Offical 2003 Stanley Cup Finals thread (Finals start on Pg. 17)
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That's a deal DAMO. I must say that I agree with one of the announcers last night, the announcer, prior to the start of the game said "Unfortunately, one of these teams has to go home tonight because both of them deserve to win this series."
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Man, you should change your avatar to "NICE DUDE"!!! No one here in Toronto will hesitate to say that the better team won last night. Toronto was two steps behind for the whole series, unfortunately. It's a shame that with all the money that the team has, we couldn't have picked up a few younger players. Our age definately showed last night. Sundin was invisible as were Roberts and Nolan. Maybe next year. Wonder if Cujo could've saved us:
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WOW!!!!! If the second round of the playoffs can live up to the first round, we are in for some more great action!!
Minnesota Wild takes the series over the Colorado Avalanche in 7 games, with the last two games decided in overtime. And who would have thought Saint Patrick (Roy) would be outplayed by a rookie! But, wait, didn't someone predict the Wild would win this series? Gee, maybe...
Vancouver and Philadelphia winning was not a surprise. Having to go to seven games was also not a surprise. Now, do they have enough left in them to regroup, recharge and take on their next foe?
I will access the next round later tonight. I'm sure all of you just can't wait.
Minnesota Wild takes the series over the Colorado Avalanche in 7 games, with the last two games decided in overtime. And who would have thought Saint Patrick (Roy) would be outplayed by a rookie! But, wait, didn't someone predict the Wild would win this series? Gee, maybe...
Vancouver and Philadelphia winning was not a surprise. Having to go to seven games was also not a surprise. Now, do they have enough left in them to regroup, recharge and take on their next foe?
I will access the next round later tonight. I'm sure all of you just can't wait.
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No Wings, no Avs & no Blues? Life is good for the Stars fans
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The Quest for Lord Stanley's Cup: Round Two
Eastern Conference
Ottawa Senators vs. Philadelphia Flyers - Ottawa went out at the trade deadline to get tougher and this series will answer the question whether they are tough enough. Philly is banged up after the Toronto series. They'll have only a couple of days to mend their wounds. Unlike the first round, the first game in the second round is big. If Ottawa, which is well rested, comes out and physically takes it to Philadelphia, they could easily win this series. If the Flyers find away to win the first game, it'll be another LONG series. Sorry, Big Dude, Ottawa wins this one in 5 games.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils - When you don't allow the other team to score, you usually win. The Devils are a master of this strategy and with Martin Brodeur in nets, it's hard to bet against them. My trouble here is, I think the Lightning took the regular season series (although I can't seem to find this information on the Web). The Lightning have confidence and youth. If rookie coach John Tortorella can channel that intangible and if Nikolai Khabibulin can continue to put up the Bulin Wall, the Tampa Bay fans will be smiling. Too many "ifs" in my book, New Jersey takes the series 4 games to 2.
Western Confernce
Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Mighty Ducks - Everyone is perdicting a goaltender war here. Marty Turco and Jean-Sebastien Giguere figure to be key players but don't forget about Mike Modano and Jere Lehtinen for Dallas and Paul Kariya and Petr Sykora for Anaheim. These guys know how to put the puck in the net. I expect at least one game where it's like 5 to 4 or something like that. Having said that, it will come down to goaltending and the better defensive team. Toss up but I give the edge to Dallas with their past experience in winning LONG playoff series, Dallas wins in 7, 4 games to 3.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild - This one is easy If the Wild can stop the Big Line of Naslund-Bertouzzi-Morrison, they will win. Very simple formula and I believe Lemaire's gang can pull it off. Minnesota wins this series in 6, 4 games to 2. I bet all the Minnesota fans would love to have Dallas in the Conference finals. Oh, boy, we're talking sweet revenge here, eh?
BTW, a little commentary, we could be seeing a changing of the balance of power in the West. Teams like Detroit, Colorado and Dallas have had great runs over the past ten years but the core of their teams are getting older and many are locked into very expensive contracts. Unlike in the 60's, 70's and 80's, when teams would trade their older players in favor of young, talented players, these contracts don't allow it. There comes a time when even the best of billionaires get sick of giving away millions in a sport which is breaking under them. Let's hope some rational ideas are brought forth in 2004 to help save the NHL from killing itself.
Golisano has some grasp of the situation. Yesterday he announced a roll back in season ticket pricing for the Buffalo Sabres, a team he recently stole from bankruptcy. Ice Hockey, like baseball, relies very heavily on local fan support. Many NHL teams have had a hard time filling their buildings throughout the season and some, like the Devils, haven't sold out any home playoff games. The players and the owners better "get it" or all those millions will fly out the window.
Eastern Conference
Ottawa Senators vs. Philadelphia Flyers - Ottawa went out at the trade deadline to get tougher and this series will answer the question whether they are tough enough. Philly is banged up after the Toronto series. They'll have only a couple of days to mend their wounds. Unlike the first round, the first game in the second round is big. If Ottawa, which is well rested, comes out and physically takes it to Philadelphia, they could easily win this series. If the Flyers find away to win the first game, it'll be another LONG series. Sorry, Big Dude, Ottawa wins this one in 5 games.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils - When you don't allow the other team to score, you usually win. The Devils are a master of this strategy and with Martin Brodeur in nets, it's hard to bet against them. My trouble here is, I think the Lightning took the regular season series (although I can't seem to find this information on the Web). The Lightning have confidence and youth. If rookie coach John Tortorella can channel that intangible and if Nikolai Khabibulin can continue to put up the Bulin Wall, the Tampa Bay fans will be smiling. Too many "ifs" in my book, New Jersey takes the series 4 games to 2.
