http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/-t1.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:53:47 GMT 10 http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh171/MurderOnIce/GMLogo_Large_MOI_2.jpg http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/-t1.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-friday-june-12-stanley-cup-final-pittsburgh-at-detroit-800-pm-et-t2507.htm davetherave Pittsburgh at Detroit GAME SEVEN, 2009 STANLEY CUP FINALS 8:00 PM ET, June 12, 2009 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan NBC/CBC/RDS Penguins-Red Wings Preview MORE FROM ESPN, INCLUDING VIDEO PREVIEW: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=290612005 DETROIT (ESPN/AP) -- Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Osgood and Kirk Maltby spread out like a perfectly shaped triangle in the Detroit Red Wings dressing room and tried to explain how Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals is really like ... All things PLAYOFFS! Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:28:59 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-friday-june-12-stanley-cup-final-pittsburgh-at-detroit-800-pm-et-t2507.htm#69409 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-friday-june-12-stanley-cup-final-pittsburgh-at-detroit-800-pm-et-t2507.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/roller-hockey-411-com-t2515.htm robertdean Bobby Hull's Roller Hockey Instructional DVD series. He will show you how to master your Shooting and Stickhandling, Inline Skating, Offensive and Defensive Strategies. Visit rollerhockey411.com for more information. All things PLAYOFFS! Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:53:47 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/roller-hockey-411-com-t2515.htm#69837 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/roller-hockey-411-com-t2515.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/a-star-wars-guide-to-the-stanley-cup-finals-t2469.htm SpezDispenser


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Game 1 was close and it turned on Capitals' goaltender Simeon Varlamov's diving desperation ... All things PLAYOFFS! Mon, 04 May 2009 20:39:28 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/the-glory-of-sudden-heroes-in-playoff-hockey-t2233.htm#58347 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/the-glory-of-sudden-heroes-in-playoff-hockey-t2233.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/gm-member-2009-playoff-overall-success-t2417.htm Cap'n Clutch Vote was a tie with Pittsburgh in 6 games being the most popular choice :00: . It's looking like GM members overall success may drop unless the Pens can mount an incredible comeback. All things PLAYOFFS! Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:14:27 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/gm-member-2009-playoff-overall-success-t2417.htm#65497 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/gm-member-2009-playoff-overall-success-t2417.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/the-playoffs-playing-through-the-pain-t2050.htm davetherave Come playoff time, lots of players are injured. But you'll never know how badly until the music's stopped. It's the best kept secret in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. How bad do the players want to win? Here's a great article on the subject from today's Detroit News. Pride outweighs pain in NHL playoffs For many in the NHL, playing hurt in playoffs is worth a shot at Stanley Cup Dave Dye / The Detroit News April 15, 2009 You want the Stanley Cup? Pay the price. The two-month, NHL playoff ... All things PLAYOFFS! Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:38:50 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/the-playoffs-playing-through-the-pain-t2050.htm#52040 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/the-playoffs-playing-through-the-pain-t2050.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-saturday-may-30-stanley-cup-final-pittsburgh-at-detroit-800-pm-et-t2409.htm davetherave Pittsburgh at Detroit GAME ONE, 2009 STANLEY CUP FINALS 8:00 PM ET, May 30, 2009 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan NBC/CBC/RDS Penguins-Red Wings Preview MORE FROM ESPN HERE, INCLUDING VIDEO PREVIEW: http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=290530005 DETROIT (ESPN/AP) -- Don't be fooled by the scraggly semblance of a beard that strains to cover chunks of Sidney Crosby's 21-year-old face. He's most definitely still Sid the Kid, but with a tough loss to the Detroit ... All things PLAYOFFS! Sat, 30 May 2009 12:43:01 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-saturday-may-30-stanley-cup-final-pittsburgh-at-detroit-800-pm-et-t2409.htm#65314 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-saturday-may-30-stanley-cup-final-pittsburgh-at-detroit-800-pm-et-t2409.