Title: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 13, 2010, 12:01:33 PM The 2nd and better season begins Wednesday night.
OTT (5) v. PIT (4) PHI (7) v. NJ (2) MON (8) v. WASH (1) BOS (6) v. BUF (3) DET (5) v. PHX (4) COL (8) v. SJ (1) LA (6) v. VAN (3) NASH (7) v. CHI (2) I need to ponder these matchups before issuing my set of predictions and will post picks tonight. Round 1 = 1 pt, Round 2 = 2 pt, Round 3 = 4 pt, Finals = 8 pt. Just pick the first round winners, and we can pick again after 1st round settled. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 13, 2010, 12:07:57 PM Alright, this not going to take as long as I initially figured, especially Eastern conference which to me are quite obvious…
PIT over OTT - only series that has a chance to go 7 IMV, Fleury need to find his game NJ over PHI - goaltending the difference here WASH over MON - will be surprised if not a sweep BUF over BOS - goaltending again will be difference DET over PHX - unlucky for Cindarella Yotes to square off against Red Wing squad just hitting their stride LA over VAN - upset special! younger Kings take down Sedin sisters CHI over NASH - too much Hawk talent for Preds SJ over COL - Sharks to survive opening round Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on April 13, 2010, 02:13:55 PM The 2nd and better season begins Wednesday night. OTT (5) v. PIT (4) PHI (7) v. NJ (2) MON (8) v. WASH (1) BOS (6) v. BUF (3) DET (5) v. PHX (4) COL (8) v. SJ (1) LA (6) v. VAN (3) NASH (7) v. CHI (2) I need to ponder these matchups before issuing my set of predictions and will post picks tonight. Round 1 = 1 pt, Round 2 = 2 pt, Round 3 = 4 pt, Finals = 8 pt. Just pick the first round winners, and we can pick again after 1st round settled. PENS DEVILS CAPS BRUINS (upset special baby) REDWINGS SHARKS CANUCKS BLACKHAWKS Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hoax on April 13, 2010, 02:19:39 PM For the first round I'm predicting 100% chalk. Since everyone else is taking an upset special I'll go with shit I dunno I guess I'll take Nashville over Chicago as my upset.
Its tempting to listen to pundits and take Flyers over Devils but besides that I can't see any of the series ending in upsets besides the Sharks losing to the Avs because they fucking hate me and hate winning playoff games. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 13, 2010, 06:57:40 PM PIT
PHI WASH BUF PHX COL VAN CHI Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 13, 2010, 08:34:13 PM I'm gonna go with my some fun picks for the teams I like. Upsets ahoy!
Ottawa NJ Washington Boston Detroit Colorado Vancouver Nashville Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 14, 2010, 08:27:38 AM OTT (5) v. PIT (4)
Ottawa in 6 PHI (7) v. NJ (2) NJ in 6 MON (8) v. WASH (1) Caps sweep BOS (6) v. BUF (3) Buffalo in 7 DET (5) v. PHX (4) Coyotes in 6 COL (8) v. SJ (1) Colorado in 6 LA (6) v. VAN (3) Canucks in 5 NASH (7) v. CHI (2) Chicago in 5 Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: trotski on April 14, 2010, 10:24:19 AM OTT (5) v. PIT (4)
Ottawa in 7 (because, fuck Sindey and his purse) PHI (7) v. NJ (2) NJ in 6 MON (8) v. WASH (1) Caps in 5 BOS (6) v. BUF (3) Buffalo in 6 DET (5) v. PHX (4) Detroit in 6 COL (8) v. SJ (1) SJ in 7 LA (6) v. VAN (3) Canucks in 5 NASH (7) v. CHI (2) Chicago in 6 Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 14, 2010, 11:37:57 AM Might have picked an Ottawa upset if they didn't lose Kovalev.
OTT (5) v. PIT (4) Pit in 6 PHI (7) v. NJ (2) NJ in 5 MON (8) v. WASH (1) Caps in 6 BOS (6) v. BUF (3) Buffalo in 6 DET (5) v. PHX (4) Detroit in 6 COL (8) v. SJ (1) SJ in 5 LA (6) v. VAN (3) Canucks in 5 NASH (7) v. CHI (2) Chicago in 7 Don't see any upsets happening yet. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on April 14, 2010, 11:42:39 AM PIT
NJ WASH BUF DET SJ VAN CHI Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: murdoc on April 14, 2010, 12:06:27 PM The 2nd and better season begins Wednesday night. OTT (5) v. PIT (4) PHI (7) v. NJ (2) MON (8) v. WASH (1) BOS (6) v. BUF (3) DET (5) v. PHX (4) COL (8) v. SJ (1) LA (6) v. VAN (3) NASH (7) v. CHI (2) I need to ponder these matchups before issuing my set of predictions and will post picks tonight. Round 1 = 1 pt, Round 2 = 2 pt, Round 3 = 4 pt, Finals = 8 pt. Just pick the first round winners, and we can pick again after 1st round settled. PIT PHI WASH BUF DET SJ VAN CHI Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: El Gallo on April 14, 2010, 04:31:26 PM 10 minutes late!
PIT in 5 NJ in 6 WSH in 7 BUF in 7 DET in 4 SJ in 5 VAN in 7 CHI in 6 Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 14, 2010, 07:17:58 PM I know a couple game already done but I'll stick to my picks going in...
Sens in 6 - totally biased. Go Sens. Devils in 5 - Brian Boucher? Really? Caps in 6 - not really in doubt but some shitty goaltending should drag it out. Sabres in 6 - all games by 1-0 scores Wings in 7 - experience wins out. Sharks in 6 - though I really want the Avs to win. Fuck Heatley. Canucks in 5 - Kings lack experience. And whatever you think of Luongo, no way I pick Quick over him. Preds in 7 - my round 1 shocker. Hawks get done in by the trap and in goal. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 16, 2010, 10:20:49 AM I am now officially terrified of the Kings. Or more specifically, Jonathan Quick. He was outstanding last night, and will be a giant pain in the ass the rest of the series. (C'mon jinx!). Rumors circling that Ovechkin is hiding an undisclosed injury, which would explain his scoring drought. Interesting stuff so far. How can you not love the SC playoffs??
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hoax on April 16, 2010, 11:05:26 AM Interesting stuff so far. How can you not love the SC playoffs?? When you are from the bay area its really easy. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 16, 2010, 01:34:40 PM I am now officially terrified of the Kings. Or more specifically, Jonathan Quick. He was outstanding last night, and will be a giant pain in the ass the rest of the series. (C'mon jinx!). Rumors circling that Ovechkin is hiding an undisclosed injury, which would explain his scoring drought. Interesting stuff so far. How can you not love the SC playoffs?? Yeah, Quick almost stole that one himself. On Caps v. Habs — either that or Habs have deployed an effective neutralizing strategy. Though Caps are certainly loaded with other scorers, and boast 2+ solid scoring lines. And it certainly shocked me to see Habs prevail, especially after start of game. On Yotes v. Wings — Detroit appeared at onset of game to be ready to smote Yotes out of existence, but Yotes hung in there and even weathered some shaky goaltending from Bryzgalov and shoddy officiating (though they caught a 3rd period break on a non-call). Doan really amped up his game and made a mark, recklessly launching his sturdy frame into Wing skaters at every opportunity. On Pens v. Sens — will Fleury find his game? If game #1 offers indication, that answer is a resounding /no. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 16, 2010, 07:14:29 PM I hope he doesn't. Cup ring or not, I never thought he was particularly good.
AND his pads are ugly. AND he kind of looks like a woman. :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: NiX on April 16, 2010, 09:08:49 PM And he's a filthy francophone.
Loving how much love the Canucks are getting these playoffs. I know it's a pipe dream, but I want them to go all the way. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 17, 2010, 10:07:02 PM FUCK. PK is fucking killing me.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 18, 2010, 08:49:15 AM Has it ever happened where all the series were tied 1-1 after the first two games? This is wacky.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 18, 2010, 11:50:50 AM Has it ever happened where all the series were tied 1-1 after the first two games? This is wacky. Well, Preds still have shot at going up 2-0. Did not see game #1, but apparently was a closer contest than the 4-1 score would indicate… Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 18, 2010, 06:28:35 PM Broduer is looking VERY mortal nowadays. :drill:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 18, 2010, 08:19:01 PM Broduer is looking VERY mortal nowadays. :drill: One thing Flyers boast is multiple scoring lines and once vaunted Devil defense is also appearing to very mortal thus far in this 2010 tourney. Seriously, though, Boucher? Perhaps he can take the Devils down, but I don't see Boucher as Cup winning goalie. But the first goalie to get yanked will be Theodore or Howard. Osgood done this before and may actually thrive in the role, if he has any game left in him. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 18, 2010, 09:42:59 PM Seriously, though, Boucher? Perhaps he can take the Devils down, but I don't see Boucher as Cup winning goalie. What with TWO goaltenders going down with long-term injuries, they didn't really have much of a choice in the matter. Still, if the Wings can win with Osgood, and Pens with Fluery...then why not Boucher? :why_so_serious: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 18, 2010, 09:47:08 PM I don't want to be that guy who whines about his team losing to the refereeing, but that was not fun to watch as a Canuck fan. Generally, if a game is fairly even in play, the penatlies wind up close to even. 6 vs. 3 is not exactly even. If you take away the one "manditory" call on each team - delay of game and too many men - it was then 5 vs. 2.
LA has one even strength goal in the two games so far. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 18, 2010, 09:49:56 PM Tell me about it...there has been some TERRIBLY inconsistent refereeing in the Flyers/Devils series.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 18, 2010, 10:05:57 PM Dan Boyle shoots the puck into his own net in OT! Yoi… …after outshooting Avs ~50-15… …embarrassing…
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 19, 2010, 06:11:53 AM I see Dany Heatley sprained his vagina. Pity.
