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Today is Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Participants?

Representing the Eastern Conference is your Carolina Hurricanes.

Representing the Wetern Conference is your Edmonton Oilers.

Who do you think is going to win and why?

For me Carolina because they are still hot whereas Edmonton has had a very long layoff.

what do you all think?

Oilers. I mean, holy hell, they were last seeded in the conference and they knocked out the Red Wings and have made it all the way to the finals. They're on a roll D:!!!

Now if only the Predators would do the same and make my dreams come true...

I'm praying for the oilers. I loathe carolina with a firey passion.

Oilers!

Edmonton. A Canadian team deserves to win. Americans don't even care about hockey. In Canada, it's the Sport. In the US, it's just another silly game to watch when the baseball season comes to a close.

Edmonton. A Canadian team deserves to win. Americans don't even care about hockey. In Canada, it's the Sport. In the US, it's just another silly game to watch when the baseball season comes to a close.
not for all of America...particularly Minnesota and Massachusets.

Oilers; of the two teams, the Oilers are the ones who've been playing playoff hockey, a week long layoff isn't gonna stop 'em. The Oilers fought kicking and screaming to get as far as the have, some bohick Carolina team ain't gonna slow 'em down.

Hey Corneliu--you going to do one of these for the NBA Finals? I'm torn, since I live close to Miami but have been a dallas fan ever since Cuban bought them.

Hey Corneliu--you going to do one of these for the NBA Finals? I'm torn, since I live close to Miami but have been a dallas fan ever since Cuban bought them.

Nope. I do not at all care for the NBA. Hockey though is a different Story.

Go Carolina :D

Here's a hint Nazz, root for both teams. I had the samething happen to me in the AFC Championship Game during the NFL playoffs. I'm a huge Denver Fan but live near pittsburgh (which is my #2 team). I couldn't lose either way :D

not for all of America...particularly Minnesota and Massachusets.

You're saying the folks in Boston care more about the Bruins than the Red Sox?

I don't think so.

I don't even like the new NHL (I'm still calling for the abolition of the Instigator rule) and I'm cheering for the Oil. Not only would it be a Stanley Cup win for Canada, but it would draw attention to our oil exports.

Oilers... for obvious reasons.

Go Oilers Go!

Wow. The Canadians are hijacking this thread all the way north. To jump on the Canadian bandwagon: GO OILERS GO GO GO!

Game 1 Is Underway!

Lets Go Canes! Lets Go Canes!

Canes.
I've been depressed since the Devils got destroyed...

Go 'Canes!

Beat those dirty Canadians!

Go 'Canes!

Beat those dirty Canadians!
*takes out gun and shoots TSI*

That's for cheering for a non-Canadian hockey team.

*takes out gun and shoots TSI*

That's for cheering for a non-Canadian hockey team.
The Devils pwn all Canadian hockey teams.
They just had a bad year. Happens to the best of us.

*takes out gun and shoots TSI*

That's for cheering for a non-Canadian hockey team.

Go Lady Go!

*runs away to watch game*

Go Oilers!


And this from a Yank!

The Devils pwn all Canadian hockey teams.
They just had a bad year. Happens to the best of us.
Nope, Canucks pwn all teams in the NHL, including the Oilers. But since they're the only ones left, GO OILERS GO!

Edmonton scores the opening goal!

1-0 edmonton.

Go Oilers!


And this from a Yank!
I love you! (in a sisterly (brotherly?) nonsexual way.)

w00t EDMONTON!!!!! ...mmm...west edmonton mall...

Nope, Canucks pwn all teams in the NHL, including the Oilers.

Only from their chairs in front of televisions

I love you! (in a sisterly (brotherly?) nonsexual way.)

w00t EDMONTON!!!!! ...mmm...west edmonton mall...

I shall teach you it's fine points in due time, Lady...:D

YEAH! PISANI!

Only from their chairs in front of televisions

No, no. They are too busy hugging trees to actually learn how to play hockey...

Only from their chairs in front of televisions
Pfft. We're going to win the cup next year. You just watch.

I'm from Boston and I can definately say hockey is no where near as important as baseball unfortunately.

And I'm cheering for Edmonton (even though they're from Alberta), though I was initially cheering for Ottawa.

hockey is no where near as important as baseball unfortunately.
Where's my rifle? I SWEAR I"LL KILL HIM!!!

Go 'Canes!

Beat those dirty Canadians!
I wonder how many players on the Hurricanes are Canadian?

And I'm cheering for Edmonton (even though they're from Alberta), though I was initially cheering for Ottawa.
Yeah, the Sens really have to stop promising to win the Cup, I really think it jinxes them.

At the end of 1:

It is Edmonton 1 and Carolina 0.

Oilers, champs this season.
Leafs, champs next season.

Sounds good to me! :)

Where's my rifle? I SWEAR I"LL KILL HIM!!!

*goes with*

Baseball is for people who like to watch over-payed overweight people hit balls and waddle around four corners.

That's right Americans. I said it.

WADDLE.

Oilers, but I stopped watching after the Red Wings and Stars met premature fates.

Oilers, champs this season.
Leafs, champs next season.

