Theophany 110 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Anaheim was a harder series. At least they could clear their crease and control rebounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 isnt this the same guy who just made a post (which i think was deleted) about how he has no respect for zetterberg blah blah. How many fans of other teams have we seen come on this board and introduce themselves with a peace flag flying and chirping about how much they respect the redwings.... but then, sure enough, as it ALWAYS happens.... they start creating delusional threads simply to vent their frustration based on ignorant viewpoints due to their team being too inadequate to beat the wings. If this poster is NOT that same guy who made the other thread, than my apologies, but if it is.... sigh. it was the same....usally he doesn't make posts like that but the zetta one was way off base and the thread shouldn't have went as far as it did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 it was the same....usally he doesn't make posts like that but the zetta one was way off base and the thread shouldn't have went as far as it did. pretty typical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 It is different, the penguins actually managed to score a goal in each of the first two games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 the only thing different this time is the Penguins managed to get 2 goals in the first two games..... other than that EXACT SAME! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 How will it be different? They will lose in fewer games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) How will it be different? They will lose in fewer games? lolz... hey gotta give it to the pens though.. unlike last year they actually scored 1 goal in the 1st two games.. hahahahah Edited June 1, 2009 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BewareThePenguin 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) still think this time is different? You tell me. Have the Pens been plain outskated the first 2 games, like last year? Did they not hit the post about 8 times the last two games, unlike last year when they couldn't buy a scoring chance? Would you not at least concede the Pens could've won either game, had they caught a couple breaks or bounces? Would you not agree that 2 of Detroit's goals last night were rather soft, and due more to poor goalie play than anything the Wings player did? Again, you tell me. By the way, nice (and predictable) job by some posters here to mistake what I said and act like I guaranteed a Pens victory. Way to dig it up as a rub in, and be so so wrong without knowing it. Go back and read my original post -- see if you disagree still. Edited June 1, 2009 by BewareThePenguin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoninJai 5 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Would, coulda, shoulda. DIDN'T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BewareThePenguin 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I do. The Pens are playing better hockey and matching up better than last year. We didn't get any lucky bounces in game 1 or 2 and we gave a few oddball soft goals (and a few spectacular ones too). By this time last year everyone in Pittsburgh knew we were just holding on. The results are the same, down 2-0 to date, but the games have been much closer and more befitting a Championship series. When this things hits Pittsburgh's ice on Tuesday, we all should have an idea of what this series might be. I for one hope it goes 7 games and is a barn burner. There will be no bumper pool off the boards goals in Pittsburgh, game 3 and 4 will be a real meter of whether on not the Pens can compete yet with the Wings. I don't like how the first two games turned out, but I am happy with the Pen's effort. I still think it comes down to driving on the net and camping there. The Pens have been notorious for not getting a body in front of the net (which is why we miss Malone). We'll see. What he said. Wish I'd read your post before I put up mine. Could've saved myself the trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BewareThePenguin 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Would, coulda, shoulda. DIDN'T Not the point at all. This is why debating with 90 percent of you here is about impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Would, coulda, shoulda. DIDN'T ^ This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 You tell me. Have the Pens been plain outskated the first 2 games, like last year? Did they not hit the post about 8 times the last two games, unlike last year when they couldn't buy a scoring chance? Would you not at least concede the Pens could've won either game, had they caught a couple breaks or bounces? Would you not agree that 2 of Detroit's goals last night were rather soft, and due more to poor goalie play than anything the Wings player did? Again, you tell me. By the way, nice (and predictable) job by some posters here to mistake what I said and act like I guaranteed a Pens victory. Way to dig it up as a rub in, and be so so wrong without knowing it. Go back and read my original post -- see if you disagree still. The sad thing for you is that the Pens have played better, yet they've still lost both games yet again. And soft goals are the Pens fault. After all, Fleury is on your team, right? It's not our fault your goalie has been poor in the Finals against us the last few years. Somehow that gets interpreted as luck, as are the constant turnovers by your team. It's not luck, it's mistakes by Pens players (including a