Bump, but only to make sure it doesn't fall of the board entirely lol

The MTS Centre looks nice if the get the Jets back, but I think you have to average 14K now to get revenue sharing, and it looks like they are going to raise it to 15K, so if they do that the Jets will have to sell out damn near every game. With the economy and teams stuggling I think they should keep it at 14K.

Thanks to the STL Blues for knocking off the Wild in regulation yesterday!

You mean the Wild, Blues lost to Coyotes this week.

And the Blues are eliminated from playoff contention unless every one in front of them loses out and the Blues would have to win out.

Yes my fault I confused the Wild with the Coyotes. :facepalm: I tried to change it before anyone noticed lol.

Watch these videos and tell me this is a goal....

Regional Semifinals, tied game in OT. It's called a no-goal on the ice... they review it for ten minutes and conclude even though there's no conclusive evidence the puck was ever completely across the goal line, piecing the angles together shows the puck was (probably) across the line.

When I first watched it, I was maybe 60-70% sure it was a goal, because it looks like the kicking motion with the right leg causes the puck to slide out from under him... but, in the long shot, it's actually his left skate that kicks it out, so maybe it was on the line the entire time?

I personally think it's BS that it was overturned (one way or the other, really, but I don't see how you call it a goal when you don't ever see the puck 100% across the line)...


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Yep - I watched the game live. I agree that it was PROBABLY across the line, but I've never seen them do it before without a shot that shows it was clearly over. Very odd.

I didn't watch live, saw it on replay but heard how awesome Schwartz was in his game.

DaFace, do you miss Shatty Lite?

That might have been a goal but it does not look like enough to overturn the call. Its supposed to be more conclusive then that to overturn it.

Michigan was apparently eliminated last year after they had a goal overturned, so I heard some of the media was focusing on how the universe balance out for them. It was an awful way to end the game, and they never showed a replay at Scottrade Center... they showed it again on ESPNU at 10:30, so we found a bar and finally saw the replays around 1:30 Saturday morning.

After seeing the replays, I finally understood why it took 10 minutes to review it, but even the video that highlights (what could be) the puck isn't enough, IM(biased)O.

We've won 4 games in the past two months. I don't think it really matters.

Well, you got EJ. Shatty scored his first goal as a Blue last week in Phoenix. Stewart has 11 goals in 19 games as a Blue.

In the Cetral League it will be the Mizzou Maverics against the Wichita Thunder, hopefully there will be some controversy and they can get a good rivalry going. Its odd because its a 5 game series, the Maverics have home ice advantage

Missouri Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder
Game 1 – Wed., Mar. 30 – Missouri at Wichita, 7:05
Game 2 – Fri., Apr. 1 – Wichita at Missouri, 7:05
Game 3 – Sat., Apr. 2 – Wichita at Missouri, 7:05
*Game 4 – Tue., Apr. 5 – Missouri at Wichita, 7:05
*Game 5 – Wed., Apr. 6 – Wichita at Missouri, 7:05

The Thunder and Mavs are at 1-1 and they are playing tonight at Independence. The Western Conference is starting to seperate finially. The Preators blew a big one today!

Sabres/ Canes later today. Huge game.

Lets go Boyes.

Blues take on Avs on Tuesday. Avs are going down.

win & we're in for my Ducks.

Good game & tough loss for us last night

Also, forgot to mention the Blues murdering the Wings in Detroit. Even worse then when they beat the Ducks.

The Mizzou Mavs went to Wichita tonight and tied the series 2-2 in a 5 game series. Game 5 is tomorrow @the Indy Center.

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With the Blues going to OT vs the Blackhawks, they need some help from the teams playing the Stars. The Blackhawks no longer own the tie breaker against Dallas and they would have to get 3-4 points against Detroit.

I'm hoping the Avalanche can come back and beat Dallas... but, I doubt it.

Foote is retiring, right?

And Shatty Lite/Captain Shattenkirk has been awesome.

