Sweet pass by malone.
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even though the B's choking on the 3-0 series lead last year to Philly pretty much did it, this further helps make the Yankees choking to the BoSox in '04 just a little easier to swallow.
GGPoseidon wrote:
even though the B's choking on the 3-0 series lead last year to Philly pretty much did it, this further helps make the Yankees choking to the BoSox in '04 just a little easier to swallow.
How can you even compare the two?
aaaaaand that one's done
good job TB, never say die
good job TB, never say die
What a game.. wow
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wow Chara looks like straight up front line czech rifleman with that beard
Huge fucker
I still can't believe he got a diving call.. stupid.
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Brian Compton's the man. He's (one of the) the journalist who I've been in contact with personally for helping the Isles get a new arena. Nice guy. Added me on FB on his personal account and everything.
And yeah, I wouldn't expect them to go with Smith as solid as he was. Go with Rollie. He's got the experience and he's clutch as ever.
And yeah, I wouldn't expect them to go with Smith as solid as he was. Go with Rollie. He's got the experience and he's clutch as ever.
It's not an easy call imo. lemme just repost what i just wrote..
It sucks because I'm convinced that the Lightning simply would not have made it this far without Roloson's exceptional performance. However, you have to consider what is best for the team. Some of the goals that slipped by Rolly should have been stopped. I understand one mulligan, even two. But this is a definite pattern at this point. There isn't any room for errors like that when you're this deep into the playoffs.
I also noticed a considerable change in the Lightning D when Smith hit the ice. The Lightning were much more physical starting in the second period. I know at least 2 of the 3 (unassisted) Boston goals in today's game were a direct result of Lightning turnovers in their end. Smith has been solid, but it's with limited time. He did make a great save late in the third with the redirection in front of the net. Ultimately I think it comes down to confidence. Smith has it right now and Roloson doesn't
Truthfully I'm torn. I mean.. Smith has yet to even be scored on. But he's apparently getting more help from the d.
It sucks because I'm convinced that the Lightning simply would not have made it this far without Roloson's exceptional performance. However, you have to consider what is best for the team. Some of the goals that slipped by Rolly should have been stopped. I understand one mulligan, even two. But this is a definite pattern at this point. There isn't any room for errors like that when you're this deep into the playoffs.
I also noticed a considerable change in the Lightning D when Smith hit the ice. The Lightning were much more physical starting in the second period. I know at least 2 of the 3 (unassisted) Boston goals in today's game were a direct result of Lightning turnovers in their end. Smith has been solid, but it's with limited time. He did make a great save late in the third with the redirection in front of the net. Ultimately I think it comes down to confidence. Smith has it right now and Roloson doesn't
Truthfully I'm torn. I mean.. Smith has yet to even be scored on. But he's apparently getting more help from the d.
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One game honestly means jack shit. Yeah, Smith came up clutch for this game, but that honestly means absolutely nothing. Roloson's been off, yeah. But he is the better goalie, and not playing him would be foolish. He's had a 2.35 GAA and .930 SV % for these playoffs. Those stats aren't meaningless. This is how Roloson is. He'll have a small set where he plays absolutely poorly, then come back the next game and be mindbogglingly lights out. It's almost like he's trained this way. Believe me - I saw Roloson play close to 70 games for the Islanders. It's just how he is. He'll bounce back.
I'll make a bet - if Rollie is great for game 5, you @ me on Twitter saying how great the Yankees are. If he sucks, I'll @ you on Twitter saying how great the Rays are. Deal?
I'll make a bet - if Rollie is great for game 5, you @ me on Twitter saying how great the Yankees are. If he sucks, I'll @ you on Twitter saying how great the Rays are. Deal?
It's not one game. It's two. .. and they absolutely mean more than jack shit right now.
You should know how much confidence plays in the net. Is Roloson the overall better goalie? Yes. Is he the better goalie right now? Not from what I have seen.
I'd take the deal if I weren't leaning towards Roloson as well. My point was that it's not a clear cut decision. It's a mother fuccr of a choice tbh.
You should know how much confidence plays in the net. Is Roloson the overall better goalie? Yes. Is he the better goalie right now? Not from what I have seen.
I'd take the deal if I weren't leaning towards Roloson as well. My point was that it's not a clear cut decision. It's a mother fuccr of a choice tbh.
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Play the hot hand works in the regular season, not the playoffs. This isn't a "Jose Theodore sucks so bad let's play our rookie goalie who doesn't speak any English" 2009 Capitals situation. Especially with someone who is and always will be known as one of the best clutch playoff performers in NHL history. Dominik Hasek is renowned as being the best as is Belfour right up there with him, but I'd say if I had to choose a 3rd it'd be Rollie.
