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It's a shame either net minder had to loose. Rask also made some incredible saves. They're starting to call him the Flying Finn around here for that airborne diving save he made. Some predict it'll be shown along with Orr's airborne goal he scored against Glenn Hall to win the Cup, ad nauseum.
I still maintain that Julien's job was never in jeopardy. He got very little criticism in the press or from the fans. Cherelli however was a hated man around here for trading Kessel and not replacing his offensive output. God help him, if he does something stupid with the No. 2 draft pick.

Doc.
 
So wow, the Flyers beat the Devils. Kovalchuck watch begins NOW! From what I hear he didn't have great series so that makes me worry about him coming to the Kings. We don't need someone to disrupt the gameplan and try to do everything himself. And of course he probably won't be back with the devils.
 
I'm not paying attention to the other series, but the Sabres-Bruins series has been heartbreaking for me after having suffered with this franchise since they started back in '70. I have to tip my hat to the Bruins who have done a masterful job of pushing the Sabres out of the way. Game 5 is yet to be played but I don't see the Sabres winning, and even if they somehow manage to do so they will undoubtedly meekly capitulate if there's a Game 6. It seems that's what they always end up doing (Finals 1975, Finals 1999, other playoff disappointments ad nauseum). In my view, the fault rests with the coaching. Ruff seems to stifle the scorers, belittle the pluggers and work his star goalie to exhaustion. He's been here a long time, and I believe the team could use a fresh approach (along with disposing of a few prima donnas).
 
Doc Wylie said:
I'm not paying attention to the other series, but the Sabres-Bruins series has been heartbreaking for me after having suffered with this franchise since they started back in '70. I have to tip my hat to the Bruins who have done a masterful job of pushing the Sabres out of the way. Game 5 is yet to be played but I don't see the Sabres winning, and even if they somehow manage to do so they will undoubtedly meekly capitulate if there's a Game 6. It seems that's what they always end up doing (Finals 1975, Finals 1999, other playoff disappointments ad nauseum). In my view, the fault rests with the coaching. Ruff seems to stifle the scorers, belittle the pluggers and work his star goalie to exhaustion. He's been here a long time, and I believe the team could use a fresh approach (along with disposing of a few prima donnas).
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Game 6 is on! I think the Sabres can do it. They played the way they needed to tonight. Also, Chara should not be playing next game because:

47.22 Fines and Suspensions – Instigator in Final Five Minutes of Regulation Time (or Anytime in Overtime) - A player or goalkeeper who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five (5) minutes of regulation time or at anytime in overtime, shall automatically be suspended for one game.

Chara instigated that in my books but, hey who knows.
 
Marine6186 said:
Doc Wylie said:
I'm not paying attention to the other series, but the Sabres-Bruins series has been heartbreaking for me after having suffered with this franchise since they started back in '70. I have to tip my hat to the Bruins who have done a masterful job of pushing the Sabres out of the way. Game 5 is yet to be played but I don't see the Sabres winning, and even if they somehow manage to do so they will undoubtedly meekly capitulate if there's a Game 6. It seems that's what they always end up doing (Finals 1975, Finals 1999, other playoff disappointments ad nauseum). In my view, the fault rests with the coaching. Ruff seems to stifle the scorers, belittle the pluggers and work his star goalie to exhaustion. He's been here a long time, and I believe the team could use a fresh approach (along with disposing of a few prima donnas).
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Game 6 is on! I think the Sabres can do it. They played the way they needed to tonight. Also, Chara should not be playing next game because:

47.22 Fines and Suspensions – Instigator in Final Five Minutes of Regulation Time (or Anytime in Overtime) - A player or goalkeeper who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five (5) minutes of regulation time or at anytime in overtime, shall automatically be suspended for one game.

Chara instigated that in my books but, hey who knows.
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NHL has already ruled that Chara will not be suspended because "he was not trying to send a message".
 
