2009 Quest for Lord Stanley

[On a Pale Horse]

(thought it was time for a fresh thread)

EAST

BOSTON vs MONTREAL: BOS in 5. Bruins should take this easily

WASHINGTON vs NYR: CAPS in 7. Caps will prevail, but Rangers should give a good fight as they've improved since trade deadline.

NJD vs CAROLINA: NJD in 6: A few weeks ago I would have said NJ 4-0 but they've stumbled a bit and Carolina has been hot.

PHILLY vs PITT: PHI in 7: Probably wishful thinking on my part. Pens have been red hot, 17-3-4 with new coach, and the stole home ice from us. But going out on a limb.


WEST

SJ VS ANAHEIM: SJ in 5. Anaheim has strong veterans and will make it interesting though.

DETROIT VS COLUMBUS: DET in 4. Wings just way more powerful

VANCOUVER vs STL: VAN in 5. Vancouver just too good for STL

CHICAGO vs CALGARY: CAL in 7: Probably the best first round match up, will be a tough match up.

[On a Pale Horse]

http://www.printyourbrackets.com/images/nhlbracketthumb%20copy.jpg

What, nobody wants to use the playoff thread? Haven't we traditionally started a new thread for the playoffs over the past 5 or 6 years?

[Cecil]

EAST:

Bruins over Montreal in 4 - Price is unstable and Boston is just too good defensively.
Rangers over Caps in 7 - Gut feeling/homer pick. I think Avery is going to knock Ovie off his game juuust enough. Plus our PK and goaltending are absurd, while Caps are relying in Theodore :x
Carolina over Devils in 6 - These ain't your daddy's devils. Love how Ward is playing right now
Penguins over Flyers in 6 - No disrespect to Philly, but Pitt is terrifying. Physical and a great offense

WEST:
Sharks over Ducks in 5 - This is Thornton's year. Plus Nabby is on a Vezina tear
Wings over Columbus in 4 - Get your brooms ready
Blues over Canucks in 6 - Another gut feeling pick, do not underrate the Mats Sundin playoff curse
Hawks over Flames in 6 - Poor Miika not gonna know what hit him...

[Utellme]

Well heres my picks for the first round of the playoffs lets hear yours.

Caro over Nj
Pens over Philly
Wash over NYR
MTL over Bost

SJ over Ducks
Det over Columbus
Stl over Van
Chic over Flames

Be interesting to See how much Avery will get under Ovechins skin ?


What, nobody wants to use the playoff thread? Cool by me but some people have posted there picks like myself in other thread i hope they get them into this thread.


Haven't we traditionally started a new thread for the playoffs over the past 5 or 6 years? Yep makes sense to me thanks for posting the bracket also.

[bearholic247]

Nice to see Cecil's picks.

East
Boston over Montreal in 5
Washington over New York in 6
Pittsburgh over Philadelphia in 6
Carolina over New Jersey in 7

West
San Jose over Anaheim in 5
Chicago over Calgary in 6
Detroit over Columbus in 5
Vancouver over St Louis in 7

[On a Pale Horse]

Man I am the only one picking Philly. But I am a homer, I'd probably pick the Pens if I were neutral.

[CanadianFonzie]

I'm picking Philly, but I'm unsure because Philly is one of my favourite teams while Pitts is my least favourite, so there is the act of favourites in that pick

the rest of my predictions I already posted in the NHL thread...I just can't wait for tomorrow

too bad I won't be part of a playoff pool this year, the fucking recession is leaving me and my friends with no hours at work, though I don't mind, my friends don't seemt o want to spend 10 bucks each

[On a Pale Horse]

And here we gooooo.... :) :) :)

Too bad I can only listen to the game on the internet :(


Scratch that, they are actually playing the Flyers-Pens game here :) Its 2am but I am going to pull an all nighter to see this, better not let me down!!

[Kat]

East
Boston over Montreal in 4
Washington over New York in 6
Philly over Pitts in 6
Carolina over New Jersey in 6

West
Anaheim over SJ in 7
Chicago over Calgary in 5
Columbus over Red Wings in 7
Vancouver over St Louis in 5

Hope I am wrong on some of those picks...

[CanadianFonzie]

Pale Horse, for the love of God don't read what I'm about to say until tomorrow!

New York is winning which makes me satisfied, especially since I picked Antropov on my pool and he got a goal so far, but Philli, WHAT THE FUCK, 2-0 Pens after 2, I'm not liking this

[Utellme]

Lets go Devils maybe the last win the Devils might get so i might as well enjoy it.

Way to go Pens Wizzard of Cros played a great game ,Malkin had a beatiful goal on a dumb play by the Philly dman and Biron.

Flyers took alot of dumb penalties especially Hartenell that stuff dont work good against good teams,especially when your defense is not that good at full strengh.

[CanadianFonzie]

I'm glad New York won...but St. Louis is losing:(

[Cecil]

I duno what game all these "experts" were watching where they said New York played a great game. We played like shit. Looked TOTALLY outclassed for 75% of the game and Jose Theodore just decided he wanted to let us win. Thanks Joe.

BTW, Green hit was totally dirty. Extended the elbow to the head. Flashbacks of Scott Stevens getting away with decapitation gave me a headache.

The Kozlov goal... I was literally mumbling at the TV "watch the cutter watch the cutter" and Marc Staal got busy making googly eyes at OV and hung Henrik out to dry. That's gotta change.

Was also berating the poor television for Antropov not getting the PP time he needed. Immediately followed by the television deciding to acquiese to my request and put him in for a quick goal. Who needs Torts?

Naslund with some ROOKIE penalties. You slash a guys stick halfway up the shaft, break it, and expect that not to get called? Bear hug someone with the stick in the midsection and get upset with the call? Come on kid.

Redden playing to the GOLD standard on both ends Ranger fans have come to love. Trick question: who gets booed more; Jagr in Pitt or Redden at HOME at the Garden?

Dubinsky on par with Malik with most unexpected absurd stickhandling move in Ranger history.

Bottom line, I'll take the win, but we gotta step up a lot more than that if we want to win this series. Not a good sign when you spend the entire game waiting for the moment where your defense is gonna make a bone headed play to blow it, and end up legitimately surprised/vastly relieved when the game ends with you in the lead. I think we lost the faceoff battle 739 to 8. I know Drury was out, but damn. Somebody's gotta step up and win a draw in crunch time.

What can I say. I'm a New Yorker. You were expecting something else?

