The Official NHL 2007/2008 Thread

[bazgnr]

A different team showed up to play, that's for sure.   They *really* needed that first goal, you know?  Gill's penalties aside, I hope the Pens can keep this home-ice momentum going into Saturday...

[Malcolm]

I was gettin ready to go to bed and decided to watch the first five minutes of the 3rd period...I couldnt turn it off I stayed to watch the end...That was some of the best end to end hockey I have ever seen...what a great game...and how could Roberts not be a star? Cherry was right

[Malcolm]

CANUCKS BLUELINER BOURDON KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Luc Bourdon was killed in a motorcycle accident in northern New Brunswick on Thursday. He was 21.

Bourdon, a promising young defenceman who played his junior hockey with the Moncton Wildcats, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and Val d'Or Foreurs of the QMJHL, split his first pro season in 2007-08 between Vancouver and the American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose.

He scored two goals and was a plus-7 in 27 games with the Canucks last season.

"Luc was a winner, he was a competitor," said Kent Hughes, his agent. "There was no quit in him. He persevered through a lot. He was a great guy and a great teammate."

Hughes added that he never knew about his client's new hobby. "I had no idea," he explained to CKNW in Vancouver. "Another client of ours Kris Letang said Luc let him know he was riding his dad's motorcycle with some friends a week or two ago. I have since been told - though I don't know - that he actually bought a motorcycle two days ago."

The Shippagan, New Brunswick native was drafted 10th overall by the Canucks in 2005 and was among the last pre-season cuts at training camp just a few months later.

He was an integral part of Brent Sutter's gold medal-winning squad in the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championship, posting six points in six games and earning a spot on the tournament all-star team. His dream season continued when the Eagles dealt him to Moncton and he helped lead Ted Nolan's Wildcats to the 2006 Memorial Cup.

Bourdon signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Canucks that spring and played a nine-game stint with the team to start the following season. He was then returned to the QMJHL and helped lead Canada win its third straight gold medal at the world juniors.

"We are deeply saddened by today's news and on behalf of the entire Vancouver Canucks organization, I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to Luc's family," said Canucks general manager Mike Gillis in a statement.

"Luc was an extremely talented player with a bright future. He brought great passion to the game and was a valued team member on and off the ice. He will be greatly missed."

[tim_m]

Well i think this thing is just about over. I can't see Pittsburgh beating Detroit 3 straight.

[bazgnr]

Well i think this thing is just about over. I can't see Pittsburgh beating Detroit 3 straight.

Neither can I.  Pittsburgh simply can't generate what they need offensively at this point.   I think we're heading into the final game at this point...sigh.

[tim_m]

Well i think this thing is just about over. I can't see Pittsburgh beating Detroit 3 straight.

Neither can I.  Pittsburgh simply can't generate what they need offensively at this point.   I think we're heading into the final game at this point...sigh.

Yeah detroit is just proving too good defensively. The way they control the puck is just outstanding they just don't let the penguins have it long enough to generate anything usually.

[Neemo]

and ozzy is coming up with the saves when they need them

i've always thought Osgood was a great goalie i was kinda bummed when they traded him...and was pretty excited to see him come back 

Dallas Drake is another...and McCarty obviously

[tim_m]

Yeah osgood has been big. I would be shocked if he isn't the conn smythe winner after its over.

[Thorned Rose]

Well, i'm a newer NHL fan, but I definatley will be watching parts of this game 5.

I hope Pitt can pull it out. Lets go Penguins!!!

I don't like the Red Wings, there just that media darling I can't stand.

[tim_m]

Just out of curiosity, anyone here who has HDTV did nbc have trouble with their HD feed for you too during the last game? During the second period the picture froze and when it came back on the rest of the game was in 4:3 not 16:9. I'm wondering if it was just a local nbc affiliate problem or national.

[tim_m]

Wow if this ends up being the last game what a game it has been.

[AxlsMainMan]

Yes indeed, a true classic

[tim_m]

I can't describe that game any other way then WOW! I can't believe Detroit lost that. They basically dominated most of the game.

[Eazy E]

Holy fuck, I'm tired.

[Neemo]

Holy fuck, I'm tired.

no doubt

[tim_m]

Me too i was tired just watching them. I can only imagine how they felt.

[bazgnr]

I can't describe that game any other way then WOW! I can't believe Detroit lost that. They basically dominated most of the game.

I can't believe the Pens blew a 2 point lead like they did, let alone tied it up with 35 seconds left, LET ALONE ended up winning in triple overtime.  If nothing else, that was an amazing game overall.  How exhausted they must be, and they have to start all over again in 36 hours....

[Thorned Rose]

Great game guys! I watched the 2nd period till the end.

Long night. Great game.

So glad the Pens won, so glad!

Crosby had 2 assists but it was Talbot or whatever at the end of regulation that gave them a chance..

and might I mention Fleury, had a "few" saves 

[tim_m]

Haha a few saves thats putting it mildly.

[bazgnr]

Indeed.  I'm trying not to get over-excited about this whole deal.  Although I'd love to see a game seven at this point, I'm just happy to see the Pens play in Pittsburgh one more time...