Minnesota vs Colorado

[Guyute]

Discuss this 1st round matchup here.

[Guyute]

Discuss this 1st round matchup here.

[Guyute]

Discuss this 1st round matchup here.

[Guyute]

I'm looking forward to this one too. The Wild can be a pretty explosive team when they're clicking. Roloson has provided some stellar goaltending (under 2 gaa...).

But, then there's the Avs... who have been winning even though they're playing avg hockey. Sure, avg for them is when Forsberg avg's only a point per game... or the top line "only" has 14 points in the last 8 games. my heart bleeds for them. lol

So, I think the power/depth of the Avs will overcome the wild. It could go 7 though if Minn. shows up.

[Guyute]

I'm looking forward to this one too. The Wild can be a pretty explosive team when they're clicking. Roloson has provided some stellar goaltending (under 2 gaa...).

But, then there's the Avs... who have been winning even though they're playing avg hockey. Sure, avg for them is when Forsberg avg's only a point per game... or the top line "only" has 14 points in the last 8 games. my heart bleeds for them. lol

So, I think the power/depth of the Avs will overcome the wild. It could go 7 though if Minn. shows up.

[Guyute]

I'm looking forward to this one too. The Wild can be a pretty explosive team when they're clicking. Roloson has provided some stellar goaltending (under 2 gaa...).

But, then there's the Avs... who have been winning even though they're playing avg hockey. Sure, avg for them is when Forsberg avg's only a point per game... or the top line "only" has 14 points in the last 8 games. my heart bleeds for them. lol

So, I think the power/depth of the Avs will overcome the wild. It could go 7 though if Minn. shows up.

[crazy4canes]

Talk about trial by fire. Their first playoff appearance and they're up against the Avs. :eek2: Good luck to them.

[crazy4canes]

Talk about trial by fire. Their first playoff appearance and they're up against the Avs. :eek2: Good luck to them.

[crazy4canes]

Talk about trial by fire. Their first playoff appearance and they're up against the Avs. :eek2: Good luck to them.

[folgersnyourcup]

I'm definitely excited about this series Guyute. I have similar feelings about this one as I do the Anaheim/Wings series. If the Wild are able to stick to their heavy on defense gameplan the Avs should get frustrated and start to panic. If they're able to blow the games open though, and the Wild stray to stray from their gameplan and try to fight back with fire of their own, I don't think they stand a chance. I say this is a possible stunning first round upset in the making but in the end a 4-3 series win for the Avs. Minnesota's got an excellent coach and team this year but I'm looking for Colorado to take a 3-1 series lead and then get frustrated the next two games as the Wild have nothing to lose but finally pull it off on home ice in game 7....

[folgersnyourcup]

I'm definitely excited about this series Guyute. I have similar feelings about this one as I do the Anaheim/Wings series. If the Wild are able to stick to their heavy on defense gameplan the Avs should get frustrated and start to panic. If they're able to blow the games open though, and the Wild stray to stray from their gameplan and try to fight back with fire of their own, I don't think they stand a chance. I say this is a possible stunning first round upset in the making but in the end a 4-3 series win for the Avs. Minnesota's got an excellent coach and team this year but I'm looking for Colorado to take a 3-1 series lead and then get frustrated the next two games as the Wild have nothing to lose but finally pull it off on home ice in game 7....

[folgersnyourcup]

I'm definitely excited about this series Guyute. I have similar feelings about this one as I do the Anaheim/Wings series. If the Wild are able to stick to their heavy on defense gameplan the Avs should get frustrated and start to panic. If they're able to blow the games open though, and the Wild stray to stray from their gameplan and try to fight back with fire of their own, I don't think they stand a chance. I say this is a possible stunning first round upset in the making but in the end a 4-3 series win for the Avs. Minnesota's got an excellent coach and team this year but I'm looking for Colorado to take a 3-1 series lead and then get frustrated the next two games as the Wild have nothing to lose but finally pull it off on home ice in game 7....

[SouthernHockeyChick]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D

[Stormbringer]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D

Wild over Avs - One possible Stanley Cup.
A shocked and stunned Barry Melrose. - Priceless.

Wild over Avs in seven...though if the Avs go on as predicted, I'll at least be happy for Bates.

[Stormbringer]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D

Wild over Avs - One possible Stanley Cup.
A shocked and stunned Barry Melrose. - Priceless.

Wild over Avs in seven...though if the Avs go on as predicted, I'll at least be happy for Bates.

[Stormbringer]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D

Wild over Avs - One possible Stanley Cup.
A shocked and stunned Barry Melrose. - Priceless.

Wild over Avs in seven...though if the Avs go on as predicted, I'll at least be happy for Bates.

[Alicia]

Of course, I have to go w/the Avs here, although the Wild will probably make it tough on them. Avs in 7.

[Alicia]

Of course, I have to go w/the Avs here, although the Wild will probably make it tough on them. Avs in 7.

[Alicia]

Of course, I have to go w/the Avs here, although the Wild will probably make it tough on them. Avs in 7.

[RIO]

The Avs will take this one. Not in a bloodless coup, but take it they will. The Wild fans should be proud their team made it to the playoffs. Too bad they have to meet the Avs right out of the gate. That's like drawing gym class for first period. *blech*

I find the Wild to be a rather dull team to watch, and other than Roy (and naturally Bates :D) I don't have any love for the Avs either, particularly not Forsberg. ( grrrrrrr.... ) But the Wild just bore me so badly that I'd rather see the Avs win.

[RIO]

The Avs will take this one. Not in a bloodless coup, but take it they will. The Wild fans should be proud their team made it to the playoffs. Too bad they have to meet the Avs right out of the gate. That's like drawing gym class for first period. *blech*

I find the Wild to be a rather dull team to watch, and other than Roy (and naturally Bates :D) I don't have any love for the Avs either, particularly not Forsberg. ( grrrrrrr.... ) But the Wild just bore me so badly that I'd rather see the Avs win.

[RIO]

The Avs will take this one. Not in a bloodless coup, but take it they will. The Wild fans should be proud their team made it to the playoffs. Too bad they have to meet the Avs right out of the gate. That's like drawing gym class for first period. *blech*

I find the Wild to be a rather dull team to watch, and other than Roy (and naturally Bates :D) I don't have any love for the Avs either, particularly not Forsberg. ( grrrrrrr.... ) But the Wild just bore me so badly that I'd rather see the Avs win.

[Lady J]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D


Before or after you ate cake off his thighs?! http://www.smilies.org/basesmilies3/BUNNY3.gif

eh heeh ehehehhee....

OKAY, so I don't think the Avs are gonna lose, because the Wild are just too dull to be endured, and surely the cosmos must intervene. They're a GOOD team, but horribly dull to watch. And their jerseys make me feel vaguely displeased.

Besides, gotta give some lovin' to Batesy, but I won't say go Avs. :P

[Lady J]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D


Before or after you ate cake off his thighs?! http://www.smilies.org/basesmilies3/BUNNY3.gif

eh heeh ehehehhee....

