*National Hockey League* Thread

[Boston&Maine]

So, who here is into hockey of any kind? I got into it a couple years ago, and it is my favorite sport now with baseball a close second... Being from New Hampshire, my favorite team is the Boston Bruins... Hopefully they will make the playoff this year :o

Anyways, are you a Maple Leafs fan Tworail? Hehehe, they actually won the other night :p

They are playing the Bruins right now... Do not worry, the Bruins WILL pull of a win here :D

[shaygetz]

What's hockey?:rolleyes: :D

[Boston&Maine]

What's hockey?:rolleyes: :D

Har har har, very funny ;)

*ahem* Ok, so the Bruins lost in a shoot-out http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/images/smilies/ubb/cry.gif

[shaygetz]

Har har har, very funny ;)

*ahem* Ok, so the Bruins lost in a shoot-out http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/images/smilies/ubb/cry.gif

Ahhhhhh...shootout....I know what a shootout is....http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/blogger/rambo.gif

[Boston&Maine]

I think your smiley wins http://www.fordforums.com/images/smilies/gunfire.gif

Arrg, my smileys are loosers http://www.fordforums.com/images/smilies/cry.gif

[shaygetz]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/blogger/tease2.gif

[Boston&Maine]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/blogger/tease2.gif
You can not possibly beat this :D

http://www.fordforums.com/images/smilies/lsvader.gif

Going back to the threads intentions, my Bruins just completed a home-at-home sweep of the Rangers :cool:

[tworail]

Sorry fellas...

I'm not into hockey, and watch about 0.5 games a year. I would be if the Leafs were worth watching...

I'm a cycling fanatic so I spend my time riding retarded distances and dreaming of what my life would be like riding in the Tour de France :D

That smilie is awesome.. I need to update the smilies for this site!!!

[shaygetz]

You can not possibly beat this :D

http://www.fordforums.com/images/smilies/lsvader.gif



Surrender your hard drive and prepare to be assimilated...resistance is futile...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/blogger/borg.gif

[tworail]

Surrender your hard drive and prepare to be assimilated...resistance is futile...

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/blogger/borg.gif

The power of this forum you have created is INSIGNIFCANT compared to the power of the force. http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/images/smilies/darthvader.gif

Just finished watching some Star Wars!!

[Boston&Maine]

Okay, okay, you win http://www.fordforums.com/images/smilies/signs/surrender.gif

BTW the All-Star game is coming up!

The Bruins have three players going :D

[Boston&Maine]

BTW the All-Star game is coming up!

The Bruins have three players going :D

And they all PWNED!

Chara had the hardest shot at over 103MPH
Savard got the GWG with under one minute left
Thomas made a bunch of cool saves (as usual)

I can not believe no one else here watches hockey :smilie_daumenneg:

[tworail]

I'll watch hockey, but you must pay me to do so.

I never turn down Leafs tickets though, but they are pretty hard to come by for free these days.

I'm sure in time we'll get more hockey fanatics on board.

[Boston&Maine]

I'll watch hockey, but you must pay me to do so.

Name me your price, LOL...

For some reason as of late the Bruins can not win at home, but do great when they are on the road :dunno:

I just want them to get into the playoffs for the first time since I started following hockey :eyes:

[Boston&Maine]

Today was the trade deadline... My Bruins stayed quiet, which is alright with me...

But man, there is this one trade which Montreal (Bruins' arch-enemy) made that I just do not get... They traded their number one goalie, C. Huet, for a second round draft pick! I mean hello! :smilie_auslachen:

So now they are relying on a rookie to be their number-one goalie and lead them into and through the playoffs - not going to happen IMO because he is a :newbie:

[Boston&Maine]

My Bruins got beat 10-2 last night, that is just wrong http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/images/smilies/ubb/blackeye.gif

[Boston&Maine]

WOW! That one one heck of a game I just watched!

The Capitals were in town after beating the Bruins 10-2 back on their home ice a few games ago...

Washington got the early lead in the first, and then that was it for the scoring until late in the third... The Capitals started to become un-disiplined and took a total of like six penalties in the last seven minutes of the game... Boston then scored two 5-on-3 goals to take the 2-1 lead and win the game!

Dang, I wish I was down at the Garden! :eek:

[ntrainlover]

Yep, I watch Hockey and I am a big fan of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

:worshippy::lol_hitting:

[Boston&Maine]

Yep, I watch Hockey and I am a big fan of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

:worshippy::lol_hitting:

Sweet :D

LeClaire (sp?) is having an awsome year it looks like... Then Nash is just amazing, I still remember that highlight reel goal he scored, unbelieveable :cool:

[ntrainlover]

yea, but we have wining streaks and loosing streaks giving us a low chance at the playoffs.:dunno:

[Boston&Maine]

Muhahaha! Bruins just had a home at home series with Toronto... Yep, needless to say that we spanked them which led to us mathematically eliminating them from the Stanley Cup playoffs :p

[ntrainlover]

great! I still like CBJ though.
kBQArUjP89w

[Boston&Maine]

I still think that is the goal of the year right there... I do not remember Crosby, Malkin, or Ovechkin scoring any overly spectacular goals this year...

[Boston&Maine]

Hallelujah; hallelujah; hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!!! :D

The Boston Bruins have clinched a playoff spot as of one second ago!!! This is the first time they have made the playoffs since the lockout!!! :D

[shaygetz]

Uhhhh...who are the Bruins?:p:laugh:

[Boston&Maine]

Uhhhh...who are the Bruins?:p:laugh:

They are a type of bear :p

Anyways, this is funny, we are playing Montreal in the playoffs... The Bruins have lost eleven straight games to Montreal between the end of last year and this year, this is the longest streak in their 80+ year history of playing each other... This year the Bruins went 0-7-1, loosing the last game in a shoot-out... So, what are the odds that Montreal will beat us? :laugh:

[Boston&Maine]

As of last night the Bruins season is now over... They lost in game seven to Montreal 5 to 0... Honestly, I was suprised that this series went past game four or five, LOL... Next season will be better ;)

[Grain Box]

I"m an Oiler Fan, The shootout specialists.

[Boston&Maine]

I"m an Oiler Fan, The shootout specialists.

Cool, I remember watching them in the playoffs a couple years ago, but then Rollie the goalie got injured...

Who do you want to win the Cup this year? If the finals end up being Detroit vs. the Penguins then I will be torn :ohwell:

[Grain Box]

Roloson is my favorite player, I have card collection of his worth over $4000. I want Detroit, I could Win My Pool and some $$ for modeling with.

[Boston&Maine]

After a long and hard season, there will be no more hockey until October... In the end, the Detroit Red Wings edged out the Pittsburgh Penquins in game six of the finals three goals to two, and clinched the Stanley Cup four games to two... Game six came down to a mad scramble in the last seconds just like gave five had, and the Penquins came inches away from tying the game; very exciting indeed :)

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/1/9/0/detroit_cup.jpg

[train4myboys]

I really thought that last shot was gonna make it - in the last second of the game. Pens gave 'em quite a run, but Detroit was really strong this series.

[Boston&Maine]

Yea, the way the Red Wings play is quite amazing to watch... There are times when it seems like they have an extra guy on the ice then the other team even though they are playing at even strength, LOL... They are very talented players and work well together :cool:

[T-Man]

The Stanley cup got dented read this.:eek::eek::eek:



http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2008/06/07/cup-dropped.html

[Boston&Maine]

Today was the first round of the 2008 Entry Draft, actually it is only two-thirds of the way over as of this post... Anyways, the Boston Bruins selected centerman JOE COLBORNE with their sixteenth overall pick... Let's hope this guy burns up the ice... Well not literally of course, that would be really bad, LOL :laugh:

[ntrainlover]

ya go Jackets the chose my favorite former Ohio State player R.J. Umburger
of course on the Jackets he will be my second favorite player along with Rick Nash.:D

[Boston&Maine]

Today was the first day of Free Agency, and the biggest name out there, Marian Hossa, has not been signed yet... The Bruins apparently went after him, but he does not want to play here :mad:

The players we lost were Alex Auld and Glen Metropolit... I do not mind seeing Auld, a goalie, go since we have plenty of them LOL... On the other hand I would have liked to see Metropolit stick around, he was a good third line center...