Sounds good to me! :)
Pfft, the Leafs suck. Canucks is where it's at.

Pfft, the Leafs suck. Canucks is where it's at.

*slaps the Lady with the tail of a salmon*

And why did the salmon die, Lady?

*slaps the Lady with the tail of a salmon*

And why did the salmon die, Lady?
You do realize the Victoria team is called the Salmon Kings...

The irony.

You do realize the Victoria team is called the Salmon Kings...

The irony.

Oh gods...:p

Pfft, the Leafs suck. Canucks is where it's at.

How dare you!!!! :eek:

Leafs PWN the Canucks!!!

How dare you!!!! :eek:

Leafs PWN the Canucks!!!

0.o

Has noone realized this yet? The Oilers pwn EVERY OTHER TEAM IN THE NHL!

2-0 Oilers!

Nice penalty, Pronger!

For me Carolina because they are still hot whereas Edmonton has had a very long layoff.

Edmonton is totally going to win.

And the lyrics in your signature are wrong.

Yea PRONGER!!!! Who says Defencemen can't take a penalty shot!!!!!

I am cheering for the Oilers. I grew up an Oilers fan and though i am now a Rangers fan, the Oilers will always have a special place in my heart.

I know quite a few Americans who are cheering for the Oilers actually.

How dare you!!!! :eek:

Leafs PWN the Canucks!!!
Okay, that's it. Next time I'm out shopping, I'm getting a "Leafs suck" t-shirt. Yes, such things do exist.

I am cheering for the Oilers. I grew up an Oilers fan and though i am now a Rangers fan, the Oilers will always have a special place in my heart.

I know quite a few Americans who are cheering for the Oilers actually.

*nods* The intelligent ones are...

Moreau!!!! 3-0!!!!!

Well, they scored...not that that will save them from their fate...

Um, why are the Pheonix Coyotes not up there? I'm pretty sure they're going to win. :rolleyes:

3-3 now.

Come on Hurricanes.

I believe it is 4-3 now thanks to a short handed goal.

LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES!

Game 1 is in the books

CAROLINA 5 and EDMONTON 4

Congrats to Carolina for winning game 1.

Whadda comeback!
:(

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Edmonton Goalie Roloson who is out for the rest of the series :(

W00t for Carolina!

Edmonton Oilers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111!!!!

Can't believe Roloson is out for the season. :(

Well if Conklin could actually paying attention out there on the ice, the outcome would have been different.

I wonder if the Oilers will take it out on Ladd even though Roloson's injury wasnt really his fault?

Oilers! Bring back the glory of the Gretzky years.

With Roloson out, who should start game 2 for the Oilers on Wed?

Game 2:

EDMONTON vs CAROLINA @ Carolina.

Caronlina leads the series 1-0

You're saying the folks in Boston care more about the Bruins than the Red Sox?

I don't think so.

I don't even like the new NHL (I'm still calling for the abolition of the Instigator rule) and I'm cheering for the Oil. Not only would it be a Stanley Cup win for Canada, but it would draw attention to our oil exports.
and you can't like more than one sport? Yes, Sox are important. However, Bruins can sell out the majority of their games, despite having had a horrible season (Oh hell, it's been a horrible decade). Not even most of the Canadian teams can do that.

Surprisingly, being a hockey fan doesn't preclude you from being a baseball fan, and vice versa.

If the Canes were still the Hartford Whalers it'd be a different story but GO OILERS!!!

If the Canes were still the Hartford Whalers it'd be a different story but GO OILERS!!!
ugh...whalers.

you know, I STILL have people asking me how they're doing. How sad is that? They've been gone 10 years.

And they're thinking of bringing back a hartford team...because ignoring the Bruins, Islanders, Rangers, and Devils isn't enough...

And the whalers are why I hate the canes.

Is Roloson out for good? What's the word on that? I bet Bergeron got a phenomenal ass chewing for that check...frickin' idiot thing to do, but ah shit, accidents happen. Honestly, I think it's going to be a pretty close series. Sure, the Oil had a long sit time, which I think worked against Anaheim in the last series, but then again, they sorely needed the rest. The Hurricanes came in fast and furious on this first game, but I'm hoping the lack of rest will work against them, and start slowing them down. The big factor here is Rollie...will he be in or out? Also...Pisani left the first period...how is he?

Is Roloson out for good? What's the word on that? I bet Bergeron got a phenomenal ass chewing for that check...frickin' idiot thing to do, but ah shit, accidents happen. Honestly, I think it's going to be a pretty close series. Sure, the Oil had a long sit time, which I think worked against Anaheim in the last series, but then again, they sorely needed the rest. The Hurricanes came in fast and furious on this first game, but I'm hoping the lack of rest will work against them, and start slowing them down. The big factor here is Rollie...will he be in or out? Also...Pisani left the first period...how is he?

Last night they were saying his knee was so damaged he couldnt play until next season. Hopefully they were not right.

