 03:42 PM

Only problem was Jose Theodore played like ASS.

Which is why the Caps will go nowhere....

Pennypacker

04-16-2009, 06:33 PM

Which is why the Caps will go nowhere....

:baaa: FINALLY we agree on something

Pennypacker

04-16-2009, 08:53 PM

Carcillo suspended one game for butt-ending Maxime Talbot in the face. Flyers coach John Stevens was fined $10k.

Pennypacker

04-16-2009, 09:37 PM

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*Bruins lead series 1-0

Game 2 Saturday April 18

Pennypacker

04-16-2009, 09:39 PM

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*Red Wings lead series 1-0

Game 2 April 18

Matt White

04-16-2009, 09:41 PM

let's go red wings!!!

and in case you forgot....

http://www.phoenixcoyotes.de/gfhl/Teams/Detroit/detroit_red_wings.gif

atomicpunk5151

04-17-2009, 12:00 PM

DAMMMMNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!

Sharks hit iron twice late in the 3rd with the game at 1-0. Sometimes it is a game of inches.

Tough loss, but the Sharks fell short on the Power Play. They went 0 for 6 with the man advantage. You need to bury at least 1 of those.

Very dissapointing, but with a 7 game series they are far from out of it. Back in SJ on Sunday night. Hopefully they can stay loose and not get rattled by the pressure. If they come out tight in Game 2 it will be over heading back to SoCal for Game 3.

Pennypacker

04-17-2009, 10:23 PM

Pennypacker

04-17-2009, 10:25 PM

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*Series tied 1-1

Game 3 Sunday April 19

Va Beach VH Fan

04-17-2009, 11:32 PM

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*Penguins lead series 2-0

Game 3 Sunday April 19

Flyers played a helluva game tonight, but they just can't help themselves but continue to take STUPID penalties....

Ball-game, Pens 3-2.....

Pennypacker

04-18-2009, 04:51 PM

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*Rangers lead series 2-0

Game 3 Monday April 20

Pennypacker

04-18-2009, 04:51 PM

Pennypacker

04-18-2009, 08:42 PM

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*Red Wings lead series 2-0

Game 3 April 20

Pennypacker

04-18-2009, 10:42 PM

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*Bruins lead series 2-0

Game 3 Monday April 20

Pennypacker

04-18-2009, 10:52 PM

Really good Flames-Blackhawks game tonight, this could definitely go 7.

End of 2nd, catch the 3rd here: TML Hockey, Ustream.TV: . Entertainment,Sports,Hockey (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tml-hockey)

redblkwht

04-19-2009, 03:40 AM

Blackhawks won 3-2 yessssssss.......:tongue0011:

Va Beach VH Fan

04-19-2009, 10:07 AM

Look for a Lucic suspension after cross-checking Lapierre in the head last night....

Or not, he's been getting away with running people since he came in the league...

Pennypacker

04-19-2009, 07:20 PM

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*Penguins lead series 2-1

Game 4 Tuesday April 21

Pennypacker

04-19-2009, 07:22 PM

Look for a Lucic suspension after cross-checking Lapierre in the head last night....

Or not, he's been getting away with running people since he came in the league...

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic has been suspended for one game by the NHL for a cross-check to the face on Montreal Canadien Maxim Lapierre last night.

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Pennypacker

04-19-2009, 08:33 PM

St.Louis doesnt look like they belong in the Playoffs. Canucks are gonna sweep 'em.

Pennypacker

04-19-2009, 10:02 PM

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*Canucks lead series 3-0

Game 4 Tuesday April 21

Pennypacker

04-19-2009, 10:33 PM

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* Devils lead series 2-1

Game 4 Tuesday April 21

atomicpunk5151

04-20-2009, 01:47 AM

Pennypacker

04-20-2009, 08:27 AM

AHHHHHHHHH Fuck a DUCK........

What the hell is going on????

Sharks just can't score on the PP. All the missed chances were killing them.

Watched most of the 2nd & 3rd at the local Ice Rink. Everyone was cheering when Cheechoo got them back in it at 2-3. BUT when it ended, every was saying "Same old Sharks in the Playoffs".

FUCK!!!!!

I need another beer.....................

Same old Sharks in the Playoffs.

I thought with the loss of Wilson they'd be a different team in the playoffs. They're the same.

And look at the Ducks, everyone said they were going nowhere with the loss of Burke and with Hiller starting in net.

Its a 7 game series so I'm not writing the Sharks off yet.

Va Beach VH Fan

04-20-2009, 09:44 AM

Same old Sharks in the Playoffs.

Yipper....

Va Beach VH Fan

04-20-2009, 09:47 AM

Hit of the playoffs, without a doubt.....

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Romeo Delight

04-20-2009, 10:32 AM

Romeo Delight

04-20-2009, 10:33 AM

Pennypacker

04-20-2009, 10:38 AM

I just can't figure out why anyone thought the Sharks would be any different this year.

Hockey isn't like basketball where the home team gets all the calls. You actually have to earn each victory by giving it your all.

San Jose hasn't shown they are willing to. Most overated team despite their regular season record

I'd like to know what happens to that one superstar they have, whats his name again? You know, the guy who was picked 1st overall, won both the Art Ross and Hart back in '06...? Oh ya, JOE THORNTON. He completely disappears come playoff time.

Pennypacker

04-20-2009, 02:55 PM

Not to mention Cheechoo and his 56 goal campaign back in '06 (He only scored 12 this season in 66 games). He's another plug who is never clutch in the post-season.

