Archive for the 'Videos' Category

20
Apr

Wild Wild West

By Daniel Closed
Categories: 07 Playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Ducks, Game Reviews, Hockey and Videos

Yea, that title sucks. Congratulations to the Ducks for moving on. Those predictions from people claiming MIN was going to drag this on were from people giving too much respect to the Wild and not enough to Anaheim. I bet they will pick better next round, because it’s going to be more of the same. I wouldn’t really know though, because I didn’t see last nights game. It wasn’t televised where I live, very disappointing. But after browsing some of the online hockey channels this morning, I saw that Snoop Dogg was on during one of the intermission guests. That means that I will probably not watch hockey next season, thanks Snoop.

Looking ahead, I believe Vancouver looks like the most likely opponent. Luongo has looked shaky, that’s no good for Vancouver. My thought on Dallas has been that they got Norstrom to have a small chance to do something in the playoffs this year. Turco is a great goalie and this isn’t his fault, his team just can not score goals to support him. You figure Norstrom has to be good for at least one less goal for the opposing team, better odds. But to let a Vancouver team that isn’t that good hang in with them, it shows you how not good both teams are when it comes to playoff hockey. Dallas is too old and Vancouver is too thin on the blue line and depends on goals from key players.

When the shut down line does just that to the Sedin’s, can Naslund pick up the slack? Can he also worry about the line of Getzlaf, Perry and Penner if he is matched against them? You have to stack quick, big defensemen against that line and have a responsible center helping out. Maybe they have that, maybe they don’t, I haven’t watched much Canucks hockey this season. Anywho, if you think that Vancouver has more depth then Anaheim, then the drugs are strong within you.

Calgary matches up great against the Ducks, that would be a killer series. I can not think of any goalie who moves like Mikka Kiprusoff and he seems to play very well against the Ducks. Plus Calgary plays a very gritty style of hockey, those are the best games, when they are down right nasty. Nothing over the top like running players, but tight checking and small scrums in front of the net. Damn I love hockey, I can not wait until the next round starts.

In case anyone wants to see the Game 5 pre-game scrum AND the Brad May KO, here you go. Brad, you are still a dick…

 

17
Apr

Sure I Could Stay Home On Sunday’s

By Daniel 1 Comment
Categories: 07 Playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Ducks, Injuries, Pre-Game and Videos

It is 8:30 in the morning and I already dread being at work, like I do every day though, so it is no different from yesterday. I will watch the clock all day, counting down until I can leave to watch the game tonight. Let’s go ahead and call this game a warning to all those who will come after.

I want to see San Jose beat the Predators because I think that would be an awesome series. If Anaheim came out of that with a win, you could sign them up for the finals, because they would be hyped up after beating a team as good as San Jose. I would like to see Nashville win because I would love to stomp Paul Kariya on the way to the title. I also think it would be cool to see Peter Forsberg in town a few times and Pahlsson going at it with his fellow countryman.

Apparently Francois Beauchemin had a decent slice added to his chin that required a lot of stiches. Unless he is going to gear up in one of those motorcyle-like jaw shields, I would think he sits tonights game out. Maybe Aaron Rome make his playoff debut or Ric Jackman can be healthy enough to play 10 minutes. Then again, Beauchemin is pretty tough. I would hate to see someone touch his chin with a face wash and then get their ass handed to them from the rest of the team.

I leave you with a skit from Steve Carol about being a dedicated goalie, my friend sent it to me this morning. Everyone should work in IT, it really is lax job, haha.

29
Mar

He Shoots, He Scores

By Daniel Closed
Categories: Ducks, Game Reviews, Hockey and Videos

 How impressive was that rebound goal by Parros? Too bad that didn’t happen at home, the Honda Center would have gone crazy, like they just won in overtime or something. George Parros looked so unnatural scoring that goal too. He ‘over powered’ Holmqvist and banged it home, what a great moment for the team, to see him finally contribute. That might be the last time we see Big George this year, but now that he is a scoring threat, who knows.

As for the rest of the game, it was up and down. The Ducks looked flat at some times during the game and pretty good other times. That line of Getlaf, Perry and Penner is unbelievable, they own the puck down low. I don’t care if that was a young team, they still cycled the puck almost every shift. That will be huge down this shaky stretch. It sure makes you happy as a Ducks fan that they did so well on the long homestand, because average play of late has let the Sharks and Stars back in it.

I do believe that second place in the conference is the lowest seed the Ducks will get and have an decent chance at grabbing the top prize from Nashville. Today is another day to prove it though, lets see if they can grab 2 points from the Blue Jackets, that has been hard to come by this year.

If you want to see the Parros goal click here.

19
Mar

…And That is Why Modano is Captain No More

By Daniel 1 Comment
Categories: Hockey and Videos

 

And this is why Mike Modano is no longer the captain of the Dallas Stars. He gets hit, his teammate gets punched in the face and the culprit is smaller. All he did was nothing, he skated around like he wanted to maybe do something but he didn’t. Brendan Morrow is the captain because he would have stepped in there and stomped Tootoo. Congratulations on the most goals as an American Mike, but seriously, that is why you are not the captain any more.