North Guy 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2007 (edited) http://spmedia.canada.com/gallery/blog_pho...PPERANDDION.jpg The photo, of two young men -- who appear to be Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff and defender Dion Phaneuf -- smoking and surrounded by young women apparently causes the blood of some Flames fans to boil, hence the photos capline, which whines: “Maybe this is why they can’t win on the road.†Edited March 23, 2007 by North Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aki 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2007 http://spmedia.canada.com/gallery/blog_pho...PPERANDDION.jpg The photo, of two young men -- who appear to be Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff and defender Dion Phaneuf -- smoking and surrounded by young women apparently causes the blood of some Flames fans to boil, hence the photos capline, which whines: “Maybe this is why they can’t win on the road.†I'm surprised that athletes smoke because that can affect their performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted March 24, 2007 (edited) You have a point, but look below. I think Edmonton & Anaheim had better defense (and playing system) than the Avs have now. And that's exactly why I'm not scared of them,if great defense doesn't directly win championships - it certainly helps a lot. Their defense might not be as good but think about this: being 9-0-1 in his last ten games behind a supposedly lousy defense makes Budaj even more of a game-stealer, don't you think? Edited March 24, 2007 by FinWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted March 24, 2007 I think Calgary, besides San Jose, is the team I'd least want to face in the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) Their defense might not be as good but think about this: being 9-0-1 in his last ten games behind a supposedly lousy defense makes Budaj even more of a game-stealer, don't you think? About game stealing: Winning goalie's team has to lose the SOG's,preferably hugely. Colorado has outshot their opponents in 9 of their last 12 games- for example against CGY 42-19,@Edmonton 46-22 and against San Jose 40-24. Not much stealing necessary in those games. But I get your point(s) too. Believe me-I'll really hope I'm wrong about this, if there'd be a Preds-Avs 1st round matchup. Edited March 26, 2007 by FinRedWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 About game stealing: Winning goalie's team has to lose the SOG's,preferably hugely. Colorado has outshot their opponents in 9 of their last 12 games- for example against CGY 42-19,@Edmonton 46-22 and against San Jose 40-24. Not much stealing necessary in those games. But I get your point(s) too. Believe me-I'll really hope I'm wrong about this, if there'd be a Preds-Avs 1st round matchup. Interesting shot totals, to say the least. So their team defense has actually been very good, allowing so few shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
