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Post by JerzyJeff on Jun 4, 2014 9:33:53 GMT -5
If the Rangers win, credit is pretty much due mostly to Henrik Lundqvist, who they'd have never made it this far without. I'll take a hot goaltender over a far superior team every time..... if the rangers win, henrik should be the first to touch the cup. if it was henrik on any team other than the rangers, devils, or penguins, i would be rooting for him so hard. Devils fans used to say the same thing about Mike Richter. |
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:34:27 GMT -5
I love how there is so much but hurt going on right now because people who thought the Rangers would win last series think they are going to lose this one. For the record I would have picked the Kings as the favorite even if they were going against one of the two real teams in the East the Bruins or the Penguins. The fact that they are playing a team that is barely top 5 in the east? That just makes this a slam dunk. bad news kings would demolish the penguins. montreal and boston would give them a run for their money and maybe beat them. anyone else, wouldnt. |
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:35:03 GMT -5
if the rangers win, henrik should be the first to touch the cup. if it was henrik on any team other than the rangers, devils, or penguins, i would be rooting for him so hard. Devils fans used to say the same thing about Mike Richter. i say the same thing about brodeur lol |
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Post by MoonDriven on Jun 4, 2014 9:35:34 GMT -5
Where are they superior? They have deeper forwards, but the Rangers have a top shutdown defense and goalie. Have you seen the goalies LA faced so far? The Rangers already beat Pitt, who was considered a better offensive team than LA. The Rangers also faced 3 top 7 PP units, and sent them all home. Am I guaranteeing victory? Hell no.. but this will be no walk in the park for LA dude i typically respect your hockey input. now? it's in the toilet. look at pitt's forwards. they were considered better offensively, but thats based off sid. kings are better in every facet except defense, maybe, and i would be willing to call that a draw. I simply believe the Rangers have the defense and goalie to shut down (not completely) anyone in the league.. Proof shown by Crosby/Malkin in round 2. The combo of that defense, specifically McDonagh and Girardi, and Lundqvist is going to give LA fits |
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Post by MoonDriven on Jun 4, 2014 9:37:17 GMT -5
If the Rangers win, credit is pretty much due mostly to Henrik Lundqvist, who they'd have never made it this far without. I'll take a hot goaltender over a far superior team every time..... if the rangers win, henrik should be the first to touch the cup. if it was henrik on any team other than the rangers, devils, or penguins, i would be rooting for him so hard. Funny enough, the Rangers have no captain, so not sure who they will call up LOL.. but I really hope if it happens, Lundqvist is sent up |
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:37:59 GMT -5
dude i typically respect your hockey input. now? it's in the toilet. look at pitt's forwards. they were considered better offensively, but thats based off sid. kings are better in every facet except defense, maybe, and i would be willing to call that a draw. I simply believe the Rangers have the defense and goalie to shut down (not completely) anyone in the league.. Proof shown by Crosby/Malkin in round 2. The combo of that defense, specifically McDonagh and Girardi, and Lundqvist is going to give LA fits shutting down sid and malkin in the playoffs has become something that isnt incredibly hard to do anymore. i argued the same point and got owned on it lol. sid i dont think has a game winning goal since the penguins won the cup (could be wrong, but its something absurd like that). |
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Post by PeteNYC on Jun 4, 2014 9:39:51 GMT -5
I love how there is so much but hurt going on right now because people who thought the Rangers would win last series think they are going to lose this one. For the record I would have picked the Kings as the favorite even if they were going against one of the two real teams in the East the Bruins or the Penguins. The fact that they are playing a team that is barely top 5 in the east? That just makes this a slam dunk. bad news kings would demolish the penguins. montreal and boston would give them a run for their money and maybe beat them. anyone else, wouldnt. And yet, the Rangers DESTROYED a team that beat the Bruins, and beat the Penguins head to head.
not bad for a team that isn't even top 5 in the east.
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Post by MoonDriven on Jun 4, 2014 9:40:19 GMT -5
I simply believe the Rangers have the defense and goalie to shut down (not completely) anyone in the league.. Proof shown by Crosby/Malkin in round 2. The combo of that defense, specifically McDonagh and Girardi, and Lundqvist is going to give LA fits shutting down sid and malkin in the playoffs has become something that isnt incredibly hard to do anymore. i argued the same point and got owned on it lol. sid i dont think has a game winning goal since the penguins won the cup (could be wrong, but its something absurd like that). I agree, Crosby has not impressed in the playoffs. But they were able to limit Pitt, especially on the powerplay Giroux was MIA in the first round with McD glued to him. The big matchup will be McD/Girardi vs. the Kopitar line. Slowing them down will be huge. |
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Post by OXlodge on Jun 4, 2014 9:40:25 GMT -5
Everyone shuts down Crosby now.
