How about them Avs .........

[phillybroncosnut]

Phuck Dat!!!!!!!!!!!!

go Flyers!!!!!!!!!!

[mtbrncofn]

It's gonna suck for Av's fans when the Av's come all the way back only to lose in triple OT in game 7.


Yeah, well it will hurt just as bad when the Flyers choke again.

[phillybroncosnut]

Yeah, well it will hurt just as bad when the Flyers choke again.


Easy there lil sister. Don't hurt yourself (no ass cheek jokes about me) (I'm all better anyway). Be a leader not a follower. Just because I saw the future doesn't mean you need to try to one up me.

[mtbrncofn]

Blah, blah, blah. Its called a comeback.

[BlueDamsel]

mt, what happened to your posts? :confused:

[phillybroncosnut]

Blah, blah, blah. Its called a comeback.


It's damn near plagerism! You wouldn't have made that comment if I didn't see the future.
Admit it, you read the post and got all upset and though "I'm gonna get that little pr!ck bastard, ass cheek muscle pulling, Philly! I'll show him"

[phillybroncosnut]

mt, what happened to your posts? :confused:


Jesus, there is a slow one in every crowd!

See Mrs Portis, MT isn't home, shes on a trip and the computer she is on doesn't have the registered "r" so she had to make a new user name!

Jeez, keep up people!

Sakic's better! Nnyah!

[mtbrncofn]

mt, what happened to your posts? :confused:
I'm in Portland seeing my new niece, and couldn't log in because of the registered R on my name, so I had to create a new account.

[SJ Bronco]

Can you guys keep it down, Im trying to cry over here!

[mtbrncofn]

It's damn near plagerism! You wouldn't have made that comment if I didn't see the future.
Admit it, you read the post and got all upset and though "I'm gonna get that little pr!ck bastard, ass cheek muscle pulling, Philly! I'll show him"


Yep that sounds good to me.

[SJ Bronco]

:alky: :griese: :garcia: Have some respect for the dead!

[phillybroncosnut]

LMAO @ SJ!

He who laughs last, laughs best my friend

[SJ Bronco]

Its days like this I wish i still drank. I need to get blasted. Oh well, I'll have to settle for a quart of Ice cream. If I can't get drunk, I'll get large!

[SJ Bronco]

You know what really sucks, the next game isn't till tuesday! That means I gotta wait a week for this to be over come next thursday or friday (not sure what day game 7 is on yet.)

[SJ Bronco]

Nnyah! We got alot of lookie lous on this thread! 6 guests?

[phillybroncosnut]

SJ, take your damn xannax and shut it. I feel like I gotta slap you to snap you out of it!
It aint over till we say it is. Was it over when the German's bombed pearl Harbor?

[mtbrncofn]

AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA...


Just trying to be the person that laughs last. ;)

[phillybroncosnut]

Probably all chicken sh!t Make Beliefs fans. Afraid to mess with Philly. I'll kick all your asses!

[SJ Bronco]

Im sorry didn't mean to drag everyone down. I got bad news for you guys though, when I get a feeling about things, it always happens. I knew the second we won game one the Avs were gonna win this thing. I tell you what, Im so sure that we're gonna lose game 6, if we win, NO ONE HAS TO GET A NEW SHARKS SIG! Thats right, you heard me. Thats how sure I am about game 6. Game 7, im not so sure yet, I have to wait to see how Im feelin'.

[mtbrncofn]

You know what really sucks, the next game isn't till tuesday! That means I gotta wait a week for this to be over come next thursday or friday (not sure what day game 7 is on yet.)


No, this is a good thing. It means I'll be back from Portland and bitching and moaning about the game in my own house.

[phillybroncosnut]

Dude, you're high

[SJ Bronco]

Dude, you're high

I only said I didn't drink.....

[mtbrncofn]

Probably all chicken sh!t Make Beliefs fans. Afraid to mess with Philly. I'll kick all your asses!
Bring it on, boy!

[SJ Bronco]

When you getting back home MT?

[phillybroncosnut]

Bring it on, boy!


Was I talking to you? If you are a chicken sh!t Make Beliefs fan I was. If you're not, shut your mouth and know your roll!

[SJ Bronco]

getting unfriendly in here! I can't hear myself sob!

[phillybroncosnut]

getting unfriendly in here! I can't hear myself sob!


I'm pissed man. We can't blow this series. I freaking dispise the Make beliefs

[Swedish Extrovert]

SJ, I've never heard of anyone backing out of a bet that they WON. We will see.

Go Leafs! I like the Leafs maybe because of the karma thing but I like Sundin and Nolan and Domi.

Cant we all just get along? LOL!

I think its funny Philly jumped on me for swearing at a female then he turns around and calles her a chickensh*t. Oh well, it seems like the more we get along the better the Av's do.

[phillybroncosnut]

WTF you penis smuggling smurf? Me and MT are cool. It's called playing amongst friends. Buy a couple friends and you can play too!

You're a fool!

[mtbrncofn]

When you getting back home MT?


Monday morning.

[Hogan11]

I'm invoking the holy spirit of the Hanson Bros. from the Slap Shot movie.....the Flyers humbly beseech thee to let our boys put on the foil and rock the Maple Briefs in Old Time Hockey fashion....in the name of Bobby Clarke, amen!

LET'S GO FLYERS!!

[phillybroncosnut]

amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mtbrncofn]

Was I talking to you? If you are a chicken sh!t Make Beliefs fan I was. If you're not, shut your mouth and know your roll!

My role is gonna be to whoop your ass. So stick that in your pipe and smoke, bud.

ROFL!

[Swedish Extrovert]

LOL!

Bobs a killer! I just watched the movie two night ago.

Philly... jeez just shut up with the gay stuff its over.

[phillybroncosnut]

Hockey chant

Smurf loves penis, smurf loves penis, smurf loves penis!

[Clockwork Orange]

Wasn't Jimmy Carter still in office the last time the Flyers won a Cup? I think leisure suits and platform shoes was still all the rage then too, man that was a long time ago.;)

[phillybroncosnut]

Wasn't Jimmy Carter still in office the last time the Flyers won a Cup? I think leisure suits and platform shoes was still all the rage then too, man that was a long time ago.;)


God damnit!

[Hogan11]

Ohmmmmmmm....cue up The Ramones...here come the hockey Gods to insure a Philly victory!!!

[broncoblue]

wowow ,not a hockey junkie by any means but watched the game on my NASN subby channel and what a good game it was ,the wife says what the hell you yelling at ???THE AVS BABY THE FRIGGIN AVS ........ROLL ON THE NEXT GAME ...hope its on at a reasonable hour or hope i dont go on here and find result out before i see the tape...GO AVSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[watermock]

http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_SM/0001-0208-2210-3758_SM.jpg

Mock is grabbing Beezlebub out of his shoe box and throwing him in the cage. He can nab a puck with catlike quickness. He might have a little trouble covering the 5 hole since he is only about 20 inches tall when playing primate, but he will try.

Av's in 7! With Mock's kitten in the cage we have nothing to fear, as long as he gets his cat naps between periods.

[Clockwork Orange]

http://espn.starwave.com/media/nhl/2004/0502/photo/a_yzerman_frt.jpg

Yzerman is out indefinitely after surgery to repair multiple fractures of his orbital bone and a scratched cornea after taking that deflected puck off the face.

I just don't get it, guys won't ever go out on the ice without their shin pads or elbow pads, yet they're willing to leave their eyes completely exposed with sticks swinging around and pucks buzzing past their heads at 90+ MPH.

There was a time when these guys didn't even wear helmets and the league finally woke up and mandated that everyone put one on. It's time for the NHL to step to the plate again and save these guys from themselves.