Pennypacker

04-20-2009, 10:21 PM

Pennypacker

04-20-2009, 10:22 PM

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*Rangers lead series 2-1

Game 4 Wednesday April 22

atomicpunk5151

04-21-2009, 11:51 AM

BIG slate of games on tonight. A few are in the MUST win category.

Sharks have to come out strong on the road in SoCal. Beat the Ducks at their own game and start hitting. No more laid back play. Also wouldn't hurt to get the PP going. In other words....GO to the Fuckin net!

Maybe some more changes with the forwards. They still rolled these lines at practice:

Thornton-Roenick-Cheechoo
Michalek-Pavelski-Clowe
Moen-Marleau-Setoguchi
Grier-Goc-Lemieux

Nabokov v Hiller in net.

No local tv tonight so we have to watch the game on VS.

BOTTOM line is the stars have to play like stars. Either Jumbo Joe shows up tonight or the Sharks are done.

couple pics from HF......

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5505/joeflatline.jpg

Miss these guys in TEAL.......

WHAT WE NEED

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/446/history.jpg

WHO WE NEED IT FROM

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Pennypacker

04-21-2009, 12:10 PM

I must admit those Alternate Black Jerseys are friggin awesome.

I even liked the one pre-lockout.

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/large_images/136/200017136.jpg

Oh ya, and the Sharks better win tonight :pullinghair:

Pennypacker

04-21-2009, 07:05 PM

My predictions:

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Pennypacker

04-21-2009, 09:39 PM

Pennypacker

04-21-2009, 09:59 PM

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*Penguins lead series 3-1

Game 5 Thursday April 23

Pennypacker

04-21-2009, 10:03 PM

Controversial end to this game...

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*Series tied 2-2

Game 5 Thursday April 23

Va Beach VH Fan

04-21-2009, 11:16 PM

atomicpunk5151

04-22-2009, 11:44 AM

Matt White

04-22-2009, 11:57 AM

If they can win on Thursday this is a whole new series. Only problem will be that whatever team survives will be drained for the 2nd round.

;)Or the 3rd round.....LOL

yup...saw the WIZ score for the Ducks...1st career playoff goal...good guy...he played for the PLYMOUTH WHALERS when I worked there....

Pennypacker

04-22-2009, 12:38 PM

Great game in SoCal Last night.

Sharks kept fighting to take the lead, then the Ducks would come back. Hard fought game by both teams.

Great goal to win it at 4-3 by the Captain. The Power Play was also finally clicking. Also of note was the Dmen steping up into the play, Boyle had 2 goals & Blake had 1.

The Ducks 3rd goal was almost a killer. Little Joe P threw a blind pass right up the middle that Pronger picked off and blasted in. I was ready to start breaking stuff.

If they can win on Thursday this is a whole new series. Only problem will be that whatever team survives will be drained for the 2nd round.

I didn't catch the game last night, or even the highlights this morning. I guess you just summed up the game for me.

I was pissed that CBC started showing Pit/Phi at 7, then switched coverage to Van/StL. I watched the rest of the Canucks game, but I wasn't in the mood to stay up (damn 10:30 EST start) and watch what I already knew was going to happen: Sharks victory of course :baaa:.

Pennypacker

04-22-2009, 12:46 PM

Western Conference Quarter Finals

#3 Vancouver Canucks vs #6 St. Louis Blues

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Canucks advance to Western Conference Semi Finals.

Romeo Delight

04-22-2009, 03:01 PM

Pennypacker

04-22-2009, 03:15 PM

A team of destiny. Luongo is on a mission and they have 4 lines that can play.

I hope Luongo and Sundin will one day lift the cup, but I hope that scumbag Wellwood never gets his mitts near the Holy Grail of Hockey. Let the Sedin sisters experience it too, so when they come to Toronto after July 1st, theyll be able to experience it again next season :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Vancouver may be Canada's last chance at the Cup this year, Habs are playing typical Habs hockey, and the Flames will have a tough time beating the young "inexperienced" Hawks.

Pennypacker

04-22-2009, 03:26 PM

Non Playoff News...

The Nominees for the Calder Trophy were announced today.

Anaheim Ducks- FW Bobby Ryan
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Columbus Blue Jackets- G Steve Mason
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Chicago Blackhawks- FW Kris Versteeg
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Pennypacker

04-22-2009, 03:26 PM

Im going with STEVE MASON. Incredible numbers, he, along with Hitchcock are what brought Columbus to its first playoff birth.

33 Wins, 10 Shutouts, 2.29 GAA

Ryan's 31 goals in 64 games is incredible. But he plays for the Ducks who have a bunch of stars, who were not in a similar situation as Columbus.

Matt White

04-22-2009, 03:43 PM

There's enough Canadians on the RED WINGS to make everybody happy :p

Pennypacker

04-22-2009, 09:01 PM

Looks like the Habs are done. Carey Price is getting the Roy treatment from the fans. What a disastrous centennial season for the Habs. Makes my life as a Leaf fan that much better :happy0158:

Pennypacker

04-22-2009, 09:36 PM

Eastern Conference Quarter Finals

#1 Boston Bruins vs #8 Montreal Canadiens

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Bruins advance to Eastern Conference Semi Finals.

*BRUINS WILL PLAY RANGERS IF RANGERS DEFEAT CAPITALS

Pennypacker

04-22-2009, 09:40 PM

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*Rangers lead series 3-1

Game 5 Friday April 24[/QUOTE]

Pennypacker

04-23-2009, 12:35 AM

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*Series tied 2-2

Game 5 Friday April 24

Pennypacker

04-23-2009, 10:12 AM

Another NHL team in T.O.?

