Ducks-Scum Thread
by SamFels on May 14, 2009 5:16 PM CDT
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The first thing I know to root for is about 7 OT's tonight. Past that, I suppose it's your personal preference. I think Sassone put it best, "Hawks fans would rather play the Ducks, but they'd rather beat the Wings."
For me, I really can't decide, I'm terrified of both teams. The Ducks are equipped with a goalie playing out of his mind who gives the Hawks fits anyway, and have the best line in hockey that can't be totally stopped. Also, their blue line is strong 1-6.
Scum, however....well, Scum.
For tonight, I have a sneaking suspiscion that Hiller steals it, and the insistence that Osgood is good enough comes back to bite Scum tonight. But we shall see, anything can happen and all that bullshit. Anyway, here's your thread, have at it.
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The only thing that scares me more about the Ducks, than the Wings…is that this (Ducks) look to be that team that is “built for the playoffs.” They also play a “trapish” type of game, that they will NOT abandon, like the Canucks did.
But how sweet would it be to beat the Wings for a trip to the SC Finals.
Either way, I hope the Wings lose at some point…tonight is as good a time as any. Especially since I have some co-workers who have been predicting for a couple of days now that it’s a foregone conclusion that they will win their series against the Ducks. Would love to see that “shut them up” look on their faces tomorrow morning
Yet again, I'm going off topic.
Did anyone read this in the Tribune today? Pretty interesting!
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I thought for sure I had read somewhere that they donate the hats. Maybe it was another team. Kind of sucks if they just toss them.
My goal? World domination.
by stickhandler on May 14, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
probably a few
depending on how you play it. I doubt you’d be able to get more than one or two hats if you’re going in there by yourself. But, if you went back there a few times throughout the game and go to a different person each time, you could probably get a good handful. Although I don’t really understand why you’d want to take someone else’s hat. That’s kinda gross.
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I can’t imagine they spend much time protecting their pile of used hats. Maybe thats just me
by ChargingMajor on May 14, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Ducks seem to be in the mold of the teams the Hawks already beat. One really strong scoring line, good defense, good goaltending. Knowing that we’ve already played similar teams and prevailed gives me a higher degree of confidence if it’s Anaheim.
But then there’s the epic Conference Finals matchup. Detroit plays a speed game and if nothing else, the games should be entertaining as hell to watch. Plus, if they could get to Luongo, rattling Osgood should be an order of magnitude easier.
I think I’m happy either way. An O6 matchup is probably better for the league.
My goal? World domination.
by stickhandler on May 14, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah. Thanks for putting in the thought behind my
“I want Detroit” statement.
That’s pretty much it.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
You aren't getting a fuckin' beer for this game.
But I’ll post some video feeds:
http://www.atdhe.net/6192/watch-anaheim-ducks-at-detroit-red-wings
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/red-wings-live
http://www.ndsports.webs.com/
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/movies-and-nhl
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/PuckYou
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbn (password: myp2p)
sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/36451 (Sopcast and VLC required)
Go… hockey?
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
Why I don't want to face the Ducks
1. Jonas Hiller – He’s the best goalie in Western Conference
2. Their defense – one of the stingiest in the league. Pronger aka Cock Sucker towers over everyone and plays dirty in his zone (God I hate him). Their veterans will be tough to beat.
3. The Getzlaf line – even if they don’t score, they’re going to beat the crap out Seabrook and Keith
4. Height advantage – these guys TOWER over our guys. They’re going to make life hell for Khabby in front of the net.
5. They are going to be incredibly physical… more than any team we’ve faced.
that's what she said
So when does the next round start?
I’m guessing Game 1 is Saturday if Detroit wins, Sunday if Anaheim wins.
I’ve heard it’s Sunday no matter what happens, but I haven’t heard anything official.
My goal? World domination.
by stickhandler on May 14, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't stomach the thought
of this season ending at the hands of the Scum, a la the Bulls team from two years ago. So I’m pulling for the Ducks.
And seriously, f*** Boston.
Somebody should make a comic called "Tulowitzki the Combat Shortstop". I'd read it.
UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!
This might be sacriledge on here, but let's just imagine
for a brief second this surging hawks team doesn’t prevail, for once in my life, I actually wouldn’t mind if Detroit goes on.
That town and that state has born the brunt of our countries economic difficulties right now, and even though Chicago has and will always be worlds better than Detroit, they are still our midwestern cousin. Since, as was said by someone else on here, we are playing with house money at this point, I’d rather see us really renew the Detroit rivalry.
That and I fucking hate everything about Southern California. The people, the ‘cities’, the fact the team is based off a fucking Disney movie. Detroit may be full of mullets, methheads, and Eminem’s mom, but at least its a hockey town. Fuck Disney.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
I'm with you
If we do lose to Detroit, I want them to win the Stanley Cup. Especially if they’re playing the Penguins. I fucking hate Penguins fans.
that's what she said
If its Shitsburgh in the Finals
I will be the biggest fan of whoever they are playing. My hatred for Cindy and the gang is only rivaled by my hatred for all things Notre Dame.
My goal? World domination.
by stickhandler on May 14, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I swear I must be one of the only people outside of pittsburgh that actually likes the pens. Maybe it’s just because I have a lot of good friends from there and really enjoy reading The Pensblog…
I always disliked Lemieux and Jagr and it’s just continued with Cindy. I’ve had endless arguments with friends of mine that are Pit fans that always seem to think Mario was better than Gretzky. Beyond that, I don’t know why, I just don’t like ’em.
Oddly, the Penguins are the only Pitt sports team I feel this way about. The Steelers and Pirates don’t bother me at all. Not that the Pirates have bothered anyone for awhile.
My goal? World domination.
by stickhandler on May 14, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Just hate the Penguins
I don’t mind the Steelers. Mostly it’s just the fans of the Pittsburgh teams I can’t stand. There are quite a few Pittsburgh fans here in the city and they’re all ridiculously obnoxious. Not to mention the league has shoved Crosby and Malkin down our throats because they think these two guys are the only ones that can attract fans. And I really despise how Crosby cries and whines over every single call. Just shut the fuck up and play hockey, you giant pussy.
that's what she said
"That town and that state has born the brunt of our countries economic difficulties right now,"
Due to their own decision making. Wasn’t the Final Four supposed to salvage the city? What happened there? Oh, it’s still a mess. I can’t feel any sympathy for them.
But if it’s Wings / Bruins, I’ll hold my nose and root for the Scum.
Somebody should make a comic called "Tulowitzki the Combat Shortstop". I'd read it.
UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!
Sure. Doesn't mean I can't have some sympathy for all the
blue collar autoworkers/suppliers/dealers who are royally fucked now.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
That said, seeing the one bright spot in their lives (The Wings)
lose to a team who’s stars can’t grow facial hair would be all the sweeter.
Got more soul than a sock with a hole.
I understand where you are coming from
But the Big 3 are going down because they are being crushed by huge pensions they are stuck paying out to workers. The people getting fucked are the sons and daughters of the workers that did the fucking
by ChargingMajor on May 14, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
We can say "fuck" here?
I don’t visit often enough :\
Definitely have a lot of them pent up after another Rockies’ disaster.
Somebody should make a comic called "Tulowitzki the Combat Shortstop". I'd read it.
UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!
Oh fuck yea you can. You obviously haven’t seen a Committed Indian
by ChargingMajor on May 14, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah.. the only thing we don’t allow is racist, sexist or homophobic insults and even some of those might get a pass if it’s really funny… four letter words are fair game
As they say in Japan
“That is so gay, it has sex with men.”
Somebody should make a comic called "Tulowitzki the Combat Shortstop". I'd read it.
UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!
yeah
I don’t see how the crumbling auto industry in MI is much different than the nearly 20 year crumbling steel industry in the Tri-State Pittsburgh area. I’m surprised that anyone dislikes Wings fans less than Pens fans. At least in Pittsburgh the leaches aren’t chanting Ossy, Ossy, Ossy when he isn’t even involved in a play of consequence…not to mention the octopus tossing and having to look at Babcock’s perma-bitter beer stone face and feathered hair.
by Crease Monkey on May 14, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Why I don't want to face the Wings
1. Their offense – best in the league (yes, even better than fucking Pittsburgh). They’re going to pepper Khabby with shots. You guys all saw Khabby last series. He wasn’t at his best, and facing 30+ SOG a game scares the crap out of me.
2. Their goal screeners – again, best in the league. I saw what happens when someone gets in Khabby’s face. Not good.
3. Their power play – if the Blackhawks take ANY stupid penalties, a definite possibility in this match-up, it’s more than likely they Wings will capitalize on the man advantage.
4. puck possession – Detroit can control the puck for long stretches of time and rarely dump the puck in the zone. I’m not sure if the Blackhawks can muster up enough defensively to cause turnovers.
that's what she said
#2 especially
god was that frightening. Khabby wasn’t even close to stopping shots with someone in front of him. That could be really ugly
by ChargingMajor on May 14, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Excellent points all around
Especially the power play. The Wing PP is sick. And the Hawks have been known to take their share of dumb penalties. Since we’re not allowed to bash him anymore more I won’t say his name, but Gretzky minus 11 seems to be a big culprit of this.
Both teams are puck possession, but the Wings excel at it and are really the ones that made the style work and finally busted the trap.
The over/under on these games would have to be in the 6-7 range. That’s just crazy for playoff hockey.
My goal? World domination.
Fuck Scott Niedermeyer
If he pulled that shit on any one of the Hawks, he’d get his ass BEAT. I don’t care how old he is. Take that bush league shit out of here.
that's what she said
Is that a dare?
Scott Niedermeyer better hope he never runs into me because I’ll elbow him in the balls.
that's what she said
Interesting piece on Illegalcurve.com
About the Western Conference and Game 7’s and the result in the Conference Finals. The past 12 times there was a game 7 in the Conference Semi’s the winning team of that game 7 lost 9 times in the Conference Finals. That bodes well for the Blackhawks. Here’s to tonights game going 3 OT’s
I think because of Niedermayer's elbow
The Wings will thrash them tonight. Think it was a dumb move for them to piss off the Red Wings. Plus they’ll be at home and the crowd Should be into it.
I vote ducks
2 reasons:
1) Hawks are 5-1 at home in the playoffs, and 3-3 on the road. The road record is respectable, but still, give me home ice if I can get it.
2) The hawks have shown no fear in these playoffs, they have shown no signs of youth negatively impacting them, but IF the hawks were to play Detroit, I could see them start to feel pressure. They are familiar with Detroit, they know what the rivalry is and this could hurt them. The ducks are just another non-division team, like Calgary and Vancouver, and the young players would have the same mentality against the ducks, which is a plus in my opinion.
That being said, I think the hawks can beat detroit.
Interesting fact that I’m sure many of you already know, but………If carolina wins tonight, the HAWKS would have home ice if they make it to the SC finals, pretty (hypothetically) sweet eh!?
Toews beard discussion
Puck Daddy is asking his readers whether Toews gets a pass for his playoff “beard.” Go weigh in!
I say Pass. Mutton chops during they playoffs, although technically not a beard, are awesome.
that's what she said
on that note
I haven’t seen pahlsson’s face in a few games, but I swear I saw him late in the calgary series CLEAN-SHAVEN! If he does shave, that it is infinitely gay. Can I get some verification on the pahlsson beard?
On an unrelated note, pahlsson lost some big faceoffs in game 6, Im not sure what his numbers are, but lately he has seemed underwhelming in the circle…..thoughts?
Don't know if he shaves or is just lacking in facial follicles
Pahlsson was baby-faced throughout the Ducks’ 2007 cup run, too, and it didn’t have much of an effect on his game then. He had a sub-par game six in the faceoff circle, but he’s been pretty good so far, plus we won that game, so I won’t complain!
I've seen stubble
He’s a fair haired guy from Sweden. His facial hair is very blond.
that's what she said
Pahlsson
Currently Pahlsson is ranked 28th (among playoff participants in faceoff % (49.3%). In comparison, our 21 year old captain is ranked second at 61.1%, and is ranked first among remaining playoff participants.
