Stanley Cup Playoffs!!!

**For-Life** · 04-23-2008, 01:38 PM

It does not discuss goaltending. Price is more consistent than Fleury. That is my main point here. With it being in the playoffs, we will see who can handle the pressure more.

**Grubendol** · 04-23-2008, 02:34 PM

And my main point is that the Penguins are a different team since Fleury’s return. He was 10-2-1 since his return in the regular season and undefeated in the playoffs. If you watch his style, he’s actually playing a different style of goaltending, mixing traditional standup with butterfly. He’s always in position and doesn’t give up the rebounds anymore. I’ve watched all but maybe 7 of the Penguins games this season and I can tell you he’s a different goaltender than not just last playoff season but a different goaltender than he was in the first half of the season.

**Jedi** · 04-23-2008, 08:32 PM

Well since my boys are out, for the sake of my Facebook pool I'm hoping it's the Pens and the Wings in the finals, with Hasek getting back in the saddle. Go Pens Go!

**Grubendol** · 04-24-2008, 11:01 AM

Well, whatever the reason, you’re rooting for my boys, and you’re a SW fan, so Kudos to you!!!

**Grubendol** · 04-25-2008, 12:31 PM

That Montreal/Flyers game was for awesome. I missed the Detroit game but it looks like that was a doozy too. Shaping up to be a fun, tough fought second round.

**Spexvet** · 04-26-2008, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Grubendol

That Montreal/Flyers game was for awesome...

High stick goal, anyone?

**Grubendol** · 04-27-2008, 10:19 AM

Absolutely what I would say about the Rangers second goal against the Pens, but it didn't matter cause the Pens are possessed this year. 4 goals in a row and a come back from 3 down...

Rangers current record in history of their playoffs with a 3 goal lead: 94-2!!
Current Penguins record when down by 3 goals 4-46!!!

A record setting game on Friday. Let's see what they today in a few hours. I know the Igloo is gonna be bouncing off its foundation, that's for sure.

**Leo Hadley Jr** · 04-27-2008, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Grubendol

Absolutely what I would say about the Rangers second goal against the Pens, but it didn't matter cause the Pens are possessed this year. 4 goals in a row and a come back from 3 down...

Rangers current record in history of their playoffs with a 3 goal lead: 94-2!!
Current Penguins record when down by 3 goals 4-46!!!

A record setting game on Friday. Let's see what they today in a few hours. I know the Igloo is gonna be bouncing off its foundation, that's for sure.

I was lucky enough to catch that game. What a comeback!!!!!

**Grubendol** · 04-28-2008, 10:49 AM

Pens up 2-0, Stars up 2-0, Detroit up 2-0, Montreal 1-1

The Pens looked great shutting down the Rangers again. Fleury is hot right now.

**Spexvet** · 04-29-2008, 08:15 AM

Flyers: 2, Canadiens and officials: 1

**jediron1** · 04-29-2008, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Spexvet

Flyers: 2, Canadiens and officials: 1

It was not the officials. First Flyers took some pretty stupid penalties (ie cross check in the back, come on ) It looked like they tried to resort to the goon tactics of 70's and early 80's Flyers. Where was Schultz and pesky little cry baby Clark? Second if Biron did not stand on his head Canadians may have won that game.

**For-Life** · 04-29-2008, 12:11 PM

The Flyers are the biggest goon team in the league. In their first two weeks of the season, they had two players who received 20 game suspensions. When a Leaf player said that stuff should not be allowed in the NHL, the suspended player sucker punched him in a game. Then Bobby Clarke stood up for the sucker punch.

**jediron1** · 04-29-2008, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by For-Life

The Flyers are the biggest goon team in the league. In their first two weeks of the season, they had two players who received 20 game suspensions. When a Leaf player said that stuff should not be allowed in the NHL, the suspended player sucker punched him in a game. Then Bobby Clarke stood up for the sucker punch.

Bobby Clark was the biggest cry baby I ever saw. if it was not for Schultz that little midget would have been pounded to an inch of his life. As for a fight the best one I ever saw was Jim Schoenfeld and Wayne Cashman in Buffalo at the Aud.

**Leo Hadley Jr** · 04-29-2008, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by jediron1

As for a fight the best one I ever saw was Jim Schoenfeld and Wayne Cashman in Buffalo at the Aud.

