Official 2007 NHL Playoffs Thread...

**atomicboy** · 05-31-2007, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by BigAirSkier1580

It'll be the Winnipeg Predators before there is a team in Hamilton.

Hamilton is too close to 2 existing successful (and established) markets. Although it COULD happen, I see a team in Winnipeg (again) much sooner than Hamilton.

I agree with you. My wife is from Winnipeg and I would love to see a team return. They have great fans and the city was sad to see its beloved Jets move to the desert of Arizona. My wife was at the final game back in April of 96 a 4-1 loss to Detroit. She said it was the best event she has ever seen live. They have the new MTS Arena so I say bring back WHITE NOISE.

**atomicboy** · 05-31-2007, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by PlayHarder

Even with the salary cap Winnipeg can't afford another NHL team, in spite of a small group that can't accept reality.

It used to be that way but things are better in Winnipeg now financially. I still don't like the city and God forbid the wife wants to return one day but I think they could afford it. What killed Canadian teams and put everyone in a world of hurt was the exchange rate as salaries had to be paid in $ not Loonies. Now the exchange rate is much better for Canada as the $ is weak and is only going to get weaker but that is another subject.

**Staircase** · 06-01-2007, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Fritz

Looks like this will be a good series. Pretty even matchup IMO. Sens in 7.

What about the Sens in 4?

**Fritz** · 06-01-2007, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Staircase

What about the Sens in 4?

A 7-game series is better for the sport

(sorry i didn't get back to you, call ya later today)

**atomicboy** · 06-02-2007, 10:11 PM

good job Sens you played with heart today and wanted it more than the ducks. I tip my hat to you as the better team won today. Ducks again take cheap costly penalties. However, WTF was up with the refs calling some bullshit penalties. Also WTF was up with the assholes upstairs who overturned the no goal call? I watched that goal 50 times and there is no way he did not move his foot to hit the puck. That goal changed the game but would not have changed the outcome as the Sens would have won anyway. Pronger should not be suspended. Lastly, you deserve to lose if you cannot remember to put five men on the ice.

**Tye 1on** · 06-04-2007, 08:05 AM

Go Sens!!!
But you're right Atomkid, that was certainly steered in with his skate. But BS penalties went both ways. And fckn Pronger sure as shit should have been game-misconducted for that cheap ass dirty scummy play. Hockey's got a hard enough time getting/maintaining a half decent rep without assmunches like him playing hack hockey.

**Tippster** · 06-04-2007, 09:27 AM

That assmunch is a former Hart Trophy winner. That's why they give him a hallpass almost every time.

Ya gotta love a Canadian Hockey crowd. Tonight is gonna rock - I may be keeping the wife awake from 2 floors down...

(edited for stupidity)

**Tye 1on** · 06-04-2007, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Tippster

That assmunch is a former Hart Trophy winner. That's why they give him a hallpass almost every time.

Ya gotta love a Canadian Hockey crowd. Tonight is gonna rock - I may be keeping the wife awake from 2 floors down...

Eh, Hart Trophy, pfffft. Never gave it to Patrick Roy, for just one example. I hadn't realized fckn Pronger DID get suspended! Yes, tonights game should be a rip roarer.

**fridge** · 06-04-2007, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by atomicboy

Also WTF was up with the assholes upstairs who overturned the no goal call? I watched that goal 50 times and there is no way he did not move his foot to hit the puck. That goal changed the game but would not have changed the outcome as the Sens would have won anyway. Pronger should not be suspended.

1. The NHL's rule for the kicking motion is kind of vague. If you watch his foot, he doesn't actually kick, and he just re-directs the puck (which you are allowed to do). The kicking motion looked like it came after. They have to change this rule soon.

2. Pronger should have gotten 3 games instead of 1. That is his second offense in the past 3 weeks. Notice how they aren't complaining like they were about the first one, I think Burke knows they got away with one.

3. That Pronger elbow is just another example of the bullshit interference they are running. He's been doing it all series and they haven't been calling it.

4. Mike Fisher is amazing, and Cory Perry needs to stick to scoring instead of being a little prick who deserves a cross-check to the head.

**Tye 1on** · 06-04-2007, 12:40 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Good points Fridgemeister-
From NHL rules: [which i didn't understand until reading them...]:
A 'distinct kicking motion' is what is not allowed, which is when, with a PENDULUM MOTION, a player propels the puck with his skate into the net. This is even not a goal if it bounces off other players following the 'kicking motion'. I always thought if a player angled his skate just right and deflected it into the net was not a goal either, but it sounds like it requires the 'pendulum motion', which I agree, did not occur Saturday night.

And i second the 3 game suspension.

