Qhrumphf said:Hats off to the Kings. Definitely earned it.
Downright pathetic hockey by the Devils tonight...
On the upside, I do believe I called Kings in 6. And I'm pretty sure parts of LA will be on fire tonight.
Goofynewfie said:Kings in 6, quick is mvp
Barnzy02 said:Congrats LA. They steam rolled their way to cup. Even bigger Dustin Brown fan now.
I lol'd at Gagne almost dropping the cup, Can't be the way he imagined raising the cup, but at least he did get the chance.
Really impressive run.
Brodeur retires now, right? That 6th goal was brutal, i'm sure he just wanted out of there, but that was still pretty bad. Reminded me of Hextall against Detroit.
It's going to be an interesting offseason for the Wings. Lidstrom retires, Stuart moves to Cali, Holmstrom up in the air. With all of the cap space they got they can afford to really go after a free agent or two. And there are some promising young players in the system too.
As much as I love Holmstrom, I think it's time for him to retire. He has been relegated to spot 4th line duty and the PP. While he is still probably one of the best in the NHL in front of the net, he just doesn't have the legs to play 5 on 5 hockey anymore.
Hopefully the Wings get both Suter & Parise!
Is it wrong that Dustin Brown gives me a boner?Barnzy02 said:Congrats LA. They steam rolled their way to cup. Even bigger Dustin Brown fan now.
I've seen him interviewed like half a dozen times just in the past week where he's said that he wants to come back regardless of the outcome, but it'll be something he discusses with his family and he'll make the final decision sometime in the summer.sivdrinks said:No, he wants to come back. Puts Lou in a bad position I think, unless he wants him back. Devils were really bad as a team last night but yeah, not his best game.
Homercidal said:I love Homer, but I agree. You start to feel old when you remember back when retiring players first joined the league...
No, he wants to come back. Puts Lou in a bad position I think, unless he wants him back. Devils were really bad as a team last night but yeah, not his best game.
emjay said:Speaking of Kovalchuk, that guy was a serious liability in the Finals. The guy seemed to have no hussle or heart at all. Not an acceptable performance from a guy taking such a big chunk of the cap. As I said before, I'm not sure if he was injured or what, but I still haven't heard anything about it.
Barnzy02 said:Pretty sure he has some type of back injury. Definitely wasnt 100%.
sivdrinks said:Really, c'mon emjay. Of course he's hurt, since the Florida series.
emjay said:Hey, I allowed for the possibility, didn't I?
But nothing's been said about it, which is unusual... usually it's mentioned as an excuse immediately after losing (a la Gaborik), or even to make oneself look badass after winning, though it's obvious why teams and players don't share that info before then.
And his performance was noticeably worse after game 3, which is what made it look like he just gave up.
arturo7 said:Brown should have received the Conn Smythe. Quick played great, but he didn't steal any games. Without the intensity and leadership of Brown, LA doesn't get the cup.
arturo7 said:Brown should have received the Conn Smythe. Quick played great, but he didn't steal any games. Without the intensity and leadership of Brown, LA doesn't get the cup.
Speaking of Kovalchuk, that guy was a serious liability in the Finals. He seemed to have no hussle or heart at all. Not an acceptable performance from a guy taking such a big chunk of the cap. As I said before, I'm not sure if he was injured or what, but I still haven't heard anything about it.
Eman24dx said:EVERYONE is injured after playing NHL hockey for 10 months. His main problem was he is European. Not from North American and mainly not from Canada.
"I've been trying to tell you for so long about the Russians. What kind of people they are and you just love them in Canada with your multiculturalism."
-Don Cherry
Kovy is a pretty tough guy though. He seems to have a pretty strong desire to compete, too. I wouldn't say he's your "typical Euro".
paulster2626 said:^This is also why there is no testing for steroids in the NHL after the regular season has ended. Players use steroids not for personal gain, but most commonly to recover from injuries faster. Makes for better playoff hockey. True story.
proof? That is a huge accusation that needs to be backed up with examples
47.6 Testing Procedures. Every NHL Player who has participated in an orientation session pursuant to Section 47.4 will be subject to up to two (2) no-notice tests during the period from the start of Training Camp through the end of the Regular Season. All such tests will be conducted at the Clubs facility on the day of a scheduled practice, as opposed to on a game day.
Ok, so they dont test during playoffs. I still see nothing to back up that the players are using.does your job test? Mine does not, but that doesnt mean I use. If lack of testing was proof of guilt, than almost everybody is guilty of any that isnot tested for. in all of the years the league has tested do you know how many players have tested positive? I do. ONE. Sean Hill.paulster2626 said:How is it a huge accusation?
The NHL does not do any drug testing after the regular season has ended, and does not resume until training camp. Article 47.6 in the CBA:
Ok, so they dont test during playoffs. I still see nothing to back up that the players are using.does your job test? Mine does not, but that doesnt mean I use. If lack of testing was proof of guilt, than almost everybody is guilty of any that isnot tested for. in all of the years the league has tested do you know how many players have tested positive? I do. ONE. Sean Hill.
paulster2626 said:Listen, you can believe whatever you want. But please tell me a legitimate reason why they wouldn't test in the playoffs. It doesn't make sense if you want to make sure there's no tomfoolery happening while hockey is being played.
I can not answer that, but I can garuntee you anybody who won the cup on monday snd was tested during the offseason on tuesday would still have it in their system.
You also are free to believe whatever you would like, but the whole basis of the US legal system is innocent until proven guilty, and so far all I see is opportunity but nothing to prove guilt. just because somebody had opportunity to do something doesn't mean they will though. can you name a specific player or instance?
Also they don't take a breathalyzer before they step on the ice but that doesn't mean they're drunk, which would help them get through pain of the injuries as well
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