[On a Pale Horse]

Pale Horse, for the love of God don't read what I'm about to say until tomorrow!

New York is winning which makes me satisfied, especially since I picked Antropov on my pool and he got a goal so far, but Philli, WHAT THE FUCK, 2-0 Pens after 2, I'm not liking this

Yeah I saw most of the game. Sucked. I dont mind the loss, I will take a 1-1 split on the road. But the Flyers sure as hell better have more game they did last night, or its going to be a quick exit.

[CanadianFonzie]

well I'm just glad New York got Washington closer to elimination (though I did pick Green on my pool with my friends...picked Antropov too so at least one moves on) but Phili, I hope they play better than last night, and I hope Carter gets me a point for my pool!

and atleast St. Louis put up a hell of a fight, showing that they can, and hopefully will win the series

[Utellme]

Anahiem goes into SJ for a 1-0 series lead will SJ choke yet again ?

And i think Anahiem is the type of team that could beat Detroit.

[On a Pale Horse]

Anaheim is definitely a dark horse possibility. They came in at the 8 seed, but they have a lot of good veterans, strong defense, and Stanley Cup experience.

[CanadianFonzie]

I was so happy to see Chicago win:D and San Jose lose:D and Montreal also lose:D...Columbus losing wasn't so heart warming though

[On a Pale Horse]

I hope my Flyers win tonight. I am stationed with a bunch of guys from Pittsburgh and I am like the only Flyers fan around. I want to be on the good end of the trash talking!

[CanadianFonzie]

man there are that many non-Canadian hockey fans in the world? lol

[On a Pale Horse]

Argh, down 2-0 in the series! Pens always have our number! Keeping my fingers crossed for big rebound back in Philly!

[CanadianFonzie]

so none of the 3 games tonight went my way...not a good night at all

[Steve]

At this rate everyone I want to advance is blowing it. Except for Chicago, I want them to just destroy the flames. :)

[CanadianFonzie]

which they will:)

I was just so disappointed with last night, I mean I wasn't disappointed in the teams I was rooting for, I mean Philli did fucking great and so did New Jersey...but MacDonald hit so many posts and crossbars that it sounded like Christmas...Luongo should have counted his blessings, because if those ringerswere goals it would have been 3-2 St. Louis

on a side note, it's funny for me to be seeing Colaiacovo and Steen playing for another team...I miss them:(

[ledzep]

(thought it was time for a fresh thread)

EAST

BOSTON vs MONTREAL: BOS in 5. Bruins should take this easily



I agree, GO BRUINS!

[Steve]

I am a Habs fan, they're my second favorite team, but they're not going to get past the Bruins. Chalk up another vote for Bruins in 5.

[ledzep]

Glad to see you've come over to the Dark Side, Steve ;) BTW who is your first favorite team?

[Steve]

The Oilers of course, but THAT refit will be a long time in coming. I think they're starting to realize that their old boys club mentality has really damaged them professionally, and in the eyes of many fans.

Spring cleaning time in Oil Country! :D

[On a Pale Horse]

I am surprised to see the Rangers up 2-0 on the Caps.

[CanadianFonzie]

you're surprised, I'm glad:)

Boston seems to have Montreal crying right now...good very good:evil:

but Chicago is losing by 2 right now...not good at all

[ledzep]

Montreal has 23 or so cups already, it's time for the Bruins to get their 6th.

[Steve]

Chicago takes a 2-0 series lead, and all is right with the world. :D

Well, in the Western conference anyway. :p

[CanadianFonzie]

I've been saying all season that I want Phili and Chicago to meet in the finals...it's not looking like Phili is capable of making it to the finals but I would like Boston to make it to the finals, like LZ said they deserve another cup...but so do the Blackhawks...and I believe they can make it at least to the western finals

[On a Pale Horse]

Flyers got off to awesome start with quick 2-0 lead and hard physical play. Too bad they had to give up that goal with 11 seconds left in period. They better pull this one out.
ADDED:
Pens storm back to a 2-2 tie and Flyers turn it right back around and go up 4-2 including a big shorthanded goal. Anyone else watching? Helluva game!

[ledzep]

I didn't get to see the game but what a pick up by getting Bill Guerin, (so far).

[Steve]

Guerin's somewhat of a mercenary, but he consistently plays great in the post.

[CanadianFonzie]

I'm so happy Phili won, and New Jersey:D...figures St. Louis would lose...too bad though

[On a Pale Horse]

Flyers got exactly what they need- not only a win to avoid 3-0, but a big win, with 6 goals, perfect PK, and hard physical play.

I hope they carry this momentum over into gm 4. Next game is crucial, if the Flyers win its a whole new series- best of 3. If they lose they head to Pittsburgh down 3-1. Huge difference.

I am surprised to see Anaheim up 2-0 on the Sharks. But I do think Anaheim is way better than their #8 ranking.

[ledzep]

Guerin pretty much won game 1 for Pit. I was hoping Boston would pick him up but got Recchi instead. Recchi has done a terrific job for them so far.

[CanadianFonzie]

Recchi's done more for Boston than Guerin has done for Pittsburgh in the regular season...of course Uncle Mark is a much better hockey player than Bill

that Anaheim game was just amazing though, I mean how many penalties did they have to kill? fantastic job and I await San Jose's demise from the playoffs in round one...mostly to show them that they shouldn't have fired Ron Wilson and that they should be kicking themselves because he's ours now :evil:

[On a Pale Horse]

Thought this was pretty funny:


NEW YORK -- The New York Rangers had an interested observer sitting on the visitor's bench as they took the ice for their pregame skate Monday morning.

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin was watching the Rangers practice when a Rangers trainer complained to the Capitals. Washington PR man Nate Ewell then asked Ovechkin to leave the area.

"Alex was just looking for a place to relax. He likes being by the ice," said Ewell. "As soon as he found out it made the Rangers uncomfortable, he left."

When asked why the Rangers wanted him to leave, Ovechkin joked: "Because they're afraid of me."

When asked why he did it, Ovechkin joked that he sat there to "tick off" Rangers coach John Tortorella. His answer drew many laughs from reporters.

Tortorella insisted after the skate he had no idea Ovechkin was there.

"Who? Oh, god, this is the first I've heard of it," said Tortorella. "Ask me a question about the game, not that [expletive]."

"I don't think he had a pen and paper and was writing down line combinations," joked Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau. "I can understand [the Rangers asking him to leave]. I've gotten into the same arguments with people when I've wanted privacy in my practice, so I can understand what John was going through."

