3/20/06 Anaheim at Dallas

TONIGHT

at Dallas, 5:30 PST, FSNW2

Site — American Airlines Center.

Radio — 1540.

Records — Ducks 33-21-12; Stars 45-19-3.

Record vs. Stars — 0-4-0.

Update — The Stars have a firm grasp on the No. 2 playoff spot in the Western Conference and remain within striking distance of the Detroit Red Wings for the potential top seeding. Dallas has three 60-point scorers in Mike Modano, Jason Arnott and Sergei Zubov, while Jere Lehtinen has a team-high 30 goals.

LA Times (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-ducks20mar20,1,2046500.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true)

Just wishing y'all a good luck in tonight's game. No doubt it should be a good one.

Just wishing y'all a good luck in tonight's game. No doubt it should be a good one.

Ehhhh, you probably think it should be a good one because you dominate us so regularly there in Dallas.

Fact is in my mind, if we get any points out of this game I will consider it a drastic surprise.

Can't believe I am saying this but I am cheering for the stars. I hate those words coming out of my mouth, but a star win in regulation does a lot for my oilers, I am sorry I disappoint my second favorite teams fans. But the oilers need it.

Can't believe I am saying this but I am cheering for the stars. I hate those words coming out of my mouth, but a star win in regulation does a lot for my oilers, I am sorry I disappoint my second favorite teams fans. But the oilers need it.

I won't hold it against you. Just root for us every other time. ;) :D

Go Ducks! ..... :help: .

Can't believe I am saying this but I am cheering for the stars. I hate those words coming out of my mouth, but a star win in regulation does a lot for my oilers, I am sorry I disappoint my second favorite teams fans. But the oilers need it.

It has begun! :handclap: You will soon see the way of the Star. :bow:

I'm not very optimistic about tonight's game (which will be starting shortly). If the Ducks truly are better than an average team---and, when you count the overtime losses and shootout losses as "losses", which they, the Ducks ARE only a .500 team---they're going to have to start playing a lot better against some of the better teams in the league.

The Stars have owned us this year. We weren't terribly impressive in beating the Hawks or the Bluejackets, but we did manage to pick up two points in each game. I'd be satisfied if we could take home one point from this game, but, if we're going to make the playoffs and have any chance of success in the playoffs, we've got to start winning games like this (i.e., against good teams on-the-road).

Kunitz is a healthy scratch!!

Hedstrom is on 2nd line LW

Moen is on 3rd line LW

Good early penalty kill by the Ducks.

now lets stay out of the penalty box guys!

good start, good forecheck, good kill, stupid penalty.

I'm not very optimistic about tonight's game (which will be starting shortly). If the Ducks truly are better than an average team---and, when you count the overtime losses and shootout losses as "losses", which they, the Ducks ARE only a .500 team---they're going to have to start playing a lot better against some of the better teams in the league.

Only if you are a big fan of shootouts.

Giggy is playing alot better but we need to stay out of the penalty box. Another pk.

another penalty...

our slower d-man kill us with these penalties...O'Donnell this time...Salei last time.

Getzlaf has to take that shot...frustrating when the kids try those drag moves and it doesn't work and you don't get a shot on goal.

2 crosschecks so far that Dallas have gotten away with...refs only want to call hooking!

I'm optimistic about this game.

0-0 after the first.

okay road first period.

good job on the PK.

hopefully we get the calls to go our way in the 2nd.

Good period for the Duckies. :)

The Ducks are battling hard. The forecheck is pretty good getting a guy immediately on the puck and playing the body. The Stars are a bigger team and we got to compete hard to win this game.

Theres barely any room to move out there. Lord.

Turnover after Turnover after Turnover by both teams. This is old school hockey for sure.

Blech. How does anyone pay to watch that team.

penalties are going to kill this team.

1-0 Dallas

Beauchemin lost his stick...and had Moens...so it was a 5 on 3 1/2

well the refs owe us a couple powerplays.

****. powerplay goal. Basically a 5 on 3.

stupid penalty and some bad luck bites the Ducks. They deserve to get scored on if they take these penalties.

Depinta is fighting, ***.

Hey DiPenta did alright in that fight.

yahhh that's what I'm talking about DiPenta...

love to see him sticking up for a teammate!!!

Well done Dipenta.

theres the powerplay they owed us...

PPL, good couple of shifts after the goal.

Finally a powerplay. Gotta admit, this team sticks up for each other.

