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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 13, 2015 21:59:35 GMT -5
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Post by franko on Apr 14, 2015 6:03:25 GMT -5
beauty as always, Dis . . . you continue to out-do yourself!
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 14, 2015 6:52:51 GMT -5
Wow... what a GDT. You rock Rick.
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Post by BadCompany on Apr 14, 2015 7:05:18 GMT -5
Not good enough for the CBC, but good enough for me.
The indomitable Ken Thompson. Seize the day boys, seize the day.
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Post by blny on Apr 14, 2015 8:35:47 GMT -5
Great vid!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 9:27:06 GMT -5
GHG!
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 14, 2015 9:54:45 GMT -5
Seen a few Habs car flags on the way into work this morning ... going to have to find mine put it up ... in my opinion, Ottawa is the best team in the league right now ... certainly the hottest and hungriest ... they can be had, though ... hoping for a win tomorrow night just to start the series off right ... want to see a few easy ones get by Hammond just burst his bubble ... also want to see if DSP can repeat last year's playoff performance ... need that big-time transition from the defence corps ...
Cheers.
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Post by blny on Apr 14, 2015 10:00:04 GMT -5
I think Tampa has the easiest first round match up. The Isles-Caps series could be a real run and gun affair.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 14, 2015 10:21:09 GMT -5
Just heard on Marinaro's show….speaking with Sens' radio colour man. He said that with Michalek coming back, Hoffman will likely start on the 4th line. I can't see putting a 27-goal scorer on the 4th line….but if Cameron does it, I wonder if Therrien will adjust. And if the Sens needed more emotional motivation…one of their assistant coaches, Mark Reeds, passed away from cancer today. Terrible news…. ReedsAlso, Pacioretty did not get the green light today for contact. Max might miss more than just a couple of games...
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Post by blny on Apr 14, 2015 10:39:38 GMT -5
Sad news about Reeds. With Murray having stage 4 colon cancer, it's certainly an emotional blow. I suspect they'll use it as something to rally around.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 14, 2015 11:04:07 GMT -5
I have a feeling we're going into battle without Max for quite a period of time. I believe the concussions that players receive when they hit their heads backwards, like Max did, take much longer to heal than sideways or frontal types. That;s just my non-medical, layman's opinion. I can't recall his name, but another player had a similar style of concussion and was off for a long time.
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Post by blny on Apr 14, 2015 11:19:37 GMT -5
I have a feeling we're going into battle without Max for quite a period of time. I believe the concussions that players receive when they hit their heads backwards, like Max did, take much longer to heal than sideways or frontal types. That;s just my non-medical, layman's opinion. I can't recall his name, but another player had a similar style of concussion and was off for a long time. My first was back of head blow. Fell off an inner tube, sledding, whacked my head on the icy slope. That was at least a grade 2. Vomiting ensued lol. I had a second within 6 mos. While the second was less severe, and front on, I remember having greater after affects on that one (prolonged headache, memory loss over subsequent couple of days, etc). That goes to support the accepted notion that each successive one has greater impact.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 14, 2015 12:01:56 GMT -5
Therrien says that Max is cleared for contact….but not cleared to play yet. He would be surprised if #67 was in the line-up tomorrow.
Max was on the ice….skating…shooting….PP (apparently we DO work on it).
He didn't participate in any contact drills or line rushes.
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 14, 2015 12:09:46 GMT -5
Also…Mark Reeds last address to the team was: "Let's win it all!"
HNIC will be all over this….as they were with Marty's mother's passing last year with the Rangers.
Yes, it's extremely sad and no doubt a motivator for Ottawa..…but it's also maudlin, biased broadcasting.
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Post by blny on Apr 14, 2015 13:08:16 GMT -5
Also…Mark Reeds last address to the team was: "Let's win it all!" HNIC will be all over this….as they were with Marty's mother's passing last year with the Rangers. Yes, it's extremely sad and no doubt a motivator for Ottawa..…but it's also maudlin, biased broadcasting. I expect it too, and if it happens will be similar to what NBC did with Bodie Miller after he won a skiing medal in Sochi. The interviewer brought up the passing of his brother(?) ten months prior. He broke down in that interview. Olbermann has a piece on it. He openly mocked NBC for doing it, citing the likely hi-fives that went around offices for getting all of that on tape.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 13:27:07 GMT -5
Gamesmanship, if Max receives contact and has no setback he'll absolutely dress.
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Post by Polarice on Apr 14, 2015 14:20:09 GMT -5
I'd be shocked if Max didn't play on opening night!!
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 14, 2015 15:38:36 GMT -5
With or without Max we simply have to beat these guys ... Carey Price was specific in his interview ... nothing is a given and there are four/five really good teams out there ... if we make past Ottawa it won't get any easier, but I do believe that if we do take out Ottawa we'll go deep ... need that emotion we normally reserve for the Bruins ... need that big time ...
Cheers.
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Post by seventeen on Apr 14, 2015 15:55:30 GMT -5
Yes, it's definitely going to be a case of who wants it more.
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Post by HFTO on Apr 14, 2015 16:35:20 GMT -5
I'm nervous as hell....The Habs should win but for some reason the last few years it's our team making the crucial mistakes and being undisciplined because the Sens play us with such disregard. We should win in 6 max but I can see this unraveling just as easily..... I'll be disappointed but my gut tells me this maybe what's supposed to happen in this long journey back to the top. This is a good test hell if they survive they will get a better one with Tampa and a greater one with most likely the Rangers ....not sure if they made the final what would be left but they better damn win if they get there ....that would be crushing.