Not looking good for my Sens. They're playing pretty good I think, but they're not good enough. Down Kuba, Kovalev and Michalek. Now Alfredsson may or may not have blown his shoulder. Can we now declare the Crosby vs. Ovechkin debate officially over? I sure know which one I'd want. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 19, 2010, 11:46:37 AM I don't want to be that guy who whines about his team losing to the refereeing, but that was not fun to watch as a Canuck fan. Generally, if a game is fairly even in play, the penatlies wind up close to even. 6 vs. 3 is not exactly even. If you take away the one "manditory" call on each team - delay of game and too many men - it was then 5 vs. 2. LA has one even strength goal in the two games so far. From what I read it the too many men was the wrong call too :crying_panda:. I wonder who the refs will go after when AV throws AA into the press box until the next century? Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 19, 2010, 09:58:14 PM I don't want to be that guy who whines about his team losing to the refereeing, but that was not fun to watch as a Canuck fan. Generally, if a game is fairly even in play, the penatlies wind up close to even. 6 vs. 3 is not exactly even. If you take away the one "manditory" call on each team - delay of game and too many men - it was then 5 vs. 2. LA has one even strength goal in the two games so far. From what I read it the too many men was the wrong call too :crying_panda:. I wonder who the refs will go after when AV throws AA into the press box until the next century? Well now we know. That was the worst fucking call I have ever seen. Canucks should just fly home and tell Bettman and his cronies to lick their assholes for them since they aren't going to be allowed to win the series. Kings are playing great, but the Canucks are getting fucking raped by the refs and the fucking league office. It is fucking disgraceful. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 20, 2010, 09:24:40 AM Yeah, the officiating is awful — not just in one, but in all the series.
You just cross your fingers and hope it's not overtly game determinative. Every series. Ticky-tacky interference calls, phantom make up calls, arms going up immediately for legitimately clean hits, etc.… …meanwhile, sticks to the face, blatant holding/stick grabbing are completely ignored. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Ceryse on April 20, 2010, 09:43:38 AM Shitty reffing isn't exactly new, though. NHL refs have been channeling their wrestling counter-parts ever since their work dispute where they raped the league. I mean, its gotten to the point where a ref has been able to swear at a player, then eject said player when he responded in kind (Souray, forget the ref's name atm). On ice mics caught it all, too. Until players and organizations can actually call out refs for their poor performances nothing will change. Its fairly embarrassing to watch at times (and made the regular season even harder to stomach, as an Oiler fan; bad calls all the time and an even worse team/injuries).
As per the playoffs.. I'm not a Sens fan, and actually like the Pens franchise and a lot of their players.. but I loathe Crosby something fierce. Love his skill, hate the man. One time I met him only reinforced the feeling. Need the Sens to upset the Penguins. Also hoping the Kings upset the Canucks, despite them being a Canadian team I loathe the franchise almost as I do the Montreal Canadians and their fans. Loved the last Capitals/Canadians game, obviously. I'm hoping for either the Kings or Hawks in the West, Capitals in the East. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 20, 2010, 01:36:15 PM Shitty refs didn't cause the egg that was laid by Roberto Luongo last night.
You can howl about refs all you like except that these refs are the best. Might not be reassuring, but where are you going to get better ones? Shitty calls happen. Nothing's changed. Every series. Ticky-tacky interference calls, phantom make up calls, arms going up immediately for legitimately clean hits, etc.… …meanwhile, sticks to the face, blatant holding/stick grabbing are completely ignored. This is what I find frustrating. Thanks to every single bodycheck being rerolled on TSN hundreds of times while a panel argues the legimacy of each and every one of them; nobody, players or refs know what the hell a good hit is anymore. It even varies from player to player. But yeah, Canucks got jobbed on the too many men call. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 20, 2010, 01:44:12 PM The Canucks deserve to lose if they can't manage a penalty kill rate of 50%. That being said, I went balistic near the end of the third on a play with Bernier standing in front, the puck pops out after a wraparound attempt, and a King on the ice reaches up and grabs on to Bernier's stick and hangs on for dear life.
It bugged me the most, because you can clearly see Bernier trying to tug it free as the puck slowly rolls past him, and then he turns to the ref with his arms out in disbelief - and there isn't even the slightest mention of it by the play by play guys, despite the fact that the camera man literaly zoomed in on it for five seconds, and they showed it again in the replay. Something tells me that CBC has been given the "no criticism" directive. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 20, 2010, 01:48:26 PM Ok I didn't see that. If it played how you described, that's fucking awful. It seems that series is getting the worst of it.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 20, 2010, 03:42:12 PM Ok I didn't see that. If it played how you described, that's fucking awful. It seems that series is getting the worst of it. It was clearly missed, but it wasn't nearly as bad as described, and the Canucks were getting owned because their penalty kill during that game was fucking atrocious. They let the other team go 100% on the power play... :ye_gods: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 20, 2010, 08:08:17 PM Yet despite their horrific PK, they should have been tied late in the game, and then chasing a tying goal down the stretch. The no goal completely changed the complexion of the game. They have overcome some bad starts by Luongo during the season, but they can't do it with the refs stealing goals and awarding BS power plays to a team as good as LA.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 20, 2010, 08:55:54 PM Yet despite their horrific PK, they should have been tied late in the game, and then chasing a tying goal down the stretch. The no goal completely changed the complexion of the game. They have overcome some bad starts by Luongo during the season, but they can't do it with the refs stealing goals and awarding BS power plays to a team as good as LA. Welcome to the NBA... :awesome_for_real: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 20, 2010, 09:02:37 PM 16 powerplays in tonights Devils/Flyers game. :oh_i_see:
Sixteen. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 20, 2010, 09:15:08 PM 16 powerplays in tonights Devils/Flyers game. :oh_i_see: Sixteen. :oh_i_see: Let's move on to June, we know how this will end. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Slayerik on April 21, 2010, 04:04:38 AM Wings looked pretty good last night. The scored ended up 3-0, but the game didn't flow that way.
Zetterburg and Datsyk are scary when they are hot. This one may go the distance... Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 21, 2010, 07:42:45 AM Two home games. Two eggs laid. See you in October Sens.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 21, 2010, 05:48:56 PM :oh_i_see: Let's move on to June, we know how this will end. Phantom calls against Crosby? Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 21, 2010, 07:19:39 PM :oh_i_see: Let's move on to June, we know how this will end. Phantom calls against Crosby? Pretty much anything to put Pitt in finals. Unless I'm completely off-base, the NHL knows he's the only minorly recognizable player to the average person who watched a hockey game at this point. Ratings, bitches! :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 21, 2010, 10:01:31 PM OMG. Games like this are why I love hockey. Went back and forth from jumping around cheering to crying into my pillow multiple times. I'm emotionally exhausted.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 22, 2010, 08:41:45 AM OMG. Games like this are why I love hockey. Went back and forth from jumping around cheering to crying into my pillow multiple times. I'm emotionally exhausted. My poor son wasn't sure what was wrong with daddy when I started jumping around in my chair after Hank scored. I FINALLY started to relax after the ENG. Still some just godawful calls by the refs though. The high sticking call on Hansen (?) was the direct result of being fucking interfered with, which caused his stick to brush the side of the guy's helmet. The hooking call on Bieksa wasn't much better; Bieksa had his stick in the wrong spot, but the other guy grabbed it and fell down. TONS of sticks being grabbed all night and only 1 call. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 22, 2010, 10:59:37 AM Only caught the highlights of Bruins-Sabres game, but coach Ruff threw a tantrum in the post game press conference, blaming an atrocious goaltender interference call and another one on a hit on Lucic. Judging from the replay video, I'd say he was quite justified.
But he did swallow the blame for too many men on ice penalty in OT that gave the Bruins the game winning PP opportunity. Buffalo always seems to get jobbed. Just like 10 years ago when the SC finals were decided on a goal that should have been a no-goal, in accordance with the rules of the time, as video clearly revealed, yet the league and officials continued to lie through their teeth. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 22, 2010, 07:04:29 PM Whodathunkit, Flyers are first to finish their series in a complete manhandling of the Devils. Could have easily been a sweep.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on April 23, 2010, 06:20:15 AM The Flyers :ye_gods: - but good one them since I hate the fucking Devils...aside from Brodeur.
And I would like to thank the Pens for not only culling the herd of shoppers last night but also for running the game all god damn night long which effectively eliminated all traffic from the city. Amazing how fast I get home when there are no douchebags on the road fucking things up. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 23, 2010, 10:24:10 AM Re: Kicked in goals.
So the Senators cling to life with a really grtty game and rolling the dice on Pascal Leclaire. But not before there is a goal called back on Nick Foligno, very much like Sedin's no-goal. Ron McLean gets a hold of the DVD that was distributed to refs and runs some clips after the 1st OT WARNING. May cause rage in Canucks fans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqXbbNfhhL4 Wow. I can't wait to see how the NHL defends that. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on April 23, 2010, 11:10:08 AM Re: Kicked in goals. So the Senators cling to life with a really grtty game and rolling the dice on Pascal Leclaire. But not before there is a goal called back on Nick Foligno, very much like Sedin's no-goal. Ron McLean gets a hold of the DVD that was distributed to refs and runs some clips after the 1st OT WARNING. May cause rage in Canucks fans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqXbbNfhhL4 Wow. I can't wait to see how the NHL defends that. I hope you are referencing that lime green travesty of a jacket... holy shit that was aweful. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 23, 2010, 11:49:25 AM Quote WARNING. May cause rage in Canucks fans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqXbbNfhhL4 Wow. I can't wait to see how the NHL defends that. Both the Foligno goal (which was washed out) and the Alfredsson goal from the DVD (good goal) are identical- the player moves his foot in order to contact the puck with his instep. That is entirely intentional, and to me should be no goal (if they are going to call any of them, which they shouldn't). The Sedin goal was with the outside of the foot, and I am reasonably sure he was fucking stopping before the puck even came his way, so there is no way he could guide it into the net. The rule should be if your skate blade comes off the ice at any point it is no goal. Other wise they should count it. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on April 23, 2010, 11:50:02 AM Every time I see Hockey Night in Canada, I weep for the state of hockey TV coverage in the US. Don Cherry is so full of awesome craziness how can you not be entertained by him?
