June 15, 2011
— DrewM 8 eastern on NBC.
The old saying in any sport is no playoff series begins until the road team wins a game. Apparently this series has yet to begin. Each team has won the 3 games on their home ice. Boston blew out the Canucks 3 times in Boston, while the Canucks have held on to win 3 1 goal games in Vancouver.
As with any 7 game series there are multiple story lines but for me the biggest has been the enigmatic play of Roberto Luongo. In the 3 games he's won he's been very good to brilliant. In his 3 losses (he's been pulled in 2 of them), you'd think he'd never been on skates and was holding his stick in the wrong hand.
The key for Boston tonight is to get a quick goal on Luongo (preferably a soft one). Luongo reflects the psyche of the Canucks...when things are going well, they go really well. When it starts to go bad...neither Luongo nor the Canaucks have the internal grit, heart, whatever you want to call to stem the tide when things go bad.
The key for the Bruins will be do what they've been doing all along, win or lose...take the body at every opportunity, roll their lines and get great goaltending from Tim Thomas (who, win or lose, is going to be the Conn Smythe winner)
I started off this series simply disliking the Canucks. After watching the way they rolled over like heartless dogs 3 times in Boston, they disgust me. All the talent in the world but no heart whatsoever.
As a Ranger fan it's pained me to root for the Bruins but I really hope they win tonight.
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I'm rootin' for Boston for the simple fact that if they win, the Canadian Butt Hurt will be sublime...
Posted by: Portnoy at June 15, 2011 03:59 PM (azgo2)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 04:00 PM (eqTkp)
Game 7 here we go. full discretion, i'm rooting for the Canucks and have come to despise this Bruins team but after my Heat choked 4-2 to the Mavs and the glee that erupted from so many, i'm ready for another sports dissapointment.
So as I posted in the previous thread here is the History of the Canadian NHL teams since 1993's Cup win by the Montreal...er...Canadiens:
94 - Rangers def. Canucks 4-3
04 - my Bolts def. Flames 4-3
06 - Hurricanes def. Oilers 4-3
07 - Ducks def. Senators 4-1
11 - Canucks VS Bruins 3-3 (Game 7 Tonight)
btw since that 93 win by Montreal we've had 6 first time cup winning teams from the US win the cup (Devils in 95, Avalanche in 96, Stars in 99, Lightning in 04, Hurricanes in 06, & Ducks in 07)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:00 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: fluffy, Masshole at June 15, 2011 04:00 PM (SwkdU)
Posted by: AndrewsDad at June 15, 2011 04:02 PM (C2//T)
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at June 15, 2011 04:02 PM (ITYRW)
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at June 15, 2011 08:02 PM (ITYRW)
I tend to root for the underdog (Boston here) but i'm the reverse of you, the Bruins have given me reason to root against them
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:04 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 04:04 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 04:06 PM (XOy/e)
btw both the Canucks and Bruins have History to look to.
in 2003 the Devils and Ducks clashed all the way to game 7 after each team won at home. in game 7, the Devils won at home to win the cup. good news for the Canucks.
BUT in 2009 the Pens and Redwings battled all the way to game 7 after each team won at home and on the road in Detroit, the Pens won to win the cup (and avenge their 4-2 loss to the Wings in the cup finals the year before). good news for the Bruins.
basically, anything can happen.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:07 PM (UzBwz)
--B's fan after Game 6
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 04:07 PM (eqTkp)
Posted by: Truman North at June 15, 2011 04:07 PM (G5JPI)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 08:06 PM (XOy/e)
Mark "douchebag" Cuban is having a debate w/ his team because he doesn't want to do a championship ring and the team wants one.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:08 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 04:08 PM (XOy/e)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:09 PM (UzBwz)
As a Ranger fan it's pained me to root for the Bruins but I really hope they win tonight.
If you think that sucks, try being a Blue Jackets fan.
'Nuff said.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 04:09 PM (2+jgD)
--B's fan after Game 6
------------------------
See, this is why I don't make fun of red necks.
Posted by: fluffy, Masshole at June 15, 2011 04:09 PM (SwkdU)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 04:09 PM (XOy/e)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 08:09 PM (XOy/e)
Post-facelift, Jones just seems pathetic
Posted by: Ombudsman at June 15, 2011 04:12 PM (6U4X6)
I don't think it's a serious disagreement. Cuban seems to think that a sufficiently gaudy ring is unwearable, and he wants to wear his token. I'd be surprised if the players don't get their rings.
Cuban, though? I betcha he gets a freakin' belt.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at June 15, 2011 04:12 PM (bjRNS)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at June 15, 2011 04:13 PM (WRW1S)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 04:13 PM (npr0X)
Now I don't even watch TV anymore...haven't had it in two years.
Posted by: model_1066 at June 15, 2011 04:13 PM (2j/Mv)
Posted by: Wade1970 at June 15, 2011 04:13 PM (+KmL5)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 04:15 PM (npr0X)
If you think that sucks, try being a Blue Jackets fan.
Try being in San Diego. Since the Gulls folded, we don't even have a minor league club. Don't get me started on the NHL's blackout policy.
(Well, we do have a Juniors club with the Gulls name, but they don't count, given where they play.)
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at June 15, 2011 04:15 PM (bjRNS)
Posted by: Ray Borque at June 15, 2011 04:16 PM (le5qc)
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 15, 2011 04:17 PM (d0Tfm)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 04:17 PM (eqTkp)
Posted by: Anony at June 15, 2011 04:18 PM (Yigvc)
And what's the deal with Cuban and the rings? Doesn't sound to me like he's aware of tradition.
Or championship rings the size of a Rolex watch. Nothing screams "WINNER!" any louder.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at June 15, 2011 04:20 PM (d0Tfm)
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at June 15, 2011 08:15 PM (bjRNS)
The blackout rule in all sports is complete bullshit and free angents killed the game.
Greed is eventually going to kill sports as we know it and hopefully it'll reset itself. I'm watching that right now with Ohio State.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 04:20 PM (2+jgD)
It's better than the Star Spangled Banner but not as good as God Bless America or America the Beautiful.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 04:20 PM (WnQJ3)
Canucks History in Stabley Cup Finals since the NHL had full custody of the Cup since 1927:
1982: Lost To Islanders
1994: Lost To Rangers
2011: In Current Series W/ Bruins
Canucks are 0-2 (1-2 or 0-3 after tonight)
Bruins History in Stabley Cup Finals since the NHL had full custody of the Cup since 1927:
1927: Lost To Senators
1929: Beat Rangers
1930: Lost To Canadiens
1939: Beat Maple Leafs
1941: Beat Redwings
1943: Lost To Redwings
1946: Lost To Canadiens
1953: Lost To Canadiens
1957: Lost To Canadiens
1958: Lost To Canadiens
1970: Beat Blues (Bobby Orr Goal)
1972: Beat Rangers
1974: Lost To Flyers
1977: Lost To Canadiens
1978: Lost To Canadiens
1988: Lost To Oilers
1990: Lost To Oilers
2011: In Current Series W/ Canucks
Bruins are 4-11 (4-12 or 5-11 after tonight)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:20 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: mpfs at June 15, 2011 08:19 PM (vH6GX)
Time to but the biscuit in the basket, eh?
