Montreal or Boston

[Messiah717]

It's amazing we actually have to wait to see who the Rangers play. Who would've thought after being down 3-1.

 

[sorr]

They both present problems. Let's not forget that Hank has sucked in Montreal for years now. I think they had Talbot play almost every game there this year.

 

[Messiah717]

Two incredibly good hockey clubs no doubt but that's what you get in a conference final. It's like I said earlier today though. When it's down to the final four who knows what can happen. You just look for the magical run to continue.

 

[chuckd3534]

Yeah, we struggle in Montreal, but I still rather play them. Boston is just so big and physical. Really pound us.

BUT either way let's go. We are ready. I think game 1 will be Saturday. That's how I see it.

 

[chuckd3534]

I don't think it matters though as I would be very surprised to see Montreal win game 7 in Boston. We'll see.

We can win the cup Mess...YES WE CAN. Why not us.

 

[Messiah717]

I like for once to be able to watch another game relaxed and with a lets see what happens attitude.

 

[chuckd3534]

And maybe 3 days off Mess. Nice.

 

[Messiah717]

And maybe 3 days off Mess. Nice.

They can certainly use it. I actually think Montreal has outplayed Boston in the series so we shall see. Boston likely wins.

 

[mrmel29]

Rooting for montreal. Rather play a skating team like us than have to worry about guys like lucic and thornton maiming our stars

 

[chuckd3534]

I actually agree, but game 5 was all Boston. I can see that again. We'll see though. Anything can happen in game 7. FIRST GOAL....

 

[chuckd3534]

Rooting for montreal. Rather play a skating team like us than have to worry about guys like lucic and thornton maiming our stars

And their size as they always pound us into the ground.

I think either team would be a very tough challenge. But I rather play the skating team Montreal.

 

[Stepupstepan]

I don't think it matters though as I would be very surprised to see Montreal win game 7 in Boston. We'll see.

We can win the cup Mess...YES WE CAN. Why not us.

Wow chuck, you were just happy with going to ECF and now you are singing a different tune. Those remaining west teams are very tough to beat.

 

[Stepupstepan]

I am just happy they got to ECF at least and on its way knocked off flyers AND the pens. How great to see that in one playoffs year. Never happened before.

 

[MrSleeps]

rather play boston, this year we got more then one line that can score, chara can only play against one line hes also getting older and slower..... boston has shown some weakness as of late, montreal playing really well, we dont play well in montreal but we play ok in boston, price is good, montreal is no joke.

p.s. also want to go to games in boston since i live there so im alittle biased

 

[chuckd3534]

I think everyone needs to look again at Boston. Look at how Boston really does dominate and pound us. Their size is so difficult for us. Look at the Flyers series versus the Pens series. Despite both going 7 I think the Pens series was much "easier" for us. We won game 7 in Pitt, doubt we win game 7 in Philly. On top of that we pretty much took 3 games off against Pitt and still beat them. When we got our sh*t together I believe we proved we are simply a better team than Pitt.

On the flip side you can certainly say we should have beaten Philly in less than 7, but we didn't. Boston is a bigger, more talented, and has a much better goalie Philly. And again I think the first two series showed we are better against a team like Pitt (which is what Montreal is) than a team like Boston (which is what Philly is except Boston is faster and has a better goalie).

It is a good debate. I think either team would be a very tough series for us win or lose. We open on the road either way. And quite frankly I still think Boston wins pretty safely tonight so not sure this back and forth really matters. But I just don't see how someone would rather play the big physical team loaded with playoff experience. Who pounds us every time we play them, double so when I think we saw we matchup better with a team like Pitt than a team like Philly.

I much rather play Montreal. But again that is just my humble opinion.

And we saw the Boston matchup just last season when we were owned. Now we are better...I agree, but they dominated that series. The only series we have been dominated in for a while. Says something to me as well.

 

[chuckd3534]

Here is the deal Step...we are in the Final 4. When you make it that far anything can happen.

We won't be the favs. Boston would still be a pretty big fav over us.
Montreal I think would be a smaller fav, but still a fav over us with home ice and coming off a game 7 win at Boston.
The Hawks and Ducks/Kings would also be a fav over us if we made the SCF.

So if we are being fair, we are # 4 of the last 4 teams. Least amount of points. Would open on the road again all. And would be an underdog against all. So that is all fair Step.

