NHL '09 - '10 Thread - Page 113

icehog3 · 05-31-2010, 10:33 PM

Another good game by both teams...Eager comes back to bite the hand that drafted him. Better play by both goalies and both defenses. Happy the Hawks came out on top. Off to Philly to hear some Kate Smith and play some more good hockey.

elderboy02 · 05-31-2010, 10:43 PM

That was a great game!

yourchoice · 05-31-2010, 11:15 PM

Great game tonight, much better than game 1. Even though they lost, I am very happy with how the Flyers played overall. I can't wait for the series shift to Philly.

icehog3 · 06-01-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Great game tonight, much better than game 1. Even though they lost, I am very happy with how the Flyers played overall. I can't wait for the series shift to Philly.

Wachovia should be rockin', Joel.

icehog3 · 06-01-2010, 12:15 AM

"Byfuglien, 2 minutes for receiving from Pronger!!!...Get in da box!!!!"

Eleven · 06-01-2010, 12:26 AM

Have the flyers been called for a penalty yet? I know they commit about 1 every 2 or 3 minutes, but nothing gets called. I missed most of periods 1 and 2 tonight so maybe they actually got called for something?

Philly is Detroit this year it seems.

06-01-2010, 02:28 AM

Seemed to be a better game by both teams, at least defensively. That 2nd goal by Eager looked pretty weak, IDK if the goalie was screened slightly or not. The Hawks seemed to hang on for this one, I did not like their play in the 3rd.

But being up 2-0, I can't complain!

GO HAWKS!

GreekGodX · 06-01-2010, 04:12 AM

Great 2 games. Looks like there won't be a Hossa curse this year. He has been great for the Hawks. Let's see how it goes in Philly.

icehog3 · 06-01-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GHC_Hambone

Seemed to be a better game by both teams, at least defensively. That 2nd goal by Eager looked pretty weak, IDK if the goalie was screened slightly or not. The Hawks seemed to hang on for this one, I did not like their play in the 3rd.

But being up 2-0, I can't complain!

GO HAWKS!

It was actually a pretty wicked wrister that Eager put right past the D-man's foot, so I doubt Leighton got much of a look at it. Went past his ear, Eager has a better shot than people think.

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Great 2 games. Looks like there won't be a Hossa curse this year. He has been great for the Hawks. Let's see how it goes in Philly.

icehog3 · 06-01-2010, 09:27 AM

Leighton on Eager's goal:

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"He used the D as a screen and made a good shot," Leighton said. "I didn't see him release the puck. I saw it when it went through my D-man. I'm not saying he's an Alex Ovechkin, but that's how [the Caps captain] scored a lot of his goals -- he drags it and then uses the D as a screen."

yourchoice · 06-01-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Eleven

Have the flyers been called for a penalty yet? I know they commit about 1 every 2 or 3 minutes, but nothing gets called. I missed most of periods 1 and 2 tonight so maybe they actually got called for something?

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Originally Posted by icehog3

"Byfuglien, 2 minutes for receiving from Pronger!!!...Get in da box!!!!"

Everybody take a deep breath and stop the whining about the non-calls!

The Flyers know they can't let him/them camp out in front of the net for as long as him/they want. IMO, the Flyers are doing exactly what they need to do.

Players that camp out in front of the net have been getting slashed, crosschecked, etc. for a long long time. It's always been a part of the game. I realize the league has started calling some of that tighter in recent years, but they've continued to allow more aggression in front of the net than anywhere else on the ice. The Flyers are pushing that envelope each game to see how far they can take it. IMHO, there are, and should be two unwritten standards for penalties; those in front of the net and those elsewhere on the ice.

It could also be an East/West Conference thing. The competing for territory in the slot seems more commonplace in the Eastern Conference, as is cycling around the boards (meaning chip in, and battle for possession via cycling - not cycling passes per se). It seems the West doesn't play those styles as much and it's more of a transition game. Again, I don't watch a ton of Western Conference games, so I could be wrong.

jmsremax · 06-01-2010, 10:58 AM

Congrats to the Hawks on the win....let's hope they can keep it up in Philly. Really enjoyed watching the defense control both sides of the puck.

icehog3 · 06-01-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Everybody take a deep breath and stop the whining about the non-calls!

I was actually being somewhat "tongue in cheek", Joel. As a player, i miss the days when D-men could defend that area in front of the net. And Pronger is one of the best at it. It's just too bad for the Flyers that he can't play 60 minutes a game.

yourchoice · 06-01-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I was actually being somewhat "tongue in cheek", Joel. As a player, i miss the days when D-men could defend that area in front of the net.

