Stars/Avs Round 1

[mustang_marc]

According to Dallas News, this series starts Friday night. I haven't followed hockey as closely this year as I have in years past, but Dallas has still played well. However, Turco blew up and gave up 3 goals in 7 minutes against Detroit tonight, and I don't see that changing. He hasn't proven himself in the playoffs. I don't know that it will change this year. I think the Stars are talented enough to win it all, but Turco is inconsistent. Even though the Stars are the better team, I wouldn't be suprised to see them take us out as they did 2 years ago. Predictions?

Because we have home ice, I say Stars in 6.

[HookEm]

Sounds a lot like the knocks on Belfour pre-Stanley Cup.....


According to Dallas News, this series starts Friday night. I haven't followed hockey as closely this year as I have in years past, but Dallas has still played well. However, Turco blew up and gave up 3 goals in 7 minutes against Detroit tonight, and I don't see that changing. He hasn't proven himself in the playoffs. I don't know that it will change this year. I think the Stars are talented enough to win it all, but Turco is inconsistent. Even though the Stars are the better team, I wouldn't be suprised to see them take us out as they did 2 years ago. Predictions?

Because we have home ice, I say Stars in 6.

[636ryder]

I haven't watched as much hockey as I used to, but I kept up standings wise and games wise this year. Dallas was on a poll on espn as one of 4 teams most likely to be knocked out in round 1. I think it'll be close, but i'd say they can pull it out. Overall even though I don't like em, it'd be for the better for hockey as whole for dallas to go as far as they can. Hockey doesn't get the support here as it does up north, so if dallas goes to the cup, it will make hockey more notable here in the south.

[LannyN9NE]

Im not a Stars fan but to blame Turco for the lose in Detroit is off base.

[ma67cpe]

I think we can pull it out if we play balls to the wall from puck drop to the very end. Not play half the game and then give it up in the end. Being consistent is the key. I think we will take it in game 7

[cbrjames]

Man, the Stars actually looked good lastnight. In the third they were just standing around watching the puck! 5 minutes left, and they decide to go with 5 defencman? I think they will do god in the playoffs. They look good this year. I just hope Edmonton takes Detroit out in the first round. That would pretty much guaruntee a Cup for the Stars.

[LannyN9NE]

Man, the Stars actually looked good lastnight. In the third they were just standing around watching the puck! 5 minutes left, and they decide to go with 5 defencman? I think they will do god in the playoffs. They look good this year. I just hope Edmonton takes Detroit out in the first round. That would pretty much guaruntee a Cup for the Stars.

Guranetee a Cup for the Stars if Detroit got taken out? I seriously doubt that. The East has some damn good teams in Ottawa, Carolina, Philly, New York, New Jersey and Buffalo.

[SVTVenom]

This is how I see it going in the West:

Quarterfinals:

#1 Detroit vs. #8 Edmonton: Detroit in 5 games

#2 Dallas vs. #7 Colorado: Dallas in 6 games

#3 Calgary vs. #6 Anahiem: Calgary in 6 games

#4 Nashville vs. #5 San Jose: San Jose in 7 games


Semifinals:

#1 Detroit vs. #5 San Jose: Detroit in 6 games

#2 Dallas vs. #3 Calgary: Dallas in 6 games


Conference Finals:

#1 Detroit vs. #2 Dallas: Dallas in 7 games

[mustang_marc]

The East has some damn good teams in Ottawa, Carolina, Philly, New York, New Jersey and Buffalo.And I think Dallas has beat them all at some point this season. No guarantees for sure, but we stand a chance against any of them. No one has owned the Stars except for the L.A. Kings.

[LannyN9NE]

Quarterfinals:

#1 Detroit vs. #8 Edmonton: Detroit in 5 games

#2 Dallas vs. #7 Colorado: Dallas in 6 games

#3 Calgary vs. #6 Anahiem: Anaheim in 6 games

#4 Nashville vs. #5 San Jose: San Jose in 5 games


Semifinals:

#1 Detroit vs. #5 Anaheim: Detroit in 5 games

#2 Dallas vs. #3 San Jose: San Jose in 6 games


Conference Finals:

#1 Detroit vs. #2 San Jose: San Jose in 7 games

[LannyN9NE]

And I think Dallas has beat them all at some point this season. No guarantees for sure, but we stand a chance against any of them. No one has owned the Stars except for the L.A. Kings.

Im not saying the Stars dont stand a chance but I think alot of people write off the East because of the new schedule and not seeing most of the East very often. Yes the Stars beat some of the teams this season but a 7 game series is alot different than one game here and there.

[def1eppard]

The best thing about playing the Avs 1st round is....

They don't have Forsberg anymore!!!

[mustang_marc]

Im not saying the Stars dont stand a chance but I think alot of people write off the East because of the new schedule and not seeing most of the East very often. Yes the Stars beat some of the teams this season but a 7 game series is alot different than one game here and there.
I'd love to see a Dallas/Buffalo rematch. I'm tired of hearing the whiners (there are some even on this site) cry about how Buffalo was cheated.

[dallasstars281]

game 1 is saturday at 2pm.

heres the rest of the schedule!
http://www.dallasstars.com/homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=5442

[cbrjames]

7 game series, i think Dallas can dominate the East in 6.

And Lanny, Detroit and San Jose? Are you kidding me? San Jose is good, but not that good.

[SlowLX]

This is how I see it going in the West:

Quarterfinals:

#1 Detroit vs. #8 Edmonton: Detroit in 5 games

#2 Dallas vs. #7 Colorado: Dallas in 6 games

#3 Calgary vs. #6 Anahiem: Calgary in 6 games

#4 Nashville vs. #5 San Jose: San Jose in 7 games


Semifinals:

#1 Detroit vs. #5 San Jose: Detroit in 6 games

#2 Dallas vs. #3 Calgary: Dallas in 6 games


Conference Finals:

#1 Detroit vs. #2 Dallas: Dallas in 7 games
HAHAHAH Im going to say fuck no and wait for hollywood's anti-dallas ass to comment on this. If dallas makes it to the conf finals, against most likely Detroit imo, Det will take it under 6.

