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2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

post #1 of 163
4/10/07 at 3:51pm
Thread Starter 
Yeah, this won't see double-digit responses.

My home team, the flightless birds, are a year and a top-four defenseman away from being a serious Cup contender, but I see them winning a round or two. And the only way Ottawa beats them is if Dany Heatley gets to drive the Penguins' team bus from the hotel to the rink.
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post #2 of 163
4/10/07 at 3:57pm
I'm loving the fact that the Maple Leafs are out of the playoffs. So far, from my view across the lake, Toronto hasn't imploded.
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post #3 of 163
4/10/07 at 4:12pm
Go Sabres!!!
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post #4 of 163
4/10/07 at 4:21pm
Detroit What!
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post #5 of 163
4/10/07 at 4:22pm
Penguins all the fucking way.
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post #6 of 163
4/10/07 at 4:27pm
canucks, baby. Look out for Luongo
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post #7 of 163
4/10/07 at 5:24pm
I'm an Islanders fan. I would have started this thread earlier but my heart only just re-started after Sunday's game. Also, a Cup thread would be a little presumptuous on my part, as the zambonis will probably be cleaning the Islanders off the ice in Buffalo.

Still, causing Darcy Tucker this much heartbreak is its own reward.
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post #8 of 163
4/10/07 at 5:35pm
I'll have to watch these series with detachment, but the Penguins are fun to watch, so I'll cheer for them and Buffalo this year.

And I'll damned if I'm not happy to see Toronto out of the series. After their piss-poor victory over Montreal (Montreal smashed Montreal in 5 minutes, that's the story of the game, in fact, the entire season) was entirely unimpressive, and I prefer to see the Islanders, a team with more heart in it, in their place.
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post #9 of 163
4/10/07 at 6:09pm
Avs are out...so I'm down with anyone but Detroit or Vancouver winning.
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post #10 of 163
4/10/07 at 6:33pm
Canucks versus Sabres final. Canucks win based on better goaltending.
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post #11 of 163
4/10/07 at 6:37pm
I'm rooting for the Sabres because, tradionnally, other teams tend to follow the blueprint of the Stanley Cup winner. The NHL would kick ass if more teams were like Buffalo.

And I like Bégin, but his 4 minutes for high-sticking is the reason the Habs lost to the Leafs and are out of the playoffs.
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post #12 of 163
4/10/07 at 6:39pm
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Originally Posted by Ryan S~
Canucks versus Sabres final. Canucks win based on better goaltending.
Ryan Miller is a very good goaltender. Not as good as Luongo but he's in the league's top 10. Considering Vancouver can't score and Buffalo's got the best offense in the NHL, my money would be on the Sabres in such a final.
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post #13 of 163
4/10/07 at 6:39pm
I was at the bar last weekend outside of Pittsburgh visiting some friends and watching the Pen's post-game ceremony where all the Pens took off their jerseys, signed them, and gave them to a lucky fan. The two girls we were with melted each time a player would take off his jersey as if they were teen heartthrobs.

I love Pittsburgh girls.
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post #14 of 163
4/10/07 at 7:50pm
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Originally Posted by canuck75
canucks, baby. Look out for Luongo
Seconded.
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post #15 of 163
4/10/07 at 8:12pm
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Originally Posted by The Alexor
And I like Bégin, but his 4 minutes for high-sticking is the reason the Habs lost to the Leafs and are out of the playoffs.
Not only that, but it was the nail on the coffin. And if there is a God he will trade Kovalev and Samsonov.
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post #16 of 163
4/10/07 at 8:22pm
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Originally Posted by Martin Savage
And if there is a God he will trade Kovalev and Samsonov.
Just ask what the Edmonton fans think about God and trades. ;-)

