NHL (no 2012) 2013 season

[pierrot]

No, I get that. I don't hate Kane by any means. I think Bickell is closing in too closely on Krejci's goals scored in the playoffs, and I don't like seeing Kane get hot the game before the Cup Finals, but I have nothing against any of the Chicago players, and in general, I think they're a fairly scrupulous team. Certainly not the Canucks of '11.

I intensely dislike Matt Cooke (dude is a menace) and I dislike Crosby, Kunitz and Letang, but I don't hate the Penguins. I still think it was fantastic that their team was swept with only two goals to their entire roster in four games, though.

[Luke]

I don't hate Crosby, but I do hate his style of play.

Not that every team needs to be a "blue collared" hockey team, but that is the hockey I prefer. Nothing against speed and accuracy, both are necessary, but the two line pass cherry picking stuff gets on my nerves.

It's not like a bad line change, which is the coaches fault. It's the goofing around and waiting for a break away which drives me mad.

As a hockey player and former coach (albeit a little league coach) I want every teammate to give 100% on both sides of the ice. Standing at the red line waiting for a pass isn't hockey, it's Bettman's hockey.

[pierrot]

I think Crosby is very skilled, I just don't like overly whiny players, and I don't think he fits all that well into a game of hockey where people are checking. (Kind of like the Sedin twins.) He may have been born Canadian, but he seems a bit more Western European than North American, in terms of Hockey.

[Luke]

No doubt Crosby is skilled. Kid is a maniac on the ice, and his puck handling is second to none. But yeah, he isn't the most physical player.

Speaking of being physical, the 'Hawks need to step it up if they want to compete with the Bruins. Seemed like the only time the 'Hawks even attempted to check players was in boarding situations. Too many poke checks, not enough clean or hip checks.

[skyknight]

I didn't expect the Conference Finals to end quickly, especially B's vs Pens - I was expecting at least 6 games.

Ok, Beantown vs Windy City tonite!

I predict the Hawks will win it in 7 games, I know the B's have Rusk and a deep blueline, but I think the Hawks will find a way to win it.

[Luke]

Decisions, decisions:

[MrPopo]

All.

[Bradtemple87]

What a turn around 3rd period!

If the Bruins lose, it will be interesting at work tomorrow...

[Luke]

All.

Acceptable answer.

[SpoonyBard]

11:35 here and this is still going. Going to be a long day at work tomorrow.