Game 75 GDT: Anaheim at Dallas, 3-19-08 5:30

:ducks VS. :stars
5:30 FSW (or center ice)

Ducks are 1-5-0 against the Stars being outscored 2.2 goal per game on average. However, as of late the Ducks have been the better team at 7-2-1 in their last 10 as compared to Dallas 5-5-0 and just lost to one of the coldest teams in hockey (VAN). In standings Anaheim and Dallas are only point apart at 90 and 89 pts respectively.

Spread the points gap! go DUCKS :yo:


Key Injuries:
Dallas - Philippe Boucher, Sergei Zubov
Anaheim - Prongs, CP

That's right, Pronger is "injured." We are sticking to that story.

Flood the GDT with pahlsson!!!!

Go Ducks go!

In God we trust! :yo:

Go Ducks off to the tv where i dont get an internet connection so Ill being playing soltiare while watching.

That's right, Pronger is "injured." We are sticking to that story.
poor judgment is a sickness right? hah

Good luck Ducks fans :)

Go Ducks off to the tv where i dont get an internet connection so Ill being playing soltiare while watching.

If that works, I think we should start something.
Go Ducks! :handclap:
Ryan hooking penalty :(

The guy just fell down. Weaksauce.

Is it just me, but is the FSN feed have a humming noise in the background?

4th great fight of the season between May and Barch.

wow those two always have a great fight. Well done May.

May v Barch Good fight. I think May got more hits at the beginning of the tilt, but i'd like to say both of the fighters won (b/c it seems unfair to just say stalemate as if nothing really transpired).

Selanne was flying out there on the last shift, looked very good skating wise.

The game is not on Sopcast today, I hate you internet!

Good chance there by Teemu.

That's a Duck powerplay??? OMG! We better score on this to even up the score.

weak...

1-0 Dallas

Figures our PP gives up a shorty. What the hell is with our special teams?

Useless, our powerplay is abso-****ing-lutley useless. And Giguere's damned if he does go down and damned if he stands up (which he did). Ridiculous that our power play is so bad now that we're not only not scoring, we're giving up goals too.

Schneider blows point coverage and Giguere doesnt even move.

The team is getting man handled. Except for the shutdown line, no one is throwing their weight around. The defense needs to make the stars pay for going behind the net. And Ryan needs to develop a mean streak b/c he's being p'owned by the stars!

That period blew.

I've gotta give it to Dallas, that's one of the more effective traps I've seen in a while. There was absolutely no space in the neutral zone, and the Ducks were pretty much confined to the boards while in the offensive zone.

Dallas dominated physically. Turco is getting lucky for leaving the net open twice, but the Ducks are unfortunate for not taking advantage of it.

Here's what I want to see in the 2nd period... hitting! Lots and lots of hitting!

Dallas does things to the way we play... baaad things...

All I ask is if you have to win, dont do it in overtime

Dallas dominated physically. Turco is getting lucky for leaving the net open twice, but the Ducks are unfortunate for not taking advantage of it.

Here's what I want to see in the 2nd period... hitting! Lots and lots of hitting!

It's normal for me that the Ducks don't score goals in away games:rant:.

I think we'll get manhandled if we play Dallas and they're the 4-seed in the first round. :(

Answer to the trivia thing is Hagman right?

I think we'll get manhandled if we play Dallas and they're the 4-seed in the first round. :(

Nah, once you get Pronger back and if Perry can recover quickly, you guys will be fine

Nah, once you get Pronger back and if Perry can recover quickly, you guys will be fine

I think Perry's supposed to be out through the first round.

Nah, once you get Pronger back and if Perry can recover quickly, you guys will be fine

Maybe, but Dallas has us vexed this year for some reason. It's almost on a psychological level now.

Damn, that was quick. Tie game.

PP Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tie game! Yes to the sharp shooter with no power.

the caveman strikes again.

why can't we score 4 goals in 1 period like Chicago did..??

why can't we score 4 goals in 1 period like Chicago did..??

Screw that, I want 6 in a period like Buffalo.

PP Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tie game! Yes to the sharp shooter with no power.

This is true, I think I can shoot harder than Scott. That might be the only thing I can do better than him though.

why can't we score 4 goals in 1 period like Chicago did..??

How about 6 like Buffalo.

Finally got home in time to see Scotty's goal thanks to the hell that is the 405. I heard May's fight but hope to see YouTube later.

Screw that, I want 6 in a period like Buffalo.
lol
sure why not.. i didn't want to get too greedy..

