Washington vs Tampa Bay

[Guyute]

Discuss this 1st round matchup here.

[Guyute]

Discuss this 1st round matchup here.

[Guyute]

Discuss this 1st round matchup here.

[tommy]

Tampa is on fire, they are for real.

It's unfortunate, though, that this matchup guarantees a SE team knocked out in the first round. Oh well.

With the divisional race this year, and now this playoff matchup, maybe this could turn into a real rivalry.

I think Tampa will win in 6 or 7.

[tommy]

Tampa is on fire, they are for real.

It's unfortunate, though, that this matchup guarantees a SE team knocked out in the first round. Oh well.

With the divisional race this year, and now this playoff matchup, maybe this could turn into a real rivalry.

I think Tampa will win in 6 or 7.

[tommy]

Tampa is on fire, they are for real.

It's unfortunate, though, that this matchup guarantees a SE team knocked out in the first round. Oh well.

With the divisional race this year, and now this playoff matchup, maybe this could turn into a real rivalry.

I think Tampa will win in 6 or 7.

[Guyute]

true... but it'll be nice when it's the Craps knocked out in the 1st round. ;)

Tampa in 6. they are rollin'.

[Guyute]

true... but it'll be nice when it's the Craps knocked out in the 1st round. ;)

Tampa in 6. they are rollin'.

[Guyute]

true... but it'll be nice when it's the Craps knocked out in the 1st round. ;)

Tampa in 6. they are rollin'.

[crazy4canes]

Ok, so I told my parents that I would root for the Caps (their team :sick: )...but since they're not here, go Bolts! :evil:

[crazy4canes]

Ok, so I told my parents that I would root for the Caps (their team :sick: )...but since they're not here, go Bolts! :evil:

[crazy4canes]

Ok, so I told my parents that I would root for the Caps (their team :sick: )...but since they're not here, go Bolts! :evil:

[tommy]

from Marrapese-Burrell's Eastern Conference notes:

Speaking of Tampa, as terrific a year as the franchise has had, so far it hasn't translated to postseason ticket sales. Through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, only 12,600 tickets had been sold for Game 1 and 11,900 for Game 2 -- although they did sell roughly 2,000 more tickets after clinching the Southeast Division title Thursday night. Arena capacity is 19,758. Interestingly, though, the club's attendance in the regular season is up by quite a bit -- from 644,610 to 658,801 with one home game left -- but the slow playoff sales are troubling. "That's the thing that scares the living daylights out of me," said general manager Jay Feaster, who deserves executive of the year honors. "I don't know how to go to [owner] Bill Davidson if it doesn't [sell out] and explain why."

[tommy]

from Marrapese-Burrell's Eastern Conference notes:

Speaking of Tampa, as terrific a year as the franchise has had, so far it hasn't translated to postseason ticket sales. Through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, only 12,600 tickets had been sold for Game 1 and 11,900 for Game 2 -- although they did sell roughly 2,000 more tickets after clinching the Southeast Division title Thursday night. Arena capacity is 19,758. Interestingly, though, the club's attendance in the regular season is up by quite a bit -- from 644,610 to 658,801 with one home game left -- but the slow playoff sales are troubling. "That's the thing that scares the living daylights out of me," said general manager Jay Feaster, who deserves executive of the year honors. "I don't know how to go to [owner] Bill Davidson if it doesn't [sell out] and explain why."

[tommy]

from Marrapese-Burrell's Eastern Conference notes:

Speaking of Tampa, as terrific a year as the franchise has had, so far it hasn't translated to postseason ticket sales. Through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, only 12,600 tickets had been sold for Game 1 and 11,900 for Game 2 -- although they did sell roughly 2,000 more tickets after clinching the Southeast Division title Thursday night. Arena capacity is 19,758. Interestingly, though, the club's attendance in the regular season is up by quite a bit -- from 644,610 to 658,801 with one home game left -- but the slow playoff sales are troubling. "That's the thing that scares the living daylights out of me," said general manager Jay Feaster, who deserves executive of the year honors. "I don't know how to go to [owner] Bill Davidson if it doesn't [sell out] and explain why."

[folgersnyourcup]

I say Tampa in 5, though Tampa in 6 if Kolzig plays off his head. The Tampa roster has talent from top to bottom, young to old, while Washington's got.....well, Kolzig and Jagr. I'm looking for Tampa to win this one way or another. It'll be disappointing to Washington fans though to see another first round loss of their team.... Just two years ago they had enermously high hopes after Washington's outstanding season but they then were defeated in the first round by the Pens...

[folgersnyourcup]

I say Tampa in 5, though Tampa in 6 if Kolzig plays off his head. The Tampa roster has talent from top to bottom, young to old, while Washington's got.....well, Kolzig and Jagr. I'm looking for Tampa to win this one way or another. It'll be disappointing to Washington fans though to see another first round loss of their team.... Just two years ago they had enermously high hopes after Washington's outstanding season but they then were defeated in the first round by the Pens...

[folgersnyourcup]

I say Tampa in 5, though Tampa in 6 if Kolzig plays off his head. The Tampa roster has talent from top to bottom, young to old, while Washington's got.....well, Kolzig and Jagr. I'm looking for Tampa to win this one way or another. It'll be disappointing to Washington fans though to see another first round loss of their team.... Just two years ago they had enermously high hopes after Washington's outstanding season but they then were defeated in the first round by the Pens...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I need to stop posting after Folg......^^^waht he said!!! (minus any sympathy for the Caps :evil: ) I am NOT a Martin St Louis fan at all...but I find myself getting behind Tampa Bay anyway. Go Bolts!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I need to stop posting after Folg......^^^waht he said!!! (minus any sympathy for the Caps :evil: ) I am NOT a Martin St Louis fan at all...but I find myself getting behind Tampa Bay anyway. Go Bolts!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I need to stop posting after Folg......^^^waht he said!!! (minus any sympathy for the Caps :evil: ) I am NOT a Martin St Louis fan at all...but I find myself getting behind Tampa Bay anyway. Go Bolts!

[Alicia]

I have to agree here - the only guy I like on TBL is Grahame, but I don't think the Caps have it in them to take this one. Tampa in 6.

[Alicia]

I have to agree here - the only guy I like on TBL is Grahame, but I don't think the Caps have it in them to take this one. Tampa in 6.

[Alicia]

I have to agree here - the only guy I like on TBL is Grahame, but I don't think the Caps have it in them to take this one. Tampa in 6.

[RIO]

I need to stop posting after Folg......^^^waht he said!!! (minus any sympathy for the Caps :evil: ) I am NOT a Martin St Louis fan at all...but I find myself getting behind Tampa Bay anyway. Go Bolts!


No, Martin's here at my house, remember, Chickie? :D *GAAAAK*!!! ....ugh, that joke almost caused me spewage.....


Anyhoo!!! The Capitals versus the Lightning!! This'll be a GREAT match-up!! Two of the best goalies in the league duking it out, and sniper-like scorers in between!

If I had to call it, I'd say the Lightning will win, but Kolzig is a formidable goaltender, and I'm hoping he'll put in an award-winning performance.

[RIO]

I need to stop posting after Folg......^^^waht he said!!! (minus any sympathy for the Caps :evil: ) I am NOT a Martin St Louis fan at all...but I find myself getting behind Tampa Bay anyway. Go Bolts!


No, Martin's here at my house, remember, Chickie? :D *GAAAAK*!!! ....ugh, that joke almost caused me spewage.....


Anyhoo!!! The Capitals versus the Lightning!! This'll be a GREAT match-up!! Two of the best goalies in the league duking it out, and sniper-like scorers in between!

If I had to call it, I'd say the Lightning will win, but Kolzig is a formidable goaltender, and I'm hoping he'll put in an award-winning performance.

[RIO]

I need to stop posting after Folg......^^^waht he said!!! (minus any sympathy for the Caps :evil: ) I am NOT a Martin St Louis fan at all...but I find myself getting behind Tampa Bay anyway. Go Bolts!


No, Martin's here at my house, remember, Chickie? :D *GAAAAK*!!! ....ugh, that joke almost caused me spewage.....


Anyhoo!!! The Capitals versus the Lightning!! This'll be a GREAT match-up!! Two of the best goalies in the league duking it out, and sniper-like scorers in between!

If I had to call it, I'd say the Lightning will win, but Kolzig is a formidable goaltender, and I'm hoping he'll put in an award-winning performance.

[Lady J]

I have absolutely nothing to add to this. The Bay City Rollers will win, despite the awesome powers of Jagr and his tiny nose. ;)

[Lady J]

I have absolutely nothing to add to this. The Bay City Rollers will win, despite the awesome powers of Jagr and his tiny nose. ;)

[Lady J]

I have absolutely nothing to add to this. The Bay City Rollers will win, despite the awesome powers of Jagr and his tiny nose. ;)

[Stormbringer]

I have absolutely nothing to add to this. The Bay City Rollers will win, despite the awesome powers of Jagr and his tiny nose. ;)

LOL!

Not to mention his "hit album" (http://www.missfantastic.com/miscellaneous/jagrcd.jpg)... :D

Lightning in six.

[Stormbringer]

I have absolutely nothing to add to this. The Bay City Rollers will win, despite the awesome powers of Jagr and his tiny nose. ;)

LOL!

Not to mention his "hit album" (http://www.missfantastic.com/miscellaneous/jagrcd.jpg)... :D

Lightning in six.

[Stormbringer]

I have absolutely nothing to add to this. The Bay City Rollers will win, despite the awesome powers of Jagr and his tiny nose. ;)

LOL!

Not to mention his "hit album" (http://www.missfantastic.com/miscellaneous/jagrcd.jpg)... :D

Lightning in six.

[RIO]

NO WAY...... NO WAY!!!! That's so funny I might just be terrified and not know it yet.....


You've imperiled my life, FC!!! ROFL!!!!! :D

[RIO]

NO WAY...... NO WAY!!!! That's so funny I might just be terrified and not know it yet.....


