Savage Henry Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well, they lost in the end, but I thought they had a pretty good run given the way the season looked to be going in Feb/March. The collapse at the end of game 2 was the killer, but overall I wouldn't say they looked mentally weak. Credit to the Kings, who really improved over the last 3 games, and of course Quick was great throughout. Yeah, they did pretty well. I'm still not sure why they made the Havlat trade. It's never made sense to sign a guy who is so often injured, when you consider what they gave up. Don't know how they stand re: salary cap, but I can imagine a couple of marquee signings to bolster the squad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 fucking brent seabrook anyway...Bruins! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bruins showing their dominance so far against those shitebag Penguins happy to see LA win at home tonight also...i'm really enjoying both of these series tbh! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Pens succumb to a third defeat to the Bees with a certain Jaromir Jagr playing particularly well. I can remember him winning the cup alongside Lemieux in the early 90s. He's transcended generations. Already the finest European player of all time, a cup now would top a remarkable career. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Pens succumb to a third defeat to the Bees with a certain Jaromir Jagr playing particularly well. I can remember him winning the cup alongside Lemieux in the early 90s. He's transcended generations. Already the finest European player of all time, a cup now would top a remarkable career. Seem to recall him being the go-to guy on EA Hockey for the Megadrive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Seem to recall him being the go-to guy on EA Hockey for the Megadrive. Alongside Messier, Roenick, Gretzky, Bure and Lemieux, all long since retired! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor1874 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 As I'm growing up, I'm looking to broaden my horizons within sport. Looking to get in to American sports a bit more especially. Already follow NBA partially. Anyway, picked up an old NHL game for Xbox and like the feel of it so going to follow it me thinks. I got my girlfriend to pick a random team for me to do a season with and she picked the Penguins so I think I'll consider them my team. Any tips for a newbie getting into the sport? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Bruins sweep the Pens & what a stunner from McQuaid to win it! As for getting in to hockey, it's a bit of a pain in the arse just now, as there's bugger all UK coverage, I just try and stream online when I can. It's basically the end of the season and the Penguins have just been swept by the Bruins in the eastern conference finals & will take on either Chicago or LA in the Stanley Cup Final, the Hawks lead that series 3-1, with the next game in Chicago. This season was shorter than normal due to a player lockout and started in January, the season usually starts in October. Once into it you'll probably pick your own team, mine is Vancouver. The NHL website is pretty good as are the Hockey Night in Canada and Hockynews ones. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerton Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 As I'm growing up, I'm looking to broaden my horizons within sport. Looking to get in to American sports a bit more especially. Already follow NBA partially. Anyway, picked up an old NHL game for Xbox and like the feel of it so going to follow it me thinks. I got my girlfriend to pick a random team for me to do a season with and she picked the Penguins so I think I'll consider them my team. Any tips for a newbie getting into the sport? I'm a bit of a n00b with hockey as well. Picking up premier Sports on Sky is good, even if you don't watch the live games, NHL tonight (every night) is class. I went to an Ottawa game in Canada a few months back, so had to choose them. Anyway, first original 6 Stanley Cup final since 1979? (assuming Chicago win...) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle* Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 As I'm growing up, I'm looking to broaden my horizons within sport. Looking to get in to American sports a bit more especially. Already follow NBA partially. Anyway, picked up an old NHL game for Xbox and like the feel of it so going to follow it me thinks. I got my girlfriend to pick a random team for me to do a season with and she picked the Penguins so I think I'll consider them my team. Any tips for a newbie getting into the sport? Play the game in any form if you can, or at least watch one of the HBO 24/7 NHL series. It's the best up-close look of the game and will probably make you appreciate a lot things casual fans don't really extensively think about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor1874 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) Play the game in any form if you can, or at least watch one of the HBO 24/7 NHL series. It's the best up-close look of the game and will probably make you appreciate a lot things casual fans don't really extensively think about. Will do mate cheers. Think I'm going to go along to an Edinburgh Capitals game during next season to get a feel for it too. Although I imagine British hockey is nowhere near as good. Edited June 9, 2013 by Connor1874 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Will do mate cheers. Think I'm going to go along to an Edinburgh Capitals game during next season to get a feel for it too. Although I imagine British hockey is nowhere near as good. The standard is nowhere near as good, though there are quality players in the league, some former NHLers. It's not as intense, but there's still good skill on display. You'll appreciate hockey much more if you watch it live though. It's not really a good sport for TV because of its fast pace and small puck. Caps games can be a lot of fun and a better option than sitting indoors on a Sunday.evening hating the fact you have work in the morning. New fans are welcomed and people will be glad to explain the intricacies of the game to you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor1874 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The standard is nowhere near as good, though there are quality players in the league, some former NHLers. It's not as intense, but there's still good skill on display. You'll appreciate hockey much more if you watch it live though. It's not really a good sport for TV because of its fast pace and small puck. Caps games can be a lot of fun and a better option than sitting indoors on a Sunday.evening hating the fact you have work in the morning. New fans are welcomed and people will be glad to explain the intricacies of the game to you. Thanks mate, quality post. Think I've found my new hobby. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bojangles Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 It's such a shame that the lockout still hasn't ended, huh? I wonder who would have won the cup this year. I guess we'll never know. Don't you dare correct me!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks mate, quality post. Think I've found my new hobby. Also, Edinburgh Capitals are definitely the team to support if you're a Jambo. Quite a few Hearts players have taken in matches over the years. Not too long ago Rudi Skacel was on the back page of the Daily Record wearing a Caps jersey next to Edinburgh captain Martin Cingel who was in a Hearts top. The season should start again around early September. Hockey's a very friendly sport and fans of both sides socialise together before and after games (The Hampton Hotel is generally the place to go for a pre-game pint). That said, we don't like Fife, Dundee are, well, from Dundee and Braehead are a plastic team playing out of a shopping centre. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor1874 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Also, Edinburgh Capitals are definitely the team to support if you're a Jambo. Quite a few Hearts players have taken in matches over the years. Not too long ago Rudi Skacel was on the back page of the Daily Record wearing a Caps jersey next to Edinburgh captain Martin Cingel who was in a Hearts top. The season should start again around early September. Hockey's a very friendly sport and fans of both sides socialise together before and after games (The Hampton Hotel is generally the place to go for a pre-game pint). That said, we don't like Fife, Dundee are, well, from Dundee and Braehead are a plastic team playing out of a shopping centre. Yeah, we did a deal where those who bought tickets for a certain match last season were getting into a Capitals game the same weekend for a fiver, or something similar. I didn't take up the offer unfortunately. I'll look forward to some Scottish rivalries. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 2 overtimes done and still tied at 3-3. Looks like I'm gonna miss the rest as I have work at 6. Fatigue playing a huge factor now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 lucky strike for the 'Hawks to win in 3OT C'mon Boston! If the Bruins win the cup, i'm buying a jersey! #GloryHunter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Game 2 highlights: OT again, this series could go all the way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose5 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Sadly can't help but see Boston win it this year now, hope I'm wrong though! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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