Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

[paulster2626]

Ahh true dat. He's a fine goalkeeper for sure. But why was he **** with Tampa?

I like watching Holtby - this guy moves like lightning, yet is somehow still silky-smooth. I hope the Caps move on.

 

[emjay]

Ahh true dat. He's a fine goalkeeper for sure. But why was he **** with Tampa?

I like watching Holtby - this guy moves like lightning, yet is somehow still silky-smooth. I hope the Caps move on.

It's the Coyotes coaching staff that uses him to his strengths, no doubt about that. Under more conventional coaches, he just couldn't flourish.

I hope the Caps move on too, but wouldn't mind seeing a Rangers-Devils series either. Holtby IS interesting to watch too, but he's definitely got a lot of room for improvement... rebound control is virtually non-existent.

 

[sivdrinks]

I hope the Caps move on too, but wouldn't mind seeing a Rangers-Devils series either. Holtby IS interesting to watch too, but he's definitely got a lot of room for improvement... rebound control is virtually non-existent.[/QUOTE]

I think some of the rebound control issues are a product of butterfly goalies in general. Not like Quick or Lundquist are great at it either.

 

[emjay]

I think some of the rebound control issues are a product of butterfly goalies in general. Not like Quick or Lundquist are great at it either.

Have you actually been watching Quick? Especially against Vancouver, he was giving up almost nothing. I've never seen rebound control by ANY goalie as good as he was in that series... It was just out of this world the way he gobbled up pucks.

 

[sivdrinks]

Have you actually been watching Quick? Especially against Vancouver, he was giving up almost nothing. I've never seen rebound control by ANY goalie as good as he was in that series... It was just out of this world the way he gobbled up pucks.

Not as much as I've liked, too late for me. I was referring more to the shots that come off the leg pads. It's difficult to do two things at once, especially when one of them is keeping puck rockets outta the net.

 

[wildwest450]

Mostly Mike Smith in that particular case. He plays the puck like no other goalie, and he's fun to watch.

I keep hearing(TV ****s as well) that he plays the puck like "no other", but saw no evidence of it in the Nashville series, he actually made many dumb mistakes handling the puck. Actually gave up an empty net goal during one game.


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[paulster2626]

I keep hearing(TV ****s as well) that he plays the puck like "no other", but saw no evidence of it in the Nashville series, he actually made many dumb mistakes handling the puck. Actually gave up an empty net goal during one game.


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Well he's certainly no Bryz, that's for sure.

 

[ColbyJack]

Ouch.

 

[monkeymootj]

Being a Sharks fan really sucks right now

 

[ColbyJack]

Yes. This is quite a depressing time of year for many-- more every day. I'm excited for the next round. No matter who wins Saturday, the next round is going to be good matchups on both coasts. Conditioning, diet, and medical staff are paramount!!!
Go Blueshirts!!!!!!!!

 

[Goofynewfie]

Being a Sharks fan really sucks right now

Try being an oilers fan........

 

[ColbyJack]

Damn... that's rough.

 

[emjay]

Hockey withdrawals are starting to kick in. Ughhhh...

 

[copyright1997]

Which is worse, being an Oilers or Columbus fan, where you know your team sucks, or being a Vancouver, Pittsburgh, St. Louis fan, where your team has a sh_t load of talent, and they still sucked?

 

[ColbyJack]

Hell. At least St. Louis made the second round. If they don't dump a bunch of players, they should do well again under Hitchcock. Detroit, Pittsburgh, Boston, now that's a different story. Those three just got dominated.

 

[rjwhite41]

Hell. At least St. Louis made the second round. If they don't dump a bunch of players, they should do well again under Hitchcock. Detroit, Pittsburgh, Boston, now that's a different story. Those three just got dominated.

Boston lost in 7, Detroit outplayed Nashville but couldn't score, and Pitt ran into a buzzsaw. I don't think you need to blow up those teams and start over. Small adjustments and any one of them could win the cup next year.

 

[ColbyJack]

White-- I wasn't insinuating that those other teams should dump players and start over. I was merely pointing out the fact that St. Louis made the second round. I don't care who you play, or HOW you win. Just get the job done. Sh*t, the Rangers went against Ottawa, which went 0-5 this season. I was pissed at that matchup, but they made it through.

 

[rjwhite41]

White-- I wasn't insinuating that those other teams should dump players and start over. I was merely pointing out the fact that St. Louis made the second round. I don't care who you play, or HOW you win. Just get the job done. Sh*t, the Rangers went against Ottawa, which went 0-5 this season. I was pissed at that matchup, but they made it through.

You said they got dominated. 2 out of the 3 didn't. Pitt did get dominated for parts of their series, but it was just a weird series.

Looking forward to the game tonight. 2 days with no hockey made me realize the season is almost over.

 

[ColbyJack]

Its an opinion. I do think all three of those teams got dominated. Scores were not reflective of this. So did Vancouver. Especially Vancouver.

 

[rjwhite41]

Its an opinion. I do think all three of those teams got dominated. Scores were not reflective of this. So did Vancouver. Especially Vancouver.

We have differing opinions.

 

[Northjerzyg]

It's almost time!! Gotta come out strong!!!!
I decided to give Kratzer a few days of peace and quiet but........
LET'S GO RANgERS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ColbyJack]

We have differing opinions.

Agreed. I absolutely appreciate your insight, though. I seldom talk real hockey with anyone. This is refreshing.

Good on ya! Cheers.

 

[ColbyJack]

It's almost time!! Gotta come out strong!!!!
I decided to give Kratzer a few days of peace and quiet but........
LET'S GO RANgERS!!!!!!!!!!!

Had to throw that g in there, eh???

 

[emjay]

GO CAPS!

He had to throw that g in there because they're not Capitals.

 

[ColbyJack]

GO CAPS!

He had to throw that g in there because they're not CRAPITALS.

Fixed it for ya. Your welcome.

 

[Northjerzyg]

Good period!! First to the puck, staying in their zone!! Love the Blast from Richards.

Keep It Goin, 60 mins!!!!!

Let's Go RANGERS!!!!!!!

 

[sivdrinks]

Does Torts always hafta cry about everything?

 

[Northjerzyg]

Second period, Hank being Hank!!! Gotta control the puck, but i love that the Rangers have not had a penalty yet.

 

[emjay]

Fark... The Caps blew it.

Edit: NOW THEY GET A GOAL? Would have been nice at least 38 seconds earlier...

 

[Qhrumphf]

Ok, that's a start. One more past Hank, and take these NY bastards out in OT!!!!!