You've imperiled my life, FC!!! ROFL!!!!! :D

[RIO]

NO WAY...... NO WAY!!!! That's so funny I might just be terrified and not know it yet.....


You've imperiled my life, FC!!! ROFL!!!!! :D

[Stormbringer]

NO WAY...... NO WAY!!!! That's so funny I might just be terrified and not know it yet.....


You've imperiled my life, FC!!! ROFL!!!!! :D

I don't know what's funnier...the fact that Jagr actually has an album, or his having his jersey on backwards on the cover. :D

I had a little fun with Jagr's album here:

http://www.missfantastic.com/stormbringer/scribblings/intros/intro002.htm

[Stormbringer]

NO WAY...... NO WAY!!!! That's so funny I might just be terrified and not know it yet.....


You've imperiled my life, FC!!! ROFL!!!!! :D

I don't know what's funnier...the fact that Jagr actually has an album, or his having his jersey on backwards on the cover. :D

I had a little fun with Jagr's album here:

http://www.missfantastic.com/stormbringer/scribblings/intros/intro002.htm

[Stormbringer]

NO WAY...... NO WAY!!!! That's so funny I might just be terrified and not know it yet.....


You've imperiled my life, FC!!! ROFL!!!!! :D

I don't know what's funnier...the fact that Jagr actually has an album, or his having his jersey on backwards on the cover. :D

I had a little fun with Jagr's album here:

http://www.missfantastic.com/stormbringer/scribblings/intros/intro002.htm

[RIO]

ROFL!!!!!



To Jagr: Shine on you crazy diamond.... :spin:

[RIO]

ROFL!!!!!



To Jagr: Shine on you crazy diamond.... :spin:

[RIO]

ROFL!!!!!



To Jagr: Shine on you crazy diamond.... :spin:

[nccanes]

2003 Lightning resembles 2002 Stanley Cup finalist
No. 3 seed Carolina made a surprising run last year. Some say No. 3 seed Tampa Bay can do it, too.
By DAMIAN CRISTODERO, Times Staff Writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published April 8, 2003


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TAMPA -- Hey, check out this season's NHL standings. Now take a peek at last season's. Notice anything familiar?

The Lightning won the Southeast this season with 93 points and a record of 36-25-16-5. The Hurricanes won last season with 91 points at 35-26-16-5.

Tampa Bay scored 219 goals, Carolina 217. The Lightning allowed 210 goals, the Hurricanes 217.

Eerie or significant?

With Tampa Bay opening the playoffs Thursday against Washington at the St. Pete Times Forum, you know memories of Carolina's improbable run to the Stanley Cup final are being dusted off.

Can the Lightning be this season's Hurricanes? Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford doesn't see why not.

"They're real strong," he said. "Tampa is in a situation in which, everything being equal, they're in position to make a really good run. It's always hard to compare, but I truly feel that if you get into the playoffs, with the parity in the league, you can win the Stanley Cup."

Tampa Bay has had the Hurricanes on the brain for almost a year. It wasn't lost on many that the Lightning, despite losing three of five games in the season series, outscored the Hurricanes 11-10.

Carolina's $33-million payroll ($5-million below last season's average) gave hope to all small-market teams. And when training camp opened, Lightning players weren't shy about making comparisons.

When Tampa Bay clinched a playoff spot, the players, among themselves, did it again.

"I don't know if there is a lot of comparisons with the personnel, but the bottom line is that's a team that nobody expected to do anything in the playoffs," captain Dave Andreychuk said. "I don't know if that is happening around here. I know we expect more."

Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock said there is no comparison. The Lightning is better.

"They're more dangerous because they have more weapons and an elite goaltender," he said. "You can play well against the Lightning and not beat them. They don't need everything to be perfect to win. The other team can have things go right and still lose the series. It will be interesting to see how they go through the playoffs."

The Lightning starts with a statistical advantage.

Carolina had one 30-goal scorer, the Lightning two, Vinny Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis with 33 each.

Carolina had one 70-point player, the Lightning four: Vinny Prospal (79), Lecavalier (78), Brad Richards (74) and St. Louis (70).

Carolina's top-scoring defenseman was Sean Hill with 33 points. Tampa Bay's Dan Boyle had 53.

Carolina's regular-season power play was 12th at 16.1 percent. The Lightning was 10th at 17.9.

Carolina's penalty kill was slightly better, 83.7 percent to 83.3.

The Hurricanes also benefited from a playoff classic, a hot goaltender. At various times, it was Arturs Irbe and Kevin Weekes. The Lightning is in pretty good shape with Nikolai Khabibulin and John Grahame.

One thing Tampa Bay cannot control is luck. The Hurricanes got breaks when the No. 1-seeded Bruins and No. 2 Flyers were upset in the first round by the Canadiens and Senators, respectively.

Forget about getting any help, Lightning coach John Tortorella said.

"What I've always taken from what the Carolina Hurricanes did last year is they played as a team," he said. "We've grown up that way, and the players understand you do that and you're successful.

"You hope to get on a run like Carolina did because everything came together and they believed. They didn't do anything special. It's a matter of just feeling special at a time of the year. That's the key, feeling good about yourself and feeling like you can win."

"Carolina caught lightning in a bottle," Hitchcock said. "They were very strong in their team approach toward the end of the year. Timing was everything. The Lightning is in a different situation. They've been a solid team since Day 1."

And that's a nice way to go into Game 1.



Hmmm. Interesting quotes from Hitchcock. The Canes led the division from the end of October to the end of the season. From the time of the Oly break until the end of the season they looked very strong. Oh well.

[nccanes]

2003 Lightning resembles 2002 Stanley Cup finalist
No. 3 seed Carolina made a surprising run last year. Some say No. 3 seed Tampa Bay can do it, too.
By DAMIAN CRISTODERO, Times Staff Writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published April 8, 2003


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TAMPA -- Hey, check out this season's NHL standings. Now take a peek at last season's. Notice anything familiar?

The Lightning won the Southeast this season with 93 points and a record of 36-25-16-5. The Hurricanes won last season with 91 points at 35-26-16-5.

Tampa Bay scored 219 goals, Carolina 217. The Lightning allowed 210 goals, the Hurricanes 217.

Eerie or significant?

With Tampa Bay opening the playoffs Thursday against Washington at the St. Pete Times Forum, you know memories of Carolina's improbable run to the Stanley Cup final are being dusted off.

Can the Lightning be this season's Hurricanes? Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford doesn't see why not.

"They're real strong," he said. "Tampa is in a situation in which, everything being equal, they're in position to make a really good run. It's always hard to compare, but I truly feel that if you get into the playoffs, with the parity in the league, you can win the Stanley Cup."

Tampa Bay has had the Hurricanes on the brain for almost a year. It wasn't lost on many that the Lightning, despite losing three of five games in the season series, outscored the Hurricanes 11-10.

Carolina's $33-million payroll ($5-million below last season's average) gave hope to all small-market teams. And when training camp opened, Lightning players weren't shy about making comparisons.

When Tampa Bay clinched a playoff spot, the players, among themselves, did it again.

"I don't know if there is a lot of comparisons with the personnel, but the bottom line is that's a team that nobody expected to do anything in the playoffs," captain Dave Andreychuk said. "I don't know if that is happening around here. I know we expect more."

Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock said there is no comparison. The Lightning is better.

"They're more dangerous because they have more weapons and an elite goaltender," he said. "You can play well against the Lightning and not beat them. They don't need everything to be perfect to win. The other team can have things go right and still lose the series. It will be interesting to see how they go through the playoffs."

The Lightning starts with a statistical advantage.

Carolina had one 30-goal scorer, the Lightning two, Vinny Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis with 33 each.

Carolina had one 70-point player, the Lightning four: Vinny Prospal (79), Lecavalier (78), Brad Richards (74) and St. Louis (70).

Carolina's top-scoring defenseman was Sean Hill with 33 points. Tampa Bay's Dan Boyle had 53.

Carolina's regular-season power play was 12th at 16.1 percent. The Lightning was 10th at 17.9.

Carolina's penalty kill was slightly better, 83.7 percent to 83.3.

The Hurricanes also benefited from a playoff classic, a hot goaltender. At various times, it was Arturs Irbe and Kevin Weekes. The Lightning is in pretty good shape with Nikolai Khabibulin and John Grahame.

One thing Tampa Bay cannot control is luck. The Hurricanes got breaks when the No. 1-seeded Bruins and No. 2 Flyers were upset in the first round by the Canadiens and Senators, respectively.

Forget about getting any help, Lightning coach John Tortorella said.

"What I've always taken from what the Carolina Hurricanes did last year is they played as a team," he said. "We've grown up that way, and the players understand you do that and you're successful.

"You hope to get on a run like Carolina did because everything came together and they believed. They didn't do anything special. It's a matter of just feeling special at a time of the year. That's the key, feeling good about yourself and feeling like you can win."

"Carolina caught lightning in a bottle," Hitchcock said. "They were very strong in their team approach toward the end of the year. Timing was everything. The Lightning is in a different situation. They've been a solid team since Day 1."

And that's a nice way to go into Game 1.



Hmmm. Interesting quotes from Hitchcock. The Canes led the division from the end of October to the end of the season. From the time of the Oly break until the end of the season they looked very strong. Oh well.

[nccanes]

2003 Lightning resembles 2002 Stanley Cup finalist
No. 3 seed Carolina made a surprising run last year. Some say No. 3 seed Tampa Bay can do it, too.
By DAMIAN CRISTODERO, Times Staff Writer
© St. Petersburg Times
published April 8, 2003


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TAMPA -- Hey, check out this season's NHL standings. Now take a peek at last season's. Notice anything familiar?

The Lightning won the Southeast this season with 93 points and a record of 36-25-16-5. The Hurricanes won last season with 91 points at 35-26-16-5.

