It's Stanley Cup Playoff time...ice, pucks, dasher boards and hard hits!

[jimfog]

:boxer

Go!


(I'm sure that why fate eliminated my Flyers.....to keep me from an infraction! :D)

[Scott Peterson]

Redux.

I just came back to post some fun stuff and the OP had killed the thread.

Well, the Stanley Cup Playoffs ain't over yet.

So, we back ON.


Here's my fun fact: Teams that win the first two at home, as the Wings have done, are 31-1 in a best-of-seven in the Stanley Cup Final.

[wcmiller]

I believe this is fairly civil:

GO RED WINGS!!!!!!

[Scott Peterson]

Threads merged.

[DucRyder]

Musta got the panties bunched... Oh well. It's just a game.

[zosozep7]

Cool!

Great Cup finals so far. Even thought the Wings are uo 2-0, the Pens are playing hard. Its been exciting watching the series!

[jimfog]

Threads merged.


Ooops.....I would have nuked. Didn't see you started one, too, Scott.


No great Wings fan here......but they are just dominant. My prediction on the other thread is gone, but I said Detroit in a sweep.......5, worst.

[rog951]

Wow. What happened to the old thread?!

At any rate, did anyone hear that the league is going to rescind the automatic 1-game suspension on Malkin's instigator penalty?

[DucRyder]

At any rate, did anyone hear that the league is going to rescind the automatic 1-game suspension on Malkin's instigator penalty?
whats the reasoning?

[DucRyder]

DETROIT -- National Hockey League Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8445893) issued the following statement regarding the instigator penalty assessed to Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8471215) at 19:41 of the third period of tonight’s Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final:

Rule 47.22 states: "A player who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five minutes or at any time in overtime shall be suspended for one game, pending a review of the incident. The director of hockey operations will review every such incident and may rescind the suspension based on a number of criteria. The criteria for the review shall include, but not be limited to, the score, previous incidents, etc..."

Following that review, Campbell said: "None of the criteria in this rule applied in this situation. Suspensions are applied under this rule when a team attempts to send a message in the last five minutes by having a player instigate a fight. A suspension could also be applied when a player seeks retribution for a prior incident. Neither was the case here and therefore the one game suspension is rescinded."

NHL Hockey Operations also determined that Malkin should have been assessed a game misconduct for not having his jersey tied down.

[Mike9]

I'm amazed at the hands off attitude of the refs so far - Pengs should keep their mouths shut about things lest they lay a trap for themselves. They can't possibly think that are so "above board" that they won't get called if they abuse the truce. Officiating has been stellar so far - lets not queer the deal. GO WINGS !!!!1

[jimfog]

Following that review, Campbell said: "NHL ratings are low enough already, without one of our few stars involved..........besides, Sid called and when he talks, I listen!.....and therefore the one game suspension is rescinded."

I did the translation......the official version had a few words wrong.

:rolleyes:

[DucRyder]

I did the translation......the official version had a few words wrong.

:rolleyes:
:rotflmao

[JohnK24]

whoa...I got loaded last night towards the end of the game (head is pounding this AM...:messedup)

sorry to TGP puckheads...I guess in a fit an anger I wiped out the thread...my bad.

so did or didn't geno get a suspension ?

[Heinz W]

If the Pens don't win these two at home they're toast. They probably are anyway, they don't want to play their hardest in the third period which is what you have to do to beat Detroit. Pens D is playing terrible (third goal). Oh yeah, you gotta score more than one goal per game. Give Detroit the lead and their D takes over, not a good thing to do.

On the flip side, there were once again a few shots that should been goals but weren't. Osgood was lucky last night. I sure hope the bounces go Pittsburgh's way at home.

All hope isn't lost, but things definitely look grim. :(

[tommyg]

Maybe the real Marc Andre Fleury will show up to play on Tues and Thurs!

[Jon Silberman]

I've changed my mind on the issue of continuing to allow OPs to nuke their own threads. The rule should be changed.

Man, those RWs are hot!

[rog951]

The methodical dismantling of the Pens has begun! Let's hope it continues as expected, but the Wings better hunker down for a big push. Let's not forget the Caps were up 2-0 in the Pens in the second round and didn't have the killer instinct in game 3. Win game 3 and it's over, dumbasses. Somehow, I don't think that's ever been a problem for Detroit.

[ratter]

Have to say I agree with the no suspension. I think it's intended for headhunting at the end of blowouts, not for scrums around the net.

It's a long uphill climb from here, but I still have hope. If not for the non-calls and lucky bounces, the Penguins could have won either of these games. Like whatshisname said, you're not really in trouble until you lose on home ice.

Gotta rattle Osgood though. That should be job #1.

[Gas-man]

DETROIT -- National Hockey League Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8445893) issued the following statement regarding the instigator penalty assessed to Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin (http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8471215) at 19:41 of the third period of tonight’s Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final:

Rule 47.22 states: "A player who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five minutes or at any time in overtime shall be suspended for one game, pending a review of the incident. The director of hockey operations will review every such incident and may rescind the suspension based on a number of criteria. The criteria for the review shall include, but not be limited to, the score, previous incidents, etc..."

Following that review, Campbell said: "None of the criteria in this rule applied in this situation. Suspensions are applied under this rule when a team attempts to send a message in the last five minutes by having a player instigate a fight. A suspension could also be applied when a player seeks retribution for a prior incident. Neither was the case here and therefore the one game suspension is rescinded."

NHL Hockey Operations also determined that Malkin should have been assessed a game misconduct for not having his jersey tied down.


I think the rule is stupid, namby-pamby BS.

Having said that, how on earth could Malkin not be suspended under the rule?

He was trying to get at Zetterberg because Z had been "Putting some hard miles" (as the announcers called it) on Sid for the last few games.

He was trying to get retribution, and send a message.

[JohnK24]

I've changed my mind on the issue of continuing to allow OPs to nuke their own threads. The rule should be changed.

Man, those RWs are hot!

Yes...please change the rules now - just like the NHL officials :stir

I guess you never did something stupid while drunk, did you Jon ?

[Shamus]

whoa...I got loaded last night towards the end of the game (head is pounding this AM...:messedup)

sorry to TGP puckheads...I guess in a fit an anger I wiped out the thread...my bad.

so did or didn't geno get a suspension ?

When things get tough for these folks...
http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2008/05/19/alg_penguins-fans.jpg

They go from obnoxious trash talkers to...

http://oyebilly.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/crying-baby.jpg



The better team is owning.

GO RED WINGS!!!

:D

[JohnK24]

I think the rule is stupid, namby-pamby BS.

Having said that, how on earth could Malkin not be suspended under the rule?

He was trying to get at Zetterberg because Z had been "Putting some hard miles" (as the announcers called it) on Sid for the last few games.

He was trying to get retribution, and send a message.

Actually, no, Geno was coming to Talbot's aid when Talbot got double teamed AFTER he speared Ozzy in the chest...whatever the call and aftermath, game over, RW up 2 to 0.

[Scott Peterson]

Have to say I agree with the no suspension. I think it's intended for headhunting at the end of blowouts, not for scrums around the net.

It's a long uphill climb from here, but I still have hope. If not for the non-calls and lucky bounces, the Penguins could have won either of these games. Like whatshisname said, you're not really in trouble until you lose on home ice.

Gotta rattle Osgood though. That should be job #1.

The goal from yesterday was an own goal by Stuart. In reality, you were shut out.

You can't rattle Osgood. He's won 3 Cups and seen all this before.

Just sayin'. :D

[ratter]

I think the rule is stupid, namby-pamby BS.

Having said that, how on earth could Malkin not be suspended under the rule?

He was trying to get at Zetterberg because Z had been "Putting some hard miles" (as the announcers called it) on Sid for the last few games.

He was trying to get retribution, and send a message.

He went after Zetterberg because Zetterberg had just punched Talbot, who had just pushed Osgood. So where do you draw the line? If Zetterberg hadn't punched Talbot, Geno never would have touched him. You don't use Malkin to "send a message".

Having said that, between that situation (rescinding the call) and the non-calls on Zetterberg covering the puck (twice) and Hossa breaking Dupuis' stick, the officials are just digging a deeper hole for themselves. I'd trade a game suspension for Geno to get those two penalty shots and that goal back.

[ratter]

The goal from yesterday was an own goal by Stuart. In reality, you were shut out.

You can't rattle Osgood. He's won 3 Cups and seen all this before.

Just sayin'. :D

Maybe you're right, maybe he can't be rattled. So knock him down. To my memory they haven't crashed the net yet in the first two games. It's overdue. Next time Zetterberg covers the puck in the crease, make him feel it. They're playing way too soft and need to match the Wings...umm...let's call them "tactics"...

And if the Wings score first on Tuesday, if I'm Bylsma, I might be tempted to pull Fleury out of there. He needs to wake the F up.

[DucRyder]

It cracks me up that you Pitts fans think just because you would have got a penalty shot the Pens could have made it count LOL.

Let's assume you are correct (which is pretty far fetched) and they not only got a penalty shot in both games because of Z. but scored on each try. Great! you still would have lost by a goal in each game. The score was 3-1 remember?

Now you guys will whine about Hossa... There is plenty of stuff that the Pitts don't get called on as well, but that won't stop you.

Take your own advice and stop making excuses. This series ain't over and you guys still have a chance.

[JohnK24]

Maybe you're right, maybe he can't be rattled. So knock him down. To my memory they haven't crashed the net yet in the first two games. It's overdue. Next time Zetterberg covers the puck in the crease, make him feel it. They're playing way too soft and need to match the Wings...umm...let's call them "tactics"...

And if the Wings score first on Tuesday, if I'm Bylsma, I might be tempted to pull Fleury out of there. He needs to wake the F up.

