The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 Good move by Sutter to take Kiprusoff out. He needs rest for a pivitol Game 5 in San Jose. I thought when goalies get pulled they freak out and lose confidence, and the backups get put in they buckle under pressue and lose confidence so that either way you're screwed. Hope not, as I'd rather watch the Flames in the finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Ocean 3 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2004 The Sharks are really being slept on at this board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 The Flames will still win this series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 In all fairness, The Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, Phoenix Coyotes, & Carolina Hurricanes were all around before they just moved from Minnesota, Quebec, Wennipeg, and Hartford repectivly to where they are now, but the point still stands Bettman is a complete and utter idiot. Wait ... are you implying that's a good thing? Taking hockey out of Minnesota, and putting it in Texas? Taking it from Winnipeg, and putting it to be ignored in the desert? I won't criticize Colorado, because the fans there seem to really care about the team, but I'm curious to see what will happen if/when the Avs aren't a successful team; I lived there when the Nuggets were bad, and they were as ignored as a pro sports team could be. And don't get me started on the Hurricanes; they draw less in Carolina than they did when they were a 'failure' in Hartford. It's a farce that the league doesn't admit it's mistake and yank that franchise out of Carolina. Relocation is only marginally better than expansion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packwingfn 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 I think I'm the only one here rootin for the Sharks. Today's game means EVERYTHING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Der Kommissar 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 I think I'm the only one here rootin for the Sharks. I am also rooting for the Sharks. I actually have been hoping for a Lightning-Sharks Stanley Cup Final, since the First round. The Lightning are my favourite NHL team, and the Sharks are probably my favourite team in the West. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 I'm rooting Sharks, too, even though it'd bother me to have an all Sun-Belt Cup. I've been rooting for the Sharks to win the West since Vancouver got eliminated, so I don't want to jump off the bandwagon now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 I'm still rooting for the Flames, since I'm from Alberta and all, but I wouldn't doubt that the Sharks can win it. After watching the last two games, the Sharks know how to beat the Flames, and so, tonight's game will be big indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 If it makes any sense, I'd be more upset that Calgary lost as opposed to upset that San Jose won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogbert 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2004 Well, I don't suppose I have to say who I'm rooting for. Flames in 6 was my prediction, and I'm standing by it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2004 Well, I don't suppose I have to say who I'm rooting for. Flames in 6 was my prediction, and I'm standing by it. Well looks like you are right. AND WOO!!! Conroy scores and the Flamies are up 3-0 with about 7:01 left to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2004 Sharks defense was terrible last night. Kiprusoff looked very sharp, and Iginla again stepped up when he needed to. Looks like the Flames will win and go to the Cup Finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2004 Calgary played tremendous defence, probably the best defensive game this whole postseason for them. Play like this in game 6, and I will be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2004 AWESOME first period between Philly/Tampa Bay. Hope my Flyers can get their shit together... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2004 MrRant, I'm a huge Eagles fan. My team got beat. Sucks. It's the NHL Season now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2004 YEAH!!!!!!! 3-2 Tampa...hope they can close it out in Philly on Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted May 19, 2004 YEAH!!!!!!! 3-2 Tampa...hope they can close it out in Philly on Thursday. Bitter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2004 YEAH!!!!!!! 3-2 Tampa...hope they can close it out in Philly on Thursday. Bitter? I thought that CanadianChris would want Philly, beacuse they beat Toronto, who beat Ottawa, who he likes. Unless he doesn't like Philly because last year they pushed Ottawa to 6 which made them possibly lose to the Devils in 7. ahh my head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 YEAH!!!!!!! 3-2 Tampa...hope they can close it out in Philly on Thursday. Bitter? I thought that CanadianChris would want Philly, beacuse they beat Toronto, who beat Ottawa, who he likes. Unless he doesn't like Philly because last year they pushed Ottawa to 6 which made them possibly lose to the Devils in 7. ahh my head What, does everyone have sigs off? I think Bobby Clarke is the biggest asshole walking God's green earth, and wish him every possible unhappiness life has to offer. That extends to the team he ostensibly manages. Flames go up 2-0...looks like I'll have a rooting interest in the Cup final no matter what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 2-0 Calgary, I am about 24 minutes away from going 0 for 3 on Calgary series predictions. I am the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 What, does everyone have sigs off? As a matter of fact I do, and it feels wonderful. I can't believe it took me so long to discover the joys of unsignatured posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 Don't look now, but Canada is back in the finals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 Flames win and move on to the Finals. I honestly don't believe it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 Question for the Eastern Canadian team fans: How does it feel to have the Flames in the finals? Are you just happy to have your country back in the finals, or is there still an East-West rivalry there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 No, it was amazing, and I was hoping that Calgary made it to the finals from the start. Winning it would be so much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 Well, I'm happy for the Calgary fans and the players after years of nothing, but I'm not going to be running around town with a Canadian flag going 'Woohoo, Calgary's in the finals!! GO CANADA' or anything like that. I'll be cheering for them over Tampa or Philly in the finals, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted May 20, 2004 Personally I wouldn't be able to handle an Eastern Canadian team in the final. I have no strong connection to Eastern Canada...an American team means as much to me as them. But for a Western Canadian team, with numerous players from my city..and even more from my province - I couldn't be more thrilled about the Flames succes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogbert 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted May 20, 2004 My friends and I went totally nuts when the Flames won. We're fucking jacked that a Canadian team is in the finals again. We're going to have a monster party on game day for the first game of the finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crazy Dan Report post Posted May 20, 2004 I am not a big hockey fan, but damn, I really was hoping for the Sharks to make it to the Finals. I know many in the Bay Area were very excited about the Sharks run they went on. It was just heartbreaking that the Sharks could not win at home, which proved to be their downfall. But I am still proud of them, and I hope that this carries over to the next season. Believe it or not, but the Sharks have some of the most loyal and best fans in the Bay Area. San Jose has only the Sharks, and the community supports them no matter how much they win or lose. Tickets for their games are very tough to get. Just a shame that they couldn't win at least one game at home, so that would be the most disappointing thing about their series lost to the Flames. And with Hockey, you never know when your team will get that close again. So I hope the Sharks can build on this and make it back next year. But I will take my hat off to the Flames. They definately earned this trip to the Finals. They could win on the road, and that is why they are still alive. Being also to finally win at home prove to be the back breaker for the Sharks. So good luck to the Flames. I am sure everyone in Canada will be pulling for the Flames to win it all, especially if Tampa Bay makes the Finals. I think that is the one cool thing about Hockey is that any seed has a chance of making it to the Finals, and possibly winning it all. Unlike other sports, where you know that a 6th seed usually has no chance in hell of ever being able to go far in the Playoffs, in Hockey, you do get those scenerios. And like I said, I am not a big hockey fan, but I can appreciate the fact that anyone who makes the Playoffs has a chance. That is the aspect I like the best. Well that and fighting being allowed and bone crushing hits, but all kidding aside, Hockey definately has many cool aspects to it. These Playoffs are definately exciting for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