OKAY, so I don't think the Avs are gonna lose, because the Wild are just too dull to be endured, and surely the cosmos must intervene. They're a GOOD team, but horribly dull to watch. And their jerseys make me feel vaguely displeased.

Besides, gotta give some lovin' to Batesy, but I won't say go Avs. :P

[Lady J]

This is the upset that I picked to happen in the Western Conference....Wild over Colorado. I think Folg sums it up nicely above. It may take 7 games but I think the Wild can do it! And wouldn't it be great to see the look on Barry Melrose's face? :D


Before or after you ate cake off his thighs?! http://www.smilies.org/basesmilies3/BUNNY3.gif

eh heeh ehehehhee....

OKAY, so I don't think the Avs are gonna lose, because the Wild are just too dull to be endured, and surely the cosmos must intervene. They're a GOOD team, but horribly dull to watch. And their jerseys make me feel vaguely displeased.

Besides, gotta give some lovin' to Batesy, but I won't say go Avs. :P

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Besides, gotta give some lovin' to Batesy, but I won't say go Avs. :P

I gotta give some lovin' to Batesy too!! :) Avs in 6...maybe 7??

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Besides, gotta give some lovin' to Batesy, but I won't say go Avs. :P

I gotta give some lovin' to Batesy too!! :) Avs in 6...maybe 7??

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Besides, gotta give some lovin' to Batesy, but I won't say go Avs. :P

I gotta give some lovin' to Batesy too!! :) Avs in 6...maybe 7??

[Alicia]

Is it 9:00pm yet?

[Alicia]

Is it 9:00pm yet?

[Alicia]

Is it 9:00pm yet?

[CaniacKikiBB13]

It sucks that the games are on the mountain time schedule!! I've gotta go to sleep by 10:00.. :sad: anyways can't wait for the game, go avs!! (whoa, never thought I'd say that...)

[CaniacKikiBB13]

It sucks that the games are on the mountain time schedule!! I've gotta go to sleep by 10:00.. :sad: anyways can't wait for the game, go avs!! (whoa, never thought I'd say that...)

[CaniacKikiBB13]

It sucks that the games are on the mountain time schedule!! I've gotta go to sleep by 10:00.. :sad: anyways can't wait for the game, go avs!! (whoa, never thought I'd say that...)

[hyena]

i have to go with the avs too. my hope that bates does well overwhelms my hatred of melrose. ;)

[hyena]

i have to go with the avs too. my hope that bates does well overwhelms my hatred of melrose. ;)

[hyena]

i have to go with the avs too. my hope that bates does well overwhelms my hatred of melrose. ;)

[MeanGene]

I think Battaglia may have just gotten an assist on the Av's first goal to make it 3-1.

[MeanGene]

I think Battaglia may have just gotten an assist on the Av's first goal to make it 3-1.

[MeanGene]

I think Battaglia may have just gotten an assist on the Av's first goal to make it 3-1.

[Alicia]

I think Battaglia may have just gotten an assist on the Av's first goal to make it 3-1.

You are correct, sir.

[Alicia]

I think Battaglia may have just gotten an assist on the Av's first goal to make it 3-1.

You are correct, sir.

[Alicia]

I think Battaglia may have just gotten an assist on the Av's first goal to make it 3-1.

You are correct, sir.

[MeanGene]

It's official. Battaglia gets assist.

[MeanGene]

It's official. Battaglia gets assist.

[MeanGene]

It's official. Battaglia gets assist.

[Alicia]

Hejduk makes it 2-4, Wild in the lead.

[Alicia]

Hejduk makes it 2-4, Wild in the lead.

[Alicia]

Hejduk makes it 2-4, Wild in the lead.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hejduk makes it 2-4, Wild in the lead.

I missed the Wild's #4 too. Saw that Hedjuk goal though!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hejduk makes it 2-4, Wild in the lead.

I missed the Wild's #4 too. Saw that Hedjuk goal though!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hejduk makes it 2-4, Wild in the lead.

I missed the Wild's #4 too. Saw that Hedjuk goal though!

[raleighcanesfan]

SHC...It was a total weak goal.

Play behind the net, came in front, kicked off of Roy (I think) with his back to it, and it.

[raleighcanesfan]

SHC...It was a total weak goal.

Play behind the net, came in front, kicked off of Roy (I think) with his back to it, and it.

[raleighcanesfan]

SHC...It was a total weak goal.

Play behind the net, came in front, kicked off of Roy (I think) with his back to it, and it.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

SHC...It was a total weak goal.

Play behind the net, came in front, kicked off of Roy (I think) with his back to it, and it.

You are SO right. I just saw the replay. Me SHC's comment about Roy was "Talk about looking disinterested!"

The Wild are looking pretty tough....but it is just the 1st game.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

SHC...It was a total weak goal.

Play behind the net, came in front, kicked off of Roy (I think) with his back to it, and it.

You are SO right. I just saw the replay. Me SHC's comment about Roy was "Talk about looking disinterested!"

The Wild are looking pretty tough....but it is just the 1st game.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

SHC...It was a total weak goal.

Play behind the net, came in front, kicked off of Roy (I think) with his back to it, and it.

You are SO right. I just saw the replay. Me SHC's comment about Roy was "Talk about looking disinterested!"

The Wild are looking pretty tough....but it is just the 1st game.

[raleighcanesfan]

[quote=raleighcanesfan]

The Wild are looking pretty tough....but it is just the 1st game.

Exactly...You won't shutdown Forsberg, Sakic, and BATES!!

I just do not like Jacques at all behind the bench.

Rolosson! Wow!

Nice comment to the Mr. SHC. Is he an Irbe fan?

[raleighcanesfan]

[quote=raleighcanesfan]

The Wild are looking pretty tough....but it is just the 1st game.

Exactly...You won't shutdown Forsberg, Sakic, and BATES!!

I just do not like Jacques at all behind the bench.

Rolosson! Wow!

Nice comment to the Mr. SHC. Is he an Irbe fan?

[raleighcanesfan]

[quote=raleighcanesfan]

The Wild are looking pretty tough....but it is just the 1st game.

Exactly...You won't shutdown Forsberg, Sakic, and BATES!!

I just do not like Jacques at all behind the bench.

Rolosson! Wow!

Nice comment to the Mr. SHC. Is he an Irbe fan?

[Alicia]

Whatever...did the Wild look like they'd never been to the playoffs? Roloson was absolutely solid in goal. Thank god this was just the first game...on to Saturday!

[Alicia]

Whatever...did the Wild look like they'd never been to the playoffs? Roloson was absolutely solid in goal. Thank god this was just the first game...on to Saturday!

[Alicia]

Whatever...did the Wild look like they'd never been to the playoffs? Roloson was absolutely solid in goal. Thank god this was just the first game...on to Saturday!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Nice comment to the Mr. SHC. Is he an Irbe fan?

He pretty much is just not a fan of the several times that our players (read: Bates and Joe) have been called disinterested. He says he's not an Irbe fan per se but he thinks they've both had their stretches of suck this season and he thinks Weekes has been given the benefit of the doubt more often than Irbe. But that is a topic for another thread I suppose.