[Clockwork Orange]

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/SJA106050118_lower.jpg

This guy wears a visor and I'd say he does just fine with it.

[Hogan11]

Flyers looking strong in the first...keep it up boys LET'S GO FLYERS!!!

[Clockwork Orange]

7-2 Flyers and Tie Domi shows that yellow stripe down his back once again.

Brashear wants to have a go with him, give him a little whack on the glove and Domi flails to the ice as if he's been shot. Then a scrum breaks out later (during which Domi wants no part of Brashear) and then afterwards Domi goes off on the referee for no reason at all and gets himself a game misconduct.

Pretty gutless when your supposed tough guy is intentionally getting himself ejected from a game just to avoid a fight with another heavyweight.

Yet another reason to root for the hasty dismissal of the Toronto Make Beliefs.

[Hogan11]

7-2 Flyers and Tie Domi shows that yellow stripe down his back once again.

Brashear wants to have a go with him, give him a little whack on the glove and Domi flails to the ice as if he's been shot. Then a scrum breaks out later (during which Domi wants no part of Brashear) and then afterwards Domi goes off on the referee for no reason at all and gets himself a game misconduct.

Pretty gutless when your supposed tough guy is intentionally getting himself ejected from a game just to avoid a fight with another heavyweight.

Yet another reason to root for the hasty dismissal of the Toronto Make Beliefs.

True this...Man whatta game! That's the way I like the boys to look...and a hat trick for The K Train as well.....other than the injury to Esche, I am most pleased.

Invoking the Hanson Bros. appears to have done the trick :thumbsup:

[mtbrncofn]

Congrats Philly and Hogan! This better not mean our Avs lose on Tuesday.

[SJ Bronco]

Thank god! The Flyers won! Now I feel more confident! ;)

[Hogan11]

Any word on the Esche and Malakhov injuries?? Philly?? Where you at Man??

[SJ Bronco]

We need to bring back the luck we had in the first three games!

[Pezman]

:boxing: thwack Lets go AVS!!! Gut the guppies!

[phillybroncosnut]

I'm here. The only thing I've heard, and it came from Hitch is that they both have upper body injuries and that's all they were disclosing at that time.
Okay, the only thing I can think is neither is seriou and they don't want to let the opposing team know where to put the bullseye.
I'd prefer it this way over knowing for sure. Honestly, Why do I need to know? If I know, then the Make Beliefs know. I am concerned though because I don't know how serious the injuries are. Keeping my fingers crossed.
When the 2nd period started, me and my brother turned to each other and said "where the phuck is Esche?" That's the only bad thing about being at the game (besides the cost of the tix), if someone is hurt, you have no idea what's going on. Unless you're a dork and you wear headphones during the game.

To the game. Jesus we kicked their asses. Brian McCabe flat out blows. He single handedly gave us 2 goals. Primeau is playing the best hockey of his career. He's a mad man out there. Every shift he took, he hit someone hard. EVERY DAMN SHIFT. I love that. My boy Branko even had a goal. I went nuts when he scored!

The refs tried to give the Leafs the edge early. But, like I said before, we will win this despite the NHl wanting a Canadian team in the finals.
Oh, and Antripov BETTER get suspended. Did you see JR just absolutely crush him ion the open ice by the net? We'll when play stopped, Antripov cross checked JR in the back of the neck. JR was hurting.

Man, I'm still worried about these injuries though. If I had to chose between Esche and malakov to have back it would be Malakov. I love Esche. He has been a rock back there but we have a proven vetern backup goalie that could fill in and we might not miss a beat. Malakov has been the leading playing time guy for the Flyers. He is gritty, big, mean and can shoot the puck. Plus, we would have to take Kapanen off the wing and move him back to D gagain. Sami does a great job when he moves to defensman but he is more valuable when he is allowed to skate all over the ice.

We should hear more by tomorrow and if we don't we should definately know how series these injuries are when the puck drops on Tuesday night. If neither are in the lineup Tuesday, I'll be very worried.

GO FLYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SJ Bronco]

See, thats the problem! You guys should be aiming AWAY from Nabokov, not AT him.

:strong: :boxing: :militia: :redpunch: :charge:

[Pezman]

LOL hey considering my poor at best photochop skills, I'm suprised I managed even that well

[phillybroncosnut]

7-2 Flyers and Tie Domi shows that yellow stripe down his back once again.

Brashear wants to have a go with him, give him a little whack on the glove and Domi flails to the ice as if he's been shot. Then a scrum breaks out later (during which Domi wants no part of Brashear) and then afterwards Domi goes off on the referee for no reason at all and gets himself a game misconduct.

Pretty gutless when your supposed tough guy is intentionally getting himself ejected from a game just to avoid a fight with another heavyweight.

Yet another reason to root for the hasty dismissal of the Toronto Make Beliefs.


That's Tie Domi in a nutshell! This isn't the first time and it won't be the last time Domi skate's away from a teams best fighter. He did it the whole series last season too. But, he did drop the gloves with Donald later in the series, only to get his ass whipped by Brashear.
Domi did it again a few years back against the Flyers in the playoffs. The guy he wouldn't drop the gloves with then was Sandy McCarthy.

Domi always tries to drop his gloves with average fighters. Today, he was all over Keith Primeau and Mark Recchi. Slashing at their legs, grabbing their jersey's from behind, rabbit punches in the back of the helmet all away from the play. That's how he is.
I was at the game, so I couldn't tell for sure how bad the "slash" was that Brashear delivered to Domi off that face off. It didn't look that bad from where I was sitting but i couldn't tell. When I saw the highlight, I laughed my ass off! Sure, he hit him in the wrist but the way Domi acted you'd have thought Brashear wound up and smashed his stick in 2.
Why is Domi trying to draw a penalty late in the 3rd period down 5 goals? He's a p*ssy that's why. If the rolls were reversed and Domi did that too Brashear, Brashear would have dropped him. He wouldn't have acted like he was shot at point blank range. Toronto is a bunch of whining cheap shot players.
Domi, Tucker, Antripov, Marchment (might be the dirtiest in the league, Just as SJ) just to name a few.

Oh well, this series will be over on Tuesday night. I guarantee it!

[Clockwork Orange]

When did Nabokov play for the long defunct Toronto St. Pats? I had no idea he was that old?;)

[phillybroncosnut]

Here is a link from the Flyers website. Looks like we will know for sure tomorrow on both their injuries. Someone sounds like their injury may be series!
I heard during the game that they had to rush a doctor to the locker room for Esche. Don't know how true it is.

http://www.philadelphiaflyers.com/pressbox/playoffs/archive/1596.asp

[phillybroncosnut]

Here is a great stat:

Flyers GOALS= 7

Leafs SHOTS= 11

Hard to win when the other team almost has the same amount of goals as you do shots!

[mtbrncofn]

Guess I didn't catch the Malakov thing. I'd be more worried about Malakov too considering Burke did pretty well today.

Hope its nothing serious.

[phillybroncosnut]

go Flyers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Paulie Emm]

go Flyers!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I just crawled out from under the boulder of that 7-2 pounding your boys gave my Leafs last night. Big Primeau's C also included a cape and boots last night cause he was like Superman for you guys.

That was as bad as game 7 last year, Leafs played like Loafs.

But they will bounce back from it, like they have all year, and make for a very interesting game 6.

What happened to Esche? Concussion from what? Malalkov is a a big minute eater on D, if he's out it'll hurt a bit.

Klee is out for Leafs, "lower body injury"

I gotta feeling the Leafs will be playing another game 7 in the Wachoffia Center this playoffs.........

