Seriously, did anyone think this was possible a few months ago? What a story they've become.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 01:27 AM
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 01:32 AM
I remember them fighting for their playoff lives and still losing a game in regulation to us. Who knew?
Hopefully we can congratulate the NYR soon. Just because I selfishly don't want Parise to make the Finals with the Devils.
Hopefully we can congratulate the NYR soon. Just because I selfishly don't want Parise to make the Finals with the Devils.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 06:41 AM
I have a soft spot for the Kings.
Glad to see them doing well.
Very glad they didn't go through us to get there. That makes it tough.
Glad to see them doing well.
Very glad they didn't go through us to get there. That makes it tough.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 07:01 AM
Buddy at work picked them to win the cup in the pre season..gonna win 3 cases of beer. Wtf? Lol
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 07:27 AM
They beat the #1, #2, & #3 in the west. That's a pretty awesome accomplishment. Good luck to them in the finals.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 07:45 AM
I want them to win because:
1. I don't like the way the Rangers have been playing and giving the "Who? Me?" faces on the ice and after the game.
2. NJ winning the Cup would probably place their names in with the Wings as the "Best team in the past 20 years" as they would have 4 Cups in that amount of time and we all know that they have been mediocre at best a few of those seasons.
3. Parise won't leave if they win.
1. I don't like the way the Rangers have been playing and giving the "Who? Me?" faces on the ice and after the game.
2. NJ winning the Cup would probably place their names in with the Wings as the "Best team in the past 20 years" as they would have 4 Cups in that amount of time and we all know that they have been mediocre at best a few of those seasons.
3. Parise won't leave if they win.
"I think a tough team, a team that sticks together, is a lot better than leaving the onus on one guy to take care of business." - Brendan Shanahan
It still would be nice to have that one guy. (Jordin Tootoo, wish granted)
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 08:16 AM
They are incredibly balanced. I can't believe how much more fun they are to watch now as compared to 3 months ago.
Also of note, if the Eastern conference team wins, whether it be the Devils or Rangers, the Wings would be the team that lost to the team that lost to the team that lost to the team that lost to the team who won the cup. What does this mean? Nothing, aside from me being able to write a terribly convoluted sentence.
Also of note, if the Eastern conference team wins, whether it be the Devils or Rangers, the Wings would be the team that lost to the team that lost to the team that lost to the team that lost to the team who won the cup. What does this mean? Nothing, aside from me being able to write a terribly convoluted sentence.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 09:11 AM
Man did this team get it together at the right time. Thank you Darryl Sutter!
I thought a guy like Doughty would need a veteran defensive partner like he had in O'Donnell to really settle him down and help with his maturity, but it should've occurred to me that a head coach can do that too.
No matter what happens from here on out this is already an awesome postseason for the Kings. But they've been so good and it's so hard to get this close, here's hoping they win it all.
I thought a guy like Doughty would need a veteran defensive partner like he had in O'Donnell to really settle him down and help with his maturity, but it should've occurred to me that a head coach can do that too.
No matter what happens from here on out this is already an awesome postseason for the Kings. But they've been so good and it's so hard to get this close, here's hoping they win it all.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 09:13 AM
My whole hockey world is upside down. What is it about these teams that back into the playoffs going deep every year? If history holds, they'll lose to the Rangers (assuming the Rangers make the finals), but with how crazy things have been all year, I just don't know. LA could very well win the Cup.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 09:36 AM
If at the start of the playoffs and someone had told me the Kings are going to be in the stanley cup finals I would of instantly bet them $1000, well let's just say I'm sure glad I didn't make that bet.
Congrats to the Kings they deserve to be in the finals, there team is deep and well balanced
Congrats to the Kings they deserve to be in the finals, there team is deep and well balanced
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 10:19 AM
Been rooting for them since the Wings lost
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 10:48 AM
If it ends up being the Rangers in the east, the Quick/Lundqvist match-up has the chance of being epic.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 11:07 AM
We've seen several 8 seeds in the Finals since the lockout. They could have the best chance to win it, though.
Broadway vs. Hollywood.
Letterman vs. Leno.
It would be epic indeed!
If it ends up being the Rangers in the east, the Quick/Lundqvist match-up has the chance of being epic.
Broadway vs. Hollywood.
Letterman vs. Leno.
It would be epic indeed!
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 12:07 PM
No 6, 7, or 8 seeded team has ever won the Stanley Cup. If the Devils make the finals, that streak will be over.
Seriously, I love the way the Kings are playing. They haven't lost a game on the road. They have put together a strong gameplan, had no injury issues, and get the bounces they need to win games. That is all you need when the playoffs come around.
I am also hoping for a Rangers/Kings SCF series. It has the potential to be one of the most watched series in a long time.
Seriously, I love the way the Kings are playing. They haven't lost a game on the road. They have put together a strong gameplan, had no injury issues, and get the bounces they need to win games. That is all you need when the playoffs come around.
I am also hoping for a Rangers/Kings SCF series. It has the potential to be one of the most watched series in a long time.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 02:10 PM
They are incredibly balanced. I can't believe how much more fun they are to watch now as compared to 3 months ago.
Also of note, if the Eastern conference team wins, whether it be the Devils or Rangers, the Wings would be the team that lost to the team that lost to the team that lost to the team that lost to the team who won the cup. What does this mean? Nothing, aside from me being able to write a terribly convoluted sentence.
Shanahan looks like he's trying to trudge his way through that bad boy.
Really happy for the Kings, probably the only team I would be remotely interested in seeing come out of the West after the Wings' elimination. Not particularly interested in the brand of hockey the Rangers are playing at this point, but I'd still really like to see a NY vs. LA Finals for the sake of the sport.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 03:46 PM
If the Rangers get there as well... they could win a perfect cup (sort of). #1, #2, #3, and #1... technically speaking the 4 toughest teams you could draw.They beat the #1, #2, & #3 in the west. That's a pretty awesome accomplishment. Good luck to them in the finals.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 05:45 PM
I'd argue the same thing even if the Devils make it. Seed number should have little bearing.If the Rangers get there as well... they could win a perfect cup (sort of). #1, #2, #3, and #1... technically speaking the 4 toughest teams you could draw.
Anyways, just a matter if the Kings have enough gas in the tank.. if they do it could be a Quick Cup Finals victory.. pun intended.
Personally I think anyone that can beat the Canucks, who were one win away from a Cup last season, then the most excessively hyped team coming into the playoffs (Blues), then Gary Doucheman's cinderella team (Coyotes), deserves their place in the finals.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 11:50 PM
You gotta think the NHL is pulling for a Kings-Rangers Finals. Los Angeles vs. New York would be a ratings wet dream.
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 12:01 AM
If they win the cup, they'd start off next year very slow and probably remain a bottom seeded team ala Chicago last year.
If they lose the cup final, they'll be a force in the regular season next year.
If they lose the cup final, they'll be a force in the regular season next year.
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