The players we have signed so far are Blake Wheeler and Michael Ryder... Wheeler is still in his college years IIRC, so I do not know what to say about him... Ryder was a Canadien, our arch rivals from the north, but he is a good winger, which is what we need more of :)

[tw001_tw]

Hey super-mod - I wish I could talk hockey with you.

I use to follow it every year. Go BLUES! But not any longer. It was the strike that did it. Like children in a sandbox (players and management) fighting over the shovel and pail, they forgot what makes hockey hockey - the fans. Turn their back on me? I'll do the same. I'm too young to be this bitter and grumpy sounding :D

The only sport I watch NOW is casually watching S. American & occasional UK futbol (soccer to us US residents).

Good luck to your Bruins though!

[Boston&Maine]

I actually never watched hockey pre-lockout... I definitely understand where you are coming from though... All the players really care about is money, money, money... I like watching the classic games on TV, they were much better before all the new rules were added... Bench brawls FTW :D

[ntrainlover]

I agree with both of you but I still enjoy watching and playing hockey.

[tw001_tw]

I agree with both of you but I still enjoy watching and playing hockey.

Well, to show my true colors on the matter, during/after the strike, here in St. Louis we had:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_River_Otters

Some of the 'good' Blues players joined the team, it was WAY cheaper to go, and what I thought, a better atmosphere. (Besides playing... ex. slow rec. skate once or twice a year with the kids) I can relate.

[train4myboys]

Well, to show my true colors on the matter, during/after the strike, here in St. Louis we had:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_River_Otters

Some of the 'good' Blues players joined the team, it was WAY cheaper to go, and what I thought, a better atmosphere. (Besides playing... ex. slow rec. skate once or twice a year with the kids) I can relate.


We've got the Scorpions in Albuquerque. We used to have the Roadrunners in Santa Fe, but since the arena (i.e. local skating rink) wouldn't allow them to sell alcohol, they left. Next closest professional team is the Avalanche, a six hour drive away.

Semi-pro teams are fun to watch, they've got some real heart in their play.

[Boston&Maine]

Wow, I can not believe that hockey season is BACK!!! The Bruins are playing pre-season games, and the one tomorrow is going to be televised... Then the regular season begins the first week of October :D

[shaygetz]

Wow, I can not believe that hockey season is BACK!!!

What's hockey?:laugh:

[Boston&Maine]

What's hockey?:laugh:

Har har har, very funny :laugh:

[B.C.RAIL]

Here's a related picture :cool:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll288/ColinREV/trains/100_0117.jpg

I used to be more into hockey. After my hobby went on hold...then lost interest after loosing the good players and the our goalie :(:(

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/5/8/8/100_0117.jpg

[Boston&Maine]

Nice Zamboni's :D

Tomorrow is the start of the Bruin's regular season and their first game is going to be nationally televised (if you have cable) on Versus... They are playing the Avalanche and the game starts at 10:00 EST... Now all of you are going to watch, right? ;)

PS: 900th post :)

[B.C.RAIL]

Ah thanks B&M, I am going to be buying more Zamboni's soon, with other team colours. They are about $8.00 here at Zellers:D

900th post!! wow!!...I can't wait till I get to 100..heheh;)

[Boston&Maine]

Wow, the Bruins are doing brilliant this year! They are on top of the Eastern Conference and second in the whole league! I would have never thought this would occur :thumbsup:

[Southern]

Hockey? Is that the game with the stanly cup? What was that cup doing down here in NC?

[Boston&Maine]

Okay guys, here is your chance to watch some great hockey! The Winter Classic game is coming up on New Year's Day... It will be held at Wrigley Field and the two teams battling it out will be the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks... The game starts at 1:00PM EST and will be broadcast on NBC in the United States... Last year it snowed out, LOL :D

http://www.nhl.com/ice/eventhome.htm?location=/winterclassic/2009

[Southern]

Okay guys, here is your chance to watch some great hockey! The Winter Classic game is coming up on New Year's Day... It will be held at Wrigley Field and the two teams battling it out will be the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks... The game starts at 1:00PM EST and will be broadcast on NBC in the United States... Last year it snowed out, LOL :D

http://www.nhl.com/ice/eventhome.htm?location=/winterclassic/2009

Snowed out? wimps.:eek: The cubs have never not played because of snow!:)

Side note: before I was born I could here my dad yelling for the bears and the cubs. He is a Chicago native.

