Around the NHL 2012-2013 Season

[WingedWheel1987]

Ladies and Gentlemen, your Western and Eastern Conference finals

Chicago - L.A
Pittsburgh-Boston

Rooting for Boston. I hate that team the least.

 

[PullHard]

Ladies and Gentlemen, your Western and Eastern Conference finals

Chicago - L.A
Pittsburgh-Boston

While premature, this is basically what I would have guessed before seeing the 1st round match ups (would have had STL in over LA), and was only hesitant once I saw the LA/STL 1st round match up. I would've killed a playoff pool this year. Damn.

 

[Hendricks433]

Ladies and Gentlemen, your Western and Eastern Conference finals

Chicago - L.A
Pittsburgh-Boston

Thats pretty good hockey right there. If we somehow upset Chicago I'd prefer SJ win just so we can have that rivalry series one last time. Otherwise I want to see the series above but Hate 3 of the 4 teams so hopefully its LA - Boston final and LA wins again.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

I don't see anyone beating the Pens four times if Vokoun is playing well. Their offense is ridiculous and even though I hate them they are a treat to watch.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

Andersson gifts Crosby that second goal. That was Fleury-esque.

 

[WingedWheel1987]

I really don't hate the Pens as much as I used to. Wings almost never play them so I have relaxed my stance against the Pens. I still hate them, but I probably wouldn't be as angry if they won the cup this year. I still root against them, but it's not like it was the first couple of seasons where I reveled in their early playoff exits. I would rather have the Pens win the cup than the Hawks .


Crosby is too good to hate. He is a machine built to put up points.

In order of hatred for the remaining teams. Most to Least

Hawks
Kings (IDK why I hate them so much)
Pens
Rangers
Bruins

The Bruins/Rangers is a toss up . It would go either way.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

I really don't hate the Pens as much as I used to. Wings almost never play them so I have relaxed my stance against the Pens. I still hate them, but I probably wouldn't be as angry if they won the cup this year. I still root against them, but it's not like it was the first couple of seasons where I reveled in their early playoff exits. I would rather have the Pens win the cup than the Hawks .


Crosby is too good to hate. He is a machine built to put up points.

In order of hatred for the remaining teams. Most to Least

Hawks
Kings (IDK why I hate them so much)
Pens
Rangers
Bruins

The Bruins/Rangers is a toss up . It would go either way.

I hate the Kings too. The last thing I want to see is a repeat.

 

[fimoknete]

did m a fleury have an injury or surgery after they won the cup? why is he playing so bad lately?

 

[14ari13]

Wow, the Pens look impressive. Crosby With a hat trick last night.

 

[InjuredChoker]

did m a fleury have an injury or surgery after they won the cup? why is he playing so bad lately?

No, I don't think so. It's all between his ears. Not mentally strong. Very talented but.. yeah.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Looks like Spezza is returning for Sens.

 

[SoupNazi]

Looks like Spezza is returning for Sens.

Maybe he can make a difference for them and at least make it a series versus the Pens.

 

[InjuredChoker]

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 42 s
"Sharks have been fined $100,000 for public comments by General Manager Doug Wilson pertaining to the suspension of Raffi Torres."

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Maybe he can make a difference for them and at least make it a series versus the Pens.

3 months off with a back injury, I doubt it will be a big help. They need Anderson back to playing like a game stealer, that is what they are about to begin with.

 

[InjuredChoker]

3 months off with a back injury, I doubt it will be a big help. They need Anderson back to playing like a game stealer, that is what they are about to begin with.

They definitely need Andy off reg. season and 1st round but Spezza has been almst amazing when coming back after injuries. Like better than normal, lol. Maybe he takes more time and doesn't rush it like many others. He was supposed to be back after 2 months and it has been over 3 almost 3 and half, I think. For what it's worth.

In 2011, returning from injury Spezza had 7 pts in his first 5 games, then 9 points in 8 games the next injury. 2010 he had 8 points in 6 with a point in every game, then had 5 in the 2 games after going scoreless once. 11 points in 9 after his next injury...

Though, there are reports that he just started skating, so we'll see.

 

[PullHard]

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 42 s
"Sharks have been fined $100,000 for public comments by General Manager Doug Wilson pertaining to the suspension of Raffi Torres."

The NHL keeps finding new and inventive ways to make themselves look foolish.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle 42 s
"Sharks have been fined $100,000 for public comments by General Manager Doug Wilson pertaining to the suspension of Raffi Torres."

The way this league is run is just...

The guy disagrees with the NHL and presents it in a very respectful and thought of manner yet he gets fined $100K. It's embarrassing how bush league the NHL has become.

 

[SoupNazi]

The NHL keeps finding new and inventive ways to make themselves look foolish.

And every time, they surprise me more.

They're more creative than I am!

 

[mindfly]

What is it with San Jose and 5on3s during the playoffs!?

 

[14ari13]

Wow, the Sharks got a 5 on 3 PP in OT. The Kings complain about the Call, cause it was the goalie interference. I think it is hard to Call a penalty to make it 5 on 3 in OT specially on goalie interference, but the refs had the guts and called it. IMO it was the right Call, but I do not like the Divers getting PPs.

 

[crashman]

I gotta say, I miss seeing this:

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=249767&cmpid=embed-share-video

Still wish Stuart would have re-signed.

 

[Henkka]

I gotta say, I miss seeing this:

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=249767&cmpid=embed-share-video

Still wish Stuart would have re-signed.

Pretty much he has been the mistake-man for almost all latest Kings goals.

 

[crashman]

Pretty much he has been the mistake-man for almost all latest Kings goals.

Really? But is he worse than Smith and CC?

 

[14ari13]

Just watching Bruins Rangers. There was a Bruin player keeping the puck in the offensive zone Datsyuk-like. It was

 

[PullHard]

Girardi turned into a pylon today.