p.s. Not giving a serious damn about the NHL: 4 years and counting ...
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post #17 of 163
4/10/07 at 8:57pm
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Originally Posted by Martin Savage
Not only that, but it was the nail on the coffin. And if there is a God he will trade Kovalev and Samsonov.
Samsonov's contract will be bought out. Kovalev is untradable. I don't believe we need to trade him. Put him on a fourth line with Lapierre and Grabowski next season.
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post #18 of 163
4/11/07 at 9:25am
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Originally Posted by The Alexor
Samsonov's contract will be bought out. Kovalev is untradable. I don't believe we need to trade him. Put him on a fourth line with Lapierre and Grabowski next season.
Putting a 5 millions-a-year player who is "supposedly" talented yet completely lazy on the fourth line is less justified as an expense than the whole Irak War. He's a cancer to the whole damned team, and it's not helping that there are others, likewise highly paid players such as Ninimaa and Samsonov with him in this situation. They'll need to get rid of that extra weight, sign Souray and Markov, both top-notch defense and maybe invest in a star player, such as Brière.
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post #19 of 163
4/11/07 at 10:10am
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Originally Posted by The Alexor
Ryan Miller is a very good goaltender. Not as good as Luongo but he's in the league's top 10. Considering Vancouver can't score and Buffalo's got the best offense in the NHL, my money would be on the Sabres in such a final.
I think Miller will be a great goaltender but he's stil a year or two away from being the workhorse he needs to be for the playoffs. Luongo is used to being the go-to guy for a team...granted it's one that never made the playoffs...but he's still a more reliable goaltender in terms of not bonking in the second season.

Miller's also excitable. He's way too willing to get mixed in the play when he should be staying in the crease. He's good with the puck but he hasn't learned when it's a good time to use that ability.

OTOH, if the starters go down, it's Buffalo all the way. Biron versus Sabourin? I'll take Biron any day.

For the record, I'm supposed to be sleeping right now. Damn you all for sucking me into a hockey discussion!
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post #20 of 163
4/11/07 at 11:54am
I'm pulling for the Wings & the Penguins. Too bad neither will see the second round.
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post #21 of 163
4/11/07 at 12:15pm
I really would like to get into hockey but my team is the Blackhawks and they are the worst franchise in sports right now. The AHL team(Chicago Wolves) out draws them on occassion and they can't even give tickets away.

I just saw they won the lottery. Is there a phenom scorer out there this year similar to what Pittsburg got? This may be the last chance for the Hawks.
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post #22 of 163
4/11/07 at 12:43pm
This is a down year for the draft, actually.

Besides, the Hawks are too stupid to take a playmaker. They'd much rather have 'safe' draft picks than take a chance on a guy turning into a stud. Of course, their safe picks never seem to develop, either.
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post #23 of 163
4/11/07 at 1:33pm
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Originally Posted by Ryan S~
I think Miller will be a great goaltender but he's stil a year or two away from being the workhorse he needs to be for the playoffs. Luongo is used to being the go-to guy for a team...granted it's one that never made the playoffs...but he's still a more reliable goaltender in terms of not bonking in the second season.

Miller's also excitable. He's way too willing to get mixed in the play when he should be staying in the crease. He's good with the puck but he hasn't learned when it's a good time to use that ability.
They're both top 5 goalies. However, Luongo is untested in playoff. Miller is not. And experience matters much more in playoffs.
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post #24 of 163
4/11/07 at 1:43pm
I'm pulling for the Penguins tonight. Gotta go for Recchi and Staalie.
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post #25 of 163
4/11/07 at 3:31pm
GO THRASHERS!

<runs away>
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post #26 of 163
4/11/07 at 4:21pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by BorisTheCheese
I'm pulling for the Wings & the Penguins. Too bad neither will see the second round.
I think they both will. Sure, the Wings have turned division championships into first-round flameouts before, but I don't think Calgary will pull it off.

And, Jacob, if the Thrashers go on a roll and win some games (which I think they will), you think they might be able to fill the building?
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post #27 of 163
4/11/07 at 6:10pm
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Originally Posted by Ryan S~
OTOH, if the starters go down, it's Buffalo all the way. Biron versus Sabourin? I'll take Biron any day.

