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04-22-2015, 01:01 PM
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How are the Hawks doing? Are they about to get swept? 
04-22-2015, 01:01 PM
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And is it Crawford in net? Or another no-name goalie that just plugs into their system?
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04-22-2015, 01:01 PM
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And who is leading the Hawks in scoring right now? Steve Larmer?
04-22-2015, 01:21 PM
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04-22-2015, 01:30 PM
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04-22-2015, 04:16 PM
04-22-2015, 05:21 PM
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If Shanny wants Boston's sloppy seconds, he better move fast! Pete Shiarelli is in Edmonton interviewing with the Oilers apparently...! 
04-22-2015, 05:36 PM
knock knock
04-22-2015, 06:02 PM
God I hope Doc is not announcing this game.
04-22-2015, 06:21 PM
Doc announcing ftl, rangers not appearing sux.
04-22-2015, 06:31 PM
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04-22-2015, 06:37 PM
Trolling Canuckistan
04-22-2015, 06:56 PM
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Why is Dubnyk suddenly amazing? Look at his numbers in Edmonton. Heck, look at any current Oilers goalies and their numbers pre-Edmonton. Why is Fleury carrying that many shutouts suddenly this year?
The system has ALOT to do with it nowadays since elite goalies don't grow on trees anymore.
04-22-2015, 07:10 PM
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In any other team with a true marquee goalie for the playoffs, the coach goes BACK to that player even after a bad game, IMO...not the backup. You think if King Henrik has a bad game, that Veeneyo will not go back to him the next game? You think if Rask has a bad game, Joolien would not return to him the next game?
Chicago, as I've said many times, is not built that way. You truly think that Darling's stats are as good as they are or is it because of the team in front of him? SOG are just shots...but, how many of those are quality chances?
You think Scrivens in Edmonton does not dream to have a true blueline and team that backchecks supporting him instead of having to stop grade-A chances all night? It's not about the shot totals...it's the shot quality. A sound system mitigates the latter.
I've NEVER said namebrand goalies are useless. Just saying that in Chicago's context...meh. Why else do you think Coach Q is not returning to his "starter" despite a bad game? And game 1? Crawford was hung out to dry in the 1st period when the Preds ran up 3-0. It would've been 5-0 easily too.
Chicago, as I've said many times, is not built that way. You truly think that Darling's stats are as good as they are or is it because of the team in front of him? SOG are just shots...but, how many of those are quality chances?
You think Scrivens in Edmonton does not dream to have a true blueline and team that backchecks supporting him instead of having to stop grade-A chances all night? It's not about the shot totals...it's the shot quality. A sound system mitigates the latter.
I've NEVER said namebrand goalies are useless. Just saying that in Chicago's context...meh. Why else do you think Coach Q is not returning to his "starter" despite a bad game? And game 1? Crawford was hung out to dry in the 1st period when the Preds ran up 3-0. It would've been 5-0 easily too.
04-22-2015, 07:21 PM
Holy ish! 3 shots in under 3 minutes!
Mebee they awoke?
Mebee they awoke?
04-22-2015, 07:28 PM
I feel the need...
well pretty sure we are gonna sweep the almighty unbeatable sens... plus we can manage to beat Detroit they don't even make me nervous in the least bit.... and we did sweep tampa last year. didn't play great vs them this season but playoffs are a whole other game totally..
Habs look really good so far, playing a lot better than the rags or any team in the east for that matter. plus our top 2 lines haven't even got going yet.
Habs look really good so far, playing a lot better than the rags or any team in the east for that matter. plus our top 2 lines haven't even got going yet.
Crikey, all the teams should just stop playing now since the cup has already been won by a team who hasn't gotten out of the first round.
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04-22-2015, 07:32 PM
I feel the need...
04-22-2015, 07:36 PM
Hell0!!!!
Brassard!!!!!
Brassard!!!!!
04-22-2015, 07:52 PM
Trolling Canuckistan
04-22-2015, 08:01 PM
Malkin: No shots 128:xx
WTF?
WTF?
04-22-2015, 08:26 PM
Refs are letting both sides get away with murder.
04-22-2015, 08:36 PM
OT here we come!
