Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 Preview - Flyers at Blackhawks Discuss! Go Flyers 1 Zeowingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 Preview - Flyers at Blackhawks Discuss! Go Flyers I still think the Hawks are gonna pull it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstrom for life 20 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 I see them as fairly similar teams, they both have depth and a solid group of defenseman headlined by one elite guy. I just think overall the hawks are a little bit better in every area. Philadelphia certainly has a chance but if I was a bettin man I would put my money on the hawks. Can you imagine if the flyers won though? That would be one of the most incredible runs in sports history. They had to win a shoot out on the last day of the regular season to even make the playoffs and then they come back from down 3-0 in a series to win. It would be truly incredible if they pulled this off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 GO FLYERS!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrik40 76 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 I see them as fairly similar teams, they both have depth and a solid group of defenseman headlined by one elite guy. I just think overall the hawks are a little bit better in every area. Philadelphia certainly has a chance but if I was a bettin man I would put my money on the hawks. Can you imagine if the flyers won though? That would be one of the most incredible runs in sports history. They had to win a shoot out on the last day of the regular season to even make the playoffs and then they come back from down 3-0 in a series to win. It would be truly incredible if they pulled this off. If the Flyers win the cup, everyone will need to play a drinking game and take a shot every time you hear "team" and destiny" in the same sentence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2B&G 15 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 Either the 'Hawks are going to wipe the floor with the Flyers, OR it'll go to seven games, at which point it's either team's Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 Boucher to return, Ladd to miss Game 1 CHICAGO (AP)—Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Boucher is available for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals, while Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Ladd will sit out with an undisclosed injury.Boucher had missed seven straight playoff games with injuries to both knees after leaving Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston. He’s expected to back up Michael Leighton. The Blackhawks hope to have Ladd available at some point in the series after he was injured in the clinching win over San Jose in the Western Conference finals. He has not been able to practice this week. With Ladd out, coach Joel Quenneville says Tomas Kopecky will take his place on the line alongside Dave Bolland and Kris Versteeg at least to start. welcome back Kopecky lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 Boucher to return, Ladd to miss Game 1 welcome back Kopecky lol I assumed he fell off the face of the Earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph Franks 17 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 Either the 'Hawks are going to wipe the floor with the Flyers, OR it'll go to seven games, at which point it's either team's Cup. I agree. Hawks are clearly the better team. But Philly did just come back from a 3-0 deficit for the 3rd time in NHL History (1st I've ever personally witnessed it happen, in 15 years of watching hockey), and shut out Montreal 3 of 5 games. Skill wise....this goes way in favor of the Hawks. But Philly is one hell of a tenacious Cinderella team this year. As far as Cinderella teams go....I've never seen any do quite what Philly has done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 29, 2010 go.. uhh.. i cant do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 This is about as even as it comes. No clear favourite to win. It should be an exciting series. I'm just waiting to see if Kopecky can finish a year without a season-ending injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 This is about as even as it comes. No clear favourite to win. Really? Chicago finished third in the league. Philly- 18th. I think clearly the Hawks are the favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 29, 2010 GO HAWKS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ziggy Stardust 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Having some major problems decideing who to support in the SCF. Pros and cons for both teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Whooo hooo Ted Nugent playing "Stranglehold" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 My dad's juiced. He's got two pepperoni pizzas, his favorite double IPA beer and his Chelios jersey on. He's ready to go. 2 Vladifan and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Really? Chicago finished third in the league. Philly- 18th. I think clearly the Hawks are the favorite. In the regular season, absolutely. Phili has proven time and again this post-season that they can't be counted out. Both teams are alive and fighting. At this point, I don't see one team being clearly superior. Hawks have Kopecky. Hawks win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Chicago always does a nice anthem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 You should have heard it back when Chicago Stadium was still around. Wayne Messmer would sing that and you could hear it from the street. It was great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Flyers PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 I said on the prediction thread that I thought the Hawks would win in four. On the other hand, I'll probably throw a party if I'm wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Leino with an assist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Leino with an assist Leino with the GOAL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 This just in: f*** you Leino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted May 30, 2010 Leino, once again a former Wings' player excels -- elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites