No Canadians

[Hawkeye's-911T]

I have to admit - the Pens looked fairly decent last night. The Bolts better solve their opposition's overall team speed if they intend on making a series of it. Blues are also in need of a 'bounce-back' game after being SO'd. Should be an interesting couple of days coming up.

Cheers
JB

[flatbutt]

A slight tangent guys.....anybody know where to watch the IIHF matches? It's US v Canada Saturday and I can't find a TV listing. Of course I don't have a TV subscription so i'll need to go to the bar and tell them what channel to get.

TIA

[1990C4S]

The US did not send a strong team to the World Championships because the World Cup is in September, it's just too much hockey for most players.

[Por_sha911]

Did anyone watch the Pens comeback in the third period last night?
They almost pulled off the come from behind win of the year. Down 4-0 going into the third and frankly, their play in 1 and 2 were terrible. Third period was a whole different story. I almost turned it off at 2nd intermission thinking it was a done deal.

Even though the Pens lost 4-3. They have major morale and momentum with a come from behind period like that. The Bolts are going to have a tough time getting the memory of the last 20 minutes of game 4 out of their head.

[Hawkeye's-911T]

I made the same mistake & really have no excuse as I had the game PVR'd. I just flat-out baled. Last night's game started to take on the same trend, a 4-0 game with the losing team scoring a goal but St. Loo came back with a fifth goal -so that was it. I went back out in to my garage & worked on my seized brake calipers. I finally went to the "grease gun" method after numerous tries with compressed air - a bit on the messy side (post clean-up) but worked it like a charm.
Fleury will get the start tonight (late afternoon out here) - should be good.

Cheers
JB

[billybek]

Canada shut out team Finland to win the gold at the World Championship 2-0.

Marschand was an asset for Canada, scoring 4 and 3 assists. He was at +9 and had 10 penalty minutes.

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by billybek

Marschand was an asset for Canada, scoring 4 and 3 assists. He was at +9 and had 10 penalty minutes.

I guess he's not so bad when he plays for your team... (no "s" in Marchand)

JB: You'd think I'd learn. I watched the whole game Pens/Bolts game and was rewarded with a 4-3 finish but shut off the Blues/Sharks game last night at 4-0.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by billybek

Canada shut out team Finland to win the gold at the World Championship 2-0.

Marschand was an asset for Canada, scoring 4 and 3 assists. He was at +9 and had 10 penalty minutes.

And the Russian's finished third. More bronze for OV.

[Hawkeye's-911T]

More bronze for OV.

Now that's funny - kinda cruel - but funny!!
I wonder if the 'Blewz' can pull it off today. I think San Jose just might have a little more gas left & will take out St. Loo - but then again - I have a less than stellar track record when picking winners. It started to look as though it was to be "déjà vu all over again" last night when the Bolts finally showed up & came out firing in the 3rd period but that 4th Pens goal sealed the deal. I also wonder if we are not getting "hockeyed-out" - cup finals into June then the World Cup in mid Sept. (9 1/2 months - a long season makes.)

Cheers
JB

[1990C4S]

The Crosby haters have to accept that he has scored all three winning goals against Tampa.

No such thing as too much hockey.

[nostatic]

I'm typing this from San Jose (up for biz). There were some Blues fans on the flight up from LAX. I'm rooting for STL as I'd like to see a game 7. No dog in any of the fights, but there have been some fun games to watch.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

The Crosby haters have to accept that he has scored all three winning goals against Tampa.

No such thing as too much hockey.

Oh I accept it, even admit he's a top player....but his demeanor has him forever branded as Cindy.

Another great playoff series. Here's hoping that it translates into the Cup final.

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

The Crosby haters have to accept that he has scored all three winning goals against Tampa.

No such thing as too much hockey.

I admit it, he is good. He's still a diving, whining, baby. I'd root for the Habs before I'd root for Crosby.

[Por_sha911]

Too much hockey?

"I ain't never had too much fun"

[flatbutt]

Game 7 tonight...oh baby...not much else like a game 7 in the NHL.

[flatbutt]

OK so not the best game 7.

[1990C4S]

It will be interesting to see what Stamkos does now as a UFA. I think it's pretty clear the Bolts are a good team without him. The Bolt might bolt to greener pastures. And the team may not care.

Droiun has made it clear that he is an elite player, Stamkos may be expendable. The new reality of the league. Younger, cheaper, faster.

[Hawkeye's-911T]

No such thing as too much hockey.

To 1990C4S & Joe; I stand castigated or to a lesser degree, corrected for posting my off-hand remarks & for hitting the "submit reply" before reviewing same. Sorry guys - I need my "Hockey Man Card" back.
If this next series lives up to expectations - we're in for some high tempo exciting hockey. I am giving the edge to the Sharks (Thornton & Marleau are maybe due) but hell - I have an abysmal track record thus far in these playoffs. Here's hoping for a good series.

Cheers
JB

Yeah & OBTW - You're right - Drouin is a player

[Por_sha911]

I didn't like the outcome. The better team won.

The Sharks are my new favorite team to root for.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

I didn't like the outcome. The better team won.

The Sharks are my new favorite team to root for.

Yup +1. Cindy must be made to weep.