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 23, 2010, 12:49:55 PM Re: Kicked in goals. So the Senators cling to life with a really grtty game and rolling the dice on Pascal Leclaire. But not before there is a goal called back on Nick Foligno, very much like Sedin's no-goal. Ron McLean gets a hold of the DVD that was distributed to refs and runs some clips after the 1st OT WARNING. May cause rage in Canucks fans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqXbbNfhhL4 Wow. I can't wait to see how the NHL defends that. NO. Sorry. NO on kicked in goals. And those replays are not equivalent. Using your skate like a soccer player to poke the puck in the net should be disallowed. Only if it is the result of an inadvertent carom should the goal be allowed. And if there is any doubt, NO. Foligno used his foot like a soccer player. Case closed. On the no penalty call on the Senator — as much as I am entertained by Cherry's clowning, if that were Malkin on a breakaway and a Senator D-man made the same play, and a penalty called, he would be snorting incessantly over the injustice of it. It looked to me (and the dim witted Versus announcers deemed it a valid no-call, and the color guy was obviously biased in Sens favor) like Letang got puck, but those replays show different. Still, at real time, you can see it's a close call. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 23, 2010, 12:56:52 PM NO. Sorry. NO on kicked in goals. And those replays are not equivalent. Using your skate like a soccer player to poke the puck in the net should be disallowed. Only if it is the result of an inadvertent carom should the goal be allowed. And if there is any doubt, NO. Foligno used his foot like a soccer player. Case closed. How are they different? The plays that happened are identical to the plays shown. Do you even know the rule? A puck that deflects into the net off an attacking player’s skate who does not use a distinct kicking motion is a legitimate goal. A puck that is directed into the net by an attacking player’s skate shall be a legitimate goal as long as no distinct kicking motion is evident. The league claims they tweaked the rule and sent that video to clarify. The video clearly shows this is not the case. The kicking rule was changed because it was too hard for the refs to gauge intent. So they say "ok, intent doesn't matter, just whether you actually kick it". And now the rule is changing as they go along. Edit: Let me clarify. I'm not arguing whether it should or shouldn't be. What I'm saying is the NHL has no fucking clue themselves! When Sedin did it, the NHL said no. They said they distributed a video clearing that up (which is weird enough that they tweak a rule without telling anyone). Then Foligno does it, no goal. Fine, didn't count for one, shouldn't for the other. But now we see, their video says the complete opposite! I don't care what rule is, I just want to know what it is. Except, if I asked someone from the head office, they don't know either. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Ceryse on April 23, 2010, 02:58:20 PM One of the largest problems in the NHL, from reffing to goals disallowed, hits, suspensions and the like; they lack consistency. Often times they seem to decide things on a whim. Goals kicked in or not is one example. Another is the interference call. In the Pens/Sens game there were probably 20+ interference calls that could have been made, and when that penalty does get called its often for something soft. Suspensions are a big one.
I would have far fewer issues with the state of the NHL if they would just be consistent. Even on stuff I disagree with (like the interference penalty, the instigator, and such) I wouldn't mind it as much if they were consistent in how they called/ruled things. I'm glad the Senators won, though. I know the Pens will take the series, but I live in hope the Pens lose. I can't take the man-crushes on Crosby from the announcers and such. Its one reason I can't stand McGuire from TSN. He sounds like he's having an orgasm when he talks about Crosby. And his muscular thighs. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 25, 2010, 09:21:41 AM Watching the conclusion to that Pitt game was just embarrassing. The Sens blow a 3 goal lead mostly in the 3rd, and the Pens did it without Crosby or Malkin doing a damn thing. Matt Cooke had two goals for heaven's sake.
Yeesh. :uhrr: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 25, 2010, 09:26:53 AM NO. Sorry. NO on kicked in goals. And those replays are not equivalent. Using your skate like a soccer player to poke the puck in the net should be disallowed. Only if it is the result of an inadvertent carom should the goal be allowed. And if there is any doubt, NO. Foligno used his foot like a soccer player. Case closed. How are they different? The plays that happened are identical to the plays shown. Do you even know the rule? A puck that deflects into the net off an attacking player’s skate who does not use a distinct kicking motion is a legitimate goal. A puck that is directed into the net by an attacking player’s skate shall be a legitimate goal as long as no distinct kicking motion is evident. The league claims they tweaked the rule and sent that video to clarify. The video clearly shows this is not the case. The kicking rule was changed because it was too hard for the refs to gauge intent. So they say "ok, intent doesn't matter, just whether you actually kick it". And now the rule is changing as they go along. Different because in one case it is clear that it is either (a) a distinct kicking motion or (b) a soccer player like intentional deflection — in contrast to the other where the puck innocently caroms off a player skate and ends up in net. The ambiguity and rule shift is a result of the "distinct kicking motion" not covering (b). But if you look at those replays again, you can see when (b) has happend and when it by happenstance just banked off the skate. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 25, 2010, 09:30:47 AM You should still be able to deflect it in off a skate. Not to the point where you would actually be exerting force to deflect it, but if you simply put your skate in the way? Should be good.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 26, 2010, 06:28:33 AM The issue with the Sedin goal, is that he was doing a standard hockey manuever in slide-stopping so that he would not crash in to the goalie. The pass from behind the net hit his skate as it was sliding sideways towards the net. The NHL apparently is arguing that the sideways motion propelled it in to the net. Of course, considering the short distance involved and the velocity of the pass, it would have likely done the same damn thing whether or not the skate was moving... Either way, IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE WE WON, BITCHES. Eat that Mr. NHL "It sure would be nice to see LA win the Cup" guy.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on April 26, 2010, 07:42:54 AM I gotta admit first I am a Pens fan. Ever since I was a kid and forked over $70 for a Barrasso jersey which I wore to death. I lost hope on the Pens game 6 second period. But holy shit did that team turn it on in the 3rd. No clue how far they will move on but that was a hell of a show of offensive talent and all without a peep out of Crosby. I await a Pens/Flyers match up - PLEASE!
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 26, 2010, 09:12:55 AM Quote IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE WE WON, BITCHES. Eat that Mr. NHL "It sure would be nice to see LA win the Cup" guy. Still 3 more rounds to screw us. :oh_i_see: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hoax on April 26, 2010, 10:47:50 PM Quote IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE WE WON, BITCHES. Eat that Mr. NHL "It sure would be nice to see LA win the Cup" guy. Still 3 more rounds to screw us. :oh_i_see: You guys are fairly full of shit with this whole conspiracy stuff. Over the years its almost always Canadian teams that get the calls. Also when you look at the Caps v Habs series can you really tell me there is an NBA style conspiracy at work or just some bad calls and you guys being pedantic. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on April 27, 2010, 03:21:51 AM Thank you Boston. Now, about Montreal... nothing nicer than seeing Ovy worried.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 27, 2010, 09:44:07 AM Quote IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE WE WON, BITCHES. Eat that Mr. NHL "It sure would be nice to see LA win the Cup" guy. Still 3 more rounds to screw us. :oh_i_see: You guys are fairly full of shit with this whole conspiracy stuff. Over the years its almost always Canadian teams that get the calls. Also when you look at the Caps v Habs series can you really tell me there is an NBA style conspiracy at work or just some bad calls and you guys being pedantic. Well Vancouver is indeed the Canadian counterpart to Buffalo… :awesome_for_real: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 27, 2010, 04:48:25 PM Would be pretty sweet for the Caps to lose.
Would much rather see PHL vs BOS than vs WSH, for obvious reasons. :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 27, 2010, 07:50:23 PM Red Wings been the better, hungrier squad, but Good Gates, some egregious calls have gave them a giant margin in period 2.
Holmstrom grabs and pulls down Aucoin, yet Aucoin gets call for holding, Wings convert PP. Later on 5 on 3, Zetterberg intentionally dislodges net. No call. Even on one the Coyotes got, a tripping call on Miller, it was called by ref on other side of ice as the one looking directly at an obvious trip astonishingly did not. But Yotes deserve to lose for giving up breakaway goal to Brad Stuart. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on April 28, 2010, 08:01:59 AM Montreal vs Caps. While I believe the Caps will get this game, if they don't I'll be quite excited. The change to see Montreal vs Boston is too tempting to pass up.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: El Gallo on April 28, 2010, 02:23:12 PM WSH in 7 I demand extra points for this! I work near the Verizon Center. When I went out to grab lunch at about 12:30 I saw three guys wandering around in Montreal Canadiens jerseys. One had a blue football helmet, which had two can holders with moose-horn-shaped crazy straws that eventually led down to the guy’s facemask. Unfortunately, the holders were loaded with bottled iced tea. The open container laws in DC aren't as friendly as the ones in Montreal. Hard not to root for the underdog, especially when it has a fanbase that cares so much more. But let's go Caps, I wanna see the Penguins in the playoffs without driving up to Pittsburgh. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Ceryse on April 28, 2010, 02:44:22 PM Washington needs to win; I loathe Montreal and the majority of their bandwagon fans (which is most of them).
