CanuckInUSA 0 #76 April 7, 2012 None of the teams I normally root for made it to the playoffs this season. So I feel somewhat disconnected from the 2012 playoffs. But due to what happened after the finals last year, I will definitely be adopting an "Anybody but Vancouver" attitude. I noticed the "ESPN Classic Canada" cable TV channel was playing a number of different "Montreal Canadiens vs Quebec Nordiques" games this weekend mostly from the 1980s (an '82 playoff game, two games from '84, a playoff game from '85 and a playoff game from '93). So I DVRed all the games and have begun to watch them. I grew up in an English part of Montreal in the 1980s, so I remember all these games. But it is interesting watching hockey from 25-30 years ago (amazing how time flies). For sure the modern players are bigger and faster these days. But one thing that also stands out is the high number of Frenchies both the Habs and the Nordiques fielded in those days. Of course in the 1980s the Iron Curtain was still up and besides the Stastny brothers and Petr Svoboda (all Iron Curtain defectors), there really was nobody from Russia and Czechoslovakia in the NHL yet. So the Canadian born players still dominated and it was easier for Montreal and Quebec to have more than half of their respective rosters full of Frenchies. Just something you don't see these days. Maybe that is why Quebec lost their franchise. Simply not enough Frenchies in the league to field a team full of Frenchies. LOL ... I know it was more than that. Anyway watching these old games are fun, they bring back memories. But the modern day players are bigger and faster. Back to the games ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 179 #77 April 7, 2012 Look at the goalie pads of that era, tiny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #78 April 7, 2012 Quote Look at the goalie pads of that era, tiny. That's for sure. It also explains how the 80s era was able to produce more 50+ goal scorers than the modern era. There were also a lot more fights in the 1980s. I just finished watching the end of the 2nd period in the '84 game six playoff game between the Habs and Nordiques where there was a blench clearing brawl with 14 separate fights that broke out. Yes the players of the modern era are bigger and faster. But the 80s was still a good era. The Islanders dynasty of the early 80s. The coming of age of Gretzky and the Oilers with their dynasty. The great rivalry of the Habs/Nordiques, rivalry of the Habs/Bruins and of course the great rivalry of the Oilers/Flames. The only teams that seemed to miss the 1980s were the Wings and the Leafs. Of course the Wings made up for their poor performances in the 1980s with their wins in the 1990s and 2000s. The Leafs? LOL ... 1967 and counting. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #79 April 7, 2012 Great stick work by Brian Clowe against the Kings http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrV_gFdewc&feature=g-hist&context=G2b85c4fAHT4Bd_AABAA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #80 April 7, 2012 Quote Great stick work by Brian Clowe against the Kings http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrV_gFdewc&feature=g-hist&context=G2b85c4fAHT4Bd_AABAA The refs blew that "missed" call big time. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #81 April 9, 2012 QuoteQuoteDo you recall when Datsyuk first came to Detroit? All he'd do was pass the puck! WOW! Look at him now! Yep. And now he's probably the greatest all-around player ever to lace 'em up. Hard to make an argument to the contrary. Don Although he didn't get a ton of ice time, I had the privilege of watching him play during last Saturday's game which ended up a shoot out loss to Chicago at The Joe (attached). He did contribute to tie it up late in the third. Amazing to watch him handle the puck! aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #82 April 9, 2012 I'm a Kings fan, so I'm looking forward to the series against Vancouver. Quick has not been himself the last week, so I'm concerned about that. How healthy will Sedin be (and how healthy will he stay) and could we PLEASE have you back, Jeff Carter? My wife is a Philly fan (see attached). And even aside from her Philly fandom, the Philly-Pitt series has it all. The star power, the fans and home arenas, and two teams that really really hate each other. Fans hate each other. The players and coaches hate each other. Teams are evenly matched. It doesn't get better than this. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #83 April 9, 2012 QuoteI'm a Kings fan, so I'm looking forward to the series against Vancouver. I don't normally cheer for the Kings. But for the next two weeks I will be a fan of theirs. Go Kings!!! Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,319 #84 April 10, 2012 QuoteMy wife is a Philly fan (see attached). And even aside from her Philly fandom, the Philly-Pitt series has it all. The star power, the fans and home arenas, and two teams that really really hate each other. Fans hate each other. The players and coaches hate each other. Teams are evenly matched. It doesn't get better than this. That series should provide some great hockey! And, I'll take the Kings over the Canucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #85 April 12, 2012 Daniel Sedin isn't playing tonight. So the Kings must take advantage of that. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #86 April 12, 2012 I am watching the 3rd period of the Pens/Flyers game and they just showed Mike Tomlin at the game with rink side seats wearing a Penguins jersey. Mike Tomlin is the head coach of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers. I love it when people from other sports support hockey. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #87 April 12, 2012 Helluva game, bro! Philly pulling Even. Briere and Schenn. And I'm not even watching it. Following it, though. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #88 April 12, 2012 Flyers win in OT. Kings win!!! Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #89 April 12, 2012 Quote Flyers win in OT. Kings win!!! Preds win!-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #90 April 12, 2012 All in all I am pleased with the outcomes. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #91 April 12, 2012 How did I miss this thread??? Sharks finishing up the season well, I hope they keep this momentum going!!! Nice work Kings last night.... I dislike the Kings but hate Vancouver haha.... Sharks play game 1 against the Blues in just a few minutes, I can't wait!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #92 April 14, 2012 I'm still blown away by the Penguins' remarkable ability to choke on a big lead. And even though Vancouver is thus far -2 for 9 on the power play this series, I'm still biting my nails. And it's 3-1 Kings off a power play. Two short handed goals and one on the power play. Just hold on, Kings..... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #93 April 14, 2012 I'm a happy man tonight. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #94 April 14, 2012 Quote I'm a happy man tonight. Enjoy the moment. Taking the opening two games away from the #1 seed on the road is awesome. But the mission is not complete yet. We need two more. Go Kings!!! Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #95 April 14, 2012 I'm a long-time Kings fan, meaning I'm used to having my hopes and aspirations dashed. But I'm still adjusting to feeling good about a playoff situation. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #96 April 14, 2012 So your Capitals are going into overtime again with the Bruins tied at 1. Can the Caps pull this one off? Excitement rules, Billy! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #97 April 15, 2012 QuoteHow did I miss this thread??? Sharks finishing up the season well, I hope they keep this momentum going!!! Nice work Kings last night.... I dislike the Kings but hate Vancouver haha.... Sharks play game 1 against the Blues in just a few minutes, I can't wait!! For you and skybitch! http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=172469&cmpid=nhl-rxl-fb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #98 April 15, 2012 Yeah Yeah Yeah. That was sure painful to watch live. The game tonight was brutal, the refs let a lot of things slide, we should have had quite a few more power plays. We also had tons of very close shots, I think we hit the crossbar like 3 times and fanned on empty net opportunities... It was a bad luck night. At the start of game one, I was saying to myself that I hope we win just one of the first two away games, because I can sure see winning both home games coming up. Time will tell!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #99 April 15, 2012 It was sure kind of San Jose to give St. Louis that one goal. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #100 April 15, 2012 Quote***QuoteYeah Yeah Yeah. That was sure painful to watch live. The game tonight was brutal, the refs let a lot of things slide, we should have had quite a few more power plays. We also had tons of very close shots, I think we hit the crossbar like 3 times and fanned on empty net opportunities... It was a bad luck night. At the start of game one, I was saying to myself that I hope we win just one of the first two away games, because I can sure see winning both home games coming up. Time will tell!!!! Very painful to watch but I thought Niemi had one of the best performances of the year, dispite the 2 pp goals. A split was still a pleasant surprise considering they were winless at St. Louis all year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites