Official 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[Shifty]

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EASTERN CONFERENCE
1.Montreal vs 8.Boston
2.Pittsburgh vs 7.Ottawa
3.Washington vs 6.Philadelphia
4.New Jersey vs 5.NY Rangers

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

1.Detroit vs 8.Nashville
2.San Jose vs 7.Calgary
3.Minnesota vs 6.Colorado
4.Anaheim vs 5.Dallas

National network television coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be provided in the United States by NBC and VERSUS and in Canada by CBC, TSN and RDS.

NHL Radio on Westwood One will distribute live coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to radio stations across North America. Every game can also be heard on XM Satellite Radio.

VERSUS begins its coverage Wednesday with a doubleheader featuring the Ottawa at Pittsburgh (7 p.m., ET) followed by Calgary at San Jose (10 p.m. ET).

NBC Sports will start its playoff coverage Saturday, April 12, featuring Nashville at Detroit (2 p.m., ET), and will continue coverage Sunday when Philadelphia travels to Washington to play the Capitals (2 p.m., ET). NBC will continue weekend afternoon coverage throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs in addition to prime-time coverage of the Stanley Cup Final.

CBC’s HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA continues its 56-year tradition of Stanley Cup Playoff coverage with a Wednesday doubleheader featuring Ottawa at Pittsburgh (7 p.m., ET) and Calgary at San Jose (10 p.m., ET).

TSN leads off its coverage Wednesday featuring the New York Rangers at the New Jersey Devils (7 p.m., ET).

RDS will show complete coverage of two series (Montreal vs. Boston and Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa) and will continue showing live Playoff action through the Stanley Cup Final.



2008 WESTERN CONFERENCE - PLAYOFF MASTER SCHEDULE
CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS - ROUND #1
SERIES A TIME #1 Montreal vs. #8 Boston Network
Thurs., April 10, 2008 7:00 PM Boston at Montreal CBC, RDS
Sat., April 12, 2008 7:00 PM Boston at Montreal CBC, RDS, VERSUS
Sun., April 13, 2008 7:00 PM Montreal at Boston CBC, RDS
Tues., April 15, 2008 7:00 PM Montreal at Boston CBC, RDS
Thurs., April 17, 2008 7:00 PM Boston at Montreal CBC, RDS
Sat., April 19, 2008 TBD Montreal at Boston CBC, RDS
Mon., April 21, 2008 TBD Boston at Montreal CBC, RDS

SERIES B TIME #2 Pittsburgh vs. #7 Ottawa Network
Wed., April 9, 2008 7:00 PM Ottawa at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Fri., April 11, 2008 7:00 PM Ottawa at Pittsburgh CBC, RDS
Mon., April 14, 2008 7:00 PM Pittsburgh at Ottawa CBC, RDS
Wed., April 16, 2008 7:00 PM Pittsburgh at Ottawa CBC, RDS
Sat., April 19, 2008 7:00 PM Ottawa at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Sun., April 20, 2008 TBD Pittsburgh at Ottawa CBC, RDS
Tues., April 22, 2008 TBD Ottawa at Pittsburgh CBC, RDS

SERIES C TIME #3 Washington vs. #6 Philadelphia Network
Fri., April 11, 2008 7:00 PM Philadelphia at Washington VERSUS, TSN
Sun., April 13, 2008 2:00 PM Philadelphia at Washington NBC, TSN
Tues., April 15, 2008 7:00 PM Washington at Philadelphia VERSUS, TSN
Thurs., April 17, 2008 7:00 PM Washington at Philadelphia VERSUS, TSN
Sat., April 19, 2008 1:00 PM Philadelphia at Washington NBC, TSN
Mon., April 21, 2008 TBD Washington at Philadelphia VERSUS, TSN
Tues., April 22, 2008 TBD Philadelphia at Washington TSN

SERIES D TIME #4 New Jersey vs. #5 NY Rangers Network
Wed., April 9, 2008 7:00 PM NY Rangers at New Jersey TSN
Fri., April 11, 2008 7:00 PM NY Rangers at New Jersey TSN
Sun., April 13, 2008 7:00 PM New Jersey at NY Rangers VERSUS, TSN
Wed., April 16, 2008 7:00 PM New Jersey at NY Rangers VERSUS, TSN
Fri., April 18, 2008 7:30 PM NY Rangers at New Jersey TSN
Sun., April 20, 2008 TBD New Jersey at NY Rangers VERSUS, TSN
Tues., April 22, 2008 TBD NY Rangers at New Jersey TSN

2008 WESTERN CONFERENCE - PLAYOFF MASTER SCHEDULE
CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS - ROUND #1

SERIES E TIME #1 Detroit vs. #8 Nashville Network
Thurs., April 10, 2008 7:00 PM Nashville at Detroit VERSUS
Sat., April 12, 2008 2:00 PM Nashville at Detroit NBC
Mon., April 14, 2008 TBD Detroit at Nashville VERSUS
, April 16, 2008 TBD Detroit at Nashville VERSUS (JIP)
Fri., April 18, 2008 7:30 PM Nashville at Detroit VERSUS
Sun., April 20, 2008 3:00 PM Detroit at Nashville NBC
Tues., April 22, 2008 TBD Nashville at Detroit

SERIES F TIME #2 San Jose vs. #7 Calgary Network
Wed., April 9, 2008 10:00 PM Calgary at San Jose VERSUS, CBC
Thurs., April 10, 2008 10:00 PM Calgary at San Jose CBC
Sun., April 13, 2008 10:00 PM San Jose at Calgary CBC, VERSUS
Tues., April 15, 2008 10:00 PM San Jose at Calgary CBC
Thurs., April 17, 2008 10:00 PM Calgary at San Jose VERSUS, CBC
Sun., April 20, 2008 TBD San Jose at Calgary CBC, VERSUS
Tues., April 22, 2008 TBD Calgary at San Jose CBC

SERIES G TIME #3 Minnesota vs. #6 Colorado Network
Wed., April 9, 2008 9:00 PM Colorado at Minnesota
Fri. April 11, 2008 9:00 PM Colorado at Minnesota VERSUS (JIP)
Mon., April 14, 2008 10:00 PM Minnesota at Colorado VERSUS
Tues., April 15, 2008 10:00 PM Minnesota at Colorado VERSUS
Thurs., April 17, 2008 9:00 PM Colorado at Minnesota
Sat., April 19, 2008 TBD Minnesota at Colorado VERSUS
Tues., April 22, 2008 TBD Colorado at Minnesota

SERIES H TIME #4 Anaheim vs. #5 Dallas Network
Thurs., April 10, 2008 10:00 PM Dallas at Anaheim VERSUS, TSN
Sat., April 12, 2008 10:00 PM Dallas at Anaheim VERSUS, TSN
Tues., April 15, 2008 8:30 PM Anaheim at Dallas TSN
Thurs., April 17, 2008 8:00 PM Anaheim at Dallas TSN
Fri., April 18, 2008 10:30 PM Dallas at Anaheim VERSUS, TSN
Sun., April 20, 2008 TBD Anaheim at Dallas TSN
Tues., April 22, 2008 TBD Dallas at Anaheim TSN


Catch wall-to-wall playoff preview coverage on Monday with expert analysis and projections from the NHL panel on TSN. McGuire's Monsters and the Fantasy Playoff Special will be available On Demand, while the Draft Lottery and Playoff Preview will be simulcast live on TSN.ca.

* McGuire's Monsters
Pierre's 2007-08 Picks
7pm et/4pm pt
* Fantasy Playoff Special
The experts draft their teams!
7:30pm et/4:30pm pt
* Draft Lottery Special
Who gets Stamkos?
8pm et/5pm pt
* Playoff Preview Special
Maggie Returns!
8:30pm et/5:30pm pt

[Alex The Great]

So THAT'S who's in the playoffs. sweet.

[QueerMike]

Best matchups in round one:
New Jersey v New York
Montreal v Boston
Minnesota v Colorado
San Jose v Calgary
Anaheim v Dallas

[Alex The Great]

i gotta make me picks for the pool!!!

[Showtime]

Great, the Bruins are now going to be 0-12 vs Montreal.

[Alex The Great]

:NelsonMuntz:


:woot:

Montreal will polly make it to the confrence semis then fall to the Juggernauts like Pittsburgh and Detroit.

[Alex The Great]

I wonder who voted for the bruins? :cwink::o

[Poeman]

NY and NJ game today sets a good tone for this series...its gonna be nuts

[NewYorkSpider]

NewYorkSpider's Stanley Cup Final Prediction(made this back in September). Prediction (http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=12860695&postcount=247)

Playoff Pool

When doing your picks PM me. Just first round only.

I'll need winners of each game, how many games it takes and the winner of each series.

Ex. Anaheim in 6. 1.) Ducks 2.) Ducks 3.) Stars 4.) Stars 5.) Ducks 6.) Ducks

Points System (Gonna try to explain this the best I can.)

2 points for picking each individual win.
4 points for picking the correct series. (So if you get two games wrong, but still pick the correct winner in the number of games you predicted, I'll still give you 4 points.)
6 points for picking everything correctly. (Meaning each game picked right and the correct winner of the series.)

Picks Sent

Psycho Symbiote
Victor Creed
QueerMike
Fran
Kang604
Poeman
slinger
Themanofbat

[Alex The Great]

I'm so gonna win this :up::oldrazz:

[Themanofbat]

NewYorkSpider's Stanley Cup Final Prediction(made this back in September). Prediction (http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=12860695&postcount=247)

Playoff Pool

When doing your picks PM me.

I'll need winners of each game, how many games it takes and the winner of each series.

Ex. Anaheim in 6. 1.) Ducks 2.) Ducks 3.) Stars 4.) Stars 5.) Ducks 6.) Ducks

Points System (Gonna try to explain this the best I can.)

2 points for picking each individual win.
4 points for picking the correct series. (So if you get two games wrong, but still pick the correct winner in the number of games you predicted, I'll still give you 4 points.)
6 points for picking everything correctly. (Meaning each game picked right and the correct winner of the series.)

Picks Sent

Psycho Symbiote
Victor Creed
QueerMike

I was going to send a PM, but I might as well make my stupidity public...

Do you just want the first round picks as mentioned above (who wins in how many games and mention which games they won), or do you want picks from the first round all the way to the Finals?

:yay:

[Alex The Great]

Go Habs Go!

[Poeman]

I was going to send a PM, but I might as well make my stupidity public...

Do you just want the first round picks as mentioned above (who wins in how many games and mention which games they won), or do you want picks from the first round all the way to the Finals?

:yay:

yeah can you confirm this for me too...then ill send over the picks too :yay:

[NewYorkSpider]

I was going to send a PM, but I might as well make my stupidity public...

