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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Pens vs Capitals
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cacman Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2016, 11:35 AM EST
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Looking forward to another good, spirited series against the Capitals.
5er says the Pens win the series.
Any Capitals fan wanna take that bet?
Beer
crgcpro Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2016, 5:47 PM EST
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I'll take that bet Carl. Should be a good one!
cacman Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2016, 6:02 PM EST
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^^^ Sounds good Pro!
Should be another great playoff series. Looking forward to it.
crgcpro Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Apr 26 2016, 6:05 PM EST
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Yeah I expect it to be a 7 game series.
cacman Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Apr 29 2016, 7:56 AM EST
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Great game! A shame the Pens lost it in OT!
Penalties called by the Refs where totally inconsistent.

Going to be a tough series for the Pens.
Looking forward to a win at home on Saturday.
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#6 Posted: Fri, Apr 29 2016, 8:57 AM EST
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i thought, aside for some shining moments, that both teams looked pretty sloppy

errant passes left and right and a lot of mess in the neutral zone

maata needs to snap out of it
Stinkdyr Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Apr 29 2016, 2:36 PM EST
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I have 5 cigars that says Caps win this series.
Anyone want Pens?
Deadline is noon on 4/30/16.

Beer
crgcpro Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Apr 29 2016, 3:41 PM EST
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cacman wrote:
Great game! A shame the Pens lost it in OT!
Penalties called by the Refs where totally inconsistent.

Going to be a tough series for the Pens.
Looking forward to a win at home on Saturday.


I couldn't stay up for overtime. Had to get up at 5am for a tournament at my club today. I think every game will be close and the series could go either way.
cacman Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 12:08 AM EST
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WOW! Another great game! On the edge of my seat until the last second.

A great win for the Pens, and momentum coming to home ice.
gummy jones Offline
#10 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 7:50 AM EST
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Great goaltending as well

Murray really woke up towards the end and if it wasn't for holtby the pens would have put up 5 goals
Stinkdyr Offline
#11 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 9:23 AM EST
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Alrighty now.....the series is tied 1-1.
I have 5 stix that say Pens will win.
Anyone willing to take the Caps?
Deadline for this trade is 5pm Monday 5/2/16.

Beer
gummy jones Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 11:54 AM EST
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^^^fish outta water^^^
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#13 Posted: Sun, May 1 2016, 3:18 PM EST
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Another great game. The Pens were the better team last night. I think it was a bad call that disallowed the tying goal in the 2nd period but the Pens deserved the win.

May as well fast forward to game 7 on this one!
cacman Offline
#14 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 8:36 AM EST
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Caps' Brooks Orpik suspended 3 games for Olli Maatta hit
http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/15442589/washington-capitals-d-brooks-orpik-suspended-3-games-hit-pittsburgh-penguins-d-olli-maatta
Applause Applause Applause
gummy jones Offline
#15 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 8:36 AM EST
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maata wasnt lookin too good to begin with
orpik may have helped us in multiple ways
gummy jones Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 8:37 AM EST
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and for the record, orpik isnt a dirty player
was just a bad hit with a bad outcome
cacman Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 8:56 AM EST
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gummy jones wrote:
and for the record, orpik isnt a dirty player
was just a bad hit with a bad outcome

Orpik used to be a Pen.
He is a dirty player, always was, and it's gotten worse since we traded him.
This isn't his first time. It won't be his last.

It was a cheap head-shot. There is absolutely no way to justify it. Orpik got what he deserved. Maata didn't deserve the hit. And Maata being knocked out of the series doesn't help the Pens at all! d'oh!

Also glad to read that Wilson was fined by the league for the sweeping knee shot to Sheary. Wilson should have been suspended too!. Some pretty dirty play by the Caps. But it's expected from the Caps.
gummy jones Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 9:35 AM EST
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he is a hard hitter - an old school d man

the guy hasnt been suspended in the last 10 years

he plays hard and, i guess it could be argued, on the fringe
but dirty is a stretch imo

the hit, on the other hand, certainly was dirty

now wilson on the other hand - he is there with pure intent to injure and serves really no other purpose
there is no reason a guy like that should even be in the league
Stinkdyr Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 9:59 AM EST
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gummy jones wrote:
he is a hard hitter - an old school d man

the guy hasnt been suspended in the last 10 years

he plays hard and, i guess it could be argued, on the fringe
but dirty is a stretch imo

the hit, on the other hand, certainly was dirty

now wilson on the other hand - he is there with pure intent to injure and serves really no other purpose
there is no reason a guy like that should even be in the league



Orpik is a dirty hack. He headhunts with the worst of them. If you don't think so, you need only consult a few YouTube clips to verify. Or do you think Shawn Thornton gave him a facial for being a boyscout?