Western Confernce
Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Mighty Ducks - Everyone is perdicting a goaltender war here. Marty Turco and Jean-Sebastien Giguere figure to be key players but don't forget about Mike Modano and Jere Lehtinen for Dallas and Paul Kariya and Petr Sykora for Anaheim. These guys know how to put the puck in the net. I expect at least one game where it's like 5 to 4 or something like that. Having said that, it will come down to goaltending and the better defensive team. Toss up but I give the edge to Dallas with their past experience in winning LONG playoff series, Dallas wins in 7, 4 games to 3.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild - This one is easy
If the Wild can stop the Big Line of Naslund-Bertouzzi-Morrison, they will win. Very simple formula and I believe Lemaire's gang can pull it off. Minnesota wins this series in 6, 4 games to 2. I bet all the Minnesota fans would love to have Dallas in the Conference finals. Oh, boy, we're talking sweet revenge here, eh?BTW, a little commentary, we could be seeing a changing of the balance of power in the West. Teams like Detroit, Colorado and Dallas have had great runs over the past ten years but the core of their teams are getting older and many are locked into very expensive contracts. Unlike in the 60's, 70's and 80's, when teams would trade their older players in favor of young, talented players, these contracts don't allow it. There comes a time when even the best of billionaires get sick of giving away millions in a sport which is breaking under them. Let's hope some rational ideas are brought forth in 2004 to help save the NHL from killing itself.
Golisano has some grasp of the situation. Yesterday he announced a roll back in season ticket pricing for the Buffalo Sabres, a team he recently stole from bankruptcy. Ice Hockey, like baseball, relies very heavily on local fan support. Many NHL teams have had a hard time filling their buildings throughout the season and some, like the Devils, haven't sold out any home playoff games. The players and the owners better "get it" or all those millions will fly out the window.
No hard feelings here Scott. I do believe you left out an important fact about my beloved Flyers though. It has been a few years since they even made it out of the 1st round. An ultimatum was issued by Clarke that said win or go through MAJOR roster changes. Another fact is that the Flyers split the season series with the Sens 1-1-2. That was when the Flyers were banged up even more than now. I agree that game 1 is important and I hope that a layer of rust has formed on Ottawa from all of their sitting around. However, I disagree with your pick as I see Philadelphia pulling this series out in 7 and going against the Devils in the finals.
On another point, even though the Flyers are my team, my favorite player of all time was not a Flyer. Many many years ago at a game in Madison Square Garden, The Rangers were playing the Montreal Canadiens. I didn't particularily like the Rangers so I went down to the Montreal side of the ice during warm-ups. When they were done, all of the players left the ice...except 1. There was a young boy leaning over the plexi-glass looking to get a puck from someone, anyone. He was asking all of the players as they left the ice. No takers, or should I say givers. That last guy on the ice saw this young man and promptly shot a soft lob to the lad. It bounced off of the glass and through his hands back onto the ice. You could feel the dissapointment in the little guy's heart when that puck slipped through his hands. Well, that lone player skated over to the puck, scooped it up onto his stick, skated over to the little boy, removed his glove and handed that puck to him. Oh, one thing I forgot to mention, that little boy was me! After that, I knew that my favorite player would be none other than:
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Yvan Cournoyer
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On another point, even though the Flyers are my team, my favorite player of all time was not a Flyer. Many many years ago at a game in Madison Square Garden, The Rangers were playing the Montreal Canadiens. I didn't particularily like the Rangers so I went down to the Montreal side of the ice during warm-ups. When they were done, all of the players left the ice...except 1. There was a young boy leaning over the plexi-glass looking to get a puck from someone, anyone. He was asking all of the players as they left the ice. No takers, or should I say givers. That last guy on the ice saw this young man and promptly shot a soft lob to the lad. It bounced off of the glass and through his hands back onto the ice. You could feel the dissapointment in the little guy's heart when that puck slipped through his hands. Well, that lone player skated over to the puck, scooped it up onto his stick, skated over to the little boy, removed his glove and handed that puck to him. Oh, one thing I forgot to mention, that little boy was me! After that, I knew that my favorite player would be none other than:
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Yvan Cournoyer
How can you NOT Love this sport!
Adam aka Big Dude
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Once again I'll say it. "YOU CAN'T STOP THE DEVILS!"
What a dominating effort against the hapless Bolts tonight.
Devils in 5.
And Scott the Devils sold out game 2. It is sad that they don't sell out every game, but if you've ever been there, it's a nightmare to get to the Meadowlands from anywhere.
What a dominating effort against the hapless Bolts tonight.
Devils in 5.
And Scott the Devils sold out game 2. It is sad that they don't sell out every game, but if you've ever been there, it's a nightmare to get to the Meadowlands from anywhere.
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Whew!!! The Stars made it thru the first round with the Oilers and no overtime games. Then in Game 1 with the Ducks, we're sitting at the end of OT #3. What a game! Even had a disallowed goal on the Ducks late in the 3rd OT (the net was knocked off the moorings).
Time to start the 4th OT.... Go Stars!!!!
Time to start the 4th OT.... Go Stars!!!!
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This is why the playoffs are the best time of the year. I can only imagine the marathon games that we're in store for when the games start in Pacific Time. 
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More fun in just a few hours! 
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1.2 left to win in OT - insane.
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