Do you just want the first round picks as mentioned above (who wins in how many games and mention which games they won), or do you want picks from the first round all the way to the Finals?

:yay:

yeah can you confirm this for me too...then ill send over the picks too :yay:

Just first round picks. I guess I should've mentioned that.

[Alex The Great]

indeed :cmad::cwink:

[NewYorkSpider]

I'm glad the Flyers have some momentum heading into the postseason with two shutouts.

[Shifty]

Schedules now posted in first post!


04/06/2008 11PM-1130PM
HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA: Playoff Preview 2008 - CBC, CBC-HD, cbcsports.ca

04/07/2008
Playoff Preview Special 830PM-10PM EST TSN, TSN HD, TSN.ca

04/07/2008
800PM - 830PM EST NHL DRAFT SPECIAL Versus

04/07/2008 7PM-9PM EST
Hockeycentral Playoff Preview Rogers Sportsnet, Rogers Sportsnet HD

04/08/2008 700PM-730PM LOCAL
HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA: Playoff Preview 2008 - CBC, CBC-HD, cbcsports.ca

04/08/2008 11PM-12AM EST
THE SPIN: NHL Playoff Preview The Score, The Score HD

[War Party]

The Flyers/Caps should be an interesting series. Both teams are hot going in. Yeah, The Caps have Ovechkin and Huet is playing great. But I see the Flyers veteran leadership and physical play prevailing. And Biron has been playing great too. I see them winning this series in 6.

here is my take on the caps.

in the last 17 games they played a total of 3 playoff teams (4 games) and lost 2 of those games. over this 7 game streak to end the season they beat up on a combination of the panthers twice, lightning twice, hurricanes twice and the thrashers, not really the streak the flyers had against teams battling to win their divisions. i am not going to take anything away from this team, they won when they had to, but i feel like they have not REALLY been tested since the 19th of march in a loss to the blackhawks.

[Poeman]

Allright picks sent in!

[TLH]

Let's go Flames.

[Themanofbat]

I just sent you my picks...

:yay:

[Shifty]

TSN.ca Staff

4/7/2008 12:50:23 PM

Tonight is the night we find out which team gets the opportunity to draft highly sought-after prospect Steven Stamkos.

Versus, TSN and TSN.ca will have live coverage of the NHL Draft Lottery tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a 25% chance of winning the lottery and almost a 50/50 shot at drafting first overall. The Los Angeles Kings have the second best chance in the lottery at 18.8%, followed by Atlanta (14.2%), St. Louis (10.7%) and the New York Islanders (8.1%).

These five teams are the only ones with a chance of winning the lottery and making the first selection. Should any of the other nine teams have luck on their side, they would only be able to move up four spots.

Stamkos is currently leading his Sarnia Sting in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. He has scored 11 goals in seven games thus far as the Sting battle the Kitchener Rangers in the second round.



In the regular season, the Unionville, Ontario native scored 58 goals and added 47 assists for 105 points, good enough for fifth in league scoring. He also played a big role in Team Canada's gold-medal performance at the World Junior Hockey Championship.

Last season, Stamkos scored 42 goals and added 50 assists for 92 points with the Sting in his rookie campaign.

The Lightning could certainly use the services of Stamkos to play behind Vincent Lecavalier since centre Brad Richards was dealt to the Dallas Stars at the trade deadline. Richards struggled to find wingers with chemistry so more help may be needed.

Should the Kings win the lottery, Stamkos would join a franchise on the upswing. Despite a tough year, the Kings boast some young talent at centre with Anze Kopitar, Michael Cammalleri and Patrick O'Sullivan. If the Kings are happy with their stable of centres, they could entertain a deal to move down and take one of the solid defencemen available.

It would be a dream come true for Thrashers' GM and head coach Don Waddell if he could step up to the podium in June and announce Stamkos' name. Atlanta has some good young talent but there is an immediate need down the middle. This season, Eric Perrin led all centres in scoring with 12 goals and 45 points. Bryan Little is a rising star and Stamkos would solidify the position for years to come.

The Blues seem to be on the right track but top centres Keith Tkachuk and Andy McDonald are not getting any younger. The transition to the NHL would be made much easier for Stamkos if his wingers were 43-goal man Brad Boyes and Paul Kariya.

The Islanders need scoring and Stamkos could fill the void. Centre Mike Comrie led the team in scoring this season with just 21 goals and 49 points. Bill Guerin led the team in goals with 23.

Other propects expected to be drafted early in June include OHL standout defencemen Drew Doughty of the Guelph Storm, Alex Pietrangelo of the Niagara IceDogs and Zach Bogosian of the Peterborough Petes.

[Immortalfire]

Lord Stanley's cup is San Jose's to lose. They've got the talent, but do they have the will?

[kang604]

Lord Stanley's cup is San Jose's to lose. They've got the talent, but do they have the will?

that depends on their big name players putting up big name numbers, which they havent in the past. marleau and thornton have not had standout performances in the post-season and that, imo, has been their demise in the past.

but i think this year will be different. San Jose will win the Cup, but their biggest test will be when and if they meet Anaheim. If its not the Sharks, its the Ducks.

[kang604]

TSN.ca Staff

4/7/2008 12:50:23 PM

Tonight is the night we find out which team gets the opportunity to draft highly sought-after prospect Steven Stamkos.

Versus, TSN and TSN.ca will have live coverage of the NHL Draft Lottery tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a 25% chance of winning the lottery and almost a 50/50 shot at drafting first overall. The Los Angeles Kings have the second best chance in the lottery at 18.8%, followed by Atlanta (14.2%), St. Louis (10.7%) and the New York Islanders (8.1%).

These five teams are the only ones with a chance of winning the lottery and making the first selection. Should any of the other nine teams have luck on their side, they would only be able to move up four spots.

Stamkos is currently leading his Sarnia Sting in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs. He has scored 11 goals in seven games thus far as the Sting battle the Kitchener Rangers in the second round.



In the regular season, the Unionville, Ontario native scored 58 goals and added 47 assists for 105 points, good enough for fifth in league scoring. He also played a big role in Team Canada's gold-medal performance at the World Junior Hockey Championship.

Last season, Stamkos scored 42 goals and added 50 assists for 92 points with the Sting in his rookie campaign.

The Lightning could certainly use the services of Stamkos to play behind Vincent Lecavalier since centre Brad Richards was dealt to the Dallas Stars at the trade deadline. Richards struggled to find wingers with chemistry so more help may be needed.

Should the Kings win the lottery, Stamkos would join a franchise on the upswing. Despite a tough year, the Kings boast some young talent at centre with Anze Kopitar, Michael Cammalleri and Patrick O'Sullivan. If the Kings are happy with their stable of centres, they could entertain a deal to move down and take one of the solid defencemen available.

It would be a dream come true for Thrashers' GM and head coach Don Waddell if he could step up to the podium in June and announce Stamkos' name. Atlanta has some good young talent but there is an immediate need down the middle. This season, Eric Perrin led all centres in scoring with 12 goals and 45 points. Bryan Little is a rising star and Stamkos would solidify the position for years to come.

The Blues seem to be on the right track but top centres Keith Tkachuk and Andy McDonald are not getting any younger. The transition to the NHL would be made much easier for Stamkos if his wingers were 43-goal man Brad Boyes and Paul Kariya.

The Islanders need scoring and Stamkos could fill the void. Centre Mike Comrie led the team in scoring this season with just 21 goals and 49 points. Bill Guerin led the team in goals with 23.

Other propects expected to be drafted early in June include OHL standout defencemen Drew Doughty of the Guelph Storm, Alex Pietrangelo of the Niagara IceDogs and Zach Bogosian of the Peterborough Petes.


this year is a very deep draft.

im hoping LA gets the 1st pick, because with O'Sullivan, Cammalleri, Kopitar and Brown they dont really need another prospect forward and would be more inclined to trade down as their is a wealth of blueliners in this draft.

any other team that gets the #1 pick is probably gonna take Stamkos, he is just too good of a talent to pass up.

another pick to watch out for is Nikita Filatov. yes, he is russian, which may see him drop in the draft but he definitely has the talent to be a top 10, possibly top 5 pick. kyle beach and mikkel boedker are also top flight talents.

will be a good draft this year.

[Shifty]

this year is a very deep draft.

im hoping LA gets the 1st pick, because with O'Sullivan, Cammalleri, Kopitar and Brown they dont really need another prospect forward and would be more inclined to trade down as their is a wealth of blueliners in this draft.

any other team that gets the #1 pick is probably gonna take Stamkos, he is just too good of a talent to pass up.

another pick to watch out for is Nikita Filatov. yes, he is russian, which may see him drop in the draft but he definitely has the talent to be a top 10, possibly top 5 pick. kyle beach and mikkel boedker are also top flight talents.

will be a good draft this year.

Tampa got the first pick. Almost four years (three seasons) after winning the Stanley Cup they wind up as the worst team in the league.

LA finished second. The Toronto media will have plenty of speculation and rumours that TO will try and trade up to the 2nd pick this year since the team even sucks at rebuilding.

[Halcohol]

This is my favourite time of the year :)

Though it pains me to say it, I fully expect to see the Canadiens play the Red Wings for the Cup.

[TLH]

How about we stay on topic here and not post massive movie posters?

[E. Nygma]

I finally got my picks in.....

and damn the games being on Versus and NBC and not the local team networks!

[Immortalfire]

I'm working on my picks this evening, and I will win this and prove you wrong.

[Dark Donnie]

I finally got my picks in.....

and damn the games being on Versus and NBC and not the local team networks!

WIP said the Flyers/Capitals series is the only series to have every game televised.

[Alex The Great]

For all those people who haven't submitted there picks yet....remember....ask yourself....What would Bob Sanders do?
He'd get everysingle pick right and dominate everything.

[E. Nygma]

WIP said the Flyers/Capitals series is the only series to have every game televised.

really,

so wait a minute, what if it wasn't? would people in the Philadelphia area miss a game?

[Immortalfire]

For all those people who haven't submitted there picks yet....remember....ask yourself....What would Bob Sanders?
He'd get everysingle pick right and dominate everything.

Sadly, most of us aren't Bob Sanders.

[NewYorkSpider]

I still need picks from Steve Rogers, Immortalfire and Showtime. Need them by WED 7:00PM.

[Immortalfire]

I'm working on them as we speak...

[Showtime]

Coming tonight my friend!

[NewYorkSpider]

Just got Immortalfire's picks. Steve Rogers is the only one I'm missing. Showtime will get his to me tonight.

I'll also be posting my picks on here so you guys don't think I'm cheating.

[Dark Donnie]

really,

so wait a minute, what if it wasn't? would people in the Philadelphia area miss a game?