[Boston&Maine]

Snowed out? wimps.:eek: The cubs have never not played because of snow!:)

No, no, no, not "snowed out" as in canceled, "snowed out" as in it was snowing out while they were playing ;)

[Boston&Maine]

So, everyone here is going to watch the NHL All Star game on Versus tonight, right? It starts at 6:00PM EST :)

[T-Man]

Big game tonight, seven.Big Bad Bruins. Can't believe they got this far.

[Boston&Maine]

There is still the old one: http://www.modeltrainforum.com/showthread.php?t=198

I just did not want to mention anything until everything was said and done ;)

[T-Man]

I was expecting some cheering and sneering. I guess the cup won't stay in the south's hot weather.

[stationmaster]

I was expecting some cheering and sneering. I guess the cup won't stay in the south's hot weather.

The ice has melted.

Bob

[T-Man]

Yup. It is.

[Southern]

The Carolina Hurricanes still have ice here in NC.

[Boston&Maine]

The Carolina Hurricanes still have ice here in NC.

Yea, but they are only going to get to use it two more times ;) :laugh:

[Southern]

Just keep in mind, I do not keep up with hockey. How is Carolina doing?

Football, NFL is my spectator sport.

John

[stationmaster]

They play Pittsburgh for the conference title.

Wings and Blackhawks on the other side.

Bob

[Boston&Maine]

Let's see, there is a 25% chance that the Red Wings and Penquins are going to play each other in the finals, again :rolleyes:

[Boston&Maine]

Oh yea! Pittsburgh was able to pull out an on-the-road victory in game seven winning 2-1... I was only able to see the last few minutes of the game, but the cool thing was that I was in a Chili's in the outskirts of Pittsburgh :cool:

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/1/9/0/penguins_cup.jpg

[Boston&Maine]

Bah, the Bruins are not doing so hot this year... It has pretty much gone win, lose, win, lose, etc... I can not wait for Savard and Lucic to come back from the IR :cool:

[shaygetz]

What's hockey?http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/emoticons/icon_playing.gif

[B.C.RAIL]

Lol. I think it's on ice and people use sticks to hit a rubber object in a net...

[tworail]

Well, winter is here.. How do I know? Because Boston&Maine is posting in this thread ;)

[T-Man]

My high schoolhistory teacher told a story of listening to a hockey game in french. The listener couldn't figure out who this new player was! :confused:He was everywhere on the ice. :eek:Went by the name of
Le disc (puck).:)

[MacDaddy55]

Live from the Forum in Montreal,Quebec...."Its Hockey Night in Canada" Is Gordy Meeker still alive and his color man Don Chevre'? Are the " Le Habitates" still the most hated team in Hockey. I'm an "ol school" Penguins fan....my son has a Jagr jersey of all things. Gotta put the bisket in the basket...hey!:laugh:

[B.C.RAIL]

I think there is Hockey Night In Canada..I don't watch much any more. I think Don Cherry may still be giving his point of view.

[tworail]

As far as hockey goes.. I'm hoping that I can go skating on the lake here in the winter and maybe get a game going.

[Boston&Maine]

I think don Cherry may still be giving his point of view.Oh, he is, and he is dressing better than ever! ;)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uE1n8xARdX4/SWowdoDnzQI/AAAAAAAARa8/zLa03_tON2s/s400/Don+Cherry5.jpg

[B.C.RAIL]

Omg. Makes me laugh everytime I see what he's wearing. :laugh:

[Diver Doug]

Of all the things I miss about Canada, HNIC every Saturday night is probably it...especially the first intermission where Ron Mclean and Grapes engage in a war of words (any "good Kingston boys" on this forum ??) on the Coaches Corner segment

I've had to resort to using Skype to watch CC from my parents' basement the other day. Oh well, better than nothing i guess. I wish I had a few copies of Don's "Rock'em Sock 'em Hockey" videos...can't really get them down here in Oz

Doug

[Boston&Maine]

So, the Bruins have now lost 10 games in a row, ugh :knock_teeth_out:

[TONOFFUN80]

Go canucks go :):d

[B.C.RAIL]

I used to watch the Canucks before they lost a goalie they used to have.

But I'll say this anyway.

Go! Canucks Go!