Tampa Bay scored 219 goals, Carolina 217. The Lightning allowed 210 goals, the Hurricanes 217.

Eerie or significant?

With Tampa Bay opening the playoffs Thursday against Washington at the St. Pete Times Forum, you know memories of Carolina's improbable run to the Stanley Cup final are being dusted off.

Can the Lightning be this season's Hurricanes? Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford doesn't see why not.

"They're real strong," he said. "Tampa is in a situation in which, everything being equal, they're in position to make a really good run. It's always hard to compare, but I truly feel that if you get into the playoffs, with the parity in the league, you can win the Stanley Cup."

Tampa Bay has had the Hurricanes on the brain for almost a year. It wasn't lost on many that the Lightning, despite losing three of five games in the season series, outscored the Hurricanes 11-10.

Carolina's $33-million payroll ($5-million below last season's average) gave hope to all small-market teams. And when training camp opened, Lightning players weren't shy about making comparisons.

When Tampa Bay clinched a playoff spot, the players, among themselves, did it again.

"I don't know if there is a lot of comparisons with the personnel, but the bottom line is that's a team that nobody expected to do anything in the playoffs," captain Dave Andreychuk said. "I don't know if that is happening around here. I know we expect more."

Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock said there is no comparison. The Lightning is better.

"They're more dangerous because they have more weapons and an elite goaltender," he said. "You can play well against the Lightning and not beat them. They don't need everything to be perfect to win. The other team can have things go right and still lose the series. It will be interesting to see how they go through the playoffs."

The Lightning starts with a statistical advantage.

Carolina had one 30-goal scorer, the Lightning two, Vinny Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis with 33 each.

Carolina had one 70-point player, the Lightning four: Vinny Prospal (79), Lecavalier (78), Brad Richards (74) and St. Louis (70).

Carolina's top-scoring defenseman was Sean Hill with 33 points. Tampa Bay's Dan Boyle had 53.

Carolina's regular-season power play was 12th at 16.1 percent. The Lightning was 10th at 17.9.

Carolina's penalty kill was slightly better, 83.7 percent to 83.3.

The Hurricanes also benefited from a playoff classic, a hot goaltender. At various times, it was Arturs Irbe and Kevin Weekes. The Lightning is in pretty good shape with Nikolai Khabibulin and John Grahame.

One thing Tampa Bay cannot control is luck. The Hurricanes got breaks when the No. 1-seeded Bruins and No. 2 Flyers were upset in the first round by the Canadiens and Senators, respectively.

Forget about getting any help, Lightning coach John Tortorella said.

"What I've always taken from what the Carolina Hurricanes did last year is they played as a team," he said. "We've grown up that way, and the players understand you do that and you're successful.

"You hope to get on a run like Carolina did because everything came together and they believed. They didn't do anything special. It's a matter of just feeling special at a time of the year. That's the key, feeling good about yourself and feeling like you can win."

"Carolina caught lightning in a bottle," Hitchcock said. "They were very strong in their team approach toward the end of the year. Timing was everything. The Lightning is in a different situation. They've been a solid team since Day 1."

And that's a nice way to go into Game 1.



Hmmm. Interesting quotes from Hitchcock. The Canes led the division from the end of October to the end of the season. From the time of the Oly break until the end of the season they looked very strong. Oh well.

[MoBigRed]

Wow, Hitchcock sounds pretty down on the Canes from last season, doesn't he? Ah well, no concern. Fortunately he wasn't the one they were trying to impress...

[MoBigRed]

Wow, Hitchcock sounds pretty down on the Canes from last season, doesn't he? Ah well, no concern. Fortunately he wasn't the one they were trying to impress...

[MoBigRed]

Wow, Hitchcock sounds pretty down on the Canes from last season, doesn't he? Ah well, no concern. Fortunately he wasn't the one they were trying to impress...

[Guyute]

Wow, Hitchcock sounds pretty down on the Canes from last season, doesn't he?

at first when I read this I thought the same thing:
"They're more dangerous because they have more weapons and an elite goaltender,"

but, after soaking it in, I realized he's right. Do we have a Khabibulin? no, most definitely not. Irbe and Weekes both got very very hot at the Perfect times. When one faltered, the other picked it up, in a big way. But, would I say that either of them are "elite" goaltenders? no.

we got to the SCF last year because of four things.
1. HEART
2. Timing- things fell into place at all the right times
3. Hard work
4. Breaks (see #2)

That being said... Yes, T.B. has a better team I think. More firepower, and better goaltending (on paper).

will they have the heart and teamwork to do what we did? who knows. they'll certainly need a couple of breaks. Anything can (and does) happen in the playoffs. I think their chances are very good on getting by the Craps. 2nd round could be rough for them though...

[Guyute]

Wow, Hitchcock sounds pretty down on the Canes from last season, doesn't he?

at first when I read this I thought the same thing:
"They're more dangerous because they have more weapons and an elite goaltender,"

but, after soaking it in, I realized he's right. Do we have a Khabibulin? no, most definitely not. Irbe and Weekes both got very very hot at the Perfect times. When one faltered, the other picked it up, in a big way. But, would I say that either of them are "elite" goaltenders? no.

we got to the SCF last year because of four things.
1. HEART
2. Timing- things fell into place at all the right times
3. Hard work
4. Breaks (see #2)

That being said... Yes, T.B. has a better team I think. More firepower, and better goaltending (on paper).

will they have the heart and teamwork to do what we did? who knows. they'll certainly need a couple of breaks. Anything can (and does) happen in the playoffs. I think their chances are very good on getting by the Craps. 2nd round could be rough for them though...

[Guyute]

Wow, Hitchcock sounds pretty down on the Canes from last season, doesn't he?

at first when I read this I thought the same thing:
"They're more dangerous because they have more weapons and an elite goaltender,"

but, after soaking it in, I realized he's right. Do we have a Khabibulin? no, most definitely not. Irbe and Weekes both got very very hot at the Perfect times. When one faltered, the other picked it up, in a big way. But, would I say that either of them are "elite" goaltenders? no.

we got to the SCF last year because of four things.
1. HEART
2. Timing- things fell into place at all the right times
3. Hard work
4. Breaks (see #2)

That being said... Yes, T.B. has a better team I think. More firepower, and better goaltending (on paper).

will they have the heart and teamwork to do what we did? who knows. they'll certainly need a couple of breaks. Anything can (and does) happen in the playoffs. I think their chances are very good on getting by the Craps. 2nd round could be rough for them though...

[Jeff O Rocks]

I say Tampa in 4...

[Jeff O Rocks]

I say Tampa in 4...

[Jeff O Rocks]

I say Tampa in 4...

[Guyute]

Bad wrist could hamper Jagr's opening series vs. Lightning
April 7, 2003
SportsLine.com wire reports

ODENTON, Md. -- After years of beating the Washington Capitals in the playoffs, Jaromir Jagr finally gets a chance to help them win a series.

He just has to figure out a way to play with his sore right wrist.

"I cannot do things I could do before," said Jagr, staring at the wrist he broke nearly one month ago. "I have to change it somehow. ... It's not good, but I'm not going to miss the playoffs."

The uncertainty over Jagr's wrist dampens the excitement of his first playoff appearance with the sixth-seeded Capitals, who open their Eastern Conference series Thursday at Southeast Division winner Tampa Bay.

"I think everybody in the Washington organization has been looking forward to the day when Jaromir Jagr puts on his skates for his first playoff game," coach Bruce Cassidy said. "We know how much he enjoys being the go-to guy in the playoffs -- I just hope his health allows him to do that."

Half of the NHL's eight first-round, best-of-7 series begin Wednesday. Eastern Conference top seed Ottawa hosts the New York Islanders, while Western Conference regular-season champ Dallas faces Edmonton for the sixth time in seven years. Toronto opens at Philadelphia.

On Thursday, Detroit begins its Stanley Cup defense at home against Anaheim. Playoff newcomer Minnesota is at Colorado, which won its NHL-record ninth straight division title. St. Louis, making its 24th consecutive playoff appearance, travels to Vancouver.

The Capitals, who expect to lose another $20 million this year, have invested $11 million per year in Jagr to get them over the playoff hump. Six times between 1991 and 2001 he helped Pittsburgh eliminate Washington in the playoffs, but injuries and adjustment pangs in a new city made his first season with his new team a disappointment. The Capitals didn't even make the playoffs a year ago.

Now it's payoff time.

"This is the main reason the organization wanted to get him, was to have the game-breaker in the playoffs," center Jeff Halpern said. "We didn't get to see it last year. To know that when the game's on the line to have a guy like that, that can win a game for you, turn it around for you, this time of year that's so important."

This season has been better for Jagr, but it's been far from smooth. He's had to form a relationship with rookie coach Cassidy, who never had to deal with superstars in the minor leagues and has had to tinker with some of the ideas he brought to the NHL.

Jagr played well early as the Capitals struggled, then hit a December goal drought that sapped his confidence even as the team zoomed into first place. Just when team, player, and coach were all hitting stride together, along came the wrist injury that cost him six games down the stretch.

Jagr returned two weeks ago against Montreal, but he hasn't been the same. He didn't score in the final six games, ending the season with a team-high 36 goals.

"Every day it's getting better and better," Jagr said. "I might have come back too early, but I had to come back because I wanted to get into shape and be ready for the playoffs."

Cassidy is concerned Jagr will put too much pressure on himself in the first few games against Tampa Bay. Jagr's reputation, his huge contract and the fact that the Capitals haven't won a playoff series since 1998 combine to make this series a near must-win for the franchise.

"If we don't put too much pressure on him in the first round, and that extra couple of weeks helps him, it allows him to be the guy," Cassidy said. "But the spotlight's on him. He knows it. He relishes it.

"If we're going to go deep into the playoffs, we need him 100 percent. He's going to have to carry this team upfront. You can win a round if the power play gets hot, if your goaltender gets hot, but in the end he has to be the guy to lift us."

