Some amazingly good hockey tonight

 

No repeat.

But, man...what a crazy crazy series between Hawks/Blues. Congrats to St. Louis.

 

Hate to say it but I wasn't surprised by the outcome..... Hawks just did not seem sharp this year, it was a question of consistency. Most of the time, they seemed to be lacking in any number of strengths. Of course I would have liked to see some magic force emerge and seal some victories but it just didn't happen. Also, what a good team STL is, good for them.

 

You say that every year and I say not so EVERY YEAR.

 

Great series!

Looking forward to Blues vs Stars, but also kinda nervous. They've had our number the past few seasons.

 

Going into any postseason, the Blackhawks aren't looking for experience anymore as they have plenty of experience. Of the three possible outcomes I would rank them as such:
1) Stanley Cup Championship
2) Early exit
3) Fruitless deep run

At this point, it's better for Chicago to exit early if they don't win the Cup. The team has so many miles on them.

By contrast, the Stars or the Preds can benefit a lot more from a deep Cup run.

 

It will be San Jose out of the west.

 

Sure was!

We'll miss you

 

 

Called it, caps in the 2nd round and pops out of his hole.

 

Heaps of mileage for the Hawks...goes to show again that repeating in the NHL is very very very very difficult and even more so in the cap era.

Losing Saad, Sharp, and Oduya -- especially the latter as the #4 d-man has shown. Although, the 3rd line of Ladd, Kruger, and Hossa was pretty nice the last couple of games. Too bad Ladd will likely move on with his asking price.

For the Hawks to be successful and even compete with the elite, they need to find a way to patch up their blueline. TVR is nice but not ready for top 4 duties and well, we saw the ongoing turnstile between Gustafsson, Rosie, and Rundblad in the 3rd pairing. So, if Chicago can find a way to address their 2nd pairing with Hammer and have TVR platoon with the previously named trio, Chicago may have another shot down the road.







Anyhow, the series I'm looking most towards is Caps/Pens...that should be an epic series...probably as entertaining as the Blues/Hawks.

And hopefully, Ducks can move on and they can then take on a Sharks team that has looked good. Mind you, I think vanquishing the Kings wasn't that big of a deal...I don't think they are as good as some people think.

 

I am a bit surprised the Isles took out the Panthers...

OH LOOK: WITH A BACKUP GOALIE NO LESS...

 

Butt, was he a name brand goalie?

 

That was a hell of a game 7 by the Blues last night, lots of fun to watch. And of course Brouwer gets the GWG

 

Caps > Pens in 7
Lightning > Islanders in 6
Stars > Blues in 7
Sharks > Ducks/Preds in 6

Based off my first round predictions, these are very wrong...

 

Kinda appropriate that an ex-Hawk ends the Hawks attempts to repeat...

But, in hindsight, even if Chicago got as far as the Final...I doubt they would have the depth or gas left to take out whoever represents the East. Toss-up between Caps and Pens.

Bolts would've been my favorite out East but with their injuries...I just don't see them getting past the Eastern Conference Final.

 

Then OMG...your Pens and Murray (WHO!?!??) should've been ousted! Did Murray ever win a Jennings Trophy?!?

 

 

Hard to do seeing as I will be here rooting for whoever you play.

Hell, I'd root Boston or Montreal (luckily I don't have to) but I would!

 

You did.

 

blakaak your town made it into Deadpool.

 

 

Do peeps from ShitsBurgh really say their from ShitsBurgh?

I've traveled a lot, but don't know that town from Adam but heard its actually not too bad. I mean its not as cool as Detroit, but then very few places are.

 

Whoa...I didn't expect the Ducks to win the Cup...but, to be upset by the Preds. Yow.


Bruce is done in Duckyland?

 

Good. Corey Perry is a little bitch. Congrats Preds.


Very refreshing to see some new teams this far into the playoffs...

 

It's really not bad, and always near the top of the "Most liveable cities" lists. I've had that up since I joined the site and never bothered to change it, its just sarcasm. I believe my interests are still listed as "your mom" as well

 

Sucks have lost 4 game 7's at home in 4 years, yikes!

Always love to see BBQ Sauce Boudreau lose, he's an ass

 

Yeah, saw that stat yesterday while they were dissecting the Ducks going belly-up at the Pond again.

Insane...and each of those games? They were down 2-0 early. Eek.

 

Who is reaaaaaady for tweeeeets???!

 

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baad baad baad man!

 

Homer alert...


Red Wings stadium to be Little Caesars Arena


Shout out to 's favorite authentic Italian Pizza!

 

@33 seconds

 

Should be great tonight. Pens/Caps, baby! I have no vested interest as to who wins...on PAPER, the Caps appear to be stronger. But, the Pens were impressive against the Rangers.

So, it should be a great series.

 

Pens were ok, Rangers did not really make an appearance/sucked. It will be great to not care/root for both teams to get the ish kicked out of them.

 

Damn it's all Pens so far.

 

hello!!

 

roh ruh

 

3 goals in like 2 minutes.. gonna be a great series

 

0jai!