Hockey Megathread

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:16 pm

Seriously, where the shit are the hockey fans? We have a big enough hoser crowd on this phorum, but are you true fans? Its playoff time for Christ sake. Lets get discussin! HH, STRYKER,CHANNNAMEN,STIPUD, FUZZYSD, AND GRIDRACER is that all of us? What are your picks, underdogs....blahblahblah. Dont feel shy if yous a Yank and are a Hockey fan......

Post by **stipud** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:47 am

I like the Canucks a lot this year. Luongo is the shit, they seem to have good chemistry, and aside from their losing streak in February, they have been pretty consistent. I also like them because it pisses off Calgarians

. I guess they are the new rivals now that the Oilers suck. Soooo many whiners when you ousted us from first place in the division.

Calgary in all honesty SHOULD be a better team, but they haven't been consistent in years, and they don't seem to handle pressure very well. I don't expect them to do that great in the playoffs. Better to have low expectations and then be pleasantly surprised when they do well, like a few years ago, before they lost to Tampa Bay.

I only really watch the playoffs, and I'll probably only care about these two teams, except for the finals.

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:46 am

Pittsburgh baaabeeeee!

Sadly tho, when march comes round, college hoops dominate all the sports channels. Pisses me off cause till hockey starts being shown again I've lost interest.

Post by **mr tibbs** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:39 am

I lost interest years ago with the strike. I was just getting into it and then it went away.

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:43 am

Calgary just took over first in the div again

Its going to be a battle until we meet in our 2nd last game of the season.
Lastnights game was CRAZY! 5-5 and lost in the shootout.
I really like the vibe the Nucks have this season, since Feb3 they are 25-6-2

This team makes me forget the Naslund, Bert, & Mo years.
I think the Canucks, SJ, and Detroit are the teams in the West to watch, maybe Chicago aswell, they are really young though, so that might play to a fault.
In the East, you cant deny Pittsburgh, they have been on a run as of late,Washington seems to be a contender, and ofcourse theres Boston. Another Boston Montreal series would be great to watch.

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:48 am

gkitching wrote:Pittsburgh baaabeeeee!

I was happy to see them NOT win the cup last time around.

I like hockey, but there's just something that prevents me from being a true fan. I think it's all the bogus hype and marketing surrounding professional sports that bugs me. Either way, I like the game. Just don't care to follow ever minor stat, buy stupid logo adorned products or blindly follow any player or team.

I like the 'Nucks. They got some good guys that just like to play hard hockey. Burrows did himself and Vancouver well signing that contract. He plays with heart, that's always nice.

Seems to me that both Bobby Lu' and Kipper need to pick up their fucking game and DOMINATE like they have in the past. They are both considered elite goaltenders but they just aren't playing a level above anyone else in the league. Sure, they're still awesome, but they just aren't fucking stealing games for their teams anymore. Maybe I just don't watch enough hockey to know better anymore.

I like the Habs as well, they were my old hometown team and I can't shake 'em. Gotta love the winningest team in NHL history

So many great hockey moments involve the Habs. I just hope they make the playoffs (haven't checked standings too recently) and put in a good showing. I have no expectations but I'd like to see some good Habs hockey in the playoffs, even if they loose first round.

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:03 am

I think the Habs are hanging onto 8th? They may have jumped up to sixth lastnight though. My team is and always has been the Canucks. Playoff time my team comes first, and Ill also cheer for the other Canadian teams, but never, and I mean NEVER cheer for TO. Id like to see either Washington or Pittsburgh come out of the East, if the Habs dont.
I agree with you about Lu and Kipper dude, they havent been thyre dominant selves as of late......not that I give a f*** about Kipper

Stryker · Post by **Stryker** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:35 pm

i'm holding out on my picks ans so forth til all the playoff seedings are in.
of course i like the flames cause i live here and get more coverage errrrr... is that brainwashing. sadly they need a gut check right now.
vancouver is playing much better than a couple month's ago and they may steal the 3rd seed from the flames.

this year is a real tossup so who knows. i do like pitt in the east if fleury can play well and a dark horse is the rangers. of course jersey is always there as well. the end of the regular season is closing in. the last few games well certainly be exciting. really tho i'm excited about the masters and seeing whether Tiger will win again. enuf for now, wonder if a pool is possible online amongst us?

cheers

gridracer · Post by **gridracer** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:31 pm

I have always been a quebec nordiques fan (for you non fans that is colorado avalanche now) They aren't gonna be in the playoffs but with any luck they'll finish as the worst team and pick tavares in the draft.

I don't make predictions because anyone that I say will win will lose.

Post by **stipud** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:21 pm

Fuckin A, I loved the Nordiques. Don't much care for them now that they're in Colorado though...

