NHL 2006 Playoffs thread...

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Make that nine of ten. Joffrey "Hey, find a more fucked-up spelling of a first name" Lupul scores his FOURTH of the night and its 3-0 Ducks.

[Guest]

That's fucking gay.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

What exactly?

[Guest]

The Ducks and Lupul. That's gay.

[Star Ocean 3 0]

awesome

[Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0]

Uh oh...

 

Injured Senators goalie Dominik Hasek practises but will not play in Game 3

 

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Goalie Dominik Hasek took part in Ottawa's practice Wednesday morning, but will not play in Game 3 of the Senators' semifinal playoff series against Buffalo.

 

Ottawa coach Bryan Murray liked what he saw, but was not prepared to give a timetable on the goalie's return. Hasek has been sidelined since injuring his groin in the Olympics in February. "He was quite active," Murray said. "He probably could play if he had to, but he's not going to."

 

Hasek practised extensively on Wednesday for the first time in two months, and looked sharp throughout the short workout.

 

"I can feel a huge improvement," Hasek said. "I finally feel like a goalie."

 

The Sabres are up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.

 

http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/05/272014.html

 

 

Should the Senators lose again, I think they may use him for game four.

[JustJoe2k5 0]

Uh oh...

 

Injured Senators goalie Dominik Hasek practises but will not play in Game 3

 

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Goalie Dominik Hasek took part in Ottawa's practice Wednesday morning, but will not play in Game 3 of the Senators' semifinal playoff series against Buffalo.

 

Ottawa coach Bryan Murray liked what he saw, but was not prepared to give a timetable on the goalie's return. Hasek has been sidelined since injuring his groin in the Olympics in February. "He was quite active," Murray said. "He probably could play if he had to, but he's not going to."

 

Hasek practised extensively on Wednesday for the first time in two months, and looked sharp throughout the short workout.

 

"I can feel a huge improvement," Hasek said. "I finally feel like a goalie."

 

The Sabres are up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.

 

http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/05/272014.html

 

 

Should the Senators lose again, I think they may use him for game four.

 

I think it is a little too late for that and would be MUCH too late if they wanted to wait for game four. Domenik Hasek would need to be at the top of his game to help the Senators rebound from their 2-0 deficit, a hobbled Hasek just wouldn't be able to get it done.

[CanadianChris 0]

I'm pretty sure they'll use Hasek tomorrow if he's healthy, win or lose.

 

This is suddenly a must-win for the Sabres tonight...being up only 2-1 with Hasek taking over in net isn't nearly as good situation to be in.

[Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0]

Forsberg out until January with ankle injuries

 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia Flyers center Peter Forsberg needs surgery to repair ligament problems in both of his ankles, injuries that will force him to miss the start of the season and could sideline him until January.

 

"I wish I could go back and prove it right now that when I come back I will be a better player," Forsberg said Wednesday. "And I feel as bad as anybody that I have to get this done."

 

Forsberg said he would have surgery on his right ankle early next week and the left ankle will be repaired when the right one has healed. Forsberg said doctors told him each ankle should take four-to-six weeks to heal.

 

Forsberg already had surgery recommended by a specialist in North Carolina, and saw another specialist for a second opinion in Houston on Tuesday, who also said Forsberg needed surgery.

 

"It's going to be hard. It's going to be a lot of rehab," Forsberg said. "When I come back, it's going to be so much better."

 

A precision passer and prolific scorer, Forsberg is best known for his offensive skill. He had 19 goals and 75 points in his first season with the Flyers after leaving Colorado to sign a two-year, $11.5 million contract last summer.

 

Forsberg, an MVP with the Avalanche in 2003, said after the Flyers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs that he would probably need surgery on his right ankle that could prevent him from starting next season on time.

 

It turned out to be much worse.

 

Forsberg has loose ligaments in his ankles that were more uncomfortable than painful. The condition affected his balance, put added stress on his legs and made it difficult to keep his right foot in his skate.

 

"The boot doesn't fit my foot, my foot doesn't stick in the skate and then I can't skate," Forsberg said. "If I get it done, straighten up the foot and repair the ligaments I think it's going to be fine."

 

Often considered one of the world's premier hockey players, Forsberg also had a groin injury that sidelined him for 22 games. His impact was obvious. Philadelphia was 35-16-9 with him in the lineup and 10-10-2 without him.

 

Flyers general manager Bob Clarke said surgery during this season was never an option, and hopes the Flyers can play well next season until Forsberg returns to the lineup.

 

"If he is going to have a successful rest of his career, he has to get this done," Clarke said. "He can't go this way or he is going to have this constant groin problem and back problems that this causes."

 

Forsberg, who led Sweden to an Olympic gold medal in Turin, promised when he returned next season that Flyers fans would really see just how great he could be.

 

"I am looking forward to coming back and start playing again and playing at the level I think I can play at because I don't think I was playing at my best last year," he said. "I think I had been getting worse and I am just so excited to come back."'

