NHL Stanley cup final

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:46 am

3-0 Pens!

Unless we see some hockey history, its looking like one AMAZING finals!

GO PENS!

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:59 am

Good luck J

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:21 am

bah, still 3 down

sito · Post by **sito** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:58 am

Noevo wrote:bah, still 3 down

That was clearly a goal. Detroit took it tonight, it was the refs and the goal review that won for Dallas. As a fan of hockey, it's things like that that truely hurts the game. It's like the revenue of another game in the series or the fact it was for the home crowd that it was no goal.

It was a goal. Hockeys the only game where the rules change as the game progresses.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Thu May 15, 2008 1:03 am

sito wrote:That was clearly a goal. Detroit took it tonight, it was the refs and the goal review that won for Dallas. As a fan of hockey, it's things like that that truely hurts the game. It's like the revenue of another game in the series or the fact it was for the home crowd that it was no goal.

It was a goal. Hockeys the only game where the rules change as the game progresses.

but Bettman was at the rink, maybe that will change things...

oh, sorry heh. Honestly, tonights was a fun game to watch at least. Much more entertaining than game 3 pit v philly IMHO.

gotta give dallas credit, they came on hard. And they had sticks in the passing lanes all night which they hadn't had yet. good showing Dallas

pS- I agree that was a goal, but also think that we got away with the one earlier in the series that holmstrom wasn't called for. evening out of sorts I spose, but tonights sure would have had the possibility of changing things.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:17 am

That a way Philly

not going to help them in the end I don't think but was nice to see them alive

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:44 am

Noevo wrote:That a way Philly

not going to help them in the end I don't think but was nice to see them alive

philly= goonage

pitts just copying det

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Fri May 16, 2008 2:07 am

Randy wrote:philly= goonage

pitts just copying det

Philly always will be goons. starts with the fans

Makes for a good weekend of hockey and less of a downtime between rounds lol

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Fri May 16, 2008 3:07 am

Philly def woke up for game 4. They were skating strong and their D was much improved. That said, the beginning of the first period had some seriously soft calls on pittsburgh. That roughing call behind the pens net was rediculious. How the ref misses the crosscheck but calls the retaliation "roughing" was beyond me. That powerplay made it 3-0.

Pens BETTER close this out in 5 at home. Going back to Philly 3-2 will not be good!

GO PENS!

sito · Post by **sito** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:57 am

Well I hate to pat myself on the back, but as I said, Pens vs Wings for the cup. I'll be happier when all the bets with a few individuals that the Pens win the cup have cashed in.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Fri May 16, 2008 12:22 pm

I might even venture to say Dallas is gonna beat Detroit WHEN they meet, against my original and final prediction of Pens vs Wings, but not yet

waited unti the Wings were up 3-1 to make your decision did you?

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Sat May 17, 2008 5:12 pm

Hmmph! still 3 down

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:32 pm

Noevo wrote:Hmmph! still 3 down

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sun May 18, 2008 8:48 pm

Pens R in!!!

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Sun May 18, 2008 8:49 pm

Randy wrote:Pens R in!!!

Pfft! with a narrow win like that one they're lucky!

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Mon May 19, 2008 1:24 am

Yup sure was a close one today!

Loved hearing all the Pens fans chanting "flyers suck" after all the "crosby sucks" crap we were hearing in Philly.

GO PENS!

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Mon May 19, 2008 1:25 am

Hopefully see ya in the finals tomorrow night

go wings!

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Mon May 19, 2008 2:40 am

GO BUCKEYES!!!!

oh crap, wrong sport/thread.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Mon May 19, 2008 3:39 am

Gixxer wrote:I suck

fixed

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:14 am

To Philly: Hey Hey Hey Goodddbyeeeeeeee

Bring on Dallas

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Mon May 19, 2008 12:53 pm

Rainbow wrote:
Bring on Dallas

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Mon May 19, 2008 2:09 pm

Noevo wrote:fixed

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:24 pm

4 down

Good luck Pens. Should be a great series!

Rainbow · Post by **Rainbow** » Tue May 20, 2008 4:23 pm

Noevo wrote:4 down

Good luck Pens. Should be a great series!

Indeed it should, trying to beg borrow or steal for tickets as we speak!

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Wed May 21, 2008 12:36 am

Rainbow wrote:Indeed it should, trying to beg borrow or steal for tickets as we speak!