Actually I just checked and Detroit/Nashville is as well so Morganti was wrong.

But I read this
Locally, Comcast SportsNet has announced that it will carry Games 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 - all of the games not on NBC. As for Versus, it will be blacked out in the Philadelphia area.

So the local station would carry and game not on VS or NBC,

[War Party]

really,

so wait a minute, what if it wasn't? would people in the Philadelphia area miss a game?

We're getting the games on Comcast Sportsnet whenever they show the games on Versus.

[Shifty]

We're getting the games on Comcast Sportsnet whenever they show the games on Versus.

http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?page=Schedule&service=page&gameType=3

That link should have updated schedules for national and local broadcasts. CBC has picked up a two more series

EA Sports had their simulation and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Montreal Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup. Continues the streak of "non-traditional" hockey markets winning against Canadian teams.

[NewYorkSpider]

NewYorkSpider's Playoff Picks. I'm posting my picks so nobody thinks I cheated.

Eastern Conference Picks

Montreal vs Boston - Montreal in 4

1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Canadiens

Pittsburgh vs Ottawa - Penguins in 6

1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Senators 4. Penguins 5. Senators 6. Penguins

Washington vs Philadelphia - Flyers in 7

1. Capitals 2. Capitals 3. Flyers 4. Flyers 5. Capitals 6. Flyers 7. Flyers

New Jersey vs New York - Devils in 6

1. Devils 2. Devils 3. Rangers 4. Rangers 5. Devils 6. Devils

Western Conference Picks

Detroit vs Nashville - Red Wings in 5

1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Predators 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings

San Jose vs Calgary - Flames in 6

1. Sharks 2. Flames 3. Flames 4. Sharks 5. Flames 6. Flames

Minnestoa vs Colorado - Wild in 7

1. Wild 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Avalanche 5. Wild 6. Avalanche 7. Wild

Anaheim vs Dallas - Ducks in 7

1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks

[Themanofbat]

You didn't list off the Devils/Rangers games...

:huh: :huh: :huh:

[TLH]

Interesting NYS; you believe the home team will win every game in the Minny/Colorado series.

[Themanofbat]

You should show everybody's picks so we can all keep track of who and what...

:yay:

[NewYorkSpider]

You didn't list off the Devils/Rangers games...

:huh: :huh: :huh:

Thanks. I did them at 4AM and was in a hurry.

Interesting NYS; you believe the home team will win every game in the Minny/Colorado series.

Look at thier regular season meetings. I believe the Wild beat the Avs at Colorado once. Other than that, the home team one every contest. It doesn't guarantee anything in the playoffs, but thats how I'm approaching the series.

You should show everybody's picks so we can all keep track of who and what...

:yay:

If I have time I will. I've been pretty busy lately.

I have yet to recieve Steve Rogers picks. I checked his profile and he hasn't been on since Mar 25th. That means he didn't get my PM.

[E. Nygma]

I really dont think the Capitals are going to win a game in Philadelphia, and i think it would be improbable that the Flyers didn't take ONE of the four games in Washington. Thus i believe they WILL win the series.

[Shifty]

Yeah I was going to say you should post everyone's picks. But no rush, the 1st round should last a two weeks.


Jason Reitman, Adam Beach to blog during NHL playoffs
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 | 3:36 PM ET

Canadian director Jason Reitman and actors Adam Beach and Thomas Cavanagh are among the celebrities who will blog about hockey during this year's playoffs.

The National Hockey League has lined up more than a dozen celebrity fans to write about their favourite team or their love of hockey on the NHL website.

Jason Reitman, shown at the Academy Awards on Feb. 24, will blog about hockey for the NHL. Jason Reitman, shown at the Academy Awards on Feb. 24, will blog about hockey for the NHL.
(Kevork Djansezian/Associated Press)

Adam Beach, a Canadian actor who plays the role of Det. Chester Lake on NBC's hit show Law & Order: SVU, will be following the Ottawa Senators in playoff action.

Thomas Cavanagh, the Ottawa-born actor who starred in the comedy Ed, also will be following the Senators, who open the playoffs Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Reitman, who earned an Oscar nomination for his film Juno, is a Canucks fan who was left disappointed when the team failed to make the playoffs.

"So what I decided is that I'm going to write a kind of mythical blog about what the Canucks and [L.A.] Kings would be doing had they still been in," he said.

Reitman, 30, has directed commercials for the NHL and served on its entertainment advisory board.

A native Canadian who grew up in Los Angeles, he said he's followed hockey closely for seven years.

"I'd come to really love the game and I was just a little upset because I felt there was more of an opportunity for particularly Americans to know about the game and follow the game," he said.

The bloggers are meant to be "irreverent and candid" about their team and their love for hockey, said NHL spokeswoman Bernadette Mansur.

This is the second year the NHL has recruited TV, music and film stars to blog during the playoffs.

Other celebrity bloggers for 2008:

* Rob Mariano, a reality TV star from Survivor, following the Boston Bruins.
* Kevin Smith, director of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, following the New Jersey Devils.
* David Boreanz, star of Bones, following the Philadelphia Flyers.
* Syd Butler, bassist for Les Savy Fav, following the Washington Capitals.
* Dierks Bentley, country singer, following the Nashville Predators.
* Thorsten Kaye, of soap All My Children, following the Detroit Red Wings.

[a cupcake mess]

I picked the Flyers though they won't survive with Hatcher on the ice or the refs. Ovechkin will be doing triple axels around him....(and the whole team probably anyway). For once the past two games, they (Flyers) actually played like a team/good. But it'd be nice if they won the round. I'd like to work past this month.

I always have good faith in the good ol' Wings but I can't decide on my fave for the East in the finals.

[QueerMike]

I AM SO FRUSTRATED!

Finally, the NHL playoffs begin and... I don't have OLN anymore. DAMN! No games on ESPN or NBC either, DOUBLE DAMN!

At least I have good 'ole CBC, they'll have a game or two almost every night during the opening round. Just won't be able to flip from game to game this year I guess. Unless... does anyone know if their will be any games broadcast on the internet?

[E. Nygma]

I picked the Flyers though they won't survive with Hatcher on the ice or the refs. Ovechkin will be doing triple axels around him....(and the whole team probably anyway). For once the past two games, they (Flyers) actually played like a team/good. But it'd be nice if they won the round. I'd like to work past this month.

I always have good faith in the good ol' Wings but I can't decide on my fave for the East in the finals.

Hatcher is actually out until Sunday i believe, i agree he'll struggle with the speed of The Caps but his veteran presence and physicality is a MUST have if the Flyers want to win this series. They will need both Hatcher and Smith back healthy by the end of the series if they want to win.

[a cupcake mess]

It makes my blood boil when he (Hatcher) steps over the blue line in the offensive direction. LOL

I see Briere will play. I'm sure everyone will gun for his knee.

[NewYorkSpider]

I'll post people's picks when the series starts. It will be easier for me.
http://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/pittsburg_penguins.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/ottawa_senators.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Senators 4. Penguins 5. Senators 6. Penguins
Psycho Symbiote - 1. Penguins 2. Senators 3. Penguins 4. Penguins 5. Penguins
Fran - 1. Penguins 2. Senators 3. Senators 4. Penguins 5. Penguins 6. Penguins.
slinger - 1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Senators 4. Senators 5. Penguins 6. Penguins
Poeman -1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Penguins 4. Senators 5. Penguins
Kang604 - 1. Penguins 2. Senators 3. Senators 4. Penguins 5. Penguins 6. Senators 7. Penguins
Immortalfire - 1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Senators 4. Penguins 5. Penguins
Victor Creed - 1. Penguins 2. Senators 3. Senators 4. Penguins 5. Senators 6. Penguins 7. Penguins
QueerMike - 1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Penguins 4. Penguins
Themanofbat - 1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Penguins 4. Senators 5. Penguins
Showtime - 1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Senators 4. Senators 5. Penguins 6. Penguins
E. Nygma - 1. Penguins 2. Penguins 3. Penguins 4. Senators 5. Penguins

http://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/newjersey_devils.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/newyork_rangers.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Devils 2. Devils 3. Rangers 4. Rangers 5. Devils 6. Devils
Psycho Symbiote -1. Devils 2. Devils 3. Rangers 4. Devils 5. Rangers 6. Rangers 7. Devils
Fran -1. Rangers 2. Rangers 3. Rangers 4. Rangers
slinger -1. Rangers 2. Devils 3. Devils 4. Rangers 5. Rangers 6. Rangers
Poeman - 1. Rangers 2. Rangers 3. Devils 4. Rangers 5. Devils 6. Rangers
Kang604 - 1. Rangers 2. Devils 3. Devils 4. Rangers 5. Devils 6. Devils
Immortalfire - 1. Rangers 2. Devils 3. Devils 4. Rangers 5. Devils 6. Devils
Victor Creed - 1. Rangers 2. Rangers 3. Rangers 4. Devils 5. Devils 6. Devils 7. Devils
QueerMike - 1. Rangers 2. Rangers 3. Devils 4. Rangers 5. Rangers
Themanofbat - 1. Devils 2. Rangers 3. Rangers 4. Rangers 5. Devils 6. Devils 7. Devils
Showtime - 1. Devils 2. Rangers 3. Rangers 4. Devils 5. Devils 6. Rangers 7. Devils
E. Nygma - 1. Devils 2. Rangers 3. Devils 4. Rangers 5. Devils 6. Rangers 7. Devils

I'll post the Western Conference games being played shortly. :yay:

[Shifty]

What a crappy first two games to open the playoffs. Rangers/Devils had its moments and it was great watching it with my brother who is a Devils fan and see the traitor Gomez and Brodeur let in sloppy goals. Sens were garbage. Gerber actually played well after the first two goals. Wish Neil and Crosby or Redden would've fought.

