Guest tangstoiggy Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Bertuzzi vs. Iginla, I can't wait Flames no all about Bertuzzi, he was in the same Division... No problem with the Flames shutting him down as for Z, how good will he be when returning after an injury Going to be a great series Flames in 6 - no doubt in my mind If the WIngs under estimate the Flames....they will be in trouble Season stats mean nothing in the Playoffs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 wow we're in the exact same situation living here in calgary all i've heard lately is "kipper is in playoff form" junk when he realy doesn't look it-it sounds more like they're telling it to themselves. he's had really good games but it seems like his bad moments are really bad and are easily forgotten. I disagree. Kipper seems to thrive under pressure. Playoffs are just his game. The last 10 games have been his best hockey of the season. I agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tangstoiggy Report post Posted April 9, 2007 (edited) People in my office are wondering what the hell I am laughing at. HILARIOUS!!! Wingz in 7. Just plz shut dowNiggy. Not just Iggy Wings better worry more about Langkow, Huslius, and Tanguay, David Moss has proven to be a true goal scorer also Like Flames of past season, Iginla is not the only one to shutdown on that team anymore Not to mention breaking thru the defense of Stuart\Regehr, Warrener\Hale, Phaneuf\Hamrlik and then you need to get it Past Kipper, who when need be, stands on his head. This isnt going to be an easy series for either team...and it will be a hard hitting battle the whole way,. Hopefully Hasek doesn't pull his little Flip Flop all over the place to try and get a penalty, like he did the last time the Wings were in Calgary It was hilarious though Edited April 9, 2007 by tangstoiggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 For all of the well-deserved talk about Datsyuk and Zetterberg, the most important player on the Red Wings is still #5. Maybe Lidstrom gets slightly overlooked because we all just expect greatness from him, but his play and leadership will dictate how long this playoff run lasts. Go Red Wings! Well said. I couldn't agree more. Pronger out-played Lidstrom last year, and that was a major factor, along with the obvious methods used to beat the Wings in the playoffs. I'm glad the boys don't start until Thursday, as I'd like Bert and Hank to get as much time to get ready as possible. Go Red Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 (edited) Flames no all about Bertuzzi, he was in the same Division... No problem with the Flames shutting him down as for Z, how good will he be when returning after an injury Going to be a great series Flames in 6 - no doubt in my mind If the WIngs under estimate the Flames....they will be in trouble Season stats mean nothing in the Playoffs Bertuzzi isn't the Wings' go-to guy like he was in Vancouver. The Flames are going to have their hands full with the best line in hockey. Bertuzzi is just a compliment to punish the Flames defense and chip in some offense against the Flames weaker pairings. The Wings aren't going to be underestimating anyone. They know the pressure is on to get out of the first round and they're not going to take the Flames lightly. This is the type of matchup they've been preparing for all year. When they Wings are on their game they can absolutely smother teams. Edited April 9, 2007 by ARice89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regwinguofmfan 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Flames in 5 Just the way I see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaynardJKeenan 1 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Not just Iggy Wings better worry more about Langkow, Huslius, and Tanguay, David Moss has proven to be a true goal scorer also Like Flames of past season, Iginla is not the only one to shutdown on that team anymore Not to mention breaking thru the defense of Stuart\Regehr, Warrener\Hale, Phaneuf\Hamrlik and then you need to get it Past Kipper, who when need be, stands on his head. This isnt going to be an easy series for either team...and it will be a hard hitting battle the whole way,. Hopefully Hasek doesn't pull his little Flip Flop all over the place to try and get a penalty, like he did the last time the Wings were in Calgary It was hilarious though I didn't mean that he was the only one we have to shut down, i am just hopeNiggy has a ruff series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Flames in 6 games. Im also going Calgary in 6. However, im not nearly as confident in this pick as i was in 04 or wouldve been last season had they met. The Flames havent been the same physically this year, and they'll need to dial that back up. Im saying they will, and after the series people will be pointing alot of fingers at Schneider and Chelios as being significant reasons for the loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tangstoiggy Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Bertuzzi isn't the Wings' go-to guy like he was in Vancouver. The Flames are going to have their hands full with the best line in hockey. Bertuzzi is just a compliment to punish the Flames defense and chip in some offense against the Flames weaker pairings. The Wings aren't going to be underestimating anyone. They know the pressure is on to get out of the first round and they're not going to take the Flames lightly. This is the type of matchup they've been preparing for all year. When they Wings are on their game they can absolutely smother teams. As the wings will have their hands full also, the Flames have a few goal scorers also, (And when on their game they can smother also) .....not just Iggy to shut down anymore as for the Defense. The Stuart\Regehr pairing, seems to shutdown lines pretty well. As for Bertuzzi, The Flames no all about Bert and what he is capable of. Come sfrom being in the Same division for so long Maybe the change has made Bert a better player, but his last two seasons in Vancouver, he was no threat to the Flames. Warrener has been known to throw some pretty good hits on Bert also. Hit him so hard one time, his helmet flew off..it was hilarious Flames fans probably can;t wait to Boo Bert in the Dome, its