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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
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 Posted - 04/08/2007 : 15:56:20
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Poll Question:
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Who do you think is going to have the most trouble staying in the playoffs?
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Edited by - bablaboushka on 04/08/2007 16:14:27
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Saku Steen
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:01:08
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I really dont know, I voted NYR but any team that made the playoffs arent that weak.
Victor Kovlov is also my hero!!! |
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hithere311
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:03:31
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| Sad to say, but the rangers aren't going far. |
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leafsfan1
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
338 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:07:28
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i think ottawa they always struggle in the playoffs
Long Live Leafs Nation! |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
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Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:12:52
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quote:
Originally posted by Saku Steen
I really dont know, I voted NYR but any team that made the playoffs arent that weak.
Victor Kovlov is also my hero!!!
Nice signature Saku  
(But be sure to spell your hero's name right: it's Viktor)
I actually said NYI, since they had to fight like that just to get in the playoffs and are the last seeded team, but Semin's right about Pittsburgh. They have no playoff experience together, and although they were good in the regular season it took them awhile to get that good. Their chemistry needs to develop more before they will become strong playoff contenders. Maybe next year. But I gotta hand it to them for getting to the playoffs with such a young average age and with so many new players. As the Canadians seem to say, props to you! |
Edited by - Mikhailova on 04/08/2007 16:19:32 |
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Kashmire
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:15:59
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| I think Pittsburgh will do fairly well. They will just jump in and do what they can. I voted Rangers. |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:16:55
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| NYI. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:17:21
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| It's weird. The Rangers are basically the Czech Republic's Olympic team, who won bronze, plus guys like Shanahan and Avery, yet they're having a fairly weak season. I expected more out of them. I can see where you guys are coming from saying the Rangers, but I still think the Pens are going to have a few difficulties. |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:19:35
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How could anyone say Pittsburgh when a team like NYI is in the playoffs? Ok let's compare:
Crosby -> Smyth
Malkin -> Yashin
Staal -> Satan
Recchi -> Kozlov
Gonchar -> Bergeron
Fleury -> Dubielewicz
HHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMM?????????????????? |
Edited by - bablaboushka on 04/08/2007 16:20:07 |
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Saku Steen
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1102 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:22:56
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quote:
Originally posted by Mikhailova
quote:
Originally posted by Saku Steen
I really dont know, I voted NYR but any team that made the playoffs arent that weak.
Victor Kovlov is also my hero!!!
Nice signature Saku
(But be sure to spell your hero's name right: it's Viktor)
Yep, I changed it!
Viktor Kovlov is also my hero!!! |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:23:38
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Well babs, I actually did say NYI (there's only 1 vote for Pittsburgh and that was Semin), I mistyped my post. I meant to say "I said NYI" and then go on about Pittsburgh but my head skipped ahead of my fingers.
Good point with the comparison, but Pittsburgh has no experience in the post season with their current team, and I dunno how well the team chemistry will hold up, especially under the pressure of the post-season and given the fact that they're playing Ottawa who's ahead of them in the standings anyway.
And Saku--you probably made a typo but it's Kozlov |
Edited by - Mikhailova on 04/08/2007 16:25:01 |
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1 Crosby fan
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1454 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2007 : 16:24:12
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CALGARY FLAMES
Viktor Kozlov is my hero |
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SlowShot
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 11:40:01
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Tampa is the weakest I would say. They got one line you stop it and you beat them.
Go Stars |
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leafsfan_101
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 11:46:48
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I would say that the New York teams are the weakest, but the pens are most inexperienced. That could equal weakness, especially because they are playing the Sens, who are alot more experienced.
when life gives you lemons throw them at the Ottawa Senators and their fans and hope it gets them in the eyes ;) |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 11:51:40
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I think the Pens' inexperience is way too overblown. Everyone has to start somewhere and I think they have a good combo of youth and experience (Roberts, Recchi, Gonchar) to be scarier than people expect.
And yeah, you're right. The Sens have plenty of experience...
losing. |
Edited by - bablaboushka on 04/09/2007 11:52:58 |
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BigShow
Rookie
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 11:53:47
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Tampa has two 100+ point forwards on that line, and they both play more than all but the most elite of Dmen, stopping it is easier said than done. And about twice the ice time of most checking forwards.
I'm not so sure i'd say Fluery is that far ahead of Dubielewicz, i really think Dubielewicz is somewhat of a wildcard. He played great down the stretch, when i would have expected the Isles to fold up shop. But otherwise yeah, the Pens are superior to the Isles everywhere.
I picked the Rangers. It is hard to say which Jagr will show up, but in recent years the floater has been in a lot more games than the force of nature. Lundquist is really good, but i think only equal to Lehtonin. Avery will more than likely get more penalties than he draws from Kovalchuk. I just don't see the drive to win in the Rangers that i see in most other playoff teams.
Maybe Shanahan will be able to turn their attitude around, but i don't see it happening. If they lose the first game they will be out five at most.
I think NYR are the worst team in the playoffs. Though looking back at the original question, " Who do you think is going to have the most trouble staying in the playoffs?" It will have to be the Isles, who are gonna get steamrolled by Buffalo.
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Guest0920
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 11:56:05
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| anyone know if chrisdrury is healthy right now? |
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tctitans
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 11:57:52
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quote:
Originally posted by Guest0920
anyone know if chrisdrury is healthy right now?
go and check the last game stats.. .he played, got an assist. |
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 12:08:59
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I gotta go with the Islanders to. THey have the lowest regular season point total of any team in the playoffs.
CANUCKS RULE!!!
Get The Towels Out Guys PLAYOFFS!!!
Viktor Kozlov Is NOT My Hero |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2007 : 13:08:34
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| I say Dallas (sorry Semin), unless Turco really steps it up this year i think they're out first round. |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 13:26:22
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New York Islanders are the weekest, but they are on a roll...
There are: People that make things happen, people that watch things happen, and people that wonder what happened, who are you... |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 13:53:15
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Originally posted by -oil-country-
I say Dallas (sorry Semin), unless Turco really steps it up this year i think they're out first round.
Yeah, sadly, it's true
~~~~~COME ON STARS, LETS BRING IT HOME~~~~~ |
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tctitans
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 13:59:21
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quote:
Originally posted by semin-rules
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Originally posted by -oil-country-
I say Dallas (sorry Semin), unless Turco really steps it up this year i think they're out first round.
Yeah, sadly, it's true
I wouldnt count them out so easy... the teams are very evenly matched offense/defense. This is going to be a TOUGH grinding series... No easy victor here! |
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admin
Forum Admin
Canada
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Posted - 04/09/2007 : 14:06:39
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| Hi Semin-rules, loved the poll so I featured it on the home page. We can't play fovourites so I removed the "Dallas" verbiage. Hope you don't mind. Thanks for the contribution! |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1915 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2007 : 14:38:15
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quote:
Originally posted by admin
Hi Semin-rules, loved the poll so I featured it on the home page. We can't play fovourites so I removed the "Dallas" verbiage. Hope you don't mind. Thanks for the contribution!
Hey, no problem.
~~~~~COME ON STARS, LETS BRING IT HOME~~~~~ |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2007 : 14:51:14
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Originally posted by leafsfan1
Sens Suck
Canadians Suck
Leafs Rule
I hope you mean the Montreal Canadiens because im offended if you mean Canadians as in people from the country of Canada. |
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Saku Steen
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1102 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 03:53:38
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quote:
Originally posted by -oil-country-
quote:
Originally posted by leafsfan1
Sens Suck
Canadians Suck
Leafs Rule
I hope you mean the Montreal Canadiens because im offended if you mean Canadians as in people from the country of Canada.
I was thinking that too.......
Viktor Kozlov is also my hero!!! |
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manninm
PickupHockey Pro
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 05:32:51
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| Islanders. Wade Dubielewicz will be exposed for the goalie he really is...expect to see at least one Philly style blowout in this one |
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primal
Top Prospect
Canada
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 08:15:26
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First, I'm a Pens fan. Second, here's why I think they will be out quickly:
I agree with the Crosby/Smyth, Malkin/Yashin comparisons, but what you really fail to mention is the Penguins defence. In my opinion, the weakest of the remaining 16 teams. When you look down your bench for the "shut-down" guy, and your best option is Mark Eaton or Brooks Orpik, you have issues. Gonchar gets points, but is easier to beat than a one-legged mule. Whitney also scored a lot of points this year, but for those of you who watched a lot of Pens games, ask yourself this: how many SHOULD he have gotten? How many open net opportunities did he miss off Crosby passes alone? I love the Penguins up front, but the playoffs are all about a strong, mobile defence that can make a quick first pass out of the zone. Tape-to-tape passes are a rarity from the Pens defence. Tape to ass or leg do not count. Have you ever seen Gonchar leave the zone on a power play.? His movement could only be described as glacial (as in, he move like a glacier). The Pens need to sign one or two guys in the Pronger/Neidermeyer/Souray mold before they will contend. I hope I'm wrong, but I won't be. |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 08:49:00
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| Good analysis, although signing Souray would just turn the defense core into a 5th offensive line. He's no better defensively than any of those players you mentioned. |
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leafsfan1
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
338 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 09:51:38
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quote:
Originally posted by -oil-country-
quote:
Originally posted by leafsfan1
Sens Suck
Canadians Suck
Leafs Rule
I hope you mean the Montreal Canadiens because im offended if you mean Canadians as in people from the country of Canada.
yes i mean the montreal canadians i just changed it to the habs and why would i say canadians suck i am canadian
Sens Suck
Habs Suck
Leafs Rule
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 04/13/2007 : 15:02:03
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The Islanders have no chance against the Sabres
Always next year!! |
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Guest6127
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Posted - 04/13/2007 : 15:20:49
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| Very suprised at Calgary having the 2nd amount of votes. I'd favor the Flames heavily over any East team other than Buffalo, New Jersey or Ottawa. They's walk over the Rangers, Thrashers, Islanders ot Lightning. |
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