[NewYorkSpider]

http://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/minnesota_wild.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/colorado_avalanche.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Wild 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Avalanche 5. Wild 6. Avalanche 7. Wild
Psycho Symbiote - 1. Wild 2. Avalanche 3. Wild 4. Wild 5. Avalanche 6. Wild
Fran - 1. Wild 2. Avalanche 3. Wild 4. Avalanche 5. Wild 6. Wild
slinger - 1. Wild 2. Avalanche 3. Wild 4. Avalanche 5. Wild 6. Wild
Poeman - 1. Wild 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Avalanche 5. Wild 6. Avalanche 7. Wild
Kang604 - 1. Avalanche 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Avalanche 5. Wild 6. Avalanche
Immortalfire - 1. Wild 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Wild 5. Avalanche 6. Wild
Victor Creed - 1. Avalanche 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Avalanche 5. Avalanche
QueerMike - 1. Wild 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Wild 5. Avalanche 6. Avalanche 7. Avalanche
Themanofbat - 1. Avalanche 2. Wild 3. Wild 4. Wild 5. Avalanche 6. Wild
Showtime - 1. Avalanche 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Avalanche 5. Wild 6. Avalanche
E. Nygma - 1. Wild 2. Wild 3. Avalanche 4. Wild 5. Wild

http://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/sanjose_sharks.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/calgary_flames.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Sharks 2. Flames 3. Flames 4. Sharks 5. Flames 6. Flames
Psycho Symbiote - 1. Sharks 2. Sharks 3. Sharks 4. Sharks
Fran - 1. Sharks 2. Sharks 3. Flames 4. Flames 5. Sharks 6. Sharks
slinger - 1. Sharks 2. Sharks 3. Flames 4. Sharks 5. Flames 6. Sharks
Poeman - 1. Sharks 2. Flames 3. Sharks 4. Sharks 5. Sharks
Kang604 - 1. Sharks 2. Sharks 3. Flames 4. Flames 5. Sharks 6. Sharks
Immortalfire - 1. Sharks 2. Flames 3. Flames 4. Sharks 5. Sharks 6. Sharks
Victor Creed - 1. Sharks 2. Sharks 3. Flames 4. Flames 5. Flames 6. Sharks 7. Sharks
QueerMike - 1. Sharks 2. Flames 3. Sharks 4. Flames 5. Sharks 6. Flames 7. Sharks
Themanofbat - 1. Flames 2. Sharks 3. Sharks 4. Flames 5. Flames 6. Sharks 7. Flames
Showtime - 1. Sharks 2. Sharks 3. Flames 4. Sharks 5. Sharks
E. Nygma - 1. Sharks 2. Sharks 3. Flames 4. Flames 5. Sharks 6. Flames 7. Sharks

[Shifty]

The Themanofbat may take the lead with the playoff picks as the Flames have a 3-1 lead just before the 2nd INT. Iggy with a impressive effort.

Ryan Smyth with a penalty shot to win the game in regulation, Backstrom saves! First night, first sudden death overtime!

[NewYorkSpider]

I should be able to have the points done every night. Friday is a toss up. I'll post the rest of everyones picks later on in the night.

[Shifty]

Joe Sakic the OT Winner King scores again.

[CrypticOne]

Avs all the way baby!

[TLH]

Flames win. :D

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Point Standings

1.) Themanofbat - 6 points
Victor Creed - 6 points
Kang604 - 6 points
4.) slinger - 4 points
fran - 4 points
Poeman - 4 points
Immortalfire - 4 points
QueerMike - 4 points
Showtime - 4 points
10.) E. Nygma - 2 points
NewYorkSpider - 2 points
Psych Symbiote - 2 points

[NewYorkSpider]

http://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/montreal_canadiens.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/boston_bruins.gif

NewYorkSpider -1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Canadiens
Psycho Symbiote - 1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Bruins 4. Canadiens 5. Canadiens
Fran - 1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Canadiens
slinger - 1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Canadiens
Poeman - 1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Canadiens
Kang604 - 1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Canadiens
Immortalfire - 1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Canadiens
Victor Creed - 1. Canadiens 2. Bruins 3. Canadiens 4. Canadiens 5. Canadiens
QueerMike - 1. Bruins 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Bruins 5. Canadiens 6. Canadiens
Themanofbat - 1. Bruins 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Bruins 5. Bruins 6. Bruins
Showtime - 1. Bruins 2. Canadiens 3. Canadiens 4. Bruins 5. Bruins 6. Bruins
E.Nygma - 1. Canadiens 2. Canadiens 3. Bruins 4. Canadiens 5. Canadiens

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ee/WashingtonCapitals.PNG/125px-WashingtonCapitals.PNGvs http://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/philadelphia_flyers.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Capitals 2. Capitals 3. Flyers 4. Flyers 5. Capitals 6. Flyers 7. Flyers
Psycho Symbiote - 1. Capitals 2. Flyers 3. Capitals 4. Capitals 5. Flyers 6. Capitals
Fran - 1. Capitals 2. Capitals 3. Capitals 4. Flyers 5. Capitals
slinger - 1. Flyers 2. Capitals 3. Capitals 4. Flyers 5. Capitals 6. Capitals
Poeman - 1. Capitals 2. Flyers 3. Capitals 4. Capitals 5. Flyers 6. Capitals
Kang604 - 1. Capitals 2. Flyers 3. Capitals 4. Flyers 5. Capitals 6. Capitals
Immortalfire - 1. Capitals 2. Flyers 3. Flyers 4. Flyers 5. Flyers
Victor Creed - 1. Capitals 2. Flyers 3. Capitals 4. Capitals 5. Flyers 6. Capitals
QueerMike - 1. Capitals 2. Capitals 3. Flyers 4. Capitals 5. Capitals
Themanofbat - 1. Capitals 2. Flyers 3. Capitals 4. Flyers 5. Capitals 6. Flyers 7. Capitals
Showtime - 1. Capitals 2. Capitals 3. Flyers 4. Capitals 5. Capitals
E. Nygma - 1. Flyers 2. Capitals 3. Flyers 4. Flyers 5. Capitals 6. Flyers

[Victor Creed]

Let's Go Stars!

[NewYorkSpider]

http://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/detroit_redwings.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/nashville_predators.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Predators 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings
Psycho Symbiote -1. Red Wings 2. Predators 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
Fran - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Predators 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings
slinger - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
Poeman - 1. Predators 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings
kang604 - 1. Predators 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Predators 5. Red Wings 6. Predators 7. Red Wings
Immortalfire - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
Victor Creed - 1. Red Wings 2. Predators 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings
QueerMike - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
Themanofbat - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Predators 4. Predators 5. Red Wings 6. Red Wings
Showtime - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
E. Nygma - 1. Red Wings 2. Red wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings

http://media.ign.com/boards/images/icons3/hockey_anaheimDucksLogo.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/dallas_stars.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks
Psycho Symbiote - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Stars 6. Ducks 7. Stars
Fran - 1. Ducks 2. Ducks 3. Stars 4. Stars 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks
slinger - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Ducks 4. Stars 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks
Poeman - 1. Ducks 2. Ducks 3. Ducks 4. Ducks
kang604 - 1. Ducks 2. Ducks 3. Ducks 4. Stars 5. Ducks
Immortalfire - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Ducks 4. Ducks 5. Ducks
Victor Creed - 1. Ducks 2. Ducks 3. Stars 4. Stars 5. Stars 6. Stars
QueerMike - 1. Stars 2. Ducks 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks
Themanofbat - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Ducks 6. Ducks
Showtime - 1. Stars 2. Stars 3. Ducks 4. Stars 5. Ducks 6. Stars
E. Nygma - 1. Stars 2. Ducks 3. Ducks 4. Stars 5. Ducks 6. Ducks

[a cupcake mess]

What a crappy first two games to open the playoffs. Rangers/Devils had its moments and it was great watching it with my brother who is a Devils fan and see the traitor Gomez and Brodeur let in sloppy goals. Sens were garbage. Gerber actually played well after the first two goals. Wish Neil and Crosby or Redden would've fought.

Crosby fight? Lmfao
Ive seen one "fight" of his.

Punched a guy in the head from behind and then ran behind Laroque.

[Poeman]

http://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/detroit_redwings.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/nashville_predators.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Predators 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings
Psycho Symbiote -1. Red Wings 2. Predators 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
Fran - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Predators 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings
slinger - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
Poeman - 1. Predators 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings
kang604 - 1. Predators 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Predators 5. Red Wings 6. Predators 7. Red Wings
Immortalfire - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
Victor Creed - 1. Red Wings 2. Predators 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings 5. Red Wings
QueerMike - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
Themanofbat - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Predators 4. Predators 5. Red Wings 6. Red Wings
Showtime - 1. Red Wings 2. Red Wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings
E. Nygma - 1. Red Wings 2. Red wings 3. Red Wings 4. Red Wings

http://media.ign.com/boards/images/icons3/hockey_anaheimDucksLogo.gifvshttp://www.interobang.com/images/tickets/nhl/dallas_stars.gif

NewYorkSpider - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks
Psycho Symbiote - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Stars 6. Ducks 7. Stars
Fran - 1. Ducks 2. Ducks 3. Stars 4. Stars 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks
slinger - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Ducks 4. Stars 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks
Poeman - 1. Ducks 2. Ducks 3. Ducks 4. Ducks
kang604 - 1. Ducks 2. Ducks 3. Ducks 4. Stars 5. Ducks
Immortalfire - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Ducks 4. Ducks 5. Ducks
Victor Creed - 1. Ducks 2. Ducks 3. Stars 4. Stars 5. Stars 6. Stars
QueerMike - 1. Stars 2. Ducks 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Ducks 6. Stars 7. Ducks
Themanofbat - 1. Ducks 2. Stars 3. Stars 4. Ducks 5. Ducks 6. Ducks
Showtime - 1. Stars 2. Stars 3. Ducks 4. Stars 5. Ducks 6. Stars
E. Nygma - 1. Stars 2. Ducks 3. Ducks 4. Stars 5. Ducks 6. Ducks

lol im the only guy who called a sweep against the stars ...:wow:o man

[kane9321]

calgary good game against us....made in interesting in down the stretch though...we'll get you tonite...go sharks

can i get in on the picks

[Showtime]

Nice set up NY Spider, very organized.

I am excited about Bruins-Canadiens tonight.

[Shifty]

Crosby fight? Lmfao
Ive seen one "fight" of his.

Punched a guy in the head from behind and then ran behind Laroque.

Exactly, his hissy fit would've been entertaining. Maybe after Cherry mocked Neil for being so affectionate towards Crosby he will smarten up.



can i get in on the picks

Sorry you had to have them in before the first game.

[War Party]

I'm still shocked that a lot of people aren't giving the Flyers a chance. Yeah, the Caps have Ovechkin, Huet, and that one good defensmen. Federov too, but he's not the same player. Last time I checked the Flyers have 7 guys with 20+ goals, the second best powerplay in the league, and a physical game that can win them games. Plus, the Capitals played 4 games against teams that were playoff teams since March 10. yeah, they won the games, but I don't they were tested. The Flyers had to play teams like the Devils, Penguins, and Rangers down the stretch. Yes, I'm a Flyers fan, yes I want them to win, but I really think they're going to win this series. Flyers in 6.

[Victor Creed]

I'm still shocked that a lot of people aren't giving the Flyers a chance. Yeah, the Caps have Ovechkin, Huet, and that one good defensmen. Federov too, but he's not the same player. Last time I checked the Flyers have 7 guys with 20+ goals, the second best powerplay in the league, and a physical game that can win them games. Plus, the Capitals played 4 games against teams that were playoff teams since March 10. yeah, they won the games, but I don't they were tested. The Flyers had to play teams like the Devils, Penguins, and Rangers down the stretch. Yes, I'm a Flyers fan, yes I want them to win, but I really think they're going to win this series. Flyers in 6.

