It's Playoff's Time

[riverlos]

Anyboby follow hockey in here.. If so who's your team and who you cheering for in the playoffs...

I'm a Rangers fan... so with Lundqvist between the pipes I have hope in reaching the finals...

[VIPER 48]

I don't even know who is all in this year. I haven't had time to follow it very closely. My wife is a Blues fan but i am almost sure they didn't make it...lol

[Abstractheory]

The Avs, baby!! The game tonight was awesome. Too bad we let Drury go, he was always a Red Wing killer. You guys are very lucky to have him. The good news is Forsberg is back in burgundy and lookin' like his old-self again.

Avs in 5
Devils in 7 :)

[Scoop]

I've been a Penguins fan all of my life. I finally have something to cheer about since the days of Lemieux, Jagr, and Francis.

LETS GO PENS!!!

On another note I've been a Celtic's fan all of my life as well and I now have something to cheer about since the days of Bird, McHale, and Parrish.

Now if only my Yankees can get back on top.

This is a long shot and I might be stretching it, but I hope someday my Dolphins return to football glory.

[VIPER 48]

I've been a Penguins fan all of my life. I finally have something to cheer about since the days of Lemieux, Jagr, and Francis.

LETS GO PENS!!!

On another note I've been a Celtic's fan all of my life as well and I now have something to cheer about since the days of Bird, McHale, and Parrish.

Now if only my Yankees can get back on top.

This is a long shot and I might be stretching it, but I hope someday my Dolphins return to football glory.



How can you be a Celtics fan and still like the Yankees? lol

[Scoop]

How can you be a Celtics fan and still like the Yankees? lol

I live in New York City, but for some reason my dad grew up as a Celtics fan. So growing up we watched them on TV anytime they played a local team like the Knicks or Nets. That was the only time I watched NBA basketball. If the Knicks or Nets were playing someone else we didn't watch the games.

The better story is how I became a Dolphins fan living in NYC. My dad is a Jets fan, but I grew up watching baseball and playing baseball because my dad played baseball right up until he signed up for the Navy. He supposedly received a letter in the mail to try out for the Yankees in Florida for Spring Training sometime in 1969 or so. The letter came a few days before he joined the Navy, but his mom kept it from him and never told him until years later. In those days the players didn't make millions like they do now, so I guess his mom didn't want him to "throw his life away" playing a silly sport. Well since he missed out on his chance he decided to push me and my brother hard into playing, which after awhile made us hate the sport and start resenting him.

One day in 1982 he had on the Jets vs. Dolphins playoff game. This was the first time I remember watching football. All I could remember is the Dolphins running up and down the field with the ball, especially with the help of Jets QB Richard Todd tossing interceptions. My dad was yelling and screaming as he always does, so from that day forward I was a Dolphins fan to go against my dad.

I also started to root for the Mets in the 80's to piss him off even more until we reconciled. What can I say I was a Gary Carter fan in those days. In the late 70's and early 80's though I liked Bucky Dent when he was a Yankee.

Now it's Yankees all the way baby!!!

[VIPER 48]

I live in New York City, but for some reason my dad grew up as a Celtics fan. So growing up we watched them on TV anytime they played a local team like the Knicks or Nets. That was the only time I watched NBA basketball. If the Knicks or Nets were playing someone else we didn't watch the games.

The better story is how I became a Dolphins fan living in NYC. My dad is a Jets fan, but I grew up watching baseball and playing baseball because my dad played baseball right up until he signed up for the Navy. He supposedly received a letter in the mail to try out for the Yankees in Florida for Spring Training sometime in 1969 or so. The letter came a few days before he joined the Navy, but his mom kept it from him and never told him until years later. In those days the players didn't make millions like they do now, so I guess his mom didn't want him to "throw his life away" playing a silly sport. Well since he missed out on his chance he decided to push me and my brother hard into playing, which after awhile made us hate the sport and start resenting him.

One day in 1982 he had on the Jets vs. Dolphins playoff game. This was the first time I remember watching football. All I could remember is the Dolphins running up and down the field with the ball, especially with the help of Jets QB Richard Todd tossing interceptions. My dad was yelling and screaming as he always does, so from that day forward I was a Dolphins fan to go against my dad.

I also started to root for the Mets in the 80's to piss him off even more until we reconciled. What can I say I was a Gary Carter fan in those days. In the late 70's and early 80's though I liked Bucky Dent when he was a Yankee.

Now it's Yankees all the way baby!!!

LOL, i guess that answers my question. That story actually hits home with me. I am Detroit Lions fan. Never knew why except for they always played on Thanksgiving and seemed to lose alot. But i loved Barry Sanders. He was the best and it was an honor watching him on thanksgiving. I have been a Lions fan ever since...

Baseball, i have always liked the Braves and Red Sox. The Yankees and Mets biggest rivals. For respect of you and the team you like i won't spend a whole post bashing New York. But i can definitely understand following a team that someone else wouldn't expect you too...

[Scoop]

Oh and to explain why I'm a Penguins fan from New York City, it's because my dad never watched a game of hockey in his life before I got into it. I saw Mario Lemieux play and I was hooked.

My dad never liked it, so I took up playing it as well. I actually found out the hard way that I sucked as a regular player. So my friend's older cousins decided to put me in goal for fun so they could shoot at me and kill me. They were very surprised when I took to it like I was a natural and I excelled at it. I played for a few years in leagues on Long Island. I was even scouted by the Long Island Jawz roller hockey team that played one season in the RHI at Nassau Coliseum where the Islanders play. Unfortunately I never made those try outs due to an injury and surgery.

I haven't played goalie since my surgery, but when I was healthy again I started to play left wing, which I got better at as time went on, but never excelled at any position like goalie ever again.

Now that I'm getting older I miss playing hockey, especially goalie. I want to pick it up again but I need new goalie equipment and it's expensive. I have new player equipment that I've hardly used. Maybe I should trade it in for goalie equipment.

[VIPER 48]

That was awful nice of your friends to put you in as goalie so they could hit pucks at you. At least you found out you were good at it and seemed to find something you liked. Unfortunately for you, you had an injury, but at least you got to play and you still get to, just not the position you were wanting. My wife is a huge hockey fan and she has told me several times how expensive the gear is. But hey, you only live once and i say if you want to do it, you shouldn't hold back. I used to not like hockey. I used to watch the ends of the games waiting for the baseball games to start. Usually hockey was still going or in overtime so i had to wait until it was over. I guess that is how i started to like it. So after a while i would tune in to watch entire games and then catch the baseball game afterwards...Now i like to watch it with my wife whenever we have time, which hasn't been alot this season...

[Elite Force Cobra]

i've always been an Avalanche Fan. you already know! #19 Joe Sakic

[Elite Force Cobra]

can anyone list who's in the playoffs?? i'm always at work...

[dannytime]

Montreal Canadiens is the team :) Go Habs Go

[sharke]

can anyone list who's in the playoffs?? i'm always at work...

east-habs, boston, caps, pens, rangers, ottawa,,devils, philly

west-Sharks, red wings, colorado, dallas, preds, ducks, wild, flames

[gunslingercbr]

Isles fan, which means I'll be pulling for the Ducks again living out here in SoCal.

[riverlos]

The Avs, baby!! The game tonight was awesome. Too bad we let Drury go, he was always a Red Wing killer. You guys are very lucky to have him. The good news is Forsberg is back in burgundy and lookin' like his old-self again.

Avs in 5
Devils in 7 :)



I really don't see them winning in 7 (Devils) Rangers in 6 tops..

[riverlos]

I've been a Penguins fan all of my life. I finally have something to cheer about since the days of Lemieux, Jagr, and Francis.

LETS GO PENS!!!

On another note I've been a Celtic's fan all of my life as well and I now have something to cheer about since the days of Bird, McHale, and Parrish.

Now if only my Yankees can get back on top.

This is a long shot and I might be stretching it, but I hope someday my Dolphins return to football glory.



Man Scoop I could understand the Pens and to a strech the Celtics.. but the Dolphins... especially that your from NY... and I do remember that game in 83 vs. the Dolphins it wasn't pretty but I bleed Jets Green.. J E T S JETS, JETS, JETS =)

[bvance74]

Red Wings fan here. I make no predictions though. Watched the Pens game last night, great job.

[sharke]

My Sharks have tied the series now and Nabby gets his 6th career playoff shut out

[deanhp]

Im a Sharks fan. I was pissed when they lost to the Flames in the first round. luckily they avenged that loss tonight with a Win. 2-0. GO SHARKS.

[Gungho-joe]

Lets Go Pens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gungho-joe]

Red Wings fan here. I make no predictions though. Watched the Pens game last night, great job. Looking forward to seeing the Pens and Wings in the Cup Finals. That has been my dream match up since the early 90's. Maybe this is the year. Good luck to the Wings. LETS GO PENS!!!!

[riverlos]

Hey I guess the Ducks didn't get the memo that the playoffs started.. lol .. they just didn't show up.. lose 4 to 0 to the Stars. also give the Stars credit..

[sharke]

I thought the Stars did a great job. They made me a fan last year when they pushed their series to 7 after being @ game 3 for so long. Think they're good about knowing when to pull out the Ws

[Goin' Commando]

Go STARS !!!

Some early first round exits may have haunted us the past few years but maybe this year will bring home the cup !!

[wolvie34]

Wings fan. About time for another Cup.

[Vagabond Elf]

Well, the Oil couldn't pull it together at the end, so I'm not really caring. (About the only reason to miss the 80s.) Just as long as a Canadian team wins: Lord Stanley's Cup has been in foreign hands for far too long!

[bvance74]

Looking forward to seeing the Pens and Wings in the Cup Finals. That has been my dream match up since the early 90's. Maybe this is the year. Good luck to the Wings. LETS GO PENS!!!!

I'd love that match up too. Pens = 2nd fave team. GO WINGS !!!

[sharke]

Just as long as a Canadian team wins: Lord Stanley's Cup has been in foreign hands for far too long!

nah, its good here. maybe if you guys get more then 6 teams the chances will go up.

[Warrant Officer Flint]

Well the Sabres are my home team but they arn't in it...

[sharke]

damn Flyers

[sba]

I need new goalie equipment and it's expensive.

It's not that bad... www.goaliemonkey.com has some good specials once in awhile, or you can try the classifieds over at GSBB:

http://www.goaliestore.com/board/index.php

I got my set of gear for under $1000

[sba]

Well the Sabres are my home team but they arn't in it...

Yep.

I'm on the Pens bandwagon for the playoffs though.

[thunderdan19]

I'm a long time Red Wings fan. I'd enjoy seeing them hoist another cup, Zetterberg and Datsyuk are phenominal, but it just isn't the same since Yzerman retired and Shanahan went to the Rangers. I was also a little disappointed with their trade deadline inactivity this year.

I've actually gotten mildly caught up in the Capitals revolution (not hard since they are practically local to me). You have to admit watching Ovechkin's rise to superstardom is exciting and his raw enthusiasm is highly contageous. I've always thought he brought more power to the game than Sid the kid.

And, so far, I'd have to say that the east is finally more interesting to watch than the west for first time in like ten years. I wouldn't mind at all seeing the east final be Washington meeting Pittsburgh (another sentimental favorite of mine - grew up near Pittsburgh during the Lemieux era).

In the west, I'd like to see Detroit meet San Jose (assuming they show up this year).

Just so long as Anaheim and New Jersey go home early. Ottawa looks dead in the water. And maybe Colorado is back to form this year, but I kinda doubt it. :)

[deanhp]

Go Sharks!!!!

[sharke]

Go Sharks!!!!


Ame Amen Amen Amen Amen, oh Good God Amen!

[bvance74]

Wings win 4-2 today, up 2-0 in the series. Go Wings!!!

[sharke]

alright Philly up 2-0 after 2nd! how will they blow it in the 3rd......stay tuned!

[C.I.A.D.]

^ Lol

[sharke]

alright Philly up 2-0 after 2nd! how will they blow it in the 3rd......stay tuned!

holy crap they kept the lead

[sharke]

Why must the Sharks give away every lead?

[bvance74]

Why must the Sharks give away every lead?

Because that's how they roll!!! Go Wings!!!

[deanhp]

damn u sharks.... how could we loose 4-3. we should have won that game...

[sharke]

damn u sharks.... how could we loose 4-3. we should have won that game...

you see the Sharks are very similar to the Death Star. they tend to implode right @ the edge of victory

[bvance74]

Well don't feel bad guys, my Wings blew it big tonight. They lost 5-3, series now 2-1 Wings lead.

[Cobra Commander]

I'm a Canuck fan, too bad they couldn't score enough to make the playoffs. At least they fired there useless GM today.

I hope the Penguins win the cup, and I hope the Flames get shut out in the rest of their games.

[riverlos]

LET'S GO RANGERS..... LET'S GO RANGERS been a tought serious with the devils but we're up 3 games to 1. Hopefully they close it on Friday..

[sharke]

Sharks now leading series 3-2, hopefully they keep it up!

[deanhp]

hell yeah... go sharks.. there the best.

[riverlos]

Hopefully they could close it out tonight... LET'S GO RANGERS

[Abstractheory]

Well, I said the Avs in 5 but I'll take 6...Were movin' on baby!!

[sharke]

damn, game 7 for the Sharks, on the bright side Dallas removed the ducks!

[Abstractheory]

Yep, no repeat for the Ducks. A new champion will hoist the cup this year....Hopefully Super Joe's third!!