Last night they were saying his knee was so damaged he couldnt play until next season. Hopefully they were not right.
Damn it. I didn't stick around to watch the after-game spiel...SI reports (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/hockey/nhl/specials/playoffs/2006/06/05/bc.hkn.oilers.rolosonin.ap/index.html?section=si_latest) say he'll stay out...but we'll see. To be honest, I didn't see the hit at first, and thought Rollie was pulling a Drama King...he does about one per game, usually to get a breather for the team...but that was a brutal hit. I wonder though...and I'm really reaching here...if they put him back in game 2 just to psych out the Hurricane in the meantime? But I'm kind of doubting it. Cripes...and poor Conklin on that empty-net goal...he went in cold, there is really no way he was going to measure up. Frick.

The good thing is...Conklin isn't a rookie, and he's fresh...but he's going to need to start reading his teammate's signals better. Gaaaaa! ROLLIE!!!

I am cheering for the Oilers. I grew up an Oilers fan and though i am now a Rangers fan, the Oilers will always have a special place in my heart.

I know quite a few Americans who are cheering for the Oilers actually. That's because Edmonton has long been the training ground for rookies, who then move onto star positions in US teams when we could no longer afford them. I don't mean that in a bitter way, but the Oilers have a fantastic training regimine, and scout talent like no one else. Look at the more recent trades of Roloson, Pronger and Peca...McTavish almost got shitcanned for that because they didn't come in like pros...but they've fit into the team well, and they've really been performing.

You find former Oilers all over the damn place...did you see Doug Weight applauding Pronger's penalty shot goal?

The good thing is...Conklin isn't a rookie, and he's fresh...but he's going to need to start reading his teammate's signals better. Gaaaaa! ROLLIE!!!

*cries*

Rollie...:(

*continues to cry*

*cries*

Rollie...:(

*continues to cry*
I'm with you on that.

Unbelievably bad luck...at the least it's going to frack up morale.

I'm with you on that.

Unbelievably bad luck...at the least it's going to frack up morale.

No kidding. Momentum might shoot down too...:eek:

Well, methinks we are going to have to take out THEIR goalie too...*shakes fist*

*begins to plot revenge*

(Teehee: Galactica!)

No kidding. Momentum might shoot down too...:eek:

Well, methinks we are going to have to take out THEIR goalie too...*shakes fist*

*begins to plot revenge*

(Teehee: Galactica!)


This is going to get ugly isnt it?

This is going to get ugly isnt it?

Just you wait and see...

But But...even though Ladd took out Rollie it wasnt really his fault.

Well in my opinion it wasnt.

Bergeron (sp?) kinda did it, but obviously didnt mean to.

But But...even though Ladd took out Rollie it wasnt really his fault.

Well in my opinion it wasnt.

Bergeron (sp?) kinda did it, but obviously didnt mean to.

*sigh* It does not matter who did it, but the absolute fact of the matter.

We are completely screwed!

Roloson was the life of the team!

Roloson:the Oilers::Air:Humans

:(

*sigh* It does not matter who did it, but the absolute fact of the matter.

We are completely screwed!

Roloson was the life of the team!

Roloson:the Oilers::Air:Humans

:(

Dont give up yet! It aint over til it's over!

It was clearly Bergeron's fault, though he clearly didn't mean to do it. Nonetheless. Rollie's been hit by 'friendly fire' before, and they need to be more careful. Anyway, Conklin might surprise us. It may force the Oilers to work harder on their handling and stop sitting on their asses during the first.

It all makes for some damn good hockey...

We'll see...as long as Whyte Ave. stays in an un-lit state...

It was clearly Bergeron's fault, though he clearly didn't mean to do it. Nonetheless. Rollie's been hit by 'friendly fire' before, and they need to be more careful. Anyway, Conklin might surprise us. It may force the Oilers to work harder on their handling and stop sitting on their asses during the first.
you know whats really depressing? All of my favorite Bruins are now on different teams, and all were pretty much traded this year. Yeah, Bergeron made me remember that.

We'll see...as long as Whyte Ave. stays in an un-lit state...
The cops have been very proactive so far. Even if the Oil gets swept, I think people will just cry, and not destroy.

Even if the Oil gets swept,.......


Wash your mouth out young lady!

Wash your mouth out young lady!
Don't worry, I was giving myself a noogie (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=noogie) when I said it.

Don't worry, I was giving myself a noogie (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=noogie) when I said it.

As long as youve learned your lesson, that's the main thing.

GO OILERS!

Roloson was the best and brightest on the team. I would say it is because of him that the Oilers got this far. MVP of the year contender for sure. Without him, I have considerably less optimism in the Oilers' chances. I still hope they win, though.

The sports illustrated article on the Oilers was cool. The Green Mile.

I keep promising myself that I'm going to care about hockey, but I just don't.

OILERS!!!! I canadian team should win for sure. I know they lost their goalie but they can still do it.

I live in Edmonton while I go to university and I must say, GO CANES!!!

There has not been a team carried by their goalie this badly since JS Giguerre during the Anahiem run. Without Rolie, they have no shot, I say Canes in 5.

WWJD
Amen.

Edmonton. A Canadian team deserves to win. Americans don't even care about hockey. In Canada, it's the Sport. In the US, it's just another silly game to watch when the baseball season comes to a close.

not everywhere the northern us mostly likes hockey

GO OILERS!

