Who do you want to face in the first round?

[tinyzombies]

Originally Posted by citylife

Isn't anyone else pretty much exctatic about this turn of events?

No Ovechkin tearing around the Hab goal for the first round! Whohooo

Can you imagine how nervewracking it would've been to have that ANIMAL circling on the ice in late-game powerplays in a tight series?

Let another team deal with him in round 1

The stars are lining up as in 86 and 93

This puts us on a collision course with the Rangers, which I don't want to see. I'd rather play anyone else.

[FrankMTL]

Originally Posted by LeafRefereeeeeees

This puts us on a collision course with the Rangers, which I don't want to see. I'd rather play anyone else.

You can always find a reason not to want to face a team

I don't want to face the:

Rangers because they look like they're built for the playoffs and have chararcter guys

Penguins because Crosby, Malkin and Hossa are explosive

Devils because Brodeur can steal a series himself

Capitals because Ovechkin can dominate and we don't want to face Huet

etc etc.

Gotta be positive...we beat all these teams this year...we can do it again

[Blades 0f Steel]

Bunch of freakin' babies on this board.

Bring em on!!! 2 at once, even.


I know the Habs haven't been in the playoffs in a few years, but here's a list of things you should probably fear:
-potent offense from more than 1 line
-world class goaltending
-a shutdown defenceman

Thus, no need to piss your pants at the thought of Washington. Respect them, sure. Fear them? Nah.

[CrazyShea]

Originally Posted by KostitsyntheBagBaby

Bunch of freakin' babies on this board.

Bring em on!!! 2 at once, even.


I know the Habs haven't been in the playoffs in a few years, but here's a list of things you should probably fear:
-potent offense from more than 1 line
-world class goaltending
-a shutdown defenceman

Thus, no need to piss your pants at the thought of Washington. Respect them, sure. Fear them? Nah.

I agree, add top special teams that are extremely important in the playoffs. Teams have to play disciplined against us or they will get burned. Fear the Habs

[JGRB]

Originally Posted by crazyshea

I agree, add top special teams that are extremely important in the playoffs. Teams have to play disciplined against us or they will get burned. Fear Kovy

Fixed.

I truely don't understand the fear of Washington on this board.

"Oh noez, we have to face Cristoballz Huette and Alex the Gr8"

Why don't you go cry about it or something?

[BLONG7]

Originally Posted by KostitsyntheBagBaby

Bunch of freakin' babies on this board.

Bring em on!!! 2 at once, even.


I know the Habs haven't been in the playoffs in a few years, but here's a list of things you should probably fear:
-potent offense from more than 1 line
-world class goaltending
-a shutdown defenceman

Thus, no need to piss your pants at the thought of Washington. Respect them, sure. Fear them? Nah.

Let's have a little more quiet confidence than this...although I love the way you are thinking...

[Rayne*]

We'll likely meet Ottawa instead. That's better? Not by much.

[JGRB]

Originally Posted by Rayne

We'll likely meet Ottawa instead. That's better? Not by much.

Without Alfie and Fisher? Bring em on.

[Nobak]

I wish we'd missed the playoffs. Then we wouldn't have to face a tough team

[Dusty Grooves*]

Originally Posted by GoHabsGo247

Without Alfie and Fisher? Bring em on.

they are still dangerous though ... but like others are saying, if we are scare to meet any team than we are not worth the Stanley Cup

[Kaptain Bégin]

It's a bad news. To be the best, you most beat the best. Hopefully, we will beat them on 2nd or 3rd round!

[le_sean]

I can't believe people were more scared of the Caps than the Sens. That's just ridiculous.

[Myron Gaines*]

Originally Posted by Nobak

I wish we'd missed the playoffs. Then we wouldn't have to face a tough team

....oh wait no sorry

[Polansky]

Montreal is clearly better than Ottawa, it should be a sweep

[Form and Substance]

agreed with kositsyn in the bag, this is a sure display of diffidence and weakmindedness. Hopefully the habs don't see it the way some of you do. We can take'em all, all at once. We're warriors and I have faith in this team.

[Turbo]

Originally Posted by Nobak

I wish we'd missed the playoffs. Then we wouldn't have to face a tough team

Then again, the media & fans would be a much tougher "team" to face, as attested by the last off-season.

[Caseofcups*]

I want us to play the Sens. Here's why:

- No Boston (They're freaking due!!!)
- No Philly and the whole did Briere make a mistake balogna.
- No Ovy to worry about

and the biggest reason: If we beat Ottawa (we should in 6) then we can beat anyone who is left in the East to go to the SCF!!!!!!!!!!!

[Avim86]

Enough with these threads let's just talk about it on sunday night. It's getting annoying no offence.

[Blades 0f Steel]

So yeah, about wanting to face Boston and avoid Washington at all costs...

[Beakermania*]

Originally Posted by KostitsyntheBagBaby

So yeah, about wanting to face Boston and avoid Washington at all costs...

need a side bar update.

[MJG]

Funny how we wanted Bruins and Flyers second. Pretty good draw if you ask me.

[Blades 0f Steel]

Originally Posted by Beakermania

need a side bar update.

Oh jeez. Thanks for letting me know, I probably would have forgotten.

[JMMR]

Originally Posted by MJG

Funny how we wanted Bruins and Flyers second. Pretty good draw if you ask me.

Yeah but I guess we learned be careful what you wish for.

[x6 Pacioretty 7x]

Originally Posted by JMMR

Yeah but I guess we learned be careful what you wish for.

I dont believe thats the case.
I think its just our guys need to show up.
They showed up for 2 games and blew the Bruins right out of town in both of them.

If they show up to play against the Flyers, our speed will give us PP after PP after PP. Their defence cant move.