Herfing


Too bad, cuz Orpy is a solid defenseman....when he isn't dishing out dirty cheap shots.
cacman Offline
#20 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 10:13 AM EST
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gummy jones wrote:
the guy hasnt been suspended in the last 10 years

he plays hard and, i guess it could be argued, on the fringe
but dirty is a stretch imo

Are you sure about that??? His play may have contributed to the Pens trading him.
There's a fine line between old time hockey and taking dirty shots. Orpik crosses the line on many occasions.

Capitals’ Brooks Orpik suspended three games for hit on Penguins’ Olli Maatta
May 1, 2016
"The resulting injury and Orpik’s disciplinary history — he has been suspended twice previously — led to the ruling."
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/1/capitals-brooks-orpik-suspend-olli-maatta-penguins/


Brooks Orpik frustrated with his penalties
October 30, 2015
"Orpik leads the team with 12 penalty infraction minutes for six minors. His average of 1 minute 30 seconds puta him on pace for 123; he had 66 last year. Orpik, 35, hasn’t had more than 70 penalty minutes since the 2008-09 season, so it’s unlikely that trend will change this year; after just eight games, it’s too small a sample size to accurately project Orpik’s penalty minutes. Orpik’s penalty minutes rank 40th in the league.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capitals-insider/wp/2015/10/30/brooks-orpik-frustrated-with-his-penalties/



Thought you where rooting for the Pens Gummy???
Carib1 Offline
#21 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 10:18 AM EST
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Terrible officiating! Terrible!

I've got the Caps tonight for a 5er if anybody is interested.
gummy jones Offline
#22 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 11:15 AM EST
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cacman wrote:
Are you sure about that??? His play may have contributed to the Pens trading him.
There's a fine line between old time hockey and taking dirty shots. Orpik crosses the line on many occasions.

Capitals’ Brooks Orpik suspended three games for hit on Penguins’ Olli Maatta
May 1, 2016
"The resulting injury and Orpik’s disciplinary history — he has been suspended twice previously — led to the ruling."
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/1/capitals-brooks-orpik-suspend-olli-maatta-penguins/


Brooks Orpik frustrated with his penalties
October 30, 2015
"Orpik leads the team with 12 penalty infraction minutes for six minors. His average of 1 minute 30 seconds puta him on pace for 123; he had 66 last year. Orpik, 35, hasn’t had more than 70 penalty minutes since the 2008-09 season, so it’s unlikely that trend will change this year; after just eight games, it’s too small a sample size to accurately project Orpik’s penalty minutes. Orpik’s penalty minutes rank 40th in the league.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capitals-insider/wp/2015/10/30/brooks-orpik-frustrated-with-his-penalties/



Thought you where rooting for the Pens Gummy???


i am for the pens but have always liked orpik - he, to me, is a throwback defender

i just enjoy the sport and try to be more objective than the typical homer

brooksy had a whopping 24 penalty minutes this past year [*was injured for a time], 66 the year before, 46 the year before that, 32 the year before that...[so on and so forth]
kris letang, for example, had 66 penalty minutes this year and 79 the year before

his last suspension was the 2005-2006 season

"dirty" is purely subjective. its like porn: you know it when you see it. but i think we can all say that the hit on maata was dirty. as far as measuring "dirtiness," if it is by any actual measurables [penalty minutes, game misconducts, fighting majors, suspensions] it is hard to say that brooks fits that category. he is relentless and hard hitting in a day and age where many guys play a prettier game but there is a difference between a bruising style and intent to injure.
Stinkdyr Offline
#23 Posted: Mon, May 2 2016, 12:06 PM EST
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Carib1 wrote:
Terrible officiating! Terrible!