Yep.


Avalanche lost.... Sioux are losing... boo.

Flyers lose in overtime to Sabres tonight. Flyers aren't playing good heading into the playoffs.

Fell to 4th place, and I believe they were in 1st a week or two ago.

When I saw the highlights of the Flyers/Sabres game I thought it was in Philly for a minute because the Sabres had white jerseys on.

Anyone watching the NCAA Frozen Four final? It's tied 2-2 going in to sudden death.

Round 1 is ready.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Washington Capitals vs. (8) New York Rangers
(2) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (7) Buffalo Sabres
(3) Boston Bruins vs. (6) Montreal Canadiens
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Tampa Bay Lightning

WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (8) Chicago Blackhawks
(2) San Jose Sharks vs. (7) Los Angeles Kings
(3) Detroit Red Wings vs. (6) Phoenix Coyotes
(4) Anaheim Ducks vs. (5) Nashville Predators

I'll make a bold prediction and say Tampa Bay vs. Anaheim for the Cup.

**** the Blackhawks. They shouldn't even be in the playoffs because of Hossa's ****ing kicked goal.

2011 NHL Playoff Matchups

East

(1) Washington (48-23-11, 107 pts) vs. (8) New York Rangers (44-33-5, 93 pts)
(2) Philadelphia (47-23-12, 106 pts) vs. (7) Buffalo (43-29-10, 96 pts)
(3) Boston (46-25-11, 103 pts) vs. (6) Montreal (44-30-8, 96 pts)
(4) Pittsburgh (49-25-8, 106 pts) vs. (5) Tampa Bay (46-25-11, 103 pts)


WEST

(1) Vancouver (54-19-9, 117 pts) vs. (8) Chicago (44-29-9, 97 pts)
(2) San Jose (48-25-9, 105 pts) vs. (7) Los Angeles (46-30-6, 98 pts)
(3) Detroit (47-25-10, 104 pts) vs. (6) Phoenix (43-26-13, 99 pts)
(4) Anaheim (47-30-5, 99 pts) vs. (5) Nashville (44-27-11, 99 pts)

:thumb:

Hold on while I vent.

**** you Dallas. **** you Minnesota.

Most of all: **** you Marc Crawford.

it's ok dude - you could always do worse like be an Edmonton fan

Wow, that is bold, but I haven't watched much NHL this season.... I was rooting for the Wild earlier (:Lin:), because I don't like the Stars and would really like to see the Blackhawks upset the Canucks. Besides that, I'm just hoping to catch more hockey now that the playoffs are here.

I'm a ****ing Blues fan. They haven't been to the Stanley Cup since the 1970's and somehow find new ways to choke in the playoffs.

It'll take a lot for me to actually be happy with the Avs-Blues trade this year, but it does make me a tiny bit happier that the Avs got the absolute best possible draft pick they could have out of the deal. (Well, unless the Blues get insanely lucky with the lottery.)

:sulk:

soon my friend - soon!

The Ducks won it way before the Blues did. And have been to two Stanley Cups in the past decade. I'm sick of waiting

The Blues don't get lucky with anything. I really, really want the Blues to not win the lottery so they get the Avs 2nd(they have like 3 or 2 2nds this year, awesome). Hopefully, Armstrong can trade those picks off for some players.

I've been a pretty serious hockey fan my whole life and usually do quite well in playoff pools. Since the lightening hired Yzerman and Guy Boucher I knew they'd take their talent filled team to the next level. Same for the Ducks, their only problem is their goaltending. Perry is a monster out there!
Plus, my sisters boyfriend was told he'd get called up by the Ducks if they made the playoffs. They need a goon out there.

I cannot be your friend with that horrible logo as you avatar hahahah!