The National Hockey League has met with an unidentified business group to discuss the possibility of adding another NHL team to the Greater Toronto Area, according to a newspaper report on Thursday.

Sources told the Globe and Mail that the group met with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly in downtown Toronto last week with a proposal that included building an arena just north of the city, at the intersection of Highways 427 and 7 in Vaughan, ON.

The group -- which has also discussed its proposal with Paul Kelly, the executive director of the NHL Players' Association -- presented its own market research stating that a second team located in northern Toronto would not impact the revenues of either the Toronto Maple Leafs or Buffalo Sabres. According to the source, Daly told the group that the NHL is "not currently considering expansion nor do we have any intention or desire to relocate an existing franchise."

The group, however, is taking a long-term view, looking to add a team likely in the three-to-five year range, giving them enough time to build an arena as well as settle any territorial-rights fees for the Leafs and Sabres.

The total cost to bring a new franchise to Toronto could be upwards of $800-million.

One NHL owner told the paper that NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has been "toying with the idea" of a second franchise in Toronto but would want to open it up to all parties in order to attract the highest bidder.

Should relocation be considered, the obvious choice for a move is the Phoenix Coyotes. The NHL had to step in to help the cash-strapped franchise stay afloat for the 2008-09 season. The Coyotes had an estimated loss of $35-million (U.S.) this year.

atomicpunk5151

04-23-2009, 12:07 PM

Damn that Calgary/Chicago game was a wild one. Pretty fun when they tied it up at 4-4. I was sending out a few texts to some Flames fans I know to talk shit. To bad Nystrom & Iggy showed up in the 3rd...lol!

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Bs game was what we expected. Habs come out strong early, Bs finish them off with some timely scoring.

I am not sure if Kessel was offsides, I just watched it once, looked like a "bang, bang" play as he was coming out of the box.

Krejci was excellent as well, where did they find that guy?

How did you guys like Lucic last night. Another example of how PIMs can mean something to the overall game. 1 pt & 7 pims for Milan. Plus a fight win over Komisarek. Notice how Mike K got fustrated and later(3rd period) tried to get some cheap revenge only to get tossed.

+++++++++++++++++

Caps threw everything but the kitchen sink at King Henrik, but he was in the zone. That is how you step up and play when it is playoff time.

Ovechkin is just electric this series. I swear he gets 10+ shots on net every game. Showboating aside, he is just fun to watch.

Also got to give some props to rookie goalie Varlamov. He has played really well in a tough situation. I would bet he is starting in Washington next year. I think we can pencil the Caps in the playoffs for the next couple years, bad news for everyone else in the East.

atomicpunk5151

04-23-2009, 12:09 PM

Also what did you guys think about the whole "Bronx Cheer" for Price when he made the easy save in the 3rd. He looked pissed and did the Patrick Roy 2 arms up in the air. Notice all the highlight shows played the Roy/Detroit 1995 clip about 100 times last night.

Pretty tough of the MTL crowd. Price is still pretty young, so that was just salting the wounds so to speak. He went from "Jesus Price" to playoff goat in just a few months. Something like 0-7 down the stretch & 0-4 in the playoffs.

Price v Bs 2009
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..and lets not forget Roy vs Wings 1995

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Pennypacker

04-23-2009, 04:14 PM

Pretty tough of the MTL crowd. Price is still pretty young, so that was just salting the wounds so to speak. He went from "Jesus Price" to playoff goat in just a few months. Something like 0-7 down the stretch & 0-4 in the playoffs.

http://www.canadianthinker.com/images/pissonhabs.gif

Matt White

04-23-2009, 09:58 PM

detroit red wings sweep!!!

let's go red wings!!!

The RED WINGS never trailed in this series.....

Pennypacker

04-23-2009, 10:10 PM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:2rHbdwApGwAb7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/pit.png 0-3http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:rdA8fwP4EnaBIM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/phi.png

*Penguins lead series 3-2

Game 6 Saturday April 25

Pennypacker

04-23-2009, 10:11 PM

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*Devils lead series 3-2

Game 6 Saturday April 25

Pennypacker

04-23-2009, 10:13 PM

Western Conference Quarter Finals

#2 Detroit Red Wings vs #7 Columbus Blue Jackets

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:NkDsHCHvwYk7OM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/det.png wins series 4-0

Red Wings advance to Western Conference Semi Finals.

atomicpunk5151

04-23-2009, 11:29 PM

detroit red wings sweep!!!

let's go red wings!!!

The RED WINGS never trailed in this series.....

Too many men on the ice......?? WTF??

I wish they could have extended the series even 1 more game just for experience.

Still, it was a good run for CBUS this year. They took a lot of steps toward the future. Next step is to sign Nash.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Also PROPS to the Flyers. They still have some fight in them. Hey Game 6...you never know.

Sharks/Ducks are still tied at 0-0 right now. This one is going to be intense.

Matt White

04-24-2009, 07:59 AM

Too many men on the ice......?? WTF??

I wish they could have extended the series even 1 more game just for experience.

Still, it was a good run for CBUS this year. They took a lot of steps toward the future. Next step is to sign Nash.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Also PROPS to the Flyers. They still have some fight in them. Hey Game 6...you never know.

Sharks/Ducks are still tied at 0-0 right now. This one is going to be intense.

I HATE all of the Mickey-Mouse calls in the playoffs....

and a penalty for anything short of stabbing a guy in the last 5 minutes???

