NHL Playoffs - Page 2

Aerich · 04-24-2006, 05:32 PM

The Wings have also made some decent goalies look soft (Vanbiesbrouck), so it doesn't go all one way. Besides, Kipper and Giguere already had a series under their respective belts before beating the Wings - my position is that they were already on the way up. A good defence (and a little luck) generally beats a good offence, and when the Wings got beat, both teams were trapping; in the Flames' case, they were hitting, too.

Anyway, the Achilles heel of the Wings won't be goaltending, it will be injuries/fatigue on the back end. I have a lot of respect for Chelios, Lidstrom, Schneider, and Co, but they are aging. They will have a tough time getting through three Western Conference series with enough gas left in the tank. It's all about the forecheck, and every team in the league knows that the only way to beat Detroit is to grind it out.

Sir Goulum · 04-24-2006, 07:43 PM

Rollie is the Oilers brick wall. Our playoff hopes depend on him. So rather than Go Oilers! it should be Go Rollie! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

True_Moose · 04-24-2006, 09:00 PM

Giguere beat the Wings in the first round. A sweep if I'm not mistaken.

The thing about the Wings is they have some decent defensive depth, with young kids. Kronwall in particular has stood out to me. Lidstrom can easily handle a huge amount of minutes per game - the only defenceman on the Wings I've ever had doubts about this year is Chelios. I think he's lost his physical edge, and it's starting to put doubts in his mind which are leading to poor decisions. That or his off-season bobsleigh training

The Flames have played nowhere near where they should. Yesterday, they probably played 10 intense minutes, and if there were 30 more seconds in that game, it was probably going to OT. I don't really understand why, when this teams hallmark was consistent effort, you don't see any out of this group. I think the combined expectations and pressure of starting at home knocked them slightly off-kilter - heck, Iginla played 2 post-season games in his career before last season's run, never as a favorite. Now, Sutter has a more receptive audience and the pressure's off the Flames a little, with everyone singing the praises of the Ducks. I don't know if they'll win both games in Anaheim, but even if they don't, expect those games to be brutally intense.

Sir Goulum · 04-26-2006, 02:29 AM

Another double OT game. Could this series get any better?

Bahamut · 04-26-2006, 01:39 PM

Avalanche fan, and oooh boy I am loving it right now!

Hopefully they be consistent and win. Their scoring barrages can be paired with defensive lapses...

pritchke · 04-26-2006, 02:14 PM

Calgary will win the cup this year.

2. Carolina Hurricanes vs. 7. Montreal Canadiens
2-0 ???

I think this one is 0-2, Montreal will win this one.

[ 04-26-2006, 02:17 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Bungleau · 04-26-2006, 04:57 PM

Man, I did *NOT* need a double OT game last night! I had a plane to catch at 7AM this morning, which meant getting up around 5:30... just 3-1/2 hours after I went to bed!

Frustration. That's all I can say.

I'll be watching on Thursday after Survivor.

Grrrrr [img]graemlins/madhell.gif[/img]

Sir Goulum · 04-27-2006, 06:10 PM

Big game for the Oilers. Will be listening on the radio at work, can't wait for it!

Bungleau · 04-27-2006, 11:21 PM

Watched the first period, listening now. 2-2 tie... go get 'em, Wings!

Aerich · 04-28-2006, 01:50 AM

Wings tied up, Ducks tied up. The big surprises for me this year are the Rangers (having made the 3rd seed, now down 3-0) and the Stars.

I think an Eastern Conference team wins the Cup this year, because all four West series are more physical than anything out east (exception: Buffalo-Philly). The West will only get more intense.

04-24-2006, 05:32 PM	#11
Aerich Lord Ao Join Date: May 27, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 2,061	The Wings have also made some decent goalies look soft (Vanbiesbrouck), so it doesn't go all one way. Besides, Kipper and Giguere already had a series under their respective belts before beating the Wings - my position is that they were already on the way up. A good defence (and a little luck) generally beats a good offence, and when the Wings got beat, both teams were trapping; in the Flames' case, they were hitting, too. Anyway, the Achilles heel of the Wings won't be goaltending, it will be injuries/fatigue on the back end. I have a lot of respect for Chelios, Lidstrom, Schneider, and Co, but they are aging. They will have a tough time getting through three Western Conference series with enough gas left in the tank. It's all about the forecheck, and every team in the league knows that the only way to beat Detroit is to grind it out. __________________ Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. - Winston S. Churchill

04-24-2006, 09:00 PM	#13
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 36 Posts: 2,563	Giguere beat the Wings in the first round. A sweep if I'm not mistaken. The thing about the Wings is they have some decent defensive depth, with young kids. Kronwall in particular has stood out to me. Lidstrom can easily handle a huge amount of minutes per game - the only defenceman on the Wings I've ever had doubts about this year is Chelios. I think he's lost his physical edge, and it's starting to put doubts in his mind which are leading to poor decisions. That or his off-season bobsleigh training The Flames have played nowhere near where they should. Yesterday, they probably played 10 intense minutes, and if there were 30 more seconds in that game, it was probably going to OT. I don't really understand why, when this teams hallmark was consistent effort, you don't see any out of this group. I think the combined expectations and pressure of starting at home knocked them slightly off-kilter - heck, Iginla played 2 post-season games in his career before last season's run, never as a favorite. Now, Sutter has a more receptive audience and the pressure's off the Flames a little, with everyone singing the praises of the Ducks. I don't know if they'll win both games in Anaheim, but even if they don't, expect those games to be brutally intense. __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

04-26-2006, 01:39 PM	#15
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	Avalanche fan, and oooh boy I am loving it right now! Hopefully they be consistent and win. Their scoring barrages can be paired with defensive lapses... __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

04-26-2006, 04:57 PM	#17
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Man, I did NOT need a double OT game last night! I had a plane to catch at 7AM this morning, which meant getting up around 5:30... just 3-1/2 hours after I went to bed! Frustration. That's all I can say. I'll be watching on Thursday after Survivor. Grrrrr [img]graemlins/madhell.gif[/img] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-27-2006, 11:21 PM	#19
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Watched the first period, listening now. 2-2 tie... go get 'em, Wings! __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-24-2006, 07:43 PM	#12
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Rollie is the Oilers brick wall. Our playoff hopes depend on him. So rather than Go Oilers! it should be Go Rollie! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

04-26-2006, 02:29 AM	#14
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Another double OT game. Could this series get any better?

04-26-2006, 02:14 PM	#16
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 49 Posts: 3,491	Calgary will win the cup this year. 2. Carolina Hurricanes vs. 7. Montreal Canadiens 2-0 ??? I think this one is 0-2, Montreal will win this one. [ 04-26-2006, 02:17 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

04-27-2006, 06:10 PM	#18
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Big game for the Oilers. Will be listening on the radio at work, can't wait for it!

04-28-2006, 01:50 AM	#20
Aerich Lord Ao Join Date: May 27, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 2,061	Wings tied up, Ducks tied up. The big surprises for me this year are the Rangers (having made the 3rd seed, now down 3-0) and the Stars. I think an Eastern Conference team wins the Cup this year, because all four West series are more physical than anything out east (exception: Buffalo-Philly). The West will only get more intense. __________________ Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. - Winston S. Churchill

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