[phillybroncosnut]

Paulie, the good thing for Leafs fans is that there is virtually zero carry over from a beating like that. Yesterday is over and the Flyers can't convert any of those 7 goals to game 6.
The one player that might be effected by yesterday is Bryan McCabe. His game has tumbled southward. He was awful. He is probably getting killed by the media up north. He will be gripping his stick very tightly in game 6.

Esche concussion? Is that what they've said? I havent even heard that.

The only thing I am thinking is maybe he's had a concussion since game 4. he took a wicked slap shot off the forehead that broke his mask in game 4. Maybe he's had symptoms but kept them quite. Who knows. We'll find out I'm sure.

[phillybroncosnut]

Paulie, where did you hear/read that Esche has a concussion? I can't find it anywhere on the net nor has it been reported in Philadelphia yet.

[Paulie Emm]

Paulie, the good thing for Leafs fans is that there is virtually zero carry over from a beating like that. Yesterday is over and the Flyers can't convert any of those 7 goals to game 6.
The one player that might be effected by yesterday is Bryan McCabe. His game has tumbled southward. He was awful. He is probably getting killed by the media up north. He will be gripping his stick very tightly in game 6.

Esche concussion? Is that what they've said? I havent even heard that.

The only thing I am thinking is maybe he's had a concussion since game 4. he took a wicked slap shot off the forehead that broke his mask in game 4. Maybe he's had symptoms but kept them quite. Who knows. We'll find out I'm sure.

McCabe said it was the worst game of his career and that he fully accepts blame for the loss......he didn't give away 7 goals, but he did give two huge momemtum swinging goals in one period. Idiot.

Antropov should be benched, gooning the opposition doens't win you games in the playoffs.

About Esche, I heard on the FAN up here about an hour ago that it was an apparent concussion, but you never know in the playoffs, it could be his big toe.

[phillybroncosnut]

True about Esche. it wouldn't surprise me if it was a concussion though. I just hope it isn't. If it is, he might be done for the playoffs.

Antropov really took a cheap shot at JR. 2 bigtime cross checks to the back of JR's neck. There was a Linesman right there talking to JR right before it happened. I'm really surprised that the Linesman didn't call a 5 minute major on Antropov. If that isn't intent to injure, I'm not sure what is. The whistle blew, the play was dead, and JR was standing still talking to the linesman when Antropov lined him up from behind.
The Linesmen can call major penalties and he should have in that situation.

Oh well. This is a mean series. Always are when the Leafs and Flyers square off in the playoffs. I expect the Leafs to come out in game 6 like they did in game 3.

[Hogan11]

Any injury news yet??

[orange 4 life]

Jake--The call wasn't as intensely exciting as the one the other night...Infact, it sounded eerily similar..."Super Joe has done it again, the avs are still alive & heading back to Denver for game six"...

Hmmm wonder if I can add the GBFG to the EGIBGB...so I'd be the GBFG member of the EGIBGB....That's an awful lot of G's though! LOL...I think Doc is part of us too, right? I haven't checked maniax in a few days, so I don't fully remember...

thanks for the info!!

doc is definately a charter member also.
sever back problems definately qualifies!!

[orange 4 life]

You guys really believe in that reverse mojo stuff huh?

im so superstitious its sick.
my wife makes fun of me all the time, but its a long standing tradition in my family.

my sister and i talk on the phone during all the games, and finish EVERY conversation with "go avs".
we say that in place of "good bye"

when this game was 1-0 san jose, and the third period clock diminshing quickly, i called her to voice frustration. at the end of the coversation, i said "okay, go avs!....i GUESS!", and she accidentally hung up without saying anything, before i could get her back on the line to fix it, we scored.
in overtime i called her, and we decided NEITHER of us would say it. we scored 30 seconds after i hung up.

hopefully this will carry over to games 6 and 7.

yes, virginia, there is a santa clause, and reverse mojo exists.

.....but yours isnt strong enough.

jake

[solipsist]

Man, work has been crazy for me, and I didn't mind because I thought the Avs were done.

Not reverse mojo'ing here either - I think they still might be, there's a chance they could come back, but SJ has kicked our @$$ for three games. If we have any chance it is named Aebi. I am so disappointed int eh Avs right now, we aren't getting the bounces and Nabby's been solid, but damn....

Good to be back though. werk sux

[Clockwork Orange]

According to ESPN.com, Cryin' Brian Burke is officially out as Vancouver Canucks President and GM. His contract expires on June 30th and it was announced today that he will not receive a new deal.

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Enjoy the unemployment line you scumbag. Any team that hires his whiny ass will officially rocket to the top of my most hated list.

[bronco militia]

Kariya tells TSN he's ready to play


TSN.ca Staff



5/3/2004

It looks like the Colorado Avalanche might get more ammunition in their bid to erase a 3-0 series deficit against the San Jose Sharks. Star winger Paul Kariya, who has missed the entire postseason due to an ankle injury, says he's ready to play in Game 6 Tuesday.



After taking part in his first full practice on Monday, Kariya told TSN he felt "terrific" and declared himself fit for Game 6. The final decision, however, rests with head coach Tony Granato.



Granato told TSN he was impressed with Kariya on Monday, but would wait until after Tuesday's skate to make his decision.



The Avalanche have other major injury concerns. Forward Alex Tanguay did not skate with the team Monday, but Granato is hopeful he will be able to play. Defenceman Rob Blake will be a game day decision. Blake missed all of Game 4 and most of Game 5 after suffering an upper body injury in Game 3.






Related Info
Pressure mounting on Sharks

The Avalanche have won two straight in overtime since dropping the first three games of the Western Conference Semifinal, but they could use the extra firepower. In the two wins, Colorado has managed just three goals - all courtesy of captain Joe Sakic.



The return of Kariya could be the spark the team needs. He scored only 11 goals and 36 points in an injury-plagued season, the lowest toals of his ten year career, but Kariya is still an impact player.



Kariya has been travelling with the team since Game 3 of the series, but remained on crutched and seemed unlikely to play.



A 3-0 series deficit has only been erased twice in league history. The Toronto Maple Leafs did it to the Detroit Red Wings in the 1942 Stanley Cup final. The last team to pull it off was the 1975 New York Islanders, who won four straight after falling behind the Pittsburgh Penguins in the quarterfinals.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=82600

[solipsist]

CO: Just raced in after hearing it.

http://nhl.com/onthefly/news/2004/05/212506.html

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!! Now if they could chuck Crawford and Ruutu they'd be on their way to become a decent team in something beyond the win column. That's regular season wins of course, heh heh heh.

[solipsist]

Hmmmm, who would get bumped off the roster in favor of Kariya (assuming Tanguay's going to play)?

How about a little guy named Selanne?!?! Wouldn't that be poetic?

No joke that we could use Kariya for a goose to our PP, but if he's coming back early he could be just another liability....

[Rascal]

I was going to start a new thread since this doesn't relate to the playoffs but I figured only those who cared would be looking at this thread. And looking at it closely I see a couple of comments about it already. Anyway, apparently GM Burke of Vancover has been canned.

Here is the link..
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1794588

I knew that being an employee of Vancover gave him some protection because of the Moore incident, but do you think this could expose him for litigation?

[bronco militia]

Hmmmm, who would get bumped off the roster in favor of Kariya (assuming Tanguay's going to play)?

How about a little guy named Selanne?!?! Wouldn't that be poetic?

No joke that we could use Kariya for a goose to our PP, but if he's coming back early he could be just another liability....
there will be an open roster spot if Blake is out for game 6...

[solipsist]

Nah, Sauer will fill in for Blake, but if Kariya is really back healthy he could step in for Blake on the point for the PP.

