CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Watch the third-period highlights of tonight's game at the HSBC. You'll warm up to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Playing either Washington, Phili and or Boston will make the first round pretty easy for the Habs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Yeah, I think the Leafs are done. I guess they have a shot if they can win out now, but I'm not hopeful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiLeaf33 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Yeah, I think the Leafs are done. I guess they have a shot if they can win out now, but I'm not hopeful. They have to make up 6 points in 5 games plus jump over 4 teams to get in. Yeah, they're done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 I don't know if anyone watched the Flyers-NYR game on VS last night, but if you missed it you missed the worst production that I can ever remember a nationally televised game happening. - butchering names all night - going into a discussion about hitting on Kim Catrell - repeated instances of thinking they were going to commercial, followed by the announcers talking as if they were off air, coming back from their off air discussion, another 15 seconds of game action, and then finally going to commercial at the next dead puck - see third point but replace commercial with studio update - a good 3-5 minute stretch in the second intermission where the put up the score and just panned the crowd while starting and stopping a bud light promo - dropping the HD feed for about the last 10 minutes of the game and showing only the standard version I would have been entertained if this had happened two months ago when the season lulls, but at this point in the season with what that game meant to the Flyers I was not in the mood for a mickey mouse broadcast like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 Should fighting being banned in minor hockey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Should fighting being banned in minor hockey? Nope. Better to fight on the ice than in the parking lot after the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiLeaf33 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Marc Savard's back is broken Gesh, I knew Begin got him, but turns out he got him a lot hell of a lot better then I thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Begin is a guy that I defend a lot, but this act is inexcusable. He should have gotten suspended for that act because it was away from the play and intent to injure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 I'd say that Lucic will fuck Begin up, but he's bigger so Begin won't fight him. Maybe if Lucic was at the end of a long shift, Begin might step in with a teammate and double-team him like he and Lapierre did to Hnidy the other night. Hopefully this effects the Habs karmically. If the Bruins hold on to make the playoffs, I think we have to see Julien be put into serious thought as coach of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garfieldsnose 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 I think if the Flyers make the playoffs, that should cement John Stevens as coach of the year. I know that probably won't happen, and I won't be pissed if it doesn't. But damn, regardless of the inconsistency of the team, they've shown flashes of being a Cup contender. If only they can get over the Habs and Devils hump, they'd be in good shape against anyone in the East. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 It'll be Mike Babcock (50 wins, three straight seasons, plus injury to the defence and goaltending), Guy Carbonneau and one of the other two mentioned unless MacTavish or Bordreau makes it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Nominees: - Babcock - Carbonneau - Wilson Add MacT, Boudreau, and Julien to the mix depending on who gets in. All six of those are awfully legitimate contenders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 You can argue Brent Sutter has a case too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 27, 2008 It has to be Carbonneau. No coach has done more with less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garfieldsnose 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 You think Washington's coach has any shot? His name escapes me for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Bruce Boudreau? Sure. Only if they get in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Bruce Boudreau? Sure. Only if they get in. Nah. What's he done, really? "Hey, Ovechkin, get out there." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 27, 2008 They've been much better since he took over and nearly a playoff team now, so that's good enough for consideration. At least in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garfieldsnose 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 I think there are a lot of coach of the year candidates in both conferences. I can't remember a time since I've been watching where the race for the playoffs has had so many teams trying to get in and realistically having a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 You can argue Brent Sutter has a case too. I don't have a problem with that. They did lose an awful lot over the summer, and still have been up in the top of the conference all season. Nah. What's he done, really? "Hey, Ovechkin, get out there." I thought that initially too, but he must have done something right given the cold start by the Caps. I don't know if Mike Green would have 17 goals anywhere else. Edit: Dustin Byfuglien's 18 goals probably negates my Green argument. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 and landing Huet for a second rounder, but I believe thats more McPhee doing than anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 If the concept of all six Canadian teams getting into the playoffs wasn't dead (it was), it's certainly buried tonight. Minnesota gets a big win over Edmonton, knocking Calgary out of the division lead. Edmonton's not too drastically effected, though - Colorado's win over Vancouver means they switch spots to 7-8, but the Oil remain three back. What an entertaining division. It's moreso the case this year with so many great games being played and the Habs playing so well, but the NHL and NBA playoffs, baseball season starting, and the Masters - this is my favourite time of year for sports by far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 I could care less about the NBA playoffs, but it is also a good time in sports as well this time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fartsauce 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Adding possible intrigue to the mix is the fact that Luongo is apparently having a kid soon. Hopefully he experiences a miracle SOON as in tomorrow or the next day. If he sticks around the Canucks make the playoffs. If not, the Oilers have a serious chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2008 Adding possible intrigue to the mix is the fact that Luongo is apparently having a kid soon. Hopefully he experiences a miracle SOON as in tomorrow or the next day. If he sticks around the Canucks make the playoffs. If not, the Oilers have a serious chance. TSN.ca has reported that Luongo has left the team to be with his wife. This on the heels of the news that Brendan Morrison is out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 Bruins win 4-2 and eliminate the Leafs from playoff contention. And at 88 points, they take over 7th from the Flyers (Bruins were 3-1 against them this year). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 It also takes considerable wind out of the sails of Washington and Buffalo, both of whom are losing in the third. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 That didn't end like I hoped it would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 Washington wins in OT, and remains 2 back of the Bruins and Flyers, but with one less game to play. Buffalo and Ottawa are headed to a shootout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
