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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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 Posted - 05/12/2011 : 20:43:23
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Poll Question:
The Sharks defeated the Red Wings tonight, so Vancouver will play San Jose in the confrence finals. So who Is going to win it & in how many games !?
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Pasty7
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 05/12/2011 : 20:45:46
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well this didn't take long,,,
"I led the league in "Go get 'em next time." - Bob Uecker
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
3670 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2011 : 20:51:21
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Semin, did you wait for the end of the game before you posted this?
Its going to be a fantastic, physical series - no less than 6 games IMO either way. I call VAN in 7 |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 05/12/2011 : 21:10:21
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Vancouver SWEEPS!!!! YAHOO.....
J/K.....i'll go with my bias and say the Canucks in 6. |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1915 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2011 : 21:18:30
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Haha I had it all written out with about two minutes to go 
don't judge me  |
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FutureKesler
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 05/12/2011 : 21:42:33
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Darn! I was just about to post this topic. Well, I say Nux in 6, Niemi plays terrible and Schneider will start at least one game.
Ryan Kesler is a BEAST! |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
3670 Posts |
Posted - 05/13/2011 : 21:47:09
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Throughout the NSH series, Hank didn't look right - he looked slower than usual, wasn't taking faceoffs well, bad passing. Many in Vancouver speculated that he was injured but playing through it, it would certainly go a long way to explaining why that line was so ineffective... Now he's missed 2 straight practices - everyone is saying he's fine, but when you're the captain and you're the only supposedly healthy player missing practices, something doesn't add up.
If he truly is injured, this would be very bad news for VAN's chances going forward - unless he manages to recover enough before Sunday to play. |
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Mario 66
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
360 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2011 : 06:49:46
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SJ in 6, Vancouver has two many fwds that lack a killer instinct & Joe Thorton is finally stepping up & showing the beast he can be come playoff time.
In youth we learn; in age we understand |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 05/14/2011 : 08:05:51
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I get a sneaky feeling that Big Joe will be KESLERed! I think it's gonna take some more Clowe (and he may not be healthy?) and the rest of the secondary scorers (Couture, Pavelski, etc) to beat the Canucks.
Anyone with Kesler in their pool shouldn't expect similar numbers to last series as i'm thinking Kes will be more like the 1st round series and be concentrating on shutting guys like Thornton down like he did Toews!
WHo knows though, he's on a roll, maybe he can do both? |
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Oilearl
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 05/14/2011 : 09:54:04
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I've liked what I seen from both these teams so far in the post season. They have managed to escape from being history makers in a bad way which is positive for both.
SJ forwards are huge and physical which gives them a slight advantage, Vancouver's D is deeper so advantage Van city.
In Goal well Niemi won last year and Luongo has played well enough for his team to win. Advantage SJ
I pick SJ to win in 6 close hard fought games. 
SB a great series can't wait. |
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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 05/14/2011 : 12:03:14
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Mark my words, history will repeat itself. You got a couple of notorious chokers going head-to-head in the semis, whaddya think is gonna happen? They will both choke!
Perhaps unprecedented in post-lockout NHL, but I gotta give this one to Chicago. I say Hawks in 9 games.
Seriously, though, I can see Niemi and Roloson each cheating his way through another round, resulting in the highest scoring Cup final of all time.
SJ in 7.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs in 2012. |
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Posted - 05/14/2011 : 20:28:51
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Oilin Ontario: I think you are being incredibly unfair to both teams by putting the choker label on them.
San Jose has beaten Detroit twice, and is in the third round for the second year in a row. The Nucks got beat by the Cup Champs last year, and only now is their lineup getting nicely experienced in the playoffs - and as the top seed this year, so far, they haven't disappointed.
If San Jose loses, I won't call it a choke - Vancouver should be the better team, although they are closely matched, I'd say. And from Vancouver's side . . . they already exorcised their demons, so if they lose a close series here, I wouldn't put the choker label on them either.
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
3670 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2011 : 22:10:55
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If San Jose loses, I won't call it a choke - Vancouver should be the better team, although they are closely matched, I'd say. And from Vancouver's side . . . they already exorcised their demons, so if they lose a close series here, I wouldn't put the choker label on them either.
Its an interesting series for sure, in many respects. For many years, both SJ and VAN have worn the "choker" moniker - both teams have largely underachieved in the playoffs over the last several seasons and have yet to achieve their potentials. It is cool that no matter what happens in this series, a perennial "underachiever" will finally get a chance to compete for the cup.
