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post #151 of 2754
5/19/08 at 7:03pm
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Originally Posted by Taylormatt View Post
Giving up on your Stars pulling the fabled 33 year 3-0 comeback?

I think they actually have a chance after the last two games. They are playing really well.
It appears they have finally burned out.

The best/hottest two teams remain.
Wings Vs Gwins (Guins that is)
It should be a great series.
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post #152 of 2754
5/20/08 at 9:15am
And, just to show I'm a good sport:
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post #153 of 2754
5/20/08 at 1:20pm
The Wings are not tired, and they won't be tired on Saturday. Franzen hopefully will be back. I think the Wings are superior, but time will tell.
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post #154 of 2754
5/20/08 at 4:47pm
I'm content that one of my favorite teams made it to the final four and avoided being swept.
regardless of which team wins the cup some Bear(s) will be extremely happy:
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post #155 of 2754
5/20/08 at 4:50pm
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It's going to be youth vs. experience. As I said before, I haven't seen much of the Wings including their playoffs. Hockey people say they're the best, their record says they're the best and they have home ice as well. The Pens will have to keep to their strong work ethic in both ends and not get caught up in the mystic of it all.

It seems to me that the Wings get most of their offense from their first line and what a line but the Pens can and do score from all 4 lines. The Pens have 3 of five spots in the points total in post season play, Wings own the other 2 spots.

It's going to be a good match up as both team rely on skating and skill. My prediction... as I said before, youth will be served. Pens in 6.
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post #156 of 2754
5/21/08 at 6:33am
Franzen is on the second line and leads all teams in playoff goals this year. He also missed the entire Dallas series. Hudler, Samuellson and Filppula 13, 9 and 7 points respectively. Draps and Drake scored in the last game. The Wings may be deeper than one line. :

Wings in 5 or 6.
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Originally Posted by Laurel Hill Crazie View Post
It's going to be youth vs. experience. As I said before, I haven't seen much of the Wings including their playoffs. Hockey people say they're the best, their record says they're the best and they have home ice as well. The Pens will have to keep to their strong work ethic in both ends and not get caught up in the mystic of it all.

It seems to me that the Wings get most of their offense from their first line and what a line but the Pens can and do score from all 4 lines. The Pens have 3 of five spots in the points total in post season play, Wings own the other 2 spots.

It's going to be a good match up as both team rely on skating and skill. My prediction... as I said before, youth will be served. Pens in 6.
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post #157 of 2754
5/21/08 at 6:47am
So, If the Wings sweep or win in 5 would it be safe to say that the Stars were better than the Penguins this year
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post #158 of 2754
5/21/08 at 6:50am
I would probably pick the Stars against the Penguins.
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post #159 of 2754
5/21/08 at 8:24am

Wings v. Pens, Ole Time Hockey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU-lm...eature=related
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post #160 of 2754
5/21/08 at 4:59pm
I heard one of the Pittsburgh local sports radio jocks express his disbelief that the local Detroit papers put Zetterberg and Datsyuk in the same class as Sid and Malkin.

No wonder why Pittsburgh fans are confident. Their loyalty overrules logic.
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post #161 of 2754
5/24/08 at 7:47pm
4 to zero(should have been 5, but a bad call took away the first goal). Boy that Geritol does wonders. I don't think the kids have seen a defense like the Wings.

FWIW, Malkin looks real soft.
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post #162 of 2754
5/25/08 at 4:32pm
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Pens were schooled, no doubt. I thought they played well in the first period but couldn't buy a goal even with 4 power plays. Taking penalties in the second took them out of their game. Inexperience showed on the first goal, bad line change and a costly turn over. Second goal too, Fluery's attempted pass to Malkin instead of clearing to the corner. It seems the kids quit after the first goal. All the Pens look soft, wouldn't even hit them with a purse.

Goalie interference was the right call, as right as any penalty called or not called in this league.


Pens better wake up soon or this will be over in 4.
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post #163 of 2754
5/26/08 at 4:21am
Malkin has to be hiding an injury. He's been MIA for 4-5 games now.
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post #164 of 2754
5/26/08 at 6:42am
No way. The only reason it was called was because Homer was the guy. By the way, it was the same ref that made the wrong call against him in the Dallas series.
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Goalie interference was the right call, as right as any penalty called or not called in this league.
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post #165 of 2754
5/26/08 at 6:44am
Maybe, but it is the Stanley Cup finals. In 2002, Yzerman played with a blown out knee. Had to pick himself up of the ice using his stick. The Wings would not have won the Cup without him.
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Malkin has to be hiding an injury. He's been MIA for 4-5 games now.
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post #166 of 2754
5/26/08 at 10:20am
Wings fans attribute the opponents performance to the Wings defense. The opponents usually say they weren't playing well.

Most of the time the Stanley Cup winner is the team that shuts down their opponents offense. Most of the time it is team defense and goalie play.

Tonights game will be interesting. It will give us some insight into whether the Wings are a dominant team(even without the dominator) or whether the Pens had a bad night.

