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Title: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on January 13, 2013, 11:28 PM
Got my revised ticket information over the weekend and the schedule has been released, so time to roll this over to a "real" NHL thread.  :)

Got my tickets for Saturday vs. the Avs.  Also printed off tickets to go see the free scrimmage (Wild v. Houston Aeros) this Wednesday.  A free night of hockey to get to know the new players, free $10 in concessions, and 50% off gear at the hockey lodge store (limit one sweater per person).  Might have to break down and pull the trigger on a new Granlund sweater if I can get one for 50% on Wednesday... 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 14, 2013, 12:23 AM
Nice.  We're getting 25% off at the Jets Store for the week, then that's it.  Don't even have to be a season ticket holder to get the discount either.  I guess that's what you see happen when you're building is sold out and you've got 8000 on the wait list. 

Our hockey draft is tomorrow night for the games with our season ticket group.  I've got second pick so I'm taking the Pens on January 25th.  I'll only get six games this season due to the lockout.  I had a great schedule for the regular length season, let's see if I can duplicate that success. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2013, 12:28 AM
Similar thing going on in Pittsburgh...  I think half off in the store, and then there's some kind of free concessions thing going on, on select food and drinks, but since I probably won't make a game this year at all I didn't even think about it.

I'd love to get to one, if I could, but I think tickets are going to be pretty nuts with the shortened season and all.  :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 14, 2013, 05:50 PM
Pissed at True North right now.  They went to swipe cards for seats instead of printed tickets.  So the OCD collector in me is miffed at losing out on a souvenir.  Whatever as I can find a program to print simulated tickets. 

But starting next year they're charging us $2.50 per seat to print tickets.  As in print tickets at home.  As we're part of a group, we need to do that because shuttling the two swipe cards between 7 guys is going to be a huge pain in the ass.  Overall pretty ******* lame to slap that fee on there.  Already rumblings that it violates the season ticket holder agreement by increasing our ticket price above the allowable amount (yes, there is an annual 3% ticket increase in there every year) because this is equivalent to another 2.5% increase in fees associated with the games.   

Announced two days after the MOU was signed.  Classy gesture.   ::) >:(  We get less than everyone else and charged more because they can, no other reason.  Maybe the PA was right about the owners.   :-X
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: TheSon on January 14, 2013, 10:19 PM
That is a pretty swindly move. The Lightning went to cards this year too. But we can email or print tickets and give them to anyone. If you are in a group you can ask for extra cards and your agent will put each person in the groups games on separate cards.

I am sure once the find out about True North's bs, that might change down the road. But I thought it might be a one year deal to save on reprinting tickets knowing there was going to be a lockout.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 14, 2013, 11:01 PM
We'll see what happens.  TNSE was flooded with calls, emails today and I"m guessing not many are impressed as they're making some sort of announcement tomorrow.  I'll wait and see.  I'll live with the scan cards as that's a future direction that's likely unstoppable, but the notion of paying to print tickets at home?  I think not.  I'll show up with my card at the bloody arena and make them print them all off for me if they are going to charge. 

In other news, we held our draft (second) tonight.  I had six picks out of 24 games and will be taking one of the guys in our group to two games in exchange for going with him to two of his games.  So I'll make it to 8 games total this year:

January 19 Ottawa Senators - home opener
January 25 Pittsburgh Penguins
February 12 Philadelphia Flyers
February 17 Boston Bruins
March 02 Washington Capitals
March 14 New York Rangers
April 09 Buffalo Sabres
April 18 Carolina Hurricanes

I gotta say, that's a pretty sweet schedule.  Still leaves room to drift south to St. Paul for the Ducks game too.   :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on January 14, 2013, 11:07 PM
Still leaves room to drift south to St. Paul for the Ducks game too.   :P

Let me know if you're coming down...  I've got tickets for the Mar 12th Wild/Ducks game.  ;)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 14, 2013, 11:38 PM
Saw on twitter season tickets for Panthers games were starting at like $7 + a free jersey and free parking?  Hah.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 15, 2013, 07:36 PM
Picked up 2 tickets, Pens vs. Sabers on 4/2.  Not low seats, but still cost $200...  That's why I don't get to many Pens games.  I got mid-ice though which is nice.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 15, 2013, 08:50 PM
Picked up 2 tickets, Pens vs. Sabers on 4/2.  Not low seats, but still cost $200...  That's why I don't get to many Pens games.  I got mid-ice though which is nice.

Yeowch.  Mind you those sound like better seats than we might have (row 15 lower level, directly behind the net) and we're paying $95 a pop this year.  Jeff won't tell me how little he's paying for just about the same seats.   :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on January 15, 2013, 10:09 PM
Section 125, Row 14 (http://www.xcelenergycenter.com/seating/hockey.jsp) - very similar to yours Brent, but just a tad to the left of the goal.  $73 apiece with the season ticket plan...

Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 15, 2013, 10:47 PM
Thanks.  I'm in the equivalent of Section 123, Row 15.  $95 bucks a pop and guaranteed 3% increase each year.  Next year's my last year under$100.  Stupid captive audience.  Stupid 8000 person waiting list.  Stupid Canadians. 

You should see the face value on these things, it's getting pretty obscene.  I think the "A" games are close to $150 for face value.   :o
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 15, 2013, 11:05 PM
Mine are Section 201, Row J, Seats 5 & 6.

If this link works, this should be the 3-D virtual view I have from where I'm at. (http://www.seats3d.com/nhl/pittsburgh_penguins/?intcmpid=pens-3dseating-arenasite#/p_201_2/)

The $200 doesn't include parking.  That'll be the bitch.  $20 I bet.  :-\  They nail you in uptown for games.  I need to rethink my usual garage as its directly across from CEC.  With the Igloo down now there's an additional 1000 parking spots (some of them I guess are going to be marked as to where exactly the nets were), and so I may opt to park in one of the uptown lots instead.

I keep bitching about it but Pittsburgh really needs better transit.  Our Trolley only goes so many places...  It's great during Steeler games now because I park downtown and ride the trolley under the allegheny over to the N. Shore where the stadiums are at.  It dumps you out right between the casino and Heinz Field.  Great, and (for now) free on game days.

For Pen's games, you drive in, and park, and that's basically your only option.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 15, 2013, 11:25 PM
That would be considered upper deck for our games, so those are pricey for the level.  Not that you can easily score seats like that here, so I'm sure it would be over $200 for a pair at that level.  I hope you'll excuse me for smiling a little that at least some markets are high priced like us. 

Our public transit sucks, period.  Absolutely love the trains/trams down in Minneapolis because we can get a relatively cheap hotel down by MOA, take the train in for a negligible fee and pound beers at the Vikings games.  I know they're working on the system for the hockey games too so that'll come in time.  Here?  Craptastic busses and not enough of them unless you're first out the door.  If not, you're waiting.  And because it's not rush hour, I need to take two buses, transferring and waiting outdoors.  Simply not going to happen because it's going to take me over an hour to get home.  Blech.

Parking at least is cheap.  If you're early enough you can luck into free street parking within a block or two.  To be right across the street from the arena in unheated parking you pay $10.  Indoor heated parking is $20 (although I can think of one that is only a block away for $10 on game nights and you can use the overpass walkways to get into the building without going outside at all.  Paid lot parking two blocks away is $5 and if you're three or more blocks away you're not paying anything.  Winnipeg is cheap and we don't like paying for parking. 

Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 16, 2013, 12:23 AM
lol @ $5 parking.

You'd **** your pants at parking for Steeler games here.  $40, $50, even $100 a spot depending where/how you're getting it.  And some of those are NOT close.  That's all on the North Shore where the stadiums are of course though.  Even the Pirates, parking is not as cheap as it should be.  Hell, for them valet should be free.

For the Pens, there's ample space, so the parking's not SO bad, but finding it on the street's tougher.  With the Civic Arena down now, more will be coming and it'll be a non-issue, but the garage I always used before is NOW directly across from Console, and so it's up in price but still $20's not horrific I guess.  Problem with Steelers is there's probably as many, or more, outside the stadium all day too.  So that part of town becomes just a sea of people any given game day/night.

The funny thing about Pittsburgh's transit is our little T goes to one suburb (south Hills, through the tunnels), and that's it.  There's unused rail lines on almost all the rivers...  If I had my way of course i'd love seeing one run out to the Oakland area since that's where the colleges are almost all at, and then one to my area would be ideal (follow the Allegheny River on its abandoned tracks)...  One on each river really.  One to the North Hills wouldn't hurt too, as it's a heavily congested/popular shopping suburb.

It was a fight to get it to go to cross the river from downtown to the North Shore because they had to dig a tunnel for it to go under the Allegheny and things, and that's always fun.  It's really nice though.  Diane and I have used it a lot so far, and we love it.

Our next issue is hotels...  That's improved a little too, in the city, but really needs a little more work for sure.  One opened in a part of the town just outside downtown, and it makes me hope they get more.  It borders the convention center which is big, really a beautiful building inside/out, and just needs more hotels to really take off for big shows here I think.

I keep hoping.