[ma67cpe]

I would love to see dallas win the cup but if we dont play the whole game against these teams they are going beat us up and down and we will go nowhere. And if we meet up with detroit I think it will go to a game 7 and be very close all the way threw.

[cbrjames]

I would love to see dallas win the cup but if we dont play the whole game against these teams they are going beat us up and down and we will go nowhere. And if we meet up with detroit I think it will go to a game 7 and be very close all the way threw.

Dude, wtf is your avatar?

I just hope Dallas gets the job done, and Marty stands on his head thru the whole thing. He's a great goalie no doubt, but he hasn't really proven himself in the playoffs.....YET.

[SlowLX]

Dude, wtf is your avatar?

I just hope Dallas gets the job done, and Marty stands on his head thru the whole thing. He's a great goalie no doubt, but he hasn't really proven himself in the playoffs.....YET.
Its meatwad from ATHF I say Detroit vs ....hmmm...either Buffalo or Ottawa.
Outcome......Detroit in 6 if Buffalo, Ottawa in 7 if they make it

[cbrjames]

Buffalo? No way! Ottawa, or Carolina in the East. They are both way too strong.

[def1eppard]

Check my post from waaaaaay back. I'm still sticking with New Jersey...at least for the East.

[SlowLX]

Buffalo? No way! Ottawa, or Carolina in the East. They are both way too strong.
They've got the ability to go on some random ass streaks

[SVTVenom]

Check my post from waaaaaay back. I'm still sticking with New Jersey...at least for the East.

NJ has the best Playoff goaltending experience in the East with Martin Brodeur. His playoff experience is more than all of the other goalies in the East COMBINED! :eek:

[ma67cpe]

Dude, wtf is your avatar?

I just hope Dallas gets the job done, and Marty stands on his head thru the whole thing. He's a great goalie no doubt, but he hasn't really proven himself in the playoffs.....YET.
My avatar is meatwad from aqua teen hunger force stupid show but funny. Yeah we will need turk to step it up in a major way. Like I said we need to play from start to finish not half the game and we should go pretty far.

[Geor!]

Hoping that my Oilers pull the upset over the Red Wings.

[636ryder]

Buffalo took out the canes last night 4-0. They're goin against the devils for their 1st round...that's gonna be a bitch. NJ is on one hell of streak right now, they're 22-8 since the olympic break. Overall my sabers could make it, hope they do, but at the same time Ottawa put a spankin on em several times this season so...that's their bitch team to get over. Also they're 1-3 against the devils this season.

Dallas could definately make it all they way, they'd just have to have everygame go their way for it to happen. We all know that's not gonna happen so...we will see what events unfold through the playoffs.

[Hollywood]

I'd love to see a Dallas/Buffalo rematch. I'm tired of hearing the whiners (there are some even on this site) cry about how Buffalo was cheated.

How ironic, you crying about others crying about Buffalo being shafted. Looks to me like you bring it up more than anyone else on this site.
It's a shame you can't see past your blind loyalty or even grasp basic reading skills. I'm not going to bother reposting a rule that was changed 3 months after the NHL fucked up, because we've already established that regardless of how wrong you are, even when the evidence is layed out in front of you, you'll never admit you are wrong.

[LannyN9NE]

And Lanny, Detroit and San Jose? Are you kidding me? San Jose is good, but not that good.

they are on a streak (8-2 in their last 10) and Toskala has been outstanding. You seem to forget they started off really slow, then after the trade for Thornton they picked it up after the line up got more settled. There really isnt a better duo in the league right now than Thornton and Cheechoo, and with the goalie riding a hot streak into the playoffs, I would say they have as good a chance as any to make it to the conference finals. Im still standing by my prediction of Ottawa finally taking home the Cup.

[cbrjames]

I see your point, but Thorton, and Cheechoo cannot carry the whole team thru all of the playoffs!!




Damn i like the NHL playoffs! Let the shit talkin begin boys!! :cool:

[RyanB]

they are on a streak (8-2 in their last 10) and Toskala has been outstanding. You seem to forget they started off really slow, then after the trade for Thornton they picked it up after the line up got more settled. There really isnt a better duo in the league right now than Thornton and Cheechoo, and with the goalie riding a hot streak into the playoffs, I would say they have as good a chance as any to make it to the conference finals. Im still standing by my prediction of Ottawa finally taking home the Cup.

It is more than just that line. The "Heavyweight line" with Marleau Bernier and Milan Michalek is humming along at just the right time. I'm not going to make any predictions until I see every game 1. I know its cheating but playoffs are different. The Western Conference premier matchup is going to be Calgary and Anaheim. Anaheim is on a tear and Calgary plays grind-it-out playoff hockey every night. Either team could easily win in 5 games...or it could go 7. I'm looking forward to seeing all the games. Hey Clockwrk, we need to have watching parties on your HD...and Hollywood, I'm TiVoing every game if you wanna see anything in particular.

[LannyN9NE]

I see your point, but Thorton, and Cheechoo cannot carry the whole team thru all of the playoffs!!




Damn i like the NHL playoffs! Let the shit talkin begin boys!! :cool:

you would think they couldnt but stranger things have happened. Plus they have others such as Marleau, Nimenen (playoff experience) and some good young players who work their ass off. Another move they made that really didnt make headlines was the signing of Matt Carle. He is up for the Hobey Baker and is a damn good young defenseman who chips in offensively.

[def1eppard]

Oh and it will be interesting to see if Hasek is indeed playing and if he is actually good. I don't think he has played in a game since that injury in the olympics.

[636ryder]

Oh and it will be interesting to see if Hasek is indeed playing and if he is actually good. I don't think he has played in a game since that injury in the olympics.

I think he'd be good for like game 7(if it went that far) and should be good to go for round 2. It would be cool to see him win a cup.

[LannyN9NE]

I think he'd be good for like game 7(if it went that far) and should be good to go for round 2. It would be cool to see him win a cup.

it would be better to see Heatly, Alfredsson, Spezza, Chara the list goes on. Hasek has his name on the Cup already and I'm not a huge fan of his, but if he can push the Sens over the top, get him back in the net.

