5/4/2009 8:46:12 AM

wow. i just read the last page of this thread. lol.

^ that's a tight picture.

5/4/2009 9:04:28 AM

5/4/2009 9:37:57 AM

LOLLLLLLLLLLL ^a+

5/4/2009 9:45:39 AM

i would like to see Pitkanen's response to Staal's face there.

5/4/2009 9:59:57 AM

I don't think we measure up to Boston's lineup from top to bottom, but our depth is definitely underrated. Some of our biggest goals these playoffs have come from Jussi Jokinen, a guy who spent most of this time on the 4th line. Our best offensive player from the 2006 cup run as well as our captain is now on the 4th line. That tells you we definitely have some options at forward.

I also don't think Boston has anyone like Eric Staal, a guy who can be a top 5 forward in this league and win a game by himself on any given night. They have a ton really good players, but no superstars at forward. We still need to get more from Cole and probably Samsonov to win this series though, although was nice to see Cullen score a goal. In any case, the only thing that really matters is how well Cam Ward plays, we can beat anyone with the performance he had last night.

5/4/2009 10:01:18 AM

^^^^Seeing the N&O picture reminded me that this past weekend, while at the in-laws in High Point I saw the High Point News and Record and one of the headlines said something like "Carolina Panthers Drop First Game to Bruins" or something like that above a picture of Staal. I mean I expect that from ESPN (cue screenshot) but from a NC Newspaper? Seriously?

[Edited on May 4, 2009 at 10:03 AM. Reason : ^'s]

5/4/2009 10:03:30 AM

I think last night was the first time Boston had to play a true "playoff" game. Their first five games, including game 1 of this series, were basically regular season games in that they were allowed to play their pretty little precision passing game. It's pretty incredibly to watch, because everyone always seems to know exactly where everyone else is going to be; it looks like they are playing a video game with the press box camera angle so they can always make the perfect play.

That said, last night we forced them to play a playoff style game by mucking it up and not giving them time to do the fancy stuff. They had their chances, but looked rushed and weren't able to cash them in. I think this is where the lack of experience finally became a factor for them. If they adjust quickly and plays a more gritty game, they could take over the series, but if they are slow to do that, we have a pretty good shot.

5/4/2009 10:06:41 AM

Quote :

"Our best offensive player from the 2006 cup run as well as our captain is now on the 4th line. That tells you we definitely have some options at forward."

Or that Brindy isn't playing nearly as good as he was in 06.

5/4/2009 11:30:36 AM

^not to mention Staal had more points than Brindy in 06.

5/4/2009 11:41:03 AM

This year's intriguing playoff FACTS

I am
2-1 at the RBC.
2-0 at Steve's house.
0-2 at my apartment.
1-0 at Tobacco Road.
0-1 at Backyard Bistro (plus they stole my money).

5/4/2009 12:46:18 PM

I have actually been able to see 6 games this playoffs (due to work/hockey league).


I'm 5-1.

5/4/2009 12:48:46 PM

1-0

5/4/2009 12:51:12 PM

Quote :

"Mountain Holler is a generic brand soft drink similar to Mountain Dew and is sold exclusively at Save-A-Lot grocery stores. It is also touted as a "radical citrus thirst blaster" and has a small, but cult-like group following around the U.S."

I also see potential in

Quote :

"Heee Haw is the generic version of Mountain Dew sold at Hy-Vee stores"

[Edited on May 4, 2009 at 1:18 PM. Reason : mo]

5/4/2009 1:01:30 PM

WIN

5/4/2009 1:37:16 PM

the last page of this thread was that bad people...i guess cause a woman was involved its all "omfg"

5/4/2009 1:54:47 PM

wtf mate?

5/4/2009 2:01:04 PM

There's only one person who has been posting in this thread just because of a woman

5/4/2009 2:01:58 PM

10/10, would read again

5/4/2009 2:04:00 PM

Friday Game 4 Epic Keg Tailgate EXPOSED??!??!

5/4/2009 2:18:24 PM

In.

5/4/2009 3:16:32 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Can-the-Hurricanes-ever-get-credit-for-winning-a?urn=nhl,160952

5/4/2009 4:00:00 PM

^Nice! Thanks for sharing. A couple of my favorite tidbits:

Quote :

"Other than eliminating the top seed, is there any way Carolina, as a team, actually gets credit for a win?"

Quote :

"Underestimate the Hurricanes at your own peril. They're more than just a hot goalie and your own team's foibles. "

5/4/2009 4:33:46 PM

^^thanks for that link.

favorable articles are always fun to read, but i think he has written a pretty truthful assessment of the 'canes. i hope teams continue to underestimate them.

and that was DEFINITELY a goal. there should be a camera positioned directly above the crossbar (so the crossbar and goal line are directly over each other. that would show definitively whether or not the puck crossed the line. anyway, it doesn't matter now.

[Edited on May 4, 2009 at 4:38 PM. Reason : k]

5/4/2009 4:37:45 PM

Quote :

"In."

X 2

5/4/2009 5:03:12 PM

I'm sorry, guys, about game 1. I was out of town and couldn't find a tv with the game on.

I did make sure to get a hotel for game 2 that had vs.