Posted by: Canada at June 15, 2011 04:20 PM (6U4X6)
I appreciate the love of country and admire their patriotism.
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 04:21 PM (eqTkp)
Portnoy says:
I was born and raised up in the Nort' (SD and ND). All that time US $1.00= Canadian $0.75. Now it is about par.
Canada is kicking our ass under this mensa administration we have.
Don't diss the Canadians. Politically they are proving they are smarter than us. Tonight, they could prove they are more athletic than us when it comes to tossing a frozen chunk of environmently dangerous rubber into a "goal" made out of oil based nylon. And afterwards, the molested goalie will take a drink out of his plastic water bottle and bang his kevlar/wood (oh, the horror, dead trees), (oh the horror, kevlar contains carbon), stick on his nylon pads and get ready to be molested again.
What a freaking weird world we live in.
Posted by: Andrew at June 15, 2011 04:22 PM (fwGmz)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 08:21 PM (eqTkp)
so do I considering how irrelevant their country seems to be compared to the super powers. hey at least they have better leadership then ours.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:23 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 04:24 PM (WnQJ3)
It's better than the Star Spangled Banner but not as good as God Bless America or America the Beautiful.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 08:20 PM (WnQJ3)
Fuck you. YOU try writing lyrics with all sorts of bombs and shit exploding over your head. See if YOU could do better
Posted by: Francis Scott Key at June 15, 2011 04:25 PM (6U4X6)
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 04:25 PM (HhwM2)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 15, 2011 04:26 PM (lGFXF)
Why is that the only series where you mention a player? Was that a famous goal?
/
Posted by: fluffy at June 15, 2011 04:26 PM (SwkdU)
Wow, Portnoy, don't know why I posted that. I think I need to drink more and have a housekeeper organize my open web pages!
Go Canucks!!
Posted by: Andrew at June 15, 2011 04:26 PM (fwGmz)
I've already sworn off the NFL because of it. Or, more accurately, because of publicly funding stadiums. If your sport is so successful, why do you need the subsidy?
(And to pour salt on the wound, the NFL blacks out broadcasts to the taxpayers who are paying for the stadium. Thanks, guys.)
Eventually, I'm going to bail on professional sports completely, because it's such a scam.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at June 15, 2011 04:27 PM (bjRNS)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 04:28 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: mpfs at June 15, 2011 04:29 PM (vH6GX)
Posted by: Francis Scott Key at June 15, 2011 08:25 PM (6U4X6)
Actually, there's nothing wrong with your poem, Frank. It's the stupid drinking song they stole the tune from. It's supposed to be sung about twice as fast as it normally is.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at June 15, 2011 04:29 PM (bjRNS)
If it's offered, why would you refuse it? Not trying to justify it, but the owners would be nuts to not take advantage.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 04:30 PM (HhwM2)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:31 PM (UzBwz)
Don't try the argument. I've got family in Cleveland, and had to put up with Bud Adams when I lived in Houston. And I'm watching the Spanoses here now.
The whole lot of 'em can bite me.
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at June 15, 2011 04:32 PM (bjRNS)
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at June 15, 2011 08:27 PM (bjRNS)
I'm pretty much already there. I went to a couple high school baseball games last year and it was great fun.
If I have the time, I might go to more this year and hit up some football games at my old high school.
At least golf largely remains a gentleman's game.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 04:33 PM (2+jgD)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:34 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 04:35 PM (npr0X)
Where is the chip wagon when you need it ?
Posted by: The Jackhole at June 15, 2011 04:35 PM (+qHxi)
Posted by: Mitt Romney at June 15, 2011 04:35 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 04:36 PM (eqTkp)
We are most definitely on the same side of this argument. Never works out for the municipalities that offer, but offer they do.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 04:36 PM (v2yz/)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 15, 2011 04:37 PM (lGFXF)
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at June 15, 2011 08:27 PM (bjRNS)
You've lived in Cleveland and Houston? What are you, a masochist?
Never lived in Cleveland, but was an unwilling resident of Houston for a while.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at June 15, 2011 04:39 PM (XOy/e)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 15, 2011 04:40 PM (lGFXF)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 04:40 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 04:42 PM (TFxd0)
And, sure enough, Bruins score!
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 04:43 PM (TFxd0)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:44 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 08:43 PM (TFxd0)
Horton is reason enough to root against the Bruins
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:44 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 04:45 PM (npr0X)
Wow, sweet pass!
Posted by: NC Ref at June 15, 2011 04:45 PM (OXZsr)
Posted by: ontherocks at June 15, 2011 04:46 PM (HBqDo)
Posted by: Newsweek circa 1975 at June 15, 2011 04:46 PM (4Cs89)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:47 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 04:48 PM (TFxd0)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 04:48 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: Racefan at June 15, 2011 04:48 PM (Fl6pr)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 04:49 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at June 15, 2011 04:49 PM (SB0V2)
But, I'm an asshole, so.......
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 04:49 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: Waterhouse at June 15, 2011 04:50 PM (wRzrt)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 08:48 PM (TFxd0)
well it's been 17 years but considering they're legacy for those riots after that 94 loss they'll have to disprove the idea. I guarantee you the cops are ready.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:50 PM (UzBwz)
>>Posted by: Racefan at June 15, 2011 08:48 PM (Fl6pr)
Watch just before the start of the 2nd period.
Posted by: ontherocks at June 15, 2011 04:51 PM (HBqDo)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 04:51 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 04:51 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 08:49 PM (62ciu)
yeah cause not having a cup for 18 years means you can't want one and the fact you can't win w/ the team you're with doesn't mean you can go and win a title w/ someone else/sarc
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:51 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 08:49 PM (WRtsc)
I thought it was after they lost game 7? oh God then the cops better ready even in victory.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:52 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 04:52 PM (WRtsc)
Watch just before the start of the 2nd period.
Posted by: ontherocks at June 15, 2011 08:51 PM (HBqDo)
ok thanks, i only watch for the wrecks.......
Posted by: Racefan at June 15, 2011 04:54 PM (Fl6pr)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 04:54 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: Blacks Everywhere at June 15, 2011 04:54 PM (NIcsL)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 08:54 PM (6IReR)
there's one, but I dont' feel like describing it
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:55 PM (UzBwz)
there's one, but I dont' feel like describing it
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 08:55 PM (UzBwz)
I'm pretty sure they scored on that one too.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 04:55 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 04:56 PM (npr0X)
Ranger fans don't like him much. A high draft pick who was always going to be a solid number 3 guy. Not his fault, he was just taken too high for who he is as a player.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 04:56 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 04:56 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Waterhouse at June 15, 2011 04:57 PM (wRzrt)
yeah cause not having a cup for 18 years means you can't want one and the fact you can't win w/ the team you're with doesn't mean you can go and win a title w/ someone else/sarc
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 08:51 PM (UzBwz)
He went to one of 2 teams that were going to win. Detroit just didn't need him.