Roloson did look pretty good from what I saw of the game. Have these playoffs been marked by upsets so far or what? Maybe we sorta paved the way for the underdogs last year. But then, it is just the first game.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Nice comment to the Mr. SHC. Is he an Irbe fan?

He pretty much is just not a fan of the several times that our players (read: Bates and Joe) have been called disinterested. He says he's not an Irbe fan per se but he thinks they've both had their stretches of suck this season and he thinks Weekes has been given the benefit of the doubt more often than Irbe. But that is a topic for another thread I suppose.

Roloson did look pretty good from what I saw of the game. Have these playoffs been marked by upsets so far or what? Maybe we sorta paved the way for the underdogs last year. But then, it is just the first game.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Nice comment to the Mr. SHC. Is he an Irbe fan?

He pretty much is just not a fan of the several times that our players (read: Bates and Joe) have been called disinterested. He says he's not an Irbe fan per se but he thinks they've both had their stretches of suck this season and he thinks Weekes has been given the benefit of the doubt more often than Irbe. But that is a topic for another thread I suppose.

Roloson did look pretty good from what I saw of the game. Have these playoffs been marked by upsets so far or what? Maybe we sorta paved the way for the underdogs last year. But then, it is just the first game.

[Alicia]

Several upsets in the first two nights of playoff action. This is one I don't care to see continue, however...

[Alicia]

Several upsets in the first two nights of playoff action. This is one I don't care to see continue, however...

[Alicia]

Several upsets in the first two nights of playoff action. This is one I don't care to see continue, however...

[StormShaman]

Go Wild. ;)

(sorry RIO, hadn't paid attention to the thread I was in)

[StormShaman]

Go Wild. ;)

(sorry RIO, hadn't paid attention to the thread I was in)

[StormShaman]

Go Wild. ;)

(sorry RIO, hadn't paid attention to the thread I was in)

[RIO]

C'mon, that kind of comment has no place in this thread, Cam. If you want to hate on the Wings, go over to the Anaheim-Detroit thread. Contain your ire.

[RIO]

C'mon, that kind of comment has no place in this thread, Cam. If you want to hate on the Wings, go over to the Anaheim-Detroit thread. Contain your ire.

[RIO]

C'mon, that kind of comment has no place in this thread, Cam. If you want to hate on the Wings, go over to the Anaheim-Detroit thread. Contain your ire.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Sorry they lost...way to go Bates on the assist!! ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

Sorry they lost...way to go Bates on the assist!! ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

Sorry they lost...way to go Bates on the assist!! ;)

[CaniacKikiBB13]

I'm happy for bates, but sad for the Avs. Hope they win Saturday...

[CaniacKikiBB13]

I'm happy for bates, but sad for the Avs. Hope they win Saturday...

[RIO]

Go Wild. ;)

(sorry RIO, hadn't paid attention to the thread I was in)


LOL!!! So full of loathing you forgot where you were, eh? :beatup: It's all good, Camster. :D

[RIO]

Go Wild. ;)

(sorry RIO, hadn't paid attention to the thread I was in)


LOL!!! So full of loathing you forgot where you were, eh? :beatup: It's all good, Camster. :D

[Alicia]

Very good game & glad to see the Avs win this one. Bates played a great game, in front of the net a lot. Good to see him there!

[Alicia]

Very good game & glad to see the Avs win this one. Bates played a great game, in front of the net a lot. Good to see him there!

[Alicia]

I take it I was the only one who watched this game, other than CF#92.....

[Alicia]

I take it I was the only one who watched this game, other than CF#92.....

[RIO]

i don't get Center Ice so I missed this one..... :(

[RIO]

i don't get Center Ice so I missed this one..... :(

[Jeff O Rocks]

We watched it too batesb....great game...Bates was everywhere!! :spin:

Minnesota made it very interesting...scored with like 33 seconds left to make it 3-2!! :crazy:

[Jeff O Rocks]

We watched it too batesb....great game...Bates was everywhere!! :spin:

Minnesota made it very interesting...scored with like 33 seconds left to make it 3-2!! :crazy:

[Alicia]

We watched it too batesb....great game...Bates was everywhere!! :spin:

Minnesota made it very interesting...scored with like 33 seconds left to make it 3-2!! :crazy:

Is it just me, or do they talk about and show him a lot? :crazy: :)

[Alicia]

We watched it too batesb....great game...Bates was everywhere!! :spin:

Minnesota made it very interesting...scored with like 33 seconds left to make it 3-2!! :crazy:

Is it just me, or do they talk about and show him a lot? :crazy: :)

[Jeff O Rocks]

We watched it too batesb....great game...Bates was everywhere!! :spin:

Minnesota made it very interesting...scored with like 33 seconds left to make it 3-2!! :crazy:

Is it just me, or do they talk about and show him a lot? :crazy: :)

batesb ...I said the same thing..it seems like I hear Battaglia more than any other name..and they are forever putting the camera right on his face...I think they might be doing that to increase season ticket sales.. ;) ;) ..always good to see him and his sweet face..

[Jeff O Rocks]

We watched it too batesb....great game...Bates was everywhere!! :spin:

Minnesota made it very interesting...scored with like 33 seconds left to make it 3-2!! :crazy:

Is it just me, or do they talk about and show him a lot? :crazy: :)

batesb ...I said the same thing..it seems like I hear Battaglia more than any other name..and they are forever putting the camera right on his face...I think they might be doing that to increase season ticket sales.. ;) ;) ..always good to see him and his sweet face..

[CaniacKikiBB13]

batesb ...I said the same thing..it seems like I hear Battaglia more than any other name..and they are forever putting the camera right on his face...I think they might be doing that to increase season ticket sales.. ;) ;) ..always good to see him and his sweet face..

lol...they do talk about him a lot, but who can resist bates?? you gotta love him!! :spin:

[CaniacKikiBB13]

batesb ...I said the same thing..it seems like I hear Battaglia more than any other name..and they are forever putting the camera right on his face...I think they might be doing that to increase season ticket sales.. ;) ;) ..always good to see him and his sweet face..

lol...they do talk about him a lot, but who can resist bates?? you gotta love him!! :spin:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The Wild crowd look awesome! Their 1st ever home Stanley Cup Playoff game! That was us last year! Go Wild!!!

(sorry Bates....I gotta go with the underdog :sad: Hope he has a great game though! And since he's there it won't kill me if the Avs win!)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The Wild crowd look awesome! Their 1st ever home Stanley Cup Playoff game! That was us last year! Go Wild!!!

(sorry Bates....I gotta go with the underdog :sad: Hope he has a great game though! And since he's there it won't kill me if the Avs win!)

[Alicia]

Tanguay gives Avs 1-0 lead.

[Alicia]

Tanguay gives Avs 1-0 lead.

[Jeff O Rocks]

The Wild crowd look awesome! Their 1st ever home Stanley Cup Playoff game! That was us last year! Go Wild!!!



Thank was what I was thinking..the crowd going nuts...they will steal our title as the loudest house in the NHL?? Right O?? :cry: :sad:

[Jeff O Rocks]

The Wild crowd look awesome! Their 1st ever home Stanley Cup Playoff game! That was us last year! Go Wild!!!



Thank was what I was thinking..the crowd going nuts...they will steal our title as the loudest house in the NHL?? Right O?? :cry: :sad:

[CaniacKikiBB13]

The Wild crowd look awesome! Their 1st ever home Stanley Cup Playoff game! That was us last year! Go Wild!!!



Thank was what I was thinking..the crowd going nuts...they will steal our title as the loudest house in the NHL?? Right O?? :cry: :sad:

:cry: I realized that too!! ooohhh...the Avs just went up 2-0 Sakic!!

[CaniacKikiBB13]

The Wild crowd look awesome! Their 1st ever home Stanley Cup Playoff game! That was us last year! Go Wild!!!



Thank was what I was thinking..the crowd going nuts...they will steal our title as the loudest house in the NHL?? Right O?? :cry: :sad:

:cry: I realized that too!! ooohhh...the Avs just went up 2-0 Sakic!!

[Stormbringer]

Not meaning to sound very mean towards the Wild and their fans...but let them get the title of the Loudest House In the NHL. While it's a very great title to have, it certainly didn't bring the Canes luck this past season...

[Stormbringer]

Not meaning to sound very mean towards the Wild and their fans...but let them get the title of the Loudest House In the NHL. While it's a very great title to have, it certainly didn't bring the Canes luck this past season...

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Not meaning to sound very mean towards the Wild and their fans...but let them get the title of the Loudest House In the NHL. While it's a very great title to have, it certainly didn't bring the Canes luck this past season...

got that right...besides they still got some work to do before catching up with us caniacs!! Sadly I can't watch the rest of the game, gotta get up early for a trip tommorow...ooo gosh they scored agian, 3-0, it seems like everytime I post they score!! anyways, good night guys!!

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Not meaning to sound very mean towards the Wild and their fans...but let them get the title of the Loudest House In the NHL. While it's a very great title to have, it certainly didn't bring the Canes luck this past season...

got that right...besides they still got some work to do before catching up with us caniacs!! Sadly I can't watch the rest of the game, gotta get up early for a trip tommorow...ooo gosh they scored agian, 3-0, it seems like everytime I post they score!! anyways, good night guys!!

[Alicia]

Forsberg scores...Avs 3-0.

[Alicia]

Forsberg scores...Avs 3-0.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The Wild crowd look awesome! Their 1st ever home Stanley Cup Playoff game! That was us last year! Go Wild!!!



Thank was what I was thinking..the crowd going nuts...they will steal our title as the loudest house in the NHL?? Right O?? :cry: :sad:

No way! The Edmonton crowd was louder, I think, and still neither compared to us! We ARE the loudest! EVER! :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The Wild crowd look awesome! Their 1st ever home Stanley Cup Playoff game! That was us last year! Go Wild!!!



Thank was what I was thinking..the crowd going nuts...they will steal our title as the loudest house in the NHL?? Right O?? :cry: :sad:

No way! The Edmonton crowd was louder, I think, and still neither compared to us! We ARE the loudest! EVER! :beatup:

[Alicia]

Roy w/the shutout, lead series 2-1.

[Alicia]

Roy w/the shutout, lead series 2-1.

[Jeff O Rocks]

The Minnesota fans were so loud and into it in the first period..too bad their team didn't show up....although I am glad that Bates and Co. won!! :spin:

[Jeff O Rocks]

The Minnesota fans were so loud and into it in the first period..too bad their team didn't show up....although I am glad that Bates and Co. won!! :spin:

[Turbulence]

The Avs are really starting to take control of this series now...
The Wild seems to have the same problem we had this year.....no offense against a good goalie. They'll need their best to derail Colorado now...

[Turbulence]

The Avs are really starting to take control of this series now...
The Wild seems to have the same problem we had this year.....no offense against a good goalie. They'll need their best to derail Colorado now...

[Guyute]

Yep, Avs are starting to get a rather tight squeeze on this one.

their talent is starting to show... and that's a Big problem for the Wild. too bad, I like underdogs... but I like CO too... and I don't see them dropping this one.

who knows though, still a young series.

[Guyute]

Yep, Avs are starting to get a rather tight squeeze on this one.

their talent is starting to show... and that's a Big problem for the Wild. too bad, I like underdogs... but I like CO too... and I don't see them dropping this one.

who knows though, still a young series.

[Alicia]

WOO HOO! And Sakic has scored twice, 2-0 Avs. And the Wild puts Fernandez in for Roloson.

[Alicia]

WOO HOO! And Sakic has scored twice, 2-0 Avs. And the Wild puts Fernandez in for Roloson.

[Alicia]

Damn! Levy HAD to say shutout, didn't he? But Avs win it 3-1.

[Alicia]

Damn! Levy HAD to say shutout, didn't he? But Avs win it 3-1.

[folgersnyourcup]

:( With all that intensity, I thought the Wild might be able to tie this game up......... Ah well, 3-1 series lead for the Avs. Maybe the Wild will be able to hang on until game 6 to show their home crowd one more playoff goal. I have no doubt now though that Colorado will end up winning this series.

[folgersnyourcup]

:( With all that intensity, I thought the Wild might be able to tie this game up......... Ah well, 3-1 series lead for the Avs. Maybe the Wild will be able to hang on until game 6 to show their home crowd one more playoff goal. I have no doubt now though that Colorado will end up winning this series.

[CanesFever]

Go Colorado!!! It's so good to see Bates' sweet face. :)

[CanesFever]

Go Colorado!!! It's so good to see Bates' sweet face. :)

[Jeff O Rocks]

Bates looked very happy....glad he and his team are doing well!! :spin:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Bates looked very happy....glad he and his team are doing well!! :spin:

[Alicia]

I'm gonna miss this game...somebody PLEASE keep me posted! :sad: :cry:

[Alicia]

I'm gonna miss this game...somebody PLEASE keep me posted! :sad: :cry:

[CaniacKikiBB13]

I'm gonna miss this game...somebody PLEASE keep me posted! :sad: :cry:

keep me posted as well...gotta go to family cookout :roll: :cry:

[CaniacKikiBB13]

I'm gonna miss this game...somebody PLEASE keep me posted! :sad: :cry:

keep me posted as well...gotta go to family cookout :roll: :cry:

[talkingcanes]

end of the first period Wild up 1-0.

[talkingcanes]

end of the first period Wild up 1-0.

[talkingcanes]

Wild win 3-2. Back to Minnesota for game 6.

[talkingcanes]

Wild win 3-2. Back to Minnesota for game 6.

[Romney]

The commentators for the game (Steve Levy?) definitely likes Bates' style of play. It seemed like every shift he played, he got some kind of kudos. They kept remarking about how he is everywhere, but especially in front of the net. They dished his stats, but kept emphasizing that numbers can't tell the whole story. Wish more people in the Carolina organization realized that before coming down on him.
Great game for the Wild players and fans though. Way to stay in the fight.

