Bigger Chokers???

[filosofy29]

Since a lot of us are in a feisty mood this morning, Who has been a bigger disappointment/choker in the playoffs since 2006, the Washington Capitals or San Jose Sharks?

Describe why you feel the way you do.

My answer, very close to a tie, but got to hand it to the Sharks.

My reasoning? Joe Thornton, Evgeni Nabokov and Patrick Marleau are much older than Ovechkin, Semin, Backstrom and Green. Those guys still have a lot they can learn and grow from.

The only reason why I have it as close is because I believe that since 2006, it's been tougher sledding making it through the playoffs in the WC. I mean the Anaheim Ducks (with Getzlaf, Perry, Ryan, Pronger and Niedermeyer) as an 8th seed? Really??? They also both have really embarrassing playoff exits to Montreal and the Oilers.

What say you?

 

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Sharks (effin Oilers one year, effin stanchion last year)

 

[SLY]

I'd go with the Caps. But it is real close. I believe they have put up better numbers during the regular season consistently, yet fall apart in the playoffs.

 

[filosofy29]

Sharks (effin Oilers one year, effin stanchion last year)

You want to know the really fucked up part? Looking back on it, I think the Sharks would have gotten steamrolled by the Anaheim Duck team that lost to the Oilers. I'd rather lose to the Coilers than the Ducks.

I remember I actually wanted Calgary to beat Anaheim so that the Sharks would have played Colorado (I think they had a bunch of injuries that year, but I can't remember). I thought they were going to be an easier draw than the Coilers. Also, if Calgary and the Coilers played each other, they'd have been beat the F up if the Sharks got by the Avs.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I go sharks ... i think this is the 6th straight year Pierre Lebrun has picked them to win the cup ... curse?

 

[Electomotive]

Since a lot of us are in a feisty mood this morning, Who has been a bigger disappointment/choker in the playoffs since 2006, the Washington Capitals or San Jose Sharks?

What say you?

Dare I say both have equally acquiesced to unsubstantial opposition in recent years.

 

[loki604]

The Caps because I don't like them.

 

[Electomotive]

The Caps because I don't like them.

INCULPATED!!!

 

[dash]

I remember I actually wanted Calgary to beat Anaheim so that the Sharks would have played Colorado (I think they had a bunch of injuries that year, but I can't remember). I thought they were going to be an easier draw than the Coilers. Also, if Calgary and the Coilers played each other, they'd have been beat the F up if the Sharks got by the Avs.

If Friggin' Huselius would have scored in game 6 late (rings it off the crossbar), the Flames would have won that series against the Ducks and we would have seen a Calgary - Edmonton matchup I believe.

 

[filosofy29]

If Friggin' Huselius would have scored in game 6 late (rings it off the crossbar), the Flames would have won that series against the Ducks and we would have seen a Calgary - Edmonton matchup I believe.

Yup, the Flames would have met up with the Oilers that year had they held off Analslime. After doing some research, I now remember why I wanted the Avs instead of the Oilers.....Jose Threeormore in nets.....and it would have meant that the Ducks were out of the playoffs.

 

[awaz]

its gotta be the caps.. how else do you explain the semin?

 

[filosofy29]

its gotta be the caps.. how else do you explain the semin?

lol, choking on Semin. Awesome!

 

[Electomotive]

its gotta be the caps.. how else do you explain the semin?

That male fluid discharge is a pox upon that house!

BARTER SEMIN!

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Going with the Caps since the Sharks at least got through to the conference finals.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

The Sharks are my pick. I think the Bruins knew something when they traded Joe Thornton. I don't think the Sharks will win the Cup until they do the same.

 

[Slimpikins]

Sharks. They are older and have been doing it longer. Washington may one day surpass San Jose's choking greatness but for now that title is San Jose's to lose (just like the playoffs!)

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Also, I'm glad the Devils have a few cups already because since the lockout they have been up there with the best of them in terms of choking (Game 7 against Carolina anyone?).

 

[sbb122]

Andrew Hutchence
David Carradine
Arturo Gatti

 

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Andrew Hutchence
David Carradine
Arturo Gatti

Man, that's harsh - I saw INXS live in concert a month before Hutchence killed himself (great concert, by the way).

 

[thedddd]

Andrew Hutchence
David Carradine
Arturo Gatti

Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs?