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Post by Leafs_Pam on May 17, 2003 0:40:09 GMT -5
Both the Wild and the Ducks fought a hard battle to win the West, but only one of them could win. Congratulations to the Ducks for winning the Western Conference tonight.
The Ducks may have swept the Wild, but the Wild have nothing to be ashamed of. They are only 3 years old and they already made the Western Conference Finals. I have to take my hat off to the Wild for their hard fought battle. On a side note, I feel bad that Darby can't advance but at least he was finally in a Conference Final.
I've never liked the Ducks, but I sure do admire them after their battle to win the Western Conference. They swept the Wild tonight. In this series, Giguere stopped 122 of 123 shots. His shutout minutes stopped tonight at 217:44, with the only goal by the Wild in the series. On a side note, Stumpy is in the Stanley Cup Finals!! ;D If I had to chose between Darby and Stumpy to be in the Finals, I would chose Steve over Darby.
Under the current Playoff Format, the Ducks played the fewest number games to reach the Stanley Cup Finals.
Today was Giguere's 26th birthday. It would have been nice if this could have been another shutout, but since the Ducks won the Conference, that is a pretty good birthday present for him. He's getting married on June 21st.
By sweeping the Wild, the Ducks will have a few days to rest. That could go against them but it could also benefit them. I hope the Sens and Devils beat each other up so that whoever wins the East is so tired they can't stand up.
I didn't say anything in Round 1 because I was afraid of jinxing teams, but I had an idea that 1 of the teams in the Western Conference Finals would be the Ducks. I thought the other team might be the Avs, but I wasn't sure of that one. There was just something about the Ducks when they were playing the Wings that made me feel they would find a way to make the Conference Finals.
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Post by lapniappe on May 17, 2003 8:10:05 GMT -5
Under the current Playoff Format, the Ducks played the fewest number games to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. the third Pammy  Chicago in 1992 Detroit a couple of years ago. both teams swept in the finals  Edmonton follows close behind but the new format wasn't in place, but they WON the cup. I wonder if Quinn is looking at this team and is going....why? why? I can tell you why. team concept. that's all, i'm done, sermon over. ;D |
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Post by stugats1 on May 17, 2003 8:25:36 GMT -5
I still hate this playoff season. I am finding it real diffficult to watch either series. I do not like any of the teams.. I jus thope it is over soon.
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Post by lapniappe on May 17, 2003 10:06:19 GMT -5
I still hate this playoff season. I am finding it real diffficult to watch either series. I do not like any of the teams.. I jus thope it is over soon. me either. my dad says that i have to be a sport fan, and cheer on the other teams, even though that the leafs lost, but that's not the point these playoffs are SO DARN BORING!!! the only major storyline is that the ducks could win the cup (very scary thought) and that the ducks are in the finals (very depressing thought) Sens are boring, Devils are more boring, and the Ducks put the bore in boring. in Betteman's state of the union address after the finals, I wonder how he's going to spin the gold on the fact that A: these are the worst playoffs in the past 10 years B: the obstruction crackdown didn't hold up past christmas C: the playoff format should be changed D: the best teams in the playoffs got eliminated before or in the second round, leaving Minnisota, Anahiem, in there... E: the rules really need to be modified (see: disallowed goals) F: the ice should be longer, or 1 player should be removed... G: actually, 10 teams should be removed and Goodenow now has his prove that A: you can make the conference finals without spending money B: you can make the cup finals without spending money C: the league does not need revenue sharing D: the league does not need a salary cap and I wonder who's going to think that A: Gigeure is going to have a Theodore complex and crash badly next season? this league is in big trouble. |
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Post by Gerard on May 17, 2003 14:35:57 GMT -5
me either. my dad says that i have to be a sport fan, and cheer on the other teams, even though that the leafs lost, but that's not the point. The point is "Do you really care is anybody wins??" I cannot wait for this to get over and hope even more that the Devils get in. Maybe then I can get some sleep at night!! I still hate this playoff season. I am finding it real diffficult to watch either series. I do not like any of the teams.. I just hope it is over soon. stugats don't apologize!! ;D I haven't watched more than 10 seconds all together and i'm not too worried about it. It basically comes down to how much you are a fan of the game as compared to being a Leaf fan. I fail the first test by a freakin' MILE!! |
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Post by stugats1 on May 17, 2003 14:59:48 GMT -5
I actually consider myself a big hockey fan. Heck I go to a ton of AHL games per year, some local college hockey, watch both of those on TV watch many non Leaf games during the year, but this year for me has nothing to offer. Probably bcause i have 0 rooting interest. In other years I usually will pull for another team to win or at the least pull hard for someone to lose. I just hate all of these teams. The only reason I would like to see Anaheim win is for Thomas and Oates. Other than that I don't root for them. The only and I mean ONLy reason i would want NJ to win is because of Burns. I am grateful for the job he did in helping the Leafs turn things around back in 93/94 and even named my cat after him. But my like of the Devils ends there. Ottawa? Enough said.