Much like Queen James, he had to go somewhere else and bail on is fan base to get his 'entitlement' so, I've got nothing for him.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 04:57 PM (62ciu)
How has Vancouver not figured out Tim Thomas?
Unorthadox goalies don't normally hold up well in seven games series.
Thomas does not play in the blue paint, screened shots from the point with someone on the either post to pick up the rebounds.
Vancouver is gonna lose this game if they keep playing the same way.
Posted by: Ben (Pawlenty at the moment) at June 15, 2011 04:58 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 08:52 PM (WRtsc)
Former Dallas Star as well. I remember when they brought him into town. He was one of those guys that had a ton of talent, just didn't know it.
He wasn't here for long.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 04:58 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 08:54 PM (6IReR)
He has a 6 hole in the middle of his forehead, that's responsible for every goal after the first soft one.
Posted by: ontherocks at June 15, 2011 04:59 PM (HBqDo)
The playoffs are just so different. You can out talent teams over the course of a season but you get into these long series, when the blood gets up and the opposition has seen it all, it's a different game. Ask the Washington Capitals.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 04:59 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:01 PM (WRtsc)
But, I'm an asshole, so.......
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 08:49 PM (62ciu)
I have a soft spot in my heart for Canada (mostly because the drinking age is 19, fuck yeah!) but it kinda sucks that a bunch of teams headed south for more bucks.
Another factor that killed the game. Sports has become fashionable and that's the exact opposite way it needs to go.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 05:01 PM (2+jgD)
What is it about the Stanley Cup finals that turn usually solid players into fucking dirtbags.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:01 PM (62ciu)
The playoffs are just so different. You can out talent teams over the course of a season but you get into these long series, when the blood gets up and the opposition has seen it all, it's a different game. Ask the Washington Capitals.
Same thing with players, there are some players who are just playoff performers and nothing else.
Here in the burgh, Max Talbot is a joke all season with a .28 scoring per game average, but then in the playoffs it's .48.
Some players rise to the occasion, others falter like Joe Thorton.
Posted by: Ben (Pawlenty at the moment) at June 15, 2011 05:01 PM (DKV43)
Team to score the next goal likely wins the Cup.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:02 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 08:46 PM (TFxd0)
Its mine and I'm keeping it!!!
Posted by: NC Ref at June 15, 2011 05:03 PM (OXZsr)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:03 PM (WRtsc)
must. not. go. on. ass. beating. spree.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:04 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 08:52 PM (WRtsc)
Manny still helps out at a youth hockey camp at Nationwide, IIRC.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 05:04 PM (2+jgD)
I have a soft spot in my heart for Canada (mostly because the drinking age is 19, fuck yeah!) but it kinda sucks that a bunch of teams headed south for more bucks.
Another factor that killed the game. Sports has become fashionable and that's the exact opposite way it needs to go.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 09:01 PM (2+jgD)
Two words. Socialized Medicine.
The tax rate is too high for the teams to survive up there. Gord Donnelly got traded from the Stars to a Canadian team and he was PISSED. The quote from him was something about how much money he's losing by living in Canada.
The teams started moving and the government tried to give the teams tax breaks to make them more competitive to the US market and the citizens told them to pound sand. They get what they deserve.
Sorry, but dems da breaks....
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:04 PM (62ciu)
Speaking of over-used phrases.
In Stanley Cup Game 7s.
Especially in OT. Please...free hockey!
Posted by: NC Ref at June 15, 2011 05:05 PM (OXZsr)
Yeah, it was Burrows. Instead of getting suspended he had 2 goals and an assist in the net game.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:05 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 08:57 PM (62ciu)
sorry I disagree, you can chose what team you play w/ and set yourself up to win. if the team he "betrays" doesn't like it, then go out and win and make him regret it.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 05:05 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 09:03 PM (WRtsc)
yeah, NOT Kesler, that guy plays his ass off. I'd kill for him on the Sabres.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:06 PM (6IReR)
As a Ranger fan it's pained me to root for the Bruins but I really hope they win tonight.
If you think that sucks, try being a Blue Jackets fan.
'Nuff said
Hey I was a Blue Jackets fan, but only when Jean Francois Labbe got traded from the Rangers to Columbus and ended up in Syracuse. I think he played a couple of games in goal for the Blue Jackets in the early 2000's.
He looks awfully nice in leather pants, BTW.
Posted by: Jaimo at June 15, 2011 05:06 PM (vbAhv)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 05:07 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:08 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 09:03 PM (WRtsc)
You are correct. My mistake.
it was Burrows. He should be suspended and I can't believe that the NHL came back with the crap of "it didn't look like he intended to bite." That was RIDICULOUS!!! You can see him bite down and pull back on the guys finger.
Just more of the "Canada needs the cup" played by the NHL.
They earned their gold medal. Entitlement is no reason to pick a winner.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:08 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:08 PM (DKV43)
The dollar disparity killed Canadian professional sport teams for years as well .
All contracts were in US dollars, that was part of the problem, but as of today 1 american dollar is work 97 canadian cents. We're almost even with the loony.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:09 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:09 PM (WRtsc)
yeah, there are a lot of players like that, when they're against your team they're mofos, when they're on your team they heroes.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:10 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: Jaimo at June 15, 2011 05:10 PM (vbAhv)
Including the game winner.
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 05:11 PM (eqTkp)
sorry I disagree, you can chose what team you play w/ and set yourself up to win. if the team he "betrays" doesn't like it, then go out and win and make him regret it.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 09:05 PM (UzBwz)
No worries. I won't try to convince you, by any means.
I just don't really like it when players that build their entire careers in one place, but because they just couldn't bring a championship there, they bail to win one. It's not like Boston didn't have talent around him while he was there.
I was a Chelios fan for years, then he bailed to Detroit to get him a cup. He just had enough HGH in him to last till he was 45 or whatever and got a couple.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:11 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:12 PM (WRtsc)
Speaking of Columbus, their fans deserve better than the product they've iced in the last few years. Those fans turn out, they're loud, and they deserve a winner. I have a hard time understanding why they have such difficulty surrounding Rick Nash and Steve Mason with more talent.
They've got RJ Umberger who is very very good.
They haven't had a consistent goaltending season since Mason's rookie year.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:12 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at June 15, 2011 05:12 PM (dbYHP)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:13 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 05:13 PM (eqTkp)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 09:11 PM (62ciu)
well I def. sympathize for those teams. even as a Heat fan I thought it was pretty screwed up how he bailed on not just any team but the team of his own hometown.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 05:14 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 09:14 PM (UzBwz)
he as in Lebron James of course
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 05:14 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:14 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 05:15 PM (dMnQZ)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 15, 2011 09:14 PM (yQWNf)
It's either that, Mitt Romney's hair, Sarah Palin's bus full of evil, or Weiner.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:15 PM (6IReR)
Ben, re: Rask v Thomas...
Thomas had some pretty major hip surgery in the offseason, and there was some real question as to whether he'd even be able to come back, so I think Rask started the season.
Yeah, that's what I thought, but they road Rask in the playoffs the year before. He has a pretty good run that season.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:15 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 09:12 PM (WRtsc)
Yeah. There was a lot of surprise that they went with Luongo and had nothing with Brodeur. But, they got their gold and look like geniuses.....