[deanhp]

I hope the sharks can get past game 7. because if they face Dallas they will own them.lol.

[sharke]

I hope the sharks can get past game 7. because if they face Dallas they will own them.lol.

no doubt, Calgary is the hardest team for them to handle out of the 16

[DESTRO]

GO FLYERS!!!! What a Game 7 Overtime Win!

[dannytime]

Now Flyers will be facing my Habs :)

[deanhp]

Sharks win... I repeat sharks win game 7. wooohoooo... check it out here.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=AvKnlqM_ycDlyjhBlBKICEp7vLYF?gid=200804 2218

[riverlos]

NYR vs. PENS.. should be a great series...

[Elite Force Cobra]

Colorado Avalanche FAN!!!!!!!!!!!

[sharke]

Sharks win... I repeat sharks win game 7. wooohoooo... check it out here.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap;_ylt=AvKnlqM_ycDlyjhBlBKICEp7vLYF?gid=200804 2218

not only did they win, they destroyed a Calgary man advantage that lasted 3 min! Poor, poor Dallas. They won't know what hits them!

[Dawg99]

penguins vs colorado stanley cup

[mckeesportpaguy]

Anyboby follow hockey in here.. If so who's your team and who you cheering for in the playoffs...

I'm a Rangers fan... so with Lundqvist between the pipes I have hope in reaching the finals...



Your Rangers vs my Pens, FRIDAY!!!! Your goin down buddy, 4 games to 2 :)

[Dawg99]

ya possibly rangers are looking good solid team wouldn't mind ig nyr won either my team is out anyways

[mckeesportpaguy]

ya possibly rangers are looking good solid team wouldn't mind ig nyr won either my team is out anyways

Rangers had a chance until it was announced that they are playing Pittsburgh, so Shave my face with a rusty razor because Elvis has just left the building!

Trash talk is sooooooooooo fun:)

[Dawg99]

so penguins in 6 to face colorado in the cup with penguins winning in 7

[riverlos]

you guys better hope that fluery doesn't give any cheap goals like he has in the past.. cuz thats gonna hurt them... both teams are well rested should be a great series .. offensively I give the edge to PITT. but the NY has a better defense starting with lundqvist..

[bvance74]

Why is everyone overlooking the Wings? I still say Wings vs Penguins for the cup. Go Wings!!!

[sharke]

Why is everyone overlooking the Wings? I still say Wings vs Penguins for the cup. Go Wings!!!

cause they have a nasty downfall coming

[bvance74]

cause they have a nasty downfall coming

Season Record Wings vs Sharks:
4-2 Wings
5-1 Wings
6-3 Wings
3-2 Sharks
I think I'll let that speak for itself. Go Wings!!!

[sharke]

Season Record Wings vs Sharks:
4-2 Wings
5-1 Wings
6-3 Wings
3-2 Sharks
I think I'll let that speak for itself. Go Wings!!!

thats right cause the Sharks are the only team playing in the west.


also keep in mind the Flames had the same record against Sharks and look how that ended. also might wanna consider recent additions such as Shelly and Campbell.

[Golobulous]

im a playoffs fan but different sport "GO SPURS GO" I LOVE THE NBA MAN i am a diehard fan buy the league pass every year!

[deanhp]

Sharks are gonna win it all... just u watch. we beat the toughest opponent. now its smooth sailing from here..

[sharke]

Sharks are gonna win it all... just u watch. we beat the toughest opponent. now its smooth sailing from here..

I think Colorado is gonna be a hard one. but if they stay focused we should be good. no matter what a western team will devastate whoever east sends. sadly I don't think the east can match (Pens maybe).

[riverlos]

no matter what a western team will devastate whoever east sends. sadly I don't think the east can match (Pens maybe).



Maybe on paper.. but that's why you play the games... All of the regular seasons stats don't mean JACK.. It's the PLAYOFFS.. you leave everything on the ICE..

[sharke]

Maybe on paper.. but that's why you play the games... All of the regular seasons stats don't mean JACK.. It's the PLAYOFFS.. you leave everything on the ICE..

forget paper then, just watch them play this week. the remaining teams from the West are grittier, bigger, and tougher. like I said excluding the Pens I don't think the Eastern teams can stand up to that. I do agree with you that regular season stats aren't a surefire way to determine who will win.

[deanhp]

All I know is the Sharks are going all the way this year.

[riverlos]

Damn it.. (NYR) couldn't weather the storm (twice) It's bad were a slow team and they look super slow.. I hope that 3 goal blown lead doesn't affect us later on in the series..

[sharke]

bah 1 bloody point! either way I think this will be a good series. really like Dallas but still want my Sharks to pull through in end (which I think they will). Detroit is the only team that wins from this series lol

[mckeesportpaguy]

Damn it.. (NYR) couldn't weather the storm (twice) It's bad were a slow team and they look super slow.. I hope that 3 goal blown lead doesn't affect us later on in the series..

After watching that game and seeing my Pens come back from that defecit, they look unbeatable. If the Rangers win 2 games they will be lucky. I'm going to the sunday game and it is going to rock!! Pens all the way.

I'm calling it now, Pens in 5.

[bvance74]

Wings Update:
Game 1 4-3 Wings
Game 2 5-1 Wings

[mckeesportpaguy]

I CAN ONLY HOPE JAGR SHUTS HIS TRAP NOW! After a stunning defensive game by the Pens, I'm calling this in 5 games now, instead of 6, giving the Rangers 1 win in Madison Square Garden only because I'd rather see the Pens win game 5 on home ice. Has any team looked better or goalie perform better than the Pens in the playoffs?

I do feel bad for Colby Armstrong and Erik Christinsan for being traded and missing this great event, but getting Hossa was worth it, and after the playoffs, I can see him sticking around for less money simply because we will have a dominate team for years to come, he would be a fool to just leave over money......

[sharke]

well, I'll call it right now. my Sharks are done for the season.

[riverlos]

well, I'll call it right now. my Sharks are done for the season.

Sharke have some faith... it ain't over till the fat lady sings...My Rangers are down 2 games and I still have hope... the key game is game 3... Rangers where down 2 last year to the Sabres and made a series out of it .. and in hockey is the only sport you could go down by 3 games and still come back and win a series.. it has been proven..

[riverlos]

I CAN ONLY HOPE JAGR SHUTS HIS TRAP NOW! After a stunning defensive game by the Pens, I'm calling this in 5 games now, instead of 6, giving the Rangers 1 win in Madison Square Garden only because I'd rather see the Pens win game 5 on home ice. Has any team looked better or goalie perform better than the Pens in the playoffs?

I do feel bad for Colby Armstrong and Erik Christinsan for being traded and missing this great event, but getting Hossa was worth it, and after the playoffs, I can see him sticking around for less money simply because we will have a dominate team for years to come, he would be a fool to just leave over money......