You do NOT pull Fleury...you make him man up and stand in there and deliver, just like 87, 71, 24 & 25 are doing on every shift. At 5 mil / season, he delivers in the big show or he's trade bait, imho. He's got the ability, he needs to find it in himself. You want to pull someone - take out 55 who is also not performing like his former self, imho - he's too "soff".

[rog951]

>>>You want to pull someone - take out 55 who is also not performing like his former self, imho - he's too "soff"<<<

Welcome to my world, circa 1998.

[DucRyder]

You do NOT pull Fleury...you make him man up and stand in there and deliver, just like 87, 71, 24 & 25 are doing on every shift. At 5 mil / season, he delivers in the big show or he's trade bait, imho. He's got the ability, he needs to find it in himself. You want to pull someone - take out 55 who is also not performing like his former self, imho - he's too "soff".


Who is Fluery's back up?

[Jon Silberman]

Yes...please change the rules now - just like the NHL officials :stir

I guess you never did something stupid while drunk, did you Jon ?
Don't be so defensive.

All I've done is point out that had the forum rules not allowed you to have acted stupidly (your word) while drunk, you wouldn't have been able to do so.

I contributed a lot of input to the thread you wiped out in your drunkenness. That's why I believe I have the same right to express my reaction to it as you had to do it (or would you keep the results of your action while depriving me of my response?).

And furthermore, that I've also done stupid things while drunk gives me better insight into my response to you, not less. ;)

The last word on this distraction is yours if you want it. No matter whether/what you may add, I'm back to hockey. :)

[JohnK24]

Take your own advice and stop making excuses. This series ain't over and you guys still have a chance.

So right...the series ain't over...several of the Pens need to play - every shift, every period like it IS game seven. I'm sure there are hits going on by M. Cooke that the camera is not showing (anyone else notice NBC is missing or not televising some of the huge hits going on behind the play ?). I imagine that Datsyuk's return will take it yet a notch higher in the O attack. Now that my head is clearing, I must say, I've not seen Detroit skate so fast. Ok, I'm done for today...Seacrest out ~!

[JohnK24]

Don't be so defensive.

All I've done is point out that had the forum rules not allowed you to have acted stupidly (your word) while drunk, you wouldn't have been able to do so.

I contributed a lot of input to the thread you wiped out in your drunkenness. That gives me the moral authority to suggest an alternative approach here that would preserve my time and effort in the future.

Because I've also done stupid things while drunk gives me better insight into my response to others doing it, not less. ;)

The last word on this distraction is yours if you want it. No matter whether/what you may add, respectfully, I'm back to hockey. :)

Last word...peace

[ratter]

Let's assume you are correct (which is pretty far fetched) and they not only got a penalty shot in both games because of Z. but scored on each try. Great! you still would have lost by a goal in each game. The score was 3-1 remember?

I have no problem with letting most things go especially where there are gray areas. I can look past all the Detroit interference that Olczyk was talking about, for example, because there's a lot of gray area in terms of whether somebody is truly interfering or just standing their ground, etc. But covering the puck in the crease doesn't leave much room for interpretation, IMO. And you know (hopefully, but apparently maybe not) that a goal doesn't just change the score, it can change the momentum and the flow of things.

But that's just home cookin' in the NHL. It wouldn't surprise me if the Pens get their share starting on Tuesday. Still doesn't make it right...so you gotta just overcome.

You do NOT pull Fleury...you make him man up and stand in there and deliver, just like 87, 71, 24 & 25 are doing on every shift. At 5 mil / season, he delivers in the big show or he's trade bait, imho. He's got the ability, he needs to find it in himself. You want to pull someone - take out 55 who is also not performing like his former self, imho - he's too "soff".

I like Fleury. But IMO if he stays soft throughout the rest of this series, I won't shed a tear if he gets traded. Osgood is proof that all that matters at the end of the day is getting that ring. Hopefully he gets his shit together.

Who is Fluery's back up?

Mathieu Garon.

[DucRyder]

But covering the puck in the crease doesn't leave much room for interpretation, IMO. And you know (hopefully, but apparently maybe not) that a goal doesn't just change the score, it can change the momentum and the flow of things.
.

That was my point, you guys assume that you would get the goal on each and every penalty shot that you think should have been called... pretty far fetched.

What if they would have gotten the penalty shot and got stoned by Ozzie? Then the momentum would have still been all Red Wings.

The players in Pitts need to look inward not outward and get going. I hope the Red Wings don't get over confident...

[Doug]

I was thinking before this series started that the Wings didn't look as dominating in the playoffs this year vs last year. They still looked real good, but last year in the Stars series they just looked unstoppable. Well, in the first two games, they look pretty damn good. What happens to Osgood in the finals? He's just a rock. If you do get fortunate enough to get a shot through the swarming Wings D, he's not letting it get by.

There's still hope for the Pens, but it's getting dim. Fleury needs to stop letting those soft goals get by. The Pens are making a star out of a guy that just got his first pair of skates. It's bad enough he got that shot off through 2 defensemen, but Fleury's view was unobstructed and he missed badly. Maybe he has a future playing center field for the Pirates if this whole goalie thing doesn't work out. :rolleyes:

[rog951]

LOL at Pittsburgh fans complaining about officiating! :roll

[zosozep7]

"The players in Pitts need to look inward not outward and get going. I hope the Red Wings don't get over confident... "

Babcock wont let them get over confident. Like I stated last night, if there is an unsung hero in this whole playoffs, its Babcock.

The Wings are a machine and this machine took 20 years to build. It certainly wasnt errected overnight. When you have 3 or 4 players from Grand Rapids scoring goals, thats incredible scouting. So far in this series, it has been all the non stars scoring. I keep reading Pens fans here say that the Wings have gotten lucky on many of the goals. Wait till the stars of the Wings pick it up (and it will happen sooner or later).

The next game in Pitt will be interesting! I know the Pens will come out and try to intimidate the Wings and that could be a costly mistake as the Wings are immune to that stuff. The Blackhawks kept trying to goad the Wings into fighting and intimidation and it cost them dearly. Thats why Babcock is a great coach! He keeps the team focused. Babcock could easily be the MVP of this Cup Playoffs if they allowed it.

[ratter]

That was my point, you guys assume that you would get the goal on each and every penalty shot that you think should have been called... pretty far fetched.

What if they would have gotten the penalty shot and got stoned by Ozzie? Then the momentum would have still been all Red Wings.

The players in Pitts need to look inward not outward and get going. I hope the Red Wings don't get over confident...

You have no point, because I'm not assuming anything - if they get the chance and miss, they miss. If Osgood stops them, it increases the Wings momentum. I get that. Just because that might happen it isn't any excuse for blowing what should be two of the easiest calls to make.

In tight games, those calls get magnified. It's like the Malkin suspension or lack thereof. That could make a HUGE difference in the outcome of game 3, and the league is bumbling it. Just make up your damn mind and call it the same way every time and stick by your call. It's embarrassing.

[JohnK24]

FYI - avoid excessive consumption of the Angry Malkin...

How to make an "Angry Malkin"

2 shots of Peppar Vodka
A splash of hot sauce
2 ounces of tomato or vegetable juice
A Spicy Smoked Meat Stick for the swizzle stick

[ratter]

No more posts about Malkin's meat stick please!

[JohnK24]

No more posts about Malkin's meat stick please!

This drink was created by guys at ESPN 1250 (Scott Paulsen, Eddy Crow) during the Caps series...they have a Crosby and Fleury drink too...perhaps I'll go with the Captain Crosby on tuesday night ?!

Captain Crosby

3 parts cola
1 part capt morgan rum
A pair of Bing Cherries
Ice

[ratter]

No more posts about Crosby's bing cherries please!

[jimfog]

Yah, my predicition on the other thread is gone as well. I called a Wings/Pens final right at the start of the thread, with Detroit taking the first two games, then... uhhh... That was all I said.

Well........I predicted that thread would be nuked by the OP, after he got drunk on some meat stick cocktail......and I said that two months before he even started it!!!! :bong

[JohnK24]

Well........I predicted that thread would be nuked by the OP, after he got drunk on some meat stick cocktail......and I said that two months before he even started it!!!! :bong

We prefer to use a slim jim...beats the entire "meat stick" comment... and typically available at all Sheetz/ 7-11 locations

[Mike9]

Is it Tuesday yet??? Sheeesh - lets get train a rollin' :dude

[Gas-man]

. You don't use Malkin to "send a message".
.

Obviously.

But this is why the rule is so damned stupid--how do you define "sending a message?"

You seem to assume it would come from the coach.

If a player decides to send his own message, would he be suspended?

[ratter]

Obviously.

But this is why the rule is so damned stupid--how do you define "sending a message?"

You seem to assume it would come from the coach.

If a player decides to send his own message, would he be suspended?

Yep, I agree. If they want to suspend somebody, just suspend somebody. Whether it's the coach or player that has the idea in his mind doesn't really matter, I just don't see the point of having a rule that says "we can suspend you, maybe." I also can't remember the last time I saw the instigator penalty called, let alone during a scrum around the net where everybody was involved.

[Scott Peterson]

Pens fans, you know how crazy it was that Hossa got away with that slashing call on Dupuis?

Hmmm. Think again. Watch this for proof (hint: his stick shattered when he hit Hossa's SKATE with it):


http://www.kuklaskorner.com/images/uploads/hossa.gif

[ratter]

Cool. They got one right for a change.

[DucRyder]

I think most of it was right... they let 'em play. If the Wings don't lay back tonight should be a great game!

Go Wings!!

[Shamus]

LOL at Pittsburgh fans complaining about officiating! :roll

:rotflmao

Ohhhhhhhhh, the irony.

4-0 sweep :bender

[ratter]

There's a little bit of a difference between wanting to see two blatantly obvious hand-over-puck-in-the-crease scenarios called the way the same way they are called all the time versus delusional Caps fans who honestly believe that Bettman and Campbell are rigging the games to get Crosby a Cup.