[cbrjames]

Screw it! Marty needs to be on the Cup!! :D

[dallasstars281]

Screw it! Marty needs to be on the Cup!! :D :D :D :D :D

[ma67cpe]

Screw it! Marty needs to be on the Cup!! :D
Hell yes but he will need to step it up and not break down when things go bad. We have a rough road ahead.

[ceyko]

He can get the job done, since IMO he has the potential to be the best goalie in the league. However, that's only if he stays in the top of his game as opposed to flopping around on the ice.

I'm just bummed I'm going to miss the first game due to work. I'll get paged with scores though. :D They need to play balls to the wall all game long.

[mustang_marc]

How ironic, you crying about others crying about Buffalo being shafted. Looks to me like you bring it up more than anyone else on this site.
Show me the dozens, or hell, even half a dozen times I've cried about it? I'll accept ownage if you can do it...

Hell man, I'll save you the hassle...I found the ONE other thread (http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=273843&referrerid=390) where I even mentioned Buffalo. Same issue. Yeah, I've really cried about it a lot :rolleyes:

[SVTVenom]

I don't think Dallas will have to worry much about Detroit moving on. They have their hands full with Edmonton having to go to double OT to beat them. I give major props to Dwayne Roloson, the goalie for Edmonton, for facing 57 shots and saving 54 of them in the loss. Thats an insane amount of shots to face in a game, even one going into double OT.

[ma67cpe]

I don't think Dallas will have to worry much about Detroit moving on. They have their hands full with Edmonton having to go to double OT to beat them. I give major props to Dwayne Roloson, the goalie for Edmonton, for facing 57 shots and saving 54 of them in the loss. Thats an insane amount of shots to face in a game, even one going into double OT.
I agree they are not backing down from detroit they are going to give them everything they got. He did play a great game lets just see if he can keep it up.

[cbrjames]

I hope the Oil can beat the Dings! I hate them both, but i hate the Dings sooo much more!

[Geor!]

I hope the Oil can beat the Dings! I hate them both, but i hate the Dings sooo much more!
Well they played like a motherfucker last night, losing in double overtime. Hopefully they play just as well Sunday and catch Detroit slippin'.

[ma67cpe]

Well they played like a motherfucker last night, losing in double overtime. Hopefully they play just as well Sunday and catch Detroit slippin'.
Too add on to that that they were in the joe and played that well they should not hang there heads after that lose.

[dallasstars281]

Well they played like a motherfucker last night, losing in double overtime. Hopefully they play just as well Sunday and catch Detroit slippin'.if the oil can win the next game ay the Joe, 3 out of the next 4 will be at the Rextall Center!

[mustang_marc]

I'm just glad Dallas doesn't have to play Edmonton...didn't we play them like 4-5 years in a row in the playoffs?

[636ryder]

I'm just glad Dallas doesn't have to play Edmonton...didn't we play them like 4-5 years in a row in the playoffs?


lol yea...that matchup was gettin rediculous. Even the players were relieved to have a different team to play. :D

[Geor!]

if the oil can win the next game ay the Joe, 3 out of the next 4 will be at the Rextall Center!
Well, they won at Joe Louis today. Back to Rex for the next two. If Edmonton keeps playing as good as they have the past two games, I see elimination in Detroit's future!!!

[SVTVenom]

Well, they won at Joe Louis today. Back to Rex for the next two. If Edmonton keeps playing as good as they have the past two games, I see elimination in Detroit's future!!!

Peca and Pronger came up huge in that game. Detroit looks like they have their hands full just like Dallas.

[Geor!]

Peca and Pronger came up huge in that game. Detroit looks like they have their hands full just like Dallas.
Don't even get me started on that pathetic display Dallas (was that even them playing?!) showed yesterday. I think I ran a few people out of the bar I was at with my tirades.

[SVTVenom]

Don't even get me started on that pathetic display Dallas (was that even them playing?!) showed yesterday. I think I ran a few people out of the bar I was at with my tirades.

I wasn't able to watch the game because I was helping a friend out with a mock trial for his SMU law class, but it seems like they just thought that Colorado would just roll over for them in the first game and that wasn't the case.

[RyanB]

Don't even get me started on that pathetic display Dallas (was that even them playing?!) showed yesterday. I think I ran a few people out of the bar I was at with my tirades.

Haha, I can imagine. I fell asleep at 2-1 dallas and woke up at 3-2 Avs, then watched a listless Dallas team skate around for another little bit and fell back asleep. Thank you Thera-Flu for saving my afternoon.

[dallasstars281]

Peca and Pronger came up huge in that game. Detroit looks like they have their hands full just like Dallas.detroit is just over confident.

[636ryder]

What the hell...ottawa lost. :mad: O if detroit has too much confidence, then what would dallas have?

[dallasstars281]

What the hell...ottawa lost. :mad: O if detroit has too much confidence, then what would dallas have?sucky play.

[D]

I'm a little late, I know, but Colorado handed Dallas their ass on a silver platter Saturday. Game 2 is tonight at 8...hopefully my Avs are ready for Dallas because they're gonna go gang busters in the first period garaunteed.

[ma67cpe]

Dallas tonight needs to go back to what they know the basics. I missed the sat game cause of work but I heard that there were just a ton of turnovers and we just standing around with are thumbs up are asses :(

[cbrjames]

They better just buhring it the rest of the damn playoffs!! Kinda anxious to see how they rebound tonight.

[def1eppard]

Too bad I can't see this game either. Game 3 is on FSN wooooo hooo.

[D]

Too bad I can't see this game either. Game 3 is on FSN wooooo hooo.

What channel is tonight's game on? Should be on OLN I thought. Dallas will rebound just fine. I'm an avid Colorado fan, but I'm a smart fan. I know what Dallas is capable of and am not about to go badmouthing one of the best teams in the league. I just hope Colorado comes out ready to match the emotion of Dallas. If Mike Modano comes out and says that this game is a "must win" and that they're "desperate for this game" then you know the rest of the team will follow what he says.