It's funny that if the REF. wouldn't had blown the whistle so DAMN EARLY it would of been a tie game .. and the result in ot or the rest of the game could of been different or the same.. but we will never know.. it ain't over till is over.. I still have hope

[sharke]

Sharke have some faith... it ain't over till the fat lady sings...My Rangers are down 2 games and I still have hope... the key game is game 3... Rangers where down 2 last year to the Sabres and made a series out of it .. and in hockey is the only sport you could go down by 3 games and still come back and win a series.. it has been proven..

very true. Sharks just have a history of doing really well then imploding at the end. thus my worry

It's funny that if the REF. wouldn't had blown the whistle so DAMN EARLY it would of been a tie game

I've noticed theres been alot of early whistles in this years playoffs

[sharke]

I can only cry now

[wolvie34]

My Wings are looking good. Looks like Stars-Wings for the next round. I haven't heard Barry Melrose chirping up the Sharks lately. Pens are looking good in the East but anything can happen in the next round.

[Dawg99]

penguins all the way 2008 champs woo hoo

[nmurugger99]

Detroit fan hardcore, Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, though since moving to South Florida I have become a bit of a Panthers fan, since no one goes to the games and they have really cheap tickets. Dolphins suck, and I just can't bring myself to cheer for em, but season tickets are cheap! Heat suck...but tickets are cheap when the Pistons come to town!

the Red Wings have a good shot at winning the cup. As long as they get past the 2nd round they are almost a lock (just becausits always the 7 and 8 seeds that beat the piss out of em in the first and second rounds) Though I too would not count out the Sharks.

[riverlos]

Rangers play there ass off in the second period for nothing.. they gave the pens all they had and the pens just took it in stride and still had the lead after the second.. I just hope they don't choke with the Flyers (Pens).. the last two teams I want to see in the finals are the Red Wings and the Flyers..

[Dawg99]

penguins aren't gonna choke no way it's gonna be penguins dallas for the cup penguins gonna win it all

[mckeesportpaguy]

penguins aren't gonna choke no way it's gonna be penguins dallas for the cup penguins gonna win it all


The Pens are dominating in the playoffs , period. You think they are going to choke?? Your nuts. Too much skill and firepower.

On a side note, I'm sure every1 has heard about Avery. Sad situation, I personally do not like him, but still sad.

[bvance74]

Don't write off my Wings just yet guys. Dallas will be a tough team to beat, but I have faith they'll do it. As far as the Av's go their done tomorrow night. I still say Wings vs Pens for the cup. Go Wings!!!

[Dawg99]

penguins are my team simply the best crosby malkin hossa unbelievable team lets go boys

[riverlos]

On a side note, I'm sure every1 has heard about Avery. Sad situation, I personally do not like him, but still sad.



You never like him until you have him on your side .. then you love him.. and that goes to any player you can't stand till they start defending your team colors.. I couldn't stand him when he played for the Kings..

[DESTRO]

Flyers For The Win!

[deanhp]

damn sharks...I am in disgust by there performance.

[bvance74]

8-2 Wings beat the Av's. How sweet is the SWEEP!!! Go Wings!!!

[Abstractheory]

Ouch!! That one hurt…The Wings just skated circles around the Avs and made them look silly. The puck was in our zone the entire game!! It was like the Wings were on an eternal power play. Jose picked a great time to go soft... It didn’t help that we were missing Forsberg, Smyth, Stastny and Svatos, but that’s the way it goes and I’m not making any excuses. We were just embarrassed this series. Now, I would like to see the Rangers win one for Drury.

[sharke]

good God, my Sharks have forced a game 6 I never thought I'd see

[deanhp]

lets hope the sharks can win game 6 and do the improbable win game 7.

[riverlos]

It's a sad day for Rangers fans.. Pens just had to much speed for them..and it show in the series.. I hope they beat the flyers..the last two teams I wanna see in the Finals is Flyers vs. Redwings..

[Gungho-joe]

8 wins to go until the Penguins lift the Stanley Cup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mckeesportpaguy]

Oh Jagr, what was that you said after game 3? You have a feeling?? It's not over?? Oh it is over baby. It is a good thing you didn't " Anthony Smith " it :)

My prediction for the Flyers series is the Pens 4 games to 1 as well. I must get tickets!!!

[sharke]

well on the bright side this game should last until I arrive @ Joecon

[SITHLOU33]

How bout those Dallas Stars, sorry sharke, maybe next.

[deanhp]

damn sharks... I cant believe we lost in 4ot's. thats a very long game.. it could of easily gone either way.

[DESTRO]

It's a sad day for Rangers fans.. Pens just had to much speed for them..and it show in the series.. I hope they beat the flyers..the last two teams I wanna see in the Finals is Flyers vs. Redwings..


To bad the Flyers are going to destroy the Pens. Philadelphia would love another crack at the Red Wings!!

[sharke]

dude, everyone wants a crack at the red wings

[sharke]

damn sharks... I cant believe we lost in 4ot's. thats a very long game.. it could of easily gone either way.


I agree. I knew Campbells penalty came at exactly the wrong time. Truthfully after 6 periods it was who got the man advantage first since both teams were pretty annihilated at by the end.

[wolvie34]

dude, everyone wants a crack at the red wings

Careful what you wish for. Wings are rolling.

[sharke]

Careful what you wish for. Wings are rolling.

.....sigh.......I know.....

[nmurugger99]

DEEETROOOITTT!! Hockey-town baby! And this year they don't have a ton of "bought talent". I am a Red Wings fan, but they are the Yankees of the NHL constantly buying their team to contend for the cup. Don't get me wrong it's a business but I will say I'm glad it's their draft picks that are doing it for them along with guys like Draper, Maltby and Osgood (btw, Osgood is a retard for that high stick at the end of the game, well deserved face punch from Dallas) Hopefully it doesn't shift the momentum.

[sharke]

I am a Red Wings fan, but they are the Yankees of the NHL constantly buying their team to contend for the cup.

thank God, theres someone else who sees this

[nmurugger99]

Yeah, I know but I'm a die hard Detroit fan....been since the days of Probert and Joey Kocur picking fights every time they got out of the penalty box during the 80's. I am also a die hard Lions Fan, which is the only team in Detroit that is destined to do terrible every year (at least since the Tigers turned their franchise around) so it kind of evens out. At least I'm not a bandwagon Yankees/Red Sox/Patriots fan (I freakin hate the Yankees and am starting to hate the Sox) that only likes them because "it's Americas team" Garbage! Root for the team that your father forced you to like otherwise you got the belt! Or root for the team in the city you live! Plain and simple. Bandwagon people suck! Wow, sorry for the rant guys.

[riverlos]

Root for the team that your father forced you to like otherwise you got the belt! Or root for the team in the city you live! Plain and simple. Bandwagon people suck! Wow, sorry for the rant guys.