BULLSHIT

but...it's on to the 2nd round

atomicpunk5151

04-24-2009, 02:46 PM

I pains me to say it...but..........SAME old Sharks in the playoffs.

Another shut out by the Ducks. The PP went cold again. The Sharks couldn't stop the Getzlaf, Perry, Ryan line at all in the 2nd & 3rd period.

Joe Thornton was a -3 in one of the biggest games of the season. Rob Blake was also a -3.

Somebody better step up in Game 5 or it is lights out.

If not I think Doug Wilson (Sharks GM) blows up the core in the off season. BUT I mean fuck, who blows up a team with 100+ points? Do they stay the course with the new coach or do you make wholesale changes...ie trading Thornton, Nabokov, Cheechoo & Marleau?

HELL at least the last few years they got to the 2nd round.............

Pennypacker

04-24-2009, 06:19 PM

If not I think Doug Wilson (Sharks GM) blows up the core in the off season. BUT I mean fuck, who blows up a team with 100+ points? Do they stay the course with the new coach or do you make wholesale changes...ie trading Thornton, Nabokov, Cheechoo & Marleau?

I dont think the core will be blown up, I honestly think WILSON will be fired.

The last couple seasons they thought it was Ron Wilsons fault, I guess we see where the problem actually lies.

Pennypacker

04-24-2009, 09:44 PM

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*Rangers lead series 3-2

Game 5 Friday April 24

Pennypacker

04-25-2009, 07:27 AM

Goal of the Playoffs so far

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Pennypacker

04-25-2009, 07:35 PM

Eastern Conference Quarter Finals

#4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs #5 Philadelphia Flyers

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:2rHbdwApGwAb7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/pit.png wins series 4-2

Penguins advance to Eastern Conference Semi Finals.

Va Beach VH Fan

04-25-2009, 09:14 PM

Pennypacker

04-26-2009, 01:27 AM

http://cdn.nhl.com/rangers/images/upload/2009/04/playoffbracket09.gif

Pennypacker

04-26-2009, 01:29 AM

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*Ducks lead series 3-2

Game 6 Monday April 27

Matt White

04-26-2009, 10:34 AM

LOL

Good for the Sharks...and the WINGS....go 7 & beat the hell out of each other!!!

Pennypacker

04-26-2009, 04:46 PM

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*Series tied 3-3

Game 7 Tuesday April 28

Va Beach VH Fan

04-26-2009, 09:47 PM

Ok, how bout FLYERS IN 4?? :biggrin::biggrin:

Should be a great series, but after last year, with me calling Philly to the finals, and being handed their ass by the Pens in the C.Finals, its time for a little revenge!!

Not too late to change your prediction !!!

Oops, yeah it is.... ;)

Pennypacker

04-26-2009, 10:04 PM

Not too late to change your prediction !!!

Oops, yeah it is.... ;)

Don't get your hopes up this early, the Pens are hoping they can avoid the Bruins

However, I would love to see the Pens make it to the final, and come up just short, again...
:biggrin:

Pennypacker

04-26-2009, 10:48 PM

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*Series tied 3-3

Game 7 Tuesday April 28

Va Beach VH Fan

04-27-2009, 10:01 AM

Don't get your hopes up this early, the Pens are hoping they can avoid the Bruins

However, I would love to see the Pens make it to the final, and come up just short, again...
:biggrin:

I find it hilarious that a frickin' Leafs fan can even attempt to talk shit at this point in time....

But you're right, I'm hoping not to see the Bruins until the Conf. Finals, if at all, of course...

Pennypacker

04-27-2009, 10:45 AM

I find it hilarious that a frickin' Leafs fan can even attempt to talk shit at this point in time....

But you're right, I'm hoping not to see the Bruins until the Conf. Finals, if at all, of course...

Come on VA, dont let some punk kid Leaf fan get to you ;)

I hope the Bruins-Pens play in the C Finals, that would definitely go to 7, and the winner of that would win the Cup.

I am glad the Flyers were out this early, those consecutive years of knocking us out; im still waiting for revenge. But I guess other teams taking it to them will have to do, until next year when the Leafs make it and we make a run.

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 12:03 AM

Western Conference Quarter Finals

#4 Chicago Blackhawks vs #5 Calgary Flames

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:jSt8MGi_LVC19M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/chi.png wins series 4-2

Blackhawks advance to Western Conference Semi Finals.

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 12:05 AM

Western Conference Scenarios:
If Ducks beat Sharks tonight (as of now its 3-1 Ducks 2nd period) then the matchups would be:
CHICAGO VS VANCOUVER
DETROIT VS ANAHEIM

If San Jose comes back and wins the series the next round will be:
SAN JOSE VS CHICAGO
DETROIT VS VANCOUVER

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 08:09 AM

Western Conference Quarter Finals

#1 San Jose Sharks vs #8 Anaheim Ducks

http://www.google.ca/images?q=tbn:opsE24lt_mzQQM::www.icebullshockey.co m/chris/nhltol/logos300/ana.png wins series 4-2

Ducks advance to Western Conference Semi Finals.

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 08:13 AM

Western Conference 2nd Round Match-Ups

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/70/2009_Stanley_Cup_Playoffs.svg/227px-2009_Stanley_Cup_Playoffs.svg.png

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Detroit_Red_Wings.jpgVS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Anaheim_Ducks.jpg

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Vancouver_Canucks.jpgVS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Chicago_Blackhawks.jpg

atomicpunk5151

04-28-2009, 12:15 PM

Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not much to say other then the Sharks weren't ready for "PLAYOFF" hockey. The Ducks were about the worst possible 1st round matchup, but really it didn't matter. If the seeding was different, they would have gotten by CBUS or STL then lost to somebody else in the 2nd round.