[cbrjames]

Its on local 27. Damn the 8:00 start time!! CAn't wait! I'm more anxious for this game, than i was the last game, only because the last game let me down so bad, and i know they are going to come out pounding the puck this game!

[D]

Puck drops at 8, but TV doesn't show the game until 8:30?!?!?! I don't get it!!! Is it on FSN and OLN or just OLN????

[cbrjames]

My guide shows 8:00. :D Stars homepage shows the same.

[LannyN9NE]

Puck drops at 8, but TV doesn't show the game until 8:30?!?!?! I don't get it!!! Is it on FSN and OLN or just OLN????

I believe it is on both, with oln joining when the Devils-Rangers game is over

[cbrjames]

I'm going to go ahead and say this now. I have faith that we will make it to the next round regardless what happens tonight. Yes, we were alllll disapointed about last game, but its time to get it on!!

[Geor!]

If someone could be so kind as to keep me updated, I would appreciate it - stuck at work until 22:00.

Thanks,
Geof

[cbrjames]

1-0 Avs. Blake on the PP :(

[Geor!]

Damn game just started for Christ's sake!

[cbrjames]

:mad: 2-0 Avs

[Geor!]

:mad: 2-0 Avs
WHAT?!?!

[cbrjames]

Under review....

[cbrjames]

Damnit! Counts! :mad:

[SVTVenom]

The only good thing about this 2nd game is that it is still in the first period and they have a decent amount of time to mount a comeback from this bad start.

[cbrjames]

Fuuuuuuuuuck!!!! 3-0!!!!!!!! What a fucking defensive break down!!!

[SVTVenom]

Uhhh, I may stand corrected here. Stars are now down 0-3. :( :eek:

[cbrjames]

Uhhh, I may stand corrected here. Stars are now down 0-3. :( :eek:

Yeah, YOU jinxed it fucker!! :D j/k

[Nate]

Man I'm glad I slept through the start of this. Not going to even turn it on.

[Geor!]

I can't believe this.

I think I'll go ahead and leave dfwstangs for awhile. Maybe me hitting refresh is causing the meltdown.

[cbrjames]

Shots are 10-2 Avs!! We can't muster up any kind of offense!

[SVTVenom]

Shots are 10-2 Avs!! We can't muster up any kind of offense!

That last shift Dallas had was pretty good. They just need to start pounding Theodore with shots. 2 shots on goal through 17 min of the game will not do it.

[cbrjames]

I just don't get it. They knew they had to come out blazing, and they were chasing the whole period.

[mustang_marc]

Jokinen gets the Stars on the board! 3-1.

[SVTVenom]

Man, did Dallas ever need that! 3-1 Colorado. Nice goal by Jussi Jokinen!

[mustang_marc]

Looks like the Stars have a little emotion now. Morrow and Arnott are spicing things up a bit. Maybe the Stars can pull to within a goal or maybe even tie by the end of the period. If they don't win this game, I won't watch the rest of the series.

[mustang_marc]

3-2... Stars on the board again!!!

[SVTVenom]

YEAH BOY!!!! 3-2 Colorado. PP goal for Lehtinen!

[SVTVenom]

ITS TIED UP MOTHERFUCKERS!!!! 3-3!!!!

[mustang_marc]

Hell yeah!

[Geor!]

Fuck yes!

[SVTVenom]

This game is starting to get REAL fast and REAL chippy!

[cbrjames]

The Stars are back to their game! About time! Go Stars!

[Geor!]

Wish I could watch it instead of being stuck in this dump. It'll be all but over by the time I get home.

[cbrjames]

Dude, that third goal was funny as fuck! How do you pop it straight up in the air, it disapears, then lands in your own goal? Lmao, i'll take it!

[cbrjames]

Kapanen's going to the box

[SVTVenom]

Man, how valuable is Brendan Morrow!? He gets Blake to take a penalty while the Avs are on the PP and in their own zone. Man I'm glad we've got him.

[SVTVenom]

What a comeback!!!!! Mike Modano!!!! 4-3 STARS!!!!

[Geor!]

Fuckin a!

[cbrjames]

Little role reversal in this period huh? Man, if they call this one back, i'm going to go off!

[mustang_marc]

Hell yeah...Dallas just needs to keep getting shots on goal! 4 freakin' goals in the 3rd period. It was nice that this was just 3 seconds before the end of the period. Lots of momentum heading to the 3rd.

[mustang_marc]

He didn't have a kicking motion, so it should count.

[cbrjames]

Goal bitches!

[SVTVenom]

That 2nd period surge may have just turned this whole series around.

[mustang_marc]

That 2nd period surge may have just turned this whole series around.
I sure as hell hope so! Stars play better on the road too, so I'm definitely feeling a little better about our position now.

[ma67cpe]

I sure as hell hope so! Stars play better on the road too, so I'm definitely feeling a little better about our position now.

yeah i hope so. this second period has made me feel better about this serious! morrow and meitennen have really stepped it up.

[cbrjames]

yeah i hope so. this second period has made me feel better about this serious! morrow and meitennen have really stepped it up.

Where have you been homo?

[cbrjames]

Haha Tanguay!! 2 back to back penalties within 10 seconds!

[SVTVenom]

Dallas could use an insurance goal here.

[ma67cpe]

Where have you been homo?
Well the first period I was throwing shit around haha not really and then the second period I decided to hop on and say some good things for a change.

[ma67cpe]

Dallas could use an insurance goal here.
I agree with that that would be very very nice.

[cbrjames]

So far in this series, 2 goals up doesn't mean jack.

[ma67cpe]

So far in this series, 2 goals up doesn't mean jack.
No it hasnt all season but tonight it would just be nice. :D

[cbrjames]

You gotta be fuckin shittin me!!! tied on a shorty?!?!?

[SVTVenom]

Fuckin shit! SH goal by the Avs. 4-4. Dammit! :mad:

[ma67cpe]

You gotta be fuckin shittin me!!! tied on a shorty?!?!?
Yeah that was horseshit but know we have a good chance to win.

[SVTVenom]

Dallas gets some more PP time for delay of game on Blake. They better score here.

[cbrjames]

They better! And i hope Lehtinen gets a trick!