Go Habs
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 14, 2015 17:26:39 GMT -5
I understand a couple of days' coverage of Mark Reeds. The passing of an important member of a franchise deserves the honour bestowed. My condolences to the Sens' organization and the Reeds family.
But "winning it for _____" is also the easy (cheap) go-to excuse for broadcaster bias.
As long as the Sens are in it, it's going to be the Mark Reeds playoffs on Rogers.
So it's definitely RDS for me.
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Post by 24in93 on Apr 14, 2015 17:32:42 GMT -5
Does RDS have broadcasting rights to the playoffs? If they do then it's a no-brainer where I'll be watching.
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Post by franko on Apr 14, 2015 17:32:52 GMT -5
I understand a couple of days' coverage of Mark Reeds. The passing of an important member of a franchise deserves the honour bestowed. My condolences to the Sens' organization and the Reeds family. But "winning it for _____" is also the easy (cheap) go-to excuse for broadcaster bias. As long as the Sens are in it, it's going to be the Mark Reeds playoffs on Rogers. So it's definitely RDS for me. also an easy out: "After the emotion of the run to the playoffs, losing their beloved assistant coach was just too much".
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Post by PTH on Apr 14, 2015 18:20:47 GMT -5
Does RDS have broadcasting rights to the playoffs? If they do then it's a no-brainer where I'll be watching. Nope. In French it'll be TVA Sports. (Though they really have a horrible broadcast IMO)
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 14, 2015 19:36:17 GMT -5
I understand a couple of days' coverage of Mark Reeds. The passing of an important member of a franchise deserves the honour bestowed. My condolences to the Sens' organization and the Reeds family. But "winning it for _____" is also the easy (cheap) go-to excuse for broadcaster bias. As long as the Sens are in it, it's going to be the Mark Reeds playoffs on Rogers. So it's definitely RDS for me. also an easy out: "After the emotion of the run to the playoffs, losing their beloved assistant coach was just too much". I guess Beliveau and Lach were not important to the Habs organization.
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Post by 24andcounting on Apr 14, 2015 20:05:20 GMT -5
Franko, what's the mood like in Ottawa? Are their fans optimistic? The few I've talked to seem to believe that the Habs won't be a problem.
At least we can count on Melnyk's insecurity- restricting ticket sales again!
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Post by franko on Apr 14, 2015 20:20:41 GMT -5
Franko, what's the mood like in Ottawa? Are their fans optimistic? The few I've talked to seem to believe that the Habs won't be a problem. are you kidding me? some are already looking forward to playing against Tampa. some I talk to are realistic and say it can go either way (let's face it, it can) . . . but a lot are saying "it's only Montreal and we have their number". while they have, the past is no indicator of the future (which is why I wouldn't have counted on a sweep against the Bruins should it have come to that). Willie . . . what say you?
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 14, 2015 20:44:14 GMT -5
If we get beat by a better club, fine, I can live with that ... but, I've still got big expectations for this club ... good thing we drew Ottawa in the 1st round ... have to decide this right away ...
Cheers.
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Post by blny on Apr 14, 2015 20:53:01 GMT -5
Dis, that's one way to look at it. If the group can't find a way to get through Ottawa it will make some roster decisions easier for Berg.
TSN flat out said before their playoff preview special that there are no upsets - even in the first round. If you look at the points separating first from eighth in each conference it's close. Basically only a couple of points between each team from top to bottom, or not much more than one extra win a month.
I'm nervous too, as I'm fully aware that this series can go either way. A healthy and productive Pacioretty goes a long way to helping, but I don't want him rushed back. DSP has looked better the last 5 games, and Eller has been much improved since the deadline. We'll need both. Price should be able to match Hammond save for save. Slow down their top line a little, and force guys like Ryan to break out of their funk. Fingers, eyes, and toes crossed.
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Post by Willie Dog on Apr 14, 2015 20:58:30 GMT -5
Franko, what's the mood like in Ottawa? Are their fans optimistic? The few I've talked to seem to believe that the Habs won't be a problem. are you kidding me? some are already looking forward to playing against Tampa. some I talk to are realistic and say it can go either way (let's face it, it can) . . . but a lot are saying "it's only Montreal and we have their number". while they have, the past is no indicator of the future (which is why I wouldn't have counted on a sweep against the Bruins should it have come to that). Willie . . . what say you? Its absolutely sickening. .. the team1200 is basically saying the habs are no problem. The fans are cocky about it. They keep referring to the 2013 playoffs, the hit on eller, the line brawl and how much better Hammond has played compared to Price. One guy at work asked me if i was scared and i said he must be kidding. The Habs weren't winning the cup this year so it didn't matter.... Montreal does not put up divisional or conference banners, only Stanley Cup banners. I don't care if we don't get past the second round i just want the sens beat this round. Also this restricting the ticket sales to the region has backfired. The scalpers got a large chunk of the tickets and they are getting calls from the Montreal area code. I know PK will get booed everytime he touches the puck so I would like to see the Habs fans boo Karlsson mercilessly in his barn.
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