I think that penalty is on Anaheim.

lol
sure why not.. i didn't want to get too greedy..

You can be as greedy as you want, it's Dallas.

What happened in Dallas? Many players get penaltys.

Good they got the dive too.

Good call on both penalties. Stupid on Giguere for stepping out like that.

Jiggy shoots Morrow apparently, he is day to day with hurt feelings

Getz now gets called for ???

4 on 3 yay

weak again. Come on...

Terrible penalty call on Getz! Bad reffing there when both players were using their free hands.

What's going on, someone do tell.

What the hell was that singing?

That dive was ridiculous. Who was that?

What's going on, someone do tell.
i'm streaming it via the Ducks wesbite.. it's only audio, but it's good
From what i heard Jiggy had a good save earlier

What the hell was that singing?

that song is Liverpool FC's (which Dallas owner Tom Hicks purchased last year) supporters anthem :)
a bunch of their reserves are watching the game, I guess they're playing a tournament in the states...

What's going on, someone do tell.

Jiggy had stepped into the lane where Morrow was skating and he went flying through the air like superman.

Jiggy had stepped into the lane where Morrow was skating and he went flying through the air like superman.

You think that's something Allaire teaches? I notice Giguere always skates to the top of his crease when forecheckers show up, I noticed Hiller does it, and I noticed Bryz doing it in a game against us earlier. I'm sure other goalies do this, but I really only seem to see the Ducks goalies (or former Ducks goalies, as it were) do it with any sort of regularity.

that song is Liverpool FC's (which Dallas owner Tom Hicks purchased last year) supporters anthem :)
a bunch of their reserves are watching the game, I guess they're playing a tournament in the states...

Got it. I love watching the YouTube vid of the Liverpool fans singing "You'll Never Walk Alone", it's great.

You think that's something Allaire teaches? I notice Giguere always skates to the top of his crease when forecheckers show up, I noticed Hiller does it, and I noticed Bryz doing it in a game against us earlier. I'm sure other goalies do this, but I really only seem to see the Ducks goalies (or former Ducks goalies, as it were) do it with any sort of regularity.

Maybe or something Carlyle teaches...

Ducks get another PP

hooking on dallas

The PP opp at the end of the 2nd seemed such a waste.

Wasted powerplay... time to buckle down I feel lucky to be tied.

The game is not on Sopcast today, I hate you internet!
Uh... yes it is?

Dallas feed. Announcers on Giguere leaving the net for the delayed penalty: "And Giguere lumbers to the bench."

Someone's bought into Brett Hull's (was it Hull?) accusations in 03.

You think that's something Allaire teaches? I notice Giguere always skates to the top of his crease when forecheckers show up, I noticed Hiller does it, and I noticed Bryz doing it in a game against us earlier. I'm sure other goalies do this, but I really only seem to see the Ducks goalies (or former Ducks goalies, as it were) do it with any sort of regularity.

I think its a goalie thing, I've been taught to do that and Lord knows I'd be better if I was taught by Allaire

Announcers on Giguere leaving the net for the delayed penalty: "And Giguere lumbers to the bench."

With his pads, lumbering is his only option. Or maybe waddling.

With his pads, lumbering is his only option. Or maybe waddling.
Rolling? Landsliding? Glacially creeping?

Rolling? Landsliding? Glacially creeping?

Landsliding, nice. I think eroding might be a better descriptor considering his chest protector convers an area of 3 square miles and weighs 17 tons.

I just saw the replay, Bertuzzi did something useful! Wow.

Ugg. They're playing that stupid Madonna/Ozzy Crazy Train abomination. The Dallas DJ needs to be shot. Don't ask me why I recognize the song.

Wow, nice hit by Weight.

I just saw the replay, Bertuzzi did something useful! Wow.

Ugg. They're playing that stupid Madonna/Ozzy Crazy Train abomination. The Dallas DJ needs to be shot. Don't ask me why I recognize the song.
why do you recognize the song...???

People who have seats on the glass but would rather spend the entire game standing and waving at the camera should be shot. Multiple times.

why do you recognize the song...???

I second that question.

Haha. Moen and Pahlsson sandwiched Robidas. Go God!

Uh... yes it is?

Dallas feed. Announcers on Giguere leaving the net for the delayed penalty: "And Giguere lumbers to the bench."

Someone's bought into Brett Hull's (was it Hull?) accusations in 03.

It was Claude Lemieux. Also, you have to admit that Giguere's not the most artful skater, anyway. ;)

Holding? Maybe a crosscheck or interference or something. But holding?