Fans boo the penalty. The mighty Stars are immune to infractions I guess.

big open ice hit by Vish on Modano.

Moen got highsticked...powerplay coming up...

Yay Vish.

Friesen is worthless. Even if he scores tonight.

Good job Vish. :clap:

Yay Vish.

Friesen is worthless. Even if he scores tonight.

? Hes forechecking well and has made some good passes. Its not like any of the other Ducks have been offensive wizards tonight.

No he hasn't.

Modano was a half sec away from seeing stars. And I don't mean the logo at center ice.

No he hasn't.
yes he has.

Next time, instead of watching a Stars game, I will instead drink some liquid vicodin. That should have much the same effect.

Ducks are playing well...just not quite getting any grade A scoring chances...

1-0 after 2 periods...just get a lucky goal in the third and we steal a point here.

yes he has.

Oh. My mistake. Hey, did you see that shot he put five feet wide? Pure forechecking/passing genius.

Ducks are sticking with the Stars and playing well. :)

Oh. My mistake. Hey, did you see that shot he put five feet wide? Pure forechecking/passing genius.

If a wide shot is all you got for naming a player useless then I cannot compete with you. There are infinite reasons that a shot could go wide, and the Ducks as a team only have ten shots anyway.

This feels like an 03-04 game for sure, not a lot happening except for a couple chances here and there.

Both teams playing very well defense wise..don't know whats up with the ice..looks like Reunion Arena ice out tehre tonight.

The 3rd period can't be more boring than the 1st two periods.

Rob Niedermayer gets hooked by Morrow...no call...bad refs...what happened to calling every hook and hold like you did on the Ducks in the first?

Travis Moen sticking up for Rob Niedermayer there...I think Moen would love to find someone to drop the gloves with him.

Andy Mac Andy Mac!!!

1-1

*yawn* Another big goal by Andy Mac. :handclap:

DUCKS SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANDY MAC!!!! :) :yo:

YAY! Andy Mac! Tie game! :yo:

GO DUCKS GO!

What an awesome game by Selanne.

BTW everyone, who else thought that DiPenta won that fight? :)

I did! :handclap:

Since the Ducks are playing in Dallas I get to watch it (live in OK). So, I'm extremely excited just to get to watch tonight. I will add my game notes at the end of the game. However, I think tonight shut up the people who were saying Friesen could fill the top LW spot. He's a good 3rd line guy, but that's it. IMO, there's no way he's back with us next year, because of the surplus amount of 3rd liners we have.

BTW everyone, who else thought that DiPenta won that fight? :)

I did! :handclap:

I don't think he won it. I'd say it was definitely a draw.

BTW everyone, who else thought that DiPenta won that fight? :)

I did! :handclap:

DiPenta handled himself well up until he lost his balance. I would like Fedoruk to go at it.

The game feels like a playoff game. Both teams are playing hard every shift.

Cmon Ducks We Need Another One!!!

Is it just me or is Andymac easily becoming everyone's favorite player?

DUCKS GOAL!

Pahlsson.

Yeesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssss

Pahlsson = God

2-1

SAMI SCORES!!!!

WHAT A PLAY!!! :) :yo:

Pahlsson=god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saaaaaaammiiiii!!!!

Sammi = GOD

Need we say more?

Friggin Pahlsson, man. That guy is pimptacular.

SCOREEEEEE!!!!!!!!! SAMMI!!!!!! :yo: :yo:

You know Giggy is going to have to be huge here in the last few minutes....

Oh CRAP Friesen had him beat and lost the handle. Damn.

I might have taken my comments back if he had put that in.

how did Friesen not just finish this one...

Friesen was SO close...

great move by Friesen, but he couldn't finish. Man that would have sealed the deal.

Oh CRAP Friesen had him beat and lost the handle. Damn.

I might have taken my comments back if he had put that in.


haha, he's useless, that was an open net. ;)

Friesen HAS to finish that.

most important 1:30 of the season so far...Giguere definetly is going to have to give us one more big save.

how did Friesen not just finish this one...

In SJ, Friesen was a finisher's hands away from stardom. It's his fatal flaw.

Oh CRAP Friesen had him beat and lost the handle. Damn.

I might have taken my comments back if he had put that in.

:biglaugh:

theres one big save...

Good save by Jiggy on Modano. No rebound.

theres one big save Giguere...probably going to need another one.

