[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Rule change consideration: When playoffs start, competitors get to pick one player from the opposite team to sit out the series.

Kings pick Joe Pavelski!!!!!

Does it have to be from the opposing team? Can the fans vote?

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

Lately, our defense has failed us more than the goaltender. 1 of the 2 goals he gave up last night was not even his fault.

Any goaltender can struggle, but if you've won a Cup, you're certified. He's played well, but so has Kari.

Stars have a good of chance as everybody for champion--they finished top seed in the West and led the conference several times, but having defensive breakdowns and a goalie who is responsible for 1 of two goals will not cut it. Any player can make mistakes which lead to scoring chances, but when the goalie does it ends up a goal.

For Stars to win against likely opponent such as Blues they will need to: get a lead, establish strong fore check and control neutral zone and block a lot of pucks. Sounds like a recipe for any team, but some teams such as Blues, Hawks and Preds are much better in the D zone.

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Rule change consideration: When playoffs start, competitors get to pick one player from the opposite team to sit out the series.

Kings pick Joe Pavelski!!!!!

No doubt, he is a superstar and having guys like Thornton, Marleau and Burns around just elevates him. That game was off the hook--so intense--the bodies were flying. If the Sharks win it, it really is a shame that a team the caliber of the Kings will be out first round. Let's be honest, all of the teams in the West other than the Wild and Preds will hand any of those East teams, other than Caps, their Ass.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Does it have to be from the opposing team? Can the fans vote?

I just keep watching these games, and fighting my inner nature to want to have somebody take him OUT, ala Philly's normal playing style. But this way, if we just set/vote him out, nobody gets hurt

[BayMoWe335]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Stars have a good of chance as everybody for champion--they finished top seed in the West and led the conference several times, but having defensive breakdowns and a goalie who is responsible for 1 of two goals will not cut it. Any player can make mistakes which lead to scoring chances, but when the goalie does it ends up a goal.

For Stars to win against likely opponent such as Blues they will need to: get a lead, establish strong fore check and control neutral zone and block a lot of pucks. Sounds like a recipe for any team, but some teams such as Blues, Hawks and Preds are much better in the D zone.



No doubt, he is a superstar and having guys like Thornton, Marleau and Burns around just elevates him. That game was off the hook--so intense--the bodies were flying. If the Sharks win it, it really is a shame that a team the caliber of the Kings will be out first round. Let's be honest, all of the teams in the West other than the Wild and Preds will hand any of those East teams, other than Caps, their Ass.

Which they have proven they can do.

Niemi gave up 2 goals last night. That's a good night no matter what the circumstances. He's won a Cup. He's good.

People forget the Stars are missing their 2nd best player...

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I just keep watching these games, and fighting my inner nature to want to have somebody take him OUT, ala Philly's normal playing style. But this way, if we just set/vote him out, nobody gets hurt

Were you watching that game yesterday? I'm assuming you were. Make sure you get in your armchair for tomorrow.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Were you watching that game yesterday? I'm assuming you were. Make sure you get in your armchair for tomorrow.

I didn't actually "see" the last 2 goals scored because #nekkidwife

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I didn't actually "see" the last 2 goals scored because #nekkidwife

I got it..when your not watching is when the Kings do their magic. Make sure your eye's don't leave the set tomorrow...I don't want to get all nervous, like last night when the Kings made a big push...you could just feel that 3-0 lead crumbling. I only "saw" the 3rd period and it was so fast, I lost the puck several times.

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I didn't actually "see" the last 2 goals scored because #nekkidwife

Yours, or #telescope?

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Yours, or #telescope?

Does it really matter???

[UncleWede]

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[fecurtis]

Jesus Christ the fucking Rangers right now...

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by Kyle B

Brayden Schenn is a total POS.

Amen to that. And it looks like, should we not choke, we'll be playing the Pens next round. It's a massacre right now for the Rangers.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

Jesus Christ the fucking Rangers right now...

Bloodbath.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Wings fan. Cried a little last night. Those types of late goals are one thing that separate good teams from great. Bummer.

Sorry bout your wings.

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Sorry bout your wings.

Yeah. Let their guard down just at the wrong time. Another symptom of mediocrity. Bummer. On to next year!.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Yeah. Let their guard down just at the wrong time. Another symptom of mediocrity. Bummer. On to next year!.

At least, if you have been a Wings fan for a long time, you have seen them win as Champions--you have that...I've been a Sharks fan for what, more than 20 years and disappointed over and over. The Kings only got their first a few years back after thirty-some odd years. The Blues are pretty due as well. There is a lot of promise that a team who has not won won from the West is going to take it this year

[fecurtis]

[Chihuahua]

the horror!

[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by jgoens

At least, if you have been a Wings fan for a long time, you have seen them win as Champions--you have that...I've been a Sharks fan for what, more than 20 years and disappointed over and over. The Kings only got their first a few years back after thirty-some odd years. The Blues are pretty due as well. There is a lot of promise that a team who has not won won from the West is going to take it this year

True. I'm a long timer. My age is just right. Got into them right before they got really good - Klima and Kocur 1.0 days. A few years before the epic run. It's been great, but it makes the current state hard to watch... at least the ownership has been pretty committed to greatness, so that is step 1. The rest is more easily fixed than shitty ownership.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

The rest is more easily fixed than shitty ownership.

As a Redskins fan who fondly remembers the early 90's, I wholeheartedly agree.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

As a Redskins fan who fondly remembers the early 90's, I wholeheartedly agree.

The first step in solving a problem is admitting that you have a problem. Thankfully Danny boy appears to have admitted to himself that he has no idea what he is doing. Do I like that? We'll find out in September.

Now back to hockey. Can the Caps put Philly out to pasture tonight? Only if they come out fast in the first 10 minutes. Forecheck, forecheck, forecheck.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by Kyle B

The first step in solving a problem is admitting that you have a problem. Thankfully Danny boy appears to have admitted to himself that he has no idea what he is doing. Do I like that? We'll find out in September.

Now back to hockey. Can the Caps put Philly out to pasture tonight? Only if they come out fast in the first 10 minutes. Forecheck, forecheck, forecheck.

Not 10 seconds in....

EDIT: In other DC sports news, Josh Norman got fucking paid.