2008/2009 Hockey Thread v2.0

[Guest Mr. Potato Head]

Game seven is going to be intense. Man, I'll be thrilled if the conference finals are half this good.

[SeanDMan]

Looks like the last Canadian team in the playoffs was just eliminated.

[Guest Mr. Potato Head]

It's nice to see the Blackhawks succeeding for the first time in my life.

[Gabriel]

I'm not only happy that Chicago won so that Vancouver was out... but I am also just happy for Chicago. They're an exciting team to watch.

I think they match up well against either Anaheim or Detroit... so I definitely won't be counting out a possible appearance in the Cup Finals.

[Hajjhowe]

Funny picture, sorry Sean

Don't feel too bad, my team is on the ropes too.

[The Sultan of Swank]

Way to go Chicago! My 2nd team is really showing up, I love it.

My dream final right now would be Washington vs Chicago.

Game 6 in the Boston series should be great. Naturally I want Carolina to win cause they took out Jersey, and could take out the Bruins, but I'm curious to see how everything goes down. I don't think there would be half as much hoopla bout Ward if he hadn't gone down like a house of cards. If he got hit, and then fought back or whatever.... I didn't see the whole play, but it seemed dirty as shit.

[Mr Evil Guy]

4-0. Feeeeel it Pens.

EDIT: now 5-0. Series done.

[Plubby]

Oh dear gods, this is Red Wings-Avalanche 2001/2002 all over again...

[gunnar hendershow]

Well, a lot of people were tuning in, but they've now tuned out. The NHL just lost another opportunity to regain footing in the US.

[Evil Chase K]

Well, a lot of people were tuning in, but they've now tuned out. The NHL just lost another opportunity to regain footing in the US.

Just because the Most Valuable Primate's going golfing? You really think so?

EDIT: After thinking about it, you could also be referring to the fact that Game 7 was anti-climactic and essentially a blowout. Which I would agree with.

Great win by the Pens.

I can't wait for tomorrow night's games. Gotta root for Carolina and Anaheim.

Edited May 14, 2009 by Evil Chase K

[Plubby]

*Boston and Anaheim

[TGWL]

*Boston and Detroit

[Jerichoholic23]

Boston and Chicago. They are the only 2 teams left that haven't won it in a long time and if the Hawks win then the Leafs will the team with the longest cup drought.

Edited May 14, 2009 by Jerichoholic23

[Toe]

I turned off the game when it was 3-0.

[gunnar hendershow]

Well, a lot of people were tuning in, but they've now tuned out. The NHL just lost another opportunity to regain footing in the US.

EDIT: After thinking about it, you could also be referring to the fact that Game 7 was anti-climactic and essentially a blowout. Which I would agree with.

That yeah. It had taken all series, but there was a bit of a buzz about hockey I haven't seen out of friends in awhile. Seemed like a sign to me hockey was gaining momentum, but a blowout like today surely killed a lot of that.

[Guest Mr. Potato Head]

Tim Thomas is still better than any "throw yourself at the puck" goalie deserves to be.

[Clawson]

Arggghhhhh....I can't really cheer for any of these teams except for Chicago maybe. But Chicago means that the Leafs will have the longest drought.

Fuck my life. I think I'll still go with anybody but Crosby.

[caucasianheat]

Yeah, I'm sort of in the same boat. The playoffs have been fantastic so far but aside from Chicago I didn't want to see any of these teams advance. I'm pretty much resigned to Detroit winning it again and then having to endure listening to their obnoxious fans.

The Boston/Carolina overtime was insane. Thomas (and Ward, for that matter) were both fantastic.

[Guest Mr. Potato Head]

I can't bring myself to cheer for Detroit, Carolina, or any team with Patrick Kane.

Bandwagon, here I come!

[Pizza]

I went to Game 7 in 2006 when Carolina won the cup and it was an awesome experience. I'm too broke to do it again this year, but I'm still rooting for them. Besides, it's Hurricane tradition to have two shitty seasons in a row, then have a random finals appearance, so they're due.