For the record, I'm supposed to be sleeping right now. Damn you all for sucking me into a hockey discussion!
Biron's in Philadelphia now.
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post #28 of 163
4/11/07 at 6:17pm
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Originally Posted by Martin Savage
Putting a 5 millions-a-year player who is "supposedly" talented yet completely lazy on the fourth line is less justified as an expense than the whole Irak War. He's a cancer to the whole damned team, and it's not helping that there are others, likewise highly paid players such as Ninimaa and Samsonov with him in this situation. They'll need to get rid of that extra weight, sign Souray and Markov, both top-notch defense and maybe invest in a star player, such as Brière.
You think Kovalev is overpaid a 4.6 millions, you'll be real disappointed in Souray if Gainey is stupid enough to sign him over 4 millions. Not only was he the team's worst defenseman, he was one of the worst in the league, if not the worst. Can't pass, can't skate, bad positionning, doesn't hit anymore, takes bad penalties and can't carry the puck. If he didn't have the best point shot in the NHL, he'd be in the AHL right now. If you don't believe me, here are some stats:

He's dead last amongst defensemen in the NHL with -28. Only two player are below him, Lupul from Edmonton and Umberger from Philly. Two of the worst teams of 2006-2007. I like the guy but unless the Habs are on a powerplay, he's killing the team.
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post #29 of 163
4/11/07 at 9:58pm
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Originally Posted by Jacob Singer
GO THRASHERS!

<runs away>
I second this!

(without running away)

I dont think they will go all the way but i do think they might surprise some people.
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post #30 of 163
4/11/07 at 11:04pm
Thrashers fans shouldn't be ashamed of their team (except about the name). You guys have some of the best players in the league, your team is fun to watch, your coach uses an offensive style and your light blue uniform is one of my favorite.
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post #31 of 163
4/12/07 at 2:16pm
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Originally Posted by Martin Savage
They're both top 5 goalies. However, Luongo is untested in playoff. Miller is not. And experience matters much more in playoffs.
Luongo's tested now! He holds the club record for most shots faced and his first playoff game ever was the sixth longest game in League history. What a game.
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post #32 of 163
4/12/07 at 2:29pm
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Originally Posted by Seabass Inna Bun
Luongo's tested now! He holds the club record for most shots faced and his first playoff game ever was the sixth longest game in League history. What a game.
Yup. He did well, and hopefully he'll keep it up all the way through.

And unsurprisingly, the Penguins got served a lesson in playoff hockey.


As for Sheldon Souray, he's one of the best scorer of the damned team, a rare occurrence in these times. Markov is the one doing the job defensively.
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post #33 of 163
4/12/07 at 4:11pm
The Penguins looked like the Hurricanes last night, except without the amazing comeback.
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post #34 of 163
4/12/07 at 6:17pm
Don't count the Penguins out just yet. They have the advantage of youth and arrogance on their side to mount a comeback. Plus, they're playing a team that has a reputation for choking.
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post #35 of 163
4/12/07 at 9:31pm
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Originally Posted by Troy n
Senators in 5.

Pittsburgh will win some Stanley cups with this roster...just not this year.
I still say Senators in 7, but I am always wrong about my playoff predictions.
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post #36 of 163
4/13/07 at 2:09am
I'll be honest, I'm terrified. The Sabres are healthy, and have insane offensive depth. (Welcome back, Tim Connolly. May the Hockey Gods be kind to your skull.) They should blow through the Isles, whose only real chance would be if DiPietro came back (possibly Saturday or Monday - he's apparently practicing tomorrow). And I like their chances against anyone.

But I wouldn't be a Buffalo sports fan if I didn't envision a worst-case scenario or 17. (Missed field goal, foot in the crease, six guys out with injuries in the span of three weeks, O.J. killing his wife, Chris Drury to come down with malaria, Ryan Miller as part of a global terrorist kidnapping, etc.)

Still, I know damn well if this fun, wonderful and magical season ended with the awarding of everyone's big-assed trophy to the Sabres... the city would shut down for a week and 50,000 of my closest friends would celebrate one wonderfully warm day in June in Niagara Square.
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post #37 of 163
4/13/07 at 2:24am
You might as well call Buffalo part of Ontario at this point.
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post #38 of 163
4/13/07 at 10:53am
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Originally Posted by The Alexor
Biron's in Philadelphia now.
Crap...somehow I missed that. Still, I'll take Conklin over Sabourin.

