2009 NHL Playoffs Discussion Thread

helGn · Post by **helGn** » Thu May 14, 2009 3:50 pm

i'm cheering for bruins now that caps is out of it, i hope they rape cane and pens!

Qikdraw · Post by **Qikdraw** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:31 pm

Hypnotist wrote:Painful watching the Caps-Pens games tonight. Caps didn't play bad until they gave up 2 goals in 8 seconds in the 1st. They've pretty much phoned it in since. Those goals seemed to rattle Varlamov and he let in two more softies before being yanked. Maybe we'll see a rematch of last year's Cup Final, Wings-Pens!!

Yeah, it was a painful game to watch last night. I was expecting a good game, not a blowout. Does anyone know what Ovechkin said to Gonchar, they were talking for awhile.

I'll be at Joe Lewis Arena for game 7 tomorrow night!!! LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!!

You will be holding an EHM sign won't you?

Go Ducks!

At the least, I hope this game is better than last nights game, whoever wins.

Post by **timmy_t** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:43 pm

Ovechkin apologized to Gonchar for the knee on knee hit. He also congratulated Sidney Crosby and told him that he hoped he wins the Stanley Cup this year.

Reynaldo28 · Post by **Reynaldo28** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:45 pm

Proof? And the main thing is did he mean it if he did say this?

Hypnotist · Post by **Hypnotist** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:34 pm

getzlaf15 wrote:
Hypnotist wrote:I'll be at Joe Lewis Arena for game 7 tomorrow night!!! LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!!
I'm insanely Jealous of you!

Don't worry, I'll post pics of the Wings inevitable victory when I get home.

tasku wrote:Ok, now that the Caps is out I'm rooting for the Hawks.

You like pickin' the wrong horse. don't ya!

Qikdraw wrote:You will be holding an EHM sign won't you?

umm... no. I go to hockey games to watch hockey not act like a tool and trying to get on TV. I hate those people who stand up and wave their arms when the puck passes them. Friggin' idiots.

Qikdraw · Post by **Qikdraw** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:42 pm

timmy_t wrote:Ovechkin apologized to Gonchar for the knee on knee hit. He also congratulated Sidney Crosby and told him that he hoped he wins the Stanley Cup this year.

I know the announcers were saying that, but did they give an interview afterward and explain that or what? I'm just curious.

Hypnotist wrote:umm... no. I go to hockey games to watch hockey not act like a tool and trying to get on TV. I hate those people who stand up and wave their arms when the puck passes them. Friggin' idiots.

LOL

Post by **timmy_t** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:52 pm

timmy_t wrote:Ovechkin apologized to Gonchar for the knee on knee hit. He also congratulated Sidney Crosby and told him that he hoped he wins the Stanley Cup this year.

Ovechkin talked about it after the game, I'm sure there is some video of it. He said he apologized to Gonchar, but when he was asked if Gonchar accepted his apology he said he did not know.

The part where he wished Crosby good luck was asked by a reporter to Sid, and Sid didn't really comment on it.

I honestly don't think Ovechkin is a dirty player, and I don't think he hit Gonchar's knee on purpose. But the only one that knows if he meant to hurt Gonchar is Ovechkin.

Post by **philou21** » Fri May 15, 2009 2:45 am

darn Red Wings

Good game tough but......

Wings!!!!

Post by **timmy_t** » Fri May 15, 2009 2:58 am

philou21 wrote:darn Red Wings Good game tough but...... Wings!!!!

I agree 100% !!

Post by **getzlaf15** » Fri May 15, 2009 3:01 am

Talk about Dubious Goal decision. Cleary never touched the puck yet he was credited with it!? Great heart by the Ducks to come back from all the times Detroit led.

Hope this isn't the end for Selanne, Niedermayer's, Giguere. I want them all back in Anaheim next year!

Post by **timmy_t** » Fri May 15, 2009 3:09 am

Yeah, sorry for your Ducks getzlaf15

jbsnadb · Post by **jbsnadb** » Fri May 15, 2009 3:22 am

I was pulling for the Ducks tonight. Getzlaf's right, though.Cleary never touched it. Hiller swept the puck into the net with the back of his pad.

