Equally Obnoxious Hockey Trash Talk Thread, eh?

[Boleslaus]

So is anyone expecting the Devils to actually win the cup?

 

[sivdrinks]

Stressful, I know this game is a turnover away from a 0-2 deficit. I think the Devils are still the better team. Very impressed with Kings D though, they're doing what the Rangers couldn't.

 

[sivdrinks]

So is anyone expecting the Devils to actually win the cup?

Not sure what game you're watching, the Devils are the better team 90% of the time.

 

[Boleslaus]

You mean like that deflection that went in?

 

[Qhrumphf]

Not sure what game you're watching, the Devils are the better team 90% of the time.

This. From where I'm sitting, Kings are playing great, Devils are playing better. The difference is Quick. And that post...

 

[Boleslaus]

I'm just speaking about how the teams have played so far in the playoffs. Quick is too good. Brodeur will have one bad game and it will get away from the Devils. They won't get lucky enough to make it to game 7 again.

 

[sivdrinks]

I'm just speaking about how the teams have played so far in the playoffs. Quick is too good. Brodeur will have one bad game and it will get away from the Devils. They won't get lucky enough to make it to game 7 again.

That's fair. Devils have surprised most everyone so far though. And, they did have similar issues with Lundqvist early on that they figured out. I think LA goes for it big time in OT, nothing to lose really.

 

[Boleslaus]

They always say that it only takes one hot goalie to win the cup. Quick is looking like that right now...but I'll admit, if Brodeur can match Quick it may go to 7. I think the Devils offense has been better the whole year, but LA is finally getting things together on that end.

 

[emjay]

Not sure what game you're watching, the Devils are the better team 90% of the time.

Devils are playing scared. Their hits are just terrible. They may have the numbers but they're really NOT the better team most of the time. The Kings are playing their game the way that works for them. If the Devils don't make some serious changes soon, they don't stand a chance of winning the series.

 

[sivdrinks]

Devils are playing scared. Their hits are just terrible. They may have the numbers but they're really NOT the better team most of the time. The Kings are playing their game the way that works for them. If the Devils don't make some serious changes soon, they don't stand a chance of winning the series.

Yeah, they look real scared.

 

[emjay]

Yeah, they look real scared.

Glad we agree.

And ouch. 10-0 road record.

 

[sivdrinks]

Glad we agree.

And ouch. 10-0 road record.

Kings have the better goalie, that's it.

 

[Goofynewfie]

Kings have the better goalie, that's it.

And a better record, better coach.In the end it all comes down to 2-0. All other numbers mean nothing.
However, the series is far from over.

 

[Boleslaus]

And...there is the unsurprising result.

 

[sivdrinks]

And a better record, better coach.In the end it all comes down to 2-0. All other numbers mean nothing.
However, the series is far from over.

No doubt I'm bitter. I'm just saying, take away Quick and I don't think they're here. Take away any player for NJ and I think they're still here. On another note, does Sutter burn tree? Man he's quirky. I just can't see him firing people up.

 

[emjay]

No doubt I'm bitter. I'm just saying, take away Quick and I don't think they're here. Take away any player for NJ and I think they're still here. On another note, does Sutter burn tree? Man he's quirky. I just can't see him firing people up.

Quick wasn't even really a big factor in the first three series. Nowhere near as much as he's been against NJ. Not because he's not good, but because the rest of the team was so good that he didn't even really matter. I guarantee the Kings would be here even with an average goalie. The last two games don't make the *best* case for it, but I'm willing to bet Brown will take MVP over Quick.

As for Sutter, he's a HUGE factor in the Kings' domination. Had he been with LA all season, there's no doubt they would have finished much better than 8th seed.

 

[Goofynewfie]

I'm just saying, take away Quick and I don't think they're here. Take away any player for NJ and I think they're still here.

I agree about Quick, but I dont think the devils are here without Brodeur either. the teams match up very well in all areas, just LA seems to be playing better as a team and have the better goaltender at the moment. I still see LA winning in 6 and wouldnt be surprised if either goaltender won MVP

 

[Boleslaus]

I agree about Quick, but I dont think the devils are here without Brodeur either. the teams match up very well in all areas, just LA seems to be playing better as a team and have the better goaltender at the moment. I still see LA winning in 6 and wouldnt be surprised if either goaltender won MVP

I agree. I think Quick is making a huge difference. I think LA wins in 5 though.