04-22-2015, 08:42 PM
I am #76,361,211,935
well pretty sure we are gonna sweep the almighty unbeatable sens... plus we can manage to beat Detroit they don't even make me nervous in the least bit.... and we did sweep tampa last year. didn't play great vs them this season but playoffs are a whole other game totally..
Habs look really good so far, playing a lot better than the rags or any team in the east for that matter. plus our top 2 lines haven't even got going yet.
Habs look really good so far, playing a lot better than the rags or any team in the east for that matter. plus our top 2 lines haven't even got going yet.
No Sens fans have been calling them "unbeatable" .. cripes, this is the team that had a WORSE record than Toronto back in January ... but it warms my heart to know Habs fans are so afraid
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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04-22-2015, 08:43 PM
Way to go Ottawa!!!!
04-22-2015, 08:43 PM
Well .. pretty sure that you are pretty wrong .. put that broom away.
No Sens fans have been calling them "unbeatable" .. cripes, this is the team that had a WORSE record than Toronto back in January ... but it warms my heart to know Habs fans are so afraid
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
No Sens fans have been calling them "unbeatable" .. cripes, this is the team that had a WORSE record than Toronto back in January ... but it warms my heart to know Habs fans are so afraid
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
04-22-2015, 08:55 PM
Hayes!!!!!!
3-1!!!!!!
3-1!!!!!!
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04-22-2015, 09:02 PM
04-22-2015, 11:18 PM
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@ Winnipeg Thrashers...
04-23-2015, 08:01 AM
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Stick a fork in them, they're done
04-23-2015, 09:48 AM
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97BlackAckCL (04-23-2015)
04-23-2015, 11:42 AM
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I didn't expect them to win WITH their Top 3 D-Men so no surprises here.
04-23-2015, 11:43 AM
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Not quite. I've always maintained that a goalie needs to make his stops. But, Chicago isn't build to have that position steal them games. Crawford and Darling and etc. are not supposed to be King Henriks. Crawford had a stinker for Game 2 and Darling has been better.
Why is Dubnyk suddenly amazing? Look at his numbers in Edmonton. Heck, look at any current Oilers goalies and their numbers pre-Edmonton. Why is Fleury carrying that many shutouts suddenly this year?
The system has ALOT to do with it nowadays since elite goalies don't grow on trees anymore.
Why is Dubnyk suddenly amazing? Look at his numbers in Edmonton. Heck, look at any current Oilers goalies and their numbers pre-Edmonton. Why is Fleury carrying that many shutouts suddenly this year?
The system has ALOT to do with it nowadays since elite goalies don't grow on trees anymore.
In any other team with a true marquee goalie for the playoffs, the coach goes BACK to that player even after a bad game, IMO...not the backup. You think if King Henrik has a bad game, that Veeneyo will not go back to him the next game? You think if Rask has a bad game, Joolien would not return to him the next game?
Chicago, as I've said many times, is not built that way. You truly think that Darling's stats are as good as they are or is it because of the team in front of him? SOG are just shots...but, how many of those are quality chances?
You think Scrivens in Edmonton does not dream to have a true blueline and team that backchecks supporting him instead of having to stop grade-A chances all night? It's not about the shot totals...it's the shot quality. A sound system mitigates the latter.
I've NEVER said namebrand goalies are useless. Just saying that in Chicago's context...meh. Why else do you think Coach Q is not returning to his "starter" despite a bad game? And game 1? Crawford was hung out to dry in the 1st period when the Preds ran up 3-0. It would've been 5-0 easily too.
Chicago, as I've said many times, is not built that way. You truly think that Darling's stats are as good as they are or is it because of the team in front of him? SOG are just shots...but, how many of those are quality chances?
You think Scrivens in Edmonton does not dream to have a true blueline and team that backchecks supporting him instead of having to stop grade-A chances all night? It's not about the shot totals...it's the shot quality. A sound system mitigates the latter.
I've NEVER said namebrand goalies are useless. Just saying that in Chicago's context...meh. Why else do you think Coach Q is not returning to his "starter" despite a bad game? And game 1? Crawford was hung out to dry in the 1st period when the Preds ran up 3-0. It would've been 5-0 easily too.
I'm not Moog.
04-23-2015, 12:13 PM
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04-23-2015, 12:46 PM
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Obviously to the two obviouslys.
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