Isn't it funny how this league-wide oppression that is keeping Ovechkin from getting his due doesn't seem to hamper the Wings? So maybe there's no conspiracy after all and the Caps still just suck like they always have and, with Teddy at the helm, always will. :)

[Scott Peterson]

I don't buy conspiracy theories because that assumes the folks in charge behind the 'conspiracy' are smart enough to pull it off and get a lot of folks to work with them and keep their mouths shut.

And sorry, the Bettman crew are not bright enough or savvy enough to pull anything like that off. IMHO.

Let's just play the games and have at.

I have rehearsal tonight and will not view this game in real time. I'm already freaking out over it; I HATE to miss games. Just shows my dedication to playing guitar.... right? Ahahgahghaghghgaghaghaghagtgaghagahgaghaghaghag!

[JohnK24]

I don't buy conspiracy theories because that assumes the folks in charge behind the 'conspiracy' are smart enough to pull it off and get a lot of folks to work with them and keep their mouths shut.

And sorry, the Bettman crew are not bright enough or savvy enough to pull anything like that off. IMHO.

Let's just play the games and have at.

I have rehearsal tonight and will not view this game in real time. I'm already freaking out over it; I HATE to miss games. Just shows my dedication to playing guitar.... right? Ahahgahghaghghgaghaghaghagtgaghagahgaghaghaghag!

Priorities my friend...we moved the start time of tonight's Little League game UP an hour to finish and get home in time...now if I can convince my son that home plate tickets for the local minor league team home opener on Thursday night ain't that important !!!!

[jimfog]

now if I can convince my son that home plate tickets for the local minor league team home opener on Thursday night ain't that important !!!!

I'm surprised the Pirates home opener is so late in the season!

:rotflmao

[silencer eleven]

+100 when Zetterberg put his hand over the puck you could see Crosby freaking out trying to explain to the refs what he did. The RW's are playing really well, but man they have been getting some lucky breaks. 2 of their goals in game 1 were fluke goals and MAF put in. Either way they are on home ice now, so I think we will make a big push here.

He went after Zetterberg because Zetterberg had just punched Talbot, who had just pushed Osgood. So where do you draw the line? If Zetterberg hadn't punched Talbot, Geno never would have touched him. You don't use Malkin to "send a message".

Having said that, between that situation (rescinding the call) and the non-calls on Zetterberg covering the puck (twice) and Hossa breaking Dupuis' stick, the officials are just digging a deeper hole for themselves. I'd trade a game suspension for Geno to get those two penalty shots and that goal back.

[Somniferous]

I think all we will see at most is a repeat of the blackhawks series. The penguins might push in a win for tonight (worst case), but I don't think they have what it takes to beat the wings in the series.

[silencer eleven]

As somebody said earlier if I few things don't go the RW way and a few go the Pens way it could easily be 2-0 the other way. I definitely don't think the series is over. They have two of the best players in the league, if they get hot who knows what could happen.

[Scott Peterson]

We'll know inside of just over a week no matter what happens. :D

[Heinz W]

Alright boys, time to even things up!

Let's Go Pens!!!

[Doug]

Man, how long is Eddie Olczyk going to complain about the too many men on the ice? :D

[spectreman]

GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!


I've only been watching the third period of the finals for all three games (either rehearsing or doing other family activities, but making sure I can watch the last period).

I'm rooting for the Wings (Detroit deserves this on so many levels) but I love to watch great hockey...I hope the Pens can win a few at home so we go seven games and I get more hockey!!!

[The Last Rebel]

GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!


I've only been watching the third period of the finals for all three games (either rehearsing or doing other family activities, but making sure I can watch the last period).

I'm rooting for the Wings (Detroit deserves this on so many levels) but I love to watch great hockey...I hope the Pens can win a few at home so we go seven games and I get more hockey!!!
I'm really hoping this one goes to game seven too, but I'm rooting for the Pens. Pittsburgh showed up to play tonight.

[tommyg]

pen's win!!!

[JohnK24]

25...chicka chee chee

Superstar !

[devilrob1979]

What was that penalty in the 3rd against the wings about? All of the high sticking, slashing, cross-checking going on and they called that?

[ratter]

What was that penalty in the 3rd against the wings about? All of the high sticking, slashing, cross-checking going on and they called that?

They call that home cookin'. Zetterberg can tell you all about it. I wouldn't be at all surprised if that and the 21 seconds of too many men wasn't the refs way of evening up for games 1 and 2. They each twist and turn the game in their own little way. Sad but true IMO.

[Scott Peterson]

Pens won that game.

On to game 4.

I think you'll see a VERY determined Red Wing team.

[silencer eleven]

I really liked how the Pens took this game, after going up quick, they were down 2-1 then they came back from behind to win the game. That's a big confidence booster and hopefully something they can carry over to game 4. Either way some incredible hockey. Crosby had to opportunities tonight and there were a couple passes that he made where his teammates shoulda scored, but whatever they got the win. on to game 4

[jimfog]

I don't care.

I'm STILL holding out hope for a sweep!!! :drink:bong

[DucRyder]

I'm holding out hope that they let Drapes and Datsyuk play in the next game....

[Scott Peterson]

Bring Game 4. It'd be no fun if it wasn't a series folks.

The no-call on the too many men on the ice was, IMHO, fair turnaround for the Zetterberg 'goal keeping'.

The penalty killing by the Wings has to be better. It's been a chink in the armor all year. Just that simple.

[ratter]

My Game 4 prediction: a scoreless tie carries into the 3rd overtime before anybody notices that each team has two goaltenders in net...

[silencer eleven]

You honestly think a no call for 20 sec. of to many men on the ice, in which no goals or anything were scored, is a fair turn around for crosby taking a penalty shot?

no way.

Bring Game 4. It'd be no fun if it wasn't a series folks.

The no-call on the too many men on the ice was, IMHO, fair turnaround for the Zetterberg 'goal keeping'.

The penalty killing by the Wings has to be better. It's been a chink in the armor all year. Just that simple.

[JohnK24]

My Game 4 prediction: a scoreless tie carries into the 3rd overtime before anybody notices that each team has two goaltenders in net...

And how is two goaltenders any different than the first two games for the RWs ?

Perhaps a little SI curse here ?!....

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/whit718729/letsnotgetaheadofourselves-1.jpg

[Heinz W]

Tonight is the pivotal game in the series. Pens must win.

Go Pens!!!

[ratter]

And how is two goaltenders any different than the first two games for the RWs ?



Doh! :roll

[ratter]

A win tonight would turn the momentum of the series, possibly for good. Wings looked tired to me in the 3rd period of Game 3 but I expect better of them tonight.

[Scott Peterson]

Oh Penguins.... remember I said something along the lines of, "watch out if Datsyuk comes back...." well, how about Draper (face-off and penalty killer specialist) and Datsyuk (one of the other Hart Trophy candidates... oh, and he is a penalty killer too unlike some of your.... "stars") back...

....tonight?

BOOM!

Let's go Red Wings!!

[The Last Rebel]

Tonight should be interesting. I think, I actually hope somewhat, that the Wings will play better. IMO, the Pens are every bit as determined as the Wings and they are going to fight tooth and nail to win this game.

[ratter]

Oh Penguins.... remember I said something along the lines of, "watch out if Datsyuk comes back...." well, how about Draper (face-off and penalty killer specialist) and Datsyuk (one of the other Hart Trophy candidates... oh, and he is a penalty killer too unlike some of your.... "stars") back...

....tonight?

BOOM!

Let's go Red Wings!!

You don't think Crosby and Malkin could kill penalties? That's pretty funny. The fact is we can rest our stars and still field two or three great penalty killing units.

I don't see Draper and a limpy-gimpy Datsyuk making an appreciable difference. I think the difference will rest on the goaltending and 'breaks' for the 4th time in a row.

[DucRyder]

And how is two goaltenders any different than the first two games for the RWs ?


That there's funny, no matter who you are....:roll Now John don't get drunk and zap the thread. Oh wait you didn't start it, forget that....


Come on Coach Babcock, let's see Drapes and Pavs in there with some fresh legs, doin' damage!


Go Wings!!

[JohnK24]

Oh Penguins.... remember I said something along the lines of, "watch out if Datsyuk comes back...." well, how about Draper (face-off and penalty killer specialist) and Datsyuk (one of the other Hart Trophy candidates... oh, and he is a penalty killer too unlike some of your.... "stars") back...

....tonight?

BOOM!

Let's go Red Wings!!

http://i40.tinypic.com/ei5rfn.jpg

[Scott Peterson]

You don't think Crosby and Malkin could kill penalties? That's pretty funny. The fact is we can rest our stars and still field two or three great penalty killing units.

I don't see Draper and a limpy-gimpy Datsyuk making an appreciable difference. I think the difference will rest on the goaltending and 'breaks' for the 4th time in a row.

No, I don't see Crosby and Malkin killing penalties... because they don't. They are great players, yes. Selke candidates? No. No. And.... no. Might they be someday? Crosby, sure. Malkin? Hmmm. He's young. Maybe someday.

Fact is, the coaches don't put them out in penalty kills.

The rest? Game on. Let it play out.
:dude

[Scott Peterson]

http://i40.tinypic.com/ei5rfn.jpg

Your boy plays with dolls?

That explains a lot of things I guess. :roll

[JohnK24]

That there's funny, no matter who you are....:roll Now John don't get drunk and zap the thread. Oh wait you didn't start it, forget that....


Come on Coach Babcock, let's see Drapes and Pavs in there with some fresh legs, doin' damage!


Go Wings!!

No...I will be at a minor league baseball game for the first half of the Stanley Cup game with my kids & wife (thus no drinking)...I'll be monitoring the Pens victory via FM radio ...and I won't be nuking anything...that's the job of 87 & 71 tonight

[ratter]

No, I don't see Crosby and Malkin killing penalties... because they don't. They are great players, yes. Selke candidates? No. No. And.... no. Might they be someday? Crosby, sure. Malkin? Hmmm. He's young. Maybe someday.

