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The Official 2012 NHL Stanely Cup Finals Thread

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warwick.hoy

warwick.hoy

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#1
Regular season is wrapping up this weekend and the Playoffs starts on April 11th.

Post your trash talk here and Go Flyers.

Matchups.

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Eastern Conference

#1 NYR vs #8 OTT
#2 BOS vs #7 WSH
#3 FLA vs #6 NJD
#4 PIT vs #5 PHI

Western Conference

#1 VAN vs #8 LAK
#2 STL vs #7 SJS
#3 PHO vs #6 CHI
#4 NSH vs #5 DET
 
#2
Should be an interesting post-season. But before we get there, we still have that "irrelevant" little game tomorrow between the Flyers & Pens. With the playoffs just around the corner, I hope nobody else gets hurt in the season finale.

I read that Briere is hopeful for the start of the playoffs. Not so with Meszaros. They're still saying at least the second round for him, if they GET to the second round. They're hoping Grossmann might be ready for the first round. Not sure about van Riemsdyk. Sestito won't be available anytime soon. Point is, they can't afford any more injuries.
 
#3
For use PA Hockey Fans the Playoffs start tomorrow. Yeah this game is "meaningless",...but I'm looking forward to it.

I think the Key for this Flyers team is getting Bryz into a rhythm and firing on all cylinders. He is going to have to stand tall cause the blueline is so dinged up. I remember some rookie (Ryan Parent) mistakes on defense costing the Flyers a Cup or at least a lengthy playoff run (can't remember which season it was).
 
#4
Too early!

Tomorrow night's game is extremely relevant for the Caps. They clinched yesterday, but if they beat the Rangers tomorrow, they can move up to seventh if Ottawa loses or third (!!!) if Florida loses.
 
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Hollow Man said:
Tomorrow night's game is extremely relevant for the Caps. They clinched yesterday, but if they beat the Rangers tomorrow, they can move up to seventh if Ottawa loses or third (!!!) if Florida loses.
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And if we get the 2 points against the Caps we'll clinch the President's Trophy.

Arguably more at stake for the Caps, but for a Ranger fan, this would be big for us as well. I'm excited for the game tonight. The only question is where I'm going to watch the game :)
 
#7
4th year in a row with stars going home early...i know expectations were low this year, but i was hopeful down the stretch-almost pulled it off. Hopefully the new owner will keep the core group and only push for a few additions to bolster defense and PP.

Anyway, this is a playoff thread, and stars do not belong. :atoz: So, i've decided i'll throw my support behind Phoenix and St Louis. Would love to see a team like phoenix go deep.
 
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Sonic_Death said:
And if we get the 2 points against the Caps we'll clinch the President's Trophy.

Arguably more at stake for the Caps, but for a Ranger fan, this would be big for us as well. I'm excited for the game tonight. The only question is where I'm going to watch the game :)
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Rags can have the Presidents trophy,....I consider it a curse. How many SC winners have also been Presidents trophy winners. I don't know the specifics but it seems that traditionally you can only get one.
 
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warwick.hoy said:
Rags can have the Presidents trophy,....I consider it a curse. How many SC winners have also been Presidents trophy winners. I don't know the specifics but it seems that traditionally you can only get one.
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I'd normally be inclined to agree with you, but our 94 Cup came after getting the President's Trophy, so who knows.

I think I'll just be glad to make it past the first round ;)
 
#12
Thanks to Chicago for doing us a solid and wrapping up home ice for us earlier today. Another good game on the tube now, although neither team is playing for much more than bragging rights.
 
#13
Ottawa sent a clear message by losing out that they'd rather meet the Rangers than the Bruins in round 1. Seems like flawed logic to me. They were 3-1 vs the Rangers and 1-5 vs Boston this year, but the playoff version of the Rangers is going to be a different animal, I suspect. But, who knows?

Actually, I'm just annoyed because I'd rather face Ottawa than the Caps. We've been lined up to face Ottowa since February and on the last day of the season...The Caps have underachieved this year and with Backstrom returning, they will be dangerous. Washington took the season series 3-1. That doesn't concern me too much, as several of those games were during the B's 6-week slump. What concerns me is Ovi and Backstrom sparking their play. We're going to need to bring our A-game: forechecking, finishing every check and the D keeping everything wide with layers of support from the front line.
 
#14
Funny, I just posted something similar in the other NHL thread. Yeah, the Caps have looked good against Boston this year, but even though Boston has underachieved a bit (admittedly, nowhere near as much as the Caps), they're still a ridiculously dangerous team when they're hitting on all cylinders, and as the reigning Stanley Cup champs, I expect that they'll be playing at another level starting next week. I think it's going to be a fun, tough series for both teams.
 
#15
It's always dangerous when two similar threads are open - at least there's consistency!

Despite being 9-2-1 in their last 12, the Bruins haven't really turned in too many great complete game performances since January. One would hope that they have just found their rhythm and are waiting for that wonderful ramp-up that is the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We'll see. These cup series are just the greatest thing in sports.
 
#17
Honestly, I don't see the Pens winning this series. The Flyers know how to take Malkin out of the game and distract the other Pens. The Flyers can play tough and physical, which the Pens have a problem dealing with for 60 minutes, let alone four or more straight games.

It was nice to see the Pens finally beat the Flyers at CONSOL, so I'm not completely giving up on the Pens chances.

-Mike
 
#18
Don't forget this is the same Pens team that has physically taken it to the Bruins and Rangers a couple of times this year. Also last year with so many injuries the one true constant for the Pens was Fleury. If he can stay solid while the Pens average 4.5 goals a game they will be in good shape.

That said, I'm certainly not putting any money on the series!
 
#19
I think Fleury is going to flame out. Bylsma played him too much this season, then especially when people started talking about Barrasso's record. Sure, they have taken it to a few teams physically this season, but I didn't see it for 60 minutes and over a weeks stretch of games.

The win Saturday was great and all, but a true reflection of the series was the game before, that the Pens lost.

Weird how I am debating with a fellow Pens fan that I think "our" team will lose to the cross state rival.

-Mike
 
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