Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread: Kings win 2nd Cup in 3 seasons (2 Viewers)

[MindCrime]

SPLIT!!!!

First, second, third star Ray Emery!!!!

 

[Billy Bats]

SPLIT!!!!

First, second, third star Ray Emery!!!!

Hell of a game. Thought they were left for dead after that second goal.

You and me both man. Was asking what time dinner was after the second goal. Gutsy win today and right back in the series, even though they were plenty stupid with the penalties.

 

[JaxBill]

SPLIT!!!!

First, second, third star Ray Emery!!!!

Hell of a game. Thought they were left for dead after that second goal.

You and me both man. Was asking what time dinner was after the second goal. Gutsy win today and right back in the series, even though they were plenty stupid with the penalties.

The Negadelphian ‏@TheNegadelphian 57s

WARNING: To maintain the feeling of jubilation the Flyers just gave you, DO NOT watch the Phillies at 4pm. I REPEAT, DO NOT. #psa

 

[Billy Bats]

Seabrook gets 3 games.

Seems excessive to me, given that he's being suspended for playoff games. I was expecting 1 game or two at the most.

Agreed and if you read the thread you know my feelings about it.

 

[Billy Bats]

The Negadelphian ‏@TheNegadelphian 57s

WARNING: To maintain the feeling of jubilation the Flyers just gave you, DO NOT watch the Phillies at 4pm. I REPEAT, DO NOT. #psa

 

[Zegras11]

helluva clear there

 

[Raider Nation]

Pretty sure that was the loudest I ever screamed on a goal.

 

[ffldrew]

Jimmy howard - OOF

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Like I said. .. crap. Good game by Emery. Ugh I hate typing that.

 

[Raider Nation]

 

[ffldrew]

Not a good start for Howard - should have closed that one up

 

[Zegras11]

LOL at Smith

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Chara you ####!!!!!

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Bruins bunch of goons

 

[Dickie Dunn]

Bruins bunch of goons

Just not sure why the Wings are getting sucked into it. They stayed away from it Friday night. Game is playing out exactly how the Bruins want it.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

New game!

 

[Christo]

Seabrook suspended 3 games for Backes hit.

That's crap.

 

[ffldrew]

Me like Fire

 

[Dickie Dunn]

LOOOOOCH!!!



Howard almost made a great stop. Unreal give-and-go with Iginla.

 

[rockaction]

Seabrook gets 3 games.

Seems excessive to me, given that he's being suspended for playoff games. I was expecting 1 game or two at the most.

Agreed and if you read the thread you know my feelings about it.

Oh, I'm sorry, I keep watching the hit and keep seeing him

a) miss the puck by ten feet

b) leave his GOD DANG feet. At the risk of sounding petulant, I don't care what people "think" leaving your feet your is. His back foot is in the air when he hits him. He winds up completely in the air, which, contrary to Aaron's point (IMO, and I stress that) usually involves a launching motion. He charges.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=606797〈=en

Men smarter than us have ruled. So sad. Too bad. Bye bye, Seabrook.

And now, back to hockey.

eta* This is a grumpy ******* post, I'll admit, but I'm not surprised he got a few games.

 

[Foosball God]

LOOOOOCH!!!



Howard almost made a great stop. Unreal give-and-go with Iginla.

Can't believe Smith just let him go by him after the pass.

 

[rockaction]

Wings dominated every moment I've been able to see after Easter dinner. Then...boom. Lucic, who shouldn't even be playing.

 

[rockaction]

The hits by Boychuck and Iginla were just nasty, hard, clean hits. Really good stuff.

AND CHARA!!!!!

Iginla taking this game over with two passes and a big hit. This is what we need.

 

[ffldrew]

Another slow cover by Howard costs him

 

[Foosball God]

The power play is killing them. You can't have four PP with only 2 shots.

 

[Billy Bats]

Seabrook gets 3 games.

Seems excessive to me, given that he's being suspended for playoff games. I was expecting 1 game or two at the most.

Agreed and if you read the thread you know my feelings about it.

Oh, I'm sorry, I keep watching the hit and keep seeing him

a) miss the puck by ten feet

b) leave his GOD DANG feet. At the risk of sounding petulant, I don't care what people "think" leaving your feet your is. His back foot is in the air when he hits him. He winds up completely in the air, which, contrary to Aaron's point (IMO, and I stress that) usually involves a launching motion. He charges.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=606797〈=en

Men smarter than us have ruled. So sad. Too bad. Bye bye, Seabrook.

