Is it time to (permanently) split up the Triplets?

by light_the_lamp on Apr 13, 2011 11:04 PM PDT

I spoke very highly of them during my gameday post, but Nashville's D totally shut them down last night (it's almost 2 am on the East Coast). The Suter-Weber tandem was especially menacing, and they seemed to really get under Pears' skin.

The only goal came from Selanne (on a man advantage), and it seems as though secondary scoring - and scoring on the PP - will be crucial for success in this series.

Chicago won the cup last year b/c of their depth (and Coach Q's brilliant line changes). Does RC need to get creative?

So many questions, so little time.

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And Mr. Carrie Underwood had a good night, which surprised me.

by light_the_lamp on Apr 13, 2011 11:07 PM PDT reply actions

Huh?

The Suter-Weber tandem was especially menacing, and they seemed to really get under Pears’ skin

Perry hit Rinne in the nuts and you’re gonna accuse Suter and Weber of getting under Perry’s skin? That boy’s a cheap shot artist…he’s one for one in dirty games. I’m sure you love him though cause he’s yours.

Defense and goaltending can go a long way, dontcha think?

I look forward to the rest of the series. No matter how bad we crushed you last night, y’all will spring back and play good enough to keep games close. Like the TV guys say, this is gonna be the best series, unfortunately nobody is gonna see it!

Preds in 5.

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 14, 2011 9:55 AM PDT reply actions

you pretty much said an oxymoron, how can you say it’s gonna be the best series and predict it last 5 games. The best series in the opening round will last more than 5 games, I can guarantee that.

by fastat3m on Apr 14, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions

I was trying to be nice :)

Its gonna be high-flying, hard hitting, cheap shot-Perry-ing, put the children in the basement hockey. And you’re gonna lose 4 outta the first 5.

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 14, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for giving your team bad magumbo :]

I got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell

by Natesaduck on Apr 14, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Wow, you sound so cocky. I wouldn’t be cocky, until my team actually has won something in the playoffs before. I can understand Detroit fans being cocky with their playoff success, but Nashville fans being so cocky after one game.

by fastat3m on Apr 14, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Cocky?

You won the cup 4 years ago and now you’re world beaters? Or you beat a division rival in 7 last year and now you’re all that? This is a new year. And just like I’ve said before, you boys are made for us. We gonna win in 4. Five at the most.

The smackdown continues tonight. But I’ll be nice. I will offer you this one time to jump on the Preds’ bandwagon. You cannot stop the tsunami that is Smashville.

What say you?

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Facts?

Nashville Playoff Record….
Playoff Appearances: 4
Overall Playoff Record: 6-16
Stanley Cup Championships: None
2008 — lost to Detroit, 4-2, Western Conf. quarterfinals
2007 — lost to San Jose, 4-1, Western Conf. quarterfinals
2006 — lost to San Jose, 4-1, Western Conf. quarterfinals
2004 — lost to Detroit, 4-2, Western Conf. quarterfinals

Now The Ducks
Playoff Appearances: 7
Overall Playoff Record: 51-39
Stanley Cup Championships: 2007
2009 — defeated San Jose, 4-2, Western Conf. quarterfinals
        lost to Detroit, 4-3, Western Conf. semifinals
2008 — lost to Dallas, 4-2, Western Conf. quarterfinals
2007 — defeated Minnesota, 4-1, Western Conf. quarterfinals
        defeated Vancouver, 4-1, Western Conf. semifinals
        defeated Detroit, 4-2, Western Conf. finals
        defeated Ottawa, 4-1, Stanley Cup Finals
2006 — defeated Calgary, 4-3, Western Conf. quarterfinals
        defeated Colorado, 4-0, Western Conf. semifinals
        lost to Edmonton, 4-1, Western Conf. finals
2003 — defeated Detroit, 4-0, Western Conf. quarterfinals
        defeated Dallas, 4-2, Western Conf. semifinals
        defeated Minnesota, 4-0, Western Conf. finals
        lost to New Jersey, 4-3, Stanley Cup Finals
1999 — lost to Detroit, 4-0, Western Conf. quarterfinals
1997 — defeated Phoenix, 4-3, Western Conf. quarterfinals
        lost to Detroit, 4-0, Western Conf. semifinals

by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

nuff said?

by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Ain't gonna help you this year friend.

Preds in 4.

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions

And you don't have all of our playoff data there, so why would I believe anything on that post?

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

it doesn't include 2010....

but what on there isnt correct can i ask?

by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Our 2010 playoff series against Chicago.

I’m glad you made the footnote…after I called you out on it.

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions

i thought...

that series is one you guys like to forget about ;)

by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Ugh.

That sucked.

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

and i didnt forget.... just a failed copy and paste job lol

by Screw the NYBankees on Apr 15, 2011 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I think we are world beaters? what are you talking about, if you look at all my previous posts, I haven’t talked any crap about how good I think we are or made any predictions. You think your going to sweep us, like i said, your cocky.

by fastat3m on Apr 15, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I'm just poking around a little to find some fire in y'alls bellies.

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Apr 15, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

They pretty much only played together 1 period yesterday and then RC pretty much split them up. RC will probably go back and forth. To permanently to split them up would be an over reaction, because when they are on, they are unstoppable. I don’t think you can really permanently do anything, keep all options open. I think we’ll bounce back.

by fastat3m on Apr 14, 2011 10:11 AM PDT reply actions