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Rev-O · May 8, 2008 , 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by OldManMac

It was a good one, wasn't it? Who is this Chris Wasgood, that a previous poster in this thread was talking about?

There are only a handful of teams truly starved for goaltending that would start Wasgood in goal by choice. I hardly think Detroit players, coaches, or fans thought "Thank God we have Chris Osgood in net!" The Wings resorted to Wasgood, and they will win the cup in spite of him, as they have done previously.

scottiB · May 9, 2008 , 08:45 AM

While I'll concede that Osgood (and Hasek and CuJo--when a Wing) benefitted from the Wings' defensive system and he hardly ever stands on his head and steals a game, Osgood rarely gives up a spirit-crushing bad goal.

And with Detroit's system, that's all you need, usually.

olePigeon · May 9, 2008 , 11:32 AM

Sharks. Number 1 Playoff choke team.

Quadruple overtime. Geeze.

scottiB · May 9, 2008 , 12:16 PM

I'd say Detroit. While they have won three Cups in the past eleven years (though none in the past five), if you consider regular season points against playoff success, I think they've failed to reach expectations more.

Ottawa could be there, too: cruise during the season, swoon in the playoffs.

ironknee · May 9, 2008 , 01:09 PM

go flyers!

villalobos · May 9, 2008 , 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by scottiB

I'd say Detroit. While they have won three Cups in the past eleven years (though none in the past five), if you consider regular season points against playoff success, I think they've failed to reach expectations more.

Ottawa could be there, too: cruise during the season, swoon in the playoffs.

Ottawa by a long margin. Sharks are getting there. But Ottawa especially. I mean really.

klb5090 · May 9, 2008 , 10:44 PM

i'm sorry philly fans, the battle of PA is going to be a quick one

iLikebeer · May 10, 2008 , 06:34 AM

Cindy doesn't have what it takes to beat Detroit unless Malkin stands up. Flyers are the only team that can take down the wings. This year's red wings could win with me in goal...as long as they keep up there system and no one throws a suicidal 2 man forecheck at them, that's their only weakness.

Rev-O · May 10, 2008 , 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by scottiB

While I'll concede that Osgood (and Hasek and CuJo--when a Wing) benefitted from the Wings' defensive system and he hardly ever stands on his head and steals a game, Osgood rarely gives up a spirit-crushing bad goal.

And with Detroit's system, that's all you need, usually.

That's all I was sayin'

Detroit's solid defensive scheme makes it so that the goalie isn't needed to carry the team, and their offensive firepower allows them to get back the soft blueline slappers that Osgood has a tendency (over his career) to let in. This has typically been the secret to Detroit's success and any hockey fan would have to admit that detroit has had a bunch of success over the past 15 years!

Rev-O · May 10, 2008 , 12:54 PM

Not play-off related, but at least Hockey related:

So the Avs have parted ways with Quenneville. As soon as it was announced the Denver rumor mill picked Patty roy as the heir apparent (and I see SI has picked up on this as well).
Gah. I'm not sold on Patty being an NHL coach. Sure he was a great goalie and has had some success in the juniors but he is also egotistical, tempermental, and a prima donna.

I'd rather see Granato get a chance again. He did some good coaching during his brief stint with the Avs as head coach and with a few years seasoning under Quenneville I think he may be ready to take the helm. If nothing else, he has more experience than Patty Roy.

Ugh. Just the thought of Patty becoming the Avs next head coach makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit.

villalobos · May 10, 2008 , 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by Rev-O

Not play-off related, but at least Hockey related:

So the Avs have parted ways with Quenneville. As soon as it was announced the Denver rumor mill picked Patty roy as the heir apparent (and I see SI has picked up on this as well).
Gah. I'm not sold on Patty being an NHL coach. Sure he was a great goalie and has had some success in the juniors but he is also egotistical, tempermental, and a prima donna.

I'd rather see Granato get a chance again. He did some good coaching during his brief stint with the Avs as head coach and with a few years seasoning under Quenneville I think he may be ready to take the helm. If nothing else, he has more experience than Patty Roy.

Ugh. Just the thought of Patty becoming the Avs next head coach makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit.

Well as a Wings fan, I can only agree with you on Roy becoming the Avs coach. But then, as a hockey fan in general, I think that would be a terrible mistake. I am sure you guys have seen that little "incident" involving Roy as coach, and his son as a player.

YouTube - Jonathan & Patrick Roy SUCK!

Not to miss, Roy signal to his son at 1:10...

villalobos · May 10, 2008 , 09:11 PM

2-0 for the Wings. Game 3 should be interesting. We'll see how the Stars deal with being down. The Wings are impressive. Very impressive.

Oh yeah, and that Datsyuk goal shoulda counted.

NHLNied27 · May 11, 2008 , 11:16 AM

It does not matter how the Stars respond being back at home. That series is done. The Stars may pick up a game but the Wings have been dominant. In the East, the Timonen injury is too much for the Flyers to handle and the Pens will take them out easily. Lets prepare for a Wings Pens Finals.

OldManMac · May 11, 2008 , 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by NHLNied27

Lets prepare for a Wings Pens Finals.

And another Stanley Cup for Detroit.

klb5090 · May 11, 2008 , 11:06 PM

2-0 Pens... to philly we go

villalobos · May 12, 2008 , 09:36 PM

I don't think anybody can beat the Wings right now. It was a clinic today. The best I have seen them play in the 13 years I have been following them.
What an immense pleasure!

villalobos · May 12, 2008 , 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by OldManMac

And another Stanley Cup for Detroit.

I'd hate to jinx them, but yeah I think it's a done deal.

OldManMac · May 12, 2008 , 09:39 PM

Detroit 5, Dallas 2. Series 3-zip, Detroit. Bye, bye, Dallas! Datsyuk gets first hat trick of career! Did I already say bye bye, Dallas?

scottiB · May 12, 2008 , 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by villalobos

The best I have seen them play in the 13 years I have been following them.
What an immense pleasure!

I agree. Even with the Russian 5, I've never seen a more skilled Wings team.

villalobos · May 14, 2008 , 09:50 PM

Alright, that was the most entertaining game of the series : did not end the way I was looking for, but it's just a question of time.
Good job Stars. See you saturday for game 5.

OldManMac · May 14, 2008 , 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by villalobos

Alright, that was the most entertaining game of the series : did not end the way I was looking for, but it's just a question of time.
Good job Stars. See you saturday for game 5.

Most entertaining, as the Stars played like their asses were on fire, although IMHO Datsyuk was cheated out of one. As you said, however, it's just a matter of time.