~~~ THE HOCKEY TALK THREAD 2011-12 PLAYOFFS ~~~

[robert67]

So the Preds are up 2-0 against the Yotes in the 2nd. If the Preds win this game, what should they do next game? Continue sitting the party animals or let them play?

What Krusin said! Keep those two out and show them what a real team can do.

Hope we can hang on tonight. Preds are letting the Coyotes spend far too much time in their end.

Robert

 

[gt2590]

Helluva game in DC tonite...

Just in the OT, Bougher shanked one and Ovie hit the Post, then NYR had it in their Zone for almost 4 strait minutes, then Caps killed off a PP.

 

[robert67]

Rinne is out of his head tonight! Unreal!

Robert

 

[robert67]

Pekka Rinne records his first career playoff shutout with a 2-0 win tonight.

A very nice win against a fine team. Still need to get the win Friday night and then play a game like this at their place.

Gill and Gaustad made a real difference tonight.

Robert

 

[G $MONEY$]

2 games tonight

Philly at Jersey and St Louis at Los Angeles.

Cheering for the Kings and don't really have a favorite between NJ and Philly just want to see a good game!!

 

[robert67]

Predators sit their two party boys for game 4. Not sure if that is the right call, but Trotz usually makes the right moves with this club. He doesn't get the respect he deserves, but until he wins a Cup I guess that's the way it is.

Hopefully the team can tie this series up tonight!

Update: Coyotes win 1-0.

Robert

 

[G $MONEY$]

Go Kings Go!!!!

 

[gt2590]

The Blues are a period away from Elimination...

Sure hope the Flyers play with more urgency than the Blues started with. They did better in the 2nd Period but still thisclose to Golf.

 

[G $MONEY$]

Watching the game with a few Flyers friends of mine. Secretly cheering for the Devils, hahaha

 

[gt2590]

Just gotta warn you B, rooting for either the stinkin' Rangers or Devils greatly increases your Chances of being a A**H*** D***...

 

[robert67]

Well, the Coyotes end the Predators season with a tough 2-1 win last night. Hats off to the Coyotes and Mike Smith. They were the better team in the series, plain and simple.

I'm excited about the future of hockey in Nashville and I think the hockey community has seen that we have a viable hockey market. Thanks to all on the board who have helped make this an even better season for me. I have learned a lot and look forward to next season. Still going to enjoy the rest of the playoffs and the Stanley Cup final. Go Kings or Coyotes!

Robert

 

[pghbuccos]

sad to see the Preds lose but the Coyotes played better Playoff hockey. hopefully Sutter and Weber both resign and the Preds can continue to move in the right direction.


GO DEVILS!!!

 

[robert67]

Suter will end up with the Red Wings IMHO. Although he had a lot of ice time in the Coyotes series I thought he was a non-factor.

Poile should spend his money on Weber and look for other guys who fit in the system. Rads played his way out of town with his stunt, not that he was coming back here anyway. The team will have many new faces next season but with coach Trotz's system it shouldn't matter.

I would love to see Gaustad and Gill come back for a full season.


Robert

 

[pghbuccos]

I was so happy to see the Devils take out the Flyers last night. although it made me feel even worse about the Penguins Playoff performance.

 

[G $MONEY$]

Getting ready to watch Rangers at Capitals. Cheering for the Caps so the series gets extended to 7.

Never thought the Devils would make it to the final 4. They had a great turn around this year, considering that last season the Devils were one of the worst 3 or 4 teams in the league.

 

[pghbuccos]

the Western Conference Finals begin tonight. hopefully this series isn't a snoozefest with a lack of scoring.

I'm really looking forward to the Devils Rangers ECF.

I would love to see an LA NJ Final.

 

[joelmcook]

I think for viewers it would be best if NY/LA but I just want to see Shane Doan win a Cup. There is no one who deserves it more right now in the playoffs imo. He is the only original member of the Coyotes and Jets.

 

[gt2590]

Odds to win the Cup at the start of the Season. Plus, they didn't change much in mid-March...

Kings 14-1
Devils, NYR 30-1
Coyates 35-1

 

[lonesomeagle1]

GAMEDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LETS GO DEVILS

 

[robert67]

Wow, what a job by the Kings last night! 48 shots on goal! Mike Smith had to be worn out. What happened to the Coyote defense?


Robert