I would have guessed you felt that way.

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And Pronger is one of the best at it. It's just too bad for the Flyers that he can't play 60 minutes a game.

Ain't that the truth, no matter whose team he's on. Laviolette may try though!

Coburn has done an admirable job being their 2nd big tough defenseman, but he doesn't compare to Pronger (he did look very good last night though).

icehog3 · 06-01-2010, 07:53 PM

I agree, I thought Coburn looked excellent last night....must be nice to have two big defensemen. I think the Hawks should have hung on to Wiesnewski, he would have looked good paired up with Sopel.

yourchoice · 06-01-2010, 08:57 PM

I think the Hawks have enough depth at D as it is!

Although he had a solid season this year, Coburn can be frustrating during the regular season (especially last year (08-09), when I thought he was only average). But it seems he picks it up during the post season every year.

dvickery · 06-01-2010, 09:08 PM

did i see a different game than the rest of you???

i thought philly dominated the hawks or played even with them for all but 38 seconds.

pulled a rabbit out of their hat again...good for them.

go hawks
derrek

icehog3 · 06-01-2010, 09:17 PM

You didn't see a different game (or two) than I, Derrek. I thought Philly outplayed the Hawks in periods 1 and 2 of Game 1, and periods 1 and 3 of Game 2.

Fortunately for the Hawks, Niemi let in one less goal than the Flyers' goalies in each game.

yourchoice · 06-02-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dvickery

did i see a different game than the rest of you???

i thought philly dominated the hawks or played even with them for all but 38 seconds.

pulled a rabbit out of their hat again...good for them.

go hawks
derrek

I saw it the same way. Niemi won them game 2 IMO.

icehog3 · 06-02-2010, 10:04 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zjzxP3utNM

05-31-2010, 10:33 PM	#2241
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Another good game by both teams...Eager comes back to bite the hand that drafted him. Better play by both goalies and both defenses. Happy the Hawks came out on top. Off to Philly to hear some Kate Smith and play some more good hockey. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-31-2010, 10:43 PM	#2242
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread That was a great game!

05-31-2010, 11:15 PM	#2243
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Great game tonight, much better than game 1. Even though they lost, I am very happy with how the Flyers played overall. I can't wait for the series shift to Philly.

06-01-2010, 12:15 AM	#2245
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread "Byfuglien, 2 minutes for receiving from Pronger!!!...Get in da box!!!!" __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-01-2010, 12:26 AM	#2246
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Have the flyers been called for a penalty yet? I know they commit about 1 every 2 or 3 minutes, but nothing gets called. I missed most of periods 1 and 2 tonight so maybe they actually got called for something? Philly is Detroit this year it seems. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

06-01-2010, 02:28 AM	#2247
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Seemed to be a better game by both teams, at least defensively. That 2nd goal by Eager looked pretty weak, IDK if the goalie was screened slightly or not. The Hawks seemed to hang on for this one, I did not like their play in the 3rd. But being up 2-0, I can't complain! GO HAWKS!

06-01-2010, 04:12 AM	#2248
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Great 2 games. Looks like there won't be a Hossa curse this year. He has been great for the Hawks. Let's see how it goes in Philly. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

06-01-2010, 10:58 AM	#2252
jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Congrats to the Hawks on the win....let's hope they can keep it up in Philly. Really enjoyed watching the defense control both sides of the puck. __________________ Stock/Finance banter

06-01-2010, 07:53 PM	#2255
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread I agree, I thought Coburn looked excellent last night....must be nice to have two big defensemen. I think the Hawks should have hung on to Wiesnewski, he would have looked good paired up with Sopel. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-01-2010, 08:57 PM	#2256
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread I think the Hawks have enough depth at D as it is! Although he had a solid season this year, Coburn can be frustrating during the regular season (especially last year (08-09), when I thought he was only average). But it seems he picks it up during the post season every year.

06-01-2010, 09:08 PM	#2257
dvickery Team of 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: derrek Location: edson , alberta , canada Posts: 685 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread did i see a different game than the rest of you??? i thought philly dominated the hawks or played even with them for all but 38 seconds. pulled a rabbit out of their hat again...good for them. go hawks derrek __________________ i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am

06-01-2010, 09:17 PM	#2258
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread You didn't see a different game (or two) than I, Derrek. I thought Philly outplayed the Hawks in periods 1 and 2 of Game 1, and periods 1 and 3 of Game 2. Fortunately for the Hawks, Niemi let in one less goal than the Flyers' goalies in each game. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-02-2010, 10:04 AM	#2260
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zjzxP3utNM __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!