Fact is, the coaches don't put them out in penalty kills.

The rest? Game on. Let it play out.
:dude



You're out of your element, Donnie. I'm not even going to go down this road because it's obvious you haven't done the homework on this one.

Is it 8 o'clock yet???

[Scott Peterson]

Donnie?

Say what?

[DucRyder]

No...I will be at a minor league baseball game for the first half of the Stanley Cup game with my kids & wife....

pffft, some fan you are...

[DucRyder]

Donnie?

Say what?

ratters Alzheimers kickin' in?:dunno

[DucRyder]

Awwww isn't that cute! He's got a doll of his hero, Ozzie!http://i40.tinypic.com/ei5rfn.jpg

[ratter]

Donnie?

Say what?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/quotes

You've never seen it?? Oh my....run, don't walk, to netflix/blockbuster/whathaveyou...

[JohnK24]

pffft, some fan you are...

Don't go there :cry: - I promised my 10 year old son we would go to the home opener of the new collegiate based "prospect" league team - got home plate tickets...

Hey...I hear Brooks Orpik is givin' out

FREE CANDY

http://www.douglasderda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/orpik052808_480x285_pens.jpg - tonight...

[Heinz W]

LOL @ JohnK!

[DucRyder]

Looks like the Wings will be eating it up...

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2009-05/47235533.jpg

[JohnK24]

Looks like the Wings will be eating it up...

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2009-05/47235533.jpg


Nice...ok guys, fight nice...I gotta go play "marketing/graphics department" for the afternoon....check in later tonight.



Just another reason why Detriot and their auto industry is the definition of EPIC FAIL....


http://www.thepensblog.bloguin.com/images/stories/2009_playoffs/random_posts/june/douche.jpg

[Snowdog]

Even a blind squirrel gets a nut every once in a while. That is about all the Pens victory amounted to in Game 4. Wings are the far superior team in every aspect. If the Pens were, they would have buried their chances - but they haven't . All I hear from Pens fans is excuses about WHY they didn't - and it is ALWAYS someone else's fault (the refs, Zetterberg, etc).

SOG's don't mean SQUAT if you can't bury the puck. At the end of the game, the only thing that matters is how many pucks actually went INTO the goal.

The Wings are superior to the Pens in every way - offense, defense, special teams, and goalies.

By bye Pens. Gonna be deja vu all over again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnEY-4Ot6Ds)


BTW - how many points does Cindy have again? Hmmm? I believe it is ONE - and it's an assist (2nd assist at that). Damn good thing they have Geno.

[nateco]

[QUOTE=Snowdog;6204213]Even a blind squirrel gets a nut every once in a while. That is about all the Pens victory amounted to in Game 4. Wings are the far superior team in every aspect. If the Pens were, they would have buried their chances - but they haven't . All I hear from Pens fans is excuses about WHY they didn't - and it is ALWAYS someone else's fault (the refs, Zetterberg, etc).

SOG's don't mean SQUAT if you can't bury the puck. At the end of the game, the only thing that matters is how many pucks actually went INTO the goal.

The Wings are superior to the Pens in every way - offense, defense, special teams, and goalies.

By bye Pens. Gonna be deja vu all over again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnEY-4Ot6Ds)


I have to disagree.

As someone who is not rooting for either side..I just wanna see great, well played hockey...and that what I'm getting.

Game 3 went the pens way because of the line match ups...zetterberg has been an amazing shut down guy...as well as a point producer.

Detroit plays a really good position game...they play a style very similar to the old soviet and Swedish style.

Pit plays the modern game...more open, less structure..muck the corners and hope your superstars can put it in...and hope your goalie can stand on his head....a lot like the Pat Quinn era leafs..but with talent.

This has been the best post season in years...great hockey all the way though.

[Snowdog]

Nateco - let me make something perfectly clear.

I will agree it has been a great series. But, I have a deep seated contempt for the Penguins, and more so for their fans. I am a Caps fan and am still bitter that my team did not show up for the 7th game. Regardless, what torques me even more are the Pens fans that dismissed the "Craptials", assert that the Pens should have swept them, and the absolute idiotic things that were said by JohnK24 about Ovechkin (it's too bad that a certain someone nuked his thread in a drunken stupor). Not only that, but Pens fans are THE BIGGEST whiners (much like their Captain) when it comes to why they lost a game. It is ALWAYS someone elses fault.

The Wings are rolling AHLers and are without Draper and Dats. Pens are rolling their top players - and can only muster 1 win. And THAT win comes on PP goals.

Consequently, I am enjoying watching the Pens get stomped (2 games so far). And I am enjoying the fact even more that the Pens fans are gonna get a repeat of last year.

Puck Fittsburgh.

[ratter]

Nateco - let me make something perfectly clear.

I will agree it has been a great series. But, I have a deep seated contempt for the Penguins, and more so for their fans. I am a Caps fan and am still bitter that my team did not show up for the 7th game. Regardless, what torques me even more are the Pens fans that dismissed the "Craptials", assert that the Pens should have swept them, and the absolute idiotic things that were said by JohnK24 about Ovechkin (it's too bad that a certain someone nuked his thread in a drunken stupor). Not only that, but Pens fans are THE BIGGEST whiners (much like their Captain) when it comes to why they lost a game. It is ALWAYS someone elses fault.

The Wings are rolling AHLers and are without Draper and Dats. Pens are rolling their top players - and can only muster 1 win. And THAT win comes on PP goals.

Consequently, I am enjoying watching the Pens get stomped (2 games so far). And I am enjoying the fact even more that the Pens fans are gonna get a repeat of last year.

Puck Fittsburgh.

http://www.fanatique.ca/images/golf/ovech_golf.jpg

[Somniferous]

I just hope the officiating goes decently tonight with no stupid calls (or stupid non calls), for both teams. I honestly don't understand why an interference call would happen during play off Hockey, especially when they are letting so many obvious calls go by (again on both sides). You ask me interference calls are stupid in a physical game, to many are called against people who hold their ground.

I think as long as the wings avoid penalties they should be fine, their penalty killing has been very lack luster this season. They deserved the loss because of said shoddy penalty killing.


That said

GO WINGS!

[ethandt]

I just hope the officiating goes decently tonight with no stupid calls (or stupid non calls), for both teams. I honestly don't understand why an interference call would happen during play off Hockey, especially when they are letting so many obvious calls go by (again on both sides). You ask me interference calls are stupid in a physical game, to many are called against people who hold their ground.

I think as long as the wings avoid penalties they should be fine, their penalty killing has been very lack luster this season. They deserved the loss because of said shoddy penalty killing.


That said

GO WINGS!

Well said. Two things have been killing the Wings... Penalty killing and the inability to clear their own zone, the second being the biggy. They are coughing up the puck a whole lot in their own zone and until they clean that up the Pens will have a shot. Here's hoping Dats can go tonight, he's the best backchecker in the game and we need that more than his scoring right now.

Go Wings!

[nateco]

Nateco - let me make something perfectly clear.

I will agree it has been a great series. But, I have a deep seated contempt for the Penguins, and more so for their fans. I am a Caps fan and am still bitter that my team did not show up for the 7th game. Regardless, what torques me even more are the Pens fans that dismissed the "Craptials", assert that the Pens should have swept them, and the absolute idiotic things that were said by JohnK24 about Ovechkin (it's too bad that a certain someone nuked his thread in a drunken stupor). Not only that, but Pens fans are THE BIGGEST whiners (much like their Captain) when it comes to why they lost a game. It is ALWAYS someone elses fault.

The Wings are rolling AHLers and are without Draper and Dats. Pens are rolling their top players - and can only muster 1 win. And THAT win comes on PP goals.


Good points.

The wings have amazing depth...it blows my mind really... Guys like Helm and Ericson have been a real surprise.

As for Ovi....best player in the game..he hits, scores, sets up goals...maybe a bit of a puck hog and takes too long a shift...a lot like malkin...they forget they're playing the ultimate TEAM sport.

I get a kick out of pens fans too..lot of bandwagoneers...who couldve cared less when they were selling off their talent and draging mario out of retirement to fill the stands.


The big thing the pens whinners and wings fans who are out claiming dominance are missing is...the games have come down to 3rd periods...they've been a lot closer than the score sheet sugests.

I love this series so far...great hockey no matter who you root for.

[Mike9]

Wings need to stay out of the F'in box - they are short on the kill and Pens are long on the power play this series.

[zosozep7]

Definetely great hockey on both sides. I think the Pens are much more aggressive on the boards. The Wings just scored! 2-1. Ive never been crazy about the Wings allways shooting from the blue line area where the Pens play tic tac toe with the puck all the way in. Reminds me of the Wings from the Russian era!

[JohnK24]

They do bleed...and if they BLEED...you can KILL THEM !!!!!!!!!!!

GO PENS

[zosozep7]

They do bleed...and if they BLEED...you can KILL THEM !!!!!!!!!!!

GO PENS


I dont take advice from people that like drinks with meat sticks. Sorry. Go have another drink! At least you cant kill this thread.


When the Pens scored after them back to back penalties, that could have changed the whole series. Wings playing piss pore defense tonight. Not taking away anything from the Pens. Great hustle!

[JohnK24]

I dont take advice from people that like drinks with meat sticks. Sorry. Go have another drink! At least you cant kill this thread.


When the Pens scored after them back to back penalties, that could have changed the whole series. Wings playing piss pore defense tonight. Not taking away anything from the Pens. Great hustle!

Nope only had one beer at the ballpark...drinking throwback Mt. Dew now at home. The old guys are tired....

[Somniferous]

Nope only had one beer at the ballpark...drinking throwback Mt. Dew now at home. The old guys are tired....


