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[Razor]

Are the Pens going to immediately pee their pants when they finish off the Rangers and realize that they weren't able to avoid the Flyers?

Depends.

I don't mean the verb...

I mean the noun...as in the adult diapers that the Pens wear.

We'll see who's pissing and moaning when the series is over.

[goodwood]

We'll see who's pissing and moaning when the series is over.

It won't be me if that's what you are suggesting. I'm in favor of Philly because the Pens don't deserve it-not because they aren't talented enough. They are incredibly talented. I just don't think they have any honor. Besides...Biron might just stone them and Briere and his mates might put a bunch in the net too.

So if they do make it past Philly like their talent says they will (they will take a good physical beating along the way) they will still be wearing their diapers to Detroit who will slap their faces off. See what Crosby and Malkin do against Lidstrom and KronBOT...not to mention some grisly old vets that they have too...

[Jack Napalm]

They are incredibly talented. I just don't think they have any honor.

Yeah, like Philly has a lot of honor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUZD4iJq0_I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IgVgZLb5WM

They were a disgrace to the league this season. Its a shame they even made the playoffs.

[Mat]

It won't be me if that's what you are suggesting. I'm in favor of Philly because the Pens don't deserve it-not because they aren't talented enough. They are incredibly talented. I just don't think they have any honor. Besides...Biron might just stone them and Briere and his mates might put a bunch in the net too.

So if they do make it past Philly like their talent says they will (they will take a good physical beating along the way) they will still be wearing their diapers to Detroit who will slap their faces off. See what Crosby and Malkin do against Lidstrom and KronBOT...not to mention some grisly old vets that they have too...

if anyone doesnt deserve it its the Flyers - they only made it to the 2nd round thanks to a horrible horrible goal that should have never happened

that said, go Stars go. they were my pick to start the playoffs so i hope my prediction comes out nice.

dallas or the wings are gonna kill either of the pens/flyers in a final anyway

[Mat]

Philly...
...were a disgrace to the league this season. Its a shame they even made the playoffs.

absolutely. especially the first part. an absolute joke of a team. its suiting that they would draft a punk like downie too. i hope someone injures that kid and he can never play hockey again.

[CharvelRocker]

Jones was hardly dirty. Just a stupid hit. Probably an overeager one. Why even link the Cote one? Probably a "Fuck you, this is what you get for trying to draw a penalty." People go on like the Flyers are dirt. GEEZ, guess thats why they have 3/4 players in the chase for leading the playoffs in scoring and plus minus. Not to mention goaltending. People who judge a team by the actions of two players are also idiots. I thought Todd Bertuzzi's hit was cheap, but I don't hate Vancouver for it. I hope they do win the Cup, as it would be a very fitting "Screw you" to the whiny bitches.

EDIT: You could also argue Patrice turned his back to draw a penalty, which is something a LOT of guys do. Nto as often you see it after that though. Coincidence? I think not.

[Razor]

Philly always has been and always will be a dirty team. For once, the Pens have some players cough...enforcers of the same type with Roberts, Gill, Laraque and Ruutu which is something they have had in a very long time. The Pens can roll four lines, with two legit scoring lines and two legit mucking/crashing/working lines. I honestly think the Pens have the edge in goaltending too. Really, would you rather have Biron's 2.72 GAA and .914 SV % or Fluery's 1.76 GAA and .940 SV%?

I think the key to the Pens - Flyers series is who wins with the special teams. The least penalized team will be the one that comes out on top in that series. I told my boss at work when the playoffs started that if the Pens play physical, they can win. I'll still stand behind that. If the Pens take it to the Flyers physically, they'll win. If the Flyers beat the Pens physically, then they'll win. For sure this is going to be a heated series, when is a Pens - Flyers game anything but?

Sure, Detroit is the team to beat, I don't think anyone can logically distpute that.

[CharvelRocker]

Philly always has been and always will be a dirty team. For once, the Pens have some players cough...enforcers of the same type with Roberts, Gill, Laraque and Ruutu which is something they have had in a very long time. The Pens can roll four lines, with two legit scoring lines and two legit mucking/crashing/working lines. I honestly think the Pens have the edge in goaltending too. Really, would you rather have Biron's 2.72 GAA and .914 SV % or Fluery's 1.76 GAA and .940 SV%?

