San Jose vs Calgary - 2008 NHL Western Conference Quarter-Finals

[FootKnight]

I'm not saying that he's been fantastic or anything, but Thornton does have a game winner and 4 assists now.

[krudmonk]

Originally Posted by Goallum

I'm happy for him, but he's still got a s***load to prove in the playoffs.

On the contrary, he shouldn't have so much to disprove. People look at box scores as if they tell the whole story.

[jerseydevil]

wow...there is a lot of anti-Joe sentiment here...but from what I have seen it's been pretty much a team effort as far as 'choking' goes...Marleau getting beatdown and no-one stepping up tipped the balance towards Calgary's physical play...hell, Campbell was a great pick up for the Sharks, but they should have picked up some muscle too. Too much finesse...not enough grit. This series goes 7...I think.

[Goallum]

Originally Posted by krudmonk

On the contrary, he shouldn't have so much to disprove. People look at box scores as if they tell the whole story.

I don't know about "people," but I look at the play on the ice and the body language.

I'm rooting for him, and I've defended him, including against Gator Mike, but there was no way around it early on in this series. The thing is, he's a freakin' Joe Thornton. He should be putting Ryan Clowe to shame, not the other way around.

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by krudmonk

On the contrary, he shouldn't have so much to disprove. People look at box scores as if they tell the whole story.

I would say more than the goal, was the desire he showed to take over the game at the end there. He kept tracking down the puck and making plays until they scored.

He probably wouldn't be considered so much of a "choker" if he played with some wingers who could finish, but the dude still has a goal and 3 assists. That's about even with his goals to assists ratio in the regular season.

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by Goallum

I don't know about "people," but I look at the play on the ice and the body language.

I'm rooting for him, and I've defended him, including against Gator Mike, but there was no way around it early on in this series. The thing is, he's a freakin' Joe Thornton. He should be putting Ryan Clowe to shame, not the other way around.

Ryan Clowe is to San Jose as Chris Kontos was to Los Angeles...

[Kubrick]

Originally Posted by Bandit

Ryan Clowe is to San Jose as Chris Kontos was to Los Angeles...

Bandit-Buccigross

[krudmonk]

Originally Posted by Goallum

The thing is, he's a freakin' Joe Thornton. He should be putting Ryan Clowe to shame, not the other way around.

Joe Thornton is helping Ryane Clowe put him to shame. Thornton has three assists on Clowe's four goals.

[Goallum]

Originally Posted by krudmonk

Joe Thornton is helping Ryane Clowe put him to shame. Thornton has three assists on Clowe's four goals.

Wait, didn't you say we shouldn't judge based just on the box scores?

The good thing is, it's a team game.

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by Die Radio Die

Bandit-Buccigross

If that were the case, I'd be making some lame ass nickelback reference...

[krudmonk]

Originally Posted by Goallum

Wait, didn't you say we shouldn't judge based just on the box scores?

The good thing is, it's a team game.

OH HA HA!

I was just trying to speak your language, ya know.

[Goallum]

Originally Posted by krudmonk

OH HA HA!

I was just trying to speak your language, ya know.

You have created a complete logical clusterf***, but since I like you and am too damn tired, I'll just leave it at that.

[Kubrick]

Originally Posted by Goallum

You have created a complete logical clusterf***, but since I like you and am too damn tired, I'll just leave it at that.

In Soviet Russia, clusters **** you.

[Goallum]

Originally Posted by Die Radio Die

In Soviet Russia, clusters **** you.

Am I really this one-dimensional in my BBS wisdom?

[lunchbox]

Originally Posted by Die Radio Die

In Soviet Russia, clusters **** you.

oh no you din't! this is my cue and goallum's gonna have some hateration going on because of that!!!







*oh who am i kidding, we're unhateable