5/4/2009 6:01:35 PM

Quote :

"there should be a camera positioned directly above the crossbar (so the crossbar and goal line are directly over each other. that would show definitively whether or not the puck crossed the line. anyway, it doesn't matter now."

That's the way it used to be, but since the crossbar is thicker than the line, it does more harm than good to position it that way. The current camera position gives a much better angle on the line/white/puck situations than the one that was directly above the line.

5/4/2009 6:45:21 PM

Thanks for the update Vulcan91!


LOL @ that pic of Maurice, was that taken in like 1983? Love the tie

5/4/2009 7:11:44 PM

i never noticed that that was a goofy tie before

5/4/2009 7:13:55 PM

Just realized I've got Mo frowning in the background still. Time to make him pleased.

5/4/2009 7:17:39 PM

Mo's "that was a goal you asshats" face

5/4/2009 9:43:03 PM

Ruutu's "god damn i'm asleep because this is taking so long" face

[Edited on May 4, 2009 at 11:04 PM. Reason : the pleased background has me lol'ing, hahaha]

5/4/2009 11:03:30 PM

Quote :

"That's the way it used to be, but since the crossbar is thicker than the line, it does more harm than good to position it that way. The current camera position gives a much better angle on the line/white/puck situations than the one that was directly above the line."

that makes sense. i didn't even think about the dimensions of the two. i guess i just assumed they were about the same size.

[Edited on May 4, 2009 at 11:07 PM. Reason : k]

5/4/2009 11:07:24 PM

Quote :

"Then you look up at the scoreboard after 60 minutes and see that, indeed, you lost to these guys again. Underestimate the Hurricanes at your own peril. They're more than just a hot goalie and your own team's foibles."

5/5/2009 8:38:02 AM

Quote :

"Just realized I've got Mo frowning in the background still. Time to make him pleased."

Dude, I completely trust your judgement and will support any Mo-Meter decision you make, but I did want to [respectfully] ask if that's such a good idea. The Mo-Meter is something rather important, and I wonder how wise it would be to change at such a crucial juncture.

I wouldn't want those Canes players who read this thread (a.k.a. all of them) to see a happy Mo on the Mo-Meter and get complacent. Just a thought.

5/5/2009 9:05:07 AM

^I thought the same thing, but then I remembered that I think we have seen a Happy Mo on there at some point in Round 1. I will accept the change personally.

5/5/2009 9:42:47 AM

I spoke to Dennis Seidenberg at length, and he assured me that he reads this thread very often and pleased to have our support.

5/5/2009 9:48:00 AM

no wai

CRUNCHY on tww EXPOSED?!?!

5/5/2009 10:43:38 AM

^^did you share a bratwurst with him, and encourage him to score a goal so that 100 of us can enjoya free bratwurst?

5/5/2009 10:58:50 AM

^^^tell him to skip page 11. it's full of fail.

[Edited on May 5, 2009 at 11:02 AM. Reason : ^]

5/5/2009 11:01:47 AM

Quote :

"Dude, I completely trust your judgement and will support any Mo-Meter decision you make, but I did want to [respectfully] ask if that's such a good idea. The Mo-Meter is something rather important, and I wonder how wise it would be to change at such a crucial juncture."

I have been changing it to be a frown after a loss and a pleased expression after a win. I just forgot to do it last time.

Also OH MY GOOOOOOODDDDD

Quote :

"The Bojangles' on Western Blvd will host a Canes tailgate party Wednesday, May 6th from 3 til close. Those who have on Canes gear will receive a free Bo'Berry Biscuit. There will also be a Bojangles' Tailgate pack given away every 15 minutes from 3-4pm to get you ready for the game. The pack will go to the fans who show the most Caniac Spirit. The pack includes a cooler, coozies and coupons."

[Edited on May 5, 2009 at 12:32 PM. Reason : .]

5/5/2009 12:28:24 PM

this

changes

EVERYTHING

5/5/2009 1:38:55 PM

Quote :

"FREE BO'BERRY BISCUIT"

5/5/2009 1:43:18 PM

Quote :

"I have been changing it to be a frown after a loss and a pleased expression after a win. I just forgot to do it last time."

Shame on me! Sorry bout that, I should've had faith. I got fooled since all the previous posts are hotlinked and all change when you update the picture. Well played, sir.

Also, a big 'ol WORD UP regarding the free Boberry Biscuit. It must be a sign of good things to come, b/c today I went to Bo's to redeem my free promotional gift card from the Red and White game and found out it was worth $100!!! Needless to say it's been an afternoon full of optimism and awesomeness.

5/5/2009 4:03:51 PM

what time does the EPIC TAILGATE start tomorrow?

5/5/2009 8:42:56 PM

Epic thunderstorms possible

5/5/2009 8:45:19 PM

^^^ no wai. congrats!

i still have like 3 of those i haven't used yet...

5/5/2009 8:49:37 PM

^^epic drinking coors light and whiskey in my car?

5/5/2009 8:57:58 PM

i, too, enjoy getting shitfaced in my vehicle.

5/5/2009 9:02:10 PM

post 49

5/5/2009 11:22:34 PM