Ownership has to look deep this off-season to see if they are going to stay with this CORE group or not. They also need to look at the GM Doug Wilson as well. He has put together some great teams, but for some reason or another it is just not enough come playoff time.

I guess I will have to support the "Other" California team now since they took out the Sharks.

Good luck to everyone that still has teams in it.

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 12:20 PM

Good luck to everyone that has teams in it.

I've been saying that the last 4 years :(

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 08:49 PM

Wow, TSN is showing the VS coverage of the Devils-Canes, and I want to know how my fellow hockey fans south of the border stand these terrible commentators, its brutal.

I guess I'm too used to Bob Cole and Harry Neale.

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 09:28 PM

Eastern Conference Quarter Finals

#2 Washington Capitals vs #7 New York Rangers

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:6tk8GyUkzMY-IM:http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/LEMADispatcher/CapitalsLogo.png wins series 4-3

Capitals advance to Eastern Conference Semi Finals.

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 10:11 PM

Eastern Conference Quarter Finals

#3 New Jersey Devils vs #6 Carolina Hurricanes

http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:LYIR-mtnRH0SYM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/car.png wins series 4-3

Hurricanes advance to Eastern Conference Semi Finals.

Va Beach VH Fan

04-28-2009, 10:38 PM

Bring on the fucking Craps !!!!

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 11:09 PM

Eastern Conference 2nd Round Match-Ups

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/70/2009_Stanley_Cup_Playoffs.svg/227px-2009_Stanley_Cup_Playoffs.svg.png

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Boston_Bruins.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Carolina_Hurricanes.jpg

http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Washington_Capitals.jpg VS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Pittsburgh_Penguins.jpg

lesfunk

04-28-2009, 11:09 PM

Bruins

Pennypacker

04-28-2009, 11:10 PM

2nd Round Predictions...

Red Wings in 6

Canucks in 6

Bruins in 5

Penguins in 7

Pennypacker

04-29-2009, 10:08 PM

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:NkDsHCHvwYk7OM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/det.png http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:opsE24lt_mzQQM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/ana.png

May 1 Anaheim @ Detroit 7PM (VS,TSN2)
May 3 Anaheim @ Detroit 2PM (NBC,TSN)
May 5 Detroit @ Anaheim 1030PM (VS,TSN)
May 7 Detroit @ Anaheim 1030PM (VS,TSN)
*May 10 Anaheim @ Detroit 5PM (TSN)
*May 12 Detroit @ Anaheim TBA (VS,TSN)
*May 14 Anaheim @ Detroit TBA (VS, TSN)

Pennypacker

04-29-2009, 10:12 PM

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April 30 Chicago @ Vancouver 9PM (VS,CBC)
May 2 Chicago @ Vancouver 9PM (VS,CBC)
May 5 Vancouver @ Chicago 8PM (VS,CBC)
May 7 Vancouver @ Chicago 8PM (VS,CBC)
*May 9 Chicago @ Vancouver 1030PM (VS,CBC)
*May 11 Vancouver @ Chicago 9PM (VS,CBC)
*May 14 Chicago @ Vancouver TBA (VS,CBC)

Pennypacker

04-29-2009, 10:16 PM

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:BWReS6I8PPzE7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/bos.png http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:LYIR-mtnRH0SYM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/car.png

May 1 Carolina @ Boston 730PM (VS,TSN)
May 3 Carolina @ Boston 730PM (VS,TSN)
May 6 Boston @ Carolina 730PM (VS,TSN)
May 8 Boston @ Carolina 730PM (VS,TSN)
*May 10 Carolina @ Boston 730PM (VS,TSN)
*May 12 Boston @ Carolina 7PM (VS,TSN)
*May 14 Carolina @ Boston TBA (TSN)

Pennypacker

04-29-2009, 10:20 PM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:Hbg_xu-yxScJ6M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/wsh.png http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:2rHbdwApGwAb7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/pit.png

May 2 Pittsburgh @ Washington 1PM (NBC,CBC)
May 4 Pittsburgh @ Washington 7PM (VS,CBC)
May 6 Washington @ Pittsburgh 7PM (VS,CBC)
May 8 Washington @ Pittsburgh 7PM (VS,CBC)
*May 9 Pittsburgh @ Washington 7PM (VS,CBC)
*May 11 Washington @ Pittsburgh TBA (VS,CBC)
*May 13 Pittsburgh @ Washington 7PM (VS,CBC)

Pennypacker

04-30-2009, 11:44 PM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:MS833TWZGcwrpM:http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/cdnuniguy/Canucks/newlogocolours.png5-3http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:jSt8MGi_LVC19M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/chi.png

*Canucks lead series 1-0

Pennypacker

05-03-2009, 05:56 PM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:MS833TWZGcwrpM:http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/cdnuniguy/Canucks/newlogocolours.png3-6http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:jSt8MGi_LVC19M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/chi.png

*Series tied 1-1

Pennypacker

05-03-2009, 05:57 PM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:Hbg_xu-yxScJ6M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/wsh.png3-2http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:2rHbdwApGwAb7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/pit.png

*Capitals lead series 1-0

Pennypacker

05-03-2009, 05:59 PM

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:BWReS6I8PPzE7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/bos.png4-1http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:LYIR-mtnRH0SYM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/car.png

*Bruins lead series 1-0

Pennypacker

05-03-2009, 06:01 PM

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:NkDsHCHvwYk7OM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/det.png3-2http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:opsE24lt_mzQQM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/ana.png

*Red Wings lead series 1-0

Pennypacker

05-03-2009, 06:42 PM

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:NkDsHCHvwYk7OM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/det.png3-4 (3OT)http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:opsE24lt_mzQQM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/ana.png

*Series tied 1-1

Von Halen

05-03-2009, 08:00 PM

Go Ducks!