Why does Carlyle insist on putting our best scoring prospects on the 4th line with enforcers and giving them no minutes?

Why does Carlyle insist on putting our best scoring prospects on the 4th line with enforcers and giving them no minutes?

Especially after he talks about how he doesn't want him playing in a bottom-6 role.

Why does Carlyle insist on putting our best scoring prospects on the 4th line with enforcers and giving them no minutes?

I actually notice that a lot of coaches do that for many of the prospects, not only Carlyle. I don't see a lot of good reasons behind it.

Rob up to his usual tricks after that brief hiatus last time out, missing the net from 10 feet out.. sigh, as usual.

Ugh, those retarded Stars fans keep standing up and waving wildly whenever the puck goes in their zone. Sit the **** down:shakehead

The way Carlyle uses his players irritates the hell out of me sometimes... of course my fat ass is sitting on my couch while he's coaching the defending Stanley Cup champions so maybe he knows something I don't.

We need to get Rob some hypnosis tapes. "There is no goalie... it's just an empty net..."

Wow, that NHL commercial was actually pretty cool. Whaddaya know, maybe the NHL can market?

Dallas commentators make the obligatory explicit remark about Giguere's equipment.

God so close!

I know this is no time for a line brawl, but I still want one.

Ribeiro gets a stick in the face from Norstrom- looked painful.

Nice save by Turco. Some nice festivities.

Sit the **** down!

Ribeiro gets a stick in the face from Norstrom- looked painful.

Any time he gets touched it looks painful.

Dallas announcers just said "are the games going to be in Dallas, or in the OC?"

Ugh, I hate these guys.

Ducks coming out on the short end again

Rob up to his usual tricks after that brief hiatus last time out, missing the net from 10 feet out.. sigh, as usual.

I think our checking line of Rob, Moen and Pahlsson are only successful when they play together. Separated not so good, together good.

Stars get a powerplay out of that, I guess?

Awful call by Refs.

How in the hell do we get a 4 minute disadvantage out of a scrum? That's unbelievable.

This is idiotic. Officiating has been horrible yet again.

Are you serious??? Robbie gets a double and no one else is the ish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This just doesn't make any sense at all!

Rob's shaking his head. "What?"

At least the Dallas announcers can admit the refs have had a rough night.

Mother****er, Rob gets four for Norstrom's stickwork on Ribeiro's face. That's either blind refs or a reputation call.. I dunno, it's been pretty bad on both sides tonight. :help:

Double minor for high sticking and roughing. I think they gave him on for Ribero when it was Nordstrom's stick

Anaheim gets 4 min of pk time out of that????

Ohhh no... two mins for high sticking for Robbie and it wasn't even his stick! *** who's reffing here? The refs or the crowd and Dallas?

That has to be it... the linesman had to have called that also because the Ducks were playing the puck after that or they're saying he highsticked someone in the scrum which I didn't see.

Ribeiro's a good faller. Stars guy says "looks like Ribeiro got tripped up twice on that one... whatever."

As if they needed another call gifted to them. It's not our fault they're as bad as we are on the power play.

Unreal.

Great PK guys

Nice dive to take the net off by the Dallas player there

Great kill. I'd say the Stars PP might be as bad as ours.

Phew... killed off the 4min PK and Koonie with a great jumping move to almost score. Although... i thought the puck did some how manage to get into the net. Hmmm... i don't have Tivo!

Phew... killed off the 4min PK and Koonie with a great jumping move to almost score. Although... i thought the puck did some how manage to get into the net. Hmmm... i don't have Tivo!

I rewound it and it hit the post.

Answer to the trivia thing is Hagman right?

I R TEH WINZORZ!!!1!one!!

So, if it was a 4min double minor for high-sticking on Ribeiro. Why the **** didn't the referees blow the play dead then? The Ducks had control for a good 15 seconds, shooting the puck and everything before the penalty was called.

Also I think Hazy was mistaken about the Dallas player high-sticking Ribeiro, it looked to me that it was a Ducks player.

Hayward is about 5 minutes behind me... and Teemu doesn't quite have his hands back.

Great kill. I'd say the Stars PP might be as bad as ours.
Until Zubov returns at least.
Also I think Hazy was mistaken about the Dallas player high-sticking Ribeiro, it looked to me that it was a Ducks player.
Stars announcers also think Norstrom was the one who got Ribeiro.

So, if it was a 4min double minor for high-sticking on Ribeiro. Why the **** didn't the referees blow the play dead then? The Ducks had control for a good 15 seconds, shooting the puck and everything before the penalty was called.

