The Great Canadian 2011-2012 NHL season discussion thread - Page 149

Calgarian · #**2961** Posted **Mar 21, 2012, 1:34 PM**

Flames playoff chances are definitely dwindling now, we need Baertschi back.

MrOilers · #**2962** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 3:59 PM**

Both Keith and Sedin need to be suspended. 2 games for Sedin, 5 for Keith.

If Shanahan doesn't do something about those hits, he is a moron.

Coldrsx · #**2963** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 4:24 PM**

^yup.

What I want to focus on now is NUUUUGE winning the Calder, Ebs the Lady Bing.

theman23 · #**2964** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 5:09 PM**

This is going to be a crucial stretch for the Leafs in the next few weeks. After that loss to Boston, we can't afford to lose any more games. The tough part's gonna be getting into the playoffs, but once they're in I'm pretty confident they can do well. I'd LOVE a first-round match-up against the Rangers - the Monster has absolutely dominated them this year.

HomeInMyShoes · #**2965** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 5:32 PM**

^Welcome back. Still deulsional though. 8 points out, 8 games left, four teams in between them and the playoffs. They aren't making the playoffs.

Ugh, what's up with Hollywood asking for money for a painting of Hollywood on a goalie mask? The judge better throw the case out or I'd already owe the Hollywood chamber of commerce $10 just for this post.

freeweed · #**2966** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 5:42 PM**

Yeah, the Flames and Jets are a lot closer to playoff positioning, and while neither team has been stellar lately, they haven't been tanking like the Leaves have. What, 4 wins in the past 21 games or something? It's a complete and utter meltdown that only a major miracle can fix.

And I see very little chance of the Flames or Jets making it to the post-season. Toronto? Yeah. Right. And maybe Ottawa will win the cup this year as an 8th seed.

feepa · #**2967** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 6:14 PM**

no team has ever won the cup as the 8th seed.

Only one team has ever made it to the cup finals from the 8th seed, and that was the Oilers in 2006...

Yume-sama · #**2968** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 6:40 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrOilers

Both Keith and Sedin need to be suspended. 2 games for Sedin, 5 for Keith.

If Shanahan doesn't do something about those hits, he is a moron.

I suspect he'll do something about the Keith hit, and conveniently ignore the Sedin hit as the Vancouver media is doing in their little suspension begging frenzy that the 3 major Canadian teams (Montreal, Vancouver, and to a MUCH lesser extent Toronto) overly whiny media has lowered themselves to every time something goes wrong. In reality, the only main difference between the hits is the latter one knocked out a physically much weaker player. In that case, it was pretty much Sedin getting what he had coming to him.

p78hub · #**2969** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 7:44 PM**

Sedin's hit isn't suspendable, or at least shouldn't be. At most it should have been a 2-minute minor. Keith's hit is inexcusable and should get 5 games.

Yume-sama · #**2970** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 7:52 PM**

It was a blindside elbow directed towards the head. Sure, there was no bad result, but still, that's what it was, and his intention was glaringly obvious.

No, it shouldn't be a suspension, but who knows with how the NHL rolls the suspension dice. At the very least it should be looked at.

Which is really precisely the problem, and leads to endless suspension calling by the Canadian media.

p78hub · #**2971** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 8:13 PM**

Shoulder =/= elbow, but Sedin did contact Keith's head, so I will give you that.

At this point I don't really care about the suspension. I'm just hoping Daniel isn't out for too long.

SHOFEAR · #**2972** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 9:01 PM**

Who cares aboute Danielle, its not like he or is sister is going to show up for the playoffs anyways.

LeftCoaster · #**2973** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 9:40 PM**

"Who cares about the injured guy."

Pure class up there in Edmonton...

SHOFEAR · #**2974** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 10:43 PM**

source: http://jon8332.typepad.com/force_for...re_sincer.html

p78hub · #**2975** Posted **Mar 22, 2012, 11:57 PM**

How is that relevant? Bertuzzi plays for the Red Wings, Crawford works for TSN, and the Canucks have fired two GMs since then.

bulliver · #**2976** Posted **Mar 23, 2012, 1:40 AM**

^ Shofear's location should clue you in that he's living in the past.

Nicko999 · #**2977** Posted **Mar 23, 2012, 1:42 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegeta_skyline

Ho-hmm just another 5 point game for #71. I think its safe to say the race for the scoring title is pretty much over.

Malkin is a freak... that was his 4th 5 pts game this season. That is the most since Lemieux had 6 in 95-96.

Yume-sama · #**2978** Posted **Mar 23, 2012, 2:48 AM**

What in the name of all that is holy was that fricken shootout about, Flames!? Jesus Christ.

Ayreonaut · #**2979** Posted **Mar 23, 2012, 2:57 AM**

They might as well just head to the room after overtime. Have they even scored a goal in the shootout this month?

Yume-sama · #**2980** Posted **Mar 23, 2012, 3:00 AM**

The sooner this season ends and we can get rid of the bum squad and bring back the emergency call ups on a permanent basis, the better.