Buffalo Wings Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'd go with the Rangers. I really don't mind the Rags at all, and on the other hand I hate the Kings. I guess I don't really know why, last time they were in the Finals I didn't even watch a game. I never minded the Rangers, but since I live in that market, I hear all of their fans who were blasting the Callahan-MSL trade and wondered why Alain Vigneault was the coach are now shouting from the rooftops about how that trade was the greatest thing since the invention of hockey. Give it a rest, people. So, while I'd normally root for the Rangers in a LA-NY series, I'd probably like to see the Kings win that one...if it comes to it. LA is good, but they just don't excite me for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 My hands remain at my sides. Everyone talking about St. Louis: Remember when there was a website dedicated to "has he scored for the Rangers yet?" Remember articles like this? http://bleacherrepor...-offensive-woes When it's a Sabre (Vanek), we really criticize this type of streakiness. St. Louis was almost a bust; now it's the greatest deadline deal ever. fair enough. point being, st. louis is making a difference when it most needs to be made. but, again, i take your point: he's a streaky mofo who might have gotten streaky at just the right time. vanek, OTOH, seemed adrift for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 fair enough. point being, st. louis is making a difference when it most needs to be made. but, again, i take your point: he's a streaky mofo who might have gotten streaky at just the right time. vanek, OTOH, seemed adrift for some time. If St. Louis stays hot for the rest of the playoffs, and helps the Rangers win the Cup, and he totally sucked all next season, it would still be a good trade. I wonder how much his mother's passing has served as personal motivation for him? And also for his teammates rallying behind him? In 11 playoff games prior to the untimely passing of his mother, he had 2 goals and 6 points. In only 7 games since, he's had 4 goals and 7 points. I know he had stated he wanted to win for his mother on Mother's Day (which they did). I do know they'd dropped 3 in a row to the Pens, and were on the verge of elimination from the series. Then his mom passed, and it was almost like a switch was thrown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hmmm? @SeanFitz_Gerald Carey Price, in full gear, an hour before the team is scheduled to be on the ice. pic.twitter.com/dbxvvsI8q8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 This metaphor is a close second to "stepping on their throats" as my least favorite only because TV announcers don't usually delve into the subject of fanny sex. Not sure why everything got all super violent when describing sporting events. :D I'm just shocked it made it through the dirty word sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 They're losing this series not because of a lack of talent, but from a lack of effort and will. That's on the coach the first time around for most organizations. Not directed only at you Sizzle, plenty of people do it, but the knee-jerking in the playoffs kills me. Chicago won two Cups, including last year, and this year they're in the conference finals and them potentially losing to a great team means they aren't working hard and the coach is on his way out? Yeesh. When two great teams play, one will win and one will lose, doesn't mean the losing team is choking, or not trying hard enough, or whatever. The only weakness LA had this year was scoring, and they added Gaborik (a soft Euro who doesn't play when it counts...or so the narrative goes). They're an elite team, no shame in losing to them. And certainly not cause to say a coach has lost his team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Not directed only at you Sizzle, plenty of people do it, but the knee-jerking in the playoffs kills me. Chicago won two Cups, including last year, and this year they're in the conference finals and them potentially losing to a great team means they aren't working hard and the coach is on his way out? Yeesh. When two great teams play, one will win and one will lose, doesn't mean the losing team is choking, or not trying hard enough, or whatever. The only weakness LA had this year was scoring, and they added Gaborik (a soft Euro who doesn't play when it counts...or so the narrative goes). They're an elite team, no shame in losing to them. And certainly not cause to say a coach has lost his team. I get your point and I don't disagree. However, I know you don't have a language impairment, but you are falling for the twisted interpretation by the previous poster. Refer to the original post before the one you quoted and tell me I'm wrong. Quenneville will eventually be fired just like Gretsky was eventually traded, and this series will be where the autopsy starts. Edited May 27, 2014 by sizzlemeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I get your point and I don't disagree. However, I know you don't have a language impairment, but you are falling for the twisted interpretation by the previous poster. Refer to the original post before the one you quoted and tell me I'm wrong. Quenneville will eventually be fired just like Gretsky was eventually traded, and this series will be where the autopsy starts. What exactly is it that he and/or I are interpreting wrong? You're claiming that a Hall of Fame coach will be fired eventually because his team is showing a little less effort than normal in the conference finals the year after they won the stanley cup. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 When two great teams play, one will win and one will lose, doesn't mean the losing team is choking, or not trying hard enough, or whatever. Except in the case of San Jose. And sometimes Vancouver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Well said. Just like every other person who makes bold claims. If you are right you'll point it out and if you are wrong no one else will point it out because no one cares. We live off hyperbole. We live to make outlandish claims. It's our pathetic way of trying to be noticed and be more than we really are. I love our society. On another note.. what if the NHL stopped performing the role of disciplinarian and turned that over to the NHLPA instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) We live off hyperbole. We live to make outlandish claims. It's our pathetic way of trying to be noticed and be more than we really are. This is a moon-crashing-into-the-earth-level of earth-shatteringly ludicrous drivel and I refuse to read another pixel of it. Ever. And then I will. But I won't like it. Sometimes. Edited May 27, 2014 by IKnowPhysics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 On another note.. what if the NHL stopped performing the role of disciplinarian and turned that over to the NHLPA instead? I've always found their roles in the defense of players who just laid extremely dirty hits to be strange. That player just laid a dirty hit on and hurt another one of your players. Which should you be defending? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 This is a little off the beaten path, but I love the commercial for The NHL on NBC, that has The Song Pressure paying in the background while the players take the ice and go through their pre game rituals. With Price done the Rangers get it done tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I'm still not comfortable calling a winner for either series, granted they are both 3-1 but I think both the habs and the Hawks both win the next game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 This is a little off the beaten path, but I love the commercial for The NHL on NBC, that has The Song Pressure paying in the background while the players take the ice and go through their pre game rituals. i have this track in a high quality audio format, and very much enjoy blaring it into my headphones whenever it comes on the ipod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) I'm still not comfortable calling a winner for either series, granted they are both 3-1 but I think both the habs and the Hawks both win the next game Rangers were down 3 -1 against the Pens just recently, and came back to sweep the final 3 games and win the series. So it can (and does) happen. However, a Rangers/Kings Cup final is the most likely scenario at this juncture. Edited May 27, 2014 by Jsixspd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I think that's most likely as well, but I think we'll see some extra fight tonight from the habs at home and if NY wins then it'll be because of some fluke goals.... I think it will will NY and LA but both win in 6 games (just a shot in themorning dark guess) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 National Anthem Singers tonight: US > Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 What a rocket. 1-0 Habs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) And Stepan, with his cricket helmet, tying it up. I will unabashedly say that I hate all things NYC.* I really want the Habs to pull this out. *Sorry, freeman, but it's just so ###### filthy. I don't know how people live there. Plekanec! Edited May 28, 2014 by Eleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I will unabashedly say that I hate all things NYC. I knew there was a reason I liked you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I knew there was a reason I liked you I never have been to LA or LV. Maybe they are worse, but it is a freaking high bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I took 8 years of French through college, so I can go to Montreal and understand a little bit, that's about the only reason I can muster up for wanting them to pull it out..... I wanna see a NY-LA final...... However I do hate NYC and don't understand how people can live there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I took 8 years of French through college, so I can go to Montreal and understand a little bit, that's about the only reason I can muster up for wanting them to pull it out..... I wanna see a NY-LA final...... However I do hate NYC and don't understand how people can live there We found him. The one person who is not in NYC or LA and who wants that matchup. He's here, NBC! Come get him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hahaha, the 1 person.... I'm sure there is someone else here that wants to join me on the dark side ;) I cannot root for a division foe to my hometown team to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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