Hockey anyone?

[Mr. Brass Bonanza]

As long as the Hurricanes, Rangers, and Bruins don't make the playoffs, all will be good.

I probably need not state my situation. Right now I'm a fan of my brother's deck hockey team. I have no interest in professional hockey, and won't again until the Whalers come home.

[MMouse6937]

I'm a Wings fan orginially from Hockeytown stuck out here in the great desert Southwest DH is a Sabres fan. Hockey is one of the main reasons I miss home so much, it's certainly not for the weather Looking forward to the playoffs, just wish that the Wings did as great in those as they do in the regular season, time will tell!

[Hair_Razor]

BLUEJACKETS

Just had to put my 2 cents in nothing exciting this year unfortunately.

[BelleLovesTheBeast]

This year who know who will end up in the playoffs. A lot of these teams are really close.

In the Eastern Conference - Panthers, Capitals, Sabres are all within a point or two of Flyers. And the Rangers and Bruins are only a 3 points ahead of those teams. These last few games are really must wins for these guys.

In the Western Conference - Predators, Canucks, Avalanche, Flames and Wild are all within just 2 to 4 points of each other. It's a really close race with these teams.

It's will be interesting to see what happens over the next couple of weeks.

[Quest4fun]

I'm a Wings fan orginially from Hockeytown stuck out here in the great desert Southwest DH is a Sabres fan. Hockey is one of the main reasons I miss home so much, it's certainly not for the weather Looking forward to the playoffs, just wish that the Wings did as great in those as they do in the regular season, time will tell!

I must say that I am also a huge Wings fan and I'm sorry you have to share space with a Sabres fan.

I'm also a Ducks fan which I know is sacreligious to love the former Disney team. I have a personal invenstment in that team so I have to root for them.

When it comes down to it though I have to pick up my bucket of octopus and root for the Wings. They've got a chance to bring Lord Stanley's Cup home and I think we can expect to see it happen within the next ten years. I actually like that there isn't really a powerhouse team that wins every year. Hockey is the greatest sport ever.

[MMouse6937]

I must say that I am also a huge Wings fan and I'm sorry you have to share space with a Sabres fan.

I'm also a Ducks fan which I know is sacreligious to love the former Disney team. I have a personal invenstment in that team so I have to root for them.

When it comes down to it though I have to pick up my bucket of octopus and root for the Wings. They've got a chance to bring Lord Stanley's Cup home and I think we can expect to see it happen within the next ten years. I actually like that there isn't really a powerhouse team that wins every year. Hockey is the greatest sport ever.

Sorry I hate the Ducks, Pronger is such a you know what. I can't believe he only got 8 games for stomping on someone's exposed calf. Kinda like the cheap shot he took on Holmstrom last year. I hope we wipe the ice with them this year.

I hope the Wings bring the cup home again this year. It's just so sad how well they do in the regular season, basically untouchable, and then kinda fall apart in the playoffs. It truly does become a different game post season. Anyone's cup at a certain point!

[Quest4fun]

Sorry I hate the Ducks, Pronger is such a you know what. I can't believe he only got 8 games for stomping on someone's exposed calf. Kinda like the cheap shot he took on Holmstrom last year. I hope we wipe the ice with them this year.

I hope the Wings bring the cup home again this year. It's just so sad how well they do in the regular season, basically untouchable, and then kinda fall apart in the playoffs. It truly does become a different game post season. Anyone's cup at a certain point!

Everybody hates Pronger. There is a lack of class acts on that team. I'm amazed at how they've declined since winning the cup of cups. I've kept my cheering on the low side for them. I used to play hockey and I've taken a few cheap shots on opponents but nothing more than an elbow or high stick here and there.

The Wings have always had what it takes but for some reason they lose their tenacity in the post season. I think it's because they're trying to stay healthy and avoid taking the big hits they normally do. Frankly you have to be fearless to win in hockey.

[bleukarma]

I have to admit, I miss Brad Richards. I don't think he was worth the money that we spent on him, but he was my favorite. I hope he does well in Dallas!!
At least we still have Vinny and Marty! And so far our new goalie Smith has been doing pretty well. Hopefully next season he can do something to help bring the Lighning to the playoffs!!

[BelleLovesTheBeast]

Everybody hates Pronger. There is a lack of class acts on that team. I'm amazed at how they've declined since winning the cup of cups. I've kept my cheering on the low side for them. I used to play hockey and I've taken a few cheap shots on opponents but nothing more than an elbow or high stick here and there.

The Wings have always had what it takes but for some reason they lose their tenacity in the post season. I think it's because they're trying to stay healthy and avoid taking the big hits they normally do. Frankly you have to be fearless to win in hockey.

I don't know anyone that likes Proger or Joe Thornton from the Sharks.

As for the Wings....well being a Preds fan....we hate them. Last night they weren't playing like they were afraid to get injured. They kept trying to start fights with players. And ones that don't fight! The Wings do well because they have older experienced players. The Preds like to pick them young....Hartnell was only 17 when he started. I think that make a difference.

[Donald A]

My wife and I just got back from a weekend trip to Pittsburgh to see the Pens play the

It was such an awesome game. All year we have watched them on TV and we got to see them up close, three rows from the glass.

The Pens are hot but I am wondering if Sidney Crosby will add or distract from the momentum when he comes back. They just have to make sure they let Geno keep doing whatever he has been even with Crosby back. Malkin owns the ice. You can see it when you are there live.

[Rosanne]

Is anybody else seriously enjoying playoff hockey?

How do people not enjoy this sport? It's so amazing... so exciting! I turn on baseball after watching hockey and I want to take a nap.

Why why why is this sport not respected more? The players- so much more down to earth than other sports, so much tougher, so much more dedicated.

Case and point- Rangers/Devils last night, knock out a mouth full of teeth, back on the ice next shift. Avery gets a puck to the face, stitched up, didn't miss a shift. The hitting is insane. And they do this every other night, not ever weekend.

I love hockey. I love the NHL. I just wish more people appreciated it.

Anyone feel the same?