Great save by Giggy on Modano. I was going to say season saving save but I remember what happened the last time someone said that.

man Jiggy is doing great with his rebounds.

Ducks with 2pts against the stars!

man what a hugeee win by the Ducks!!!!!!!!!!

Ducks win!

DUCKS WIN!!! DUCKS WIN!!! DUCKS WIN!!! :) :yo: :yo:

One of the best games of the season. Wow.

anyone want to revive the Pahlsson = God avatars?

HUGE HUGE win. Great defensive play at the end. :handclap:

huge win. Lets extend it Wednesday against Colorado.


Oh, and Giguere is getting stronger by the game.

Take that chumps! Two points I was sure we wouldn't get.

I'm already eating crow from my remarks on McDonald and Fedoruk early in the season; Friesen with a huge goal would just have been too much for my ego to bear.

anyone want to revive the Pahlsson = God avatars?

:bow:

We finally beat Dallas! Great job Ducks!!!! :yo: :yo: :yo:

Great save by Giggy on Modano. I was going to say season saving save but I remember what happened the last time someone said that.

Yeah, the exaggeration police are watching . . .

One of the best games of the season imo. Great, great win especially on the road.

6 out of a possible 8 points on the trip, despite playing a little loosey goosey sometimes.

Pending the LA-COL game, we are currently tied with Colorado for 5th. Man, this race is tight.

What is that, three straight one-goal wins on the road?

anyone want to revive the Pahlsson = God avatars?
YES! anyone have a link to it?

:bow: PAHLSSON :bow:

why did dallas have to pull out those jerseys?

Here we go kids!

Here we go kids!

:bow: :bow: :bow:

Yeah, the exaggeration police are watching . . .

hehe

The boys were deteremined to win tonight. I think this game prove we can skate with the elite teams in the league. Its a great confidence booster because Dallas was playing hard tonight.

Quote from the Oilers board from jadeddog...

jesus!!! whats with anaheim lately!?!? when did they become this unstoppable juggernaut? 7-2-1 in their last 10 games? wow.... i really never expected this out of them

:clap:

Take that chumps! Two points I was sure we wouldn't get.

I'm already eating crow from my remarks on McDonald and Fedoruk early in the season; Friesen with a huge goal would just have been too much for my ego to bear.
:biglaugh: . I don't think anyone would of guessed a 30 goal season by McDonald which he should reach, or that 13 road game point streak.

Another solid game by Giguere. He has been awsome since the break.
Here we go kids!
Thanks Forbesy. Nice play by Pahlsson to strip the D and rip that shot. Don't be shy Pepper and sport the Pahlsson avatar.

:handclap: With one great win, the Ducks jumped from 9th to 6th. Boy, this race is tight.

Man, this is the first game I've been able to watch the Ducks since the last time they played Dallas. And what a great one to watch. Here's my thoughts on the game.

Andymac is quickly becoming my favorite player. Always hustling, and this year it's paying off. Great job by him.

Selanne played great as well. I can't beleive how much he's flying out there. This guy had problems with his knees in the past? Couldn't tell it this year.

The kids showed good hustle, but man both Getzlaf and Perry need to realize this is the NHL, not the AHL. Toe drags are rarely going to work in the big leagues.

Someone I was dissapointed in was Fedoruk. He's a good skating enforcer, but I payed close attention to his line with the kids, and he seems 3 or 4 steps behind them each time. There's a reason you're on this team, and that's to intimidate. I want to see him lay someone out. I was hoping the whole game, that he would have went and said something to the guy Dipenta fought. I'd like to see him on the 4th line next year.

Friesen showed us that he only belongs on the 3rd line.

Jiggy did a great job. He ate every rebound except for the pp goal.

Players that played great: Jiggy, Selanne, Andymac, S. Nieds, and Pahlsson.

Players that were dissapointing: Friesen, Fedoruk, and Dipenta (I got nervous every time he touched the puck.)

Ok, I'm a sucker to peer pressure. Pahlsson = GOD!

I disagree with you on Dipenta imo Duckstudd. The man honestly almost never makes a mistake. I do agree with you on the Fedoruk anyalsis though. He did not have a strong game.

Very good evaluation. :) :clap: Thanks for the report. Glad you will be able to watch the Ducks more comming down the strech. :)

I thought Dipenta played strong. Couple of blocked shots, minimal turnovers in the d-zone, good scrap.

Best. Avatar. Ever.

I disagree with you on Dipenta imo Duckstudd. The man honestly almost never makes a mistake. I do agree with you on the Fedoruk anyalsis though. He did not have a strong game.

Very good evaluation. :) :clap: Thanks for the report. Glad you will be able to watch the Ducks more comming down the strech. :)

I dunno it may be kind of selfish, because I know Dipenta is the 6th guy, and he's even considered the 7th guy. But it just seemed like every time he got the puck, he would just dump it in and stars would get it. Maybe I'm being a little hard on the guy though.

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Yeah I think Burnett is going to be a force in Lacrosse, without having to worry about balance he is going to destroy some guys that are dumb enough to drop the gloves with him.

Man, this is the first game I've been able to watch the Ducks since the last time they played Dallas. And what a great one to watch. Here's my thoughts on the game.

Andymac is quickly becoming my favorite player. Always hustling, and this year it's paying off. Great job by him.

Selanne played great as well. I can't beleive how much he's flying out there. This guy had problems with his knees in the past? Couldn't tell it this year.

The kids showed good hustle, but man both Getzlaf and Perry need to realize this is the NHL, not the AHL. Toe drags are rarely going to work in the big leagues.

Someone I was dissapointed in was Fedoruk. He's a good skating enforcer, but I payed close attention to his line with the kids, and he seems 3 or 4 steps behind them each time. There's a reason you're on this team, and that's to intimidate. I want to see him lay someone out. I was hoping the whole game, that he would have went and said something to the guy Dipenta fought. I'd like to see him on the 4th line next year.

Friesen showed us that he only belongs on the 3rd line.

Jiggy did a great job. He ate every rebound except for the pp goal.

Players that played great: Jiggy, Selanne, Andymac, S. Nieds, and Pahlsson.

Players that were dissapointing: Friesen, Fedoruk, and Dipenta (I got nervous every time he touched the puck.)
Your point about the kids -

I think Perry's learned his lesson. Getzlaf needs to get either himself or the puck to the net. No long passes or dekes.

What a game, I love how disciplined the ducks played. I loved the forcheck and the outstanding defensive zone play. Niedermayer, Beauchemin, Vish..outstanding. Giguere is in a zone, his quickness is about as fast as i've seen it in a long time. He stopped a few of those tip ins/plays in close with great footwork, he is in a zone right now he is square to every single shot and he's aggressive on top of the crease...if this guy keeps this up no telling what can happen.

Travis Moen has made positive contributions the past two games, good for him.

Pahlsson bashers...suck an egg, he is an elite defensive player and his offense since the break has been better. He totally shutdown Modano/Lehtinen when they've been on a tear, they got nothing and Pahlsson was on Modanos *** all game.

I'm getting excited about this team, before the olympic break I don't think we won 1 game when trailing after two periods. Now the ducks have won 3 or 4, I love the heart of this team, and that last sequence at the end was beautiful, just guys working their ***** off.

What a game, I love how disciplined the ducks played. I loved the forcheck and the outstanding defensive zone play. Niedermayer, Beauchemin, Vish..outstanding. Giguere is in a zone, his quickness is about as fast as i've seen it in a long time. He stopped a few of those tip ins/plays in close with great footwork, he is in a zone right now he is square to every single shot and he's aggressive on top of the crease...if this guy keeps this up no telling what can happen.

Travis Moen has made positive contributions the past two games, good for him.

Pahlsson bashers...suck an egg, he is an elite defensive player and his offense since the break has been better. He totally shutdown Modano/Lehtinen when they've been on a tear, they got nothing and Pahlsson was on Modanos *** all game.

I'm getting excited about this team, before the olympic break I don't think we won 1 game when trailing after two periods. Now the ducks have won 3 or 4, I love the heart of this team, and that last sequence at the end was beautiful, just guys working their ***** off.

I completley agree. I am getting excited about this team in a way I haven't before. :) :propeller

The defensive line absolutley SHUT DOWN the Modano line. Beautiful defensive effort.

Jiggy...is in that zone of this where he is unstoppable. Lovin' it. :yo:

Selanne and AndyMac with excellent games. One of Selanne's better games lately.

Can't say enough good things about Travis. :clap:

Lastly, but not least, Palhson...my oh my what a player. What a player.



GREAT GAME!!!

Pahlsson bashers...suck an egg, he is an elite defensive player and his offense since the break has been better. He totally shutdown Modano/Lehtinen when they've been on a tear, they got nothing and Pahlsson was on Modanos *** all game.



