NHL 2011 PLAYOFFS

jimed14

The anxiety has officially kicked in ... I'm going to throw up.

Slap upside the head

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Slap upside the head wrote:

Luongo is a much better goaltender than Thomas.

edit: I'm not even a big hockey guy and I know that statement is ridiculous.

Sigh - the fact that you think it's a ridiculous statement indicates how little you know
about the sport

polaris_x

lukin2006 wrote:

I think they'll get their speed going...I'd be surprised if their was much BS going on for fear of taking stupid penalties. Boston is under just as much pressure as Vancouver, if Vancouver wins 1-0 or 2-1 Boston will have lost a 7 game series giving up less than 10 goals.

pressure is equal ... vancouver's mental state is very fragile ... however, boston has only scored 2 goals on the road this series ... canucks have carried the play early on in most games and if they can score first ... boston will be hard pressed to score ... i think even if boston scores first (assuming it isn't a bad goal) - the canucks can bounce back ...

jimed14

Again, the B's beat Vancouver in Vancouver back in February.

This series it's been a couple rolling pucks over sticks, an unlucky bounce, etc etc.

Let's face it ... this game is a coin flip. With an ever so slight edge going to the home team.

Slap upside the head

Pats54 wrote:

Agreed not being able to score in Van is a huge problem. Julien tries to win the game 0-0 on the road and their approach is way too conservative. My Judgement is not clouded because I don't like Vancouver. Just not a fan of Lu doesn't really matter whose laundry he is wearing. In my opinion TT is a better goalie and I think the season and playoff stats highlight that fact at least this year. Goalie is one area Julian doesn't have to be concerned about unlike AV for Van. He must be wondering which Lu will show up. Schneider is better than the guy. LU is probably giving Av ulcers.

That's your argument? Thomas has had a better year and playoffs than Luongo this year?
That's what makes him a better goaltender?

Weak.

polaris_x

Slap upside the head wrote:

Sigh - the fact that you think it's a ridiculous statement indicates how little you know about the sport

uhhh ... i don't think you are gonna find too many hockey experts who will agree that luongo is a MUCH better goalie than thomas ... you can argue that he is but to say it like it's some fact is absurd ...

playing goal requires mental fortitude and a short memory ... something luongo doesn't always have ... he's given up so many bad goals in these playoffs - it's pretty sad ... having said that - i think tim thomas is not great with his rebound control ... until i heard jamie mcclenan explain it on tsn - i thought he was overly aggressive but it was explained that with thomas being shorter than most goalies - he has to come out of his crease more to cut angles and not give up a goal like the first one luongo gave up in game 6 ...

right now - if i had to start an important game on neutral ice, i'd pick thomas over luongo ...

Pats54

polaris_x wrote:

lukin2006 wrote:

I think they'll get their speed going...I'd be surprised if their was much BS going on for fear of taking stupid penalties. Boston is under just as much pressure as Vancouver, if Vancouver wins 1-0 or 2-1 Boston will have lost a 7 game series giving up less than 10 goals.

pressure is equal ... vancouver's mental state is very fragile ... however, boston has only scored 2 goals on the road this series ... canucks have carried the play early on in most games and if they can score first ... boston will be hard pressed to score ... i think even if boston scores first (assuming it isn't a bad goal) - the canucks can bounce back ...

Agree 100%. The B's get too conservative in Vancouver and play not to let them score try to win 0-0. Too much focus on Defense in Van.

haffajappa

Speaking of fragile mental states... I am losing focus all morning... I was actually pacing in my bedroom looking for the bowl of cereal i am eating before work. its on my dresser. i'm a scatter brain right now... ahhhh!!!

Slap upside the head

jimed14 wrote:

Again, the B's beat Vancouver in Vancouver back in February.

This series it's been a couple rolling pucks over sticks, an unlucky bounce, etc etc.

Let's face it ... this game is a coin flip. With an ever so slight edge going to the home team.

Yep, this is the best analysis I have seen so far.

FenwayFaithful

Slap upside the head wrote:

FenwayFaithful wrote:

Slap upside the head wrote:

Luongo is a much better goaltender than Thomas.

edit: I'm not even a big hockey guy and I know that statement is ridiculous.