I was there too!!

I miss the Aud

**Leo Hadley Jr** · 04-29-2008, 08:53 PM

What a game by the Pens tonight. Not a lot of offense but stellar goaltending and the defense completely shut down the Rangers in the third when it mattered most.
My first star goes to Fluery.
Second Star to the defense.
Third star to Malkin.

My whole body is sore from watching all those blocked shots!!!

Ouch!!!:shiner:

**jediron1** · 04-30-2008, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by OpticLabRat

I was there too!!

I miss the Aud

Aud was great didn't see many games it was a little far for me to travel but when I could I would. Looks like Pens and Red Wings will be in next round. Second best fight was Clark Gillies VS Dave Schultz. Gillies pounded Schultz. Funny thing is Schultz real never went after some one who he thought could fight, like Schoenfeld.
He only went after guys he figured he could pound.

**Grubendol** · 04-30-2008, 09:11 AM

You said it Rat,

The Pens D has been pretty awesome so far. All the blocked shots in all the games have been insane. Kinda like the Panthers when they won it.

Fleury was always in position. He had only two or three athletic saves. And, I'm so glad to see those Versus Ranger lackeys calling the game get their hats handed to them. Lundqvist is a wall, impossible to score on, etc. Heh. Not for the Pens offense.

**Pete Hanlin** · 04-30-2008, 01:44 PM

No one has any love for the

Dallas Stars ?????

They'll be looking to retire San Jose in 4 tonight!

Bring on Detroit!

**Grubendol** · 04-30-2008, 02:54 PM

I'm a fan of the Kings in the west (I know, it's a painful thing to root for the Kings), but I can say with pride I was at the game when the Kings game back from the Stars and scored 5 goals in five minutes.

How's that for love for the Stars? ;)

**jediron1** · 05-01-2008, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by For-Life

The Flyers are the biggest goon team in the league. In their first two weeks of the season, they had two players who received 20 game suspensions. When a Leaf player said that stuff should not be allowed in the NHL, the suspended player sucker punched him in a game. Then Bobby Clarke stood up for the sucker punch.

Looks like the goon tactics are back in vogue. That Flyer Canadian game had high sticks galore and cheap shots that were right out of the 70's Flyers hand book. But I give them credit if the ref's are not going to call them I guess they figure why not use them. All season the ref's call these and then when the playoffs start they put the whistle away. Near the end of game that was a pretty cheap call on the Canadians which probable will cost them the series.

**For-Life** · 05-01-2008, 07:54 AM

Well I did not see the game, but am not happy that the Habs are on the brink of elimination. I am a little shocked that it is the Flyers who would do it too, because the Flyers do not have a great team.

**Grubendol** · 05-01-2008, 10:10 AM

I agree that I’m surprised it’s the Flyers, but if they haven’t been calling the penalties in that series, I guess it’s not that surprising they’d be able to pull it off.

As a Pens fan I’m a little torn over it. The Habs are the superior team and could have made a great matchup against the Pens.

But, a Keystone matchup for the Finals is kinda awesome…the history between the teams will make for a fun series, and of course it also means Pens get home ice.

**Leo Hadley Jr** · 05-01-2008, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Grubendol

But, a Keystone matchup for the Finals is kinda awesome…the history between the teams will make for a fun series, and of course it also means Pens get home ice.

Unfortunately it also means that the Pens will have many injuries from the cheapshot artists and will probably be depleted for the Finals.

Why do the philly fans cheer for injurys and boo when the injured player makes his way off the ice?
It happened again last night.

**Grubendol** · 05-01-2008, 11:32 AM

Cause Philly is devoted to the Thug Life and are nasty fans…like Raiders fans

*dodging tomatoes from Raiders fans*

**jediron1** · 05-02-2008, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by OpticLabRat

Unfortunately it also means that the Pens will have many injuries from the cheapshot artists and will probably be depleted for the Finals.

Why do the philly fans cheer for injurys and boo when the injured player makes his way off the ice?
It happened again last night.

I watched that game and your right, what kick do they get out of booing when some one gets hurt? But the Flyers as I said before have resorted back to the 70's goon tactics and have taken advantage of the ref's having put their blower away because they won't make the necessary calls that they had been making all season.