Wish I could see a game with you guys.  It'd be fun. :)

And I don't mind the $200 or you smiling for it...  I knew they'd be a lot.  Even when we were sucking before Crosby was drafted, you could get tickets much more easily but they still cost a bit unless you had a student ID and could get the rush tickets.  I knew I wasn't going to get cheap ones.  I think on the corners I could've gotten them for $180 or $160.  I didnt' check limited view/standing room either, but with my knees I'm not standing and I have no clue if LV seats are really bad or not.  Some at the old place were horrible no-view seats. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on January 16, 2013, 02:18 PM
Saw on twitter season tickets for Panthers games were starting at like $7 + a free jersey and free parking?  Hah.

I saw another crazy deal - Columbus is offering BOGO FREE deal on their home opener tickets (against the Red Wings!) and to make it better, everyone who goes gets a free t-shirt, pepsi, popcorn, hot dog and schedule magnet.   Read that their "full season ticket equivalent" (which counts partial season ticket sales) is around 7000.

Meanwhile, our home opener sold out less than an hour after tickets went on sale.  I think the Red Wings game is the only other sell-out so far, but it sounds like the EDM and VAN games will probably sell out soon...  and our season ticket sales are almost back up to the cap (16500) so they are planning to restart the waiting list.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 16, 2013, 02:36 PM
You'd think Columbus would embrace the Blue Jackets...  what else do they have going on?  I've been to Columbus and it's a cute little city, but there's not a lot going on there but OU.  I would've thought one pro team would be an easy draw.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 16, 2013, 07:35 PM
Pens are airing a Black Vs. White scrimage tonight...  gamelike simulation, televised thanks to Ray Shero, and so far goalies are scaring me.

Free tickets, free parking...  people were lined up at 3 to get tickets.  Doors opened at 6.

Fun.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on January 17, 2013, 12:42 AM
Also printed off tickets to go see the free scrimmage (Wild v. Houston Aeros) this Wednesday.  A free night of hockey to get to know the new players, free $10 in concessions, and 50% off gear at the hockey lodge store (limit one sweater per person).  Might have to break down and pull the trigger on a new Granlund sweater if I can get one for 50% on Wednesday...

Fun time at the scrimmage tonight.  They ended up opening the doors about 45 minutes early because there was such a big crowd - final attendance was 13,096 (and there probablky would have been more if they hadn't capped tickets to avoid a total madhouse at the arena stores).  Everyone got $10 in free food, which helped offset the $15 for parking. :P 

Couldn't get a Granlund sweater (sold out!) but I did manage to snag a shiny new Koivu sweater, which was very nice deal at 50% off. :)

Man it's nice to see guys like Suter and Parise here.  Koivu/Parise/Heatly looks like a great line.   I am so trying to temper my expectations, but seeing places/stations start to pick the Wild to win the Northwest and it's hard to stay focused in reality.  All I'm asking for is the playoffs this year, but a #4 seed or better for some nice home games would be great... (http://jedidefender.com/jsmentek/crossfingers.gif)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 17, 2013, 09:00 PM


Meanwhile, our home opener sold out less than an hour after tickets went on sale.

Our home opener sold for this year sold out last year.  Next year's home opener is already sold out.  Any tickets that went on Jets ticket exchange this morning (for the opener, plus the Pens and Isles next week) sold out in less than a minute.  All our games are sold out.   :-*

Mind you we do have a tiny arena, so there is that. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 19, 2013, 11:49 PM
If we keep playing like we did today, we won't be selling out much longer.  That was a royal stinker.  Looked very much like a preseason game, which would be fine if it was the preseason.  We just handed it to Ottawa after playing solidly for 20 minutes. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: TheSon on January 20, 2013, 12:28 AM
Just got home from the Caps Lightning game. Although I am glad the Bolts routed the Caps, it was the sloppiest most out of sync NHL game I have ever seen. The 3 or 4 day training camp rust really showed. No matter the rust it was awesome to be in the barn tonight.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on January 22, 2013, 01:05 AM
Bruins 2-0, 46 games left until the playoffs.  It's going to be a fast regular season!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 22, 2013, 06:17 PM
Bruins 2-0, 46 games left until the playoffs.  It's going to be a fast regular season!

I still hate shootouts.  I agree they add excitement but the game was tied 1-1 even after overtime.  That shouldn't result in a win. 

Oh and if you've seen the Sports Illustrated hockey preview (a whopping 5 or 6 pages  ::)) they are completely delusional.  They have the Caps finishing third in the East and I believe they mean that as a legit ranking space, rather than that some team actually has to win the SE.  If I'm picking the SE, I'm not picking the Caps.  I don't believe Ovie is back and I most assuredly don't believe in Holtby either.  A seven game playoff streak does not make you a good regular season goaltender.  Holtby might turn out to be great, but I'll wait and see. 

They do have the Jets last in the East and I think that is conceivable btw (though I can see us finishing ahead of Montreal, Toronto, the Islanders and possibly Washington as well), so I'm not just playing homers.  Were I to pick I'd take Carolina in the SE.  I'm not sold on Tampa's goaltender and while Stamkos is the real deal, St. Louis and Lecavalier are getting long in the tooth and their D doesn't make me believe.  I'm still not sold on Florida's season last year.  They have some pieces and they really played well last year but I just don't believe in them either. 

And if Jeff didn't see it they suggest that the Wild use the buyout option on Heatley and he was in there with Gomez, Redden and Di Pietro. 

They also found Barch's diatribe to be entertaining.  I found it to be a perfect allusion to how stupid hockey players are supposed to be.  Play it up to the stereotype Krys.  Just like ebay, don't drink and blog. 

Man I hate SI. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 22, 2013, 07:27 PM
I think that's just someone on the Ovie kool-aid thinking he'll be pissed about last year.  If anything they lost more than they gained I think.  Just my opinion.

SI sucks a big fat nut.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 22, 2013, 10:06 PM
Jets 4 Caps 2.  Suck it SI.   :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on January 23, 2013, 10:22 AM
And if Jeff didn't see it they suggest that the Wild use the buyout option on Heatley and he was in there with Gomez, Redden and Di Pietro. 

That seems to be a popular media take, but his salary isn't really killing us cap-wise and obviously (three goals in three games) he's going to be a key part of our power play, camped in front of the net waiting for Parise/Koivu/Suter to get him the puck.  I'll keep him for now, thanks...

Tough game against the Preds last night, but the fact that it was our third game in four nights showed big time.  Hard to keep up the intensity of the first few days unfortunately.  Still, 2-1-0 start isn't bad compared to how some other teams in the West have started (VAN = 0-1-1, LA 0-2-0, CGY = 0-2-0, DET = 1-2-0).
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 26, 2013, 12:15 AM
 ;D





 ;D





 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on January 26, 2013, 07:52 PM
 >:(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on January 27, 2013, 12:45 PM
Quite possibly one of the worst calls I've ever seen in last night's Blackhawks/Blue Jackets game, but I'm not complaining too much as it helped the Hawks get to their best start in almost 40 years.  I don't expect them to keep this up, but it's been fun to watch so far.  I don't think they are going to have much in the tank against Detroit this afternoon, and after today they start a 6 game road trip.  Pretty rough start to the season to have only two games at home out of eleven.  Thankfully they have a seven game home stand after that.

*edit*

I stand corrected, they had just enough in the tank to get the win.  Great PK tonight despite the high intensity from Detroit.  They'll be taking their best start in franchise history on the road to MN on Wednesday.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on January 28, 2013, 10:16 AM
Man, when our other lines figure out how to score, we're going to be a wicked good hockey team...  too bad they haven't figured it out yet.  Parise-Koivu-Heatley is awesome - 21 points (10G-11A) and they account for 10 of our 13 goals so far. Just too bad that no one else can score right now.

I'll give our second line a bit of leeway.  Bouchard is just getting back from a long concussion layoff and Granlund is still getting his NHL feet under him so I'll give him a pass.  At least they've both potted a goal this year, but man I have been extremely disappointed with Brodziak, Setoguchi and Cullen so far.  I was really expecting a lot more out of them based on the way they played last year.  Unfortunately, with their contracts, it's going to be hard to dump them in the AHL in order to bring up some of the young guns like Zucker, Coyle, and Larsson.

It's going to be a long spring if we've got to rely on one stud line and goaltending to get us into the playoffs.  :-\ 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on January 31, 2013, 10:14 PM
Road woes return.  Not a believer in the Habs, but they had our number as we laid out a stinker the other night.  Another stinker tonight.  Doesn't help being the most penalized team in the league.  Lazy stick work is no help boys. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on February 1, 2013, 08:42 PM
We suck.  That is all.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on February 2, 2013, 05:12 PM
Seen our power play lately?  Neither have we.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 5, 2013, 12:07 PM
Road woes return.

Same here.  0-3-1 on the road so far.  We looked better in PHX last night, but man there were times we were really flat and just out hustled. Still, at 4-4-1, the playoffs are still within reach and that is still my measuring stick.  We get into the playoffs and it was a good year, regardless of what happens in the playoffs (though a 0-4 sweep would suck).


