Hockey 2010-2011

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I do have to say that it looks like the Sharks are no longer the chokers of old. They held their own and did not fold. That being said, I want the Canucks to take the series. It won't be an easy series, but they should prevail.

[ila]

Originally Posted by smc

....Let's now hope for a Bruins - Vancouver final (after the Lighting, from another ridiculous place for a hockey team, are vanquished).

Originally Posted by shadows

...That being said, I want the Canucks to take the series. It won't be an easy series, but they should prevail.

I certainly hope it will be a Boston - Vancouver final.

[transjen]

Originally Posted by ila

I certainly hope it will be a Boston - Vancouver final.

Anything else would be a rateings graveyard and end any hopes of ESPN buying a NHL agreement to show games


time for baseball Jen

[transjen]

ANNOUNCEMENT

I know i'll be hearing it from everyone here but i have made up my mind
I can't take the heartach of supporting a team who for the last decade has insistintly played musical goaltenders and looks to keep on playing this route
So no more i'm changing teams yes it's true i'm turning my back on the Flyers
So Flyersfan Jen is no more for the rest of this season and starting next season i'll be

Penguinsfan Jen

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Originally Posted by transjen

ANNOUNCEMENT

I know i'll be hearing it from everyone here but i have made up my mind
I can't take the heartach of supporting a team who for the last decade has insistintly played musical goaltenders and looks to keep on playing this route
So no more i'm changing teams yes it's true i'm turning my back on the Flyers
So Flyersfan Jen is no more for the rest of this season and starting next season i'll be

Penguinsfan Jen

Jennifer!

While I respect your decision, I don't think that I would be able to do the same if I were in your shoes. Heck, my beloved Leafs have been putrid for quite some time now, but I will be a fan through thick and thin.

[smc]

Originally Posted by transjen

ANNOUNCEMENT

I know i'll be hearing it from everyone here but i have made up my mind
I can't take the heartach of supporting a team who for the last decade has insistintly played musical goaltenders and looks to keep on playing this route
So no more i'm changing teams yes it's true i'm turning my back on the Flyers
So Flyersfan Jen is no more for the rest of this season and starting next season i'll be

Penguinsfan Jen

Why the Penguins, Jen? I'd be honored to welcome you and your hockey knowledge and commitment as a new fan of the Bruins! C'mon, join the Original Six club!!

[ila]

Originally Posted by transjen

ANNOUNCEMENT

I know i'll be hearing it from everyone here but i have made up my mind
I can't take the heartach of supporting a team who for the last decade has insistintly played musical goaltenders and looks to keep on playing this route
So no more i'm changing teams yes it's true i'm turning my back on the Flyers
So Flyersfan Jen is no more for the rest of this season and starting next season i'll be

Penguinsfan Jen

Originally Posted by smc

Why the Penguins, Jen? I'd be honored to welcome you and your hockey knowledge and commitment as a new fan of the Bruins! C'mon, join the Original Six club!!

Or better yet, become a Canadiens fan, the greatest of the original six teams.

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Originally Posted by ila

Or better yet, become a Canadiens fan, the greatest of the original six teams.

Yah, go that route, Jen -- if you want to be a TRAITOR TO AMERICA!!

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*cleans off dust from thread*

Vancouver won Game #1 3-2. San Jose continued their streak of having their play taper off in the third period. It was an entertaining game, much more than the Vancouver/Nashville series was(San Jose's defense isn't as "shut-down" as Nashville's was).

Game #2 tomorrow night should be another great one!

Tonight, Boston and Tampa Bay seem to be trading goals! Boston scored 5 goals in the second period. The score is currently 6-4 for Boston with 9:37 to play in the third period.

Seguin is making the most of his time due to the injury to Bergeron, scoring two goals and two assists! I don't think Julian can take him out of the lineup now(when Bergeron comes back).

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It is now a final. Boston won 6-5. I wonder if smc will be posting here ever again or if the game was too stressful for his heart?

[transjen]

Originally Posted by smc

Why the Penguins, Jen? I'd be honored to welcome you and your hockey knowledge and commitment as a new fan of the Bruins! C'mon, join the Original Six club!!

That's a fair question so i'll answer it

Why did i pick the Penguins you ask well put simply that are a great fun team to watch [when everyone is healthy unlike in this years playoffs] and they are not that far away from me if i decide to go to a game and i love there logo
Penguinsfan Jen

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Originally Posted by transjen

That's a fair question so i'll answer it

Why did i pick the Penguins you ask well put simply that are a great fun team to watch [when everyone is healthy unlike in this years playoffs] and they are not that far away from me if i decide to go to a game and i love there logo
Penguinsfan Jen

Jen, switch to the Bruins I will personally guarantee to make up the difference in costs to get from where you are to Pittsburgh vs. where you are to Boston, plus the ticket price difference, AND to sweeten the pot I will cover the pre-game beers near the Garden!

[ila]

Originally Posted by transjen

Anything else would be a rateings graveyard and end any hopes of ESPN buying a NHL agreement to show games


time for baseball Jen

I don't think ESPN has much interest, if any, in hockey. Hockey is a hard sell for a national network in the US. Your networks would rather show football and basketball, two of the most boring sports in the world, which take forever to play because of all the timeouts and stoppages in play. Heck, your national networks would rather show car racing than hockey. And what can be more exciting than watching cars go around and around on an oval track.

[transjen]

Originally Posted by ila

I don't think ESPN has much interest, if any, in hockey. Hockey is a hard sell for a national network in the US. Your networks would rather show football and basketball, two of the most boring sports in the world, which take forever to play because of all the timeouts and stoppages in play. Heck, your national networks would rather show car racing than hockey. And what can be more exciting than watching cars go around and around on an oval track.

With the pending NFL shutdown ESPN would have been desprite to find sports to fill the gap and the NHL was a strong possiabilty,

In away i'm glad ESPN is not carrying hockey as i felt they did a poor job the last time they had the rights
And as i have a sat dish with the NHL centerice package i pretty much can see any game that is televised and most teams have decent local coverage
The only plus to ESPN showing hockeygames would have been drawing in my fans, i'm sure i don't have to tell you take a person to a hockey game once and they will be a hockeyfan for life same is true for watching a good game on the tube
Penguinsfan Jen

[ila]

Originally Posted by transjen

With the pending NFL shutdown ESPN would have been desprite to find sports to fill the gap and the NHL was a strong possiabilty,

In away i'm glad ESPN is not carrying hockey as i felt they did a poor job the last time they had the rights
And as i have a sat dish with the NHL centerice package i pretty much can see any game that is televised and most teams have decent local coverage
The only plus to ESPN showing hockeygames would have been drawing in my fans, i'm sure i don't have to tell you take a person to a hockey game once and they will be a hockeyfan for life same is true for watching a good game on the tube
Penguinsfan Jen

You're right, Jen. There is nothing like a good live game to make hockey fan.

[transjen]

Originally Posted by ila

You're right, Jen. There is nothing like a good live game to make hockey fan.

How true, i was either six or seven when my dad took my brother and i to the old Spectrum too see the Flyers vs Islanders and i still rember Bobby Clarke flying down the ice and puting the puck past Billie Smith and i also remember Bill Barber getting a slight tap and he did a very well acted prop fall causeing a penalty then scoreing during the power play and i was hooked for life

Penguinfan Jen

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Originally Posted by ila

...And what can be more exciting than watching cars go around and around on an oval track.

Watching grass grow?

(Wait, you do realize that most people only watch car racing in hopes of seeing a crash and fire, right?)