NHL Playoffs 2006: Round II

[Knightfall]

Errr you mean the 2 minutes that they were up by 4-0? Because other than that (and the Ducks made them pay for trying such a tactic - 3 goals in as many minutes!) you weren't watching the same game as I.

Quoted for truth!

 

[MulhorandSage]

Quoted for truth!

To paraphrase Ryan Dancey...

Eight periods of trapping boredom followed by one period of open ice fun does not a great series make. I'm happy for Edmonton fans who want a winner, but it's been awful hockey to watch.

 

[Knightfall]

Ducks vs. Oilers.
Game 4 tonight @ 6 MDT.

 

[Lord Zardoz]

Dissappointing, but not surprising

I am kind of choked that the Oilers did not get the sweep. Then again, between the Ducks playing quite well, the games being very close, and the Oilers playing through the flu, something had to give.

Still, all things considered, I will be just as happy for the Oilers to put this series away in Anaheim in 5.

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[MulhorandSage]

I am kind of choked that the Oilers did not get the sweep. Then again, between the Ducks playing quite well, the games being very close, and the Oilers playing through the flu, something had to give.

Still, all things considered, I will be just as happy for the Oilers to put this series away in Anaheim in 5.

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Teams that have had long rests between series haven't done as well as those who've been battling to the end, at least this year.

I think it'll be better for Edmonton -- and as good as the Ducks played tonight, I don't see them winning the next three -- to stay in the flow as they head into the finals. I'm kinda hoping they do it in 6, just so I can see the Edmonton fans go nuts at the end of the series.

Scott Bennie

 

[Nightfall]

Just as long as the Sabres do their part and win their damn series. I want those canes gone.

But yeah while no sweep tonight, doesn't mean the Ducks aren't cooked. They still got three games to come back from, and I honestly don't see that happening.

 

[Knightfall]

Teams that have had long rests between series haven't done as well as those who've been battling to the end, at least this year.

So true, but that doesn't mean I want the Oilers to wait until game 7 to win it. Man, that would kill me!

I think it'll be better for Edmonton -- and as good as the Ducks played tonight, I don't see them winning the next three -- to stay in the flow as they head into the finals. I'm kinda hoping they do it in 6, just so I can see the Edmonton fans go nuts at the end of the series.

I think this nails it right on the head. Well, at least, the part about the Ducks not being able to come back. There is no way the Ducks can keep up the pace they have set for themselves in game 3 and 4. The Oilers simply need to play better, block shots, and hit harder.

The Oilers are made of sterner stuff than that. I think they will come out for game 5 with a lot of intensity. Pride is now on the line for the boys in blue, especially Roloson. He'll bounce back in a big way, in game 5.

And I said that this series would go to 5 or 6 games, at the start, and I think that is what will happen. I hope it's in 5 games, since I'll be on Whyte Avenue on Saturday night.

Go Oilers Go!

Knightfall1972

 

[Knightfall]

Just as long as the Sabres do their part and win their damn series. I want those canes gone.

But yeah while no sweep tonight, doesn't mean the Ducks aren't cooked. They still got three games to come back from, and I honestly don't see that happening.

Quoted for truth.

 

[Welverin]

Honestly I like the Canes but if this playoffs has taught me anything, DON'T underestimite the heart of those Sabres. They can get clutch scoring and clutch is what you need to win playoffs.

Make no mistake, I don't underestimate the Sabres, I just don't want them to win, combined with the fact I'd kind of like to see the Canes win (Roddie in particular).

I think ESPN dumped the NHL. You can catch it on OLN (Outdoor Life Network).

Nope, ESPN offered less more, the NHL said no thanks and went with the bigger offer, problem as I see it is OLN has less market peneration and this leads to less exposure for the league.

Anyone with cable in the US is going to have ESPN and more than likely ESPN2, not so with OLN. Also since the ESPN deal was really with the Disney syndicate that meant games on ABC, which I believe had been showing all of the finals (though I could be misremebering that).

Ultimately I'm just annoyed that I haven't been able to watch as many games this season, particularly the Flyers, and will miss the first two games of the finals.

For the record, the old IHL team, The Macon Whoopee, had the best name in pro sports, until they folded.

Damn straight!

Though I think, I would go with best sports name period. I wonder if you can still get jerseys.

 

[Lord Zardoz]

Just as long as the Sabres do their part and win their damn series. I want those canes gone.

But yeah while no sweep tonight, doesn't mean the Ducks aren't cooked. They still got three games to come back from, and I honestly don't see that happening.

I dont really care who wins that series, but I am convinced it will go to 7 games. Both teams seem interchangible in terms of ability and style. And the Hurricanes have also been to the cup final more recently than the Sabres.

As long as they have the good sense to lose to the Oilers in the final, I will be satisfied.