[Chiefmcfuz]

My two favorite teams are The NY Rangers and any team playing the Islanders. I hate fish sticks!

[Reckers]

What's hockey?:rolleyes: :D

*LOL* Ditto! Down here in the sultry south, hockey is a game played on grass. By women. Draw your own conclusions! :laugh:

[MacDaddy55]

"Put the Biscuit in the basket baby"! How did a Roman Senator....who by the way looks like a Roman Centurian...become the logo for a team in Canada....why not be The Roughriders.....or is that Rough Riders(See CFL). Oh....."Penguins Rule" and Ovechkin is "INSANE":laugh::laugh:

Wisconsin played Michigan at camp Randall stadium.......in the cold, out doors, in the cold...Thats Hockey!
Hey B&M...are tthe Bruins gonna bring Orr and Cheevers out of retirement....and when are they gonna play at Fenway again, that was sweet.

[Reckers]

By the way...can anyone tell me what a Canuck actually is????

[stationmaster]

Canuck? That's a Canadian that actually wears bear and moose skins for warmth and snow shoes, and "drives" a dog sled to a hockey game.

I also heard another one, but it's not proper for a public forum.

Bob

[B.C.RAIL]

Hmm. Canuck also refers to someone who lives in Canada. I didn't know there other meanings...and I'm Canadian. :ohwell:

[stationmaster]

Years ago, when times were hard, Kaintuckians headed north to the land called Michigan. Those that ran out of money stopped in Indiana. They are called Hoosiers(term comes from when someone knocks at the door and the occupants go, "Who's s'ere").

Others made it to the promised land of Michigan and found jobs in the auto industry.

And there were those that couldn't read a map. They traveled and traveled. Finally winter came. Not knowing ice from frozen sod, they walked clean across the frozen Great Lakes lakes, ending up in Canada. Well, in reference to their native land, and feeling a need to establish their own mark in the world, they called themselves Canuckians, a term shortened by following generations to Canucks. And there you have it.

It's my story, and I'm stickin' to it.

Bob

[Reckers]

I thought those were the Fockowee people?

[B.C.RAIL]

Wow. :eek:

[stationmaster]

You mean the Ware-da-fokowees? They are similar, but of different tribes. The Ware-da-fokowees ended up in the UP of Michigan, and became "Yoopers".

And quit buttin' in and tryin' to change my story!!!!!!

Bob

[Reckers]

Please....I was embellishing it, not changing it. *L* That, and throwing out some bait to see if you'd go for it.:D

[big ed]

I thought a Canuck was like BIG FOOT?:laugh:

[Reckers]

Wow. :eek:

BC, he made that up. No Kentuckian would go north, much less forget how to spell "Heaven". :laugh:

[Reckers]

I thought a Canuck was like BIG FOOT?:laugh:

Only Canadian women. :laugh:

[stationmaster]

And that's the purdy ones................

Bob

[MacDaddy55]

USA vs. CANADA
CZECH REP. vs. THE EVIL EMPIRE
The ultimate in Hockey Junky Delite! Put the Biscuit in the Basket!:thumbsup:

Jaromir Jagr scores a GGGGGOOOAAAALLLL!!! Czechs 5 other guys 2!!

[Reckers]

And that's the purdy ones................

Bob

That narrows it down to the two-leggers. :laugh:

[Reckers]

Uh, oh.....Canada lost to the US. Mass suicides reported in Vancouver.

[B.C.RAIL]

Life goes on. :ohwell:

[MacDaddy55]

Tough break BC. But that was one hell of a Hockey game. I had a bunch of ship yard workers in our restaurant and did they raise the roof. One guy was from Kitchner, Ontario 2 from Toronto and the rest from the Detroit area. HOLY HANNAH....I thought they'd drop the gloves in those last 3 Power plays by Canada....amazing. I'm torn though....HUGE Jagr fan and have been pulling for the Czech Rep....go figure.:D

[MacDaddy55]

Slovakia put a scare into the Canuks and now its the big one.....Sunday at 3:00 I believe........This has been a GREAT Hockey Tourney.....lots of checking and skating....Go USA Go!

[TONOFFUN80]

GO CANADA GO
SHOULD BE A GOOD GAME:cAnada:

[B.C.RAIL]

Canada vs. USA...should be interesting.... May the best country win!

