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edited April 2007
Detroit played better pretty much the whole series. It was inevitable. The Cinderella run before the lockout was a result of the Flames wearing down more experienced teams. They won puck battles in the corners and played a really physical game. They're not doing that anymore and they can't keep up with Detroit's superior passing skills.
I just don't get it. The Flames have been making the same mistakes for YEARS. You'd think somebody would want to fix it. It's totally unfair to Kipprusoff to have him be the biggest reason they make it as far as they do.
Interestingly enough, the Flames are capable of much more. You saw it in the first period in last night's game. But they just didn't keep it up. The two goals Detroit had were because the Flames just let them waltz in. They need to challenge the man, not the puck.
Every time a Flame would move in, the Detroit player would put his body between the puck and the incoming Flame. Then a puck battle would ensue with Detroit having the advantage of position. Calgary needs to just forget the puck for a second and TAKE THE MAN. Drive him into the boards, flatten him, whatever, but take the man. And Phaneuf is so much better than what he's been showing. He's a big guy with an awesome shot, but he didn't check nearly as often as he used to and he kept missing passes and fanning on shots.
Ah well. Next year is another season. But with Calgary out and Montreal not even making the playoffs I have no one to cheer for. (Sorry Vancouver, I'd love to, but I just can't :P)
Detroit played better pretty much the whole series. It was inevitable. The Cinderella run before the lockout was a result of the Flames wearing down more experienced teams. They won puck battles in the corners and played a really physical game. They're not doing that anymore and they can't keep up with Detroit's superior passing skills.
I just don't get it. The Flames have been making the same mistakes for YEARS. You'd think somebody would want to fix it. It's totally unfair to Kipprusoff to have him be the biggest reason they make it as far as they do.
Interestingly enough, the Flames are capable of much more. You saw it in the first period in last night's game. But they just didn't keep it up. The two goals Detroit had were because the Flames just let them waltz in. They need to challenge the man, not the puck.
Every time a Flame would move in, the Detroit player would put his body between the puck and the incoming Flame. Then a puck battle would ensue with Detroit having the advantage of position. Calgary needs to just forget the puck for a second and TAKE THE MAN. Drive him into the boards, flatten him, whatever, but take the man. And Phaneuf is so much better than what he's been showing. He's a big guy with an awesome shot, but he didn't check nearly as often as he used to and he kept missing passes and fanning on shots.
Ah well. Next year is another season. But with Calgary out and Montreal not even making the playoffs I have no one to cheer for. (Sorry Vancouver, I'd love to, but I just can't :P)
It seemed to me that Calgary was doing an AWFUL lot of chasing. At least, when they didnt have the crowd behind them, which was often. Most of the game was a line vs line chess match, but Detroit seemed to throw the puck at the net like it was the button that gave a pellet, while Calgary chased it around and looked unsure of what to do with it when they had it except dump and hope for plays on the boards.
I dunno, I could be wrong. That's what it looked like to me.
The first goal against Kipp was soft, the second was lucky as hell. Problem is, that doesn't excuse their defense from allowing such a massive amout of saves that their goalie had to make. Eventually, it's statistically more likely that one will get ricocheted a dozen times before it gets to the net than not. Still, that guy is crazy freaking good. I'd trade him for Hasek in a second.
If the Canucks win tonight I'm gonna splurge on an HD/PVR box so I can see round two in all its glory. I can't really afford it since my cable company makes you buy them outright for hundreds and hundreds of dollars (!!!), but maybe it'll give the Canucks some incentive :P...anything I can do!
Oh and man, Kiprusoff is absolutely awesome. There were two saves that stick out in my mind, one awesome glove catch and the one where he stopped it, lost sight of it and it fell onto the crease with a couple Red Wings right there, and he managed to smother it in time. He's so chill too, like I never see him smile or get mad - always focused.
And how about that Detroit slapshot that nailed the left goal post, think it was in the third peroid? Awesome game!!!!!!
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Oh and man, Kiprusoff is absolutely awesome. There were two saves that stick out in my mind, one awesome glove catch and the one where he stopped it, lost sight of it and it fell onto the crease with a couple Red Wings right there, and he managed to smother it in time. He's so chill too, like I never see him smile or get mad - always focused.
