The 2013-2014 NHL Playoffs Thread

[letowskie]

What's funny is that even though they lead the series 2-0, the Kings have not held a lead in the series for any measurable amount of time.

A lot of things seem to be going the Kings' way this year. Starting with the SJS series; thought they were done when Marleau scored on a flukey goal in game 3, but their luck changed big time since then, and seem to get most of the bounces going their way. It would have easily been any of Ducks, Hawks, or Kings in the finals this year, with a fluke going here or there, a lot of parity at the top of the conference.

 

[Sinurgy]

A lot of things seem to be going the Kings' way this year. Starting with the SJS series; thought they were done when Marleau scored on a flukey goal in game 3, but their luck changed big time since then, and seem to get most of the bounces going their way. It would have easily been any of Ducks, Hawks, or Kings in the finals this year, with a fluke going here or there, a lot of parity at the top of the conference.

I can't help but think the Ducks really ****ed up when they moved Penner at the deadline for basically nothing. I know Penner isn't a world beater but he's had success in the playoffs and that big body would've been perfect for the series against the Kings. Considering how close that series was it's not unreasonable to think Penner could've been the difference.

 

[KG]

I can't help but think the Ducks really ****ed up when they moved Penner at the deadline for basically nothing. I know Penner isn't a world beater but he's had success in the playoffs and that big body would've been perfect for the series against the Kings. Considering how close that series was it's not unreasonable to think Penner could've been the difference.

They really thought they were going to be able to land Kesler. So they shipped off Fasth/Penner to make salary room.

 

[Sinurgy]

That's who it was, I couldn't remember who they were targeting but yeah I remember it was solely to make room for a player they were never able to acquire. I honestly think if they didn't make that move, they're the ones in the finals right now.

 

[Desert Ice 11]

A man of many words.




Every time I see Darryl Sutter I think of this

 

[SweYote]

A man of many words.




Every time I see Darryl Sutter I think of this

Haha. Throw in Sylvester Stallone doing the voice for that guy and it would be eerie.

 

[CC96]

I always thought of him more as bitter beer face.

 

[Desert Ice 11]

Started watching more of his press conferences. Funny guy, seems to not put to much pressure on his team.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

^Carl the assistant groundskeeper from Caddyshack.

 

[letowskie]

I can't help but think the Ducks really ****ed up when they moved Penner at the deadline for basically nothing. I know Penner isn't a world beater but he's had success in the playoffs and that big body would've been perfect for the series against the Kings. Considering how close that series was it's not unreasonable to think Penner could've been the difference.

Yep,

They also could have added a rock solid defensive D. Their top-4 have some lack of experience in the post-season; and extra vet D that can sub in as a top-4 defensive D would have made it even closer, or pushed them over the top.

I remember many Ducks fans inquired about Z at the deadline, that would be the kind of player that they would have been looking for.

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

The NBA Finals this season is much better than the Cup Final this season.

 

[Desert Ice 11]

The NBA Finals this season is much better than the Cup Final this season.

Then go chat on BFBoards about it. Heat VS Spurs number 2 ..who cares? Hockey is still going on.

 

[Sinurgy]

The NBA Finals this season is much better than the Cup Final this season.

Especially if you're a big fan of flopping!

 

[Desert Ice 11]

Thank God the Rags decided to show up to extend this out. Maybe this will become a series...........


or Kings just wanted to win in LA..


OR

Bettman orchestrated the Kings to lose so he won't get booed

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

 

[SniperHF]

Bettman orchestrated the Kings to lose so he won't get booed

I'm not convinced he would be able to avoid being booed even here.

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

Rangers Fans Raise Thousands To Send Grieving Dad To Cup Final Game 4


http://nesn.com/2014/06/rangers-fans-come-together-raise-thousands-to-send-grieving-dad-to-game-4/

I'm sorry for his loss and what a great thing here to see such a great gesture take place from the Rangers Fans. A very classy and compassionate move indeed.

 

[Desert Ice 11]

I'm not convinced he would be able to avoid being booed even here.

He got cheers at the LA cup presentation

 

[Summer Rose]

It's still a secret wish of mine to see the home team clinch the cup with an OT winner.

 

[letowskie]

I'm not convinced he would be able to avoid being booed even here.

Well, I think he would be the last person from the league that we would boo in PHX.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

Well, I think he would be the last person from the league that we would boo in PHX.

It would be all those Canadians rooting for the visiting team doing the booing

 

[Mr Pukhead]

It would be all those Canadians rooting for the visiting team doing the booing

That would infer a Canadian team could make it to the Finals.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

I know most of us loathe Dustin Brown here, but is there anything this guy can't do?

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/27817090

 

[Desert Ice 11]

I know most of us loathe Dustin Brown here, but is there anything this guy can't do?

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/27817090

lol The American born Dustin Brown is secretly german

 

[Dirty Old Man]

lol The American born Dustin Brown is secretly german

and black! (or is it "African-German"?)