Pierre LeBrun covers the NHL for ESPN.com.

[ledzep]

HAHA that's funny shit, thanks for sharing.
ADDED:
Bruins go up 3-0 on Montreal, I'm so pumped right now!

[NiteMare Shape]

Same here. Today was a good day, Sox won, Celtics won, and the B's won.

[ledzep]

What a day for Boston sports fans!

[CanadianFonzie]

I'm so happy Boston's up 3-0:)...but the Rangers getting shut out I'm not crazy about

currently the Chicago game is tied...both teams are really into it, but I'm thinking Chicago's gonna win...mostly because I want them to win:p

[Steve]

They're not taking this one, but for Wednesday Patrick Kane should be back in the lineup. :)

[CanadianFonzie]

I didn't think Kane's absence would be that significant...but right now I'm hoping it's because of his absence that they lost

don't get me wrong, I love Calgary, I've expressed great love toward Iginla being my favourite player in the nhl...but as a team I love Chicago and would rather they continue in the playoffs

[Utellme]

I'm so happy Boston's up 3-0:)...but the Rangers getting shut out I'm not crazy about


On the other hand im quite crazy about the Caps win, come on Varlamov rookie goalie.


And why would MTL put Price back in goal game 3 ? They deserved to lose Price is over rated.

[CanadianFonzie]

cause Bob Gainey is a bad coach as well as a bad GM

I do like the idea of a rookie goalie doing good in the playoffs, I mean Steve Mason could take a lesson or 2 from that, but I need New York to advance...it's just convenient that I'm not fond of the Caps

[ledzep]

I was surprised to see Price in net last night but figured it was their best shot at winning. The backup did a solid job in game 2, they should put him in for game 4.

[On a Pale Horse]

2:20am here, game just getting started here. I am going to be exhausted tomorrow. Hope its worthwhile!

[CanadianFonzie]

fucking penguins :mad:

[Utellme]

Lets go PENS !!!!!!

Devils will be done in 2 more games man Caro scored game winner with .02 Secs left.

Van 4-0 sweep ? Yep
DET 4-0 sweep ?
Bost 4-0 sweep ?

Ana 3-0 ?

Wash and Chic series will go 7 games both of them.

[ledzep]

Boston should sweep Montreal 4-0, hopefully.

[Kat]

0.02 SECONDS

Jumping Fuck!!!!!!! That was an amazing, amazing, goal.

GO CANES GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CanadianFonzie]

absolutely none of the games are going my way, I can only hope Anaheim wins so atleast one game goes my way

actually for Detroit/Columbus it could go wither way with me, so Detroit is gonna win the series and I'm fine with that

[On a Pale Horse]

Man Flyers needed that win. I think Philly actually outplayed Pittsburgh most of the game, out shooting, out hitting, and winning the battles along the boards. But Fleury came up with big saves and turned away some would be goals.

Do or die tomorrow night. Not looking good :(

[CanadianFonzie]

I just hope Chicago doesn't repeat Monday night...but with Kane back in the line-up they shouldn't

[ledzep]

GO BRUINS!!!

[Steve]

Go Flyers, Caps, and Blackhawks! :)

[ledzep]

20 minutes away from sweeping the Habs!!!! Hearing that crowd react like that is....PRICELESS!!!

[CanadianFonzie]

yes Bruins! :D

last I checked, New York was winning too:D

[NiteMare Shape]

That was a fun game, it's kinda funny watching the Habs get all chippy when they're down. Kinda typical for them though.

Happy 100th season Habstools, it ended perfectly for you fuggers.

[CanadianFonzie]

so you weren't lying, NiteMare, you actually do watch hockey:p

[NiteMare Shape]

so you weren't lying, NiteMare, you actually do watch hockey:p

Yes, yes I do. Though, like I said I'm more of a casual fan. But I really have enjoyed this last series with the Habstools. Watching them go down in flames the way they did exorcised alot of demons (for me as a fan anyhow). Nice to get them out.

[CanadianFonzie]

I can't believe how Chicago tied the game with a minute to go in the 2nd, now we got a new 20 minute hockey game in about 10 minutes:D

[Steve]

Always great to watch the red sea in Calgary get silenced. :D

[Kat]

Always great to watch the red sea in Calgary get silenced. :D

That is what always pissed me off about Calgary, prior to 2004 there was no sea of red. I would say around 50% of those fans are bandwagon jumpers. Also, Calgary seems to like to try and get the other teams to draw penalties.

[CanadianFonzie]

well every team likes to get the other team to draw penalties

but shit, Calgary won evening up the series...I am officially scared

[On a Pale Horse]

I am going to be really nervous watching the game tonight. I hate watching when we're on the verge of elimination. Every time the other team has the puck they could score the goal that ends your teams season. I

[Utellme]

Looks like its gonna be

Bost vs NYR

Pitt vs Caro

Det vs Van or Ana

[On a Pale Horse]

NJ-CAR is tied, a little early to give the win to Carolina.

[Steve]

Not to mention Brodeur is going to be sharp after he was bumped at the end of the last game. Watch for him to stand on his head tonight.

[Utellme]

Caro will win the next 2 Brodeur cant stand on his head when hes facing nearly 50 shots.That means the puck is in his end all night instead of any offensive help.

[CanadianFonzie]

what a night so far! CBJ tied it at 5 after 2 periods and Philli and New Jersey are both winning:D

[On a Pale Horse]

(HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF!)

Flyers with big 3-0 win on the road to stay alive. Now headed back to Philly. I would like to think the momentum of the last win, and the charge of the home crowd, will lead the flyers to another victory and a game 7. We'll see.

Crazy that CB tied it. Down 3-1, seemed their season was over, tie at 3, go down again 5-3, and tie it again. Crazy. They are at least ending their season on a positive note.
ADDED:
Not to mention Brodeur is going to be sharp after he was bumped at the end of the last game. Watch for him to stand on his head tonight.

You were spot on with that.

[Utellme]

I guess Marty is good for one game of standing on his head.But NJ will wear him out if he has to face 40 + shots a night like last 2 games.NJ needs to get it down under 25 shots allowed to advance and go far.

[Kat]

Motherfucker! Canes lost. Oh well, hopefully they can come back and win 2.

[CanadianFonzie]

now come on Anaheim

[On a Pale Horse]

A dust storm came to make us lose tv reception just in time for the game! I am relegated to listening to the FLYERS-PEN on internet radio. But SOUNDS GREAT! Flyers up 3-0!!!
ADDED:
I am .... speechless...... Wow. Worst choke ever. A loss is one thing, but losing like this......sigh.

