NHL Hockey thread

[CountDeMoney]

That's a fucking terrible name.

Manitoba Polar Bears?  That's the worst thing I've ever heard.

Holy fucking shit.  That is the worst name since the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

I think it's a fine name.  It's nice to be able to honor a future extinct species due to the Chinese and Republican energy policies.

[CountDeMoney]

The Boston goalie is having a lights-out 3rd, but his mates aren't doing him any favors.

[CountDeMoney]

And I totally jinxed the poor bastard.

[PRC]

Thomas was amazing.  That was anybody's game, glad the Canucks got the win but damn that was too close for comfort.

[Zoupa]

I think what's really relevant here is the superiority of Quebec coaches.

[Valdemar]

Anyone care to give a little more detail? I understand our single dane did well?

V

[viper37]

Anyone care to give a little more detail? I understand our single dane did well?

V

The game was intensive, 69 shots on goal (about even for each side) but it was 0-0 until the last 19 secondes of the 3rd period when Raffi Torres (Vancouver) shot, and scored.  There's been a lot of penalties, wich is unusual for a playoff game.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2010030411&navid=DL|NHL|home

[jimmy olsen]

 

[Valmy]

[PRC]

Anyone care to give a little more detail? I understand our single dane did well?

V

Jannik Hansen played a great game.  His third line was the difference maker in the game, and he assisted Raffi Torres on the winning goal.  Hansen also came up big with a couple big hits, one on Ferrence of the Bruins that rocked him pretty hard.  Hansen is one of the fastest players on both teams and the Bruins couldn't handle his speed and drive.  He was one of the better players for both teams and he has played well for the Canucks all playoffs long.

[crazy canuck]

Anyone care to give a little more detail? I understand our single dane did well?

V

He has had a very good playoff run.  He doesnt have a lot of stats to show for his great play (although last night's assist was obviously huge) but his speed really breaks down the opposition which does two very important things:

1) It tires the other team down a lot as they try to keep up with him.  Often times the opposing defencemen have to come off immediately after facing him - which is a really big deal when playing a team without a deep defence.

2) He opens up a lot of ice for his team mates which leads directly very good scoring chances.  Last night is a good example.  His line had a chance to score a few goals - The Bruins goalie just made some amazing saves - until the game winner.


And team speed is really what is going to win this series for the Canucks.  Coach V made a great decision going for speed in last night's lineup.  The Bruins just can't keep up.  The only thing that stopped last night from being a blow out was the Bruin's goalie.

[CountDeMoney]

Anyone care to give a little more detail? I understand our single dane did well?

V

Jannik Hansen played a great game.  His third line was the difference maker in the game, and he assisted Raffi Torres on the winning goal.  Hansen also came up big with a couple big hits, one on Ferrence of the Bruins that rocked him pretty hard.  Hansen is one of the fastest players on both teams and the Bruins couldn't handle his speed and drive.  He was one of the better players for both teams and he has played well for the Canucks all playoffs long.

Yeah, he had an all-around great game.  And he was the one Canuck that didn't have to bite anybody.

[Barrister]

Wait - CdM watched a hockey game?

Good on the 'Nucks for winning, but the part I was most interested in was Mark Chipman on Coach's Corner.

In one of the few definitive things he has said since Tuesday was that no, they would not bring the picture of the Queen from the old winnipeg Arena back.   Grapes seemed upset, but McLean cut him off.  Grapes also pressed him on the "Jets" name.

[CountDeMoney]

Wait - CdM watched a hockey game?

It's not a hockey game, it's the Stanley Cup Finals.  Even I'm not that philistine.

[viper37]

In one of the few definitive things he has said since Tuesday was that no, they would not bring the picture of the Queen from the old winnipeg Arena back.   Grapes seemed upset, but McLean cut him off.  Grapes also pressed him on the "Jets" name.

Canadians and their Monarchs... such a great mistery to me...