Boston/Carolina looks like it's headed to one hell of a finish too.

Qikdraw · Post by **Qikdraw** » Fri May 15, 2009 4:10 am

Very good game between Ducks and Detroit, I'm not happy with the way it turned out, but it was a very good game.

Boston and Carolina is another great game. I'm still pulling for Boston though...

Post by **Tasku** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:31 am

Hypnotist wrote:You like pickin' the wrong horse. don't ya!

Yes, I do it all just to annoy you personally.

Post by **Lidas** » Fri May 15, 2009 7:33 am

I didnt watch the game, but I'm of course very happy for the win!

Go Redwings!

Post by **joehelmer** » Fri May 15, 2009 9:56 am

Yeah, it was a great game, too bad for the Ducks though. But just losing with one goal and always catching up when the Wings led was great.

I hope that Ducks will be this strong next year as well.

I also think that Ducks should keep Giguere, sure Hiller was great during the playoff, but if Hiller isn't performing his best next season they need to have another good keeper.

Post by **Calv** » Fri May 15, 2009 1:08 pm

Don't forget to add your conference final predictions in our prediction league!

http://www.ehmtheblueline.com/forums/fsports.php

bruins72 · Post by **bruins72** » Fri May 15, 2009 2:16 pm

Ugggh. I'm heart-broken. My B's are done.

Post by **Tasku** » Fri May 15, 2009 3:39 pm

Calv wrote:Don't forget to add your conference final predictions in our prediction league!

http://www.ehmtheblueline.com/forums/fsports.php

Chicago - Detroit 4-3
Carolina - Pittsburgh 3-4

Prolly not how it's going to be, but that's how I *want* it to go.

Hypnotist · Post by **Hypnotist** » Fri May 15, 2009 5:10 pm

Tasku wrote:
Hypnotist wrote:You like pickin' the wrong horse. don't ya!
Yes, I do it all just to annoy you personally.

On the contrary, please keep picking against my Wings so they'll keep winning

Post by **Tasku** » Fri May 15, 2009 5:16 pm

We'll see about that!

Post by **getzlaf15** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:06 pm

joehelmer wrote:I also think that Ducks should keep Giguere, sure Hiller was great during the playoff, but if Hiller isn't performing his best next season they need to have another good keeper.

As much as i want Giguere back as he's been immense in previous years, I don't think it'll happen. I think Hiller has that starter spot nailed already. I think Giguere had a bad year and will bounce back next year, just not with the Ducks. And as much as it pains me to say it we don't need a high paid back-up and a lower paid starter. Save the cap space Ducks, re-sign Niedermayer or add a 2nd line centre, not someone like floppy Morrison this year though!

Tasku wrote:Chicago - Detroit 4-3
Carolina - Pittsburgh 3-4

Prolly not how it's going to be, but that's how I *want* it to go.

There brave picks Tasku, another 2 game 7's! I think Detroit in 6 and Pens in 7.

Post by **Tasku** » Fri May 15, 2009 6:34 pm

getzlaf15 wrote:There brave picks Tasku, another 2 game 7's! I think Detroit in 6 and Pens in 7.

I'll put all my money on it!

Qikdraw · Post by **Qikdraw** » Fri May 15, 2009 8:15 pm

I'm not going to pick anything anymore. All my picks didn't last this second round.

I may skip this next round and just watch the finals, I have little interest in the remaining teams.

Post by **archibalduk** » Sat May 16, 2009 4:16 pm

bruins72 wrote:Ugggh. I'm heart-broken. My B's are done.

Absolutely gutted!

Back in December I wasn't really expecting the Bruins to go much further than the semis but, having seen how consistently strong they continued to be throughout the remainder of the season, I really had thought we'd make it to the Conference finals.

It's a shame to see the Ducks crash out too. Having knocked out the Sharks, I was hoping they'd make it to the finals. The Sharks are another team who were very strong during the season but couldn't last the length of the playoffs.

I think out of the remaining four I'll be rooting for Minty's Chicago Blackhawks. They've had such a rough ride for years that it would be really nice to see it come good for them. Plus, I know how much Minty loves the Hawks and hates the Wings!