Reffing was bad in the Detroit/Phoenix game, but I was pleased to see Phoenix lose, as its one of those franchises that shouldn't exist and a large part of what's wrong with the league as a whole. Got to give the team credit for their performance this year; in the West, no less! I'm already looking ahead to the second round, though. Want the Sharks out, Dys out, and the Penguins out (if only so I don't have to deal with MgGuire and his man-crush on Crosby, let alone the rest of them, where they find excuses for when he isn't the Second Coming; even offsides!). Want the Blackhawks to go far, but doubt they will; they really should have gone for Roloson at the trade dead-line. Their goaltending is a definite issue. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 28, 2010, 06:40:20 PM WSH in 7 I demand extra points for this! I work near the Verizon Center. When I went out to grab lunch at about 12:30 I saw three guys wandering around in Montreal Canadiens jerseys. One had a blue football helmet, which had two can holders with moose-horn-shaped crazy straws that eventually led down to the guy’s facemask. Unfortunately, the holders were loaded with bottled iced tea. The open container laws in DC aren't as friendly as the ones in Montreal. Hard not to root for the underdog, especially when it has a fanbase that cares so much more. But let's go Caps, I wanna see the Penguins in the playoffs without driving up to Pittsburgh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aJROW6cuEM Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: fuser on April 28, 2010, 06:41:31 PM What a game
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 28, 2010, 06:47:23 PM PIT PHI WASH BUF PHX COL VAN CHI Round 1 = 1 pt, Round 2 = 2 pt, Round 3 = 4 pt, Finals = 8 pt. Just pick the first round winners, and we can pick again after 1st round settled. 4 points. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 28, 2010, 07:14:20 PM Scoring at end of first round…
6 points — 01101010, Murdoc 5 points — Bunk, HaemishM, El Gallo 4 points — Naum, Strazos, trotski, Hoax? (no picks other than favorites + Nashville?) 3 points — Paelos, SpecialJ 2 points — WayAbvPar If I missed something, sorry, please alert me… Next round starts tomorrow already… …picks worth 2X in round 2 MON (8) v. PIT (4) DET (5) v. SJ (1) PHI (7) v. BOS (6) VAN (3) v. CHI (2) Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 28, 2010, 07:18:10 PM Round 2 selections:
PIT over MON — the dream ends for the Habs here PHI over BOS — cannot believe I'm riding "waterboy" Boucher DET over SJ — another disappointing season finish for Shark-town VAN over CHI — only if Luongo is over opening round jitters Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on April 28, 2010, 07:28:12 PM Oh that was so nice...
Next round picks anyone? Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 28, 2010, 08:07:09 PM PIT
PHI SJ CHI Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 28, 2010, 09:12:49 PM Pitt
Det Phil Van Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on April 28, 2010, 09:13:29 PM 2nd Round
PIT DET PHI VAN For some strange reason, I want to watch that Phi/Bos series. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on April 28, 2010, 09:15:07 PM 2nd Round PIT DET PHI VAN For some strange reason, I want to watch that Phi/Bos series. DAMMIT, quit copying me 1m later! Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on April 29, 2010, 03:31:02 AM Round 2 selections: PIT over MON — the dream ends for the Habs here PHI over BOS — cannot believe I'm riding "waterboy" Boucher DET over SJ — another disappointing season finish for Shark-town VAN over CHI — only if Luongo is over opening round jitters Think I am going to have to go: PENS - have to say the thought of closing out Melon Arena with a Cup on home ice and having the banner raising in the new building next season would be a hell of a christening. BRUINS - I hope the B's keep playing physical hockey, but if Hextall keeps playing like he does... wait, what year is it again? SHARKS - I think they'll settle down and beat the Wings in 7. BLACKHAWKS - I forgot about the Hossa-factor. They'll get to the finals and get beaten by the PENS again - but that is for a later pick. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: El Gallo on April 29, 2010, 04:52:52 AM Pens in 5
Flyers in 6 Hawks in 7 Wings in 6 Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 29, 2010, 06:05:59 AM PIT in 6
BOS in 7 SJS in 6 VAN in 6 Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 29, 2010, 06:43:32 AM Woot! I'm not in last!
Penguins in 5 - Habs used their magic. Pens are a better playoff team than the Caps in almost every way. Boston in 7 - I give them the edge thanks to goaltending. Red Wings in 6 - The playoffs studs send the playoff duds home. Again. Heatley scores twice. Vancouver in 7 - Goal again. Not everyone is sold on Luongo, but would you rather Niemi/Huet? Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 29, 2010, 08:25:01 AM MON v PIT- 2 of my least favorite NHL franchises in a doucheoff. Pitt in 6
DET v SJ- Red Wings look like they are hitting their stride. DET in 6 PHI v BOS- This is a wildcard series to me- no clue. Will take Boston in 7 VAN v CHI- Canucks revenge their ouster last season. VAN in 6 Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: murdoc on April 29, 2010, 09:26:12 AM PIT
PHI CHI DET I'm not a Washington or Montreal fan, but that game 7 was intense to watch. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 29, 2010, 09:37:06 AM By the way, I picked SJS to beat Detroit, because if it does happen it will give me a great chance to win this contest. Plus I didn't think Howard played well in the last series.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 29, 2010, 09:48:46 AM By the way, I picked SJS to beat Detroit, because if it does happen it will give me a great chance to win this contest. Plus I didn't think Howard played well in the last series. No he didn't. I expected Osgood to replace him early on. Howard was not challenged much and when he was, he faltered. I figure Howard to get the hook in the Sharks series for sure. I know Osgood has had a crummy regular season but he's been at this scenario before. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: trotski on April 29, 2010, 11:31:00 AM PIT
PHI VAN DET Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Miguel on April 29, 2010, 12:34:59 PM Has any other team coughed up more 3-1 series leads than the Caps in the history of the NHL??????????!!!111!!11one
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 29, 2010, 01:27:18 PM I know Osgood has had a crummy regular season but he's been at this scenario before. I know, I remember watching him. As a kid. In the 80s... Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 29, 2010, 04:39:34 PM (http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__61/ept_sports_nhl_experts-434165806-1272572973.jpg?ymtA4DDDsd2vdk4N)
Eulogy: Remembering the 2009-10 Washington Capitals (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Eulogy-Remembering-the-2009-10-Washington-Capit;_ylt=Atyv5XD5Ip7ajaXBxgUlNJJ7vLYF?urn=nhl,237710) Quote We hope that when Ovechkin shook Halak's hand, it was shaking with the same ferocity Ovechkin had noticed in Game 2. We hope the Capitals fans look forward to beating the Penguins in a meaningless NBC afternoon game next year. We hope the golf course is as green as it's been in the Capitals' players dreams. Didn't see much of the Caps-Habs series but I was puzzled at the quick yank of a goalie that went 17-0-2 down the homestretch… …just shows you that scoring goals in explosive bouts is nice, but it takes 20 skaters executing in all facets of the game to shine post-season. Or maybe that any given series can be had. Those that got to watch more than me, how did Habs do it? (http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__61/ept_sports_nhl_experts-865287230-1272572566.jpg?ymW63DDD1QutPjI8) Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on April 30, 2010, 07:30:06 AM Well the goaltending didn't hurt. Halak stood on his head.
Really I think it came down to Boudreau getting out coached. Badly. Or maybe his stars just didn't listen. Montreal in their own knew exactly what the Caps would do every time they came into their zone. Down the the wing and shoot. Blocking the shots became simple. After they did that in game 6, they made no adjustment at all for game 7. More easy blocks and perimeter shots. With last change Boudreau still wasn able to keep his top unit away from Montreals shutdown players. The day before the Caps hold an 'optional' practice. Ovechkin and Semin aren't there. Their captain wasn't there. You think any Habs missed theirs? Or that it was optional? A really telling play happened in the second. A Cap (I forget, but not Ovechkin) skates into the zone with a winger trailing far side. Three Habs form a line in front of Halak offering no shooting lane whatsoever. What does he do? He shoots of course. Of course it gets blocked but it bounces back to his stick. So he shoots again while by now his winger has a clear lane to the net. Dumb plays like these all night. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 30, 2010, 07:52:55 PM The Habs did it by letting the Caps EPICFAIL themselves out.
1 PP goal in the series, from the #1 regular season unit. TONS of blocked and missed shots. Too many attempts for individual plays; Semin was particularly bad with this. "Not bearing down." Had plenty of chances to win the series. Not Fucking Finishing. Highest-scoring team in the league scores 3 goals in the final 3 games? Laughable. Shitty Fucking Defense. Mike Green single-handedly lost Game 7 for the Caps with a dumb penalty leading to goal 1, and a terrible play in his own zone on the GWG. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 01, 2010, 04:47:29 AM Just to add insult to injury, I believe the Pens took Halak to the woodshed last night at the Igloo. Going from series savior to getting your ass benched - yeah, I'd say that is a 180 in direction. Washington has to see how a team works rather than a group of individuals on a team.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: El Gallo on May 03, 2010, 10:45:18 AM Add me to the "Caps got outcoached" camp. They never adjusted to the trap by switching to a hard dump-and-chase, or by having a defenseman reverse play in the neutral zone, or by trapping themselves. They kept carrying it in with no speed and no lanes over and over and over. Much like the Penguins did yesterday, with much the same result - turnovers, unscreened outside shots, or getting funneled behind the net.
Halak played very solid positional goaltending vs the Caps and yesterday, and did make a few very nice saves, but count me out of the "zomg Halakosaurus is stealing the playoffs" camp. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 05, 2010, 03:42:04 PM Been faintly queasy with anticipation for Game 3 all day. If Luongo can play like he has so far in the series and the rest of his teammates show up, it should be a win. Who the hell knows what will really happen, though.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on May 06, 2010, 06:01:10 AM Doesn't matter how good the goalie plays if the other team is allowed to push him in over the goal line first.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 06, 2010, 08:55:57 AM Canucks played like shit and didn't finish enough of their myriad chances, but at least 2 of the Chicago goals were directly due to goaltender interference. The 5th goal was just unbelievable. Get Hordichuk out of the press box for Friday night. First time there is a face off in the offensive zone, get him on the ice and have him run Niemi at full speed. At worst he will get two minutes; more likely he will get an assist or a goal.
Dmen have to start clearing rebounds faster, and Luongo needs to control them better. God that game was frustrating to watch. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: murdoc on May 06, 2010, 12:17:17 PM The Canucks let the Blackhawks get in their heads. Why the fuck are the Sisters getting involved with the trashtalk? As soon as they started responding to that crap, the Hawks had them.
