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Agasthya · May 8, 2004, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by itai195:
Honestly, and trying to be objective, I think the Sharks will win. They're very similar teams, but the Sharks have an edge in depth of talent (and, IMO, coaching). It'll be a close and exciting series though.

It'll definitely be an interesting series. I think if the Flames aren't careful, it can end very early for them. However, if they bully the Sharks, speedy, and not so gritty, forwards, it might be a little more interesting. It might also come down to goaltending, Kipper has been amazing these playoffs but, then again, so has Nabokov.

Oh, and I would expect Marleau to be stuck to Iginla every single shift. You definitely don't want to let that guy get going.

Capt Shane · May 8, 2004, 05:51 PM

TB win #1... we are for real baby!!!

Mr. Blur · May 8, 2004, 06:08 PM

being a canadian i am supoposed to be cheering for calgary now - but i'd rather see tampa or san jose win the cup as neither has before....and either of those would be the first of the "new" expansion teams to win.

rhythmicmoose · May 8, 2004, 06:20 PM

Wow. I never knew this was here. I guess I just don't hang around the lounge often enough.

I'm a diehard Wings fan, so I'm a bit disappointed this year. Now I'm pulling for a Sharks-Lightning final. That should be some good, fast-paced, awesome hockey.

I'm also from DC, so I remember Ron Wilson's tenure here pretty well. The man is an absolutely incredible coach. I remember one game against Toronto where practically all of the Caps' best forwards were out, so Wilson switched to a 3-defenseman system with Gonchar and Klee playing conservative center. They tied 3-3, but it felt like a win.

I also like Nabokov, so I guess I'm rooting for the Sharks now.

ironknee · May 9, 2004, 01:33 AM

Flyers - 1

we just need one

Rev-O · May 9, 2004, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by todrain:
I'd rather see it where every team has a chance to win. While I grew up in Philly and am still a Flyers fan, I lived in Miami for 7 years, and I'd love to see the Panthers find a way back to respectability. With the current system, that would never happen! (at least for any length of time.)

I think that this is one of the draws of the NFL - even the 1-15 Panthers can make it to the SuperBowl within the next two years.

Nope. Biggest draw to the NFL: Gambling. The reason football is the #1 sport in the USA. Parity in the league = more action on the betting line = more money changing hands.

Rev-O · May 9, 2004, 11:22 AM

Oh, who to cheer for today? Both teams have a few ex-Avs.
San Jose has Ricci (who I disliked even as an Av) and the Sheriff, Scott Parker, who (I think) took the Stanley Cup fishing in a canoe.
Calgary has Yeller and Rhino, both quailty ex-Avs. Prolly wouldn't have won the cup '01 without Yelle winning the face offs he did and his clutch scoring.

So who to cheer on today?

Avs fan.

Stogieman · May 9, 2004, 05:49 PM

Sharks just tied it up 2-2 going into the 3rd period. MAN THIS IS A GREAT GAME!!! Kiprusoff has been almost unstoppable with his 31 saves.

amsalpemkcus · May 9, 2004, 07:29 PM

RIGHT ON!!!!!!! Montador!!!!!!! That was a stupid move by sharks to change when they didnt have control!! wtf where they thinking!!!

Agasthya · May 9, 2004, 07:29 PM

SCORE!

Flames win!

Stogieman · May 9, 2004, 07:49 PM

Damn. Sharks lost.

Hats off to the Flames though, they played a great game.

olePigeon · May 9, 2004, 07:51 PM

I think Kiprusoff is an alien. On his home planet males compete for females by stopping pucks.

JHromadka · May 9, 2004, 08:21 PM

Flames +1!!!

itai195 · May 9, 2004, 08:47 PM

Great first game, why wasn't Kiprusoff that good when he played for us?

This is gonna be a close, long series...

JHromadka · May 9, 2004, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by itai195:
Great first game, why wasn't Kiprusoff that good when he played for us?

This is gonna be a close, long series...

It's like a San Jose Reunion series. It's going to be tough no matter who the winner is. I think it's going 6 or 7 games for sure. I hope the Philly/Tampa series is good as well.

amsalpemkcus · May 9, 2004, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by itai195:
This is gonna be a close, long series...

In yer dreams maybe...

ironknee · May 10, 2004, 10:34 PM

Flyers -Even steven

6-2 blowout

GoGoReggieXPowars · May 11, 2004, 10:55 AM

That Flyers/Tampa game was insane. I stopped watching it after the first, just get the TV on and went back to fixing my bike. Nice fights

Capt Shane · May 11, 2004, 06:04 PM

TB game crazy to bad we sucked...now it is all tied up... whoah lots of fights!!!

Rev-O · May 11, 2004, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by itai195:
Great first game, why wasn't Kiprusoff that good when he played for us?

This is gonna be a close, long series...

Ummm... after the first two games?

Agasthya · May 11, 2004, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Rev-O:
Ummm... after the first two games?

game's not over. SJ is still in this.