Doc Wylie said:
Marine6186 said:
Doc Wylie said:
I'm not paying attention to the other series, but the Sabres-Bruins series has been heartbreaking for me after having suffered with this franchise since they started back in '70. I have to tip my hat to the Bruins who have done a masterful job of pushing the Sabres out of the way. Game 5 is yet to be played but I don't see the Sabres winning, and even if they somehow manage to do so they will undoubtedly meekly capitulate if there's a Game 6. It seems that's what they always end up doing (Finals 1975, Finals 1999, other playoff disappointments ad nauseum). In my view, the fault rests with the coaching. Ruff seems to stifle the scorers, belittle the pluggers and work his star goalie to exhaustion. He's been here a long time, and I believe the team could use a fresh approach (along with disposing of a few prima donnas).
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Game 6 is on! I think the Sabres can do it. They played the way they needed to tonight. Also, Chara should not be playing next game because:

47.22 Fines and Suspensions – Instigator in Final Five Minutes of Regulation Time (or Anytime in Overtime) - A player or goalkeeper who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five (5) minutes of regulation time or at anytime in overtime, shall automatically be suspended for one game.

Chara instigated that in my books but, hey who knows.
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NHL has already ruled that Chara will not be suspended because "he was not trying to send a message".
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...I don't see anything in the rule about "sending messages." I guess it really doesn't matter though.
 
Marine6186 said:
Doc Wylie said:
Marine6186 said:
Doc Wylie said:
I'm not paying attention to the other series, but the Sabres-Bruins series has been heartbreaking for me after having suffered with this franchise since they started back in '70. I have to tip my hat to the Bruins who have done a masterful job of pushing the Sabres out of the way. Game 5 is yet to be played but I don't see the Sabres winning, and even if they somehow manage to do so they will undoubtedly meekly capitulate if there's a Game 6. It seems that's what they always end up doing (Finals 1975, Finals 1999, other playoff disappointments ad nauseum). In my view, the fault rests with the coaching. Ruff seems to stifle the scorers, belittle the pluggers and work his star goalie to exhaustion. He's been here a long time, and I believe the team could use a fresh approach (along with disposing of a few prima donnas).
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Game 6 is on! I think the Sabres can do it. They played the way they needed to tonight. Also, Chara should not be playing next game because:

47.22 Fines and Suspensions – Instigator in Final Five Minutes of Regulation Time (or Anytime in Overtime) - A player or goalkeeper who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five (5) minutes of regulation time or at anytime in overtime, shall automatically be suspended for one game.

Chara instigated that in my books but, hey who knows.
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NHL has already ruled that Chara will not be suspended because "he was not trying to send a message".
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...I don't see anything in the rule about "sending messages." I guess it really doesn't matter though.
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I'm only repeating what was reported this morning. And since when did the NHL follow the rulebook? Did you seriously think the NHL was going to suspend a player like Chara during the playoffs? Oh well, maybe the Sabres can sign McCracken or Oglethorpe before monday! :laugh:
 
It's Spring and the Pansies are in full bloom in Buffalo. Chara didn't instigate anything. He was slashed on the back of his legs for cry out loud, and reacted to that.

Doc.
 
Devil Doc said:
It's Spring and the Pansies are in full bloom in Buffalo. Chara didn't instigate anything. He was slashed on the back of his legs for cry out loud, and reacted to that.

Doc.
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That's not the point though Doc. Chara received an instigator penalty with .5 seconds left in the game. It doesn't matter if he was the "instigator" or not he received the penalty. Therefore, according to rule he is supposed to be suspended for the next game.

I don't care if Chara plays or not, its the fact that the NHL picks and chooses when they want to follow their own rules. Get rid of the rule if it isn't going to be enforced. Malkin got away with it last year in the finals. So to me it looks like the NHL is saying well... if you are an all-star player that rule doesn't effect you.

It just rubs me the wrong way.
 
Here's the rule. Note the bold parts.

