Playoff Hockey Thread Anyone?
by Kristen on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 AM EDT
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Okay, so none of my friends care that much about hockey. But I grew up in a hockey family and it's a pretty big deal. So anyone wanna talk playoff hockey?
I scored some tickets to next Tuesday's Canadiens/Bruins Game 4 which means that in all likelihood, I'll see the Bruins get eliminated from the playoffs. People are, I think, foolishly optimistic about the Bruins' chances this year. It's almost endearing. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm a Bruins fan, but come on. Their best player is still dealing with post-concussion symptoms (and yet might play anyway) and they're just not that good.
Still, playoff hockey is playoff hockey. And playoff hockey is amazing.
And for what it's worth, Ovechkin > Crosby any day of the week.
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playoff hockey is Birdland
The Blackhawks missing the playoffs by a scant three points upsets me dearly. Jesus, I just wanted a nice, tidy, first round exit.
I WILL MAKE PICKS.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Montreal v. (8) Boston
Mother fuck the Bruins, though they are the least offensive of the Boston teams. Montreal in six.
(2) Pittsburgh v. (7) Ottawa
The Sens allow too many gooooooals. And they're cold. Pens sweep.
(3) Washington v. (6) Philadelphia
There are few more despicable teams in pro sports than the Flyers. I refuse to pick them even though my head says they win. Oh, fuck it. Flyers in seven. Sorry, Duck.
(4) New Jersey v. NY Rangers
A friend of mine is a Devils fan and once talked me into playing Devils fantasy hockey, where your team just had to score points. It wasn't a proper league setup, just you versus thousands of other players. One week I won and got a Devils jersey. And in the words of Uncle Junior, "Fuck New York." Devils in seven.
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(1) Montreal v. (6) Philadelphia
Canadiens in seven, Flyers put up a fight.
(2) Pittsburgh v. (4) New Jersey
The mighty rebirth of Pittsburgh hockey runs into the Jersey dickweeds. Devils in six.
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(1) Montreal v. (4) New Jersey
Devils run ends, Canadiens dominate. Montreal in five.
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WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Detroit v. (8) Nashville
Not this time. Wings in six.
(2) San Jose v. (7) Calgary
No miracle Iginla run. Sharks in five.
(3) Minnesota v. (6) Colorado
The Avs play the Devils. Claude Lemieux, the rat bastard, rejoices. "Wild" is a fucking stupid name for a team. Avalanche in six.
(4) Anaheim v. (5) Dallas
The South Stars get some heroics from old fart Modano and score the upset. Dallas in seven.
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(1) Detroit v. (6) Colorado
Hells yeah. HELLS YEAH. I got to see the Rumble in Hockey Town live as it happened on PASS Sports, which became FSN Detroit. Brilliant. And the puck drop brawl between McCarty and Claude was even better. Call it, Gary! Sadly these teams don't have as much character. Wings in six, the old hatred never boils over.
(2) San Jose v. (5) Dallas
No Modano heroics. Sharks devour Stars. Aw haw haw haw! Sharks eat things! San Jose in five.
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(1) Detroit v. (2) San Jose
Red Wings falter again! Suck it, Pizza King! Sharks in six.
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STANLEY CUP
(1) Montreal v. (2) San Jose
Sharks in seven. Canadiens fans weep for a year.
by SC on Apr 9, 2008 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh ye of little faith...
You just watch as the Great 8 takes the Caps...into round 2 of teh playoffs, where they will probably lose in 6 to Charmin Crosby and the Pens. And that will suck.
And yes, Charmin is now my official nickname for Mr. Crosby of Pittsburgh.
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm impressed you gave the Bruins six games
I mean, they're my team and I'd be surprised to see them get a single win.
Also, yes, Fuck the Flyers. Seriously.
"Yeah, I mean - Cal was much more important to me growing up than Jesus. And frankly, set just as good an example. Loyalty, discipline, hard work, humility, generosity, charity, AND 3,184 career hits. Is JESUS in the 3,000 hit club? I don't think so." - 2632
by Kristen on Apr 9, 2008 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just to cruelly get people's hopes up probably.