The coach's words aside, Jagr knows the pressure is there.

"I don't know what people expect me to do," Jagr said. "If they expect something good, that means they think I'm still a good player, and that's positive. I just have to make sure I satisfy them."

[Guyute]

Bad wrist could hamper Jagr's opening series vs. Lightning
April 7, 2003
SportsLine.com wire reports

ODENTON, Md. -- After years of beating the Washington Capitals in the playoffs, Jaromir Jagr finally gets a chance to help them win a series.

He just has to figure out a way to play with his sore right wrist.

"I cannot do things I could do before," said Jagr, staring at the wrist he broke nearly one month ago. "I have to change it somehow. ... It's not good, but I'm not going to miss the playoffs."

The uncertainty over Jagr's wrist dampens the excitement of his first playoff appearance with the sixth-seeded Capitals, who open their Eastern Conference series Thursday at Southeast Division winner Tampa Bay.

"I think everybody in the Washington organization has been looking forward to the day when Jaromir Jagr puts on his skates for his first playoff game," coach Bruce Cassidy said. "We know how much he enjoys being the go-to guy in the playoffs -- I just hope his health allows him to do that."

Half of the NHL's eight first-round, best-of-7 series begin Wednesday. Eastern Conference top seed Ottawa hosts the New York Islanders, while Western Conference regular-season champ Dallas faces Edmonton for the sixth time in seven years. Toronto opens at Philadelphia.

On Thursday, Detroit begins its Stanley Cup defense at home against Anaheim. Playoff newcomer Minnesota is at Colorado, which won its NHL-record ninth straight division title. St. Louis, making its 24th consecutive playoff appearance, travels to Vancouver.

The Capitals, who expect to lose another $20 million this year, have invested $11 million per year in Jagr to get them over the playoff hump. Six times between 1991 and 2001 he helped Pittsburgh eliminate Washington in the playoffs, but injuries and adjustment pangs in a new city made his first season with his new team a disappointment. The Capitals didn't even make the playoffs a year ago.

Now it's payoff time.

"This is the main reason the organization wanted to get him, was to have the game-breaker in the playoffs," center Jeff Halpern said. "We didn't get to see it last year. To know that when the game's on the line to have a guy like that, that can win a game for you, turn it around for you, this time of year that's so important."

This season has been better for Jagr, but it's been far from smooth. He's had to form a relationship with rookie coach Cassidy, who never had to deal with superstars in the minor leagues and has had to tinker with some of the ideas he brought to the NHL.

Jagr played well early as the Capitals struggled, then hit a December goal drought that sapped his confidence even as the team zoomed into first place. Just when team, player, and coach were all hitting stride together, along came the wrist injury that cost him six games down the stretch.

Jagr returned two weeks ago against Montreal, but he hasn't been the same. He didn't score in the final six games, ending the season with a team-high 36 goals.

"Every day it's getting better and better," Jagr said. "I might have come back too early, but I had to come back because I wanted to get into shape and be ready for the playoffs."

Cassidy is concerned Jagr will put too much pressure on himself in the first few games against Tampa Bay. Jagr's reputation, his huge contract and the fact that the Capitals haven't won a playoff series since 1998 combine to make this series a near must-win for the franchise.

"If we don't put too much pressure on him in the first round, and that extra couple of weeks helps him, it allows him to be the guy," Cassidy said. "But the spotlight's on him. He knows it. He relishes it.

"If we're going to go deep into the playoffs, we need him 100 percent. He's going to have to carry this team upfront. You can win a round if the power play gets hot, if your goaltender gets hot, but in the end he has to be the guy to lift us."

The coach's words aside, Jagr knows the pressure is there.

"I don't know what people expect me to do," Jagr said. "If they expect something good, that means they think I'm still a good player, and that's positive. I just have to make sure I satisfy them."

[Guyute]

Bad wrist could hamper Jagr's opening series vs. Lightning
April 7, 2003
SportsLine.com wire reports

ODENTON, Md. -- After years of beating the Washington Capitals in the playoffs, Jaromir Jagr finally gets a chance to help them win a series.

He just has to figure out a way to play with his sore right wrist.

"I cannot do things I could do before," said Jagr, staring at the wrist he broke nearly one month ago. "I have to change it somehow. ... It's not good, but I'm not going to miss the playoffs."

The uncertainty over Jagr's wrist dampens the excitement of his first playoff appearance with the sixth-seeded Capitals, who open their Eastern Conference series Thursday at Southeast Division winner Tampa Bay.

"I think everybody in the Washington organization has been looking forward to the day when Jaromir Jagr puts on his skates for his first playoff game," coach Bruce Cassidy said. "We know how much he enjoys being the go-to guy in the playoffs -- I just hope his health allows him to do that."

Half of the NHL's eight first-round, best-of-7 series begin Wednesday. Eastern Conference top seed Ottawa hosts the New York Islanders, while Western Conference regular-season champ Dallas faces Edmonton for the sixth time in seven years. Toronto opens at Philadelphia.

On Thursday, Detroit begins its Stanley Cup defense at home against Anaheim. Playoff newcomer Minnesota is at Colorado, which won its NHL-record ninth straight division title. St. Louis, making its 24th consecutive playoff appearance, travels to Vancouver.

The Capitals, who expect to lose another $20 million this year, have invested $11 million per year in Jagr to get them over the playoff hump. Six times between 1991 and 2001 he helped Pittsburgh eliminate Washington in the playoffs, but injuries and adjustment pangs in a new city made his first season with his new team a disappointment. The Capitals didn't even make the playoffs a year ago.

Now it's payoff time.

"This is the main reason the organization wanted to get him, was to have the game-breaker in the playoffs," center Jeff Halpern said. "We didn't get to see it last year. To know that when the game's on the line to have a guy like that, that can win a game for you, turn it around for you, this time of year that's so important."

This season has been better for Jagr, but it's been far from smooth. He's had to form a relationship with rookie coach Cassidy, who never had to deal with superstars in the minor leagues and has had to tinker with some of the ideas he brought to the NHL.

Jagr played well early as the Capitals struggled, then hit a December goal drought that sapped his confidence even as the team zoomed into first place. Just when team, player, and coach were all hitting stride together, along came the wrist injury that cost him six games down the stretch.

Jagr returned two weeks ago against Montreal, but he hasn't been the same. He didn't score in the final six games, ending the season with a team-high 36 goals.

"Every day it's getting better and better," Jagr said. "I might have come back too early, but I had to come back because I wanted to get into shape and be ready for the playoffs."

Cassidy is concerned Jagr will put too much pressure on himself in the first few games against Tampa Bay. Jagr's reputation, his huge contract and the fact that the Capitals haven't won a playoff series since 1998 combine to make this series a near must-win for the franchise.

"If we don't put too much pressure on him in the first round, and that extra couple of weeks helps him, it allows him to be the guy," Cassidy said. "But the spotlight's on him. He knows it. He relishes it.

"If we're going to go deep into the playoffs, we need him 100 percent. He's going to have to carry this team upfront. You can win a round if the power play gets hot, if your goaltender gets hot, but in the end he has to be the guy to lift us."

The coach's words aside, Jagr knows the pressure is there.

"I don't know what people expect me to do," Jagr said. "If they expect something good, that means they think I'm still a good player, and that's positive. I just have to make sure I satisfy them."

[RIO]

ooooooo..... not good about Jagr.... that could spell disaster for the Capitals.... :eek2:

[RIO]

ooooooo..... not good about Jagr.... that could spell disaster for the Capitals.... :eek2:

[RIO]

ooooooo..... not good about Jagr.... that could spell disaster for the Capitals.... :eek2:

[folgersnyourcup]

I think Tampa Bay has a much better chance of making it past the 2nd round if they beat the Capitals than if the Capitals beat the Bolts. The Capitals have an absolutely horrible record against teams higher in the standings than them. Coupled with Jagr's injuries and it just doesn't bode well.

[folgersnyourcup]

I think Tampa Bay has a much better chance of making it past the 2nd round if they beat the Capitals than if the Capitals beat the Bolts. The Capitals have an absolutely horrible record against teams higher in the standings than them. Coupled with Jagr's injuries and it just doesn't bode well.

[folgersnyourcup]

I think Tampa Bay has a much better chance of making it past the 2nd round if they beat the Capitals than if the Capitals beat the Bolts. The Capitals have an absolutely horrible record against teams higher in the standings than them. Coupled with Jagr's injuries and it just doesn't bode well.

[CaniacPanther]

If they give out complementary posters depicting the front of the "Jagr Hity" album and everyone holds them up during the games, Jagr will be distracted and the Bolts will win in 5. :D

[CaniacPanther]

If they give out complementary posters depicting the front of the "Jagr Hity" album and everyone holds them up during the games, Jagr will be distracted and the Bolts will win in 5. :D

[CaniacPanther]

If they give out complementary posters depicting the front of the "Jagr Hity" album and everyone holds them up during the games, Jagr will be distracted and the Bolts will win in 5. :D

[RIO]

If they give out complementary posters depicting the front of the "Jagr Hity" album and everyone holds them up during the games, Jagr will be distracted and the Bolts will win in 5. :D


That, my friend, is a dastardly plan!!! :spin: I love it!! :D

[RIO]

If they give out complementary posters depicting the front of the "Jagr Hity" album and everyone holds them up during the games, Jagr will be distracted and the Bolts will win in 5. :D


That, my friend, is a dastardly plan!!! :spin: I love it!! :D

[RIO]

If they give out complementary posters depicting the front of the "Jagr Hity" album and everyone holds them up during the games, Jagr will be distracted and the Bolts will win in 5. :D


That, my friend, is a dastardly plan!!! :spin: I love it!! :D

[Sparky]

folgers The Tampa roster has talent from top to bottom, young to old, while Washington's got.....well, Kolzig and Jagr.

Lang?