Oh well. I guess I will wish for Boston-Chicago series now.

[Kat]

Let's hope Chicago doesn't choke right now... 3-0 baby!!!!!!!!!!

[CanadianFonzie]

oh they didn't choke at all, and they won't during game 6 either:D

[Kat]

FOUR - nothing, HA! Take that Devils!

Now, hopefully the Canes can tackle game 7....

PS - God, please help Chicago win tonight

[CanadianFonzie]

Chicago AND Anaheim advance:D now come on Devils and Rangers!

[Utellme]

Well heres are records after 1st round picks.

Bear-----7-1
Brama----6-2
Horse-----5-3
Utell-------5-3
Cecil-------5-3
Fonz-------3-5

Heres 2nd round match ups with my picks.

Caro over Bost in 7 ---Caro is hot and Ward is looking good.
Was over Pitt in 7

Det over Ducks in 6---Ducks will make them earn it though.
Chic over Van in 6---Alot more offense here then the STL Blues


As a Devil fan tonight marks the end of Broduer and any more cups.NJ had no defense in this series giving up 30-50 shots a game.And this is why i think Caro will give Boston fits plus no one expects them to win.

Fonz 3-5 ? Was you picking with your brain or heart ? Or just for your hockey fantasy poll or whatever it is ? Anyway better luck 2nd round.

Bear 7-1 wow the only pick i think you got wrong was Ana vs SJ no one here picked the Ducks or Flames.

[CanadianFonzie]

I was expecting some surprises, but I thought too highly of some teams

now I say

-Boston over Carolina...if I have to guess in how many games I say 6
-Washington over Pittsburgh...this is really a lose/lose situation for me cause I hate both teams, but I say it will happen in 6 or 7 games

-Detroit over Ducks in 6
-Chicago over Vancouver in 6


and on a side note, tonights games didn't go at all as I wanted them to

[ledzep]

Bruins against Canes on Friday! Should be a good series, no rivalry though.

[On a Pale Horse]

BOSTON over CAROLINA in 6-- Carolina is scrappy, but Boston too good this year.
PITT over WASH in 7-- Should be a wild ride with Crosby, Ovechkin and Malkin all in same game.

DET over ANAHEIM in 6---Anaheim is a dark horse, they are much better than their record. But DET is too stacked.
CHI over VAN in 7 -- The toughest one to call, will be good match up.

Bruins against Canes on Friday! Should be a good series, no rivalry though.

Actually there is. Canes used to be Hartford Whalers remember.

[CanadianFonzie]

I actually way the Washington Pittsburgh series is the hardest to determine, I strongly think they can pass Luongo, I mean Luongo is better than Kipprussoff, but not that much better, and they made Miikka cry during the first round

[Kat]

picks of my heart

Carolina over Boston in 6
Washington over Pitts in 6
Detroit over Ducks in 5
Chicago over Vancouver in 7

Picks that I will say for the Actual hockey guessing who will win contest :p
Boston over Carolina in 5
Pittsburgh over Washington in 6
Chicago over Vancouver in 6
Ducks over Detroit in 7

[CanadianFonzie]

the Toronto Star actually thinks Vancouver can take Chicago in 6 games...they're talking about Vancouver, the team with just 3 scorers lol

[bearholic247]

I think my picks from the 1st round will be my high point.

I'm torn with some of the match-ups this upcoming round.

East
Pittsburgh over Washington in 6- I'd love to see the Caps take it but Pittsburgh usually beats Washington in the playoffs.
Boston over Carolina in 6- I won't count out Ward to pull this off for Carolina but I think Boston keeps playing like they have most of the year.

West-
Chicago over Vancouver in 7- Going with the Bulin wall.
Detroit over Anaheim in 6- Red Wings offense will be tough to slow down.

[ledzep]

GO BRUINS!!!! Finally, after 12 days, they get to play! GEESH.

[CanadianFonzie]

okay so maybe it's a little bit harder to solve Luongo than I thought it might be

but what makes me confident is how Chicago once again came back being down 3-0...yes they lost the game again which is what happened the last time...same final score too, but they won that series and they're sure to win this one

[Utellme]

So which picks do you want to count for your standings Bannana Rama ?

picks of my heart

Carolina over Boston in 6
Washington over Pitts in 6
Detroit over Ducks in 5
Chicago over Vancouver in 7

Picks that I will say for the Actual hockey guessing who will win contest
Boston over Carolina in 5
Pittsburgh over Washington in 6
Chicago over Vancouver in 6
Ducks over Detroit in 7

[ledzep]

Picks that I will say for the Actual hockey guessing who will win contest
Boston over Carolina in 5



I agree, the Bruins should wrap it up in 5 but maybe 6.

[CanadianFonzie]

or maybe even 4, lol

[Kat]

So which picks do you want to count for your standings Bannana Rama ?


Not the picks of my heart :p

[CanadianFonzie]

man that Chicago game scared me last night...I'm liking how Vancouver keeps blowing leads:D it shows Chicago has great potential to win...and putting all those guys to rest at saying a young team like Chicago won't go anywhere...something people have been telling me all season and it's been pissing me off

[Utellme]

Not the picks of my heart :p

Ok thank you

man that Chicago game scared me last night...I'm liking how Vancouver keeps blowing leads:D it shows Chicago has great potential to win...and putting all those guys to rest at saying a young team like Chicago won't go anywhere...something people have been telling me all season and it's been pissing me off


Chicago has looked good in both games from the 1st period on.And has put up 8 against Luwongo just imagine if Chicago can put together 3 full periods of good hockey they may score 8 in 1 game.

[Kat]

Now, I am just praying my 'Canes can pull up their socks and whup some Boston ass. BUT, TBPH if Boston happens to win, I have no problem with that, simply because I want a team that can steamroll the Penguins

[Utellme]

Now, I am just praying my 'Canes can pull up their socks and whup some Boston ass. BUT, TBPH if Boston happens to win, I have no problem with that, simply because I want a team that can steamroll the Penguins

So are you saying Boston definetly would beat the Pens ? Great regular season dont mean nothing sometimes refer to 2009 SJ Sharks.

And Pens might not make it past Washington.

And whos to say Carolina could not beat Pittsburgh ?

