OsGOD 3 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 My biggest concern is that after reading the posts on this site... that we may just not make it in.... GAH the HORROR!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Frankly, if the Stars don't go deep in the playoffs this year, I can see Turco being traded. I personally think they'd be very smart to push for a player like Jokinen (if he's really going to move). That said, I see them as a fragile team as far as confidence goes. Give them some adversity again and I think they may just crumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 See, maybe it's based on their performances over the past few seasons, but I can't understand how some of you think Dallas are not built for the playoffs. I think they are, and here's why: 1. While not as good as Luongo, Kipper, and maybe Guigere, Turco is better right now than Hasek, Theodore, Backstrom, Nabokov, Khabibulin, or whomever else in the West. (edit: open for debate) 2. Zubov was top 5 in D scoring before the injury, and he's an excellent PP QB. Along with a healthy Boucher. 3. Modano's play has slid a bit, but he's stilll Modano, and he's won it before. 4. They have a gritty heart-and-soul type Canadian captain. 5. They have a big core of outstanding defence-first Finns (Norstrom, Lehtinen, Hagman) 6. Guys like Barnes and Ott give them a gritty hardworking agitating presence. They lack a big scoring winger and they admittedly have a lot of unproven players, but if they can address some of their scoring needs, combined with solid team defence, I think they'll do OK this year. Hve you seen them play in the playoffs? They've been terrible the last several years. They are the epidemy of a regular season team - far more so than the Red Wings. I actually kind of like Turco, and he does have some good games in the playoffs - but more than not he's not up to the task. I've been to several Avs-Stars playoff games 2005-6 - when the Stars I thought had pretty good teams - and they just choked. None of this means they couldn't give us a run in the playoffs - but scare me? no I'd rather draw the Stars than the Ducks or the Sharks. In fact, it would be better if the Ducks could slide into first place in their division so we could avoid them until a potential WCF matchup.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 They always have the same problems as the canucks and wild, they can't score enough goals to win a seven game series recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 why do some people think last year determines team's fate in this playoffs? yes, Stars used to choke badly in playoffs. so were Sharks. does it mean they'll do the same this year? ummm... not so... in my belief this is going to be their breakout year and with some luck they'll go deep. I actually have more faith in Stars than in Sharks. but again - everything can happen and it can be both of this teams playing some excellent hockey. I don't see a fluky team going for it again. people learned from that wild post-lockout seasons and no longer take any other team lightly. that's not saying 8th team is sure to lose against 1st but there's less chance a team that barely makes a playoff spot will beat a team that prepared for playoffs for weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Stars are playing great, I would say a cup contender for sure this year. However, I'm extremely confident that If we play with fire and with passion, to get to the ultimate prize at any cost, there is not one team in entire NHL that can win in 7 game series against us. Zubov, Turco, Modano, all those guys are great players and Stars are playing very well as a team. But we have Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Zetterberg and other amazing casts and we have amazing offense, suffocating defense and have been playing amazingly well as a team. It is us who are at the top of the food chain this season. It doesn't matter what other teams do, it's all about what we do to win it this year IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted February 21, 2008 It doesn't matter what other teams do, it's all about what we do to win it this year IMO. Damn strait. Unless they try to injure us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 "I want to skate around another year. If I get close to Cheli's age. Shoot me. Shoot me tonight after the game if I even think about playing that long." -intermission interview. Flyers v Sharks Hilarious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 "I want to skate around another year. If I get close to Cheli's age. Shoot me. Shoot me tonight after the game if I even think about playing that long." -intermission interview. Flyers v Sharks Hilarious JR is a load that should have been swallowed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodred13 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 he can talk all he wants, but would probably give anything to be in the shape that Cheli is in, and the way he can still play at his "ancient" age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 f*** u roenick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 I didn't know JR was still playing in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 I really dont know why but no matter what Roenick says....I love the guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 I hope we've come to know now that, other than having a game 7 at home, seeding means very little in the playoffs now. You don't have to look to far back in 2005-06 when Edmonton knocked the Wings out of the first round, and all the top 4 seeds were eliminated in that first round. While the perception is I'd like us to play Colorado in the first round, in the end I'd rather not pick our poision. No series is a guarantee 4-game sweep or 5-game coaster, I don't care what seed you are or how good/bad you might be in the playoffs or if you are Detroit, Dallas, Anaheim, or whoever. What can I say I'm no fun in this debate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 Absolutely fricken hilarious there. Good sense of humor by JR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut22 81 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 why do some people think last year determines team's fate in this playoffs? yes, Stars used to choke badly in playoffs. so were Sharks. does it mean they'll do the same this year? ummm... not so... QFT. While I dont see the Stars as a threat to us in the playoffs, but, I do see them getting farther than they have been. They have been doing good this year. Plus, the Stars are one of my fave teams and I would like to see them get far....just not as far as us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) Sportsnet.ca -- Sportsnet has learned the Buffalo Sabres recently made a formal offer to Brian Campbell that the all-star defenceman rejected. Sources said the Sabres were set to make Brian Campbell among the top-paid defenceman in the league but the stumbling block remained the length of the deal which was believed to be only in the three-year range. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2008/02/21/campbell_sabres/ Gotta love how the Sabres do business with there key free agents. Edited February 22, 2008 by Canadian Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 He is just jealous.He wishes that he could play as long as Cheli and still be a good player. Chelios Rocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nkuehnl 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 Buffalo should be thankful that another team will give him his 6 year/42 million dollar contract. Campbell is awful in his own zone, and while it sucks for them to lose yet another "name" player, they'll be better off cap-wise down the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 I didn't know JR was still playing in the NHL. Me neither. Maybe ask Osgod about it. As for JR, maybe if he was going to still be effective (like Chelios is) some team might want him when he's Cheli's age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 I wonder what Patrick Roy thinks of what JR says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 Agreed. Brian Campbell shouldn't be one of the highest paid defenceman. Offer him a couple more years but less $. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 Absolutely fricken hilarious there. Good sense of humor by JR. at least someone else found it funny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 They definitely have the goaltending to get it done, but there's not alot of depth both up front and on the blueline. If they make a couple moves at the deadline, I can see them as a big threat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19forPresident! 1 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 He's just mad because he knows Cheli is in better shape at 46 then Roenick was at 26. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
