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Pasty7
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 Posted - 04/18/2011 : 15:39:03
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Originally posted by Odin
Well, a little late to the party thanks to a wonky harddrive, but GO HABS!!!!
I see some here have forgottem their playoff history. Oh well, those who don't learn from it are doomed to repeat it. I took 4 Habs in our pool for a reason. Got them very late as well. if you take a look at Thomas's stats vs. the Habs, you will see why. .907 save % and a 3.21 GAA are far off his normal numbers.
Again, the Habs won the season series, and as I said in another thread, the Bruins may have won the one real blowout, but which sort oif hockey is closer to playoff hockey? Close hockey or blowouts? The advantage always was with the Habs.
yeah odin his stats are off after 2 games if he shuts the habs out tonight and his stats are back to normal, Thomas and Marchand are playing their game Marchand espcially,,,, the rest of the bruins will step up tonight they are too good to play this bad for 3 games straight!
"I led the league in "Go get 'em next time." - Bob Uecker
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The Duke
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Canada
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 16:23:36
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Wonder if Boston could use Kessel right now ??  |
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Mario 66
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 16:29:32
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LMFAO No Duke Boston's problem is that they have to many guys attempting to be individuals. They don't need another one especially, not one who can't play in his own end where they have spent most of the game.
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The Duke
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 16:31:32
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First team to score first will likely win tonight, get those gitter-bugs out of the system. If Boston can score early in this game it may very well be a huge lift for them in turning this series around. Its a 7 game series and we haven`t seen Thomas steal one yet...and he very well can do it. Anyway do - it or die for the Bruins tonight.
Montreal played execellent defensive ( on the road hockey ) in Boston...protecting the puck, blocking shots and jumping on Boston turn - overs.
The question is will they play the same way in front of their fans ?? Now that they are at home will they stay status - quoa or will they open up and try to put up more offensive flair with their fans looking on.....and maybe play into Boston`s hands.
Gonna be interesting tonight. |
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The Duke
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 16:33:16
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| Bostons problem Mario is not in their own end...its in the other end...they can`t score ...kessel sure can |
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The Duke
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Canada
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 16:39:14
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p.s Mario...don`t know if your making fun at kessel...or at me for suggesting Boston may need kessel with your LMFAO comment...
but...Boston can`t score....Can you provide a list for me of Boston players who had 32 goals this season ?? |
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Mario 66
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 16:50:17
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Duke laughing at the comment and the player. Although I am having a hard time locating a Bruin with 32 goals, I can't find one for the life of me thats minus - 20  Playoff hockey & the best playoff teams turn solid defensive efforts into quality scoring chances. It is defense that wins championships not a Phil Kessel. The Habs & Pens don't have a single 30 goal scorer in their lineup & last time I checked they where doing alright for themselves 
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The Duke
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 18:48:04
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Mario your plus / minus stat ( although true ) is so unfair to kessel. I know he is not the best defensive player in the league, but neither is Dany Heathly and many more like them...but they can score. Kessel played on a lousy team with lousy linemates ( Bozak minus 28...1st line center ?? ) with for more than half the season with lousy goal - tending.
kessel really picked up his defensive play in the second half when the leafs were getting goaltending. Wonder what kessel`s plus / minus was from Jan. 29...on ??
As for Pitt. and Mtl. not having a 30 goal scorer and doing ok, they haven`t lifted Lord Stanley yet this season...I think Pitt. may have had two 30 goal scorers when they did win. Wonder which team won the Stanley cup last without a 30 goal scorer ?? |
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The Duke
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 18:51:18
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| Watching the game Toxx ?? Seems like Montreals speed may be too much for Boston in the end. Boston were their equals in the first but as the game is going on it seems like Montreal can keep up this fast pace but the Bruins are just out of gas. |
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The Duke
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 18:54:40
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p.s...Mario...when your goalie sets the all time Save % record in NHL history on a season.....i doubt if you will find a player on his team with a minus 20. |
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fat_elvis_rocked
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Posted - 04/18/2011 : 18:56:54
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Duke,
New Jersey Devils 2003
Patrick Elias 28 goals led the team
Last year's champs, Chicago had A 30 goal scorer in Kane
Kind of puts the need for Kessel in the wash, no? |
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Posted - 04/19/2011 : 05:05:21
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Folks - let's keep this on the Bruins/Habs, and let some ex-player for one of the teams that happens to play for the Blue and White now be. Talk about the current players, the current games, the current series.
It IS a series, now, thankfully.
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The Duke
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Posted - 04/19/2011 : 14:01:44
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| So you found 1 team Fat Elvis ? |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 04/19/2011 : 14:25:03
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Originally posted by The Duke
So you found 1 team Fat Elvis ?
Duke, is it just me, or did you not say:
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Originally posted by The Duke
Wonder which team won the Stanley cup last without a 30 goal scorer ??
Need he supply you with any more than the LAST one that you asked for? |
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The Duke
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Posted - 04/19/2011 : 17:50:13
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Yes he did Alex, my question answered.
A 2003 team with argueabely the best goal-tender of all - time and Norris trophy winners didn`t need a 30 goal scorer.
So this kinda puts the need for kessel and others like him i guess ( 30 plus goal scorer`s in the wash)...lol...yes this one team shows that NHL teams don`t need 30 goal scorers to win the cup...omg |
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Pasty7
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Posted - 04/19/2011 : 18:17:43
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Originally posted by The Duke
Yes he did Alex, my question answered.
A 2003 team with argueabely the best goal-tender of all - time and Norris trophy winners didn`t need a 30 goal scorer.
So this kinda puts the need for kessel and others like him i guess ( 30 plus goal scorer`s in the wash)...lol...yes this one team shows that NHL teams don`t need 30 goal scorers to win the cup...omg
just because noone scored thirty this year for either team doens't mean the team is without thrity goal scorers,, Gionta is a 30 goal scorer many times over his career Cammalleri is a thirty goal scorer Horton and Ryder have both been thirty goal scorers, their are thirty goal scorers on the ice, just becuase it didn't happen this year doesn't make them any less of a threat
"I led the league in "Go get 'em next time." - Bob Uecker
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Beans15
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Posted - 04/19/2011 : 18:33:45
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| Guys, Slozo asked once already. Please stay on topic. If you want to discuss 30 goal scorers, start a different thread. |
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ToXXiK1
PickupHockey Pro
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Posted - 04/20/2011 : 00:13:58
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Originally posted by The Duke
Watching the game Toxx ?? Seems like Montreals speed may be too much for Boston in the end. Boston were their equals in the first but as the game is going on it seems like Montreal can keep up this fast pace but the Bruins are just out of gas.
Ya I watched it :) |
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Porkchop73
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Posted - 04/20/2011 : 10:11:13
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Originally posted by The Duke
Wonder if Boston could use Kessel right now ??
Although I would not have put it out there like he did, I do think ol Duke here is onto something.
Perhaps a pure sniper like Kessel is just the added dynamic that the Bruins could use. I don't believe that the Bruins have a true sniper in their lineup. Lets face it. They lost their top point man in Savard and they lost their top goal scorer in Kessel. Both of those players would certainly make the Bruins a better team then they are today. Horton did not quite fit the bill and their young star player, Seguin, has yet to dress in the playoffs (I think). The Bruins could also get away the D they have if they had the extra offense in the lineup that a Savard or a Kessel like player provide. They certainly would match up better against the Habs.
I had picked Mon to beat Bos because I think the Habs out skill the Bruins with puck control and speed. Bruins may pull off the series win yet but IMO the Habs are the better team
Please forgive, I just read FER Dukejacking thread and I am not sure if I should put this in this thread or the dukejacking thread. |
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ToXXiK1
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Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2011 : 10:15:50
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*cough* Lucic *cough* 30 goals*cough*fraction of pay*cough*
We don't need no stinkin' Kessel !! |
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 04:48:08
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Lucic *cough* 30 goal *cough* regular season
Lucic *cough* 0 points in the playoffs *cough* 5 shots in 3 games
Without Lucic scoring, the Bruins are toast. And let's put things straight here - Lucic is no "sniper", really . . . he can score goals, yeah, but a sniper is someone who is a finesse, all-skill player who puts the puck in the net as his job.
Lucic had his first 30 goal season this year, and his second best total is 17 two years back. Last year? 9 goals in 50 games.
Don't get me wrong - Lucic is a very solid, young power forward that anyone would want on their team, and he plays a pretty good two way game, he hits - he's all good.
But he's not a true sniper. And frankly, Boston could use one, seeing as how Horton has looked ordinary much of the time, and with Savard gone, they do miss some high level skill.
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Pasty7
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 04:58:06
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Originally posted by slozo
Lucic *cough* 30 goal *cough* regular season
Lucic *cough* 0 points in the playoffs *cough* 5 shots in 3 games
Without Lucic scoring, the Bruins are toast. And let's put things straight here - Lucic is no "sniper", really . . . he can score goals, yeah, but a sniper is someone who is a finesse, all-skill player who puts the puck in the net as his job.
Lucic had his first 30 goal season this year, and his second best total is 17 two years back. Last year? 9 goals in 50 games.
Don't get me wrong - Lucic is a very solid, young power forward that anyone would want on their team, and he plays a pretty good two way game, he hits - he's all good.
But he's not a true sniper. And frankly, Boston could use one, seeing as how Horton has looked ordinary much of the time, and with Savard gone, they do miss some high level skill.
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug
Slozo that is just "OUR" (notice how i include you in that thanks to your spiffy new avatar) Habs playing a very good shut down game and really pressing Lucic and Horton, they will figure the habs out and i am sure they will score some goals in this series unless price and co go superman on them tonight!!!
"I led the league in "Go get 'em next time." - Bob Uecker
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 05:18:55
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Maybe you're right, Pasty . . . maybe this Montreal avatar has muddled my thinking. Mon dieu, les Habitants sont extaordinaire!
AAAaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!! get it off!!! get it off!!!!
But seriously, I have really turned around in my opinion of the Bruins. And I think now that Montreal will take the next game, and the series.
[  please oh please let my leaf-blue heart find a happy place ]
Pas fait encore, mais, les Bruins sont bien cuit!
Aaaaahhhh!! merde!! I mean . . . arghhh!!!! Get it ooooooooooffffffff . . . . 
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Pasty7
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 05:49:10
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Originally posted by slozo
Maybe you're right, Pasty . . . maybe this Montreal avatar has muddled my thinking. Mon dieu, les Habitants sont extaordinaire!
AAAaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!! get it off!!! get it off!!!!
But seriously, I have really turned around in my opinion of the Bruins. And I think now that Montreal will take the next game, and the series.
[ please oh please let my leaf-blue heart find a happy place ]
Pas fait encore, mais, les Bruins sont bien cuit!
Aaaaahhhh!! merde!! I mean . . . arghhh!!!! Get it ooooooooooffffffff . . . .
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug
ah bien colis Slozo parle Francais!!! hahaha i knew i could convert you slozo
"I led the league in "Go get 'em next time." - Bob Uecker
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ToXXiK1
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 07:12:30
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nashvillepreds
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 15:26:59
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I think the series only goes to 6 games, and Boston wins it then. It seems very similar to just a few years ago when Carolina fell behind to Montreal, mainly because of poor goaltending from Gerber and once they got a boost from Ward, went on to win the series and eventually capture the cup.
While I don't think the bruins will even make it to the cup final(plus they'd just lose to the Nashville Predators anyway ), Chara's return to health will be a huge boost to them. Chara makes a huge difference on the ice when healthy, and it will be enough to overcome the bruins poor play in games 1 and 2.
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 20:16:30
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Well, I am out of the predicting business . . . I say that Lucic doesn't score any goals and the Bruins will be in big trouble, and they win without him registering a shot.
C'est une surprise pour moi . . .
Aaahhh!
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Guest6825
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 20:29:36
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i think the habs dont win another after tonights collaps at home.
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 20:39:59
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| well that sucked |
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Pasty7
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 22:09:37
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i knew the Bruins would bounce back but again i still maintain the habs in six, why because overall in this series the habs have been the better team on the ice, plus Cammalleri is rolling again and usually as cammy goes the habs go when he scores dateing back to lasr year the habs win something like 72 % of games.... heres hoping 
"I led the league in "Go get 'em next time." - Bob Uecker
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Pasty7
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Posted - 04/21/2011 : 22:10:19
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oh and Ferrance is as classless as they come i would eb ashamed if he were on my team, but he didn't do it on purpose and its not part of his repitoire,,,, and he is sorry for how it looked,, what a total d bag
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Guest0848
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Posted - 04/22/2011 : 00:23:06
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Hey Pasty7 SHUTUP already!
"GO BRUINS" |
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Guest0848
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Posted - 04/22/2011 : 00:23:43
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| PASTY& LEARN HOW TO SPELL FERENCE! |
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Pasty7
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Posted - 04/22/2011 : 02:20:29
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Originally posted by Guest0848
PASTY& LEARN HOW TO SPELL FERENCE!
beer generally effects my speeling ability
"I led the league in "Go get 'em next time." - Bob Uecker
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Alex116
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Posted - 04/22/2011 : 10:19:17
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Originally posted by Pasty7
beer generally effects my speeling ability
With the Montreal game going the way it did Pasty, i bet you had a few, however, with the way the Canucks game went, i'd be willing to bet a lot of money i had a few more than you!  |
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freddyboy
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Posted - 04/22/2011 : 11:28:32
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Originally posted by Alex116
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Originally posted by Pasty7
beer generally effects my speeling ability
With the Montreal game going the way it did Pasty, i bet you had a few, however, with the way the Canucks game went, i'd be willing to bet a lot of money i had a few more than you!
Pasty i don't know why but it seem like we had the same kinda night! we we're so close to have the game and then evertyhting fell.
at least my tickets for game 6 are worth something hahaha :P
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Posted - 04/23/2011 : 16:56:04
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| What the Hell is wrong with Kaberle? Why won't he shoot the puck? Was he like this with Toronto? FRUSTERATING t o watch as a Bruin fan. |
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ToXXiK1
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Posted - 04/23/2011 : 17:31:09
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Another nice giveaway by
Kabby at the blueline.................. sigh |
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ryan93
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Posted - 04/23/2011 : 19:40:48
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Nervous moments for you toxx i imagine. Speaking as someone who isn't a fan of either team, that was a terrific overtime period. Lots of chances both ways, great goaltending...just a very entertaining game.
I'm glad the puck stayed out when Price mishandled it, I'd hate to see the game decided on something like that. |
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Pasty7
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Posted - 04/23/2011 : 20:02:54
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Originally posted by ToXXiK1
Another nice giveaway by
Kabby at the blueline.................. sigh
none the less what a game mr. tox! win or lose both teams can be pround of the game they played.. Cammalleri is up to like 36 min of ice time,.... he was at 25 before the first ot,,,, subban is over 40 min on the ice tonight!
"I led the league in "Go get 'em next time." - Bob Uecker
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