Oh, and Coyotes drew 9,508 for our Mon night game.  And that was the announced attendance, so you know there was actually less than that really there.  Now that Jamison missed his deadline with the city and his deal with the NHL appears dead, is the league finally going to let someone step in and save this franchise?  They remind me a lot of Le Nordiques.  Really good young hockey team that is going to reward their next home with a cup...  maybe that's the best reason to give them to Quebec to make up for the Avs' cup win in '96   :-X
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on February 5, 2013, 01:56 PM
You got Rupp.  I wish we had Rupp back.  He's a tremendous locker room guy even if he's aging a bit.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on February 5, 2013, 08:09 PM
Just wanna say what a bunch of dirtbag fans the Islanders have...  By far the most ignorant in the sport.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 5, 2013, 11:44 PM
Not like the penguin fans... (http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Au0mXCrmTqBis0PdmutWNrGRbcp_;_ylu=X3oDMTFka3BkYnE0BG1pdANCbG9nIEJvZHkEcG9zAzEEc2VjA01lZGlhQmxvZ0JvZHlBc3NlbWJseQ--;_ylg=X3oDMTMwcGgxMzA4BGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDOTY3ODRlYTQtMzE0ZC0zODg1LTg4ZWMtZGNjNjU3YzRkMGNlBHBzdGNhdANuaGx8cHVja2RhZGR5BHB0A3N0b3J5cGFnZQ--;_ylv=0/SIG=1571tdcqu/EXP=1361335394/**http%3A//l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/liygTo_Jnu9vOkPhM1Lb.g--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NQ--/http%3A//media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/160247863.jpg)

(http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Au0mXCrmTqBis0PdmutWNrGRbcp_;_ylu=X3oDMTFka3BkYnE0BG1pdANCbG9nIEJvZHkEcG9zAzEEc2VjA01lZGlhQmxvZ0JvZHlBc3NlbWJseQ--;_ylg=X3oDMTMwcGgxMzA4BGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDOTY3ODRlYTQtMzE0ZC0zODg1LTg4ZWMtZGNjNjU3YzRkMGNlBHBzdGNhdANuaGx8cHVja2RhZGR5BHB0A3N0b3J5cGFnZQ--;_ylv=0/SIG=1571tdcqu/EXP=1361335394/**http%3A//l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/liygTo_Jnu9vOkPhM1Lb.g--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NQ--/http%3A//media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusnhlexperts/160247863.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on February 6, 2013, 12:47 AM
I'll take a couple hockey hoes over the half-assed crowd applauding a guy on the ice bleeding profusely.  **** even I was worried for DiPietro when he got popped because I knew he wasn't ready for a real fight, and I wouldn't applaud a guy getting hurt.

Islander fans cheered Crosby on the ice bleeding after a puck hit him solid tonight.  Not even sure Philly fans would've acted like that.  Seriously. 

I'm much more tolerant of girls being glaring hoes if they feel like it. :)  I think the only ones with applicable anger to that would be her mother and father.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 14, 2013, 10:15 AM
Ouch.  What a horrible thing to happen to a great young defenseman.  :(

If I'm a Sens fan, I'm really bumming today.  Hopefully Karlsson will be able to make a full recovery.  I'd hate to see a top young D-man taken out by a cheap injury like that.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Nicklab on February 14, 2013, 11:54 AM
Read a little bit about the possible realignment (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/13/nhls-realignment-plan-has-been-tweaked/) that might be in the works for the NHL.  There's a proposal on the table for the league to be split into 4 divisions, similar to the NFL.  And it may just benefit Winnipeg, too, since they have a pretty grueling travel schedule with the current conference/division structure.

There's also a good deal of talk about what's going to happen with the Coyotes.  The cities that seem to be in contention for the relocation of the failing Phoenix team are Quebec City, Seattle, or possibly Toronto.  The Toronto market seems to be the one city in Canada that could truly support a second team.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 14, 2013, 12:54 PM
Ouch.  What a horrible thing to happen to a great young defenseman.  :(

If I'm a Sens fan, I'm really bumming today.  Hopefully Karlsson will be able to make a full recovery.  I'd hate to see a top young D-man taken out by a cheap injury like that.

Sounds like it was a 70% cut to his achilles.  Out 3-4 months at least.  Season over for him...  and potentially the Sens with Spezza expected to be out at least another month or two too.  :(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on February 14, 2013, 02:09 PM
Ouch.  What a horrible thing to happen to a great young defenseman.  :(

If I'm a Sens fan, I'm really bumming today.  Hopefully Karlsson will be able to make a full recovery.  I'd hate to see a top young D-man taken out by a cheap injury like that.

Absolutely...  A terrible injury and it didn't even look like anything at first but on the replays, ouch.  :-\  Don't like seeing anyone hurt...  I figured when Giroux got hurt overseas this year what a ****** thing that was, and how I wished no NHL'ers were playing overseas.

Congrats to Winnipeg on Tangredi by the way.  I liked him...  Don't think he was used right here.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 14, 2013, 03:01 PM
Also from the files of horrible injuries, it sounds like Manny Malhotra may be done now too.  Lingering after-affects of his brutal eye injury two years ago. 

Sounds like his vision has just gotten worse this year instead of better so the Canucks are putting him on IR for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on February 14, 2013, 05:21 PM
And it may just benefit Winnipeg, too, since they have a pretty grueling travel schedule with the current conference/division structure.

I think Minnesota's is far, far worse than ours.  That said, I'm big on that proposed alignment and not the one that appeared in an Ottawa paper with us, MN, EDM, CAL, VAN.  Blech to that. 

Not sure what we're getting with Tangredi and I'm not at all sure how to respond to us moving Ponikarovski out already either.  Net result is we moved Poni and got Tangredi + 4th round pick, so ok there though the early moves are either encouraging or discouraging, I'm not sure which.   ???

Bummer for Karlsson given how bright his light was shining.  Same thing happened to Selanne in his second season in Winnipeg so you can come back for it, but this and Spezza hurts Ottawa a lot. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 14, 2013, 05:31 PM
And it may just benefit Winnipeg, too, since they have a pretty grueling travel schedule with the current conference/division structure.

I think Minnesota's is far, far worse than ours. 

#1 for travel miles in the NHL!  The Wild will rack up nearly 3x the miles of the least travelled team (NJ Devils).

Winnipeg is the worst in the Eastern Conference for sure, but the Western Conference is still home to the worst travel.  Seven teams from the West have the Jets beat - here's the full travel list (http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2013/1/13/3872026/nhl-travel-miles-super-schedule-2013-back-to-back-games).
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on February 16, 2013, 05:37 PM
I liked Tangreddi and he looked better for u than us IMO.  I didn't think he got a lot of play time here.  Not enough for a fair assessment anyway.  Big body, works well along the boards and in front of the net, grittier...  all things the Pens lack.

I like seeing Bennet up though and he played well I thought...  That might work really well for us, but I feel like Tangreddi and Lovejoy both went for peanuts basically, and I REALLY liked Lovejoy.  He should've been traded for a forward with some size to him at least.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on February 17, 2013, 10:05 PM
Man.  Is it too early to throw in the towel?  Gawd, we suckz. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 18, 2013, 12:11 AM
Took my oldest (ok, he's only the oldest by 90 seconds :P) to see his first NHL game tonight.  Thankfully, the Wild complied and pulled out a 3-2 win over the Red Wings.  Fun game made even better by the win.

So frustrating to think that the team that beat the Wings tonight is the same that choked against the Avs the other night.  Once these youngsters (Coyle, Larsson, Brodin, Zucker, Granlund) get some seasoning and the vets (Parise, Suter, Koivu) get some time to gel, this team is going to be very good :)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on February 18, 2013, 06:53 PM
I'm going to be in Chicago on March 5th for a conference and just found out I have a free night, so I got a ticket to the Balckhawks/Wild game at the UC.  It's my birthday the following weekend, so I'm chalking the ticket up as this year's present.  I don't get the opportunity to go to many games as tickets are pretty hard to come by and I'm up in WI, so I'm really looking forward to this.  The tickets are one section over from the Hawks' bench and I'm in row two.  I'll try to make a sign saying 'hi' to all my MN JD friends watching the game in case they show me!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on February 18, 2013, 07:04 PM
That'd be awesome, I hope I can catch that game now.  ;D
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on February 19, 2013, 10:27 PM
Cool.  I'd love to go to a Hawks game in Chicago.  Hopefully we end up in that division and I'll be able to make the trip. 

In other news, we won a game.  Plan the parade.   ::)

Wait.  It was only Buffalo.   :-X
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on February 20, 2013, 10:39 AM
It's nice to watch a lot of hockey...a lot of Devils, Rangers, Islanders, Flyers action.  I was really excited to see the Rangers play this year, but I didn't keep much track of the offseason trades and what-not.  I was surprised to see half the team went elsewhere after as well as they did last year...and now the results are kind of 'suck it!'  :'(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 20, 2013, 10:59 AM
I'm going to be in Chicago on March 5th for a conference and just found out I have a free night, so I got a ticket to the Balckhawks/Wild game at the UC. 