goalie), which lead to goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BewareThePenguin 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 The sad thing for you is that the Pens have played better, yet they've still lost both games yet again. And soft goals are the Pens fault. After all, Fleury is on your team, right? It's not our fault your goalie has been poor in the Finals against us the last few years. Somehow that gets interpreted as luck, as are the constant turnovers by your team. It's not luck, it's mistakes by Pens players (including a goalie), which lead to goals. Agree with everything you said. The point, though, is that this HAS been different, regardless of result. Which is pretty much what I predicted in the orginal post. I'd say I look pretty prophetic right now -- though of course I wish the results had been a bit different. I never said the Pens WOULD win, I said this time they had a shot. I don't think either game has proved me wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) P.S.S. doobie doobie doN'T edited: to add expression so as to not mistake intention Edited June 1, 2009 by spydrwebb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquire 324 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) This is the ONLY post I have made or will make regarding "lucky bounces" or "Detroit's boards": Prior to Game 1, Dan Bylsma had an option to practice either at Mellon or JLA. He chose Mellon. He chose wrong. Edited June 1, 2009 by BleedRed&White Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Would you not agree that 2 of Detroit's goals last night were rather soft, and due more to poor goalie play than anything the Wings player did? Again, you tell me. Fleury gets paid 6 million a year to make those saves.. Osgood on the other hand gets paid 1.2.. Its funny which goalies turn out to be clutch come playoff time.. Anyways thats how winning teams score in the playoff, garbage goals...not by making pretty plays against s***ty defence. Young crosby and you young pen fans will learn that some year...welll maybe... Pens still had plenty of chances but couldnt finish, oh well.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Who gives a s*** if the Pens play harder this series and lose in 5? I really don't give a s***. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dynheart 42 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 I understand what you are saying, the penguins could have won if it wasn't for some luck. The thing is, and I think this is what people are trying to say, they didn't. Sure the wings were a bit lucky the first two games, but you gotta be damn good to get lucky in pro sports to begin with. In the play-offs, the pretty stuff doesn't cut it. Tic tac passing, picture perfect plays do NOT get it done. You have two damn good teams here. Common sense here should tell you that the skill levels between the two teams will cancel each other out. All that's left is which team works the hardest to get the lucky bounces. Because as I have stated above, the pretty stuff doesn't cut it...and if it's working...the team that's letting that happen doesn't deserve to win. And IMO, it's been about even. Sure the penguins are out shooting the wings, but you have to take into account that the wings play tight tight defense the 3rd...not really trying to shoot at all. Just playing defense. With all that said, I believe the penguins are a better team than last year, and this series should heat up even more tomorrow. I say the wings in 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BewareThePenguin 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 How will it be different? They will lose in fewer games? The funny thing about that is, both things could happen. Last year the Pens outplayed Detroit one game out of six. So far this time it's been competitive 2 out of 2. If this keeps up, yeah the Pens could get swept and it would have been different from a competitive standpoint. Do you not seriously get this? I thought I was being pretty clear and simple. Maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BewareThePenguin 1 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 Who gives a s*** if the Pens play harder this series and lose in 5? I really don't give a s***. lol Which you've proved of course by taking the time to post here... uh, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spydrwebb 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 no, you were clear. carry on... The funny thing about that is, both things could happen. Last year the Pens outplayed Detroit one game out of six. So far this time it's been competitive 2 out of 2. If this keeps up, yeah the Pens could get swept and it would have been different from a competitive standpoint. Do you not seriously get this? I thought I was being pretty clear and simple. Maybe not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 It seems like Pens fans here want us to feel sorry for their team, or to acknowledge that their team is good. Most of their fans can't even acknowledge that the Wings won the first 2 games, or the Cup last year for that matter. I do think the Pens are a good team, but I don't think their style of hockey can beat the Wings. I even started a thread about it a few days ago. They're not a defensive minded team, because they think offense first. Those types of teams haven't had any success against us in recent memory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted June 1, 2009 the pens are good... the ducks are gooder.... the wings are goodest! get it, got it, good!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
