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Hockey: News and Discussion Thread
06-04-2008, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
And puck possesion. And the fact that teans average what, 20 shots a game. You lost any hockey credibility you had left throwing the Canes into the mix of great teams. 
They had a great 3rd line...and their top 2 lines were quite well-rounded.
06-04-2008, 10:53 PM
Originally Posted by dom
^ Good point. Its just the puck possesion and turnover creation that really stood out for me with these guys.
06-04-2008, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
The back checking of this team is ubeleiveable. the defence doesn't even have to stop the rush because a center or winger is pot checking the rush before the even get close to the D. that's how they eliminate all the chances.
Now
06-04-2008, 10:55 PM
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Lemme guess: these Red Wings are the equivalent of the new BMW M3. Greatest car. Evar.
06-04-2008, 10:55 PM
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Until next year...when the Leafs win it all.
06-04-2008, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Lemme guess: these Red Wings are the equivalent of the new BMW M3. Greatest car. Evar.
06-04-2008, 10:57 PM
Originally Posted by The Dougler
The back checking of this team is ubeleiveable. the defence doesn't even have to stop the rush because a center or winger is pot checking the rush before the even get close to the D. that's how they eliminate all the chances.
06-04-2008, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
You're coming around.
Now
Now
Dougler, I thought I was quoting Yummy.
I should have known better. Time for bed.
06-04-2008, 11:10 PM
I am #76,361,211,935
Originally Posted by Yumchah
I'll keep this in mind. I hope the Sens make the Finals next year. 
06-04-2008, 11:15 PM
I am #76,361,211,935
Originally Posted by Jonesi
They are just so good defensively it's sick. Almost ridiculous. And we all know how good they are offensively. And their two goalies aren't too shabby. 
Their checking game was absolutely devastating - the Wings forecheck killed Pittsburgh.
06-04-2008, 11:17 PM
failhard.
Originally Posted by The Dougler
What about the wings of the 96 era with probert,lidstrom,yzerman, osgood, etc
06-05-2008, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Disagree.
The Ducks were quite a polished team last year. And you could argue that the Canes were had an excellent all-around team too.
As for ever, I would not pass this team over the 80s Islanders or Oilers. Sure, different era. But, no way was this Red Wing team that overwhelmingly powerful.
The Ducks were quite a polished team last year. And you could argue that the Canes were had an excellent all-around team too.
As for ever, I would not pass this team over the 80s Islanders or Oilers. Sure, different era. But, no way was this Red Wing team that overwhelmingly powerful.
You bring up an interesting point...it'd be interesting to see the currrent Wings vs. a team like the Oilers of the 80's. The Wings probably still woulld have had a decent chance against that team.
Everyone....give Yumchah a break with his hate on for Detroit
I understand how he feels as these Wings probably beat up on the Hawks 24 times in the past 3 years.
06-05-2008, 07:43 AM
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Looks like Yummy has finally seen the light. 
06-05-2008, 10:04 AM
Originally Posted by TSXforme
I understand how he feels as these Wings probably beat up on the Hawks 24 times in the past 3 years.
06-05-2008, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dr_brains510
its funny how Chicago handed Detroit like 5 or 6 losses in their 8 game regular season match-ups...they just could not play against that team for some reason.
The Hawks gave the Dumb Things fits each time they played last season. Like I said earlier, the way to beat the Wings (and I suppose easier said than done) was to send in forwards to check the "mobile" Wings D...which was mobile...but, mostly soft. Rafalski? Hit him...he'll cower. Lebda...same thing.
Then, the forwards...well, as I also said...go after Dats-sucks lots. He's also soft. Voila...Red Wings lose.
Pens are a really nice team. But, if you reflect on the entire series, I could never get my head around how they always seemed to try for that home-run pass and all Detroit would do is sit back with 3 players and wait for the poor LONE Pen going into the zone.
Sorry...not impressed with Red Wings. And oh,
at whoever changed my avatar. It's fixed now. Thanks.
06-05-2008, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Sorry...not impressed with Red Wings. And oh,
at whoever changed my avatar. It's fixed now. Thanks.You suck.
06-05-2008, 10:21 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
I had a feeling that Malkin's goal would be the kiss of death...
06-05-2008, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
You suck.
06-05-2008, 10:23 AM
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No, more than Aston Martin.
06-05-2008, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
No, more than Aston Martin.
06-05-2008, 10:30 AM
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<--- Enjoy.
06-05-2008, 11:23 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Less than the overrated Wings.
Wings win another cup...nuff said.
06-05-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Sometimes you gotta give the devil his due.
Fat chance...
06-05-2008, 11:35 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by dom
Fat chance...
The one thing that makes Hockey like no other sport is the handshake at the end between the players. Fans should think twice...and do the same.
06-05-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Yummy is the kind of guy that if his team lost the cup on their home ice....he would continue to boo the other team as they took their laps with the cup.
The one thing that makes Hockey like no other sport is the handshake at the end between the players. Fans should think twice...and do the same.
The one thing that makes Hockey like no other sport is the handshake at the end between the players. Fans should think twice...and do the same.
Its amazing how everything that happens over the course of a series can be forgotten in the simple handshake. Most of the time anyway.
06-05-2008, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Yummy is the kind of guy that if his team lost the cup on their home ice TO THE RED WINGS....he would continue to boo the other team as they took their laps with the cup.
The one thing that makes Hockey like no other sport is the handshake at the end between the players. Fans should think twice...and do the same.
The one thing that makes Hockey like no other sport is the handshake at the end between the players. Fans should think twice...and do the same.
06-05-2008, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
Fat chance...
It's as good as me giving up on leghumping AMs...
06-05-2008, 11:57 AM
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Class
Yummy
Yummy
06-05-2008, 11:58 AM
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^ Sure. I told you already: If your grandmother was on a wheelchair and she wore a Red Wings jersey, I'd probably throw a brick at her.
I wonder if I would burn an Aston Martin with a Red Wings logo painted on? Yeah. I would.
I wonder if I would burn an Aston Martin with a Red Wings logo painted on? Yeah. I would.
06-05-2008, 12:01 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ 
Give it a rest.
Give it a rest.
06-05-2008, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^
Give it a rest.
Give it a rest.
06-05-2008, 01:49 PM
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
Yummy is the kind of guy that if his team lost the cup on their home ice....he would continue to boo the other team as they took their laps with the cup.
The one thing that makes Hockey like no other sport is the handshake at the end between the players. Fans should think twice...and do the same.
The one thing that makes Hockey like no other sport is the handshake at the end between the players. Fans should think twice...and do the same.
06-05-2008, 01:55 PM
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So apparently HNIC will have a new theme song next year. The CBC let the license expire. I heard the owner of the song on the radio at lunch and he thinks or hopes that the public will force CBC's hand to pay for the rights. While the song is IMO an institution, I hope this guy doesn't think he can hold it for ransom and get any price he wants. Sounds greedy and his plan may backfire.
06-05-2008, 02:01 PM
Interesting. Interesting.
Originally Posted by dom
So apparently HNIC will have a new theme song next year..
Actually, I like Vs. hockey theme song. It's "Welcome Home" from Coheed and Cambria. It always gets me fired up to watch a game.
06-05-2008, 02:25 PM
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It may as well replace our anthem.
06-05-2008, 02:32 PM
Originally Posted by dom
It may as well replace our anthem.
I don't think the CBC realizes the institution that HNIC is, first they try to can Cherry, then Ron, and now the song? what the hell are they doing? the new song better not be nickelback.