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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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 Posted - 04/22/2007 : 15:40:34
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Poll Question:
The New York Rangers are facing the Buffalo Sabres in round 2. Who is winning this series? My guess is Rangers in 6 or 7. The Rangers are very physical while Buffalo is agile. Buffalo has good speed and good offence and goaltending. New York has defence, power, and force. I think it will be a great series. What about you guys?
~~~~~COME ON STARS, LETS BRING IT HOME~~~~~
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 15:48:38
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| Buffalo in 5. NYR wasn't much better than NYI, whom Buffalo also defeated in 5. The Sabres have held a first or near-first place LEAGUE lead the whole season long, they aren't about to let the 6th place Rangers kick them out of the playoffs. I don't see any reason why Buffalo would lose this round....except for possible flukes like Avery's goal in the first round that bounced off the boards. |
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 15:50:24
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| Buffalo in 6. Yes I know I'm a Sabres fan but I just think the Sabres have the team that can beat them. I won't lie the Rangers will give them a run for there money. |
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1 Crosby fan
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1454 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 15:52:14
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Well i think the "Czechs" could win in 7 and because of Nylander, Jagr and King Henrik but hey Buffalo must be good since they were first in the league,but i hope the Czechs will win 
Viktor Kozlov is my hero |
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bablaboushka
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
2417 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 16:06:02
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| Buffalo was lazy and horrible in the first round so hopefully NYR will win the first couple in Buffalo to wake them up then Buffalo will realize that they are the best team in the NHL and play like it. Buffalo in 6. |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 16:11:19
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| I both teams play they way they did in the first series, NYR will take this. Lindy Ruff better get his boys ready. NYR are nice a rested and ready to go. |
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leafsfan_101
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1530 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 16:18:11
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I think that Buffalo will win this series. NYR first series win was mostly fluke, they played a poor Thrasher team that was having its own troubles. Buffalo will be much more challenging and much much faster. Ill say Buffalo in 6.
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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I HATE CROSBY
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
538 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 22:43:42
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I picked the Rangers, they've been unreal for a while now...although, this long layoff may hurt that momentum.
I hope it's Buffalo, and the sens in the other one...Wouldn't that be an unreal rematch from last years great (albeit short) series.....
Then again Rangers vs. Devils in the east finals isn't too shabby....If that's the case, I hope the Rangers prevail, and the nucks prevail in the west, then we'd have a rematch of what I think is the greatest finals of all time (with a mere one Nuck from 1994 remaining hahahaha).
Sugar Ray over Hasek any day! |
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fly4apuckguy
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 04/22/2007 : 23:07:38
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Buffalo in 6. Maybe even 5. They have unreal depth, but I would admit they could have played even better in round 1. The NYR were up against a buch of floaters (Kovalchul, Hossa) and poor goaltending - they had it too easy. If Miller is just good, they'll win in a walk.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Gretz |
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Saku Steen
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1102 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 03:41:51
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Buffalo, they are just so strong. NYR will make it hard for them but Buffalo in 6.
I've figured it out, the guys gotta play like girls! |
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manninm
PickupHockey Pro
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 12:24:39
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Buffalo will win, and the Rangers will "awake the sleeping giant" that is Buffalo. Buffalo has a gear that we haven't seen since the beginning of the year. I have a feeling in game 1 or 2, New York will spank the Sabes and that will be their wake up call. Sabes in 5.
Because the demands on a goalie are mostly mental, it means that for a goalie, the biggest enemy is himself." ~Ken Dryden |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 13:08:27
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Buffalo played lazy hockey against the Islanders probably because they figured the Isles series would be an easy win. They're an 8th place team, Buffalo's first. But security is your worst enemy in sports. If you say "Oh it's OK, we're ahead, we'll win this", you get caught in a false comfort zone and when you lose you're shocked. (Just ask the Russians from 1980. I know I keep bringing up Lake Placid, but hey it's relevant to everything!)
I think Buffalo will play harder against NYR, especially after their sweep of the Thrashers. The Sabres have been acing the season, they aren't about to let themselves flunk out. They're taking this series!! |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 14:40:45
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Rangers. Buffalo is about to go to playoff school.
"Go chase headlights!" |
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PuckNuts
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/23/2007 : 14:51:35
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The Islanders were playing their best hockey at the end of the season, and they carried it into the playoffs...
Buffalo will pick up the pace against the Rangers and take this series in 6 games...
Lead, follow, or get out of the way... |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 14:52:45
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I totally agree Willus. Just looking at the last series, NYR played a team playing poorly and stepped on them. Buffalo played an inspired team and beat them. However, they sure didn't look very good doing it. NYI was in pretty much every game while ATL wasn't even close to sniffing a win against the Rangers. Buffalo is going against the hotest goalie in the East right now, and a rested team of veteran skilled players some of who have gone deep in the playoffs before. Miller can expect about 10 shots more per game than against NYI and many of them will be quality chances. Buffalo will win if they stay out of the penalty box and take advantage of their chances. I just don't see it happening. The Rangers will split in Buffalo, win both in NY, lose game 5 in Buffalo, and end it in 6. Rangers vs. Ottawa in the East Final.