I know they won game 6, I have been a pahlsson apologist since they got him (from crazed wiz loving hawk fans like my old man), BUT the faceoff that stands out in my mind is the one he lost in the third period on the penalty kill, and right after he lost it (and lost it hard I might add), D. sedin scored seconds later. Luckily, his teammates bailed him out in the end, but at the time I was ragging pissed because it seemed like a huge goal.
If we play detroit, others have already mentioned how deadly their PP is, we need faceoff wins from this guy on the PK. I generally like him on the PK, but he needs to get it going quickly, this is one big reason he is here in the first place.
you know what I mean
if he is shaving, it would suck that he isn’t participating in the playoff beard with his teammates.
On that note, are any other hawk players not growing playoff beards?
Yeah, I think in the half second he's on TV each game I noticed something there.
He seems like he’d have a Ladd-style beard by now, though. Who knows if he’s actually trying?
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
"It would suck" is much better than "infinitely gay." Thank you.
(Not trying to be a dick, but that shit bothers me. I kick students out of my classroom for comments along those lines.)
NOW STOP IT RIGHT HERE
CBS Sportsline Cover Story
“Dwight’s Out” – way to get me to crap my pants.
Go anyone playing the Celtics.
Has this ScumDucks game started yet? 7:00 is not 7:40
Somebody should make a comic called "Tulowitzki the Combat Shortstop". I'd read it.
UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!
Yet again
The Red Wings are getting screwed with horrible officiating. Two ticky tacky calls on them and two HORRIBLE missed calls at the other end. Brutal.
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Finally figured out how to post on iPhone (use normal site, not mobile)
Realistically, I have no preference for who the Hawks play. I’ve had some vivid dreams of sweeping the Wings. But the Hawks are a strong team, definitely stronger than I thought could happen. If the Hawks play strong, the opponent will have to fear them.
just sat down and started watching...
seems like scum are controlling the play? How has the game looked so far.
i don't know, man
hiller is exceptional and the Ducks’ defensemen are all 6’3+. I’m sure they don’t want to block his view since they’re all taller than him.
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ok, there is an exception.
I think Niedermeyer is at least 6’0. But the guys who were out there are tall as fuck.
For all of you wishing we’d face the Red Wings, are you really sure you want that now? The Blackhawks are nowhere near as good defensively as the Ducks, and the Wings are dominating the Ducks right now. Not to mention our team spent the day at Wrigley today.
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can't give Detroit multiple PP's
If the blackhawks do end up playing scum, we better not take some of the stupid penalties we did against vancouver and calgary
by Old World Flavor on May 14, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I personally think that going into the playoffs Vancouver was the team to beat...we beat them.
That being said were 2-2-2 against Detroit this season, and other then the loss before the classic, and the classic, the other two losses were coinflips. The classic is a tough one to judge just because of all the outlying factors…but i guess thats the same as playoffs, no excuses. Anaheim just scares me because of Hiller and their first line. I know scum are defending champs and all (who has to be reminded) but I feel like going into the next round no matter who we play, we will be the team to beat.
The Hawks two wins were kinda weak too though- everything had been decided and neither team really gave a shit..
If we get the Wings
At least half the games are going to end 6-4 or 6-5. I don’t think my heart can take much more of that.
"Crystal-clear high definition"
Is there such a thing as not-so-clear high definition? Fuzzy high definition?
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt." ~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Heh, I don’t have HD either. I’ve been looking into buying a small LCD TV, but I find it hard to buy something new when my current TV works just fine.
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt." ~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
What scares me is how well the wings keep the puck in your zone. Our d is going to get worked hard if the wings win this game. I have not been impressed with Keith and Seabrook so far in the playoffs and if we keep turning the puck over in our zone it is going to ugly. Would it kill any of the forwards on the ducks to try and slow this team down through the neutral zone?
Helm
on the breakaway.
You and I are gonna live forever
by Original Six on May 14, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice goal.
