3:32 - Welcome to the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Tonight, i will post my first "live blog." And by "Will" i mean "Will attempt"

I broked the power cord to my laptop yesterday. I have a full battery and the power is off right now, but still. It may not last through the entire game. Figures, right? I might find a way past it though. Sitting caddywompus at my desk with my wireless keyboard might work.

I figured for any game that does not involve wings, i'll still write. Just not live. Last night i wrote it on paper - long story - I'll write it here exactly like it is down on paper.

6 OTTAWA v PITTSBURGH 3

2 ANAHEIM v MINNESOTA 1

5 SAN JOSE v NASHVILLE 4

4 DALLAS v VANCOUVER 5

Watched: Ottawa V Pittsburgh

WTF happend to Pittsburgh? People used to say that the wings were "to old" but is it possible for a team to be too young? There are 3 teenagers on that team. Granted, thankfully, one of them was the regular season scoring leader, and did finally score in the last minute of the game. Staal scored too, becoming the 5th youngest player to score in the playoffs.

Ottawa showed up with some fire under them. They skated, passed and scored. I missed the non-goal by Crosby and missed the replays as well. (Damn kids) So i'll stick with my "It shoulda been a goal" theory and say that i'm sure that had it not been called back, the game would have been a lot closer. Poor young Fleury looked scared and played scared. He calmed down after the second goal, but after the Crosby's goal was called back, it seemed to knock any wind that might have been in Pittsburgh's sails and Fleury. When they finally did start scoring, it was much to late.

Need to: Someone should have a talk with Fleury. Calm him down. Get his confidence up. They can go home with the series tied and use that momentum to win in the Igloo. Series? Ottawa 1-0

It's 2:15 Am and i'm still watching the Dallas/Vancouver game. We're about to start the 3rd period of overtime. Dallas has like 52 shots on net in the first 5 periods of this game. Detroit had 58 shots on net in 65 minutes last week. (we lost in a SO) Dallas is shooting like a MF, but like detroit, they aren't good quality shots. Vancouver has a short bench. Burros & Cook are out. They look tired. And those fans. Jesus, stop effing booing. I love that the refs are letting them play it out, but if those fans had their say, the Canucks would have a power play every two minutes... Joel Lundqvist shot the puck into the crossbar with 20 secons left in OT2, but alas --

I'll keep you posted...

Anaheim V Minnesota.

I really don't have anything to say about this game. It looks like it was a helluva boring game. Score 2-1 Anaheim. Let's Go Wild! Series? Series? Anaheim 1-0

Nashville V San Jose.

Also did not watch this game, but it looked exciting. Nashville tied it up at 4 with under a minute left in the game. The game went into a second OT when Rissmiller scored a pretty goal to win it. Hartnall effed up Cheechoo's knee - apparently purposely - wand was kicked out of the game. Tootoo was his normal dickhead self as well, getting boarding & roughing calls. Series? San Jose 1-0

Daniel from Henrik? Henrik from Daniel? I dont' effin know. It's 3:32 AM and there was less than 2 left in the FOURTH OT. Mama's tired. Shots - Dallas - 76, Vancouver - 56. That's how it works. Goodnight. Series? Vancouver 1-0

Bad News...

Sooo, Bertuzzi's concussion left him not practicing yesterday.
He's not been cleared to start in Thursday's opener.

I keep thinking of Uwe Krupp.

More later.

Good News, Woot!

Well, It looks as though Zetterberg will be playing. He participated in yesterday's practice with no problem. That's good. The only thing i worry about is that he'll have Datsyuk Syndrome from last post season. Datsyuk didn't play in the last few games and came into the playoffs and played rather shitty. I think he had like 3 assists in 5 games. Hell, he had 8 points in 8 games with the Olympics.

Bertuzzi will also be in, if he can be cleared of his CONCUSSION!!! WTF happend to a "Strained Neck" after he bowled over Ozzie on Thursday?

I know, it's playoff season. They never say what actually is wrong. I was surprised with "strained neck" and not "upper body injury." Chelios, out Saturday "resting" will now be ready for Thursday's opener, feeling better from whatever injury he actually had. I guess there is good news-ish. Darren McCarty will be playing. He played 32 regular season games. Most recently he played April 8 against Colorado - and lost. Before that, he played the day after Christmas. He has 0 goals and 0 points on the season. I can't fathom he'll be more of a hinderance on the ice for Calgary, not having feet under him. But if he's only playing 5 minutes a game, then he won't even have time for that. Hasek appears to be healthy as well. Which was the biggest deal in my mind. He's old. I mean, he's no Chelios - the oldest player to play in the playoffs. He's apparently promised Gordie Howe that he'll quit when he's 51. Gordie, we know, is the oldest player to ever DRESS in the post season, but did not play.

