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Azaroth
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Oh, well.. I won't argue that the Ducks defense is a lot different than the Penguins defense.. but Ryan Whitney was never #1-2.
Top powerplay unit sure, but in defensive situations he was pretty much near the bottom.
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About 12 minutes and 5 goals already in the game.
Detroit would murder either of these teams with defense like that.
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Well, Pittsburgh in particular just has an awful, awful defense.
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Pitt's just standing around waiting for clearances and not putting anybody ON THEIR ASSES.
They look like pussies out there. Or spectators. Neither is good.
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Pitt's just standing around waiting for clearances and not putting anybody ON THEIR ASSES.
They look like pussies out there. Or spectators. Neither is good.
Pens fans are used to it. Pittsburgh hasn't had a good road-grader defenseman since Ulf Samuelsson. |
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We'll it's 3-3 anyway.
I reiterate my point that this is like trying to win the World Series with no pitching.
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Dude. Canes are throwin the fucking knees left and right.
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No offense, but the only real chance they have is to cripple a key player on Pitt's offense. We've already discussed what happens when that goes away.
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Regardless, at some point a ref needs to call a kneeing penalty at some point during these playoffs.
Edit: And before anyone jumps on me, yes, I think Matt Cooke should have been suspended.
I don't think it was Cole's fault at all, for the record.
You can't turn your back on a knee.
Edit 2: Another knee from Carolina.
They must have a free pass until the knee after someone gets hurt.
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Unreal 3rd goal by Malkin.
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Unreal 3rd goal by Malkin.
Beat me to it. He's pretty good. |
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Azaroth
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I hear that Malkin kid is pretty good.
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Aw. I was hoping for a brawl.
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These series are lame. I'll be that guy.  |
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I think Pittsburgh/Carolina would be more interesting if it were Pittsburgh/Hartford.
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These series are lame. I'll be that guy. Don't know what games you're watching, but this annual edition of the Stanley Cup playoffs has been very exciting, with lots of end to end, offensive action + lots of hitting. In stark contrast to the dump + chase, full defense minded, neutral zone trap antics of past cup runs… …though both series are 2-0 (with home team prevailing in first 2), each game has been close and not decided to latter part of 3rd or in OT. On Pens 7-4 win and Geno's evening of marvel: watched with some family and I predicted Malkin busting out and how he was going to shine this series in same or greater way Crosby prevailed in Washington series. Pens inexcusable defensive ineptitude had me dejected but they put more than the other colored sweaters did… Malkin's 3rd goal was a magical one for the ages, and brought to mind some of the highlight reel goals Lemieux and Gretzky tallied in past postseason performances… |
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Yeah, these playoffs in general have been fantastic. I just think that nobody cares about Carolina in general, and a lot of Canadian fans turn the televisions off when there isn't a Canadian team in the mix.
The Detroit series can be seen as boring because everyone figures they're going to win no matter what happens. They're also probably correct.
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Malkin's goal was ridiculously awesome. That being said, I don't care for 11 goal games in the playoffs. That's shameful.
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Yeah, these playoffs in general have been fantastic. I just think that nobody cares about Carolina in general, and a lot of Canadian fans turn the televisions off when there isn't a Canadian team in the mix.
BOO FSCKING HOO… When's the last time a Canadian squad captured the Cup? It's been like, what, 25+ years. Oh, sorry, 16 years. /dodges projectiles from angry canucks |
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I'm Canadian, only watch hockey during the playoffs, and stop watching once all the Canadian teams are out.
No angry projectiles though, sorry. Traditionally we are still represented pretty well at the player level if not at the team level.
Also I hate Detroit so I'm still ever so slightly invested in it.
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Azaroth
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Also, there's been a Canadian team in the finals for the last quite a few years, so Canadian fans aren't quite sure what to do right now. Most, I assume, just stopped watching.
Nevermind the fact that Vancouver is about as close to Montreal as Mexico is, and no team is actually "Canadian". It's the same effect that'd have Americans booing the everloving shit out of a Paris NFL team, even if every single player was American.
Stupidity.
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Yeah, I've been known to hang around some peewee hockey games, too. We just love hockey.
Stick to your story, dude.
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Anyone see that Kronwall hit? Dude was laid out.
5:00 intereference major on a completely legal hit. The guy had the puck. A 4:00 minor earlier. Another penalty against the wings. Seriously? Come on now refs. We know the Blackhawks need a hand, but lets not go with the 11:00 of penalty time for the first 20 min of playing.
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The refs need to stay the hell out of this game. It's getting annoying on all the stupid little calls. It should probably be 1-0 Hawks right now.
EDIT: And now they are making make-up calls to Detroit. UGH.
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Heh, Detroit decided to show up.
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Wow, Detroit, when all the cylinders are firing and they aren't on a PK, makes it look like they are on a power play when it's 5 on 5. They made a statement in the 2nd that might just be the series.
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The ice looked tilted in the latter part of the 2nd period. It was a thing to behold.
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Heh, Hawks actually didn't completely fuck that up. Good job.  |
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Anyone see that Kronwall hit? Dude was laid out.
5:00 intereference major on a completely legal hit. The guy had the puck. A 4:00 minor earlier. Another penalty against the wings. Seriously? Come on now refs. We know the Blackhawks need a hand, but lets not go with the 11:00 of penalty time for the first 20 min of playing.
/yes, at worst, that might have been 2 minutes for elbowing… /sad but a lot of penalty weight is given to whether or not skater is hurt, regardless of hit legality… |
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Hah, I love the CBC Saturday Night broadcasts.
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I wonder how it feels attempting to stop the two best players in the world.
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Wow, Lidstrom AND Datsyuk out.
I suppose I should have given more thought to the Hawks chances of winning. I've been riding the whole "Kane missed a game in the first round and is inevitably hurt very badly!" and "Toews only played 15 minutes a game for a while!" line of thinking too long. I think Kane and Toews might just be pussies who ACTUALLY HAD THE FLU FOR A FEW DAYS.
Speaking of pussies... Datsyuk is out with a "sore foot". Really? Not a "broken foot" or "high ankle sprain" or anything? It's sore?
So take a few advil and get out there... you may like seven million bucks...
Honestly, there are a few non-serious injuries I can understand. Things with knees, ribs, or especially backs... that shit can be painful and debilitating. I think I've had almost every area of sports injury at this point. But honestly, a sore foot?
Play hockey, bitch.
What happened to guys playing with broken legs and shit in the playoffs?
Edit: Nm.
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Wow, Lidstrom AND Datsyuk out.
I suppose I should have given more thought to the Hawks chances of winning. I've been riding the whole "Kane missed a game in the first round and is inevitably hurt very badly!" and "Toews only played 15 minutes a game for a while!" line of thinking too long. I think Kane and Toews might just be pussies who ACTUALLY HAD THE FLU FOR A FEW DAYS.
But Khabibulin is out too, and while Huet in regular season has shined, he's no cup goalie, and I think Hawks are Wing meat, even minus Datsyuk (who's been invisible in the series thus far) and Lidstrom. Campbell is immensely skilled, but way too careless with the puck. The SG goal Det scored is mostly all on him (and Huet too who should have had both, and is being badly outplayed by Osgood) — he goes in deep, behind the net on PP, and then carelessly floats a odd man rush for Filpula (who's played awesome in the series) + Hossa… It sure looks to me like series is over, but I hope I'm wrong… |
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