pens on the ropes hawks roll

[Patrick333]

The Flyers looked really good yesterday. But as they proved against Boston, it takes 4 wins, not three.

[herkhorse]

Nice Bob, Good Luck!!

[pgiaco]

Congrats to the Hawks (and Bob). Best uniforms in all of sports (sorry Yankees), best "goal song" and a pretty damn good 1-2 punch in Kane and Toews. I think they own all the matchups no matter who comes out of the East.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by pgiaco

Congrats to the Hawks (and Bob). Best uniforms in all of sports (sorry Yankees), best "goal song" and a pretty damn good 1-2 punch in Kane and Toews. I think they own all the matchups no matter who comes out of the East.

Roof left the building today....Great afternoon once they actually started skating. I hope Philly wraps it tomorrow because a lay off will not help the roll they are on.

[-BT-]

pretty sure keith solidified his chances at winning the norris trophy after taking that puck off the teeth and finishing the game yesterday, amazing how that franchise turned it around so fast in the last 4 years or so

can we really say the sharks "choked" again this year?


-bt-

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Roof left the building today....Great afternoon once they actually started skating. I hope Philly wraps it tomorrow because a lay off will not help the roll they are on.

Be careful what you wish for

[satan's twin]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Roof left the building today....Great afternoon once they actually started skating. I hope Philly wraps it tomorrow because a lay off will not help the roll they are on.

It won't matter how much time they take off. The Blackhawks are much deeper talent-wise and much faster than either Montreal or Philadelphia. If the Hawks come out slow for a period or two after a layoff, big deal. It'll just make the third period comeback that much sweeter. Besides, the layoff could give Duncan Keith a chance to grow seven new teeth.

P.S. Where were you sitting yesterday? I thought you were coming up for beers between periods.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by wiphan

Be careful what you wish for

I think Philly wins that series eventually and I think it's in the Hawks best interest to start playing Thursday instead of Sunday or later. 7+ day layoffs before a Stanley Cup final are not what they need. San Jose was a tough series, but they still have played only one game more than the max the last two rounds and except for Vancouver, have not been in a real physical series.

[Antitrust32]

I dont watch any hockey.. but I watched the Flyers game on Saturday and that Pronger guy is a monster. best player on the court. He's very physical it seems also.

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by satan's twin

It won't matter how much time they take off. The Blackhawks are much deeper talent-wise and much faster than either Montreal or Philadelphia. If the Hawks come out slow for a period or two after a layoff, big deal. It'll just make the third period comeback that much sweeter. Besides, the layoff could give Duncan Keith a chance to grow seven new teeth.

P.S. Where were you sitting yesterday? I thought you were coming up for beers between periods.

The hawks are deeper and faster, but I don't think they have had as physical a series as philly would give them

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by wiphan

The hawks are deeper and faster, but I don't think they have had as physical a series as philly would give them

Would you suit up Carcillo to knock some heads around or do you go skill with his roster spot and just have Asham show the Hawks that we mean business? This is, of course, contingent on putting the Canadiens away.



Two of my brother Danny's best friends are featured in the 'Fans ready for Flyers to advance' video. The two knuckleheads talking about Leighton towards the end. DIEHARDS. Diviny is THE nicest kid you ever want to meet. (mentions Leighton deserving a new contract)

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/82985662.html


Let's finish off these beaten down Habs TONIGHT!!!!

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Would you suit up Carcillo to knock some heads around or do you go skill with his roster spot and just have Asham show the Hawks that we mean business? This is, of course, contingent on putting the Canadiens away.



Two of my brother Danny's best friends are featured in the 'Fans ready for Flyers to advance' video. The two knuckleheads talking about Leighton towards the end. DIEHARDS. Diviny is THE nicest kid you ever want to meet. (mentions Leighton deserving a new contract)

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/82985662.html


Let's finish off these beaten down Habs TONIGHT!!!!

I go with skill and Asham. Having Carter back is huge

Let's go FLYERS!

[satan's twin]

Originally Posted by wiphan

The hawks are deeper and faster, but I don't think they have had as physical a series as philly would give them

The Hawks can play a physical game with anyone. They have enough size to mix it up if need be. Quennville detests penalties so they rarely go this type of game unless it starts to get chippy. In that case, Byfueglin, Eiger, Brouwer, Burish, Seabrook, et al. will protect the littler guys. Also, if need be, the Hawks have at least one banger for each of the four lines, and don't risk giving up speed or offense going to a more physical style. Other teams like St. Louis, Vancouver, Columbus and Nashville have all tried to muscle them this year to no avail. Eiger led the NHL in penalties with Philly and left to his own devices, he probably would again. No doubt, Byflueglin would love a punchout every night if he could get away with it.

There have only been two fights in the NHL playoffs this year. The refs have been ridiculous this playoff season with the close calls. If Philadelphia gets short-handed early on, then has to chase the Hawks' speed for a couple periods, they'll be dragging ass and will get crucified by the third period.

[satan's twin]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I dont watch any hockey.. but I watched the Flyers game on Saturday and that Pronger guy is a monster. best player on the court. He's very physical it seems also.

"Best player on the court"........?????????????

Hope they don't get too many runs against the best team on the ice.

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by satan's twin

The Hawks can play a physical game with anyone. They have enough size to mix it up if need be. Quennville detests penalties so they rarely go this type of game unless it starts to get chippy. In that case, Byfueglin, Eiger, Brouwer, Burish, Seabrook, et al. will protect the littler guys. Also, if need be, the Hawks have at least one banger for each of the four lines, and don't risk giving up speed or offense going to a more physical style. Other teams like St. Louis, Vancouver, Columbus and Nashville have all tried to muscle them this year to no avail. Eiger led the NHL in penalties with Philly and left to his own devices, he probably would again. No doubt, Byflueglin would love a punchout every night if he could get away with it.

There have only been two fights in the NHL playoffs this year. The refs have been ridiculous this playoff season with the close calls. If Philadelphia gets short-handed early on, then has to chase the Hawks' speed for a couple periods, they'll be dragging ass and will get crucified by the third period.

I guess we should just hand the cup to the hawks. Flyers still need to win 1 more to get to the Party, hopefully that happens tonight!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by satan's twin

"Best player on the court"........?????????????

Hope they don't get too many runs against the best team on the ice.

[declansharbor]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHryOulPMaA

[Patrick333]

It should be a great series. Hopefully the Flyers will come out on top.

My guess, Flyers in six.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

this could be a great series..way to go hawks!!!

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

this could be a great series..way to go hawks!!!

The flyers fans are really going to be pissed. They watched the Flyers lose game one while Roy Halladay went out and threw a perfect game.