[solipsist]

rascal: I don't think there is going to be any litigation. Steve Moore is a hockey player and is being well taken care of. Although I think a case could be made for Burke slandering Moore nad the Avs, there won't be anything coming out of it. Hell, is Bertuzzi going to be charged with a crime?! Even that's up in the air and there's a huge precedent for it in Vancouver from the McSorley incident.

[bronco militia]

Nah, Sauer will fill in for Blake, but if Kariya is really back healthy he could step in for Blake on the point for the PP.

the avs played Sauer and Blake in game 5 and only had 11 forwards (Darby Hendrickson was the healthy scratch).

check it out......

http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~104~2121890,00.html

By suiting up seven defensemen, instead of the usual six, Colorado coach Tony Granato positioned himself not to be short-handed on the blue line if Blake couldn't go. Though tightening the defensive rotation in the playoffs is a common occurrence, as coaches often give the bulk of the minutes to four or five defenders, the Avs didn't want to have that forced on them.

So when Blake departed, Colorado still had a full complement of six defensemen - including Kurt Sauer, who was in the playoff lineup for the first time in Game 4 Wednesday, with Blake scratched.

[solipsist]

Yeah, but we'll bring Hendrickson back in and leave Blake out unless he's going to be good for more than 2 minutes. maybe they'll leave Hendrickson out and slide Kariya in to the rotation, there's still a chance for him to play with his buddy Teemu, but damn. Hendrickson has had waty fewer turnovers than Selanne and turnovers against the Sharks can bury you fast. Plus Hendrickson can fill in if the center gets tossed from the face-off and can hit pretty damned hard too. Anything to get Rathje to cough the puck up.

[Hogan11]

From the official site:

Hitchcock is hopeful that Esche, who has flu-like symptoms, can play on Tuesday night when the Flyers attempt to clinch their Eastern Conference Semifinal series over the Maple Leafs. Malakhov is doubtful to play after getting his bell rung, but will accompany the team to Toronto.

“Robert was diagnosed with flu-like symptoms and dehydration,” said Hitchcock. “He felt better today, and we’re hopeful that he can play tomorrow. We’re thinking that right now, he’ll be good to go tomorrow. His [injury] is not concussion related, or anything that was being reported. It has nothing to do with that. We’ve had two or three players have exactly the same thing, and have had the same symptoms and the same problems throughout this series, and he was just an extension of what’s been kind of going through the team here, so he’s fine, pending practice.

“Malakhov got his bell rung yesterday. I would say he’s doubtful for tomorrow, but we’re not 100 percent sure. He feels a little bit better today, and he had some activity today and there’s still some lightheadedness. Not as much as there was yesterday, but there’s still some lightheadedness. We’re going to have to take Vladimir through the pregame skate [Tuesday] and see how he feels. Right now, I would say that he’s doubtful, and would be listed as day-to-day.”

...well, at least Esche is expected back for game 6...that's good news.

[bronco militia]

flu like symptons?...what a puss! :devil:

[solipsist]

First it was "upper body injury" which morphs into the flu... I love hockey.

[orange 4 life]

hey guys.

ill be off the board tomorrow, so i just wanted to say an early

...GO AVS!!!

ill talk to you all wednesday morning.
hopefully we'll all be in a good mood.....except sj!!

jake

[phillybroncosnut]

First it was "upper body injury" which morphs into the flu... I love hockey.

At the end of the first period yesterday, It is said that Esche could barely move his body and he was saying he was lightheaded.
Those symptoms are very similar to what goes on when you have a concussion. Also, TSN were the one's reporting it as a concussion.

[phillybroncosnut]

The Malakhov injury was a direct result of the cheap bullsh!t play by non other then Darcey Tucker. It was blatant intent to injure. Should he be suspended, probably not because it was a "hockey" play. But, it was still cheap. He took 5 long strides after Vlad passed the puck and at full speed jumped and slammed into Malakhov. Text book boarding. The boarding was called but I gotta think it was a great trade off for the leafs. Tucker in the sin bin for 2 minutes but he took out arguably the Flyers most valuable defensemen.
Let's see, If we could just get Patrik Sharp and Somik to figure out a way to hurt Sundin and mogilny by delivery a blow straight to their head's, we'd win easily.

[phillybroncosnut]

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GO FLYERS!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mtbrncofn]

Looks like a pretty rough game going on in Calgary. Go Flames!

[Clockwork Orange]

Derian Hatcher is a piece of ****. He always has been and always will be. Further proof came tonight when he threw a cheap, deliberate elbow to the head of Calgary's Matthew Lombardi.

The Flames had just had a pair of power plays so naturally Kerry Fraser and crew didn't have the integrity or the balls to make the call.

Hatcher has always been a cementhead who has this never ending urge to lead with his elbows. I still laugh when I think that Detroit is paying this slug $6 million per season for the next 4 years, he's painfully slow now, imagine how slow he'll be by the time that deal runs out.

He was a prick in Dallas and he's a prick in Detroit, fits right in with that human sphincter Chris Chelios on the Wings blue line though.

[solipsist]

I'm going to buck the trend here and root for the Wings... I know, f*cking sacriledge!!!


But Detroit is an awesome team that plays an exciting game, if the Avs manage to get past the Sharks it would make it so much sweeter to roll over the Wings in a passionate back and forth game. But I don't really care who wins if the Avs lose - I'll watch the finals and root for whoever comes out of the East, wishing it was my 2nd fav team (laugh it up) the Sabres.

[watermock]

When do they play again?

Tuesday?

[watermock]

If they can even it up at home, who knows. They looked like Monte Burns a week ago.

[solipsist]

Derian Hatcher is a piece of ****. He always has been and always will be. Further proof came tonight when he threw a cheap, deliberate elbow to the head of Calgary's Matthew Lombardi.

The Flames had just had a pair of power plays so naturally Kerry Fraser and crew didn't have the integrity or the balls to make the call.

Hatcher has always been a cementhead who has this never ending urge to lead with his elbows. I still laugh when I think that Detroit is paying this slug $6 million per season for the next 4 years, he's painfully slow now, imagine how slow he'll be by the time that deal runs out.

He was a prick in Dallas and he's a prick in Detroit, fits right in with that human sphincter Chris Chelios on the Wings blue line though.

A-f*cking*men. Hatcher and Chelios are cretins, such a bright point that Chelly will probably retire. Now if Stevie Y could get better and Maltby/McCarty out as well, Detroit wouldn't be that bad. The Dead Things sit Fischer tonight... that's interesting, aparent the coach said that he wasn't playing up to his size.

[Mtbrncofn]

I'm going to buck the trend here and root for the Wings... I know, f*cking sacriledge!!!


But Detroit is an awesome team that plays an exciting game, if the Avs manage to get past the Sharks it would make it so much sweeter to roll over the Wings in a passionate back and forth game. But I don't really care who wins if the Avs lose - I'll watch the finals and root for whoever comes out of the East, wishing it was my 2nd fav team (laugh it up) the Sabres.


Good gawd, sol...what the hell is wrong with you? Never root for the Wings! Ever!

[solipsist]

Tuersday it is, we'll see what happens.

A brief editorial on Maltby saving the goal there by knocking the net off it's moorings: WTF?!?! That should be a f*cking penalty shot!! Absolute BS that a player can get away with that, who wouldn't get a goal disallowed for 2 mintues short handed?!

[solipsist]

Not really rooting for them, I just want the Avs to be able to beat them. I guess it's not as big of a deal since the Wings are being so outplayed these playoffs, but damn would I rather it be Foppa, Super Joe, and Aebi causing the tears to run down Draper's face as he stands in line waiting for the final handshake.

[solipsist]

Besides, if the Red Queens can come from behind the Avs definitely can.

[Mtbrncofn]

Tuersday it is, we'll see what happens.