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:15 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 05:16 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 15, 2011 05:17 PM (yQWNf)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 15, 2011 09:14 PM (yQWNf)
Hockey>Soccer
Everything on earth > soccer
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:19 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at June 15, 2011 09:12 PM (dbYHP)
Very good point.
I look at a guy like Dirk. He had a chance to leave as a free agent. He didn't. He stayed in Dallas and worked to win a title there. Dallas didn't have the most talented team in the playoffs, but they had drive, determination and heart and beat the mighty (childish) big 3 to bring it home. That's what I respect.
If it's your time, it's your time. I don't respect the Florida Marlins that fielded an all-star team to win a championship, then disbanded the entire team 2 weeks later. That's just gay.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:20 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 05:20 PM (UzBwz)
predict that the team that scores the most goals tonight will take the cup
honestly, you add as much to the hockey conversation as Mike Milbury and I'm not even joking.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:20 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 09:20 PM (62ciu)
childish big 3? Lebron is the childish one, Dwaye Wade and Chris Bosh are men. Lebron just attracts the hatred which adds more pressure to the team.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 05:21 PM (UzBwz)
Spock is from Boston.
Q.E. fuckin' D.
Posted by: fluffy at June 15, 2011 05:23 PM (SwkdU)
Posted by: Kaptain Amerika at June 15, 2011 05:23 PM (2JxNK)
4 of the top 5 were Lebron or Wade. Number 1 was the final no look to Dirk from Kidd to seal it.
WTF is THAT?!? There was more in that game than 3 fucking oop's to Wade or James in that damn series.
I hate the media bias.....
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:24 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:26 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:26 PM (WnQJ3)
wish the refs allowed this in the 1st 6 games
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 05:26 PM (UzBwz)
Speaking of Columbus, their fans deserve better than the product they've iced in the last few years. Those fans turn out, they're loud, and they deserve a winner. I have a hard time understanding why they have such difficulty surrounding Rick Nash and Steve Mason with more talent.
They've got RJ Umberger who is very very good.
They haven't had a consistent goaltending season since Mason's rookie year.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 09:12 PM (DKV43)
The Blue Jackets suffer a bit from the prevailing attitude here that second place is the first loser. With what's been going on with Ohio State, I think the general attitude may change. And for the better.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 05:26 PM (2+jgD)
childish big 3? Lebron is the childish one, Dwaye Wade and Chris Bosh are men. Lebron just attracts the hatred which adds more pressure to the team.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 09:21 PM (UzBwz)
um.....Wade wasn't faking a cough after Dirk's 103 game with James and laughing about it? Wade at least brought game.
The only one of those 3 that showed maturity was Bosh. The only thing that Wade did was the post game press conference where he was politically correct and covered the tough questions to keep James from eating too much sneaker.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:27 PM (62ciu)
Hey this Stanley Cup seems to be a big f'n deal to some people.
Ya know what would have made it better? High speed rail - folks in Boston could have taken high speed rail to Vancouver, the Vancouverians could have taken high speed rail to the Boston games. Riots all around. Contact your reps in congress and tell them you want high speed rail!!!!
Posted by: Joe Biden at June 15, 2011 05:28 PM (4Cs89)
Sportscenter on Nick?!
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 09:25 PM (UzBwz)
Maybe it was the Disney channel, which would make more sense......My brain isn't working well this evening.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:28 PM (62ciu)
Why all the soccer hate bitches?
Pinko, Commie sport.
They don't even know how to use a clock, properly.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 05:29 PM (dMnQZ)
Sadly, he shot that one right into the crest on Luongo's jersey.
Gotta give him a chance to box it around a bit.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:29 PM (WnQJ3)
On the Blue Jackets, or any mediocre team, the Free Agent market this offseason is fairly weak, so it's unlikely any team is going to get significantly better through additions in the offseason.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:30 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:30 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: NC Ref at June 15, 2011 09:26 PM (OXZsr)
Look, just because some filthy third worlders kick around an inflated goat bladder, doesn't make it a good game.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:30 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 09:27 PM (62ciu)
yeah 1 un-politically correct joke and Wade is immature
James hurts the team w/ the hate he gets, his self inflicted gaffes (blaming God), and attention he gets. Wade and Bosh are fine w/ me.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 05:31 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at June 15, 2011 05:31 PM (yQWNf)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:32 PM (WnQJ3)
I lost it for soccer when I learned from a Brazilian friend of mine that they farm their children and dope em early so they'll grow.
Said they started HGH on one kid at 12 because he was really good, but was only supposed to grow to 5'4" or so. He ended up getting to 5'9" and was a goal scoring machine..
If you can't bring it......dope it.
That and FIFA is a corrupt piece of shit. MLS is really hard to watch.
Plus, we've got more sports than Cricket and Soccer to watch, so they can pound sand.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:33 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 09:32 PM (eqTkp)
Did Kesler skate to the other end of the ice and ask Luongo if he sees how it's done?
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:33 PM (6IReR)
I'm really worried about the Rangers overpaying for Brad Richards. I'd rather see them move some of their young defensemen if they can. I've just seen the big money UFA movie to many times by the Rangers. It almost never works out.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:34 PM (WnQJ3)
Why all the soccer hate bitches?
Pinko, Commie sport.
They don't even know how to use a clock, properly.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 09:29 PM (dMnQZ)
Fuck off. I was good at it until I twisted my knee going in for a slide tackle.
I'm still surprised they don't wear knee guards.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 05:34 PM (2+jgD)
game 7s always have a suprise hero
Watch Michael Ryder...he's been skating better and better each game this series.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 05:34 PM (dMnQZ)
There has been a lot of talk in the Columbus Dispatch the past week that Columbus is working with Philly to bring Jeff Carter to the Blue Jackets in trade for Jakub Voracek and C'bus 8th overall pick in the draft. That would be pretty big for Columbus. I would rather see Huselius go than Voracek, but Nash and Carter on the same line would likely be pretty productive.
Posted by: KennyM at June 15, 2011 05:34 PM (XpX77)
yeah 1 un-politically correct joke and Wade is immature
James hurts the team w/ the hate he gets, his self inflicted gaffes (blaming God), and attention he gets. Wade and Bosh are fine w/ me.
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 09:31 PM (UzBwz)
That's fine.
"Opinions are like butt holes. Everybody do got one."
- Emmitt Smith
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:35 PM (62ciu)
of course Gabe won't give a damn if we hate Soccer, he'll still torture us w/ FIFA World Cup threads
of course i'd do the same if I was in his shoes w/ WWE threads lol
Posted by: YRM (Go Canucks Tonight) at June 15, 2011 05:35 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at June 15, 2011 05:35 PM (dbYHP)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 05:35 PM (npr0X)
Why all the soccer hate bitches?
because it is easily the most boring sport to watch.
Golf? But those vuvuzela horns during the world cup were awful.
Posted by: Joe Biden at June 15, 2011 05:35 PM (4Cs89)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:36 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Just Want to Stretch My Lungs a Bit at June 15, 2011 05:37 PM (yQWNf)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:37 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 09:30 PM (DKV43)
I'm really worried about the Rangers overpaying for Brad Richards. I'd rather see them move some of their young defensemen if they can. I've just seen the big money UFA movie to many times by the Rangers. It almost never works out.
Yeah, I'd be worried if I had your GM too, didn't you guys pay Boorgaard like over a million a season before he died? Some schmuck goon.
New York's problem, in my opinion, is that they sign big name people whether or not they fit into New York's system or not. Their GM treats his team the same way someone playing NHL 2011 on XBox does.
That said, all players this offseason will be over priced. Brad Richards is a great example. Here you have a guy that's probably one hit away from a career ending concussion and he's gonna get a big payday.
You would have though the Rangers learned their lesson with Marion "China Doll" Gaborik.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:37 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 09:35 PM (6IReR)
he should have kept his mouth shut after Game 5
And if the Heat had won... ugh.
what makes you think they won't be back? the next couple years will look to be Heat, Mavs, Bulls, & Thunder if the Lakers and Spurs continue on the road they're in.
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:38 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:38 PM (WnQJ3)
They don't even know how to use a clock, properly.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 09:29 PM (dMnQZ)
Bullshit. I got the clock, and when the game is over, I'll let you know. Right, todler?
Posted by: NC Ref at June 15, 2011 05:39 PM (OXZsr)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:39 PM (UzBwz)
Why all the soccer hate bitches?
You should just give up on the soccer anyway. Didn't you hear about the coming Ice Age.
Hockey is where it's at - WINNING THE FUTURE!!!!!
Posted by: Joe Biden at June 15, 2011 05:39 PM (4Cs89)
wouldn't matter, pretty sure boston could still get a puck through it.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:39 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:39 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 09:39 PM (62ciu)
HULL WAS IN THE FUCKIN CREASE
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:40 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 09:37 PM (DKV43)
Yeah, they decide to build a hard working, physical team and you kick that off by signing...Marian Gaborik?
Um....Helllllooooo?
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:40 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:41 PM (62ciu)
...or skirts for that matter.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 09:36 PM (dMnQZ)
WTF? Were you an American Gladiator or something?
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 05:41 PM (2+jgD)
New York's problem, in my opinion, is that they sign big name people whether or not they fit into New York's system or not.
hi there
Posted by: What John Gruden Did To The Bucs After The Super Bowl at June 15, 2011 05:41 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Big T Party at June 15, 2011 05:41 PM (FfyYt)
Look, just because some filthy third worlders kick around an inflated goat bladder, doesn't make it a good game.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 09:30 PM (6IReR)
But imagine if you were the commander in a battle, and if you lost, they'd kick your severed head back into your own town square!
"Hi honey, I'm home! .....at least, some of me."
Posted by: NC Ref at June 15, 2011 05:42 PM (OXZsr)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 05:42 PM (eqTkp)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 09:41 PM (62ciu)
Tastes great or less filling?
Posted by: John King at June 15, 2011 05:42 PM (rOO0z)
Probably should have tried that once or twice in Boston.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:42 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 05:42 PM (npr0X)
HULL WAS IN THE FUCKIN CREASE
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 09:40 PM (6IReR)
I knew that was coming when you said Sabres fan......
The rule clearly stated that if the player is in control of the puck, he can be in the crease without interfering with the goaltender. He kicked the puck to his stick and buried it. The picture still hangs on my wall from the goal cam.
You REALLY should get over the fact that your town is cursed and will never win a championship till someone finds the bones that are buried there and moves them, or something.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:43 PM (62ciu)
I can't say anything bad about Brad Richards because if what he did for my team in 04
Oh I like Richards, but if you're a GM you have to ask yourself if you want to give some guy several million a year when there is a more than good chance he'll be out most of the season.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:43 PM (DKV43)
Bullshit. I got the clock, and when the game is over, I'll let you know. Right, todler?
My point, exactly. A game for Toddlers.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 05:43 PM (dMnQZ)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:44 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at June 15, 2011 05:45 PM (dbYHP)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:45 PM (UzBwz)
I know the rule, it WAS 8b. And he was in it before the puck.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:45 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:45 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at June 15, 2011 09:45 PM (dbYHP)
like the 08 Celtics? everyone loved them, Lebron brought the hatred to the Heat.
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:45 PM (UzBwz)
wow you get a PP and you still fuck it up!!!
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:46 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at June 15, 2011 05:46 PM (SB0V2)
Posted by: Joe Biden at June 15, 2011 05:46 PM (4Cs89)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:46 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:47 PM (6IReR)
Yeah, they decide to build a hard working, physical team and you kick that off by signing...Marian Gaborik?
Um....Helllllooooo?
Yeah, I think part of it is the pressure of being a GM in New York, you have to take a lot more heat from the fans and sports media than you do in most other cities and that affects your decision.
You say you're gonna build a physical team, but then Gaborik comes on the market and everyone in the city is screaming, "sign gaborik".
That's why I'm so greatful for Ray Shero, he's probably only made 2 bad signings or trades in his tenure.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:47 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 09:45 PM (6IReR)
Sorry. The on ice officials, and Toronto, disagreed with you.
It's beyond time to let go.
Get rid of the porn star and you MIGHT have a chance.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:47 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: Tim Thomas at June 15, 2011 05:47 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:48 PM (DKV43)
Oh, and fuck the "sidelines" guy for wearing the green and blue tie (again). Real objective, that.
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 05:48 PM (TFxd0)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:48 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:49 PM (UzBwz)
Yeah, you gotta be aggressive and go get that puck while it's sliding free.
And then Marian Gaborik comes in and chips to a Washington Capital. (sorry flashback there)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:50 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 05:50 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at June 15, 2011 05:50 PM (dbYHP)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 05:50 PM (eqTkp)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 09:48 PM (6IReR)
Nice.....
Hehehehe. Sorry, but it is what it is and Mikey Mo, Hull and Eddie the Eagle have their names engraved.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:51 PM (62ciu)
Garrett, I'm talking to you. WTF is your problem?
You're a big talker. Either talk like a man or be the bitch that you are.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 05:51 PM (2+jgD)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:51 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:52 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 09:49 PM (UzBwz)
Didn't anyone tell you? When you've got your finger in your nose, you're supposed to pick a WINNER......
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:52 PM (62ciu)
And then Marian Gaborik comes in and chips to a Washington Capital. (sorry flashback there)
I was watching that game thinking, WTF is he doing, then came the goal.
I always feel bad for Lundqvist, he's always plays so well only to be let down by his team.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:53 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: Canucks Coach Right Now To Players at June 15, 2011 05:54 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 09:52 PM (6IReR)
Hey. I've been to Buffalo. It's a cool little town. Close to Canada where the strip clubs are a full contact sport, the winters are cold and the beer is colder.
Don't hate the playah......hate the game.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:55 PM (62ciu)
Unclefacts, you should be excited, you just got a great owner.
The future looks great for Buffalo.
You have the leagues best goalie(or at least top 3), a pretty solid team, and a new owner who will spend to the cap.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 05:56 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 05:56 PM (eqTkp)
The future looks great for Buffalo.
You have the leagues best goalie(or at least top 3), a pretty solid team, and a new owner who will spend to the cap.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 09:56 PM (DKV43)
They just need a new coach.
The porn star needs to retire. His family misses him.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 05:57 PM (62ciu)
Nah, that's not at all awkward or anything.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 05:58 PM (WnQJ3)
Now I know you're pulling my leg. Buffalo is a rusting reflection of detroit.
Ben, yep lots of good shit happening with the sabres. they looked really solid in the second half of the season, and I don't see any reason right now why that wouldn't continue next season.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 05:58 PM (6IReR)
so let's start thinking about next year. my Bolts look good to make another run.
what's that? there's still 1 period left? dude, it's over
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 05:59 PM (UzBwz)
Oh, yeah... Go, 'Nucks, Go! Only three down going into the third period of Game 7. No biggie.
And... oh, yeah... Suck it, Boston.
Posted by: BC at June 15, 2011 06:00 PM (8/oXo)
And... oh, yeah... Suck it, Boston.
dude I hate Boston sports teams but this ain't the time to say suck it
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:01 PM (UzBwz)
Well, it WAS 7 or 8 years ago last time I was there.
Was working in Lockport and got to spend some time around the area. Wouldn't want to live there, but.....had fun while I was visiting.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:01 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:01 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 15, 2011 06:02 PM (lGFXF)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 06:02 PM (TFxd0)
Ben, yep lots of good shit happening with the sabres. they looked really solid in the second half of the season, and I don't see any reason right now why that wouldn't continue next season.
they're one of my favorite teams, behind the Pens, way behind the Pens, but I've always had a soft spot for Buffalo and I will be forever greatful to Ryan Miller for almost single handedly winning the gold for us.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 06:03 PM (DKV43)
I love this site.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 15, 2011 10:02 PM (lGFXF)
yeah.....well, you're not the one getting GUTTED!
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:03 PM (62ciu)
I've been there more than I care to be, and there's an awful lot of that city I would not want to have a breakdown in. Even carrying I wouldn't want to.
Posted by: Unclefacts Luxury-Yacht at June 15, 2011 06:03 PM (6IReR)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:03 PM (WRtsc)
Best part of all of this....Luongo has like 10 or 11 YEARS left on his contract.
Nah, that's not at all awkward or anything.
Alexi Yashin laughed.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 06:04 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:04 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:05 PM (UzBwz)
I'd have voted for Rinne but I imagine Thomas will win it.
Luongo will always have that Gold Medal the Canadian Olympic team won for him.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:05 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 10:04 PM (DKV43)
Add yet another one to the list of talent that never amounts to a fucking thing.
I was a fan of his in Ottawa, but what a NOTHING he turned out to be.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:05 PM (62ciu)
Speaking of Modano, I feel bad for the way his career ended (the wrist injury + no Cup). Yes, he should have retired season before last but I don't blame him for wanting to play for his home team.
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at June 15, 2011 06:06 PM (ITYRW)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 06:06 PM (npr0X)
Best part of all of this....Luongo has like 10 or 11 YEARS left on his contract.
Nah, that's not at all awkward or anything.
Alexi Yashin laughed.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 10:04 PM (DKV43)
Piker.
Posted by: Rick DiPietro at June 15, 2011 06:06 PM (rOO0z)
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:06 PM (ZM2Bn)
Sidney Crosby, to be precise. Now there's a guy who knows what's expected of him.
Crosby
(x) Delivered
( ) Did not deliver
Posted by: BC at June 15, 2011 06:07 PM (8/oXo)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:08 PM (UzBwz)
Plus, Ryan Reynolds sullied one of my favourite vacation spots by marrying Scarlet J there. So screw him.
And suck it, Boston.
Posted by: BC at June 15, 2011 06:09 PM (8/oXo)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 06:09 PM (TFxd0)
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at June 15, 2011 10:06 PM (ITYRW)
Yeah. Niewendyk really pissed him off by not signing him to a final 2 year deal, so he didn't want to go out that way.
I felt bad for him, but I fukin HATE Detroit, so.....
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:09 PM (62ciu)
He's 31 and coming off a severe concussion.
It's a big risk, that's all.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:09 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: BC at June 15, 2011 10:09 PM (8/oXo)
1. Super 8 sucked
2. he and her are getting a divorce I believe
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:11 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 15, 2011 06:11 PM (lGFXF)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:11 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:12 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:12 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at June 15, 2011 06:12 PM (dbYHP)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:14 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:14 PM (WRtsc)
He's also an elite playmaker, and there is no other solution for center, unless you're prepared to fork over heavy assets for Paul Stastny or Jason Spezza, IF either one of those players is actually available. This is the price you pay when draft you Hugh Jessiman instead of Ryan Getzlaf or Ryan Kesler. Derek Stepan is going to be a very good player some day, maybe even a #1 center, but, adding Richards allows him to develop with Richards being a mentor.
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:14 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:15 PM (WnQJ3)
I hope Vancouver scores three goals, ties it up 3-3, then Luongo gives up an own goal with 5 seconds left to lose it.
My hatred of Luongo is measured on the Richter Scale.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 06:15 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:15 PM (UzBwz)
My hatred of Luongo is measured on the Richter Scale.
Posted by: Ben at June 15, 2011 10:15 PM (DKV43)
Didn't Richter win a cup? Bad comparison.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:17 PM (62ciu)
I Believe In America & I'm Loving The Bruins Right Now
Posted by: Mitt Romney at June 15, 2011 06:17 PM (UzBwz)
Garrett, I'm talking to you. WTF is your problem?
You're a big talker. Either talk like a man or be the bitch that you are.
I have no problem with people that wear knee-pads...
although a bucket seemed to work fine for the hooker's in Newark.
You might want to look into that. You can put stuff in the bucket. That's a benefit that knee-pads don't afford.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 06:17 PM (dMnQZ)
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:17 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: Hugh Hewitt at June 15, 2011 06:18 PM (WRtsc)
Also, drafting Bobby Sanguinetti one spot ahead of Claude Giroux didn't help either.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:18 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 10:14 PM (62ciu)
You're right. Thanks for the reminder.
Posted by: Vancouver Canucks at June 15, 2011 06:19 PM (rOO0z)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:19 PM (UzBwz)
That was Lebron childish.
Loser.
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:20 PM (62ciu)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:21 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:21 PM (UzBwz)
Yeah, but, from what I understand, Giroux was not going to be the pick. Patrik Berglund was going to be the choice until Sanguinetti "fell" into their laps. Eh, at least by trading Sanguinetti, they drafted Jesper Fasth, and used the 2nd round pick to trade for Tim Erixon (Jan's kid.)
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:21 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 10:21 PM (WnQJ3)
both teams have been doing cheap shots, the Canucks are just more brazen about it
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:22 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 06:22 PM (npr0X)
realizing you're goal of a title was 1 win away and watching the minutes go down will only make the losing players get more frustrated in an already dirty series
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:23 PM (UzBwz)
Apparently no overtime tonight.