[Romney]

The commentators for the game (Steve Levy?) definitely likes Bates' style of play. It seemed like every shift he played, he got some kind of kudos. They kept remarking about how he is everywhere, but especially in front of the net. They dished his stats, but kept emphasizing that numbers can't tell the whole story. Wish more people in the Carolina organization realized that before coming down on him.
Great game for the Wild players and fans though. Way to stay in the fight.

[CanesFever]

The commentators for the game (Steve Levy?) definitely likes Bates' style of play. It seemed like every shift he played, he got some kind of kudos. They kept remarking about how he is everywhere, but especially in front of the net. They dished his stats, but kept emphasizing that numbers can't tell the whole story. Wish more people in the Carolina organization realized that before coming down on him.

I noticed that, too, Romney. Bates' style of play seems to be really appreciated in Colorado. I sure hope he's happy because I certainly do miss him! :cry:

[CanesFever]

The commentators for the game (Steve Levy?) definitely likes Bates' style of play. It seemed like every shift he played, he got some kind of kudos. They kept remarking about how he is everywhere, but especially in front of the net. They dished his stats, but kept emphasizing that numbers can't tell the whole story. Wish more people in the Carolina organization realized that before coming down on him.

I noticed that, too, Romney. Bates' style of play seems to be really appreciated in Colorado. I sure hope he's happy because I certainly do miss him! :cry:

[Alicia]

The commentators for the game (Steve Levy?) definitely likes Bates' style of play. It seemed like every shift he played, he got some kind of kudos. They kept remarking about how he is everywhere, but especially in front of the net. They dished his stats, but kept emphasizing that numbers can't tell the whole story. Wish more people in the Carolina organization realized that before coming down on him.

I noticed that, too, Romney. Bates' style of play seems to be really appreciated in Colorado. I sure hope he's happy because I certainly do miss him! :cry:

Even though we only saw the third period of this game, it definitely seemed like "The Bates Show"....he is very much appreciated & in his element in Colorado. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/a0/angryrazz.gif on Coach Mo & JR!!

[Alicia]

The commentators for the game (Steve Levy?) definitely likes Bates' style of play. It seemed like every shift he played, he got some kind of kudos. They kept remarking about how he is everywhere, but especially in front of the net. They dished his stats, but kept emphasizing that numbers can't tell the whole story. Wish more people in the Carolina organization realized that before coming down on him.

I noticed that, too, Romney. Bates' style of play seems to be really appreciated in Colorado. I sure hope he's happy because I certainly do miss him! :cry:

Even though we only saw the third period of this game, it definitely seemed like "The Bates Show"....he is very much appreciated & in his element in Colorado. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/a0/angryrazz.gif on Coach Mo & JR!!

[Stormbringer]

Well, let's keep in mind that Bates is being put on a line with the likes of Joe Sakic and/or Peter Forsberg. And of course someone like Bates is going to do well with those guys...remember, Bates actually did well when he was put on a line with a versatile veteran in Brindy and a sharp shooter/grinder in Cole. Even though he was in a slump like the majority of his Canes teammates this season, Bates easily did a little better with Brindy and Cole before they were out for the count with injuries. The closest Bates came to that afterwards was the line featuring him and the Adams family...which overall generated mixed results. As much as I wish Bates had stayed here, the only way that could have happened is if two thirds of the BBC line weren't pinned down by injuries...with that said, I'm happy to see Bates getting along and playing well in Colorado. With the Canes turning towards a more offensive system next season, Vrbata will become every bit as much a perfect fit here as Bates with the Avs.

[Stormbringer]

Well, let's keep in mind that Bates is being put on a line with the likes of Joe Sakic and/or Peter Forsberg. And of course someone like Bates is going to do well with those guys...remember, Bates actually did well when he was put on a line with a versatile veteran in Brindy and a sharp shooter/grinder in Cole. Even though he was in a slump like the majority of his Canes teammates this season, Bates easily did a little better with Brindy and Cole before they were out for the count with injuries. The closest Bates came to that afterwards was the line featuring him and the Adams family...which overall generated mixed results. As much as I wish Bates had stayed here, the only way that could have happened is if two thirds of the BBC line weren't pinned down by injuries...with that said, I'm happy to see Bates getting along and playing well in Colorado. With the Canes turning towards a more offensive system next season, Vrbata will become every bit as much a perfect fit here as Bates with the Avs.

[Alicia]

His playing well doesn't have anything to do with who he's on a line with. If you would actually watch a game, you'd see that he's being allowed to play his game and be in front of the net a lot. That's definitely where he belongs and if you'll remember, where he scored a number of his goals from last year. There is also no pressure on him to be a goal-scorer with the Avs, which has helped him regain his confidence in himself. You can get all that just by watching him...it also helps that I have a source VERY close to him with accurate info.

[Alicia]

His playing well doesn't have anything to do with who he's on a line with. If you would actually watch a game, you'd see that he's being allowed to play his game and be in front of the net a lot. That's definitely where he belongs and if you'll remember, where he scored a number of his goals from last year. There is also no pressure on him to be a goal-scorer with the Avs, which has helped him regain his confidence in himself. You can get all that just by watching him...it also helps that I have a source VERY close to him with accurate info.

[talkingcanes]

I would disagree that the line he's on doesn't matter. Of course it helps him that Sakic is his linemate. It would help almost any player to be on a line with Sakic or Forberg or several of the other Avs. That's what happens when you play on an elite team. If taking the pressure off his need to score has increased his confidence then great. The Canes needed him to score and he wasn't.

I hope he does well in Colorado and has a long career with them. I wish him only the best. That doesn't mean I think the trade was a bad decision.

And I do watch the games.

[talkingcanes]

I would disagree that the line he's on doesn't matter. Of course it helps him that Sakic is his linemate. It would help almost any player to be on a line with Sakic or Forberg or several of the other Avs. That's what happens when you play on an elite team. If taking the pressure off his need to score has increased his confidence then great. The Canes needed him to score and he wasn't.

I hope he does well in Colorado and has a long career with them. I wish him only the best. That doesn't mean I think the trade was a bad decision.

And I do watch the games.

[Jeff O Rocks]

It seems like the Avs waited too late to wake up yesterday.. unfortunately...kind of like they were going through the motions..

Bates is doing really good..and most important as batesb stated..he is happy and the pressure to score is off of him...I understood his job here was to be a presence and use his size to do what he needed to do...but all of a sudden Mo and JR decided his role should be different.. :mad: After all our scorers got hurt or faltered, Bates was the "whipping boy"...If the Avs make it to the final game, I hope Bates is the one that wins it for them... :)

[Jeff O Rocks]

It seems like the Avs waited too late to wake up yesterday.. unfortunately...kind of like they were going through the motions..

