NHL Playoffs, who's winning the Cup?

[gagt2002]

So happy it's that time of year again...hockey playoffs. Anybody have a favorite team? I actually live in Toronto, but am a huge Philadelphia Flyers fan. So I'm taking the Flyers to win the Cup this year, just like I do every year :thumbs: It's funny living in Toronto and my favorite team is matched up against them first round, oh the abuse :D

Go Flyers :cheers:

[Black Z28]

the flyers will choke just like they do every year. i'm thinking either detroit or colorado will take it.

[Sternie]

I said Vancouver would win it before the season, and even though they haven't been playing amazing hockey lately, I'll stick with them.

Tony

[mjhurley1]

Probably Detroit. Maybe Vancouver.

[DumpsterDamon]

if Osgood can step his game up i think St. Louis can suprise some people but if i were to put money on it i'd have to go with my hometown team: Wings.

[Treviathon]

OILERS! haha

[Kodeblue]

Why not have the Wings & Leafs go to the finals? That would be the biggest series of all time, I'm sure.

[Jason22]

IF Yzerman can stay healthy through the entire playoffs, I think they Wings win it somewhat easily. IF Yzerman is not healthy, well I would have to pick Dallas, Turco has been playing awesome all year.

[SPL]

Detroit no question

[Chaotic Reality]

Colorado.

-Jon

[shogun99]

GO LEAFS GO!!!



enough said....flame them all you want, but no other teams plays harder!:thumbs:

[luniz]

Buffalo Sabres:D Actually I hope any team but Detroit. I can't stand Detroit.

My Sabres will dominate next year:thumbs:

[Jason22]

Luniz... question about your Sabres... who in the heck is gonna be your goaltender next year? It seemed like a three way job with Biron, Miller and Numonen(sp?), what gives and who do you want in goal?

[luniz]

Originally posted by Jason22
Luniz... question about your Sabres... who in the heck is gonna be your goaltender next year? It seemed like a three way job with Biron, Miller and Numonen(sp?), what gives and who do you want in goal?

Who knows... Biron was supposed to be the next Hasek. At least that whats people were saying. I guess when you keep losing, they figure that its all the goalies fauult. I just hope the defense will keep the opposing teams offense out of the zone. My personal choice will still be Biron.

[Jason22]

That is all I heard about Biron also, and I really think he is a good goalie. He did not have a stellar year, but his numbers were still quite good(had him on my fantasy team), and I agree they need to vastly sure up the defense.

[eric99gt]

Originally posted by GrandAmRamAir
the flyers will choke just like they do every year. i'm thinking either detroit or colorado will take it.

Not with hitch at the helm....and don't forget every year that they did choke they went in to the playoffs playing very poorly....last 20 or so games they have been playing amazing hockey. No choke this time
GO FLYERS

[nabil11]

I'm with the Oilers, they're up 2-1 midway through the third as i type this. I hope they can get past the Stars this time around.

[shogun99]

Originally posted by eric99gt
Not with hitch at the helm....and don't forget every year that they did choke they went in to the playoffs playing very poorly....last 20 or so games they have been playing amazing hockey. No choke this time
GO FLYERS

Sorry my friend.....5-3 LEAFS WIN!!! :thumbs:

Man...why the HELL are the LEAFS so god damn MONEY?!?!
just give us the cup:D ..ok ok...that was a bit much!

but we won game one regardless!
A-Mog is my hero.....:cheers:

[eric99gt]

good game it was. I was surprised how many goals were scored on each goalie. I think things will tighten down for the final games of the series.

[gagt2002]

The maple laughs got lucky, they bearly made it out of the game alive. I can't wait till the boyz show up in T.

I think I'm starting to hate that Mogilny character :D

Go Flyers Go!

[Slim]

Originally posted by gagt2002
The maple laughs got lucky, they bearly made it out of the game alive. I can't wait till the boyz show up in T.
!

Couldn't have said it better myself..... Get the Buds on their home ice. LOOKOUT! haha.

GO LEAFS GO!!

[dsk727]

I am rooting for any team but Detroit!!! he he :) No my second favorite hockey team is the NJ Devils so i am rooting for them!