If you have to resort to the "steal" option, i think it might be justified here!

GO PENS!

sito · Post by **sito** » Fri May 23, 2008 12:58 am

Pens in 6!

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sat May 24, 2008 11:46 pm

pens stopped playing after wings 1st goal.

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Sat May 24, 2008 11:57 pm

Pens were done when they didnt' score on thsoe back to back powerplays. Worst ive seen them play in a LONG time. Better come out swinging next game.

GO PENS!

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Sun May 25, 2008 5:23 pm

1 down

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Sun May 25, 2008 5:23 pm

Randy wrote:pens stopped playing after wings 1st goal.

Which first goal?

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Sun May 25, 2008 5:25 pm

The Red Wings are to experienced and to good of a team to have the Pens make this a series. I can see Pittsburgh getting 1 win, but that's about it. As I stated in another thread the Wings will win in 5.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sun May 25, 2008 5:28 pm

Noevo wrote:Which first goal?

didn't see the 1st period like a teenage girl. was one disallowed?

said it b4 pens in 6* fleury will have to be outstanding

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Sun May 25, 2008 5:30 pm

Randy wrote:didn't see the 1st period like a teenage girl. was one disallowed?

yeah, another interference on Holmstrom. Would have been a tough one to call if you weren't standing right there I think. Holmstrom was not in the crease, fleury came out to face a shot and holmstroms stick blade ended up making contact with fleury somewhere. couldn't tell where from the overhead shots.

but, what ya going to do.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:50 pm

Ugh, Pens down 2-0 in this series

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:52 pm

back to back SO ackk!!! first the kids get scared of det then they get angry :

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Mon May 26, 2008 11:33 pm

2 down

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Tue May 27, 2008 4:57 am

Pens need to start skating, they are sitting around in their end flat footed and its killing them. This neutral zone trap that Detriot has going on is nuts. I was hoping for a great series, this is nuts.

If the Pens dont' tie this up at home its over.

And some of those hits late in the game today were crap. Pens need to quit playing like goons, its better to lose clean than win dirty. They are from the west side of PA you know!!!

GO PENS!

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Tue May 27, 2008 12:21 pm

RoscoPColtrane wrote: This neutral zone trap that Detriot has going on is nuts. I was hoping for a great series, this is nuts.

GO PENS!

Left wing lock. get it right!

Seriously, though I saw therrien complaining about the wings obstructing all over the place. I'm not seeing obstruction, I see players catching back to their assignements and such but no clutch and grab. Your thoughts?

I guess I compare obtsruction and traps to new jersey and not the wings who I consider to have a fairly wide open offense. just that the forwards backcheck like mothers.

IT's an easy thing to break, easy on paper hard on ice. just have to have quick passes side to side. And pit needs to not be scared to use their D in the rush more.

RoscoPColtrane · Post by **RoscoPColtrane** » Tue May 27, 2008 6:11 pm

Pittsburgh is feeding into it by not using their size and speed. They are an average of 10 lbs heavier and God knows their Offense has some speed. Theirien needs to quit with the excuses and get his team back in this series. its on the verge of being too late.

Wings are playing some impressive hockey to say the least. Pens are playing their worst hockey ive seen in months (even prior to the playoffs). They are not moving their feet at all, seem 'beaten' and almost like they don't care. Is getting to the finals enough? Ask Dan Marino how it feels to make the championship game early in a career....going to be back?!?!

Malkin has dissapeared since about game 3 of the Eastern Conf Finals. Where is he? I know he was sick but my God. Crosby is the only one who looks like he wants it.

They have had a few chances but cant' seem to bury the puck. Home ice better change it fast or its over.

If this one goes back to Detriot anything less than tied then its over for the Pens.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Tue May 27, 2008 6:38 pm

I agree with you about crosby. Also, surprisingly, I agree with the Vs. dudes. Why aren't they playing crosby more? It's not like it's crunch time or anything.

Pits confidence should get a boost when they're home, what's it been 2-3 months since they lost there?

Malkin, seems to excel in open ice but doesn't know how to make his own space IMHO.

Less Gil, more offense. Hal Gill should not be trying to lead your offensive rush, Sydor yes, Gill no.

They're young though, had to see what it takes. Is there something to that argument?

As for Therrien, I don't have a lot of respect right now for him, sorry.