Flyers Vs Pens

[evildink]

I'll be daring enough to start this thread. I think it's a pretty safe bet at this point. If I'm wrong we can delete it, but there's already a lot of talking going on about this next series.

Honestly if the Flyers play the Pens this next series, it should be the most evenly balanced in the entire playoffs. Both teams have the 2 hottest goalies in the playoffs right now IMO. People like to think that the Pens have the clear cut offensive advantage with Malkin and Crosby, but Pittsburgh has 7 40+ scorers while the Flyers have 9. Not to mention the Flyers have 4 players in the top 25 NHL scorers in the playoffs while the Pens just have Crosby and Malkin. Both teams defenses are their weaknesses, yet the Flyers defense has been coming up HUGE of late. They have 2 of the top 15 playoff scoring defensemen with Coburn and Timonen, not to mention 3 of the top 10 +/- defensemen in the playoffs as well while Pitts has 2. So while many people are saying they're giving th Pens the edge due to their 2 superstars, I think this is going to be a very close high scoring series. Both teams have proven they can put the puck in the net, especially against one another.

And for Ethic:

Wed Nov 7, 2007 Flyers Penguins 3 - 1 W
Sat Nov 10, 2007 Penguins Flyers 2 - 5 W
Tue Dec 11, 2007 Penguins Flyers 2 - 8 W
Thu Jan 24, 2008 Penguins Flyers 3 - 4 W
Sun Feb 10, 2008 Flyers Penguins 3 - 4 L
Sun Mar 16, 2008 Flyers Penguins 1 - 7 L
Wed Apr 2, 2008 Flyers Penguins 2 - 4 L
Sun Apr 6, 2008 Penguins Flyers 0 - 2 W

We were 5-3 against the Pens this year. We scored 28 goals on them to their 23 against us. Not to mention two of those loses against them came during our 10 game skid. I'm far from being delusional here and honestly I think I'm one of the few people who have been level headed about our playoff success. I don't think we're going to win the Cup and I was just happy when we beat the Caps. Everything else since has just been a bonus.

[GoalieMike99]

I have faith in the Orange and Black, and I believe we can beat whatever team we face in the Conference Finals, whether it be the Pens or the Rangers. Personally, I feel that the Flyers match up better against the Penguins. For some reason, I'd rather face Malkin, Crosby, Hossa and complany, than I would the likes of Jagr, Gomez, Shanny and their crew. I explain it, I just feel that way.

[xethicx]

Hey man, Im hoping for the Flyers too, I hope youre right but, I dont think you are. Pens win series in 6 or less.

[skankster]

the pens still get stuck with the stigma of being a poor defensive team, but this year they were ranked among the top in the league in defensive categories. im not too worried about biron this series. the pens seem to be able to handle flyers goalies. crosby generally turns it up against philly. i am however worried about umberger. bastard always plays well against us.

[GoalieMike99]

Originally Posted by xethicx

Hey man, Im hoping for the Flyers too, I hope youre right but, I dont think you are. Pens win series in 6 or less.

I hope I'm right too.

[PSULion22]

The Flyers have taken the most penalites in the playoffs by a large margin and have a sub-.800 PK. They will get swept. There is absolutely no chance for them if they give up 5-6 PP's a game. The regular season doesn't matter, the Rangers were 5-3 against the Pens too (with no Pen wins or Malkin goals in MSG).

[Burneeed]

woah! We have to beat the rangers today first!

But if we see the flyers which is most likely going to happen its going to be a rediculously physical game.

[geardawg33]

The NHL really needs the penguins/Crosby to win the stanley cup

[Schleprock]

Wow they are in the Conference finals, way to go I am sooo happy right now. You can bring up as many stats as you want but we all know this is like a brand new season. Of course I hope for the best but my nerves are gonna be shot by the time the next one is over.

The Pens are playing great right now MAF seems to have come into his own and shaken that bad bounce (world jrs) and starting too soon. Good for him and I hope it doesn't take Price too long to put this years playoffs behind him also.

Fingers crossed that whatever the outcome is, Biron plays strong with no meltdowns and every game is close. Lets hope they control the play and stay out of the box!

"GO FLYERS!"

[junior1cats]

[quote=evildink;1212518]I'll be daring enough to start this thread. I think it's a pretty safe bet at this point. If I'm wrong we can delete it, but there's already a lot of talking going on about this next series.

Here dink, I hope your wrong.

hope your not superstitous

1942: Leafs down three games-to-none against Detroit and then win four straight and the Stanley Cup.
1975: Islanders down three games-to-none against PITTSBURGH and then win four straight to advance in the playoffs.
Now here's the key: These "Miracles On Ice" happened exactly 33 years apart. Now do your math: Exactly 33 years from 1975 is NOW, and I don't have to tell you that the PENGUINS once again are involved.