Nylander?

Zubrus?

Gonchar?

Bondra?

Kono/Halpern/Grier?

Klee?

Sutherby (Young Stars MVP)?

Even the Lightning coach and players said that the Caps have more talent, but the Bolts are playing better as a team. This will be a fun one, and I'm obviously cheering for the Caps, but I don't see there being any question that the Caps have more talent (if they show up to play).

[Sparky]

folgers The Tampa roster has talent from top to bottom, young to old, while Washington's got.....well, Kolzig and Jagr.

Lang?

Nylander?

Zubrus?

Gonchar?

Bondra?

Kono/Halpern/Grier?

Klee?

Sutherby (Young Stars MVP)?

Even the Lightning coach and players said that the Caps have more talent, but the Bolts are playing better as a team. This will be a fun one, and I'm obviously cheering for the Caps, but I don't see there being any question that the Caps have more talent (if they show up to play).

[Sparky]

folgers The Tampa roster has talent from top to bottom, young to old, while Washington's got.....well, Kolzig and Jagr.

Lang?

Nylander?

Zubrus?

Gonchar?

Bondra?

Kono/Halpern/Grier?

Klee?

Sutherby (Young Stars MVP)?

Even the Lightning coach and players said that the Caps have more talent, but the Bolts are playing better as a team. This will be a fun one, and I'm obviously cheering for the Caps, but I don't see there being any question that the Caps have more talent (if they show up to play).

[raleighcanesfan]

I can agree with Nylander and maybe Zubrius. Of course Nylander...

Lang--well as a Pens fans who's watched him for years--he isn't anything with a big name on his line. He played with Straka and Jagr in PGH. I could score goals with them. Now granted, playing with them and refined his skills, but he still isn't worth what WSH stole him away from PGH for.
(Can you all here the bitterness)

I don't think WSH will win with their line-up of Pittsburgh Has Beens and Never Will Bes (Kip Miller---hahahahaha!) Honestly though--thanks to Mr. Computer$$. Taking Jagr's cancer out of the PGH lockerroom was the best thing we could've had happen. I would rather be in last and 2nd to last place than have Jagr corrupting my team and coach. Just ask Ron Wilson.

Gonchar sure is the real deal though! I love him!

What ever happened to Mr. GrewupinMarylandandalwaysaCapsfan? Boy, he's been quiet this year.

[raleighcanesfan]

I can agree with Nylander and maybe Zubrius. Of course Nylander...

Lang--well as a Pens fans who's watched him for years--he isn't anything with a big name on his line. He played with Straka and Jagr in PGH. I could score goals with them. Now granted, playing with them and refined his skills, but he still isn't worth what WSH stole him away from PGH for.
(Can you all here the bitterness)

I don't think WSH will win with their line-up of Pittsburgh Has Beens and Never Will Bes (Kip Miller---hahahahaha!) Honestly though--thanks to Mr. Computer$$. Taking Jagr's cancer out of the PGH lockerroom was the best thing we could've had happen. I would rather be in last and 2nd to last place than have Jagr corrupting my team and coach. Just ask Ron Wilson.

Gonchar sure is the real deal though! I love him!

What ever happened to Mr. GrewupinMarylandandalwaysaCapsfan? Boy, he's been quiet this year.

[raleighcanesfan]

I can agree with Nylander and maybe Zubrius. Of course Nylander...

Lang--well as a Pens fans who's watched him for years--he isn't anything with a big name on his line. He played with Straka and Jagr in PGH. I could score goals with them. Now granted, playing with them and refined his skills, but he still isn't worth what WSH stole him away from PGH for.
(Can you all here the bitterness)

I don't think WSH will win with their line-up of Pittsburgh Has Beens and Never Will Bes (Kip Miller---hahahahaha!) Honestly though--thanks to Mr. Computer$$. Taking Jagr's cancer out of the PGH lockerroom was the best thing we could've had happen. I would rather be in last and 2nd to last place than have Jagr corrupting my team and coach. Just ask Ron Wilson.

Gonchar sure is the real deal though! I love him!

What ever happened to Mr. GrewupinMarylandandalwaysaCapsfan? Boy, he's been quiet this year.

[raleighcanesfan]

And just as I say that Lang kicks a puck in.

I'll shutup and go sit in the corner.

[raleighcanesfan]

And just as I say that Lang kicks a puck in.

I'll shutup and go sit in the corner.

[raleighcanesfan]

And just as I say that Lang kicks a puck in.

I'll shutup and go sit in the corner.

[Alicia]

Kolzig looked pretty solid tonight...3-0 Caps.

[Alicia]

Kolzig looked pretty solid tonight...3-0 Caps.

[Alicia]

Kolzig looked pretty solid tonight...3-0 Caps.

[RIO]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

[RIO]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

[RIO]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

[Alicia]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

[Alicia]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

[Alicia]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

[RIO]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

I know!! The very idea get's me all excited! :smoke: I find myself pulling for the guys in net sometimes and accidentally ignoring the rest of the team. lol

[RIO]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

I know!! The very idea get's me all excited! :smoke: I find myself pulling for the guys in net sometimes and accidentally ignoring the rest of the team. lol

[RIO]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

I know!! The very idea get's me all excited! :smoke: I find myself pulling for the guys in net sometimes and accidentally ignoring the rest of the team. lol

[Jeff O Rocks]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

I know!! The very idea get's me all excited! :smoke: I find myself pulling for the guys in net sometimes and accidentally ignoring the rest of the team. lol

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

I know!! The very idea get's me all excited! :smoke: I find myself pulling for the guys in net sometimes and accidentally ignoring the rest of the team. lol

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

Ya gotta love Olie. He's a titan, and very underrated. People bug out over Khabibulin, but Kolzig is definitely the more consistent of the two.

So far, the playoffs should be subtitled Battle of the Goalies!

I know!! The very idea get's me all excited! :smoke: I find myself pulling for the guys in net sometimes and accidentally ignoring the rest of the team. lol

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)

[RIO]

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)


SHHH..... :smoke:

[RIO]

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)


SHHH..... :smoke:

[RIO]

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)


SHHH..... :smoke:

[Jeff O Rocks]

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)


SHHH..... :smoke:

mum's the word..my little pet! :kiss: ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)


SHHH..... :smoke:

mum's the word..my little pet! :kiss: ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

We all know your all-tme favorite guy in net!! coughgrumpytrollcough... :kiss: ;)


SHHH..... :smoke:

mum's the word..my little pet! :kiss: ;)

[nccanes]

We watched the end of this game and there was some major booing going on. Booing during the period and major booing during their last PP (that pretty much sucked). That's gotta hurt, a sold out+ game and not even a goal to celebrate.

[nccanes]

We watched the end of this game and there was some major booing going on. Booing during the period and major booing during their last PP (that pretty much sucked). That's gotta hurt, a sold out+ game and not even a goal to celebrate.

[nccanes]

We watched the end of this game and there was some major booing going on. Booing during the period and major booing during their last PP (that pretty much sucked). That's gotta hurt, a sold out+ game and not even a goal to celebrate.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

a sold out+ game
So the bug is off the roof, huh? Good for him! Hope the Bolts can make at least a little better showing from here on out.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

a sold out+ game
So the bug is off the roof, huh? Good for him! Hope the Bolts can make at least a little better showing from here on out.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

a sold out+ game
So the bug is off the roof, huh? Good for him! Hope the Bolts can make at least a little better showing from here on out.

[nccanes]

a sold out+ game
So the bug is off the roof, huh? Good for him! Hope the Bolts can make at least a little better showing from here on out.

Yeah, I was surprised at the crowd size (when they mentioned it). Good for them - remember the Canes only had a little over 15k at the first NJ game last year.

You know, I keep trying to pull for the Lightning, but for some reason I was happy they didn't win last night. Can't figure it out.

[nccanes]

a sold out+ game
So the bug is off the roof, huh? Good for him! Hope the Bolts can make at least a little better showing from here on out.

Yeah, I was surprised at the crowd size (when they mentioned it). Good for them - remember the Canes only had a little over 15k at the first NJ game last year.

You know, I keep trying to pull for the Lightning, but for some reason I was happy they didn't win last night. Can't figure it out.

[nccanes]

a sold out+ game
So the bug is off the roof, huh? Good for him! Hope the Bolts can make at least a little better showing from here on out.

Yeah, I was surprised at the crowd size (when they mentioned it). Good for them - remember the Canes only had a little over 15k at the first NJ game last year.

You know, I keep trying to pull for the Lightning, but for some reason I was happy they didn't win last night. Can't figure it out.

[crazy4canes]

Sounds like the "home ice advantage" isn't really much of an advantage this year for anyone.

[crazy4canes]

Sounds like the "home ice advantage" isn't really much of an advantage this year for anyone.

[crazy4canes]

Sounds like the "home ice advantage" isn't really much of an advantage this year for anyone.

[tommy]

Sounds like the "home ice advantage" isn't really much of an advantage this year for anyone.

sounds like the "advantage of being a higher seed" doesn't work much either. lol.

[tommy]

Sounds like the "home ice advantage" isn't really much of an advantage this year for anyone.

sounds like the "advantage of being a higher seed" doesn't work much either. lol.

[tommy]

Sounds like the "home ice advantage" isn't really much of an advantage this year for anyone.

sounds like the "advantage of being a higher seed" doesn't work much either. lol.

[nccanes]

Missed this high stick, but my son tells me it was quite bloody... poor St. Louis.
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030410/capt.1050028234capitals_lightning_tpa109.jpg


Didn't stop him from mixing it up w/2 seconds to go in a nice little free for all...

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030410/capt.1050027145capitals_lightning_tpa107.jpg

[nccanes]

Missed this high stick, but my son tells me it was quite bloody... poor St. Louis.
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030410/capt.1050028234capitals_lightning_tpa109.jpg


Didn't stop him from mixing it up w/2 seconds to go in a nice little free for all...

