I know they have to play the games.....

al? · Post by **al?** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:28 am

....but can any of you garlic fans give me any reason to be worried about your clan of mouth-breathers?

And no, I'm not talking about the dirty diarreah river drinking residents of your garbage infested, frozen tundra of a town. I'm taking about your 'hockey' team.

They'll win a game.......won't they?

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:13 am

You're talking about the Oilers, right?

silkyjohnson13 · Post by **silkyjohnson13** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:04 am

Well since there's a couple Wings fans in here... What a game tonight vs Dallas ay? Zetterberg making clutch plays again, following his GWG with less than 9 seconds left Saturday night. And how about Cory Cross throwing em' with Ott - i didn't know Cross had that in him - Good to see.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:32 am

It's been nice to see the Wings play hard even with nothing at stake. In past years, they'd be in cruise control and go into the playoffs without being a rhythm. They go into the series with the Oilers with a couple of key guys rested and they've lost only twice in regulation since the Olympic break. They're one of the hottest teams going into the playoffs and I haven't seen any evidence that says this team can be beaten 4 out of 7 games. It won't be a cakewalk but I expect this team to go the distance. Anything less and this season was a complete waste.

silkyjohnson13 · Post by **silkyjohnson13** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:38 am

Totally agree. 17-0-3 their last 20 games - that's insane. I expect us to win, but by no means will it be easy - a hot goalie can change everything(Giguiere 03).

JD · Post by JD » Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:25 am

Thanks to this beauty of a matchup, I can wear my Stevie Y jersey without feeling shame for the first time in many years.

Flames jersey one day, Wings the next.

It's always been that way for me... my two favourite teams are the Flames and whoever's playing the Oilers.

al? · Post by **al?** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:37 am

JD wrote: I can wear my Stevie Y jersey

Rack you shamefan,...........no shame in reppin Stevie Y.

edit.......no losses in 20 is absolutely insane. Peaking at the right time, but just like the 80's Oilers (irony intended) don't be surprised to see them drop one of the first 2 games.

silkyjohnson13 · Post by **silkyjohnson13** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:42 am

al? wrote:
JD wrote: I can wear my Stevie Y jersey

Rack you shamefan,...........no shame in reppin Stevie Y.

edit.......no losses in 20 is absolutely insane. Peaking at the right time, but just like the 80's Oilers (irony intended) don't be surprised to see them drop one of the first 2 games.

I think we'll be tough to be beat at home with the playoff atmosphere. If they do drop a game at home, hopefully it's not game 2 - i'll be there.

Cicatrix · Post by **Cicatrix** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:24 am

JD wrote:Thanks to this beauty of a matchup, I can wear my Stevie Y jersey without feeling shame for the first time in many years.

Flames jersey one day, Wings the next.

GFYJO

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 1:22 pm

silkyjohnson13 wrote:If they do drop a game at home, hopefully it's not game 2 - i'll be there.

They're always tough at home in the playoffs but you have wonder if this year's record-breaking success on the road translates into the postseason as well. They're going for road win #32 and 12th in a row tonight in Nashville.

By the way, I bought a ticket for Game 5 of the second round...3rd row!

silkyjohnson13 · Post by **silkyjohnson13** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:42 pm

Shoalzie wrote:
silkyjohnson13 wrote:If they do drop a game at home, hopefully it's not game 2 - i'll be there.

They're always tough at home in the playoffs but you have wonder if this year's record-breaking success on the road translates into the postseason as well. They're going for road win #32 and 12th in a row tonight in Nashville.

By the way, I bought a ticket for Game 5 of the second round...3rd row!

Yeah, i've been wondering the same thing about the road record - i guess we'll just have to see. And yes, we own the Predators in Nashville.

How much did you pay for it?

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:50 am

silkyjohnson13 wrote:How much did you pay for it?

With all of the Ticketmaster BS added to it...$165. When you consider it's the same price as tickets in the lower parts of the upper bowl, I got over from that stand point. If worse comes to worst and they don't make it to the second round or the series doesn't go 5, you get a refund for it. I remember going to Game 5 of the Western Finals against Colorado a few year back and paying more than $100 to sit in the third to last row. Paying $165 to sit third row in the neutral zone is a pretty good deal in my eyes. I know they dropped playoff ticket prices as opposed to lowering regular season prices. I'm wonder how much tickets for the conference finals and Cup finals will run.