On the other hand, I agree with you slozo - unless there is a sweep, it would be hard to argue that both teams enjoyed a successful season. |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 05/15/2011 : 11:43:29
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| I agree. Basically imo if you make the final 4, it's hard to consider it a choke! Even if you're playing a lower seed, they've obviously been playing some good hockey to get that far so tough for me to call it a choke! |
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doublechamp7
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
278 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2011 : 14:45:35
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Anybody care to bet on this? I think it will be the Sharks.
Bring back the Jets! |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
6113 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2011 : 17:36:36
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Originally posted by doublechamp7
Anybody care to bet on this? I think it will be the Sharks.
Bring back the Jets!
While i think this is a coin toss, i'd be willing to make a wager, depending on the terms? Whatcha thinking? |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
3670 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2011 : 21:03:26
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great game tonight, good clutch performance by the Canucks. After playing a pretty crap first period, they got their legs midway through the second and just kept coming. 3 lines clicking, the Sedin's looked strong (Hank expecially was skating harder than in the NSH series). Bieksa had his best game in these playoffs, and Hamhuis was a defensive master all night long. Lu was sharp when he had to be, and was great when he wasn't handing the puck to Thornton.
And aren't we all Hollywood now, I didn't realize we had stars coming to our games . Strombo was there, Michael Buble, some guy from Glee that had all the girls screaming, and Rob Baker from the Tragically Hip played along with the Odds in an all-Hip musical night. Don Cherry even played along before the opening faceoff. A fun night was had by all. |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 05/16/2011 : 08:28:59
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Did you say the word "Star" and "Rob Baker" in the same sentence?? Wow.
Did anyone else find it completely laughable that CBC had Don Cherry dancing around like a moron with a guitar with the Odds???
If anyone wonders why Canadian television is such garbage when comparing it to the rest of the world, look no further.
Embarrassing. |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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Posted - 05/16/2011 : 08:30:29
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Did you say the word "Star" and "Rob Baker" in the same sentence?? Wow.
No. They were used in different sentences. Please note the punctuation after my smiley face. |
Edited by - nuxfan on 05/16/2011 08:30:57 |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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Posted - 05/16/2011 : 08:39:32
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Did anyone else find it completely laughable that CBC had Don Cherry dancing around like a moron with a guitar with the Odds???
The Odds... and Rob Baker. Its different.
It was laughable, but hey, thats what entertainment is. Imagine people going to a hockey game to have fun, how odd  |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 05/16/2011 : 09:54:25
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Not talking specifically to you Nuxfan but in general and this is a legitimate question.
A 80+ yr old man playing air guitar with a has-been band including a cameo of a semi-famous guitar player(and not a good guitar player at that) from another has-been band is 'entertainment' and allows fans to have fun at a hockey game yet the Oilers are ridiculed at every corner for having cheerleaders?? |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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Posted - 05/16/2011 : 10:13:17
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Don Cherry making himself look ridiculous for an opening segment is not the same as cheerleaders at an Oilers game. For one, its a one-time thing - I think Don Cherry comes to Vancouver 1 or 2 times a year at most (at least once when the Leafs play here), and I've never seen him do anything like that. He has been a fan of the Hip for some time now - he certainly mentions them a lot, and they both support the Leafs - perhaps that is why he did it? I don't know - I'm sure we'll never see it again. For another, Cherry is not sponsored by the Canucks, he is sponsored by the CBC. So unless your cheerleaders are CBC employees and did their routine once during a playoff game, they're not the same thing.
And yeah, its entertaining - it got laughs out of people (and they were laughing at him, not with him), and lightens the moment. Thats what entertainment is for. |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 05/16/2011 : 10:46:30
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Tell ya this much, the openning faceoff with Thornton and Kesler butting heads was more entertaining than the entire Van/Nash series!  |
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Posted - 05/16/2011 : 10:58:05
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The butting heads thing was a sign of the intensity to come, and Thornton really "brought it" this game in what turned out to be a losing effort. Like I mentioned before, he seems different this playoffs - he has really brought up his intensity level from past playoff fizzles.
I still like Vancouver in this series, despite how close this game was, and despite how good San Jose looked for the first half. Vancouver is extremely tenacious, and they keep coming at you, and they have a lot of firepower. And I think San Jose, trying to play tough against a team that can hit back even harder overall, will wear down.