[CanadianFonzie]

the Anaheim game took up over half my shift today...I worked an 8 hour shift

Carolina is actually beating Boston 2-0:eek: I'm shocked

[On a Pale Horse]

Wow, NHL couldn't have asked for better action with their top 2 stars getting head to head hat tricks in the same game!

[Utellme]

Well it looks like Washington is awaiting the winner of the Bost vs Caro series.

[CanadianFonzie]

no Chicago:( if they were to make it past Vancouver, I fear what will happen to them in the next round...but come to think of it if thy can pass Luongo they can pass anyone

Anaheim has the lead:eek: I am just amazed at them, just a few months ago they were talking about rebuilding

[ledzep]

The Bruins caused this themselves by thinking they could sleepwalk through that game. They made very un-characteristic mistakes all night long and miss-fired on point blank wide open chances. I know that game was only a hipcup, I'm very confident they will beat the Canes.

[Kat]

I dunno, as big of a Carolina fan that I am, I will admit they have a shakey chance. But, never forget how many great teams choke (I'm looking at you San Jose)

[ledzep]

I dunno, as big of a Carolina fan that I am, I will admit they have a shakey chance. But, never forget how many great teams choke (I'm looking at you San Jose)

I know but the way I see it is, Carolina just won the cup recently, so it's time for the Bruins. Are you from Carolina?

[CanadianFonzie]

I dunno, as big of a Carolina fan that I am, I will admit they have a shakey chance. But, never forget how many great teams choke (I'm looking at you San Jose)

don't forget to look at Detroit too:)

[Kat]

I know but the way I see it is, Carolina just won the cup recently, so it's time for the Bruins. Are you from Carolina?

Nope, I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada :p (wrestling fans will get the joke :P ) .

Anyways, I greatly dislike my hometown team, and a lot of the people here are bandwagon fans (ever since Cup run in 2004) and sore losers (Edmonton people will agree).

I am a diehard Carolina fan because ever since I can remember I have been a massive Hartford Whalers fan, so when the team moved, I followed them. Also, Eric Staal and Rod Brind'Amour are my two favorite players, not to mention they got my favorite goalie Cam Ward who I have been following since his junior days.

[CanadianFonzie]

the one thing I love about Calgary games, and it never fails, the stands are filled with red, everyone comes to appreciate the team, here in Toronto, people like to rub it in to the loyal fans (such as my) faces that the Leafs are going through a total slump, alot of people here became Habs fans just to rub it in our faces

and at Leafs games...in terms of comparing the crowd to Calgary's "sea of red", we have nothing like that, all the gold seats go to people in business suits with no interest whatsoever in the game, they are just there on their cell phones doing business, only there because they can afford it

[Kat]

the one thing I love about Calgary games, and it never fails, the stands are filled with red, everyone comes to appreciate the team, here in Toronto, people like to rub it in to the loyal fans (such as my) faces that the Leafs are going through a total slump, alot of people here became Habs fans just to rub it in our faces

and at Leafs games...in terms of comparing the crowd to Calgary's "sea of red", we have nothing like that, all the gold seats go to people in business suits with no interest whatsoever in the game, they are just there on their cell phones doing business, only there because they can afford it

Yeah, and that is a culture thing IMHO, I know people from Calgary that got gold club seating for leafs games and they wore suits.

Those seats weren't a very big "Sea of Red" before the 2003-2004 season. I feel/felt the same way about the Oilers, when they reached the finals in '06. In Alberta, it is getting Canuck crazy here now. I see tons of cars/trucks driving around with Canuck flags... Alberta = Bandwagon Province.

[ledzep]

Well the Bruins spanked the Canes during the season and now the Canes are spanking the Bruins but when it counts. ARGH!

[CanadianFonzie]

I completely missed the games today, I gotta check the scores

[Kat]

If the cup final turns out to be Ducks vs Pens, I will be mighty pissed.

[CanadianFonzie]

Boston is down by what?:eek: I'm completely shocked...every other series is tied, why can't that one be?

[Utellme]

If the cup final turns out to be Ducks vs Pens, I will be mighty pissed.

You have nothing to worry about cause niether of those teams will make it out of 2nd round.

Boston is down by whats ?

3-1 To be exact.


Caro vs Det in the finals its locked up its a sure thing and you can take it to the bank.Theres no way either of these teams will be beat in a series.

[Kat]

Fuckin' Detroit is gonna win the cup :( I doubt my 'Canes will have what it takes to get out of the West...

[CanadianFonzie]

actually looking at how Detroit is handling Anaheim, when Chicago advances (which they will;)) it's looking like they have one hell of a good chance at beating Detroit

as for the Canes, that's pretty unpredictable for me to determine

[Kat]

Not that people want to know this... but if it turns out to be Chicago vs. Carolina *my two favorite teams, to me that would be greater than fucking, whoever is the best person in the world at sex :p

[Brett H.]

Not that people want to know this... but if it turns out to be Chicago vs. Carolina *my two favorite teams, to me that would be greater than fucking, whoever is the best person in the world at sex :p

That would be me, and no, it wouldn't. Believe it. :X

[ledzep]

Boston is down by what?:eek: I'm completely shocked...every other series is tied, why can't that one be?

I know, that's what I was thinking. I looked round and saw the other match ups were about even, so I thought it would happen with the Bruins. The Bruins picked the worst time to get into a funk. I might not even watch the game tonight because I get so emotionally involved. I couldn't sleep the whole night after Fridays game!

[CanadianFonzie]

yah they quoted the coach in the paper saying they "picked the wrong time to play their worst hockey"

but Chicago won:D I'm just so happy, Campbell and Byfuglein did just incredible, and I love Khabibulin! (or K-Hab as I've made it known to my friends)

[Kat]

Fuckin' A! Those 'Canes of mine better win tonight, except...I am a little worried now that the game is back in Boston.

BTW, doesn't it seem really fuckin' LOUD in Carolina and Chicago's home buildings?

[Utellme]

[QUOTE=Banana-Rama;330848]Fuckin' Detroit is gonna win the cup QUOTE]

Yep its ashame but Detroit has yet another cup won all ready.Its really no sense hoping for Chic or Caro or any other team cause Detroit has it again.If there is a team that could beat them it would be the Ducks and they are not even gonna do it.

Im just glad we don't have to deal with the fake,fit in,Bandwagon Detroit fans here. And there easy to tell cause there the type of people who know nothing about hockey.All they can say is oh i live in Tennessee and i like the Red Wings

[CanadianFonzie]

nonot quite true U, in that last paragraph you typed, replace "Detroit" with "Crosby" and than you have a true statement

[Utellme]

No thats not even close to being right.You people are to worried about Crosby.I know Crosby should be in jail for murder and drugs i know hes the worst thing to happen to hockey in the history of the game. But he hides these so called errors quite well and just goes out there and competes shame on him for that.

