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So for today's omen, the Caps have been eliminated from the playoffs on May 10 the last two years. Third time's a charm?
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Also, I am sorry, but... :lol :lol :lol at a fan of Pittsburgh calling Hank the biggest diva in the NHL. Crysby has held that title for over a decade man. Don't ruin this, because this series seems the be the first one that Crysby has worn man pants and manned up. Again, I have a lot of respect for Sid's talent and I feel that the past two years he has really grown up a lot. I have even defended him this series to my Islanders fan friend that hates Crosby with a passion. That said, historically, if you polled NHL fans all over the country and asked who the biggest diva in the NHL is, Crosby would win by a landslide. Pittsburgh may be the only place that would not be the case. Also, watch Carry Price play to see a goalie complain about everything. |
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Diva is off ice stuff like drawing attention to yourself. Sid has NEVER been that guy. Also no idea what youre talking about with the bolded. Calling him crysby kind of says all I need to know about your opinion here. |
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Hank draws attention to himself of the ice by being a good-looking guy that is into fashion. He does tell it like it is to the media because he is a no BS guy in interviews. When the team plays poorly in front of him, he says so. Literally none of his teammates have ever had an issue with this. It has literally never been a story here. Hank has handled the extremely rough NY Media very well over the years. That is why he is so liked. Edit: To the bold part - I was actually crediting Crosby for play hard and through some rough hits this series. I was pointing that out because I have been receiving texts all series long from my friends who hate Crosby as Flyers fans, Islanders fans, Devils fans, etc ....about how Crosby is a bitch, and I have defended him this series because I don't think he has been against the Caps at all. |
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Sid's "reputation" is based on fans that dont really have an appreciation for the game as a whole, and are going to hate the best player in the game in any manner they can, so they latch onto the one thing that they can say about him, crying, something that really hasnt gone on in a way any more noticeable than any other captain since at least 2012. Im not an Ovie fan, but I respect the hell out of him because all he cares about is playing the game hard. Like I said, Hank is great, but I cant think of one player who draws attention to himself in one way or another more than him. As far as his teammates, I mean what would any of them say to one of the best goaltenders ever who is the crown jewel of one of the leagues biggest franchises. He says what he wants because he knows he can get away with it. Sid could too if he wanted, but he doesnt, because hes not a diva. |
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Game 7's are the best. Bummed the east is playing too otherwise the Oilers game would have been in at a watchable time for me. Will be trying to tough it out for the 1st period.
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I think game 7's are the best when the team I root for is not involved. lol
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Does suck if youve gotta work early or something though. |
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I think he lives in Toronto though and as an old fart staying up till 1am for a game to end is tougher these days. |
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ALL goalies get pissed at their teammates on the ice. I've always taken it as a sign of passion. Hank is the same way. I had one goalie that was the opposite... after a goal he was always like, "it's all good man, it's just a game." Guess what? He was a terrible goalie. :lol
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I'm just outside of Toronto, so EST. Puck drop is 10:15 for me. We have a 2.5 month at home so sleep is somewhat limited as is, and the alarm goes off at 6am so.....yeah, just the 1st period for me on weeknights. |
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Sucks Wings moved to the East and then go on no long playoff runs. The last series they won was playing a Pacific Timezone team. One day maybe I can enjoy it. |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nImsigB27ug http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...-is-baby-stuff |
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Exhibit 1A why I dont like him |
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I haven't paid that close of attention but I've always though that their games start early locally so they can be on in prime time in the east. I've always thought the NHL is doing itself a disservice but not staggering the east and west coast games so every game can be on in eastern prime time; especially with McDavid being on the Oilers. That would probably be tough in the first round, but my point remains the same that a game 7 with McDavid shouldn't be starting at 10 PM eastern. EDIT: Apparently the NBA had first round games starting at 10 PM eastern http://www.sportsmediawatch.com/nba-...s-first-round/ |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUujhxH9Ams (sorry Tim :hug) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGT13Dyh1vI And, I only posted the bleacherreport because it was the first link that popped up for Fleury's "Baby stuff" quote. In all honesty I was just joking about Lundqvist. On the list of douchers in the NHL he is way down on the list. |
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I hear you and fair enough :lol. I actually think Crosby has not lived up to that reputation for a a few years either. Like I said, I have defended him this series. My posts are more about pointing out that when comparing Hank and Crosby as being Divas in the NHL, Hanks name is never mentioned where as Crosby's has historically always been in the mix. Simply googling "biggest divas in the NHL" or "biggest divas in sports" will produce several lists that Crosby found his way onto. Hank's name never shows up there though haha. Silly argument, but one that came up from a comment I felt was off the mark. |
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My wife goes to bed at 9pm, I wake feed the little scamp at 930 and he is out like a light by 10pm - luckily he doesn't normally wake until 3am/4am - and then its all on the Mrs. for feedings. GREAT for weekend games, not so much for weekdays. |
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You can have your opinion and I can have mine.