Also - fuck the Canucks. Go 'Hawks! Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 06, 2010, 01:22:22 PM You are dead to me.
At least until the end of the season. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hoax on May 06, 2010, 01:40:45 PM Fuck all of you.
GO SHARKS!!! Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Slayerik on May 06, 2010, 02:12:34 PM Yeah, my Wings are done :(
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: MuffinMan on May 06, 2010, 05:09:40 PM Ha, it looks like they still have some fight left in them.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 06, 2010, 07:33:15 PM I suddenly REALLY REALLY want a Boston/Montreal series.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hoax on May 06, 2010, 11:10:08 PM Ha, it looks like they still have some fight left in them. That was a given that the Sharks would lay a turd at least once in the series, hopefully they can pick it up at home and close this shit out otherwise its all bad. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Slayerik on May 07, 2010, 06:18:04 AM Ha, it looks like they still have some fight left in them. I'm trying the reverse psychology thing :) Would be awesome to be the 3rd team ever to come back from 3-0, but that shit ain't happening. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: El Gallo on May 07, 2010, 01:15:02 PM Marc-Andre Fleury certainly didn't cover himself with glory last night. Nor did Malkin. Unlike game 2, which felt like we'd fallen for the Canadiens trap, game 4 will sit in my craw for quite a while if the Pens end up blowing this series.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 07, 2010, 02:40:44 PM Marc-Andre Fleury certainly didn't cover himself with glory last night. Nor did Malkin. Unlike game 2, which felt like we'd fallen for the Canadiens trap, game 4 will sit in my craw for quite a while if the Pens end up blowing this series. Everyone around here (Pittsburgh) keeps saying Halak is too streaky. I think its now time to fess up and admit we underestimated the Habs. Good to see Staal out there though...that is what the Stanley Cup Playoffs are all about. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 07, 2010, 05:19:19 PM Everyone around here (Pittsburgh) keeps saying Halak is too streaky. If that's not the pot calling the kettle black... Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 07, 2010, 06:42:22 PM If that's not the pot calling the kettle black... Exactly... the only thing the Pens have going for them is experience at this point. I doubt they make it to their third cup finals in three years though. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 07, 2010, 08:13:10 PM Wow, Vancouver is absolutely imploding.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 07, 2010, 11:18:01 PM I am starting to doubt Luongo in the playoffs. He almost never comes up big. He has been average at best since his daughter was born a couple of years ago, to be honest.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 09, 2010, 08:09:53 PM Luongo was a different player tonight. Unfortunately I don't think we will get him for two more games. At least I don't have to shave my playoff beard yet.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on May 10, 2010, 06:18:57 AM Who'd a thunk that the secret to Vancouver winning is not having any deffencemen!
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 10, 2010, 12:10:57 PM Some funnies-
Nucks/Hawks is just like high school! (http://www.bladesoffunny.com/the-chi-van-series-reminds-me-of-high-school/) History will be made (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pZoYw3kcKo) I knew what happened to Salo as soon as I saw the first replay and his reaction. OWWWWWWWWWWIE. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Aez on May 10, 2010, 12:27:57 PM I must be broken because I don't see anything.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on May 10, 2010, 12:29:46 PM Yea, um... not broken. Ruptured.
There was a reason he was stretchered off to the hospital. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 10, 2010, 01:58:41 PM The queasy look on his face as they loaded him into the ambulance pretty much summed it up.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on May 11, 2010, 06:24:01 AM Montreal, WTF? They're getting scary now. They were the better team last night, not just riding a hot goalie. Game seven should be a treat.
Cool Bruins promo. They may need it for next round. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gBc84L7-Vs Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 11, 2010, 06:42:52 AM Stupid ass Bruins needs to quit fucking around and jsut thump the Flyers into the offseason. Pens or Habs, I don't care...both of these eastern series are takign far too fucking long. The Pens are proving to be the Colts of the NHL.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 11, 2010, 05:08:53 PM That would require that the Bruins actually thoroughly outplay the Flyers and perhaps win off of something that is not a lucky bouncing puck shot.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 12, 2010, 03:14:16 AM Looks like Maybe-Next-Year Hossa might just get another shot at losing the cup again... :grin:
Sorry Canuck fans... Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: murdoc on May 12, 2010, 07:40:32 AM I could not be HAPPIER about the result of last nights game. Go Hawks!
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 12, 2010, 08:35:40 AM Bald-faced and bitter in the postseason yet again. Luongo has turned into Marty Turco.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on May 12, 2010, 08:50:22 AM There were some horrible gaffes in front of Luongo but he sure looked average.
That shorthanded goal was inexcusable. For the D and Luongo. That really broke them. For the second year in a row I'll make the request: Can the Canucks please end this ridiculous idea of naming him Captain? Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on May 12, 2010, 09:13:02 AM Figuring out how I can sneak out of work early to catch Pens-Habs game 7…
If Canadians pull it off and Bruins finish off Flyers, that'll make me 0-4 in picks in this round… Queasy about Pens fortune tonight… …at points in series, Pens look like they're were preparing to steamroll Habs yet Montreal has had flurries of domination themselves and they are relentless. Also, which Fleury is going to show up for game 7? Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 12, 2010, 10:04:04 AM There were some horrible gaffes in front of Luongo but he sure looked average. That shorthanded goal was inexcusable. For the D and Luongo. That really broke them. For the second year in a row I'll make the request: Can the Canucks please end this ridiculous idea of naming him Captain? Agreed. Hank or Kes please. Also- bring up Schneider, play him about 20 games, and give Luongo most of March off. That will keep him fresh, and get Schneider some seasoning. Or trade him for Thomas Hickey, who is stuck behind a shitton of young defensemen in the LA system. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 12, 2010, 10:14:28 AM Pens and Bruins would make my picks full of very nice :awesome_for_real:
edit: Fuck you PENS. :drill: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 12, 2010, 08:13:38 PM Who would like to do the honor of making shopped pictures of crying Penguins and PIT fans? :grin:
Again...Fluery is just not that good, cup ring be damned. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Surlyboi on May 12, 2010, 08:25:12 PM Fucking go Habs.
And have a nice fucking summer Crosby, we won't miss you at all. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on May 12, 2010, 11:51:37 PM Go Habs go, I guess. Luongo didn't cost them game six this year. If he didn't stand on his head, Chicago would have been up four zip after the first. Having to play a 50% Salo because at 50% he was better than plan B is what cost them. After Edler goes down, they had 2.5 NHL level deffencemen left on the bench.
The Canucks likely lose Mitchell and Demitra over the summer. They take that, use a bit to resign Raymond, and spend the rest on some blue line depth. Otherwise, they have a solid core signed for a while. Took a long time to wash all that neckbeard down the drain. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 13, 2010, 02:59:55 AM Methinks the Bruins need a shot of that irish luck. Seriously? Up 3-0 and you can't get one in the last three? As much as I want to see the Boston/Montreal series, the Bruins just deserve to lose this series.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hoax on May 13, 2010, 07:42:14 AM Ahahahahahaha fuck you Pens, fuck you Crosby.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 13, 2010, 09:16:36 AM Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on May 13, 2010, 10:40:55 AM Again...Fluery is just not that good, cup ring be damned. Fleury in game 6 & game 7 — 38 SA, 30 SAVE for a ~79% SAVE PCT. 89% throughout the playoffs… …just not going to get it done in SC playoffs. Amazing that the Pens actually had a fleeting chance in game 7 and hung in for game 6. Lack of a solid blueliner to match up against a one line team (Camilarri, Gionta scored over half of Montreal goals) and Gonchar looked like he slept through game 7. Orpik and Eaton didn't play much better. Also, no scoring threat from wingers — where, due to injury, age, and overall decripitness, nothing there. Versus announcers gushing aside, didn't think Halak was that outstanding — sure, he made the saves he's supposed to make, but outside of an anomalous save or two, he had good looks at all the shots… …Canadian D-men did a fabulous job — Pens might be reconsidering decision to allow Gill to flee, dim footed he might be, but as 1-2 D-man, he's now thwarted both Caps and the Ovechkin juggernaut and defending champs with Crosby and Malkin. The rest of the D-man crew did a solid job too, including the rookie Subban and what I thought were spare parts Spacek and Hamrlik… /gratz to Canadians, they continue their roll… Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 13, 2010, 07:00:02 PM Methinks the Bruins need a shot of that irish luck. Seriously? Up 3-0 and you can't get one in the last three? As much as I want to see the Boston/Montreal series, the Bruins just deserve to lose this series. A good goalie, not much offensive punch, and questionable D beyond Chara will do that. I fucking laughed when Chara dove while killing a penalty after being shoved by Pronger. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 14, 2010, 04:45:05 PM Up 3 nil in the first period... I think it must be something in the water.
They best not fuck this up... and if they don't, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, San Jose - one of those does not belong :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 14, 2010, 05:50:28 PM HEH! :grin:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 14, 2010, 06:38:13 PM EPIC.... :drill: :drill: :drill: :drill: :drill:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 14, 2010, 06:41:30 PM Ok. Regardless of Boston stinking everything up in the Northeast, that was fucking insane. :drill:
Down 3-0 in the series, down 3-0 in the 7th game, come back to win both 4-3? Holy Shit. They might have fucked my eastern conf bracket, but well worth it. Protip, yellow and black is soo last year. :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on May 14, 2010, 06:47:49 PM Wow, that round was brutal… …nobody got all 4, some got 0, and only 1 (Strazos) got 3 right…
Standings after round 2 (with points tallied in latest round) 10 — Strazos (6), Murdoc (4), 01101010 (4) 9 — El Gallo (4) 7 — Bunk (2), HaemishM (2) 6 — naum (2), trotski (2) 5 — Paelos (2) 3 — SpecialJ (0) 2 — WayAbvPar (0) If I messed up, let me know… Next round worth 4 points apiece CHI v. SJ MON v. PHI Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 14, 2010, 07:09:05 PM PHI vs MON = PHI (This should be a harder choice, but I'm picking my home team) :grin:
CHI vs SJ = (tough choice) CHI Also, I would like to straddle and pick PHI in the finals. This has been just an absolutely crazy year, and not just in hockey. :awesome_for_real: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 14, 2010, 07:41:55 PM I'll go with...