The Flyers do have 7 guys with 20+ goals and the 2nd best PP in the league, but I am concerned that within the intensity in the playoffs some of the goons on the team will hinder the talent by taking stupid penalties.

I'm not underestimating the Flyers, but the Caps have much better goaltending with Huet and I believe that being in his first playoffs, Ovechkin will be revved up.

I don't blame you for wanting your team to win, but looking at the Caps as just the team with "Ovechkin, Huet, and that one good defensmen" is looking at them with Orange colored glasses. At least in my hope for the Stars to win, I look at Anaheim as the cheapshotting, dirty players they are, haha. :oldrazz:

I would say good luck, but I am rooting for Ovechkin.....sorry.

[War Party]

I'm not saying the Caps are a bad team. They just haven't convinced me. Who have they played in the last 20 games to get to this point? They only played 4 games against teams who are in the playoffs and they lost 3 of those games. They haven't been tested. They got no playoff experience, which does play a role, and I think Ovechkin is going to need a lot more help against the Flyers. But I don't if his team can step it up to his level. I'm being realistic, not just saying all this stuff because I'm a Flyers fan. If the Flyers play a smart physical game against these guys, they should have no problem. And look out for Mike Richards. And how many goons do you think the Flyers have? They have one guy and that's Riley Cote. All those suspensions happened in the beginning of the year and they haven't had an incident since November. They've learned their lesson.

[Shifty]

I'm off to the Twin Cities tomorrow morning, will be back on Tuesday night. Should have a great atmosphere if the Wild win tomorrow.

Most career overtime goals in the playoffs with team the player was on when goals were scored:

8 - Joe Sakic, Colorado

6 - Maurice Richard, Montreal

5 - Glenn Anderson, Edmonton, Toronto, St. Louis

4 - Chris Drury, Colorado, Buffalo
4 - Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton, Los Angeles
4 - Dale Hunter, Quebec, Washington
4 - Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh
4 - Jamie Langenbrunner, Dallas, New Jersey
4 - Kirk Muller, Montreal, Dallas
4 - Joe Murphy, Edmonton, Chicago
4 - Bob Nystrom, N.Y. Islanders
4 - Stephane Richer, Montreal, New Jersey
4 - Jeremy Roenick, Chicago, Philadelphia
4 - Esa Tikkanen, Edmonton, N.Y. Rang

[Alex The Great]

I swear on pamela andersons left boob, i will win this blasted thing yet! :cmad:

[Alex The Great]

good lord, Montreal! beat.that.ass.

[Victor Creed]

lol im the only guy who called a sweep against the stars ...:wow:o man

It's probably because you're wrong.

Hell of a PP the Stars had tonight......Turco wasn't half bad either.

:oldrazz:

GO STARS!!

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings

1.) Victor Creed - 12 Points
2.) E. Nygma - 10 Points
Showtime - 10 Points
Themanofbat - 10 Points
kang604 - 10 Points
slinger - 10 Points
Fran - 10 Points
8.) QueerMike - 8 Points
Immortalfire - 8 Points
Psycho Symbite - 8 Points
11.) Poeman - 6 Points
NewYorkSpider - 6 Points

[Dark Donnie]

Flyers dominated for a while then collapse in the third

[War Party]

I'm so pissed at the Flyers right now. That was their game to lose and of course they lost. After having such an amazing second period, they flat out were terrible in the third. How does that happen? They let the Caps do whatever the hell they wanted int he offensive zone and weren't able to sustain any offensive pressure in that period. Granted the Caps played very good defense in that 3rd period. But man, they fell asleep. And a quick question, because I don't know the rule on it. Should the ref stopped the game when Thoreson was hit with that puck and was obviously showing no sign of being able to continue during that play? I just need someone to clarify it for me.

[Showtime]

10 Points For Me. Not Bad.

Bruins are looking bad after one game. Bad.

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings 4/11/08

1.) Victor Creed - 18 Points
Showtime - 18 Points
Themanofbat - 18 Points
4.) E.Nygma - 16 Points
QueerMike - 16 Points
6.) Poeman - 14 Points
Immortalfire - 14 Points
kang604 - 14 Points
fran - 14 Points
10.) slinger - 12 Points
NewYorkSpider - 12 Points
12.) Psycho Symbiote -10 Points

[a cupcake mess]

I'm so pissed at the Flyers right now. That was their game to lose and of course they lost. After having such an amazing second period, they flat out were terrible in the third. How does that happen? They let the Caps do whatever the hell they wanted int he offensive zone and weren't able to sustain any offensive pressure in that period. Granted the Caps played very good defense in that 3rd period. But man, they fell asleep. And a quick question, because I don't know the rule on it. Should the ref stopped the game when Thoreson was hit with that puck and was obviously showing no sign of being able to continue during that play? I just need someone to clarify it for me.

Ok, the Flyers have a tendency, ok like all the time, let the other team skate all over them. They never play their man and EVERYONE is ALWAYS focused on who has the puck. Wayne Gretzky has said before, "Go to where the puck WILL be, not where it is". Another problem is the sissy passing that becomes so predictable (I didn't notice it last night which was nice).

And according to either Jim Jackson or Coatsey, the ref will only blow the whistle if it's an upper body injury. But it's up to them really if they want to blow it or not whether upper or lower body. And they should have. I was beyond irked and knew the second he hit the ice a goal was going to be scored.

The Caps won with a beautiful assist from the refs.

[Immortalfire]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings 4/11/08

1.) Victor Creed - 18 Points
Showtime - 18 Points
Themanofbat - 18 Points
4.) E.Nygma - 16 Points
QueerMike - 16 Points
6.) Poeman - 14 Points
Immortalfire - 14 Points
kang604 - 14 Points
fran - 14 Points
10.) slinger - 12 Points
NewYorkSpider - 12 Points
12.) Psycho Symbiote -10 Points
Psycho Symbiote losing...what else is new?


lol :oldrazz:

[a cupcake mess]

Also, according to Washington (AP), Thoresen might have to have a testicle removed from blocking the shot in the groin. Once they finally got him back to the locker room, the swelling was so bad, they had to rush him to the hospital.

[Immortalfire]

God I wish I hadn't read that :csad:

[a cupcake mess]

Me either. It only makes me hate the refs even more.
Maybe he would have still went to the hospital, but if he was helped right away, the situation could have been under or better? control..

[Alex The Great]

Psycho Symbiote losing...what else is new?


lol :oldrazz:
shut up, never post stuff like that again, I'm gonna win this thing by a massive points margin and prove you wrong.

[a cupcake mess]

God I wish I hadn't read that :csad:

Well good news is is he's ok but badly bruised and might even play tomorrow.

Like I've said all morning to people, if anything, he and the Flyers learned that no matter what, just grab your face to get a whistle.

[Victor Creed]

Stop Whining, Start Winning

:woot:

[Showtime]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings 4/11/08

1.) Victor Creed - 18 Points
Showtime - 18 Points
Themanofbat - 18 Points
4.) E.Nygma - 16 Points
QueerMike - 16 Points
6.) Poeman - 14 Points
Immortalfire - 14 Points
kang604 - 14 Points
fran - 14 Points
10.) slinger - 12 Points
NewYorkSpider - 12 Points
12.) Psycho Symbiote -10 Points

:Showtimed:

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings: 4/12/08

1.) Themanofbat - 24 Points
Showtime - 24 Points
3.) Immortalfire - 20 Points
QueerMike - 20 Points
E. Nygma - 20 Points
6.) slinger - 18 Points
Fran - 18 Points
Victor Creed - 18 Points
Poeman - 18 Points
kang604 - 18 Points
NewYorkSpider - 18 Points
12.) Psycho Symbiote - 14 Points

[KALEL114]

Go Stars!

[Showtime]

24 Points = Happy Showtime
Bruins Down 0-2 = Sad Showtime

[Alex The Great]

Carey Price is everything :up:

[NewYorkSpider]

Penalties nearly killed the Flyers in the first period. Biron had some great saves.

[NewYorkSpider]

Flyers get the shutout and momentum has we head back home. :up:

[Themanofbat]

The Flyers/Capitals series will be back'n forth until the very end.... in my opinion.

:yay:

[Showtime]

Bruins beat Monreal in overtime, 2-1. Series now 2-1 Montreal.

[Alex The Great]

CURSES! :cmad:
Good Flames game right now.

[Immortalfire]

I'm climbing in the points, punks.

Dangit, Boston!

[Showtime]

You'll have to catch me buddy.

[Alex The Great]

Go Flames,Sens,Habs!
Hey, i'm canadien. gotta support the country.

[Immortalfire]

Go Flames,Sens,Habs!
Hey, i'm canadian. gotta support the country.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v126/immortalfire/owl1.jpg

[Alex The Great]

YA RLY :csad:


Congratz to the flames! what a game!

[Themanofbat]

Yeah... I took a bad hit on my predictions, but I'll take a sweet playoff win by the Flames anytime... and combined with a Habs loss, it's been a good day for the NHL.

:word: :word: :word:

:yay:

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings:

1.) Themanofbat - 26 Points
E.Nygma - 26 Points
Immortalfire - 26 Points
Showtime - 26 Points
5.) kang604 - 24 Points
6.) QueerMike - 22 Points
slinger - 22 Points
Victor Creed - 22 Points
Poeman - 22 Points
10.) Fran - 20 Points
NewYorkSpider - 20 Points
12.) Psycho Symbiote - 18 Points

The points will start to shake up when we get deeper into all the series. You can still get 4 points for picking the correct number of games and the series winner, even though you picked a game wrong. You'll get 6 points for picking the correct series without missing a game.

[TLH]

Great win for the Flames. Series can still go to either team, but I obviously prefer being up 2-1. Let's hope for that win on Tuesday!

[Halcohol]

Oh, BABY that was an incredible game! I was lucky enough to be there tonight and let me tell you that the building is literally shaking with energy. It's intense. And awesome. Honestly, I want to see the Flames win this series in 7, because it's such fantastic hockey to watch. Props to the Sharks, they're a really good team.

[kane9321]

I've been a shark fan since the begining and after lastnites goon fest..I'm done. The flames did what they should do..hit us in the mouth. We did nothing but "bend over and take it" We are the ottawa sens of the west...untill we get a coach that has a spine..we will always be "the bridesmaid"

props to the flames

[Alex The Great]

that was a GREAT game :up:

[Themanofbat]

What the heck was Sean Avery doing in front of Brodeur during that power play?

