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kwlafayette
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 Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject: Vancouver vs Dallas |
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| This is going to be a barn burner. Vancouver in 5, because Turco has proven that he cannot get it done. Plus, Luongo is the absolute best goalie in the league today, in my opinion. |
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Craig
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Bad draw for Vancouver. I don't think Dallas will go far in the playoffs but they could certainly be a spoiler for Vancouver. Turco provides solid goaltending. Fortunately, Vancouver is hot hot hot. Vancouver in 5. |
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kwlafayette
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:14 am Post subject: |
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| I want to hear from the Dallas backers. What makes you think they could win? It is not an unrealistic scenario, I just can't see Luongo blowing it in the first round. Then again, stranger things have happened. |
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McGuire
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Luongo will be the difference maker. Van City in 6 |
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kwlafayette
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Brodeur and Luongo are from the same town. I wonder if they have found the ultimate goalie formula? |
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kwlafayette
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| Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Wow, 4 overtimes to take the first game at home. I guess they both really wanted that game.
PS. 76 saves for Luongo, 56 saves for Turco. I guess Luongo wanted it that much more. Probably be some sore backs and such today though. |
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kwlafayette
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| Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:27 am Post subject: |
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| The only thing that pisses me off is that the Minnesota Anaheim game was televised instead of this one in my area. |
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Mac
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| Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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I watched it through to the end of the second OT but I work for a living... It was an excellent high intensity game EXCEPT the third period when the Canucks started trying to coast and hold onto a two-goal lead instead of playing "the program" as per training. Result? Two goals and a tied game.
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kwlafayette
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:27 am Post subject: |
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That was the kind of game that could break the spirit of the losing side. On the flip side, it can be a strong motivator for a team that has faced previous adversity. Game 2 is going to be decisive in this regard; it will be interesting to see how Dallas responds.
No question, both teams came to play. |
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Mac
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:04 am Post subject: |
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Vancouver is up 3 to 1 in the series. I guessed Vancouver in 6. Perhaps I misjudged them? Can they take it in 5?
-Mac |
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kwlafayette
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:40 am Post subject: |
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| You never know till it is over. |
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kwlafayette
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| Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Luongo is facing 40 shots a game so far, on average. That is not a recipe for a team going deepm in my opinion. 160 shots faced through 4 games. In contrast, Ray emery has faced 90 shots through 4 games. |
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kwlafayette
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Well, Vancouver was most definitely NOT finishing tonight. You know what they say, you should ALWAYS be finishing. The way Vancouver played tonight, Dallas could win this series despite Luongo.
Only the 6 and 7 game people could be right now. |
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Mac
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I went out to pick up my son after a school function so I missed the overtime after the first minute. I picked Vancouver in 6...
The Canucks looked unfocused, especially on offense. The Stars were completing their passes. As I've said before, Luango can't carry the whole team... They've got to score more goals.
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kwlafayette
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:28 am Post subject: |
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| They have to want the puck before they can score more goals. It looked like a pre-season effort on Vancouver's part tonight. |
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