I've got the Caps tonight for a 5er if anybody is interested.


I won't bet on one game. But I will take Pens for the series for a 5r.
Deadline is today 7pm.
Lemme know!

fog
cacman Offline
#24 Posted: Tue, May 3 2016, 1:22 AM EST
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Another great game!
But another game that brings controversy over contact in a fast moving, physical game.

Letang's hit on Marcus Johansson:
From the start of the series in Game it was readily apparent the Caps had a target on Letang's head. Letang has taken a number of brutal, unpenalized hits since Game 1. I've never seen a player have his helmet purposely knocked off only to have the penalty called against the him for loosing his helmet as in Game 2. Ovechkin had his hand in Letang's face trying to push his helmet off within the first 30 seconds of play tonight. Letang was even cracked in the back of the head with a knee only to be considered "incidental contact". Considering the attacks Letang has been under, IMHO the hit against Johansson could only be considered a defensive hit to block what would have been a crushing collision to himself. There is no comparison to the Orpik hit on Maata which was clearly late AND with intent to injure. Letang lifted his shoulder in a defensive position to protect himself

Unfortunately the Caps will get what they have been trying for since Game 1, Letang will probably be out/suspended for 1 game. If it would't have been for Orpik's blatant late hit, Letang's hit would have been considered "old time hockey" and retaliation, and no suspension would be discussed or considered. A fine later - maybe. But comparable to the $2500 fine for the knee sweep on Sheary. That should be all it is, but they have to keep it "even" for TV ratings.

Will be interesting to see how this plays out and sets up the game on Wednesday!

Go Pens!
Stinkdyr Offline
#25 Posted: Tue, May 3 2016, 7:08 AM EST
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Shoulder to head contact, and Letang was leaving his feet as he assaulted Joh's head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eySkOx4I46Q

Not as bad as the Orpik hack, but Letang should sit a game for that one too.

If the NHL does not penalize these dirty head hits, then you will get more and more vigilante retaliation.
The same will happen in society at large if the courts and judges don't lay the smack down on violent criminals. Sooner or later, folks will deal with it themselves.

Beer
gummy jones Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, May 4 2016, 7:53 AM EST
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anyone going tonight?
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#27 Posted: Wed, May 4 2016, 1:17 PM EST
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^^^ Watching the movie "Slap Shot" in preparation. Does that count?

Should be a very interesting game with Letang out.
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#28 Posted: Wed, May 4 2016, 1:34 PM EST
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pivotal game
im actually nervous
will be a long ride home for me if they lose
cacman Offline
#29 Posted: Wed, May 4 2016, 11:53 PM EST
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A very tight game! But the Pens where able to pull it out in OT!
The Caps couldn't take advantage of Letang's suspension, or manage the Pen's speed.
Murray was awesome again in net. He's in the zone. I don't see any reason to pull him and rush Fleury back into the net.

Maulkin's hit on Winnick was clean. No fine. No suspension. He dropped his shoulder and didn't leave the ice until after contact. Plus Winnick returned to the ice.

If the Pen's can win this series, I think they have a real shot at winning the Cup!

Go Pens!
Stinkdyr Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, May 5 2016, 6:32 AM EST
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Ok all you Pens fans. IF they make the finals vs Blues, I will take Blues to win the Cup for a 5r.
Anyone want the Pens?
The bet is void if either team does not make it to the Finals.

Cmon, are you Penguins........or are you Chickens??

Herfing
gummy jones Offline
#31 Posted: Thu, May 5 2016, 6:47 AM EST
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It's annoying that the new nhl and all the new fans over analyze every hit and clamor to make it a sissy sport like they are trying with football
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#32 Posted: Thu, May 5 2016, 7:31 AM EST
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I'm not a Pens fan but they are going to be a hard out for any of the remaining teams. They have what it takes to win it all. YMMV fog
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#33 Posted: Thu, May 5 2016, 10:11 AM EST
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Buckwheat wrote:
I'm not a Pens fan but they are going to be a hard out for any of the remaining teams. They have what it takes to win it all. YMMV fog


Cmon Buhwheat, put yer ceegars where yer words are....you take Pengies, I take Blues for a 5r.
Lemme know!