The Celtics are stealing the Bruins' thunder this year. I swear, any other year and people would be excited about them.
"Yeah, I mean - Cal was much more important to me growing up than Jesus. And frankly, set just as good an example. Loyalty, discipline, hard work, humility, generosity, charity, AND 3,184 career hits. Is JESUS in the 3,000 hit club? I don't think so." - 2632
by Kristen on Apr 9, 2008 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, thank you
God i love playoff hockey
Montreal vs. Boston
The Bruins should be pretty content with making the playoffs. Theres not much scoring past Savard on this team and checking line forwards who are sometimes on the scoring lines like Metropolit and Kobasew won't be able to cut it against the scoring totals the Canadiens will put up. Julien can match Chara against Kovalev's line, but they'll still be screwed when they have to try and shut down the Kostitsyins, Chris Higgins, and Mark Streit, plus they're getting Komisarek back. I saw the Canadiens in Washington a couple months ago and i was so impressed the way they hung around a game they had absolutely no business being in and got it to overtime until Ovie scored.
Montreal in 5
New Jersey vs. New York
Its no secret the talent on New Jersey just keeps eroding. Dainus Zubrus is no Scott Gomez, Colin White is no Scott Stevens, and Johnny Oduya is no Scott Niedermayer (love Zach Parise, though) . I love watching Jagr and Dubinsky cycle the puck and they can wear down New Jersey's D and the Rangers will win it.
New York in 6
Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa
It's pretty obvious Pittsburgh tanked to draw Ottawa in the first round (bad karma?) and the only way I see the Penguins not sweeping the Senators is if Philips and Volchenkov beat up on Crosby a bit like in last years series.
Pittsburgh in 5
Washington vs. Philadelphia
I will admit some bias towards the Caps here but I honstly don't believe there is a checking line out there that can stop Ovie-Backstrom-Kozlov (could be this years Heatley-Spezza-Alfreddson) and Mike Richards is going to to do the job and that will neutralize his offensive abilities. Match up John Erskine to beat up on Daniel Briere who has had a very soft, dissapointing season, plus I'll take Boudreau over Stevens any day.
Caps in 6
Detroit vs. Nashville
No brainer, here, Nashville's content to be in the playoffs. They gave Detroit trouble in the first round a couple of years ago with their speed, but this is a much younger, faster Detroit team with guys like Filpulla, Franzen, and Cleary. They got all of their monster D back, too. Nashville's got nice players like Shea Weber and Alex Radulov, but I would have preferred to have seen Jonathan Toews, and Patrick Kane lose to the
Red Wings in 4
Dallas vs. Anaheim
With the Brad Richards deal, Dallas, made themselves the toughest competition Anaheim could get in the first round. Anaheim's offense (Ryan Getzlaf, Teemu Selanne and maybe Corey Perry and thats it) will be completely neutralized by having to match up against the Ribeiro, Modano, Richards, and maybe the Morrow lines. Carlyle can only match up Moen, Pahllson, and Niedermayer against one of those lines. I love both coaches in this, but I will take Turco over Giguere (sorry, guys) Even without Zubov I'll take
Dallas in Seven
San Jose vs. Calgary
The best goaltending matchup of the first round with Nabokov vs. former Sharks backup Miika Kiprusoff (even over Lundjquist vs. Brodeur) Calgary's got alot of talent obviously and may push the big, fast Sharks to
San Jose in 6 (how much longer can Mike Keenan live off of 1994?)