They aren't tired they just are playing very poorly.

[JohnK24]

They aren't tired they just are playing very poorly.

I'll accept either reason...Fleury is ON tonight...a 3 game showdown sounds good to me.

[ethandt]

Nice dive by Crosby... hilarious. Wings look like a tired bunch.

Time to suck it up.

[zosozep7]

I gave up and am watching my Rory Gallagher Live at Montreaux dvd. LOL! Im more entertained right now.

The Wings dont look tired. They're just getting their asses kicked by a much faster and more determined team.

[Somniferous]

I gave up and am watching my Rory Gallagher Live at Montreaux dvd. LOL! Im more entertained right now.

The Wings dont look tired. They're just getting their asses kicked by a much faster and more determined team.


As I was watching this game I was wondering if some other team had put on wings jerseys tonight, they played horribly tonight. They defiantly deserved to lose. Hopefully the home ice next game (and the 2 day rest) will get them back in their game.

[zosozep7]

That was a piss pore performance by the Wings in the 2nd period when they let that short handed goal go. That gave the Pens the momentun and they capitolized on it big time. My hats off to the Pens and their hustle! The Wings are a better team but not nessescarilly (did I spell that right? LOL!) the hungrier team.
I love to watch the Pens pass that puck in a tic tac toe form! There is no way the Wings will keep winning shooting at the blue line!!!!! Its not going to happen. Peppering the goalie with blue line shots is not going to get the job done.
Just my 2 cents. I love my Wings but can face the truth. Its a 3 game series now.

[ratter]

Geno wants your Cup. :Devil

[zosozep7]

Geno wants your Cup. :Devil

My Jock strap? LOL! My smelly cup??

Whats up with Geno and them big fat lips? Does he like them meat sticks also? Ahhhhh Thats why they call it the angry Malkin!

[ratter]

Yeah, ok.

[Heinz W]

Marc-Andre Fleury. The Man.

Great game, what a second period!! It could have easily been a blowout. If Guerin wasn't cold right now it would have been. Staal's shorty was sweet and could well be the turning point of this series. Malkin is just a beast. Crosby finally scores. The sweetest goal was Tyler Kennedy's tic-tac-toe. Good PK too.

The Wings looked lost at times, tired. You Detroit guys getting nervous? Maybe just a little? :worried

[Scott Peterson]

The Wings played a bad game. No excuses from me; that's the worst they've looked.

Datsyuk will be back for the next one. And the Wings are a very good 'rebound' team that can come back dominant after a horrible game. Defensively, that was a joke from my view.

They left Osgood out to dry.

As a Detroit fan, I don't get nervous. I'm pissed at the Red Wings for slacking and peeved at certain players (Hossa for one) for trying to do it on their own. Trust the team, trust the system.

[Jon Silberman]

It's becoming an excellent series indeed!

[Gas-man]

I want Pit to win now.

Then I am going to go back and do a huge multi quote of all the "sweep" trash talking from the Wangs fans earlier in this thread.

So start your editing now! :Spank

[JohnK24]

You Detroit guys getting nervous? Maybe just a little? :worried

Nervous ?...Detroit guys...never, they are machines...abet, old machines...they don't tire, they rust...

Don't think for a minute ratter that game five will not be "THE" game - I believe Saturday night will be either the finest hockey game of the year or the sloppiest one. Still too early to start dreaming of seeing hot, naked Pittsburgh chicks sitting in Lord Stanley's cup...:drool beside Geno's pool -



Early audition ?

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/dugdogmaster/610x3.jpg

[fritzreiser]

I get a kick out of pens fans too..lot of bandwagoneers...who couldve cared less when they were selling off their talent and draging mario out of retirement to fill the stands.

LMAO. That is pretty funny coming from a Caps fan. This area (DC/Balt) is the biggest bunch of bandwagoneers in the NHL. You idiots couldn't sell out a game unless the Cap Center/MCI/Verizon was 1/2 filled with fans from the other teams. 10 million people in this area and you couldn't even fill the arena. What a joke.

[fritzreiser]

And the Wings are a very good 'rebound' team that can come back dominant after a horrible game.

I agree, Scott. I would expect Detroit to play their best game in game 5.

The series is everything I expected, so far. I think the Wings have been surprised at how hard the Pens work. They are a much different team than last year's edition.

[ratter]

Games 1, 2, and arguably 3 could have gone either way. Game 4 was the first decisive win by either team, and it wasn't Detroit. So the tables have turned. Now it's Detroit that has to raise its game to match Pittsburgh for a change.

Three goals in 5:37? That's Penguins hockey right there. When they get one, they want four more.

Crosby's like a shark - he smells bloods, he tastes it out there, he's like a predator, and now that he's got that first goal of the series, all bets are off. (http://tsn.ca/blogs/bob_mckenzie/?id=280936)

[steve39stripes]

Wings were tired and that was the only game I watched that they actually really lost. The only way the Pens will win is if if the Wings let them. Here is to hoping they are full strength on Saturday.

[JohnK24]

Wings were tired and that was the only game I watched that they actually really lost. The only way the Pens will win is if if the Wings let them. Here is to hoping they are full strength on Saturday.


Hint, when one team has more points than the other team at the end of 60 minutes...then the team with the lower point total is the loser.
Thus your "really lost" is not a valid arguement - hth

[DucRyder]

Great game from Pitts. The Wings were flat footed, gave the puck away like it was a mission and did little if any checking. They need to get back to hitting, skating and shooting... in that order. I'd also like to see Datsyuk come back and be in some kind of form to shut down Malkin.

[JohnK24]

Great game from Pitts. The Wings were flat footed, gave the puck away like it was a mission and did little if any checking. They need to get back to hitting, skating and shooting... in that order. I'd also like to see Datsyuk come back and be in some kind of form to shut down Malkin.

I too want to see Datsyuk back... your Zetter-bot is looking worn out.

[DucRyder]

I too want to see Datsyuk back... your Zetter-bot is looking worn out.
I thought Franzen was the one that looked really tired, Z played a decent game.

[JohnK24]

Everyone knows that win last night was only because the Pens high scorer finally stepped up, the Wings finally had a game where they looked tired, and their high scorer has been out the entire series hurt. Game 5 will be different for sure and the Pens can't depend on all of those variables to win the Cup.

Yep...two from the two headed monster and two from the lowly 3rd line on (one on a shorty !)...imagine what happens to the RWs when the top two get really fired up and intune...oh, then there's Feds, Talbot and Guerin who can be deadly too...oops, let's not forget Sarge firin' from the blue line or the snipper LeTang. Yep we can't depend on all those variables. :BEER

[JohnK24]

I thought Franzen was the one that looked really tired, Z played a decent game.


Sincerely, I can't tell your players apart, they all look like fuzzy old men to me (except Ozzy...he's too Mayberry squeeky clean). Please reference my pic posted above, look below the dancin' boobs for "fuzzy old men" example - hth






ps- I know y'all hate me...I can live with that.

[steve39stripes]

Sincerely, I can't tell your players apart, they all look like fuzzy old men to me (except Ozzy...he's too Mayberry squeeky clean). Please reference my pic posted above, look below the dancin' boobs for "fuzzy old men" example - hth






ps- I know y'all hate me...I can live with that.

We don't hate you...We just want to check you into the boards really really hard! LOL! Going to be a good series. I am just a little peeved because I made all of these arrangements to be back in Detroit for Saturdays game and was hoping to see the Cup raised. At the mix stage of our new CD and schedule is tight, but made all these changes so I could be there with seats on the glass lined up...just to have the Pens (and the Wings) screw it up for me last night. LOL! Oh well. Maybe a Game 7 win in Detroit would be cool.

[JohnK24]

We don't hate you...We just want to check you into the boards really really hard! LOL! Going to be a good series.

Dude, I'd love to play hockey...but I never learned to skate and at my mid-forties, learning to skate with that skill would take me forever. The only position I'd play would be defense, ala Brook Orpik - givin' Free Candy all day.

Yes, these next couple of game will be a good series and I hope ya'll know I only trash talk here, 'cause I like you and would buy you a beer - ok, not shamus or snowdog :D

[nateco]

LMAO. That is pretty funny coming from a Caps fan. This area (DC/Balt) is the biggest bunch of bandwagoneers in the NHL. You idiots couldn't sell out a game unless the Cap Center/MCI/Verizon was 1/2 filled with fans from the other teams. 10 million people in this area and you couldn't even fill the arena. What a joke.

caps fan...WTF are you talking about.


I've been a leafs fan since I was a kid playing ball hockey...when the fans wore bags on their heads and Harold Ballard sold his tickets to scalpers and paid his players based on if they woulda been as good if there was still only 6 teams.

It sucks being a leafs fan...but that's life I guess.

I probably became a leafs fan because my dads side of the family likes the Bruins and mom's side like the Habs.


I'm not gonna resort to insults over hockey opinions...especially when most of it is shit people learn the first day....it's like watching hockey on american TV...they have no clue what is actually going on...it's funny that they get Pierre McGuire to dumb down his commentary...that guy was a video/systems expert..it's great when they actually let him break down the play away from the puck.

[fritzreiser]

caps fan...WTF are you talking about.


I've been a leafs fan since I was a kid playing ball hockey...when the fans wore bags on their heads and Harold Ballard sold his tickets to scalpers and paid his players based on if they woulda been as good if there was still only 6 teams.

It sucks being a leafs fan...but that's life I guess.

I probably became a leafs fan because my dads side of the family likes the Bruins and mom's side like the Habs.


I'm not gonna resort to insults over hockey opinions...especially when most of it is shit people learn the first day....it's like watching hockey on american TV...they have no clue what is actually going on...it's funny that they get Pierre McGuire to dumb down his commentary...that guy was a video/systems expert..it's great when they actually let him break down the play away from the puck.

Whoops. My apologies. I was confusing you with the Snowdog.

