Agree with Steve, if it wasn't for Anderson, youza. So many shots were made on him it was quite astounding (I'm big on goalies, and he was definitely the star that game). Granted the angle was cut on most of them, but still, you want to block some of them with the D. No going to talk about Price for the first game, as I'm not too happy with his resulting save average.
Although it was a suicide pass, you can't take all the blame off the guy hitting. It was a hard hit and although it may not have been intended, bodies ended up in a head hit more than anything. At least from what I saw on the replays at the bar. They also called the penalty more to avoid an all out fight as chances were very probable it would have started, specially in Montreal as they were already pretty pumped.
Today's game on the other hand What was that thing about a sweep Mike?
"Looked at it, declared war and went to find my throwing wrenches."
Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402027 May 04, 201306:01 am UTCMay 04, 201306:01 am UTC
Oh and no need to say Anderson got stuck with a high stick first game, as he embelished it quite a LOT himself. Sure the high stick was there, but there's no need to grab it and flip yourself down to the ground. I realize they need to show the ref what's happening, but that one seemed a bit too "oscar" worthy.
"Looked at it, declared war and went to find my throwing wrenches."
Well that was a fight galore... Not too happy to see something like that develop in all honesty. Ottawa played better this time around and Anderson was solid. Some calls were odd and many weren't called. One messed up game, specially with all the stuff happening at the end of the 3rd.
Also, third game, and a 3rd tooth makes its way to freedom.
"Looked at it, declared war and went to find my throwing wrenches."
Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402085 May 06, 201303:14 am UTCMay 06, 201303:14 am UTC
I'm not in any way for fights in the NHL, it's a waste of talent. Because if it was truly the point of the game, I'd just get my goalie to deck anyone that comes close (he's padded), no point in trying to stop the puck when you can pulverize the player. It's pointless. They also didn't lose all the fights, Subban definitely showed he was tired of the calls not being made later on. Still not something I'm happy to see in any case.
"Looked at it, declared war and went to find my throwing wrenches."
Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402091 May 06, 201305:08 am UTCMay 06, 201305:08 am UTC
As much as I do agree there was plays on BOTH sides worthy of supension, I still find it odd you judge a team from one game. Specially coming from a Leafs fan that had mostly fighters for most of their earlier years, relying on physical contact more than anything else to get their crowds into the game lol
"Looked at it, declared war and went to find my throwing wrenches."
Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402096 May 06, 201301:31 pm UTCMay 06, 201301:31 pm UTC
There's a different between good old hard hitting hockey and being goons and going after players to brawl. I'm not judging by one game, Even that fat bug-eyed Walrus thing was pathetic.
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Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402104 May 06, 201302:46 pm UTCMay 06, 201302:46 pm UTC
So I had a game last night and my team and I were able to watch the first 2 periods at the bar upstairs from the rink before heading down to the dressing rooms to get ready.
So while we started and FINISHED our game, the sens finally just finished theirs.
My GF was on the bench with us so she kept us up to date and when we (my hockey team) were up 2 - 1 then 3 - 1.. and she kept saying it's 4 - 1, 5 - 1...I'm thinking she's crazy but then realised she's talking about the sens game...
Then we heard about these fights breaking out. Apparently it all started with a two handed slash at center ice from Ryan White.
Just finished watching this video;
And that's exactly what happened.
Also read an article this morning about how Therien (mtl's head coach) was whining about how Maclean (our coach) called a time out with 18 seconds left when we were up 6 - 1, and Therien thought he was doing that to humiliate the habs, Maclean fired right back and said "I think they were doing a pretty good job of that themselves" LOOOOL
Favourite quote from Rodney Dangerfield;
"I went to a fight once, and a hockey game broke out".
It's part of the game boys and girls.
236 penalty minutes handed out in the game that is 60 minutes long. JUST WOW!!!
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Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402106 May 06, 201302:53 pm UTCMay 06, 201302:53 pm UTC
The problem with Montreal is that they can't get their goalie to be consistent.
Having played in goal for my team, (albeit indoor soccer) I can tell you that if they trust you, it's easier to put on plays. If they sense that you're not in form, it's going to be hard to play effectively. Price had better start talking to the posts if he's going to summon what it takes in the big time!
Ottawa on the other hand is really impressing me. I didn't think that they'd gel. But they have, and they are stepping things up. Good on them!
It will be interesting to see if the Leafs can keep digging in. If Boston doesn't put this away in 6, Leafs will take this one, getting the moral victory.
So...who's got their flags on their Talons? LOL
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Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402110 May 06, 201304:53 pm UTCMay 06, 201304:53 pm UTC
Are you F*cking kidding me ? Awful game to watch ? I don't know what your smoking. That was an amazing game to watch. Our turnovers cost us big time, but we kept pushing. Hard-fought fast paced game.
I don't think Ottawa fans are use to watching real NHL teams play .
Last edited by Deep Mann; May 07, 201309:51 am UTC.
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Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402177 May 07, 201301:59 pm UTCMay 07, 201301:59 pm UTC
Yes. The game was over at 4-1. They wanted to "get tough" but it back fired.
Originally Posted by Guillaume Berton
They also didn't lose all the fights, Subban definitely showed he was tired of the calls not being made later on.
Subban didn't actually fight with turris as that would require the other person fighting as well. Subban decided he wanted to jump him and punch away. I wouldn't mind seeing their Number 1 center get beat up by our fighters. Then they can cry how it's not fair.
My heart is still going. Crazy finish. Go Sens Go!!!!
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LOL frack YA!!! Almost feel bad for Budaj for being thrown into the game like that. It was inevitable within a few shots, without any warm up, and the sens as fired up as they were, that ONE was going to get past him.
And Price..well, time to hang up the skates. Hope you've got a back up career lol
Zibanejad didn't kick that puck in..although it looked like a hinge'ing of the knee, it was his stopping motion that put the first puck past Price. Then pulling Anderson and 22 seconds before the game ends, who other than the new kid on the block CONACHER..Fuckin HERO OF THE NIGHT!
GO SENS GO!!!!!
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Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402258 May 08, 201301:15 pm UTCMay 08, 201301:15 pm UTC
You hit it right on the head. Montreal should be beating on the Sens, but they can't get a reliable goaler. The Sens, on the other hand, look hungry and will go deep into the playoffs. They have a lot of good talent. They may even have what it takes to eliminate the Bruins...or the Leafs.
Last night was the stuff!
Game five will be nuts.
'93 Tsi AWD AT, 16G Turbo,3" front to back '11 Evolution X, stock
Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402268 May 08, 201301:35 pm UTCMay 08, 201301:35 pm UTC
I still say he kicked it in . Either way, playing in Montreal will be off the hook! Crazy fans . I'm not sure about saying the Sens will go that far. Do they have a chance, sure. But they were DOMINATED 1rst and 2nd. Had a measly 1-2 shots during their powerplays (3 of them). The main winning tool they have is Anderson, take that away and I don't think the defense could cope. Montreal never had a great powerplay line, any other team will definitely take advantage a powerplay against the Sens. They still have to get past the Habs with a goalie ready to redeem himself and a great playing team though!
"Looked at it, declared war and went to find my throwing wrenches."
Re: Battle of Ontario (NHL)
[Re: Mike Eng]
#402304 May 08, 201311:51 pm UTCMay 08, 201311:51 pm UTC