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Post by OXlodge on Jun 4, 2014 9:41:56 GMT -5
shutting down sid and malkin in the playoffs has become something that isnt incredibly hard to do anymore. i argued the same point and got owned on it lol. sid i dont think has a game winning goal since the penguins won the cup (could be wrong, but its something absurd like that). I agree, Crosby has not impressed in the playoffs. But they were able to limit Pitt, especially on the powerplay Giroux was MIA in the first round with McD glued to him. The big matchup will be McD/Girardi vs. the Kopitar line. Slowing them down will be huge. Gaborik seems to be on a mission. |
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Post by JerzyJeff on Jun 4, 2014 9:42:38 GMT -5
dude i typically respect your hockey input. now? it's in the toilet. look at pitt's forwards. they were considered better offensively, but thats based off sid. kings are better in every facet except defense, maybe, and i would be willing to call that a draw. I simply believe the Rangers have the defense and goalie to shut down (not completely) anyone in the league.. Proof shown by Crosby/Malkin in round 2. The combo of that defense, specifically McDonagh and Girardi, and Lundqvist is going to give LA fits The problem is the Kleins, Stralmans and Diaz'. As usual for the Rangers, it's going to come down to PP and PK. Shouldn't be many even strength goals by either team in this series. Gotta hope Rick Nash has one of his hot streaks now. |
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Post by bigddude on Jun 4, 2014 9:43:19 GMT -5
Sports bet FAIL!
New York governor Andrew Cuomo and California governor Jerry Brown have made the worst politician bet on the Stanley Cup Finals sports history. If the Kings win the series, Cuomo will cough up pastries, wine and a variety of seafood. Fine. However, if the Rangers win the Cup, Brown will pay up with rice cakes.
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:43:21 GMT -5
if the rangers win, henrik should be the first to touch the cup. if it was henrik on any team other than the rangers, devils, or penguins, i would be rooting for him so hard. Funny enough, the Rangers have no captain, so not sure who they will call up LOL.. but I really hope if it happens, Lundqvist is sent up if it's anyone but henrik, rangers should be ashamed of themselves. he brought that team back to respectability and to a cup (if they win). |
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Post by MoonDriven on Jun 4, 2014 9:44:11 GMT -5
I simply believe the Rangers have the defense and goalie to shut down (not completely) anyone in the league.. Proof shown by Crosby/Malkin in round 2. The combo of that defense, specifically McDonagh and Girardi, and Lundqvist is going to give LA fits The problem is the Kleins, Stralmans and Diaz'. As usual for the Rangers, it's going to come down to PP and PK. Shouldn't be many even strength goals by either team in this series. Gotta hope Rick Nash has one of his hot streaks now. I fully trust Klein/Stralman.. Diaz, meh.. and will only be in game 1. |
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:44:20 GMT -5
bad news kings would demolish the penguins. montreal and boston would give them a run for their money and maybe beat them. anyone else, wouldnt. And yet, the Rangers DESTROYED a team that beat the Bruins, and beat the Penguins head to head.
not bad for a team that isn't even top 5 in the east.
im not going to lie, rangers are top 5 at best. however they are on a hot run right now, and thats 90% of the playoffs. |
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Post by MoonDriven on Jun 4, 2014 9:45:42 GMT -5
Funny enough, the Rangers have no captain, so not sure who they will call up LOL.. but I really hope if it happens, Lundqvist is sent up if it's anyone but henrik, rangers should be ashamed of themselves. he brought that team back to respectability and to a cup (if they win). It would be Bettman's call I guess right? Unless someone skated over and said something. When they won the east, they called over all 3 A's |
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:46:11 GMT -5
shutting down sid and malkin in the playoffs has become something that isnt incredibly hard to do anymore. i argued the same point and got owned on it lol. sid i dont think has a game winning goal since the penguins won the cup (could be wrong, but its something absurd like that). I agree, Crosby has not impressed in the playoffs. But they were able to limit Pitt, especially on the powerplay Giroux was MIA in the first round with McD glued to him. The big matchup will be McD/Girardi vs. the Kopitar line. Slowing them down will be huge. giroux needs more help on the top line. scott hartnell, as much as i like him, is worthless on a top line. and the kopitar line >>>> giroux and sid line. |
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Post by b1ake on Jun 4, 2014 9:46:49 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to this hockey match tonight...
