2008 Stanley Cup goes to...

[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.

[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.

[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

[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.

[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...

[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]

So long Rangers...bring on the Flyers.

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.

[Razor]

So long Rangers...bring on the Flyers.

[CharvelRocker]

I agree Price was WEAK. I thought that the whole series. Montreal made a huge mistake not starting Havlac in the 3rd. Price is Mr. Nonchalant. Goaltending makes or breaks you in the playoffs. Biron didn't look hot either. Biron is hardly a journeyman. He played a year or two in Buffalo and got shelved for Ryan Miller. I've thought Biron was the better of the two all along. Penguins fear the Flyers. That's obvious. Reason is the Flyers are (as mentioned) a tough, complete team with four dangerous lines.

[Spivonious]

A few years ago I wouldn't have thought the Flyers could make it past the Pens in this situation, but seeing them come back from a deficit again and again makes me think otherwise. Biron is hot right now, and the Flyers might just ride him into the finals.

Just in case though....Go Rangers!

[semagic]

I told the Montreal fans at work yesterday that
-they would be happy in the first period
-things would be going ok in the beginning of the second period
-everything would start to fall apart after that


They didn't believe me.

just the reason i don't see the flyers getting past the penguins

[semagic]

Bad move going at it with Carey Price inho. Montreal didnt need spectactular goaltending to advance past Philly, they just needed good goaltending...they got bad goaltending. Sorry Flyer fans, sure you played decent hockey but I don't think I've ever seen a series where more stoppable shots ended up in the back of the net before If Carey Price is the futre of the Montreal Canadiens, they dont have playoffs in their future

price gave up some soft goals... no doubt about it. the the defensemen never really got it going in these playoffs. jmo i'll think he'll rebound next season, canadians need a physical presence back on the blue line. flyers are playing well... i don't see them moving past the penguins... there is a reason biron is a journeyman goaltender. jmo... good luck flyer fans

[Shawn Lutz]

Bad move going at it with Carey Price inho. Montreal didnt need spectactular goaltending to advance past Philly, they just needed good goaltending...they got bad goaltending. Sorry Flyer fans, sure you played decent hockey but I don't think I've ever seen a series where more stoppable shots ended up in the back of the net before If Carey Price is the futre of the Montreal Canadiens, they dont have playoffs in their future

[goodwood]

I knew walking out of Game 4 against Washington it may be THE year for the Flyers

What about game 2 and 7 against Washington as well?
However, they will have their hands full against a stacked Penguins line-up . I'd love to see them beat the Penguins because of their chicken tactics of avoiding the Flyers in the first place.

Whichever team comes out alive will likely have to face Detroit - the juggernaut. My advice would be for them to get their goalie to use clear plastic wrap to cover some of the net because they'll need it.

[goodwood]

I told the Montreal fans at work yesterday that
-they would be happy in the first period
-things would be going ok in the beginning of the second period
-everything would start to fall apart after that


They didn't believe me.