Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder I'm still stunned. Even if the Canucks manage to win the next game, this has been one of the all-time hockey choke jobs. Succumbing to media pressure and starting Schneider, the both Sedins neutered by one guy (Bolland), and now they're down to one goalie. It's been fun watching Frolik, Leddy and Ben Smith grow up right before our eyes.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 reading the Canucks fan page on Facebook one can see where the ref'ing comments were coming from-- that seems to be the only thing they see. Tonight ref'ing was not good either way - but did they see D Sedin 15 feet offsides and the game continue on a scoring chance ? I thought ref's did better job at end letting them play. and for the record I did not like Bickels hit on Biexsa any more than I liked Torres hit on Seabrook. Yes, technically it was better because Biexsa actually had the puck, but I wish we wouldn't have lowered ourself to that standard- but can thank the league for the hit today since they chose to see nothing wrong with the one that put Seabrook out 2 games. Also reading how all the Hawks goals were gifts, yet completely overlook the fact that the first two Canuck goals were on D giveaways from the Hawks - not great Canuck rushes. overall tough, hard nosed game... Feeling better about game 7 -- it appears Luongo might have to play no matter what unless goalie injury less severe than it appeared. So pulled two gams in a row, then doesn't start game 6- then gives up bad rebound for game winner...yeah, I think he may be an emotional mess. And where is this series if Bolland was there game 1&2 checking Sedin sisters ? Anyone's series now -- will it be the team that earned the President's cup-- or the team starting to gel after a season of huge changes- 40% of the roster ?? We'll see
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden Amazing that we could see a team come back from a 3-0 deficit two years in a row. I think the Blackhawks are going to win. The noose has gotten real tight around the Canucks and to me playing at home in a situation like this is not an advantage. Not only will the players be tight I think you'll be able to sense it in the crowd too. If Vancouver doesn't get an early lead or has a few 0-fers on the powerplay that crowd will be ready to hang itself.
Originally Posted By mele Ugh, this is the only place I can come and express my glee over last night's win. My husband has been so bummed over the past few days. Thanks for starting another thread, vbdad! Can we talk about other teams, too? Go Hawks!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Amazing that we could see a team come back from a 3-0 deficit two years in a row. --- hockey is one of the sports I see momentum playing a bigger factor in--not sure exactly why, maybe because it is so physical it carries over to every part of the game. The Canucks played one of their better games of the series yesterday( as their coach said) and lost. Tough to get Mo back on your side- it seems when it goes wrong, it stays wrong. Again as a Cubs fan I have been on the other end of this far too many times. If the Hawks take an early lead- the crowd will turn quickly...the Hawks have outscored the Canucks 19-11 so far.. this against the team that scored the most goals and gave up the fewest. And all the whining about the refs- really. enuf already, there is no Gary Bettman conspiracy here, when you try and play as physical as the Canucks were you're going to get called a lot of the time. Especially considering they were not that team during the regular season- much more of a finesse team, Funny thing is they play better as a finesse team but somehow felt they had to 'avenge' the past 2 years- and changed their game - IMHO. I will be very surprised if the Hawks lose Tuesday -- yet I don't see them getting to the finals this year. The Hawks will get past Nashville then likely get knocked out by Detroit. That's how I see it -- The Canucks- if they can win Tuesday will lose the next series- they are mentally drained....
Originally Posted By brotherdave Sadly, I feel that the Pens just don't have much left in them now. They're now "choking", rather badly too. While I still think they could win at home on Wednesday, I don't know if they have much more in them if they do. Tampa, on the other hand, seems to have found their second wind. The loss of Crosby and Malkin for the season has certainly taken its toll on the Penguins. And the Lightning appear ready to strike again... I hope not...
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Brian Bickell is out for the Hawks. He apparently needed wrist surgery and is likely done for the remainder. They'll miss him, as he's a big grinder who does a lot of the grunt work.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 yeah- let's hear some more whining from Canucks fan's about the Hawks and officiating- Bickell's injury was taken as he looked to leave the ice to the bench in game 2- and he took a wicked slash above the glove - while he was not even facing the play-- and oh yeah- no penalty. He went immediately to the dresssing room instead of the bench-- and has been playing with it but the docs determined iut had to be repaired. so this crap about the mean old Hawks- the only players to miss time for injuries from cheap play- are Hawks.. that player will be getting his one day also.. it was blatant and rigth on camera- and in fromt of one linesm,an and one ref- who looked at it and called nothing-- NHL conspiracy my backside---
Originally Posted By mele Really bummed to hear about Bickell. I like him. Ugh, watching Canuck spokesperson talking right now about the unfair calls against them on NHL on the Fly (last night's show).
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I've not seen such whining since Phil Jackson left town--- really pathetic. I so want to knock them out- then really listen to it..they're a soft- but dirty team WHy don't they ask why two of them are not suspended for injuring other players ? Bickel is one of our few bigger forwards- it's going to hurt- we're a fairly small team size wise.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle <<I will be very surprised if the Hawks lose Tuesday -- yet I don't see them getting to the finals this year. The Hawks will get past Nashville then likely get knocked out by Detroit. That's how I see it -->> Sorry vbdad. If the Hawks eliminate the Canucks tonight, they have a date in San Jose. Detroit will be playing Nashville. We are ready to avenge the sweep by Chicago in the Conference finals last year. Go Sharks!
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "Sorry vbdad. If the Hawks eliminate the Canucks tonight, they have a date in San Jose. Detroit will be playing Nashville. We are ready to avenge the sweep by Chicago in the Conference finals last year. Go Sharks!" If the Blackhawks make it, it will certainly be interesting, what with Antti Niemi and Ben Eager on the Sharks now. If not for Niemi last year the Blackhawks don't win the Cup last year, period. And if not for a salary arbitration that never should have happened, Niemi would still be in Chicago. Oh well.
Originally Posted By Labuda Yeah, I'm having a hard time holding my tongue. I'd really like to see vbdad's team win this. But, egads, among other things, I'm TIRED! C'mon guys... make the intermission end fast and let's get the third period going!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I guess having one's general manager whining tothe press about officiating worked- Canucks back to hitting anything the moves- stic up-like game 1&2. Also all the crying about the refs and I hope some Canucks fans realize if not for the quick whistle on the goal the Hawks scored - the game would now be over. Looking forward to Sharks series- that will be great hockey- just hoping to eliminate this cheap shot team-- and all the crying about refs -- too bad Hawks have to concentrate on winning game or we could be running some of their super soft players who have been spared hits all series because our player are not dumb enough to think you can do what you want and not have more penalties than the other team Either way I don't think you'll hear any whining coming from Hawks brass about lack of calls in this game-- AS for Niemi still being in CHicago- likely-- but quite frankly couldn't play any better than Crawford who has higher save % -- so it worked out. Actually think Hawksmiss gusy like Eager more.