**45hill** · 06-04-2007, 06:23 PM

Less than a minute in and there's already a penalty. WHat a joke the NHL has become. BULLSHIT CALL FOR A BULLSHIT LEAGUE.

**sea2ski** · 06-04-2007, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by fridge

1. The NHL's rule for the kicking motion is kind of vague. If you watch his foot, he doesn't actually kick, and he just re-directs the puck (which you are allowed to do). The kicking motion looked like it came after. They have to change this rule soon.

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The problem I have with the kicking rule is it's not consistent. If you look at the goal that was disallowed in the Ranger/Sabres series there was less of a kicking motion then the Sens goal that counted. Same thing could be said about the kicking motion coming after the contact on Crosby's goal against the Sens that was disallowed. I don't think I'd want a return to the old way the rule was enforced where if it hit your skate it wasn't a goal but at least it was consistent.

**PaSucks** · 06-04-2007, 08:14 PM

Just when I started to not hate Alfredson, he pulls that bullshit. What a cock gobbler. On the plus side, the third should be unreal.

**Tippster** · 06-04-2007, 09:09 PM

Don Cherry for Hockey Comissioner!

What a great fucking game. That crowd was amazing. Giguere en fuego, Alfredsson dirty....what??

'Twas a great night in hockey, gentlemen. Here's to hoping for a game 6 in Ottawa.

**atomicboy** · 06-04-2007, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Tippster

Alfredsson dirty....what??

Alfredsson is a fucking douchebag after pulling that shit. There is no excuse for that. Pure frustration on his part. Alfredsson's shot at Scotty was much worse than Pronger's forearm or Chris Neil's hit on McDonald.

Great fucking series...I just wish more people were watching

I have my tickets to game 5 on Wednesday. I would love to see the cup raised in person but the Duck's are due for a loss at home.

**powder11** · 06-05-2007, 11:28 AM

Alfredsson just seeled his fate as a sore loser. Neidermayer should take that slap shot as a compliment to the fact he's doing his job well. the ducks defence, even without Pronger, keep dominating Ottawas top line with good old bump & grind hockey while the offence manages to get the puck in the net when it counts. despite not seeming competitive, looking at the win/loss column, this series certainly has been exciting to watch and had some good drama as well. however, I think the ducks are motivated enough to end it in game 5.

**Tye 1on** · 06-05-2007, 12:08 PM

Pretty good game, overall, imho. Props to Jiggy, what a goalie! Hope it goes 5 for ya atomdude!

**PaSucks** · 06-05-2007, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by atomicboy

Alfredsson's shot at Scotty was much worse than Pronger's forearm or Chris Neil's hit on McDonald.

I'm pretty sure he actually shot it at Sammy Pahlson.

**nesta** · 06-06-2007, 10:37 PM

It's over now. Bring that cup to Fernie, man. Oh and bring the Conn Smythe too

**highflyingpilot** · 06-06-2007, 11:19 PM

cheers to anaheim

**atomicboy** · 06-07-2007, 10:48 AM

That is an experience I will never forget. The game had it all power play goals, short handed goal, fucked up goal, penalty shot. My ears are still ringing from the noise and cheers. It was an unbelievable time seeing the cup raised in person. I can't talk or hear. Now I can watch the game again tonight with the commentary and interviews after the game. The series was closer than 4-1. I love hockey and just wish more people understood the game as it is a million times more enjoyable to watch than the likes of baseball.

**Tippster** · 06-07-2007, 10:50 AM

Congrats Atomicboy and all Ducks fans. You guys beat the shit out of a pretty good team.

**Woodsy** · 06-07-2007, 11:06 AM

so with 4 cups and the con Smythe, does Niedermayer go on the list with Harvey, Orr, Coffey, & Borque?

**Tippster** · 06-07-2007, 11:11 AM

Why would Bourque be on that List?

**fridge** · 06-07-2007, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsy

so with 4 cups and the con Smythe, does Niedermayer go on the list with Harvey, Orr, Coffey, & Borque?

I'd say so, and the scary thing is that he could probably play at least another 6 years if he wants to.

I'm so disappointed in Ottawa, to be that dominant in the first 3 rounds and then play like that, they are not as soft as they showed in that series, but they just got mindfucked.

Ottawa plays a really exciting game (probably one of the best next to Buffalo, and much more exciting than the ducks run interference/picks/dump the puck in game) and I hope they make it back again. I'm kind of hoping they are going to be like the 82/83 Oilers, they needed to get that close to see what it actually takes to win.

Good for Anaheim, at the least the cup will be in Regina courtesy of Getzlaf & Kunitz (and fuck did Travis Moen play well that series).