Badish News. The wings played The Columbus & Chicago in April. Calgary played teams like Colorado, who by sunday were out of the playoffs (hahahaha) but beat the Flames anyway. I guess they had to get one last mad shot for nothing. They should have won Saturday. They must have not wanted it. LOL. Sakic did resign with them for a year though. Just one though. If the Avs don't make post season next season, maybe he'll leave the mile high city.

Hockey NOT in Canada?

500 million dollars was spent to get hockey on CBC in Canada. (okay, the contract doesn't start for 2 years) So when Ottawa was slated to fight Pittsburgh in the playoffs, Canadians were psyched about watching Dany Heatley (105 points) against Sidney Crosby (120 points) Instead, NBC got that game and CBC Hockey Night in Canada is stuck with Tampa Bay vs New Jersey. (Also known as "the short end of the composite stick") It's not like i'll watch Sid the Kid on Sunday when i've got Red Wings to watch. I do want Pittsburgh to win though. Funny how that works since i wasn't a big fan of Mario.

Oh yeah, Congrats to Michigan State for winning the NCAA College Hockey championship. We missed it. Stupid Arena Football. I was surprised to hear that they won over the PA after the game. A FOOTBALL game. I called home and my daughter told me that it was tied at 1 with 41 seconds left in the game. She watched it down to 26 seconds before turning it back to whichever teeny-bopper show she was watching. But with 18.9 seconds left, Red Wings Draft Pick Justin Abdelkader scored and then State added an empty netter with 1.2 left. She said she turned it because it was "boring." I guess she couldn't wait 7 seconds.

Ooookay. More later i'm sure.

Jesus, it's like a shootout.

I understand that it's still only Monday, and that Playoffs are 3 days away, but considering we've played...well, shitty... in the last 3 seasons. We lost to Anaheim in the first round, then we lost to who else, Calgary in the second round, and then we got to rest for a year, then last year we should have flattened the Oilers, only to have them spank us - in the first round. I guess the only thing good to come out of those was that each of those teams went on to play 7 games in the Stanley Cup Finals - and lose.

Upon further investigation into Calgary today, i've decided a few things. Hasek NEEDS to play well. If he can play better than Kipprusoff, then the flames have no chance. However, Calgary was the only team better than us at home this season, and they have on helluva defense. We can get Lids to take care of the likes of Iginla, and we're going to have to post some guys around the net to knock in some ugly goals.

However, if Kipprusoff plays like he did two (3) years ago, then we better pray he gets hurt early. Not "Oh, no - he'll never play again" hurt, but something that will keep him out for a couple of games long enough for us to get up a couple of games. If we can get a nice lead, then we won't need to worry. However, we're good at blowing "nice leads." The Flames will need to try to keep Holmer from screening their goalie - without hurting him like most teams like to try - and keep our power forwards from in front of the net so Kipprusoff isn't blind. I believe we can pull it out.

There, see if talking about it will make my stomach ache go away.

Ain't No Place for a Nervous Person.

Welcome to the Second Season.

Hi, i'm Lila. My licence plate says HKYMNKY. I'm a long time Red Wings fan, but i'm also a fan of HOCKEY! I Looooove Hockey!

I'll post during each Red Wing game. Beginning Thursday night, and continuing for each game the Red Wings play. I'll post for other games too, just not DURING. I'll give my viewpoints on things, how i think teams are doing and who i think will win. Let The Games Begin!

EASTERN CONFERENCE
No. 1 Buffalo vs. No. 8 N.Y. Islanders (Sabres in 5)
No. 2 New Jersey vs. No. 7 Tampa Bay (Devils in 6)
No. 3 Atlanta vs. No. 6 N.Y. Rangers (Rangers in 5)
No. 4 Ottawa vs. No. 5 Pittsburgh (Penguins in 6)

WESTERN CONFERENCE

No. 1 Detroit vs. No. 8 Calgary (Red Wings in 6)
No. 2 Anaheim vs. No. 7 Minnesota (Anaheim in 6)
No. 3 Vancouver vs. No. 6 Dallas (Stars in 7)
No. 4 Nashville vs. No. 5 San Jose (Predators in 6)