I was at a pub last night showing the Calgary game. Kinda fun to watch all the Homers deflate as the Flames got their asses handed to them. Before hand the idiot behind me was saying that the Flames won't lose a game until the third round. People around here so want another 2004 run that they are blind to the fact that this team is the worst team in the playoffs.
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post #39 of 163
4/13/07 at 12:17pm
Isles have no hope, even with DiPietro, who's going to be rusty if not post-concussed. They didn't embarrass themselves last night, and I think they managed to frustrate the Sabres for a while, but at the expense of no offense whatsoever. Maybe they'll take a game when DP gets back. Oh well, as I said it's kind of a bonus they made it at all. All the credit in the world to Dubliewicz, but yeah he's in over his head. He sure likes to flop a lot. They're not gonna skate away if you play dead, Wade.

I like them, though. If they keep Smyth (dicey, I know), and Simon doesn't decapitate anyone, they'll be pretty solid next year.
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post #40 of 163
4/14/07 at 12:50pm
The West is extremely loaded. I tend to think that whomever comes out of the East is going to have an advantage since the West's teams are top-to-bottom good and beating the crap out of each other.
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post #41 of 163
4/14/07 at 5:58pm
I think the Tampa Bay Lightening are gonna go all the way...to game five of the first round...then back home early unless Holmqvist can turn his game around in net pretty quickly. Hopefully it was just the jitters of his first ever playoff game that forced him to make a couple bad calls that cost the team big. Broduer did alright but he wasnt exactly his normal mythic self. The Bolts also need some more consistant defense to win some pucks in the neutral zone for a change. Other teams have a nasty habit of skating right past people and into two on one situations far more often than they should be.
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post #42 of 163
4/16/07 at 3:24am
Thanks for comming Minnesota....you too Calgary
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post #43 of 163
4/16/07 at 3:54pm
Calgary still looks pretty damn awful... or Detroit looks extremely damn awesome. Its one or the other.
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post #44 of 163
4/21/07 at 9:08pm
Jamie McLennan is an asshole. There was no reason for him to pop Franzen like he did. I think that Calgary is done for anyway but I hope that they suspend the bastard.
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post #45 of 163
4/22/07 at 6:04pm
That was a pretty crafty trick by Jim Playfair. Throw in your turd-netminder to slash the hell out of anyone in front of the net. It serves 2 purposes:
1.Send a message to Detroit to stay from in front of the net.
2.Take the attention off of the dirty uppercut that Langkow bestowed upon Lebda's chin(leaving him with a concussion).
That kind of ridiculousness is just ridiculous!!

Congratulations, Flames, you now took the "#1 dirtiest team in the league" trophy away from Nashville. See you in October!
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post #46 of 163
4/23/07 at 12:32pm
I'm surprised they (Flames) took two games. I've been saying all season that this is a team that plays above it's skill at home and the real team shows up on the road not the other way around.

Playfair should be fired and King better have a good look at Sutter as well. They need a complete overhaul and it starts behind the bench and probably up in the GM's box as well.

Of course it looks like my prediction on the Canucks is shot. Which team is going to show up tonight, the regular season scoring dynamos or the sad dump and chase guys of the last few games?
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post #47 of 163
4/24/07 at 12:52am
Just plain depressing...
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post #48 of 163
4/24/07 at 12:46pm
Yeah, all those calls in the last period, for BOTH sides, were so miniscule, it's like they were calling a basketball game.
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post #49 of 163
4/24/07 at 2:55pm
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On the other hand everybody here in Vancouver is going nuts....
Vancouver and Ottawa playing for the cup would be good and right. It would've been nice to see the Flames keep going, but fortunes come and go. My emotional investment drops to zero once the game ends anyway.

I'm surprised that Turco's acrobatics didn't cost him a single goal throughout the entire series. That was some ballsy playoff hockey on his part.
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post #50 of 163
4/24/07 at 2:57pm
New Jersey doing away with Tampa Bay was the best hockey game I've seen in a long, long time, by the way. NBC's coverage of the playoffs is a little graphics-heavy (why do we need to see how long a given player's shift been?), but otherwise it's excellent.
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