So true on that.. I get all sort of crap cuz I live in Cali. and was raise in NYC and cheer for all NY Teams (Mets,Rangers,Jets,St.John's)

[Snake-Eyes]

Lets GO PENS!

[deanhp]

So true on that.. I get all sort of crap cuz I live in Cali. and was raise in NYC and cheer for all NY Teams (Mets,Rangers,Jets,St.John's)

I agree also.. I know lots of bandwagoners.. I live 1 hour from Oakland. and thats the team I grew up watching.. So I am a diehard Oakland A's fan.. for life..I watch almost every game I can..sorry but I hate the Giants. lol

[thunderdan19]

DEEETROOOITTT!! Hockey-town baby! And this year they don't have a ton of "bought talent". I am a Red Wings fan, but they are the Yankees of the NHL constantly buying their team to contend for the cup. Don't get me wrong it's a business but I will say I'm glad it's their draft picks that are doing it for them along with guys like Draper, Maltby and Osgood (btw, Osgood is a retard for that high stick at the end of the game, well deserved face punch from Dallas) Hopefully it doesn't shift the momentum.

Are you talking about the subtle "butt end" that Osgood gave Ribiero... the one no one would have even noticed had it not been scrutinized in slow mo repeatedly after Ribiero lost his mind and two-hand chopped Ozzie? That little butt-end was nothing compaired to the abuse Turco and all the Dallas tools have been giving Holmstrom around the Dallas net all series (dude needs kevlar underwear and back-of-the-leg pads), but I guess you didn't notice that... Are you sure you didn't mean "DAAAALLLLLLLAAAASSSSS!!!!" at the beginning of your post? And pretty much everybody but Detroit "bought" players this year, and pretty much every other year. Pittsburgh, San Jose, Colorado, Dallas... just to name a few. It's called the trade deadline, maybe you've heard of it, and Detroit rarely gets ahold of the big guns at the deadline, because they already have significant money tied up in the home-grown talent. You don't get to watch much hockey down there in Florida, do you?

Geez, pay attention and stop embarrassing the rest of us...

Go Red Wings!!!

[mckeesportpaguy]

Just 1 hour away from watching the Pens take on the flyers for game 3...........I hope it's brutal. Can't wait to see the Red Wings and Pens play for the cup, it's pretty much a garuntee.If the Flyers, much like the Rangers, get a win at home they are lucky. Even when the Pens have a bad game they still come out on top. They find ways to win, just like our Steelers :)

[sharke]

Are you talking about the subtle "butt end" that Osgood gave Ribiero... the one no one would have even noticed had it not been scrutinized in slow mo

so shitty hits are fine as long as theres no chance of hitting a rewind button

And pretty much everybody but Detroit "bought" players this year, and pretty much every other year. Pittsburgh, San Jose, Colorado, Dallas... just to name a few. It's called the trade deadline, maybe you've heard of it,

and players are only "bought" at the trade deadline, no other time, okay

and Detroit rarely gets ahold of the big guns at the deadline, because they already have significant money tied up in the home-grown talent.

so are Sverdlovsk, Russia/ Toronto and Peace River, Canada/ Pieta, Vasteras, Karlskrona, and Njurunda Sweden/ Pardubice, Czech Republic suburbs or districts of Detroit? cause thats where your home-grown talent comes from.

You don't get to watch much hockey down there in Florida, do you?

he probably doesn't, especially since there are more NHL teams in Florida then there are in Michigan or Virginia

Geez, pay attention and stop embarrassing the rest of us...

yeah because whining and going off when you have no idea what you're talking about isn't an embarrassment at all

[Dawg99]

go penguins go sweep the flyers hoist the cup sid the kid

[thunderdan19]

Hiya Sharke! Thanks for jumping in... Nice job by your Sharks again this year, by the way...

I guess I will need to break this down for you, so here you go (point by point):

On the butt ending - I guess you haven't paid much attention to the playoffs either so far if you haven't noticed that kind of thing going on constantly throughout the games (reference any Pens/Flyers game). The only difference is that Ribiero lost his mind when someone dared to do it to him. That was the point. If he hadn't gone caveman, that little butt-ending would have gotten no more attention than the 500 or so other butt-ends, elbows, chops and other cheap shots tossed around so far in the playoffs, including plenty by Mr. Turco (you might remember him as the goalie who sent your Sharks home this year) who had the audacity to call the Ozzie kettle black.

On your point about the trade deadline "purchases": What exactly is your point? Teams buy big name players for the playoffs. That's all I was saying. What are you trying to say?

Thanks for looking those up, good research, but you missed the point entirely. Homegrown = drafted (often exceptional players overlooked by the teams with the high draft picks) and groomed for primetime within their own system. You know the opposite of bringing in say, Brian Campbell at the deadline to try to boost a team to try to get them past the second round of the playoffs. Get it?

About the hockey coverage: Quite right about Florida having more hockey teams, so there is no excuse for running off at the keyboard without good information. That is what I took issue with, along with his claims to be a Wings fan, and then immediately taking the Dallas line on the Ribiero incident. Oh, you got it, you summarized my point perfectly with your last sentence. Thanks for the clarification! You got that much right.

And for future reference, remember, third man in gets nothing but the penalty, especially when he's just a sore Sharks fan. Shouldn't you be busy being pissed at Dallas, and leave us Wingnuts to our own disagreement? The Sharks didn't get far enough to be eliminated by the Wings...

[nmurugger99]

Ok, so I haven't been on for a couple of days and it was actually quite entertaining to read your guys posts.

First: Sharke thanks for sticking up for me in my absence.

Second: Thunderdan19, glad your a wings fan and im glad you disagree with me, that's your opinion. My referral to the butt end of the stick of Ozzies was simply that it wasn't needed. They were winning the game and there was no need for it. If I was playing and a goalie did that to me and they were winning I'd go apeshit too....fact was Osgood needed to show some class. He deserved to get whacked or at least some sort of retaliation. I am not justifying anything of what Holmstrom takes from Turco, mind you some/most of it should be called, but Holmstrom knows full well if he camps in front of the net he is going to get abused. Every hockey player knows that. But if your just skating by the goalie and not doing anything to interfere and he purposely shoves the butt end of his stick at your face, that is not part of the game, and is not warranted. Now if Osgood took a major slash or something earlier in the game then maybe I could see the reasoning. But as far as I know he didn't.

3rd: Bought players...the trade deadline is fine..I have no problem with teams bringing in talent to win, it's a business and that's the whole point. But from a fans perspective, and I guess you might call me a purist, I prefer it when teams build their teams by finding the talent in the draft and molding their players to work together, not just paying for it. It's my opinion and your welcome to disagree. I'm tired of always hearing from fans of other teams (and I'm guilty of this myself with regards to the Yankees) "they better win it because they bought all the best players". Now I know your going to say "but in the end it all comes down to actually winning it". I know this and your right, but I think (again my opinion) there is more of a satisfaction of winning when it's not necessarily expected based on the amount of big name talent.