Like Brent, I'd love to see a game down there too.  I've been to Wrigley a couple of times, but haven't ever made it over there for hockey.  Maybe next year, we can make Brent drive down here to Minny to pick me up, then the two of us can stop in WI and pick you up on the way to Chicago for a game.   :D

In other news, we won a game.  Plan the parade.   ::)

Wait.  It was only Buffalo.   :-X

How bad would the Sabres be without Vanek?  And it seems like Miller is really starting to get chirpy about the team's play/issues lately... makes me wonder if he's trying to rally his troops or position himself to get traded out of there?


ps.
In case you weren't aware: Pavel Daysyuk = Awesome (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/pavel-datsyuk-beats-predators-spectacular-goal-candidate-video-052833426--nhl.html)  That's like six slices of toast right there...
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on February 20, 2013, 09:27 PM
Maybe next year, we can make Brent drive down here to Minny to pick me up, then the two of us can stop in WI and pick you up on the way to Chicago for a game.   :D

Count me in!  You guys tell me the game and I'll handle the tickets.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on February 20, 2013, 10:33 PM
Hmm.  Seven hours to Minneapolis going through Manitoba, North Dakota and Minnesota.  Pick pick up Jeff.  Head into Wisconsin, Get Mike and continue on into Illinois to Chicago five hours or so after getting Jeff.  Bad idea in the dead of winter?  Nah, those states never get any appreciable snow. 

I'm in. 

Who to play against?  Don't think it matters.  Jets tickets would probably be cheap  :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on February 20, 2013, 11:15 PM
I like you guys making your plans.  Funny.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on February 21, 2013, 11:02 PM

In other news, we won another game.  Plan the parade.   ::)

Wait.  It was only Buffalo an injury riddled Carolina team.   :-X

Fixed it. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on February 21, 2013, 11:09 PM
Man, the Rangers keep letting me down.  My bro-in-law wants to catch a game when he visits in May...I think he better come a few weeks early because with the way they're playing, there's not going to be a playoff.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on February 22, 2013, 12:51 AM
Dale, you gotta reign those kids in.  If Hall doesn't get at least 5 games, Imma gonna be pissed.    >:(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: DSJ™ on February 22, 2013, 01:26 AM
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DSJcdn/PhotoShop/35233127_zps3fdc4a17.jpg)   :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on February 26, 2013, 10:50 PM
4-1 on recent road trip, should have been 5-0 as we should have beat Philly.  Who are these guys?  :o

And how bad does the Southeast suck?  We're 9-9-1 and tied for first in the SE.  Man I'd love to see a SE Division banner hanging in the rafters in Winnipeg. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on March 4, 2013, 09:46 AM
Took my oldest (ok, he's only the oldest by 90 seconds :P) to see his first NHL game tonight.  Thankfully, the Wild complied and pulled out a 3-2 win over the Red Wings.  Fun game made even better by the win.

And, last night was son #2's turn to see his first NHL game.  Again, the Wild complied by whupping on Dale's Oilers for a 4-2 win.  Hall took the night off becuase his leg hurt, so this game had a lot less fireworks than it could have.  Nice to see the Wild focused on getting two in regulation instead of revenge though.

6-3-1 in our last 10.  Nice pace, hopefully we can keep things rolling and hand the Blackhawks their first regulation loss.  We're the team that handed the Blackhawks their first shootout loss, so at least it's in the realm of possibility. :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on March 12, 2013, 04:05 PM
Going to see Brent's man-crush and the Ducks tonight.  Should be a great test for the Wild.  We were terrible against the Ducks in the first 4 periods we faced them, but looked good in the last two.  Hopefully we come out strong tonight and sneak in a win.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on March 12, 2013, 11:12 PM
Not having experienced the playoffs since 1996 when we lost the team, I can satisfactorily suggest that there is nothing that brings me greater joy in the hockey world right now than beating the Toronto Maple Leafs.   ;D

 ;D
 ;D
 ;D
 ;D
 ;D
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on March 13, 2013, 10:43 AM
Rangers @ Jets Thursday...  That'll be pretty good one since the Rangers are sitting on the bubble.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on March 13, 2013, 03:48 PM
My boss was down for the Pens/B's last night and saw a magnificent comeback that certainly trumped the Pens/Flyers one the other night.  Outstanding stuff.

I want to see another Sockmonkeytrick in my lifetime as well.  :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on March 13, 2013, 05:30 PM
Rangers @ Jets Thursday...  That'll be pretty good one since the Rangers are sitting on the bubble.

Jets are Jekyll and Hyde this year - no clue which version will show up.  Rangers have been playing much better of late.  Jets are at the bubble too and if they beat the Rangers at home, they'll win the season series which could be important with the cluster around that bubble.  Jets also have series' deciding matchups with Ottawa and Toronto later this week, so very big three game stretch coming up later this week. 

I'll be at the Rangers game  :)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on March 13, 2013, 07:09 PM
My boss was down for the Pens/B's last night and saw a magnificent comeback

Booooo.  >:(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on March 13, 2013, 07:14 PM
Rangers @ Jets Thursday...  That'll be pretty good one since the Rangers are sitting on the bubble.

Jets are Jekyll and Hyde this year - no clue which version will show up.  Rangers have been playing much better of late.  Jets are at the bubble too and if they beat the Rangers at home, they'll win the season series which could be important with the cluster around that bubble.  Jets also have series' deciding matchups with Ottawa and Toronto later this week, so very big three game stretch coming up later this week. 

I'll be at the Rangers game  :)

Oh, I feel the same about the Rangers (Jekyll or Hyde).  That'll be a good time, I bet.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on March 13, 2013, 09:00 PM
My boss was down for the Pens/B's last night and saw a magnificent comeback

Booooo.  >:(

Whoops, sorry.  :-X  :-*
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on March 16, 2013, 11:41 PM
Oh don't look now but who's in third place in the east?  Uh-huh, that's right.   >:D


(oh sure, they blew a 4-1 lead and needed 13 shots in OT to win, but who the hell cares right now)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on March 22, 2013, 12:51 AM
Liked Brodeur's goal. :)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on March 25, 2013, 10:29 AM
Liked Brodeur's goal. :)

I saw that and realized it was in the 1st period and not the final minute empty net... where the hell was the opposing teams goalie?  It looks like he was over at his bench?

Okay... I saw something posted on the ticker on NBCSport yesterday afternoon about a lockout that would be in effect as of midnight yesterday... I believe it was regarding to NHL.  But no mention of it anywhere.  Maybe I got the wrong sport, but I was sure it was hockey.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on March 25, 2013, 04:40 PM
Brodeur deflected a puck to his left, and after he did a Devil drew a penalty...  But no Devils got control of the puck, and one Hurricane passed to another, who missed the pass, and it deflected off the boards directly down the ice to their net which was open because Ward had come off the Ice for the delayed penalty.

Freaky. :)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on April 3, 2013, 05:18 PM
Nice pickup by the Wild today.  We better make some acquisitions over the summer or our first year in the West is going to be mighty painful. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on April 4, 2013, 10:27 AM
Rangers did good on their trade last night...  6-1!! against the Pens!  And all of the newbies scoring.  Hopefully it isn't a fluke (and yeah, it doesn't help when the Pens are missing Crosby.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: DSJ™ on April 4, 2013, 11:14 AM
What's with the Oilers beating Calgary 8-2.. Can't remember when they had that many goals in a game let alone a 5 game winning streak!   :o
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 9, 2013, 10:39 AM
Nice pickup by the Wild today.  We better make some acquisitions over the summer or our first year in the West is going to be mighty painful.

Finally have some time to check in.  Pominville is a nice pick-up indeed.  His $5+mil cap hit next year pretty much signifies the end of Dany Heatley in MN I'm guessing...  and the Pominville deal has opened the door to a huge amount of Vanek speculation too (mission #1 - bring all gophers/minnesotans home  :P).   If for some reason, that comes true and Vanek makes his way back here on a hometown discount... yeesh. 

Our blue-line still needs work, but without much cap room, we may be stuck there.  Same with goal...  with Hardings MS issues and trading Hackett, re-signing Backstrom for a few years becomes a HUGE need to mentor Kuemper while Harding sorts his situation out.

My hopes for the year have wavered up and down, but my bar was set at playoffs - get in and it was a good year...  with the 7game win streak and Pominville on the team now though, I'm starting to expect a series win now too.  I think we match up very well with Detroit, Vancouver, SJ but LA, STL, and Chicago all seem to have our number.  I like my chances with 3-VAN/6-MIN matchup, though I'd be cool with a 4/5 matchup with San Jose too.  We'll see I guess...

Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 17, 2013, 02:20 PM
Two solid wins in Alberta over the past two nights and I'm feeling better about my club.  Still not sure where we're going to end up... could be anywhere from 5th to 9th with this streaky club.  :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on April 17, 2013, 05:23 PM
Two solid wins in Alberta over the past two nights and I'm feeling better about my club.  Still not sure where we're going to end up... could be anywhere from 5th to 9th with this streaky club.  :-\

It's just Alberta.   :-*  I mean it's not like you're playing the Southeast Division  :-X
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 18, 2013, 04:49 AM
Bruins clinched a playoff spot with the shootout loss to Buffalo and continue to battle with Montreal for 1st in the Northeast.  But more importantly, it was a pretty emotional game tonight, I have to say the crowd singing the anthem gave me goosebumps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNwKRpCDDAc

I'm doing a 10km run this weekend with my wife in Vancouver and many runners (50,000 are expected) are planning on wearing blue and yellow to show support for the Boston marathoners.  Sorry, I know this is off topic, but this all seems rather personal right now.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on April 18, 2013, 07:36 AM
Good luck on the run!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 18, 2013, 09:57 AM
I mean it's not like you're playing the Southeast Division  :-X

It's a bummer that Oates got Ovi all turned around again... I was really liking the idea of a ridiculous "Southeast Champs" banner hanging in your barn for years to come. 

In other news, Lumbus.  WTF?  They just roll into SoCal and beat Anaheim?   When is that "little engine that could" going to figure out they shouldn't be doing this?  Where are all the Fenwick/Corsi guys yelling about regression to the mean?  With each new win, Bob gets closer and closer to Vezina/Hart wins...  Lumbus - 8th in the West? 

It's crazy, I tells ya.  Crazy.  Granted Lumbus has four games left to screw it up... 


Looks like I'm cheering for Toronto (yuck), Florida, Dallas, Phoenix, and LA tonight.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on April 18, 2013, 11:22 PM
Still the smallest chance we get that banner.  It would be so sweet and entirely stupid. 

Second OT win of the week tonight and first time we've won five in a row.  Four games left and we need them all.  Thank you Ottawa for the assist, let's hope it starts a tumble. 

Oh yeah, Columbus is totally overdue for a regression.  Absolute over-achievement.  :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 22, 2013, 09:55 AM
UGh.

We follow up two big wins in Alberta with two turkeys in SJ and at home.  We've lost five in a row at home.   ::)  Not exactly what a playoff push team should be doing.  Now we have the kings tonight and we're looking at needing to win at least 2 out of 3 to get in for sure.

My hopes for the year have wavered up and down, but my bar was set at playoffs - get in and it was a good year...  with the 7game win streak and Pominville on the team now though, I'm starting to expect a series win now too.

Get in the playoffs, I'll still be happy...  but if this team implodes and misses the playoffs (and let's face it, they are a Minnesota sports team, which are prone to falling flat on their faces) things are going to be pretty ugly if your name is Mike Yeo.

I don't really blame him because of all the wierdness of a shortened season, but I have to imagine he's in a lot of trouble if we miss the playoffs after flirting with a division championship and a 3 seed just a couple weeks ago.   :'(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 24, 2013, 09:54 AM
Big win last night, but it may have cost us Pominville. :( 

Brent's team got no love from the hockey gods (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/watch-winnipeg-jets-razor-thin-no-goal-vs-003909277--nhl.html) putting that last Southleast title banner out of reach (maybe even the playoffs out too, unless the Rangers fall flat on their faces for their last two).  :(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on April 24, 2013, 05:17 PM
Well I guess I'll eat my words from the start of the season about the Caps.  They took the division, though I still don't think they're legit third overall.  They've been hot and Oates seems to have Ovie going well so maybe, but I'm not a Holtby believer by any stretch still.  That's not to say they might not come out of the first round, they may well, depending on who they're playing. 

As for my Jets, well, you can't take a five game holiday in the middle of the season and hand three games to divisional rivals in a short stretch, especially two to the Capitals on consecutive nights.  They didn't lose the division last night, they lost it in the third week in March by giving those two games (and the equivalent of eight points) to the Caps when we were playing at home. 

I don't see us squeaking in by the grace of other teams losing I'm afraid. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 25, 2013, 10:54 AM
Red Wings pick up a big win against the Brown-less Kings last night (glad to see he got the suspension he deserved for the elbow on Pominville).  Looks like the Red Wings don't want to disappoint their new captain by missing the playoff for the first time in 20+ years during his first year as captain. :P

Lots on the line tonight.  Red Wings have Nashville, Lumbus plays Dallas.  Three of those four desperately need a win to keep their playoff chances alive.  We (Minny) just need Lumbus to lose in regulation and we're locked into the playoffs...  of course, we still need to win out the year to ensure that we get #2 ANA (where we have a shot) instead of #1 CHI where we're pretty much dead.

I'm sort of torn.  I'd like to see Lumbus make it, just for the novelty of them being so bad for so long, but on the other hand, I really think DET has the best chance at beating CHI in a 7-game series.  Would be nice to see DET get in as the #8 and then upset a #1 for a change.  Perfect revenge for them seeing how many times they've been a #1 outed by a #8 before in their past. :P 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on April 25, 2013, 10:18 PM
Stick a fork in us, we're done as we lose (well, in ten minutes from now), Rags and Sens win.  I think the league fixed it so we couldn't get in  :P

All aboard the North Stars Wild bandwagon. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on April 26, 2013, 11:05 PM
All aboard the North Stars Wild bandwagon.

Hopefully they'll bounce back from tonight's thrashing and still hold on the 8th slot, giving you something to cheer for.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 26, 2013, 11:27 PM
Meh.  If we can't beat lowly Edmonton at home in the biggest game of the year, what are our odds against Chicago if we end up limping into the 8-seed to end the year?

****.   :'(

#crushed  #cryinginthecorner  #choke  #ugh
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 29, 2013, 11:49 AM
Man, it pretty much took me all day yesterday to recover emotionally from the last week of hockey.  :-[

Limiping into the 8 seed indeed.  Now, it begins again.

MN v. Chicago. 

1/30 W 3-2 SO
3/5 L 5-3
4/9 L 1-0

So, yeah, we were only 1-2 against them this year, but we were only outscored 8-6.  If the team that showed up on 4/9 shows up for the playoffs, it might be a good series afterall...  or we'll get destroyed in 4 games.   I honestly have no idea what to expect out of my club at this point in the roller-coaster, shortened season that is 2013. :-\

I have faith though...
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 29, 2013, 01:52 PM
I'm feeling your pain Jeff.  The Bruins ended their season looking like they had no interest in winning, with a 3-5-2 record in their last 10.  If they won their last game, it would have given them first in the division and knocked Montreal down into fourth.  Instead, we face the Leafs who are going to be very hungry since this is the first time they've been in the playoffs in 10 years.  We better get our **** together.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on April 29, 2013, 05:19 PM
I'm feeling your pain Jeff.  The Bruins ended their season looking like they had no interest in winning, with a 3-5-2 record in their last 10.  If they won their last game, it would have given them first in the division and knocked Montreal down into fourth.  Instead, we face the Leafs who are going to be very hungry since this is the first time they've been in the playoffs in 10 years.  We better get our **** together.

But it's the Leafs.  Talk about your regression to the mean.   :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 30, 2013, 10:47 PM
Overtime(s).   :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on April 30, 2013, 11:26 PM
Ouch.  Is it too late to change to a Blackhawks band wagon? 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on April 30, 2013, 11:26 PM
Damn.  Really thought we'd steal that one...  :'(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on May 1, 2013, 04:13 PM
Damn.  Really thought we'd steal that one...  :'(

You and me both!  All I can say is thank god the crossbar is as wide as it is, otherwise the Hawks would be looking at 2012 all over again, where Crawford can't get them out of overtime games...  I thought the Hawks came out pretty flat at the begining of the game and picked it up in the second and beyond.  Great job by Harding taking goal after several months of back-up duty.  Thought he had an impressive game considering he was pressed into duty at the last minute.

BTW, thought this was pretty funny too last night.  Not sure that any of you non-Chicagoans caught this in real time, but thankfully Yahoo! picked it up:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/chicago-blackhawks-had-tremendous-amount-sex-season-report-130942430.html
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 2, 2013, 12:46 AM
I'm feeling your pain Jeff.  The Bruins ended their season looking like they had no interest in winning, with a 3-5-2 record in their last 10.  If they won their last game, it would have given them first in the division and knocked Montreal down into fourth.  Instead, we face the Leafs who are going to be very hungry since this is the first time they've been in the playoffs in 10 years.  We better get our **** together.

But it's the Leafs.  Talk about your regression to the mean.   :P

Ha!   :D

It felt good to open the series with a 4-1 win, I think that'll be huge for their confidence to get back on track.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on May 4, 2013, 06:04 PM
BTW, thought this was pretty funny too last night.  Not sure that any of you non-Chicagoans caught this in real time, but thankfully Yahoo! picked it up:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/chicago-blackhawks-had-tremendous-amount-sex-season-report-130942430.html

And she got fired for it.  Seriously?
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on May 4, 2013, 07:30 PM
No, she actually was let go for the things she did before she got to Chicago.  There was an article in the Tribune talking about her previous 'woman on the street' type broadcasts that are on YouTube.  It's pretty silly considering these were things that NBC Sportsnet should have investigated prior to hiring her...
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on May 5, 2013, 06:00 PM
Live from Xcel Energy Center.  :)

Here we go boys.... overtime(s).
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 5, 2013, 06:44 PM
Congrats on the win Jeff!   :D
 
And those stubborn Islanders are proving to be have some pretty fight in them against the Pens.

Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on May 6, 2013, 11:05 PM
Yay Bruins.   :)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on May 8, 2013, 09:55 AM
I had way more fun on Sunday than I did last night.   :'(
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Rob on May 8, 2013, 11:07 PM
I had way more fun on Sunday than I did last night.   :'(

Sorry Jeff... it's just not  happening.

Ouch.  Is it too late to change to a Blackhawks band wagon?

It's still the first round, welcome aboard.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on May 9, 2013, 11:14 PM
Bumming right now...  but still a 1/100 chance we can go get three in the third... right?  maybe?  Yes?   :-\

Either way, at least I can take solace in the fact that we lasted longer than the Canucks.  >:D
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 13, 2013, 02:19 AM
Well damn, the Bruins didn't look like they had much interest in winning tonight (I was only able to watch most of the 3rd), so the Leafs have now tied up the series after the B's were looking to be in a pretty good position at 3-1.  I was a little worried about those friggin' Leafs.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on May 13, 2013, 10:06 AM
Yeah, I was a little surprised on the B's effort yesterday.  Not sure if Toronto should get the credit or just Reimer for keeping the Leafs in it this far.

Congrats to Jesse's Pens on sealing hte deal.  And to the Red Wings for taking care of business.  They may not be as powerful as past Wing teams, but they've still got a bit of that swagger, as well as the new Captain and Datsyuk after all.  Really looking forward to seeing the DET/CHI series.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on May 13, 2013, 03:00 PM
Being up 3-1 and then going to a game 7 sucks Jesse, trust me.   ::)  I know that feeling all too well.

Jeff, you meant "stealing" that deal right?  Vokoun suddenly looks like Shero's best move...  not to say I'm not a Flower faithful still, but Vokoun's a rock.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on May 13, 2013, 07:40 PM
And to the Red Wings for taking care of business.  They may not be as powerful as past Wing teams, but they've still got a bit of that swagger, as well as the new Captain and Datsyuk after all.  Really looking forward to seeing the DET/CHI series.

That swagger is what has me worried.  The Wild seemed to have their way with the Blackhawks as far as hits were concerned, and Detroit is only going to be hitting harder.  Although Chicago swept them during the regular series, I could easily see this one going 6 or 7.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 13, 2013, 09:55 PM
Holy ****, 4-4, Boston came back to take game 7 into overtime...
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on May 13, 2013, 10:12 PM
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

Thank you Boston, oh so much.  5-4 OT loss after leading 4-1.  Toronto, your tee times are now available   :-X
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: DSJ™ on May 13, 2013, 10:15 PM
 :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on May 13, 2013, 11:05 PM
LMAO @ Toronto.

What an epic way to **** the bed.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on May 13, 2013, 11:53 PM
Somehow that Toronto performance has me feeling a bit better. 

We may have gotten beat straight-up by the B'hawks in 5, but at least we didn't epic-collapse a three-goal third period lead and choke our series away. :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on May 14, 2013, 12:02 AM
It was fun going between the two tonight...  But once that 3rd period came around I was all Bruhahas/Queefs.

In the words of Ron Burgundy: "That escalated quickly.  That really got out of hand."
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on May 14, 2013, 12:12 AM
Unbelievable victory, congrats to the Bruins and their fans.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 14, 2013, 02:33 AM
Damn, I haven't cheered that loudly for a long time!  Bring on the Rangers!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Qui-Gon Jim on May 14, 2013, 07:42 AM
Poor bastard B's fans that left when the Leafs scored that fourth goal...
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on May 14, 2013, 09:44 AM
Rangers handled the Caps pretty darn well. 5-0.   Ovechkin held to 1 goal in the whole series.  I think the Caps were all about getting hits than shots on goals last night.  And the refs just let them play.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: GrandMoffNick on May 14, 2013, 12:14 PM
Crap! Canada or Pittsburgh. Crap
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on May 14, 2013, 08:56 PM
Rangers handled the Caps pretty darn well. 5-0.   Ovechkin held to 1 goal in the whole series.  I think the Caps were all about getting hits than shots on goals last night.  And the refs just let them play.

Pentalty minutes since Caps went up 2-0:

Rangers - 22
Caps - 56

Ovi called it right afterwards...just sayin'
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: EdSolo on May 15, 2013, 06:57 AM
The Caps have a major problem with series play.  If the playoffs were a series of games against different teams, they could do well (ie. a different opponent every night).  They pulled off numerous winning streaks during the season.  Once they have to play the same team for seven games, they fall apart, especially in game 7's.  Monday was like the Pittsburgh series all over again.  The refs may have been a bit biased, but you still have to score.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on May 15, 2013, 09:58 AM
Actually in game 2, the refs missed quite a few obvious penalties against the Caps, especially the delay of game which they ended up calling against the Rangers which let the Caps even the score.

Ovi maybe called it right, but maybe the Caps were committing more penalties, too... just sayin'  ;)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: EdSolo on May 15, 2013, 10:10 AM
Possibly, but the Caps had more penalties on average called against them as compared to any team in the playoffs.  To me, game 6 looked liked the refs were trying to push the series to 7 games.  Still, it is all on the Caps that they are abysmal in game 7's, especially on home ice.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on May 15, 2013, 11:42 AM
Monday was like the Pittsburgh series all over again.  The refs may have been a bit biased, but you still have to score.

Really?  I thought the refs let them play.  I believe there was what 3 or 4 penalties called and there should have been tons more.  There was a missed elbow call, a few hookings, slashing, roughings, etc.  I just think the refs didn't want to influence the outcome of the game.

But you're right.  Teams have to score.  When both teams have some of their top scorers not making goals, it takes a lot for the others to step up.  There were some great (hell, awesome) scoring chances on both sides that Lundqvist and Holtby stopped.  Those two really made the series (even if Holtby let 5 by in game 7). 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: EdSolo on May 15, 2013, 02:17 PM
Monday was like the Pittsburgh series all over again.  The refs may have been a bit biased, but you still have to score.

Really?  I thought the refs let them play.  I believe there was what 3 or 4 penalties called and there should have been tons more.  There was a missed elbow call, a few hookings, slashing, roughings, etc.  I just think the refs didn't want to influence the outcome of the game.

But you're right.  Teams have to score.  When both teams have some of their top scorers not making goals, it takes a lot for the others to step up.  There were some great (hell, awesome) scoring chances on both sides that Lundqvist and Holtby stopped.  Those two really made the series (even if Holtby let 5 by in game 7).

I'm comparing the penalties in game 6 versus 7.  There seemed to be a higher than average rate of calls against the Caps in game 6 that the refs let go in game 7.  There didn't seem to be any balance.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on May 15, 2013, 04:20 PM
Right, agree with Ed. The Caps definitely deserve their share of blame, for sure. But it seemed like the refs made it a lot harder than it probably should have been.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on May 21, 2013, 08:22 AM
That swagger is what has me worried.  The Wild seemed to have their way with the Blackhawks as far as hits were concerned, and Detroit is only going to be hitting harder.  Although Chicago swept them during the regular series, I could easily see this one going 6 or 7.

At this point in time, I'd be elated for the series to make it to a Game 6.  The Hawks top line needs to step it up if they are going to end up winning the series.  They got away with mediocre performance during the Wild series, but it is costing them right now.  Oh, and Howard has had two great back-to-back performances in net for the Wings.  You don't know how hard it is for me to type that compliment...
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on May 21, 2013, 10:19 AM
Yeah, that Detroit swagger is in full effect.  I don't think Harding/Kuemper get that "Goalie Interference" call last night.  That no goal call was pretty bogus, seemed like a make-up for the boarding in the other end.  That no goal call was killer to you guys last night as it gave the Red Wings a total momentum swing.

That said, I think the B'hawks are still underperforming, especially Toews.  I guess that's the price for coasting in and not really being challenged earlier in the year.  You guys were just lucky that we're light on finishers or you might not have even made it past round 1. :P
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on May 21, 2013, 10:55 PM
Yeah, that Detroit swagger is in full effect.  I don't think Harding/Kuemper get that "Goalie Interference" call last night.  That no goal call was pretty bogus, seemed like a make-up for the boarding in the other end.  That no goal call was killer to you guys last night as it gave the Red Wings a total momentum swing.

Totally agree.  That was a crap call, especially since Shaw was knocked down prior to the shot and had two guys on top of him when the puck went into the net.

They really need to get their heads out of their pads if they are going to win another game.  If it's not the underperformance of their top line, then it's the turnovers that are leading to additional chances for Detroit.  I know that Crawford is taking some heat for his GAA going up in the last two games, but what I think gets lost is how many times he's been put into bad positions and ends up pulling saves out of nowhere.  They can't keep asking him to stand on his head game after game...
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on May 22, 2013, 11:11 PM
Watched Jesse's Pens dismantle the Sens tonight.  Yeesh.  Whatever Bylsma (or whoever) said to them in that first intermission must have worked because they looked like a different team in the 2nd/3rd.