Agasthya · May 11, 2004, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by Agasthya:
game's not over. SJ is still in this.

OK, now it might be over. 4-1

itai195 · 11:27 PM

Originally posted by Rev-O:
Ummm... after the first two games?

At least they were outplayed today.

JHromadka · May 11, 2004, 11:43 PM

Damn! Got home too late to see the game. I spent six months in Calgary, and one of my friends is sending me a Flames flag to put on my car. I'm sure it will be the only one in Houston!

GoGoReggieXPowars · May 12, 2004, 09:28 AM

Flaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaames!

TB vs. CGY in the final.

PS> how about those 10cm of snow?

olePigeon · May 12, 2004, 03:01 PM

I still think the Sharks can do it... and even if they don't, what an awesome season! GO SHARKS!!!!

Phat Bastard · May 13, 2004, 05:19 PM

bump

amsalpemkcus · May 13, 2004, 08:17 PM

flyers getting there collective asses kicked again in home ice! nice!!

Rev-O · May 13, 2004, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by olePigeon:
I still think the Sharks can do it... and even if they don't, what an awesome season! GO SHARKS!!!!

Replace "Sharks" with "Avs" and that's what I was thinking LAST series.

olePigeon · May 14, 2004, 12:51 AM

SCOOOORRRE!!!!! SHARKS TAKE IT 3 TO 0!!!

Oh, and F*CK YOU Calgary, you dirty bastards. Even your own fans hate you now.

itai195 · May 14, 2004, 01:45 AM

Don't know about that... Could've done without the ensuing stupidity after the empty netter.

amsalpemkcus · 07:52 AM

Originally posted by olePigeon:
SCOOOORRRE!!!!! SHARKS TAKE IT 3 TO 0!!!
Oh, and F*CK YOU Calgary, you dirty bastards. Even your own fans hate you now.

yeah right!!

Just imagine if the sharks lost this one... there will be a whole lot of weeping all around I am sure..****ing shark fans are losers!!!! Besides its pretty interesting that the sharks have so many canadians in there...

ReggieX · May 14, 2004, 07:56 AM

Was out seeing The Cardigans, missed both games.

olePigeon · May 14, 2004, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by amsalpemkcus:
yeah right!!
Just imagine if the sharks lost this one... there will be a whole lot of weeping all around I am sure..****ing shark fans are losers!!!! Besides its pretty interesting that the sharks have so many canadians in there...

Our team's veterans don't pick fights with 20-year-olds "just because." Your team's conduct was just despicable.

ironknee · May 14, 2004, 02:14 PM

Flyers -1

damn

Capt Shane · 04:31 PM

TB looks tired

....

edit: that flyer just got double teamed into the boards and i don't think he knows where he is... totaly sweet...

hope he is okay

ironknee · May 15, 2004, 09:17 PM

Flyers Even

El Magnificante · May 16, 2004, 02:50 AM

Sharks even Sunday ...

olePigeon · May 16, 2004, 06:46 PM

SCOOORRREEEE!!!! SARKS WIN 4-2!!! TIE UP SERIES 2-2!!!

GO SHARKS!@!!(*&(^#(*Y@*(%

GoGoReggieXPowars · May 17, 2004, 09:39 AM

Argh, the Flames were asleep during that game, for sure.

ReggieX · May 18, 2004, 12:51 AM

3-0!

Agasthya · 01:04 AM

Kipper was amazing at the beginning. Flames really carried the play for the first 10 minutes of the game and it didn't look like the Sharks ever recovered.

I don't know what to think right now since home ice really hasn't mattered. But if the Flames come out and play flat like they did in games 3 and 4 I think that San Jose will win this series. If they play strong and weather the barrage that San Jose is sure to throw at them, they will definitely come out ahead.

Should be an interesting game 6.

JHromadka · May 18, 2004, 01:05 AM

Any chance Game 6 can be played in San Jose?

This reminds me of 1994 when the Rockets and Spurs went to game 6 before a home team won!

Nicko · May 18, 2004, 10:03 AM

Woohoo, flames are kick'in ass.

GoGoReggieXPowars · May 18, 2004, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by JHromadka:
Any chance Game 6 can be played in San Jose?

If this "Lose At Home" strategy continues, Calgary is a shoe-in in this series

Agasthya · May 18, 2004, 11:48 PM

Bulin Wall for sure. Wow.

GoGoReggieXPowars · May 19, 2004, 12:26 PM

Nice to see Tampa get their game on!

itai195 · May 19, 2004, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by GoGoReggieXPowars:
If this "Lose At Home" strategy continues, Calgary is a shoe-in in this series

LOL. That would be incredible if the whole series goes down that way... I'm amazed at how poorly the Sharks have played at home in this series, it doesn't make much sense.

ironknee · May 19, 2004, 09:15 PM

Flyers -1

ReggieX · May 19, 2004, 11:37 PM

YASE