Bates is doing really good..and most important as batesb stated..he is happy and the pressure to score is off of him...I understood his job here was to be a presence and use his size to do what he needed to do...but all of a sudden Mo and JR decided his role should be different.. :mad: After all our scorers got hurt or faltered, Bates was the "whipping boy"...If the Avs make it to the final game, I hope Bates is the one that wins it for them... :)

[Romney]

Well said, Jeff O Rocks. I share your sentiments. Although I'd much rather be cheering on Carolina this spring, at least I will be keeping my eye on Bates. There are just some players that grab your attention even through trades. I haven't been much of an Avs fan (the time difference does make it difficult), but this year I guess I'll be in their corner. None of my other teams are still in the running.

[Romney]

Well said, Jeff O Rocks. I share your sentiments. Although I'd much rather be cheering on Carolina this spring, at least I will be keeping my eye on Bates. There are just some players that grab your attention even through trades. I haven't been much of an Avs fan (the time difference does make it difficult), but this year I guess I'll be in their corner. None of my other teams are still in the running.

[Guyute]

lines don't matter?? huh. interesting take.

maybe we could ask Bayda... after playing on Ronnie and Jeff's line, and then being moved off of it. which line did he have more success on?

easy question. easy answer.

lines DO matter. even forgetting the fact that Sakic and Forsberg are two of the best in the game... and they might find Bates for more goals then he'd get here.
The Biggest part, is *they draw a crowd*. When Forsberg is hanging out on the side, middle of the circle, and Bates is down low. who do you think is double-teamed? probably not Bates.

that's why who else is on your line matters. Sakic and Forsberg draw 80% of the harassment/defense. Bates gets to play his game, down low... with much less attention then he'd get on the Adams' line.

there, now I can move on. :beatup:

[Guyute]

lines don't matter?? huh. interesting take.

maybe we could ask Bayda... after playing on Ronnie and Jeff's line, and then being moved off of it. which line did he have more success on?

easy question. easy answer.

lines DO matter. even forgetting the fact that Sakic and Forsberg are two of the best in the game... and they might find Bates for more goals then he'd get here.
The Biggest part, is *they draw a crowd*. When Forsberg is hanging out on the side, middle of the circle, and Bates is down low. who do you think is double-teamed? probably not Bates.

that's why who else is on your line matters. Sakic and Forsberg draw 80% of the harassment/defense. Bates gets to play his game, down low... with much less attention then he'd get on the Adams' line.

there, now I can move on. :beatup:

[Shell]

For those that like to discuss Forsberg and his diving, even the Denver Post is calling him on it:

Forsberg acting as if Avs shun obstruction (http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~104~1339664,00.html)

An excerpt:
Fortunately for Peter Forsberg, the NHL isn't putting out a weekly Hall of Shame list of "divers" in the playoffs, as it did down the stretch of the regular season.

If the NHL did, Forsberg would be on it for his bit of thespianship in the second period Saturday against the Wild.

Forsberg's arms flailed and he crashed to the ice, allegedly in response to a hit from Minnesota's teenage defenseman, Nick Schultz, who actually hit his bagel harder that morning when he buttered it.

Famed coach Lee Strasberg would have given Forsberg an F in his method acting class, and Olympic diver Greg Louganis would have scored it no better than a sumo wrestler's belly flop off a 3-meter board.

[Shell]

For those that like to discuss Forsberg and his diving, even the Denver Post is calling him on it:

Forsberg acting as if Avs shun obstruction (http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~104~1339664,00.html)

An excerpt:
Fortunately for Peter Forsberg, the NHL isn't putting out a weekly Hall of Shame list of "divers" in the playoffs, as it did down the stretch of the regular season.

If the NHL did, Forsberg would be on it for his bit of thespianship in the second period Saturday against the Wild.

Forsberg's arms flailed and he crashed to the ice, allegedly in response to a hit from Minnesota's teenage defenseman, Nick Schultz, who actually hit his bagel harder that morning when he buttered it.

Famed coach Lee Strasberg would have given Forsberg an F in his method acting class, and Olympic diver Greg Louganis would have scored it no better than a sumo wrestler's belly flop off a 3-meter board.

[crazy4canes]

Forsberg's arms flailed and he crashed to the ice, allegedly in response to a hit from Minnesota's teenage defenseman, Nick Schultz, who actually hit his bagel harder that morning when he buttered it.

...and Olympic diver Greg Louganis would have scored it no better than a sumo wrestler's belly flop off a 3-meter board.

http://e4u.consoleradar.com/happy/445.gif

Thanks for posting that, shell. I didn't see the dive in question so I'll refrain from passing judgement. From the tone of that article, though, sounds like he's lucky he wasn't called for an unsportmanlike conduct. :roll:

[crazy4canes]

Forsberg's arms flailed and he crashed to the ice, allegedly in response to a hit from Minnesota's teenage defenseman, Nick Schultz, who actually hit his bagel harder that morning when he buttered it.

...and Olympic diver Greg Louganis would have scored it no better than a sumo wrestler's belly flop off a 3-meter board.

http://e4u.consoleradar.com/happy/445.gif

Thanks for posting that, shell. I didn't see the dive in question so I'll refrain from passing judgement. From the tone of that article, though, sounds like he's lucky he wasn't called for an unsportmanlike conduct. :roll:

[nccanes]

Forsberg's arms flailed and he crashed to the ice, allegedly in response to a hit from Minnesota's teenage defenseman, Nick Schultz, who actually hit his bagel harder that morning when he buttered it.

...and Olympic diver Greg Louganis would have scored it no better than a sumo wrestler's belly flop off a 3-meter board.

http://e4u.consoleradar.com/happy/445.gif

Thanks for posting that, shell. I didn't see the dive in question so I'll refrain from passing judgement. From the tone of that article, though, sounds like he's lucky he wasn't called for an unsportmanlike conduct. :roll:

And some think Luke DeCock is harsh! ;) :evil:

[nccanes]

Forsberg's arms flailed and he crashed to the ice, allegedly in response to a hit from Minnesota's teenage defenseman, Nick Schultz, who actually hit his bagel harder that morning when he buttered it.

...and Olympic diver Greg Louganis would have scored it no better than a sumo wrestler's belly flop off a 3-meter board.

http://e4u.consoleradar.com/happy/445.gif

Thanks for posting that, shell. I didn't see the dive in question so I'll refrain from passing judgement. From the tone of that article, though, sounds like he's lucky he wasn't called for an unsportmanlike conduct. :roll:

And some think Luke DeCock is harsh! ;) :evil:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

the NHL isn't putting out a weekly Hall of Shame list of "divers" in the playoffs

That's good to a Mr Marty Turco as well I think. He did a nifty little number in the game Saturday night. Funny he can be hit, still have time to calmly play the puck and THEN go flying. It was especially fun to watch in slow-mo. :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

the NHL isn't putting out a weekly Hall of Shame list of "divers" in the playoffs

That's good to a Mr Marty Turco as well I think. He did a nifty little number in the game Saturday night. Funny he can be hit, still have time to calmly play the puck and THEN go flying. It was especially fun to watch in slow-mo. :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

AND THE WILD SCORE!!!!!! What a beauty of a goal. And their crowd is going nuts!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

AND THE WILD SCORE!!!!!! What a beauty of a goal. And their crowd is going nuts!