Minnesota vs. Colorado
Jacques Lemaire desperately needs guys like Rolston, Marc-Boucchard, and Demitra to pick up the offense or Colorado's ridiculous array of forwards will blow them out in the first round. Screw the trap, screw the Wild
Colorado in 6
Second round
Montreal vs. New York
Awesome orginal six series. Not many more teams have more speed than the Candiens, and not many more teams are better at neutralizing speed than the Rangers. The Jagr Komisarek matchup is going to be awesome. Montreal is banking on Carey Price getting hot for the Canadiens at this point, but this will be probably the most contested series in the entire playoffs and I like the
Rangers in seven
Pittsburgh vs. Washington
Ovechkin is better than Crosby. Sorry, English-speaking Candian media, it's the truth. But that's probaly not true for the rest of the Capitals and Penguins. Imagine Wayne Gretzky's early 80's Oilers just before their prime vs. Mario Lemiuex's late 80's Penguins just before their prime: thats what this series should be like. Unbelievable, lets hope it happens.
Pittsburgh in 6
Detroit vs. Colorado
Theres Kris Draper and even Darren McCarty, but sadly no Claude Lemiux, SC. Detroit's a little soft, but it won't be exposed in this series. Sorry, Avs, Laperriere is no Lemiux.
Detroit in 5
San Jose vs. Dallas
Dallas will be limping into the second round after beating Anaheim and so will San Jose to a lesser degree. (Dion Phaneuf will do that to you) I have no doubt San Jose has the better team along with the better goaltender, but Dallas, with a healthy Zubov, will push the Sharks to the brink.
San Jose in seven
Eastern Conference Finals: New York vs. Pittsburgh
Sean Avery will do something crazy. To Malkin, to Crosby, to Hossa, to Staal, or even Sykora, he is going to do something crazy. The Pen's will be intimadated, Drury scores a clutch goal at some point and the
Rangers win in 6
Western Conference Finals: Detroit vs. San Jose
The Red Wings are a better team than they were last year. The Sharks are a slightly better team than they were last year, plus down years from Marleau and Cheechoo. Mike Babcock is a better coach than Ron Wilson. I like the
Red Wings in seven
Cup Finals: New York vs. Detroit
Gee, you think Bettman wants to see this happen? Provided Sean Avery is not suspended for cheapshotting Crosby/Malkin/Sykora/Hossa/Staal, he will be a pest. But Dallas Drake and Darren McCarty are both back on the Wings and they will see more ice time than anybody expectd. However Lundquist will be hot, Drury will be clutch and I like
New York in 6.
Stanley Cup MVP: Chris Drury
I just spent an hour fifteen on this and it was fun all the way. Thanks Kristen. I don't know as much about the NBA, but we should put something up when the playoffs start then.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Apr 9, 2008 12:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Ovechkin is better than Crosby."
Word. Seriously. And I don't think it's even that close.
"Yeah, I mean - Cal was much more important to me growing up than Jesus. And frankly, set just as good an example. Loyalty, discipline, hard work, humility, generosity, charity, AND 3,184 career hits. Is JESUS in the 3,000 hit club? I don't think so." - 2632
by Kristen on Apr 9, 2008 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iginla is better than both of them
I wouldn't consider the Sharks a guaranteed lock against the Flames.
As for the finals, eh, I figure the Devils will get by with Brodeur & just enough scoring. Seen it happen too many times before. And the Wings, mostly because the seedings favour them over the Sharks.
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
by sluggo 2.0 on Apr 9, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iginla has the best leadership between the three
If I had to rank the five best it would go
1. Ovechkin
2. Iginla
3. Lecavalier
4. Crosby
5. Lidstrom
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Apr 9, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Believe it or not
Lecavalier has better leadership skills than Crosby. If Crosby doesn't shoot more, he'll just become another Joe Thornton. Vinny and Sid's pure talent is probably a toss up.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Apr 9, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, ok
By leadership skills. Pure talent I go Sidney by a fair margin.
by SC on Apr 9, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he has more talent
But he needs to shoot more. Too often he sacrifices scoring chances to set up other guys, and that won't always work when your wingers are guys like Colby Armstrong. Lecavalier creates a ton of scoring chances when hes not on a line with St. Louis, he will shoot a ton of pucks.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Apr 9, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charmin? Hells Yeah, he's ahead.
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't even start that shit.
Numbers, numbers, numbers. Ovie got to the playoffs, NOW there's no excuse. Saying Iggy is more a MVP than Ovie this year is just starting shit, nothing more.