I saw Alfredsson ask for the puck after his goal... might be his last, I guess. :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 23, 2013, 07:42 AM
I'd like to see Alfredsson's Sens make it further in the playoffs, but I just don't see them getting past the Pens, they're just too powerful.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 26, 2013, 11:35 PM
I'm happy to see the Bruins knock off the Rangers, but I think we're in for a hell of a fight against the Penguins.  JJ, your team's got so much talent, it's going to make for a great series!

Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on May 27, 2013, 11:54 PM
Always a good series against Boston who always have a great team.  You guys were always fighting for a top spot in the East too Jesse, so I think it's going to be a tough series.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on May 28, 2013, 08:47 AM
Yay, 2 Game Sevens to look forward to! Best thing in sports is Game 7 in hockey, IMHO. (Worst thing is any sport decided by a $%^&* shootout, lamest thing EVER)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on May 30, 2013, 12:31 AM
That swagger is what has me worried.  The Wild seemed to have their way with the Blackhawks as far as hits were concerned, and Detroit is only going to be hitting harder.  Although Chicago swept them during the regular series, I could easily see this one going 6 or 7.

At this point in time, I'd be elated for the series to make it to a Game 6.  The Hawks top line needs to step it up if they are going to end up winning the series.  They got away with mediocre performance during the Wild series, but it is costing them right now.  Oh, and Howard has had two great back-to-back performances in net for the Wings.  You don't know how hard it is for me to type that compliment...

Well, not at all what I thought the series was going to look like but I'll definitely take it.  Coming back from 3-1 to win the series was huge.  The way Detroit came out in the 3rd tonight had me really nervous that they were goign to take it in regulation.  Can't believe the call near the end of the game against Saad though.  He got tossed into the Detroit bench, body slammed to the ice and because he puts a glove in the guy's face, HE gets a co-incidental roughing penalty that negates a goal?!  Thankfully they were able to come out and get it done in OT, even after Detroit put up some pretty good chances in the first few minutes.

Bring on the Kings!  Going to be a great goalie match-up with the #1 and #2 GAA leaders facing off.  Not happy that they play back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday to start things off though...
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Qui-Gon Jim on May 30, 2013, 07:52 AM
Always a good series against Boston who always have a great team.  You guys were always fighting for a top spot in the East too Jesse, so I think it's going to be a tough series.
Only the homerest of homers around here is thinking the Bruins will have any kind of cakewalk with the Pens.  Boston is definitely the underdog in this series, but not so much an underdog that they couldn't pull it off.  Could be very exciting.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on May 30, 2013, 10:14 AM

Not happy that they play back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday to start things off though...

"Smithers, kill the Rolling Stones."

 ;D
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Rob on May 30, 2013, 12:22 PM
Can't believe the call near the end of the game against Saad though.  He got tossed into the Detroit bench, body slammed to the ice and because he puts a glove in the guy's face, HE gets a co-incidental roughing penalty that negates a goal?!  Thankfully they were able to come out and get it done in OT, even after Detroit put up some pretty good chances in the first few minutes.

Yeah, that was the thing that killed me about it... even if it had negated the goal, I didn't see how that turned into 4 on 4.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on May 30, 2013, 11:36 PM
"Smithers, kill the Rolling Stones."

 ;D

HA!   :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 3, 2013, 11:17 PM
I don't think anyone could have predicted Boston outscoring the Penguins 9-1 in the first two games.  I was so nervous about Pittsburgh's powerful offense, so I'm pretty stoked about the defense stepping up and shutting them down (so far).  But the Pens hit the post so often in game 1, I still think we're fortunate to be up 2-0.  It'll be very interesting to see what happens back in Boston in game 3.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on June 4, 2013, 01:15 AM
I think you guys have it...  i'll be shocked if Pens turn anything around Jesse.  They're lost right now, honestly.  They were lucky to split 2 games playing this way with the Islanders.  They didn't split two with a team superior to the Isles.  I'm not foreseeing anything good for me at this point.  I shut the game off half way through the third.  I couldn't be bothered to watch that kind of a meltdown.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Mikey D on June 4, 2013, 02:06 PM
As a Flyers fan, I'm well versed in ****** goaltending and even ******** team defense. 

As a Flyers fan, I'm immensely enjoying what the B's have been doing so far to the Pens. 

That's not to say it's over - the B's have been known to take their foot off the gas and let teams back in it and as I much as I loathe them, the Pens have the offensive firepower to get right back in it.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on June 4, 2013, 02:45 PM
I think they do too Mike, but man, they're just all over the place...  The goaltending didn't let them down again, nor in first round...  It's a total team collapse defensively.  It sucks to watch.  I have the slightest bit of hope, only because I always hold out a little bit, but after last night, blah...  They have goaltending that should get them through, it's the lack of defensive responsibility though.  It's maddening.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Qui-Gon Jim on June 5, 2013, 08:21 AM

That's not to say it's over - the B's have been known to take their foot off the gas and let teams back in it
Ain't that the truth. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on June 6, 2013, 12:21 AM
Enjoy the finals Jess.  :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 6, 2013, 06:11 AM
You remember Boston's collapse in 2010?   They've learned a lot since then, but I NEVER assume a series is over.

Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on June 6, 2013, 09:02 AM
Ouch. That was the proverbial heartbreaking knife to the heart.

Go Original 6 Finals! Come on, Blackhawks!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on June 6, 2013, 10:15 AM
I bet all those people who were voting Letang for Norris are feeing pretty bad about it right now.  :P

Jesse J, what the hell happened to your Pens?  At first I wanted to blame Vokoun for his melt-down, but if you guys can only manage 2 goals in three games, I can't really blame him that much.

Oh well, at least I have the consolation of knowing that my other Jesse friend will be happy with the outcome. :)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on June 6, 2013, 02:24 PM
Totally not goaltending...  Yinzers everywhere are trying to blame it as the Fleury/Vokoun collapse, but it's far from it.  Game 2, you could say some soft **** went by but look at how everyone out in front played?  Game 1 wasn't much better.  It's less an offensive collapse as a team defense collapse...  There's no puck control from that.  Turnovers galore.  They feed off defensive zone turnovers and breakouts, but our team D just disappeared and so went the rest of the game plan then.

Oh and I'd be the first to tell you, the Norris is a joke when they base it on points, which they seem to all the time.  I bitched up a storm about Letang being a finalist...  Suban's dirty but at least he's pretty solid defensively generally (not this playoff so much, but usually).  Letang had a decent defensive regular season but in the playoffs he's been ****.  I'd rather see the Norris represented by guys that were shut-down guys.

But you have to look at Bylsma too.  The dude puts Letang with Niskanen ALL the time, and that's like saying, "Eh, let's put all this C4 in with all this pure Nitroglycerine and put it in that rickety truck to haul it".  They've sucked together at any given moment, but Bylsma REFUSED to break them up.  Letang should always be with a better defensive partner.  Hell, even Engelland.

I'm over their **** this year though.  So sound last series, tightened up in Round 1, and just threw it out the window in Round 3.  Don't worry Jesse, you guys sweep tomorrow.

I think the Pens played a good game again last night, tons of chances, far better defense, but the bounces weren't going their way for sure, and at some point you have to bury the rebounds, and get it that inch to the left/right you need to NOT hit the post.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Rob on June 6, 2013, 04:00 PM
Totally not goaltending...  Yinzers everywhere are trying to blame it as the Fleury/Vokoun collapse, but it's far from it. 

The goaltending hasn't been good, but with two goals scored through three games, it should be pretty clear to everyone that there are bigger problems.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on June 6, 2013, 07:14 PM
Hell, even the goaltending in 1 was great...  They gave up some in 3rd, one arguably soft one, but nothing major.  And Game 2, there was ZERO defense...  There've been barely any soft goals this series from the Pens goalies.  You can directly link any goal they've given up to stupid f'n turnovers.  Many, directly from Letang himself, but there's also lots of other blame to pass around.

Offense isn't as much the problem as Rask is pretty solid (he's weak up top though, but the Pens are clanging pipes left and right, or just not getting the shots there), they're blocking like machines, and like I said, the Penguins system is built from breakouts, puck control, etc.  When they don't do that, they lose...  It starts from the D out, and Defensively they didn't get it done in 1 & 2.  Last night they did, played a great game, and lost.  If they'd won 1 or 2, this series is clearly a night and day scenario...  They lost 1 & 2, and now 3 they could've easily won but **** happens and they're on the verge of the first sweep since I believe 78.  :-\

I honestly think Malkin's gone if the series ends tomorrow...  Think they trade for picks and prospects to a team desperate for that #1 guy...  He's a performer, especially when he's the top billing.  I think they look for future building around Crosby as a vet and keeping some of the FA's I don't think they can afford to lose like Dupuis who's a steal right now, Cooke who's a 2-way machine, etc.  I think Bylsma should be very afraid of his job going too.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Qui-Gon Jim on June 10, 2013, 08:20 AM
I'm pretty shocked that the B's took the series in 4.  That last 2 minutes of game 4 was awesome to watch.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on June 12, 2013, 09:36 AM
Really getting nervous for this series.  I believe the Blackhawks can win, they just need to get some scoring from all their lines like they did during the regular season.  Hoping this one doesn't end in a sweep of the Blackhawks like the Bruins did to the Pens.  However, if the Bruins do end up winning, then they will have beaten both Division favorites to do it.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Mikey D on June 12, 2013, 11:30 AM
B's in 6
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on June 12, 2013, 11:05 PM
3-3 heading into OT, series is shaping up to be as awesome as advertised. Playoff hockey always seems to peak at just the right time.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on June 13, 2013, 10:47 AM
I believe the Blackhawks can win, they just need to get some scoring from all their lines like they did during the regular season.  Hoping this one doesn't end in a sweep of the Blackhawks like the Bruins did to the Pens.