BUT who cares. When you get this far anything can happen. Let the chips fall where they may.

I do know we have an all-world goalie. I also know this team is so tight now like a family. And we are so deep this season unlike past seasons. We go 4 lines strong and 6 dmen strong every game.

So no we would not be the favs in any series I do not believe, but who knows what happens once the puck is dropped. That's why they play the games.

 

[SaveLundy]

It really doesnt matter whom this team plays next, we can play the whos a better matchup but that all means squat. The NHL playoffs are an entirely different beast and either the Habs or the Bruins will be a legit competitor for a 7 game series, this team has to play its game and focus on that.

 

[chuckd3534]

FOR SURE Lundy. And I am sure the team views it that way 100%, and rightfully so. This is just for discussion on a message board. We play who we play. That will be what it will be...no doubt.

 

[strudwickisthebest]

It doesn't matter. Montreal is a good matchup size wise and I think they are less skilled than Boston. With that said there's nothing that says Boston has to make it to another cup final or a team like Chicago has to win it. I think the Rangers could beat any of the teams left; the bruins, ducks, Habs, kings, or Hawks... The rangers could beat any one of those teams. They are deeper than the Kings and Ducks and their 4th line is better than Bostons

 

[cagedlion]

One thing I know for sure..........The RANGERS are the underdogs with
either Montreal or Boston. Majority of hockey fans (Ranger fans excepted)
think Montreal or Boston will wipe out the Rangers (why? their reasoning
is "we" do not belong. WHAT A BUNCH OF HORSE CRAP.

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

here is where I say "they" are full of shit...didn't the ranger have the second most wins on the road? that isn't done by shitty teams. this is all because the star of the league went bye bye....

start singing that Nysc song..ba ba baaaaayeeeee

 

[chuckd3534]

I'll take it one step further, since Christmas the Rangers record is up there with just about anyone. This was a different team after the bad start.

 

[chuckd3534]

Montreal out early to a 1-0 lead. Team that scores first wins nearly 75% of game 7's. In the 2nd round teams that scored first are 23-1. We'll see if that holds.

 

[chuckd3534]

We can certainly play with these teams, but watching this game, and a lot of the series, we will have to be at our best. These are two very good teams and no matter which one we play it will be a good challenge.

Montreal is fast and skilled like the Pens. MUCH better goalie. Better home ice. Tougher on D and have Subban. Pitt has more true high end talent upfront, the Habs have some more grit upfront.

Boston is big and physical like the Flyers (except much better). Better goalie. Much better/tougher on D. Bigger and even more physical upfront. And MUCH deeper.

For our team I will take the team more in the mold of the Pens, fast and skilled, over the team more in the mold of the Flyers, physical and looking to pound.

And if you look at the two series we have played thus far, I think it appears to be pretty clear we'd fair better against the Habs, but very tough either way.

 

[chuckd3534]

Well...2-0 Montreal now. Looks like we may get to see Hank in Montreal Saturday afternoon.

The Habs are playing really well obviously if they hold on, winning games 6 & 7 against the very tough Bruins, but I think this is better for us. Rather play the more skilled faster team. Just don't allow Subban to bomb away and I think we'll be okay.

Low scoring series with two of the best goalies in the nets. 2 goals could win every game. Original 6 matchup. Would be fun if the Habs hold on. BUT the Bruins aren't done yet I don't believe.

 

[Messiah717]

2-0 Montreal. They have simply been the better team in this series. They would have to choke again to blow this.

 

[chuckd3534]

What do you think Mess? Doesn't matter I guess, but just curious. If Montreal holds on you feel better about that or do you want the Bruins to come back and win?

 

[Stepupstepan]

Either team they play, you know the series will go 7 games. To be honest, it will be a toss up either way.

 

[chuckd3534]

Yeah, these are two good teams Step. And again it will be a challenge either way AND we play who we play so deal with it. But simply for message board discussion I think the style the Habs play is better for the style we play IMO. I look more at the style of play and the physical makeup of the team, and from that POV I think playing the Habs would be better for us.

To be honest, if we didn't suck in Montreal I would hands down say Montreal. Us stinking there is the only thing that makes me hesitate.

 

[chuckd3534]

Frustrating goal allowed by Montreal. Had about 3 chances to clear on the PK, and couldn't get it done. Boom goal Boston and now we have a coin flip in the 3rd.