[TRAXX]

Dammit OT

[SVTVenom]

Fuck. OT. At least we will still be on the PP.

[cbrjames]

Damnittttttt! That shorty really got us! Bastid!

[ma67cpe]

Dammit OT
We go to overtime because off a shit shorthanded goal. :(

[cbrjames]

Man, the Fins are kickin ass for sure tonight. They are playing with some surefire tenacity(sp?).

[ma67cpe]

Man, the Fins are kickin ass for sure tonight. They are playing with some surefire tenacity(sp?).
Yeah it seems everybody has stepped it up tonight very happy with morrows play tonight I think he started the rally

[cbrjames]

No fucking comment! I'm going to bed pissed the fuck off!

[Geor!]

Fuck

[David]

Looked like another Stars game

[TRAXX]

Ouch...

[ma67cpe]

No fucking comment! I'm going to bed pissed the fuck off!
I agree with that nothing more to say here. Maybe next year, If we dont pull are heads out of are asses and play some hockey. Turco needs to make some saves by the way. :mad: :mad:

[91rednotch]

Turco is one of the worst career playoff goalies I have ever seen.....

5-4 Avs win

[Geor!]

I agree with that nothing more to say here. Maybe next year, If we dont pull are heads out of are asses and play some hockey. Turco needs to make some saves by the way. :mad: :mad:
Yeah, Turco has been quite the Jerk-o at times this season.

[ma67cpe]

Turco is one of the worst career playoff goalies I have ever seen.....

5-4 Avs win
Maybe we should give johan a try next game.

[cbrjames]

Maybe we should give johan a try next game.

Same outcome no matter who we put back there.

[ma67cpe]

Same outcome no matter who we put back there.
Yeah most likley but during the season when we put him in after a crap start by turk it really seemed to give us a boost and then we tore some ass.

[cbrjames]

C'moooon Mavs! :D

[def1eppard]

Good thing we gave Turco that extension. JK, I don't blame it all on him. I'm pissed at all Stars equally.

[SVTVenom]

That one is all on Marty Turco. He was given all the offense he needed to win that game and failed. Dallas and Turco better get their shit straightened out in Denver or they are going to be hitting the tee box early this year.

[kangol]

Well that sucked, I'll blame it on our powerplay that we let them tie it up on.

At least the fans get a taco.

[D]

After reading that whole third page, ya'll sure are a bunch of fair weathered mother fuckers. Either stick by your team or don't. When the Avs surrendered a 3 goal lead I wasn't saying put Peter Budaj in goal because Jose looked like shit in the 2nd period. The NHL is not the same as it was 2 years ago. A 2-0 series deficiet (sp?) means about as much as a 2-0 lead in a game. The Stars are a better team on paper than Colorado...as much as it kills me to admit. If the Stars lose this series it's not going to be Turco's fault. He's only as good as the defensive core in front of him...Zubov is the man, but it takes more than 1 good D-man to make a solid core.

On a happier note...my Avs are up 2-0 in the series and take it back to the Mile High City for 3 and 4. The series will be coming back to Dallas for at least 1 more game, no boubt adout it.

[ma67cpe]

The main reason I say put hedburg in is because it seems when we have been down and we switch to johan its kinda of like flippin a switch and we see a different team. Dont get me wrong turk is are goalie but when things get bad you just need to try something different to turn things around

[91rednotch]

Do not blame anything on Turco....Sure

Have you seen his stat line thru the first 2 games?

He is 0-2, allowed 10 goals and has a .815 save%

That is piss poor

[Maverick]

They had better win the next 4 in a row, that's all I'm gonna say...

[ma67cpe]

They had better win the next 4 in a row, that's all I'm gonna say...
If they are going to do that they need to get there heads in the game, I mean all of them you cant have a couple guys out playing there hearts out and the others doing nothing.

[SlowLX]

Do not blame anything on Turco....Sure

Have you seen his stat line thru the first 2 games?

He is 0-2, allowed 10 goals and has a .815 save%

That is piss poor
Well seeing as the first 2 of 3 goals were complete bullshit on the part of Dallas's D.
How the fuck are you going to have 3 men around the goal and still not cover an Av player? I was just happy I got last minute legal tickets

[ceyko]

IMHO, Turco needs to sit out. I AM NOT a hockey player, so I can't be sure - but it seems like he sure likes to flop around on the ice alot. At Hedberg (sp?) is always as ready as possible and LOOKS to be alert.

The whole thing is not ALL Turco, but damn, he's gotta be a little more reliable. There were what, 23 SOG from Colorado.

Then again, it was pretty much Belfour that pulled them through several years back. I just think Hedberg deserves a shot at least. We are down by 2, nows not the time to try new things - but Hedberg pulled us through in the past.

[ma67cpe]

IMHO, Turco needs to sit out. I AM NOT a hockey player, so I can't be sure - but it seems like he sure likes to flop around on the ice alot. At Hedberg (sp?) is always as ready as possible and LOOKS to be alert.

The whole thing is not ALL Turco, but damn, he's gotta be a little more reliable. There were what, 23 SOG from Colorado.

Then again, it was pretty much Belfour that pulled them through several years back. I just think Hedberg deserves a shot at least. We are down by 2, nows not the time to try new things - but Hedberg pulled us through in the past.
Exactly I agree with that 100% Well said. You know let turco sit and get his mind back in to the game.

[D]

Letting Turco sit MIGHT give the team a boost for a game...or a period..or a couple of shifts....or just until Colorado nets one and the team's confidence is shot to shit again. Hedberg is not consistent and never has been. Now is not the time for Dallas to experiment. They should have done all of the experimenting in the regular season. Turco knows just as well as the rest of the hockey world that he needs to prove himself. Let him. If he can't prove his worth in the playoffs Dallas might as well start shopping for a new starting goalie now. Hedberg is not the answer. And to be quite honest, I think Colorado was stupid for getting rid of Aebischer. He has proven himself IMO and does not deserve to be sitting on the bench behind Huet. Theodore has looked like shit consistently since he came back and had it not been for the Avs solid D in the first 2 games they'd be down 0-2. Dallas' first 3 goals last night were all lucky bounces, followed by a semi-lucky goal by Modano. That game should never have been close...it should have been a blow out for 60 straight minutes. Granted, Dallas played better in the second period than they had all series, but they still didn't score those goals last night without the help of a lot of luck.