San Jose - (though part of me wants to see Hossa lose another cup series) and Montreal - (this should be the series, these teams defy gravity as well) Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 14, 2010, 07:45:49 PM Flyers' series kind of makes me think of....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCIUf8eYPqA&feature=related
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Teleku on May 15, 2010, 10:04:42 PM Go Sharks!
That is all. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on May 16, 2010, 08:45:24 AM Yay! 0 for 4. I'm awesome.
Chicago in 6. Fuck Heatley. Montreal in 6. That's right, I've just doomed their miracle run. Philly and Montreal were ranked 18th and 19th (if you rank them all 1-30). Those have to be the lowest ranked semi finalists ever. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on May 16, 2010, 10:05:23 AM CHI over SJ — Hossa to be on losing side of 3 consecutive Cup finals, with different squad each year…
MON over PHI — who really knows this crazy post-season, magic just might continue… Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on May 16, 2010, 10:42:54 AM Chicago in 6
Philly in 5 Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 16, 2010, 12:14:01 PM Philly and Montreal were ranked 18th and 19th (if you rank them all 1-30). Those have to be the lowest ranked semi finalists ever. Not exactly in those terms, but this is the first time a 7 and 8 seed have met in the playoffs. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 16, 2010, 09:05:21 PM So...not sure what the Habs are waiting for, but I expect them to show up next game.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on May 16, 2010, 10:10:26 PM Philly and Montreal were ranked 18th and 19th (if you rank them all 1-30). Those have to be the lowest ranked semi finalists ever. Not exactly in those terms, but this is the first time a 7 and 8 seed have met in the playoffs. Yeah, but rank the teams 1-30. I find that even more surprising than just being the 7th and 8th in the East. http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?type=lea#&navid=nav-stn-league Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on May 17, 2010, 08:45:16 AM CHI
PHI That was some major chokage by the Bruins. I still fail to believe that San Jose can actually win anything, so they will probably fuck me harder than the 2007 New York Giants. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on May 17, 2010, 10:57:47 AM MON in 7
SJS in 7 Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 17, 2010, 05:16:12 PM I refuse to believe Sunday's ECF game is indicative of how Montreal will play the rest of the way...I almost don't even want them to, because if the Flyers go to the finals, they need to stay tuned up.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: El Gallo on May 18, 2010, 07:15:23 AM I was too busy cutting myself to remember to make picks :sad_red_panda:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 18, 2010, 06:37:33 PM :drill: :drill:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on May 19, 2010, 06:07:12 AM They may be down 2-0 but I'm not convinced the Habs are done yet. Seems they have to do everything the hard way. The Sharks on the other hand...
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 19, 2010, 06:13:50 AM I blame myself...
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: RhyssaFireheart on May 19, 2010, 11:23:06 AM Go Hawks!
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: murdoc on May 20, 2010, 08:56:17 AM I was too busy cutting myself to remember to make picks :sad_red_panda: Darnit I took a vacation and didn't make my picks. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 22, 2010, 02:47:38 PM :drill: :drill: :drill:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 23, 2010, 05:03:55 PM Well it seems my knack at picking the loser in a series has come back. Figures, after a great start to burn in flames at the end. That said, I pick Chicago to win the cup and Hossa to suffer a coronary upon touching the cup with his bare skin. Lord Stanley is not to be fucked with :drill:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 23, 2010, 07:02:35 PM My straddle pick of PHI to win it all will net me double points or something, right? :why_so_serious:
Will be a crazy series to watch; Chicago has the best offense that the Flyers will have gone up against in the playoffs, to be countered by the best defense the Hawks will have gone against. Defense wins championships, right? :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 23, 2010, 07:49:32 PM Something of an aside:
Russia, with all their big guns playing who are out of the NHL playoffs ( :grin: ), lost to a Czech team they probably should have crushed in a Gold medal game at the World Championships. These Russian stars just continue to fail in the clutch. Nabakov did not seem to come up big in the WCF sweep-loss to the Hawks. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 24, 2010, 06:53:45 PM :drill: :drill: :drill: :drill:
18 points. If the Flyers win the finals, I'm still demanding double-points for my earlier straddle. :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on May 24, 2010, 07:07:31 PM Chicago in 6 to win the Cup.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Special J on May 25, 2010, 06:06:18 AM :awesome_for_real: Fuck you Dany. 2 whopping goals all playoffs, including a meaningless one in a blowout. And you sat in the box for the series clincher. Nicely done.
Anyways... Chicago in 6. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on May 25, 2010, 06:17:34 AM Well that blew my chances. I'll join everyone here (but one) in picking Chicago.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on May 25, 2010, 09:20:39 AM Yeah, Chicago for me as well.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on May 25, 2010, 09:26:21 AM It's all academic now, Strazos with 18 points holds the lead and if Philly captures Cup, he wins. If Hossa manages to nab it on his 3rd consecutive try (Pens, Wings and now Hawks), then HaemishM (15 points) will prevail.
My pick is for the Flyers to win it in 7 and send Hossa home a loser for the 3rd straight year. Standings after conference finals: 18 Strazos 15 HaemishM 13 Paelos 10 Naum, 01101010, Murdoc 9 El Gallo 7 SpecialJ 7 Bunk 6 trotski 2 WayAbvPar Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on May 25, 2010, 10:06:26 AM How the fuck did that happen? I've barely paid attention to the season or the playoffs.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on May 25, 2010, 03:36:23 PM I want 2 bonus points if it's actually Chicago in 6 games. :grin:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 25, 2010, 06:12:12 PM How the fuck did that happen? I've barely paid attention to the season or the playoffs. I hate fuckers like you. You remind me of the bitch at work who doesn't watch anything but Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives but somehow picks every god damn office pool sports winner and then is shocked she won. Prolly running a bookie on the side and faking it :awesome_for_real: Sly son of a bitch. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 25, 2010, 07:07:18 PM I don't care if I win by default if the Flyers win, I still want my double-points.
Play2Crush! :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on May 26, 2010, 08:31:27 AM So I looked at the Vegas odds. The Hawks are 2.5-1 favorites to win the whole thing. Pretty unbalanced odds for the supposedly two best teams in hockey facing off.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on May 26, 2010, 08:33:35 AM How the fuck did that happen? I've barely paid attention to the season or the playoffs. I hate fuckers like you. You remind me of the bitch at work who doesn't watch anything but Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives but somehow picks every god damn office pool sports winner and then is shocked she won. Prolly running a bookie on the side and faking it :awesome_for_real: Sly son of a bitch. Hey, I won the office final four brackets (and $43 bucks) with the same lack of foreknowledge. Ignorance is serving me well! Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 26, 2010, 07:04:06 PM So I looked at the Vegas odds. The Hawks are 2.5-1 favorites to win the whole thing. Pretty unbalanced odds for the supposedly two best teams in hockey facing off. I would think the nature of hockey doesn't lend itself to reliable oddsmaking. I'd like to see a bookie explain their odds on this. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on May 26, 2010, 09:20:40 PM How the fuck did that happen? I've barely paid attention to the season or the playoffs. I hate fuckers like you. You remind me of the bitch at work who doesn't watch anything but Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives but somehow picks every god damn office pool sports winner and then is shocked she won. Prolly running a bookie on the side and faking it :awesome_for_real: Sly son of a bitch. Hey, I won the office final four brackets (and $43 bucks) with the same lack of foreknowledge. Ignorance is serving me well! Haemish got both conference championship series correct. Though overall, on average, everyone did much better that round than in round 2 where the going was rough, especially in the E. conference selections where all the underdogs won except the Pens series. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on May 27, 2010, 07:11:19 AM So I looked at the Vegas odds. The Hawks are 2.5-1 favorites to win the whole thing. Pretty unbalanced odds for the supposedly two best teams in hockey facing off. I would think the nature of hockey doesn't lend itself to reliable oddsmaking. I'd like to see a bookie explain their odds on this. I can explain it pretty simply. Chicago was second in wins with 52 in the regular season, and Philly was a .500 team that eeked into the playoffs. Since then, Chicago's knocked off the 7, 3, and 1 seeds. Philly beat the 2, 6, and 8 seeds. They probably started the odds at 1.5-1, and have to move them because the heavy money was on Chicago. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: El Gallo on May 27, 2010, 05:54:59 PM So I looked at the Vegas odds. The Hawks are 2.5-1 favorites to win the whole thing. Pretty unbalanced odds for the supposedly two best teams in hockey facing off. I would think the nature of hockey doesn't lend itself to reliable oddsmaking. I'd like to see a bookie explain their odds on this. Because at that spread they get half the bettors to pick one team and half to pick the other *snide* I'll take the Broad Street Bullies at those odds. That is, I would if I could align my interests in any way with the Flyers and still respect myself. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 27, 2010, 06:59:33 PM I can explain it pretty simply. Chicago was second in wins with 52 in the regular season, and Philly was a .500 team that eeked into the playoffs. Since then, Chicago's knocked off the 7, 3, and 1 seeds. Philly beat the 2, 6, and 8 seeds. They probably started the odds at 1.5-1, and have to move them because the heavy money was on Chicago. Regular season =! playoffs Also, Washington won the President's, and they still lost in sad fashion. Flyers had devastating injuries this year, which explains part of their record. From a pure odds standpoint, I'd probably pick Chicago. However, performance in hockey many times tends to work out to be more than the sum of its parts; lots of intangibles. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on May 28, 2010, 06:12:06 AM From a pure odds standpoint, I'd probably pick Chicago. However, performance in hockey many times tends to work out to be more than the sum of its parts; lots of intangibles. Sure, but hockey's no different than anything else. The gamblers look at those intangibles, the stats, and the previous outcomes to make their wagers. The bookies move the lines based on trying to get everything to even out. All that means is that in a straight 1-1 fight, gamblers overwhelmingly picked Chicago. They can be horribly wrong in hockey just as easy as in other championships. Hell, the Colts were 9 point favorites in a Super Bowl they lost. Still, that's the random element of "any given Sunday" rather than a seven game series. Those upsets are much harder to pull off when you play the game over and over again. EDIT: I should also point out that in the last ten years, we've had several high seeds make it to the Stanley Cup finals, but nobody above a four seed has ever won it. That's not to say it won't go to seven games, as the 7 and 8 seeds both took the series the distance. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on May 28, 2010, 07:22:41 AM Regular season =! playoffs Also, Washington won the President's, and they still lost in sad fashion. Flyers had devastating injuries this year, which explains part of their record. From a pure odds standpoint, I'd probably pick Chicago. However, performance in hockey many times tends to work out to be more than the sum of its parts; lots of intangibles. lol, fanboi Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Chimpy on May 28, 2010, 03:59:09 PM No team that wears Brown and Orange deserves to win a title just on the sheer ugliness of those two colors together.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 28, 2010, 07:08:36 PM ...Good thing no one in this series is wearing Orange and Brown...?