And you know what i noticed last night as I was watching some of the games....

Ed Belfour, former Blackhawk, now with Toronto in the playoffs

Jeremy Roenick, former Blackhawk, now with Philly in the playoffs

Chris Chelios (my hockey God :)) former Blackhawk :(, now with Detroit in the playoffs...

Where are my beloved Hawks... sitting on their butts watching the games from their couches.. sucks!!!!

I was sad when I realized that :( :(

Denise

[shogun99]

No team ever survives the HORROR of the ACC baby!
The fans are gunna INSANE!.....the Flyers got no idea whats gunna happen when they step on the ice at the ACC....LOOK....OUT!

GO LEAFS GO!!

[naich]

DEVILS!!!! DEVILS!!!!! DEVILS!!!!!!

They lose their biggest players to big-market teams every year, but still manage to put out a winner. Marty is the best goalie in hockey right now, hands down. They might not have the most talent in the playoffs, but they are consistant.

[Jason22]

I think THE best goalie in hockey this year is Turco. But I do love the Devils, hope they come out of the East. I have a cousin that plays for them, Brian Rafalski

[naich]

brian rafalski is your cousin? Damn!

[Jason22]

Yeah he is my second cousin to be exact, obviously he is the reason I root for Jersey.

[eric99gt]

well looks like the series is tied now. has anyone noticed how the flyers have dominated both games so far. If it wasn't for the few mental breakdowns in game one they would have won that one to. We'll see tonight how the flyers can do in toronto.
GO FLYERS

[shogun99]

Originally posted by eric99gt
well looks like the series is tied now. has anyone noticed how the flyers have dominated both games so far. If it wasn't for the few mental breakdowns in game one they would have won that one to. We'll see tonight how the flyers can do in toronto.
GO FLYERS

I have to admit...the Flyers killed us in game 2. Im not ashamed to admit our Maple Leafs were beat by a stronger team that day. BUT now were are going to the ACC...things are gunna be a little different. Plus the Leafs have alot of injured players (this is by NO means an excuse since the Leafs handle injuries better than any other team) but im just laying all the facts down.


Tough series ahead but the LEAFS will win of course!:thumbs:

[eric99gt]

ah yes the good ol home ice advantage. But u forget the flyers led the nhl in road wins this year. They were almost actually better on the road than at home. Oh ya so far in game three they have really dominated as well....

[shogun99]

Originally posted by eric99gt
ah yes the good ol home ice advantage. But u forget the flyers led the nhl in road wins this year. They were almost actually better on the road than at home. Oh ya so far in game three they have really dominated as well....


4-3 in OT
what were you saying?....maybe you shouldnt post during the game next time...:thumbs:

[Chaotic Reality]

Originally posted by SPL
Detroit no question

They aren't coming back 3 games down. :)

-Jon

[Nikki]

Originally posted by Chaotic Reality
They aren't coming back 3 games down. :)

Yeah...WTF??!! :mad:
Oh well, we can't win...still had a decent season tho.

[Slim]

Originally posted by Nikki
Yeah...WTF??!! :mad:
Oh well, we can't win...still had a decent season tho.

After watching a couple of the goals Cujo let in, I'm reminded of the playoffs from last year. When it really comes down to the clinch, he just doesn't perform as well as he could.

Guess he gave Toronto the cold shoulder for nothing. :p

[eric99gt]

LOL ya I think I've learned my lesson now. Damn no more talkin **** during a game. Well looks like were in for a good series. Good luck.

[gagt2002]

Good game for the Buds last night :mad: i guess. Philly will take game four, 5-1 on Wednesday.

Flyers in six :thumbs:

[naich]

lets go devils! 1 more to go!

[Slim]

Originally posted by gagt2002
Good game for the Buds last night :mad: i guess. Philly will take game four, 5-1 on Wednesday.