[nottidelterrore]

I live in Ohio & like the Red Wings. I may not watch hockey as much as I used to but the Wings are still my favourite team & I'm rooting for them all the way. ;)

[CanadianFonzie]

I forgot, U is a Crosby fan:geek: lol;)

[Utellme]

Close Fonz but this would be a lot mre accurate Utell is a hockey fan.

[Kat]

Not turning this into an argument, but I think Crosby is one hell of a talented player, but he has too much hype. Ovie does too right now...

If Crosby had been born in California or Moscow, he wouldn't get half the hype, endorsements and credit that he does.

[Utellme]

That is a complete fair statement B Rama in fact the teams like Carolina and NJ payed for it opening round with only 1 of there games getting coverage on Versus.While all the Pens game got TV coverage or Wash vs NYR the media is obcessed with Ovie and Crosby both it gets sickning.

Even now Bost and Caro are getting punished TV wise the only reason there getting coverage tonight is cause Crosby and Ovie arent playing a game tonight. Its like Versus forces Crosby and Ovie on you wether you like it or not.

[CanadianFonzie]

I don't like Crosby, Ovechkin OR Malkin because of all their hype, I've said this already, I work in a hockey store and all anyone ever wants are stuff from those 3 players, and they admit all the time they know nothing about hockey they just know about those players

[Kat]

Yeah, the NHL wants everyone to choke on those two. Yeah Crosby is good, yes Ovie is cool, but quit cramming them down our throats. They are the fuckin' John Cena's of the NHL. The hype surrounding those two is insane, Eric Staal is doing just as well, what about Malkin too?

[Utellme]

Yeah and what about Praise from the NJ Devils he had a great season yet gets no attention.

Fonz i appologize for my earlier post if your hate for Crosby is because of the above mentioned then i respect that.But what i can't respect is the oh Crosby is a whiner or crybaby.Because you can blame 1 Mario Lemeiux if Crosby is a crybaby regardless ALOT practically all players cry and coaches.They cry about penalties etc just not Crosby.

[CanadianFonzie]

I just hate Crosby the most of the 3 because he, of course, gets the most attention...I'm tired of it

[Kat]

I blame the NHL and the offices of the teams for a lot of that, you cannot blame the players entirely for getting involved with the hype.

[Utellme]

Well one thing is for sure the Pens and Wash are providing and exciting series if nothing else.

Which Wash will win Wednesday.

[CanadianFonzie]

I'm glad Pittsburgh hasn't advanced...yet:)

[Steve]

Bless those Blackhawks! :D

[Utellme]

I hope theres some way of them getting past next round but i don't think it will happen.

[CanadianFonzie]

http://thefanaticalfan.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/nhl_ap_kane_toews3_300.jpg
that sums up how happy I am:D:D

I just love it, everyone all season has told me not to get my hopes up cause Chicago is a young team with no playoff experience and they won't go anywhere...well who's the dumb on now!

[Utellme]

[QUOTE=CanadianFonzie

I just love it, everyone all season has told me not to get my hopes up cause Chicago is a young team with no playoff experience and they won't go anywhere...well who's the dumb on now![/QUOTE]

Well not to be ignorant Fonz but you will see what people are talking about.Next round when Detroit wipes the floor with them like they did all year.Yeah Chicago has had a great year but they cant beat the big dog.

Anyway it looks like these will be next round matchups.

Caro vs Wash Caro in 7

Chic vs Det Det in 6

Det vs Caro Det in 6

[CanadianFonzie]

well Chicago just got passed 2 of the 3 best goalies in the playoffs...I don't see someone like Osgoode causing a threat

[Utellme]

Its far from just Ossy.

Its the other 12 forwards and 7 defensiveman.

You know the names Franzen,Zettlebergh,Hossa,Datsuke etc,etc,etc any of them can score.

[CanadianFonzie]

I don't know a Zettlebergh nor do I know a Datsuke...though I do know a Zetterberg and Datsyuk:p

but Chicago has just as much scoring depth from their forwards AND defensemen as Detroit does, I actually think it's gonna be quite the even showdown, I mean in Franzen, Zetterberg, Hossa and Datsyuk for Detroit you have Kane, Toews, Sharp and Havlat for Chicago...in Lidstrom and Rafalski in Detroit you have Barker and Campbell...as well as Seabrook and Keith for Chicago, and as for goaltending, both goalies are not outstanding by any means compared to alot of other goalies in the nhl

[Utellme]

Well you worry about the spelling cause im not hockey names are some of the hardest names to pronounce let alone spell correct.Besides spell check can't even help me on there names. Johnathan Taves yet its spelled Toews this is just 1 example of what im talking about.

Will have to see about Chicago i hope im wrong and Chicagos wins it all.

[Kat]

I was watching Sudden Death (that Van Damme action movie) and thought about the 1991 playoffs where Chicago played Pittsburgh

Maybe, we will see this one again? Or a Detroit/Washington rematch from 1997??

[CanadianFonzie]

well Anaheim is proving that you can't predict anything that happens in the playoffs, so I'm convinced that I won't be albe to predict the outcome of anything if I tried
ADDED:
I got home from the mall, took a shower and than turned on the tv...and just started laughing, 5-0 was the score...I mean of course the team that I don't want to win would be winning...is this gonna happen tomorrow with Carolina and Boston? I hope not!

but of all teams, why Pittsburgh:(

[Utellme]

Whew hooo !!!!!!! LETS GO PENS !!!!!!!

Bring on the Bruins ors Huuricanes ?

[ledzep]

GO BRUINS!!!

[CanadianFonzie]

I swear the Bruins game better not go like the Washington game...sorry Nanners but I'm going for Boston tonight

[jasonrules]

go ducks go

[CanadianFonzie]

sorry bud:(...I just hope Selanne doesn't retire, I really hope he doesn't

now Boston has to come back, they just must, one period left

[Utellme]

Well onto next round heres our records for this round.

Bear-----3-1
Horse----3-1
Utell-----3-1
Brama----2-2
Fonz-----2-2

Heres combined toals for the whole playoffs so far.

Bear-----10-2
Brama-----8-4
Horse------8-4
Utell-------8-4
Fonz-------5-7
Cecil-------5-3

Heres my picks for next round lets hear yours.

