masterrig 1 #376 May 16, 2009 Quote Quote Detroit will have to rely on depth, experience, Which almost always beat youth and inexperience. I think the Wings will advance past Chicago pretty easily. And I hope the league reviews the officiating in the Wings-Ducks series. The two blown calls literally gave Game 5 to the Ducks, and the goalie interference call on Hudler could have given them Game 7 as well. Everything on the ice needs to be reviewable. Don You're more brave than I am! I've been avoiding saying that but, I'd probably jinx the Wings!I haven't seen such lousy reffing in a long time. Not just toward the Wings but, the Ducks, too. They were calling stuff that should not have been called and stuff that should've been called, they didn't. I don't know where the NHL is getting their refs but, they need to take a closer look! I sure do hope, the officiating is better in the next round. I didn't watch too much of the Eastern games... how were the refs for them? edit to add: I'll take age and wisdom over youth and speed... any day! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #377 May 17, 2009 Ain't that great! First game of the Western Conference finals and it's on NBC with that senseless rambler... Pierre!Wngs WIN! In spite of their turning the puck over too many times. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #378 May 17, 2009 Pierre and Milbury are horrible. Doc Emrick is great and Eddie O is just so so.I don't know why they don't hire a guy like Bob Miller of the LA Kings or the other good guys out there to make the telecast watchable. I miss Gary Thorne's calls also. The Hawks were playing pretty well until the third. But I think the Wings have their number this year and it will go six. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #379 May 18, 2009 QuoteI miss Gary Thorne's calls also. Me too......I'd rather hear him call a hockey game than anyone else. If the Wings tighten up their play in their own end, I don't think this series will go more than 5. The Hawks have a lot of young talent, but I don't think they play with enough discipline to win it. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #380 May 18, 2009 I think, the best is Mickey Redmond! He's knowledgable and un-biased. He adds a lot of 'color' and humor to his broadcasting. Pierre is an arrogant jerk and not as knowledgable as he thinks he is. This is going to be a good-good series! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #381 May 18, 2009 Toews and Kane only had something like 15 - 17-min. each. Seemed odd. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #382 May 18, 2009 Mike Lange of the Penguins is the best. "He's smil'n like the butcher's dog". "Arnold Slick from turtle crick". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #383 May 18, 2009 I don't guess, I've ever heard him. I get the hockey channels every season so, I guess, I'm just going to have to tune-in to a Pens game! Mickey Redmond played for the Wings and really adds a lot to the commentary. (a player skating real fast, loses his footing and goes down on the ice) "Looks like he blew a tire!" Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #384 May 18, 2009 Quote I think, the best is Mickey Redmond! He's knowledgable and un-biased. Mickey is great, not so sure he's un-biased though. He created a lot of chatter last Friday on Detroit's morning radio. Apparently at the end of game 7 (Ducks) when the officials were adding 3 some odd seconds to the clock he was overheard saying "What the sh*t is this?!?!" during the live broadcast on FS-D. IMO, yesterday's game was alot closer than the final score would indicate. The "WAR of I-94" is going to be another good one!!! aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #385 May 18, 2009 No kidding? Hee, hee... That sounds like mickey! Yes, it was a lot closer! The Blackhawks played a darned good game and I look for more of that out of them. It's really a good match-up. Two Cup winning coaches, some 'young guns' and experienced players! That's the makings for a great series. Also, the Wings shouldn't get too tired traveling, this round. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #386 May 19, 2009 What a game tonight! Fluery was simply amazing and Ward was incredible. This should have been a 7-6 game! Going 7 if the injuries don't hamper the Canes. Malkin was terrific. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #387 May 19, 2009 You got that right! Canes came sooo close to putting that game into over-time! This is going to be anyone's series. The way these two teams are palying... this is going to be a hard-fought series, for sure. Game two tonight for the Western Conference! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #388 May 19, 2009 oh yeah, crazy game....looking forward to the rest of the series!!!The Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #389 May 19, 2009 You bet! I'm watching both conference series because, there's some really good hockey being played in both. I think, the Pens just might have a slight edge over the Canes but, I don't think, anyone can count the Canes out just yet. It's going to be close, their whole series. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #390 May 19, 2009 yeah no kidding, it could go either way, both really evenly matched and both had a nice run at the end of the season to keep em in the playoff picture. I was a big fan of seeing the staal brothers out for the opening faceoff, that was really cool!!!The Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #391 May 19, 2009 I think, that goes for both conferences. When it reaches this level in the play-offs, it's anybodies guess! Just the way I like it!edit to add: I think too, if, Detroit plays 'their' style of hockey, they should have no problem with Chicago. This series wasn't like the Anaheim series where it was more 'beat 'em down physically' style. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #392 May 19, 2009 I think that if the Canes played 60 minutes like they do the last 3-4 minutes they'd win the Cup for sure! Very dangerous team in the closing minutes...they never stop.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #393 May 20, 2009 wow the refs have left their whistles at home tonight, tons of non callsThe Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #394 May 20, 2009 Wings pulled that one out! What a knuckle-biter! Looked like, the refs were just 'letting them play'. I saw a lot of possible calls on both sides that went un-noticed. I think, this is the best match-up I've seen. Pretty even on both sides, just going by shots on goal, face-offs won and etc. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #395 May 20, 2009 @%@&*%$^%&&^$(&^%$@#$@%^ That was one hell of a game last night....I am still pissed the wings got that goal, but damn that was some awesome hockey! I have to give props though to Osgood for that matrix maneuver glove save...damn that was a nice save! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #396 May 20, 2009 Yes, it was! The Wings looked like their legs were made of lead, later in the game. I'm really glad they won!!! This is Ozzies time to shine. the play-offs bring-out the very best in him. Toews did his part and tried to spark the Blackhawks but, it seems, that effort, didn't help. I've really been looking forward to this series. GO WINGS!!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #397 May 20, 2009 I will give it to the wings for pulling it out in OT... However you must admit the Hawks are giving them a run for their money. I still think the hawks have it in them as long as they don't put their heads in their asses! Damn good series!!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshaver123 0 #398 May 20, 2009 LETS GO CANES.... clap clap clap clap clap After last game where Staal had basically open net and couldnt put the puck in was heartbreaking lets get game two in the books canes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #399 May 20, 2009 Oh, hell yeah! The Blackhwks are putting forth a heckuvan effort. This, is about the best series, yet! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #400 May 21, 2009 oh yeah def, they were just letting them go, it was a great game, thought the hawks were gonna pull that one out, they are gonna give detroit a run in chicagoThe Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