And now, back to hockey.

eta* This is a grumpy ******* post, I'll admit, but I'm not surprised he got a few games.

You're better off sticking to your Heroes of the Shootout, grumpus.

 

[rockaction]

The power play is killing them. You can't have four PP with only 2 shots.

I'm not being a jerk when I say this -- welcome to playing the Bruins. This stuff just happens.

I keep pointing out that when the USA played Canada with Julien behind the bench, it just looked like a regular season Bruin game.

I have no idea technically how they do it -- they just do.

 

[rockaction]

Seabrook gets 3 games.

Seems excessive to me, given that he's being suspended for playoff games. I was expecting 1 game or two at the most.

Agreed and if you read the thread you know my feelings about it.

Oh, I'm sorry, I keep watching the hit and keep seeing him

a) miss the puck by ten feet

b) leave his GOD DANG feet. At the risk of sounding petulant, I don't care what people "think" leaving your feet your is. His back foot is in the air when he hits him. He winds up completely in the air, which, contrary to Aaron's point (IMO, and I stress that) usually involves a launching motion. He charges.

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=606797〈=en

Men smarter than us have ruled. So sad. Too bad. Bye bye, Seabrook.

And now, back to hockey.

eta* This is a grumpy ******* post, I'll admit, but I'm not surprised he got a few games.

You're better off sticking to your Heroes of the Shootout, grumpus.

Thanks, man. Good win today. Great post.

My best friend in ninth grade -- before he sadly moved back to Southern NJ -- was a Flyers fan. Never has a HTFD/Philly rivalry been taken so seriously by so few.

eta* Heroes of the Shootout is genuinely cracking me up. We need a VHS tape in its honor.

 

[rockaction]

MIlan needs to settle down. That's not even close.

 

[rockaction]

Wow, looks like I should have seen this.

Howard's play? The Chara near-fight? Great stuff.

What was Howard doing?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

 

[rockaction]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

 

[northern exposure]

The power play is killing them. You can't have four PP with only 2 shots.

I'm not being a jerk when I say this -- welcome to playing the Bruins. This stuff just happens.

I keep pointing out that when the USA played Canada with Julien behind the bench, it just looked like a regular season Bruin game.

I have no idea technically how they do it -- they just do.

Julien was an Assistant Coach for Canada. Mike Babcock was the Head Coach.

 

[northern exposure]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

 

[rockaction]

The power play is killing them. You can't have four PP with only 2 shots.

I'm not being a jerk when I say this -- welcome to playing the Bruins. This stuff just happens.

I keep pointing out that when the USA played Canada with Julien behind the bench, it just looked like a regular season Bruin game.

I have no idea technically how they do it -- they just do.

Julien was an Assistant Coach for Canada. Mike Babcock was the Head Coach.

Jeez, I know. Look in the Olympic Hockey thread.

I'm listing players in here from the roster off of the top of my head, why wouldn't I know Canada's coach?

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

Seabrook suspended 3 games for Backes hit.

That's crap.

Still a good trade for you, considering Backes is probably done for the series.

 

[rockaction]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

It's the level of the fighting prowess described in the article?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

The power play is killing them. You can't have four PP with only 2 shots.

I'm not being a jerk when I say this -- welcome to playing the Bruins. This stuff just happens.

I keep pointing out that when the USA played Canada with Julien behind the bench, it just looked like a regular season Bruin game.

I have no idea technically how they do it -- they just do.

you keep saying this, but why would Julien have more control over their system they used than the head coach Mike Babcock?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

It's the level of the fighting prowess described in the article?

everybody knows Chara is the best/toughest figher in the league. he just rarely fights because (a) he's way more valuable on the ice than in the box, and (b) very few players would dare drop the gloves with him.

 

[northern exposure]

The power play is killing them. You can't have four PP with only 2 shots.

I'm not being a jerk when I say this -- welcome to playing the Bruins. This stuff just happens.

I keep pointing out that when the USA played Canada with Julien behind the bench, it just looked like a regular season Bruin game.

I have no idea technically how they do it -- they just do.