Flyers in six :thumbs:

Hahaha. You sound like a guy at my work. He keeps changing his numbers. First it was "Flyers is five, oh yeah!". Now it's "Flyers is six, oh yeah!". I said to him, "What's it going to be next, Flyers is 11, oh yeah?" lol

[shogun99]

Originally posted by Slim25
Hahaha. You sound like a guy at my work. He keeps changing his numbers. First it was "Flyers is five, oh yeah!". Now it's "Flyers is six, oh yeah!". I said to him, "What's it going to be next, Flyers is 11, oh yeah?" lol

How about LEAFS in 6 now?!!!! That seems like a much BETTER option for everyone. The Leafs played AMAZING last game. They are runnin on pure grit right now. Too bad about Corson though...he was a tough guy. Oh well....just waitin for KILLER to make a huge comeback!!!!:thumbs:

ps. Keep your eye open fo a Nolan breakthrough game....its close

[ArcticGT]

I knew that Detroit wouldn't win, I called it well before the playoffs began. I just hope they lose tonight and get it over with already! Cujo stinks and the front office of Detroit is just as bad for picking him up. I can't imagine whys Cujos been on a city to city tour over the past couple years. Flat out, the Wings blew it when they got rid of Osgood a couple years back, you cannot buy a goalie every year. Stick with those who have run with you for so long, I am tired of teams selling out their own players.

[RIDNonDUBBS]

i hate cujo and never liked him to begin with cant win bottom line
i hope they play legacy tonight.

if there is a chance they can pull 4 wins and get out of this series i dont think anyone can beat detroit.

[Jason22]

For one, Osgood was osBAD. He was mediocre and had a great defense in front of him, which made him look good.

NO ONE can bad mouth the front office for the Wings, need I remind you we have won 3 cups within 6 years, and made all the necessary moves last year. Granted I wanted to see Legace get the starting job, and I hope he gets it next year because he can flat out play. But you cannot really blame CuJo for this series, although that bonehead move to come out of the net was stupid. His numbers are excellent in the playoffs, something like 1.89 gaa, and a 0.925 save percentage. The real problem for the Wings is scoring, they are not taking advantage of scoring opportunities and scoring 4 goals over 3 games is going to lose us every series.


I want the Wings to win, but if they lose I will not be heartbroken, we have won our share lately.

All I have left to say is.... "I was a Red Wings fan before it was cool"

[Jason22]

Just wanted to say that all three of those goals were basiaclly unstoppable, nothing for CuJo to do. Oh well, congrats to Anaheim, they deserved to win.

[eric99gt]

Damn what a game. If it wasn't for belfour they would have lost 10-2. He really is a great goalie. What an overtime period. Or should i say overtimes. It was one of the best games i've seen in awhile. What a heart wrenching defeat for toronto. Now back to our house baby.
GO FLYERS

[Molson]

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/bf1c3155/bc/Misc+Photos/__hr_wings_4.jpg?bcYBqn.ApvkZ30fq

[Gator]

BOO HOO! So sad to see detroit fall! That makes one less obsticle for my Avs to claim the Cup YET AGAIN!! The West is shaping up to be an interesting mix.

Richard
"Gator"

[shogun99]

The leafs / flyers matchup it looking to be the most hard fought of the playoffs so far. I thought the leafs had it tough with the Islanders last year but this is way worse....double and then triple overtime games back to back?...plus we got a truck load of guys hurt....like always, the leafs pull through.


GO LEAFS GO!

[eric99gt]

didn't pull thru last night. They got royally dominated except for maybe the first 5 minutes. I don't think any of the goals they eddie let in could have been stopped. They were great shots by the flyers. One more baby. I seriously think these two teams are the best two teams in the whole playoffs. Well
GO FLYERS

[eric99gt]

Damn, this has got to be one of the best series ever. I've never seen so many overtimes. It could be a little better if the flyers had won last night. Oh well, one more game. Let the best team win.
GO FLYERS

[Sternie]

Originally posted by Gator
BOO HOO! So sad to see detroit fall! That makes one less obsticle for my Avs to claim the Cup YET AGAIN!! The West is shaping up to be an interesting mix.

Richard
"Gator"

Haha.. you'll have to beat my Wild first. Game 7 tonight and it should be a good one.