:huh: :huh: :huh:

What a f*&^%&*(cking weirdo... :whatever:

[Poeman]

What the heck was Sean Avery doing in front of Brodeur during that power play?

:huh: :huh: :huh:

What a f*&^%&*(cking weirdo... :whatever:

are you kidding me??? that was a brilliant strategy

and now the nhl have already made the "sean avery rule" to prevent it

[Showtime]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings:

1.) Themanofbat - 26 Points
E.Nygma - 26 Points
Immortalfire - 26 Points
Showtime - 26 Points
5.) kang604 - 24 Points
6.) QueerMike - 22 Points
slinger - 22 Points
Victor Creed - 22 Points
Poeman - 22 Points
10.) Fran - 20 Points
NewYorkSpider - 20 Points
12.) Psycho Symbiote - 18 Points

The points will start to shake up when we get deeper into all the series. You can still get 4 points for picking the correct number of games and the series winner, even though you picked a game wrong. You'll get 6 points for picking the correct series without missing a game.


Four way tie.

[Immortalfire]

What the heck was Sean Avery doing in front of Brodeur during that power play?

:huh: :huh: :huh:

What a f*&^%&*(cking weirdo... :whatever:

He was doing what he does best....being an ass.

[Halcohol]

The Penguins-Senators game tonight is pretty exciting... all Ottawa for the first period, now Pittsburgh is being relentless. Good to see Alfredsson back, though he hasn't done much of anything so far. They keep talking about his play-making ability and all, but I've seen him get a couple of weak shots, that's it.

[BlackLantern]

long time Hockey fan and new poster in here....I really like the playoffs this year...lots of excitement though I wish the Rangers were up 3-0. I laughed at first when the NHL put a team in Nashville, but in watching the playoffs the city seems to be behind its time in a big time way....

[Alex The Great]

Yup, Nashville and Minnesota have been great the last few years. esapecially the Wild.
I don't get this. i went to a Columbas blew jackets game last year. the seats were barely half full!!! the NhL says that putting another canadian team wouldn't change financiaL PROFITS. well. Halifax, Thunder Bay and a few other cities would be glad to have Columbas. Canadian teams almost ALWAYS sell out. just look at the Habs. Seriosly. Columbas is a waste of space in the US. bring him to Canada! Hockey IS a Canadadian sport. it was created there last time i check. so....another Cnadain team would be grand :huh::up:

anywhoo. go habs,Flames and sens.

[Batman713]

As a Leafs fan its great to see the Sens lose, but this is just the icing on the cake...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi5nCd1ZVrw

[BlackLantern]

I was happy when Minnesota got an NHL team because they kinda got hosed when the Stars left...as a Rangers fan I take it round by round....I despise the Devils and want Martin Brodeur to get hit with a truck....

[Alex The Great]

Leafs fan?
http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=6de585b534&attid=0.5&disp=inline&view=att&th=1194870756f47458

http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=6de585b534&attid=0.9&disp=inline&view=att&th=1194870756f47458

http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=6de585b534&attid=0.11&disp=inline&view=att&th=1194870756f47458

http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=6de585b534&attid=0.15&disp=inline&view=att&th=1194870756f47458


THE LEAFS ARE THE SUX0RZ

[CrypticOne]

Come on Avs! You can do this!

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings: 4/14/08

1.) Themanofbat - 32 Points
2.) E. Nygma - 28 Points
3.) Showtime - 26 Points
.....Immortalfire - 26 Points
5.) slinger - 24 Points
.....kang604 - 24 Points
.....Poeman - 24 Points
.....Fran - 24 Points
9.) Victor Creed - 22 Points
.....QueerMike - 22 Points
.....NewYorkSpider - 22 Points
.....Psycho Symbiote - 22 Points

[Immortalfire]

Da Wild :up:

[Poeman]

wild/ avs has been exciting

lets go rangers!

[Immortalfire]

Vancouver fired their GM (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ap-canucks-gmfired&prov=ap&type=lgns)

[Showtime]

Jake, we are forever linked.

[Immortalfire]

I wouldn't have it any other way.

[BlackLantern]

eww mod love....watch where you step

[Immortalfire]

eww mod love....watch where you step

Just for that, I'm not inviting you the annual mod barbeque and Kumbaya sing-along.

[BlackLantern]

I'll have my own barbeque - No mods allowed....singing kumbaya is for dirty hippies anyway

[Immortalfire]

Ottawa Sun reports that Peter Laviolette may get the boot from Carolina (http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/rumors/post/Laviolette-done-in-Carolina-Could-be-headed-to-;_ylt=AgfKPtnAkphblT9L.2enwro62bYF?urn=nhl,76227)

[Alex The Great]

Jake, we are forever linked.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

bleh. mod love, run for the hills before your up to your armpits in vomit!


oh and Georgia = 0-12 :oldrazz:

[NewYorkSpider]

Flyers beat the Capitals tonight. :up:

[Showtime]

I wouldn't have it any other way.

:Throws Pass:

:Intercepts Pass:

:Discovers Plutonium:

eww mod love....watch where you step

:Removes Avatar:

bleh. mod love, run for the hills before your up to your armpits in vomit! oh and Georgia = 0-12 :oldrazz:

I think you would look better knocked back down to 300 posts.

[Themanofbat]

F^&#%$@#^%@##&@#&#&$#&^#&^%#^%#^%#^%#&^#%CKING GOD DAMNED F^&%$&^%$%$*$%%*&CKING SHARKS!!!!

:cmad: :cmad: :cmad:

Actually, the series has pretty much gone as I thought... lots of tough hits, great goaltending on both sides...

It'll probably go seven.

:csad:

[Themanofbat]

I just wanted my Flames to get a good stranglehold on the series...

:csad:

[kane9321]

good game sharkies... back to the tank


go sharks go

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings:

1.) E. Nygma - 34 Points
.....Showtime - 34 Points
.....Immortalfire - 34 Points
4.) Themanofbat - 32 Points
.....slinger - 32 Points
.....Poeman - 32 Points
7.) kang604 - 30 Points
.....NewYorkSpider - 30 Points
9.) Fran - 28 Points
10.) QueerMike - 26 Points
.....Victor Creed - 26 Points
.....Psycho Symbiote - 26 Points

[Immortalfire]

Dang, the Wild got hammered.

[War Party]

So are people still on the Capitals bandwagon? The Flyers have pretty much dominated the series, except for one period in game 1. Biron has by far been the best goalie in this series and Huet looks lost out there. The Caps are only getting offense out of Green and the 4th line and Flyers have pretty much kept Ovechkin in check and have limited his shots on goal in all three games. He only has one goal, which was a big one in game 1, but that's it. But Timonen got hurt last night, so who knows what's happening with that. But Hatcher stepped it up tonight and played well for his first game back from a broken leg. The Flyers are doing pretty much what I expect them to do to the Caps and it's working. I don't see them losing this series and they should go up 3-1 after tomorrow night. The Caps are lucky this isn't a 3-0 series lead. Oh yeah, how about Danny Briere? He's got 6 points with 4 goals and 2 assists. He's definitely stepped it up and Prospal is having a great series too.

[kane9321]

I'm loving the caps- flyers series. The caps arent using their speed to gain the zone...flyers are clogging them up


go wild..beat floppa and the avs

[War Party]

Great news, Timonen will be good to go for game 4:

Wednesday, April 16

12:12 p.m.
After being re-evaluated today, Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen declared himself fit to play on Thursday when the Flyers take on the Capitals in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (7:00 p.m., Comcast SportsNet).

Timonen left last night's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3 late in the second period and did not return, after suffering an upper body injury when he was pushed into the net by Washington’s Brooks Laich.

"It's not that bad. I'm ready to go tomorrow," said the all-star defenseman.

[FaT_tONle]

I have a question... please answer if you know it. If anyone was watching the NJD/NYR pre game... what's that song they were playing in the background at the Garden? The song with the piano music in the background. They play it on the Stephen A. Smith show every now and then. I forget the name. Anyways they were playing it right before the game started or around that time. I always forget the name of it.

[Batman713]

Haha, the stinkin sens got sweeped!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk274/miliucci/pensbroom.jpg

[Poeman]

Staal scores...JUSTICE IS DELIVERED

[Immortalfire]

Ya Penguins!

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings:

1.) Immortalfire - 38 Points
2.) Themanofbat - 36 Points
.....kang604 - 36 Points
.....QueerMike - 36 Points (Picked the Pit/Ott series correctly) (+6 Points)
.....E. Nygma - 36 Points
6.) slinger - 34 Points
.....Poeman - 34 Points
.....Showtime - 34 Points
.....NewYorkSpider - 34 Points
.....Fran - 34 Points
11.) Victor Creed - 28 Points
......Psycho Symbiote - 28 Points

[Immortalfire]

First place!!!!! :woot:

[Showtime]

Showtime dropped like a log!

[E. Nygma]

the Flyers are not playing well tonight, not yet. 1-1 Midway through the first.

[War Party]

Flyers and Caps in overtime tied 3-3. Amazing pass by Richards to Briere on that powerplay to tie it. Man, I love this time of year.

[Shifty]

Flyers and Caps in overtime tied 3-3. Amazing pass by Richards to Briere on that powerplay to tie it. Man, I love this time of year.

Going into Double Overtime!

[Alex The Great]

DAAAAAAMMMMNNNNNN YYYYOOOOOUUUU BOSSSSSTONNNNN!!!!! :cmad:

[BlackLantern]

The Bruins can suck it....and suck it lightly....Let's Go Rangers....damn Psycho its just a rough sports year for you....

[NewYorkSpider]

Flyers Win!!!!

[Alex The Great]

The Bruins can suck it....and suck it lightly....Let's Go Rangers....damn Psycho its just a rough sports year for you....
with out a doubt. :csad: Hopefully the Braves can do some good this year. :csad:

Flyers Win!!!!
:cmad::csad:

[War Party]

FLYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3-1 series lead. Man, I went freakin' nuts. High fives all around.

[War Party]

I still can't believe some of you picked the Caps in five.

[Alex The Great]

i picked them in 6......i think :csad:

[War Party]

I still don't why anyone picked the Caps at all. I'm not just saying that because I'm a Flyers fan. I just think the Flyers from top to bottom have the better team. Granted the series ain't over, but I just don't see the Flyers losing this series.

[Shifty]

I still don't why anyone picked the Caps at all. I'm not just saying that because I'm a Flyers fan. I just think the Flyers from top to bottom have the better team. Granted the series ain't over, but I just don't see the Flyers losing this series.

Both finished very close to each other in the standings, and if the Caps scored in the 2nd OT the series would be tied.

[War Party]

Both finished very close to each other in the standings, and if the Caps scored in the 2nd OT the series would be tied.

Yeah, but they didn't because the Flyers absolutely dominated them in that second OT. And yes, they finished close to the standings but the Caps played some poor teams down the stretch and are in a very weak division. The Flyers are in one of the most competitive divisions in the league and still finished 7-1-1 down the stretch. The Caps are good, but aren't on the same level with the Flyers. And remember, this series could be over if the Flyers could hold a 2 goal lead in the final period of game 1, but they didn't. They should end this series on Saturday.

[Poeman]

i guess i totally ignored the fact that washington has no defense other then greene

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings:

1.) Immortalfire - 44 Points
2.) Themanofbat - 42 Points
.... kang604 - 42 Points
.... E. Nygma - 42 Points
5.) QueerMike - 40 Points
.... Showtime - 40 Points
7.) slinger - 38 Points
.... Fran - 38 Points
9.) Poeman - 36 Points
.... NewYorkSpider - 36 Points
11.) Victor Creed - 32 Points
12.) Psycho Symbiote - 30 Points

[kane9321]

Ok sharkies..lets finish these pricks off once and for all...kill these fools. The final game is always the hardest

Damnit caps- You need more than AO and Mike Green scoring..

I REALLY WANNA SEE SOMEONE RUN AT SIDNEY CROSBEY AND HURT THE PUNK...HATE THE PENS

[Showtime]

The Bruins can suck it....and suck it lightly....Let's Go Rangers....damn Psycho its just a rough sports year for you....

They really blew up on the Habs. Price got shaken up a little. I think this is now going to go 7 games.

[Themanofbat]

Ok sharkies..lets finish these pricks off once and for all...kill these fools.

Go Flames GO!!!! :word:

:yay:

[Shifty]

MURRAY'S PLANS FOR SENS DON'T INCLUDE EMERY
TSN.CA 4/18/2008 12:55:26 PM

According to Ottawa Senators General Manager and head coach Bryan Murray, Ray Emery's tenure in the Nation's capital is likely over.

The Senator's top brass met with the media Friday to wrap up what turned out to be a disappointing season. When the subject of Emery was raised, Murray made his position clear.

"My plan is not to have him back," Murray told reporters.

Team owner Eugene Melnyk, who was part of the press conference refused to comment on the Emery situation.

This comes one day after Emery discussed his season with the media and stated that it was not his fault the team was eliminated from the post season. Emery also disputed the idea that he was a locker room “cancer”.

Although the Cayuga, Ontario native admits the season did not go the way that he wanted, he said he hopes to be a part of the team next year.

A buyout might be the most logical option for the Senators regarding their much maligned keeper. Emery is still owed two years and $6.75 million on the contract he signed last off-season after helping lead the Senators to the Stanley Cup final.

As TSN Hockey Analyst Bob McKenzie pointed out in his column on Thursday, the Senators caught a bit of a break because Emery does not turn 26 years old until September 28. That means that the team is obliged to pay him one-third of his remaining salary, not the two-thirds amount that is paid out to players who are 26 or older at the time of the buyout.

If the Sens are going to buy Emery out, the first window opens June 15, or 48 hours after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup final. That window closes on June 30. For teams that have salary arbitration cases, there's a second window that opens after the last salary arbitration award, later in the summer.

Regardless of how the Emery situation plays, this could be a very different looking Senators team next year as forwards Shean Donovan, Chris Kelly, Cory Stillman, Randy Robitaille and Martin Lapointe, along with blueliners Wade Redden, Mike Commodore and Luke Richardson will all be unrestricted free agents come July 1st.

In addition, Antoine Vermette, Brian McGrattan and Andrej Meszaros will all be restricted free agents and will likely be looking for raises.

"Times change and organizations change and players shift around quite a bit. That's the nature of it," said Redden.

I liked what was said yesterday on OTR, bringing in Pat Burns as coach and Adam Foote on defense. Redden has got to go, they lucked out with the Emery buyout.

[Eric Draven]

The Sens need to rehaul their team a bit. And getting rid of Emery is the first step. Honestly, they should've gotten rid of him a few months back when his troubles first popped up. That would've saved a lot of headaches for the team.

[TLH]

Sens are definitely one shaky franchise. Amazing that a team can go from the Stanley Cup Finals to where they are now.

[Eric Draven]

It seems to happen quite frequently with teams that make it to the Stanley Cup finals. Look at the Oilers. In the 2005-06 year, they were one game away from winning the Stanley Cup. The very next year, they were in the bottom 10 in the NHL.


Hell, look at the Ducks this year. They're one game away from being eliminated in the first round as well.

[TLH]

I'm not talking about lacking playoff success after having making it to the Final. I'm referring to how Ottawa had a solid Franchise that looked to be on their way to a Stanley Cup in the near future, and now they're in so much disarray that it's beyond a comprehension. Their goaltending is awful, their leadership is questionable, their salary situation is problematic, injuries are taking their toll, the coaching and team bonds are non-existent, etc...

[Eric Draven]

The Oilers were in a whole bunch of disarray just after make the finals as well. We just lost an all-star defenseman. There was apparently a mass exodux of players leaving as well. Very shortly afterwards, the heart and soul player was traded. Not to mention the team was voted as one of the places players would least like to go. And this was in less than a year span of making the finals.

The Ducks might be in some disarray as well if Burke does end up leaving Anaheim for Toronto as rumored and if Niedermayer or Selanne actually retire and Perry gets a huge contract offer from another team.

[Poeman]

rangers onto round 2

[NewYorkSpider]

I'll have points up tomorrow night after Saturday's games.

[a cupcake mess]

Ugh I guess Flyers will come back Monday as of right now. That's ok, more $$$ for me!

I'm glad Brodeur didn't shake Avery's hand and cannnot believe how the Devils arena was dominated by Rangers fans.

[NewYorkSpider]

So close there at the end. I guess we'll have to finish this up at home.

[Shifty]

Ugh I guess Flyers will come back Monday as of right now. That's ok, more $$$ for me!

I'm glad Brodeur didn't shake Avery's hand and cannnot believe how the Devils arena was dominated by Rangers fans.

The Devils' new arena had the 3rd highest ticket prices in the league during the regular season so I'm betting that trend continued. They were at the bottom of attendance this year even with a new arena due to years of boring trap hockey and the high cost of seeing a game. Die hard Rangers fans scooped them up to see "Fatso" and the Devils get eliminated.

I just hope we get a series that goes to seven games.

Entertaining game, but man they need better ice in the Verizon Center.

[a cupcake mess]

That's kind of weird because everytime I watched a Devils game, the arena would be empty/somewhat full the regular season and then somehow sell out during playoffs. I guess I shouldn't be shocked. They should have just hired Caps "fans" for the game:p

It was kind of embarassing even though I only like 2 players on the Devils.

I do nottttt want a Game 7, but the paranoid side of me thinks that's what NHL wants. It better be clinched Monday by the end of the 3rd. My nerves can't handle more OT's LOL.

[BlackLantern]

Ugh I guess Flyers will come back Monday as of right now. That's ok, more $$$ for me!

I'm glad Brodeur didn't shake Avery's hand and cannnot believe how the Devils arena was dominated by Rangers fans.

well usually the Wal Marts in Jersey are open late...so most the Devils fans were still at work during the game....and **** Brodeur....have fun watching the playoffs from home you @#$%@ LETS GO RANGERS

[CrypticOne]

How about them Avs?

[Alex The Great]

frigging bruins! :cmad:

[BlackLantern]

Let's Go Rangers!!!!

[TLH]

Regardless of whether or not Montreal beats the Bruins (which I don't think they deserve to but whatever), they will have taken WAY too long to get rid of them. This 7 game series will catch up with Montreal if they advance.

[BlackLantern]

Detroit and Nashville appear to be beating on each other nicely

[TLH]

A lot of series are going the distance it seems. Detroit, San Jose, and Montreal were all picked to win their respective series in four or five. There's a strong possibility they'll all go seven, and possibly with a few upsets along the way.

[Alex The Great]

if all 3 canadian teams are eliminated in the 1st round, i will kill someone. :csad:

[TLH]

Nashville is eliminated. Detroit advances. They'll either play Colorado or Calgary (if they beat San Jose in 7)

[a cupcake mess]

Lindstrom's goal was sweet.

[TLH]

Calgary forces game 7. :D

Well, at bare minimum we will have made it very hard on the Sharks.

[Shifty]

Dallas is trying to hold on. The fans have stood up for the entire 3rd period...

[Immortalfire]

if all 3 canadian teams are eliminated in the 1st round, i will kill someone. :csad:

Just pick up on another team.

:cmad::up: DA AVALANCHE! :cmad::up:

for example.

[Shifty]

Just pick up on another team.

:cmad::up: DA AVALANCHE! :cmad::up:

for example.

It would be great to see the Red Wings/Avalanche rivalry brought back especially with Forsberg/Foote/Sakic.

The Arrogant Ducks of Anaheim are eliminated! Pronger crushes any chance of his team tying the game by taking a stupid penalty. But that's not new, he's done that all series. Laughed when he was called and enjoyed hearing Larry David's "Pret-tay, pret-tay, pret-tay good." line for Modano's goal.

DET v. CGY
DAL v. COL
?
DET v. COL
SJ v. DAL

[Eric Draven]

I am officially happy :yay:

[TLH]

I'm stoked Anaheim is gone. I love to see new teams win.

[NewYorkSpider]

Points will be up after the the PHI/WAS, BOS/MON and CAL/SJ series gets over with.

[Shifty]

Points will be up after the Stanley Cup Winner.

:cwink:

Thanks for keeping track!

[NewYorkSpider]

:cwink:

Thanks for keeping track!

They'll be up after the first round series. I had to print off everyone's picks that I posted in this thread so I could correct them easier. I just write the points that everyone has in each series and add them up.

[Showtime]

Boston vs Montreal...Game 7

[TLH]

Boston vs Montreal...Game 7

Can't wait. Considering Montreal went 8-0 against them in the regular season and 13-0 dating back to last season, it's amazing what Boston has done to them. It would interesting to see the upset.

[Showtime]

I think the momentum is certainly in Boston's favor, but Montreal is a tough place to play. I actually thought the Bruins were going to get swept, even though I picked them in 6 I believe.

[Immortalfire]

I picked Montreal to win, but if not, I can appreciate being proven wrong by Bob's team.

[Showtime]

Bob Sanders helped to create marketing on the boards around the rink.

[Immortalfire]

I also hear that Bob Sanders helped Lord Stanley pick out the Cup.

[TLH]

I think the momentum is certainly in Boston's favor, but Montreal is a tough place to play. I actually thought the Bruins were going to get swept, even though I picked them in 6 I believe.

Gutsy prediction.