[dallasstars281]

Turco is one of the worst career playoff goalies I have ever seen.....

5-4 Avs winwe gotta get rid of him :mad:

[dallasstars281]

we still have a chance, but we have to win game 3. i was so pissed after sakic scored that OT goal. it was a long walk back to the car after the game. all the fans were pissed at turco for the shorty and the OT winner.

[cbrjames]

we gotta get rid of him :mad:

And replace him with who? That's the most assinine(sp?) thing i've heard!

[LannyN9NE]

we gotta get rid of him :mad:

you are an idiot.

From what I saw atleast 3 of the goals Turco isnt accountable for. You can't have the turnovers the Stars are giving up and then not covering in their own end. As for the OT goal. Blame Turco if you want but a shot that changes direction from a tip around the hashmarks is one of the hardest plays to stop for a goalie. You either forget or dont know that Turco is the winningest goalie in NCAA history so he knows how to do it, but if the Stars want to dump him fuck let them, won't have any effect on me other than not liking them even more.

[dallasstars281]

turco was a great college and is a great regular season goalie, but until he make the clutch save in the playoffs(like the sakic OT winner), the stars will not go anywhere. hey don't get me wrong im a huge turco fan, he's just not a proven playoff goalie yet. if we get two wins at the Pepsi Center that will prolly change that label.

[D]

turco was a great college and is a great regular season goalie, but until he make the clutch save in the playoffs(like the sakic OT winner), the stars will not go anywhere. hey don't get me wrong im a huge turco fan, he's just not a proven playoff goalie yet. if we get two wins at the Pepsi Center that will prolly change that label.

I'm a huge Turco fan as well. I can't stand the Stars a whole lot, never have been able to, but I know a good goalie when I see one. Turco's vision of the ice is awesome and his positioning is awesome. He is also able to anticipate plays and shots better than most net minders in the league. He just can't handle the pressure of the playoffs. What good is a goalie who can get you there, but can't do shit once he's there? Patrick Roy wouldn't have half of the legacy he has had it not been for his performances in the playoffs. He has won more playoff games than any other goalie, ever. Despite his lack of performance ability in the playoffs, he's still fundamentally one of the best goalies in the league. In my mind, if Brodeur, Belfour, and CuJo were retired, Turco would be the best in the league.

So much for Barry Melrose's prediction of Stars in 5 huh? Go Avs!!!

[ma67cpe]

And replace him with who? That's the most assinine(sp?) thing i've heard!
Yeah that was a little harsh I think if we can just give turk a little help in front of the goal and score on the other end and also get a win he should get a little boost and settle in. We need that win though if we keep loosing he will never get any jump in his step. It is not all turcos fault.

[cbrjames]

I'm sorry, but all of you're great goalies didn't become great playoff goalies over night, or in their first few years. It does take time. And i love your statement on how if he takes 2 wins at the Pepsi center, that might change his label. What a fairweather statement.

[ma67cpe]

I'm sorry, but all of you're great goalies didn't become great playoff goalies over night, or in their first few years. It does take time. And i love your statement on how if he takes 2 wins at the Pepsi center, that might change his label. What a fairweather statement.
I was thinking the same thing about the statement. "I root for the team that wins the cup thats it" :p

[dallasstars281]

I'm sorry, but all of you're great goalies didn't become great playoff goalies over night, or in their first few years. It does take time. And i love your statement on how if he takes 2 wins at the Pepsi center, that might change his label. What a fairweather statement.fairweather :confused: :confused: . hey i stated im still a turco fan, i was just saying that his label of not being a "clutch goalie" which was given to him by NBC and OLN networks would change if he stole 2 games in the mile high city. which i think he is capable of doing.

[dallasstars281]

So much for Barry Melrose's prediction of Stars in 5 huh? Go Avs!!!
he also predicted the stars and the canes in the finals with dallas winning in six.

[RyanB]

turco was a great college and is a great regular season goalie, but until he make the clutch save in the playoffs(like the sakic OT winner), the stars will not go anywhere. hey don't get me wrong im a huge turco fan, he's just not a proven playoff goalie yet. if we get two wins at the Pepsi Center that will prolly change that label.


If you noticed Mr. Hockey expert, Turco didn't even flinch on that OT winner. He was screened by his own D-man and an Avalanche player. You can't stop what you don't see. If the Stars would play SMARTER in their defensive zone, take an extra second to make a safer play they wouldn't be in this mess. Oh and Fuck Niinimaa. Daley=tits.

[ceyko]

I don't claim to be a hockey expert. I really like watching the game though. It is possible that I got spoiled after that year with Belfour....

In addition, goalies will get scored on more this year then usual. We can bitch all day long, and argue. In the end none of us are at their level - so hopefully coach knows what the hell he is doing. I'd prefer to see Turco sit. He's had 2 chances and in the 2nd game it was more him then the team. I don't see how you can expect the team to stop all SOG for him. Watching the other games in the playoffs though, some of the goalies are easily stopping the same sort of shots - while others are also getting spanked.

I will say it was nice to see us more physical the last game. Lets just hope for the best from here on out. If Turco stays, fingers crossed - if he sits, figers crossed. :D

Take care,

[cbrjames]

So who won't be able to watch it tonight and needs play by play? :D

[LannyN9NE]

all the talk about Turco cracks me up tho. Nobody says anything about being on the powerplay for over 7 mins in the third period and producing nothing. The defenseman getting constantly beat to loose pucks because they are getting flat footed, turnovers at bad spots on the ice (within 3 feet of either blueline), or the top forwards not doing a whole lot in either end. Yup its all Turco's fault.

[Geor!]

So who won't be able to watch it tonight and needs play by play? :D
I will, up until 10pm.

[cbrjames]

I just prayyyyy that they pull it together tonight, and the rest of the playoffs. And Geof, i'll keep you updated as i can.