5-0 Carolina. It's painful; it really is. :( :headbang:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO---!!!! :eek:

Hehehehehe

Do not care ownes the Canes... :D

Would you believe I, of all people, didn't know this thread existed until now?

The Whalers are going to win. Good on them, it's been a long time coming.

Would you believe I, of all people, didn't know this thread existed until now?

The Whalers are going to win. Good on them, it's been a long time coming.
Whalers are dead. They have been for a decade. There are plans for a new hartford team.

I say to thee, all of connecticut, MOVE ON!

*dashes to window and screams, only to have bitchy neighbor throw a shoe*

ouch :(

There has not been a team carried by their goalie this badly since JS Giguerre during the Anahiem run. Without Rolie, they have no shot, I say Canes in 5.
I unno, Kiprusoft carried the Flames on his back pretty much.

CAROLINA 5 and EDMONTON 0

Carolina leads the series 2-0

Series heads to Edmonton for games 3 and 4.

I would have said Edmonton a few days ago, but without Roloson...

Game 3 is tonight in Edmonton Alberta Canada.

With Carolina up 2 games to nill, this is virtually a must win game for Edmonton.

Who do you think will win Game 3?

Well, I'm rooting for Edmonton til the bloody end or victory. It generally takes a lot to get me up before noon on a Sunday, but this ought to bloody well be worth it - one way or another... (The game's at 9 AM local time.)

It is nearly time for Game 3 of the Stanely Cup Finals.

LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES!

It is nearly time for Game 3 of the Stanely Cup Finals.

LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES!

You fail to realize that as soon as the Hurricanes aircraft landed in Edmonton they were wrought with a fear unknown to any leaving creature. Sorry, but Whyte Ave. is going to explode tonight.

You fail to realize that as soon as the Hurricanes aircraft landed in Edmonton they were wrought with a fear unknown to any leaving creature. Sorry, but Whyte Ave. is going to explode tonight.

We shall see grasshopper. We shall see.

Sorry, but Whyte Ave. is going to explode tonight.

At my expense...:(

If we win tonight, Edmonton will be rocking so hard that I won't be able to sleep...ah well, who does when your hometeam kicks American ass?

And just like that. It is 1-0 Edmonton.

And just like that. It is 1-0 Edmonton.

W00T!

GO OILERS GO!

YEAWWWW!!!!!!!!

That's the sweet stuff. :cool:

Edmonton squeaks one out by a lone goal after being destroyed 5-0. I hope they enjoy the victory because it's probably going to be their last.

I am confident Carolina will take it out.

Well last night Edmonton lost again to Carolina. This puts them down into a big hole, down in the series 3-1.

Tomorrow night, it could all be over.

Well last night Edmonton lost again to Carolina. This puts them down into a big hole, down in the series 3-1.

Tomorrow night, it could all be over.

Two Stanley Cups in a row a Canadian team loses to a southern American team that has almost no following in their hometown.

Life isn't fair (but then you don't have to tell me that - lifelong Buffalo fan).

Two Stanley Cups in a row a Canadian team loses to a southern American team that has almost no following in their hometown.

Life isn't fair (but then you don't have to tell me that - lifelong Buffalo fan).

Don't give it away yet.

Anyway, I'm pissed because I just found out the local cable channel won't be carrying the other games live at 9 am local time but tape delayed at midnight. I have a shared TV, and it's glued to the World Cup between 10 pm and 6 am every night for the next month. I'd cause a riot if I tried to change the channel....

Two Stanley Cups in a row a Canadian team loses to a southern American team that has almost no following in their hometown.

Life isn't fair (but then you don't have to tell me that - lifelong Buffalo fan).

And my response, as quoted is a response to a fellow region-mate who also feels like leaving the Oilers behind...

Jumping ship are we? I figured most fans would be amazed they made it as far as they have, the Stanley Cup. Let's repeat that, THE STANLEY CUP, the greatest hockey trophy on this planet. I, for one, am proud to be an Oilers fan even if they do not win. They were the under-dogs of this tournament, getting in on a technicality and now they are one of two teams left. Instead of getting off the bandwagon, let's stay on and show the Oilers , whether or not they win, the fans still love 'em for playing true playoff hockey.

And my response, as quoted is a response to a fellow region-mate who also feels like leaving the Oilers behind...

Good on yer, mate (as the Aussies say).

Face off is in 10.5 hours and N.C. is getting ready for the big show.

Will Carolina send Edmonton home crying or will Edmonton pull off a stunning comeback and win the cup?

There are a couple factors here.

One: the Oilers aren't doing anything that won them the Western Conference. They aren't winning the face offs, they aren't covering the opposing net and blocking the golie's view, they aren't protecting their own goal they way they used to. Bring that back, and they have a fighting chance...keep skating around like meth-heads in a dryer, and forget it.

Two: Carolina didn't have much of a break before the Eastern Conference and the finals. They seem to be winding down. Now if they can win it tonight, it won't matter, but if the Oil can hold out this one game, I think the Canes will have peaked.

