2014 NHL playoffs (scores and discussion) - part V

[Emperoreddy]

Haha like that "What do you think if you are the Rangers?"

"I am in awe" or basically they should be ******** their pants looking at this level of hockey.

 

[Andre Palot]

AL TRAUTWIG wants to see them.

RON DUGUAY wants to see them.

BRIAN LEETCH wants to see them.


MSG NETWORK wants to see them.


Why? Because they have a better shot at winning and then providing all those clowns(and that "network" where the Devils are stuck on) to TALK....AND TALK....AND TALK...AND TALK....AND TALK...AND TALK...about the Rags 2014 Cup win that will last 5 MILLION LIFETIMES. They will air Specials.....and other assorted garbage.



IN THE MEANTIME......What is Lou doing again?

BEGINNINGS: Martin St. Louis' Fitness Trainer

 

[Sir Fenwick Corsi]

Keith jones just told like it is. He was nice about it, but it's really men vs. boys when it comes to west vs. east.

All the fear and hysteria of the Rangers hoisting the Cup is clouding judgement. This western conference final is the actual Final. NY has had a horseshoe up their ass this entire post season, but they're clearly not on the level of the Kings / Blackhawks. These are elite teams we're talking about here. Skill for days on each of these rosters.

Who is NY counting on here? That ***** Rick Nash? Brad Richards? They're going to have their hands full, big time.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Playing the Rags is going to be like a vacation for these two teams after this series.

Oh come on!!! You mention only one other team has fell 3-1 and come back in a Conference final but couldn't name us?!?! Clown!!!

 

[guitarguyvic]

it was...but i'm not watching anymore. i'm resigned. the rags are winning it. everything is going their way.

Hockey fans sure are a reactionary bunch. Two games ago everyone was just assuming that the Kings were making the Final. Somehow many are convinced that if the defending Stanley Cup champions make it to the Final, they are a lock to lose to a team that for all and intents and purposes is clearly inferior. Of course that's not to say the Rags can't win it, because then I would be contradicting myself. But to be "resigned" to the idea that the Rags will roll on to a Stanley Cup win facing the Blackhawks just because it took the Hawks 7 games to beat LA? Not sure where that's coming from. Chicago is still loaded with talent, defending Cup champs, haven't lost games 5-7 in a series in like two years, and didn't have any game 7's in the first two rounds this postseason. I see no reason why they don't have a good shot of beating NY.

 

[Bcap88]

it was...but i'm not watching anymore. i'm resigned. the rags are winning it. everything is going their way.

how are they winning it? because this series has gone 7? these two teams are the last two Stanley Cup champions they are consistently good. They weren't just going to roll over on each other. This is what happens when two good teams play each other. Have you seen the intensity of these games? I don't think the rangers could ever match it to be honest. They will have there hands full

 

[Emperoreddy]

Hockey fans sure are a reactionary bunch. Two games ago everyone was just assuming that the Kings were making the Final. Somehow many are convinced that if the defending Stanley Cup champions make it to the Final, they are a lock to lose to a team that for all and intents and purposes is clearly inferior. Of course that's not to say the Rags can't win it, because then I would be contradicting myself. But to be "resigned" to the idea that the Rags will roll on to a Stanley Cup win facing the Blackhawks just because it took the Hawks 7 games to beat LA? Not sure where that's coming from. Chicago is still loaded with talent, defending Cup champs, haven't lost games 5-7 in a series in like two years, and didn't have any game 7's in the first two rounds this postseason. I see no reason why they don't have a good shot of beating NY.

They have a great shot. You HAVE to give the hawks some credit here. Its not like the Kings just laid down, they are still playing at a high level, Hawks just adjusted and stepped their game up.

That and Patrick Kane decided to come and play.

 

[Andre Palot]

On the off chance the Rangers DO win I don't want to see this board the moment it happens.

It might be one giant group therapy session.

 

[Uli Hiemer]

Hockey fans sure are a reactionary bunch. Two games ago everyone was just assuming that the Kings were making the Final. Somehow many are convinced that if the defending Stanley Cup champions make it to the Final, they are a lock to lose to a team that for all and intents and purposes is clearly inferior. Of course that's not to say the Rags can't win it, because then I would be contradicting myself. But to be "resigned" to the idea that the Rags will roll on to a Stanley Cup win facing the Blackhawks just because it took the Hawks 7 games to beat LA? Not sure where that's coming from. Chicago is still loaded with talent, defending Cup champs, haven't lost games 5-7 in a series in like two years, and didn't have any game 7's in the first two rounds this postseason. I see no reason why they don't have a good shot of beating NY.

the hawks got outplayed for long stretches in the 2nd round by the Wild. I don't trust them one bit to play like they're doing right now. They show up when they want to. I don't care anymore. I really don't......if the Rangers win they win.

 

[Bcap88]

They have a great shot. You HAVE to give the hawks some credit here. Its not like the Kings just laid down, they are still playing at a high level, Hawks just adjusted and stepped their game up.

That and Patrick Kane decided to come and play.

