NHL '11 - '12 Thread

[gpugliese]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

Anyone ever gone to the finals only playing 13 games? (in the current format of course)

Kings are looking unbeatable. Still wishes the lightning hadn't let Smith go though.

Found this elsewhere, not quite 13 games played stats but close.

The Oilers in 1983*, the Red Wings in 1995, and the Penguins in 2008 All started the playoffs 11-1, including 3-0 leads in each series.

All lost in the Finals. Oilers and Wings were swept. Oilers were swept by Islanders, Wings were swept by the Devils.

*This opening round was a best-of-five and they won it 3-0.

[Ahbroody]

Not sure if anyone has gone playing only 13.
I know as Tom mentioned no team has ever beat the #1,2,&3 seeds. I agree Kings look unstoppable. They have all the elements. Seems they will take who ever comes out of the east. That would be an epic run.

[dvickery]

since it started taking 16 wins to win the stanley cup...1988 edmonton oilers-16 and 2.
is the best record i can think of.

however many games to get to the 2nd or 3rd or 4th rounds counts for nothing(in my opinion)...just ask last years canucks.

i watched every game in '88 that the oilers played...it was actually a 4 1/2 game sweep(in the finals) over the bruins.

derrek

[Ahbroody]

Interesting series in the East. Game 3 I thought Devils played well enough to win, but couldn't get a goal. Yesterday different result. More interesting was the Rangers meltdown. This series really could go either way. I'm going to pull for the Devils.

Everyone is of the opinion the Kings finish the Yotes tonight and plAy the waiting game. Think the cup will be coming to California regardless.

[icehog3]

[Ahbroody]

Height of the playoffs. Dead thread. Makes me sad.

Did anyone else think last nights game was poorly called?

Talking heads keep discussing the devils forecheck and how it may be the deciding factor if they win

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Height of the playoffs. Dead thread. Makes me sad.

Did anyone else think last nights game was poorly called?

Talking heads keep discussing the devils forecheck and how it may be the deciding factor if they win

It definitely was. Third period on was almost unbelievable. For a while I thought they were trying to give it to Phoenix.

As far as it being a dead thread, I guess that is what happens when the Canucks, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Bruins and Penguins all get knocked out in the first round. I think that made it great, but all those teams have pretty big fan bases.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Height of the playoffs. Dead thread. Makes me sad.

Did anyone else think last nights game was poorly called?

Talking heads keep discussing the devils forecheck and how it may be the deciding factor if they win

Fell asleep in OT of the Kings game while we were talking boxes....

Originally Posted by icehog3

Shows you that a lot of the people who post here are Homers, Mike, so once their team is out, they are done. Others, including you and me, love the game regardless.

I am no so sure it is that, as much as some just are watching, but having no vested interest other than watching hockey....don't have enough to say about it to come on and discuss.

Meaning, I am not sure that they love the game more or less than those posting, just don't feel strongly enough about it after to come post.... Less emotional investment, need to express happiness or disappointment to the masses.

GO AVS!

[taltos]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Height of the playoffs. Dead thread. Makes me sad.

Did anyone else think last nights game was poorly called?

Talking heads keep discussing the devils forecheck and how it may be the deciding factor if they win

The announcers kept talking about the officials working their way into the Finals. Haven't seen too many referees who deserve to move on. It seems that the linesmen have done better. For the record, I do check the thread daily but seldom post any more.

[Eleven]

Originally Posted by taltos

The announcers kept talking about the officials working their way into the Finals. Haven't seen too many referees who deserve to move on. It seems that the linesmen have done better. For the record, I do check the thread daily but seldom post any more.

Worst Officiating Season Ever.

I thought Doughty was gonna have an embolism right on the ice after the blown offside call.

Little calls like that *can* change games, and these guys are supposed to be the best of the best. You just can't miss stuff like that.

My biggest issue with the NHL isn't head shots, boardings or fights, it's the horrible officiating.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Eleven

Worst Officiating Season Ever.

I thought Doughty was gonna have an embolism right on the ice after the blown offside call.

Little calls like that *can* change games, and these guys are supposed to be the best of the best. You just can't miss stuff like that.

My biggest issue with the NHL isn't head shots, boardings or fights, it's the horrible officiating.

They are human, Scott, they are gonna miss a call here and there. Game happens at lightning's pace at that level, and linesmen get caught in bad positions at times. We have the luxury of slow motion and instant replay. Not an easy job, to say the least, but until they install laser beam blue lines, huimans have to make the calls.

[Bigwaved]

My fellas are in a big hole. Hopefully, they can get it back to the Garden for another game seven.

[icehog3]

Shows you that a lot of the people who post here are Homers, Mike, so once their team is out, they are done. Others, including you and me, love the game regardless.

I think the Kings' forecheck is the most impressive in the postseason, so aggressive with 2 guys on the puck, knowing Quick and the D can bail them out.

Devils forecheck could pay off with the wear and tear they are putting on Girardi, Del Zotto, McDunagh and others....I am sure they are hoping for a tired bunch of Rangers D-men in Games 6 and potential Game 7. Although Clarkson has been a beast and he may be less than 100% after the last couple games.

[E.J.]

.....so the Brown hit on Roszival is getting a lot of play, thoughts?

Milbury & Roenick were going at it in ESPN this morning..... I'm in the Roenick camp by the way.

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by E.J.

.....so the Brown hit on Roszival is getting a lot of play, thoughts?

Milbury & Roenick were going at it in ESPN this morning..... I'm in the Roenick camp by the way.

Looked dirty to me last night when I watched it live and the couple replays they had during the game. Haven't taken a second look today or to see if Brown had anything to say about it.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by E.J.

.....so the Brown hit on Roszival is getting a lot of play, thoughts?

Milbury & Roenick were going at it in ESPN this morning..... I'm in the Roenick camp by the way.

I agree with you and J.R., E.J..

[Sawyer]

After another viewing, I am going to change my opinion of 'dirty hit' to a 'bad, knee on knee hit, that came after the whistle and probably could have been avoided'. It should have been a penalty, but not worth supplemental discipline.

[Bruins Fan]

I'm watching..just don't have a dog in the fight,the cup winner will come out of the east

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by Bruins Fan

I'm watching..just don't have a dog in the fight,the cup winner will come out of the east

As long as it isn't the Rangers, I'm cool with that.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

As long as it isn't the Rangers, I'm cool with that.

As I stated before, I think a NY vs LA final would be cool... Though I am not a fan of either the Rangers or Devils.... Whoever comes out of the East, I hope they lose in 7....