Around the NHL XI: Second Round Edition

[trilobyte]

So many GMs and coaches in play this offseason. So much disgruntlement.

I didn't think the Penguins were as tough a team to play as they used to be, not taking anything away from the Rangers very good play for the majority of the series. I don't like Cooke, but I have always admitted that he has some talent and they miss guys like that. Jordan Staal used to play a very determined game on both sides of the puck.
I thought Bylsma inherited a team that had been whipped into shape by Therrien. They didn't like Therrien, and he got canned, but I think the team Therrien turned over to Bylsma was a very good team all around. Obviously, as they won the Cup.

 

[GAGLine]

Remember all those Girardi to anaheim threads and they wouldn't give up Vatanen? Bet they wish they had made that deal now.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Remember all those Girardi to anaheim threads and they wouldn't give up Vatanen? Bet they wish they had made that deal now.

Remember how many Rangers fans wanted to do that trade. Thank God, that didn't happen!

 

[Killem Dafoe]

Kings picking up where they left off.

 

[z1co80]

This is very ugly. do the kid a favour and pull him

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Whoever said Gibson should have been pulled at 2-0 was 100% right. Great job Bruce.

 

[trilobyte]

Bruce Boudreau is an NHL coach?
What was he waiting for? He bailed on Hiller in desperation a game ago and brought in Gibson, then he pushed it.
Now at 4-0 he changes goalies.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Tough for Gibson. Tough spot. Wasn't great but the D hung him out to dry.

 

[we want cup]

The Ducks sure as **** didn't show up, but credit to the Kings. They are capitalizing, forcing mistakes, and just shutting the Ducks down all over the ice.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

This is most embarrassing game 7 game I can remember since 7-0 Detroit over Colorado in 2002. This game makes last year's game 7 vs. Washington look competitive. Anaheim just embarrassed themselves badly.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

What a way to end Teemu's career. No pride by Anaheim.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Bruce Boudreau is an NHL coach?
What was he waiting for? He bailed on Hiller in desperation a game ago and brought in Gibson, then he pushed it.
Now at 4-0 he changes goalies.

I feel like what's occurring at the moment is largely Big Boy's fault, they look completely and utterly unprepared.

Well, now I feel better about our chances with LA going to 7 in each of their first two series as well.

 

[silverfish]

What a **** show from Anaheim. Two softies from Gibson, but come on. Should've been out of there after goal 2. Real poor coaching from Haagen Dasz

 

[Killem Dafoe]

lol Perry. You can't make this stuff up.

 

[silverfish]

Ehhhhhhhh.... That's a soft call on Perry... I think...

 

[SnowblindNYR]

As much as I hate what's going on, it's nice to sit there knowing you're in the next round watching this. It's not the friggin Rangers, I'm so happy for that.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Also, I hate the Kings, but a complete blowout would at least be entertaining. None of this 4-1 final stuff.

 

[haohmaru]

I hope the next series goes 7 games and the two Western teams beat the **** out of each other and come limping into the finals. I don't care who it is.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

I hope the next series goes 7 games and the two Western teams beat the **** out of each other and come limping into the finals. I don't care who it is.

The Blackhawks scare the hell out of me.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

So, the Ducks actually have been getting some great chances, still failing.

 

[silverfish]

I don't get why teams can't exploit Quick. Just make one extra pass. If the Rangers had a goalie that aggressive, I'd constantly be ****ting my pants.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Anaheim playing "Good Times Bad Times"! One of my favorite songs!

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Another Gabby goal. What a pick up for LA, he really fits right in on their squad.

 

[haohmaru]

Man, I hate the goalie interference call sometimes. That was awful.

 

[trilobyte]

I like watching Gaborik play hockey.