Everyone, including myself, thought that Rollie going out was going to kill the Oilers. Well Jussi has stepped up, and it's the Oilers killing the Oilers now. They need to want this bad enough. Get Laraque back out there, standing in front of the Cane's goal...you can't stop the goals you can't see, and Laraque's a big boy. Kick Hemsky's ass and get him to MAKE THE DAMN SHOT! Actually, kick everyone's ass and get them to make the shot...too much passing in the Cane's zone, and they lose it constantly. The Oiler's powerplay has never been great, but it's become bloody abysmal lately. MOVE!

If they can just get it together for this game, I think they'll have a chance. But I'm not holding my breath.

In any case, they won the Western Conference, and they made it this far...to me, anything above just making it to the finals is gravy.

Game 5 is underway and Carolina is on top 2-1 thanks to two powerplay goals.

Edmonton goes on the power play with 8:20 to go in the 1st period.

And Edmonton ties it at 2 with a powerplay goal.

Edmonton scores again with 17 seconds left in the 1st to make it 3-2 Oilers.

Another powerplay goal by the Canes ties the game at 3 apiece.

This is an action pack game folks. Stay tuned.

GO CANES GO! GO CANES GO!

At the end of 2, the score is tied at 3.

Who will win the 3rd period?

At the end of 2, the score is tied at 3.

Who will win the 3rd period?

'Canes have traditionally owned the 3rd in these playoffs.

'Canes have traditionally owned the 3rd in these playoffs.

Well they didn't today. :D

(And fortunately, I did get to see the game. The JSports is carrying the games, they just switched them to another of their channels.)

Yay Oilers--!! woooo!!!

I guess the Oilers were determined to lose at home.

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9395/150pxcarolinahurricanes1gb.jpg

Gotta love a shortie in OT

Damn, dude you see that little Carolina kid cry once the game was over!! Learn to live with it boy, Carolina was just not made to play hockey!!

Damn, dude you see that little Carolina kid cry once the game was over!! Learn to live with it boy, Carolina was just not made to play hockey!!

Wait to Carolina wins game 6 in Edmonton. You'll be singing a different tune.

I'm a Sabres fan who has had a chance to watch 'Canes playoff hockey for a couple of weeks now. I'm not thrilled with southern hockey (even though I've lived in Florida for 25 years now, I still pulled for the Flames in the last Cup), but I can tell you if this Carolina team wins the Cup they deserve to call themselves the NHL's best. They are talented, fast, hard hitting, and have heart. They effectively shut down the power play of both Buffalo and Edmonton, two of the best in the league during the regular season.

Hockey in the south doesn't seem right, but this southern hockey team is wicked good.

Wait to Carolina wins game 6 in Edmonton. You'll be singing a different tune.

Nah, dude. See, Carolina is clearly the better team, home or away. Edmonton lost once on home ice because they were clearly outplayed by a better team. But doesn't it hurt a little when the better team loses what could have been the Stanley Cup game on home ice?

w00t!

4 - 0 EDMONTON!!!!!

How's that for a win, eh?

I guess the Oilers were determined to lose at home.

Not this time.


Wait to Carolina wins game 6 in Edmonton. You'll be singing a different tune.

Nah, dude. See, Carolina is clearly the better team, home or away. Edmonton lost once on home ice because they were clearly outplayed by a better team. But doesn't it hurt a little when the better team loses what could have been the Stanley Cup game on home ice?

Certainly not the better team today. :D

Could the curse of the Canadians continue its run? (teams that beat the Montreal Candians in the early rounds never win the Stanley Cup)

Upon further reflection, that curse was broken two years ago by the Lightning,

w00t!

4 - 0 EDMONTON!!!!!

How's that for a win, eh?
*Begins to panic*

Jumps on the band wagon. I admit it.I gave them abolutely no chance when roloson was injured,if they come back to win it,man they better put Edmonton on lockdown because they will go CRAZY! I will be in front of a tv on Monday at 8pm.I love the underdog,bring the Cup back to Canada where it belongs!:)

Why is it that Chris Pronger and Doug Weight among a cast of other top-level players combined to make yet another worthless team when playing together in St. Louis, but have now led their respective teams to the Stanley Cup Finals? Figures as much..

*Begins to panic*

Hehehe... As well you should. Especially if the 'Canes play like they did this morning (local time).

And ya know something? For all the hard physical play of ice hockey, these threads just don't seem to get the flaminess of the threads on the various forms of football. I like that. :D

GIT 'ER DONE I SAY!!!! 4-0 OILERS!!!!

Good job on the Oilers defense last night, giving Markkanen the chance to shut-out Carolina. And glad to see they have their power-play back under control. See good things happen when you stay on the bandwagon.;)

I was going to post last night or rather this morning, but I was just smashed.....

Hehehe... As well you should. Especially if the 'Canes play like they did this morning (local time).

And ya know something? For all the hard physical play of ice hockey, these threads just don't seem to get the flaminess of the threads on the various forms of football. I like that. :D

Because hockey prefers to settle it's dispute on the ice, where football (soccer) resorts to whining and complaining over the internet.