Lastly, about the hockey coverage: Yes I live in Florida and Yes Florida has more hockey than Michigan, but no the hockey coverage isn't better. There is some, but not alot at least in the South Florida area, I cannot speak for the Tampa area. Also I haven't had much time to really pay attention to all of the playoffs. So no, I didn't do much research about what's been happening throughout the playoffs, I just get the scores and some game highlights off the ESPN tickers and occasionally a game on VS. So you are right thunderdan, I should have done my research, but honestly I don't think my statement warranted it. Next time I will make sure to have a fully typed 15 page report, complete with coversheet, detailing every aspect of my statements.

I'm sorry if I embare-assed you thunderdan as a Wings fan, I was never rooting for Dallas, I was merely stating because of Ribiero's actions that Dallas could have taken that and used it to swing the momentum in their favor to try to come back and win a few games and maybe force a game 7. As a wings fan you know just as well as I do, that the Wings do tend to shoot themselves in the foot (though usually not past the second round). That is all I was saying. But now that the wings are in the finals and will most likely be playing the Pens, our little argument seems pointless. So I will leave it to you to take what you want from this and leave it at that. I am a wings fan but also a fan of good clean sportsmanship, Osgoods hit on Ribiero was not warranted and stupid in my opinion. You can agree or disagree and I'm perfectly happy either way because that is your opinion.

[sharke]

wow, thats super Thunderdan19! I guess since the Sharks didn't go further I should just sit at home and cry instead of watching the playoffs and enjoying them like an adult (which is what I assume you did last year after the Ducks knocked out detroit). because apparently I can only enjoy a team and not a sport, or god forbid be objective! and I am the 3rd man in but I'd rather be that then an unnecessarily rude jackass hiding behind the safety of my home pc.


anywho, just for my clarification

a) I like Dallas but I'm a sore loser for the Sharks losing to Dallas?
b) what the hell does that have to do with detroit?
c) Red Wings fans have to buy the line completely to actually be fans?


not alot at least in the South Florida area, I cannot speak for the Tampa area.

FSN (or whatever its called now) cover all Tampa Games and is available throughout state. plus given the state of other pro sports right now, its actually easier to find hockey covered statewide. as for South Florida they cover hockey the same way they cover all other sports, only if the team wins.

[nmurugger99]

as for South Florida they cover hockey the same way they cover all other sports, only if the team wins.

Sad, but very true. Except in the case of the Marlins, they are first in their division and they still can't give tickets away.

[sharke]

well I gives Osgood respect for holding Richards, Morrow, Modano, Rebiero, and Zubov off during a powerplay

although I'm not a big fan of either team I think a Detroit v Pittsburgh sries would be interesting

[sharke]

hmmmm Dallas up 3-1. hopefully they can rally 4 straight wins starting...............................NOW!

[bvance74]

Sharke, keep dreaming on that notion of Dallas winning 4 straight. If not for the horrible job by the ref's tonight Detroit would've won. I still say Wings vs Pens for the cup. Go Wings!!!

[sharke]

it probably is borrowed time but I'd still like to see a fight out of Dallas. if/when they go down I hope it'll be like they did last year against Canucks and just keep forcing a game 4. thats where I became a fan of Dallas plus it makes for a good series

[Diablogunner]

Go Pens!

[Diablogunner]

Gotta say I am rooting for Dallas, so that when my Pens get past the Flyers, we will have an easier time with the Stars than with the Wings.

[deanhp]

wow. u guys are so hardcore about hockey.lol. I dont know nearly as much as u guys do. I know a lot about baseball though. ALL i know is my sharks are out so Im not watching Hockey anymore.. Im just watching baseball now.

[thunderdan19]

Nmurugger99,

Your response was much more eloquent, and your points much better made than in the first couple postings. I recant on my calling you out. That is a much better representation of the "WingNut" community and I sincerely apologize for calling you an embare-ass-ment to the Wings fan community. Are you sure you are the same guy that made those first couple postings? Anyway, nice work on the response! Go Wings! Oh, and can we get a pair of glasses for the ref...? Geez!

Sharke,

I also apologize to you, sir, if I hurt your sensibilities with my response to you. It was really intended as the forum equivalent of a little face wash to you for being the third man in, not trying to be an "unnecessarily rude jackass hiding behind the safety of my home pc." Yeah... That is just a bit of an overreaction on your part, methinks. Hmm?

Please, if you are planning to post on the internet, grow a bit of skin. My statements were very minor compared to what I have received and given on this very website on various issues. If you plan to continue to post here, you might want to toughen up just a bit... And I'd refrain from the namecalling. It's a bit childish.

Good day.

[Dawg99]

go penguins finish the flyers off tonight onward to the stanley cup

[sharke]

thunderdan19

no worries on my end dude. it takes alot more then that to really get under my skin. besides its an internet forum. just thought you were pretty disrespectful to Nmurugger99 off the bat. so I apologize to you as well, you were erroneously calling someone out and acting like a punk thus I did the exact same and acted like a punk. which totally makes sense in no way whatsoever. wanna hug it out, bitch?!

[thunderdan19]

**gives sharke a big wet kiss**

Go Wings!!!

[nmurugger99]

Dear Hockey Gods,

I apologize for my earlier "prediction" that the Wings ARE in the finals, I was dreaming and I hope you can forgive me. I meant no disrespect or curse towards the Red Wings of Detroit. Please do not punish Hockeytown or other "WingNuts" because of my foolish cockiness. I am on my knees begging for forgiveness and ask not to see a game 6 or game 7 with the Stars of Dallas. I leave it in your hands. Amen. **kisses and lays hockey stick in front of TV****

Ok...hopefully I didn't curse the wings by saying they were already in the finals after game 3...i'm dumb....was watching the Pistons series with Orlando and they are into the next round already...got confussed.

Btw, glad we could all get along...and thunderdan, I never once took offense from anything you said, in fact I was actually laughing at the entire forum because of how worked up everyone got. No worries.

[thunderdan19]

This maybe more serious than just asking/begging for forgiveness. I think the hockey gods may require a little more of a sacrifice. (Look at what they've already done to that poor referee's eyes...)

Quick, we need a volunteer, preferably someone who's team's already out... sharke??? C'mon, how about taking one for the 'tank team...

I know a great human sacrifice ritual... :)

[Lady_Jaye]

Anyboby follow hockey in here.. If so who's your team and who you cheering for in the playoffs...

I'm a Rangers fan... so with Lundqvist between the pipes I have hope in reaching the finals...


DALLAS STARS!
we'll win saturdays afternoon game!