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/finals-dates-announced-wth-t2357.htm wprager If both conference finals end in sweeps, the championship will start on May 28. If either series reaches five games, the finals will begin on June 5. Detroit plays their 4th game on Sunday. Pittsburgh plays theirs on Tuesday. If both sweep then Pittsburgh has two nights to recover, while Detroit has four. Advantage Detroit, for sure. But if Detroit sweeps and Pittsburgh goes five, then the Wings have 12 nights off! Do I blame this on NBC? BIH NBC! Of course it doesn't help ... All things PLAYOFFS! Sat, 23 May 2009 00:10:16 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/finals-dates-announced-wth-t2357.htm#63676 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/finals-dates-announced-wth-t2357.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-round-3-west-conference-final-detroit-red-wings-vs-chicago-blackhawks-t2303.htm davetherave Chicago Blackhawks relish Original Six matchup with Detroit Red Wings Chris Kuc, Chicago Tribune/May 15, 2009 Late in the Blackhawks' victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday night, fans at the United Center started a derisive chant about the Detroit Red Wings. They are going to get their chance to continue it as the Wings advanced to the conference finals with a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7 of their semifinal series Thursday ... All things PLAYOFFS! Fri, 15 May 2009 02:25:47 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-round-3-west-conference-final-detroit-red-wings-vs-chicago-blackhawks-t2303.htm#62168 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-round-3-west-conference-final-detroit-red-wings-vs-chicago-blackhawks-t2303.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-tuesday-may-26-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-at-carolina-730-pm-et-t2375.htm davetherave Pittsburgh at Carolina GAME FOUR, 2009 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS EAST SEMIFINALS PENGUINS LEAD SERIES 3-0 7:30 PM ET, May 26, 2009 RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina CBC/RDS/Versus RALEIGH, N.C. (AP/ESPN) -- It's been five months since Eric Staal went this long between goals. If the All-Star center doesn't start producing soon, he might have to wait that long before his next chance to score. As Staal goes in this postseason, so go the Carolina Hurricanes. They've have won all ... All things PLAYOFFS! Tue, 26 May 2009 00:29:52 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-tuesday-may-26-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-at-carolina-730-pm-et-t2375.htm#64165 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-tuesday-may-26-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-at-carolina-730-pm-et-t2375.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-wednesday-may-27-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-730pm-et-t2388.htm davetherave Chicago at Detroit GAME FIVE, 2009 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS WEST FINAL RED WINGS LEAD SERIES 3-1 7:30 PM ET, May 27, 2009 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan CBC/RDS/Versus Blackhawks-Red Wings Preview Taking their chances: Step-at-a-time approach is Blackhawks' only way to beat Wings, odds Step-at-a-time approach is Hawks' only way to beat Wings, odds CHICAGO SUN TIMES/Herb Gould, May 27, 2009 Some of the Blackhawks seemed a little testy after their United Center workout ... All things PLAYOFFS! Wed, 27 May 2009 09:35:47 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-wednesday-may-27-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-730pm-et-t2388.htm#64550 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-wednesday-may-27-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-730pm-et-t2388.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/gm-members-success-rate-for-conference-finals-t2326.htm Cap'n Clutch Here we are again. The voting is still available but only for one more day so here's what it looks like right now. Detroit vs. Chicago -DET wins in 5 games GMHockey Members voted 7 to 3 in favour of the Wings Most popular choice was Wings in 6 Nice work again GM Members :##: Pittsburgh Vs. Carolina -Pittsburgh the Canes. GMHockey Members voted 6 to 6 tie - Some one needs to break this tie. - OK Tie wasn't broken so the Popular choice vote breaks it. PENS become the GMHockey members ... All things PLAYOFFS! Tue, 19 May 2009 13:11:50 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/gm-members-success-rate-for-conference-finals-t2326.htm#62863 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/gm-members-success-rate-for-conference-finals-t2326.