Also I think Hazy was mistaken about the Dallas player high-sticking Ribeiro, it looked to me that it was a Ducks player.

It was Norstrom, I saw it from the other angle before.

Selanne tries that move again, the one that has only worked once in three years.

Lets see how bad this one is.

Edit: Turco rewarded for a dive.

Wow nice another BS call

Holy ****, someone tell the refs to swallow their whistles... way to ****ing go, Turco.

Stop Calling Penalties You Idiots!!!

Also I think Hazy was mistaken about the Dallas player high-sticking Ribeiro, it looked to me that it was a Ducks player.

After several replays... Nieds' stick was on the ice.

Ryan needs to watch where he is skating and Turco needs to show a little class and not dive like that.

Refs you win.

Ryan won't see the ice for another 3 games now.

Ryan gets 2 for goalie interference. Turco skated out to hit him. And he dives. Boo.

Ryan to get sent down to the AHL for that penalty.

Nice dive Bert!

Seriously guys, just put your whistles away.

Dallas fans sure are smarter than us. That crowd in the corner stood up whining when a Stars guy got hit near the boards, then the same thing just happened to Huskins and that group was up cheering.

I actually think I'm more annoyed by the poor sightline due to the crowds constantly standing up in Dallas. It's as bad as watching a game from Detroit when people are walking up and down the aisles in front of the camera.

Another BS call, on Dallas this time. WHEN WILL IT END??

Bertuzzi draws a penalty? At least someone is trying!

The crybabies there need to shut up after the last 3 PPs they've gotten.

NHL needs to review the reffing from this game.

Are there makeup calls for makeup calls?

Nice Bert, get one back for the Ducks lol

So basically according to these refs, any contact is a penalty? Especially if they dive?

Bert!!!!!!!!

Bertuzzi with a PP goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh boy, at least we can convert on our ******** powerplays.

WOW Bert!!!!!!!!!!!!

AHAHAHAHA Bert

Bertuzzziii!!!!!

Bertuzzi draws a penalty? At least someone is trying!

And scores?! Perfect.

(That's right, I just quoted myself).

Wow... I had a feeling Bert would score, awesome!

Bert!

2-1 Ducks

Turco deserves to let one like that in. You whine all game about goalie interference and then you fumble that one because you are scared of getting bumped again.

Hahahaah. Turco gift wraps the win.

Also... that Turco is excellent in pressure situations.

Yes! We get rewarded for the dive! Take that Dallas!

Hmm.. I think if I'm Dallas or Anaheim I'm sending this game tape to the league for review with a few markers on the game timeline... pretty much every two minutes from 0:00:00 to 60:00:00...

Can anyone describe how Bertuzzi scored?

Can anyone describe how Bertuzzi scored?

Amazing stick handling then finished in the top corner.

This is rotten for Dallas, but there was no more fitting way we could have won.

How quick before the thread is up on the main board about this?? LOLOL

Bert basically stood in front of Marty and just shoved one past Turco as Turco was standing there about to complain about interference iLau.

The refs were horrible in this game, for both teams. But Turco got what he had coming, so did Bertuzzi!

MBT? (Main board thread)
Amazing stick handling then finished in the top corner.
OK that's just cruel.

Amazing stick handling then finished in the top corner.

Then afterward he pulled a baby out of a burning building and cured cancer.

Can anyone describe how Bertuzzi scored?

Actually, as glorious as it's being described, the shot was a wafter Turco would have had if he wasn't recoiling from Bert.. he sort of spun it into the net.

Then afterward he pulled a baby out of a burning building and cured cancer.

And then he nailed Jessica Alba for good measure.

Great win! Woot! Not only did we win, but we made sure not to take it to OT!

PK=Amazing! No shots on goal against on the double minor. Frickin' amazing.

Sucks for Dallas, but there is gotta be a winner.

MBT? (Main board thread)

Probably. But out of all the MBT's we've endured over the past few weeks, this one is probably the most deserving. That was some of the worst officiating I've ever seen.

MBT? (Main board thread)

No need for a Ducks fan to start it, we'll wait and see if the Stars fans do. "No excuses, no complaints." Burke's motto sums up how we should act, otherwise we're giant hypocrites for complaining about the other fans.

No need for a Ducks fan to start it, we'll wait and see if the Stars fans do. "No excuses, no complaints." Burke's motto sums up how we should act, otherwise we're giant hypocrites for complaining about the other fans.

why would there be a main thread, both teams got shafted. The game was good 5-5.