Scoring from Shaw, Bolland, Saad, Oduya.  Other lines contributing - check
Hawks up 1-0.  No sweep - check

Holy crap that was exciting to watch!  It's hard not to be biased in the review, but I thought the Hawks did a better job in regulation (almost 2-1 SOG) and the Bruins dominated the OT's.  That was definitely one that could have gone either way, and appeared as though it was going to go Boston's way twice on those two post shots in OT.  I was surprised that the Hawks came out hitting; that is definitely not their game. I think it showed too as they went down early and had to fight back just to tie it up.

I'm really looking forward to the rest of this series (although I'm still nervous about the Hawks chances).  I think that the teams were evenly matched in most of the stats yesterday, so this series is probably going to come down to the lucky deflections off posts, skates and legs...

Any of you Boston fans know what happened to Horton?  From the replays it looked like he hurt himself pushing one of the Hawks and not due to a hit.  Pierre was also speculating that he was playing with an upper body injury.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Rob on June 13, 2013, 11:23 AM
It's hard not to be biased in the review, but I thought the Hawks did a better job in regulation (almost 2-1 SOG) and the Bruins dominated the OT's.  That was definitely one that could have gone either way, and appeared as though it was going to go Boston's way twice on those two post shots in OT.

I felt the same basically... First period was Boston's, the next two were Chicago's.  There were about 5 or 6 times where Crawford was on his ass flailing around and Boston couldn't score... the Bruins probably should have come away with a win there - but I'm glad it worked out how it did.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on June 13, 2013, 01:22 PM
There were about 5 or 6 times where Crawford was on his ass flailing around and Boston couldn't score... the Bruins probably should have come away with a win there - but I'm glad it worked out how it did.

I was watching the local post-game afterward and one of the reports asked Crawford, "Do you ever think to yourself while you're playing 'How did that shot not go in?!'"  I was actually surprised at his composure in answering the question, considering he had to be exhausted, but he basically came back with, 'I don't let doubt enter into my mind when I'm out there.'  This is much different from the Crawford from last year's playoffs.  Last year, he would have been done after that second or third goal.  He's definitely a much more confident player this year and is probably the main reason why the Hawks have done as well as they have this post season.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Qui-Gon Jim on June 14, 2013, 01:14 PM
Imagine if we get 6 or 7 games of that caliber?  Whew!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 14, 2013, 11:43 PM
I'm STILL exhausted from that game.  Even though the end score isn't what I wanted, it was entertaining hockey and will be a hell of a series.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on June 19, 2013, 11:54 PM
I don't think I can take much more of this...  Crazy game tonight; could have gone either way.  Could have easily seen this heading back to Chicago with Boston up 3-1.  This has definitely been an entertaining and stressful series thus far.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on June 20, 2013, 12:09 AM
Best final in a while....  not that I'm biased or anything but seems like best since 08 & 09.  :-*
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on June 20, 2013, 08:46 AM
Agreed, really glad Bruins did not go up 3-1 because then it would be over. Now it's just getting interesting. Best 2-out-of-3 with Blackhawk owning the home ice. Bring it on!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on June 23, 2013, 10:20 AM
The final game(s) is going to be much different if both Towes and Bergeron are out.  Although Towes hasn't been producing like he did in the regular season, he's still the anchor of the top line and forces other teams to keep some focus on him.  I don't know much about Bergeron, but from everything I've read online today, whether they were quotes from players or journalist's opinions in Boston, it sounds like he's their best player and will sorely be missed.

It's been a great series thus far, so I don't expect anything less going into tomorrow night (and possibly Wednesday  ;)  )
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Mikey D on June 24, 2013, 08:01 AM
B's in 6

B's in 7
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on June 24, 2013, 11:02 PM
B's in 6

B's in 7

Next year. 

I like both of these teams so no losing on this one for me. 
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jesse James on June 24, 2013, 11:22 PM
Good series, and congrats to Chicagoans.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on June 25, 2013, 12:17 AM
I feel like someone kicked me in the gut.  Just when I was starting to think we were going to send it to Game 7, Chicago ties it up.  But that next goal?  That hurt.

Congrats Chicago, you guys had one hell of an amazing season.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on June 25, 2013, 09:24 AM
Sheesh, I actually turned it off with about two minutes to go, figured Game Seven was a done deal. D'oh!

Congrats to the 'Hawks!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on June 25, 2013, 10:18 AM
Yeah, I was surprised by the back-to-back Hawk goals.  But I just saw the Hawks charge the goal and thought 'that's not going to be good for Boston'.
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Rob on June 25, 2013, 10:36 AM
This was my neighborhood last night, good times:

(http://i.imgur.com/GdMP0VX.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Jeff on June 25, 2013, 11:57 AM
With the Wild heading to "NHL Division B" (ugh,  hurry up and tell us the names for these already ::)) next year, I have already started my intense hatred of all division foes.  Therefore, I cannot in good conscience enjoy the success of the Blackhawks.  You guys suck.

Consider this my declaration of irrational NHL hate for next year.  Thanks to the new "Division B" alignment, I will now hate:
- Rob and Michael and your stupid cup-winning team
- Brent and his stupid team (looking forward to Kane and Buff’s summer troubles!)
- Jamie and his team (not sorry we stole your Suter *haha*)
- Paul and his team (which used to be mine #normgreensucks)
- Ryan and his team (I hope whoever you take at #1 turns out to be a bust)
- Justin and soon to be living in STL Steve and their team

If I’ve missed anyone in that list, let me know and I’ll be sure to add you.

But there is some good news…  I can like Dale and his Oilers again.  I’ll have to dig to the back of the closet and see if I can find my old #99 jersey.  Welcome back to my friend list, Dale!

And, as usual, all my Eastern Conference friends are safe... unless we happen to meet up in the Cup finals next year.  #gowild  :D
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Scott on June 25, 2013, 12:22 PM
#normgreensucks

 >:D >:D

#gowild  :D

Aaaaawwwwoooo....oh wait wrong sport :-\
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: P-Siddy on June 25, 2013, 12:39 PM
Consider this my declaration of irrational NHL hate for next year.  Thanks to the new "Division B" alignment, I will now hate:
- Justin and soon to be living in STL Steve and their team

 :'(  Who said I was going to become a Blues fan?
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Rob on June 25, 2013, 12:48 PM
Hate away.  I've got a parade to get to.

Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Rob on June 25, 2013, 03:53 PM
A co-worker just texted me and told me to get down to Phil Stefani's (a restaurant around the corner)... got there just in time:

(http://i.imgur.com/vrks0fk.jpg)
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: I Am Sith on June 25, 2013, 07:01 PM
Therefore, I cannot in good conscience enjoy the success of the Blackhawks.  You guys suck.

Consider this my declaration of irrational NHL hate for next year.  Thanks to the new "Division B" alignment, I will now hate:
- Rob and Michael and your stupid cup-winning team

I guess that means the road trip is off next season...   ;)

I'm still exhausted from this Series.  Unbelievable!  Congrats to the Hawks; great season and way to win the Cup in dramatic fashion.  Still kind of shocked that Crawford didn't get the MVP, but thought Kane was also deserved.  Hopefully he won't have another off-season incident that will embarrass both himself and the Organization.

Rob, glad to see you weren't one of the ones getting cuffed and carted away last night.  Hopefully this will satisfy the folks in Wrigleyville for a while since they won't be out in the streets celebrating a Cubs World Series any time in our lifetime!  Enjoy the parade on Friday if you go.  The last one was insane and they are expecting twice as many people this time around (3-4 million).
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: McMetal on June 25, 2013, 09:28 PM
The Cup is the coolest freakin' trophy in sports EVER.

They're replaying the game now on NHLHD or whatever...epic ending coming up in the next half hour!
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: Morgbug on June 25, 2013, 10:44 PM

- Brent and his stupid team (looking forward to Kane and Buff’s summer troubles!)


Why you hatin' on the money phone? 

Me and Buff go to Rotten Ronnies together.  Long live moobs! :-X
Title: Re: NHL 2013
Post by: JesseVader08 on July 2, 2013, 11:08 PM
And, as usual, all my Eastern Conference friends are safe... unless we happen to meet up in the Cup finals next year.  #gowild  :D

Hmmm... Bruins vs Wild in 2014?  ;D