2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
Who's watching?
Who do you want to win?
Who do you think is going to win?
WTF is going on with the discipline?
I want the Wings to win, obviously. I don't think I can pick a team that I think is going to win... this is the playoffs, no predicting this.
And wtf is going on with this discipline? Weber grabs Zetterberg's head and smashes it into the board: $2500 fine. NYR rookie with no major penalty ever hits Alfredsson in the face with a less obvious elbow: 3 games.... which isn't so bad when you first look at it, maybe Shanahan just messed up, right?... same game, a Senator just MUGS a Ranger, sucker punching him and then continuing to punch him when he's on the ground for a total of 7 punches: 1 game.... WTF is this?
Did Shanahan just get hit in the head too much himself? Or what? Conspiracy theorists think that Bettman may be trying to help out the markets that don't already have a humongous fanbase (Senators, Predators). I wasn't too upset with Weber's slap on the wrist (for god-knows-what reason), but this double standard between NYR and Ottawa is just ridiculous.
agree with op, Stanley's probably the single most underrated character on the office imo
swagggg
Hockey still exists in the U.S.A?
You better be Canadian with a question like that boy.
I'm loving the NHL playoffs this year, with the early upsets going on, definitely getting into more than years past. I'm honestly sad that it looks like the Flyers are going to sweep the Pens, partially because I'm a slight Penguins fan but more so because the fights have been legendary so far. Nothing better than watching a real rivalry between two teams where you KNOW the players from opposing teams hate each others' guts, not just some bullshit ESPN-manufactured rivalry.
I loathe Gary Bettman though. That man is singledhandedly responsible for the demise of hockey. Just think, 10 years ago you could've have tuned into ESPN or ESPN2 on a weekday night and found a regular season hockey game on. Now you have to have the fucking NBC Sports Network or whatever it's called now just to view the damn Stanley Cup Finals.
Yeah, the playoffs are getting very damn rowdy this year, especially when Weber's slap on the wrist set the tone for discipline (now it's just a shit-show). As for the Pens... having the Canucks and Pens go down 0-3 today made me a very happy guy. Though yes, Pens vs. Flyers is a great rivalry to watch, for sure. I guess I'd rather have every other team just have 7 game series and beat each other up, but I'll take 1st rd exits by the Nucks and Pens.
I don't know about Bettman... it's really hard not listening to these theories that he's trying to help the smaller franchises get noticed by influencing the refs/Shanahan(/Campbell when he was in Shanny's role)
the fact that Hagelin got three games is an absolute fucking joke..and Carkner got one? he fucking assaulted Boyle...and the fact that Dubi got a game misconduct for "third man in" when there was no fight to begin with? fucking crazy...Shanahan and Bettman are ruining these playoffs.
And the Pitt/Phil game was ridiculous..something like 78 PIMs??? insane. They've completely lost control of the game/league...
guess it means Krieder is gonna have to step up huge tonight for the 'Gers..
(sorry for the rant..im just very angry..and in cause you couldnt tell, i'm a rangers fan...tough to not be in NY when they're doing so well..also sucks when games start after midnight over here)
Anyone watched Flyers vs. Pens (8-5)? Stayed up all night (I'm in Europe) but it was definitely worth it. What a game..
Crosby's a cock..
About f*** time the Preds are stepping up. Been a crap team since '98 and now they finally have a shot in the playoffs.
I'm still blown away that Ottowa is in the quarterfinals...that they're even in the playoffs. I'd like to see the wings do ok but for some reason I'm also rooting for the Devils.
Loving the game so far, some high scoring affairs making it a real treat to watch. Still cant get over the fact that the Pens and the Nucks could be eliminated by the end of the week! Hoping for a NY-LA finals....would be huge for the league.
Devils fan here, hoping we can make to at least the conference finals.
The Penguins-Flyers game was absolutely the best game so far that I have seen this year. The Flyers put on a clinic the whole game, and that's why the Penguins totally melted down. Asham deserves at least 10 games for that cross check to the neck/face area - there is no place for that, and those Neal hits later in the game deserve a closer look.
My first round picks were:
NYR BOS NJ PIT
VAN STL PHX NSH
I would love to see a Bruins vs Blues finals.
Sad to see that the Lightning didn't make it this year. Defaulting to the Red Wings.
Can't believe Fleury sucks so bad. As long as Philly and Boston aren't in the finals i'll be happy.
Flyers v Guins game wtf was that about hair pulling like little girls..fuck outta here with that shit. Square up.
It's cause the penguins are filled with "untouchable superstars" and the flyers are filled with water trash.
I will add a few points as I currently play college hockey and my school is hockey crazy.
And finally, Crosby is a bitch.
+1
Agree with everything youngblood said but...
I like LA, but their lack of scoring worries me. Pulling out 1-0 victories while giving up 41 shots isn't a reliable strategy.
Agree with everything youngblood said but...
I like LA, but their lack of scoring worries me. Pulling out 1-0 victories while giving up 41 shots isn't a reliable strategy.
You go to school in Michigan or Minnesota?