[folgersnyourcup]

This is awesome! The Wild have the Avs right where they want them....up by one with 15 minutes left in the third.....WOW. A game 7 in this series would be really exciting!

[folgersnyourcup]

This is awesome! The Wild have the Avs right where they want them....up by one with 15 minutes left in the third.....WOW. A game 7 in this series would be really exciting!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Their crowd always makes me all teary eyed. They remind me so much of us last year. :cry:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Their crowd always makes me all teary eyed. They remind me so much of us last year. :cry:

[folgersnyourcup]

GABORIK SCORES!!!! 2-0 WILD!!!!! YES!!!!!

[folgersnyourcup]

GABORIK SCORES!!!! 2-0 WILD!!!!! YES!!!!!

[talkingcanes]

That Wild crowd is great. Minnesota really has the Avs looking shell shocked. Not to say with their skill level they can't still win, but they are really having to work for it. A game 7 is looking very likely in that series.

I think new blood in the conference finals and SCF would be great.

[talkingcanes]

That Wild crowd is great. Minnesota really has the Avs looking shell shocked. Not to say with their skill level they can't still win, but they are really having to work for it. A game 7 is looking very likely in that series.

I think new blood in the conference finals and SCF would be great.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I think new blood in the conference finals and SCF would be great.

I'd feel a little bad for Bates but ME TOO!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I think new blood in the conference finals and SCF would be great.

I'd feel a little bad for Bates but ME TOO!!!

[Alicia]

Sweet goal by Sakic!

[Alicia]

Sweet goal by Sakic!

[folgersnyourcup]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! AVS TIE IT UP. At least the BS icing call didn't lead to the goal.

[folgersnyourcup]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! AVS TIE IT UP. At least the BS icing call didn't lead to the goal.

[Alicia]

Tied up by de Vries! Woo freakin' hoo!!

[Alicia]

Tied up by de Vries! Woo freakin' hoo!!

[MeanGene]

UNBELIEVEABLE!!

Man, what a turn of events!

[MeanGene]

UNBELIEVEABLE!!

Man, what a turn of events!

[MeanGene]

Bates with the chance for the win. Nice move, but shot wide.

[MeanGene]

Bates with the chance for the win. Nice move, but shot wide.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

WTF????? Man, I hate the Avs.

Now if Battaglia had gotten that last second shot and won it I wouldn't have felt so bad about it. But he didn't. GO WILD!!!!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

WTF????? Man, I hate the Avs.

Now if Battaglia had gotten that last second shot and won it I wouldn't have felt so bad about it. But he didn't. GO WILD!!!!!!

[Alicia]

C'mon now SHC...be happy you've got another OT game to watch! ;)

BTW, WTF is up w/the ESPN feeds?

[Alicia]

C'mon now SHC...be happy you've got another OT game to watch! ;)

BTW, WTF is up w/the ESPN feeds?

[MeanGene]

This is a win win series for me. I like Colorado, but I would like to see the Wild win their first ever playoff series.

A game 7 would be great.

[MeanGene]

This is a win win series for me. I like Colorado, but I would like to see the Wild win their first ever playoff series.

A game 7 would be great.

[talkingcanes]

Gotta give it to the Avs. They can pull it together when they need to. Come on Wild, win it it OT!

[talkingcanes]

Gotta give it to the Avs. They can pull it together when they need to. Come on Wild, win it it OT!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

C'mon now SHC...be happy you've got another OT game to watch! ;)

BTW, WTF is up w/the ESPN feeds?

But I can't watch it!!!! The Philly game is still on too!!!! I HATE ESPN for putting every Philly game opposite the Avs game. I haven't gotten to watch all of even ONE Avs game. Makes me mad!! :mad: ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

C'mon now SHC...be happy you've got another OT game to watch! ;)

BTW, WTF is up w/the ESPN feeds?

But I can't watch it!!!! The Philly game is still on too!!!! I HATE ESPN for putting every Philly game opposite the Avs game. I haven't gotten to watch all of even ONE Avs game. Makes me mad!! :mad: ;)

[talkingcanes]

maybe Philly will take it in the first OT and then you can switch to the Avs. that game is still in intermission before the OT starts.

of course, if Philly and Toronto are true to form the are just getting started :eek:

[talkingcanes]

maybe Philly will take it in the first OT and then you can switch to the Avs. that game is still in intermission before the OT starts.

of course, if Philly and Toronto are true to form the are just getting started :eek:

[Alicia]

I know...I start off watching Philly, switch over when Avs start, back to Philly during intermission, back to Avs...

[Alicia]

I know...I start off watching Philly, switch over when Avs start, back to Philly during intermission, back to Avs...

[MeanGene]

This is perfect! When one game goes to intermission, the other game resumes!

Minnesota is going to experience an emotional extreme tonight. They are going to be exhuberent by beating Colorado and forcing a game7, or feel like throwing up in disgust after blowing a 2-0 lead in a few minutes and ending their season.

[MeanGene]

This is perfect! When one game goes to intermission, the other game resumes!

Minnesota is going to experience an emotional extreme tonight. They are going to be exhuberent by beating Colorado and forcing a game7, or feel like throwing up in disgust after blowing a 2-0 lead in a few minutes and ending their season.

[MeanGene]

Minnesota Wins!!!!!!

[MeanGene]

Minnesota Wins!!!!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

[MeanGene]

Damn. Roy got nutmeged by Park really bad. No way he should have let that through.

[MeanGene]

Damn. Roy got nutmeged by Park really bad. No way he should have let that through.

[hyena]

wow! the wild force a game 7! :D

[hyena]

wow! the wild force a game 7! :D

[Alicia]

SH*T!!! Game 7 coming at ya 10pm tomorrow night... :sad: :mad:

[Alicia]

SH*T!!! Game 7 coming at ya 10pm tomorrow night... :sad: :mad:

[MeanGene]

SH*T!!! Game 7 coming at ya 10pm tomorrow night... :sad: :mad:

What sucks is that the Vancouver/St. Louis is at 10:30 tomorrow. More switching the channels. I guess it is a good problem to have though. 2 game 7's.

[MeanGene]

SH*T!!! Game 7 coming at ya 10pm tomorrow night... :sad: :mad:

What sucks is that the Vancouver/St. Louis is at 10:30 tomorrow. More switching the channels. I guess it is a good problem to have though. 2 game 7's.

[talkingcanes]

the problem is 2 game 7's at 10:30 pm on a "school" night :sad:

[talkingcanes]

the problem is 2 game 7's at 10:30 pm on a "school" night :sad:

[MeanGene]

the problem is 2 game 7's at 10:30 pm on a "school" night :sad:

Can't you somehow make it into homework or something? Current events maybe? :D

[MeanGene]

the problem is 2 game 7's at 10:30 pm on a "school" night :sad:

Can't you somehow make it into homework or something? Current events maybe? :D

[Alicia]

SH*T!!! Game 7 coming at ya 10pm tomorrow night... :sad: :mad:

What sucks is that the Vancouver/St. Louis is at 10:30 tomorrow. More switching the channels. I guess it is a good problem to have though. 2 game 7's.

