NHL '08- '09 Thread

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Originally Posted by loki

after this series I will no longer accept "ovi is the best player" comments. He's a cheap shot artist, he's out to hurt people, he's a cherry picker, and he's a no class dirty player. He is a tremendous goal scorer, he is not a two way player. Give me Sid, give me Malkin, give me Stall, give me the caps goalie whose name I will not even try and spell, give me havlat. you can keep ovi

As a Wing's fan, but probably even if I wasn't, I'll take Datsyuk. He's only nominated for 4 awards, although most don't realize he really does deserve consideration for the Hart. His stats don't lie: he leads the high powered Wings in scoring for multiple years in a row, is easily the Wing's best offensive penalty killer, leads the league in take-aways by a 2-1 margin multiple years in a row, won the Lady-Bing 3 years in a row, and should have won the Selke multiple years in a row. He's pretty much the best player on the best team yet he gets no legitimate consideration for the Hart; at least this year he was nominated.

Originally Posted by icehog3

Hmmmmm....who could that be describing?

Oh I wonder?

[Ahbroody]

Originally Posted by glassjapan

Not sure which player you're watching. I see him backchecking, forechecking, and for the most part working his butt off. Except for the times, and they can be a lot sometimes, when he stays on the ice too long. I like star players that will smash you in the mouth. Take their hits and dish them out. "Dirty" to me is stickwork. Dirty is jumping the opposing centerman and sneaking him when he doesn't know it's coming. Dirty is getting in the scrum and punching a guy in the sack when his back is to you. Can't stand soft players that stay in the refs ear. But that's just me...

I am not partial to either team. I am also way more of an Ovi fan then Sid fan. That is speaking as a fan of the game and the goals and electrifying manner in which he plays. He trully is often a human highlight reel. Sid is also a friggin cry baby at times.

That as the context, I dont know too many persons who dont think that Ovi routinely gets away with charging and leaving his feet and throwing elbows/forearms to the head. He is a dirty hitter plain and simple. We are not talking Steve Downie on Dean McAmmond dirty hit, but he does regularly give dirty hits. The thing about is that he is big and strong and can take a hit also. He is also pretty good about watching for hits so he rarely gets caught. Eventually someone is going to smoke him though. He not only gets away with it from the refs, but also the opposing team often.

Having played against a few guys who use there sticks in a dirty manner I will say while its annoying and may bruise and piss you off, its usually more of an irritant. Dirty hitters are much more dangerous. I have seen guys get slufooted in rec league and need surgery. Dirty hitters are way worse and more dangerous then guys who use there sticks like Bi*ches
As to the diving complaints. Its the friggin playoffs and a super close series.

let's go red wings!!!!!

[taltos]

Originally Posted by jamesb3

let's go red wings!!!!!

Agreed, hockey should not be played in warm weather climates.

Originally Posted by taltos

Agreed, hockey should not be played in warm weather climates.

An Original Six final would be okay with me.

[taltos]

Originally Posted by jamesb3

An Original Six final would be okay with me.

I told Tom before the playoffs started that I would love to see the B's and Hawks. Both teams are overdue for a cup and it would be great for hockey. The Wings would be a great series also.

Wings Back to Back would be good in my book!

[taltos]

Originally Posted by jamesb3

Wings Back to Back would be good in my book!

I'm sure.

Congrats to your Bruins Paul, forced a big game seven. Should be a great game.

[taltos]

There will be a game 7 between the Bruins and the Canes.

[Bruins Fan]

The Bruins are back on track, the Garden will be rocking

[MedicCook]

Getting ready for the Red Wings series win!!

The Quiznos commercial is disturbing.

Congrats Paul. Sorry Joe. Game 7 should be one heck of a hockey game.

[King James]

Originally Posted by loki

you mean you found it funny that a playoff game was dominated by home town fans and thus there was a lack of celebration for an visiting player?

I think she was more commenting on how it was funny crosby cried about all the hats and then he got one pity hat thrown out for him, not that the home team guy got more.
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[MedicCook]

No score after the 1st period.

Originally Posted by MedicCook

Getting ready for the Red Wings series win!!

Let's not jump the gun Ryan. 0-0 after 1st period. Wings need to step up and match the Ducks intensity. Need to get more pressure on Hiller, been to easy for him so far. That said, let's go Wings!

Damn I love hockey!

[MedicCook]

I had to shut down my IE and now the feed won't load.

[Ahbroody]

Now that was a game. I got to say I like the Bs chances. Last game 4-0 this game 4-2 but they really carried the play from the puck drop. Looked a lot like game 1. If they come out like this in game 7 they could pull it out. I think they got momentum for sure.

Anyone just here them playing drop kick murphys on the speakers at the ducks game? Little heading up to Boston. Now that was funny.
Hiller is looking STRONG right now. If he keeps it up he may steal this one.

[MedicCook]

2-0 Ducks.

The Ducks defiantely have the intensity in this game. The Wings really need to step it up.