Lame.
Vancouver is the type of team that should be confident that they can score 3 goals in under 4min.... they are not playing like they want to win the cup.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 06:23 PM (dMnQZ)
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 10:23 PM (dMnQZ)
dude they need to prepare for the riots, give em some slack
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:24 PM (UzBwz)
Getting Erixon was a steal.
If they want to go the trade route, they certainly have a ton of young defense talent. That's got to be attractive to some team out there.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:24 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:26 PM (WRtsc)
btw Rich Eisen once said the Lombardi Trophy was the best trophy in sports and challenged the Hockey fans to e-mail him
I literally spit out my water when he said that
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:27 PM (UzBwz)
There are a great orange light shall be seen, and a horrific wail shall thunder through the valleys.
So sayeth the great prophet Bobby Orr
Posted by: Bender at June 15, 2011 06:27 PM (z0yvw)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 10:26 PM (WRtsc)
feeling really bad for the fans, 40 years and no title
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:28 PM (UzBwz)
I would have employed my backup goalie (in this series and in the playoffs) if I were Vignie.
But you have to wonder if the Sedin twins and Lou are your future?
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 06:28 PM (dMnQZ)
Yeah, his hands are somewhat tied.
What's he going to do? Break up the Sedins? Was not starting Luongo really an option at some point? Not really.
He's also lost a lot of guys already. There just weren't a lot of lineup buttons to push.
That's kind of the problem with them....plenty of talent, it either works or it doesn't.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:29 PM (WnQJ3)
I think they'd rather save the excess for when a legit top-pairing D-men hits the market. Sign Richards, then trade for Brent Burns when the Wild can't meet his contract demands. Staal/Burns becomes a dynamite top pairing. And, just wait until Chris Kreider joins the team in 2012-3.
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:29 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:29 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: Troika37 at June 15, 2011 10:29 PM (eqTkp)
yeah but those fans have seen other sports teams of theirs win a title since then.
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:30 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:31 PM (WRtsc)
Ever heard of 1940!!!
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:31 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:32 PM (UzBwz)
Yeah, really looking forward to getting Kreider on the team. One more year at BC.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:32 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 06:32 PM (TFxd0)
I never would have hesitated to start Schneider in Boston for games 4 or 6.
Would never have let Lou give up more than a third in ANY game. He's a delicate little flower. He can't take that kind of bruising.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 06:33 PM (dMnQZ)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:33 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 10:33 PM (WRtsc)
I notice that too, it's almost like they've accepted defeat
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:34 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:36 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:36 PM (ZM2Bn)
I know there's nothing worse than a loud mouthed fan whose never played calling some of the best players in the world gutless but how else can you describe these guys?
They just roll over like dogs when things don't go there way. So strange.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:36 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: Dave at June 15, 2011 06:37 PM (HPcQF)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 06:37 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:38 PM (WRtsc)
so this one's over. I still hate Boston sports and I still have come away despising this Boston team.
BUT they won and they deserve the props. the Canucks choked big time and Lou and the twins failed them. hopefully it's the last title for Boston in a long time, but for tonight congrats Bruins, you deserve it.
go Bolts next year!
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:38 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:39 PM (WnQJ3)
I have no problem with people that wear knee-pads...
although a bucket seemed to work fine for the hooker's in Newark.
You might want to look into that. You can put stuff in the bucket. That's a benefit that knee-pads don't afford.
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 10:17 PM (dMnQZ)
Wow. You also have no problem with being an asshole either.
Hey, I tried to be friendly at one time but you're too wrapped up in your ego to love anyone other than yourself.
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 06:40 PM (2+jgD)
Posted by: Dave at June 15, 2011 10:37 PM (HPcQF)
1st 3 years they went to the Cup Finals...were swept in all 3.
since then? nothing.
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:40 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:41 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:41 PM (62ciu)
True story...I could have gone to Game 6.
I won't bore you with the long and sad story of why I didn't but, I'm haunted to this day.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:41 PM (WnQJ3)
so home teams are now 12-4 in game 7 cup finals
Posted by: YRM (Canuck Fans Riot In 3..2..1...) at June 15, 2011 06:43 PM (UzBwz)
#431
Those first years for the Blues were before my time. Hell, we just want to get into the playoffs.
Posted by: Dave at June 15, 2011 06:44 PM (HPcQF)
Posted by: Big T Party at June 15, 2011 06:44 PM (FfyYt)
Posted by: KennyM at June 15, 2011 06:45 PM (XpX77)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 06:46 PM (TFxd0)
Out of all the championship I've witnessed as a fan of my teams - Mets, Giants, Knicks and Rangers, none was as satisfying or as emotionally exhausting as 1994. I could not fall asleep after the OT losses in the conference and Cup finals. I will never reach that state as a fan again.
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:46 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: grasshopper at June 15, 2011 06:46 PM (9R2TL)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:46 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 06:47 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:47 PM (WnQJ3)
just 3 teams in professional sports has won game 7 to win the title the last half-century
1979 Pirates
2009 Penguins
2011 Bruins
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 06:47 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 10:47 PM (UzBwz)
make that have won game 7 ON THE ROAD
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 06:47 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Dave at June 15, 2011 06:48 PM (HPcQF)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:48 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:49 PM (ZM2Bn)
Same.
I watched every minute of every game of that run.
I remember smoking cigars on my porch with my old college roommate after Game 7 (and Kevin Collins refusing to washout like 3 icings in a row).
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:50 PM (WnQJ3)
Given what took place in 1994, you might want to be more worried about Vancouver.
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:50 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: Roberto Luongo at June 15, 2011 06:50 PM (rOO0z)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:50 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: Big T Party at June 15, 2011 06:51 PM (FfyYt)
since 2000, 4 teams have come back down 3-2 to win the cup in the cup finals
2001 Avalanche Beating The Devils
2004 My Bolts Beating The Flames
2009 Penguins Beating The Redwings
2011 Bruins Beating The Canucks
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 06:51 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:51 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:52 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: KennyM at June 15, 2011 06:52 PM (XpX77)
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:53 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:53 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: ErikW at June 15, 2011 10:40 PM (2+jgD)
I was dicking around with ref about the soccer...the clock thing started during the World Cup, and I remembered that he was the one who gave me shit when I brought it up then...so I was yanking his chain.
You are being a bit sensitive...especially if you think I care enough about Soccer (or you) to be playing Intertube Tough Guy.
It's a late evening Hockey thread. Lighten Up...or don't.
Or blame my ego. It worked for my ex-wife.
Drew - I forgot the order of the games in the series...I would have started Snyder after both blowouts. I thought Vignoult did this against Chicago? Am I mistaken?
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 06:53 PM (dMnQZ)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 10:51 PM (TFxd0)
I like it, sorry I like passionate fans like that.
call them sour losers, but I like it.
to be fair, Betman gets booed everytime he talks when he presents the Cup.
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 06:53 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: KennyM at June 15, 2011 06:54 PM (XpX77)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 10:53 PM (WnQJ3)
I know i'm in the minority but I actually think Betman's okay
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 06:54 PM (UzBwz)
Stephane Quintal, Valery Kamensky and Kevin Hatcher say "hi".