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87CrOsBy87
Top Prospect
Canada
30 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 15:43:51
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i say buffalo in 6
buffalo is going to win the cup though
!Go Canucks Go!
CROSBY RULES! |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 17:31:45
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Heh...I'm actually chuckling to myself while reading some of these posts. I hope you guys know how to say goodbye in Czech so you'll have it handy for when the Rangers lose. Because I'm a geek and I want to prove my point, I went through and looked up the results of all the Buffalo-NYR games. Assuming I didn't miss any, the two teams played 4 games against each other in the regular season. Buffalo won all of them.
If the Rangers somehow wind up winning, you can all laugh at me, but until then, Fuhgeddabootit! (Hope you've all seen the Bobby Granger commercials  ) |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2007 : 09:19:36
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| Yes Mik, they did sweep the season series. But you failed to mention that all of those games happened on or before December 1st. The two teams have had virtually the same records since March 1st including the playoffs with Buffalo at 15-9 and NYR at 16-7. Also, 3 of the 4 games were one goals difference and the Rangers had a 30% PP against Buffalo in those 4 games. Like I said in my first post, if Buffalo stays out of the penalty box, they will be ok. If not, look out. This series will not be a walk away like people think. Mark my words. |
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BigShow
Rookie
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Posted - 04/24/2007 : 10:41:13
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Buffalo in 6.
This will be a great series, NYR will win one of the first two, and that will be the shove that the Sabres need to get going.
Buffalo's 3rd and 4th lines will tear the Rangers apart as the series goes deep. |
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Trevman12
Rookie
Canada
182 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2007 : 14:18:47
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| Buffalo. The Thrashers made the Rangers look much better than they really are. Buffalo in 5. |
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manninm
PickupHockey Pro
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 13:11:45
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Originally posted by BigShow
Buffalo in 6.
This will be a great series, NYR will win one of the first two, and that will be the shove that the Sabres need to get going.
Buffalo's 3rd and 4th lines will tear the Rangers apart as the series goes deep.
Agreed. I'll be at the game tonite (look for me! I'll be front row on the aisle...first section next to the Rangers bench).
Back on topic...I think the Rangers are gonna pummel the Sabes one of these games and "awake the sleeping giant." This will be all they need on the way to the Cup Finals.
Because the demands on a goalie are mostly mental, it means that for a goalie, the biggest enemy is himself." ~Ken Dryden |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 14:14:31
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Rangers win tonight 5 - 2.
"Go chase headlights!" |
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kanadian7
Top Prospect
Canada
23 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 16:53:12
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| Well if the 1st period of action is any indication of how the series will be played, the NYR do not stand a chance. I am hoping they will be able to pick up their play for the rest of the game and quit chasing the puck, but it looks like they are going to rely solely on their netminder to stop everything that is thrown his way. |
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Leafs Rock Planet
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
902 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 17:54:34
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I think it will be Buffalo in six. They have too many weapons for New York to try to compete with.
Forecheck+Backcheck= Paycheck!!! |
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Kashmire
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
506 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 17:58:59
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| BEAUTIFUL!! I have Kotalik and Vanek in my most important pool. It's obvious this series goes to Buffalo. |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1915 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 18:07:41
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Well, so far, it is not looking good
~~~~~Great season Stars, better luck next year~~~~~ |
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HasekFan39
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 04/25/2007 : 19:39:08
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Buffalo will win fer sure! Buffalo has Miller,Vanek,Briere,and Drury.
GO SENS GO! |
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sjtrufan
Top Prospect
78 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 20:11:33
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Honestly, everything is pointing to the sabres winning especially if NY isn't going to show up to play after the first period.
Losers always whine about doing their best, Winners go home and F*** the Prom Queen - Sean Connery (The Rock) |
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Roy9Sabres1
Top Prospect
USA
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Posted - 04/26/2007 : 07:47:04
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Duh Sabres are going to win. I watched them all year and Thursday they weren't even playing their best.
GO BUFFALO
BUFFALO SABRES KICK ASS |
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manninm
PickupHockey Pro
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2007 : 07:50:14
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Originally posted by Roy9Sabres1
Duh Sabres are going to win. I watched them all year and Thursday they weren't even playing their best.
GO BUFFALO
BUFFALO SABRES KICK ASS
They still haven't put together 60 minutes of hockey yet, which is a scary thought. I thought they played well in the 2nd and part of the 3rd.