I don't want to give it away but Minnesota, Michigan, or Wisconsin. I am looking forward to watching the hawks lose tonight.
NHL playoffs are the best in sports, no question about it. The teams are evenly matched, games intense and hatred keeps building.
I am a huge Ranger fan, needless to say I am pretty pissed at the Hagelin suspension, 3 games...really?! Hopefully the rangers stick to their plan, hard noises defensive hockey. I don't want them coming out looking to fight and injure, no need to bring the goons out.
Agreed on the Pens/Flyers series, these games are exciting. Neal and Asham should without a doubt be suspended for the remainder of the playoffs and into next season, If Hagelin is getting 3 games they deserve way more. It's also hilarious to see that bitch Crosby keep trying to fight and cheap shot people. What is he thinking...play your game, score goals.
Anyone else laugh when the rats came down in Florida after their win last night? I remember their magical cup run in 1996 and it brought a huge smile to my face!
I don't like it, but the Flyers will win this year.
$5,000 bets minimum. PM me.
what odds are you givin vagina?
I am also loving the playoffs this year, I think NBC and NHL are doing a great job with televising every game. Its interesting how the sports channels are looking right now. Although during the Football season nothing beats ESPN, when it comes to everything non-football, I have noticed myself watching sports shows on NBC sports instead as they cover the actual sport aspect of NBA/NHL/NFL very well. I feel that ESPN nowadays is all about Tebow, womens basketball, Tebow, baseball, Tebow, dwight howard trade, Tebow, NASCAR, Tebow etc.. They are always trying to push a dramatic non-story which is annoying.
I will also agree with everything said about the Hagelin, Weber, Asham, etc. suspensions, the whole 'severity of the injury' pretense that they are using is absurd, Hagelin's hit was not malicious, he just happened to get the elbow up and 3 games, just because Alfredson got injured on the play, and then these malicious thug like actions of Asham Weber and Carkner are rediculous and should be punished heavily, especially Weber who is a team captain and needs to carry himself on a higher level than a 4th line goon.
Hard hitting hockey is the best form of sports I think, but they really need to clean up this thug mentality that goes on as nothing good comes out of it and when kids who are learning to play or playing at the high school level see it and want to imitate it, only bad things happen as well. I remember when I was coaching high school a few years ago and we were losing by 3 goals in a playoff game looking at the end of the season, I had to bench a few of my seniors because they just wanted to get some cheap shots on the ice as it was their last game in the league. This should not happen, NHL should teach younger players respect, which I feel they are not doing a good job of.
For the record, if I go to an NHL game and there isn't a fight, I feel gyped, it's just that thug hockey isn't much fun to play or watch after the first couple of minutes.
I don't care at all if there isn't a fight. I either want to see a fast-paced game with a lot of scoring or a hard-fought battle with big hits and a duel between the goalies.
LMAO, Sedin sisters, 2 girls, no cup. I'm gettin that shirt.
LMAO, Sedin sisters, 2 girls, no cup. I'm gettin that shirt.
Has CNBC always covered the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or am I just now noticing it?
Yes, I actually enjoy the game. If you want to see a couple of fights, start watching UFC.
I'm actually for fighting in hockey, just not staged fights. It should only happen when the players need to "police" themselves. That said, I don't go to a hockey game expecting to see a cheap hit and then the ensuing fight.
I may be biased, but the first 3 games of the Flyers v Penguins series might be the most entertaining hockey I have ever seen. Each game was better than the previous.
Game 1 - Flyers come back from a 3-0 deficit after the first period and win 4-3 in OT.
Game 2 - Flyers come back from a 3-1 deficit after the first period, tie it at 3-3, go down 4-3, tie it at 4-4, go down 5-4 and then reel off 4 unanswered goals to win 8-5.
Game 3 - Flyers come back from 1-0 deficit and just trounce the Pens. Frustration spills over into multiple brawls throughout the game. Crosby proves to the world what an immature pussy he really is.
Crosby's done that a whiiiiiiile ago.... you have any videos of him being a pussy though? I'd love to see it.
he got ripppppppppppppped on PTI today
SHOW ME SHOW ME I was too busy studying to catch the game.
shitty quality..but 1:50
http://www.youtube.com/embed/ySL6VHqLfxY
LOL just like Crosby to do something immature like that (poke away his glove)... was funny though haha
I'm glad my captain has more class than that (a word used way too much by hockey fans ha)
thats cause your captain played when they didnt have to wear helmets
http://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-red-wings/2012/4/16/2953663/todd-be…
IT'S ON
That same captain that won the Norris last year? Yeah, I don't really mind his age when he's on the ice... unfortunately he's gonna retire soon
:'( :'( :'(
that will make me a sad boy
-- and Wings down 3 to 1... if Nashville makes it into the next round -- whoever faces them better watch out. Their defense + Rinne combo is deadly
I said IF
Really been exciting watching the blues all year. Will be interesting to see how far we can go this year. I don't see any team in the West that the Blues can't beat but well see how it shakes out. Team is very young and should be a force for years to come.