Because hockey prefers to settle it's dispute on the ice, where football (soccer) resorts to whining and complaining over the internet.

http://assets.jolt.co.uk/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

(And that fact that there aren't 15 bajillion - slight exageration - variant forms of ice hockey to argue which is better helps alot. FSM help us if we had to stir the pot with Canadian, USAmerican, European, and 5 other variants of ice hockey. :D

Pronger is God.

Dunno who'll win. 'Bout 50-50. I'm going for the 'Canes though, just to piss off the Canucks. That and the fact that the Oilers knocked out the Wings. Refs were making an aweful lot of close calls in their favor, for some inexplicable reason.

This "new NHL" is getting old fast. The players are all huge (NHL drug testing is a joke) and yet the rinks haven't grown with them. There's no bloody room in there, and with the new rules, G-d help you if you break someone's nail.

Dunno who'll win. 'Bout 50-50. I'm going for the 'Canes though, just to piss off the Canucks.

Excuse me for being dense,but are you referring to the team or the country?

Game 7 is nearly over and it is 2-0 Carolina going into the 3rd period.

LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES! LETS GO CANES

Listen to that stadium rock. 20 minutes of hockey is left and it has started to count down.

Edmonton just scored to make it 2-1 Carolina.

Edmonton just scored to make it 2-1 Carolina.

YERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Almost 3-1 Carolina.

Just under 10 min. to go and it is still 2-1 canes.

7.5 minutes left. What a game.

Powerplay coming to edmonton.

Five minutes to go.

Holy cow this is one exciting hockey game.

Corny, you watching on NBC?

Corny, you watching on NBC?

Most definitely.

As the time ticks down, the crowd gets louder and what a hell of a save by the Carolina goalie.

Most definitely.

The broadcaster is rather excitable, no?

The broadcaster is rather excitable, no?

I think I'm more excited than they are. Of course, this is one whale of a hockey game.

Three minutes of Hockey left.

I think I'm more excited than they are. Of course, this is one whale of a hockey game.
ahem (http://www.bjwinslow.com/albums/creatures/beached_whale_11.sized.jpg)

I think this might be my response to all "whale" comments from now on:D

nooooo---!!! ebul!!!!! :eek:

Score!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Meh. Apparently, the Canadians will have to wait till next year... again.

*sigh* Edmonton's cup... denied.

And America beats Canada again...life is good.

And America beats Canada again...life is good.

Revenge!!! NEXT SEASON!!!! :eek:

ITS OVER! ITS OVER! ITS OVER!!

The CAROLINA HURRICANES ARE YOUR STANELY CUP CHAMPIONS.

*celebrates*

:(

I don't even want to see the papers tomorrow...I am willing to bet it will have a headline about how the Whalers won the cup, despite the fact that there is only one whaler left on the damn team.

roar.

I can't believe this. The third goal on an empty net and the end of the dream...

Congratulations to the Edmonton Oilers on a well played season and an excellent series. It is just ashame that one team had to lose for I would give the cup to both of these teams.

Also, you are the 1st 8th seeded team to make it to the Stanely Cup finals and that's a remarkable achievement.

I can't believe this. The third goal on an empty net and the end of the dream...
*consoles Sin*

Well congrats, Carolina...here's to your first Stanley Cup. :(

Here comes the Con Smithe Trophey. Who is it going to be?

Congratulations to the Edmonton Oilers on a well played season and an excellent series. It is just ashame that one team had to lose for I would give the cup to both of these teams.

Also, you are the 1st 8th seeded team to make it to the Stanely Cup finals and that's a remarkable achievement.
This is true. The Oilers won the Western Conference and made it all the way to the (bitter) end. The Canes played a good game, and deserved their win...and the Oilers know that they are a champion-level team.

The Goalie for the Hurricanes Cam Ward wins the Con Smythe Trophey. Congratulations. You most definitely deserve it after this series.

This is true. The Oilers won the Western Conference and made it all the way to the (bitter) end. The Canes played a good game, and deserved their win...and the Oilers know that they are a champion-level team.

Yes they did and are a champion level team. It is my hope to see them here again next season. They made the last 7 games a memorable one. This one deserved to go seven.

And America beats Canada again...life is good.
What a ridiculous thing to say considering the number of Canadian players on US teams...and visa versa.

This is true. The Oilers won the Western Conference and made it all the way to the (bitter) end. The Canes played a good game, and deserved their win...and the Oilers know that they are a champion-level team.

Yes they did and are a champion level team. It is my hope to see them here again next season. They made the last 7 games a memorable one. This one deserved to go seven.

Edit: and here's the cup.

What a great series. Good job 'Canes.

Yes they did and are a champion level team. It is my hope to see them here again next season. They made the last 7 games a memorable one. This one deserved to go seven.
It was definately some enoyable hockey!

The Goalie for the Hurricanes Cam Ward wins the Con Smythe Trophey. Congratulations. You most definitely deserve it after this series.the man did play an amazing series/year, and deserves it.

Bow down to the cup.

*genulates*

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I thought the Oilers were going to do it.

I really did.

And America beats Canada again...life is good.
With Canadian players no-less. ;)

And let the skating around the rink begin.

Congrats to the Hurricanes again on winning it. The three who had waited the longest got first dibs on skating with it.

