NHL Playoffs Thread

[donkbee]

Maybe it's just me but neither of these teams look Cup Worthy. So many turnovers (esp Chara), missed weak passes, bad passes, D-men can't keep the puck in the zone. I think Chara is very overrated anyway. They keep talking about how it's a great loss that Hamius is injured. Really? Hamius? Nashville couldn't wait to get rid of this guy.

About halfway through the season I decided I hated the slap shot, esp the one timer. They are rarely on net. The snap shot seems to be the more high % shot. I constantly keep wondering how both of these teams got in the finals to begin with. Chara in front is a good idea during the power play as long as he can redirect pucks or get the hell out of the way. Looks like he can't do either. He shields Luongo pretty good but also covers the net up and blocks shots that Luongo can't see.

I don't see how Burrows is still playing. Seriously? biting fingers.

Not real impressed with either team. Maybe they'll both kick it up a notch for Game 3. I can't really decide who I want to win. I don't like either team for different reasons.

lol @ "I constantly keep wondering how both of these teams got in the finals to begin with" ... I mean seriously?

1) the ability to roll 4 lines almost all game
2) depth on D
3) great goaltending (including backup)
4) scoring and contribution from all 4 lines
5) great special teams
etc...

Have you watched Hamhius play at all this year? If you say no, then your statement about him is retarded. If you say yes, it still is retarded.

Makes me super happy that we have so much depth on the back end, though. Even without Hamhuis (who has been excellent in the playoffs), we are still more than fine.

IMO Chara shouldn't be in front of the net, he should be taking shots from the point.

What has impressed me the most about the Canucks is their ability to come out on top no matter what style of game the opposing team plays. I'm so stoked that we FINALLY have a team that is capable of winning championships.

SO FUCKING EXCITED!!!!!