Beer
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#34 Posted: Thu, May 5 2016, 10:21 AM EST
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Stinkdyr wrote:
Cmon Buhwheat, put yer ceegars where yer words are....you take Pengies, I take Blues for a 5r.
Lemme know!

Beer


No thanks. I actually hate both teams. GO CUBS!! horse
cacman Offline
#35 Posted: Thu, May 5 2016, 11:12 AM EST
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Stinkdyr wrote:
Ok all you Pens fans. IF they make the finals vs Blues, I will take Blues to win the Cup for a 5r.
Anyone want the Pens?
The bet is void if either team does not make it to the Finals.

Cmon, are you Penguins........or are you Chickens??

Herfing

If the Pens and the Blues play for the Cup, I'll take the Pens all day long.

I'll take that bet.
Beer
Stinkdyr Offline
#36 Posted: Thu, May 5 2016, 12:33 PM EST
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cacman wrote:
If the Pens and the Blues play for the Cup, I'll take the Pens all day long.

I'll take that bet.
Beer


Cool, we are on. If they play each other in the Cup finals.

Beer
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#37 Posted: Thu, May 5 2016, 2:42 PM EST
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4 tight games that could have gone either way. It looks like the Caps have their "Tight Collar" on in the playoffs as usual!
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#38 Posted: Sat, May 7 2016, 10:21 AM EST
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Should be a hell of a game tonight. Can't wait!!!
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#39 Posted: Sat, May 7 2016, 10:36 AM EST
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if the caps win tonight (i hope not) then this gets pretty interesting pretty quick
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#40 Posted: Sun, May 8 2016, 12:58 AM EST
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Well CRAP!
Aside from the Pens loosing, it was a disappointing game. Thought it would be a lot closer
Stupid penalties, and stupid turnovers by the Pens. The Caps where aggressive, the Pens left them too big of a gap, and Holtby was tight in net.

Now it does get interesting. Wonder what's up with Hörnqvist? And Orpik will be back for the Caps.

Hopefully the Pens can finish this at home on Tuesday.
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#41 Posted: Sun, May 8 2016, 7:17 AM EST
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It has to end on Tuesday. Caps are too dangerous to allow for a game 7 in Washington.
crgcpro Offline
#42 Posted: Sun, May 8 2016, 8:26 AM EST
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I have a feeling that there will be a game 7 in The District.
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#43 Posted: Sun, May 8 2016, 10:16 AM EST
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Bettman has told the Refs to tilt the ice in favor of a Game 7.

Herfing
cacman Offline
#44 Posted: Tue, May 10 2016, 3:39 PM EST
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Put some boneless ribs in the smoker for tonight's game.

Looking forward to this. Hope the Pens can clinch it tonight!

Go Pens!
gummy jones Offline
#45 Posted: Tue, May 10 2016, 9:05 PM EST
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How's the ribs
cacman Offline
#46 Posted: Tue, May 10 2016, 11:06 PM EST
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How can you not love playoff hockey?!?!? 3 awesome games in the last 2 days!

Great game tonight to end the series against the Caps! You couldn't have asked for anything more.

On to the Conference Finals against Tampa Bay

Go Pens!
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#47 Posted: Wed, May 11 2016, 2:45 PM EST
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Wow it looked like it was going to be one of the worst playoff choke jobs in history with the Pens losing a 3-0 lead at home last night but they dominated overtime and took it down.

Seems like the best team won the series.

Send me your addy Carl. I want to make sure I send it to your new one.

Pro
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#48 Posted: Sat, May 28 2016, 1:30 PM EST
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Damn Pro!

Bart destroyed me with killer selection of elitist smokes:
- LFD Firecracker
- Litto Gome Small Batch VI
- 2 Guys Smoke Shop 25th Anniversary by Tatuaje
- Arturo Fuente Añejo No77 Shark
- Arturo Fuente Opus X Love Affair.


Many, many sincere thanks Bart!!
Just may have to fire-up that Opus if the Pens win the Cup!
Cheers bro
Beer
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