Yzerfan1999

I think it sucks because whenever we look back at the Cup win in '08, it will always be in the back of our minds now that the Pens came back and beat us in '09. Its just a bitter taste. It wouldn't be so bad if we had lost to a different team, or even if we had lost in the Conf. Finals.

yeah, he played poorly - but he didn't cost us the series. The Pens wanted it more.

One of the things I am upset about is this talk that the Pens are the Oilers of the 80s. F that, the Wings have a better future then the Pens IMO. Crosby, Malkin, and Staal are great, but I really don't feel like the Pens have what it takes to come close to repeating. Just look at that Defense, they played like gods for 2 months. Next year they will be back to their average selves.

Yeah, the Pens aren't dirty enough to be our rivals. Its the Ducks for sure.

Conklin is the real curse. 3 Cup finals, 0 wins. As for Hossa, I can say I am just really disappointed. Just a poor poor playoff performance. Only way I would want him back is for around 5 million. He should know that unless he plays when it counts, he doesn't deserve more then that.

If Hossa scores a big goal in game 7, then all is forgotten - but at this point there is no way I would resign him to a long term deal. In the biggest game of the playoffs, with a chance to shut everyone up, Hossa had probably his worst game of the post season. Not the kind of player we were looking.

Taveres is not pretty and gives a horrendous interview. Have you seen him with reporters? You think Sidney is boring - this kid has no personality whatsoever.

Datsyuk will come back in game 5 and the Wings WILL win in 6 in Pittsburghs barn. Thats positive.

Sorry guys, as much as I hate to admit it - there was a penalty on that play. The call should have been made on the HOOK to the hands which Hossa made moments before the stick broke. If that was a Pens goal - we would be up in arms. The Wings were fortunate there was no penalty on that play - but its all part of the game.

perhaps the worst song ever created.

I agree. The Pens are a different animal this year. Crosby and Malkin are playing better - and I am sure Fleury will have a better final this time around. If the Wings beat the Hawks and want to win the cup, Datsyuk has got to start scoring, and Hossa, Zetterberg, and Franzen HAVE to keep it up. I have a feeling it will be a lot closer this year, but I am confident if the Wings make it to the finals, they will not take the Pens lightly. Babcock and co. know what their doing out there. Can Hossa be denied?

I guess technically you can say that, but players often get contracts based on playoff success. Ken Holland pays players for regular season success, but everyone knows a great performance in the playoffs gets you the big bucks. You can't just check yourself out for the playoffs. Do you think that if Zetterberg had scored 3 goals last playoffs, Holland would have given him a bijillion year long deal? Not a chance. Hossa put up great numbers during Pittsburgh's run last year, there is no reason he shouldn't be contributing this year. Saying all that - I think we will see Hossa and Dats start lighting it up, soon. They are both way too talented to have this go on much longer.

hahahah - sorry I find this hilarious. This is the exact reason the music is so bad - its like what an 8 year old would think up to match the games events. At first its kind of cute, but after hearing the same s*** for the last decade, it gets really really tedious.

Yeah, I am right handed and I shoot right as well. Maybe thats why I never made the show...

But its not offensive to compare Ovechkin to Richard? Relax, it goes both ways there.

Jesus, that was way worse then I originally thought... Its suspendable IMO, but I doubt that actually happens. I think Neidermayer was just tired of getting turned inside out by Dats countless times in the third. Anyways, I bet this gives Dats that extra kick, and we see a great game 7 from him. I am actually more pissed about Corey Perry trying to scrap an injured Rafalski at the end of the game. I can't wait for the day someone caves that little s***s face in.

QFT

Sidney Crosby leads the NHL Playoffs in Goals and Points.

QFT If you are going to do this, do it for all series going on right now, 'cause there is no shortage of it.

Jesus H. Read my post, I said, you guys spend so much time talking about Crosby. "Just look how long this thread is" That doesn't make sense to you? This is obviously not worth it though, you guys can continue your little circle jerk here. I'll go back to watching the game. Cheers.

I didn't say anything about the amount of threads (though a point could be made) - I said look at the length of this one. Your reading skills = ...nevermind.

You guys are too much. You spend more time hating on Crosby then talking about the Wings. Look how effing long this thread has become. Pathetic.

Seems like a legit claim - wanting to get the game back going. Stop worrying about Crosby. I would love to see a Wings - Caps final and hear you guys piss and moan about Ovechkin slamming up on the boards and sticking his finger in the air every time he scores a goal, or when he and Backstrom do their little football player jump into each other after a game. Crosby is their captain, its his job to talk to the refs and do anything he can to get in the game going and slow the crowds momentum. Where you watching the game? It was delayed nearly 5 minutes from second and third waves of hats. I'd expect Lidstrom to do the same thing in Anahiem if that happened. Give it a rest - we all know the vast majority of people here hate Crosby, you don't need to find a reason to prove it every time the kid steps on the ice.

Yeah, not too concerned about this one. Losing in OT burns, especially in triple OT on a harmless shot but an average player - but the Wings will rebound. All this talk about this defeat crushing the Wings is B.S. I remember what Lids said last year in the finals when the Wings lost game 5 in OT with a chance at the Cup on home ice - he said the all the guys in the locker room just put it behind them and moved on to the next game. I still think the Wings have what it takes this year - but for the sake of my heart, I hope they don't play anymore OT games - I can't stand them. Oh, and the BIG names up front need to start potting some goals. Franzen isn't going to do this on his own! That is all - GAME 3 VICTORY!

Lets do the right thing here - show them the power of LGW. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=275765