I think the key to the Pens - Flyers series is who wins with the special teams. The least penalized team will be the one that comes out on top in that series. I told my boss at work when the playoffs started that if the Pens play physical, they can win. I'll still stand behind that. If the Pens take it to the Flyers physically, they'll win. If the Flyers beat the Pens physically, then they'll win. For sure this is going to be a heated series, when is a Pens - Flyers game anything but?

Sure, Detroit is the team to beat, I don't think anyone can logically distpute that.

The Flyers have a bit of an advantage imo as their 3rd and 4th lines can muck and work but are also scoring threats. Biron has arguably had to play tougher players than the Penguins, who have a better defense. I don't think though the Flyers can get too physical. Refs will have there number, and the Penguins are the "Golden team" this year for the NHL like Buffalo was in years past.

[Razor]

Anyone else watching the Stars - Sharks game? Jesus are they going back and forth in this one. Turco and Nabokov are standing on their heads. Damn good hockey game going on here.

[stevoc]

Anyone else watching the Stars - Sharks game? Jesus are they going back and forth in this one. Turco and Nabokov are standing on their heads. Damn good hockey game going on here.

Yep. I tivo'd it thinking I could watch it later tonight, and when I went to turn it on, the 2nd OT was just beginning. Now we're going to the 4th OT....friggin' crazy. Hats off to Nabby and Turco, they are the difference. If the sharks end up winning, I hope the teams meet in the center and shake hands and the crowd applauds both teams for all the provided entertainment.

It would be nice to see anyways...

[goodwood]

Jones was hardly dirty. Just a stupid hit. Probably an overeager one. Why even link the Cote one? Probably a "Fuck you, this is what you get for trying to draw a penalty." People go on like the Flyers are dirt. GEEZ, guess thats why they have 3/4 players in the chase for leading the playoffs in scoring and plus minus. Not to mention goaltending. People who judge a team by the actions of two players are also idiots. I thought Todd Bertuzzi's hit was cheap, but I don't hate Vancouver for it. I hope they do win the Cup, as it would be a very fitting "Screw you" to the whiny bitches.

EDIT: You could also argue Patrice turned his back to draw a penalty, which is something a LOT of guys do. Nto as often you see it after that though. Coincidence? I think not.

I was about to ask them if they even follow hockey and if they were aware of Philly's injuries during the season then mention that a couple of dirty players don't make the whole team dirty. Claude Lemieux didn't make the entire roster (wherever he played at the time) dirty.

...but you said it very well...

[goodwood]

For once, the Pens have some players cough

You mean they have players that go in routinely for the 'hernia test'? Because they like the old man doctor to 'cup them'...?

...enforcers of the same type with Roberts, Gill, Laraque and Ruutu which is something they have had in a very long time.

If Roberts (great player) makes it back (he's still out isn't he?) he'll get hurt again. Gill is a statue but somehow plays well for them. Laraque is the toughest player in the NHL (even muscles in his face) and scores sometimes too... Ruutu should be penalized way more than he is...like Avery.

I honestly think the Pens have the edge in goaltending too. Really, would you rather have Biron's 2.72 GAA and .914 SV % or Fluery's 1.76 GAA and .940 SV%?

Come on man...I know you are a Pens fan but don't tie the flag over your eyes. If Philly would have played Ottawa Biron would have had at least two shutouts. Look at Heatley scoring now in IIHF...I think Crosby and the boys paid off Heater. Also judging by the last game they played Washington the scoring would have been close there too...since they needed a Washington rookie's 'own goal' to win it for them.
Of course it will be another story for Biron if they give the potent Pens power play plenty of penalties to pounce upon.

Enough p for you?

The rest of your post I can't argue with.

[goodwood]

Anyone else watching the Stars - Sharks game? Jesus are they going back and forth in this one. Turco and Nabokov are standing on their heads. Damn good hockey game going on here.

That was an unreal display of goal tending. Absolutely stellar.

[Spivonious]

The Jones hit was not dirty plus he apologized after the game and really felt terrible about hurting the guy if you read the press around that time.

Eager isn't on the team anymore and the Cote hit...yeah it was a little high, but it was also early in the season IIRC. The team has really morphed into a more disciplined form since then.

You're a typical Pens fan, always hating the Flyers because they "break the rules". We'll see who's the best team when the series ends.

[semagic]

to any shark fan out there... i know it sucks to lose a game like that believe me we've been through that (07 game 1 vs. the canucks), but they showed alot of guts and character... truly amazing performance
be proud of your team you guys are very close to great things.
(handshake at center ice to the sharks)

hopefully michalek is going to be ok. that was one of hardest hits i've ever witnessed.