I've seen him make saves that leave my jaw on the ground. Right beside the jaw of the player who just got robbed. And yeah, he's like ice all the time. Totally unflappable. And until Sutter traded for him, San Jose had him languishing in a backup role. You just never know what you've got sitting in your wings, I guess.
I have this theory: Everytime I watch a Canuck game they lose. So what do I do? I stop watching after Dallas scores in the first period! Think of the willpower required for that? Friggin huge!
My buddy is txt messaging me updates from the game and I still refuse to watch!
I take a nap.
I wake up and victory is ours!
But we face the Ducks next so we are pretty much fucked. But a Canuck fan has to take what he can get and round two is pretty figgin' sweet if you ask me.
I say give Linden 1mil next year and just have him skate around waving to the fans, he could do dick all and I wouldn't feel bad at all for keeping him. WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!
*Ends his annoying post by leading a mass like service for fellow Canuck fans while wearing his offical Smyl Jersey.*
I have this theory: Everytime I watch a Canuck game they lose. So what do I do? I stop watching after Dallas scores in the first period! Think of the willpower required for that? Friggin huge!
My buddy is txt messaging me updates from the game and I still refuse to watch!
I take a nap.
I wake up and victory is ours!
But we face the Ducks next so we are pretty much fucked. But a Canuck fan has to take what he can get and round two is pretty figgin' sweet if you ask me.
I say give Linden 1mil next year and just have him skate around waving to the fans, he could do dick all and I wouldn't feel bad at all for keeping him. WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!
*Ends his annoying post by leading a mass like service for fellow Canuck fans while wearing his offical Smyl Jersey.*
Are the Dallas fans really serious about this "the referees decided the game" bullshit?
Modano dove in the opening penalty against the Canucks, while Linden did get called for one later. Brendan Morrison took a high stick in our opening penalty that went uncalled. Cowan got a phantom tripping call on Eric Lindros. This isn't bad refereeing, it's just part of the game. You know what happens when you settle into playing a defensive game and stop moving your legs with a 1 goal lead? You start taking a lot of penalties! Especially when the other team is outworking you all over the ice. Penalties my eye, Dallas got outworked by the Canucks, who wanted it more. Simple as that.
As much as I've disliked the Canucks when the played the Wild this season, I am a full fledged supporter of the Canucks just taking it to the Ducks. God I want to see the Ducks go down so bad.
Well..that was a hell of a 2nd period. About time too, since our powerplay fizzled out. Now let's see if the Sabres can put together another 20 minutes.
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yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesYES!
Excellent 2nd, brutal 3rd. That Pomminville goal - good call.
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edited April 2007
Well, it saddens me to see the Canucks haven't learned to count between series. But the ducks seem tons more effective on the powerplay and might be that Vancouver got complacent playing Dallas (who were just as defensive as Vancouver) and now are seeing the differences in playing styles that the Ducks bring.
I HATE Chris Pronger! HATE! and it pisses me off to no end to see the Ducks in complete control of the game tonight! What he did in Edmonton was the biggest croc ever.
My hope was that Vancouver would win this series in 4 somehow and Pronger would have a +/- rating of -20. Man that guy pisses me off. Teemu Selanne is a big douche too. The Canucks are the truth! They need to pick it up.
Are the Dallas fans really serious about this "the referees decided the game" bullshit?
Modano dove in the opening penalty against the Canucks, while Linden did get called for one later. Brendan Morrison took a high stick in our opening penalty that went uncalled. Cowan got a phantom tripping call on Eric Lindros. This isn't bad refereeing, it's just part of the game. You know what happens when you settle into playing a defensive game and stop moving your legs with a 1 goal lead? You start taking a lot of penalties! Especially when the other team is outworking you all over the ice. Penalties my eye, Dallas got outworked by the Canucks, who wanted it more. Simple as that.
I disagree, lopsided penalty calling for sure in that game, but whatever, it's hockey and sometimes that shit happens. We'll see how the Canucks can do vs. a team that can actually score. Dallas didn't have too much hope of beating Detroit so it isn't like it's a big deal to go down first round for them in my eyes, but the Canucks were handed game 7 imo.
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I just don't get it. The Flames have been making the same mistakes for YEARS. You'd think somebody would want to fix it. It's totally unfair to Kipprusoff to have him be the biggest reason they make it as far as they do.