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030410/capt.1050027145capitals_lightning_tpa107.jpg

[nccanes]

Missed this high stick, but my son tells me it was quite bloody... poor St. Louis.
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030410/capt.1050028234capitals_lightning_tpa109.jpg


Didn't stop him from mixing it up w/2 seconds to go in a nice little free for all...

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030410/capt.1050027145capitals_lightning_tpa107.jpg

[Jeff O Rocks]

sorry for the high stick to St. Louis..but of course if it had been with my hands...then..... :D ...regardless of that little turd I still want TB to get rid of the Caps..

[Jeff O Rocks]

sorry for the high stick to St. Louis..but of course if it had been with my hands...then..... :D ...regardless of that little turd I still want TB to get rid of the Caps..

[nccanes]

regardless of that little turd I still want TB to get rid of the Caps..

LOL JeffO. That's St. Louis' nickname around our house. "The little turd"!!

[nccanes]

regardless of that little turd I still want TB to get rid of the Caps..

LOL JeffO. That's St. Louis' nickname around our house. "The little turd"!!

[StormShaman]

Aww, now what's wrong with that cute little waterbug (aside from the fact that he's made us his personal b*tches)? ;)

I love him--unless he plays us, that is.

[StormShaman]

Aww, now what's wrong with that cute little waterbug (aside from the fact that he's made us his personal b*tches)? ;)

I love him--unless he plays us, that is.

[Jeff O Rocks]

regardless of that little turd I still want TB to get rid of the Caps..

LOL JeffO. That's St. Louis' nickname around our house. "The little turd"!!

:D ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

regardless of that little turd I still want TB to get rid of the Caps..

LOL JeffO. That's St. Louis' nickname around our house. "The little turd"!!

:D ;)

[crazy4canes]

Aww, now what's wrong with that cute little waterbug (aside from the fact that he's made us his personal b*tches)? ;)

I love him--unless he plays us, that is.

Me too. But only when he's not playing us.

[crazy4canes]

Aww, now what's wrong with that cute little waterbug (aside from the fact that he's made us his personal b*tches)? ;)

I love him--unless he plays us, that is.

Me too. But only when he's not playing us.

[Alicia]

Aww, now what's wrong with that cute little waterbug (aside from the fact that he's made us his personal b*tches)? ;)

I love him--unless he plays us, that is.

Me too. But only when he's not playing us.

Ick! Sorry, just can't get with that! :sick:

[Alicia]

Aww, now what's wrong with that cute little waterbug (aside from the fact that he's made us his personal b*tches)? ;)

I love him--unless he plays us, that is.

Me too. But only when he's not playing us.

Ick! Sorry, just can't get with that! :sick:

[MoBigRed]

St. Louis is a little dudeman. Bolts all the way, yo.

[MoBigRed]

St. Louis is a little dudeman. Bolts all the way, yo.

[nccanes]

St. Louis is a little dudeman. Bolts all the way, yo.

No doubt I'd be all about the little dudeman if he played here. But, if you're little and make ugly faces, a little turd you are! ;) You can guess what I call Domi! ;) :D

[nccanes]

St. Louis is a little dudeman. Bolts all the way, yo.

No doubt I'd be all about the little dudeman if he played here. But, if you're little and make ugly faces, a little turd you are! ;) You can guess what I call Domi! ;) :D

[MoBigRed]

No doubt I'd be all about the little dudeman if he played here. But, if you're little and make ugly faces, a little turd you are! ;)


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[MoBigRed]

No doubt I'd be all about the little dudeman if he played here. But, if you're little and make ugly faces, a little turd you are! ;)


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[Jeff O Rocks]

St. Louis is a little dudeman. Bolts all the way, yo.

No doubt I'd be all about the little dudeman if he played here. But, if you're little and make ugly faces, a little turd you are! ;) You can guess what I call Domi! ;) :D

I love you Eileen!! :kiss: You crack me up.. :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

St. Louis is a little dudeman. Bolts all the way, yo.

No doubt I'd be all about the little dudeman if he played here. But, if you're little and make ugly faces, a little turd you are! ;) You can guess what I call Domi! ;) :D

I love you Eileen!! :kiss: You crack me up.. :D

[RIO]

Missed this high stick, but my son tells me it was quite bloody... poor St. Louis.


Ok... either I'm going soft in my old age or I'm not thinking straight, but that picture elicted a verbal (yes......OUTLOUD, folks!) "OOOO, *grimace* Martin....." :eek:


Aliens have absconded with my brain. Ok, so they gave that back right away, but they put all the wires back wrong. ;)

[RIO]

Missed this high stick, but my son tells me it was quite bloody... poor St. Louis.


Ok... either I'm going soft in my old age or I'm not thinking straight, but that picture elicted a verbal (yes......OUTLOUD, folks!) "OOOO, *grimace* Martin....." :eek:


Aliens have absconded with my brain. Ok, so they gave that back right away, but they put all the wires back wrong. ;)

[nccanes]

Missed this high stick, but my son tells me it was quite bloody... poor St. Louis.


Ok... either I'm going soft in my old age or I'm not thinking straight, but that picture elicted a verbal (yes......OUTLOUD, folks!) "OOOO, *grimace* Martin....." :eek:



It all depends Rio. Did you say "OOOOO, *grimace* Martin" or "OOOOO, *grimace* Marty", or "OOOOOO *grimace* Mar-tan". ;)

(But yeah, that looks like a major owie!)

[nccanes]

Missed this high stick, but my son tells me it was quite bloody... poor St. Louis.


Ok... either I'm going soft in my old age or I'm not thinking straight, but that picture elicted a verbal (yes......OUTLOUD, folks!) "OOOO, *grimace* Martin....." :eek:



It all depends Rio. Did you say "OOOOO, *grimace* Martin" or "OOOOO, *grimace* Marty", or "OOOOOO *grimace* Mar-tan". ;)

(But yeah, that looks like a major owie!)

[Jeff O Rocks]

...and Eileen and I said......oooooooo..grimace...little turd!! :D ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

...and Eileen and I said......oooooooo..grimace...little turd!! :D ;)

[nccanes]

...and Eileen and I said......oooooooo..grimace...little turd!! :D ;)

:D :D :D Good one Mona!

[nccanes]

...and Eileen and I said......oooooooo..grimace...little turd!! :D ;)

:D :D :D Good one Mona!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Good crowd in Tampa Bay! guess they got the bug off the roof with a vengeance!

Too bad the Caps have already scored. :sad:

EDIT: Uh...make that too bad the Caps have already scored....twice.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Good crowd in Tampa Bay! guess they got the bug off the roof with a vengeance!

Too bad the Caps have already scored. :sad:

EDIT: Uh...make that too bad the Caps have already scored....twice.

[folgersnyourcup]

Sheesh, 2-0 Caps..... I'm beginning to wonder if the Lightning are going to take a run at the Flyers last season record of fewest goals scored in a 5 game series.... Kolzig just looks unstoppable.

[folgersnyourcup]

Sheesh, 2-0 Caps..... I'm beginning to wonder if the Lightning are going to take a run at the Flyers last season record of fewest goals scored in a 5 game series.... Kolzig just looks unstoppable.

[Stormbringer]

:eek2: (imitates Ricky Ricardo) Ai-yi-yi-yi-yi...and I have the Bolts going all the way to the Eastern Conference finals. Not very good... :crazy:

[Stormbringer]

:eek2: (imitates Ricky Ricardo) Ai-yi-yi-yi-yi...and I have the Bolts going all the way to the Eastern Conference finals. Not very good... :crazy:

[folgersnyourcup]

What....the.....heck was Boyle thinking???? The ref there right in front of him, he does a nifty little crowd-pleasing hit into the Lightning's box and then keeps pushing him down so he stays there? Well, he just botched the Lightning's biggest chance of the period to build some momentum!

[folgersnyourcup]

What....the.....heck was Boyle thinking???? The ref there right in front of him, he does a nifty little crowd-pleasing hit into the Lightning's box and then keeps pushing him down so he stays there? Well, he just botched the Lightning's biggest chance of the period to build some momentum!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Prospal SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FINALLY getting something through Kolzig is HUGE for them. Hope they can turn it around.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Prospal SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FINALLY getting something through Kolzig is HUGE for them. Hope they can turn it around.

[Stormbringer]

(imitates Kevin McCallister) YES! Yes, yes, yes!

And there's plenty of time for more of those...go Bolts!

[Stormbringer]

(imitates Kevin McCallister) YES! Yes, yes, yes!

And there's plenty of time for more of those...go Bolts!

[Turbulence]

Too many penalties for the Bolts....if the're going to win they have to decrease The Caps' time on the 2 man advantage... :roll:

[Turbulence]

Too many penalties for the Bolts....if the're going to win they have to decrease The Caps' time on the 2 man advantage... :roll:

[talkingcanes]

and Jagr scores again to make it 3-1. guess he is earning his $ so far this game. the Caps have their team game going and Kolzig is playing huge in the net.

[talkingcanes]

and Jagr scores again to make it 3-1. guess he is earning his $ so far this game. the Caps have their team game going and Kolzig is playing huge in the net.

[Stormbringer]

(puts her head between her knees and groans) Where's that Jagr Hity album when you need it...the Lightning need a distraction of sorts for the Caps and FAST! :crazy:

[Stormbringer]

(puts her head between her knees and groans) Where's that Jagr Hity album when you need it...the Lightning need a distraction of sorts for the Caps and FAST! :crazy:

[talkingcanes]

so, am I the only one wanting the Caps to win this series ;)

[talkingcanes]

so, am I the only one wanting the Caps to win this series ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

so, am I the only one wanting the Caps to win this series ;)

Yes. ;)

I'm sure there must be some other Caps fans around here somewhere.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

so, am I the only one wanting the Caps to win this series ;)

Yes. ;)

I'm sure there must be some other Caps fans around here somewhere.