[steve39stripes]

My Dad was a HUGE Red Wings fan and it was mandatory in our family to love the Wings and the Tigers.....not the Lions for some reason. LOL!
I lost my Dad 4 years ago at only 60 years old, but every time the Wings are on, I put his picture in front of the TV. At the time he died they asked me what to put on his marker at the National Cemetery. As you can see on the bottom, I knew what Dad would want on there and what was important :)

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/39stripes/DadsMarker.jpg

[Scott Peterson]

Steve, that's great stuff man. Really.

[steve39stripes]

Steve, that's great stuff man. Really.

Thanks Scott. Still hurts when I look at that actually, but I smile knowing he would love it. Somebody better do the same for me along with a Les Paul on my marker that's all I have to say, or I am coming back to haunt somebody. LOL!

[DucRyder]

Sincerely, I can't tell your players apart, they all look like fuzzy old men to me. Please reference my pic posted above, look below the dancin' boobs for "fuzzy old men" example - hth






ps- I know y'all hate me...I can live with that.


Get over yourself, no one hates you.

I thougth what was above the dancin' boobs was a fuzzy old man... here's a live one for ya...
http://www.allthingshockey.com/images/HoneyRedWingsFanwithStick.jpg

[DucRyder]

Steve, that's a really nice memorial for your Pops.

Go Wings!!

[Mike9]

Wings need to wrap this up in the next two games - at home in Hockey Town just like last year - a game 7 would be in The Pitts.

[The Last Rebel]

Wings need to wrap this up in the next two games - at home in Hockey Town just like last year - a game 7 would be in The Pitts.
Actually, it goes Detroit-Pittsburgh-Detroit for the last three games. To win the Cup the Pens have to beat the Wings at the Joe. Something that I, as a Stars fan, know is a VERY tall order.

[nateco]

Actually, it goes Detroit-Pittsburgh-Detroit for the last three games. To win the Cup the Pens have to beat the Wings at the Joe. Something that I, as a Stars fan, know is a VERY tall order.

I hope this goes 7.

In all honesty,..I'd be nice to see the pens win....everyone picked Det before the season even started...in January, everyone said pit would miss the playoffs.

I also hope Hossa lights it up... I'm tied for 1st in my pool..the other guy has lidstrom and datsyuk...300 bucks coming my way.

[Mike9]

Actually, it goes Detroit-Pittsburgh-Detroit for the last three games. To win the Cup the Pens have to beat the Wings at the Joe. Something that I, as a Stars fan, know is a VERY tall order.

Damn - for some reason I was thinking they were playing back to back again in D. This will probably go 7 then.

[The Last Rebel]

Damn - for some reason I was thinking they were playing back to back again in D. This will probably go 7 then.
I'm not 100% sure. I think if the Pens win tonight they'll wrap it up at home in game 6. If Detroit wins it will probably go to 7.

[Heinz W]

I'm not 100% sure. I think if the Pens win tonight they'll wrap it up at home in game 6. If Detroit wins it will probably go to 7.

I agree. Nothing would make me happier than to see the Pens raise the Cup in front of the hometown crowd. It would also mean that Detroit LOST FOUR STRAIGHT games in the Finals, which would be almost as sweet. Pens winning in seven would be nice too, doing to the Wings what they did to the Pens last year, winning it on the other's ice.

[Scott Peterson]

You guys are no better than the Wing Nuts calling out sweep 2 games in.

One game at a time. Nothing but one game.

I think you Pittsburgh fans will see a different Detroit Team tonight. Let's just imagine where Pittsburgh would be if 'Geno' had missed the last 5 games you just played in. That's how Detroit's been playing. Datsyuk will be back tonight. That totally changes Detroit's makeup and character. You'll see. ;) :D

Time to answer the bell; pivot games are the acid tests.

Here's to dropping the puck and playing the game folks!

[Heinz W]

You guys are no better than the Wing Nuts calling out sweep 2 games in.


I think you Pittsburgh fans will see a different Detroit Team tonight.

Scott, I never said the Pens were going to sweep Detroit. I was agreeing with The Last Rebel's post. Everything else I said is, of course, just wishful thinking. Even if the Pens pull it off to win the Cup at home I wouldn't call it a sweep, the Wings won two games. To me a sweep is four straight wins in the first four games.

If the Pens can carry some momentum from game 4 then it's going to be a long night for Detroit, Datsyuk or no Datsyuk. I think it's very important that the Pens win tonight because the last two games have two day breaks in between, and that will benefit Detroit far more than Pitt.

Regardless of who ultimately wins this has been a very memorable series so far by two incredibly talented teams.

Go Pens! :D

[Somniferous]

Just stopping in for the obligatory Lets go wings for the game tonight.



LETS GO WINGS!!

[155]

f the wings go anyone else!!!

[silencer eleven]

By different do you mean more tired? :D
You guys are no better than the Wing Nuts calling out sweep 2 games in.

One game at a time. Nothing but one game.

I think you Pittsburgh fans will see a different Detroit Team tonight. Let's just imagine where Pittsburgh would be if 'Geno' had missed the last 5 games you just played in. That's how Detroit's been playing. Datsyuk will be back tonight. That totally changes Detroit's makeup and character. You'll see. ;) :D

Time to answer the bell; pivot games are the acid tests.

Here's to dropping the puck and playing the game folks!

[Mike9]

At least it'll be on NBC tonight - that VS crew can be a bunch of Fluff Girls for the Penguins. :Devil

[steve39stripes]

Go Wings!!

[JohnK24]

I'm drinking "Captain Crosbys" tonight gang...Captain Morgan, Coke, Bing Cherries and ice....anything goes !


LET'S GO PENS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kick those old, fuzzy guys back to Europe !

[ethandt]

Domination... go Wings!

[steve39stripes]

Can you say "Holy Crap Batman!!!" I knew I should have gone to the game tonight!!! AAARRRGGHHHHH! Here is the Detroit team that deserves the Cup!

[Tony Foran]

Just an old fashioned ass kicking!

[Mike9]

Not too shabby for a bunch of "fuzzy old men" Hope those "Captain Crosbys" are doin' it for ya John. :Devil

GO WINGS !!!!1

[Doug]

:facepalm

[The Last Rebel]

I'll be happy if the Pens get a single goal tonight. However, this could end up in the Pens' favor. You know the Wings are going to get cocky after tonight and as the last two games prove when the Wings get cocky they start slipping up. Pittsburgh isn't out yet, there's still one more game on home ice.

[Somniferous]

I'll be happy if the Pens get a single goal tonight. However, this could end up in the Pens' favor. You know the Wings are going to get cocky after tonight and as the last two games prove when the Wings get cocky they start slipping up. Pittsburgh isn't out yet, there's still one more game on home ice.


Unfortunately the last game (if Penguins win the next one) will be at Detroit, and their record at home is amazing. I wonder what the Penguin's fans will blame for this loss...

[JohnK24]

not too shabby for a bunch of "fuzzy old men" hope those "captain crosbys" are doin' it for ya john. :devil

go wings !!!!1


epic ****ing fail..?!

[JohnK24]

Unfortunately the last game (if Penguins win the next one) will be at Detroit, and their record at home is amazing. I wonder what the Penguin's fans will blame for this loss...

Nope...I will blame our lame assed goalie for the loss...what a POS !

[The Last Rebel]

Nope...I will blame our lame assed goalie for the loss...what a POS !
That's a little harsh. I'll blame everyone else on the team who made dumbass penaltys for that frankly embarassing game.

[Doug]

Can't blame the goal tender when your team can't put one f@cking goal in the net. I blame the whole team for completely losing it in the 2nd period. No less than 3 of the goals were due to Penguin stupidity. :o

[Scott Peterson]

Dear Pens fans: I told you so.

Here's a new tidbit for ya, check the odds for Game 5 winners going on to win the series. Then check Detroit's record on closing out series when they have the opportunity. Oh, and check the stats on winning those series on the opposing teams ice.

And before you get all a flutter with excuses, remember that Tuesday we'll have Datsyuk... you know, one of the OTHER Hart Trophy candidates. Oh yea, and a Selke candidate. And last year's Selke WINNER. Ain't gonna be like games without him.

One shift at a time. One period at a time. One game at a time. The rest is simply chatter.

[The Last Rebel]

Dear Pens fans: I told you so.

Here's a new tidbit for ya, check the odds for Game 5 winners going on to win the series. Then check Detroit's record on closing out series when they have the opportunity. Oh, and check the stats on winning those series on the opposing teams ice.

And before you get all a flutter with excuses, remember that Tuesday we'll have Datsyuk... you know, one of the OTHER Hart Trophy candidates. Oh yea, and a Selke candidate. And last year's Selke WINNER. Ain't gonna be like games without him.

One shift at a time. One period at a time. One game at a time. The rest is simply chatter.
I haven't been watching hockey on TV all season long so I thought all you guys' talk about Datsyuk might have been a little overblown. But I'll have to hand it to you, he is an amazing player. I just wish he played for another team like you could not believe. Babcock's put together a hell of a team and, even though it pains me beyond belief to say this, if the Wings win they'll deserve it.

[JohnK24]

Dear Pens fans: I told you so.

Here's a new tidbit for ya, check the odds for Game 5 winners going on to win the series. Then check Detroit's record on closing out series when they have the opportunity. Oh, and check the stats on winning those series on the opposing teams ice.

And before you get all a flutter with excuses, remember that Tuesday we'll have Datsyuk... you know, one of the OTHER Hart Trophy candidates. Oh yea, and a Selke candidate. And last year's Selke WINNER. Ain't gonna be like games without him.

One shift at a time. One period at a time. One game at a time. The rest is simply chatter.


What do the stats say about my chances of getting bounced off your board in the next few days ?

[zosozep7]

Datsyuks presence was definetly noticeable tonight!

What will happen if Hossa hoists the Cup in Pittsburgh?