Pennypacker

05-03-2009, 10:04 PM

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:BWReS6I8PPzE7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/bos.png0-3http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:LYIR-mtnRH0SYM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/car.png

*Series tied 1-1

Pennypacker

05-04-2009, 09:39 PM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:Hbg_xu-yxScJ6M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/wsh.png4-3http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:2rHbdwApGwAb7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/pit.png

*Capitals lead series 2-0

Pennypacker

05-06-2009, 11:31 AM

Pennypacker

05-06-2009, 11:32 AM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:MS833TWZGcwrpM:http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/cdnuniguy/Canucks/newlogocolours.png3-1http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:jSt8MGi_LVC19M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/chi.png

*Canucks lead series 2-1

Va Beach VH Fan

05-06-2009, 12:49 PM

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:NkDsHCHvwYk7OM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/det.png1-2http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:opsE24lt_mzQQM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/ana.png

*Ducks lead series 2-1

As much as I love it, boy did the Wings get screwed last night.... Horrible, horrible call....

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Pennypacker

05-06-2009, 10:09 PM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:Hbg_xu-yxScJ6M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/wsh.png2-3 (OT)http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:2rHbdwApGwAb7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/pit.png

*Capitals lead series 2-1

Pennypacker

05-06-2009, 10:42 PM

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:BWReS6I8PPzE7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/bos.png2-3(OT)http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:LYIR-mtnRH0SYM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/car.png

*Hurricanes lead series 2-1

Romeo Delight

05-07-2009, 12:25 AM

Bad call, but the refs are told if they lose sight of the puck they should whistle the play dead.

And it's not when the whistle sounds, but when the ref decided to blow it...another misconception about the rule.

The ref was fooled by the goalie being motionless and assuming he had it trapped.

Romeo Delight

05-07-2009, 12:26 AM

Still only one vote for the Canucks? Ok...

Pennypacker

05-07-2009, 09:38 AM

Still only one vote for the Canucks? Ok...

I did waste my vote on the Sharks, but if I had to pick now, it would be too hard. The Canes are a big surprise, Ducks are looking to put a strangle hold on the Wings tonight, Caps can go back to Washington up 3-1, and I think the Hawks will bounce back tonight and go back to BC 2-2.

This is the playoffs, anything can happen.

Pennypacker

05-07-2009, 10:52 PM

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:MS833TWZGcwrpM:http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/cdnuniguy/Canucks/newlogocolours.png1-2 (OT)http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:jSt8MGi_LVC19M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/chi.png

*Series tied 2-2

yah

05-08-2009, 12:07 AM

Shit....Canucks lost tonight.....Damnit!!!!!

Golden AWe

05-08-2009, 10:05 AM

I'm a huge Capitals fan...always been...this is grate time for me to wake up every other night, even if I have to wake up for work the next morning...the time difference makes me wake up at 2.00 AM to see the games...

Tonight...Semin will wake up for the second round and score on a couple of lightning-like wrist shots...

Pennypacker

05-08-2009, 05:23 PM

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*Series tied 2-2

Nickdfresh

05-08-2009, 07:45 PM

Oooooffff! The Caps are getting owEnD in the first period 3-1. I have sort of an attachment to them after spending about six years in the Washington, DC area...

Pennypacker

05-08-2009, 08:21 PM

Oooooffff! The Caps are getting owEnD in the first period 3-1. I have sort of an attachment to them after spending about six years in the Washington, DC area...

Ovechkin might receive more death threats now after colliding with Gonchar knee-on-knee. Unlikely to return tonight.

Pennypacker

05-08-2009, 09:27 PM

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*Series tied 2-2

Pennypacker

05-08-2009, 10:07 PM

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*Hurricanes lead series 3-1

Golden AWe

05-08-2009, 10:23 PM

Capitals really sucked in this game. Horrible giveaways and decisions. Poor defensive play. Green has to be injured, he plays so bad and doesn't shoot at all.

We need a little shuffle...otherwise the more experienced Pens are going to win this one.

Pennypacker

05-08-2009, 10:36 PM

Nickdfresh

05-08-2009, 11:21 PM

They need to have a few fucking other guys score, in addition too, Ovechkin...

Pennypacker

05-08-2009, 11:47 PM

Va Beach VH Fan

05-09-2009, 09:33 AM

They need to do what they did in Games 1 & 2, and that`s get the puck to OVECHKIN

The Pens D is doing a great job on Ovechkin nowadays... Only 2 shots on goal last night....

In terms of the knee-to-knee, nothing will happen, everyone knows it...

But I have a feeling tonight's Game Five will be extremely chippy...

Romeo Delight

05-09-2009, 10:02 AM

Romeo Delight

05-09-2009, 10:04 AM

The Pens D is doing a great job on Ovechkin nowadays... Only 2 shots on goal last night....

In terms of the knee-to-knee, nothing will happen, everyone knows it...

But I have a feeling tonight's Game Five will be extremely chippy...