The kings allowed 3 shots in last half of the third. To bad quick didn't see two of them. This has been an awesome series. Wouldn't even be surprised if La beat Chicago at home in a game 7. Both teams are playing extremely well

 

[DenisSamson3]

the hawks got outplayed for long stretches in the 2nd round by the Wild. I don't trust them one bit to play like they're doing right now. They show up when they want to. I don't care anymore. I really don't......if the Rangers win they win.

They show up when they have to. That's the difference. They did it against the blues also when they were losing 2-0 in the series.

 

[Sir Fenwick Corsi]

Hockey fans sure are a reactionary bunch. Two games ago everyone was just assuming that the Kings were making the Final. Somehow many are convinced that if the defending Stanley Cup champions make it to the Final, they are a lock to lose to a team that for all and intents and purposes is clearly inferior. Of course that's not to say the Rags can't win it, because then I would be contradicting myself. But to be "resigned" to the idea that the Rags will roll on to a Stanley Cup win facing the Blackhawks just because it took the Hawks 7 games to beat LA? Not sure where that's coming from. Chicago is still loaded with talent, defending Cup champs, haven't lost games 5-7 in a series in like two years, and didn't have any game 7's in the first two rounds this postseason. I see no reason why they don't have a good shot of beating NY.

I really felt that the Kings were primed to win the Cup after game 4, and maybe they still are, but if Chicago pulls this off, they sure as hell aren't going through all of this just to lay down for an inferior team in the Final.

I really thought the Hawks were done because of how well LA was playing, but momentum has went back and forth like crazy in this series so I won't be surprised to see either team win on Sunday. they both deserve it.

 

[Emperoreddy]

The kings allowed 3 shots in last half of the third. To bad quick didn't see two of them. This has been an awesome series. Wouldn't even be surprised if La beat Chicago at home in a game 7. Both teams are playing extremely well

These are the two best teams left, just no other way to describe it. Last two cup champs and they are playing like it.

 

[Bcap88]

They show up when they have to. That's the difference. They did it against the blues also when they were losing 2-0 in the series.

You could say the same for LA also. Down 3-0 to SJ, Blown Series lead vs Anh and this. Both teams are just resilient

 

[Sir Fenwick Corsi]

Kane is ****ing dirty with that shot. Just incredible. Once he made some room for himself, you knew that puck was going to find the net.

 

[Desert Devil]

Keith jones just told like it is. He was nice about it, but it's really men vs. boys when it comes to west vs. east.

All the fear and hysteria of the Rangers hoisting the Cup is clouding judgement. This western conference final is the actual Final. NY has had a horseshoe up their ass this entire post season, but they're clearly not on the level of the Kings / Blackhawks. These are elite teams we're talking about here. Skill for days on each of these rosters.

Who is NY counting on here? That ***** Rick Nash? Brad Richards? They're going to have their hands full, big time.

As long as they're not too tired, the west should win the cup.

 

[glenwo2]

Playing the Rags is going to be like a vacation for these two teams after this series.

Oh come on!!! You mention only one other team has fell 3-1 and come back in a Conference final but couldn't name us?!?! Clown!!!

Yeah. I was waiting for him to say "The New Jersey Devils did it against the Philadelphia Flyers" or something to that effect but the assclown just left everyone hanging. I guess it's TABOO to mention anything Devils-related on NBCSports, right?

 

[Emperoreddy]

You could say the same for LA also. Down 3-0 to SJ, Blown Series lead vs Anh and this. Both teams are just resilient

Unless they lay an egg in game 7 this isn't a choke by the Kings either. They are playing well, just the Hawks are finding ways right now with some pure skill.

 

[Bleedred]

Keith jones played for the flyers in 2000 when they blew that 3-1 series lead to the devils.

 

[Sir Fenwick Corsi]

As long as they're not too tired, the west should win the cup.

I'm not buying the tired nonsense any longer. It's been beaten to death. Well rested teams don't win the Cup. The best teams win the Cup. The Rangers can rest for 5 weeks for all I care. If Chicago or LA play to their ability, my money is going on them each and every time, rest or no rest.

I mean the way some people are talking, why should either team even bother showing up on Sunday? What's the point of winning? They're just going to get steamrolled by the almighty well rested Rangers anyway.

 

[Emperoreddy]

As long as they're not too tired, the west should win the cup.

This angle is so over played on this board. Both teams will be ready to go.

Sutter is hilarious right now. Just say Status Quo Darryl!!!

Wow two crazy stats going here. Kings are 6-0 this post season when facing elimination and the Hawks are 13-0 in Games 5,6,7 in the past two years. Something has to give.

 

[Uli Hiemer]

The Rangers struggle more with the style that the Kings employ. They are better against teams like the Hawks, who use more of their speed rather than a heavy forecheck. The hawks don't play the body as much.

The kings are more brutal in how they dish out punishment.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Hawks 8-1 at home this postseason. Man the odds really have shifted hard in this series.

 

[Benedict Parisechuk]

Kane is only 25 and is already an absolute legend in this league. Just thank your lucky stars that Philly didn't grab him in 07 or else he would be torturing us every year.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Kane is only 25 and is already an absolute legend in this league. Just thank your lucky stars that Philly didn't grab him in 07 or else he would be torturing us every year.

He has what? 7 points in the past two games? Some damn good adjustment.