Because the demands on a goalie are mostly mental, it means that for a goalie, the biggest enemy is himself." ~Ken Dryden |
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Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2007 : 08:14:35
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It's a long series, but NYR will have to come with a much better effort to have a chance. I still think that Buffalo need to stay out of the penalty box, and they didn't do a really bad job of that last night but they could get stung if they take a lot of penalties.
Lindy Ruff is a huge impact in this series. He is doing a great job of line match ups and knows when to go with certain guys. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2007 : 12:44:41
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quote:
Originally posted by willus3
Rangers win tonight 5 - 2.
Other way around!
5 goals on the hotest goalie in the league, eh? Buffalo's taking it. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2007 : 13:42:58
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Originally posted by Mikhailova
quote:
Originally posted by willus3
Rangers win tonight 5 - 2.
Other way around!
5 goals on the hotest goalie in the league, eh? Buffalo's taking it.
Did I type Rangers? I meant Sabres...
"Go chase headlights!" |
Edited by - willus3 on 04/26/2007 13:44:04 |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2007 : 09:51:11
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Hahaha...all you people who thought NYR would win the first few--read the scoreboard and weep!
5 playoff goals and two of them game-winners for Vanek! Man this guy is on fire! Too bad someone took him in the Atlantic draft before me |
Edited by - Mikhailova on 04/28/2007 09:57:58 |
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2007 : 14:38:19
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| They're shooting high on Lundquist that's how they're scoring. |
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andyhack
PickupHockey Pro
Japan
891 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 13:54:21
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| What do you guys think of that second Rangers goal being called back today? I don't think he kicked in it. But even if he did, what's the deal with that rule? Who cares if someone uses a "distinct kicking motion"? |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 15:18:29
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He kicked it. I saw the replay like a dozen times and his stick was clearly ABOVE THE ICE the whole time and not touching the puck and his left foot was out in front of his right and he was pushing the puck toward the goal. He kicked it. But it doesn't matter anyway, the Rangers won.
Man that game was long. The unlimited 20-minute OT rule in the playoffs is ridiculous. The players get tired out (just about everyone was red in the face and sweating a lot) and don't play as well, and the game goes on and on and on for 80+ minutes. And I can't believe the Sabres lost. All that waiting for nothing! |
Edited by - Mikhailova on 04/29/2007 15:19:04 |
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 16:01:26
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| I'm going to be honest here and being a Sabres fan and all but honestly Rangers played better in game 3 even in game 2. The Sabres have got to do one thing better and that is shoot the puck and make sure it hits the net because garbage goals count. And that was not a hard hitting game, the Sabres could go out and hit the Rangers and they wouldn't expect it so that means turnovers and that means Buffalo's speed will take the puck and score. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 16:24:58
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The Sabres really weren't playing as well as usual today. But if the Rangers had to fight that hard to beat a team who wasn't even performing their best, that says something right there...
Gotta give 'em credit though, they played a nice game.
Oh and andyhack, the no kicking rule is there because this is hockey, not soccer. If you were allowed to kick the puck in to score, players would do it a lot more because it's easier, and it kind of defeats the purpose of the game...you're supposed to SHOOT. If kicking was allowed and it was easy, everyone would start doing it and there'd be no need for sticks. I dunno, it just seems dumb to say you're allowed to score with your feet. |
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I HATE CROSBY
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
538 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 17:45:29
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This is mildly off topic, but I just have to say the people at MSG are great fans......That place was rocking every minute. I don't see many Ranger games so I had no clue it got that crazy....I mean, this crowd is WAY rowdier than any Canadian crowd.....Like in Vancouver they wave their towels at the beginning , think they're hardcore, then go to bed for the game. I love the Leafs, but the ACC is quiet too....
I know hockey isn't the biggest sport in New York, but the hockey fans there deserve some serious props. Their emotion made the game really entertaining, and got me right into it.
Sugar Ray over Hasek any day! |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
1948 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 18:15:32
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Originally posted by I HATE CROSBY
This is mildly off topic, but I just have to say the people at MSG are great fans......That place was rocking every minute. I don't see many Ranger games so I had no clue it got that crazy....I mean, this crowd is WAY rowdier than any Canadian crowd.....Like in Vancouver they wave their towels at the beginning , think they're hardcore, then go to bed for the game. I love the Leafs, but the ACC is quiet too....
I know hockey isn't the biggest sport in New York, but the hockey fans there deserve some serious props. Their emotion made the game really entertaining, and got me right into it.
Sugar Ray over Hasek any day!
Absolutely agree.New Yorkers are loud, rowdy fans for any sport. I've found most of the series in the second round quiet. After watching the first round series it seems like everyone has gone mute. The Ottawa Pittsburgh series was excellent for fan support. Especially Ottawa. It could be how the fans are mic'd too i guess.
"Go chase headlights!" |
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