THE MIRACLE FORMULA:

In each of the previous cases, the respective coaches made a dramatic move. Toronto's mentor Hap Day benched his top scorer, Gordie Drillon, and his top defenseman, Bucko McDonald. He inserted third-stringer Don Metz up front and inexperienced Ernie Dickens on the backline. Metz became a scoring star and Dickens was solid on 'D.'

For the Isles, coach Al Arbour replaced goalie Bill Smith with Chico Resch, and the rest was history.

WHAT TOM RENNEY SHOULD DO:

The Blueshirts require a dramatic change at defense and up front. Marek Malik, once and for all, should be put on the backline. He deserves a chance and the Rangers need a MAJOR replacement there. Out with Christian Backman and in with Malik.

But the Renney-gades need more than that. They need real toughness. They have to inspire the fans who crave a tougher Rangers game. With Avery gone, Renney will have to give Ryan Hollweg a pardon and keep him in the lineup with a Crash Line alongside Colton Orr and Jason Strudwick.

They should play Pitt with gusto right from the opening face-off. And if Georges Laraque challenges Orr -- as he did in Game 1 -- this time Colton should oblige. No turning of the other cheek, thank you!

BOTTOM LINE:

The Rangers owe Game 4 to their fans. They cannot go down with a whimper; there must be fight in them this time. A roaring crowd will support a battling team as long as Hollweg omits the king of ridiculous penalty that hurt his team in Game 3.

Miracles have happened in hockey before and they can happen again. So what if it takes 33 years for one to happen. THIS IS THE THIRTY-THIRD YEAR!

P.S. The Garden happens to be on -- you guessed it! -- 33rd Street!

[nik133]

Its 3-1 for pens, not 3-3 or even 3-2, lets not get carried away. If anyone is going to be making a comeback id be betting on the sharks.

[junior1cats]

Originally Posted by nik133

Its 3-1 for pens, not 3-3 or even 3-2, lets not get carried away. If anyone is going to be making a comeback id be betting on the sharks.

Why don't you try reading it all ?
Nice ad you have under your advatar BTW.
Nobody but you are getting carried away.

[nik133]

Originally Posted by junior1cats

Why don't you try reading it all ?
Nice ad you have under your advatar BTW.
Nobody but you are getting carried away.

I did read it all, im pretty sure if anyone wanted to get some facts and throw them together to make it look like their team had a chance they just did it in the post above me. You sound like you're a little rattled because you don't want to acknowledge that the Sharks have a better shot of making a comeback then the Rangers. If you were to bet: would you bet that a team will win 2 away and one at home for a grand total of 3 wins or a team will win one at home and one away for a grand total of two wins, who would you bet on? I am very sorry abouth the ad as soon as GSBB contacts me and tells me to take it off i will do that. Please don't get upset at me because your favorite team is still stuck at 4 cups and will continue to be after over 75 years.

[junior1cats]

Originally Posted by nik133

I did read it all, im pretty sure if anyone wanted to get some facts and throw them together to make it look like their team had a chance they just did it in the post above me. You sound like you're a little rattled because you don't want to acknowledge that the Sharks have a better shot of making a comeback then the Rangers. If you were to bet: would you bet that a team will win 2 away and one at home for a grand total of 3 wins or a team will win one at home and one away for a grand total of two wins, who would you bet on? I am very sorry abouth the ad as soon as GSBB contacts me and tells me to take it off i will do that. Please don't get upset at me because your favorite team is still stuck at 4 cups and will continue to be after over 75 years.

First off, I do not get upset with what the Rangers do.
Nor do I whine about my team.
2nd off , I could care less what the Sharks do.
Rangers lose, I'm rooting for Flyers.
3rd that was posted on NHL.com I didn't make it up.
I don't bet.
It would take a lot more then some guy or girl, I don't exactly know what you are, behind a keyboard to get me rattled.
Let's see how many cups the Sharks win in that time frame .
And we'll make sure your ad gets removed.
Have a nice day, BTW.

[nik133]

Originally Posted by junior1cats

First off, I do not get upset with what the Rangers do.
Nor do I whine about my team.
2nd off , I could care less what the Sharks do.
Rangers lose, I'm rooting for Flyers.
3rd that was posted on NHL.com I didn't make it up.
I don't bet.
It would take a lot more then some guy or girl, I don't exactly know what you are, behind a keyboard to get me rattled.
Let's see how many cups the Sharks win in that time frame .
And we'll make sure your ad gets removed.
Have a nice day, BTW.

You seem a bit rattled because you seem to keep posting that and also im very sorry if my ad is rattling you. Im sure there are other members who have the same thing under their name. I'll have a nice day because i get to watch the Rangers make their exit from the playoffs! O and i was wondering who is we, are you a siamese twin because if you are that is awesome!