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:46 am

Why is it Canada is always looking for another MLB baseball team but can't keep their hockey teams?

Post by **stipud** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:25 am

gkitching wrote:Why is it Canada is always looking for another MLB baseball team but can't keep their hockey teams?

Because you have more money and corporate sponsorship.

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:43 am

I would think that a hockey team would be less expensive to run then a baseball team. Although I'm no expert there, the salaries these ballplayers get is just stupid crazy.

Post by **stipud** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:24 am

They are cheaper now, thanks to the salary cap after the walkout a few years ago. Before that many of the good Canadian players and teams were sent down to the US, because we couldn't afford them (e.g. Gretzky, Colorado Avalanche).

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:05 pm

Biggest game of the season tonight, Canucks and Flames! If the Flames win, they clinch 1st in the div, if the Canucks win, it sets up a really good dog fight for the final 2 games each team has left.

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:09 pm

stipud wrote:They are cheaper now, thanks to the salary cap after the walkout a few years ago. Before that many of the good Canadian players and teams were sent down to the US, because we couldn't afford them (e.g. Gretzky, Colorado Avalanche).

.. and The Jets.

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:31 pm

Whats your picks boyz? 2 teams per conference....
from the west im taking Van and San Jose
from the east ive got crosby and the boys and Boston

5.9Limited · Post by **5.9Limited** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:57 pm

boston for sure...they're the only sports team in the city without a championship in the last decade....they've played well all year and want it real bad...and I'd like to see 'em get it. san jose's a tough team too...

though I never played it, and have hardly even skated..I love hockey, have always loved to watch it, and when I was kid I LOVED hockey video games... I remember rushing to get the latest NHL games for my SEGA GENESIS.....

good times.

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:58 pm

Love hockey.......can't stand to watch it on TV....it's not the same

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:24 pm

5.9Limited wrote:boston for sure...they're the only sports team in the city without a championship in the last decade....they've played well all year and want it real bad...and I'd like to see 'em get it. san jose's a tough team too...

though I never played it, and have hardly even skated..I love hockey, have always loved to watch it, and when I was kid I LOVED hockey video games... I remember rushing to get the latest NHL games for my SEGA GENESIS..... good times.

NHL 94 on SEGA GENESIS, I will SLAUGHTER ANYONE!!!!!! HANDS DOWN

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:25 pm

oldskoolmseriesfan wrote:
5.9Limited wrote:boston for sure...they're the only sports team in the city without a championship in the last decade....they've played well all year and want it real bad...and I'd like to see 'em get it. san jose's a tough team too...

though I never played it, and have hardly even skated..I love hockey, have always loved to watch it, and when I was kid I LOVED hockey video games... I remember rushing to get the latest NHL games for my SEGA GENESIS..... good times.
NHL 94 on SEGA GENESIS, I will SLAUGHTER ANYONE!!!!!! HANDS DOWN

That's b/c you STILL play it

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:26 pm

dBincognito wrote:Love hockey.......can't stand to watch it on TV....it's not the same

your just pissy because the Panthers shit the bed, and didnt squeak in for 8th spot

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:09 pm

My dream cup series is vancouver vs. montreal. It ain't gonna happen, that's why it's a dream.

A lot of sports guys on TV are picking the 'nucks surprisingly. I wonder if that's because it's on Canadian TV?

I don't see calgary pulling through unless they step up big. Montreal/Boston is a classic series. That'll be fun if only because of nostalgia.

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:44 pm

dBincognito wrote:
oldskoolmseriesfan wrote:
5.9Limited wrote:boston for sure...they're the only sports team in the city without a championship in the last decade....they've played well all year and want it real bad...and I'd like to see 'em get it. san jose's a tough team too...

though I never played it, and have hardly even skated..I love hockey, have always loved to watch it, and when I was kid I LOVED hockey video games... I remember rushing to get the latest NHL games for my SEGA GENESIS..... good times.
NHL 94 on SEGA GENESIS, I will SLAUGHTER ANYONE!!!!!! HANDS DOWN
That's b/c you STILL play it

SO

oldskoolmseriesfan · Post by **oldskoolmseriesfan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:48 pm

fuzzysnuggleduck wrote:My dream cup series is vancouver vs. montreal. It ain't gonna happen, that's why it's a dream.

A lot of sports guys on TV are picking the 'nucks surprisingly. I wonder if that's because it's on Canadian TV?

I don't see calgary pulling through unless they step up big. Montreal/Boston is a classic series. That'll be fun if only because of nostalgia.

If Carey Price plays well... who knows.Its always a great series to watch though. I also think Columbus is a really strong team not to be taken lightly.
Im going to watch Washington aswell, purely to see Ovechkins magic!
By the way Chicago in 4!!!