[Geor!]

Thank you sir.

[ceyko]

all the talk about Turco cracks me up tho. Nobody says anything about being on the powerplay for over 7 mins in the third period and producing nothing. The defenseman getting constantly beat to loose pucks because they are getting flat footed, turnovers at bad spots on the ice (within 3 feet of either blueline), or the top forwards not doing a whole lot in either end. Yup its all Turco's fault.

Very valid points...but if I recall right, they recovered more then not in the 2nd and 3rd of the last game. The 3rd there were barely any SOG - in the game overall there where about 23. It would be nice if he could stop more. The thing that really bothers me is he seems to be laying on his side a lot. I understand the purpose, but it does not allow for quick recovery. Also, he seems to chase the puck and lose position in front of the net.

Again, I'm no expert - those are the things I don't understand. I know why he does it, but it seems they should set rules of engagements for his puck chasing. :D

[ma67cpe]

I just prayyyyy that they pull it together tonight, and the rest of the playoffs. And Geof, i'll keep you updated as i can.
SAme here lets go stars. It about that time.

[Relinquished]

it do or die time nobody has come back after losing 3 games

[D]

it do or die time nobody has come back after losing 3 games

That's not true...I believe Minnesota did it against the Avalanche in the playoffs a couple of years ago with Andrew Brunette scoring the OT winner in game 7...the last goal scored on Patrick Roy. I can't remember if the Wild came back from 3-1 or 3-0 though.

Either way, Turco is getting the start in net tonight. I was surprised to see Weeks for the Rangers benched tonight. Not that it matters, last time I checked it was 3-0 NJ.

It will not be Dallas and Carolina in the finals. For the east it will be Buffalo or Ottawa. For the west Detroit or San Jose. Those are my guesses.

Best of luck to all of you Stars fans tonight. It should be a pretty desperate game for both teams. Only 21 more minutes. Woo hoo.

[SVTVenom]

it do or die time nobody has come back after losing 3 games

Yes there have been teams in the NHL playoffs that have come back from 0-3 to win 4-3.

The 1975 NY Islanders did it against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs did it against the Detroit Red Wings in the Finals.

[cbrjames]

SAme here lets go stars. It about that time.

15 minutes fucker!!

[Relinquished]

not in todays new NHL

[ma67cpe]

15 minutes fucker!!
Whats up bro ten minutes what do you think is going to happen

[cbrjames]

not in todays new NHL


Well all you bitches, they aren't down 3-0, so stfu!!

[cbrjames]

Whats up bro ten minutes what do you think is going to happen

Puck off baby!!

[ma67cpe]

Well all you bitches, they aren't down 3-0, so stfu!!
Right hopefully it will be 2-1 at the end of the night and then we will have some positive energy

[cbrjames]

Right hopefully it will be 2-1 at the end of the night and then we will have some positive energy

See, my mufukin cup is half full!

[ma67cpe]

See, my mufukin cup is half full!
Thats what Im talking about Couldnt have said it better. :D

[LannyN9NE]

Already digging a hole. 1-0 Colorado goal by Sakic on the PP

[cbrjames]

How do you stop shots floppin around on your fuckin back?!?!? :mad: :mad:

[LannyN9NE]

How do you stop shots floppin around on your fuckin back?!?!? :mad: :mad:

Shouldnt have to stop the second shot if the D would cover in front of the net

[ma67cpe]

How do you stop shots floppin around on your fuckin back?!?!? :mad: :mad:
I was thinking the same damn thing WTF was that. They just look sharper to start off,But its not over yet ;)

[ma67cpe]

Shouldnt have to stop the second shot if the D would cover in front of the net
That is true as well we are already turning over the puck all over the place.

[cbrjames]

Shouldnt have to stop the second shot if the D would cover in front of the net

Well, if he would control his rebounds D wouldn't have to worry about it.

[ma67cpe]

holy shit! shortie. woot!! STUUU!!!

[cbrjames]

holy shit! shortie. woot!! STUUU!!!

About damn time!

[LannyN9NE]

A little early there arent you? Turco made a huge save on the PP and Barnes gets the shorthanded goal from Morrow.

[ma67cpe]

A little early there arent you? Turco made a huge save on the PP and Barnes gets the shorthanded goal from Morrow.

nope right on time

[SVTVenom]

Good to see the veteran guys take up the slack for the Stars. Stu Barnes is a class act for sure. 1-1

[ma67cpe]

damn it. 2-1 col

[cbrjames]

That was a fucked up play!

[LannyN9NE]

damn it. 2-1 col

not much could be done on that, turnovers are going to kill the Stars every game.

[SVTVenom]

Jeez man. 2 goals scored on 7 shots is nuts.

[Geor!]

Sorry - have been in a meeting for the past two hours.

At least we're only down by one though.

[SVTVenom]

Sorry - have been in a meeting for the past two hours.

At least we're only down by one though.

Yeah, it could be like the other night with Dallas down 3-0. Hopefully they can reproduce the 2nd period they had in that game.

[LannyN9NE]

2-2 Klemm with a nice shot threw traffic

[ma67cpe]

2-2 Woo Hoo!

Klemm

[cbrjames]

Thats how you work it! 2-2 baby!

Theodore is having big trouble with the puck, but we can't cash in on it. He's giving up some juicy ass rebounds.

[SVTVenom]

Thats how you work it! 2-2 baby!

Theodore is having big trouble with the puck, but we can't cash in on it. He's giving up some juicy ass rebounds.

That is the key for Dallas. They MUST capitalize on rebounds and get 2nd chance/garbage goals.

[ma67cpe]

Rebounds need to be are friend. We just did not get one on the pp now we have to kill a penalty. :(

[cbrjames]

Look at those rebounds!! We need to have someone camped out about 3 feet in front of Theo at all times to get those rebounds in! Woo hoo 5 on 3!!

[SVTVenom]

They need a score on this 5-3 BADLY!

[ma67cpe]

thank god! 3 - 2 zubie!

[cbrjames]

Zubie!!! 3-2 Stars!!!