...possibly 3...

[Alicia]

SH*T!!! Game 7 coming at ya 10pm tomorrow night... :sad: :mad:

What sucks is that the Vancouver/St. Louis is at 10:30 tomorrow. More switching the channels. I guess it is a good problem to have though. 2 game 7's.

...possibly 3...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

the problem is 2 game 7's at 10:30 pm on a "school" night :sad:

I'm having that problem tonight! No, really, I don't have a final tomorrow morning. :crazy: :eek2:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

the problem is 2 game 7's at 10:30 pm on a "school" night :sad:

I'm having that problem tonight! No, really, I don't have a final tomorrow morning. :crazy: :eek2:

[talkingcanes]

I don't have to go to school at all! I've been there and done that. I do have a very early work day tomorrow thanks to new hospital referrals that can't wait :sad: I sometimes hate having responsibilities beyond doing exactly what I want to do :evil:

[talkingcanes]

I don't have to go to school at all! I've been there and done that. I do have a very early work day tomorrow thanks to new hospital referrals that can't wait :sad: I sometimes hate having responsibilities beyond doing exactly what I want to do :evil:

[StormShaman]

I've got a job interview on Wednesday morning, but that's OK--I'll just put the Canucks game on and record it while I'm watching like I always do.

Hopefully the Canucks win.

(and the Wild--sorry Bates fans, but I hate Bryan Marchment more than I like Bates)

[StormShaman]

I've got a job interview on Wednesday morning, but that's OK--I'll just put the Canucks game on and record it while I'm watching like I always do.

Hopefully the Canucks win.

(and the Wild--sorry Bates fans, but I hate Bryan Marchment more than I like Bates)

[Jeff O Rocks]

What a game..I thought Batesy was going to score at the end of regulation..the puck just missed.. :crazy: :roll:

Late night tomorrow night...everyone better have an afternoon nap!! ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

What a game..I thought Batesy was going to score at the end of regulation..the puck just missed.. :crazy: :roll:

Late night tomorrow night...everyone better have an afternoon nap!! ;)

[Alicia]

What a game..I thought Batesy was going to score at the end of regulation..the puck just missed.. :crazy: :roll:


Me too, girl...sweet move, too bad it didn't go in, that would've been awesome for him! :eek:

[Alicia]

What a game..I thought Batesy was going to score at the end of regulation..the puck just missed.. :crazy: :roll:


Me too, girl...sweet move, too bad it didn't go in, that would've been awesome for him! :eek:

[crazy4canes]

Gotta hand it to the Wild for hanging in this series. They could've just rolled over and played dead after game 4 like the Avs wanted them to but they didn't. Good for them. Starting Manny the past two games was a wise decision. No question he'll be in game 7.

[crazy4canes]

Gotta hand it to the Wild for hanging in this series. They could've just rolled over and played dead after game 4 like the Avs wanted them to but they didn't. Good for them. Starting Manny the past two games was a wise decision. No question he'll be in game 7.

[Jeff O Rocks]

I know both teams will be tired after OT and then the flight to Colorado...I guess it will come down to who wants it more tonight!! Go Avs...

[Jeff O Rocks]

I know both teams will be tired after OT and then the flight to Colorado...I guess it will come down to who wants it more tonight!! Go Avs...

[crazy4canes]

Here's a nice image of the Wild's first ever playoff win at home.

http://www.twincities.com/images/realcities/realcities/5685/32323231925.jpg

[crazy4canes]

Here's a nice image of the Wild's first ever playoff win at home.

http://www.twincities.com/images/realcities/realcities/5685/32323231925.jpg

[Jeff O Rocks]

Great pic crazy....if Bates didn't play for the Avs..I would definitely be happy for Minnesota....I still won't hate them if they win...nice to see new blood in the playoff race.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Great pic crazy....if Bates didn't play for the Avs..I would definitely be happy for Minnesota....I still won't hate them if they win...nice to see new blood in the playoff race.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Here's a nice image of the Wild's first ever playoff win at home.

{pic of Wild fans going wild}

*sniff sniff* They SO remind me of us last year. :cry:

GO WILD!!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Here's a nice image of the Wild's first ever playoff win at home.

{pic of Wild fans going wild}

*sniff sniff* They SO remind me of us last year. :cry:

GO WILD!!!!

[Turbulence]

Whoooo! Go Wild!
Great game last night....I really hope they can pull it off. They have a good chance after last night.

I'm starting to get into Minnesota....they have no superstars...yet are a very solid team, much like the 'Canes.
Gotta love an upset! Gotta love a game 7! Go Wild!

[Turbulence]

Whoooo! Go Wild!
Great game last night....I really hope they can pull it off. They have a good chance after last night.

I'm starting to get into Minnesota....they have no superstars...yet are a very solid team, much like the 'Canes.
Gotta love an upset! Gotta love a game 7! Go Wild!

[Guyute]

they have no superstars...yet are a very solid team, much like the 'Canes.

well... they have no "current" superstars. Gaborik is WELL on his way. that kid gots mad skills. and both of their goaltenders have just been flat out awesome (Roloson for most of the regular season.. this isn't a fluke).

but yes, mostly they're just a very solid team.
ya just can't underestimate Gaborik... or he'll pick you apart. :beatup:

[Guyute]

they have no superstars...yet are a very solid team, much like the 'Canes.

well... they have no "current" superstars. Gaborik is WELL on his way. that kid gots mad skills. and both of their goaltenders have just been flat out awesome (Roloson for most of the regular season.. this isn't a fluke).

but yes, mostly they're just a very solid team.
ya just can't underestimate Gaborik... or he'll pick you apart. :beatup:

[Turbulence]

Very true Guyute, but he ain't Jaromir Jagr yet. The kid can be among the best from what I've seen...but so can our very own Radim Vrbata! (At least I hope so...hasn't been Gaborik quality as of yet)

Steadiness wins....Fernandez and Roloson are just that.
It's guys like Richard Park who win games....they can not be counted out if they can have the consistancy they need from their goaltending duo. I would have never thought they could force a game 7...especially while missing their captain (Bombardir)...they've suprised me. And I think they could continue to.
Go Wild.

[Turbulence]

Very true Guyute, but he ain't Jaromir Jagr yet. The kid can be among the best from what I've seen...but so can our very own Radim Vrbata! (At least I hope so...hasn't been Gaborik quality as of yet)

Steadiness wins....Fernandez and Roloson are just that.
It's guys like Richard Park who win games....they can not be counted out if they can have the consistancy they need from their goaltending duo. I would have never thought they could force a game 7...especially while missing their captain (Bombardir)...they've suprised me. And I think they could continue to.
Go Wild.

[Guyute]

Very true Guyute, but he ain't Jaromir Jagr yet.

and he never will be. he might have the talent of Jagr, but I don't think he'll ever be the 'give me a quarter, I need something out of the ladies restroom machine' kinda player. :roll: (trying to keep it clean, but I'm sure you'll get the gist. heh)

yes, steady goaltending, and surprises by guys like Park is why they've forced a game 7. been a great series fo sho.