AHcreative Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 All that stupid Cardinal-based St. Louis hatred aside, why can't Blues fans complain about injuries again?Perception of habitually injuring other teams' players.Oh. I didn't know what was a thing. I know the Blues are physical, and so people like to call them cheap, but I don't remember them injuring that many players. Certainly not on questionable hits. I think only Lapierre faced a suspension this year, and that was not necessarily deserved, but it was borderline and he had a history.But ok. I guess at least that makes the statement make some sense.I've watched almost every Blues game this year and I really don't see how one can come to the conclusion that we're harder hitting than the majority of the NHL. Granted, we're a heavily penalized team. But I don't think it's right to say we're cheap or anything like that. Lapierre, sure, he had some questionable hits but all-around I think our roster is pretty focused on skating hard rather than hitting hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Perception, not reality. Lapierre, Ott, and Backes all have reputations. I don't think the Blues have played to hurt since the Davis Payne days, but it's something you can't rule out from them going forward, especially if they see a series slipping away. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I haven't given into despair. I'm just embracing the "team Kamikaze" ideal that admiral suggested.Duty is heavier than a mountain; Death is lighter than a feather. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHcreative Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Perception, not reality. Lapierre, Ott, and Backes all have reputations. I don't think the Blues have played to hurt since the Davis Payne days, but it's something you can't rule out from them going forward, especially if they see a series slipping away.Yes, but what to Lapierre and Ott contribute to the offense? Not much. You may have a point with Backes, but I sincerely believe his heart's in the right place. He plays hard and generates offense. You could make a case for Lapierre and Ott being pests I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Predictions Round 1:Sharks in 7Ducks in 6Avalanche in 6Hawks in 5Bruins in 6Bolts in 7Penguins in 6Rangers in 5 BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Ducks in 6 Sharks in 7 Avalanche in 7 Blackhawks in 6 Bruins in 6 Canadiens in 7 Penguins in 5 (Sorry, Beej. Prove me wrong) Flyers in 6 | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 So what's the hockey equivalent of a grand slam off Ryan Dempster in Game 1?Ryan Miller getting pulled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 All I ask is to win one home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'm not sure the Lightning would have much of a chance against Boston, but I see no reason to lack confidence against the Habs.I mean, let me grasp for straws here - Carey Price can't continue at a ~.960 S% pace forever against Tampa Bay, can he? That Tampa's goalie's have also achieved such heights against the Habs (well, Bishop anyway, who's hurt) is something I'll just conveniently neglect.--Boston in 6Tampa Bay in 6Pittsburgh in 5New York in 5Anaheim in 7Los Angeles in 6Colorado in 5Chicago in 6--Boston in 6New York in 6Los Angeles in 6Chicago in 5--Boston in 5Chicago in 7--Chicago in 6I guess that's my rational one. The irrational one would be going homer homer homer on the Lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 BOS over DET in 5MTL over TB in 6CBJ over PIT in 7PHI over NYR in 7ANA over DAL in 6SJ over LA in 7COL over MIN in 5CHI over STL in 6BOS over MTL in 6CBJ over PHI in 6SJ over ANA in 7COL over CHI in 6BOS over CBJ in 6SJ over COL in 7BOS over SJ in 5 JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK92 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 First RoundCOL over MIN in 5CHI over STL in 7ANA over DAL in 5SJ over LA in 7BOS over DET in 6MTL over TB in 7PIT over CBJ in 7NYR over PHI in 6QuarterfinalsMTL over BOS in 7PIT over NYR in 6COL over CHI in 7ANA over SJ in 7SemifinalsPIT over MTL in 5ANA over COL in 6FinalsANA over PIT in 7 A Selanne victory lap, how can it not happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADW77 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 DET ov BOS (6) TBL ov MTL (7) CBJ ov PIT (7) PHI ov NYR (7) COL ov MIN (5) CHI ov STL (6) ANA ov DAL (5) LAK ov SJS (6) TBL ov DET (6) CBJ ov PHI (7) COL ov CHI (5) LAK ov ANA (7) CBJ ov TBL (7) COL ov LAK (6) COL ov CBJ (7) FDCO Fonts NFL Re-Design Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Colorado vs. Columbus Stanley Cup would be great.I can pretty much handle anyone winning the Cup this year minus Chicago or Pittsburgh. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I know next to nothing about 2014's NHL, but I do know that it's silly to pick the Flyers over the Rangers, considering the Flyers haven't won a game in MSG since jerkoffs Mike Richards and Jeff Carter were on the team. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMurr Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Here are my 1st-round pics, in bold:EASTERN CONFERENCE---AtlanticIn 7...#1. Boston vs. #4. DetroitIn 7...#2. Tampa Bay vs. #3. Montreal---MetropolitanIn 7...#1. Pittsburgh vs. #4 ColumbusIn 6...#2. NY Rangers vs. #3. Philadelphia----------------------------------------------------------------WESTERN CONFERENCE---CentralIn 5...#1. Colorado vs. #4 MinnesotaIn 6...#2. St. Louis vs. #3. Chicago---PacificIn 6...#1. Anaheim vs. #4. DallasIn 6...#2. San Jose vs. #3. Los Angeles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggens Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 It's a NorCal vs. SoCal this week. This means WAR!Sharks vs. KingsWarriors vs. ClippersGiants vs. DodgersA's vs. AngelsAldon Smith vs. LAXFirst Round PicksWestWild over Avalanche in 7 Blackhawks over Blues in 6Ducks over Stars in 5Sharks over Kings in 7EastRed Wings over Bruins in 7Lightning over Canadiens in 7Penguins over Blue Jackets in 4Flyers over Rangers in 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmm Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Stupid question. Anyone know what the NHL is officially calling this round? Is it still the Conference Quarterfinals or are they bringing back the Division Semifinals name? Or is it just the First Round?This is the kind of stupid stuff I think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwing64 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm kind of disappointed with your effort on the Ducks, admiral. I mean hell, "Getzlaf's Bald Spot", "How long until Teemu kicks the bucket?", "Bruce Boudreau avoids the early flameout", "Real Hockey Players of Orange County", etc. Something! Or, "Orange you glad we're not Mighty anymore?"...S'all I got PotD: 24/08/2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ruining and crumbling, DecadenceNothing will be leftThe end of allThis fallLonely and chilly wind will blowThere will be nothing left. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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