I don't know if you see the postgame on DSR but Game 2 will be on Sunday afternoon at 1 pm...that one will be on the NBC. The Wings-Oilers Game 1 is Friday night at 7.

silkyjohnson13 · Post by **silkyjohnson13** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:20 pm

Shoalzie wrote:
silkyjohnson13 wrote:How much did you pay for it?

With all of the Ticketmaster BS added to it...$165. When you consider it's the same price as tickets in the lower parts of the upper bowl, I got over from that stand point. If worse comes to worst and they don't make it to the second round or the series doesn't go 5, you get a refund for it. I remember going to Game 5 of the Western Finals against Colorado a few year back and paying more than $100 to sit in the third to last row. Paying $165 to sit third row in the neutral zone is a pretty good deal in my eyes. I know they dropped playoff ticket prices as opposed to lowering regular season prices. I'm wonder how much tickets for the conference finals and Cup finals will run.

I don't know if you see the postgame on DSR but Game 2 will be on Sunday afternoon at 1 pm...that one will be on the NBC. The Wings-Oilers Game 1 is Friday night at 7.

Yeah, that's not too bad. As long as they win it'll be worth it. Game 5 vs Colorado - wasn't that the heartbreaker when Forsberg won it in OT?

Yeah, i thought it was going to be a Monday night game. It sucks, i got to find a way to get off of work now.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:25 pm

silkyjohnson13 wrote:Yeah, that's not too bad. As long as they win it'll be worth it. Game 5 vs Colorado - wasn't that the heartbreaker when Forsberg won it in OT?

That's affirmative...I've been to two playoff games and both were OT losses. I hope they don't do it again when I'm there.

silkyjohnson13 · Post by **silkyjohnson13** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:39 pm

Shoalzie wrote:
silkyjohnson13 wrote:Yeah, that's not too bad. As long as they win it'll be worth it. Game 5 vs Colorado - wasn't that the heartbreaker when Forsberg won it in OT?

That's affirmative...I've been to two playoff games and both were OT losses. I hope they don't do it again when I'm there.

Lol that's tough luck - that's the worst way to lose. I could imagine the drive home was pretty depressing. I was fortunate enough to be at the Joe the night of March 26, 1997. AMAZING.

Joey Moss · Post by **Joey Moss** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:54 am

Wings are hottest team in the NHL, and won the president's trophy.

Oilers backed their way in to 8th place.

On paper, this ones a mis-match, but they don't play the games on paper. Edmonton matches up well agaist Detroit

Nov 3 in Detroit: Oilers won 4 - 3 OT
Nov 17 in Edmonton: Oilers won 4 - 3 OT
Mar 18 in Edmonton: Red Wings won 4 - 3 SO
Apr 11 in Detroit: Red Wings won 0 - 2 L

So Edmonton took 5 points in 4 games and Detroit got 6 points. Although I really don't want to be facing the president's trophy winnner, I am happier with Detroit than with Dallas or Calgary. Those teams have owned us. Should be a great series... Edmonton in 7

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:07 am

Just to clarify, those two SO wins early on were with Osgood in net. Legace was in goal for both of the wins.

The Oilers make for a tricky matchup but I like the Wings balanced offensive attack, potent power play, the ability to control the puck and their overall effort and attitude under Babcock. The Oilers speed and physicality could give the Wings problems but ultimately, Roloson has to be the best player in the series for them to pull off the upset.

Wings in 5

JD · Post by JD » Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:07 am

I admire your optimism Mr. Moss. Maybe you should go around downtown Calgary and spread some of that confidence. My many Oilfan co-workers aren't so bold as to predict an Oil win. Funny, though, that they're all pretty eager to predict a Flames loss.

al? · Post by **al?** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:14 am

Joey Moss wrote: Apr 11 in Detroit: Red Wings won 0 - 2 L

When your team absolutely had to have it, and the Wings had nothing to play for, you got shut the fuck down.

Remember........you need to book tee times at least 4 days in advance.

Joey Moss · Post by **Joey Moss** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:19 pm

Shoalzie wrote:Just to clarify, those two SO wins early on were with Osgood in net. Legace was in goal for both of the wins.

Oilers in 7!

Do you really want to use the goalie excuse? C'mon we had Conklin, Markennen and Morrison until the trade deadline.

Joey Moss · Post by **Joey Moss** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:21 pm

al? wrote: When your team absolutely had to have it, and the Wings had nothing to play for, you got shut the fuck down.

