And away we go NHL thread!!!!

[Shawn Lutz]

how about that Joe Thornton fellas? LOSER no show Joe LOL.....

Chicago plays Philadelphia and will win its first cup since 1961

[Shawn Lutz]

I liked Gary Thorne myself but I'm sure that has something to do with him calling back to back cups for my team Gary is 10x detter than any of the VERSUS/NothinButCrosby cats....

[6string40]

I'm sure anyone would sound good calling back to back championships for your favorite team, but I can't speak from experience like you can...

[clifffclaven]

ousted.
i wish Emrick and the Hawks Amstel Light song could be ousted too.
This is my last Emrick complaint, i know it's old but he sucks.
Cliff is suantering up and down his street with balls out!!-lol

LOL! I expected a good series, i actually like sj. But a sweep?!??! good god.

And duncan keith? Wow. lose four teeth, 5m later youre right back out there!

[goodwood]

And duncan keith? Wow. lose four teeth, 5m later youre right back out there!

Yes, that was very Brooks Laich-like...old school hockey toughness.

San Jose Sharks are just one of those mysteries that will never be figured out. Many of the 'experts' early on picked them to win because of the additions that they made and because the core of the team has gained a little experience.

My take on them is that they have some excellent players but not many of them seem to be TRYING very hard. Nabokov looked like he was thinking about something a million miles away from the rink on some of the goals that got by him in this series and Joe Thornton...come on...I've seen enough. Maybe Boston trading him away a few years ago WAS a good trade after all. Heatley? God...that guy will probably demand a trade to Pittsburgh, Washington or Chicago in the next couple of years.

The bottom line is that now you have people who have talent but are playing FOR THE MONEY. They don't have the drive to just play with everything that they have for the honour of having their name on the Stanley Cup. How many of the Sharks looked tired at the end of the game? If you are leaving the ice for the last time you should have nothing left - some of them looked like they were already wondering if they could make their flight to Sandals St. Lucia or wherever they were going...maybe to catch up with Sidney on the lake.

[Shawn Lutz]

I think the third time is a charm for Hossa, I juts don't see them losing to Philadelphia (or Montreal if a miracle happens)

[Spivonious]

Montreal put up a good effort in the 3rd but not enough.

Flyers/Hawks...Flyers in 7.

[Shawn Lutz]

Congratulations Chicago and Philadelphia...gotta wait until Saturday night to get this finals rockin!

[BenoA]

Montreal put up a good effort in the 3rd but not enough.

Indeed! Chicago vs Hawks... no idea...

[6string40]

Flyers/Hawks...Flyers in 7.

Hawks in 4...the double-sweep!

[6string40]

This one goes out to Tommy...

[clifffclaven]

Hawks in 4...the double-sweep!

LOL! Hawks in 5.. I wanna see them win it on home ice.

[6string40]

LOL! Hawks in 5.. I wanna see them win it on home ice.

Okay...fair enough...they can purposefully lose one so they win it in front of their fans.

[Rupe]

Congrats to the Hawks, and the Flyers (bastards ). From what I've seen, I don't think Philly can hang with the Hawks' speed, but that's why they play the games. As much as I hate Philly, I'm rooting for the Cup to stay in PA for another year...should give a boost to the rivalry (like it needs one ).

[Spivonious]

I haven't seen Chicago play yet, but when Philly's defense is clicking, they're definitely able to shut down speed. It should be a fun series.