Dr Dubya 32 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Thats a surprise statement. Especially since everyone on these forums, or at least most people, were saying how weak the East was while the West was a powerhouse. Heck, every pundit and analyst was saying it as well. In October I would've agreed. But since then the Sharks and Kings completely fell off the face of the Earth, and the Hawks significantly regressed. They were the only legitimate "powerhouse" teams in the West last year - if we want to use that word. IMO - that word is pretty much a fallacy these days. Then pretenders like the Blues and Preds held top spots and easy beats like VAN, MIN, CGY and WPG replaced good teams like SJ and LA. I'm just not seeing any quality in this conference at all anymore. Chicago and Anaheim - while appearing VERY strong at times, are equally as weak at other times. No team is perfect 100% of the time, but I don't see the same kinds of weaknesses out of teams like NY, TB, MTL and even WSH. Many Eastern teams have made the transition from youthful, talented and high-flying to professional, skilled and structured. I think this will become very apparent during the Finals. Edited May 27, 2015 by Dr Dubya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 In October I would've agreed. But since then the Sharks and Kings completely fell off the face of the Earth, and the Hawks significantly regressed. They were the only legitimate "powerhouse" teams in the West last year - if we want to use that word. IMO - that word is pretty much a fallacy these days. Then pretenders like the Blues and Preds held top spots and easy beats like VAN, MIN, CGY and WPG replaced good teams like SJ and LA. I'm just not seeing any quality in this conference at all anymore. Chicago and Anaheim - while appearing VERY strong at times, are equally as weak at other times. No team is perfect 100% of the time, but I don't see the same kinds of weaknesses out of teams like NY, TB, MTL and even WSH. Many Eastern teams have made the transition from youthful, talented and high-flying to professional, skilled and structured. I think this will become very apparent during the Finals. I agree with everything except for Montreal not having weaknesses. Their team is full of weaknesses, that were disguised by an MVP season from their goalie. Little scoring depth, garbage down the middle, and one of their two best dman is showing his age, while the other is just as likely to cost his team a game then he is to win them one because of his antics. The east is definitely getting better though. It's also great to see speed and skill becoming more important than big bodied wear and tear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Dubya 32 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I agree with everything except for Montreal not having weaknesses. Their team is full of weaknesses, that were disguised by an MVP season from their goalie. Little scoring depth, garbage down the middle, and one of their two best dman is showing his age, while the other is just as likely to cost his team a game then he is to win them one because of his antics. The east is definitely getting better though. It's also great to see speed and skill becoming more important than big bodied wear and tear. MTL have weaknesses. As I said, no team is perfect. But Montreal and their MVP goalie have been very consistent all year which is more than I can say for Chicago. I honestly think that MTL probably would've handled ANA or CHI in 6 or 7 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 This series reminds me of how fun hockey used to be back when goalies sucked. These two goalies look like they're playing in the 80's. Well, they did sweep the Wild, so they got plenty of rest in that series to make up for the overtime games. The thing is, the Hawks are basically playing with four dmen. I want them to win because there is no way they can have enough gas for the finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmethead 235 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I think hawks win tonight but Ducks win Game 7. Ducks are too strong down the middle with Toews and Kesler. This series has been fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmethead 235 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Oops yes. Lol. Toews has been very good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I think hawks win tonight but Ducks win Game 7. Ducks are too strong down the middle with Toews and Kesler. This series has been fun to watch. Tayes is better off not being paired against Kesler. Quenneville has the last change, so he should put Tayes against a different Anaheim line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Hopefully Anaheim can end it but doesn't look promising nothing stops these cocky hawks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 So who wins game 6 tonight? Slight home advantage but that's about it. Could go either way I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 CLOSE this out tonight plz my little heart can't take a game 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Come on, Ducks. Patooie.... I hate you less than I hate/despise the Blackhawks... them, I hate with a white-hot fire of mega-hate-ness. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Ducks win - :bad: Hawks win - :bad: win-win situation... Edited May 28, 2015 by ami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTU_Huskies963 398 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Come on, Ducks. Patooie.... I hate you less than I hate/despise the Blackhawks... them, I hate with a white-hot fire of mega-hate-ness. I don't really hate them that much Perry is about the only player I really dislike on the team. Also their fans are not obnoxious like Chicago fans. Chicago fans are trash, it's never "let's go hawks", its "(Insert city) sucks". Hell even during the NBA playoffs I heard " Cleveland sucks" chants 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) I actually don't mind the Duckies, aside from Perry - who makes me want to punch his face in for simply existing. The Hawks... my hate-list is long, long..... I even hate their coach, and their idiotic goal 'song'.... they need to lose now. Go, Ducks. Ack. Edited May 28, 2015 by puckloo39 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Caption? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Caption? Hjalmwalled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagooverrated 65 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Game 7 Saturday night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Any time now, Ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagooverrated 65 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Anddddddd it's over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 This is unpleasant. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Ridiculous. Way to show up Ducks. Well, theres 1 back. Now get it together. Lots of time. Nice save Andersen!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Well, at least there's one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 I actually don't mind the Duckies, aside from Perry - who makes me want to punch his face in for simply existing. The Hawks... my hate-list is long, long..... I even hate their coach, and their idiotic goal 'song'.... they need to lose now. Go, Ducks. Ack. I thought it said couch. I was like Damn! Now that's a lady with pure hatred in her heart, even hates their inanimate objects. 2 55fan and puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmethead 235 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Perry looks like JROC on Trailer Park Boys. I keep waiting for a rap video called "Anaheim Duck Life" starring Corey Perry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 3-2. We got a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