This is in reminesence of when the captain of the Avalanche gave it to Patrick Roy immediately after receiving it.

*starts to sing "We Are the Champions"*

With Canadian players no-less. ;)

Shhhhh...let me bask in goodness and winocity.

*basks*

Justice is served. That'll teach Edmonton to mess with the Sharks!

I don't think that Carolina could have pulled it off if Roloson was still in, though. That guy's tricky, what with his miraculous mask shake-offs and putting himself in positions that assure that he's going to get checked.

Justice is served. That'll teach Edmonton to mess with the Sharks!

I don't think that Carolina could have pulled it off if Roloson was still in, though. That guy's tricky, what with his miraculous mask shake-offs and putting himself in positions that assure that he's going to get checked.

That is a distinct possibility but now we'll never know!

It is ashamed that he was hurt though :(

That is a distinct possibility but now we'll never know!
Oh, darn.

It is ashamed that he was hurt though :(
By his own teammate, too. I would feel sorry for the guy, but he plays too dirty for me.

I don't think that Carolina could have pulled it off if Roloson was still in, though. That guy's tricky, what with his miraculous mask shake-offs and putting himself in positions that assure that he's going to get checked.
Yeah, that was kind of sweet...he really fought for his team...gave them the breaks they needed (mask shake off) and so on (setting up penalty situations). But Jussi really got a chance to make his mark, and he did a damn fine job. I don't think he'll be sitting out another series...too bad for Conklin who never got a second chance.

Revenge!!!! :)

By his own teammate, too. I would feel sorry for the guy, but he plays too dirty for me.
Oh please...they ALL play dirty. You think all those penalties are mistakes? They do what they can, and sometimes they get caught for it (like Todd Harvey taking a dive in Game 6)...but a lot of the time, the refs let it slide. That's part of the game.

Oh please...they ALL play dirty. You think all those penalties are mistakes? They do what they can, and sometimes they get caught for it (like Todd Harvey taking a dive in Game 6)...but a lot of the time, the refs let it slide. That's part of the game.

Agreed 100%.

Yeah, that was kind of sweet...he really fought for his team...gave them the breaks they needed (mask shake off) and so on (setting up penalty situations). But Jussi really got a chance to make his mark, and he did a damn fine job. I don't think he'll be sitting out another series...too bad for Conklin who never got a second chance.

Yeah, Markkanen was good. I have respect for him.

On the other team, Ward was insane out there. He's a rookie too, isn't he? He deserves every last moment of his victory.

And if you think the games are nasty now, you should watch some of the games from the 80s...they were doing a series on the past Oilers' Stanley Cup wins...showing the last game in the final series...back when McTavish was one of the few guys to not wear a helmet...the rules on roughing were a lot more lax then, and those guys were just brutal. The dirty slashing, hooking, tripping, holding, forechecking...what you see now pales in comparison...it's a pretty clean game.

Congrats to the Hurricanes again on winning it. The three who had waited the longest got first dibs on skating with it.
Did anyone else notice Whitney yell "Fuckin Right" when he got to raise the Cup?
I bet George Bush called the FCC and the fines will rain down on NBC. Censorship is for pussies.

Yeah, Markkanen was good. I have respect for him.

On the other team, Ward was insane out there. He's a rookie too, isn't he? He deserves every last moment of his victory.
Ward was amazing. He was amazing all through Carolina's run. It was the rookies this year who really shone. Just kids...but they did awesome, kept cool under pressure. Very impressive.

Did anyone else notice Whitney yell "Fuckin Right" when he got to raise the Cup?
Yeah, I turned it on just as he did that :) Part of the fun is the lip reading during the game too..."fucking bullshit" seems to be the favourite response to a penalty...but the coaches have some choice words on occassion...and did you see the Canes mouthing off during all the faceoffs? I can just imagine the shit they were saying "hey Oiler, I'm going to fuck your sister after we win this..."

Did anyone else notice Whitney yell "Fuckin Right" when he got to raise the Cup?
I bet George Bush called the FCC and the fines will rain down on NBC. Censorship is for pussies.

I heard him say it. In this case though.... it was probably expected. :D

Way to go 'canes.

Oh please...they ALL play dirty. You think all those penalties are mistakes? They do what they can, and sometimes they get caught for it (like Todd Harvey taking a dive in Game 6)...but a lot of the time, the refs let it slide. That's part of the game.
The refs let Edmondton slide way too much. Mind you, all the other teams in the series had their share of leniency, but I've seen hooks and interferences go unpunished way too many times on the Oilers' side. Hell, during the seventh game, there was a couple of offsides that the refs comletely ignored, and it was in Carolina, too. Maybe refs in general need to keep their eyes open more.

The refs let Edmondton slide way too much. Mind you, all the other teams in the series had their share of leniency, but I've seen hooks and interferences go unpunished way too many times on the Oilers' side. Hell, during the seventh game, there was a couple of offsides that the refs comletely ignored, and it was in Carolina, too. Maybe refs in general need to keep their eyes open more.

Like that one where the 'Canes bench started yelling on an offside that was not called? Yea. That was offsides ref.