Tossing the net over during play is worse than whining to any ref imo. Not surprising in the least there are a bunch of videos/stuff written about crosby whining, hes the highest profile player in the NHL. I wont back down from my POV that Hank likes to draw attention to himself more than any other player in the league. |
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I do think you are confusing diva with celebrity though. If his off the ice actions are what you take issue with, I feel you are more just put off that he embraces the celebrity life New York has to offer him. That is something that maybe Crosby does try to avoid. It does not make Hank a diva for living up that part of his life though. If he stopped showing up to games or refused to talk to some media members (because they were honest about him) like Matt Harvey does, that would make him a diva. |
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I say that as proof by the second bold part and you not naming or even thinking Crosby would or even could be in that conversation historically. You are just a fan man. Nothing wrong with that. Most fans can only see things through biased eyes. I am guilty of that too sometimes. |
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But here is a classy Sid interview where he is doing exactly what you say you dislike about Hank. This was also posted above... http://www.crossingbroad.com/2012/04...h-a-bitch.html |
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I have no idea what Lundqvist does off of the ice and really don't care because he's not a Penguin and he's a long way from Pittsburgh.
But, I will say that I'm on record in the NFL thread saying that Antonio Brown is an effing clown for the way he acts around these parts. Disclaimer: not comparing Lunqvist to AB at all because I have no idea what Lundqvist does off of the ice. |
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Missed this, both funny posts :lol |
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I have been by his house though. My Fiancee's uncle lived on the same street as him. |
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This argument is going nowhere. My opinion isnt going to change. I dont like Hank, and thats that. Its fine we dont agree. Im just tense today, for good reason :lol |
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Heres a couple good on ice examples why I dont like hank fwiw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...6Xoqq1eEbM#%21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImJtTdxOInA <-- This one is extra classless https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTjdwx2CTvY |
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Also, most of those videos are nothing different from any other team. The one with Crosby getting the water to the face was Hank getting payback for a Crosby cheap shot on him in an earlier game. One of the links I posted above has that cheap shot. Overall I agree that this argument is going no where though. For me bottom line: Crosby has the reputation, not Hank. That said, Crosby has the Cups, not Hank. So you win some you lose some. I would trade for the Cups though. For you: Time to refocus on the game you have tonight. Game 7's don't get any bigger! |
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http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/i...mcdavid-photo/
This is a freaking hilarious picture if you haven't seen it. |
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are there any interesting hockey games on tonight?
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Scroll to May 10th! Lets go Germany!! |
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USA already won so I don't have any I'm psyched for.
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Excuse me mr. official, can someone make an announcement for them to stop throwing all those hats? |
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Starting to feel the nerves a little bit. I really want this one. I don't wanna be the loser again.
