Around the NHL Part XII (Around the Playoffs Part II)

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wraparounds

Kind of annoyed Visnovsky got snubbed for Norris. What a year he had.

Definitely. If Lids wins it, I am just gonna go with they felt obligated to give it to him one last time.

**we want cup** · 04-25-2011, 04:03 PM

I would have nominated Visnovsky over Chara.

Blackhawkswincup · 04-25-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ailurophile

If you read the Canucks board, the refs do. I guess we can't say much over here since droves of Ranger fans cried about the refs too.

When your top-flight center is a -7 in the last 3, your 41 goal work horse doesn't have a point, and your franchise goaltender gets the hook in two games straight, forcing a rookie to start, you can't really blame anyone but the players not showing up.

Of course AV will most likely get fired.

Blame Dave Bolland I say. Blackhawkswincup called it in our last 'Around the NHL' thread. He said when Bolland came back the Sedins were in trouble. Well they certainly have played like **** since Bolland came back.

Bolland always dominates Sedin's and gets under there skin

Didn't expect him to be playing the way he has offensively though

Bickell-Bolland-Frolik has been amazing to watch. Could be a hell of a 3rd line for Hawks next season

Brian Boyle · 04-25-2011, 04:21 PM

Frolik was incredible last night. I noticed him every shift, and his defensive positioning and stickwork was amazing, especially for a player who was so worthless defensively just a few months, hell, weeks prior.

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven Mastrosimone

Frolik was incredible last night. I noticed him every shift, and his defensive positioning and stickwork was amazing, especially for a player who was so worthless defensively just a few months, hell, weeks prior.

Change of scenery works for everyone but the Rangers.

AJBergy86 · 04-25-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by we want cup

I would have nominated Visnovsky over Chara.

yeah that is stupid, Vis had a great season. Sorta like Lundqvist and the Vezina

Punxrocknyc19 · 04-25-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ailurophile

Change of scenery works for everyone but the Rangers.

well it did for Brandon Prust

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 05:46 PM

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well it did for Brandon Prust

Well to be fair I think he was pretty much liked in Calgary too, but at least he didn't come here and suck!

Brian Boyle · 04-25-2011, 05:47 PM

Bryan Bickell is out for 3 weeks with wrist surgery.

Big blow to the Hawks, he's been very good the past few games.

Punxrocknyc19 · 04-25-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ailurophile

Well to be fair I think he was pretty much liked in Calgary too, but at least he didn't come here and suck!

at least he wasnt McCabe, i hope he isnt back

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 05:54 PM

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at least he wasnt McCabe, i hope he isnt back

God no. He will not be back, no way.

**NYRFAN218** · 04-25-2011, 05:56 PM

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God no. He will not be back, no way.

Wasn't even mentioned today during the break up for the summer so I guess it's safe to say he's gone.

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 06:00 PM

Go Tampa!

pwoz · 04-25-2011, 06:25 PM

Ugh, how is Pit doing so well without Crosby/Malkin!?

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 06:26 PM

God damn POOPOO Pittsburgh.

Go Tampa power play!

**DoTheBlue** · 04-25-2011, 06:30 PM

TB 8 for 22 on the PP

almost as good as the Rangers

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 06:32 PM

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TB 8 for 22 on the PP

almost as good as the Rangers

lol

I would have given a testicle for 8/22.

Brian Boyle · 04-25-2011, 06:34 PM

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Ugh, how is Pit doing so well without Crosby/Malkin!?

An excellent defensive core, they die by the system, every single player buys into Dan Bylsma's sytem. He's also, IMO, the best in the NHL as a coach, right up there with Barry Trotz, who's in a completely different league than anyone else.

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God damn POOPOO Pittsburgh.

Go Tampa power play!

LOL their powerplay is WORSE than ours. Pittsburgh's that is.

And booooo Tampa.

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven Mastrosimone

An excellent defensive core, they die by the system, every single player buys into Dan Bylsma's sytem. He's also, IMO, the best in the NHL as a coach, right up there with Barry Trotz, who's in a completely different league than anyone else.

LOL their powerplay is WORSE than ours. Pittsburgh's that is.

And booooo Tampa.

Mattresswami, Y U BOO TAMPA!?

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 06:42 PM

Nice! Purcell!

NYR Boyler87 · 04-25-2011, 06:44 PM

I seriously hope the Pens lose.....

BlueshirtBlitz · 04-25-2011, 06:45 PM

I'd love to see TB eliminate the Pens but after how much they annoyed me this season I want to see them eliminated in the second round, even though I really like Vinny L and MSL.

Brian Boyle · 04-25-2011, 06:45 PM

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Mattresswami, Y U BOO TAMPA!?

'Cause Stamkos pisses me off. So does Matthia Ritola.

And the Tampa board should get sued for stealing Adidas' "all in" tag line in their avatars.

**Ailurophile** · 04-25-2011, 06:47 PM

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'Cause Stamkos pisses me off. So does Matthia Ritola.

And the Tampa board should get sued for stealing Adidas' "all in" tag line in their avatars.

Liar, it's because you want to give Letang a handy.

Brian Boyle · 04-25-2011, 06:49 PM

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Liar, it's because you want to give Letang a handy.

I'm trying so hard not to die from laughter here. Never heard the word "handy" used to denote, er, that.

AND NO I DON'T. I'm completely hetero. That doesn't change the fact his hair is fantastical.