Caro over Pitt in 6

Det over Chic in 5

[Kat]

My picks...

FOR THE RECORD

Pitts over Carolina :( in 6
Detroit over Chicago in 7

WHAT I REALLY WANT TO HAPPEN

Carolina over Pitts in 6
Chicago over Detroit in 7

BTW....

GO CANES GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CanadianFonzie]

Carolina in 7
Chicago in 7

[bearholic247]

Conference Finals picks

Detroit in 6
Pittsburgh in 7

That said I'm rooting for Chicago.

[CanadianFonzie]

I understand why everyone is rooting for Detroit, but alot of the people I've reminded that Chicago have beaten Kipprusoff and Luongo realize my point...which is why I stick with Chicago winning

the Carolina series is really difficult, but a team that can take out boston can suely take out Pittsburgh

[Kat]

Well, tonight my 'Canes start their next battle with the Pens...

Hopefully, they can do it... I am worried that they won't, but after NJ and Boston, I think it's possible.

[On a Pale Horse]

Damn forgot to post my picks! I was calling for Pittsburgh-Detroit rematch before the round started, but now both teams are ahead so its too late to 'predict' it.

I'd love to see Carolina-Chicago, but the Cup rematch seems inevitable. Good match up between Pens and Canes though as they finished the season as the two hottest teams.

[CanadianFonzie]

I'm worrying for the Hawks right now, but I definitelly see the Canes giving Pittsburgh a run for their money

but I'd like to think the best for Chicago, I mean how many teams have come back from 2-0 deficits in these playoffs so far?

[Kat]

As much as I dislike the Pens and love the 'Canes, (along with being sad because of the result of last night's game) but I have got to say OH MY GOODNESS, WHAT A GAME!!!! Despite the outcome, that was one of the most entertaining games I have ever seen...

[CanadianFonzie]

that was quite a game...though yes I didn't like the ending result

[Kat]

Fuck, as much as I don't like the Pens and I want the 'Canes to win, and as much as they are getting their asses handed to them, it is sure good games...

[On a Pale Horse]

Definitely looking like a Cup rematch.

[CanadianFonzie]

so it's looking like I'm not even gonna bother watching the final

[Kat]

so it's looking like I'm not even gonna bother watching the final

I will watch any of the games where the cup could be won, but that's about it....

Congrats Wings and Pens, way to buy yourself another cup. :p

I'd love to see different teams up there once... like the Rangers vs Hawks or the LA Kings vs Maple Leafs

I am so sick of Colorado, Detroit, Pittsburgh (as of the last 4 years), New Jersey, and so forth.

I was glad to see the Ducks (even though I don't like them much), Lightning and my 'Canes win the cup. It is something different. Hockey is becoming too player orientated and predictable.

[On a Pale Horse]

I will watch any of the games where the cup could be won, but that's about it....

Congrats Wings and Pens, way to buy yourself another cup. :p

I.


I dont think you can really say that about Pens. Crosby, Malkin, Fleury were all drafted. They are historically a small market, cash strapped team. As much as I dont want to see them in the finals again, it is good to see a small market team doing well. I'd rather see them win than the Red Wings.

And Wings are a big market big money team, but most of their talent is home grown too.

[CanadianFonzie]

I didn't actually watch the game yesterday, I forgot it was a daytime game and missed it, but what they were saying in the paper today was that Chicago was just trying to get back at the team for the dirty hit, and they took I think 16 penalties...if they are going to be that careless than I am very disappointed

[Kat]

I dont think you can really say that about Pens. Crosby, Malkin, Fleury were all drafted. They are historically a small market, cash strapped team. As much as I dont want to see them in the finals again, it is good to see a small market team doing well. I'd rather see them win than the Red Wings.

And Wings are a big market big money team, but most of their talent is home grown too.

I agree with you there for the most part, I can't believe that they aren't over the salary cap with Malkin, Crosby and such?!?!? Mark my word that the Islanders and/or Tampa will win another cup within the next 10 years...

[On a Pale Horse]

I agree with you there for the most part, I can't believe that they aren't over the salary cap with Malkin, Crosby and such?!?!? Mark my word that the Islanders and/or Tampa will win another cup within the next 10 years...

Yeah I was saying the same thing in the DRAFT/PROSPECT thread. Isles have #1 overall, plus another first rounder, and three 2nd rounders. Plus, a ton of cap room. If they play their cards right they can be a serious contender within 3-4 years, and at the very least back in the playoffs next year.

[CanadianFonzie]

my concern of the teams on the bottom is the Leafs, I don't know about the cup itself, but I expect to be a real contender within the next 10 years, likely less

[Utellme]

Well the Pens are moving on to bad Detroit will win again in 5,6.

Pens need to get a game 1 win vs Det and come out with at least a 1-1 split coming back home.

[CanadianFonzie]

I'm still praying for 3 straight wins by Chicago:p...hey I think its possible lol

[Kat]

Well, It's official I am for the winner of Detroit/Chicago

[On a Pale Horse]

I am hoping for Chicago but Detroit seems inevitable.

I will be torn in that final. I don't want to cheer for DET because I am tired of seeing them win all the time. I dont want to root for Pittsburgh because as I said before, I am stationed with a bunch of PENS fans and dont want to hear them brag all summer. I am going to hang out in the offseason thread :(

[CanadianFonzie]

see I just can't root for Pittsburgh, so though I don't want a repeat victory, I'll be rooting for Detroit

but I'm amazed with the fanbase Chicago has picked up here in Toronto now, in my store a guy actually came in wearing a Seabrook jersey...now Toews, now Kane but Seabrook

[Utellme]

It would be so cool to see Detroit win the cup 5 years straight.

[CanadianFonzie]

I've decided to boycott the stanley cup final this year

[bearholic247]

I'm picking Pittsburgh to win it.

[Utellme]

Heres combined toals for the whole playoffs so far.

Bear-----12-2
Brama----10-4
Horse-----10-4
Utell-------9-5
Fonz-------5-9
Cecil-------5-3

Heres my picks for Stanley cup lets hear yours.

Detroit over Pens Wings have it wrappped up and i guarantee it.

[CanadianFonzie]

fine I say Detroit will win...but when when am I ever right?

[CanadianFonzie]

so no one is talking about how Detroit is dominating Pittsburgh and how they will hopefully sweep them just to get this pointless final over with

they said in the paper yesterday that tv ratings were way lower for the final than last year...wonder why:p

[Shoesalesman]

As much as I like Crosby and the rest of the Pens, I can't stand Guerin...

Can't. Stand. Guerin.

Go Red Wings!

[CanadianFonzie]

I was talking with some people at work today, very unpopular final among my co-workers, I'm just so glad at how many bandwagoners like Chicago permanentally now:)

[Brett H.]

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20090612/sid_82708.jpg

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! OBEY THE HORSE COCK, BITCHES!

[CanadianFonzie]

did you just call Crosby a horse cock?

all I have to say is I waited a whole hockey season for this, disappointing, next years final is gonna be the Leafs and Chicago...okay not the Leafs but that would be awesome

[Brett H.]

I just get a kick out of saying Crosby has a horse cock. I don't know why.

[nottidelterrore]

Can't say I'm too happy about last night's outcome but I'll just leave it at that.

[CanadianFonzie]

working at a hockey store is no fun at all the day after your least favourite team wins the cup

[bearholic247]

Wow not a popular Stanley Cup Final around here. Well I did pick Pittsburgh to win it. I had a pretty amazing record for predictions during the playoffs. I went 13-2.

[On a Pale Horse]

Good job Bear!

Congrats to the Pens I guess. It was a tough series for me as I didn't want either team to win. I view the Red Wings as the Yankees of hockey, and as I said before I am surrounded by Pens fans here who already gave me enough crap about Flyers as it is.

I just hope we dont see Wings-Pens III, and its a very realistic possibility!

[CanadianFonzie]

never work in a hockey store the day after your least favourite team wins the cup

[Utellme]

Congrats Pens 2009 Cup Champs whew hooooo!

Nice to see someone put a end to Detroit Bandwagoneers,bunch of crybabys anyway.

Hey Maryian Noshow you picked the wrong team next he will want traded to the Lakers.

And all this BS about Crosby being a crybaby yeah he looked like a real crybaby trying to go out there and try to play hurt.And had enough class to sit on the bench and not hurt his team total class act guy.If hes a crybaby then crybabys are awesome in my book.

[nottidelterrore]

Nice to see someone put a end to Detroit Bandwagoneers,bunch of crybabys anyway.

Not every Red Wings fan is a bandwagoner. I've been a fan of theirs since 1995 or so, back when they weren't really winning Stanley Cups. ;)

[Utellme]

Really could care less about all that nonsense i just like that the Pens beat them in there home arena.

And that Maryian Noshow choked couldnt happen to a better guy.

[nottidelterrore]

Yeah if it's nonsense why did you go out of your way to insult Detroit fans?

I guess they're even since the Wings beat the Pens at Mellon Arena last year to win the Cup. ;)

[nottidelterrore]

http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20090612/sid_82708.jpg

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! OBEY THE HORSE COCK, BITCHES!

I'll obey his high schooler facial hair.

I hear this prick didn't even shake Lidstrom's hand. What a disrespectful little turd. If this is the new age of NHL stars, I think I'll take a pass. :X

[CanadianFonzie]

he didn't shake alot of hands apparently...I'm confused as to this Maryian Noshow Utell keeps bringing up

and on a side note, both Pittsburgh and Detroit have the same amount of bandwagon fans

[Utellme]

he didn't shake alot of hands apparently...I'm confused as to this Maryian Noshow Utell keeps bringing up

and on a side note, both Pittsburgh and Detroit have the same amount of bandwagon fans

Thats because Detroit did not wait around with class like Pittsburgh did for Detroit when they won the cup.Detroit hurried to the handshake line so hey there loss thats just something else for them to cry about cause they loss.And im not saying this to stir anything up this is the truth its been stated by sports reporters etc.

As for your confusion on Maryian Noshow ill explain he produced no goals in the cup finals.

And yes when a team wins a cup it gets many bandwagon fans so it dont surprise me that alot of them are jumping on the Pitt bandwagon.

[CanadianFonzie]

OH Marion, you're talking about Hossa

[nottidelterrore]

Crosby has never impressed me, especially in the Stanley Cup finals where he did dick for the most part. I think he had a goal & an assist but that's pretty much it besides the hit he took in game 7. :D

[CanadianFonzie]

no he was held goal-less in the final, the playoffs were all Malkin's...Malkin I don't mind cause of the 3 "superstars" in the nhl right now, he's the most overlooked...but I'm still not a fan

[nottidelterrore]

I thought he had a goal in game 3 or 4 of the final. I didn't get to see either one but Pittsburgh won both of those.

[Brett H.]

no he was held goal-less in the final, the playoffs were all Malkin's...Malkin I don't mind cause of the 3 "superstars" in the nhl right now, he's the most overlooked...but I'm still not a fan

Although he never tore up the finals, I think Crosby's league leading 15 playoff goals and tied for second place 16 assists (not to mention +6 more than Malkin) don't exactly make the playoffs "all Malkin's".

[Kat]

Congrats Pens 2009 Cup Champs whew hooooo!

Nice to see someone put a end to Detroit Bandwagoneers,bunch of crybabys anyway.

Hey Maryian Noshow you picked the wrong team next he will want traded to the Lakers.

And all this BS about Crosby being a crybaby yeah he looked like a real crybaby trying to go out there and try to play hurt.And had enough class to sit on the bench and not hurt his team total class act guy.If hes a crybaby then crybabys are awesome in my book.

Nope. Not a Crybaby in the slightest. But, a (not his fault) over hyped (for the most part) snubber he is at that, either that or he is very, very, young and was overly excited to get his hands on the cup and should have apologized for missing shaking hands.

[CanadianFonzie]

Malkin got the second most points in playoff history behind Gretzky, the playoffs were his

[Utellme]

Fonzie do you work at the hockey store they do a talk show from on NHL Network ?

[CanadianFonzie]

no cause I don't live in New York lol, my store is completely different

[Brett H.]

Malkin got the second most points in playoff history behind Gretzky, the playoffs were his

Mario Lemieux is behind Gretz, if I'm not mistaken. And, both of them placed ahead of 36 points multiple times in their careers.

Sidney Crosby - 1.29 PPG +9
Geno Malkin - 1.50 PPG +3

I'd hardly define this year's playoffs as someones (of the two, anyways). The stats are just too close, especially with Crosby's edge in the defensive end.

[CanadianFonzie]

you're right Brett, whatever they were showing on the tv at work was wrong, according to this link atleast http://www.fromtherink.com/2009/6/5/899692/2009-stanley-cup-final-malkin