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Post by Leafs_Pam on May 17, 2003 18:42:27 GMT -5
the third Pammy Chicago in 1992 Detroit a couple of years ago. both teams swept in the finals Partly true. Party not. Key word is Current. The Playoff format has changed since then. I was talking Current Format, and I believe I was wrong about them being the only one. I think they are tied at fewest games in Current Format. You're right about the Hawks and Wings as related to the former Playoff Format. I read your other post about the Sens, Devils and Ducks all being boring and the Playoffs being very boring. I agree and I've had a very hard time watching any of these games. In fact, I haven't watched all the Devils games or all the Sens games individually or as this series. The Wild are boring too for that matter. I've only watched as much of the Ducks as I have because I really want to see someone beat whoever is in the East for the Finals. If you look at all these Trap games and then think of the Leafs playing this same kind of trap night in and night out, and then playing the Trap in the Playoffs night in and night out, then I think you will begin to understand my constant yelling that I don't want the Leafs to give in and play the trap. I'm sure if you saw the Leafs playing the Trap night after night, you would begin to be bored watching the Leafs too. Of course I want the Leafs to win the Cup any way they can, but it would be heart breaking to have the Leafs degenerate to boring hockey vs the exciting brand of hockey they can play. |
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Post by lapniappe on May 17, 2003 18:58:41 GMT -5
Partly true. Party not. Key word is Current. The Playoff format has changed since then. I was talking Current Format, and I believe I was wrong about them being the only one. I think they are tied at fewest games in Current Format. You're right about the Hawks and Wings as related to the former Playoff Format. LOL you caught me didn't catch the CURRENT in there hehehe, you're right! If you look at all these Trap games and then think of the Leafs playing this same kind of trap night in and night out, and then playing the Trap in the Playoffs night in and night out, then I think you will begin to understand my constant yelling that I don't want the Leafs to give in and play the trap. I'm sure if you saw the Leafs playing the Trap night after night, you would begin to be bored watching the Leafs too. Of course I want the Leafs to win the Cup any way they can, but it would be heart breaking to have the Leafs degenerate to boring hockey vs the exciting brand of hockey they can play. I'm understanding you all so clearly now Pammy. if the Leafs use that method of playing to win a cup, I think we'd all be asleep before they hoist the trophy! (or dead; whatever comes first  ) i think the leafs could win the cup, playing their exciting brand of hockey; just have to play better defense...is all OM to answer your question, if it wasn't the Oilers or the Sharks, my "Other teams" so to speak, nope, wouldn't give a flying rats bottom ;D |
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Post by Leafs_Pam on May 17, 2003 19:32:39 GMT -5
I'm understanding you all so clearly now Pammy. if the Leafs use that method of playing to win a cup, I think we'd all be asleep before they hoist the trophy! (or dead; whatever comes first ) LOL!! ;D Yep, I think all of us would fall asleep before they hoisted the Cup if they won it playing the trap. i think the leafs could win the cup, playing their exciting brand of hockey; just have to play better defense...is all I totally agree. I feel like everyone is giving into the trap, but I don't believe it is the only way to win the Cup. I still say the Leafs could win the Cup with their brand of hockey if they were better defensively. OM to answer your question, if it wasn't the Oilers or the Sharks, my "Other teams" so to speak, nope, wouldn't give a flying rats bottom ;D My dream Final is with the Leafs and Sharks. Leafs with Home Ice advantage. 7 game series. With the Leafs winning the Cup at home in game 7. The reason I want it to be all 7 games is that it would have the Leafs in San Jose for 3 games. I would be in heaven!! ;D Other than that, I would love to see an All Canadian Final Round, with the Leafs (I wouldn't want this with anyone but the Leafs) in the East and either the Canucks or Oilers in the West (I've always liked the Canucks and Oilers and used to root for them against the Sharks). Some in the States might say that an All Canadian Final wouldn't be good, but I don't agree with them. It wouldn't be to the NHL's or ESPN's advantage not to televise and push the Finals in the States with an All Canadian Final. There are many fans in the States who like the Canadian teams even if they aren't fans of those teams. I know that many people here would enjoy an All Canadian Final Round if their team couldn't be in the Finals. In my case, I would have the best of both. An All Canadian Final with MY team winning the Cup. ;D (We need to get Alyn back with the Leafs before this happens.) |
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