The Random Hockey Thoughts Thread

[killgod]

lol no idea, maybe bromar knows.


White gets the easiest goal ever, just had to hit the net.

 

[FUSE]

Great PK there by the Sharks on the double minor

 

[leaffan]

Bertuzzi looks like a serial killer lol.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Ante Neimi, he doesn't care if you touch his pads.

 

[killgod]

absolutely no purpose in the icing rules when shit like this happens.

 

[Tailback U]

Yep. Zetterberg wasn't noticeable in that game at all, which is fine with me. It was a Knee Ligament injury I believe, which would explain everything.


You love to give guys like Wallin and Murray shit for their play, but I thought both played very strong games in game 1. Murray especially, his stick checking ability is very underrated.

Wallin played a solid game in game 1, I just don't want him on datsyuk. He's playing really well today as well. I never give Murray shit about anything, he always brings it.

What do they shark fans say before the anthem is sung.

A guy in the section behind the away goaltender yells, "hey Howard!" and everyone in that section yells back, "you suck!!"

Gamely tradition for many years now. A while ago the guy would yell out "hey howard!!" about halfway through the game and everyone would yell "you still suck!!" but I don't think they do that anymore.

It sounds like "you suck" lol[/quote]

 

[killgod]

Wallin for MVP

 

[Tailback U]

Detroit has looked pretty unimpressive so far. When it is 5 on 5, all they do is chip it in, start to get a cycle going and eventually just flick something to the net from the point or look for someone to get free in the slot. They've only managed 1 goal at even strength in the series so far.

The Sharks did a great job of clogging up the neutral zone to prevent the Wings from skating in at full speed and it really fucked the Wings up today.

Honestly, the only guys that scare me out there are Datsyuk and Z, and Z is not 100%. Nobody else on the Wings poses a serious threat when the puck is around them.

I think the Sharks are built perfectly to handle a team like the Red Wings because they have a combination of size, speed, and grit/toughness while the Wings are much more finesse than the Kings. The Kings played much more physical and were much tougher on the boards and that is where they were able to give the Sharks some trouble.

That said, I fully expect to see a different Wings team at the Joe.

 

[wingsfan77]

The St. Louis/Stamkos combo is ridiculously good.

 

[leaffan]

I see the leafs fans haven't hit the course just yet.

Ian white scores his first goal in the playoffs and the idiot leaf fans are teeing off how the leafs should sign him in the off season.

All I can do at this point is: :rofl:

 

[Apocalypse]

Detroit has looked pretty unimpressive so far. When it is 5 on 5, all they do is chip it in, start to get a cycle going and eventually just flick something to the net from the point or look for someone to get free in the slot. They've only managed 1 goal at even strength in the series so far.

The Sharks did a great job of clogging up the neutral zone to prevent the Wings from skating in at full speed and it really fucked the Wings up today.

Honestly, the only guys that scare me out there are Datsyuk and Z, and Z is not 100%. Nobody else on the Wings poses a serious threat when the puck is around them.

I think the Sharks are built perfectly to handle a team like the Red Wings because they have a combination of size, speed, and grit/toughness while the Wings are much more finesse than the Kings. The Kings played much more physical and were much tougher on the boards and that is where they were able to give the Sharks some trouble.

That said, I fully expect to see a different Wings team at the Joe.

Once again I wasn't able to watch the game because I had to go to work, but that's what I heard about the game yesterday is there was no energy from anyone on the Wings yesterday. I fully agree with you in that the Sharks are a perfect opponent to handle the Wings, lol we don't play gritty or physical like you said, and the Sharks can deal with it a whole lot better.

I would HOPE Detroit turns it on at home for these next two games, but it doesn't do them any good if they can't play on the road...especially in the Tank.

 

[wr50l]

A series doesn't begin until a team wins on the road.

 

[Tailback U]

Far from over. As we've already seen, a team can dominate for a couple of games and then just fall flat on their face for no apparent reason. And the Sharks have not dominated this series by any means. Each win has been by 1 goal.

 

[killgod]

A series doesn't begin until a team wins on the road.

When you don't suck dick in the regular season you don't need road wins.

 

[leaffan]

When you don't suck dick in the regular season you don't need road wins.

San Jose sure has proved that in the past haven't they

:smug:

 

[killgod]

fuck you fat ass

*shakes fist*

 

[wingsfan77]

I had a bad feeling about the Flyers losing last night after Briere missed the wide open net at the end of regulation when the puck bounced over his stick....very physical game, lots of big hits, but the biggest was McQuaid trying to elbow Richards' in the face and crashing his own face into the boards.

 

[Senser81]

Philly had numerous chances to win the game. The Bruins controlled the 2nd period, but when Philly withstood that rush by not giving up any goals, I thought they had the game in hand. I was surprised that Boucher was re-inserted into the game. Buffalo was a terrible team, and Briere especially had free reign to do whatever he wanted. This series is a little bit more chippy. I think Philly is more talented, but Boston has done a good job of getting back on defense and not allowing any rebound opportunities (for the most part).

 

[PP]

Philly had numerous chances to win the game. The Bruins controlled the 2nd period, but when Philly withstood that rush by not giving up any goals, I thought they had the game in hand. I was surprised that Boucher was re-inserted into the game. Buffalo was a terrible team, and Briere especially had free reign to do whatever he wanted. This series is a little bit more chippy. I think Philly is more talented, but Boston has done a good job of getting back on defense and not allowing any rebound opportunities (for the most part).

I don't think Philly is more talented, and plus their goalie group are all terrible. I think both teams are pretty even besides the goaltending. It finally is catching up to them. Thomas stood on his head all game and stole this game for sure. GOOO BRUINS!

 

[Ravin]

The goalie issue is the issue with the Flyers. Some soft goals were allowed and it is costing them. The Flyers can be beat, you just have to not give them chances. Buffalo almost did it, and they let off and look what happened. Boston just has to play their style of hockey and not turn over the puck and hand Philly chances like they did on the goalies in game 2.

These are both teams that are lucky to be playing in the second round after the first round. One team changed their play for the better and they have the 2-0 lead. But it is also easy to win games when your goalie is stopping 52 shots in a game.