I think it is a must win game for the Pens. If they lose, the Wings will have them beat mentally, and it will be very difficult for them to win 4 of 5.
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post #167 of 2754
5/26/08 at 11:48am
The way they were manhandled by the Wings on Saturday makes me wonder if the Wings really are that good. They were exceptional in controlling the game on Saturday night -- yet their first two goals were the result of Pens errors, not Wings brilliance.....
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post #168 of 2754
5/26/08 at 1:41pm
That is pretty typical. Reminds me of New Jersey in 95, except the Wings have more offensive skill. The Wings will take advantage of mistakes, some forced some not. They will also score goals on sniper type shots. Hanks goal was nice. Lidstrom's goal(robbed) was a unstoppable shot.

Sammy's first goal was a bad defensive play, but it was a nice wrap around. I think Fluery was worried about Drake crashing the net. That slowed him down enough, so he did not get to the opposite post quick enough.
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post #169 of 2754
5/26/08 at 5:53pm
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No way. The only reason it was called was because Homer was the guy. By the way, it was the same ref that made the wrong call against him in the Dallas series.
Whaaa!
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post #170 of 2754
5/26/08 at 7:51pm
3-0. WAAAAAA.

What a cheap dirty team. I just lost any respect I have for your team. The punches to Franzen head were uncalled for. I can't wait for McCarty to get a hold of Roberts. Not only were they cheap, they were stupid. All the Pens need is for the Wings to hate them.

Get out your brooms.
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post #171 of 2754
5/26/08 at 7:56pm

Pens not showing much

Much as I'm pulling for the Pens (just cause I'm always one to root for the underdog), I don't see this going beyond 5 games tops. Detroit is just playing textbook hockey. In fact, in some ways, it's a rather disappointing series so far. I thought it was going to be much closer and better play from both sides. After the first period in game 1, the Pens haven't come close to figuring out Detroit. And Detroit is just playing lights out. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

If Osgood can steal one in Pittsburgh, especially if it's game 3, then this series is done. Pittsburgh needs a big win in game 3 to make a series out of this.

Last aside: it is a referee's discretion, but he did have his stick in between Fleury's legs, but Fleury was outside of the crease. Could have gone either way, IMHO.
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post #172 of 2754
5/26/08 at 8:15pm
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3-0. WAAAAAA.

What a cheap dirty team. I just lost any respect I have for your team. The punches to Franzen head were uncalled for. I can't wait for McCarty to get a hold of Roberts. Not only were they cheap, they were stupid. All the Pens need is for the Wings to hate them.

Get out your brooms.
Two games do not a sweep make but can you say embellish? Roberts took a cheap shot but give Franzen an Oscar, one for Osgood too. Stupid plays, no doubt and penalties deserved so get over it, it's hockey.

Do you think I care if you respect the Pens?
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post #173 of 2754
5/26/08 at 8:25pm
No, but your team is stupid. Take some cheap shots and give the Wings more motivation. They let Nashville and Dallas back in the series, the Pens should have quietly left Detroit, and tried to get back in the series.

Franzen just missed 7 games with a concussion, Roberts intended to injury him, and should be suspended. Ozzie may have embellished a bit, but Sykora and Malone were stupid to give him the chance.

You are right it is hockey. The Wings will only retaliate when it works in their favor. That is frustrating for the Pens I am sure.


As Messier said, the Wings are beating the Pens in every phase of the game. It is going to be a short series.
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Originally Posted by Laurel Hill Crazie View Post
Two games do not a sweep make but can you say embellish? Roberts took a cheap shot but give Franzen an Oscar, one for Osgood too. Stupid plays, no doubt and penalties deserved so get over it, it's hockey.

Do you think I care if you respect the Pens?
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post #174 of 2754
5/26/08 at 8:45pm
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The Wings are beating the Pen in every phase of the game, I agree. I'm just stunned. I can't see how getting the Wings mad could be much worse in fact it maybe the only way the Pens have to get the Wings out of their game.

I'm not embarrassed by the Pens venting frustration but I am embarrassed by Therrien crying about the officiating. Sort of reminds me of you.

Hey, I gotta get to bed so I read your witty retort tomorrow.
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post #175 of 2754
5/26/08 at 8:46pm
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Oh by the way, it's not my team. Its Mario's team, I'm just a fan.
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post #176 of 2754
5/27/08 at 5:13am
We'll be in New York next March and would love to see a hockey game. What are the chances there will be a game on in New York? I know March is late in the season. If so, when and where are the schedules posted, and would there be any chance of getting tickets?
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post #177 of 2754
5/27/08 at 9:13am
Yup
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Malkin soft? LMAO You really haven't been paying attention.
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post #178 of 2754
5/27/08 at 9:16am
Funny, your 21 year old is blaming his play on being tired.
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I have a question, that maybe you as a Wings fan can answer?

Collectively, as a team, exactly how much Geritol is required to get through 3 periods of hockey?

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post #179 of 2754
5/27/08 at 9:18am
I am marking them.
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Originally Posted by Laurel Hill Crazie View Post
Enjoy your moment, fischermh. Mark my words, youth will be served in these play-offs.

It's a good thing that the Rangers have a bunch of old Penguins cast offs otherwise they'd never score. We'll just have to sic Gary Roberts on their defense. He's old enough to stay up late.
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post #180 of 2754
5/27/08 at 9:21am
Looks like I may have been right.:

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You don't think there's a reason Fleury hasn't faced 40 shots a game?
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Yea, he hasn't faced the Wings offense.
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