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-round-3-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-penguins-vs-carolina-hurricanes-t2304.htm davetherave The dynamic of this year's Stanley Cup Final Four is--IMHO--more interesting than many realize. In the West we have two 'Original Six' teams with a history that is intertwined going back to their respective entries into the NHL back in 1926. The Penguins and the Hurricanes represent "The New Generation" of the first two Expansion Eras of the 'modern' NHL, if we consider that generation as beginning a half century later. The Penguins are part of the first group of six expansion ... All things PLAYOFFS! Fri, 15 May 2009 04:40:18 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-round-3-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-penguins-vs-carolina-hurricanes-t2304.htm#62221 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-round-3-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-penguins-vs-carolina-hurricanes-t2304.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/who-has-been-the-best-goaltender-in-the-playoffs-so-far-t2317.htm Anonymous For me its Hiller All things PLAYOFFS! Sat, 16 May 2009 15:27:27 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/who-has-been-the-best-goaltender-in-the-playoffs-so-far-t2317.htm#62471 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/who-has-been-the-best-goaltender-in-the-playoffs-so-far-t2317.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-saturday-may-23-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-at-carolina-730-pm-et-t2359.htm davetherave Pittsburgh at Carolina GAME THREE, 2009 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS EAST SEMIFINAL PENGUINS LEAD SERIES 2-0 7:30 PM ET, May 23, 2009 RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina CBC/RDS/Versus Penguins-Hurricanes Preview RALEIGH, N.C. (AP/ESPN) -- Playoff comebacks have been commonplace for Carolina, and for the Hurricanes to make the Eastern Conference finals a series again, they'll need their biggest one yet. Stuck in a two-game hole for the first time this postseason, the Hurricanes are ... All things PLAYOFFS! Sat, 23 May 2009 04:41:33 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-saturday-may-23-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-at-carolina-730-pm-et-t2359.htm#63730 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-saturday-may-23-east-conference-final-pittsburgh-at-carolina-730-pm-et-t2359.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-tuesday-may-19-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-730pm-et-t2324.htm davetherave Chicago at Detroit GAME TWO, STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS WEST SEMIFINALS RED WINGS LEAD SERIES 1-0 7:30 PM ET, May 19, 2009 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan TSN/RDS/Versus DETROIT (AP/ESPN CHICAGO) -- Patrick Kane glanced at the scoresheet and noticed he was one of three Chicago Blackhawks held without a shot by the Detroit Red Wings after Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. "This isn't good," Kane recalled saying. No, that isn't what you're looking for if you play, ... All things PLAYOFFS! Tue, 19 May 2009 02:42:00 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-tuesday-may-19-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-730pm-et-t2324.htm#62813 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-tuesday-may-19-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-730pm-et-t2324.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/updated-gm-members-success-rate-for-round-2-t2245.htm Cap'n Clutch OK round two Poll results are in and lets see how the GM collective does once round 2 is over. Vancouver vs. Chicago - Chicago wins series in 6 games. GM members voted 12 to 5 in favour of Vancouver Most popular choice was Vancouver in 7 GM members were way off on this one Washington vs. Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh wins in 7 GM members voted 7 to 2 in favour of Pittsburgh Most popular choice was a tie of Pitts in 6 or 7 Good job GM Members right choices there. :##: Detroit vs. ... All things PLAYOFFS! Wed, 06 May 2009 12:31:38 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/updated-gm-members-success-rate-for-round-2-t2245.htm#58876 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/updated-gm-members-success-rate-for-round-2-t2245.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-game-day-thursday-may-14-carolina-at-boston-8pm-et-t2296.htm davetherave Carolina at Boston GAME SEVEN, STANLEY CUP EAST SEMIFINALS SERIES TIED 3-3 8:00 PM ET, May 14, 2009 TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts TSN/RIS/VERSUS Hurricanes-Bruins Preview BOSTON (AP) -- Claude Julien has a score to settle -- with himself. Five years ago, he coached the Montreal Canadiens to a Game 7 win after they'd trailed the Boston Bruins 3-1. Now he's on the verge of a similar comeback as coach of the Bruins. "I'd love to be able to return that favor," ... All things PLAYOFFS! Thu, 14 May 2009 02:14:46 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-game-day-thursday-may-14-carolina-at-boston-8pm-et-t2296.htm#61811 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-game-day-thursday-may-14-carolina-at-boston-8pm-et-t2296.