The refs let Edmondton slide way too much. Mind you, all the other teams in the series had their share of leniency, but I've seen hooks and interferences go unpunished way too many times on the Oilers' side. Hell, during the seventh game, there was a couple of offsides that the refs comletely ignored, and it was in Carolina, too. Maybe refs in general need to keep their eyes open more.
The refs were sporadic throughout this series. In some games they seemed to be on everything...though they'd call hooking in one case, and ignore another more obvious situation right in front of their eyes. The calls can really swing the game, and there were some bad calls against Edmonton, and against Carolina on a number of occasions. This last game they seemed to just be sitting back and letting the game go...but it wasn't that way in previous games. Was it game 5 that had just a ridiculous number of penalties on both sides? I don't know about keeping their eyes open, but some consistency in the calls would be nice and refreshing.

Congratulations 'Canes.

Well, they tried. They played with true grit and determintation and that's all they could have asked of each other. The simple fact is, Carolina is the better team and they showed us that, that they had the skill, the power, the energy to win the cup. Congratulations to the Hurricanes for an exciting series. Congratulations to the Oilers for showing the rest of the NHL how hockey is really played, how fans really do matter and how the underdog can and will be rewarded for giving 110%.

I figured the Oilers were due for a loss. How could they help being overconfident? How could the Hurricanes not feel doomed and desperate? In their own fantastic game six Edmonton sealed its own fate.

*Sigh* Another year without a Canadian cup...

Wow. What a game that was- and I have to say I wasn't expecting the result. I thought the Carolina Hurricanes were surefire Stanley Cup winners right after they defeated the New Jersey Devils but after that Game 6 I had my doubts. Well done.

Did anyone else think Cam Ward was a little awestruck in receiving the Conn Smythe trophy? He had a look about him that said "Gee, this is cool. I could get used to this."

Did anyone else think Cam Ward was a little awestruck in receiving the Conn Smythe trophy? He had a look about him that said "Gee, this is cool. I could get used to this."
Yeah, he did look a bit dazed.

Oh, I just noticed your location tag. Yes, I know where Alliston is. My sister was born there. :)

the hurracanes didnt diserve the cup
by rights a canadian team should win that cup
and the yanks should not be able to get there players trained here
it is a canadian game
danm yankies

the hurracanes didnt diserve the cup
by rights a canadian team should win that cup
and the yanks should not be able to get there players trained here
it is a canadian game
danm yankies

The Carolina Hurricanes are a member of the National Hockey League and have every right to win the Cup should they deserve it and they did.

Yeah, he did look a bit dazed.

I couldn't stop laughing when I saw it. He's a good kid.

Oh, I just noticed your location tag. Yes, I know where Alliston is. My sister was born there. :)

:eek: My it's a small world. TG me who your sister is (if you wish)- I just may know who this person is (I've been sadly stuck in this downtrodden town for 13 years. :( ).

There's also a good chance the Cup's coming to New Techumseth: Jim Rutherford, the Hurricanes' General Manager, is from Beeton.

Man the only reason the Oilers lost was because Rollo got injured. I know that sounds like a sore loser but I really wanted the Oilers to win. Actually I wanted the Devils to win but Oilers were my second favorite to win.

LOL WHOOP!!!
Nothing Could Be Finer
Than The Cup In Carolina!!!

Man the only reason the Oilers lost was because Rollo got injured. I know that sounds like a sore loser but I really wanted the Oilers to win. Actually I wanted the Devils to win but Oilers were my second favorite to win.

It's true the Edmonton Oilers took a while to be confident in Jussi Markkanen but once they did it was the same old Oilers that won the last three rounds. Besides, Dwayne Roloson was in net when the tying goal was scored in Game 1, so I doubt this series would have gone differently if he was in net. I feel bad for him though- here was his chance to really play in the Stanley Cup Final (he was in the Finals before but as a backup to Domonik Hasek of the 1999 Buffalo Sabres) and he injures his knee. Tough break.

(You know, I wonder if the Carolina Hurricanes have a voodoo doll or something- top players seem to fall when they play them: Saku Koivu in Round 1, Jay McKee/Henrik Tallinder/Teppo Numminem in Round 3 and Roloson in Round 4. Hmmmmnnnnn....)

ITS OVER! ITS OVER! ITS OVER!!

The CAROLINA HURRICANES ARE YOUR STANELY CUP CHAMPIONS.

*celebrates*
*Dances*

the hurricanes didnt diserve the cup
by rights a canadian team should win that cup
and the yanks should not be able to get there players trained here
it is a canadian game
danm yankies

Excuse me? How pray tell do you believe that the Hurricanes didn't deserve the cup? They outplayed the Oilers from start to finish and had a goalie that made one more fantastic save than the Oilers Goalie.

I think you are a troll.

*sarcasm* Damn Canadian losers *sarcasm*

LOL WHOOP!!!
Nothing Could Be Finer
Than The Cup In Carolina!!!

Agreed 100%.

*starts to sing "God Bless America"* :D

Gloat much?

Gloat much?

Its called celebrating.

Winning Lord Frederick Stanley's Cup is still one of the ultimate conquests in sports. Congrats to the Carolina Hurricanes.