 

http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/05/272042.html

[Red Baron 0]

Living up in no-man land is hard to watch hockey, or for that matter any highlights.

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Forsberg out until January with ankle injuries

 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia Flyers center Peter Forsberg needs surgery to repair ligament problems in both of his ankles, injuries that will force him to miss the start of the season and could sideline him until January.

So, what is Philadelphia going to do with the Hitchcock situation?

 

I guess it's time to talk about Buffalo-Carolina. These sweeps are really sucking the enjoyment of the playoffs out of me.

[JustJoe2k5 0]

Forsberg out until January with ankle injuries

 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia Flyers center Peter Forsberg needs surgery to repair ligament problems in both of his ankles, injuries that will force him to miss the start of the season and could sideline him until January.

So, what is Philadelphia going to do with the Hitchcock situation?

 

I guess it's time to talk about Buffalo-Carolina. These sweeps are really sucking the enjoyment of the playoffs out of me.

 

Game 2 of Carolina / New Jersey was one of the most exciting games I have seen in a while. Did you see it?

[Urban Warfare 0]

Buffalo wins the game in Overtime. This is going to be a horrible Stanley Cup.

[CanadianChris 0]

If Carolina makes it, it'll at least be exciting hockey.

 

In fact, a Carolina-San Jose final, while not exactly two of the biggest hockey markets, would probably be quite an entertaining final.

[treble 0]

Man, the Sabres have beaten the Sens in NINE straight playoff games. That's gotta be some kind of record.

[naiwf 0]

Buffalo wins the game in Overtime. This is going to be a horrible Stanley Cup.

 

Yeah, they really shouldn't let the teams playing the best compete for the Stanley Cup. Let's let the regular season titans like Detroit & Ottawa battle it out for the Cup despite the fact neither of those teams is built for postseason success.

[Guest]

Forsberg out until January with ankle injuries

 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia Flyers center Peter Forsberg needs surgery to repair ligament problems in both of his ankles, injuries that will force him to miss the start of the season and could sideline him until January.

So, what is Philadelphia going to do with the Hitchcock situation?

 

I guess it's time to talk about Buffalo-Carolina. These sweeps are really sucking the enjoyment of the playoffs out of me.

 

Game 2 of Carolina / New Jersey was one of the most exciting games I have seen in a while. Did you see it?

No, I missed it. One of very few games I've missed.

 

Carolina-San Jose would be a great final. Buffalo-Anaheim on the other hand, that would put the league further in the shitter. Ditto Anaheim-Carolina. That's the worst possible thing that could happen. Anaheim-Ottawa would have been very fun.

 

I can safely say I never bought into Ottawa as a serious Cup contender. Not enough grinders, too many skill players. There has to be some type of balance.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Man, the Sabres have beaten the Sens in NINE straight playoff games. That's gotta be some kind of record.

 

When else have they played?

[treble 0]

'97 and '99. They won games 6 and 7 in '97, swept them 2 years later, plus the 3 wins so far this year.

[treble 0]

And it's funny, if you think about it, that Buffalo's about 10 seconds in game 1 and an inch in game 3 from being down 2-1.

[JustJoe2k5 0]

If Carolina makes it, it'll at least be exciting hockey.

 

In fact, a Carolina-San Jose final, while not exactly two of the biggest hockey markets, would probably be quite an entertaining final.

 

If Carolina can have a few consistent years of either postseason appearances or strong seasons, I think they can build a fairly strong market. They have some of the best fans in hockey, they just haven't had much of a reason to show up other than '01-'02 and now this season.

[therealworldschampion 0]

I am taking an almost perverse joy in knowing that the Devils lost a game when all they needed to do was keep a lead for 21 seconds. Brodeur and Co., and their 4 fans can all suck it.

 

It's funny because it's true. Why exactly does North Jersey have an NHL team again, when they never get sellouts on a regular basis because of the state mostly being Flyers or Rangers fans?

 

Anyway, rooting for Carolina because Brind'Amour was always a favorite of mine when he was on the Flyers.

[Red Baron 0]

Carolina doesn't have much of a fan base when basketball season kicks up again, and Football. And if Carolina fall flat again, no one is going to show up.

[Star Ocean 3 0]

I agree with you guys, the California teams are awesome.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Carolina is 8-18 on the powerplay in this series.

 

8-18!

[JustJoe2k5 0]

I feel bad for Martin Gerber. Everyone wants to think that he just fell flat in the playoffs, but no one mentions his illness.

[Fartsauce 0]

Oilers aren't dead yet.

[JustJoe2k5 0]

It may be time for one of those triple overtime games that last until 3:00 in the morning.

[Guest]

I am sick, sick, sick of Greg Millen.

 

It's kinda embarassing that OLN's showing the CBC feed instead of having their own.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

It may be time for one of those triple overtime games that last until 3:00 in the morning.

 

Fuck that! I need some sleep. My boss is no longer buying the "well, the late game went into ot' card.

 

There is absoultuey no way Edmonton is not winning this game.