toby91_ca

Ummm, if you look at that picture and think that Cleary's feet are planted on the ice, I think you need to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor ASAP. That said, it really doesn't tell you when he left his feet. My take is this: - If it was called a charge or an elbow, I wouldn't have cried foul, because I do think there could be some argument made (more for a charge than an elbow), but for the most part, I think it was fairly clean. If I was a Flames fan, I'd probably lean more on the charging side. - Phaneuf hit on Datsyuk? I really can't find any evidence at all to suggest it was anything but clean.

Simply not true. I would even go as far to say that if you look at most charging penalties, the player is normally coasting in for the hit (i.e. stopped taking steps).

Lidstrom is just as quilty as Hasek on that play and Hasek is just as guilty as Lidstrom, plain and simple. There is absolutely no doubt that Iginla should never have been in that position to get a shot off, but these things are going to happen occasionally, even Lidstrom makes mistakes (maybe more this game than ususal), but when a mistake is made, the goalie needs to be there to bail his teammate out. If Iginla beat Lidstrom and came in on a breakaway, there would be less blame on Hasek, but in this play, Hasek needed to stop that shot.

1993-94 - The NHL's playoff draw was conference-based rather than division-based. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top eight teams in each of the Eastern and Western Conferences qualified for the playoffs. The teams that finish in first place in each of the League's divisions were seeded first and second in each conference's playoff draw and were assured of home ice advantage in the first two playoff rounds. The remaining teams were seeded based on their regular-season point totals. In each conference, the team seeded #1 played #8; #2 vs. #7; #3 vs. #6; and #4 vs. #5. All series were best-of-seven with home ice rotating on a 2-2-1-1-1 basis, with the exception of matchups between Central and Pacific Division teams. These matchups were played on a 2-3-2 basis to reduce travel. In a 2-3-2 series, the team with the most points could choose to start the series at home or on the road. The Eastern Conference champion faced the Western Conference champion in the Cup Final. 1994-95 - Same as 1993-94, except that in first, second or third-round playoff series involving Central and Pacific Division teams, the team with the better record had the choice of using either a 2-3-2 or a 2-2-1-1-1 format. When a 2-3-2 format was selected, the higher-ranked team also had the choice of playing games 1, 2, 6 and 7 at home or playing games 3, 4 and 5 at home. The format for the Stanley Cup Final remained 2-2-1-1-1. 1998-99 - The NHL's clubs were re-aligned into two conferences each consisting of three divisions. The number of teams qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs remained unchanged at 16. First-round playoff berths were awarded to the first-place team in each division as well as to the next five best teams based on regular-season point totals in each conference. The three division winners in each conference were seeded first through third for the playoffs and the next five best teams, in order of points, were seeded fourth through eighth. In each conference, the team seeded #1 played #8; #2 vs. #7; #3 vs. #6; and #4 vs. #5 in the quarterfinal round. Home-ice in the Conference Quarterfinals was granted to those teams seeded first through fourth in each conference. In the Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals, teams were re-seeded according to the same criteria as the Conference Quarterfinals. Higher seeded teams gained home-ice advantage. Home-ice advantage for the Stanley Cup Finals to be determined by points. All series remain best-of-seven.

So goes the theory, which I think is a load of BS.

Technically speaking, Yzerman does not yet have any confirmed role with the Canadian Olympic hockey team. Though, he will probably have some involvement when the time comes.

If the Wings win the Cup this year, it will be the first time in the history of the league that a team captained by a European has won the Cup. I originally thought it would be the first time a non-Canadian captained team won the cup, but Dallas was captained by an American when they won recently right? Also, 7 of the 16 teams entering the playoffs have European captians.

Even this year, I have seen Dom take several dives. The one against Calgary is just an example. Even if he did get hit, which he probably did, it doesn't mean he didn't dive, which he clearly did, not even sure why it is being argued.

There you go, I wasn't checking recent years. Someone mentioned the 70s and I checked the late 60s to early 80s and they all appeared to be Canadian to me. Not sure why I forgot about Leetch as I was looking at his accomplishments, etc. only last week or the week before. (because of a trivia question that came up during a game I was watching).

Rather than reading the article looking for mistakes, what are your glaring examples?

I'm pretty sure Lidstrom is the only non-Canadian Conn Smythe winner. In terms of non-Canadian Captains winning the cup, I really only think of Hatcher, the other two are technically non-Canadian "born" captains, but they are really Canadian. Chuk Gardiner was born in Scotland, but moved to Canada at the age of 7, he won the cup in 1934 and unfortunately died 3 weeks later at the age of 29. Johnny Gottselig was born in Russia, but moved to Canada as an infant. He won the cup in the 30s as well. He was so young when he moved to Canada, a lot of resources show him as being born in Calgary.

Getting traffic in the crease should be the number one game plan against any opponent in the playoffs and what he says about Dom is bang on, not sure what the problem is with that. Well, it's bang on that Dom will freak out about it, just not sure if it will take him off his game or not.

Isn't Bangkok in Thailand?

If I were CBC, I'd be pissed too. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...ertainment/home

Firstly, they have choked in the playoffs the last several years, so I would expect many to be betting against them. Secondly, why would you get so worked up over someone betting against them? It's just people picking who they think will win.

Yeah, you're right, all they added was Pronger....that's no biggie Also, Getzlaf, Perry and Penner are all more experienced and better players this year. Giguere has also re-established himself as an elite goalie as well.

Lady Byng is not statistically determined like the Art Ross. Stats (i.e. low PIM's + other stats, usually offensive) are used in the decision, but definately not automatic. Bryzgalov does not play for the team that allowed the fewest goals. You first find the team that allowed the fewest goals (i.e. Minnesota) and they you determine what goalies on that team have played 25 games or more, if there is only one, then he wins the award, if there are more than one, they share it. It is really a team award.

Actually, in the last 10 years, there have been very few winners that have had 60 points or more.

You're probably right on the first four, though Luongo would be my pick for Vezina. I'm not sure either of Datsyuk or Zetterberg will win, I definately do not think both will, maybe one or the other. I'm also not sure about Nolan, he may win, but I disagree with it....he's a goon coach. I think Therian should be given consideration, even though I do not think he's that great of a coach. Crosby already clinched the Art Ross....could you be referring to the Richard? Dom not playing all games this year has nothing to do with him not winning the Vezina.

Wrong answer.....that's exactly what the goalie wants, but shouldn't be allowed.

I thought the funniest part of the article was when he suggested that he prefers to stay in the crease during timeouts to maintain concentration. Ummm, yeah.....I would think he really just wants to avoid having the crease cleaned so the build up helps stopping the puck. All goalies do it and all should be forced to move so it can be cleaned.

1994 - the NHL was never more popular than that year.....draw your own conclusions.

Well, he'll only need 2 goals to get to 100 for the career. If he really wants to finish strong, he should go for 4 goals so he gets 50 on the year.

I would be willing to bet that you watch very few, if any, Washington or Pittsburgh games. Do you? Don't lie. At a minimum, I would guess you at least do not watch Pittsburgh games.

Rangers winning cup = more popular NHL.