Julien was an Assistant Coach for Canada. Mike Babcock was the Head Coach.

Jeez, I know. Look in the Olympic Hockey thread.

I'm listing players in here from the roster off of the top of my head, why wouldn't I know Canada's coach?

Because you stated Canada with Julien behind the bench looked like a regular season Bruin game. Babcock being the HC means he would have dictated the style of game Canada played. I wasn't sure the point you were trying to make.

 

[rockaction]

The power play is killing them. You can't have four PP with only 2 shots.

I'm not being a jerk when I say this -- welcome to playing the Bruins. This stuff just happens.

I keep pointing out that when the USA played Canada with Julien behind the bench, it just looked like a regular season Bruin game.

I have no idea technically how they do it -- they just do.

you keep saying this, but why would Julien have more control over their system they used than the head coach Mike Babcock?

Assignation of authority.

 

[northern exposure]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

It's the level of the fighting prowess described in the article?

Even if he could only fight a little, at 6'9" he's going to have a substantial reach advantage vs another player.

 

[rockaction]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

It's the level of the fighting prowess described in the article?

everybody knows Chara is the best/toughest figher in the league. he just rarely fights because (a) he's way more valuable on the ice than in the box, and (b) very few players would dare drop the gloves with him.

Yeah, I get that. Don't drop or you're done. Which is why Chara threatens it on Smith today.

I was surprised Chara was that proficient.

These are kind of innocent comments. Not sure they're worth a brawl.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

I know Geoff Ward is responsible for designing the power play for the Bruins. I suppose it's possible that Babcock may have delegated some defensive duties to Julien, but who knows?

 

[Christo]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

It's the level of the fighting prowess described in the article?

everybody knows Chara is the best/toughest figher in the league. he just rarely fights because (a) he's way more valuable on the ice than in the box, and (b) very few players would dare drop the gloves with him.

He wouldn't even have to be that tough given the way hockey fights go. His arm length alone would allow him to dictate most fights.

 

[northern exposure]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

It's the level of the fighting prowess described in the article?

everybody knows Chara is the best/toughest figher in the league. he just rarely fights because (a) he's way more valuable on the ice than in the box, and (b) very few players would dare drop the gloves with him.

He wouldn't even have to be that tough given the way hockey fights go. His arm length alone would allow him to dictate most fights.

See post 1092 above.

 

[northern exposure]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

It's the level of the fighting prowess described in the article?

everybody knows Chara is the best/toughest figher in the league. he just rarely fights because (a) he's way more valuable on the ice than in the box, and (b) very few players would dare drop the gloves with him.

Yeah, I get that. Don't drop or you're done. Which is why Chara threatens it on Smith today.

I was surprised Chara was that proficient.

These are kind of innocent comments. Not sure they're worth a brawl.

Just looking for clarification on your comments. Not sure that constitutes a brawl.

 

[rockaction]

Chara looked like he could of eaten Smith, sheesh what was he thinking of fighting Chara? Geez

I read an article this year about Chara's fights. Apparently, he's somebody that nobody -- even the best of the goons -- want any part of. I was sort of surprised, but it's apparently true. Nobody wants a piece of him.

That's why the Smith thing looked weird to me, and you can see Chara offer to drop the gloves, with a scared response from Smith in real time.

Chara is 6' 9" and is a tough customer, why does it surprise you nobody wants to fight him?

It's the level of the fighting prowess described in the article?

everybody knows Chara is the best/toughest figher in the league. he just rarely fights because (a) he's way more valuable on the ice than in the box, and (b) very few players would dare drop the gloves with him.

Yeah, I get that. Don't drop or you're done. Which is why Chara threatens it on Smith today.

I was surprised Chara was that proficient.

These are kind of innocent comments. Not sure they're worth a brawl.

Just looking for clarification on your comments. Not sure that constitutes a brawl.

Sure thing.

eta* It's always personally weird to get about five comments in a row challenging your position. But you're right; it's just looking for clarification. Fine by me.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The power play is killing them. You can't have four PP with only 2 shots.

This

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I just think its common knowledge about Chara. Not a big deal.

Tyler Myers has the same reach and isn't half the fighter Chara is. Chara's dad was a badass wrestler. He's huge and tough and has a nasty disposition. Pretty much the ideal fighter.