Re: NHL Playoffs 2008-09 (Start Wednesday)

[Cynosure]

2-2 thru 2. That will definitely go down as one of the top plays in this playoff, if not season.

 

For those who didn't see it... Crosby had a wide open net with Varlamov down and out going the other way... somehow he got his stick down and deflected the puck RIGHT ON THE GOAL LINE... incredible.

[NewUserName]

its a great save and all, but it is pure luck. Its not like he ever even seen the puck, he was just flopping over and luckily got his stick where Crosby put the puck. Been a fun game to watch. The couple of times Crosby and Ovechkin have both been on the ice have been very entertaining.

[Cynosure]

its a great save and all, but it is pure luck. Its not like he ever even seen the puck, he was just flopping over and luckily got his stick where Crosby put the puck. Been a fun game to watch. The couple of times Crosby and Ovechkin have both been on the ice have been very entertaining.

 

Stick saves usually are... it was desperation but it's not like he did it blindly. Lots of luck involved for sure, but it was a beauty.

[CubmanPi]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALIOLIOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[NewUserName]

I have only watched a couple of games this year on NBC but Olcyzk and McQuire are really good together.

 

edit: I really like instead of kissing Fleishman and Semins butts on that goal they explain how Orpak messed up. Also how they show that Federovs penalty was a result of bad neutral zone play. Really good commentary

[Cynosure]

Oh look they finally called a penalty after 2 weren't called.

 

But it was on the wrong team #-o #-o #-o #-o #-o

[NewUserName]

Oh look they finally called a penalty after 2 weren't called.

 

But it was on the wrong team #-o #-o #-o #-o #-o

 

I thought the no call on the trip was really bad, obviously a team down by 1 with 8 mins left getting away with a little extra type of call. I thought NHL was trying to quit doing that.

[Cynosure]

Oh look they finally called a penalty after 2 weren't called.

 

But it was on the wrong team #-o #-o #-o #-o #-o

 

I thought the no call on the trip was really bad, obviously a team down by 1 with 8 mins left getting away with a little extra type of call. I thought NHL was trying to quit doing that.

 

Yea the Caps def. committed a penalty... but how did they miss the double interference down in the Penguins zone as well?

 

Wow Varlamov!

[CubmanPi]

1-0 Caps!!!

[Cynosure]

1-0 Caps!!!

[NewUserName]

Brown not suspended. I am okay with this, it was handled well by the refs last night. I dont think Brown did it intentionally. However, again I am not sure that the NHL has a consistent standard. Which leaves plenty of room for retaliation.

[Cynosure]

Brown not suspended. I am okay with this, it was handled well by the refs last night. I dont think Brown did it intentionally. However, again I am not sure that the NHL has a consistent standard. Which leaves plenty of room for retaliation.

 

I think the 5 minute major was his "punishment". Like I said last night, dangerous hit and he went high... but I don't think there was intent to injure which is why he got interference instead of charging. If it would have been a charging penalty I bet he would have gotten a one game suspension.

[NewUserName]

Brown not suspended. I am okay with this, it was handled well by the refs last night. I dont think Brown did it intentionally. However, again I am not sure that the NHL has a consistent standard. Which leaves plenty of room for retaliation.

 

I think the 5 minute major was his "punishment". Like I said last night, dangerous hit and he went high... but I don't think there was intent to injure which is why he got interference instead of charging. If it would have been a charging penalty I bet he would have gotten a one game suspension.

 

yeah, and the refs got it right at the game. If they would have not given a game misconduct he may have gotten a suspension. But still there does not seem to be a consistent application by the NHL. I dont think Lucic intentionally tried to cross check(I forgot who he did it too) in the face. Where Camerillyoyllyy obviously hit Havlat in the head intentionally with intent to injure and didnt get suspended. Or even Burish's cross check was certainly blatant and border line intent to injure. Roy gets suspended for talking before a game, i know it was more than that but. Brashear gets 6 games. Just does not seem to be consistent. I think if the NHL had a consistent standard that was applied evenly they would clean up a lot of that stuff. I agree that Brown probably didnt intend for it to be that bad, but he obviously knew the puck was gone and still was more concerned about laying a big hit instead of playing.

[Cynosure]

Oh yea User... your Wings came out with some nasty last night. Was interesting to see them step up their physical game. And I'm not just saying that because they actually fought :-D

 

And good lord is Lidstrom good. I mean... that guy single handedly makes everyone else on the ice better... what's his contract situation?

[NewUserName]

Oh yea User... your Wings came out with some nasty last night. Was interesting to see them step up their physical game. And I'm not just saying that because they actually fought :-D

 

And good lord is Lidstrom good. I mean... that guy single handedly makes everyone else on the ice better... what's his contract situation?

 

Yeah not sure why you get the impression that they are not a physical team. Anaheim is also the team that probably gets them fired up more than anyone currently. I also think the Wings will play whatever brand of hockey you want

 

Lidstrom is a Wing for life...he is 39 though so his career is probably ending in a couple of years. He is the highest paid Wing, so when he does retire it creates a large cap clear. I can write a long post about this, but I think this is part of the Holland/Bowman/Babcock genius. They identify veterans who not only are good contributors but also are good examples for younger players. You can see how guys like Datsyuk, Zetterburg, Franzen, Kronwall, Fillpula, Cleary, Lebda, Hudler, and Helms have been greatly influenced by Lidstrom, Yzerman, Larionov, Maltby, Draper and Chelios. They work hard on and off the ice. They have a team first mentality were winning is more important than individual accolades. They play intelligent hockey. They also understand that players like Shanahan are valuable to winning, they may not be that valuable as teachers to younger players. So they dont invest large money in players like that once they get a little older.

 

I think that is something that Bowman may have brought to the Hawks. It takes time but understanding the value of a player like Puahlson. I think it is obvious the impact he has had on some of the younger Hawks. They may be a couple of years away still, but the Hawks are starting to really get it.

[Cynosure]

Red Wings score :(

 

1-0

[Cynosure]

Getzlaf is sick....

 

2 goals real quick for the ducks!

 

2-1 Anaheim!

[Cynosure]

Samuelsson scores for the Wings.

 

Tied at 2-2.

[Cynosure]

Carter scores for the Ducks!

 

Ducks lead 3-2!

[Cynosure]

Getzlaf having a hell of a game... 3 points (G, 2A) in 9:02 of ice time.

[NewUserName]

Who would have thought that Anaheim could go almost 2 periods with only one penalty. That one probably shouldnt have been called.

[Cynosure]

Who would have thought that Anaheim could go almost 2 periods with only one penalty. That one probably shouldnt have been called.

 

Wings look out of gas... Hossa/Datsyuk have been pretty good.

[NewUserName]

Who would have thought that Anaheim could go almost 2 periods with only one penalty. That one probably shouldnt have been called.

 

Wings look out of gas... Hossa/Datsyuk have been pretty good.

 

yeah I think they are fortunate to only be down by 1

[Cynosure]

Franzen ties it up for the Wings.

 

3-3.

[Cynosure]

Wings outhitting the Ducks 35-19.