Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 29, 2010 1:34pm
Well, us Detroit fans (and NHL fans) just used the Stanley Cup Playoffs thread for the first series. Figured since its the Western Semis I would start a thread for this series in particular.
Thoughts.
I think the Wings will get it done, like last year (in the Semis, not vs the Sharks), in 7 games.
Thoughts.
I think the Wings will get it done, like last year (in the Semis, not vs the Sharks), in 7 games.
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 1:41pm
Game one is tonight btw, 9pm on Versus.
gorocks99
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Apr 29, 2010 1:43pm
Oh hell yes. I was worried I'd have to go a day w/o hockey, and then this happens and saves the day.
FWIW, the Sharks will probably score twice on themselves, Marleau and Heatley will combine for 0 points, and, following another earthquake, they will discover an ancient Indian burial-ground underneath the HP Pavilion.
FWIW, the Sharks will probably score twice on themselves, Marleau and Heatley will combine for 0 points, and, following another earthquake, they will discover an ancient Indian burial-ground underneath the HP Pavilion.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 29, 2010 1:46pm
Same here. I couldnt believe they were playing tonight already, but I guess Detroit was only like an hr flight away really, so they did get an entire day off yesterday.gorocks99 wrote: Oh hell yes. I was worried I'd have to go a day w/o hockey, and then this happens and saves the day.
FWIW, the Sharks will probably score twice on themselves, Marleau and Heatley will combine for 0 points, and, following another earthquake, they will discover an ancient Indian burial-ground underneath the HP Pavilion.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 29, 2010 2:25pm
I think Detroit wins the West
Beating them four times is still a tough task
could be Detroit vs. Pittsburgh for the third year in a row
Beating them four times is still a tough task
could be Detroit vs. Pittsburgh for the third year in a row
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Apr 29, 2010 2:27pm
Leaving the office tonight just before game time, will miss face off but will be home in time to catch if not all 98% of game 1 tonight, can't wait.
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 2:27pm
If thats the case, lets stop the Washington/Pitt....Crosby/Ovechkin talk. It would be pretty tough to argue that these two arent the premiere teams/rivalries in the NHL. Detroit doesnt have a player like Ovechkin to match the personal rivalry with Crosby. But you can certainly create a Zetterberg/Datsuyk vs Crosby 
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gabuckeye
Posts: 133
Apr 29, 2010 2:38pm
Here's how I see it.
Game 1: Sharks
Game 2: Red Wings
Game 3: Red Wings
Game 4: Sharks
Game 5: Red Wings
Game 6: Red Wings
A lot of this may come down to whether Jimmy Howard gets it going early or not. If not Detroit is going to have to rev up the offense like they did in round 1, game 7.
Game 1: Sharks
Game 2: Red Wings
Game 3: Red Wings
Game 4: Sharks
Game 5: Red Wings
Game 6: Red Wings
A lot of this may come down to whether Jimmy Howard gets it going early or not. If not Detroit is going to have to rev up the offense like they did in round 1, game 7.
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Apr 29, 2010 2:59pm
The only reason they are starting tonight is because the Sharks scheduled concerts for tomorrow and Saturday. Guess they didn't have much faith in their team to be playing this long if they weren't going to keep these dates open.
Sharks biggest problem facing the Wings is going to be their lack of defensmen. After Blake and Boyle, they are very thin on the blue line and that could hurt them against a team as talented as Detroit. As long as Howard stays solid in the net, the Wings can keep going for another month and if they continue to play like they did in game 7, no one will beat them.
Wings in 6
Sharks biggest problem facing the Wings is going to be their lack of defensmen. After Blake and Boyle, they are very thin on the blue line and that could hurt them against a team as talented as Detroit. As long as Howard stays solid in the net, the Wings can keep going for another month and if they continue to play like they did in game 7, no one will beat them.
Wings in 6
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 9:27pm
San Jose opens the scoring 1-0. Right after the 4-3 ended, it was a 5-4 PP goal.
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 9:29pm
that was quick.
2-0 on a delayed penalty call (essentially didnt matter)
2-0 on a delayed penalty call (essentially didnt matter)
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Apr 29, 2010 9:33pm
3-0 Sharks. Wow.
Fab1b
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Apr 29, 2010 9:34pm
WTF
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Apr 29, 2010 9:35pm
Detroit really isn't that good. This game is no surprise to me.
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 9:39pm
ok.slingshot4ever wrote: Detroit really isn't that good. This game is no surprise to me.
3-1 now.
Detroit was the best team in the NHL after the Olympics when their team was healthy.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 29, 2010 9:42pm
Wings playing on a days rest. I think I read that the Eagles are playing the arena this weekend, so the game had to be today or something like that.
wildcats20
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Apr 29, 2010 9:51pm
I'll be honest I don't know a ton about hockey, but I know enough to get it and like it.
Why in the hell is that not a penalty?
Why in the hell is that not a penalty?
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 9:52pm
because you cant really enforce it as it is done everytime and sometimes cant be helped.wildcats20 wrote: I'll be honest I don't know a ton about hockey, but I know enough to get it and like it.
Why in the hell is that not a penalty?
wildcats20
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Apr 29, 2010 9:53pm
But when it is blatant like that? It's pretty obvious that Thornton did it on purpose and had the intent of doing it; he could have skated right on by, the puck was clearly dead.
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 9:54pm
i agree. but then youd have so much complaining when someone else does it on purpose (blatant to the other team, but maybe not the refs like that was).wildcats20 wrote: But when it is blatant like that? It's pretty obvious that Thornton did it on purpose.
wildcats20
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Apr 29, 2010 10:15pm
And Franzen gets an early goal in the 2nd, 3-2
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 10:15pm
Great start to period. 3-2 now Sharks.
Franzen...good to get him going.
Franzen...good to get him going.
wildcats20
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Apr 29, 2010 10:16pm
You a Wings fan Laley??
Fab1b
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Apr 29, 2010 10:16pm
Back in it!!
Laley23
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Apr 29, 2010 10:20pm
Since my first (and unfortunately only) game in the Joe. 7 years old, in 1993.wildcats20 wrote: You a Wings fan Laley??