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
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sahis34
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
591 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2011 : 16:24:40
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| sharks are gunna win |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
6113 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2011 : 17:10:32
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Originally posted by sahis34
sharks are gunna win
Care to wager? I'll take the Canucks. If i win, you don't post for 2 months. If you win, you don't post for just 1 month? Deal? |
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sahis34
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
591 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2011 : 17:18:56
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Originally posted by Alex116
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Originally posted by sahis34
sharks are gunna win
Care to wager? I'll take the Canucks. If i win, you don't post for 2 months. If you win, you don't post for just 1 month? Deal?
I'm glad I read that carefully, I think i'll pass |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 05/17/2011 : 17:33:33
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Originally posted by sahis34
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Originally posted by Alex116
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Originally posted by sahis34
sharks are gunna win
Care to wager? I'll take the Canucks. If i win, you don't post for 2 months. If you win, you don't post for just 1 month? Deal?
I'm glad I read that carefully, I think i'll pass
Darn, thought i mighta got ya..... |
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doublechamp7
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 14:03:47
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Originally posted by Alex116
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Originally posted by doublechamp7
Anybody care to bet on this? I think it will be the Sharks.
Bring back the Jets!
While i think this is a coin toss, i'd be willing to make a wager, depending on the terms? Whatcha thinking?
Sorry I took awhile to respond to this but, if the Sharks win the series your signature will be "The Canucks are underachivers, why do I cheer for them?" and if the Canucks win My signature must be "The Canucks are awesome, why do I not cheer for them" or I could take on a Canucks avatar
Bring back the Jets! |
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Alex116
PickupHockey Legend
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 15:59:56
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Originally posted by doublechamp7
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Originally posted by Alex116
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Originally posted by doublechamp7
Anybody care to bet on this? I think it will be the Sharks.
Bring back the Jets!
While i think this is a coin toss, i'd be willing to make a wager, depending on the terms? Whatcha thinking?
Sorry I took awhile to respond to this but, if the Sharks win the series your signature will be "The Canucks are underachivers, why do I cheer for them?" and if the Canucks win My signature must be "The Canucks are awesome, why do I not cheer for them" or I could take on a Canucks avatar
Bring back the Jets!
Deal! The siggy line is fine by me. I assume it's for the rest of the playoffs, or seeing as that'd only be one round, wanna say till July 1 (end of June)??? |
Edited by - Alex116 on 05/18/2011 16:09:03 |
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Guest8149
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 16:16:25
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The "butting of heads" (Thornton and Kesler) was an ivitation to fight by Thornton. When asked about it, Thornton said "Why not. Let's fight. Let's start the series off with a bang."
As far as Don Cherry's antics are concerned, I refer to Beans comments from another thread. "Cherry is definitely an aquired taste and he is getting very odd in his old age. Well, more odd than before. However, I don't think anyone can argue with the man's pedigree. He has done just about everything except win a Cup. Once your filter through all his crap and his 'way' of saying things, a lot of what he says is really intelligent and makes sense. "
Now, in fairness, these comments were made in reference to Cherry's rant on players who put their sticks in front of shots, and also, his rant on Torres shooting a wobbling puck up high on Luongo in the warmup!
But to make the comment that Cherry "was dancing around like a moron" just after stating you admire his pedigree is a bit odd? With friends like you, who needs enemies? |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 20:33:08
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Don Cherry dancing around like a moron with the Odds and Rob Baker has zero relevance to his knowledge of the game of hockey. What it indicates is what a puppet he has become to CBC and he will do anything for them.
I fail to see your point. |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1915 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2011 : 20:48:50
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Did anyone just see Ben Eager taunt Loungo after he scored?
That's just classless, he had lost the game for his team and I hope he knows that |
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Guest8149
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 21:03:46
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The point is that it seems odd to hear complimentary comments about a person (or TV character), comments like "a lot of what he says is intelligent and makes a lot of sense," and then see comments about the same person (Don Cherry) that he's a "puppet" or that he's "acting like a moron."
There just seems to be a lack of congruity in making these points. Intelligent people are not usually referred to as morons.
I actually don't believe Cherry is a "puppet" for CBC. His track record shows that he does his own thing, and love him or hate him, he's popular (one of the most admired Canadians too), and to some people, entertaining.
I could agree that his antics are silly sometimes, but I think moronic is a bit strong, especially coming from someone who appeared to be pointing out his positive qualities in an earlier posting.