A brief editorial on Maltby saving the goal there by knocking the net off it's moorings: WTF?!?! That should be a f*cking penalty shot!! Absolute BS that a player can get away with that, who wouldn't get a goal disallowed for 2 mintues short handed?!


I thought that was a PS or at the least, a minor? Cheatin Detroit bastards.

[Clockwork Orange]

The Dead Things sit Fischer tonight.

Jiri Fischer is nothing more than a larger version of Martin Skoula. Wings fans have been waiting for years to see him develop into the D-man they expected when he was selected in the 1st round (the same year Skoula was a 1st round pick ironically) and are still waiting.

The only noteworthy thing he's done in his career is get himself suspended for his teams Cup clinching game back in '02. Other than that, all he does is make the same type of bonehead mistakes that a certain defensemen who used to wear an Avalanche uniform made and got crucified for up until the moment he was traded.

[solipsist]

I definitely woulda traded Skoula straight up for Fischer, but he does play too timid for his size.. too many turnovers. Still, getting benched for this game makes him tradebait next season. and not a very good trade either, Skoula will have ended up bringing us more - Unless Fischer comes in next game and does phenomenal.

[solipsist]

Does Sutter always roll his lines so fast, or is that just at home? Damn good tactic against the aging Things.

[Pezman]

Well, if Detroit can somehow blow this, the winner of the SJ-Avs series has to be pretty excited....
I'll be in Vegas on Thursday... I sure hope the Avs make it to game 7 so I can throw down some cabbage on the maroon and blue! Go AVS!!!

[solipsist]

I would rather face a battered Detroit with Cujo guarding the net than a heart driven Flames with Kiprusoff holding the fort.

[Mtbrncofn]

You may have a point, sol...but Calgary is pretty battered too. They had a rough one with the Nucks, and this one with the Wings hasn't been a walk in the park either.

I just stick to my mantra of never rooting for the Wings.

[solipsist]

Yeah - the Wings suck, but I want them smashed by the Avs. Flames are beat all too hell, but Kiprusoff is much more dangerous than Cujo.

Ha, never thought I'd say that. Anyone remember Hartley dogging on Kipper a bit after the Avs chased Nabby out of the net?

[Mtbrncofn]

What happened to Tang again? I never heard anything about him being injured. TSN said he didn't skate today. Good Lord, sounds like me may need Kariya back.

"The Avalanche have other major injury concerns. Forward Alex Tanguay did not skate with the team Monday, but Granato is hopeful he will be able to play. "

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=82600&hubName=nhl

[solipsist]

Tanguay came back without a fully healed injury, he needs rest more than he needs practice at this point, so they rest him and see if he can play or if he needs more PT.

[-Slap-]

****!

[Pezman]

Scooooooooore Bye bye dead wings

Gelinas GOAL just before the end of the 1st ot.

:thumbs: Ah SJ, the opportunities....

I'd love to have a matchup with Niemenan again, providing we could keep his play in check.

[Clockwork Orange]

Tanguay has been playing hurt the entire playoffs. That knee never fully healed before he came back into the lineup.

Getting Kariya back against a speed team like San Jose would be a nice boost, hopefully he's good to go.

With all the talk about Tony Granato getting the axe, Dave Lewis is possibly going to have his head roll after a 2nd straight season that saw the Wings exit the playoffs much earlier than expected.

The Flames await an opponent, let's hope the Avs can make them wait a little longer.

[Mtbrncofn]

I bet Dave Lewis does get the ax. Seemed like it might have been coming for awhile now, and with this loss...it might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.

Ironic that the Hatchling was standing right there in front of Cujo playing D when the GW goal was scored, since he was playing such a nasty game throughout the night.

Flames = Ducks of last year.

[Clockwork Orange]

Ironic that the Hatchling was standing right there in front of Cujo playing D when the GW goal was scored, since he was playing such a nasty game throughout the night.

Not ironic at all really, Hatcher got exposed again and again in these playoffs by speed teams. It's the same reason his big, dumb ass was left off of Team U.S.A. for the 2002 Olympics, he's too damn slow.

If he can't keep up with speedy NHL forwards on a North American rink, how on earth is he supposed to keep up with speedy NHL forwards on the bigger international rink?

Along the boards and in the trenches is where he generally makes his living, but he fell asleep at the switch on that last goal. Play the man Derian, not the puck......oops, game over.

Lewis is as good as gone and the Wings have several older guys whose contracts are up. It'll be interesting to see where they go from here.

[Pezman]

Well, once again Deadwings fans have to realize that their precious little team was ousted before the Avs. More fodder to fan the flames. And better yet, once again they lost to an upstart team. At least if we end up losing to SJ it will be to a higher seeded opponent.

Down in red flames they go... For one day, I'm happy. Bring on game 6!!!!

[solipsist]

Yeah, Lewis is toast. Will the Wings grab Quennville or wait for the CBA talks to end? Since the rumors are leaning towards Granato getting axed if the Avs don't eke past SJ and Quenville being offered a place here, Detroit might want to move quickly.

Don't suppose Ray Borque is ready to try on his coaching hat?

[solipsist]

Pezman: There's not much chance of the Flames beating whoever comes out of our series either. If they did it would certainly be a confident team lining up against them in the finals...

You have to wonder how Legace would've done if Detroit had handled their goaltending situation like the Avs.

[Breck Bronc]

Gotta love the Flames, they've eliminated our two most hated teams, Vancouver and Detroit. Now we just need the opportunity to play them next round. Please, please, please.

[SJ Bronco]

Keys of the game for the Sharks in game #6:

1.See Next post

[SJ Bronco]

[SJ Bronco]

Key for the game :
#2- See previous post.

[solipsist]

SJ, you shouldn't forget wrapping Forsberg up in Hannan and Ricci.

I am so very depressed about this f*cking series, at least it might end up close. I was hoping for a hard fought series with the Avs trying to avoid a game 7.

Maybe I should take up golf. Might be a good way to meet hockey players.

[Clockwork Orange]

What the Avalanche need to do right now is forget that they were ever in a 3-0 hole. They needn't make the task look larger than it really is.

They need to see it for what it currently is, a 3-2 defecit. Interestingly enough, the Avalanche have come back from 3-2 down to win a series twice. In the '01 Finals against the New Jersey Devils and in the '02 Semi-Finals against (drum roll please) the San Jose Sharks.

I remember that '02 series well. The Avs had to go to San Jose for game 6, a low scoring affair. Ragnarsson scored for San Jose to take a 1-0 lead but Steve Reinprecht responded quickly to tie it 1-1. The game went to OT where the Avalanche got a goal from Peter Forsberg to win the game 2-1 and send it back to Denver. In game 7 they got the games' only goal from Peter Forsberg and took the series with a 1-0 win.

Hmmmmm, low scoring games, OT, Avs down 3-2 in the series. Starting to look very familiar.

I don't think Tanguay will sit out an elimination game, his absence at practice was likely just for the sake of allowing him to rest that knee. On the other hand, I doubt that Blake will play. I'm hoping beyond hope that Kariya is able to give it a go.

The Avs are a confident team right now, let's hope it translates into their play on the ice.

[solipsist]

If we win this series I'm definitely going to buy a Sakic jersey, my poor ass can save for awhile for that.

[SJ Bronco]

SJ, you shouldn't forget wrapping Forsberg up in Hannan and Ricci. well the one thought that has ben plauging me. is, if Sakic wern't on the ice, we would be waiting for round three right now. Damn that fuqer! (spit) He burned us once. That happens, hes a super star, he's bound to get a game winner sooner or later. Burns us twice, now its a trend and its quite frustrating but good players make good plays. That third time was idiotic. I mean for gods sake, when the Avs NEED a goal that guy should never touch the puck! Let someone else beat us!