The Oilers were under a tonne of pressure and took a tonne of stupid penalties to start that game and spotted the wings a 2 goal lead. Now the presure is clearly on the team that has managed to get bounced by the ducks and flames.

al? · Post by **al?** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:28 pm

There's no pressure here, garlicfan. You are 1st round fodder.

That your team already folded under the pressure says all you need to know about what will happen.....but props to you for not abandoning your post like most of your brethren have.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:43 pm

Joey Moss wrote:Do you really want to use the goalie excuse? C'mon we had Conklin, Markennen and Morrison until the trade deadline.

I'm not using Osgood as an excuse...he went 20-6-5...I'm just saying those wins were against the backup goalie. Legace went 37-8-3 with a 2.19 GAA, .917 save% and 7 shutouts...don't sleep on this guy, he had a Vezina-worthy season. The offensive balance is scary enough but then you throw in the fact the goalie had a standout year. I'm sorry but I have a difficult time believing your team is going to be better than my time 4 times in 7 games.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:28 pm

Lots of rumors floating around Detroit that Datsyuk may miss Game 1...nothing official, just mostly radio reports saying he's not ready to go. No word on his long-term prognosis...

Joey Moss · Post by **Joey Moss** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:51 am

Shoalzie wrote:
Joey Moss wrote:Do you really want to use the goalie excuse? C'mon we had Conklin, Markennen and Morrison until the trade deadline.

I'm not using Osgood as an excuse...he went 20-6-5...I'm just saying those wins were against the backup goalie. Legace went 37-8-3 with a 2.19 GAA, .917 save% and 7 shutouts...don't sleep on this guy, he had a Vezina-worthy season. The offensive balance is scary enough but then you throw in the fact the goalie had a standout year. I'm sorry but I have a difficult time believing your team is going to be better than my time 4 times in 7 games.

Do you belive it yet?

fix · Post by **fix** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:55 am

al? wrote:....but can any of you garlic fans give me any reason to be worried about your clan of mouth-breathers?

And no, I'm not talking about the dirty diarreah river drinking residents of your garbage infested, frozen tundra of a town. I'm taking about your 'hockey' team.

They'll win a game.......won't they?

I think they just won 4.

Happy golfing.

al? · Post by **al?** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:01 am

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FORE!!!!!!!!!

Mad Oiler props......it's time to clean house......starting with Manny. He got his turn.........and fukked it righteously up.

The end of an era.......again.....props to the big garlic.

[rick james] its a celebration byatches.........enjoy yourself.[/rick james]

Joey Moss · Post by **Joey Moss** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:01 am

al? wrote:There's no pressure here, garlicfan. You are 1st round fodder.

That your team already folded under the pressure says all you need to know about what will happen.....but props to you for not abandoning your post like most of your brethren have.

the 1st round fodder will let you know what the second round's like, seeings as how you haven't been there in a while.

al? · Post by **al?** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:07 am

like I said........when you're right 52% of the time.......you're wrong 48% of the time.

time to blow the whole thing up.......but to quote Gub'na Arnie 'I'll (we'll)be back'

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:42 am

i enjoy watching cbc's coverage on oln (we don't get cbc on the west side of michigan), but cbc's announcers suck so much homer canadian dick they make ahmad rashad's feelings towards jordan sound reserved and chris berman a neutral baseball play by play man. jesus, quit openly rooting against the american team. i know you guys are proud of canadian hockey and all that bullshit, but try to at least show a little professionalism.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:51 am

I'm with you...I was watching the OLN feed until the Oilers tied the game. Garrett is obnoxious. I had it on FSN for the closing minutes...I could only imagine the orgasm the CBC guys had when Hemsky scored that second goal.

I guess I'm free for that drink now, Screw...pick the time and place. I'm drinking right now...understandably. I'm going to have a hard time getting to sleep tonight.

al? · Post by **al?** » Tue May 02, 2006 1:12 pm

Screw_Michigan wrote:i enjoy watching cbc's coverage on oln (we don't get cbc on the west side of michigan), but cbc's announcers suck so much homer canadian dick they make ahmad rashad's feelings towards jordan sound reserved and chris berman a neutral baseball play by play man. jesus, quit openly rooting against the american team. i know you guys are proud of canadian hockey and all that bullshit, but try to at least show a little professionalism.

told ya, trixie.

T1B

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