Now I’m even more pissed the Blackhawks have spent the past two days going to Cubs games and Bruce Springsteen concerts. They should be on the ice practicing. This Red Wings team is damn good.
that's what she said
How much good is practicing going to do when there isn’t an opponent to prepare for yet? I say give em the rest and focus on getting healthy.
You and I are gonna live forever
by Original Six on May 14, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, but does resting include boozing on a Wrigley rooftop?
I just want them to maintain focus. They’re having fun running around town getting recognized, but now is not the time to hang out with adoring fans.
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Hey
they looked to all be feeling pretty good to me! Something there must be working.
You and I are gonna live forever
by Original Six on May 14, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Pronger
just got away with murder in front of the refs. A scrap looks imminent here.
You and I are gonna live forever
is it just me
or has Pronger been off tonight? Not shooting from the point on 5-on-3s, mishandling the puck a few crucial times, etc.
He also just
almost killed his goalie
Давай!
by Justaminorthreat on May 14, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
The Red Wings color guy is like the Ron Santo of hockey
“Wow.”
“Oh jeeze.”
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt." ~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Shoot.
I leave work with the Wings up 2-0, and then it all goes pear shaped.
My goal… is to watch the Ducks and Wings beat themselves up over the next four hours.
SECTION 326 BUREAU CHIEF. ONE GOAL.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 14, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions
Good lord
S. Niedermeyer looks OLD. And, also: reeeejected. (No play for etc.)
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 14, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
Ruh-roh.
The Ducks tie it up.
Mutually assured destruction. Good enough for the Cold War, good enough now. DO IT.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 14, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions
Sadly, no
Looks like the Wings take it — Wings 4:3 Ducks
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 14, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
That new Lions logo is worth at least one win next year. Very intimidating……
The past is for cowards and fools....
keep changing the subject, I like it. Wings will sweep Chi town.
by BIGWalt2990 on May 14, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Broadly speaking, that's a just result
The top two teams from the top division in the league face off for a trip to the Finals.
Well — we (by and large) asked for it. We got it.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 14, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
Be careful what you wish for
This is going to be huge. Hockey might actually make the first half hour of Sportscenter for once!
Game’s the same as last round. Get the split there and bring it home!
My goal? World domination.
NEWS
Versus goons say that Game 1 is Sunday, on NBC.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 14, 2009 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
Any mention of a time? I assume afternoon which blows because I’m supposed to go to the Cubs game.
My goal? World domination.
by stickhandler on May 14, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
2pm (CT) per NBC Sports website
So you are not going to the Cubs game, then.
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 14, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
I think it starts at 1:20. So I can put in an appearance and head someplace about the 2nd inning or so where I can watch the Hawks. I’m not even a Cub fan so I really couldn’t care less about that game, but my wife is. This will be a good test to see if she is truly converted and committed to the Indian!
My goal? World domination.
by stickhandler on May 14, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Chicago seafood sellers beware...
Maybe they’ll start checking ID like they did last year with Pittsburgh
Давай!
by Justaminorthreat on May 14, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
Excuse me
[runs to seafood store, coughs on octopi]
Next week, you’ll be hearing about the Octopus Flu. It will be a public health emergency. Apologies in advance.
[BTW: Bruins tied it up just now.]
WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!
by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on May 14, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking on behalf of Wings fans...
…there’s still, like, plenty of good seats in the 100-level right? It’s a shame you haven’t been able to watch any of the home games or anything, and chasing off Pat Foley, well, it’s not like Tony Esposito or Bobby Hull are going to show up or anything. I mean, we should be able to pack a good 9,000 Wings fans into the UC…oh, excuse me, someone’s handing something to me…
::quickly reading::
Um…good luck. :)
HURRICANES!
Get the fuck out, Boston. Just get. the. fuck. out.
Somebody should make a comic called "Tulowitzki the Combat Shortstop". I'd read it.
UMD 8/04 - 5/08: Go Terps!
That was pretty intense.
I hope Brind’Amour will be okay after taking that puck to the face.
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt." ~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
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