Pahlsson has clearly taken his game to the next level after his breakthrough performance at the Olympics. He probably is one of the best shutdown centers in the league right now.

so where's your avatar then?

I can't get the P.I.G avatar to work...someone hook a brother up and host it or something:(

I can't get the P.I.G avatar to work...someone hook a brother up and host it or something:(

Me either. :(

hold on

http://www.runawayfuture.com/img/pahlsson-god.jpg

Pahlsson has clearly taken his game to the next level after his breakthrough performance at the Olympics. He probably is one of the best shutdown centers in the league right now.
Agreed, if he didn't play in Anaheim, and played in a bigger market, or scored alot more goals he'd get a TON more selke talk...there are not many guys as good as him defensively and the guy is a total bull along the boards.

Hopefully Burke re-signs him, the guy has found his niche and he's one of the best at it.

so where's your avatar then?

oh I can't put Pahlsson in over McDonald. Andy is the man!

hold on

http://www.runawayfuture.com/img/pahlsson-god.JPG

Still doesn't work. :(

oh I can't put Pahlsson in over McDonald. Andy is the man!
Do not piss off god.

Still doesn't work. :(
I dunna what to tell you then...

Ask in the Support Forum?

Do not piss off god.
:biglaugh:

Maybe Pahlsson's greatness is too much for your computers to handle.

Can you see the avatar at all? Maybe you have a firewall or popup blocker preventing you from seeing the avatar.

Can you see the avatar at all? Maybe you have a firewall or popup blocker preventing you from seeing the avatar.

I can see it, but it either says that it is too big or the JPEG, PNG, or GIF file is invalid. :cry:

did you try saving it to your hard drive and uploading it from there?
or using the weblink I provided to associate with it?
perhaps change the uppercase .JPG to a lowecase .jpg?

Did that. Oh well, Palhson is still God. :D

Thanks for the help guys. :) Still PUMPED about this win. :yo:

The Ducks are starting to show the same great work ethic and defensive ability that impressed me so much in the Spring of '03 and got me liking the Ducks. This is exciting to watch.

WOOHOO!!! I GOT IT!!! :hockey: :hockey: :hockey:

Perfect night now. :D :yo:

WOOHOO!!! I GOT IT!!! :hockey: :hockey: :hockey:

Perfect night now. :D :yo:

This is as good as Burnett playing Lacrosse!

Sami pwns all!!

(And I don't even know what that means).

The Ducks are in ur base. Killin ur doodz.

I'm down with that, fool.

Somebody post so that's not the last post in this thread...oh wait, I did it.


I think I'm a little giddy with that Ducks win.

Your point about the kids -

I think Perry's learned his lesson. Getzlaf needs to get either himself or the puck to the net. No long passes or dekes.

agreed. Getzlaf needs to definitely get himself infront of the net more.

:biglaugh: . I don't think anyone would of guessed a 30 goal season by McDonald which he should reach, or that 13 road game point streak.

Another solid game by Giguere. He has been awsome since the break.

Thanks Forbesy. Nice play by Pahlsson to strip the D and rip that shot. Don't be shy Pepper and sport the Pahlsson avatar.

haha the day that Pepper sports that avatar is the day I ***** gold.

I dunno I don't like it when people have the same avatar. It's weird, I relate certain avatars to certain people. For example, if Andymac changed his avatar it would just be weird. I remember when the prof had his prof. John Frink avatar. It took me a long time to get used to him not having it anymore. To be honest, I wish he would go back to it. It's also weird to see Vishinator without Vish in his avatar.

Wow I'm stooooooooooked about tonight's win! :propeller

burnett playin lacross? alteast he can hit, I dunno about the running part, he never came across a fast guy imo...

burnett playin lacross? alteast he can hit, I dunno about the running part, he never came across a fast guy imo...
Did you just say Burnett is a fat guy?

anyone want to revive the Pahlsson = God avatars?

I have gone one step better :D

I have gone one step better :D
That's freaking me out.

But seriously, he's not Jesus, he's God himself.

Unless Jesus is God, in which case you're right.

I have gone one step better :D

:bow:

Honestly, where is Pepper. Pahlsson has hit 6 goals, with like 15 games remaining? He's got 3 in his last 9, and 5 points in the last 9.

God is serving crow.

I have gone one step better :D

Is that freaking anybody else out big time?