[solipsist]

Aebi's confident. I was confident before Game 3. I hope we can pull it off, I just don't see us pulling a 4 game winnig streak against a team that had our number up and down a couple of games ago. I'll be cheering for them tomorrow though, 'specially if I can score a ticket. :)

the Can is going to be LOUD tomorrow.

[solipsist]

SJ - now now, it's not like all 3 of Sakic's goals were in one game (cough Marleaucough). You're just going to have to take that medicine.

BTW - I would toss my hat for an opposing player'shat trick, evem in the playoffs. So long as it isn't Darren McCarty.

[SJ Bronco]

LOS ANGELES --
FeedRoom


Shark Blamed For Swimmer's Death




A shark sighting over the weekend has closed the waters off Avila Beach through Tuesday at the earliest.

Port San Luis Harbor District officials declared the waves off limits to swimmers and surfers after two fishermen spotted a large shark attacking a seal 500 yards offshore.

Officials aren't sure if it was the same 15- to 18-foot shark that killed a Nipomo woman last week as she swam with seals.

Deborah Franzman, of Nipomo, was killed Tuesday as she swam 75 yards offshore alongside a group of seals. Witnesses reported seeing a large fin as Franzman screamed for help.

Lifeguards pulled Franzman to shore, where she died. Bite marks on her legs were consistent with those seen in previous attacks by great white sharks, San Luis Obispo County sheriff's Lt. Martin Basti said.

According to NBC4, witnesses claim the bite on the woman's body was a foot wide.

"Just her side was completely ripped out. She had gouges on both sides of her legs," said witness Travis Warren.

The harbor district is working with marine biologists and shark experts to develop a long-term water management plan that will specify how many days the waters will remain closed after a shark sighting.

Further south in northern San Diego County, a great white shark was sighted off the popular San Onofre State Beach. Park officials there posted a shark warning after the sharks were caught on videotape.

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THE SHARKS RALLY HAS BEGUN!!

[phillybroncosnut]

go Flyers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spider]

Dead things are gone ........

[Mtbrncofn]

Pezman: There's not much chance of the Flames beating whoever comes out of our series either. If they did it would certainly be a confident team lining up against them in the finals...

You have to wonder how Legace would've done if Detroit had handled their goaltending situation like the Avs.


That's what everyone said about their previous two opponents. They weren't picked in either series. Detroit was picked by everyone I read in 5. I certainly would NOT take them for granted, especially with the way Kipper and Iginla have played.

[solipsist]

MT: Yeah, that's another reason why I woulda liked to have taken on the Dead Things after this, the flames are easy to underestimate. They are also pretty chewed up but getting some much needed rest, especially if the Avs manage to take it to game 7.

[Tredici]

Great pix of Sakic, SJ. You should've made one with him skating with all the other Avs on his back. Hope they don't get too heavy for him...

So I heard the rumor Kariya could be skating tonight. I wonder if getting some production out of him and Selanne is too much to hope for?

And even if I'm a Wing hater, good words out to Stevie Y.

[Mtbrncofn]

So I heard the rumor Kariya could be skating tonight. I wonder if getting some production out of him and Selanne is too much to hope for?

And even if I'm a Wing hater, good words out to Stevie Y.


Yeah, Tred....I won't be holding my breath on that one.

I second the get well to Stevie. At least he has a lot of time to heal now.

[solipsist]

Because you know Stevie Y woulda played with a broken face... As soon as the swelling dropped enough for him to see out of the eye a little bit he would've been lacing his skaes up. The man is a total champ... The rest of the Wings....well, I guess they aren't the Canucks.

[phillybroncosnut]

That's what everyone said about their previous two opponents. They weren't picked in either series. Detroit was picked by everyone I read in 5. I certainly would NOT take them for granted, especially with the way Kipper and Iginla have played.


I didn't say that! In fact, I remember a certain poster with the initials "phillybroncosnut" saying that the Flames are the Mighty Ducks of last year! :blowhorn:

[Mtbrncofn]

I didn't say that! In fact, I remember a certain poster with the initials "phillybroncosnut" saying that the Flames are the Mighty Ducks of last year! :blowhorn:


When I said everyone, I meant all the analysts and mags.

To do it properly, Philly...you have to say, "phillybroncosnut told you that the Flames are the Ducks of last year. "

LOL

[phillybroncosnut]

I'm no Mock!

[Mtbrncofn]

Ahahaahahaaa....but it got a rise out of you, didn't it?

[orange 4 life]

just read all the posts.
so much for being away from the computer today!!
im short a guy here at work so here i am.
as long as i can get home in time to see the game ill be happy.

interesting info on the shark attacks sj.
unfortunately for you though, there's never been an attack in denver.
nervous yet?

jake

[Breck Bronc]

just read all the posts.
so much for being away from the computer today!!
im short a guy here at work so here i am.
as long as i can get home in time to see the game ill be happy.

interesting info on the shark attacks sj.
unfortunately for you though, there's never been an attack in denver.
nervous yet?

jakeClassic line, Orange! ROFL!

[watermock]

Calgary opened the door for Denver. I am very surprised that Detroit folded so easily. It appeared to me that Calgary simply outworked the Wings, but I'm not a hockey expert.

Now we have to walk thru it.

[solipsist]

Calgary played with heart, maybe too much at times.. lotta penalties that were called or should've been called. But Detroit just rested on their heels, convinced that they had the skill to play at their regular season level and slide to the cup. Their coach didn't match the speed of line changes and got a bit outcoached as well. Things will have to change in the Motor city this off season.

[bpc]

Plain and simple, Calgary was too fast for the Dead Wings. They outworked them and also outhustled the older players for Detroit.

I think I would be the happiest I've ever been as a Avs fan if Colorado can turn an 0-3 hole into a conference championship bid against the Flames. For once my dreams of a team with a heart will be fullfilled since Bourque left. Just think as well, we have Blake and Kariya coming back shortly too which could be a nice shot in the arm.

We have to take care of home ice. IT IS A MUST!

[Pezman]

We must defend this house!

If the can isn't just so overwhelmingly loud tonight I will be amazed. If we can jump on them early with the intensity of the second and third period in game 5, there is no way we will lose.
I just hope Abey has his best in him tonight as the Guppies will be looking to pepper him with alot of one timers. Gametime 4 hours and counting! Its on baby! I believe!!!!

[bronco militia]

Plain and simple, Calgary was too fast for the Dead Wings. They outworked them and also outhustled the older players for Detroit.

I think I would be the happiest I've ever been as a Avs fan if Colorado can turn an 0-3 hole into a conference championship bid against the Flames. For once my dreams of a team with a heart will be fullfilled since Bourque left. Just think as well, we have Blake and Kariya coming back shortly too which could be a nice shot in the arm.

We have to take care of home ice. IT IS A MUST!

according to am 950 the fan, Kariya is a game time decision and it's not looking good for Blake and Tanguay.

[bronco militia]

We must defend this house!

If the can isn't just so overwhelmingly loud tonight I will be amazed. If we can jump on them early with the intensity of the second and third period in game 5, there is no way we will lose.
I just hope Abey has his best in him tonight as the Guppies will be looking to pepper him with alot of one timers. Gametime 4 hours and counting! Its on baby! I believe!!!!

I expect another low scoring game....

[bronco militia]

oh yeah, and GO AVS!!!!!!!!!!!

[bpc]

That stinks with Blake, Tanguay ( AGAIN? HAS HE EVEN BEEN HEALTHY? ), and Kariya all being out.

Oh well, we still have a bunch of stars but I expect another low scoring affair. Abby has been great... he is maturing soooo much in these playoffs which will help down the road. However if he can win it all this year, that would be nice too! Not a bad confidence booster.