[Shifty]

I think the momentum is certainly in Boston's favor, but Montreal is a tough place to play. I actually thought the Bruins were going to get swept, even though I picked them in 6 I believe.

I said to my not so confident Habs fan professor before the playoffs started, that this could be the year the Bruins would upset the Habs. After the last two encounters where the Habs upset the Bruins plus the dominance the Canadiens have had, it would be their turn for a mammoth upset. But I picked the Habs to sweep and actually don't mind this version of the Canadiens like in previous seasons. At least in the off season they'll have a better time of recruiting free agents.

Game 7 History

The Canadiens and Bruins have meet six times in a Game 7 situation, with Montreal prevailing four times and Boston twice.

2004 - MTL 2, BOS 0

1994 - BOS 5, MTL 3

1991 - BOS 2, MTL 1

1979 - MTL 5, BOS 4 (OT)

1971 - MTL 4, BOS 2

1952 - MTL 3, BOS 1

Home teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs have a Game 7 record of 76-44 (.633) in all rounds, and a record of 25-17 (.595) in the preliminary or first round.

[TLH]

Boston outplayed Montreal...Habs got a goal on a bounce.

[NewYorkSpider]

Flyers lead 1-0 after the first. Hopefully we can advance tonight.

[Alex The Great]

C'mon HABS!

[Alex The Great]

I also hear that Bob Sanders helped Lord Stanley pick out the Cup.
I also heard that Bob Sanders and his clones ARE the Boston Bruins. But that's been proved wrong since they suck. at eam lie dat = 82-0 and win EVERY series 4-0.

[TLH]

2-2 Flyers/Caps

[NewYorkSpider]

3-2 Capitals now. :csad:

[Alex The Great]

teh bollocks :csad:

[Eddie Brock]

Why does God hate Philadelphia? Is it the crime rate? :csad:

[NewYorkSpider]

Looks like we're heading to a game 7 in Washington.

[Alex The Great]

philly getting creamed. get it? the philly butter? HI HO!

[TLH]

4-2 Caps. Wow, another game 7.

[Immortalfire]

Dammit Philly, will you please cover Ovechkin?

[Eddie Brock]

I need you, Flyers!

The Phillies aren't having a great year, and I honestly don't know if they'll make the playoffs. Even if they do, there's no way that they'll go all the way. The Sixers are a great team, but they're not a championship team. The Eagles are in the offseason, and I doubt they'll be returning to the Super Bowl for quite some time.

I need the Flyers to break the Curse of William Penn! :csad:

[NewYorkSpider]

Eagles have made some good offseason moves.

Game 7 on the road is gonna be tough. We need to stop Ovechkin from getting the open shots and we should be able to win.

[Showtime]

I said to my not so confident Habs fan professor before the playoffs started, that this could be the year the Bruins would upset the Habs. After the last two encounters where the Habs upset the Bruins plus the dominance the Canadiens have had, it would be their turn for a mammoth upset. But I picked the Habs to sweep and actually don't mind this version of the Canadiens like in previous seasons. At least in the off season they'll have a better time of recruiting free agents.

The Candiens are a fast and explosive team, and they pulled it out big time tonight. Hats off to them. The Bruins played flat the last 2 periods, Price was calm and cool all night.

I also heard that Bob Sanders and his clones ARE the Boston Bruins. But that's been proved wrong since they suck. at eam lie dat = 82-0 and win EVERY series 4-0.

C'mon HABS!

Bob Sanders couldn't even stop the Habs. :csad:

[Immortalfire]

Yay Montreal! (for my picks) :woot:



Boooo Montreal. (for Pete) :csad:

[TLH]

Montreal barely deserved to win the series, but they did deserve that game.

Although whoever wins tomorrow between Calgary and San Jose will probably barely deserve the series too, I suppose. I guess that's how I interpret a seven game series.

[BlackLantern]

Bob Sanders couldn't even stop the Habs. :csad:

BLASPHEMY....I have it on good authority that in 1994 Bob Sanders himself ventured into the rafters in MSG and using a flashlight and his bare hands, removed the curse of 1940....thus enabling the Rangers to win the Stanley Cup

[NewYorkSpider]

I'm guessing this is how the second round matchups will go.

If the Flyers win they play the Canadiens. Rangers play the Penguins
If the Capitals win they play the Penguins. Rangers play the Canadiens

If the Flames win they play the Red Wings. Stars play the Avalanche
If the Sharks win they play the Stars. Red Wings play the Avalanche

[TLH]

These playoffs are turning out amazing so far. Every match up has been exciting (even Pittsburgh's sweep).

[Shifty]

Man those Bruins fans go from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. Still they made a step in the right direction.

I'm guessing this is how the second round matchups will go.

If the Flyers win they play the Canadiens. Rangers play the Penguins
If the Capitals win they play the Penguins. Rangers play the Canadiens

If the Flames win they play the Red Wings. Stars play the Avalanche
If the Sharks win they play the Stars. Red Wings play the Avalanche

Bettman would cream in his pants if it was Ovechkin vs. Crosby.

Great comeback from the Caps!

Two game sevens, the best night for last!

[Poeman]

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LETS GO RANGERS

[TLH]

Bettman would cream in his pants if it was Ovechkin vs. Crosby.

Great comeback from the Caps!

Two game sevens, the best night for last!

Definitely. Ovechkin vs. Crosby wouldn't be much of a contest, seeing as how Pittsburgh is loaded and Washington relies on a couple of players to carry them.

[Showtime]

Yay Montreal! (for my picks) :woot:

Boooo Montreal. (for Pete) :csad:

Boo is right. Boo. :csad:

BLASPHEMY....I have it on good authority that in 1994 Bob Sanders himself ventured into the rafters in MSG and using a flashlight and his bare hands, removed the curse of 1940....thus enabling the Rangers to win the Stanley Cup

Bob Sanders is going to erase your mind now. :csad:

[TLH]

Who the hell is Bob Sanders?

[NewYorkSpider]

Who the hell is Bob Sanders?

Bob Sanders is a Superhero, Doctor, Police Man, Firefighter, Marine Biologist, Accountant, Architect and Engineer. That's just to name a few. But most importantly, he plays Safety for the Indianapolis Colts every Sunday during the NFL Season..

[NewYorkSpider]

NHL Playoff Pool Standings:

1. Showtime - 60 Points
2. Themanofbat - 58 Points
....QueerMike - 58 Points
4. kang604 - 50 Points
5. NewYorkSpider - 48 Points
...slinger - 48 Points
...E. Nygma - 48 Points
8. Fran - 46 Points
....Immortalfire - 46 Points
10. Victor Creed - 44 Points
11. Poeman - 42 Points
12. Psycho Symbiote - 36 Points

Some of these scores will change tomorrow night. Depends on if you picked game 7 to happen in either game. Themanofbat picked both game 7's to happen. So if the Capitals and Flames win, he'll take a huge lead.

[Showtime]

Bob Sanders is a Superhero, Doctor, Police Man, Firefighter, Marine Biologist, Accountant, Architect and Engineer. That's just to name a few. But most importantly, he plays Safety for the Indianapolis Colts every Sunday during the NFL Season..

...and moderates on The Hype.

NHL Playoff Pool Standings:

1. Showtime - 60 Points
2. Themanofbat - 58 Points
....QueerMike - 58 Points
4. kang604 - 50 Points
5. NewYorkSpider - 48 Points
...slinger - 48 Points
...E. Nygma - 48 Points
8. Fran - 46 Points
....Immortalfire - 46 Points
10. Victor Creed - 44 Points
11. Poeman - 42 Points
12. Psycho Symbiote - 36 Points

Some of these scores will change tomorrow night. Depends on if you picked game 7 to happen in either game. Themanofbat picked both game 7's to happen. So if the Capitals and Flames win, he'll take a huge lead.

Thanks for ruining my glory!

[Poeman]

yikes im near the gutter

[Poeman]

btw what the hell is wrong with montreal?

riots after beating a 8 seed team LMAO....

[Showtime]

A little nuts.

[Eric Draven]

It's like that in a Canadian city after a playoff round is won.

[TLH]

It's like that in a Canadian city after a playoff round is won.

Amen.

[Showtime]

I really don't understand that approach.

Guy 1: We won!
Guy 2: I can't believe we won!

:Pause:

Guy 1: You want to riot?
Guy 2: Sure why not.

[Immortalfire]

I really don't understand that approach.

Guy 1: We won!
Guy 2: I can't believe we won!

:Pause:

Guy 1: You want to riot?
Guy 2: Sure why not.

Lakers fans.

[Shifty]

Amen.

They torched 16 police cruisers. San Jose being second seed you're going to torch 80 if the Flames win.

[TLH]

They torched 16 police cruisers. San Jose being second seed you're going to torch 80 if the Flames win.

I mean, Amen as in "very true". Not Amen as in "you go boys and girls!" I don't support the riots at all, especially over a pathetic first round win.

And no, we won't be rioting if we do win. Calgary fans have learned over the past few years not to break open the champaign over nothing.

[Eric Draven]

I really don't understand that approach.

Guy 1: We won!
Guy 2: I can't believe we won!

:Pause:

Guy 1: You want to riot?
Guy 2: Sure why not.

That's what happens when you have a handful of idiots after drinking too much alcohol and nothing else to do....

[Franklin Richards]

Yeah. Here we call it Wrigleyville.


:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Eric Draven]

I mean, Amen as in "very true". Not Amen as in "you go boys and girls!" I don't support the riots at all, especially over a pathetic first round win.

And no, we won't be rioting if we do win. Calgary fans have learned over the past few years not to break open the champaign over nothing.

That's honestly not going to stop the small handful of people that actual do the majority of the rioting....

[TLH]

That's honestly not going to stop the small handful of people that actual do the majority of the rioting....

Unless you live in Calgary and have been on the Red Mile in the last two weeks (which I have) it's highly unlikely you know the vibe. Everyone is cautiously optimistic.

There are probably going to be a few idiots, but they aren't going to set cars on fire (that didn't even happen during the 04 run). They'll just be loud and annoying.

[Halcohol]

Plus the cops will no doubt be out in force. It's not going to turn into Whyte Ave in Edmonton or anything...

[TLH]

Yeah, they're just there to keep the peace. People react with more civility with the cops are around.

[Eric Draven]

Unless you live in Calgary and have been on the Red Mile in the last two weeks (which I have) it's highly unlikely you know the vibe. Everyone is cautiously optimistic.

There are probably going to be a few idiots, but they aren't going to set cars on fire (that didn't even happen during the 04 run). They'll just be loud and annoying.

Of course they're not going to set cars on fire. That didn't even happen in the Edmonton stanley cup run in 2006. I was just saying as well that there's going to be the handful of idiots just being idiots and doing whatever the hell they want.