Is that freaking anybody else out big time?
Check 3 posts above yours.

It looks like Sami is bald.

yeah, like a penis personified.

I dont like it. :jump:

yeah, like a penis personified.

I dont like it. :jump:
lol. I call mine "Sami".

damn, there were times when you could tell the poster by his avatar without reading his name...I guess this days are gone...I will have to get that Sami-Avatar as well... :biglaugh:

Just to chime in, that was one heck of a game by Anaheim. I really didn't think they would pull of the victory against Dallas, especially IN Dallas. McDonald comes through again. Just awesome.

*Joins*

I'm going to make a better one later once I get back from school.

EDIT: or mabe I'll do it now :)

I'll make my own Pahlsson avatar, I just have to register photobucket or something.

Red Sox Nation has got NOTHING oh Pahlsson Nation.

Hey, I have no problem with Pahlsson stepping up his game, I'm happy he has done that.

How many of you people who are now back in the Pahlsson bandwagon admitted that Pahlsson didn't contribute enough before the olympics?

It's a 2-way street, if you want to gloat about his performance post-olympics, you also need to admit that he wasn't good enough pre-olympics. And I really don't care about his defensive game, you're not a 3rd line center if you have 2 goals in 50 games.

Hey, I have no problem with Pahlsson stepping up his game, I'm happy he has done that.

How many of you people who are now back in the Pahlsson bandwagon admitted that Pahlsson didn't contribute enough before the olympics?

It's a 2-way street, if you want to gloat about his performance post-olympics, you also need to admit that he wasn't good enough pre-olympics. And I really don't care about his defensive game, you're not a 3rd line center if you have 2 goals in 50 games.
He's been an oustanding defensive player all year long. the offense is a bonus, it's kind of hard to criticize a guy when his number 1 objective every night is to shut down the leagues elite players..and he's does a very good job of it.

come on Pepper...get a Pahlsson avatar..

He's been an oustanding defensive player all year long. the offense is a bonus, it's kind of hard to criticize a guy when his number 1 objective every night is to shut down the leagues elite players..and he's does a very good job of it.

PJ Axelsson does the exact same and he has 10 goals and 30 points. I would be so happy if we got 10+ goals and ~30 points every year from Pahlsson but we're not getting that and that's unacceptable for a guy who gets about 14mins of ES time per game.

Defense is good but the offense simply isn't good enough.

Konopka > Sammi

I can't believe I missed this game, sounded like a real good one. Although I did get to see a whole bunch of Japanese people celebrating instead. :sarcasm:

I'll make my own Pahlsson avatar, I just have to register photobucket or something.

Red Sox Nation has got NOTHING oh Pahlsson Nation.

has nobody heard of imageshack?

www.imageshack.us

Konopka > Sammi

Yea Id say they are about even now.

Sammis defensive skills are too good.

How many of you people who are now back in the Pahlsson bandwagon admitted that Pahlsson didn't contribute enough before the olympics?

Me, Im a massive hyopcrit

I love it.

PJ Axelsson is not as good defensively as Pahlsson is. He is very good, but God is other-worldly defensively.

Oh and Dipenta is one of the most reliable defensemen on the team, he never turns the puck over and always makes the safest play and even had a little flip out of the zone to lead to a 2-1 earlier in the game. He is a picture perfect 3rd pairing guy and to be honest aside from Nieds/Beauchemin I'm at my most comfortable with a lead late and him playing in his own end.

I'll make my own Pahlsson avatar, I just have to register photobucket or something.

Red Sox Nation has got NOTHING oh Pahlsson Nation.
You can up load the file to HF from your computer, it's hosted on the boards. Not need to sige up for anything. If you do want somewhere thoug, this site (http://www.pix8.net/) is good.

Oh and Dipenta is one of the most reliable defensemen on the team, he never turns the puck over and always makes the safest play and even had a little flip out of the zone to lead to a 2-1 earlier in the game. He is a picture perfect 3rd pairing guy and to be honest aside from Nieds/Beauchemin I'm at my most comfortable with a lead late and him playing in his own end.

Not to mention he's rarely in the penalty box and never for a stupid one.

I can't believe I missed this game, sounded like a real good one. Although I did get to see a whole bunch of Japanese people celebrating instead. :sarcasm:

The whole country is crazy about Sami Pahlsson.