It would be nice to win in a blowout for once but the Sharks are playing too well for that right now.

[SJ Bronco]

One more photoshop before the game for luck! :homer: :homer:

[Spider]

Do or die tonight for the Avs ........... I sure hope Sakic is in the Sharks head .. Give Forsburg some room ..........
Kiryia may get a go tonight ...

[bronco militia]

One more photoshop before the game for luck! :homer: :homer:


nice work, SJ......go avs!

[Mtbrncofn]

If Tang isn't gonna go, I sure as hell hope Kariya will be able to!

Svatos was looking pretty hot in the last couple too. Hell, he has more SOG in this series than Foppa does. One of these times, he'll hit pay dirt or ice or twine....twine would be good.

[Clockwork Orange]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1795237

Kariya will play tonight, Blake & Tanguay are both game time decisions.

[Mtbrncofn]

I'll take the Kariya good news and be fine with it. I didn't expect Blake to play anyway. Tang would be nice, but oh well. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[orange 4 life]

im really pissed here.

i was supposed to be off today, and had a decent day planned.
watching my sons band today, and the avs tonight.

....but im short a guy, so i had to be here and take tomorrow off.
of course its a six o'clock face off when i need it to be a seven or seven thirty.

i wont get home until about 7:30, and it'll still be too early to even get crappy radio coverage. (its a 40 minute drive)
im depending on you guys until about 6:30 or 6:45, and then ill get phone play by play from my sister.

jitters coming early today.

jake

[Mtbrncofn]

Question for CO...or anyone else who knows the answer.

What does Foppa mean? I dont think I've ever known and if I did, I forgot. Someone please enlighten me. I've been searching, but haven't come up with anything.

[solipsist]

MT: It doesn't mean anything, Peter doesn't even know how he got the nickname, it was the Swedish press that either started it or took off with it. At least that's the story I heard...hold on, I think I know where I found it..

[solipsist]

"That said, a loss in the series will prompt changes, I'm sure. Tony Granato might well be out of a job because of it. Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya probably wouldn't get contract offers for next year, I don't think. Peter Forsberg almost certainly will play in Sweden next year (http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~104~2115368,00.html). His house is up for sale in Denver, and his father is coaching MoDo of the Swedish Elite League next year. Makes sense that his son would play for him. I think you'll see a younger, cheaper Avs team next year, with David Aebischer, Adam Foote, Joe Sakic, Rob Blake, Alex Tanguay, Milan Hejduk and Marek Svatos as the building blocks." That's Adrian Dater of the Denver Post.

I don't like the sounds of that at all...

[solipsist]

Och, couldn't find the article about Forsberg's nickname... I think it was one of Adrian Dater's mailbags, but they don't archive them far enough.

[SJ Bronco]

Go Flyers!

[SJ Bronco]

Damn the flyers scored quick! I just turned to the game its 1-0! So heres a delayed one for Philly and Hogan:

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

[SJ Bronco]

Ok, I changed my mind, im too excited, Im watching the game in 30 min! I can't help it. Im a glut for punishment!

[Mtbrncofn]

Hey sol, thanks for looking. Just curious. I even looked at Swedish press. The only thing they said was that if you referred to him as Foppa, they knew you weren't from around there.

I have read a few things like that recently. This time I think the annual "Is Peter coming back" rumor might actually have merit. I don't think he is. Damn, that's depressing.

[orange 4 life]

Hey sol, thanks for looking. Just curious. I even looked at Swedish press. The only thing they said was that if you referred to him as Foppa, they knew you weren't from around there.

I have read a few things like that recently. This time I think the annual "Is Peter coming back" rumor might actually have merit. I don't think he is. Damn, that's depressing.

i hear ya mt, but we dont know if ANYONE'S coming back.

its a depressing thought, and one im not prepared to worry about yet.

here's my only thought on the topic, and its an optimistic one. (but i beleive its also true)
if we win it all, i think he's gone, and i wouldnt complain about it.

if we dont, i think he's coming back.
the bottom line is that he missed ALOT of time, as did many other's.
this all depends on what happens with the league, but if the league works out their issues, i think he's back for another year.

he'll KNOW that the team underachieved this year, and i find it hard to believe that a competitive person would abandon the opportunity to play on one of the most talented teams assembled in a long time.

i view it kind of like sharpe.
had we won last year, i think sharpe was gone, but since we got embarrassed, and he knows he's got a shot this year, hes coming back.

i think forsberg will feel the same way.

....as long as the nhl works it all out, and like i said i just cant think about that right now.

15 minutes.

jake

[Pezman]

Gametime! Its on guppies! Go Avs!!! And for Jake...

Go ****!!!!!!!! ;)

Lets rock this house baby!

[SJ Bronco]

If you guys win this one you'll have to rename it the "tuna Can"

[Pezman]

Ugh, the butterflies...
Put me in coach! I'm ready to play
:blowhorn: :tearhair: :coach: :charge:

[solipsist]

MT: yeah, I've seen him interviewed and they asked him about "Foppa" and he's just like: "I have no idea who came up with it or what it means." Guess someone was probably playing the Ellis Island game and let their imagination go crazy. "Fors?? Forsbie? nahh.. Berg? Bergie? hell no... F-berg?! nah, sounds like I'm trying to swear.. Forba? nope. Fabba? Well, he is from Sweden. Fuppa? Sounds like furniture. Foppa? Yeah! Foppa!"

[SJ Bronco]

We're going with two rookies due to injuries. Damn it! they won't play much, but they will play.

[SJ Bronco]

Selanne and Koryea (sp) play well together. thats why selanne wanted to go to the Avs. I bet money that line scores today, but I bet we score a goal on that line.

[solipsist]

Tanguay and Blake both scratched. damn and damn.

[SJ Bronco]

:charge:

[SJ Bronco]

No Tangay? thats good news. How Healthy is PK?

[SJ Bronco]

I like the pace so far. Spending alot of time in the Avs zone, and taking shots. Changes look clean today too.

[orange 4 life]

my sister says we look terrible so far.
opinions?

nobody has come back from 3-0 in 30 years (jinx, jinx)

[bpc]

Don't like this pace... keep giving up shots on goal, one is bound to bounce in. The defense needs to pick up the pace and our offense has to get some opportunities out there. Haven't seen Kariya yet. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[SJ Bronco]

I don't want to toot any horns, but the sharks look good thus far, Avs look slow today.

[bpc]

Nice matchup, speed on the Selanne/Kariya/Sakic line just looked really good.

[SJ Bronco]

They put Sackic with the former ducks to give them some defensive support and some passing help.

[SJ Bronco]

Abby came up large right there! three open net shots saved!

[SJ Bronco]

7-0 on chances sharks.

[bpc]

Reechi is still a guy that I like a lot. He was huge during our first cup run. I'm not sad about losing some of the guys we have, but he is one that I definately miss. How can you hate that smile missing four or five teeth?

Abby is definately keeping us from being down by a goal or two right now.

[orange 4 life]

thanks for the updates guys.

it doesnt sound pretty so far.

im leaving here in a second, so i should be home in time for all of the third and half of the second.

[SJ Bronco]

All that attacking and still the Avs got no shots on goal! WTF!

[bpc]

Nice little run right there by the Avs with Sakic's line on the ice. The place where we are hurt the most is by Blake being out. With us keeping the puck in their zone for that long, I miss seeing Blake bombing away from by the blue line.

[SJ Bronco]

Funni thing about Ricci. I heard that when he was in Denver, they voted him one of the sexiest men in sports. Out here, we have Ricci masks they sell at the areana because of how grizzled he is. In a good hockey way, ya know.

[SJ Bronco]

I'll give you some momentary things now and again Jake.