Apparently the Stars had only 2 shots on goal on 7 PP's. Simply amazing.

Well how about that! Way to go Bert! :handclap:

Great penalty killing, though I wonder how long until we see a thread on the main board crying about how we're such a dirty team etc etc.

Probably. But out of all the MBT's we've endured over the past few weeks, this one is probably the most deserving. That was some of the worst officiating I've ever seen.
I only saw since like the Robidas penalty at the end of the 2nd, and I'd have to agree just from that 1 period.

But I thought the Ducks had bought the refs and were screwing all teams East of the coast?

No need for a Ducks fan to start it, we'll wait and see if the Stars fans do. "No excuses, no complaints." Burke's motto sums up how we should act, otherwise we're giant hypocrites for complaining about the other fans.
I didn't mean we'd start it. I've decided never to start any threads there. I was wondering if we'll see a whining thread on the main board.

Heh... a win without Pronger and Perry vs the Stars! How sweet it is.

As far as my own personal entertainment at work, I hope that there is a main-whine-board thread about Bert bullying Turco into his own net.

I don't hate Turco... I think his antics are very entertaining... Its just fun to watch him do his usual 'fall back and cry about interference... lift the net off of its moorings to get a whistle... take slashes at Anaheim players who take swings at loose pucks in the crease'.

Turco is a great goaltender, but its fun to watch the Dallas team break down at the same point as their goaltender. They rely so much on Turco's play, when he starts being... 'unreliable', their entire squad becomes sporadic.

Yeah, if there is a "MBT" Stars fans deserve to ***** a little. The refs were crap IMO.

Probably. But out of all the MBT's we've endured over the past few weeks, this one is probably the most deserving. That was some of the worst officiating I've ever seen.

You're probably right, its just that it seems everytime we win there's always something for someone to complain about. I guess you could call it getting ready for the inevitable.

Bertuzzi scoring a soft goal in the final 30 seconds just helps us out in our never-ending quest to become the most-hated team in hockey.

I love it.

why would there be a main thread, both teams got shafted. The game was good 5-5.

I never said there should be, I just said why it would be a bad idea for a Ducks fan to do it. I don't think we will stoop that low anyway.

Reeeeeeeeeeeeeead... ;)

Awww man, i missed the WHOLE GAME

STUPID FINALS!!!

Heh... a win without Pronger and Perry vs the Stars! How sweet it is.Hmmm. Interesting......

Bertuzzi is was making me smile the whole game. Francios holy crap where have you been you finally stop a puck from going in.

Yeah, if there is a "MBT" Stars fans deserve to ***** a little. The refs were crap IMO.

They were crap for both teams. That double minor on Rob was a complete joke.

Terribly officated game, for both teams, but I felt Anaheim deserved the win, and they got it.

Terribly officated game, for both teams, but I felt Anaheim deserved the win, and they got it.

That is an awesome picture.

Terribly officated game, for both teams, but I felt Anaheim deserved the win, and they got it.

Because the officiating isn't what I wanted it to be, it was terrible...

There's a lot that goes on that is called or isn't called... either because the refs see it or they don't.

Fans need to stop believing that their personal opinions on a game (from an elevated TV view with replays) deserve any relation with a call made on the ice.

Ducks win, it had bad calls, but what game doesn't?

We win, yay. Turco spazzes out... yay++.

That is an awesome picture.

Thanks. :) My favorite player.

Had to miss the whole game but this sure makes me feel good! Way to go Ducks. Smelly fish are up next!

Todd Bertuzzi was in the Stars' face all game long. See how it paid off in Anaheim's 2-1 victory.
from Tsn.ca

Anyways Can't wait for the next game between the two.

Because the officiating isn't what I wanted it to be, it was terrible...

There's a lot that goes on that is called or isn't called... either because the refs see it or they don't.

Fans need to stop believing that their personal opinions on a game (from an elevated TV view with replays) deserve any relation with a call made on the ice.

Ducks win, it had bad calls, but what game doesn't?

We win, yay. Turco spazzes out... yay++.

No, you misunderstand. It wasn't about what I wanted. It was about the game in general. The calls were brutal for both teams. I felt Anaheim might have been hurt more overall, but that Dallas was hurt more in the end (the call on Morrow). Ultimately, one way or the other, it's just a poorly officiately game. 5-on-5, I felt Anaheim did pretty well, and I feel comfortable that if the game had been called properly, or been 5-on-5 the entire game, that Anaheim would have triumphed.

Wow I wish they woulda played like this when I was at the game....

Anyway the Ducks didn't look that great 5 on 5. However, they took advantage of special teams, the stars didn't. Usually it's the other way around when these two teams meet. Ugly win, but we were with out our top goal scorer and top defensmen, we'll take it. Also, Bobby Ryan looked absolutely horrible tonight! My god he falls down more then Perry.

No, you misunderstand. It wasn't about what I wanted. It was about the game in general. The calls were brutal for both teams. I felt Anaheim might have been hurt more overall, but that Dallas was hurt more in the end (the call on Morrow). Ultimately, one way or the other, it's just a poorly officiately game. 5-on-5, I felt Anaheim did pretty well, and I feel comfortable that if the game had been called properly, or been 5-on-5 the entire game, that Anaheim would have triumphed.

And Anaheim still won, even though there was an odd 4 minute powerplay given to Dallas based off of an odd Niedermayer penalty call.

Duck won, Yay. Ducks are better, Yay.

There needs to be no more back-handed compliments or veiled excuses.

And Anaheim still won, even though there was an odd 4 minute powerplay given to Dallas based off of an odd Niedermayer penalty call.

Duck won, Yay. Ducks are better, Yay.

There needs to be no more back-handed compliments or veiled excuses.

Quick question what would happen if the Nhl looked into a called a deemed it a wrong one.

Did anyone notice that he let out the answer to fact or fiction early?

Bertuzzi draws the penalty that leads to the gwg that he himself scores. It was meant to be.

I would like to add that from now on I shall be calling Ryan "Bambi" for the way he was so easily toppled over by Fistric in that PP just before he got up and got called for "goaltender interference." Yeah Fistric is a big kid who outweighs Ryan by like 20 pounds, but still. Just like Bambi on ice. He's probably got the leg strength of a newborn fawn too.

Hmmm. Interesting......

Bertuzzi is was making me smile the whole game. Francios holy crap where have you been you finally stop a puck from going in.

i was doing the same thing! smiling cuz bert was being a damn pest that game.... im a BEAUCH HATEr but he can be amazing when he makes the simple plays like today and i only hope these 2 elevate their games ccome playoff time.

good game. horrible reffing on both sides, that 4 mins was bs but our pk was gaudy.

we needed pronger this game to clear the crap outta the front of the net that was going on.

Wow, that NHL commercial was actually pretty cool. Whaddaya know, maybe the NHL can market?
To people already watching a hockey game. Brilliant.

And then he nailed Jessica Alba for good measure.
With a punch from behind?

And just for one more consecutive post by me - kind of sad that I actually checked the main board for the whining thread before I checked the home board to see what happened.

Looking at the comments the game didn't seem too bad from the Ducks pov. I listened to the radio simulcast of the Stars crew during the 2nd and it sounded like utter Dallas domination.

With a punch from behind?

A fist from behind, in a not so traditional way.

Donkey punch FTW!!!!1111!11!!!!!!

And just for one more consecutive post by me - kind of sad that I actually checked the main board for the whining thread before I checked the home board to see what happened.

Looking at the comments the game didn't seem too bad from the Ducks pov. I listened to the radio simulcast of the Stars crew during the 2nd and it sounded like utter Dallas domination.

No, the game was pretty even. Pretty ridiculous calls by the reffies. At least Dallas wasn't allowed to kick a goal in this time! :D

that was awesome. go big Bert!!!

is it just me or did ryan lookBIG out there....when he was with getz and bert he looked huge compared to them IMO? is this kid getting taller before our eyes!?he looks pretty filled out too, but u can never tell with pads but he does get pushed off the puck.

ps that was a very weak interferance call with the flop by turco.

wow....gg for the ducks...and i'm actually for once proud of bertuzzi.. :|

''I'm in a pretty bad mood right now. I don't like to see a game decided like that. It's frustrating. After all the stuff (the referees) let go, that was kind of middle-of-the-road. With the exception of (Scott) Niedermayer, you could call a penalty on their defence on every shift.'' Morrow after the game...

is from tsn.ca...I don't know, he must have been really pissed :)

Wah, seriously. Like if they had scored on that high-sticking call or when Turco decided to go for a swim that he'd be complaining about that.

Let Morrow whine, he's showing true leadership there.:sarcasm:

FWIW I got the Dallas broadcast on Center Ice and they were very fair basically disagreeing with nearly every ticky tack call both ways. They concurred that Turco dove on the interference call on B-Rye, etc.

