Hockey Playoffs!

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Sun May 25, 2008 8:56 am

I wasn't watching this one carefully as the Celtics were playing at the same time... It's one game and the Penquins will come back....

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Sun May 25, 2008 10:18 pm

I like both teams really, but I guess I am for the Penguins more so than I am the Red Wings...one thing about yesterdays game though.....ouch Shocked

almost looked as bad as my Sharks Sad

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Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Sun May 25, 2008 10:21 pm

Hazmat... have you recovered from your party or are you in a coma? This is just game one. Adjustments will be made. The Red Wings are going on experience, the Penquins will come back in full force. Believe in the "FORCE". Laughing

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Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Mon May 26, 2008 9:28 pm

It was tough to watch. I've only been peeking in on game 2 here and there throughout the evening. At least they've only put 2 in the net so far Suspect

It's not going to be a very long series if this keeps up. Nothing but respect for Detroit right now, though. They're as advertised...hands down the best in the NHL. I just hope Pittsburgh reaches down and grabs their sacks...if for nothing else than to be reminded that they actually have something there. I won't mind losing the series should it come to that, but keep the broom in the closet, please.

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Mon May 26, 2008 10:41 pm

Well, like you I was just peeking during breaks in the basketball game. Let's hope the home rink and fans will give them a lift.

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Wed May 28, 2008 6:14 pm

The consesus of Canuk commentators, where all they talk about is the Stanley Cup, is that Crosby needs a lot more ice time and Fleury needs to be better in goal and make some big stops.

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Wed May 28, 2008 11:19 pm

Excellent game tonight! cheers

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Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Wed May 28, 2008 11:27 pm

Johnny, that was a nail biter... killing the penalty nearing the end. Hopefullt the Penguins can grab the next game and the complexion of the series might change. Good for Crosby...

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Thu May 29, 2008 7:40 am

I'm happy they won, but the stupid stupid stupid penalties(yeah, I'm talkin to you Gill and Malkin!) have got to stop.

Fleury was mostly impressive last night. He made a few circus saves in there. I felt bad for him a little on the one that came in from against the boards just outside the faceoff circle. Totally not his fault. He was screened by his own player. Been there and that just sucks...especially if you've been screaming "SCREEEEEEN!" at the top of your lungs through the whole sequence.

Malkin had a better game(excluding the boneheaded penalty) this time around, but still needs to step it up yet another notch.

The Kid? Oh man, what more can you say about this guy? He played his tail off on both ends of the ice. I think I could watch him play forever(or at least 10-15 more years in Pittsburgh!!!)

Detroit is still completely and totally impressive. They just know how to play the game and play it well. Just seems like they're always a step ahead of the Pens nearly 100% of the time. Even they're bad passes seem to end up as good passes. I can't help but sit there with my mouth hanging open when I think about how Franzen crapped all over not one but two Pens as he sashayed his way to a goal.

Only three more to win, Pens!!! cheers

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Fri May 30, 2008 11:40 am

40 Reasons to Watch the Stanley Cup Finals

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=stanley/080523

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Fri May 30, 2008 4:18 pm

Hazmat... pretty cool Laughing

Throughout the season, Georges Laraque is a "phone-in panelist & commentator" on a hockey radio show here in Edmonton, at least once a week. Next to Wayne Gretzky, one of the most beloved and well thought off hockey figures in our city. I believe he still makes his home here in Edmonton.

Georges is a hell of a community person, attending charities and doing lots of PR work.

Interesting, I read today that Game 3 had the highest television ratings for a third game in the finals in Ten Years. I assume that would be in the USA.

First thing you here on the local radio yesterday, "Now, we have a series!"

Hope so... goooooooooo Penquins.

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Sat May 31, 2008 7:27 pm

Oilers wouldn't go after Hossa... he pots the first goal tonite.

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Sat May 31, 2008 10:03 pm

Damn... just keep the puck out of the end zone (simply said., hard to do) But never give in. Never give up.

Go penguins !!!!

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:34 am

That game took the wind out of my sails just a little bit. Hopefully they can steal one in Detroit tonight, but even if they do, it'll still be a tough row to hoe.

Can I get a squooshed penquin emoticon? Suspect

Subject: Re: Hockey Playoffs! Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:08 pm

Johnny, rumours are rampant today that the Maple Leafs have hired Ron Wilson as their new coach. Sports commentators are literally up in arms. The Maple Leafs have an interim GM, Cliff Fletcher. they need to hire a GM before they hire their coach.

Man, I didn't know Ron Wilson was so disliked as a coach. They're saying that he's not a good coach and is not a good person. WOW. Apparently, if they do hire Ron Wilson, they are predicting that they'll run him out of town before the next season ends.