been awhile anyway,, heres to a good, clean hard fought battle between to well deserving teams I didn't mean that he was the only one we have to shut down, i am just hopeNiggy has a ruff series. I know, actually Iggy has had one of his best seasons scoring wise. If it wouldn't of been for the few weeks he missed with his knee injury, he would be right up at the top in points. But we all know how he can turn it up in the Playoffs, as can Kipper. Those 2 actually play much better when under pressure or pushed to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Williams29fan 6 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 My wife's prediction as a Flames fan: Flames in 4. Kipper sweeps. HAHAHA thats a good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 I don't know about this one...I definitely think it goes into 7 games, and I am not 100% confident, but I gotta go with the boys and say WINGS in 7...Datsyuk scores the series winning goal and it is so pretty it is worth $7 million a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShamesFan 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 This was a great board in the 04 run, so had to swing by again. Lots of great posts still. If there is a way to flip the switch and start performing, this is without doubt the best team Calgary's had in almost 20 years. They could be scary good. 'Could be' teams don't seem to fare well in the playoffs though. Personally I think the wings wil take this fairly quickly. I think the games will be pretty hard fought but the Flames seem to find ways to lose this year. I also think Iginla and Phaneuf might be too fired up, and end up running around. Should be good games anyway. PS - how do you change your handle on here? I didn't mean that he was the only one we have to shut down, i am just hopeNiggy has a ruff series. Niggy? That's classy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Wings 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 (edited) I respect the flames, but I don't fear them. You guys did get conroy back as he helped in 2004, but forgot to get one more guy. Martin Gelinas. Only this time we have our own version of Martin Gelinas. Kyle Calder. And in game 6 when he scores in overtime you won't see any flames coming out of the flamethrower machine or the annoying sound of that goal horn. Its gonna be Calder netting the silencer, and sending everyone home. Wings in 6. Edited April 9, 2007 by Mighty Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Not just Iggy Wings better worry more about Langkow, Huslius, and Tanguay, David Moss has proven to be a true goal scorer also Those guys scare me a mile away compared to Iginla. He's a proven force anytime in hockey, playoffs or not, he's their capitan and arguably their hardest worker. I think if Lidstrom, his paired d-man, and Hasek can shut down their first line, the team can do the rest. A lot of this teams hope relies on Hasek and the defense. We have a capable offense to win the close games. Langkow, Huslius, Tanguay, Moss are decent goal scorers, but I'd be more worried about defensive play if I was Calgary. I think a lot of these games will be one goal games, some unfortunately, decided by officiating..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings4life 3 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 I"ll take wings in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Wings in 6 games. Game 1 - win Game 2 - win Game 3 - lose Game 4 - win Game 5 - lose Game 6 - win I wouldn't be surprised to see this go to 7 games either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted April 9, 2007 As for Bertuzzi, The Flames no all about Bert and what he is capable of. Come sfrom being in the Same division for so long I don't get what you mean by this. The Predators know who Zetterberg is. They see him eight times a year and it makes it no easier for them to shut him down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I'm revising my decision as I'm thinking Datsyuk will be a non-factor and one either Bertuzzi or Zetterberg will sadly end up missing some key games or be forced to play at something far less than 100%. Calgary in 7. Love the Wings and all but I gotta stay realistic and this is just the way I see things going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagecanuck 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) I'm hoping for the Wings. I'm a Canucks fan so naturally I hate the Flames with a passion... let's see 'em doused! I'm also a Bert fan and I hope he turns it on for you guys in the playoffs this year. Edited April 10, 2007 by vintagecanuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcwingsfan19 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) Game 1: Loss Game 2: Win Game 3: Loss Game 4: Win Game 5: Win Game 6: Loss Game 7: Win Wings in 7. Edited April 10, 2007 by bcwingsfan19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 BOOM BABY Lets see Dion try to handle a healthy , no longer canuck Bertuzzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 just pray to god we don't get Mick Mcgeough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) With all of these predictions for this series, one would think they were at a Flames forum. I mean shouldn't all Red Wings fans believe that they are going to win? What's the point in watching if you assume they are going to lose? I know recent history should give us all doubts about these playoffs, but let's have some faith in this team. I respect everyone's own personal predictions, but it doesn't seem right to ever pick against the Red Wings. Stanley Cup #11 is coming to Hockeytown, Believe! Edited April 10, 2007 by GoWings1905 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 With all of these predictions for this series, one would think they were at a Flames forum. I mean shouldn't all Red Wings fans believe that they are going to win? What's the point in watching if you assume they are going to lose? I know recent history should give us all doubts about these playoffs, but let's have some faith in this team. I respect everyone's own personal predicitions, but it doesn't seem right to ever pick against the Red Wings. Stanley Cup #11 is coming to Hockeytown, Believe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