Interestingly enough, the Flames are capable of much more. You saw it in the first period in last night's game. But they just didn't keep it up. The two goals Detroit had were because the Flames just let them waltz in. They need to challenge the man, not the puck.
Every time a Flame would move in, the Detroit player would put his body between the puck and the incoming Flame. Then a puck battle would ensue with Detroit having the advantage of position. Calgary needs to just forget the puck for a second and TAKE THE MAN. Drive him into the boards, flatten him, whatever, but take the man. And Phaneuf is so much better than what he's been showing. He's a big guy with an awesome shot, but he didn't check nearly as often as he used to and he kept missing passes and fanning on shots.
Ah well. Next year is another season. But with Calgary out and Montreal not even making the playoffs I have no one to cheer for.
It seemed to me that Calgary was doing an AWFUL lot of chasing. At least, when they didnt have the crowd behind them, which was often. Most of the game was a line vs line chess match, but Detroit seemed to throw the puck at the net like it was the button that gave a pellet, while Calgary chased it around and looked unsure of what to do with it when they had it except dump and hope for plays on the boards.
I dunno, I could be wrong. That's what it looked like to me.
The first goal against Kipp was soft, the second was lucky as hell. Problem is, that doesn't excuse their defense from allowing such a massive amout of saves that their goalie had to make. Eventually, it's statistically more likely that one will get ricocheted a dozen times before it gets to the net than not. Still, that guy is crazy freaking good. I'd trade him for Hasek in a second.
Oh and man, Kiprusoff is absolutely awesome. There were two saves that stick out in my mind, one awesome glove catch and the one where he stopped it, lost sight of it and it fell onto the crease with a couple Red Wings right there, and he managed to smother it in time. He's so chill too, like I never see him smile or get mad - always focused.
And how about that Detroit slapshot that nailed the left goal post, think it was in the third peroid? Awesome game!!!!!!
I've seen him make saves that leave my jaw on the ground. Right beside the jaw of the player who just got robbed. And yeah, he's like ice all the time. Totally unflappable. And until Sutter traded for him, San Jose had him languishing in a backup role. You just never know what you've got sitting in your wings, I guess.
HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT, KIPRUSOFF
That's still all I can think of when I hear his name.
I think it's time for the horseshoe to fall out of Turco's ass! I don't want to see his stupid tie again!
Also, the Sedin twins need to start PRODUCING!
Anyways, the Canucks better win tonight or things in my home will be broken.
Has anyone here played NHL 07 by the way?
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Sometimes it's hard to beat the other team and the refs at the same time.
I have this theory: Everytime I watch a Canuck game they lose. So what do I do? I stop watching after Dallas scores in the first period! Think of the willpower required for that? Friggin huge!
My buddy is txt messaging me updates from the game and I still refuse to watch!
I take a nap.
I wake up and victory is ours!
But we face the Ducks next so we are pretty much fucked. But a Canuck fan has to take what he can get and round two is pretty figgin' sweet if you ask me.
I say give Linden 1mil next year and just have him skate around waving to the fans, he could do dick all and I wouldn't feel bad at all for keeping him. WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!
*Ends his annoying post by leading a mass like service for fellow Canuck fans while wearing his offical Smyl Jersey.*
You are all that is fan.
I wish they would dress Peters or recall Kaleta to go out there and mop the floor with him.
Modano dove in the opening penalty against the Canucks, while Linden did get called for one later. Brendan Morrison took a high stick in our opening penalty that went uncalled. Cowan got a phantom tripping call on Eric Lindros. This isn't bad refereeing, it's just part of the game. You know what happens when you settle into playing a defensive game and stop moving your legs with a 1 goal lead? You start taking a lot of penalties! Especially when the other team is outworking you all over the ice. Penalties my eye, Dallas got outworked by the Canucks, who wanted it more. Simple as that.
Excellent 2nd, brutal 3rd. That Pomminville goal - good call.
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My hope was that Vancouver would win this series in 4 somehow and Pronger would have a +/- rating of -20. Man that guy pisses me off. Teemu Selanne is a big douche too. The Canucks are the truth! They need to pick it up.
I disagree, lopsided penalty calling for sure in that game, but whatever, it's hockey and sometimes that shit happens. We'll see how the Canucks can do vs. a team that can actually score. Dallas didn't have too much hope of beating Detroit so it isn't like it's a big deal to go down first round for them in my eyes, but the Canucks were handed game 7 imo.