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 28, 2010, 07:24:51 PM No team that wears Brown and Orange deserves to win a title just on the sheer ugliness of those two colors together. As a Browns fan, I must say you are probably right...but I also must say fuck you, sir. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 31, 2010, 08:34:10 AM What a sloppy, sloppy game that was on Saturday - by both teams. Hopefully tonight's game turns out better.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on May 31, 2010, 12:09:04 PM Tonight is going to be all about goaltending after that back and forth fiasco. Time will tell if starting Leighton for a second time is the right call.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on June 01, 2010, 09:02:25 PM Good first two games - the first because it was crazy stupid back and forth, and last night's game because there was some damn snappy goaltending.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on June 02, 2010, 07:59:41 AM Must win for Philly tonight. Chicago isn't Boston, and going down 3-0 would mean they can basically kiss any chance at the Cup goodbye.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on June 02, 2010, 10:05:31 AM Just to reiterate-
Fuck the Blackhawks. Aside from that, it will ruin the LOL-worthy narrative of Hossa being a cunty glory-hunter only to fall short 3 straight years if they win. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on June 03, 2010, 10:40:15 AM Well, good news for NHL ratings, the Flyers actually looked like they knew how to play hockey in that last game.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on June 03, 2010, 11:14:37 AM Blackhawks have had much better forechecking in the series than the Flyers, but Philly looked good last night. Hawks can't win a faceoff or score a power play goal it appears, but somehow they are up 2-1 and almost 3-0. They also seem to fall asleep right after they score a goal.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on June 03, 2010, 11:17:16 AM They also seem to fall asleep right after they score a goal. I can't tell if that's bad line changes, or just complete brain farts on the part of Chicago. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on June 03, 2010, 11:24:12 AM It's happened more than once in the series, so I'm thinking lack of discipline.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on June 03, 2010, 01:06:39 PM Can't think of a recent SC final I have had less interest in…
Or it could be that I just can't fathom confessing that I'm silently rooting for the Flyers… …ordinarily, rooting for the Blackhawks would not be so objectionable, considering the epic long cup drought but the presence of Hossa precludes such a stance. That and I'd like to see a couple of ex-Yote skaters (Briere and Carcillo) get their name etched on the Cup… Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: RhyssaFireheart on June 03, 2010, 03:27:11 PM Well, the Hawks have won some face offs, but tend to not do anything then (except maybe for Sopel's goal). That overtime period was crazy though, especially with the almost goal (coming on top of the goal that almost wasn't that tied the game for the Flyers) and then Chicago just plain getting caught with their pants down on that line change.
My husband is watching the games with me, but it's kind of funny. He's always giving me looks because I see stuff he doesn't really recognize because he's not a fan like I am. I haven't followed in recent years until the Hawks started getting good (yes, I freely admit to bandwagonning this year), but I spent plenty of time in the old Checkerdome arena when I was growing up near St. Louis. Blues will always be closest to my heart, but I've been living in the Chicago area for over 20 years now, maybe it's time to finally admit I can like some Chicago teams. :awesome_for_real: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on June 03, 2010, 07:26:05 PM Hawks can't win a faceoff or score a power play goal it appears, but somehow they are up 2-1 and almost 3-0. They also seem to fall asleep right after they score a goal. They could also be down 2-1 and possibly 3-0. All 1 goal games; Niemi has been good enough to be their difference-maker. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Abagadro on June 09, 2010, 08:11:34 PM Ok, NBC are true morons. During the handshakes they switch out for promos/commercials. I mean, WHAT...THE...FUCK!
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on June 09, 2010, 08:43:31 PM NBC. Nuff said.
Though the officiating wasn't great, I can't say it was all that bad this series, except for that 3rd period. There really should have been a penalty on Chicago in that last minute. It was inconsistent as usual for the NHL. Chicago won that series with forechecking and goaltending. Leighton didn't play bad at home, but getting pulled twice on the road, I'm surprised the coach kept going back to him. Neither goalie looked great, but Niemi was certainly more steady. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on June 09, 2010, 08:48:34 PM Well, I was dead-on and still lost. Damn second round! :awesome_for_real:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: RhyssaFireheart on June 09, 2010, 09:27:18 PM Whoo hoo! I'm almost tempted to head downtown on Friday (probably will be Friday) for the parade, but I'm not sure I want to brave a Loop full of hockey fans, even for a chance to see the Cup in person.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hoax on June 10, 2010, 12:18:33 PM Whoo hoo! I'm almost tempted to head downtown on Friday (probably will be Friday) for the parade, but I'm not sure I want to brave a Loop full of hockey fans, even for a chance to see the Cup in person. :ye_gods: do it. That is a once in a lifetime opportunity right there.Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on June 10, 2010, 12:30:28 PM :ye_gods: do it. That is a once in a lifetime opportunity right there. Or at least another 40+ years :why_so_serious: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: RhyssaFireheart on June 10, 2010, 01:45:27 PM Whoo hoo! I'm almost tempted to head downtown on Friday (probably will be Friday) for the parade, but I'm not sure I want to brave a Loop full of hockey fans, even for a chance to see the Cup in person. :ye_gods: do it. That is a once in a lifetime opportunity right there.Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on June 11, 2010, 09:54:34 PM NBC. Nuff said. Though the officiating wasn't great, I can't say it was all that bad this series, except for that 3rd period. There really should have been a penalty on Chicago in that last minute. It was inconsistent as usual for the NHL. Chicago won that series with forechecking and goaltending. Leighton didn't play bad at home, but getting pulled twice on the road, I'm surprised the coach kept going back to him. Neither goalie looked great, but Niemi was certainly more steady. Agree on officiating. Game 5 was pretty bad, and Briere got speared in the face, no call. I'd say Chicago won more off the rush than forechecking. I would have liked to have seen them won off a better goal than what they got. :oh_i_see: Niemi made the saves when he needed to. Even if Chicago won the series by the skin of their teeth, they earned it I guess. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: HaemishM on June 11, 2010, 11:57:53 PM That was a totally fucked up goal to end the series. A good shot I suppose, but just freaky and anti-climatic the way it went in.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on June 12, 2010, 07:53:28 AM More of a terrible save attempt than a good shot...though I suppose it proves the hockey maxim, "Just get the puck on-net, and things can happen."
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on July 01, 2010, 01:38:51 PM No point in trying to start a new NHL thread...
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=326256 (http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=326256) "The Vancouver Canucks are close to locking up defenceman Dan Hamhuis to a reported six-year contract worth $4.5 million per year. " :thumbs_up: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on July 01, 2010, 02:18:29 PM Giddyup.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on July 01, 2010, 06:45:02 PM Welp, better than PIT I guess. :grin:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on September 06, 2010, 06:56:24 PM NECRO:
So, it's been an interesting FA summer... We doing this thing again this season? Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on September 07, 2010, 08:37:39 AM Absolutely. I should be in full hockey mode by the end of the night....NHL 11 comes out today!
When it gets closer to the season opener, let's start a new thread. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on September 07, 2010, 08:13:36 PM I am so on the fence about purchasing NHL 11...
Tell me how it works out, Mr. First Day Purchase. :awesome_for_real: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on September 08, 2010, 12:32:39 PM Most of the changes are for the good. The notable exceptions being having to pay/unlock each slot on each piece of equipment, as well as paying/unlocking each boost, and the restriction that each EASHL team can only play one game at a time. Period.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on September 25, 2010, 09:07:40 AM bump :oh_i_see:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on September 28, 2010, 09:10:08 AM So I have two days to prep for the company pool. Someone out East tell me who they expect Crosby and Ovechkin's linemates to be this year.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on September 28, 2010, 07:28:30 PM Is we not be fantasying this annum? :oh_i_see:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on October 10, 2010, 08:27:07 AM Fail. :oh_i_see:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on October 11, 2010, 09:19:06 AM I thought about setting one up over the weekend but it just made me tired.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on February 22, 2011, 05:36:12 PM So I really hate that we're getting towards the playoffs, and we have not talked hockey at all this season. :oh_i_see:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Paelos on February 22, 2011, 06:12:54 PM If my team wasn't threatening to sell to Quebec I'd probably be more excited about the whole sport.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on February 23, 2011, 08:00:18 AM Sure, you bump it after the goddamned Canadiens squeak by the Canucks.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on February 23, 2011, 09:53:35 AM Was a crazy game to watch, but made more fun by the fact that my roommate is a life long Habs fan, so we were watching it together.