Sigh - the fact that you think it's a ridiculous statement indicates how little you know
about the sport

I guess we gotta take you at your word, since you have provided no information or statistics to back up your claim. I think your hatred for the Bruins has clouded your judgement. You even admitted yourself that Thomas has outplayed that goofy bastard this series.

By the way, keep the hatred coming. We love it here.

norm

haffajappa wrote:

Speaking of fragile mental states... I am losing focus all morning... I was actually pacing in my bedroom looking for the bowl of cereal i am eating before work. its on my dresser. i'm a scatter brain right now... ahhhh!!!

hang in there! you'll be partying tonight!

FenwayFaithful

And yeah, jimed's right as always. Coin flip game tonight.

Slap upside the head

polaris_x wrote:

Slap upside the head wrote:

Sigh - the fact that you think it's a ridiculous statement indicates how little you know about the sport

uhhh ... i don't think you are gonna find too many hockey experts who will agree that luongo is a MUCH better goalie than thomas ... you can argue that he is but to say it like it's some fact is absurd ...

playing goal requires mental fortitude and a short memory ... something luongo doesn't always have ... he's given up so many bad goals in these playoffs - it's pretty sad ... having said that - i think tim thomas is not great with his rebound control ... until i heard jamie mcclenan explain it on tsn - i thought he was overly aggressive but it was explained that with thomas being shorter than most goalies - he has to come out of his crease more to cut angles and not give up a goal like the first one luongo gave up in game 6 ...

right now - if i had to start an important game on neutral ice, i'd pick thomas over luongo ...

uhhh....where am I saying it like it's some fact??

I am merely stating my opinion, much like you are.

jimed14

haffajappa wrote:

Speaking of fragile mental states... I am losing focus all morning... I was actually pacing in my bedroom looking for the bowl of cereal i am eating before work. its on my dresser. i'm a scatter brain right now... ahhhh!!!

At least you can eat.

Me, not so much.

haffajappa

norm wrote:

haffajappa wrote:

Speaking of fragile mental states... I am losing focus all morning... I was actually pacing in my bedroom looking for the bowl of cereal i am eating before work. its on my dresser. i'm a scatter brain right now... ahhhh!!!

hang in there! you'll be partying tonight!

i hope so! even Sammi hasn't been eating properly tonight. (er, i meant lately. my mind is gone!)

alas, FenwayFaithful... world cup is over, we are no longer allies!!!!!

FenwayFaithful

haffajappa wrote:

alas, FenwayFaithful... world cup is over, we are no longer allies!!!!!

It's all good. Best of luck to the Canucks tonight. I hope everyone has a safe and fun time at the circus tonight. The atmosphere in Vancouver is gonna be crazy.

haffajappa

jimed14 wrote:

haffajappa wrote:

Speaking of fragile mental states... I am losing focus all morning... I was actually pacing in my bedroom looking for the bowl of cereal i am eating before work. its on my dresser. i'm a scatter brain right now... ahhhh!!!

At least you can eat.

Me, not so much.

i didn't eat dinner yesterday and only had an apple for lunch...
:?

cereal is the first thing ive had...
i guess cos i'm too young to have kids or be married, tonight is the most important night of my life thus far... eek!

haffajappa

FenwayFaithful wrote:

haffajappa wrote:

alas, FenwayFaithful... world cup is over, we are no longer allies!!!!!

It's all good. Best of luck to the Canucks tonight. I hope everyone has a safe and fun time at the circus tonight. The atmosphere in Vancouver is gonna be crazy.

Slap upside the head

FenwayFaithful wrote:

I guess we gotta take you at your word, since you have provided no information or statistics to back up your claim. I think your hatred for the Bruins has clouded your judgement. You even admitted yourself that Thomas has outplayed that goofy bastard this series.

By the way, keep the hatred coming. We love it here.

you want stats dude then go look them up yourself.
I "hate" the bruins as much as I "love" the canucks which is very little.
I admitted that Thomas has outplayed Luongo in Boston so you really need to research the facts before
you make assinine comments.
There is really little to be gained by trying to argue with a Boston sports fan because they are always right.

I should know, I've been a bosox fan for over 40 years.

polaris_x

Slap upside the head wrote:

uhhh....where am I saying it like it's some fact??

I am merely stating my opinion, much like you are.

... you just said to someone they know very little about the sport based on their opinion ..