[NeilJam]

DALLAS STARS!
we'll win saturdays afternoon game!


If the Stars actually come back from that 3-0 deficit, we could possibly have a rematch of the 1991 finals between the Pens & the (then North) Stars.

For now, I just hope the Penguins can finish off the Flyers tonight.

[heikks86]

DALLAS STARS!
we'll win saturdays afternoon game!

Dallas will not win at the Joe on Saturday, I think Turco has yet to win a game in Detroit. And after getting screwed in game 4 the Wings will be on a mission and destroy the Stars

[sharke]

**gives sharke a big wet kiss**

sharke is happy in the pants

Quick, we need a volunteer, preferably someone who's team's already out... sharke??? C'mon, how about taking one for the 'tank team...

I know a great human sacrifice ritual... :)

get JD his team went out well before mine besides I'm not sacrificing for 2 teams I'm if about! and I will say this I'm glad the Sharks lost when they did since now Doug Wilson can finally clean house and get some shit right in the club. anyway if the hockey Gods have given Dallas their second wind then it may be deadly. Not making any predictions just stating a fact, Dallas can get pretty nasty when they're on the ropes. or they'll get their asses handed to them

Dallas will not win at the Joe on Saturday, I think Turco has yet to win a game in Detroit. And after getting screwed in game 4 the Wings will be on a mission and destroy the Stars

my hockey sense has kicked in.....he's won one........
































and lost 10

[sharke]

ah the Flyers have gone back to their goon ways!

what a great game!

[sharke]

apparently Turco can win a game @ Joe Lewis......


I could comment more about the game but I'm in shock after seeing a little ceasars ad below the glass, could of sworn that chain went under like 10 years ago. but based on the players I may have been watching a game from 10 years ago.

[NeilJam]

apparently Turco can win a game @ Joe Lewis......


I could comment more about the game but I'm in shock after seeing a little ceasars ad below the glass, could of sworn that chain went under like 10 years ago. but based on the players I may have been watching a game from 10 years ago.


You don't see many little Ceasars now, but I was more surprised to see the Sea World ad on the boards. They are all in the south and they advertise in Detroit?

[sharke]

You don't see many little Ceasars now, but I was more surprised to see the Sea World ad on the boards. They are all in the south and they advertise in Detroit?

theres one right around Dallas I believe. besides the games are getting coverage on NBC nationally so I'm sure that could have something to do with it.

[nmurugger99]

apparently Turco can win a game @ Joe Lewis......


I could comment more about the game but I'm in shock after seeing a little ceasars ad below the glass, could of sworn that chain went under like 10 years ago. but based on the players I may have been watching a game from 10 years ago.

Mike Illitch is the founder of Little ceasars, and also owns the Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers...Ceasars almost went under but because of their $5 Hot N' Ready Pizzas they are still alive and kicking....

[DESTRO]

If the Stars actually come back from that 3-0 deficit, we could possibly have a rematch of the 1991 finals between the Pens & the (then North) Stars.

For now, I just hope the Penguins can finish off the Flyers tonight.

The Pens are going down! Go Flyers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NeilJam]

The Pens completely shut the Flyers down today. (Sorry DESTRO)

Bring on the Red Wings or Stars. Neither one is gonna stop the Penguins this year.

[sharke]

but because of their $5 Hot N' Ready Pizzas they are still alive and kicking....

where? I haven't seen one since the 90s


The Pens completely shut the Flyers down today.

KAAAAAAAHHHNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gungho-joe]

LETS GO PENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 MORE WINS!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been waiting since 92 for this to happen again. I guess I can forget all about the volek goal in 93, cos the Pens are going waltzing with Lord Stanley

[nmurugger99]

where? I haven't seen one since the 90s


There's one around the corner from my house (Ft. Lauderdale area), or go to any Kmart that's still open, they usually have a ceasars inside, and anywhere in Michigan you can find a Little Ceasars.

[nmurugger99]

LETS GO PENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 MORE WINS!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been waiting since 92 for this to happen again. I guess I can forget all about the volek goal in 93, cos the Pens are going waltzing with Lord Stanley

As soon as Detroit gets their act together again and start hitting Dallas in the mouth I don't think Pitt has a huge shot against them. If they get past Dallas they'll roll through the Finals in five games. But they gotta get through Dallas, which they will, they just wanted us Wing fans to "shart" ourselves. **Shaking fist in air*** D$mn Red Wings!

[Gungho-joe]

As soon as Detroit gets their act together again and start hitting Dallas in the mouth I don't think Pitt has a huge shot against them. If they get past Dallas they'll roll through the Finals in five games. But they gotta get through Dallas, which they will, they just wanted us Wing fans to "shart" ourselves. **Shaking fist in air*** D$mn Red Wings!

This is why I love this site, we can all have a great time here. Lets go Stars!!!!!! sorry couldnt resist. Detroit versus Pittsburgh= Classic Playoff Series begging to happen

[NeilJam]

As soon as Detroit gets their act together again and start hitting Dallas in the mouth I don't think Pitt has a huge shot against them. If they get past Dallas they'll roll through the Finals in five games. But they gotta get through Dallas, which they will, they just wanted us Wing fans to "shart" ourselves. **Shaking fist in air*** D$mn Red Wings!


With the trouble they're having finishing off the Stars I'm not so sure the Red Wings will bet the Pens so easily. It would be a tough series, but I think Crosby & Co have a good chance at bringing the Cup back to Pittsburgh regardless of who they play in the finals.

[sharke]

With the trouble they're having finishing off the Stars I'm not so sure the Red Wings will bet the Pens so easily. It would be a tough series, but I think Crosby & Co have a good chance at bringing the Cup back to Pittsburgh regardless of who they play in the finals.

agreed. Malkin, Hossa, Crosby have been a deadly combination

or go to any Kmart that's still open

I love the use of one chain thats barely open as reference for another chain thats barely open

[sharke]

well at least Nabby won one championship this year

[nmurugger99]

LET'S GO RED WINGS!!! 4-0 in the 2nd period baby! Bring on Pittsburgh! It's going to be a great Stanley Cup series! By the way, you guys are probably right about how the 3 young Pens are playing, Detroit in six (instead of five as I predicted earlier). Either way though, it's going to be a great series.

[Gungho-joe]

Looks like the Wings and Pens are on a collision course, 4-0 in the second period. Being a Pens fan my heart tells me they will take the cup. Either way Pittsburgh versus Detroit is going to be a hell of a series. Maybe the best ever.

[sharke]

I guess Dallas didn't "believe" enough.........

[heikks86]

if Franzen comes back for game 1, it will be a sweep. otherwise Wings in 5

[riverlos]

man everyone in here thinks DET. is gonna roll past the PENS... I doubt that... let's not forget that the Pens are the one who have played the best hockey this post season.. I see this series going at least 6 games..