"(Rule 47.22)

Instigator in Final Five Minutes of Regulation Time (or Anytime in Overtime) - A player or goalkeeper who is deemed to be the instigator of an altercation in the final five (5) minutes of regulation time or at anytime in overtime, shall automatically be suspended for one game. The Director of Hockey Operations will review every such incident and may rescind the suspension based on a number of criteria. The criteria for the review shall include, but not limited to, the score, previous incidents, etc. The length of suspension will double for each subsequent offense. This suspension shall be served in addition to any other automatic suspensions a player may incur for an accumulation of three or more instigator penalties.When the one-game suspension is imposed, the Coach shall be fined $10,000 - a fine that will double for each subsequent incident. No team appeals will be permitted either verbally or in writing regarding the assessment of this automatic suspension."

"Chara was not involved in any in-game incident prior to his retaliation which under Rule 47.22 provides the criteria for Colin Campbell, the NHL's Director of Hockey Operations, to lift the automatic suspension which coincides with this penalty." From TSN

Doc.
 
There were a few, if not several instigators repealed during the season. I believe some of them were even by goons who no one would consider stars. Of course all my searches for instigator penalties for 2009/2010 bring up Chara references. I'm pretty sure the purpose of the rule was to prevent goons from running stars in a game that's out of hand in the last 5 minutes not so much for retaliation fights and what not.

I have to agree with Doc, you Sabres fans could fill the arena in Ottawa and no one would notice the difference. :laugh:

Doc Wylie said:
I'm not paying attention to the other series, but the Sabres-Bruins series has been heartbreaking for me after having suffered with this franchise since they started back in '70. I have to tip my hat to the Bruins who have done a masterful job of pushing the Sabres out of the way. Game 5 is yet to be played but I don't see the Sabres winning, and even if they somehow manage to do so they will undoubtedly meekly capitulate if there's a Game 6. It seems that's what they always end up doing (Finals 1975, Finals 1999, other playoff disappointments ad nauseum). In my view, the fault rests with the coaching. Ruff seems to stifle the scorers, belittle the pluggers and work his star goalie to exhaustion. He's been here a long time, and I believe the team could use a fresh approach (along with disposing of a few prima donnas).
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PS - When you and the other fans run Ruff out of town point him up the QEW! We'll take him.
 
Doc, thanks for pulling up the entire rule. I never actually looked up the rule. I read the rule on multiply websites and I found that 95% of them left out the last portion. Thanks for clearing that up. I still believe that the rule should be done away with or enforces 100% and not left up to one individual who may be biased (not saying he is.)
 
Sadly the Kings have left the building and Vancouver has gone on to the second round. Time to cry in the corner for 5 months :(
 
Yeah. I was in attendence for the game last night. My very first NHL playoff game, and well we all know how that ended. Honestly Vancouver deserved it. They had the Kings running around like headless chickens. It's all part of the growing process but it does sting nevertheless. The Kings still have a solid team and with some tweaking this experience should help them tremendously in the future. I look forward to next season.

As an aside, I went to Rirodan's Irish pub (next to The Pantry) before and after the game and was pleasantly surprised by it. Good place! Gonna have to make a habit of going there!

I haven't really thought about it, but I think I'm gonna be rooting for the Caps the rest of the way. My buddy was originally a Caps fan before moving out here to L.A. for 20 years. He's now back in his native Baltimore and rooting for them. Wouldn't mind seeing Ovechkin lift the cup.
 
If Ulf Samuelson's son was involved, it was a cheap hit on the Trolley.

Doc.
 
What about the Habs knocking out the Caps!?!?! Now instead of Ovie going off on us, we get to play Doc's Bruins. Not bad when a 6th seeded team has home ice, huh Doc? With Carter, Gagne, and Laperriere out, don't think this one will make it to see a sixth game though. I'm not sure if Boucher has enough magic left to go through another round.
 
I'm just happy to see the Redwings have a great series the first round. Now, onto the Sharks who have choked every round 2 for years and years. They can try to imitate Redwing hockey, but they'll never play true Redwing hockey.
 
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