Great game. Didn't think there was a chance in hell we would win it, third game in four nights against a hot Dallas team. I felt better when I saw the Stars crappy third jerseys, though. The shame of having to play in those things had to give us some sort of advantage.

Still not optimistic about the playoffs. A long tough road ahead.

Not to mention he's rarely in the penalty box and never for a stupid one.

Sure, Joe doesnt make too many turnovers and he doesnt get called for many bad penalties, but he also doesnt score alot of goals nor is he physical for a guy listed between 215 to 235 on some sites. I think eventually he might be a Bryan Muir type of player one day...

I dont have a problem with him, but we now have Odonnell who plays that style, but with a more physical edge.

and by the way, Dipenta got his butt kicked by Ott, who is listed as a 190 guy, giving up at least 25 pounds to Joe. I think thats pretty sad... but at least hes showing that he is a team guy

Sure, Joe doesnt make too many turnovers and he doesnt get called for many bad penalties, but he also doesnt score alot of goals nor is he physical for a guy listed between 215 to 235 on some sites. I think eventually he might be a Bryan Muir type of player one day...

I dont have a problem with him, but we now have Odonnell who plays that style, but with a more physical edge.

and by the way, Dipenta got his butt kicked by Ott, who is listed as a 190 guy, giving up at least 25 pounds to Joe. I think thats pretty sad... but at least hes showing that he is a team guy

O'Donnell looked horrible on that Rick Nash 2-1 goal the other night when he failed to either take out the man taking the pass (Nash) or layout and block the pass from getting across to Nash. O'Donnell is more physical but less reliable right now. I don't care if Dipenta scores or not he's a 3rd pairing defenseman and playing in that role really really well. I'd rather have Dipenta out there than O'Donnell in a close game....and what do you expect in that fight? Ott fights regularly and if memory serves me this is Dipenta's 1st fighting major. There is a lot more that goes into fighting than size, experience plays a big role...that being said when a guy who is admittedly a novice fighting on the NHL level takes on a guy who is an agitator for the other team in a game where the team needs a lift, it really says something about the guy me thinks. I like him a lot, he's a lunch pail guy that only cares about the final score.

It's a 2-way street, if you want to gloat about his performance post-olympics, you also need to admit that he wasn't good enough pre-olympics. And I really don't care about his defensive game, you're not a 3rd line center if you have 2 goals in 50 games.

You're right in that his offensive production was lacking. I don't think anyone will disagree with you there. But when he can go out and shut down Mike Modano and Jason Arnott who have been red hot since the olympic break, that's just as good as getting a goal if you can prevent one from going in the Ducks net. I don't think Konopka could come in and do that. Pahlsson is the 3rd best center the Ducks have right now, add a top 6 center and he's the 4th line center. He has as many goals as Kris Draper and many consider him an elite 3rd line/shut down center. Does he get too much ES time? Yeah, I won't disagree there...but it's because he's out there shutting down other team's top forwards. I think the olympics gave him some new confidence in the offensive zone, hopefully he can keep it up.

Sure, Joe doesnt make too many turnovers and he doesnt get called for many bad penalties, but he also doesnt score alot of goals nor is he physical for a guy listed between 215 to 235 on some sites. I think eventually he might be a Bryan Muir type of player one day...

I dont have a problem with him, but we now have Odonnell who plays that style, but with a more physical edge.

I have not been impressed with O'Donnell in any of the games he's played for the Ducks. Looks a lot like a pylon with a physical edge. Great, just what we needed getting top 4 minutes.

and by the way, Dipenta got his butt kicked by Ott, who is listed as a 190 guy, giving up at least 25 pounds to Joe. I think thats pretty sad... but at least hes showing that he is a team guy

Considering the mis-match, Ott being a good fighter, DiPenta did just fine.

Very good game between two good teams. Even though there were only 3 goals it was very entertaining to watch, because both teams worked extremely hard. Seemed just like a playoff game.

Turco plays the puck so much. Almost too much.

You can up load the file to HF from your computer, it's hosted on the boards. Not need to sige up for anything. If you do want somewhere thoug, this site (http://www.pix8.net/) is good.
all the sammi files i get aren't accepted here for whatever reason..i tried to resize but i don't know how to make the jpg's or whatever.

Another thing about Pahlsson is this. When you are not a good offensive team, that's puts an even bigger premium about keeping pucks out of the net. Thus that's where I think his minutes are justified..

come on Pepper...get a Pahlsson avatar..

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