Need I remind you...
Ovie: 65G, 47A, 112pts, +28
Iggy: 50G, 48A, 98pts, +27
FIFTEEN more goals, FOURTEEN more points, higher +/- and only ONE fewer assist. What the hell do you want? All that AND he's learning English...
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So?
Being injured just shows you're soft. This is HOCKEY, man. Ovie had his nose broken in the first minute of game this year, went in, got stitches, and came back and scored FOUR GOALS. No shit.
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rivers in Egypt for $200, Alex
I used that same "softness" factor reasoning to convince myself that Trottier was better than Gretzky.
Of course I was in Jr. High at the time
You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.
by sluggo 2.0 on Apr 9, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iginla's great
but he doesn't create a scoring chance almost every time he's out there. He has got such a combo North American/ European game. You should see Ovechkin on the forecheck, plenty of defenseman are afraid to stand him up at the blueline on dump-ins like a North American Power forward, or he can just skate the puck into the offensive zone like a finesse European forward. The diversity in his game is just ridiculous.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Apr 9, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wife doesn't know shit about hockey
but we went to a game in December, and in the second period, she said, "He kinda changes the way everyone plays when he's out there, huh? It's like they all need to know where he is."
And all I said was, "You're right. He does change the game."
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NBA
I'll be on that one. The league is as good as it's been in years.
by SC on Apr 9, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Genetics mutants
bouncing a ball and crying FOUL! when someone taps them on the wrist is NOT a sport.
Basketball: For tall kids who never learned to wrestle.
:)
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, that's one.
Let's compare the guys who have been 6'7" or taller with the one who have been 5'10" or shorter and see which list is longer.
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's two!
5-foot-3 Muggsy Bogues and 5-foot-7 dunk champion Spud MFin Webb.
by SC on Apr 9, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I rest my case.
2, in the 50+ year history of the league. You, a semi-dedicated NBA watcher, can name TWO short guys who've played. As as a 5'7" male myself, I dare not even call Spud Webb short.
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Earl Boykins
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Apr 9, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The vast majority
are genetics mutants throwing a ball through a hoop and yelling foul when they get touched on the wrist like someone shot them.
/remember, I was a HS wrestling coach
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh there are more
I'm just naming two famous guys.
by SC on Apr 9, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're all in agreement here
in fucking the Flyers. i hope their team bus crashes off the 14th St bridge when they're on the way into the Verizon Center. but that will deprive the Caps of laying the beat-down on them. so i guess i don't wish for a grisly bus accident death for all of them.
Caps in 6. only series i care aboot at this point.
THIS is Birdland?!?
by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on Apr 9, 2008 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Bruins. Booo Piitsburgh.
That's really all I have to contribute.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."
by 2632 on Apr 9, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're a good friend.
/pats Greta on the head
"Yeah, I mean - Cal was much more important to me growing up than Jesus. And frankly, set just as good an example. Loyalty, discipline, hard work, humility, generosity, charity, AND 3,184 career hits. Is JESUS in the 3,000 hit club? I don't think so." - 2632
by Kristen on Apr 9, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really care about hockey
but if the Flyers reach the finals, I'll watch and pretend to care.
"If you're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job." -Brooks Robinson
by exitfare on Apr 9, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As long as you root against them...
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am from Philly
so it's my right
"If you're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job." -Brooks Robinson
by exitfare on Apr 9, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the ONLY accepatble excuse...
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i defected when it came to baseball
(obviously)
"If you're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job." -Brooks Robinson
by exitfare on Apr 9, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll take you
"I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves." - Major League
by duck on Apr 9, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Flyers DEFINITELY ARE NOT BIRDLAND!!!
Phuck the Phlyers.
THIS is Birdland?!?
by Dave at Bottomfeeder Baseball on Apr 9, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yawn.
But if the Caps are playing the Phlyers, I'll def root for Philly to suck it.
by zknower on Apr 9, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go devs!
and yes, fuck NY and fuck the phlyers
by daveh873 on Apr 9, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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