X. Benedict Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Yup. Looks like the Sabres would have had a shot at NY, Washington, Montreal, maybe Pittsburgh, and maybe TB, in our conference. I thought a Boston match up would have been good before this second round, after watching some of the Habs/Bruins games, but I think now they would have smacked the Sabres down harder than Philly did. I thought Buffalo matched up well with Boston. Boston is beating Philly because Philly has no rebound control. They are beating Philly with net presence and rebound control. I don't think the Bruins could have hemmed Buffalo in like the Flyers did.
nobody Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Now that the Caps are out - Darcy can start talking to them.
darksabre Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Now that the Caps are out - Darcy can start talking to them. I would take Eric Fehr in place of Grier...
Knightrider Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Agreed - hence my comment. If the NHL was smart, they would have swapped Bos-Phil onto the NHL Network (I assume TSN or someone was covering it, too). However, I imagine it had to do with the markets and that they already had Doc Emrick & Ed Olczyk in Boston. I suspect it has everything to do with Vs's market size in each team's city.
Eleven Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 I would take Eric Fehr in place of Grier... No more rhymes now, I mean it ...
carpandean Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 INCONCEIVABLE! No more rhymes now, I mean it ... If I look back, will I find a post about R.O.U.S.'s?
OverPowerYou Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 I'm watching the game and I don't think the Nashville fans realize their team is losing.
Buffalo Wings Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 I'm watching the game and I don't think the Nashville fans realize their team is losing. You ain't kidding. I didn't feel the intensity or panic from a home crowd like I usually can. I watched from Nashville's weird 2nd goal to the end and even though Vancouver was leading, it seemed like both teams were going through the motions. That didn't feel like a playoff game at all.
DR HOLLIDAY Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 These second round series have sucked so far..............Although it has been fun watching Philly take a beat down from the Bruins......... :beer:
shrader Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 If I look back, will I find a post about R.O.U.S.'s? Rodents of unusual size? They don't exist.
Punch Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 Now that the Caps are out - Darcy can start talking to them. Teams out of the playoffs can talk trades? The only player on the Caps I'd be interested in will be an UFA, anyhow: Brooks Laich.
deluca67 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Posted May 6, 2011 I know the Sabres could have taken Washington. I just know it. Dammit. Only if they had Tampa's forwards.
OverPowerYou Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 This is NHL related, right? Interesting Story
OverPowerYou Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Also, this just in: The Bruins score their first powerplay goal of the playoffs.
LGR4GM Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Carcillo took out Bergeron (concussion?)... he hasnt returned it was in the second i think... I hope philly loses.. 7:29 left.
LGR4GM Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 LUCIC SCORES WITH 4:58 left on a Beautiful take away pass and shot! 3-1
OverPowerYou Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 LUCIC SCORES WITH 4:58 left on a Beautiful take away pass and shot! 3-1 I hate the Bruins too.
LGR4GM Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 I hate the Bruins too. o god yes me too, but watching the Cryers die in 4 is making me happy... however does that mean that the sabres need a lot more because the flyers arent that good or are we fine and dont worry?
OverPowerYou Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 o god yes me too, but watching the Cryers die in 4 is making me happy... however does that mean that the sabres need a lot more because the flyers arent that good or are we fine and dont worry? I don't care what anyone says, but the Sabres beat the living crap out of the Flyers the first 5 and half games and wore them out. The Flyers have played extremely slow, lazy, and they just have looked dead every game. I believe most of this is because of what Buffalo put them through in the first round.
bunomatic Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 I don't care what anyone says, but the Sabres beat the living crap out of the Flyers the first 5 and half games and wore them out. The Flyers have played extremely slow, lazy, and they just have looked dead every game. I believe most of this is because of what Buffalo put them through in the first round. I agree with this. The Sabres softened up the Flyers in the first round and the Bruins really finished them off with authority.
OverPowerYou Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 The Flyers are now eliminated. Have we seen the last of the dead lady?
Taro T Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 The Flyers are now eliminated. Have we seen the last of the dead lady? Are you referring to Kate Smith or Monkeygirl?
Kristian Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 I agree with this. The Sabres softened up the Flyers in the first round and the Bruins really finished them off with authority. The Flyers lost a top player in Carter, but what really did them in - and the Sabres should've been able to exploit this a lot better - was their goaltending. And personally I think the reason the Flyers seemed "dead", is the fact that the Bruins apparently are a lot faster than us. Most teams are faster than us these days, not sure when that happened.
bunomatic Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 The Flyers lost a top player in Carter, but what really did them in - and the Sabres should've been able to exploit this a lot better - was their goaltending. And personally I think the reason the Flyers seemed "dead", is the fact that the Bruins apparently are a lot faster than us. Most teams are faster than us these days, not sure when that happened. Well the goaltender situation in Philly was obvious even in the first round, Buffalo just couldn't capitalize to the point of winning game 6 when they had it within their grasp. The fact that it was a very physical series for both teams also played a roll. You can be sure that Philly was also hurting after the 7 games with Buffalo but just couldn't let on about injuries due to their next series.
nobody Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 How many shots did the Sabres average during the season and then during the Flyer series? Season: 32.8 for (4th in league), 30.7 against (17th) Playoffs: 30.3 for (11th), 35.9 against (15th) Of course we all know this was due to the Sabres not being able to get out of their own zone. But if they were able to keep pace with their regular season placement they would have averaged 4 more shots per game and 4 less shots against. Over the series that would give the Sabres probably 3 mores goals for and 3 less against. Probably enough to win one more game.
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