[Reckers]

BC, that's not fair. Let's give Canada a shot at it, too!

[Boston&Maine]

*cough* If anyone dares to post the results of today's game there will be a one week ban with there name on it *cough* :mad:

Just kidding:cAnada:

[B.C.RAIL]

Harsh...well I'm going to upload a video on youtube of some celebrating in town. :)
No words needed.

Edit:
Here's the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYNX6BZVEXU

[Boston&Maine]

Blast, you found a loophole! :laugh:

[Reckers]

Congratulations, Canucks! Your men and women really earned their wins!

[B.C.RAIL]

Blast, you found a loophole! :laugh:

Sure did. hehe. :laugh: :D

[MacDaddy55]

Congrats to the Canadians for a hard fought victory! Syd the Kid....what more can you say! GEt a chance to look at the NY Times Sunday Sports edition and have a hoot at the two Canada women hockey players having some bubbly and a Molson beer after the gold medal ceremony....great stuff! Now if the NHL can top this tourney that would be great!:thumbsup:

[B.C.RAIL]

Bring in Don Cherry! :D :laugh:

I'm surprised he didn't show up!

[MacDaddy55]

BC. You missed his Pregame commentary.....Canada wins 5-3 and the US has never scated against a team this BIG......which was true...they are HUGE...but best though was Don's get up for the game....which I submit to you...the fan!

[B.C.RAIL]

Hmmm no fancy shirt...just a maroon suit. I was at work when the game was on.

[MacDaddy55]

A Red Velvet three piece suit with a GIANT Maple Leaf tie....he is a Hoot! And who says he has no fashion sense!:laugh:

[Boston&Maine]

The Bruins are going back to work tonight against the Canadiens... Let's hope that they can own :knock_teeth_out:

[MacDaddy55]

Hopefully your Beantowners can keep that MO they had going into the break....I can't remember a tighter playoff race between so many teams. watch out for the Sabres they always get hot during the second half and can make a run at Ottawa( whats a Roman Senator doing in Canada?)! Good luck B&M:thumbsup:

[jgbeerman]

Go devils go!

[imatt88]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/imatt88/det.png


:thumbsup:Ian

[MacDaddy55]

:laugh:OMG.......the Tires with Wings!! AAAAAAAGGHHHHH!

[Pton46]

Devils Baby!

[Boston&Maine]

wh00t! The playoffs start today... The Bruins are facing the Sabres... I am not sure how far we can get without Savard though :dunno:

[bradimous1]

wh00t! The playoffs start today... The Bruins are facing the Sabres... I am not sure how far we can get without Savard though :dunno:

yeah, they might struggle, but Taylor Hall will make that all better :D

[bradimous1]

anyone see that fight... wow. I'm not sure how they sorted that thing out. fun to watch though.

[MacDaddy55]

Who says these guys don't fight come playoff time......just makes the series that much more enjoyable. The Habs take the Caps in overtime, The Senators take the Penguins and The Kings and Canuks are in OT......and my Sabres take the Bruins....love playoff hockey! How bout that ruckus after the first Buffalo goal...what 10minutes into the first period and bodies started flying,punches were thrown 1 10min misconduct...WOW! You won't find this much excitement in an NBA playoff game and you can feel the love these teams have for each other...noway!:thumbsup::laugh:

[MacDaddy55]

Wow the Devils put a WHOOOPINon Phillie last night 5-2 and certainly look like a Cup Contender....but its early. Playoffs have been extremely physical but with some fine skating.....its been a good year for the NHL.

[bradimous1]

done and done... Caps look like they are toast. 3:15 left in the game and the Canadians are up by 2 goals. WOW

looks like the Bs will be facing the Flyers with home ice advantage

[Boston&Maine]

The fat lady has not sung yet!

[bradimous1]

she sure hasn't... this is a great finish to this game

[bradimous1]

this is nuts... are they going play 6 on 4???

[Boston&Maine]

It sure looks like they will!