[SJ Bronco]

Sharks are getting alot of pressure, but Abby is Nails right now!

[bpc]

That foot still looks like its bothering Kariya... penalty coming on San Jose. Here we go boys!

[SJ Bronco]

Penalty Sharks: 2 min minor. Boarding

[SJ Bronco]

WOW! BIG save by Nabby on lyles, on a break away chance!

[bpc]

DAMN! Liles just made an awesome play! Almost scored for us. Keep the pressure on!

[bpc]

Kariya had some good scoring chances created by Forsberg moving the puck around. San Jose is about to kill the first penalty. Damn.

[SJ Bronco]

Penalty Kill, Sharks 5 min left in the period.

[SJ Bronco]

1 shot on goal in the PP. Sharks got away with a cross check late in the PP.

[SJ Bronco]

Int. 2 min minor Avs PP AGAIN!

[SJ Bronco]

Might have ben a bit of a make up call for the cross check.

[SJ Bronco]

Knawhat?chachuk? anyway 4-4 penalty Co.

[bpc]

I saw the Check too... of course the dumba$$ announcer for ESPN said it was a perfectly fair hit but hes been a bit of an Avs basher over the year.

Colorado just got a call for high sticking... 4 on 4.

[SJ Bronco]

I call em as I see em.

[SJ Bronco]

Avs arn't attacking on defense like they did the last to game.

The CPR line just came off for the sharks.

[SJ Bronco]

For those of you who don't know the Sharks that well, the CPR line is the Cheechoo, Premeau, Ricci line. the bring us life.

[SJ Bronco]

I hate the ESPN announcers. We are lucky enough to be getting the FSN home braodcast.

[SJ Bronco]

End of First. 12 saves by Abby already.

[bpc]

Abby's playing well so far. He has been a lot quicker then he usually has looked against the Stars in the first period. he definately is maturing right before our eyes. He definately has kept us in the game.

The offense and defense has been sporadic at best. We'll need to pick that intensity up on both sides of the ice if we are to push this to a game 7.

For a note, SJ has been known for slowing down after the first period although I don't really believe it watching game one and two where they took it to us late in the game. Gotta catch my breath here for a second.

[Swedish Extrovert]

Well, the sharks are getting away with murder out there, but Aebi has been solid.

A repeat of last game except for the goal... lets hope it stays like last game.

[SJ Bronco]

No your Dead on BPC. The Sharks 2nd period is usually the worst. The past 8 games or so, has been unusual. They don't run out of gas, they just relax and play sloppy.

[SJ Bronco]

Sept for the cross check, I havn't seen anything smurf ??? No one has touched Abby so far.

[Spider]

Come on Avs ..........

[SJ Bronco]

Ricci and brown are a combined 10-12 on face offs. Wow

[SJ Bronco]

Avs look fast here early!

[SJ Bronco]

:thumbsup: Nabby ROBS Forsburg!

[bpc]

F#$%! Score, Sharks up 1. Damn.

[SJ Bronco]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!

VINNY DAMPHOUSE!!!! Great penatration by Marleau!

[No1BroncoFan]

That's it. We're done. Last game was a fluke. No way in hell we win now that the Sharks have scored!

Ben

[SJ Bronco]

WOW! Seriouse penalty! Sharks PP!

[bpc]

Ugh... another scoring chance for SJ and we just got a high sticking penalty. Not a good way to start the 2nd.

[SJ Bronco]

SHarks learned thier lesson. they arn't gonna sit on a one goal lead!

[SJ Bronco]

Some more good shots on goal. VERY agressive right now!

[bpc]

This pp will tell a lot about where we're going with this period. If we give up a goal with that being the premium we'll have a hard time catching up.

[SJ Bronco]

nice Kill in the second min.

[SJ Bronco]

MARSHALL with great DEFENSE!

[SJ Bronco]

I thought the Avs had that one for sure!

[SJ Bronco]

4-4 comming, roughing for both teams in front of the sharks goal.

[bpc]

Great pass by Forsberg, greater save by Nabokov! Holy cow, it was close to be 1-1 folks... Nabokov saved SJ there.

[SJ Bronco]

Forsburg and hannan in the box

[SJ Bronco]

Got away with a trip there by the sharks.

[bpc]

Nice 4 on 4 battle going on... Liles is doing his best Forsberg impression.

[SJ Bronco]

WHEW! Commercial break. Lets all breath. Thats was some serious back and forth there. Nabby and Abby worked it out there!

[SJ Bronco]

Was that him that dropped that forsburg looking pass in front that nabby stoned twice? That was a great chance. Nabby saved our bacon on that sucker!

[SJ Bronco]

Col attacking in this period. The Rink must be slanted to that end. ;)

[SJ Bronco]

How long can these guys keep up this pace?

[bpc]

Wow, Toronto just came up big to tie up a game Philly was winning 2-0 in the third.

[SJ Bronco]

Goooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaal!!!!

[SJ Bronco]

Real quiet in the can right now.

[bpc]

SOB!!!!...

no penalty for hooking, SJ takes a 3-2 down the ice and scores... Damn. That is huge. Our big players gotta do something. We have to cut this disadvantage down by half before the third.

[SJ Bronco]

Ricci!! DAMN IT! We almost had 3-0!

[SJ Bronco]

Forsburg and Hannan don't like each other I'll wager. That was a hell of a wrestling match that broke out in the corner there.

[bpc]

Well, at least Forsberg drew the penalty. Got a chance to dig ourselves out of this hole a little bit. We'll see what we can do after the commercial break. Abby is shaken right now, our offense has to take a little of pressure off of him. To his credit, it should be like 4-0, not 2-0. He needs to hold in there and give our players a chance to cut this deficit in half.

[No1BroncoFan]

I don't know why I'm subjecting myself to this. This one is OVER!

Ben

[SJ Bronco]

Gotch got that goal!? WOW! they are calling it brown, but it was gotches goal!

[SJ Bronco]

Col PP, holding on Hannan.

[SJ Bronco]

Goooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal !

[Pezman]

........

[SJ Bronco]

Short handed!! THE CHEEEEECHOOOOO TRAIN!

[No1BroncoFan]

This is just pathetic. Absolutely nails for so long and now he's a sieve!

Ben

[Spider]

Congrats Shark fans ....................


Now that is over I hope your Mother laws goat gets fleas ................... ;D

[SJ Bronco]

Pin Drop Centre right now.....

[bpc]

Hejduk is on the ice... where the hell have you been since Dallas Milan?

Brougner has the worst offensive passing skills I think we have on our team. People send him a pass on the PP and he completely ruins the flow of the PP by missing the pass and letting it get out of the zone. ugh.

Amazing save by Nabokov... and our defensemen just left Abby to hang out to dry again. Ugh... ugh... This is the swann song as much as I hate to say it boys. Team isn't even on the same level in this game right now. Clearly some of our key players are killing us. I'd go out on a limb and say Hejduk, Forsberg, Selanne and Brougner have been very disappointing. Bad to see Abby getting bruised up because some of our players refuse to work or be consistant.

[CBF1]

Avs look like children playing against men. The fork is in and the fat lady is singing. Congrats to the shark fans.

[No1BroncoFan]

I was afraid of this. Why can't this f*cking team play at home?!?

Ben

[SJ Bronco]

The CPR line has come up BIG today!

[Pezman]

SJ, just so you know now, your team 0wnz all and good luck in the conference finals bro. As for the sig bet... I'm going to be in Vegas for the next 4 days but I will be around until tomorrow morning to attach the siggy...
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to go cry in my beer...

Good night now... :alghh: :tearhair: :nono: :flush: Uhh :cuss: :deadhorse :moody: :vermeil: