NHL Playoffs 2006: Round II

[Lord Zardoz]

I am guessing that those who sang the Canadian Anthem are a combination of Canadian expatriats, and however many Oilers fans made the trip to game 7 (probably more than you think).

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[Lord Zardoz]

And Crap

I was afraid of this happening. Oh well.

Congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes. You played well, and you earned the cup.

Having said that, I hope you all die painfully and slowly in a fire.

(Obviously, I am a bit bitter).

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[LostSoul]

Ah well.

The highs and lows of sport. It's great.

Now I can focus all my energy on the World Cup!

 

[Shemeska]

Hmm. Normally we only riot and burn things when UNC kicks the tar out of Duke in the ACC tourny. If I wasn't going to be at work in 7 hours, I'd go celebrate more.

But damn this feels good, and it was a fight the entire way. Regardless of if the outcome had gone the other way, both teams were awesome.

That said, I really need to give some respect to the Oilers fans. You guys were classy the entire time, and I appreciate that after the trouble we had with Buffalo fans down here during that series.

 

[Nightfall]

Yeah well that's Buffalo for ya. (Yes I cheered for them but only cause the Flyers keep breaking my damn heart!)

In any case, congrads to the Canes and Cam Ward.

 

[devilbat]

Sweeeeeeet!

Exactly the result I was looking for, a great series, that went seven, with the'Canes coming out on top.

Edmonton played great, and Markkanen was outstanding in the series. If Ward didn't make that amazing save with three minutes left, who knows what the end result would be.

Now hopefully the streets will stay calm in both Edmonton and Raleigh tonight.

Three more days until the awards are handed out and five days 'till the draft.

Training camps open in a little over two months.

 

[Knightfall]

Ah well.

The highs and lows of sport. It's great.

Now I can focus all my energy on the World Cup!

Very disappointed. So close, yet so far.

The Oilers played a poor game through most of the game, only coming to life for short moments in the 1st & 2nd, and all of the 3rd period. That early goal by Carolina really took the life out of them. Either they weren't ready or Carolina just overpowered them.

I think the Canes simply overpowered them. :\

However, I believe the future is bright for the Edmonton Oilers. They went to the Finals and lost, yes, that's true, but they also learned what it takes to get there. They will be even better next year. I can feel it.

Congrats to the Carolina Hurricanes and their fans. Those fans were a class act. And I'm happy for Cam Ward, a good Sherwood Park native who's won it all in his rookie season. And I'm happy for Ray Whitney, a former Edmonton Oiler stick boy, who's become a Stanley Cup Champion. Also, Glen Wesley who after 18 seasons, has finally won a Stanley Cup.

It's bittersweet, as I'm a hockey fan as much as I'm an Edmonton Oiler fans.

And at least Calgary didn't win.

Thanks for the great run, Oilers, I will remain a loyal fans for the rest of my days.

Next up, the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, which is less than a week or two away. The Oilers gave up their 1st round pick for Roloson, and, man, was it worth it. (Now, Mr. Lowe, get busy re-signing him, Fernado Pisani, Mr. Peca, and maybe Sergei Samsenov, too.)

Cheers!

KF72

 

[Knightfall]

Three more days until the awards are handed out and five days 'till the draft.

Training camps open in a little over two months.

Man, that's crazy.

They really need to find a way to make the season shorter. Hockey in June is just surreal.

KF72

 

[Knightfall]

That said, I really need to give some respect to the Oilers fans. You guys were classy the entire time, and I appreciate that after the trouble we had with Buffalo fans down here during that series.

Thank you, Shemeska. We consider ourselves to be some of the best fans in the entire league, but, I got to admit it, you Canes fans are a classy bunch. You've proved your worth as hockey fans, as far as I'm concerned.

And I didn't know Buffalo Sabres fans behaved badly. That's too bad, the Sabres are a great organization. Maybe their fans will learn to be more gracious, next year.

BTW, Shemmy, do you know which Canes players are UFAs, as of July 1st? If not then I'll find it online somewhere.

KF72

 

[Arnwyn]

Very disappointed. So close, yet so far.

The Oilers played a poor game through most of the game, only coming to life for short moments in the 1st & 2nd, and all of the 3rd period. That early goal by Carolina really took the life out of them. Either they weren't ready or Carolina just overpowered them.

I think the Canes simply overpowered them. :\

I feel exactly the same.

Helluva game, though - right from the national anthems (holy crap, there were a lot of Oilers fans there) to the awarding of the Cup.