2013 NHL general discussion thread

Discussion in 'BS Forum' started by Yisman, Jan 19, 2013.

  1. Poeman

    Poeman Well-Known Member

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    It feels like if Pitt loses this one its all over
     
  2. displacedfan

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    Man that chance Jagr created felt like it was going to be a goal/game ender
     
  3. displacedfan

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    I know why people don't like Crosby, but he was a LOT of fun to watch on that shift, especially without his helmet
     
  4. Jake

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    Bergeron ends it! PIT is fucked.

    AWESOME game.
     
  5. displacedfan

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    Wowww that was really nice shot by Bergeron. Bruins win. Penguins probably done in my book for this series even though Bruins sitll have to win one more
     
  6. statjeff22

    statjeff22 2008 Green Guy "Most Knowledgeable" Award Winner

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    Not too bad a game for Tuukka Rask - 53 saves on 54 shots.
     
  7. Dirty6Sanchez

    Dirty6Sanchez Well-Known Member

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    What a great game. Awesome. One of the best I've seen in a while. Credit to Doc Emrick for not slowing up AT ALL in the press box too. That was top-notch commentary from start to finish.
     
  8. The Dark Knight

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    That game is a perfect example of why we LOVE sports. A classic. Great result too with the Bruins winning.
     
  9. Yisman

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    great game, I also enjoyed Emrick tonight

    As displaced alluded to, Crosby had a Boston player hitting him in the head until his helmet came off and he was flying all over the place making plays with no helmet. The goal coming not long after put a damper on it.
     
  10. Cellar-door

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    I love the people complaining about the borderline hook by Jagr, did they watch that overtime, there were at least 2 blatant penalties by each team not called, that's playoff hockey you don't get soft calls in OT.
     
  11. Poeman

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    Crosby really wanted to score without a helmet.

    Anyways who else comes up with a game winner but Bergeron.

    Marchand and Bergeron were two guys I was worried about when the Rangers faced them, and they are beating Pens big time
     
  12. matt robinson 17

    matt robinson 17 Well-Known Member

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    Very Cally-ish block by Campbell on Malkin, on PP, broke his leg on the play...
     
  13. matt robinson 17

    matt robinson 17 Well-Known Member

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    Volkoun played well but Rask was amazing, Pens should learn a lesson and get rid of Fleury and get a real #1 goaltender..
     
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    JE Gonchar to KHL to play for Mike Keenan?
     
  15. statjeff22

    statjeff22 2008 Green Guy "Most Knowledgeable" Award Winner

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    As the Islanders well know, they're not so easy to find.
     
  16. matt robinson 17

    matt robinson 17 Well-Known Member

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    Amazing how they won a Cup with that guy...Dipietro killed you guys
     
  17. Johnny English

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    One of the greatest offensive D-men of his generation, but showing his age now. He was awful in the playoffs alongside Cowen, overall he has been a great asset to us (ignoring his first year in Ottawa under that clown Clouston) but I won't be especially sad if we don't see him in a Sens jersey next year.
     
  18. matt robinson 17

    matt robinson 17 Well-Known Member

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    He's 39 .......
     
  19. Jake

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    G Mike Smith and Roberto Luongo are options for Pitt at Goaltender should they choose to address that spot. I think they need to remake theit d-core first and foremost.

    Boston has kept Pittsburgh at the perimeter all series, theres nothing up the middle and no traffic in front of Rask, even on the PP. Amazing gap coverage by Boston, havent seen a single odd-man rush given up by them. Thats how you beat PIT, and thats why I think theyll take Chicago as well if they face them.
     
  20. matt robinson 17

    matt robinson 17 Well-Known Member

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    Pitt defense is horrible, besides Letang, who I think is overated too, it's so slow
     

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