Like I said - I saw Rollie play 70 games with the Isles. I know how he operates. He is a very mental-based goalie. He'll rebound.
Like I said - I saw Rollie play 70 games with the Isles. I know how he operates. He is a very mental-based goalie. He'll rebound.
Why would you say play the hot hand in the regular season and not the playoffs? I would think the exact opposite. When games aren't as critical you're able to work with the lesser stars to develop them. In the playoffs you want whoever is peaking in play. I'm not saying Rollie wont rebound. Shit, god knows I hope he does.Poseidon wrote:
Play the hot hand works in the regular season, not the playoffs. This isn't a "Jose Theodore sucks so bad let's play our rookie goalie who doesn't speak any English" 2009 Capitals situation. Especially with someone who is and always will be known as one of the best clutch playoff performers in NHL history. Dominik Hasek is renowned as being the best as is Belfour right up there with him, but I'd say if I had to choose a 3rd it'd be Rollie.
Like I said - I saw Rollie play 70 games with the Isles. I know how he operates. He is a very mental-based goalie. He'll rebound.
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i could argue the shit out of this either way.. you've already assumed the role of antagonist though
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They have to play Rolllie. Stick with what got you there. Oh and did I read someone putting Roloson as 3rd best playoff goalie ever? How so??
Check him before the last two games. .. and pulling Rollie the last couple games (not sticking with him) has resulted in exactly 0 goals for Boston.
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Kmar wrote:
I still can't believe he got a diving call.. stupid.
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2006 was all I needed. He would have absolutely gotten the Oilers the Cup if he hadn't torn his MCL in Game 1 of the finals. He was ridiculously clutch throughout the whole playoffs that year, and this year... well, they were down 3-1 against the Penguins and came back with a good portion of the credit for that going to him. A goalie can be great in the regular season, but if they don't get it done in the playoffs they deserve little recognition. Henrik Lundqvist could learn something from him.CC-Marley wrote:
They have to play Rolllie. Stick with what got you there. Oh and did I read someone putting Roloson as 3rd best playoff goalie ever? How so??
20 something shots...not exactly the best sample size.Kmar wrote:
Check him before the last two games. .. and pulling Rollie the last couple games (not sticking with him) has resulted in exactly 0 goals for Boston.
You got to be kidding me Poseidon. I hope you ARE kidding.
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I'm talking modern times. It's not like I was around for Grant Fuhr, Jacques Plante and Gerry Cheevers so I can't really comment on them. In modern times who was more clutch than Rollie, Belfour and Hasek? Brodeur and Patrick Roy would round out the top 5.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2011/04/2 … z1N6pRjBKKStill perfect -- Dwayne Roloson really is at his best when the stakes are highest. Roloson stopped all 36 shots he faced Wednesday night in Tampa Bay's 1-0 victory in Game 7 at Pittsburgh, enabling the Lightning to move into the second round. He allowed just four goals in winning Games 5, 6 and 7, enabling the Bolts to rally from a 3-1 series deficit. Roloson is now 6-0 lifetime in elimination games -- he led Minnesota back from a 3-1 series deficit in the second round in 2003 -- leaving him one short of the best start ever by a goaltender in “win or go home” games: Glenn Resch of the New York Islanders won his first seven in 1975 before losing in Game 7 of the semifinals.
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Sharks gotta stop getting those penalties if they hope to do anything.
I was thinking that about the Canucks...the the second period happened.Nic wrote:
Sharks gotta stop getting those penalties if they hope to do anything.
Roloson couldn't hold Roy's or even Mike Vernon's jock honestly. He's a solid goalie that's played pretty well in the playoffs the few times he's been there. It's really laughable to say he's a top 3 all modern time playoff goalie. How many of Lord Stanely's cups has he won? I guess we agree to disagree...lolPoseidon wrote:
I'm talking modern times. It's not like I was around for Grant Fuhr, Jacques Plante and Gerry Cheevers so I can't really comment on them. In modern times who was more clutch than Rollie, Belfour and Hasek? Brodeur and Patrick Roy would round out the top 5.Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2011/04/2 … z1N6pRjBKKStill perfect -- Dwayne Roloson really is at his best when the stakes are highest. Roloson stopped all 36 shots he faced Wednesday night in Tampa Bay's 1-0 victory in Game 7 at Pittsburgh, enabling the Lightning to move into the second round. He allowed just four goals in winning Games 5, 6 and 7, enabling the Bolts to rally from a 3-1 series deficit. Roloson is now 6-0 lifetime in elimination games -- he led Minnesota back from a 3-1 series deficit in the second round in 2003 -- leaving him one short of the best start ever by a goaltender in “win or go home” games: Glenn Resch of the New York Islanders won his first seven in 1975 before losing in Game 7 of the semifinals.
Oh and Chico sounds much better than Glenn.