Will Hossa go back to Pittsburgh if the Pens win it all?? LOL!!

[Scott Peterson]

What do the stats say about my chances of getting bounced off your board in the next few days ?

Just depends on your adherence to the TOS. The rest is chatter. :D

[Mike9]

Now those "fuzzy old guys" are the Wings I know - and they played like it. :dude

WINGS BABY YEAH!!!!!

[wcmiller]

We Want The Cup!!!
We Want The Cup!!!

One More Win!! - Go Red Wings!!!

Datsyuuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!

[rhp52]

pens looked like cheap shot artists.....I always have respect the other team until they give me a reason not to. Ex., the hack on Datsyuk's foot.
Just pathetic

No maturity and a poor reflection on their coach.

[Heinz W]

Pens got beatdown!! What a blowout. After the first ten minutes they quit even trying. Looks like Detroit is going to take the the Cup again, the Pens just can't win at the Joe. Winning Tuesday, if they can manage it, is just prolonging the inevitable.

The Pens were very disappointing last night. Fleury was bad yes, but he got no help either. A complete embarassment. Ugh. :(

[ratter]

That was a pants-down spanking. That Datsook guy ain't half bad.

I guess it'll have to go 7 after all. ;)

[JohnK24]

That was a pants-down spanking. That Datsook guy ain't half bad.

I guess it'll have to go 7 after all. ;)

Only IF the team decides they can force their game on Detroit ice...and would you consider starting Garon in goal in game 7 ? I would certainly think about that based on the "Joe" voodoo that haunts MAF...

[ratter]

Only IF the team decides they can force their game on Detroit ice...and would you consider starting Garon in goal in game 7 ? I would certainly think about that based on the "Joe" voodoo that haunts MAF...


I'm not thrilled with MAF right now, but no, I'd stick with him. He usually bounces back pretty good after getting shelled. And it's not his fault that they got shutout. You don't go to your backup in game 7 of the SCFs - you dance with who brung ya.

[ratter]

Dear Pens fans: I told you so.

Here's a new tidbit for ya, check the odds for Game 5 winners going on to win the series. Then check Detroit's record on closing out series when they have the opportunity. Oh, and check the stats on winning those series on the opposing teams ice.

And before you get all a flutter with excuses, remember that Tuesday we'll have Datsyuk... you know, one of the OTHER Hart Trophy candidates. Oh yea, and a Selke candidate. And last year's Selke WINNER. Ain't gonna be like games without him.

One shift at a time. One period at a time. One game at a time. The rest is simply chatter.

Then why do you chatter so much?

[DucRyder]

That was a pants-down spanking. That Datsook guy ain't half bad.


Malgoon ain't too bad either, but I've said it before... Datsyuk is my favorite player.

Can you believe those were the same two teams from Thursday?

[ratter]

Malgoon ain't too bad either, but I've said it before... Datsyuk is my favorite player.

Can you believe those were the same two teams from Thursday?

Barely. But there's been lots of back-and-forth. They looked like the same teams for the first few minutes. Then it swung the other way..

[DucRyder]

I've watched nearly every Red Wings game this year... even have a TV set up at the practice spot so I can watch during rehearsal, and Thursday was easily the worst performance I've seen this year from them. Last night, well, you know the rest...


Now I want to see Lilja and Kopecky come back for the next game!

[DucRyder]

Babcock's put together a hell of a team.

Ken Holland is the man who put this team together along with the Illitch family. Babs is one heck of a coach though...

[The Last Rebel]

Ken Holland is the man who put this team together along with the Illitch family. Babs is one heck of a coach though...
Whoever did it did an incredible job.

As much I'd like to say otherwise, I don't think there's a lot of hope left for the Pens in this series. Datsyuk coming back seemed to make a world of difference. I think the Pens will force it back to Detroit and more likely than not the Wings will lift the cup on home ice.

[DucRyder]

Whoever did it did an incredible job.

As much I'd like to say otherwise, I don't think there's a lot of hope left for the Pens in this series. Datsyuk coming back seemed to make a world of difference. I think the Pens will force it back to Detroit and more likely than not the Wings will lift the cup on home ice.


Ken Holland has been GM since 1997, he's GM and VP now I think.

Yes, Datsyuk is our top points getter, an incredible two way player and can deek like no tomorrow... he looked to be at about 3/4 his normal self last night.

[Snowdog]

Mr. Crosby,

It seems as though your son Sidney is becoming a bit incorrigible lately and has had difficulty interacting with his other playmates in recent days. Although children can become easily frustrated when things are not going as they wish, that is still no excuse for Cindy's (as he is known affectionately by his peers) unwarranted assault on Henri Zetterberg. This comes on top of another infraction last week involving Danny Cleary.

Should Cindy continue in this fashion, he will be placed in time-out and will not be allowed his graham crackers and milk (which will be continued to be served in a carton as we are aware that Cindy still has difficulty trying to hoist a Cup).

Sincerely,

Mr. Bettman,
Head Man in Charge

[zosozep7]

Ken Holland has been GM since 1997, he's GM and VP now I think.

Yes, Datsyuk is our top points getter, an incredible two way player and can deek like no tomorrow... he looked to be at about 3/4 his normal self last night.

I think this whole train got rolling back when Illitch hired Jim Devallano back in the 80s. Anybody remember him? The same guy that was in volved in them 70s Islander teams? Yes, Kenny Holland has been a major contributor but I think the root to the Wings success in the last 20 years has been attributed to Devellano.

Check out this resume!
http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&page=NHLPage&bcid=win_staffbio_75

[zosozep7]

Well, if the Wings pull this win off and win the Cup, that will give them 12 total. They only need 12 more to tie with the Montreal Canadians for most Cups!! LOL!

[Scott Peterson]

Then why do you chatter so much?

Trying to keep up with you. ;)

[rhp52]

It all started with Jimmy D. the first hire by Ilitch, and he's done an outstanding job with this club.

holland followd up in the same way and the rest is history, hopefully repeated Tuesday night.

I think the scouts for European players sometimes get overlooked, they too have brought the goods

[DucRyder]

It all started with Jimmy D. the first hire by Ilitch, and he's done an outstanding job with this club.

holland followd up in the same way and the rest is history, hopefully repeated Tuesday night.

I think the scouts for European players sometimes get overlooked, they too have brought the goods

You are absolutely right on all counts. I was thinking about Devallano right after I posted that. I wonder how much Scotty Bowman did behind the scenes too..

[DucRyder]

Mr. Crosby,

It seems as though your son Sidney is becoming a bit incorrigible lately and has had difficulty interacting with his other playmates in recent days. Although children can become easily frustrated when things are not going as they wish, that is still no excuse for Cindy's (as he is known affectionately by his peers) unwarranted assault on Henri Zetterberg. This comes on top of another infraction last week involving Danny Cleary.

Should Cindy continue in this fashion, he will be placed in time-out and will not be allowed his graham crackers and milk (which will be continued to be served in a carton as we are aware that Cindy still has difficulty trying to hoist a Cup).

Sincerely,

Mr. Bettman,
Head Man in Charge


where is the smilie for "that was hysterical"?:rotflmao

[The Last Rebel]

where is the smilie for "that was hysterical"?:rotflmao
I think you found it. That was hilarious, and I kind of like poor little Cindy.

[Garygtr]

I guess it'll have to go 7 after all. ;)

Only one team has ever won a Game 7 on the road to win the Cup. As a Blackhawks fan, I know this all too well-the 1971 Canadiens. I saw the '71 Canadiens. You sir are not the '71 Canadiens.
It's over.

[ratter]

Only one team has ever won a Game 7 on the road to win the Cup. As a Blackhawks fan, I know this all too well-the 1971 Canadiens. I saw the '71 Canadiens. You sir are not the '71 Canadiens.
It's over.


Gotta get to Game 7 first, then I'll worry about that...

[JohnK24]

Gotta get to Game 7 first, then I'll worry about that...

There will be a game seven...there WILL be game seven...

[Jon Silberman]

Mr. Crosby,

It seems as though your son Sidney is becoming a bit incorrigible lately and has had difficulty interacting with his other playmates in recent days. Although children can become easily frustrated when things are not going as they wish, that is still no excuse for Cindy's (as he is known affectionately by his peers) unwarranted assault on Henri Zetterberg. This comes on top of another infraction last week involving Danny Cleary.

Should Cindy continue in this fashion, he will be placed in time-out and will not be allowed his graham crackers and milk (which will be continued to be served in a carton as we are aware that Cindy still has difficulty trying to hoist a Cup).

Sincerely,

Mr. Bettman,
Head Man in ChargeExcellent! :rotflmao

[zosozep7]

There will be a game seven...there WILL be game seven...


John Rambo: Shhhhhhhhhh...... "They drew first blood.......... They drew first blood" Shhhhhhhhhhhhh.......

:rotflmao

[zosozep7]

Time to get the party started! Less then 24 hours until game time!

:munch

[Mike9]

Time to get the party started! Less then 24 hours until game time!

:munch

Hell Yeah - nothing would make me happier than to see the Wings hoist the cup in Pittsburgh while an angry Malkin and a dejected Crosby look on in astonishment. Fitting end after all the cheap shots and unsportsmanlike conduct they exhibited in the other nights game I think. :AOK :BEER

LETS GO WINGS !!!!!!1

[Scott Peterson]

It is time.

Let's Go Red Wings!

[ratter]

I have a feeling Game 6 is gonna be a doozy...

[JohnK24]

Hell Yeah - nothing would make me happier than to see the Wings hoist the cup in Pittsburgh while an angry Malkin and a dejected Crosby look on in astonishment. Fitting end after all the cheap shots and unsportsmanlike conduct they exhibited in the other nights game I think. :AOK :BEER

LETS GO WINGS !!!!!!1

Seriously...get over the physical play from Saturday, it's hockey, if you don't like hitting and showing emotion, then perhaps figure skating is more your sport :hide

[JohnK24]

I have a feeling Game 6 is gonna be a doozy...


