Jenksismyhero Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ May 30, 2013 -> 08:47 AM) Not a hockey fan but that was fun to watch. I never realized how fast paced and intense hockey is. I could barely follow anything! I'm the same way. I was a bandwagon fan in 2010 but started to watch games more regularly since then. With the fast start this year I got even more into the team, watching probably half of the games this year, and i've picked up a ton. I still don't understand everything going on or proper strategies, etc, but I'm really coming around to hockey more than any other sport because of the intensity and the "OMG I HAVE TO WATCH EVERY SECOND BECAUSE SOMETHING BIG MIGHT HAPPEN." NBA is great but quite frankly you can just watch the 4th and see 99% of the important stuff. NFL and MLB games can be incredibly boring. In hockey you have to watch constantly because so much is going on and something can happen in an instant. It's great. Even my wife last night, who basically just puts up with me watching the games as she plays on her Kindle, was enthralled by last nights game, especially in the third and OT. So much on the line, so much action, so much flying around the ice. I have a major hangover this morning but it was totally worth it. (having said all this, it obviously helps to have a team that has stars, that has high expectations, and that has good rivalries. If I lived in Minnesota there's a zero percent chance I ever watch a hockey game) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 If you lived in minnesota you would probably smell bad and subsist on a diet of Lutefisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 If you lived in Minnesota you would have been pulled from the womb with two hockey sticks, had your umbilical cord cut with a skate, gotten 2 minutes for crying after getting spanked, and been in pads by the time you left the NICU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 30, 2013 -> 08:32 AM) For everyone who is worried about Jonathan Quick, I don't really see him playing any better than Jimmy Howard did in the 2nd round. The man only allowed 16 goals on 238 shots for the series (just under 94%). He easily could, and has so far. Quick's been the best goalie in the playoffs. Howard was good, Quick's been ridiculous. Who knows if he keeps it up, but Howard's not on the same level as Quick this playoffs. Quick has had way more "holy f***" saves in the playoffs so far. I think he's at 1.50 GAA so far with like a 95% SVPCT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 This chick is EVERYWHERE! How did she get a seat on the Red Wings bench?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I legitimately thought I was going to have a heart attack last night, what a great series. And the chirping from Detroit fans on FB is hilarious. When they went up 3-1 it was all about their hockey team and how we are overrated, now its hey the Tigers are soooo good and the Sox suck. LOL, most of them moved to Chicago after college anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ May 30, 2013 -> 10:15 AM) He easily could, and has so far. Quick's been the best goalie in the playoffs. Howard was good, Quick's been ridiculous. Who knows if he keeps it up, but Howard's not on the same level as Quick this playoffs. Quick has had way more "holy f***" saves in the playoffs so far. I think he's at 1.50 GAA so far with like a 95% SVPCT. True - I just meant in the grand scheme of things 95 and 94 percent aren't that far off - but it is true that Quick has actually been better this playoffs than he was last year when he won the Conn Smythe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 30, 2013 -> 10:57 AM) True - I just meant in the grand scheme of things 95 and 94 percent aren't that far off - but it is true that Quick has actually been better this playoffs than he was last year when he won the Conn Smythe. But does that mean he's HAD to be better? Because if it does, the 'hawks may just break through. The Kings are hurting...the 'hawks are faster. I'm hoping we can get through this in 6. I have a feeling the 'hawks might get through this round quicker. Don't know why...just think the Kings are worn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 True - I just meant in the grand scheme of things 95 and 94 percent aren't that far off - but it is true that Quick has actually been better this playoffs than he was last year when he won the Conn Smythe. As someone with two math degrees, I can tell you that they are 1 percent off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ May 30, 2013 -> 11:17 AM) As someone with two math degrees, I can tell you that they are 1 percent off. dammit, you are so much better at math than me. I was about to take off my shoes so I could count all of my digits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 30, 2013 -> 11:20 AM) dammit, you are so much better at math than me. I was about to take off my shoes so I could count all of my digits You have 95 digits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 30, 2013 -> 11:20 AM) dammit, you are so much better at math than me. I was about to take off my shoes so I could count all of my digits I have no biology degrees and I can tell you that you should see a doctor about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ May 30, 2013 -> 11:22 AM) You have 95 digits? doesnt everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 30, 2013 -> 11:29 AM) doesnt everyone? The ladies must love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I'm glad that the Blackhawks won, but can you imagine the firestorm today if someone would of gotten hurt in the extra few minutes that they had to play. If they would of had to go into the next series with say Toews, Kane, Hossa etc. out the referee would come under more fire then he is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 30, 2013 -> 10:52 AM) I legitimately thought I was going to have a heart attack last night, what a great series. And the chirping from Detroit fans on FB is hilarious. When they went up 3-1 it was all about their hockey team and how we are overrated, now its hey the Tigers are soooo good and the Sox suck. LOL, most of them moved to Chicago after college anyway. Those Michigan f***ers really love to grasp to anything. Just remind them that the SOX were the last AL Central team to win a WS and they can shut the f*** up until they actually win a game in the WS. ;-) Oh yeah and tell Mr. Triple Crown to take the bat off his shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (pettie4sox @ May 30, 2013 -> 12:59 PM) Those Michigan f***ers really love to grasp to anything. Just remind them that the SOX were the last only AL Central team to win a WS and they can shut the f*** up until they actually win a game in the WS. ;-) Oh yeah and tell Mr. Triple Crown to take the bat off his shoulder. Fixed-ed. The Twins were in the the West in 1991. Edited May 30, 2013 by witesoxfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 30, 2013 -> 09:41 AM) If you lived in minnesota you would probably smell bad and subsist on a diet of Lutefisk Hey, I sure as hell don't eat Lutefisk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 QUOTE (farmteam @ May 30, 2013 -> 03:19 PM) Hey, I sure as hell don't eat Lutefisk. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickofypres Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Living in Toledo and in the heart of Detroit sports fandom, coming back from 3-1 and winning the series was awesome. Dealing with the locals was annoying, but the Wings are out and the band wagoners won't care about the Wings anymore until next April. Edited May 31, 2013 by whitesox901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Anyone think the addition of Kompon is going to help figure out the Kings and Quick? I mean, he was with them for a few years...6 or 7 I believe. Does that give the 'hawks any inside info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 BEAT LA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 NHL's gotta get these games on NBC or something easier to find than NBCSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 This is ridiculous they have this on this channel, if I want to watch it I have to upgrade my TV package $30/month more. Total rip off but of course I had to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 DirecTV not picking up signal due to weather but the sox game coming in clear as a bell f*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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