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http://kuklaskorner.com/hockey/comme...medium=twitter
This would be nuts. So Vegas could sign a player and then trade him to another team that wanted him. |
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Well, I hope Sully doesn't get an itchy trigger finger. I don't think he will though. Quote:
Hahahahahahaha perfection |
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On one hand, MAF may feel less pressure knowing if he screws up, there's no longer a no-name backup that comes in. May lead to him relaxing a bit and therefore playing better. On the OTHER hand, MAF may feel MORE pressure knowing that an experienced, Cup-winning goalie is waiting in the wings should he screw up. |
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If MAF has a good or bad game its not because Murray is sitting on the bench. |
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Or... they could be dressing Murray because he's been medically cleared to play................
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If Murray's coming in at all tonight, either Fleury's hurt or the game's over already.
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So can we say Pens/Caps is one of the biggest Game 7's in NHL history (excluding ones in the SCF)? I mean, in hindsight, this could be the series that either catapults the Capitals into finally winning a Cup or it's their last chance for a while. Also, this is all thrown out the window if Washington does win but loses in the ECF or SCF.
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Stomach knot and butt clench in full effect. Need some alcohol.
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Thanks man! I am fully rooting for a Caps v Preds finals. Now that my team is out I have no issue being okay with this finally being the Caps year for you! Good luck tonight! If possible, try to enjoy the game man! (I know it is impossible to really enjoy a game 7 when your team is in it) To everyone else, in case I can't pop in here tonight, enjoy the two awesome game 7's we have! |
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It depends on how it goes. If MAF gives 3 but it's like 3-2 late then obviously he won't be pulled for that, but yeah if it's like 3 real early and fast I could see Sullivan getting an itchy finger
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I can't believe I just used all those words in a sentence together talking about the Caps. Pens in 7. |
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Probably biggest of Ovie's career, like Matty said, but in NHL history? No. Unless we're being very liberal with the term "biggest". |
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Some local radio guy says that the Caps will win 5 or 6 to nothing
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I have zero excitement about this game 7. Too many letdowns in the past to get excited.
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If the pens D doesn't improve, game will be over before it starts. Gotta get inspired boys!
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I don't think it gets ugly unless it's a blowout late in the game. Unless you're talking getting ugly to mean score. |
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Right on. That's certainly possible. I could see the pens getting very frustrated if it's like 5-0 late, too. Can't say I'd blame them, either. |
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One minute in and the pens look gassed already. I don't get it. Let's see how this goes.
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Penguins know they have a game tonight, right?
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Really hate these first periods when the Caps dominate and don't score. Leaving the door open too much.
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I don't like how the push at the beginning didn't yield anything. And I actually think the Pens are pushing fairly hard themselves, as much as they can after that initial ten minutes. Good pk there from the Caps. Feels like the Caps are carrying a lot of defensive swallowing look they achieved in game 6 but it hasn't turned into a lead and that's terrifying right now. Pens are one odd man rush from pulling ahead.
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I think Pens pull this off. Caps started off well but the longer they go not scoring the more they are gonna start questioning themselves.
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Idk. First period, my perspective was a home team hustling and making great attempts and I see a visiting team barely on offensive attacks and moving slowly all over the ice. Sure, shots were just about even, if not even by the time intermission started, but seemed like a pretty one-sided period to me. |
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My god. Here it comes.
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I love that Doc Emrick is doing his job to stay objective and keep the game exciting, but he should just admit to the world that there's only ever been one possible outcome in this game.
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MAF just laughing now after that big save. I think they know they've got them. If I'm right, sorry Caps fans.
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Pretty bummed the nbcsports live sight is not working for me. Stuck with just checking updates on nhl.com
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I'm pretty sure they could take MAF out of the game, leave the net completely open for the 3rd period, and the Caps still wouldn't score.
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I'm not sure I wanna watch anymore. This is making me fucking crazy.
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It's embarrassing how many Oilers fans are at Honda Center
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you at the game, sarah?
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I don't even know why I watched. Fuck May 10.
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Ovie is a -2 tonight too. I mean this is just stereotypical Caps.
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