[talkingcanes]

as long as I know where I stand ;)

I have no explanation or reason for it, but I can't stand Tampa Bay. I do think Khabibulin is an outstanding goalie, but other than that.........

[talkingcanes]

as long as I know where I stand ;)

I have no explanation or reason for it, but I can't stand Tampa Bay. I do think Khabibulin is an outstanding goalie, but other than that.........

[hyena]

ha! i have no explanation or reason for it but i can't stand the capitals. :D i think i'm even starting to like some st. louis too, though...<ducks> :crazy:

[hyena]

ha! i have no explanation or reason for it but i can't stand the capitals. :D i think i'm even starting to like some st. louis too, though...<ducks> :crazy:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Honestly I hate the Caps and Tampa Bay....but I guess I hate the Bolts less. But everytime I hear them compare themselves to us ("Oh....if Carolina can do it so can we") like what we did last year was easy, I get a little less enamored with them. Maybe I should be flattered that we've paved the way....but I'm not. I hope they take out the Caps but I'm not too keen on seeing them go much further.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Honestly I hate the Caps and Tampa Bay....but I guess I hate the Bolts less. But everytime I hear them compare themselves to us ("Oh....if Carolina can do it so can we") like what we did last year was easy, I get a little less enamored with them. Maybe I should be flattered that we've paved the way....but I'm not. I hope they take out the Caps but I'm not too keen on seeing them go much further.

[talkingcanes]

I'm not a Caps fan at any other time, but I would like to see another team from the Southeast make the case that this division is getting stronger and stronger. Don't know if I can honestly hope for the Caps to win the Cup though. The thought of having to hear it when we play them next season....ug :roll:

[talkingcanes]

I'm not a Caps fan at any other time, but I would like to see another team from the Southeast make the case that this division is getting stronger and stronger. Don't know if I can honestly hope for the Caps to win the Cup though. The thought of having to hear it when we play them next season....ug :roll:

[nccanes]

as long as I know where I stand ;)

I have no explanation or reason for it, but I can't stand Tampa Bay. I do think Khabibulin is an outstanding goalie, but other than that.........

My head is telling me to pull for Tampa Bay, but I have to admit (again) that I was happy to see them lose. Bad me. Now maybe I'll pull for Tampa Bay to win in DC since it hasn't happened for 11 straight games in DC.

I do feel bad for the home crowds that don't get to see their team win ('cept Detroit, they've seen a lot of winning). At least they scored some goals today!

[nccanes]

as long as I know where I stand ;)

I have no explanation or reason for it, but I can't stand Tampa Bay. I do think Khabibulin is an outstanding goalie, but other than that.........

My head is telling me to pull for Tampa Bay, but I have to admit (again) that I was happy to see them lose. Bad me. Now maybe I'll pull for Tampa Bay to win in DC since it hasn't happened for 11 straight games in DC.

I do feel bad for the home crowds that don't get to see their team win ('cept Detroit, they've seen a lot of winning). At least they scored some goals today!

[Canesluver]

so, am I the only one wanting the Caps to win this series ;)

Nope! I'll give ya some company.

I am, after all, Northern Virginia born and raised-- first pro hockey game I ever saw was the Caps in 1974! :eek2: (Yes, I'm older than dirt!)

[Canesluver]

so, am I the only one wanting the Caps to win this series ;)

Nope! I'll give ya some company.

I am, after all, Northern Virginia born and raised-- first pro hockey game I ever saw was the Caps in 1974! :eek2: (Yes, I'm older than dirt!)

[talkingcanes]

(Yes, I'm older than dirt!)

I'll keep you company there too :)

[talkingcanes]

(Yes, I'm older than dirt!)

I'll keep you company there too :)

[RIO]

...and Eileen and I said......oooooooo..grimace...little turd!! :D ;)


ROFL!!!!!! :D Mona!! You mean thing!!

[RIO]

...and Eileen and I said......oooooooo..grimace...little turd!! :D ;)


ROFL!!!!!! :D Mona!! You mean thing!!

[RIO]

I don't have serious loyalties either way, though I lean towards the Caps because a team mostly comprised of young hotheads (this is just my opinion, y'all.... i'm truly sorry if I'm offending any Bolts fans out there) just doesn't float my boat. Victory sits as poorly on a young ego as diamonds on a 20 year old woman.

And besides, Kolzig is a netminding titan. Unbelievable to watch. He has a very odd economy of motion for a man of his size.

Khabibulin is a high-strung, Apaloosa-eyed goalie that jerks and twitches and must have twenty extra joints in his body that other people don't have. I swear I've seen that man swivel in various directions that just aren't supposed to be possible. He seems streaky though. Brilliant one minute, soft the next. But always interesting.

[RIO]

I don't have serious loyalties either way, though I lean towards the Caps because a team mostly comprised of young hotheads (this is just my opinion, y'all.... i'm truly sorry if I'm offending any Bolts fans out there) just doesn't float my boat. Victory sits as poorly on a young ego as diamonds on a 20 year old woman.

And besides, Kolzig is a netminding titan. Unbelievable to watch. He has a very odd economy of motion for a man of his size.

Khabibulin is a high-strung, Apaloosa-eyed goalie that jerks and twitches and must have twenty extra joints in his body that other people don't have. I swear I've seen that man swivel in various directions that just aren't supposed to be possible. He seems streaky though. Brilliant one minute, soft the next. But always interesting.

[Jeff O Rocks]

...and Eileen and I said......oooooooo..grimace...little turd!! :D ;)


ROFL!!!!!! :D Mona!! You mean thing!!

Who me??? :D

What a disappointment TB has been..why doesn't that LITTLE TURD score on the Caps and get a hat trick like he did on us..ALL YEAR!!??? :mad:

and Miss Rio..you goalie comment is so true...all goalies have the weirdest motions I have ever seen..sometimes I watch Weeksey...he looks scary almost!! :eek:

[Jeff O Rocks]

...and Eileen and I said......oooooooo..grimace...little turd!! :D ;)


ROFL!!!!!! :D Mona!! You mean thing!!

Who me??? :D

What a disappointment TB has been..why doesn't that LITTLE TURD score on the Caps and get a hat trick like he did on us..ALL YEAR!!??? :mad:

and Miss Rio..you goalie comment is so true...all goalies have the weirdest motions I have ever seen..sometimes I watch Weeksey...he looks scary almost!! :eek:

[Alicia]

The Caps are making me wish I could change my pick right about now...darn those 'Bolts!

[Alicia]

The Caps are making me wish I could change my pick right about now...darn those 'Bolts!

[Stormbringer]

The Caps are making me wish I could change my pick right about now...darn those 'Bolts!

You and me BatesB, you and me... :sad: :mad:

[Stormbringer]

The Caps are making me wish I could change my pick right about now...darn those 'Bolts!

You and me BatesB, you and me... :sad: :mad:

[Shell]

upcoming penalty shot!

[Shell]

upcoming penalty shot!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Did you think that was a BS call Shell? From the replay I saw it looked like the Lightening player barely touched him!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Did you think that was a BS call Shell? From the replay I saw it looked like the Lightening player barely touched him!

[nccanes]

Did you think that was a BS call Shell? From the replay I saw it looked like the Lightening player barely touched him!

Looked like he hooked 'em in the crotch and never let go to me!

[nccanes]

Did you think that was a BS call Shell? From the replay I saw it looked like the Lightening player barely touched him!

Looked like he hooked 'em in the crotch and never let go to me!

[hyena]

i just tuned in....there was a penalty shot? what happened? i missed it. :mad:

[hyena]

i just tuned in....there was a penalty shot? what happened? i missed it. :mad:

[Shell]

My phone rang and I missed the penalty actually :mad: but hung up right before the penalty shot

[Shell]

My phone rang and I missed the penalty actually :mad: but hung up right before the penalty shot

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Did you think that was a BS call Shell? From the replay I saw it looked like the Lightening player barely touched him!

Looked like he hooked 'em in the crotch and never let go to me!

Thank ye ma'am! I'm writting a paper while I'm watching so I'm missing stuff. :sad: Stupid school.....always scheduling finals during the playoffs! :mad: Don't they check the calender? :roll:

And at 8 I must go watch Buffy (Mr SHC mandated) and miss a whole hour! :eek: I need to get my priorities straight!

Hyena....the Caps (Zubrus) got a penalty shot (got hooked by Prospal I think) but missed. Pretty unimpressive from my seat.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Did you think that was a BS call Shell? From the replay I saw it looked like the Lightening player barely touched him!

Looked like he hooked 'em in the crotch and never let go to me!

Thank ye ma'am! I'm writting a paper while I'm watching so I'm missing stuff. :sad: Stupid school.....always scheduling finals during the playoffs! :mad: Don't they check the calender? :roll:

And at 8 I must go watch Buffy (Mr SHC mandated) and miss a whole hour! :eek: I need to get my priorities straight!

Hyena....the Caps (Zubrus) got a penalty shot (got hooked by Prospal I think) but missed. Pretty unimpressive from my seat.

[Shell]

yeah the penalty shot itself was way anti-climatic.. at least get it on net!

[Shell]

yeah the penalty shot itself was way anti-climatic.. at least get it on net!

[Kat]

And at 8 I must go watch Buffy (Mr SHC mandated) and miss a whole hour! :eek: I need to get my priorities straight!


That is what Tivo is for... :)

We are watching this game on our new front projector that came in today... roughly a 70" TV right now, though we are still experimenting on what size we want. :spin:

-Kat

[Kat]

And at 8 I must go watch Buffy (Mr SHC mandated) and miss a whole hour! :eek: I need to get my priorities straight!


That is what Tivo is for... :)

We are watching this game on our new front projector that came in today... roughly a 70" TV right now, though we are still experimenting on what size we want. :spin:

-Kat

[tommy]

And at 8 I must go watch Buffy (Mr SHC mandated) and miss a whole hour! :eek: I need to get my priorities straight!


