There was an interesting article about the Sharks goaltending...

http://www.faceoff.com/nhl/teams/sha...ews219017.html

I personally liked this statement (Sharks Coach on Colorado):
"I think it's great that their coaching staff is now making some of our decisions," Sutter said. "That takes some work off of me." ;)

Looking ahead..the best series of the tournament
 

Right now, I like the looks of a Montreal/Ottawa final in the East. It's kind of a shame that only one of those two goaltenders can go on to the finals. I am amazed at the way that Theodore can take 3-4 times as many shots as the opposing goalie, and still wind up winning the game! Lalime has been unbelievable in the playoffs. We had an IHL team here in Kansas City for about 10 years, the Blades, and we had Lalime in the nets for one of those years. He did a good job, but nothing that would prepare you for the kind of performance he's been putting on.

In the West, Roy is showing some chinks in his armour. If the Avs go down, I like San Jose's chances of going to the finals. The Wings will get by St. Louis (perpetual underachievers, regardless of who they add to the mix), but I just don't think they will win the cup.

Great wins by Montreal and St. Louis tonight. Still, all St. Louis did was delay the obvious for another day. I would like to see Ottawa take it all the way but we shall see.

Yeah Carolina

Yeah Wings!!! http://www.plaudersmilies.de/party/yelclap.gif (Happy Birthday Stevie!)

Funny....no wings fans posts after the loss the other day.;) Nice comeback by Carolina that series is pretty interesting. I don't care how bad the teams in the east are, the games have been good so far.

Those habs choked badly, and the refer-ing was very inconsistent at the end...this could be the turning point in the series.

I didn't expect them to sweep St. Louis...what did you want us to say, "Crap, we lost"?

I hope they win it saturday at home.

hey leslie, do they have that date in early june yet for the parade in Detroit?

I think the Blues are finished - without Pronger, the Wings will steamroll and finish it off in 5 games...bad news for Avs or Sharks - they'll be well rested for whoever wins (if the Avs would simply play Avs hockey, this would already be settled Dangit!)

East? I'd love both series to go 7 games - I still like the way Ottowa plays - Ottowa and Montreal in conference finals (though the 'Canes sure are a pesky team).

Wings/Ottowa in the finals - Avs, outside chance at this point - but I think Ottowa might surprise a lot of people and win it all...

I don't think so...maybe after we win the Western Conference Finals. ;)

I'd really like to see Carolina win in the east, but I don't know that it'll happen. All the teams are really fighting it out.

What a GREAT Sharks game today! Wow, they really needed that one. But Detroit won in 5 games, so they will be well rested for whoever wins the Sharks-Avs series.

Again, Yeah Wings! http://www.plaudersmilies.de/party/yelclap.gif

I was really glad Hasek got the shutout and Shanahan got a pair of goals and assists. Maltby (my favorite player) also made some amazing blocks on the powerplay when he lost his stick. It'll be really good for our guys, especially Stevie, to get some rest before the next series.

Really good Sharks effort as well!

I've noticed a lot of people have disappeared on this thread...maybe because their team got eliminated...is anyone rooting for someone new now?

Well most of the people here don't have an owner that will buy the cup at any expense. Something I seriously didn't realize..... This is the wings first trip to the confrerence finals since 1998. To be honest, with as good a team they have had in the past few years, thats outrageous. I've been watching their games all these years but all of the early round exits all blend together I guess.

I would just like to point out that money doesn't make a team...just look at Philadelphia. It doesn't matter how many good players you have unless you can make them gel. Detroit has strong players and a strong coaching staff...we've finally found our winning combination this year.

GO CANES!!!
Who cares about those Hornets?