Calling all HOCKEY fans!!!
- Thread starter SUPERprops
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OF COURSE THE LEAGUE officiates in the playoffs to favor(and protect) their stars and popular teams, and NO it's not stupid. All leagues, ALL sports. They did it for Gretzky, Lemieux and now Crosby. Did you ever see the blown call against the flyers in the 1980(i believe) playoffs against the Isles?? The guy was 3 feet offsides, and 2 officials saw it. Neither made the call b/c of the Islanders Dynasty. Check it out....
I'm not a bandwagon hater, i'm a priviledged, sissy hater. This kids been HANDED everything since he was 15. That's the problem I have with him. As far as Ovechkin, he's not my favorite player, but he IS the best player in the world and I respect his overall game. To be honest, I think Malkin is a great player who is under rated on that team.
I don't question stats, or Crosby's offensive skill. There's no sense in denying that. BUT, I do question his heart and his toughness. He shy's away from contact. Defense is NOT his strong point, and i've even seen him cherry pick. BUSH LEAGUE. You know what i AM actually impressed with?? His improvement in faceoffs. He was terrible a few years ago, and now he's solid. I just don't like the kid, that's all. It's just my opinion, and I don't expect anyone to agree.
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SharkForge
Well-Known Hunter
Malkin is a great player. I agree hardcore with that. I just personally don't care where Crosby came from, how he got there... he is a great player and thats what I like. It is a sport. These next few games will be interesting to watch to see who plays who next 
El1te
El1te
SharkForge
Well-Known Hunter
With how things have been going... honestly anything can happen. We were what, the 6th last year and came out with the cup? If the Habs beat the Caps... all hell is going to break loose. I love the playoffs, so unpredictable, makes it very exciting hockey! It's anyones cup!
El1te
El1te
DarmanSkirata
New Hunter
Very true!! i just hope the pens or the wings dont win the cup, if they do, i shall be very...displeased. I'm rootin for the Bruins though!!
Jango and Zam
Active Hunter
Go Montreal ! Sorry Ovechkin fans . But I think any player that goes to take out other players at the knees. Dissevers to lose.
phantomfett
Active Hunter
Go Habs!
SUPERprops
Hunter
Yeah!!! Caps are OUT!!!
SharkForge
Well-Known Hunter
Should be glad the Flyers aren't facing the Pens
Super pleased with the Canadiens! Way to go guys! Its what you get Ovechicken for snowing that poor little kid
El1te
Super pleased with the Canadiens! Way to go guys! Its what you get Ovechicken for snowing that poor little kid
El1te
Tim Allen
Well-Known Hunter
Out of the 3 Habs, Pens, Bost. I would probable prefer the Pens as Halak and Rassk are the best goalies in the playoffs right now. Granted that was only the 1st round but Fluery looked anything but great in that last round and you saw what happened with Washington, amazing offense w/ garbage defense and subpar goaltending. Great offense will only take you so far, you have to have your goalie playing great and have solid D in the process to make it all the way, look at how Pens played last year, Fleury played amazing and carried his team in down the stretch, and in the pressure situation.
Now with that said were stuck with Boston, a team much like our own. Build around grit and power, but with much much better goaltending than we have right now. I love Bouch and all but he didn't have to steal any games last round and he made all the "expected" saves he was supposed to while he never had the game resting on his shoulders like Halak did in game 6&7. I think Boston won the season series between us 5-2 or 5-3 so this one will defiantly not be a cake walk like the last series.
Now with that said were stuck with Boston, a team much like our own. Build around grit and power, but with much much better goaltending than we have right now. I love Bouch and all but he didn't have to steal any games last round and he made all the "expected" saves he was supposed to while he never had the game resting on his shoulders like Halak did in game 6&7. I think Boston won the season series between us 5-2 or 5-3 so this one will defiantly not be a cake walk like the last series.
SUPERprops
Hunter
Wait, when was this?
Jango and Zam
Active Hunter
I know right ! The guy was standing on his head ! I love it, freakin awesome!
Tim Allen
Well-Known Hunter
Game 6 in Montreal, no big deal some little kid got snowed. He probable was so excited and went to school the next day and was the coolest kid.
SharkForge
Well-Known Hunter
No big deal to you. Ovechkin is a punk and you know it.
On other news, the Pens walked all over the Habs tonight! Go Pens!
El1te
On other news, the Pens walked all over the Habs tonight! Go Pens!
El1te
Tim Allen
Well-Known Hunter
Hes a punk because he snowed some kid? It was a joke, did you see the interview afterwards?? Anyways Halak looked like absolute garbage, they should of started Price tonight and given Halak an extra days rest. I best Price starts next game and gets yanked halfway through too.
SharkForge
Well-Known Hunter
As much as I'd like to see the Pens and Flyers go at it... I don't think it will happen. Lets hope the Flyers can prove me wrong
El1te
El1te
THAT was a tough game to watch. The FLy boys showed ALOT of heart to come all of the way back. But, the B's deserved to win it. Unless the Flyers can score the 1st goal in game 2, they're in trouble.
Montreal looked tired, and overmatched. I'd like to see them go at least 6 games.....
Montreal looked tired, and overmatched. I'd like to see them go at least 6 games.....