Lol, Pens vs. Philly is just crazy
As long as the Caps and Flyers don't win, I'm happy.
If the Pens are way down in the 3rd period at any point in the series, I want to see some 4th liner absolutely murder Giroux.
Also hoping for Ovechkin to take a slapper from Chara in the face. He's such a tool.
I'll give you this and take anyone absolutely smashing Crosby's head, ending his career/life.
Rangers are getting worked. Getting completely out worked by the Sens. Not looking like the physical team I saw all year
can it
http://www.youtube.com/embed/TUfiiIjJ3Vc
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Devils so clutch in OT.
Rangers need this win.
Who do you guys see in the finals?
Whoever wins the Blues-Kings series will represent the West.
The East is a total toss up on the other hand...
Has the #5, 6 7 and 8 seed ever won in one side of the conference? I think it's hilarious the east could have 5-8 playing in the conference semi-finals.
you mean the west? And no, I don't think I've ever seen it happen
Chris. Kreider.
Oh, c'mon, fuckin' Devils...damn choke artists...
I don't think the Devils have a chance in this series. I wouldn't be surprised if the Flyers sweep them 4-0.
So much for that pick. I hope Devils win on Saturday!
I'm a little worried but not overly just yet. If they can tie it up 2-2 they'll be fine. They are playing like shit right now though.
Fuck you Preds. Don't choke like an asian school girl on a Mandingo's dick. Come on.
It's baseball season.... Ranger up!
Rangers - Caps. triple OT game. Though I am dead at work right now that was a great game to watch
I was at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Florida, and they kicked me out as we ran out of food/drinks midway through first OT
How does one run out of Food/Drink? Why not order more?
The Devils are just outworking the Flyers in every facet of the game. Now with Claude Giroux out for game 5, I'm calling the Devils wrapping this series up in Philly on Tuesday. To be fair, though, Shanahan is a fucking moron for suspending Giroux for a game and letting Ovechkin off scott-free. What a fucking joke.
I try to watch all of the Shanahan "explanation" videos after he suspends people, I generally agree with it when looking at it as a case by case basis. But when you start comparing suspensions it is incredibly inconsistent. I think this is something that they will look at during the off season, because there has been a lot of public discontent with the inconsistencies.
I don't want to dismiss the Flyers too quickly. Giroux's absence might prove to be something the team can rally around. However, I do believe the Devils would win Game 6 if they lose tomorrow night.
How about that Rangers game. Ward gets a double minor with 30 secs left, Richards ties it up with 5 secs left (latest playoff tying goal in Rangers history), then Staal wins game during second half of double minor.
If the game 7 OT winner vs the Bruins was an all time high for Ward, this penalty (high stick that drew blood while he was trying to swat a puck out of the air). has to be an all time low.
Sucks because Flyers with Bryz in net were 3-0 against the Devils in the regular season. Credit to the Devils for drawing up a great game plan, playing a tough fore check and keeping the forwards on their heels playing defense all game.
Jagr and most of the first line has been a complete non-factor.
JosH Hamilton
fucking shit, goddammit Rangers. Come out flat, play a shit game and now have to deal with another game 7.
Time to bring back Gretzky
LA is absolutely ridiculous now.
I don't see the Rangers giving them too much of a challenge. Devils vs. Kings in the finals, Kings in 6.
Why can't the Rangers put two consecutive games together this post season? They've been horribly outplayed by the Devils and look completely dead for most of the games.
they actually dominated the game besides when lundqvist decided to become stevie wonder and play blind
Last night they did...that was actually the best game they played all series. Lundqvist definitely isn't to blame though.
Goal 1 - A missed high stick and defensive breakdown led to Gionta all alone in front Goal 2 - Bounced off Anismov's skate Goal 3 - Zajacs goal was very soft, Lundy needs to save that Goal 4 - Hagelin had a horrible back check. Great pass but you need to get back and clear the front of the net
Devils will close out the series tomorrow night. Last night was their worst game of the series, perhaps playoffs, but they have dominated much of the play in the series overall.
For the Rangers to will the series, Lundqvist will have to be their best player and play like he did in Games 1 and 3.
and here we go, rangers down by 2 in the first,, ugh.
Devils going to the Stanley Cup Finals. I just want old man Brodeur to win one more and then retire. He deserves to go out on top.
Yup, like Patrick Roy did when he stole the Cup from the Devils in 2001. I think he might retire anyway though, seeing that they made the Finals.
I grew up in Denver so Avs are my team, so I will have to say that Roy is the man and I loved the two cups I got to enjoy for my NHL team when I was a high school player.
But for this go around, I wouldn't mind seeing the Devils win it all, I like quite a few players on their team. But same goes for L.A. I guess I would be happy with either team winning now.
hmm... still a tad early, but I think we have ourselves a winner. They deserve it, no denying that.
Ugh sad day. But shout outs to CT. Quick is a monster.
The kings definitely deserved the cup this year; dominated throughout the playoffs. Shout out to Dustin Brown and Jonathon Quick, American captain and American Conn Smythe winner.
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