I don't believe "doozy" should EVER be used in reference to a Stanley Cup Final game...perhaps death match ? good vs. evil ? Vader vs Skywalker ? Godzilla vs Mothra ? Bo & Luke vs Boss Hog ? ...you get the picture...but "doozy"...nope, not in hockey....ymmv.

[DucRyder]

Seriously...get over the physical play from Saturday, it's hockey, if you don't like hitting and showing emotion, then perhaps figure skating is more your sport :hide
I don't think he minds hitting, it's the cheap shots, slashes etc. etc. that the Pengoons seem to fall back on when they lose that is annoying.

[ratter]

I don't think he minds hitting, it's the cheap shots, slashes etc. etc. that the Pengoons seem to fall back on when they lose that is annoying.

If Zetterberg doesn't want to get slashed, he should probably avoid crosschecking people in the face...

[JohnK24]

I needed to make one final post in pre-game...not sure how I feel right now...there are 60 minutes of hockey ahead of both teams, it takes 4 wins in this series to claim Lord Stanley's Cup. I know the t-shirts are printed and sitting in a box somewhere in Pittsburgh, the Cup is locked in a road case somewhere in the bowels of the Mellon Arena, even Sports Illustrated basically gave the RWs the Cup in last weeks edition and the Detroit city council are planning the victory parade route as I type this...BUT

I refuse to believe that these two men will not take the entire team on their backs tonight to keep the Cup from being raised in our building...


http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090608/i/r2925905343.jpg

How ever this comes down...thanks 'Guins for a hellva ride this season...and thanks to those TGPers for posting and putting up with my hockey talk, rants and well....


GAME ON !

[Scott Peterson]

No matter how you cut it, this is funny. A message from Sidney:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1FF5MawLac

[DucRyder]

I the Detroit city council are planning the victory parade route as I type this......and thanks to those TGPers for posting and putting up with my hockey talk, rants and well....



No planning needed the victory parade route is the same every year...

without Penguins fans this isn't as much fun...

[ratter]

No matter how you cut it, this is funny. A message from Sidney:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1FF5MawLac

I'll admit it, I chuckled. :D

[JohnK24]

I'll admit it, I chuckled. :D

Please turn in your Crosby Jersey, white out t-shirt and towel...hopefully your PC picked up a virus just by clicking on that link posted by a RW fan...shame...pray that St. Mario is a forgiving soul.......

[DucRyder]

No matter how you cut it, this is funny. A message from Sidney:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1FF5MawLac


Did Sindy really say this? HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBvFa1A6e4k&feature=related) talk about taking up figure skating! Jeez...

[JohnK24]

No planning needed the victory parade route is the same every year...

without Penguins fans this isn't as much fun...


Same route that the Coroner's van travels multiple times on a daily basis too ?! :rimshot

[DucRyder]

Please turn in your Crosby Jersey, white out t-shirt and towel...hopefully your PC picked up a virus just by clicking on that link posted by a RW fan...shame...pray that St. Mario is a forgiving soul.......

If I was a Pens fan I'd stick with the Lemeiux jersey... although the Satan one is certainly a novelty eh?

[DucRyder]

Same route that the Coroner's van travels multiple times on a daily basis too ?! :rimshot
No, bodies are piled so high we use them as barricades, it's recycling at it's finest.

[DucRyder]

If Zetterberg doesn't want to get slashed, he should probably avoid crosschecking people in the face...
I actually enjoyed the slash on Z. it was in a harmless spot on his pads and got the Wings yet another power play. I don't think Z. really minded either...

[ratter]

Please turn in your Crosby Jersey, white out t-shirt and towel...hopefully your PC picked up a virus just by clicking on that link posted by a RW fan...shame...pray that St. Mario is a forgiving soul.......


I've got Kovalev and Jagr jerseys collecting moths somewhere...you want 'em?

After those, I'm done betting on jerseys.

[ratter]

I actually enjoyed the slash on Z. it was in a harmless spot on his pads and got the Wings yet another power play. I don't think Z. really minded either...

For not minding, he sure went down good. You saying he took a dive? :stir

[JohnK24]

If I was a Pens fan I'd stick with the Lemeiux jersey... although the Satan one is certainly a novelty eh?


No..the real novelty are those folks that ran out to buy a blue, alternate "winter classic" jersey with HOSSA on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DucRyder]

For not minding, he sure went down good. You saying he took a dive? :stir
almost as good as THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9qTFhRsnvY&feature=related) but of course like everything else, little Cindy excels...

[JohnK24]

I've got Kovalev and Jagr jerseys collecting moths somewhere...you want 'em?

After those, I'm done betting on jerseys.


Nope..you can keep those - or send them a Russian relief agency. I'll stick with my Malkin or Crosby jersey (I buy the chinese "knock offs"...ain't rich enough to buy the real RBK issue - nor do I play a PRS either). I've got a nice collection of Jason Bay jerseys and a couple of Xavier Nady t-shirts from my kid, you can send those to Russia too....

[DucRyder]

No..the real novelty are those folks that ran out to buy a blue, alternate "winter classic" jersey with HOSSA on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ewww yeah... say no more, wink wink, nudge, nudge...

[ratter]

almost as good as THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9qTFhRsnvY&feature=related) but of course like everything else, little Cindy excels...

Yep, he's great at getting speared on the faceoff. Cindy! So funny! It never, ever, ever, ever gets old...

[Shamus]

I really hope that kinda crap stays in pro soccer.... Dives are for pussies.

[zosozep7]

I got my 6 pack of Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale ready and cold for tonights game!! Also got a 6 of Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA just incase there is a celebration!!



Go Wings!!!!!!!

[Somniferous]

LETS GO WINGS!

Actually I have a feeling that Pittsburgh might win tonight, since niether team seems to be able to win on the road. Which makes me happy that the last game is in Detroit (plus it give me another game with which I can drink beer and yell at the TV :drink :BITCH). Plus I'd rather see the wings win at home, MI needs all it can get right now...


Then again... winning in Pittsburgh will shut up all whining Penguins fans....
:hide

[zosozep7]

Bottoms Up!!


:drink:drink:drink:drink:drink:drink:drink:drink:d rink:drink:drink

[jimfog]

While I'm starting to think there won't be a sweep, I believe if Detroit wins tonight, they just might be able to pull this series out and win it!

[DucRyder]

While I'm starting to think there won't be a sweep, I believe if Detroit wins tonight, they just might be able to pull this series out and win it!
Jim, you are obviously very, very, knowledgable on this Hockey stuff.

[Doug]

While I'm starting to think there won't be a sweep, I believe if Detroit wins tonight, they just might be able to pull this series out and win it!

Thanks Carnac. :D

[DucRyder]

Then again... winning in Pittsburgh will shut up all whining Penguins fans....
:hide


You sure?

[Mike9]

Seriously...get over the physical play from Saturday, it's hockey, if you don't like hitting and showing emotion, then perhaps figure skating is more your sport :hide

I love clean hitting and a good fight - but that two handed slash to Datsyuk's ankle by Talbot was uncalled for as was Malkin knowingly driving the butt of his stick into Holmstrom's ear. Malkin's a dirty player - always has been and probably always will be. I have absolutely no respect for him as a player I don't care what his score card looks like. Truth be told every time I see his sour puss of his I want to bitch smack it.

[zosozep7]

I love clean hitting and a good fight - but that two handed slash to Datsyuk's ankle by Talbot was uncalled for as was Malkin knowingly driving the butt of his stick into Holmstrom's ear. Malkin's a dirty player - always has been and probably always will be. I have absolutely no respect for him as a player I don't care what his score card looks like. Truth be told every time I see his sour puss of his I want to bitch smack it.


That whack to Datsyuks foot was one of the most pathetic slashes Ive seen. Everyone knows that his foot was broke and for him to attempt that was definetely uncalled for.

[DucRyder]

...Malkin knowingly driving the butt of his stick into Holmstrom's ear..
was this in addition to, or are you getting tha Mule mixed up with Homer? They are 'fuzzy old men'.

[Mike9]

Yup - it was Franzen and they do look alike this time of year.

[Somniferous]

You sure?

No I am not.... But I can Dream can't I?

[DucRyder]

Yup - it was Franzen and they do look alike this time of year.
Franzen is about a foot taller and has red hair. But yeah they do look like a Viking horde come to rape the land and pillage the women...

[ratter]

Malkin's a dirty player - always has been and probably always will be.

Dirty?? Based on what?? One incident in one game?? lol...double lol coming from the Masters of Obstruction. The Penguins get a little chippy and all of a sudden the Wings are choir boys, bullied by those mean old Penguins...:roll :roll :roll :roll

[readymade]

God I hate the Pens.

[JohnK24]

God I hate the Pens.


I'm pretty sure you are not on their Christmas card list either ....hth:BEER

[Doug]

And on to game 7. :dude

[The Last Rebel]

Totally different Pens team tonight. Hope that's the same one that shows up Friday.

[ratter]

How ya like them apples.

[Somniferous]

While the wings lost, the game was great. They looked much better on this loss than the other two they lost. Much, Much better (they even came very close to tying the game more than a few times near the end of the 3rd). I'm glad no interference was called (other than a Detroit player being shoved into the goal tender) even though there was some pretty obvious interference going on each side.


On to game 7. :drink

[Scott Peterson]

That was a good game. Nice victory Pens.

Game 7. Friday. Detroit. Joe Louis Arena. Ain't no place for a nervous person.

[DucRyder]

as JohnK24 can attest, I got my wish...

[Mike9]

It'll be an uphill battle for the Pens at the Joe - hope they get their punk up.

[majorledhead]

Go pens !!!

[tommyg]

Let's Go PENS!!!