VA, this is the Pens series now I am sure. Crosby looking like Captain Canada for 2010,

Nickdfresh

05-09-2009, 10:56 AM

The Pens D is doing a great job on Ovechkin nowadays... Only 2 shots on goal last night....

In terms of the knee-to-knee, nothing will happen, everyone knows it...

But I have a feeling tonight's Game Five will be extremely chippy...

OOoooooohhhh! A back-to-back game...yeah, I concur, should be one scrappy night...

Pennypacker

05-10-2009, 10:33 AM

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*Penguins lead series 3-2

Pennypacker

05-10-2009, 11:38 AM

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*Blackhawks lead series 3-2

Pennypacker

05-10-2009, 08:33 PM

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*Red Wings lead series 3-2

Pennypacker

05-10-2009, 10:08 PM

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*Hurricanes lead series 3-2

kwame k

05-10-2009, 10:28 PM

Pennypacker

05-11-2009, 09:57 PM

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*Series tied 3-3

Pennypacker

05-12-2009, 08:40 AM

Western Conference Semi Finals

#3 Vancouver Canucks vs #4 Chicago Blackhawks

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:jSt8MGi_LVC19M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/chi.png wins series 4-2

Blackhawks advance to Western Conference Finals.

Pennypacker

05-12-2009, 09:31 PM

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*Series tied 3-3

Romeo Delight

05-13-2009, 12:33 AM

Well the better team won in the Canucks Hawks series.

BUT...really questionable calls. Uncalled head-hunting shot on Kesler should have been 5 and a game and was uncalled. Just crazy. And then it is followed by a dive a few minutes later and a call against the Nucks.

Guys just falling on Luongo all game long with a token call later in the game when they should have called it right away and stopped it.

Great hockey this year and by far the best of all sports right now in the playoffs

Pennypacker

05-13-2009, 08:40 AM

Full Bug

05-13-2009, 07:30 PM

SO who is watching the Pens / Caps game tonight? Must see hockey for sure, for any of you Yanks who want to watch the canadian feed, go to Justin.tv - StreamsDirect: sports hockey anaheim arsenal atlanta basketball boston calgary cavaliers celtics (http://www.justin.tv/freetv4all)

kwame k

05-13-2009, 07:33 PM

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*series tied 3-3

shit!

Pennypacker

05-13-2009, 07:43 PM

Wow, 2 goals in 8 seconds.

Damn, I predicted a 4-3 Caps win, by the looks of it, this is gonna end 7-2 Pens.

Pennypacker

05-13-2009, 07:44 PM

shit!

I really don't wanna see another Pens-Red Wings final.... Go Ducks!!

kwame k

05-13-2009, 07:49 PM

I really don't wanna see another Pens-Red Wings final.... Go Ducks!!

You're killing me Penny!

Pennypacker

05-13-2009, 08:11 PM

I told everyone the Crapitals werent going anywhere because Jose Theodore was garbage, and Varlamov....what the hell has Varlamov proven??

People told me, "oh if the rookie goalie gets hot, they can go all the way, and besides, they have Ovechkin"

And I said, the inexperience will catch up with them, and the pressure in these big games will throw them off. Just what happened last year against the Flyers.

And it has, 4-0 Pens early 2nd.

Pennypacker

05-13-2009, 08:15 PM

You're killing me Penny!

kwame,

I understand that the Red Wings are the most complete team in hockey. Looking at the roster scares the shit out of me. However, I've gotten tired of their dominance the last 11 years, and want to see some new teams compete in the finals. Plus, they cannot tie my Leafs for 2nd in Cup wins ;). It's unacceptable. Here's to a Bruins-Blackhawks final lol!! :guzzle:

Thank you for understanding,
Mike

kwame k

05-13-2009, 08:17 PM

kwame,

I understand that the Red Wings are the most complete team in hockey. Looking at the roster scares the shit out of me. However, I've gotten tired of their dominance the last 11 years, and want to see some new teams compete in the finals. Plus, they cannot tie my Leafs for 2nd in Cup wins ;). It's unacceptable. Here's to a Bruins-Blackhawks final lol!! :guzzle:

Thank you for understanding,
Mike

:biggrin: but the Red Wings are all we have, in Michigan!

Pennypacker

05-13-2009, 09:30 PM

Eastern Conference Semi Finals

#2 Washington Capitals vs #4 Pittsburgh Penguins

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:2rHbdwApGwAb7M:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/pit.png wins series 4-3

Penguins advance to Eastern Conference Final

Va Beach VH Fan

05-13-2009, 11:16 PM

Plenty of room on the bandwagon !!!

redfire

05-13-2009, 11:32 PM

I was hoping for a better game 7 in DC, but I can't complain about the results.

Pennypacker

05-14-2009, 05:16 PM

Plenty of room on the bandwagon !!!

Plenty room on the Bruins bandwagon also!!!!

Should be a great Conference Final.

Pennypacker

05-14-2009, 05:21 PM

My Predictions for tonight`s entertaining Game 7s

ANAHEIM 3-2 DETROIT (sorry kwame :biggrin:)

BOSTON 5-2 CAROLINA

Pennypacker

05-14-2009, 09:37 PM

Western Conference Semi Finals

#2 Detroit Red Wings vs #8 Anaheim Ducks

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Red Wings advance to Western Conference Final

Pennypacker

05-14-2009, 09:39 PM

Western Conference Final

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http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Detroit_Red_Wings.jpgVS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Chicago_Blackhawks.jpg

kwame k

05-14-2009, 09:41 PM

Go Red Wings!