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:54 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 10:54 PM (WRtsc)
I agree and fuck Rich Eisen for saying it's not
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 06:55 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:55 PM (WRtsc)
I never played hockey.
I grew up in the Midwest. Played baseball, football, and basketball. Couldn't figure out why people liked Hockey.
Then, in 1980, I went to the St. Louis Checkerdome and watched the Blues and Blackhawks. I had never seen anything like it. Unlike watching on TV, you could feel the speed and the violence as it played live before your eyes. There were more fights in the stands than on the ice, and those were numerous. Long before high priced contracts and corporate boxes, this was a blue-collar sport with fanatic fans. I had never seen anything like it, and I have gone to games regularly since. My favorite spectator sport. And let's be honest, hockey players are the greatest althetes in any professional sport, hands down.
Posted by: Dave at June 15, 2011 06:55 PM (HPcQF)
Posted by: © Sponge at June 15, 2011 06:55 PM (62ciu)
Over 400 comments, nicely done gang.
Thanks to you a timmeh!13! for hosting the Hockey Threads...
GO HAWKS!
Posted by: garrett at June 15, 2011 06:55 PM (dMnQZ)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 06:56 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:56 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 06:56 PM (TFxd0)
if we're gonna talk exciting championship wins for me it was def. the 04 Bolts. down 3-2 and w/ all of Canada and the NHL "experts" against you, we came back to win an awesome and heart pounding game 6 and then dominated game 7.
the Bucs win was fun and the Heat comeback down 0-2 was great too but the Hockey playoffs are the best in my opinion.
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 06:57 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 06:57 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 06:58 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at June 15, 2011 06:58 PM (npr0X)
Looks like that was in '51.
My husband watched a lot of hockey in the 70s and 80s, but he doesn't remember this. I will be gentle with him and not remind him he's old and senile.
Posted by: Y-not at June 15, 2011 07:00 PM (TFxd0)
Posted by: a fan at June 15, 2011 07:00 PM (hEMzN)
Posted by: Big T Party at June 15, 2011 07:00 PM (FfyYt)
damn it now we're stuck w/ baseball and it's looooooooooong season. and we might not even have NFL to save us.
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 07:01 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: mpfs at June 15, 2011 07:01 PM (vH6GX)
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 07:01 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: mpfs at June 15, 2011 11:01 PM (vH6GX)
seriously? OMFG is that's true they want to beat Detroit out for rioting.
down here when we lose the title round we just come back to work/school extremly depressed and when we win we set off fireworks, take the next day off, and go around honking cars.
app. in Detroit and Vancouver the answer is violence?
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 07:03 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: Waterhouse at June 15, 2011 07:04 PM (wRzrt)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 07:04 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: madamex at June 15, 2011 07:04 PM (eKfWX)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 07:05 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: madamex at June 15, 2011 11:04 PM (eKfWX)
I love sports championship victories even when the team I wanted to lose wins, I get a kick out of the celebrations that erupt only 4 times a year. the only time I haven't watched and enjoyed the victories was when my Rays, and recently, Heat lost. Then I just go to bed pissed off and depressed. *whimpers*
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 07:07 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: mpfs at June 15, 2011 07:08 PM (vH6GX)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 11:05 PM (WRtsc)
shoot ESPN just proved I messed up my stat on the road wins in game 7
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 07:09 PM (UzBwz)
I think for most players, even the Euros now, it's the Cup.
The Olympics are for country and all but the Cup is a 9 month, 100+ game slog with a handful of guys you spend so much time with. There can't be anything like it.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 07:09 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: a fan at June 15, 2011 07:10 PM (hEMzN)
Posted by: mpfs at June 15, 2011 11:08 PM (vH6GX)
I understand their dissapointment. In 08 my Rays shocked the world and said F you to the ESPN douches...and then lost when it mattered. My Heat were the team to hate this past year and they came up 1 series short from making the hatred all worth it. it sucks to see a team you root for months come up 1 more win short, but damn just sleep it off and mourn the lost. don't go and riot. just get over the sadness and think about next year or what sports league is up next. there are 4 chances a year for you to get to celebrate.
Posted by: YRM (I Still Hate Boston) at June 15, 2011 07:11 PM (UzBwz)
Yup....Keenan told the Rangers in 1994, win this game, and you walk together in history. Oh, and 48 hours until the Rangers buyout Chris Drury.
Posted by: jas at June 15, 2011 07:12 PM (ZM2Bn)
Posted by: KennyM at June 15, 2011 07:14 PM (XpX77)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 07:15 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: YRM (Congrats Boston) at June 15, 2011 07:15 PM (UzBwz)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 07:15 PM (WRtsc)
and I almost forgot...let's do it again next year
hopefully we'll be talking about HockeyBay USA
and PS - NFL save us from Baseball
Posted by: YRM (Congrats Boston) at June 15, 2011 07:18 PM (UzBwz)
1. The Canucks finally shed some of the undeserved rock star status they've had in this town. Especially "Louuuuuuuuuuuuuu!" (Rhymes with "booooooo") Good goaltender. But hopefully now he'll develop some fucking heart. Life lessons, character-building, etc.
2. Hire Swedes to play for you, and you get Swedes to play for you. Like an Italian sports car - great on the track during time trials, but not so great on a muddy road. Canadian teams need Canadian players. 'Nuff said.
3. It was really nice to see so many BC boys hoisting the Cup tonight. Congrats, guys.
Posted by: BC at June 15, 2011 07:18 PM (8/oXo)
Posted by: tmi3rd at June 15, 2011 07:20 PM (WRtsc)
Posted by: John at June 15, 2011 07:23 PM (ORrqj)
It's damned nice to hand off my Blackhawks' trophy to the Bruins rather than the hated 'Nucks. Nails performance by Thomas, Marchand and the rest of the Bruins - gratz - I know what its like to wait a fking long time for a Cup. You and your fans deserve every beer I didn't manage to drink myself already.
Posted by: SocietyIs2Blame at June 15, 2011 07:28 PM (srV3y)
Rioting over sports just isn't a NYC thing.
Seems to be a problem in some cities and not others.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 07:30 PM (WnQJ3)
Agreed. For the first time in Vancouver's history, we have a chance to make it to the cup again. '97 was an acknowledged fluke, but this is a highly skilled team.
But in the end, it's all about heart.
Posted by: BC at June 15, 2011 07:39 PM (8/oXo)
I read somewhere today that Ted Linesman compared Kessler to Messier today. I haven't looked it up but I'm going to bet Moose never had just a single point in a Cup Final.
So with all due respect...No.
Posted by: DrewM. at June 15, 2011 07:45 PM (WnQJ3)
Posted by: canada goose at June 15, 2011 07:46 PM (+Yddc)
I am a Canucks fan, but I agree with Drew. They disgusted me in this series. Played with no heart. They didn't deserve to win, and they didn't deserve my support.
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Don't know if it's been mentioned that the 94 Rangers were the first ones to take the Cup everywhere . . .
My uncles actually drank at a neighborhood bar with the Cup in the building
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