Go Canucks!!! Kesler is going to b!tchslap that little puke Kane

SERIES H
#4 vs. #5 Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m. TBA
Friday, April 15 at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m. TBA
Sunday, April 17 at Nashville, 7:00 TBA
Wednesday, April 20 at Nashville, 7:00 TBA
*Friday, April 22 at Anaheim, 9:00 p.m. TBA
*Sunday, April 24 at Nashville, TBD TBA
*Tuesday, April 26 at Anaheim, TBD TBA
The times are in Central

oh boy.....

I'm actually in Vegas next week so I'm renting a car & driving to Anaheim for game 2.

It's going to be a good series.

Yes it is, its probably going 6 or 7, its going to be a good one, classic Offense vs Defense/Goaltending.

Penguins/Lightning should be fun. It's going to suck when St. Louis, Lecavalier and Stamkos start raining goals down. Hopefully the reason Pittsburgh has gotten where they are: the defense and Fleury, are up to the task of stopping the Bolts.

that series is going to be a blowout or the best one of the playoffs.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=361916

NHL Draft Lottery is tonight.

"By virtue of their league-worst record, the Edmonton Oilers hold the highest odds of obtaining the first overall selection at 48.2 percent, followed by the Colorado Avalanche (18.8 percent) and the Florida Panthers (14.2 percent).
The New York Islanders (10.7 percent) and Ottawa Senators (8.1 percent) also have a shot at grabbing the first pick in draft, held in Minnesota on June 24."

If the Oilers land this pick they could be a scary team in a couple years. Along with Hall, Eberle, Gagner, Cogliano, Paajarvi this could be bad news for other Western teams.

I'm not too much into conspirocy theories, but I have a feeling the Oilers tanked some games to get that selection. I don't blame them for doing so, its almost better then being slightly above mediocre and not getting refreshed with top talent.

the players certainly sounded that way via twitter if you're on there.

Taylor Hall is a funny dude

Karma: The Devils busted their asses and played themselves out of contention for the first overall pick, and they still won the lottery. They'll pick fourth.

Time to start up the hockey beard.

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luongo played unreal tonight.....the Hawks didnt have any swagger

Bruins and Canadians tonight...what a war that series will be! :thumb:

Flyers and Sabres tied 3-3 with 4:00 minutes to go in the first. This game has been crazy

Can't find it online... I blame Gary Bettman for all these games not being on espn3. :cuss:

It has been a wild one for sure. A couple of fights,lots of penalties and Flyers also had a goal disallowed.

Found it... just in time for intermission. Two periods of hockey are better than none.

FWIW, not playoff related, but the Avs get the Blues first round pick in the trade that sent Shatty Lite and Stewie over to St. Louis.

I also think there's a huge change the Coyotes are two games away from playing their last games as the 'Yotes.

Wow, very cool Flyers vs Buffalo game. Sabers came to play.

Hope my boys get Pronger back soon.

Series tied 1-1

According to the Philly broadcast,he should be back game 4. I will say this,the Flyers really need to get the power play going if they want to make another run at the cup.

Craaaaaazy day in Philly today. Must be happy hour at Wells Fargo Center.

Jeff Carter, gone. Mike Richards, gone. Ilya Bryzgalov, 9 year deal!
In other hockey news, the Flames are looking to trade Robyn Regehr to Buffalo.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/

Hope the Flyers have finally found a goalie. Sad to see Carter go though.

How long have we heard that phrase?

I thought Philly would go after Vokoun, I wonder where he will go now? Maybe Tampa, hopefully not Detroit.

Third NHL player to kick it this off season. All enforcers.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=374888

PREDATORS: FORMER NHLER BELAK FOUND DEAD IN TORONTO


Former NHLer Wade Belak has been found dead in his Toronto condo, according to a Nashville Predators spokesman.
The cause of his death is as of yet undetermined.

Jesus. What the **** is going on?

We'll see what cause was here in a day or two. Boogaard was an addict and Rypien was battling depression for a decade.
Here's a morbid read:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...playing_career

I read about that earlier. Rough offseason for NHL players. :(