Pennypacker

05-14-2009, 10:09 PM

Go Blackhawks!

kwame k

05-14-2009, 10:21 PM

Go Blackhawks!

Touché :biggrin:

Pennypacker

05-14-2009, 11:24 PM

Eastern Conference Semi Finals

#1 Boston Bruins vs #6 Carolina Hurricanes

http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:LYIR-mtnRH0SYM:http://www.icebullshockey.com/chris/nhltol/logos300/car.png wins series 4-3

Hurricanes advance to Eastern Conference Final

Pennypacker

05-14-2009, 11:25 PM

Eastern Conference Final

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http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Pittsburgh_Penguins.jpgVS http://www.nationalsportsbeat.com/images/logos/nhl/Carolina_Hurricanes.jpg

Pennypacker

05-14-2009, 11:27 PM

Im going to stop with my "underdog" predictions and just say what we all know is going to happen: Pittsburgh VS Detroit in the SCFinals

Pennypacker

05-20-2009, 12:28 PM

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Red Wings lead series 2-0

Pennypacker

05-20-2009, 12:29 PM

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Penguins lead series 1-0

Matt White

05-25-2009, 05:13 PM

let's go red wings!!!

Va Beach VH Fan

05-25-2009, 07:11 PM

I was in Raleigh for Game Three, what a great time !! About 3,000 Pens fans enjoyed the hell out of the Pens' 6-2 win....

J/K on the groan !!!

atomicpunk5151

05-26-2009, 12:03 AM

3rd round is a bit of a let down compared to the close series in the 2nd round. We got spolied with three 7 games series.

Looks like both the Pens and Wings will close this out shortly.

For us old guys it kind of reminds you of 83 & 84 when the Oil & Isles played in the Finals 2 years in a row. The dynasty vs the young guns.

I will be rooting for the Pens I guess since I don't want to see the Wings win again.....lol...

But you still have to have a lot of respect for the 10+ year run that the Wings have put together. Put damn, it is time for someone else.

Where is VON with some Hate for the Wings whne you need him......

Full Bug

05-26-2009, 08:37 PM

Some sad news......

Peter Zezel passes away

Popular ex-Leaf dies of blood-related problems at age 44

Former Maple Leaf Peter Zezel passed away this afternoon at a Toronto hospital following complications from a long-time blood disorder. He was 44.

In a statement released through the NHL Players Association, Zezel’s family said:

“Peter will forever be remembered as a great teammate and a wonderful individual, who touched the lives of many both on and off the ice.

“In his typical character of generosity, Peter has donated his organs through the Trillium Gift of Life Network. We would like to thank all of Peter’s friends and family for their support and we ask for privacy during this difficult time.”

Zezel played 15 years in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Leafs, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and the Vancouver Canucks, covering 873 regular season games, with 219 goals and 389 assists.

Upon retiring in 1999, the Toronto-born Zezel remained active running a successful hockey school, coaching in the Greater Toronto Hockey League with the Don Mills Hockey Association and working with the Canadian Multicultural Hockey League.

He was also an active member of the NHL Alumni Association and donated much of his time to charitable work.

“The hockey community has suffered a great loss today,” said Glenn Healy, director of player affairs for the NHLPA. “Peter was a friend and a great family man who was well liked by everyone he crossed paths with in our game. Our thoughts are with Peter’s family and many friends during this difficult time.”

Zezel, who has suffered from the rare disorder hemolytic anemia, developed complications from surgery a few days ago and had been on life support.

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Va Beach VH Fan

05-26-2009, 11:35 PM

Woohoo !!!!!!!!

Eastern Conference Champs two years in a row !!!

VH Drummer

05-30-2009, 09:02 PM

A pretty good first period though both Fleury and Osgood gave up weak goals. I got to give credit to the Penguins though, at least they managed to score a goal in the first two games this year.

VH Drummer

06-07-2009, 11:09 PM

Boy, the Wings sure kicked Pittsburgh's ass last night. It was probably the first time the Wings showed up all series. That being said, I fully expect Pittsburgh to come out with their best game Tuesday night.

ODShowtime

06-13-2009, 10:13 AM

WOW what a game!! What a series!!

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/200906/20090613freed_staal_500.jpg

The Penguins never led the series until the end! The mighty Red Wings stunned on their home ice! Malkin takes the MVP trophy!

Now the Stanely Cup and the Lombardi Trophy are BOTH in Pittsburgh, and along with the The Commissioner's Trophy all 3 now rest in the great State of Pennsylvania.

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atomicpunk5151

06-13-2009, 10:54 AM

I guess that is why they play they game........

Close action, drama, the cross bar in the 3rd, MAF making a couple saves with under 5 seconsd left.

Huge game from Mad Max and MAF. Staal was also great in the shut down role. 6 pack of "Iron City Beer" for each of them.

Looked like Crosby hurt his knee pretty bad. No way he would only take 1 more shift in the 3rd if it wasn't bad, especially in a Game 7.
As we saw it was a total team effort.

Just glad the Wings lost. I wouldn't worry Wings fans. The Wings will be back to challenge next year, and the year after that, and after that.....

Romeo Delight

06-14-2009, 12:22 AM

What an awesome series. Great call for Sid to take one shift and be there on the bench if for nothing else than intimidation and a little bit of a head game.

As much as I like Luongo, I would have to say I would feel better with Fleury in net for 2010.

He played out of his mind when it counted. Nice to see the Pens get back to the top.