I don't expect (or need) you to agree with my opinion, but we can respectfully agree to disagree.
Back to the main thing though (and that's hockey), and wow - what a big win for the Canucks! Did Sahis agree to stop posting for one month or two months? |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 21:12:57
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The one thing that I am beyond impressed with is Vancouver's ability to goad the Sharks into completely undisciplined play. The Canucks have always been a very talented team, but they were normally the team taking the stupid penalties and costing them the game. But they are now the one's drawing the penalties and punish the teams on the scoreboard.
Now, they are still a bunch of d-bags and I think there are 22 Greg Luoganis clones in Canucks jerseys with the amount of diving I see in each game, but it's working. Why stop.
Hey, that's why the Canuck fans chant "Lou!!!"
And before someone starts talking about Eager taunting Luongo, you might want to address the Canucks having their top PP line out against the Sharks when the score is 6-2 late in the 3rd period. Talk about classless. A team can be edgy and physical without being disrespectful. |
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Guest4827
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 21:34:06
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| beans = JEALOUS! |
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Guest4988
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 21:35:32
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| I agree that Vignealt was rubbing it in by playing the Sedins on the PP while leading 6-2 and I hope it comes back to haunt them. Also, Kevin Bieksa picked his spot again. He decided to beat up on Patrick Marleau who is obviously not a fighter, just like he attacked Victor Stalberg, another non-fighter, in the Chicago series. This guy is a real jerk and one of these days, somebody in his weight class will get him. This is why the Sharks were so upset and why Ben Eager hit D.Sedin. I don't agree with that hit, but I was so sick and tired of listening to that idiot Glenn Healy and the other pro-Canuck HNIC announcers saying that Eager starting everything. Kevin Bieksa started the dirty play by fighting one of the Sharks'stars and I hope that San Jose uses it as motivation to get back in the series. |
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Guest4827
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 21:44:50
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Originally posted by Guest4988
I agree that Vignealt was rubbing it in by playing the Sedins on the PP while leading 6-2 and I hope it comes back to haunt them. Also, Kevin Bieksa picked his spot again. He decided to beat up on Patrick Marleau who is obviously not a fighter, just like he attacked Victor Stalberg, another non-fighter, in the Chicago series. This guy is a real jerk and one of these days, somebody in his weight class will get him. This is why the Sharks were so upset and why Ben Eager hit D.Sedin. I don't agree with that hit, but I was so sick and tired of listening to that idiot Glenn Healy and the other pro-Canuck HNIC announcers saying that Eager starting everything. Kevin Bieksa started the dirty play by fighting one of the Sharks'stars and I hope that San Jose uses it as motivation to get back in the series.
looks like the price of kleenex'sstock just sky rocketed!!!, by the way marleau dropped his glovess so bieksa was just accepting the offer |
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 21:53:41
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Did anyone just see Ben Eager taunt Loungo after he scored?
That's just classless, he had lost the game for his team and I hope he knows that
I'm sure he was probably passing his congratulations for a very good game, thanking Luongo for great tips on good Italian restaurants in Vancouver, and apologizing for the hit he laid out on Sedin. Because really, what moron taunts you after making the game ONLY 7-3 with 2 minutes left?
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And before someone starts talking about Eager taunting Luongo, you might want to address the Canucks having their top PP line out against the Sharks when the score is 6-2 late in the 3rd period. Talk about classless. A team can be edgy and physical without being disrespectful.
They do it because they know the other team hates it - and why not? If Eager wants to be a muppet and take dumb penalties, challenge the bench from the penalty box, taunt Luongo after scoring a goal, then I say embarrass the team a little more and score on your (many) PP opportunities and run up the score. Drill it home to the other team that they're being idiots, punish them on the scoreboard for losing control and taking cheap dumb penalties.
I recall them doing it to your Oilers earlier in the year... |
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Guest4827
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 22:00:38
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hahaha oh ya who else saw that chick flash eager after taking his taunting penalty? less see the green man top that
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nuxfan
PickupHockey All-Star
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Posted - 05/18/2011 : 22:02:24
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Now, they are still a bunch of d-bags and I think there are 22 Greg Luoganis clones in Canucks jerseys with the amount of diving I see in each game, but it's working. Why stop.
Ha! I just saw your awesome Tanner Glass epic, no wonder you're in a bad mood |
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San Jose Vs. Vancouver 