That is what Tivo is for... :)

We are watching this game on our new front projector that came in today... roughly a 70" TV right now, though we are still experimenting on what size we want. :spin:

-Kat

*drools* .... Can I come over for a game sometime?!?!? :D

[tommy]

And at 8 I must go watch Buffy (Mr SHC mandated) and miss a whole hour! :eek: I need to get my priorities straight!


That is what Tivo is for... :)

We are watching this game on our new front projector that came in today... roughly a 70" TV right now, though we are still experimenting on what size we want. :spin:

-Kat

*drools* .... Can I come over for a game sometime?!?!? :D

[StormShaman]

And may I just take a moment to say:

JAGR JE HOLKA!

Go Bolts! :)

[StormShaman]

And may I just take a moment to say:

JAGR JE HOLKA!

Go Bolts! :)

[tommy]

And may I just take a moment to say:

JAGR JE HOLKA!

Go Bolts! :)

::scratches head::

[tommy]

And may I just take a moment to say:

JAGR JE HOLKA!

Go Bolts! :)

::scratches head::

[hyena]

yay! marty st. louis just gave TB the lead. :eek: :D

[hyena]

yay! marty st. louis just gave TB the lead. :eek: :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

A 5 on 3 in OT for Tampa Bay!!! :eek:
GO BOLTS!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

A 5 on 3 in OT for Tampa Bay!!! :eek:
GO BOLTS!!!

[folgersnyourcup]

Well....I'm definitely glad the Lightning won. The Caps fans there sure weren't happy with the ending of the game though.... I wish St. Louis' goal would have been the game winner. I can't remember the last time I've seen a 5 on 3 powerplay in overtime. Both calls seemed deserved though....what did you guys think? I really can't even remember what Jagr did to get the first penalty!

[folgersnyourcup]

Well....I'm definitely glad the Lightning won. The Caps fans there sure weren't happy with the ending of the game though.... I wish St. Louis' goal would have been the game winner. I can't remember the last time I've seen a 5 on 3 powerplay in overtime. Both calls seemed deserved though....what did you guys think? I really can't even remember what Jagr did to get the first penalty!

[Jeff O Rocks]

JAGRRRRRRR...JAGRRRRRR...JAGRRRRRRRRRR...YOU SUCK...now sit in that penalty box with that busted lip and watch TB grow some 'nads and beat you!!!! :D :spin: :evil:

[Jeff O Rocks]

JAGRRRRRRR...JAGRRRRRR...JAGRRRRRRRRRR...YOU SUCK...now sit in that penalty box with that busted lip and watch TB grow some 'nads and beat you!!!! :D :spin: :evil:

[crazy4canes]

Well....I'm definitely glad the Lightning won. The Caps fans there sure weren't happy with the ending of the game though....

I hate to see fans litter the ice with garbage. Show a little dignity in defeat for crying out loud. Great game though. Washington just wouldn't go away. And that little St. Louis just gives me a warm fuzzy feeling when he scores. :angel: Oh and John Forslund did a nice job as usual. :)

[crazy4canes]

Well....I'm definitely glad the Lightning won. The Caps fans there sure weren't happy with the ending of the game though....

I hate to see fans litter the ice with garbage. Show a little dignity in defeat for crying out loud. Great game though. Washington just wouldn't go away. And that little St. Louis just gives me a warm fuzzy feeling when he scores. :angel: Oh and John Forslund did a nice job as usual. :)

[tommy]

5-on-3 in OT still just doesn't seem right to me, (almost) no matter what.

[tommy]

5-on-3 in OT still just doesn't seem right to me, (almost) no matter what.

[Shell]

5-on-3 in OT still just doesn't seem right to me, (almost) no matter what.

I think it's great if the penalties were deserved. I hate worrying about major players getting injured because the refs have no nads and let things get out of hand. I don't care if it is the 5th OT, see a penalty and call it!! (Assuming it is a penalty with the possibility of injury.. I am not talking covering the puck or a handpass here)

I also REALLY hate how they always seem to want to make sure each side has the same amount of penalty minutes.. regardless of how many infractions each team really commits.

3 cheers for refs with balls ;) :crazy:

[Shell]

5-on-3 in OT still just doesn't seem right to me, (almost) no matter what.

I think it's great if the penalties were deserved. I hate worrying about major players getting injured because the refs have no nads and let things get out of hand. I don't care if it is the 5th OT, see a penalty and call it!! (Assuming it is a penalty with the possibility of injury.. I am not talking covering the puck or a handpass here)

I also REALLY hate how they always seem to want to make sure each side has the same amount of penalty minutes.. regardless of how many infractions each team really commits.

3 cheers for refs with balls ;) :crazy:

[crazy4canes]

3 cheers for refs with balls

Yay for ballsy refs! http://websmileys.bei.t-online.de/party26.gif

[crazy4canes]

3 cheers for refs with balls

Yay for ballsy refs! http://websmileys.bei.t-online.de/party26.gif

[crazy4canes]

Yeah, I'd say Caps fans were a little unhappy. :roll:

http://www.tsn.ca/photo_gallery/images/15-APR-03_20030416/4_752.jpg

[crazy4canes]

Yeah, I'd say Caps fans were a little unhappy. :roll:

http://www.tsn.ca/photo_gallery/images/15-APR-03_20030416/4_752.jpg

[Cool Hand Luke]

I agree that if a penalty actually occurs it should be called no matter what period it is, but in reality they usually aren't. I wish the refs would be somewhat consistent, sometimes you can tackle a guy late in the game with no call, sometimes you can't.

I'm no Jagr lover, but he got called on the retaliation penalty after he got elbowed twice in the face. Lost his temper after the no call on him. I don't blame the Washington fans for being upset after the game. I don't think Caniacs would be very happy if the same thing happened to us, lose in OT in a playoff game in the RBC, because of a 5-3.

I still think the Caps win this series. :smoke:

[Cool Hand Luke]

I agree that if a penalty actually occurs it should be called no matter what period it is, but in reality they usually aren't. I wish the refs would be somewhat consistent, sometimes you can tackle a guy late in the game with no call, sometimes you can't.

I'm no Jagr lover, but he got called on the retaliation penalty after he got elbowed twice in the face. Lost his temper after the no call on him. I don't blame the Washington fans for being upset after the game. I don't think Caniacs would be very happy if the same thing happened to us, lose in OT in a playoff game in the RBC, because of a 5-3.

I still think the Caps win this series. :smoke:

[talkingcanes]

stupid fans throw junk on the ice. I don't care how mad you are, keep your empty water bottles and beer cups to yourself. idiots :mad:

every game that is played, the Caps can't beat them enough. I seem to be developing a real loathing for the Lightening. Don't know why, but I just want them to lose and lose big.

[talkingcanes]

stupid fans throw junk on the ice. I don't care how mad you are, keep your empty water bottles and beer cups to yourself. idiots :mad:

every game that is played, the Caps can't beat them enough. I seem to be developing a real loathing for the Lightening. Don't know why, but I just want them to lose and lose big.

[raleighcanesfan]

[quote="talkingcanes"]stupid fans throw junk on the ice. I don't care how mad you are, keep your empty water bottles and beer cups to yourself. idiots :mad:
[quote]

All I gotta say is Double A.

Unfortunately there are bad fans everywhere.

[raleighcanesfan]

[quote="talkingcanes"]stupid fans throw junk on the ice. I don't care how mad you are, keep your empty water bottles and beer cups to yourself. idiots :mad:
[quote]

All I gotta say is Double A.

Unfortunately there are bad fans everywhere.

[folgersnyourcup]

ST. LOUIS SCORES!!!! What a move he made there! Lightning up 1-0.

[folgersnyourcup]

ST. LOUIS SCORES!!!! What a move he made there! Lightning up 1-0.

[hyena]

yes, another win for the road team. lets hope that changes when they head back down to florida. :D i never thought i'd say this but GO BOLTS!

[hyena]

yes, another win for the road team. lets hope that changes when they head back down to florida. :D i never thought i'd say this but GO BOLTS!

[crazy4canes]

This series is turning into the Martin St. Louis show with his special guest, Vinny Lecavalier. :eek2: That's bad news for Washington. :evil:

[crazy4canes]

This series is turning into the Martin St. Louis show with his special guest, Vinny Lecavalier. :eek2: That's bad news for Washington. :evil:

[Jeff O Rocks]

I hate that "litte turd", but I am glad he is beating up on the Caps...hope the Bolt can keep it up!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I hate that "litte turd", but I am glad he is beating up on the Caps...hope the Bolt can keep it up!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I read on ch.com that someone saw Jeff on the Washington game last night with Doug Gilmour..he must be traveling around taking in the games.. wonder who is he cheering for?? :roll:

[Jeff O Rocks]

I read on ch.com that someone saw Jeff on the Washington game last night with Doug Gilmour..he must be traveling around taking in the games.. wonder who is he cheering for?? :roll:

[Stormbringer]

I read on ch.com that someone saw Jeff on the Washington game last night with Doug Gilmour..he must be traveling around taking in the games.. wonder who is he cheering for?? :roll:

Yeah, I saw that post...wish I could have seen when they talked to O. Sounded to me like he was rather neutral regarding who he wanted to win, but who knows? Still cool to know that he's enjoying the playoffs... :spin:

[Stormbringer]

I read on ch.com that someone saw Jeff on the Washington game last night with Doug Gilmour..he must be traveling around taking in the games.. wonder who is he cheering for?? :roll:

Yeah, I saw that post...wish I could have seen when they talked to O. Sounded to me like he was rather neutral regarding who he wanted to win, but who knows? Still cool to know that he's enjoying the playoffs... :spin:

[Guyute]

the "interview" was all of about 20 seconds. he didn't say who he was pulling for, just that "yeah, those guys are really killing each other out there".

that was about it.

oh- and he was a the Toronto v Philly game...