[heikks86]

so it looks like Franzen will play this series, he is practicing and Dan Cleary is losing his chin guard, Wings in 4

[wolvie34]

man everyone in here thinks DET. is gonna roll past the PENS... I doubt that... let's not forget that the Pens are the one who have played the best hockey this post season.. I see this series going at least 6 games..

Until the Finals started. Hope the Pens at least show up at home.

[heikks86]

where are the Penguins, i thought there powerplay was supposed to be lethal

[sharke]

^ I thought they were supposed to show up and play at least

[nmurugger99]

the pens are playing well....detroit is just playing better. Detroit is finishing every single check (something they haven't done in years past) and it's throwing off the young guns of the Penguins....Pitt is also not getting a lot of bounces to go their way. They are getting some chances but they seem to blow them. Detroit is playing absolute dominating defence. Hopefully Pitt takes one of the next two. I want to see Detroit win it at home in five.

[wolvie34]

As usual, when teams aren't winning what happens, they blame the refs and/or say the other team is cheating (obstruction/diving). Come on Pittsburgh, suck it up. You got beat by the better team in the first two games.

[thunderdan19]

As usual, when teams aren't winning what happens, they blame the refs and/or say the other team is cheating (obstruction/diving). Come on Pittsburgh, suck it up. You got beat by the better team in the first two games.

Well said. How can the Wings be obstructing when they are getting to the pucks first and standing up at the blue line in good position just about every time? Thierien's comments are the most ridiculous I've heard this playoff season.

Geez, Michel, instead of passing blame to the refs, how about working on a solution for the Detroit defense that thus far has been steel reinforced kevlar? Have the ref's taken goals off the board for the Pens? No. It's happened twice to the Wings in the past two series. Still think you have something to complain about?

Adapt and overcome or go home. Isn't that what coaching is all about? If you can't, at least take a lesson from a high class coach like Dave Tippett and retain your dignity throughout and come back next year.

Championship teams overcome adversity and drive on, or learn from it and come back. Wannabe ones lose their cool, blame the refs and then go home...

[nmurugger99]

Pens got their win, barely, Detroit still controlled the 3rd period of that game. Detroit in five. They'll come back once they fix they little kinks and win game 4 and head back to win game 5 in Detroit. Hopefully the Pistons can do the same....they almost won last night, probably could have if the rookie would have missed his free throw. If only the Tigers and Lions could get back on track.

[sharke]

I think that will be high point for Pens. Thats the best they played and they still only beat Detroit by and bare pulled that off. Good for Detroit, bad for Pittsburgh

[sharke]

count down to Detroit winning cup beginning now........


to Detroits credit they outplayed Pittsburgh in every regard. wish Zetterburg had flattened Crosby when he had the chance (like Flyers did) but thats a completely different topic.

[wolvie34]

33 seconds from sweet victory...but I have to give Pittsburgh credit, they hung in there, tied it up and won it OT. Awesome game in my opinion. Hoping the Wings come out on top tonight with no OT.

[heikks86]

Wings should have won that game for sure, they dominated for majority of the game and let up for a few seconds and its tied, and they dominated overtime as well. If not for a couple of cheap goalie interfence calls they could have won

[sharke]

this series is producing some good games to watch

[nmurugger99]

wow, great series....refs kind of got a little biased the last few games, but still a great series, fleury is unbelievable....

[nmurugger99]

WINGS WIN!! barely... BUT THEY STILL WIN!!!!!!!!

[Dawg99]

detroit still sucks

[Scoop]

WINGS WIN!! barely... BUT THEY STILL WIN!!!!!!!!

Pens fan here and I just want to congratulate the Wings on winning the cup. You guys outplayed us and deserve it. I am a heartbroken Pens fan but I will give credit where credit is due. This whole series I felt like I was watching the Mighty Ducks 2 movie and felt as if the Wings were Iceland because they were bigger, and stronger and had more facial hair. Only the outcome in this series didn't turn out for me as it did for the USA Ducks in that movie. The Wing's relentless checking and defense brought a championship back to Detroit.

Time for the Pens to start making plans for next year's run.

[riverlos]

detroit still sucks

lol.. true IMO.. but they are the Champions..

[Payox]

hockey? Didn't know there was still a league.

[sharke]

well congrats to Detroit. but I will say this was a better series then what we've seen in a long time! Pens did a good job but Detroit did better.



detroit still sucks

agreed but they outplayed and got the cup

hockey? Didn't know there was still a league.

yeah its the sport where people still show up to games!

[Gungho-joe]

Congrats to the Red Wings, with that said...............LETS GO PENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[daremo]

That was one of the best Stanley Cup finals I've ever watched. I'm a huge Wings fan (originally from Michigan) so I'm glad they won. Pen fans shouldn't be dissappointed though, they really showed what a great team they have.

[sgtapon]

why can't kansas city sports teams ever do any good. jeez last time they did anything good was 1985 when the royals won the world series. but with that said RED WINGS ROCK!!

[bvance74]

detroit still sucks

lol.. true IMO.. but they are the Champions..

I'm a long time Wings fan, and it bothers the hell out of me when people won't give the Red Wings credit for what they've earned. They were the #1 team in the NHL, they won the Stanley Cup, and people still say they suck. Last night when the game ended and the 2 teams shook hands, I applauded Pittsburgh for the hard fought competition they brought against Detroit. I'll be enjoying every minute of the celebration tomorrow downtown in the D.
Go Wings!!! 2008 Stanley Cup Champions!!!

[thunderdan19]

detroit still sucks

Typical sore loser...

Get over it. (Oh, and please take Don Cherry back... He still doesn't seem to get that everybody south of the border just laughs at him).

Congrats to the Pens for a great series after all! They showed more character and grit than I believed they had after the first two games. If they can learn from their experience, keep their core together and build, they will definitely be back.

Go Red Wings! 2007-2008 Stanley Cup Champions!

[sharke]

I think for a lot people its their fan base rather then the actual team. Not saying all or anyone here but they either just jump on the bandwagon cause Detroits a powerhouse and then ask questions like "why the octapus?" and such or they're like this guy...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i291/ScrapBagger/nhl_g_wings_fans_600.jpg

but come on, so someone doesn't like your team big deal

[bvance74]

That's Mo-Cheese, he's without a doubt Detroit's biggest fan.

[sharke]

That's Mo-Cheese, he's without a doubt Detroit's biggest fan.

he's something

[riverlos]

come on guys... it's not about being a sore loser... it's about just busting your balls for a little bit longer...(just cuz our teams didn't make it to the finals) the red wings where the best this season... from the start of the playoffs they dominated excepts for those three games they let the predators win... they were the best hands down... that defense was just crazy especially there Shot on goal ... they earn it.. but just because I or someone else believed they still suck it's an opinion... a wrong one at that... cuz after all you are the Stanley Cup Champions