< NHL Discussion Thread >

[holt_bruce81]

Originally Posted by Scotty D

lol, best t shirt behind the bench

"Sedin Sisters - two girls, no cup"

Hahahaha that's awesome. I want one!

[AHungryWalrus]

Thank you, LA. Thank you.

[slightlyaraiderfan]

holy ****, 1 more guys!

brownie was beasting it today. also, richards <3

[SuperMcGee]

Originally Posted by SuperMcgee

Clear favorite is whoever has Dustin Brown and Jon Quick. 'Merica, son.

Listen to McGee, always.

[Hines]

More realistic team to dig out of their hole and win the series(doubtful, though), Pittsburgh or Vancouver?

[Vikes99ej]

Originally Posted by Hines

More realistic team to dig out of their hole and win the series(doubtful, though), Pittsburgh or Vancouver?

The Nucks.

[slightlyaraiderfan]

I would say the Nucks too, only cause the Pens look so out classed


also:

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

Hahahaha that's awesome. I want one!

Me too! Me too!

Seriously, if anyone knows where to get one, let me know. The only non-awesome part about the Cannuck choke job is that now if the Hawks win, they don't get to troll them yet again in the playoffs.

EDIT: Behold, the powers of google!

http://www.sullysbrand.com/products/...no-cup-t-shirt

$17.99, but it's technically a Bruins shirt.

Also found this gem:

[Jensen]

this is what is wrong with the NHL, the clear double standard. this is an obvious cross-check to the face from a star player that goes unpenalized. but because schenn played dead and asham is a 3rd/4th liner he'll get the book thrown at him. shawn thornton's reaction is the best too, you can read his lips where he says: "what if I did that? if I did that I'd be out of here"

complete BS

[njx9]

meh, it's the nfl-ization (though i think there's a case to be made that the nba started it) of hockey. do whatever you can to keep stars on the ice. 3rd/4th line guys are irrelevant. it's stupid and ruins the sport for actual fans, but from the nhl's point of view they wouldn't ever be able to sell thornton over ovechkin.

i should be clear that i don't like or condone it, just that i understand it.

[Don Vito]

Yeah two girls no cup was from the Bruins last post season, there was some pure gold for shirts that came from that series

[Don Vito]

Thornton is the man too

[iowatreat54]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...3LT_story.html

Mike Smith sits out practice. I hope the guy doesn't have a concussion, the hit didn't look that bad, but you never know with head injuries it could be the simplest thing.

That said, I will rage if Shaw is suspended, and then Smith plays tomorrow. I get the whole precautionary measure thing, and I know it's not like Shaw = Toews, but Shaw has been playing really well for us and it would just be to perfect for this to factor into the decision.

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...3LT_story.html

Mike Smith sits out practice. I hope the guy doesn't have a concussion, the hit didn't look that bad, but you never know with head injuries it could be the simplest thing.

That said, I will rage if Shaw is suspended, and then Smith plays tomorrow. I get the whole precautionary measure thing, and I know it's not like Shaw = Toews, but Shaw has been playing really well for us and it would just be to perfect for this to factor into the decision.

Oh you mean like Hagelin and then Alfredsson looking like he is going to play tonight.

[Jensen]

also, all that these suspensions are doing since Shanahan basically came out and said the severity of the injury plays a major role in the length of the suspension, is encouraging players to dive and exaggerate injuries. play dead on the ice and be held out of practice for precautionary measures and the other player will get suspended. pop right back up with no apparent injury and the other player doesn't get suspended. the end result shouldn't be the determinant of the suspension, the actual act should be. Shanahan is teaching players how to play the game wrong. players are more careless with their actions because they either know they won't be suspended or they can draw a suspension with their stupid play (like keeping their head down and turning into the boards). and the name on the back of the jersey should not be a factor either.

[Jughead10]

If the suspensions are related to the extent of injury, then if Alfredsson plays tonight, Hagelin should have his suspension reduced by 2 games or at the very least 1. The Rangers said they didn't appeal the suspension because they feel like those who do appeal these things are treated even more unfairly in future dealings.

[Don Vito]

Should've had that one Timmy

[Don Vito]

Son of a ***** do I love having Paille and Peverley on this team. I would take our bottom 6 over any bottom 6

[Job Reborn]

Lundqvist and Anderson are both insane in this game.

[SuperMcGee]

Originally Posted by Don Vito

Son of a ***** do I love having Paille and Peverley on this team. I would take our bottom 6 over any bottom 6

And you'd be smart to do so. I can't give Chiarelli enough credit for actively building that depth. It's also a well known fact that Daniel Paille has been robbed of the past 5 Hart Trophies.

[njx9]

god this is a great game. i can't believe i'm saying that about an eastern conference game.

[SuperMcGee]

Just how miserable was Rolston on the Island? What a resurgence.

[Job Reborn]

King Henrik! Stole the game.

[SuperMcGee]

All hail the King.

Would've liked a tad more desperation in the final minute, but a good game.

[Rob S]

I'm not a huge hockey guy for whatever reason, but damn do I love the Stanley Cup Playoffs. So consistently tremendous.