Stanley Cup Finals - (1) Vancouver Canucks vs (3) Boston Bruins

[jstewismybastardson]

i give the edge in goal to Boston as well

 

[mattola]

I agree with most of what you said... Except, I give an edge in coaching to AV, and not trying to sound like a homer, but I give the edge to TT in net. Yes he has been slightly hot and cold as of recent, but he knows when to turn it on. Again, not taking anything away from Luongo, but this year, TT.

no I totally understand (prick) that its probably true (fuckwhatever) TT is so unorthodox (loser) that is he unknown which is why I put even but I would give him the Edge that being said with the way Luongo has played since game 5 of the Chicago series I would say even but TT will be the reason if the Bruins win while Luongo will be part of the team effort when the Canucks win (yeahisaidit)


WHAT? you didnt think we were going to be nice to each other every post this series did you (assmunch)

 

[mattola]

HOLY FUCK so Im watching TV in the background and thinking to myself. hmmm its Game Day Stanley Cup Final Ill have a baileys in my coffee. then a AA commercial came on TV. hmmm sign?

 

[SLY]

HOLY FUCK so Im watching TV in the background and thinking to myself. hmmm its Game Day Stanley Cup Final Ill have a baileys in my coffee. then a AA commercial came on TV. hmmm sign?

Nope. AA is for quitters.

 

[mattola]

if malhotra gets in ... edge canucks

on monday when they practiced special teams, he was destroying guys in the faceoff circle and the first unit pk with he and Lapierre were dominating

/that being said ... i dont think the pp was working it to the points for shots

yeah I agree with that. and we take over faceoffs as well.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

bodog prop bet

Will Roberto Luongo be replaced as goaltender at any point?

Yes +300

No -500

 

[jstewismybastardson]

62 pages of canucks coverage in the vancouver province newspaper today

Paul Chapman tweet:
Include 10 pages up front, and it's 72

 

[mattola]

X-Factors in the Series for both teams

Boston - Milan Lucic - if he can raise his game this could really sway the series alot for the Bruins

Vancouver - Mason Raymond - If he can start scoring and get his speed in gear the balance of scoring on the Canucks will be unstoppable.


The Unsung Heroes

Boston - Mark Recchi - the ageless one that is showing some tooth is in probably his last few games. Will he step up? will the Canucks skate around him? Im sure its the former.

Vancouver - If Malhotra comes in hes the hero for the team that can rally around. but for now its Chris higgins 4 goals and 3 of those GWG. I think if he steps up on the 3rd line and puts in 3 goals this series we can really control the bottom 6 play

 

[jstewismybastardson]

when you put it this way ... its kinda scary (ie games getting rusty)

canucks have played 5 games in the last 21 days

 

[mattola]

when you put it this way ... its kinda scary (ie games getting rusty)

canucks have played 5 games in the last 21 days

what did we say about stats


its the Finals I dont think it will matter

 

[mattola]

Nope. AA is for quitters.

I may not accomplish much in my life but at least Im an Accomplished Alcoholic.

 

[mattola]

post #162

ok how about.

A High Priced All Star Goalie will win a Cup. Now lots of those You dont have to have an All Star Goalie to win a Cup. Well this year you do and one will

 

[4thstreet]

After all this waiting,I feel that we're entitled to a thriller of a series.

I agree with LB about stats-irrelevant at this point IMO.
As for x-factor I agree with Recchi for Bruins,but I'll go with Ehrhoff for Canucks.

 

[puckhead]

Walkom + O'Rourke for game 1.

Nucks are 4-0 with Walkom, but 0-3 with O'Rourke calling games.
something's gotta give. Walkom's the senior of the two, so hopefully he takes the lead.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Walkom + O'Rourke for game 1.

Nucks are 4-0 with Walkom, but 0-3 with O'Rourke calling games.
something's gotta give. Walkom's the senior of the two, so hopefully he takes the lead.

apparently no one wants to hear about stats anymore

 

[SLY]

Stats mean nothing... When you are this far along, rust is no excuse to lose.

 

[puckhead]

apparently no one wants to hear about stats anymore

but everybody loves a good conspiracy theory !!

 

[mattola]

Stats mean nothing... When you are this far along, rust is no excuse to lose.

99% of people know this

 

[jstewismybastardson]

but everybody loves a good conspiracy theory !!

I will keep both the stats and the conspiracy theories coming even thought they mean nothing


/interesting that Colie steps down/quits/gets pushed off right before game 1

perception is everything ... NHL knows it

 

[puckhead]

/interesting that Colie steps down/quits/gets pushed off right before game 1

perception is everything ... NHL knows it

jammed right in the middle of the Jets news and game 1.
like putting out a shitty earnings release on Friday afternoon



EIGHT HOURS to go!!!