fazzle 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I'll go with Sabres in 6 and Ducks in 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthtiki 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Go Ducks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Yeah, go, Ducks. Go to Winnipeg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Is Winnipeg considered part of the Midwest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggymcfly 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Saying Ottawa only has "one line" is ridiculous. They're 4th and 5th lines were the whole reason they beat New Jersey. They outscored the Devils' scrubs something like 6-0. Trust me, the Senators are at least as deep as Buffalo is. And Emery's been playing pretty decent in the playoffs. I think Ottawa will beat the Sabres in 6. Red Wings probably win in 5. It just kind of feels like they've been on cruise control so far as they played way better late in their series than they have in the early games. I think they pull it together to get by Anaheim decisively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I trust that Ottawa's 5th line is very good. But, the Rochester Americans top line is better! Their head coach is Randy Cunneyworth. You can't argue it, Canucks. Bow down to Cunneyworth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Is Winnipeg considered part of the Midwest. Great Plains/Prairies/depressing void Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 It's Canada's Minnesota! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Oh, let's compare Buffalo and Ottawa's 4th line, anyway. Ottawa: Saprykin/Eaves - Negative 1. No points. Good start. Comrie/Vermette - OK, they're effective. Comrie sucks against the Sabres, and I believe was the loser in the only fight that DANI FUCKING BRIERE ever won. But you know, they're better and stuff now because iggy is an expert on Ottawa's 5th line, so whatevz. Neil - Now, here's where the real value is. We don't need to say why. Buffalo (Even though they don't have a specific 4th line, we'll just take all the non-top 2 liners): Connolly - 7 assists, playing like an absolute stud despite still not being 100% Mair - 5 points, +5, hitting force. Afinogenov - Does anything need to be said. He's the most talented offensive player on the team. But, kinda stupid. Roy - K, he's a pussy, and he's kinda sucked in the playoffs. But, still, talented offensive player. More than the scrubs up there. Kotalik - Again, far more talented than the crap up there. When he tries, he's another scoring force. Gaustad - HOSS. Will make certain Senatours pay for their pussiness. Sabres win. Now, who wants to argue Miller vs. Emery. Someone. Please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 It's Canada's Minnesota! Wouldn't that be like The Yukon. Or those million islands up there by Greenland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 9, 2007 How can Canada have a Minnesota? I thought Minnesota is our Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Well, yes, that too I've put too much thought into equating provinces with states Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 9, 2007 late afternoon another day is nearly done a darker grey is breaking through a lighter one a thousand sharpened elbows in the underground that hollow hurried sound of feet on polished floor and in the dollar store the clerk is closing up and counting loonies trying not to say i hate winnipeg the driver checks the mirror seven minutes late crowded riders' restlessness enunciates the guess who suck, the jets were lousy anyway the same mood every day and in the turning lane someone's stalled again he's talking to himself and hears the price of gas repeat his phrase i hate winnipeg up above us all, leaning into sky our golden business boy will watch the north end die and sing 'i love this town' then let his arching wrecking ball proclaim: "i...hate...winnipeg" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggymcfly 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Ray Emery's season stats GAA: 2.47 SV%: .918 Ryan Miller's season stats GAA: 2.73 SV%: .911 OMG! The horror! How will Ottawa survive this terrible mismatch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annabelle 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 be fair, guys. ottawa really does only have one line. they have an alright checking line, but nothing to write home about. any team with a serviceable defensive core could shut them down. the devils best defensive defenseman was richard matvichuk. i think buffalo will pose more of a threat to them than anyone else. and if ottawa has any hopes of winning the cup, they better hope for a detroit victory in the west. anaheim will shut them the fuck down with their top 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 Ray Emery drives a fancy car because he's a fancy man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I know I'm asking for it...so I'll take it... But explain to me why I'm supposed to think that an Ottawa team who has lost to the Sabres 3 times in the playoffs when the Senators team was CLEARLY better is supposed to scare me in a year where there... you know... not? Do they still have a European captain? The guy who Jason Pomminville skated around shorthanded to end their last season? Give me Drury, Miller and Tallinder. I'm good. Oh yeah...sorry Ottawa... Connelly's back. Any Sens fan who watched game 1 last year (and knows hockey) knows what that means. Sabres in 5. Why 5? Because they'll get reffed out of 1. ... Just like last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggymcfly 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I know I'm asking for it...so I'll take it... But explain to me why I'm supposed to think that an Ottawa team who has lost to the Sabres 3 times in the playoffs when the Senators team was CLEARLY better is supposed to scare me in a year where there... you know... not? Ottawa may not have a great seed this year, but since about the middle of December, they've been playing better hockey than anyone in the NHL. They finished the season 39-9-8 and destroyed teams in Pitt and NJ that were significantly better than the Rangers squad that Buffalo was scrapping to get by. If you really think that Buffalo is better than a coin-flip to make the Finals, I think you're deluding yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I know I'm asking for it...so I'll take it... But explain to me why I'm supposed to think that an Ottawa team who has lost to the Sabres 3 times in the playoffs when the Senators team was CLEARLY better is supposed to scare me in a year where there... Because Buffalo looked flat against the Islanders and barely got by the Rangers, while the Sens easily dispatched the Penguins and the Devils in 5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 "Easily dispatched" is a stretch. Ottawa got outplayed in a couple games by New Jersey, who were only the 2nd seed because of Brodeur, and he didn't play well for 60% of the games. The Rangers at the end of the season, were a better team than the Devils. And arguably had the better goalie. That's hardly championship hockey. Yes, the Sabres have rarely played their best so far in the playoffs. But, now is when it matters. Sabres in 4 or 5. Probably 5, because if it goes 4, NBC doesn't have a Saturday game. However, even if the officials try to give Ottawa a game... Buffalo may score more shorthanded... better not put the TEAM CAPTAIN on defense again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I know I'm asking for it...so I'll take it... But explain to me why I'm supposed to think that an Ottawa team who has lost to the Sabres 3 times in the playoffs when the Senators team was CLEARLY better is supposed to scare me in a year where there... you know... not? Do they still have a European captain? The guy who Jason Pomminville skated around shorthanded to end their last season? Give me Drury, Miller and Tallinder. I'm good. Oh yeah...sorry Ottawa... Connelly's back. Any Sens fan who watched game 1 last year (and knows hockey) knows what that means. Sabres in 5. Why 5? Because they'll get reffed out of 1. ... Just like last year I can't believe I'm sticking up for the Sens, but here it goes. First off, there's no point in comparing the '97 and '99 series to this one. How many players from those series are still there? I've got Alfredsson, Redden, and (I think) Phillips on the Ottawa side, and I can't find anyone on Buffalo, aside from Lindy Ruff (from '99). And the Sabres were probably the favourites in '97, since they won the division and the Sens were making their first playoff appearance. Last year looked pretty bad, but really, the Sens were in every game and a few bounces go their way and that series is a lot closer. A few seconds away from winning game 1, and I know Alfreddson hit a post and Spezza put one on the goal line in games that might have given them wins. I'm not saying they would have won it, just that I think the 5 game series from last season was a lot closer than it looked. No one's saying that Buffalo's a bad team, just that Ottawa's looked better in the playoffs so far playing against better teams (higher seeded teams, at least). I feel dirty now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 9, 2007 You know how I statistically broke down the Anaheim/Vancouver series. This Buffalo/Ottawa series is so even that there is no breaking it down to find a sure winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 The Senatours sure do come close a lot. They're kinda almost winners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 You know how I statistically broke down the Anaheim/Vancouver series. This Buffalo/Ottawa series is so even that there is no breaking it down to find a sure winner. Let's see the stats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 The Senatours sure do come close a lot. They're kinda almost winners. Maybe they should move to Buffalo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2007 The Senatours sure do come close a lot. They're kinda almost winners. Yeah, they remind me of the early 90s Buffalo Bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 9, 2007 You know how I statistically broke down the Anaheim/Vancouver series. This Buffalo/Ottawa series is so even that there is no breaking it down to find a sure winner. Let's see the stats. Maybe tonight. I'm too tired right now. No promises though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 The Senatours sure do come close a lot. They're kinda almost winners. Yeah, they remind me of the early 90s Buffalo Bills. But, they'd still beat the Ottawa RoughRiders in clutch situations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Queen Leelee Report post Posted May 9, 2007 You know how I statistically broke down the Anaheim/Vancouver series. This Buffalo/Ottawa series is so even that there is no breaking it down to find a sure winner. Let's see the stats. Maybe tonight. I'm too tired right now. No promises though. It's 11am, you bum. Tell me how the Sabres would be better with Emery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 9, 2007 I woke up at 9 and just sat staring blank at the TV for 2 hours. I think Miller and Emery are equal, btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
