Well... if they lose, it wouldn't be the first time the Canucks had a great season only to blow it in the playoffs. I'm hoping they don't but wow, Chicago has just humiliated them in the last two games.
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It's true. I'm trying to think back to a team that sucked so hard after a great regular season performance... I guess I don't have to look too far. Last year's Pens and Caps were awful in the playoffs. But that was the exception rather than the rule.
Good teams generally deliver in the playoffs. Sure, you get your odd Cinderella, i.e. the 2006 Oilers but usually the regular season standings reflect the playoff wins.
Good teams generally deliver in the playoffs. Sure, you get your odd Cinderella, i.e. the 2006 Oilers but usually the regular season standings reflect the playoff wins.
I'm inclined to think you're right, Icemizer. I'm probably happier than anyone else on this board that the Blackhawks are making this a series, but Luongo shut them the fuck down in the first three games -- both teams were relatively evenly matched through the first three games (excepting the Blackhawks' hilarious ineptitude on the power play during Game 3), and Luongo was the tipping point ... just absolutely lights-out. I can understand one bad night, on Game 4, but last night was just silly. He's clearly hurt. A guy with his talent doesn't suddenly start shitting himself on the ice with no reason.
That said, he's what, 32? 33? Playing a strict butterfly style eventually takes its toll on the body, and he already hurt his groin earlier this season. Might be time for him to start refining his style.
That said, he's what, 32? 33? Playing a strict butterfly style eventually takes its toll on the body, and he already hurt his groin earlier this season. Might be time for him to start refining his style.
Woot, Sabres have the Flyers on the brink of elimination!
though?
The only thing Luongo has to say back to Vaughn is: "Weren't you in the crappy Psycho remake, trying to be a real actor? Your next film was Dodgeball, wasn't he?"
(Although I have to admit I love Dodgeball ...)
Here's hoping for the Preds, too. Be nice to see Trotz get a series for all his hard work.
(Although I have to admit I love Dodgeball ...)
Here's hoping for the Preds, too. Be nice to see Trotz get a series for all his hard work.
It was frustrating. I was literally on the edge of my seat and it was exciting as it really could have gone either way. As the OT progressed I don't think one team was really superior to the other. It was just bad luck because the Habs had so many golden chances and the damned puck just wouldn't go in. Sometimes it just doesn't bounce your way.
Now their back is really against the wall and it's do or die in game 6.
Now their back is really against the wall and it's do or die in game 6.
^^ Goody for you.
I work with folks who don't like Montreal or we simply pull for different teams. We talk hockey and we aren't the closest of friends, but we will tease each other yet we won't go out of our way to rub each others nose in it. I know long suffering Leafs fans and I might tease them a little, but I wouldn't ever give them the finger, figuratively or otherwise.
I work with folks who don't like Montreal or we simply pull for different teams. We talk hockey and we aren't the closest of friends, but we will tease each other yet we won't go out of our way to rub each others nose in it. I know long suffering Leafs fans and I might tease them a little, but I wouldn't ever give them the finger, figuratively or otherwise.
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Go Caps! 
Can't believe one of my DC teams is doing well.
Can't believe one of my DC teams is doing well.
Congrats. Long deserved for the Preds.W00T Preds!
Good on the Preds for finally getting out of the first round. Let's just hope it's not a repeat of the Minnesota Wild of a few years ago, who made the conference final and have been pretty much a write off since.
Buffalo vs. Philadelphia. Do I go with Buffalo (when they eliminate Philadelphia, my Leafs could get a better draft pick) or Philadelphia (to save my playoff pool)
If Luongo hadn't won the gold medal in 2010, it'd be easier to call him a choker. But he hasn't been able to go anywhere in the NHL. Maybe it's time to look at Schneider as a long term option and unload Luongo while his value is high. Just a thought...
Buffalo vs. Philadelphia. Do I go with Buffalo (when they eliminate Philadelphia, my Leafs could get a better draft pick) or Philadelphia (to save my playoff pool)
If Luongo hadn't won the gold medal in 2010, it'd be easier to call him a choker. But he hasn't been able to go anywhere in the NHL. Maybe it's time to look at Schneider as a long term option and unload Luongo while his value is high. Just a thought...
He sucks against the Hawks?
At any rate, I'm just surprised that Schneider didn't start the previous game.
Edit... Poor Hamhuis cost his team the tying goal on a penalty shot on which his goalie was injured. I guess it's time for Lu to redeem himself.
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