This has been a weird season - 30 some odd years of being the underdog is a hard mindset to let go of as a fan. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on February 23, 2011, 01:50:16 PM Where did you hide his body?
Games like last night always feel like a reality check to me. Like this whole best team in the league thing is going to last just until they have to start playing good teams in the playoffs. Makes me more than a bit nauseous. However, if they do manage to win it, I am going to grow my hair out and dye it red as a tribute to the strong ginger elements. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on February 24, 2011, 08:58:58 PM Games like last night always feel like a reality check to me. Like this whole best team in the league thing is going to last just until they have to start playing good teams in the playoffs. Makes me more than a bit nauseous. However, if they do manage to win it, I am going to grow my hair out and dye it red as a tribute to the strong ginger elements. Feeling similar about the Flyers. :grin: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hawkbit on February 25, 2011, 07:42:49 PM Aftermath of Calvert's hat trick for CBJ - 11th hat trick in CBJ history!! Glad we went!
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on February 25, 2011, 11:38:31 PM Nice seats!
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Hawkbit on February 26, 2011, 06:01:40 AM There were bags and bags of hats - I caught this pic later than I should have. What is really, really odd is that before the game we were hanging out in the halls and we were standing right next to the huge bin that they keep all the hats in from previous hat tricks, looking through them and seeing all the odd hats. There was a hat trick on New Year's Eve of 07 I think, so there's a bunch of party hats in there. It was just odd coincidence.
A coworker of my wife's has had season tickets since they started and they sell about half of them off to take the edge off that cost. Fourth game we've been to this year, 12 rows behind the bench. For $85/ticket it really can't be beat. That's a steal compared to going to see the Red Wings or someone like the Canadiens, where those same seats might be $500. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on February 26, 2011, 08:25:25 AM I thought the Pens season was headed to the toilet but they pulled off some interesting deals…
…needed scoring, so they dished Gologoski (and they are blessed with enough O minded D-men already) for Neal and Niskanen. …picked up Alexi Kovalev for a bag of pucks. Neal and Kovalev looked good skating together last night, though it did not translate to goals tallied on the scoreboard. But they seemed in sync and peppered Ward with plentiful SOG and scoring opportunity. Malkin out for the season and the uncertain status of Crosby. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Ashamanchill on March 04, 2011, 11:02:38 PM My beloved Leafs sniffing at contention? The fan in me wants to believe this shit all mighty ducks (the movie not the franchise) style. The cynic in me dreads another playoff run stalling one point out.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Fordel on March 06, 2011, 04:46:51 PM You know in your heart what the truth is Ash. :why_so_serious:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on March 06, 2011, 05:03:15 PM The impending late-season collapse of the Flyers could be...painful to watch.
Yes, guys...lets play great through the season, first to 40 wins...and then when March hits, start losing to teams that are hardly in the playoffs. And have your PP devolve into one of the most predictable and painful units to watch, just for some added laughs. :oh_i_see: Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Ashamanchill on March 06, 2011, 05:32:36 PM That would be a problem if other teams such as the Caps, Penguins, Canadiens, and Rangers weren't freefalling below them.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on March 08, 2011, 08:37:36 AM The impending late-season collapse of the Yes, guys...lets play great through the season, first to 40 wins...and then when March hits, start losing to teams that are hardly in the playoffs. And have your PP devolve into one of the most predictable and painful units to watch, just for some added laughs. :oh_i_see: Fixed that. Although they have won 2 in a row now for the first time in about 3 weeks, and get Bieksa back soon. Might be pulling up just in time to get on a nice little run before LSCP. Jannik Hansen has played his balls off the past few games, and is directly responsible for the past 2 wins. Nice to have a third line that can pick up the team a bit when the first 2 are sleepwalking. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Fordel on March 13, 2011, 05:24:54 PM Anyone want to buy a hockey team? http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Toronto/2011/03/12/17594916.html
Low low price of a billion dollars! Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 05, 2011, 06:43:47 PM So, the Flyers are aiming to be THE worst #1 seed, ever. :oh_i_see:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: naum on April 05, 2011, 08:01:15 PM Anyone want to buy a hockey team? http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Toronto/2011/03/12/17594916.html Low low price of a billion dollars! And the Make-beliefs are officially eliminated from playoff contention (for the 6th straight season)… Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Fordel on April 05, 2011, 11:48:29 PM You say this like it's news.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 06, 2011, 08:36:51 AM Yeah that was news in October :grin:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Fordel on April 06, 2011, 03:03:11 PM The only silver lining for the Leafs is they maybe, MAYBE, have a goaltender.
It feels like we've been through a dozen goalies in as many years. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Ginaz on April 10, 2011, 06:31:01 PM Dallas had a chance to get in today after Chicago lost but they just shit the bed in Minnesota. I was hoping Dallas would get in because I like my Canucks chances against them a lot better than for Chicago.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 10, 2011, 08:56:16 PM Kind of disappointed CHI snuck in, even if Crawford gave me beaucoup fantasy points in 2 leagues.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Fordel on April 11, 2011, 03:15:24 AM Who do they play now, Vancouver?
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 11, 2011, 06:55:15 AM Vancouver - Chicago first round. Most of us Vancouverites are fine with that, as it would be especially satisfying to knock them out, and really, they are a shell of the team they were last year.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 11, 2011, 11:13:56 AM Yep. I want to sweep those cocksuckers. Still plenty of bush league assholes on that team that need a beating. Wish the Canucks had a couple of big apes to dress when they start running their yaps and cheap shotting Canucks.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on April 11, 2011, 12:05:50 PM Nope, that's what cost us last year - they got our guys (especially the Sedins) off their games with all the cheap stuff. Gillis's entire dogma this year has been turn the other cheek, and the team bought in to it. As much as I love seeing a good revenge hit or brawl, I'm perfectly fine with letting them try the cheap shit and we'll light em up on the powerplay.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on April 11, 2011, 02:46:25 PM Oh I agree. I just want a bloodbath in the 3rd period when we are up 4-1. I can settle for a shutout in game 4 for a sweep, so I never have to hear that unbelievably annoying goal song they play there.
It really depends on how the refs call things. If they let Chicago do all their cheap shit, my head may explode before the end of the first game, much less the series. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: RhyssaFireheart on April 25, 2011, 08:38:29 AM Can I necro t his to gloat about that sweet, sweet OT win for Chicago last night to force a game 7? :evil:
Ah, nothing like winning your series on the road. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: murdoc on April 25, 2011, 09:17:28 AM Luongo will continue to break Canucks fans hearts. WTF was he doing on that OT goal?
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: RhyssaFireheart on April 25, 2011, 09:46:37 AM Yeah, saw that and I was wondering what he was up to, myself. That was just really horrible goaltending there.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on April 25, 2011, 03:49:56 PM Buddy's dad was lamenting the Flyers' lack of a true #1 goaltender over the past 15 years or so (this while the Flyers were down 3-0 yesterday).
I chose to explain how hard it is to get these kinds of guys through FA or the draft, especially when you have crap picks because you make the playoffs every year. And the Flyers have tried their best, just nothing has worked out. I could have just pointed at Luongo and saved my breath. :oh_i_see: PS: plz2eliminate CHI nownownow Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 04, 2011, 06:35:57 PM Now THERE is the Flyers collapse I've been looking for. :uhrr:
Absolutely pitiful. Besides goaltenders, the Flyers SHOULD have a superior lineup, but they sure as shit don't play like it. Frankly, after the embarrassment that was the second half of their season, I'm a bit surprised they managed to beat a banged-up Sabres team. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: 01101010 on May 04, 2011, 06:42:26 PM In more exciting news, unless a 3min miracle happens, the Caps will be out yet again. I guess Ovechkin can say he meant (http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/04/alex-ovechkin-tries-to-rally-capitals-it-is-not-over-were-going-to-win/) "We WERE going to win... (when this series started)" Oops.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Fordel on May 05, 2011, 05:54:49 PM One day Ovechkin will learn to pass the puck.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 05, 2011, 07:26:01 PM And perhaps Green will figure out that he actually needs to play proper defense as a D-man? :grin:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Fordel on May 06, 2011, 09:15:24 AM Hay now, lets not get CRAZY!
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 06, 2011, 10:26:45 AM I want to see Green and Brian Campbell paired together. That would be very entertaining hockey.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 06, 2011, 04:51:20 PM Yeah, to play against. :grin:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 06, 2011, 04:53:15 PM Exactly! Odd man rushes for 25 minutes per game would be glorious.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 06, 2011, 05:11:21 PM So unless the Flyers somehow effect another 3-0 comeback to win against Boston and somehow go on to beat Tampa (lol!), I guess I'm left with rooting for Vancouver. :oh_i_see:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Strazos on May 06, 2011, 08:36:11 PM So it's finally fucking over...
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Surlyboi on May 07, 2011, 10:52:15 AM Not far behind ya, Straz. I expect the Wings collapse to be complete soon too.
Go Canucks. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 09, 2011, 03:34:41 PM Canucks need all the positive vibes they can get. Or alternatively, to see the Sedins climb out of their playoff comas.
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Bunk on May 10, 2011, 07:29:37 AM :yahoo:
The cheering is as much for the four or so stress free days I'll have as it is for the Canucks. My playoff beard has reached the point of being downright comical. I don't grow facial hair very well. Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: WayAbvPar on May 10, 2011, 09:10:33 AM Mine is almost looking like a beard now. I really wanna shave the neckbeard part but I am loathe to anger the hockey gods. Just shaved my head again though, so now I am going to look like Chris Mason :ye_gods:
Title: Re: NHL: Lord Stanley Tourney 2010 Predictions Post by: Surlyboi on May 11, 2011, 01:11:06 AM When I was growing mine out, the Wings dropped three straight. The day I shaved in a fit of what-the-fuck-ever, they started winning again.
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