2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[ih8nyy]

Welcome to the Official 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread. Or "La Coupe Stanley" if you prefer.

Don't forget to vote on who you think will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup in June.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

Flyers

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

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.)

Sign Ups:
ih8nyy
Themanofbat
JRPJCDJC
slinger
NewYorkSpider

 

[War Party]

I'm a Flyers fan and I would love for them to win. I would be beyond excited for that. But I don't see them winning the up this year. Still missing some pieces in my opinion. I see the Red Wings repeating as much as it pains me to say. But I'm still pulling for my Flyers.

 

[Immortalfire]

As much as I would like to see a team like Chicago or St. Louis win, I find that the Sharks are playing the most complete game this year.

 

[JStorm]

Thrashers.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

Sign Ups:
ih8nyy
Themanofbat
JRPJCDJC
slinger

I have only three sign ups. I would like at least 3-4 more to make it interesting. I've recieved the picks from the people in bold.

 

[Shifty]

I'll join the game as well, have my pics in 24 hours or less.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

Sounds good, slinger.

 

[Shifty]

TV Schedule

2009 EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS

SERIES A
#1 BRUINS vs. CANADIENS #8
Network
Thursday, April 16 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC, RDS
Saturday, April 18 at Boston, 8:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Monday, April 20 at Montreal, 7:00 p.m. CBC, RDS
Wednesday, April 22 at Montreal, 7:00 p.m. CBC, RDS
*Saturday, April 25 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC, RDS
*Monday, April 27 at Montreal, TBD CBC, RDS
*Wednesday, April 29 at Boston, TBD CBC, RDS

SERIES B
#2 CAPITALS vs. RANGERS #7
Network
Wednesday, April 15, at Washington, 7:00 p.m. TSN
Saturday, April 18 at Washington, 1:00 p.m. NBC, TSN
Monday, April 20 at New York, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
Wednesday, April 22 at New York, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
*Friday, April 24 at Washington, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN, RDS
*Sunday, April 26 at New York, 2:00 p.m. NBC, TSN, RDS
*Tuesday, April 28 at Washington, TBD VERSUS, TSN, RDS

SERIES C
#3 DEVILS vs. HURRICANES #6
Network
Wednesday, April 15 at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. TSN, RIS
Friday, April 17 at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. TSN, RIS
Sunday, April 19 at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. TSN, RIS
Tuesday, April 21 at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. TSN, RIS
*Thursday, April 23 at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. TSN, RIS
*Sunday, April 26 at Carolina, TBD TSN, VERSUS
*Tuesday, April 28 at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. TSN

SERIES D
#4 PENGUINS vs. FLYERS #5
Network
Wednesday, April 15 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Friday, April 17 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Sunday, April 19 at Philadelphia, 3:00 p.m. NBC, CBC, RDS
Tuesday, April 21 at Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Thursday, April 23 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Saturday, April 25 at Philadelphia, 3:00 p.m. NBC, CBC
*Monday, April 27 at Pittsburgh, TBD VERSUS, CBC

2009 WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS

SERIES E
#1 SHARKS vs. DUCKS #8
Network
Thursday, April 16 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Sunday, April 19 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Tuesday, April 21 at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Thursday, April 23 at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Saturday, April 25 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m. VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Monday, April 27 at Anaheim, TBD VERSUS, CBC, RDS
*Wednesday, April 29 at San Jose, TBD VERSUS, CBC, RDS

SERIES F
#2 RED WINGS vs. BLUE JACKETS #7
Network
Thursday, April 16 at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
Saturday, April 18 at Detroit, 6:00 p.m. TSN
Tuesday, April 21 at Columbus, 7:00 p.m. TSN
Thursday, April 23 at Columbus, 7:00 p.m. TSN
*Saturday, April 25 at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. VERSUS, TSN
*Monday, April 27 at Columbus, TBD TSN
*Wednesday, April 29 at Detroit, TBD VERSUS, TSN

SERIES G
#3 CANUCKS vs. BLUES #6
Network
Wednesday, April 15 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS, RDS
Friday, April 17 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS, RDS
Sunday, April 19 at St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Tuesday, April 21 at St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Friday, April 24 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS, RDS
*Sunday, April 26 at St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS, RDS
*Tuesday, April 28 at Vancouver, TBD CBC, VERSUS, RDS

SERIES H
#4 BLACKHAWKS vs. FLAMES #5
Network
Thursday, April 16 at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Saturday, April 18 at Chicago, TBD TSN
Monday, April 20 at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Wednesday, April 22 at Calgary, TBD TSN, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 25 at Chicago, 10:00 p.m. TSN, RIS
*Monday, April 27 at Calgary, TBD TSN
*Wednesday, April 29 at Chicago, TBD TSN



- * denotes if necessary
- All Times are Eastern Standard Time

 

[Ironfan72]

I can see Detroit winning it, but I'll be a homer and say Columbus just be the a typical fant:

 

[ih8nyy]

I can see Detroit winning it, but I'll be a homer and say Columbus just be the a typical fant:

That's the spirit.

 

[ih8nyy]

Some Bruins Playoff Commercials.

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[Lobo]

Now, I know next to nothing about hockey, but I root for The Rangers, so they're my pick.

 

[NewYorkSpider]

If anyone is interested in signing up for the playoff pool, please state so in this thread. I'd like at least 2-3 more sign-ups.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

I'd love to say the Sharks but they are perennial playoff chokers, so I'll have to go with the Wings. I dont see any of the teams from the East being ablle to hang with them.

 

[Dark Donnie]

I hope The Flyers can regroup against the Pens....Briere really hasn't been a welcomed addition since he returned.

 

[ih8nyy]

I hope The Flyers can regroup against the Pens....Briere really hasn't been a welcomed addition since he returned.

The big question with the Flyers is always Goaltending.

 

[Go Web Go!]

Winnipeg Jets vs. Quebec Nordiques in the Finals, methinks.

 

[Dark Donnie]

Hartford Whalers FTW

 

[Immortalfire]

Minnesota North Stars

 

[Eric Draven]

It's gonna be Detroit and Pittsburgh again. This time with Pittsburgh winning

 

[Spyder07]

This time around i have a feelings Flyers will step it up. Go Flyers

 

[ih8nyy]

Winnipeg Jets vs. Quebec Nordiques in the Finals, methinks.

Hartford Whalers FTW

Minnesota North Stars

Quite frankly, I think you are all way off the mark. Everyone knows the California Golden Seals are the team to bet the house on. I mean, they do wear white and green skates.

 

[Themanofbat]

Detroit just doesn't have the goaltending to go far in the playoffs...

Sure, they have firepower, but a 6-5 loss is still a loss...

 

[ih8nyy]

Detroit just doesn't have the goaltending to go far in the playoffs...

Sure, they have firepower, but a 6-5 loss is still a loss...

Well, Osgood got hot at the right time last year. That is all it takes sometime. But I have to agree, if Osgood isn't hot, I don't see Ty Conklin stepping up and getting the job done.