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-sunday-may-17-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-3pm-et-t2321.htm davetherave Chicago at Detroit GAME ONE: 2009 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL 3:00 PM ET, May 17, 2009 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan NBC/TSN/RDS Blackhawks-Red Wings Preview Who has the edge? Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Chris Kuc | Chicago Tribune, May 16, 2009 Offense Both teams have explosive offenses. The Wings are led by Henrik Zetterberg, Marian Hossa, Pavel Datsyuk and Johan Franzen. The Hawks counter with Martin Havlat, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Patrick ... All things PLAYOFFS! Sun, 17 May 2009 13:19:09 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-sunday-may-17-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-3pm-et-t2321.htm#62583 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-sunday-may-17-west-conference-final-chicago-at-detroit-3pm-et-t2321.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-monday-may-18-east-conference-final-carolina-at-pittsburgh-730-pm-et-t2322.htm davetherave Carolina at Pittsburgh GAME ONE, STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS EAST CONFERENCE FINAL 7:30 PM ET, May 18, 2009 Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania TSN/RDS/Versus Hurricanes-Penguins Preview PITTSBURGH (AP/ESPN) -- Staal vs. Staal. The coaches who were somewhere else when the season started. Erik Cole going against the player who broke his neck. The NHL's two best teams down the stretch meeting in the playoffs for the first time. The subplots are intriguing as the Carolina Hurricanes ... All things PLAYOFFS! Mon, 18 May 2009 16:19:47 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-monday-may-18-east-conference-final-carolina-at-pittsburgh-730-pm-et-t2322.htm#62713 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/game-day-scp-09-monday-may-18-east-conference-final-carolina-at-pittsburgh-730-pm-et-t2322.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/tsn-s-maggie-the-monkey-s-second-round-picks-t2200.htm shabbs
Eastern Conf:
- Carolina over Boston
- Capitals over Pittsburgh

Western Conf:
- Vancouver over Chicago
- Detroit over Anaheim

More info: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=276973

She went 2-6 in the first round...]]> All things PLAYOFFS! Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:40:24 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/tsn-s-maggie-the-monkey-s-second-round-picks-t2200.htm#57415 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/tsn-s-maggie-the-monkey-s-second-round-picks-t2200.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-boston-vs-carolina-t2188.htm Cap'n Clutch What a shocker!! 80 seconds left and Carolina ties and then wins the series to move onto face the Bruins. This one also has the makings of being a long series. How many games? Who is your choice? All things PLAYOFFS! Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:45:43 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-boston-vs-carolina-t2188.htm#57132 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-boston-vs-carolina-t2188.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-detroit-vs-anaheim-t2172.htm Cap'n Clutch Who wins? Why? How many games? All things PLAYOFFS! Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:55:57 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-detroit-vs-anaheim-t2172.htm#56678 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-detroit-vs-anaheim-t2172.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-game-day-wednesday-may-13-pittsburgh-at-washington-7pm-et-t2289.htm davetherave Pittsburgh at Washington GAME SEVEN, STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS EAST SEMIFINALS SERIES TIED 3-3 7:00 PM ET, May 13, 2009 Verizon Center, Washington, DC CBC/RDS/Versus Penguins-Capitals Preview MORE FROM ESPN.COM:http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=290513023 ARLINGTON, Va. (AP/ESPN) -- When the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins to finish their taut, thrilling Eastern Conference semifinal Wednesday night, Alex Ovechkin's third career Game 7 in the NHL playoffs ... All things PLAYOFFS! Wed, 13 May 2009 11:07:42 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-game-day-wednesday-may-13-pittsburgh-at-washington-7pm-et-t2289.htm#61521 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/scp-09-game-day-wednesday-may-13-pittsburgh-at-washington-7pm-et-t2289.htm http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-washington-vs-pittsburgh-t2187.htm Cap'n Clutch This one is a dream come true for the networks. This should get huge ratings and has the potential of being a classic. How many games? Who takes it? All things PLAYOFFS! Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:42:46 GMT http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-washington-vs-pittsburgh-t2187.htm#57131 http://gmcentralhockey.forumotion.net/all-things-playoffs-f52/round-2-washington-vs-pittsburgh-t2187.htm