[ma67cpe]

They need a score on this 5-3 BADLY!

ask and it shall be done! :D

[SVTVenom]

YEAH!!!! 3-2 Stars. Zubov on the PP!!!

[cbrjames]

How much time do we have left on the PP when the third starts? Man, If we can just generate more SOG, and get the rebounds, this would be a breeze. Theo is really haveing a shitty time with those shots.

[SVTVenom]

How much time do we have left on the PP when the third starts? Man, If we can just generate more SOG, and get the rebounds, this would be a breeze. Theo is really haveing a shitty time with those shots.

Dallas still has 1:03 left on the PP going into the 3rd period.

[ma67cpe]

How much time do we have left on the PP when the third starts? Man, If we can just generate more SOG, and get the rebounds, this would be a breeze. Theo is really haveing a shitty time with those shots.
More SOG always results in more GGGOOOOAAAALLLLSSSS!!!!!! He he is spittin out some juicy rebounds. If we get one to start the third the avs will have a hard time coming back

[cbrjames]

More SOG always results in more GGGOOOOAAAALLLLSSSS!!!!!! He he is spittin out some juicy rebounds. If we get one to start the third the avs will have a hard time coming back

IF brotha IF !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ma67cpe]

IF brotha IF !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well lets watch and find out

[LannyN9NE]

More SOG always results in more GGGOOOOAAAALLLLSSSS!!!!!! He he is spittin out some juicy rebounds. If we get one to start the third the avs will have a hard time coming back

100% of the shots you don't take don't go in.

[ma67cpe]

WE need to stop taking penalties. That is going to kill us

[LannyN9NE]

WE need to stop taking penalties. That is going to kill us

If the game keeps up at a high pace it may kill the Stars too.

[cbrjames]

Ohhh, this Avs PP is going to make me nervous as hell!

[ma67cpe]

Thats the fucking turco we know and love. :D

[SVTVenom]

Nice PK by the Stars! Thats 6 in a row now. Stars up on the PP.

[LannyN9NE]

Well the Stars have a big kill ahead of them.

[SVTVenom]

Man, that is not good. PP for Colorado for the rest of the game, 1:45 left.

[LannyN9NE]

well looks like another OT game

[cbrjames]

Fuuuuuuuuuck!!! i can't take the end of these games anymore!!

[SVTVenom]

Fuckin shit! :mad: 3-3

[mustang_marc]

Fuckin shit! :mad: 3-3
I'm not staying up to watch this shit!

[ma67cpe]

Unfucking belivable I cant believe this shit!!!! :mad: :mad:

[cbrjames]

I knew it was going to happen again!! Thats why i was worried about the PP before the one they scored on. Its almost the end of the game, time to cave! :mad:

[David]

Hooray for Dallas not being able to finish a game.

[SlowLX]

Dallas is by far my favorite hockey team, but there's no way in hell they deserve to win anything in the playoffs this year with the way they've played this series.

[cbrjames]

Go Mavs!!! :D

[ma67cpe]

Go Mavs!!! :D
Mavs 2-0 baby!!!!

But its not over yet we will see what happens in a few minutes

[ma67cpe]

The fat lady just sang :mad: :mad: :mad:

[cbrjames]

Well it was a good season. Time to hang the jersey up until next season. on to basketball.

[SVTVenom]

Fuck. :mad: 4-3 Avs.

This thing is done barring some type of twist of fate. I can't believe this.

[cbrjames]

I wish i could bring back my post i deleted earlier. Lanny knows what i'm talkin about ;)

[ma67cpe]

Well it was a good season. Time to hang the jersey up until next season. on to basketball.
Unbelievable is about the only word to say.

[def1eppard]

Stars = great choke artists.

[SlowLX]

the best analogy i can think of is the stars as a team = cordero as a player :o :(

[ma67cpe]

Stars = great choke artists.
Just awful there is no reason we should have gone out in the first round I mean it hasnt happened yet but come on. We had a great season and the lost it in the playoffs.

[cbrjames]

the best analogy i can think of is the stars as a team = cordero as a player :o :(

Lmao

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

has anyone seen dallasstars281?

I don't think he knows my paypal account yet

[LannyN9NE]

I wish i could bring back my post i deleted earlier. Lanny knows what i'm talkin about ;)

haha yeah, i was wondering where that one went

[ma67cpe]

has anyone seen dallasstars281?

I don't think he knows my paypal account yet
lol how much does he owe you :p

[ma67cpe]

haha yeah, i was wondering where that one went
Which post was it I mean I think we all have some to take back.

[cbrjames]

Which post was it I mean I think we all have some to take back.

I don't want to take it back, i want to bring it back out.

[ma67cpe]

I don't want to take it back, i want to bring it back out.
Ohhhh I gotcha misread sorry!!

[Hollywood]

has anyone seen dallasstars281?

I don't think he knows my paypal account yet


LMAO.

dallasstars281, I accept paypal, cash or check.

[cbrjames]

Ohhhh I gotcha

I pretty much said that i call the time of death of this years team tonight! That was in the first period seconds before Stu got the shorty. Thats where Lanny said too soon.

[cbrjames]

LMAO.

dallasstars281, I accept paypal, cash or check.

Did you say check?!?1 :eek:

[ma67cpe]

I pretty much said that i call the time of death of this years team tonight! That was in the first period seconds before Stu got the shorty. Thats where Lanny said too soon.
Ohhhh I was wondering why he said that I was like huh :confused: Well looks like you called it

[cbrjames]

Haha, i changed my myspace name to Dallas Stars=choke

[SVTVenom]

LMAO.

dallasstars281, I accept paypal, cash or check.

LMFAO, you'll get a post-dated check to the year 4000.

[Hollywood]

LMFAO, you'll get a post-dated check to the year 4000.

He can post date it all he wants, that won't stop it from being cashed. Ask me how I know, lol.

[Juiceweezl]

LMAO at all the Stars fans here. I've cracked up ever since I moved here 5 years ago at how everyone loves that team of chokers, especially Modano and Turco. They had a proven playoff goalie in the Eagle and they ran him out of town, so they don't deserve to ever win another playoff series. The Avs RULE, even without Forsberg.