FartWaffles 1,857 Posted June 10, 2013 Gimme Bruins in six. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindyCitySports 407 Posted June 10, 2013 Hawks in 6. Let's get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackIsBack 124 Posted June 10, 2013 I'm so excited for the Stanley Cup Finals! Let's go Hawks!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) [/size] you realize the Vezina is a regular season award, right? not saying Rask didn't have the regular season for it (.929 save percentage, 2.00 gaa, and a league leading 5 shutouts say he did) just that his playoff run doesn't (or at least shouldn't) weigh in for Vezina consideration Fair enough. Should the Bruins win the Cup, he should be playoff MVP IMO. For the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, I'm going with the Blackhawks in 6 or 7. Edited June 10, 2013 by BigBen07 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARDINAL 205 Posted June 13, 2013 Bruins in 7. I'm not a big fan of Patrick Kane, so that is the main reason why I am cheering for the Bruins to win this series. Also, I think that the Boston Bombings will add an emotional factor to the Bruins that will help to push them over the top and win the Staley Cup against a great Blackhawks team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted June 13, 2013 Lucic scores the 1st goal of the series. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted June 13, 2013 Only fitting. Double OT for the first game of the finals, this has been a fun game to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted June 13, 2013 This game has been crazy. Just entering 2OT in a bit here. I thought it was over once they scored their third but then two quick (and a lucky one) tied it up. Both teams with so many chances to claim victory but just barely missed em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted June 13, 2013 Really don't care who wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted June 13, 2013 Wow what a hell of a way to start the series. A triple overtime thriller won by Chicago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) holy shit that's the worst I've ever felt after a hockey game. even worse than when they blew that game 7 vs Philly a few years ago. first off, the 2nd goal the Blackhawks scored, was caused by a terrible pass by Torrey Krug. don't know why he made that pass. if he doesn't do that I'm convinced Bruins win this in regulation the 3rd and 4th goals were just shit luck. that is how the motherfucking game ends? a double deflection that sneaks into the corner? unfucking believable. oh yeah and Nathan Horton hurt his shoulder or something and didn't return so it's probably serious and he's probably out for the series again. so yeah that's some fucking bullshit. i thought the Blackhawks played like ass too and they're probably not playing that bad again. so yeah B's are in trouble. Edited June 13, 2013 by BradyFan81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted June 13, 2013 holy shit that's the worst I've ever felt after a hockey game. even worse than when they blew that game 7 vs Philly a few years ago. first off, the 2nd goal the Blackhawks scored, was caused by a terrible pass by Torrey Krug. don't know why he made that pass. if he doesn't do that I'm convinced Bruins win this in regulation the 3rd and 4th goals were just shit luck. that is how the motherfucking game ends? a double deflection that sneaks into the corner? unfucking believable. oh yeah and Nathan Horton hurt his shoulder or something and didn't return so it's probably serious and he's probably out for the series again. so yeah that's some fucking bullshit. i thought the Blackhawks played like ass too and they're probably not playing that bad again. so yeah B's are in trouble. I thought we played the first two periods terribly. Luck may have saved us tonight but the first two overtimes were just great defense by us (and you guys too). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted June 13, 2013 Best Game 1 I've seen in my lifetime. to those in the shoutbox with us last night who witnessed the 5th longest game in Stanley Cup history. And a big fuck you to the Bruins and Hawks who cost me four hours of sleep. >_> 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted June 13, 2013 Best Game 1 I've seen in my lifetime. to those in the shoutbox with us last night who witnessed the 5th longest game in Stanley Cup history. And a big fuck you to the Bruins and Hawks who cost me four hours of sleep. >_> Was worth seeing the Bruins lose (for me) though... lol GGRRRREEEEEAAAAAATTTTTT GAME though...awesome... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) http://www.thegridir...ost__p__2462467 and lolDevin NHL awards given out so far: Edited June 14, 2013 by Bay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted June 16, 2013 Seems the Blackhawks are unable to play a complete game. Game 1 they started horridly and ended with a win, now we start with a bang, and end with tons of giveaways and basically gifting the Bruins scoring chances. For whatever reason our defenders think they can outsmart the Bruins offense. Instead of just clearing out the puck they want to sit back and fiddle around with it hoping that they'll trick the Bruins. Maybe this is a legitimate tactic in hockey, I wouldn't know I'm only a fan who watches the Blackhawks and doesn't understand much of the systematic approach to fandom here... if it is though, it didn't work tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted June 16, 2013 Rask once again was a beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted June 16, 2013 Tuukka kept them in the game in the 1st period. I don't know what happened there, that was the worst the Bruins looked all playoffs. They woke up after that 1st period though and did not give the blackhawks any quality scoring chances for the rest of the game that I can recall. Just a really solid all around game from the 2nd period on and nice to see the 3rd line actually have some production for once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted June 16, 2013 This series is going in the history books. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARDINAL 205 Posted June 16, 2013 Rask once again was a beast. Bay, do you think that Rask is a Top 5 goalie in the NHL after his outstanding performance throughout the playoffs this post-season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARDINAL 205 Posted June 16, 2013 http://www.thegridir...ost__p__2462467 and lolDevin NHL awards given out so far: :clap: Well done sir, I have underestimated your quite comprehensive hockey knowledge again. I think either one of the coahces that we were talking about in that post link you attached to this post deserved to win the Jack Adams Trophy this past regular season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) Bay, do you think that Rask is a Top 5 goalie in the NHL after his outstanding performance throughout the playoffs this post-season? Not just because of the playoffs. He's top to 5 for all he's done in the NHL in 2013. These are the top tier goalies imo Lundqvist Price Rask Anderson Rinne Schneider Quick Niemi Lehtonen ------------- Vokoun, Brodeur, Miller, Holtby, Ward, Crawford, Halak, Bobrovsky, Backstrom, Smith. Edit: forgot Howard. He's in the 2nd tier. Edited June 17, 2013 by Bay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARDINAL 205 Posted June 17, 2013 Not just because of the playoffs. He's top to 5 for all he's done in the NHL in 2013. These are the top tier goalies imo Lundqvist Price Rask Anderson Rinne Schneider Quick Niemi Lehtonen ------------- Vokoun, Brodeur, Miller, Holtby, Ward, Crawford, Halak, Bobrovsky, Backstrom, Smith. Edit: forgot Howard. He's in the 2nd tier. Why do you consider Crawford only in the 2ns tier of NHL starting goalies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