''I'm in a pretty bad mood right now. I don't like to see a game decided like that. It's frustrating. After all the stuff (the referees) let go, that was kind of middle-of-the-road. With the exception of (Scott) Niedermayer, you could call a penalty on their defence on every shift.'' Morrow after the game...

Seriously Morrow? Try telling your team to get more than 2 SOG in 16 minutes of power play time instead of *****ing to the media.

How in the name of all that is holy did Scott Niedermayer not get all 3 star selections himself? His 3rd period play was incredible.

If Bert continues to play like he has for the last couple games, he is worth the money. He played smart, taking away passing and skating lanes by establishing his position. He got into their goalies head, which is just awesome. He even played well defensively for us. And then there is the game winning goal.

Selanne undressed every one of their defenseman twice. His hands are not quite as good as they were last year but his skating is phenomenal. He creates so many scoring chances with that little stutter step then a burst of Turbo Teemu.

Bobby Ryan looked good IMO. He skated hard, played positionally well on defense and was in on a few scoring chances...he did take 2 penalties though and Carlyle seems to not like it when rookies take penalties. If he works on his balance when getting bumped to be stronger with the puck under pressure I think he will be a good 1st line player eventually. Although I do have to say he is far more stable with the puck then Perry was with this many NHL games played and if Perry can learn to be more stable Bobby Ryan can as well.

Let Morrow whine, he's showing true leadership there.:sarcasm:

He's getting ready for the first round of the playoffs and honing his media whining skills. He's working on his diving too, although he did get caught once.

I'm not implying anything, but doesn't it seem weird that when Giguere and Morrow met, Morrow fell over, but when Turco and Ryan(?) met, Turco fell over?

It must be Giguere's massive upper body padding that protected him.

Even though Bertuzzi had a good game (screen and goal), he still does at least one thing each shift that drives me crazy. Most of it has to do with the fact that he doesn't take the puck to the net, he curls back Kariya style in hopes someone else will make it happen.

The one time in the game he did actually take the puck to the net, he scored.

And Anaheim still won, even though there was an odd 4 minute powerplay given to Dallas based off of an odd Niedermayer penalty call.

Duck won, Yay. Ducks are better, Yay.

There needs to be no more back-handed compliments or veiled excuses.

Dude, what are you smoking? There were no back-handed compliments or veiled excuses, merely me saying that I thought Anaheim played the better game and that the officiating was brutal. That isn't back-handed. It's my opinion. God forbid I give my opinion on a message board after watching a game played by my favorite team.

FWIW I got the Dallas broadcast on Center Ice and they were very fair basically disagreeing with nearly every ticky tack call both ways. They concurred that Turco dove on the interference call on B-Rye, etc.

I agree. I watch a lot of Stars games because I don't have center ice and it's usually the only hockey on and I can't stand Razor. He is by far the most annoying announcer in hockey. He usually not only talks his team up, but is quick to point out the other teams faults. I know they are supposed to be biased to their home team, but he's ridiculous. Ralph is a good play by play guy though. However, I got to hand it to Razor, he did a good job last night.

Very good tilt between May and Barch, That is at least two very good tilts between these two this year. Correct?

I think they've fought 4 times? 5?

I think they've fought 4 times? 5?

It was Round 4..Was an even fight for the most part. Barch has had May's number in most of the fight iand May didnt want the last game of the year between them to go without a final bout. Great game last night....I know Anaheim and Dallas are 4th and 5th but i fear any team who has to face either in the first round (If its not a Ducks-Stars first round). Another thing i really have never payed close attention to Schneider but i love the way he skates. He has a great smooth stride almost like Modano. Anywhay great game last night and lets team up and drop San Jose.

Anywhay great game last night and lets team up and drop San Jose.

Dude... your user name is based off of Mike Ribeiro's name. You're an avid Stars fan. Your user title is "Giguere = overrated"... you may want to address some of that before you try to wrangle Anaheim into your anti-Sharks posse (though whether it is more contemptible as Ducks fans to align ourselves with Dallas or San Jose is up for debate). Just throwing that out there... :thumbu:

Dude... your user name is based off of Mike Ribeiro's name. You're an avid Stars fan. Your user title is "Giguere = overrated"... you may want to address some of that before you try to wrangle Anaheim into your anti-Sharks posse (though whether it is more contemptible as Ducks fans to align ourselves with Dallas or San Jose is up for debate). Just throwing that out there... :thumbu:

Well before you try to act like you know anything about me i suggest you ask and not assume anything. I never said i was a Ducks fan in any way. So im not trying to wiggle into anything. I grew up in California and was a fan of the Kings way before Tinkerbell tapped the players on helmets in Duckie land. I have watched Anaheim play since they were created so that gives me the right to speak my mind about the Ducks. I like more teams that just the Stars you know.I lived in Palmdale for about 7 yrs, Woodland Hills for 5 yrs and Canyon Country for 13 yrs. So in just throwing that out there!

Well before you try to act like you know anything about me i suggest you ask and not assume anything. I never said i was a Ducks fan in any way. So im not trying to wiggle into anything. I grew up in California and was a fan of the Kings way before Tinkerbell tapped the players on helmets in Duckie land. I have watched Anaheim play since they were created so that gives me the right to speak my mind about the Ducks. I like more teams that just the Stars you know.I lived in Palmdale for about 7 yrs, Woodland Hills for 5 yrs and Canyon Country for 13 yrs. So in just throwing that out there!

Is it only me, or is it incredibly hard to understand your posts.

I have watched Anaheim play since they were created so that gives me the right to speak my mind about the Ducks.

I find this statement to be especially amusing.

I think there must have been a shortage of commas.

Is it only me, or is it incredibly hard to understand your posts.

Are mine still like that just wondering?

Are mine still like that just wondering?

At times. ;)

Well before you try to act like you know anything about me i suggest you ask and not assume anything. I never said i was a Ducks fan in any way. So im not trying to wiggle into anything. I grew up in California and was a fan of the Kings way before Tinkerbell tapped the players on helmets in Duckie land. I have watched Anaheim play since they were created so that gives me the right to speak my mind about the Ducks. I like more teams that just the Stars you know.I lived in Palmdale for about 7 yrs, Woodland Hills for 5 yrs and Canyon Country for 13 yrs. So in just throwing that out there!
There's about a million things wrong between your assumption of what he meant, the way you went about refuting your incorrect notion, and your horrible presentation.

It's just too much to point out. Reread what he said and think about it, ask some friends about it, and then come back and post. Or don't.

Are mine still like that just wondering?
You might want to think about picking up like a high-school level grammar book if you're really that interested in improving how you communicate in writing.

double ownage

What is it today with fans from other boards posting here attacking the ducks or duck fans (or at least a user title that does) and then trying to claim its the ducks fans who are attacking them? /breath

You might want to think about picking up like a high-school level grammar book if you're really that interested in improving how you communicate in writing. HAHA You got me!

Are mine still like that just wondering?
If this is a joke, brilliant!

If you were entirely serious... well even funnier!

HAHA You got me!
I'm serious. Would you have said "are mine still like that just wondering" as if it were one sentence out loud?

I still think you're somebody's program.

It was Round 4..Was an even fight for the most part. Barch has had May's number in most of the fight iand May didnt want the last game of the year between them to go without a final bout. Great game last night....I know Anaheim and Dallas are 4th and 5th but i fear any team who has to face either in the first round (If its not a Ducks-Stars first round). Another thing i really have never payed close attention to Schneider but i love the way he skates. He has a great smooth stride almost like Modano. Anywhay great game last night and lets team up and drop San Jose.

First off this wasn't the final game between the teams this year....

Second, the fight was a draw. Barch looked to be the victor for some of the fight, but so did May. If I had to pick a winner I'd probably say Barch, although that was a draw if i've ever seen one.

I'm serious. Would you have said "are mine still like that just wondering" as if it were one sentence out loud?

I still think you're somebody's program.

Maybe we could use this board as a way to teach writing as well. I mean there is only so much hockey we can discuss and with the latest arguments between Duck fans and fans from other teams, I think it'll be a good way to take some stress off.

Ps. this is what you should have wrote MOENing "Are mine still like that? just wondering."

Maybe we could use this board as a way to teach writing as well.

Turning our grammatical ugly ducklings into beautifully articulate and majestic swans?

I'd rather learn Engrish than English.

I'd rather learn Engrish than English.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BrjcMJdEZIQ&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BrjcMJdEZIQ&feature=related
Ha. Domestic violence never seemed so fun and beneficial for your health.

There's about a million things wrong between your assumption of what he meant, the way you went about refuting your incorrect notion, and your horrible presentation.

It's just too much to point out. Reread what he said and think about it, ask some friends about it, and then come back and post. Or don't.
Belated thanks for this post, btw. Saved me a ton of energy that would have been spent on a useless retort after I woke up this morning. :D