[shogun99]

Im sorry...but all those other games arent gunna be as hardcore. Everyone knows where all eyes are gunna be...Leafs vs Flyers
THis one is gunna be a blood bath but i predict a Leafs win. They got too much heart (as we saw in last nights OT win) But i really cant predict it for sure. I admit, Flyers are the better team but they are runnin on skill while the Leafs are runnin on HEART!...and we all know the team with heart plays harder.:thumbs:


Lets see what happens....im so nervous:(

[eric99gt]

Oh yeah baby....2-0 end of the first
GO FLYERS:thumbs:

[eric99gt]

So much for heart. Guess skill really does win it....lol. They completely dominated. I think the leafs used all their heart up in the win over the flyers yesterday. Oh ya baby bring on the sens.
GO FLYERS

[shogun99]

Originally posted by eric99gt
So much for heart. Guess skill really does win it....lol. They completely dominated. I think the leafs used all their heart up in the win over the flyers yesterday. Oh ya baby bring on the sens.
GO FLYERS

Well what was i supposed to say?..Leafs are gunna lose?!
man...that game was just pathetic.
We didnt even watch the 3rd period....it was a joke from the get go. The last thing im gunna come on here and say is that the Leafs deserved to win because they didnt deserve anything. I hope Pat Quinn yells the F*UCK out at them. Belfour was made to look like a fool when in reality, he was the best player on the ice. No goalie can stop shots without a defence...not even Eddy. Next year i hope head office take a serious step at gettin an actual defence....not just a bunch of old geezers at the trade deadline....
Lets hope things turn around next year...I feel bad for Mats, A-Mog and the rest of the guys who tired.

GO LEAFS...ah forget it:(

[Slim]

Originally posted by shogun99
I hope Pat Quinn yells the **** out at them.

Ummm... Well, who's going to rip a strip off Quinn? He's had five years to bring the Buds to a championship, yet no dice. Someone else needs to take the helm and properly coach the Leafs. It's never really been a goal of Quinn's to have strong defensive play. Hopefully Tannenbaum will wake up and realize Toronto needs a new coach.

As for who will win the Cup? My bet is on Dallas.

[gagt2002]

Just an amazing series, like we didn't know it was gonna be anyhow. I still though Philly had more talent on their team then the Leafs, just a few bad breaks though. Oh well, next is the Sens and I definitely remember last year. I guess payback is a b***h, so Sens watch out.

I will always have a special spot in my heart for Toronto's defence, they always come through.

Go Philly Go!!!!

[Slim]

Originally posted by gagt2002
I will always have a special spot in my heart for Toronto's defence, they always come through.

Hahaha... Yeah, they always come through for the opposing team.

I wonder if Mogilny got an assist on that one Philly goal since he's the one who knocked it in. wtf

[eric99gt]

i don't know about dallas....they struggled with edmonton. I think they will end up in the stanley cup...but it won't be easy gettin there.

[DumpsterDamon]

Dallas and Philly in the finals

Philly in 6

[Sternie]

How about the Wild 3-2 in OT over the Avs last night?

Next up: Vancouver...

[eric99gt]

ya minnesota definately pulled off the upset. they really need their goalie to play great, like he has been, though to get them through to the later rounds

[IMICEMAN]

Ok, what's WRONG with you people ?!
OTTAWA will take the cup this year....duh !
:-P

[RamAirGT22]

Hahaha...Let's Go Devils....went ot the game today...what a great game!

[Sternie]

Argh, the Wild let VAN steal one last night. :mad:

But, I'm glad to see ANA beat DAL again... up 2-0 heading to the pond, and I love it.

[gagt2002]

Time to shine the golf clubs, season is over early once again. Guess I'll have to retire the Avatar I have :(

Unfortunitly it looks like I'll have to go for the Sens, but it's just not the same. Boo Hoo!!! :rage:

[Sternie]

Last night was great except for Philly losing, I really wanted them to beat the Sens.

Wild win 7-2!

Ducks advance in 6!

GOOO WILD!!!!

[Sternie]

Originally posted by gagt2002
Time to shine the golf clubs, season is over early once again. Guess I'll have to retire the Avatar I have :(

Unfortunitly it looks like I'll have to go for the Sens, but it's just not the same. Boo Hoo!!! :rage:

Jump ship to the Western Conference and pull for the Wild!