I know the two goalies, that's about it...
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:48:58 GMT -5
I agree, Crosby has not impressed in the playoffs. But they were able to limit Pitt, especially on the powerplay Giroux was MIA in the first round with McD glued to him. The big matchup will be McD/Girardi vs. the Kopitar line. Slowing them down will be huge. Gaborik seems to be on a mission. yea, gaborik increases the chances on la winning. karma will fuck me over on that one. my brother wanted philly to get gabby. i said "fuck him, he's lazy, doesnt play d, and always gets hurt". my brother has done nothing but reminded me of that all playoffs lol. |
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:51:15 GMT -5
if it's anyone but henrik, rangers should be ashamed of themselves. he brought that team back to respectability and to a cup (if they win). It would be Bettman's call I guess right? Unless someone skated over and said something. When they won the east, they called over all 3 A's well, they "give" it to the captain, but typically the captain can choose who is the first to lift it over their head. |
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Post by MoonDriven on Jun 4, 2014 9:52:44 GMT -5
It would be Bettman's call I guess right? Unless someone skated over and said something. When they won the east, they called over all 3 A's well, they "give" it to the captain, but typically the captain can choose who is the first to lift it over their head. I'm sure if they wind up winning, and one of the A's gets called up they will hand it over to Henrik. Everyone knows it's his team. Will be a really good story for Moore too if they pull this off |
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 9:53:10 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to this hockey match tonight... I know the two goalies, that's about it... if you like exciting sports, even if youre not a hockey fan, it's hard to go wrong watching the cup finals. very very VERY rarely the games are bad. |
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Post by JerzyJeff on Jun 4, 2014 10:06:20 GMT -5
well, they "give" it to the captain, but typically the captain can choose who is the first to lift it over their head. I'm sure if they wind up winning, and one of the A's gets called up they will hand it over to Henrik. Everyone knows it's his team. Will be a really good story for Moore too if they pull this off Apparently, the last time there wasn't a captain for a Cup winning team was in 1972 when the Bruins won. Indeed, practically every team that has won the Cup since it was first donated by Lord Stanley of Preston in 1893 was led by a captain or co-captains.
Among the exceptions were the 1970 and 1972 Boston Bruins, who were led by Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr and Johnny Bucyk but had no official captain. When the Cup was awarded in those years, it was handed to Bucyk, who wore an A and was the longest-serving Bruin. |
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Post by Just Another Shem on Jun 4, 2014 10:55:16 GMT -5
It would be Bettman's call I guess right? Unless someone skated over and said something. When they won the east, they called over all 3 A's well, they "give" it to the captain, but typically the captain can choose who is the first to lift it over their head. Yep... Like when Forsberg immediately handed it off to Ray Bork.... |
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Post by MoonDriven on Jun 4, 2014 15:54:12 GMT -5
Fack is it 8:00 yet?!
"This was the fifth straight year that Henrik Lundqvist posted a save percentage higher than 92 percent, and his save percentage has been higher than Jonathan Quick’s in every year of Quick’s career."
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Post by BUCCS469 on Jun 4, 2014 17:48:06 GMT -5
kings are a team of destiny.....down 3-0 and come back.....destiny
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 18:30:36 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2014 18:35:53 GMT -5
Go Rangers go!
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Post by MoonDriven on Jun 4, 2014 18:42:01 GMT -5
Kings in 6 is a respectable pick, IMO I think either way this one is going 6 or 7 |
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Post by The Bag on Jun 4, 2014 19:18:06 GMT -5
Kings in 6 is a respectable pick, IMO I think either way this one is going 6 or 7 if henrik plays like henrik, kings in 6. if he has a game where he just doesnt have it, kings in 5. all seriousness this reminds me of the flyers vs blackhawks in 2010 SO much. flyers felt like they were just destined to win and dug out gritty games while the hawks were heavy favorites. flyers put up a fight, but chicago was just too much. |
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