 

[sivdrinks]

I think the Devils played well tonight, just can't put together a game without breakdowns. Four guys standing around in front of Marty on the OT goal was just as bad as the D on the first one. Block a fukin shot man! I guess this is just the Kings Cinderella year. I'm really happy to beat Philly and NY in the playoffs regardless of the bleak outlook.

 

[sivdrinks]

Drunk, drowning sorrows in Yoopers 60 clone.

 

[emjay]

Drunk, drowning sorrows in Yoopers 60 clone.

You haven't lost yet. If NJ can step up their game, it's not impossible. LA has only lost at home so far, with a 4-2 record (compared to 10-0 on the road), so dropping the first two home games isn't necessarily the death sentence it often is.

But yeah, losing in the finals is always the hardest (see Vancouver last year.) You lose in the first round, it's not the end of the world, but if the team gets second place, it seems like a total failure, despite it still being a major accomplishment.

Besides, if NJ were to win the CUP this year, Marty would probably want to retire on that note. I like watching him play though, and I'm pretty sure he's got at least a few more years in him - the guy looked almost like a 20-year old tonight. He may not have the sheer athleticism of Quick, but he's still one of the best in the game. He was so impressive tonight that I think he has a legitimate shot at MVP, even if the Devils lose.

 

[sivdrinks]

You haven't lost yet. If NJ can step up their game, it's not impossible. LA has only lost at home so far, with a 4-2 record (compared to 10-0 on the road), so dropping the first two home games isn't necessarily the death sentence it often is.

But yeah, losing in the finals is always the hardest (see Vancouver last year.) You lose in the first round, it's not the end of the world, but if the team gets second place, it seems like a total failure, despite it still being a major accomplishment.

Besides, if NJ were to win the CUP this year, Marty would probably want to retire on that note. I like watching him play though, and I'm pretty sure he's got at least a few more years in him - the guy looked almost like a 20-year old tonight. He may not have the sheer athleticism of Quick, but he's still one of the best in the game. He was so impressive tonight that I think he has a legitimate shot at MVP, even if the Devils lose.

Appreciate the words. You gotta hate Devils though, had some rough rounds with the Devils and Leafs in the Domi days.

 

[rjwhite41]

Before the series Marty said he's playing another year regardless of the outcome.

The Devils have outplayed LA for portions of both games but not 90%. Not even 50%.

I stick by my prediction: Kings in 5. Wife thinks it'll be a sweep.

 

[Northjerzyg]

Your wife is smart.

So it appears Goborik played the entire playoffs with a severe shoulder injury that will keep him out till Christmas. Not saying it would have made a huge difference but getting some production from one of our top scorers might have helped.

Speaking of scoring, I thought this was gonna be a great series cause of how many more goals the Devils would score than the Rangers? 2 goals in 2 games?

 

[rjwhite41]

So it appears Goborik played the entire playoffs with a severe shoulder injury

Tis the season...

 

[Northjerzyg]

Tis the season...

Good to know though. As the pseudo GM, i thought he played like a cream puff and was ready to put him on the trading block.....

 

[Northjerzyg]

Not to mention complaining about the Devils needing to play better d and blocking shots which u were complaining about the Rangers Doing last round?

But its cool, blame it all on the opposing goalie. Cause hes the only one on the team..........

 

[rjwhite41]

Not to mention complaining about the Devils needing to play better d and blocking shots which u were complaining about the Rangers Doing last round?

But its cool, blame it all on the opposing goalie. Cause hes the only one on the team..........

Devils would be the best team to ever play if no one else had a net minder.

 

[sivdrinks]

Not to mention complaining about the Devils needing to play better d and blocking shots which u were complaining about the Rangers Doing last round?

But its cool, blame it all on the opposing goalie. Cause hes the only one on the team..........

Kings are better than the Rangers, goalie too. It's not like LA is thumping the Devils, it's all but an even series.

 

[ColbyJack]

Kings are better than the Rangers, goalie too. It's not like LA is thumping the Devils, it's all but an even series.

WOW! 2-0 is all but even??? Heading home???

Makes sense now about Torts "benching" Gaborik, and not wanting to comment on it. Looking back, was he "pouting" at the end of the bench, or wincing? Either way, it's the playoffs, and sh*t happens.