[bradimous1]

come on Montreal... hang on

[Boston&Maine]

LOL, look at us, two Bruins fans rooting for the HABS! :eek:

[bradimous1]

I like to think of it as rooting for the Bs and against the Caps... but I agree, never thought I would see the day that I would celebrate a Montreal win

[Boston&Maine]

Yea, I know what you mean... Bring on the Broad Street Bullies!!! :D

[bradimous1]

I think I am going to celebrating by bidding on a train on EBay... Glad Sevard will be coming back in Boston instead of in Pittsburgh

[MacDaddy55]

Congrats B&M & Bradimous.....Bruins over my Sabres ouch! These playoffs have been incredible...OTs up the wazoo. Phillie took apart Jersey as the did the regular season, the Blackhawks and Wings are playing well....what a whoppin the "Tires with Wings" put on the Coyotes in Pheonix. And yes "Le Habitats" have returned....in Upstate NY you love the Sabres, could care less for the Rangers and Islanders, feel sorry for the Maple Leafs.....and Hate the Canadiens! And 40yrs later it hasn't changed....but thats Hockey Country for ya! And as for Mr. Bettman.....David Stern Jr. he's done a nice job finally...the league is looking a lot better!

[bradimous1]

Ummmmmmmm... WOW

that's all

[MacDaddy55]

Watched the Flyers / Bruins OT game and can't say enough how exciting these playoffs have been this year.....my kitchen staff really doesn't know alot about Hockey.....but they were hootin and hollerin this afternoon......Bruin Fan is on a roll!:thumbsup:

[Boston&Maine]

Holy crap, there is a chance that it may be a Bruins versus Habs Eastern Conference Final!!! :eek:

[bradimous1]

UGHHHHHH... this isn't good. One more chance to put the Flyers away

[MacDaddy55]

The Habs have stunned me completely:eek:....just waiting for them to fold....no way! Bruins / Flyers game 7 is gonna be tough. Yeah...Boston vs. Montreal just like old times....and as always I'm rootin against "Le Habitates"! But the Bruins have been tested against my Sabres and pulled it out......I'm showin da love for my Beantown Brothers! :thumbsup: Did you see the Canadien fans sold out the arena to just WATCH the Penguin game...18 thousand die hards...WOW!

[bradimous1]

Did you see the Canadien fans sold out the arena to just WATCH the Penguin game...18 thousand die hards...WOW!

heard they stopped selling beer early at the event and also had bars within a couple of blocks of the stadium not sell beer after the event... all to try to stop the inevitable riot that happened anyway.

my question, how do you talk a bar owner into not selling beer?

tonight should be interesting... if close, I think the Bs win, but if one team blows the other out, it will be a Flyers win... just my prediction

notice the non-committal prediction

[Boston&Maine]

http://media.animevice.com/uploads/0/6566/182832-quadruple_facepalm_super.jpg

[MacDaddy55]

The Bruins face a LONG off season, and as Barry Melrose said "This will go down in The Lore of Bruins History".......3-0 playoff lead....a 3-0 game 7 lead....and lose(too many skaters on the ice....c'mon)!:eek: You guys have to be pissed!:mad:

[Boston&Maine]

Hmm, Chicago versus Philly... Since there is no way in hell that I will ever root for the Flyers, I guess I will say "Go Blackhawks," even though I really do not want to root for them either :rolleyes:

[MacDaddy55]

Now don't get me wrong......the Blackhawks had a great season(I'm pullin for the Flyers) but their fans should stick to watching Pewee Hockey at the Joliet Public Ice Rink....don't know a cross check from a slashing penalty....and obnoxious.....its been a while since they have experienced a championship(see White Sox). Thank God the Cubs are losing.....its hard to take. I did have a nice conversation with an older couple who remember Stan Mikita and the Golden Jet Bobby Hull that was nice...they even said Blackhawk Fan is TOO MUCH:eek::eek:!

[MacDaddy55]

Chris Pronger is truly a MADMAN....swipe the game winning pucks from the first two loses in Chicago......Blackhawk fan is going WILD. Can't wait for game 3 in Philly....what is Pronger going to do next win or lose!:eek:

[Boston&Maine]

Hawks win!

http://www.modeltrainforum.com/gallery/files/1/9/0/hawks_win_cup.jpg

[Reckers]

I love watching hockey: all those cute lil girls running around the field with their sticks...

[tankist]

our CEO apparently an avid fan, so we get pizza tommorow :)
(well the win + couple nice performance items achieved by company )