2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Showdown!

[Alex The Great]

And so, after a long season. The Playoffs shall begin this week. Will the Canucks choke again? Will no one show up in Pheonix? Who will hoist the Cup? All these questions and more will be answered along with many hearts breaking, and many livers tainted by alcohol. And now, Onward!

Playoff Matchups:
Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks
San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings
Detroit Red Wings vs Phoenix Coyotes
Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators

Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers vs Buffalo Sabres
Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Go Sens Go!

 

[Bob ROARman!]

The return of 7uongo.

 

[Shifty]

Red Wing fans will show up in Glendale. They did last year. Only reason it was sold out.

 

[Alex The Great]

The Bruins and Habs series is going to be ace. Can't wait

Red Wing fans will show up in Glendale. They did last year. Only reason it was sold out.

I remember that. It was pitiful. God I hope the Wings sweep the Yotes. If Phoenix goes far, they'll never move back to Winnipeg

 

[Shifty]

A long playoff run for the Coyotes helps reduce the $40 million in losses this season. They'll probably bring in half of what the other NHL cities bring in for a playoff game.

Atlanta is still a mess and the consolation prize for Winnipeg not getting the Coyotes.
http://plus.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/pro-sports/penguins-plus/109209-end-of-the-line

 

[Alex The Great]

Speaking of relocation, 2000 Quebec fans headed down to watch the Bruins/Devils game. Bit weird because I doubt any of those teams will move, guess the Islanders were on a road trip. Nice to see some passion from those guys. They need their team back

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Skip to 2:19 to see them rush the lower bowl near the end of the game. How can anyone deny them a team now?

They even bought some ad time on friggin TIME SQUARE.

That's dedication, my friend.

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil...-des-nordiques-celebrent-sur-times-square.php

(article in french, sorry.. but you get the vibe)

A Nordiques Nation Times Square Ad

hahaha, they even trolled the Americans with the Crosby goal

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[Immortalfire]

I don't recall authorizing this. Putting "the" in front of team names = lame


Vancouver.

 

[Alex The Great]

It sounds right. Whenever you say the sports team's name you always say "the" before saying the team name. If you want to get rid of them then feel free to do so 'fire.

 

[Paroxysm]

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[Matt]

They won't win (I'd be suprised if they beat Tampa), but I voted for my Pens.

 

[Shifty]

2011 EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES A
#1 WSH vs. NYR #8
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Washington, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS (JIP)
Friday, April 15 at Washington, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Sunday, April 17 at New York, 3:00 p.m. NBC (HD), TSN
Wednesday, April 20 at New York, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 23 at Washington, 3:00 p.m. TSN, NBC (HD)
*Monday, April 25 at New York, TBD TSN
*Wednesday, April 27 at Washington, TBD TSN

SERIES B
#2 PHI vs. BUF #7
Network
Thursday, April 14 at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS-JIP
Saturday, April 16 at Philadelphia, 5:00 p.m. TSN
Monday, April 18 at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Wednesday, April 20 at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Friday, April 22 at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS (JIP)
*Sunday, April 24 at Buffalo, 3:00 p.m. NBC (HD), TSN
*Tuesday, April 26 at Philadelphia, TBD TSN

SERIES C
#3 BOS vs. MTL #6
Network
Thursday, April 14 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
Saturday, April 16 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
Monday, April 18 at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS
Thursday, April 21 at Montreal, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 23 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
*Tuesday, April 26 at Montreal, TBD CBC (HD), RDS
*Wednesday, April 27 at Boston, TBD CBC (HD), RDS

SERIES D
#4 PIT vs. TB #5
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD)
Friday, April 15 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD)
Monday, April 18 at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS (JIP)
Wednesday, April 20 at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. CBC (HD)
*Saturday, April 23 at Pittsburgh, TBD CBC (HD), VERSUS (JIP)
*Monday, April 25 at Tampa Bay, TBD CBC (HD)
*Wednesday, April 27 at Pittsburgh, TBD CBC (HD)

2011 WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES E
#1 VAN vs. CHI #8
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Friday, April 15 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Sunday, April 17 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Tuesday, April 19 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Thursday, April 21 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Sunday, April 24 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC (HD)
*Tuesday, April 26 at Vancouver, TBD CBC (HD)

SERIES F
#2 SJ vs. LA #7

Thursday, April 14 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Saturday, April 16 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Tuesday, April 19 at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Thursday, April 21 at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. TSN
*Saturday, April 23 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Monday, April 25 at Los Angeles, TBD TSN
*Wednesday, April 27 at San Jose, TBD TSN

SERIES G
#3 DET vs. PHX #6
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Saturday, April 16 at Detroit, 1:00 p.m. NBC (HD), CBC (HD)
Monday, April 18 at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Wednesday, April 20 at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Friday, April 22 at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Sunday, April 24 at Phoenix, TBD CBC (HD)
*Wednesday, April 27 at Detroit, TBD CBC (HD)

SERIES H
#4 ANH vs. NSH #5
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. TSN
Friday, April 15 at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. TSN
Sunday, April 17 at Nashville, TBD TSN
Wednesday, April 20 at Nashville, TBD TSN
*Friday, April 22 at Anaheim, 10:00 p.m. TSN
*Sunday, April 24 at Nashville, TBD TSN
*Tuesday, April 26 at Anaheim, TBD TSN

 

[Eric Draven]

I dunno, I kind of see Tampa being a dark horse for the cup. But I may just be crazy

 

[Alex The Great]

TSN got screwed.

 

[LegendaryCaleb]

ehh i dont watch hockey but go red wings!

 

[Alex The Great]

You would cheer for the dread wings. Ah well, it's a good chance for you to get into the sport, so I hope you enjoy the playoffs

 

[Hush]

Sharks are the sleeper, Go Gramps!

 

[Alex The Great]

They're cursed

 

[Eric Draven]

Yeah, it seems like they always do good in the regular season. But when the playoffs come around, they just seem to not do as well.


Kind of like Ottawa of the West

 

[enterthemadness]

I honestly hope the two Canadian teams teach the American teams how to play Hockey. Esp Montreal vs Boston. going down Boston, going Down, gonna be a long sports season for you.

 

[Alex The Great]

Aw hell no!

 

[Alex The Great]

Aw hell no!

 

[enterthemadness]

You don't like Montreal? I don't have a team in NHL...and even though I am American and live in NC (Carolina Hurricanes)...rather see a Canadian team win it all.

And that team will be the 6th seed Canadians.

 

[Bob ROARman!]

No it's not that, it's just the ridiculous notion of Candaian teams having to teach American teams how to play....when like 90% of the make-up of EVERY team are Canadian players.

 

[enterthemadness]

No it's not that, it's just the ridiculous notion of Candaian teams having to teach American teams how to play....when like 90% of the make-up of EVERY team are Canadian players.

I forgot about that.

 

[Alex The Great]

You don't like Montreal? I don't have a team in NHL...and even though I am American and live in NC (Carolina Hurricanes)...rather see a Canadian team win it all.

And that team will be the 6th seed Canadians.

I was responding to Jacks post. I would love to see a Canadian team win it all, and I'm fine with a American team winning it all. I, and many other Canadians, just get pissed off when a southern team wins it all. Will thousands pour into the streets in Phoenix if the Coyotes win it all? Hell no